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Flag Pond, Tennessee:
A Forgotten Beautiful Mountain Community Flag Pond, TN --- It wasn’t very long ago that tractor trailers moved at a snail’s pace through this Unicoi County bedroom community. Regional vacationers heading south to South Carolina, Georgia and Florida beaches dreaded the drive to the North Carolina line on the old road, U.S. Highway 352, because they would inevitably get stuck in traffic.
The Flag Pond exit sign off I26.
In the wintertime, it was a common occurrence for truckers to jack-knife their big rigs before they could make it over the mountain. I had many memorable trips up to the top of the mountain myself to take pictures of wrecks for a local Johnson City daily newspaper. On a cold December afternoon the drive was quiet serene, pleasant and eerily quiet. I passed only two cars and a pick-up on the 12 mile drive from Erwin through Flag Pond to the North Carolina line. Only a lone leaf blower could be heard in the distance from the empty parking lot at the Flag Pond Post Office. There was really no movement to speak of except two elderly gentlemen fishing off a bridge in Ernestville a few miles down from the Flag Pond community sign. “Getting any bites?” I asked. “Not yet, the old man said. “I think it’s too cold. Should have gotten here earlier,” he said even though it was barely 8 o’clock in the morning. I don’t fish so I guess he knew what he was talking about. But, there always seemed to be folks at Frank’s Place, the last gasoline station and convenience store left in the community when the mighty I26 was built overhead. The place was stocked with about everything a person might need in the hardware line. The shelves were fully stocked with a variety of can goods, bread, crackers, and other staples. You could always get a good cup of hot coffee or a cold drink. But Frank’s Place is no more, a causality of the Interstate 26 even though it held on for several years due
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to the support of the local community. mountain near the North Carolina border. The old Flag Pond School, now I think it’s a good thing that I26 closed, looms in the background. It is came through Unicoi County for those used frequently as a community center. I of us who are always in a hurry to get imagined for a moment a bevy of school somewhere. I liked the gravy at Counkids laughing and playing on the play- try Kitchen too and the conversations ground. They still do that once a year at at Frank’s Place, but maybe that’s one the popular annual Ramp Festival. of the tradeoffs we have to accept in The beauty of Flag Pond is unmis- exchange for business and commerce. takable from its rolling hills, pinnacle Things just don’t stay the same for very sharp mountains, apple orchards and its long around here anymore. creeks that meander through this part of But, if you want to get away from the Unicoi County. hectic pace of everyday living and yearn Privately, people in the community for some peace and quiet, I suggest you said they preferred the slower pace and stop what you’re doing sometime and seemed delighted that the traffic is long take a drive up the old road to Flag Pond. gone. Most miss however, the piping hot You might even want to pull over the side red eye gravy and country ham that was of the road and throw a line in the clear, served up for breakfast to many truckers pristine waters of one of the creeks or who stopped along the way at the Coun- pull up a chair in front of Rice’s Store try Kitchen Restaurant, a short distance and whittle for a while. down the road. (Story & Photos By Ron Scalf) Gone is the pack of ole timers who would sit and whittle most afternoons at Rice’s Store. The brightly colored quilts that were offered for sale to the tourists driving to and fro over the mountain have also disappeared. No one stops here anymore to fill jugs with fresh spring water that Drivers on the old road are alerted to the still cascades down the Interstate 26 sign at South Indian Creek.
Flag Pond looking toward Erwin.
Rice’s popular country store has been closed for years.
The old Flag Pond Elementary School is now used as a community center.
The once popular Country Kitchen Restaurant served up some of the best country-style food in the region.
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Elizabethton’s Covered Bridge Over Doe River Has Welcomed Visitors Since 1882 Elizabethton, TN. --- The Elizabethton Covered Bridge was constructed in 1882 and connects 3rd Street and Hattie Avenue in the downtown district. While allowing pedestrian and bicycle transit over the Doe River, the Covered Bridge is closed to all vehicle traffic. As the county seat of Carter County, Elizabethton grew throughout the 19th century. However, Lynn Mountain hemmed it in to the east and the Watauga River lay to the north. The Doe River flooded often and limited growth to the south. To span westward to the site of the current downtown, the city would need a bridge over Doe River. After extensive debate, in 1882 the Carter County Court (legislative body now referred to as County Commission) approved $3,000 for the bridge and $300 for approaches. However, the committee encountered an unexpected problem --- the men could not find a qualified contractor to erect the bridge. After county officials were unable to find a bridge contractor, a local doctor, E.E. Hunter, accepted the contract and hired experienced people to work on the bridge. Hunter selected Thomas Matson, who had been an engineer for the narrow gauge Tweetsie Railroad as an engineer and architect. Hunter referred to the bridge as his “five dollar bridge” since he made a profit of $5 as contractor. Although logs from a lumber operation and a barn were thrown against the covered bridge and its supports during a disastrous flood in 1901, this was the only major bridge in the area to survive. (Source: Wikipedia) Elizabethton’s Covered Bridge Has Stood the Test of Time.
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The Hipsta Chick:
She’s Not Your Everyday Shutter Bug Bristol, TN. --- Jennifer Molley Wilson admits her passion for taking unusual still photos of inanimate objects with her camera phone can sometimes annoy her family and friends. “I can be walking with my husband, (acclaimed local photographer, Malcolm Wilson) and we can be walking down the street and before he knows it, I’ve slipped off down a side street or alley looking for a photographic opportunity,” she said with a laugh. “I don’t go anywhere without my camera. It’s my creative outlet and an expression of me.” Her iphone camera format takes pictures repli-
cating a retro plastic camera of days gone by. The “Hipsta Chick,” as Wilson calls herself, doesn’t carry around a bag full of expensive lenses and cameras. In fact, she takes photos with her iphone that fits comfortably in her purse or small carrying case. She also “shoots” photos in a square format sometimes making it difficult to get an object “squared up properly” because of its shape (outside the box) And, she says she doesn’t go anywhere without her camera.
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“It’s a challenge because I take photos of Wilson was invited to participate in Hipstaobjects the way they are found,” she added matic’s Adventures in Hipstaland which required her to chose a matter-ofcity and tell its story in factly. “They just nine images. She are not moved, also didn’t include any touched or people in her photos changed in which are quite hauntanyway. It’s a ing, different and imspecific kind
of art. There is no manipulation involved in any of my photos.” Recently,
pressive. “Being the director of communications for the Bristol Chamber [of Commerce] of course I chose Bristol,”
she said recently from her chamber office. “It was difficult to pick just nine shots because there is a wealth of photo opportunities all around the city.” The photos, some of which are included in this article, were such a big hit Wilson received orders for the prints and much interest in her installation at the popular 606 Art Gallery ironically just a few blocks up State Street near where she works. “I sold the nine Bristol images the first day they were posted on facebook,” she said with a certain twinkle in her eye. “Although that wasn’t the purpose of the project; but it is quite gratifying as an artist to have people like your work.”
