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Summer Sensation!

Impressive antiques, bargains galore found at Corner Nest Mall

Elizabethton, TN. --- Exquisite high-end antiques at reasonable prices is what people are discovering at Corner Nest Antique Mall, an impressive 30,000 square foot two story building located at the corner of 100 West Elk Avenue just before you get to the downtown district.

It is said that the popular landmark is visited as much as the famed Covered Bridge just down the road. We tend to believe it because our visit this day had us parking across the street because bargain hunters were in full force.

“Not only do they have highend antiques that you won’t find anywhere else, there are thousands of other reasonable priced items that make great gifts or compliment the home,” remarked Jennie Kirkpatrick from Bristol, VA. “I come to the store all the time and there is always something new or different to see and discover. I like the fact the vendors here bring in specialty items and change things out every month or so. It’s a fun place to visit!”

Indeed.

Corner Nest Antique Mall 100 West Elk Avenue Elizabethton, TN 423-547-9111 Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 am-6 pm Friday & Saturday 10 am-8 pm Sunday 10 am-6 pm

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Mall owner Robin Blackwell has assembled over 90 vendors on two floors of her massive building and you won’t find two booths alike. That is her main idea. “We pride ourselves with providing the general public with a variety of items that are not only in demand but affordable,” she said. “We do offer high-end antiques at the best prices but I’d like to also point out, as one of my vendor’s said, ‘If you can’t find it at Corner Nest you don’t need it!’” she said with a laugh.

And, she’s right. On the first floor, we discovered so much variety starting with contemporary furniture offered by Alice Rogers and then we spotted a beautiful armoire, period furniture and stylish antiques by “Ray.” Just down the hall was Rick Malone’s hand-crafted furniture and accessories that were equally impressive [especially the red island which is featured in a photograph in this article].

Word has it he can hand-make most anything you’d like in the antique furniture line.

The upstairs floor at Corner Nest Antique Mall mirrors the first floor in that there is booth after booth with interesting affordable items that you’ll not see or find anywhere in one setting like: All kinds of furniture, glassware, collectables, tools, jewelry, household items, one-of-a-kind antiques, sports memorabilia, quilts, chairs, desks, pictures and paintings, lamps and the list goes on and on and on.

With the lazy days of summer upon us, take the time to visit Corner Nest Antique Mall and support our local craftsmen and women. Once there, you’ll realize that the vendors who have set up in the building have a passion for what they do. And they want to pass along the opportunity to get quality merchandise and collectables at a reasonable price.

Corner Nest Café Inside Corner Nest Antique Mall 100 West Elk Avenue • Elizabethton, Tennessee 37643

Open Daily from 11 a.m. 3 p.m. • 423-543-6378 Made from scratch sandwiches, omelets, deserts.

Specialty cakes, pies, and pastries to order.

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Some summer entertainment for the entire family By: Toby Laek, Producer, Daytime Tri-Cities As a film fan, I usually cringe when I hear the term ‘family movie’. Even though the studios try to market all PG-andunder films as ‘entertainment the whole family will enjoy,’ nine times out of 10 they’re nothing more than films that kids and only kids will find enjoyable. With this column, I’m going to try to sort through the ‘kid movies’ and pinpoint some films that the whole family can actually sit down and enjoy together. Since I could probably fill this entire list with nothing but Disney and Pixar titles, which would be too easy so I’ll limit myself to one of each.

Toy Story Trilogy – Other than their one miss, Cars 2, every film that Pixar has released has pretty much defined true family entertainment. Pixar films work for children of all ages due to the brilliant animation, exciting action sequences, and pitch perfect voice acting. But they also feature nuanced themes that older viewers can relate

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to. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in Pixar’s flagship Toy Story franchise. These films raised the bar, not only for animation, but for storytelling in general.

The Muppet Movie – Over the past year, The Muppets have had some well deserved success thanks to Jason Segal’s persuading Disney to dust off Kermit and his buddies and putting them back where they belong – in front of a camera. But long before 2011 The Muppets were delighting movie goers and the best example of that was their 1979 film debut, The Muppet Movie. The plot is simple road movie fare – Kermit takes a cross country trip to find fame in Hollywood, but the

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genius is in the simplicity. Lots of cameos, great writing, and great music make this a classic for all to enjoy.

The Goonies – In the 80’s, Steven Spielberg was churning out hits, not only in the director’s chair but also as a producer. In fact, in my opinion he produced more 80’s classics (Back to the Future, Gremlins, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, An American Tail…) than he directed. Arguably the most memorable of these Spielberg productions is The Goonies. The plot centers on a group of friends who get together for one last adventure before they have to move due to a smarmy 80’s businessman-type gentrifying their neighborhood. If you like the film, pick up the DVD or Blu-ray for an entertaining commentary featuring the entire now-grown cast.

The NeverEnding Story – Wolfgang Peterson’s 1984 classic, The NeverEnding Story, wonderfully blends fantasy elements, moments of genuine tear-jerking emotion, and decidedly heady concepts (The Nothing) and comes up with a film that, unlike many movies of that era, has stood the test of time. On the surface, the effects might seem a tad dated, but I doubt in today’s world of computer generated special effects and actors running around in front of massive green screens as opposed to real life sets, modern studios could capture the feel and charm that Peterson did in the mid-80’s.

The Lion King – The biggest jewel in the crown of Disney’s late-80’s/early 90’s resurgence, The Lion King has taken on a life of its own – IMAX and 3D rereleases, a ubersuccessful Broadway translation, and a bestselling soundtrack that you still can’t escape on Adult Contemporary radio. Even though it’s at that breaking point of overexposure, it’s undeniably pretty much a perfect film. The hand drawn animation ranks up with the best of all time and perfectly captures the majestic African landscape, while the voice acting, direction, and soundtrack/score provide all the necessary texture.

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Trusted locksmith company is just a phone call away anywhere in the Tri-Cities

Gray, TN. --- Mirandy White, franchise owner of Pop-A-Lock, recently talked about her business and its service to the community.

“I was really interested in being able to be involved as a business owner and at the same time be a stay-at-home Mom which I really enjoy,” she said. “My husband Mark, and I investigated many opportunities and the Pop-A-Lock franchise immediately became something that appealed to us as individual business owners.

The company was founded in 1991 by local law enforcement officers in Lafayette, Louisiana who recognized the need in their community for Pop-A-Lock’s dynamic services. In a unique way, Pop-A-Lock is a private extension of public security services. We take safety very seriously in everything we do and are focused on the security of all our customers.”

While many people might associate the name ‘Pop-A-Lock’ with a service for unlocking your car door when you’ve locked yourself out Mirandy explained her company provides many more services.

“We obviously are the ‘go-to’ company whenever you’re locked out,” Mirandy said

Pop-A-Lock uniform technician visits with a customer.

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matter-of-factly. “But we also provide a variety of other services including: lock re-keying, key extraction, key duplication, lock repair and replacement, lock installation and the building of master keys. We service residential, commercial and automotive customers.

And, when someone comes out from our company you can be assured that they are prescreened, security checked professional in uniform with proper identification. Our highly trained certified technicians are always focused on customer safety and satisfaction, and they have access to the latest technology and equipment available on the market today. You never know when an emergency will occur and that’s why we are only a phone call away 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.”

One company feature that drew the attention of the articulate 28 year-old business owner to Pop-A-Lock was its free emergency car door unlocking service when a child is locked inside a vehicle.

“I have two children and I had a personal experience when I inadvertently locked the keys in my own vehicle and my son was still in the back seat,” she said. “That was a scary experience. . .inadvertently locking my child in the car. But it happens hundreds of times every day. But, what would you do? Often people panic and try to break the window, which can be dangerous to the child. Our Emergency Car Door Unlocking (EDU) Program is a quick response service that offers FREE unlocking when a child is in danger. Thanks to our advanced dispatching system, we can usually respond within 10 to 20 minutes of your call. And, when a call comes in that a child is locked inside a car, the closest technician literally drops what he is doing and races to the

Pictured left-to-right: Mark White, Mirandy White, Brad Headrick, Brian Tipton and Aaron Adams.

scene to get the door unlocked. The safety of our children will always remain a top priority with my company.”