Bristol joined other cities featured in the Adventure Series along with Hong Kong, Venice, Zimbabwe and Toronto. Surprisingly, she had never used the camera function or the Hipstamatic photography app on her IPhone until last August at the suggestion of her daughter who was getting married. “Since then, I’ve take a gazillion photos,” she admits. “I’m now a bonafide photo junkie.” You can view Wilson’s photos on her website: www.thehipstachick.com
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Small Business Winners Announced for the 2010 Annual KOSBE Awards Kingsport, TN — The winners of the 2010 Annual KOSBE Awards named by the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce Picsee Studio LLC (Christy Steadman, et al.) took First Place in the category for Young Entrepreneur (under age 40). When Jennifer, Becky and Christy started Picsee Studio they only had a dream and three cameras. They applied for credit at several banks but were turned down repeatedly. Refusing to be discouraged, they started the business from a home office. Today, Picsee Studio is located in a fully furnished office with up-to-date computer equipment in the heart of downtown Kingsport. They have created their own high-traffic blog and are also featured on several other high-end wedding blogs. There was no runner-up for this category. Style Custom Framing & Gifts (Julie Gunn & Leslie May) took First Place for New Business (in operation for at least 12 months but not more than 36 months). Julie Gunn and Leslie May came to open their shop after working together on community focused volunteer projects. They feel strongly that an exciting downtown is a vital part of a thriving community, so that is where they opened their business. They attribute their success to using an integrated marketing approach. For example, they have utilized TV, radio, direct mail, newspapers, magazines, Facebook, Twitter, and event marketing including but not limited to organizing a downtown “Men’s Night,” the Arts Crawl, and a Holiday Open House. Fleet Feet Sports (Phil & Melissa Horner) was Runner-Up for a New Business. Fleet Feet Sports is more than just a running store. They are committed to being a strong and recognized community partner. They are the creators of several new events including: Red White & BOOM! which is a 4th of July four-mile race in downtown Kingsport, and Chase the Turkey, a Thanksgiving morning 5k race. Fleet Feet Sports is located at Reedy Creek Shopping Center, in close proximity to the Greenbelt, Panera Bread and Starbucks Coffee Company. SONALI Dayspa Medspa & Salon (Dr. Shari Rajoo, MD, et al.) took First Place for Minority Business Enterprise, a new category for 2010 for a business that is at least 51% or more minority-owned, managed, and controlled. Open since 2008, SONALI offers Massages, Haircuts, Hair Coloring, Manicures, Pedicures, Botox, Fillers, and Laser services. At the age of 18, the owner left her family in South
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Africa to pursue her dream of becoming a physician. Located at Reedy Creek Terrace, SONALI plans to expand their services in the future to include nutritional and behavioral counseling, wellness and fitness classes, body contouring services and hydrotherapy. There was no runner-up for this category. The Hair Benders Salon (Shelia Ferguson) took First Place for Woman-Owned Business, another new category for 2010 for a business that is at least 51% or more womenowned, managed, and controlled. Located on Center St between Eastman Rd and Memorial Blvd, Hair Benders, which specializes in Hair, Skin, Nails, and Cosmetics, has been in business since 1976 under the ownership of Shelia Ferguson. Measuring customer satisfaction and handling issues is just part of their quality assurance process. They cover the cost of sending their top stylists to unique and intensive hands-on training in places like New York, Los Angeles, and Vegas because these locations are home to some of the biggest fashion houses in the world. Hair Benders has been recognized by Salon Today as a “Top 200 Fastest Growing Salon” for the past three years in a row. Rustic Country (Laura Begley) was Runner-Up for Woman-Owned Business. At the ripe old age of 21, Laura Begley is the owner-operator of Rustic Country. The judges were extremely impressed with this young woman’s business savvy and determination to be successful. She is a full-time student at ETSU, majoring in marketing and recently took a big step to relocate her store to Broad St in downtown Kingsport, where sales have exceeded her expectations and past performance. Performance Medicine (Dr. Tom Rogers, MD) took First Place for Business Excellence Employing Under 10 Employees. The owner of Performance Medicine, Dr. Tom Rogers, says that the best measure of customer satisfaction is results. A representative sample of their HCG weight loss program showed an average weight loss of more than 16 pounds over the course of 26 days. For Fun Fest, Performance Medicine sponsored 18 couples who lost a combined total of more than 500 pounds in just eight weeks, and subsequently completed
the Crazy 8s 8k Run. Dr. Rogers also volunteers his time as a physician for the Dobyns-Bennett High School Football Team. Performance Medicine has quickly become the recognized expert in weight loss and hormone therapy. We Run Events LLC (Hank Brown & Tyler Hobbs) was named Runner-Up. We Run Events specializes in Event and Sports Management. Including but not limited to the Crazy 8’s, Haunted Half Marathon, Blue Grass Half Marathon, Johnson City Turkey Trot, and Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, We Run Events will have timed or managed nearly 20 events by the end of 2010. Co-owners Hank Brown and Tyler Hobbs aren’t in business just for the money. In 2009, they wrote a check for $11,500 to the Neil Danehy Heart Foundation from the proceeds of Neil’s Walk, and raised thousands of dollars for the Kingsport Animal Shelter and Kingsport Dog Park. Cumberland Marketing (Chris Bowen) took First Place for Business Excellence Employing 10 Employees and Up. Cumberland Marketing, in business for over 13 years, has grown from just selling promotional products to becoming a full-service 360° innovative marketing solution provider, providing everything from branding and communication strategies to digital animation to complete event planning. According to Cumberland’s owner, Chris Bowen, the company has added six employees over the past year, to maintain a diversity of talents and assure a continued high level of customer satisfaction. Cumberland provides intimate and personalized service and clients are never passed around from one staff person to another. Care Central Inc (Rita Ratliff) was named Runner-Up. Rita Ratliff is 100% equity owner of Care Central, which has been in business since 1998. Care Central is the only Senior Homecare company selected to provide the “Certified Companion Aid Training” and “Certified Hospice Aid Training” in the area. Rita says having a well-trained staff eliminates a lot of client problems. Over the years, Care Central has contributed to countless charities including ALS, CASA, Alzheimer’s Association, the Arthritis Foundation, the Diabetes Foundation, and St Jude, just to name a few. Also, two new and completely unexpected
awards were perceived by the expert judge panel as being necessary to truly complete the small business recognition program. The new Innovation Award was presented to RLH JR Inc a/k/a Patient Scrubs (Nancy Hart, et al.). In April 2003, Nancy Hart’s husband was admitted to the hospital for heart surgery. It was there that she observed the medical staff and other patients, and discovered a need for a new level of function in patient attire that also offered more dignity. She stitched her first Patient Scrubs prototype for her husband to wear as an alternative to the traditional hospital gown. After many iterations, she has developed a product that is delighting her customers at their time of greatest need. Lifeforce Glass Inc (Thomas & Kristina Runciman) received the new Small Manufacturer Award. In 2005, Hurricane Ivan hit the Gulf Coast of Florida, where Lifeforce Glass was originally located. It took four PODS and several van loads, but Kristina and Thomas Runciman, the owners of Lifeforce Glass, and three dedicated staff members moved the company to their present location in Kingsport on Wexler St. Lifeforce Glass contracts with more than 50 independent sales reps around the country to sell their products to gift stores, hospital gift shops, Christian book stores, zoos, museums and many other outlets. They are even exporting their product to Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. There were no runner-ups for these two new awards. Selections for the above awards were made based on reported past financial performance, growth in number of employees, business staying power and history, story of success overcoming adversity, community involvement, marketing creativity, and presented strategies for growth. The recipient of the Impact Award for an outstanding individual and small business advocate was presented to Dava Snyder (The Village at Allandale). Steven Todd Miller and the owners of The Village at Allandale nominated Dava Snyder because her commitment, vision, and hard work that has led to the success of their organization. Miller wrote about Snyder: “Ms. Snyder deserves the Impact Award because of the impact she has had on elders, families, staff and the community. Her goal in life is to enhance the lives of elders in their valuable later years when often people fail to give them the honor and recognition they deserve.”