Mirandy points out that Pop-A-Lock is, “affordable and very competitive price wise.”

“We strive to give our customers a price that is fair and based on our particular area,

she said. “We do comparable price checks and our locksmiths will come out and give you a free quote. We don’t come out and try to sell you something you don’t need. We live here too and we pride ourselves in being a locally owned and operated company. We’re involved in our community and want to be supportive whenever we can.”

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How to twitter? MarketingMel shares tips How many times have I heard “There’s no point in twitter”?

“Twitter is useless.” “I don’t care what you’ve had for lunch.”

Yes, I’ve heard all of the “how to twitter” excuses. But twitter can actually be an extremely useful business tool if used correctly. Recently I chatted on WFHG-SuperTalk with veteran newsman Steve Hawkins about this subject and I thought it would be of interest to Out ‘N About readers as well. (The podcast is on my site under the “In the News Section if you’d like to listen.) Here are some of the tips I shared with Steve when we recorded the broadcast.

Do you have others to add? Feel free to send me an @message on twitter or shoot me an e-mail and we’ll add in your ideas.

•Fill out your profile. Be sure to describe yourself, your work and/or your passions in your profile. When others view you and decide whether or not to follow you, that is the first place they will look. If there’s nothing there they may not follow you back. Furthermore, a profile helps determine if indeed there is someone you clearly do NOT want to have following you! Then you can block them if necessary (I’ve only had to do this a hand full of times.)

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Mary Ellen Miller •Use a nice photo or likeness of yourself. People relate to people as human beings and like to look at pictures of one another. It helps in relationship building as well as in building your personal brand.

•Follow people who have similar interests to yours: For me that’s professional marketing and

public relations people and social media gurus. What are your interests? Find the people who share them.

•Shhh, listen! As in all social media, listen first, then participate in the local conversation. It is possible to talk too much on twitter. I just recently removed someone from my local feed for “clogging up” my twitter airwaves.

•Share, share, share. Twitter is all about being helpful and friendly to others. It’s about relationship building. Share pertinent information and links. I have found that the good twitter karma always comes around.

•Never auto DM anyone! If you want to DM (direct message) someone be sure it is a genuine, heartfelt message. Please skip the canned spam!

•Use search.twitter.com to follow trends. This is a really handy search that keeps me up on “the news” often before the traditional media has caught on.

•#Use hashtags Hashtags are a great way to keep up with conferences, topics and trends or start a trend yourself. On Fridays you will see people using the hashtag #followfriday of #FF. They will post the twitter names of interesting people who they enjoy following so that you can follow them. It’s one more part of the positive twitter karma.

•Find twitter chat groups of interest and

participate. My two favorites are #soloPR Wednesdays at 1 pm Eastern and, when I can make it, #journchat Mondays at 8 pm Eastern. Check those or others out in your field of interest.

•Do not lock your updates. Locking is something done only by the greenest of twitter newbies •Use twitter tools: There are all kinds of great tools available to help you manage your time and your tweets. Tweetdeck and Hootsuite are two of my favorites.

•Feel free to respond to someone directly with an @ message. Remember, though, everyone is listening! Twitter is a lot like cubicle walls; super thin and everything next door can and will be heard and shared by all. At least with twitter you don’t have to share colds and flu too! Hope this helps you. I’ll be tweeting you!

Mary Ellen Miller is founder and President of MarketingMel an innovative marketing, public relations and social media strategies firm for business professionals. You can link to her on one of her numerous social media channels and read more business/social networking stories on her blog at www.marketingmel.com. You can also email her at maryellen [AT] marketingmel.com or call her at 423-335-7267.