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Home Run Derby Winner, Draftee Comes Back for Another Swing at Buccaneer Championship By Tyler Cathey
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays drafted East Tennessee State University baseball player Paul Hoilman in the 49th round of the draft last year, but he decided to return to ETSU for a fourth season. “[Tampa Bay] didn’t offer enough money to make me forfeit my desires,” said Hoilman. Hoilman wants to finish school, he said, and hopes to win a championship this year. “It would be disappointing not to,” said the first baseman. Two home run derbies were scheduled for NCAA baseball players last season: the TD Ameritrade NCAA and the Cape Cod league derby. ETSU baseball player Paul Hoilman won both. Officials with the Ameritrade called ETSU baseball coach Tony Skole and expressed interest in the 6-foot-4 inch, 230-pound Hoilman participating in the NCAA home run derby. Hoilman accepted the invitation to Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, Neb. “It’s not something you turn down,” said Hoilman, who competed against the country’s power hitters from: University of Southern California, Georgia Tech, Fresno State, Loui-
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siana State University, Siena and Troy University. “I was excited when I saw the home run derby on TV, and even more excited when I saw Paul Hoilman from ETSU,” said ETSU student and baseball enthusiast Andrew Cox. “I remembered he was from Science Hill. Paul showed unreal power and looks like he has a successful career ahead of him.” The Cape Cod Baseball League for collegiate players receives financial support from major league baseball and is a primary scouting location for the MLB. During the Cape Cod baseball season, Hoilman received an invitation to participate in the Cape Cod home run derby and defeated top power hitters again, this time at Fenway Park in Boston. The TD Ameritrade home run derby invited players they thought would hit the most home runs, reserving most invitations for players from schools with outstanding baseball reputations. Hoilman was undaunted by the talent involved. “A uniform doesn’t intimidate me,” Hoilman said. “There were some good players swinging the bats. I didn’t want to hit zero
and look like an idiot. I was just trying to do something that would be respectable, but I got on a hot streak and stole it.” Participating in the home run derby was a cool experience, especially since it was on TV, said Hoilman. In addition, baseball legend, Mike Schmidt, gave Hoilman some advice at the TD Ameritrade home run derby before he hit. Schmidt said not to swing at two in a row, Hoilman said. Hoilman tried to follow Schmidt’s advice. “I guess that helped,” Hoilman said. He was selective and swung at the pitches he knew he could lift out of the ballpark, said Hoilman. Bringing back the trophy to a “mid-major school” was a special treat, said the three-time All American. These accomplishments are insignificant when compared to his team’s season, Hoilman said. The All-American senior said he still has much room for improvement despite winning both home run derbies. “I’m still not where I need to be,” said Hoilman. “I’m just a college player trying to be a pro.” Hoilman works as hard as he can to be successful, says ETSU teammate Bo Burton. “He wants to get better. Out of all the guys I’ve played with, he’s probably the best worker,” said Burton. That effort shows especially, Burton says, in Hoilman’s work ethic. He comes to the field, weight room and classroom and exemplifies perseverance, said Burton. “Winning the home run derby is great for Paul, but even better for our baseball team,” said Burton.
Hoilman does admit he strives “to be the best.” The math major strives to do the same in the classroom. He has earned a 3.93 overall GPA and passed his Medical College Admittance Test. “Paul is a tremendous player and a tremendous student,” said ETSU head baseball coach Tony Skole. “With such an outstanding academic and athletic record, he is probably among only a handful of athletes in the entire
country.” When he’s not swinging a bat, Hoilman is swinging a paddle -- ping pong paddle. “It’s probably my best sport,” he said with a smile. Despite his talent with the small white ball, Hoilman wants to get drafted as high as possible this year and make a career out of baseball. “It’s my favorite thing to do,” said Hoilman. “I’m hoping I can do it for a long time.”
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WQUT Concert Schedule Viking Hall in Bristol: Jan 29 John Boy and Billy No Collar Comedy Tour with Tim Wilson, Killer beaz, & Greg Warren ($29.50) Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville: Jan1 0-12 Blue Man Group Jan 14 Ralphie May Feb 4 Ron White (shows at 7 & 10pm) Feb 17 Clay Aiken Bijou Theatre in Knoxville: Feb 1 Robin Trower Apr 13 George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic Knoxville Civic Coliseum: Jan 26 Avenged Sevenfold with Stone Sour & Hollywood undead Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta: Feb 16 Clay Aiken The Tabernacle in Atlanta: Feb 24 Buckcherry Bi-lo Center in Greenville, S.C.: Feb 12 Kid Rock
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Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Jan 28 Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall & Larry the Cable Guy Feb 16 Ozzy Osbourne and Slash Feb 18 Kid Rock Apr 3 Rush Apr 19 Lady GaGa Fox Theater in Atlanta: Jan 18-23 Blue Man Group Feb 5 Robert Plant and The Band of Joy Feb 25 John Prine & Old Crow Medicine Show Feb 26 George Lopez Feb 27 John Mellencamp Mar 12 Jerry Seinfeld Apr 23 Yanni Ryman Auditorium in Nashville: Mar 12 George Jones Apr 9 Boz Scaggs Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville: July 2 U2 The Fillmore in Charlotte, N.C.: Feb 3 Robin Trower Feb 17 Slash Feb 22 Buckcherry
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Corner Nest Antique Mall Kicks Off the New Year with Wide Variety of Unique Items at Bargain Prices have a lot of fun changing the window displays and re-decorating the store although it’s a lot of work,” she said with a smile. When you visit Corner Nest, you will want to plan to spend some extra time in the store as it goes on and on with hundreds of unique items to view and people are encouraged to browse the huge open-air store. “Yeah, you really don’t want to be in a hurry when you visit us,” Robin said matter-of-factly. “With two floors of wall-to-wall merchandise that special item you are seeking may in fact be on the top floor. Or, if we don’t have an item you are looking for we will try our best to find it and that service is free of charge.” Because of the successful holiday season, Robin and the dealers are bringing in truck load after truck load of merchandise to compliment the store’s already well-stocked rooms of unique furniture and collectables. Robin says it is all about the “We had a great holiday season customer when they visit her store. and we’re looking forward to another “Customer service is the cornerstone prosperous year here at the Corner of my business. We are fortunate to Nest Antique Mall,” store owner have many repeat customers because Robin Blackwell said recently. “The we offer a wide variety of unique fursupport from our customers this past niture, collectables and hundreds of year, who literally visited us from all other items that you won’t find anyover the Tri-City region, Virginia, where else at reasonable prices. We Kentucky, North Carolina and be- hope to see you soon!” yond, was rewarding and heartfelt.” The Corner Nest Antique Mall boasts over 30,000 square feet of space presenting items from over 90 vendors from all over the Tri-Cities to Mountain City, North Carolina and Virginia. “We have many items discounted for the winter season and there are always bargains galore here at Corner Nest,” Robin added. “We are having an ‘After Christmas Sale’ with discounts up to 50% off in many booths. You really never know what you’ll find here. Our vendors are constantly changing their displays and I Elizabethton, TN. --- With a New Year now christened, the wildly popular Corner Nest Antique Mall, located at 100 West Elk Avenue near the heart of the downtown business district, has been restocked with an outstanding array of unique and collectable items worthy of display in any home or business.
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‘Dream’ Come True: A Lifetime of Stories and Photos Presented As a Gift to the Fairview Community By Jon Ruetz
In keeping with the Christmas spirit, Jean Archer Campbell has given the families of Washington County’s Fairview community a precious, heirloom gift. A lifetime spent collecting stories, photographs and clippings has resulted in Dream, a historical narrative and photographic scrapbook which Campbell published through CopyNet/Overmountain Press in Johnson City. “I wanted to do it for several years. I wanted to remember those people, and to make sure they were remembered by the community they helped create,” Campbell said. A retired teacher, Campbell is also historian of Fairview United Methodist Church, and her publication was donated to the church as a centennial project. “That is why the book contains 100 pages, though they are front-and-back, so there was some method there.” Campbell designed the wrap-around cover and CopyNet Manager Ed Freyling created the archival look of the cover photograph. Campbell painstakingly cut and pasted every clipping and photograph by hand. “That is the look I wanted it to have. I thought it was very important, and gave the book the look and feel that it should have.” In her dedication, the author wrote: “I did not know all the people who lived in the Fairview area, but I knew many of them. They were special people… spending time with them has blessed my life.” A native of Ohio, Campbell’s parents were from Tennessee and met in the Buckeye State where her father had traveled north to work in the booming tire and automotive industries at the time. It took three trips coming back home to Tennessee, each about two years apart, but the Archers finally returned to Fairview to stay in 1946. The community’s origins can be traced to the 1700s. The cemetery was established and a Quaker and a Methodist church, a store and a school were built at the intersection of two roads – the cemetery and the churches on the corner of the sprawling farm belonging to J.W. Smith, the grandfather of Campbell’s late husband, Carroll. The Campbells were married on an Easter and celebrated 48 Resurrection Sundays together until his death in 1997. She still lives in the house they built together, adjacent to the cemetery. “The land was always here – green and lush and expectant – waiting for its purpose, its destiny – waiting for a man with a dream,” Campbell wrote. And Smith was one of the dreamers whose determination and dedication built a family and helped create a community.
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Smith’s great-grandfather had come to the New World from Ireland in 1797, settling first in Pennsylvania and ultimately in Tennessee. Over time, the family accumulated land and the original Quaker log church was established on a plot obtained from Smith’s cousin, Seth, in 1884. By 1908, the community worked together to construct a new Methodist/Episcopal church on an adjacent plot. “They set goals. Here they were building churches, maintaining them. One would donate nails, another boards. But there were also many skilled people, carpenters and stone masons, and they all contributed what they could. “You can say, ‘Well, they didn’t have anything else,’ but that’s not really true. They had good lives. They had a strong devotion to God. Everyone in the church was involved with each other. It was truly a family,” Campbell said. The other important community structure was a large school. “You might think they were uneducated, but far from it. Some of the students would go through the sixth or seventh grade, at that time, and then begin teaching themselves. I believe their education would compare favorably to college people of today,” Campbell said. “They loved to read. Many of them could read before they got to school. And there’s no question that the more you read, the better you can read.” Just as education was central to Fairview, teaching has been a Campbell family affair, which has drawn the author’s daughter, Judith, who teaches first grade in Nashville; her son, David, who taught at Jonesborough and Sulphur Springs; and her granddaughter, Sarah, who is teaching in South Korea, along with several grandmothers and aunts. Campbell had already raised her family before she decided to become a teacher and started college at age 32. She taught at Lamar for three years and then moved to David Crockett High School when it opened in 1971, and remained there until she retired. Campbell said she remains grateful for being allowed to teach her way. “I always loved freshmen. I treated them like people, not babies, and they responded. Even if it took a little while.” And Campbell’s way emphasized reading. “I don’t believe there’s any such thing as starting children too early. Expose them to reading and to words. Read to them as early as three months old, and expose them to books. They’ll learn to value books, and to value the vocabulary they will learn from the books.”
Jean Archer Campbell with her history of the Fairview Community, “Dream.” The Quaker (left) and United Methodist (steeple) Churches and Fairview Cemetery are in the back ground.
She believes there are “some positive points” in new educational directives such as No Child Left Behind. “School systems were forced to place teachers in the courses where they were certified to teach. Before that, you might have someone certified in social studies teaching biology. So I think that was an improvement. That is what it was meant to be. “And I think it has also made the public have an The scrapbook and clippings that are archives of church historian Jean interest in trying to make Archer Campbell, from which she produced her book, “Dream.” schools better. And, of course, that is a good thing.” Campbell spent most of things. We have become accustomed to instantaneous her pre-teen years in Ohio schools. “Northern school entertainment. systems seem more developed, more sophisticated, “But I can remember the devotion of the dreamand have continued to have an advantage. I’m very ers. And I remember their spirit, the spirit of caring. It’s proud of being from Tennessee, but I think we need to worth remembering, and honoring. They were inclusive value education more.” and they had sweet, sweet spirits,” Campbell said. Looking back, Campbell says she sees a significant “They had very little in the way of possessions but advantage held by the dreamers her book lauds. they had pride, and especially pride in wanting to be “In those days, you were taught respect. That better people.” makes a great deal of difference.” (Jean Archer Campbell’s Dream will be available at “Today our minds have become so fragmented. the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center; by contacting There are so many things to think about, things that her at jactn@hotmail.com or 753-6461; or through take up our time, places to go. We have gone to frivolous CopyNet in Johnson City).