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JIM LENGEL FOR UNICOI COUNTY SHERIFF “The Right Man at the Right Time for Unicoi County” Please allow me the chance to introduce myself. My name is Jim Lengel and I am a candidate for Sherriff of Unicoi County. I am sending you this letter because it will be impossible for me to meet and greet all the voters of Unicoi County before the election on August 2nd. I am a resident and homeowner in the Town of Unicoi. I have been married to Katy, my wife of 30 years. We have 2 children, Heather, 26 and Jeffrey, 21. I am an active member of my Church. I have 35 years of law enforcement experience. I have a B.S. in Criminal Justice. I have served on the U.S. Secret Service and as a U.S. Marshall. I was also Chief Deputy of Geauga, Ohio County Sheriff’s Office. I am currently a Probation Officer in Johnson City, TN. Through this letter, I am asking for your Vote and Support.

I believe we all are aware of the importance of this election in view of what has occurred during the past year. My top priority for the office would be returning integrity to and boosting morale for a department that has faced recent turmoil. My pledge is to restore integrity and professionalism to the Unicoi Sherriff’s Department.

You might be asking, “Why should I vote for Jim Lengel?”……..

•As the only veteran of our Armed Forces running for your Sheriff, if elected, I want the folks of Unicoi County to know that I believe in the United States Constitution.

•I believe in the Second Amendment right to legally bear arms as

a citizen of the United States of America, and will once again have the private carry handgun permit training at the Sheriff’s Office.

•I also believe in the Fourth Amendment Right against illegal search and seizure. I will not allow any citizen or the youth of our community to be intimidated or harassed by law enforcement conducting a questionable search.

•I will have a drug unit composed of professionally trained and certi-

fied peace officers of the State of Tennessee to stem the flow of drugs in Unicoi County. The Sheriff’s Office will once again be a part of the First Judicial District Drug Task Force.

•I will implement a vacation patrol so the citizens will have Peace of Mind while out of town.

•I will restore the “IN AGENCY” POST Certified Training course for all Unicoi Officers which will save the taxpayers of Unicoi thousands of dollars each year.

•There are also many good programs in place at the Sheriff’s, including the senior call in program. These programs will continue under my administration.

I will surround myself with the best, and most caring law enforcement personnel available.

Should you wish to speak to me about my campaign please call me on my cell phone (423)388-1704 or visit my website lengel4sheriff.com and send me an email. Please take note early voting begins July 13th. I need your help, support and prayers. Together we can again make the Unicoi County Sheriff’s Department a law enforcement agency we can all be proud of.

Sincerely, Jim Lengel for Unicoi County Sheriff Paid for By Citizens for Jim Lengel for Sheriff, Patty Roller, Treasurer

“On the Run Out ‘N About”

A Sucker for Sun ! (reflections of a runner)

By: Suzy Cloyd

My obsession for running goes beyond any weather forecast. Being an all-weather runner and rarely letting the weather conditions predict my running habits, I especially love to run in the sun. There is something about walking outside at the end of the day when the sun is in full swing, calling my name, that makes me drop everything and go run.

Running with the sun is like a day with no problems, perfection at its best, life worth living, a sense of accomplishment when the day is done.

Sun in my run is like eating the cake with icing, drinking a refreshing glass of tea with lemon, ice cream with sprinkles, and cookies with milk. It is one of the best sensations a runner can experience. However, sun and hot weather can be harmful for runners as well. Too much of anything, no matter how good, can create challenges that require planning and preparation in order to avoid damage and injury.

Runner Rescue provides some great summer running tips that every runner and outdoor athlete should review before taking their exercise routine to the street and hot pavement this summer season.