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Ski the Wolf Only 30 Minutes from Tri-Cities Mars Hill, North Carolina --- A winter wonderland awaits you conveniently located off Exit 3 on Interstate 26 and just a short drive over the mountains from Johnson City or Asheville. Wolf Ridge Ski Resort is North Carolina’s “Top Rated and Most Accessible Ski Resort” as the resort is only 5 minutes off I-26. This family friendly resort offers something for everyone whether you want to try snowboarding for the first time or sharpen your ski skills on our top notch terrain. Beginners will find plenty of easy trails to explore and practice their skills on. Two magic carpet lifts help keep them safe until they are ready to try the double and quad lifts. When you ski or snowboard at Wolf Ridge Ski Resort, you’ll enjoy unmatched views, crisp mountain air, well-groomed slopes and some of the best terrain in Western North Carolina. Wolf Ridge is open 7 days a week at 9am with night skiing Tuesday through Saturday from 6-10pm. With 72 acres improved with 23 exciting runs, 8 lifts, two full-service ski lodges, 36 slope side cabin rental units, and a clubhouse with a heated indoor pool, waterslide, and 12 person jacuzzi you’ll find it hard to leave! There have been several improvements this year on the Breakaway side of Wolf Ridge including widening the main slope in order to take advantage of its natural bowl shape. This makes the area a snowboarder’s paradise! Check out the ski through tunnel run and the two new breakout ski trails. There is also a new ski school training
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area at the bottom of this run with a new magic carpet lift. Expansion has also been done at the crossover trail that ties the upper lodge ski area to the main slope. If your family needs a break from skiing head over to Wolf Ridge Tubing on Puncheon Fork Road for some family friendly tubing. Ages 6 and under are free with a paying adult! Wolf Ridge Ski Resort boasts two modern lodges: Upper Wolf Ridge Lodge and Lower Wolf Ridge Lodge each of which is conveniently located to the 72 acres of skiable terrain and its chair lifts. Upper Wolf Ridge Lodge is a 22,000 square foot glass and timber structure located adjacent to the resort’s top of the slopes and presents an incredible breath-taking long range view of the mountains and valleys below. Built to accommodate families and walkin guests, the Upper Wolf Ridge Lodge offers lift tickets, shaped ski and snowboard rentals, bib, helmet, and locker rentals. Delicious food can be found at Upper Wolf Ridge Lodge no matter what time of day you want to dine; certainly a must for this hungry skier. It’s also a great place to relax, visit the gift shop or sit around one of the beautiful stone fire places. Lower Wolf Ridge Lodge plays host to groups visiting Wolf Ridge Ski Resort. This large rustic lodge is nestled at the bottom of the slopes. It features all the amenities offered at the Upper Wolf Ridge Lodge includ-
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Gold Rush: Paying Top Price for Your Unwanted Gold, Silver, Platinum and Coins Johnson City, TN. --- Conveniently located in North Johnson City across from Kroger and next to Java Hut, Gold Rush is locally owned by Jeremy Clemens. “We buy gold, silver, platinum and coins of any karat, condition or age,” Clemens said. “We pay top price. Cash on the spot.” Some of the many items that Gold Rush owner Jeremy Clemens Clemens will purchase from you include: watches, rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, broaches, pins, and he is also a coin dealer. “I guess we all have some old jewelry and coins lying around that we don’t wear anymore and really don’t have any use for. Why not turn those items into instant cash?” Clemens said. Gold Rush is open Monday through Saturday and they even have a drive through window for your convenience. Clemens will also help coordinate your gold party and pay you for hosting it in the privacy of your home or office. “You can call and make an appointment and I will come to your house or office and evaluate your gold, silver or platinum,” Clemens explained. “And we also buy and deal in coins and coin collections.”
Clemens and his family have over 34 years of experience in the business. Other family members own the Ideal Cards & Coins Company, in Ohio. “I’m a local businessman that you can deal with face-to-face instead of mailing your gold or jewelry off to people you don’t know and may not be getting the best deal for what you are selling,” he said matter-of-factly. Clemens and his family live in Washington County and he is an active coach of the Junior Topper football team and he also coaches baseball, T-Ball, and soccer. “You might recognize me on the field,” he said with a laugh. “I enjoy coaching year-round and it gives me time to spend with my kids.” Jeremy is married to Melissa and they have three children: Maddie, 7; Josh, 11; and Joey 4. They attend St. Mary’s Church in Johnson City. Gold Rush pays top price for unwanted jewelry
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Johnson City Elks Lodge Donates Shoes to Needy Children Pictured left to right: John Rodgers, Elks Lodge (PER), Diana Boshers, Amy Briggs, store manager, Kathy Hall and Stephanie Radford, Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler. Last month, the Johnson City Elks Lodge #825 held its annual “Shoe Party� for deserving children from the Washington County and Johnson City school systems. Participants were selected by teachers and guidance counselors. The Johnson City Shoe Carnival store provided discounted shoes, games and made sure Santa was on hand for the festivities. Lodge volunteers along with friends from the Law Office of Tony Seaton, Washington County Juvenile Services, volunteers from Mountain Home VA as well as volunteers from the school and other organizations worked on the annual project. More than 105 pairs of shoes and socks were fitted on the children. The shoe program was started by Coy Trivette and this year the Lodge donated $3,000 raised by its members. The Johnson City Elks Lodge #825 is congratulated for this important fundraiser that touches many children in need every Christmas.
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Women In Business: Two Local Women Are Committed to Providing Vibrant Health Naturally Johnson City, TN. --- The New Year has arrived and for thousands of people in the Tri-Cities that means the start of another year battling weight and health problems. Good intension New Year’s resolutions are made but are routinely broken by the time Valentine’s Day rolls around. But, let’s face it giving up cigarettes, fatty foods, sweets, red meat and alcohol is difficult for many people. So is starting an exercise regiment and sticking to it especially in obese individuals whether they are young or old. In fact, Tennessee ranks near the top in obesity and in taking large amounts of prescription drugs. But for Michelle Livingston, LMT and Dr. J Lynn Conley, partners in Living Healthy Solutions, they are committed to mapping out a strategy designed to tackle the nutrition, health and lifestyle changes necessary to promote positive living for any individual. With more than 30 years combined experience, Livingston, a licensed massage therapist and Conley, a chi- Livingston and Dr. Conley discuss an upcoming healthy living free ropractor, work together to customize seminar. wellness solutions for their patients and clients. “We come together with a Conley said matter-of-factly. “We are 12 months,” the report said. “We want to work with people in the Natural Holistic Approach,” Dr. Conley the health practitioners of the future. We help patients take care of their body New Year who want to focus on maksaid. “Being Alternative Health Care with proper diet and disease prevening overall lifestyle changes for the Providers maintains our focus with tion.” betterment of their health,” Livingston the Preventative Wellness Approach. Some of the product lines Dr. says. “It’s a customized approach that We offer customizable supplements Conley and Livingston use and highencompasses weight management, lifeand weight management programs.” ly recommend include nutraMetrix style changes and diet coupled with free “Massage therapy and chiropraccustomized isotonic-capable vitamin education seminars that tell you how to tic goes hand-in-hand,” Livingston supplements, Gene SNP DNA screening get started.” added. “But, until you work on the “And, I’m really excited about Gene nutritional aspect and make lifestyle analysis, Transitions Lifestyle System and TLS Shape-Up for Teens. SNP (snip) Dr. Conley said with a changes it is just a band aid. People In a recent 12-week independent smile. “With a quick swab inside the are finally realizing that prevention weight loss, body measurement and cheek we can extract your DNA and is better than waiting until there is compliance study, Transitions Lifestyle that never changes. The information a health crisis. It’s easier to stay well System was superior in performance gives us real data [Health Analysis] than get well.” when pitted against well know weight that can be used to identify certain The Livingston/Conley team loss diets like Weight Watchers, Atkins, health problems that may exist.” evaluates each individual providing Ornish and Zone diets, according to “It’s just another important tool to one-on-one nutritional counseling, study by four leading experts in the use in our quest to promote a healthpersonalized coaching, coupled with ier lifestyle and to develop a plan of free health seminars and weight man- field. “Our data for the Transitions Lifeaction. It’s a cutting-edge test.” agement clinics. style System at 12 weeks suggest a Livingston also said during a cli“Obviously, no two people are the greater weight loss of -6.29kg which ent’s initial meeting, their medical same and that’s why we concentrate appears to be twice that for all diets in history is determined and their needs on each individual as they have differthe comparison study at 2 months and discussed. “Most people know realize ent needs, goals and expectations,” Dr.
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Business partners Michelle Livingston and Dr. J. Lynn Conley stand next to an array of nutraMetrix products.
nutraMetrix products are pictured with product information in Conley’s office at 512 East Unaka Avenue.
that some vitamin supplements just sit in the stomach and never completely dissolve. Our supplements are of the highest quality on the market and they can be customized for use by determining what vitamins and minerals the particular individual needs.” Both Livingston and Dr. Conley are quick to point out individuals taking supplements are done so in concert with their doctors. Another new program that the two “living healthy” consultants are undertaking is Shape-Up for Teens and Shape-Up for Kids. “We believe our children need to start young in their development of good healthy practices
thus avoiding many health problems like obesity down the road,” Dr. Conley says. “What Michelle and I do is not a fad. It’s a serious approach to tackling a heath care epidemic of obese individuals that starts out while you are young. We want to provide the education and the alternatives that promotes good health and hopefully the results will help thwart serious complications for future generations. A “free and open to the public” overview of the Transitions Lifestyle will be held on January 11th and January 13th at the Chiro-Health Clinic, 512 East Unaka Avenue. For additional information call 423-773-7526.
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Speaking of Sports: “Beyond Dayton” By Robert Kostreva Sports Editor
Head North on 75 from Cincinnati and soon enough the University of Dayton Basketball Arena glows in the dark for highway eyes to see. It’s also a place to begin a story tell to have your eyes consider destiny, deliverance and determination. You’ve heard, “Things happen in 3s. For me it’s 10’s as in every 10 years. A decade ago I arrived in Johnson City two days before 911. Several months later, on a globally warmed January afternoon, my daughter Mary Rachel paid a visit, had a Pal’s chili dog and spontaneously walked with “Daddy” into the Mini-Dome. The traffic cop had told us it was a Hoop Game Day, ETSU versus So-Con rival Georgia Southern. Sooner than soon a medium starched white shirt and tie coach named Ed DeChellis circled his Bucs. An impressive victory followed. Impressive also was a 75 yearold woman of style and grace reminding this Arizona Wildcat that 10 years earlier, “A Mister Jennings led ETSU to an NCAA victory over my University of Arizona. . . ‘Atlas Shrugged’, so did I . . .Ayn Rand I didn’t. And that Dome Day afternoon informed me of the “locals” and their well versed knowledge of the game I so dearly love. While Keith, Calvin and Greg were shipping Wildcats and darn near took the “S” out of Sooners (Of Oklahoma) me, Martha, and Mary Rachel called Cincinnati home. My Bearcat buddies. Anthony Buford and Nick Van Excel got to the Final Four, had eventual champion Michigan on the semi-final ropes. But listen here! The toughest Cincinnati opponent all year? Not the Champion Wolverines, not Penny Hardaway and Memphis State. But the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) coached by Gene and Murry Bartow. Me and college basketball began in 1959. My Dad, Stanley, drove me to the Boys Club in New Britain, CT. (Home of Stanley Tools) 10 year olds
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Senior guards Mike Smith, Justin Tubbs and Micah Williams (from left) led the men’s basketball team to a 73-68 win against the Dayton Flyers. It was Dayton’s first non-conference home loss since 2005. Smith, Tubbs and Williams had a combined 59 points in the winning game.
Bobby Kostreva, Billy Thibideau, and Ronnie Jakobowski began organized basketball playing with a mandated “volleyball.” That’s right and it was wild. Forget any shooter’s roll but there was ball control – dribble benefits. Anyway, each March the Boy’s Club chartered a bus to New York’s Madison Square Garden. The National Invitation (NIT) Tournament was then prestigious in its own right. I caught “March Madness” before it got crazy, before anyone knew what it was. But I did get to know “The Stith Brothers” of St. Bonaventure, Jack “The Shot” Foley of Holy Cross, the “Redmen” of St. Johns and some “Flying Marianists” of Dayton. Pretty Catholic. I listened to State (Secular) Radio following the UConn Huskies to victories over UMass (Dr. J). Princeton (Bill Bradley) and Jimmy Valvano (Rutgers). On climate friendly nights, our Sylvania floor model radio amazingly got reception from Chicago (Loyola)
Pittsburg (Duquesne) and image this, Blacksburg (Virginia Tech). Shoot, I was a “Gobbler” before the “Hokie” happening. Then I witnessed on TV Loyola’s NCAA upset of two-time champion Cincinnati and Allen Bristow leading Virginia Tech to an NIT crown. Dayton won an NIT back then. Dayton won another NIT last year. In 2009, Penn State won the NIT. Their coach? Ed DeChellis. . .I can’t script this, it’s destiny. A story to be told to storytelling symphasizers. Did I hear a
tell it? Amen! So Loyola wins the NCAA and inspires my Dad to fund my summer enrollment at the renowned Claire Bee/Wilt Chamberlain basketball camp. An early week injury had me seeking deliverance, as in, “Mr. Bee, can I have my money back?” “No,” said the famous NYC college coach. “But I tell you what. You can spend tomorrow afternoon with Wilt Chamberlain at a photo shoot.” Alrighty then. But deliverance was already making its presence known. My next practice we learned how to make all the “right” passes in the Loyola fast break from the champion’s coach Mr. George Ireland. However, strange to my teen-age self was the camp’s final guest, Adolph Rupp. I felt a chill even as Rupp wore a gray suit in the humid July heat. Only months before basketball deliverance had begun as NCAA bound Mississippi State escaped Starkeville (again court injunction) to play in Peoria against Loyola. Championship Loyola guard Jerry Harkness has historically said “There
were no losers that night as basketball brotherhood was portrayed.” And Deliverance co-joined destiny three years later as Texas Western stunned unbeaten Kentucky for the national Championship. Rupp could not elude the inevitable. So he retired. Kentucky’s next two titles were courtesy of Jack “Goose” Givens and Tubby Smith. Kodak color moments to tell the story. Back to the future. ETSU began its season at Rupp Arena in Lexington, stunned Dayton up 75 and bounced back to beat Mississippi State in Starkeville. Playing through injuries, determination best describes the Bucs of Murry Bartow. They are a mixed bag of young men from places near and far. They’re of the “Right Stuff” and beyond Dayton. Conference foes don’t like to hear the 4 letters: ETSU! Remembering, “New wine cannot be put in old wineskins,” East Tennessee as Tri-State corner of basketball performance and pleasure can in the ‘New Year’ proclaim, “We know, we care, we love each other and the game we dearly love”.
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Milligan ADCP program helped grad achieve longtime career goal Milligan College, TN — When Dale Blevins learned the Carter County Emergency 911 Communications District was hiring a new director earlier this year, he knew he had the work experience the position required. But there was one more qualification Blevins needed in order to secure himself as the front-runner for the job. “I needed to finish my college degree,” said Blevins, who worked as a paramedic and later as a full-time dispatcher at Carter County 911. “I had gone as high as I could go without completing my education.” Blevins reached that milestone when he completed his bachelor’s degree in business administration through Milligan’s adult degree completion (ADCP) program. The 38-year-old proudly received his diploma in front of family and friends on Dec. 10, at Milligan’s commencement ceremony. The day was also a realization of another important goal Blevins set for himself — in May he was hired as director of Carter County 911. “I would not have the job without my degree from Milligan,” Blevins said. “My new position is the equivalent to running a business. We are providing 911 service, and there are budgeting and other day-to-day business decisions that I make. Not a day goes by that I don’t use something I learned in my classes at Milligan.” Like many working adults, Blevins’ busy family and job responsibilities were important factors in his decision to go back to school. “I am married and have two boys, ages 8 and 12, so my schedule is very busy,” Blevins said. “But I also knew I needed to do something to earn more money for my family. A friend encouraged me to check into the ADCP business program at Milligan. I liked it because it accommodated my schedule and it was a good timeframe to finish my degree.” Milligan’s degree completion program in business administration allows adults to conveniently earn their degree while working full time. The program is only 16 months of class time, and students take just one course at a time for five weeks.
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DAILEY & VINCENT in Concert! FRIDAY, JANUARY 8th at 8:00 p.m. Multi-award winning bluegrass duo Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent became the most heralded new act in the bluegrass music field in 2008, as their debut album and busy tour schedule introduced them to wildly appreciative audiences. Their first recording, Dailey & Vincent, was #1 on Billboard’s Top Bluegrass Albums chart, as well as the Bluegrass unlimited and Bluegrass Music Profiles album charts, and it yielded the #1 singles “By the Mark,” “More Than a Name on a Wall” and “Sweet Carrie.” It was named album of the year, one of seven awards the group took home in an unprecedented feat at the 2008 International Bluegrass Music Awards Show. Never before had an act been named entertainer and emerging artist in the same year/ They received Entertainer of the Year again in 2009 at the Bluegrass Music Awards. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Paramount Box Office 423274-8920 or on-line www.etix.com. Tickets $24 Adults, $22 Seniors
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Dale Blevins completed his bachelor’s degree in business administration and received his diploma from Milligan College President Donald Jeanes on Dec. 10.
The classes meet one evening per week. “It was perfect for me because I didn’t have to sacrifice as much to earn my degree,” Blevins said. “The professors were excellent and helped in any way they could, and the topics are topics you use every day in business.” Milligan also offers a support team in its Office of Graduate and Professional Studies, which works with ADCP students to develop a degree plan to make the most of their time and money. “Our ADCP students have similar priorities — family, jobs, civic responsibilities and of course, that goal to complete their degree,” said Milton Carter, director of adult degree completion programs at Milligan. “We have many students like Dale, who not only earn a degree here, but are also able to achieve an important career goal because of their Milligan education.” At a time of year when people are thinking about New Year’s resolutions
and possible changes in their careers for 2011, Blevins is thankful for the direction his life has taken in 2010. “I would encourage other working adults who are even thinking about going back to school to take that step,” Blevins said. “I am so glad I did.” Milligan is currently accepting applications for its February 2011 ADCP business administration cohort. For more information, visit HYPERLINK “http:// www.milligan.edu” www.milligan.edu or call 423.461.8782. MILLIGAN COLLEGE is a Christian liberal arts college in Northeast Tennessee whose vision is to change lives and shape culture through a commitment to servant leadership. The college offers more than two-dozen academic programs. To learn more about Milligan College, visit www. milligan.edu or call 800-447-5922. Milligan College News online at: HYPERLINK “http://www.milligan. edu” www.milligan.edu
He was once the 800 pound comic. After gastric-bypass surgery, a little stint on the reality show “Celebrity Fit Club” and another 100 pound weight loss on his own, Ralphie May at 392 would like to be beyond the “fat guy” persona. May, who tours constantly, has not let his weight slow hi down. One word of warning; If the last time you saw May perform was on the first season of the NBC reality show “Last Comic Standing”, note that his act is no longer the cleaned up version for the TV show. Expect an R-rated performance, with liberal usage of profanity. Tickets are $29.50 Reserved. Tickets may be purchased by call the Paramount Box Office 423-274-8920 or on-line www.etix.com.
BLUE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Music Benefit for Mike Marshall Family FRIDAY, JANUARY 14th, Silent Auction 6:40 p.m. Music 7:30 p.m.
A benefit show for MIKE MARSHALL and Family. The Circle includes WISE OLD RIVER, ETSU OLDTIME BAND, AKA, WIRES & WOOD, THE CORKLICKERS and THESE SUNDOWNERS. Come and enjoy an evening of great bluegrass, new grass, old time and Americana music and pay tribute to a dear friend, Mike Marshall and his family. Donations to the Marshall Family accepted as admission.
King College presents AUTHOR KATHERINE PATERSON FRIDAY, JANUARY 28th and SATURDAY, JANUARY 29th
Award-winning writer Katherine Paterson is the 2011 Buechner Lecturer, King College graduate and much beloved author of children’s and young adult fiction, Paterson was recently appointed as National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature at the Library of Congress. The event begins with two performances by the King College Theatre department’s performance of Bridge to Terabithia, written by Stephanie Tolan and Katherine Paterson, with music by Steve Liebman. Performances are 7:00 p.m. on January 28 and 3:00 p.m. on January 29. After the January 29th performance, Paterson will respond to the play as well as sign books. The event culminated with Paterson’s 2011 Buechner Lectureship address at 7:00 p.m. on January 29th. Each event is $5.00. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Paramount Box Office at 423-274-8920 or on-line at www.etix.com. Call 423-652-4156 for more information or to inquire about group rates.
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Time to Make New Year’s Financial Resolutions Like many people, you may make some New Year’s resolutions. Perhaps you’ve promised yourself you’ll visit the gym more often or learn a new language or reconnect with a long-lost friend. All of these are worthy goals, of course, and if you achieve them, you may add new dimensions to your life. But if you want to accomplish other major mile-stones you may have envisioned — a new home, college for your kids, a comfortable retirement and so on — you may need to set some New Year’s fi nancial resolutions. What type of fi nancial resolutions should you make? Here are a few ideas to consider: • Contribute as much as you can afford to your 401(k). Take full advantage of your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. Your contri-butions are typically tax-deductible, and your earnings grow on a tax-deferred basis. Every time you get a boost in salary, try to increase the amount going into your 401(k), but at the very least, contribute enough to earn the employer’s match, if one is offered. In 2010, the contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $16,500, or $22,000 if you’re age 50
or older, although both these limits may increase if they are indexed for infl ation. • “Max out” on your IRA. Even if you have a 401(k), you’re probably still eligible to contribute to an IRA. A traditional IRA grows tax deferred, while a Roth IRA’s earnings are tax-free, provided you’ve had your account at least fi ve years and don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re age 59. (Your ability to contribute to a Roth IRA is based on your income.) You can fund your IRA with virtually any type of investment. In 2010, you can put up to $5,000 into your IRA, or $6,000 if you’re age 50 or older, although, as was the case with your 401(k), these limits may rise if they’re indexed for infl ation. • Rebalance your investments as needed. Over time, your goals and risk tolerance can change. That’s why it’s a good idea to review and rebalance your portfolio at least once a year, possibly with the help of a professional fi nancial ad-visor who is familiar with your situation. • Avoid “emotional” investing. Don’t make decisions based on emotional reactions to what’s
happening with your investments. For example, just because the price of an investment may have dropped signifi cantly, it doesn’t mean you should rush to sell it. Despite the price drop, it may still have good prospects, and it might be an important part of your investment strategy. Consider all factors before making “buy” or “sell” decisions. • Keep suffi cient cash in your portfolio. During the long bear market of 2008 and early 2009, many investors discovered that they lacked enough cash and “cash equivalent” vehicles in their portfolios. Of course, you need enough cash on hand to meet unexpected expenses without dipping into long-term investments. But beyond that, the presence of cash and short-term, more liquid investments can help reduce the volatility in a portfolio that may some-times be battered by both the stock and bond markets. These fi nancial resolutions, like all types of New Year’s resolutions, may not be easy to keep. But if you can stick with them, you may have many happy new years in the future. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Dustin Jackson, Financial Advisor Edward Jones 504 East E. Street Elizabethton, TN. 37643 Phone: 423-543-8822
Email: Dustin.jackson@edwardjones.com
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Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey Outlines Upcoming Session (Editor’s Note: Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey was Out ‘N About Magazine Publisher Ron Scalf’s guest speaker at the Erwin Kiwanis Club last month). ERWIN, TN. --- The #2 man in state government visited the Erwin Kiwanis Club last month and outlined his agenda for the upcoming legislative session. Ramsey, who was defeated for the Republican nomination in August by Bill Haslam, carried Unicoi County by a wide margin. “I have many friends in this room,” he said with a smile. “I’ll never forget the people here and the lasting friendships that I made during my race for governor.” Ramsey added that he and Haslam began working side-by-side after he Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey with Ron Scalf, publisher of Out ‘N About won the governor’s post this past NoMagazine. vember. Ramsey said the state was facing some tough times due to a drop in sales tax and other fee revenue and he also pointed out federal dollars tied to the stimulus package [American Recovery & Reinvestment Act]have all but dried up. “But on a positive note,” he said, “Legislation will be easier to pass now that the state has a new republican governor for the first time in years along with a [lop-sided] state house of representatives and state senate giving republicans clear majorities. There has been a huge sea change in the way state government operates.” Ramsey addresses part of the capacity crowd at the Erwin Kiwanis When the state legislature recon- Club. venes on Jan. 11, Ramsey will again be re-elected unopposed to the post and received a thunderous ovation. graduating people not just concentratof Lt. Governor for a third term. Fol- “I am very proud of what we’ve ing on enrollment numbers,” which is lowing his election, the State House been able to do during these tough tied to state funding. “Believe it or of Representative and State Senate economic times,” he said matter- not MTSU’s enrollment is larger than will meet in joint session to elect the of-factly. “Gov. [Phil] Bredesen is a UT’s.” Ramsey, a license auctioneer and secretary of state, state controller and Democrat and I’m a Republican but when it came to budget issues nine real estate agent, also says he wants, treasurer. A couple of days later, Ramsey out of ten times we were on the same “Tennessee to be the number one place will announce his picks for com- page. However, when it came to so- in the United States to start a business mittee chairmen and other officers. cial issues we are certainly not on the and grow a business.” Ramsey added that to lure businesses Haslam will be inaugurated Jan. 15 same page.” Along with the budget, Ramsey said to Tennessee we must have a trained and everyone will then go home for about three weeks only to return to creating jobs and making teachers more work force which is tied back to expected accountable before they received tenure changes in the student evaluation prowork on an austere budget. Tennessee’s constitution man- are items on the top of his agenda. He cess both in the K-12 level as well as dates that its state budget be bal- also said colleges and universities in higher education. He said changes in education this anced. “Don’t you wish they had to Tennessee need to up their graduation do that in Washington?” he mused rates, “We need to become experts at coming year include a proposal mak-
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Ramsey and Out ‘N About Associate Editor Jon Ruetz.
Ramsey visits with Unicoi community leader Bill Gaines.
ing test scores weigh one half of teacher evaluations. That proposal is being met with strong opposition. Lastly, Ramsey said legislators will also be working on reapportionment [draw-
ing new district lines tied to the recent census] which takes place every ten years. Ramsey spoke before a packed house at Erwin Town Hall and stayed long after his speech to speak one-on-one with constituents.
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