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Summer running obviously increases the core body temperature. On average a runner will expend 500-1500 kcal/hr depending on the experience and fitness of the runner. Body metabolism means that energy produced is 25% efficient. 75% of energy is used for the production of heat; this can be difficult during summer running. It is recommended you should drink adequate fluid 30-45 minutes before running and then a cupful every 10-15 minutes. Experts have recommended 6-8 oz every 20 minutes while you run. Most popular sports drinks have a low level of electrolytes and also carbohydrates to helps speed up glycogen replacement. After exercise you should try to drink more water than necessary to speed up recovery. Some runners prefer the taste of sports drinks in comparison to plain water. Experts have also recommended the use of carbohydrate protein drinks or milkshakes to rapidly replenish glycogen stores after a run. These drinks also help to catabolize muscles for energy and help muscles repair quickly after a run. The above advice can be used for all types of running conditions but is especially important during summer running. This is due to the warmer environment deplenishing glycogen stores more quickly. In most cases runners

Suzy Cloyd suffer from heat stroke and heat exhaustion due to poor hydration.

Sun Screen There are so many great sun screen protection lotions on the market today for active, sports-minded athletes. If you’re a regular runner, look for a broad-spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. You can choose a physical sunscreen --- like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide

--- that deflects the sun’s rays before they can come into contact with your skin or a chemical sunscreen --- like avobenzone or oxybenzone --- that absorbs the sun’s rays before they can damage your skin, explains MayoClinic.com. Choose a sunscreen that doesn’t contain added fragrance or color, which can irritate your skin, and opt for one that’s water-resistant to stand up to sweat.

Acclimatization It is advisable to gradually build up your tolerance for running in warmer conditions. To acclimatize to the heat you should spend 1-2 weeks running from 2-6 miles a day and then gradually building up your mileage in the heat. You may wish to run in the morning or late evening when the humidity is at its lowest. Alternatively if you are worried about your personal safety then a treadmill in an air-conditioned gym may a safer option.

Miscellaneous Tips • Use sunscreen to prevent sunburn to your skin.

• Replace running shoes every 300-400 miles.

• Do not break in new running shoes before you race or before a long run.

• Make sure you wear you running socks when you are buying running shoes.

• Try and wear synthetic fiber socks, which will help to evaporate moisture away from your skin and prevent blisters.

• Control excessive foot sweating during summer running.

• Wear lightweight shorts and t-shirts to allow for evaporation of moisture.

• Monitor any medical conditions you may have such as high blood pressure. Certain conditions can increase by summer running.

• DO NOT over estimate your fitness, have realistic running targets.

It does not take a meteorologist to get me pumped for a run in the sun, but it does take a little bit of knowledge and smart preparation to be able to weather the hot, sunny conditions that summer has to offer. While I am a sucker for the sun, I want to live to run another day, which is why I properly hydrate myself, dress appropriately and know when enough is enough.

Until next time……........Run Along www.runnersrescue.com/Summer_Running_ Tips.htm. Accessed May 2006 www.livestrong. com/article/357530-the-best-sunscreen-forrunners.

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Cancellation or reduction of credit card debt is taxable?

How can that be?

It is a frequent occurrence that we hear from a client that they have received a notice from the IRS that they owe income tax as a result of a reduction in debt by their credit card company. Also, we are seeing notices regarding the taxability of mortgage debt reduction. Due to the current economic environment, the cancellation of debt is a more common occurrence than in past years.

Yes, it is true that the reduction or forgiveness of debt is generally taxable income for income tax purposes. This is difficult for the average taxpayer to understand. For nonbusiness taxpayers, there are several exceptions to the general rule. If an individual taxpayer is “insolvent” at the time of the discharge, it is possible that insolvency will cause the income to be not taxable. Insolvent is defined as having more debt than assets. However, you must file your tax return and report the income and request an exclusion from taxable income. I have seen many taxpayers pay the tax when they were eligible to claim the exclusion. You may be eligible to file an amended income tax return, if you have paid unnecessarily in the past years.

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The rules are somewhat different for business taxPrinceton Professional Building •136 Princeton Road • Johnson City, TN 37601 payers, especially if the debt was used to acquire depreJohnson City: 423.926.6475 • Kingsport: 423.246.1356 • Erwin: 423.743.8692 ciable property. I am not going to attempt to explain • Elizabethton: 423.547.3795 the tax results for businesses in this brief space.

Toll Free: 1.877.CPA.4241 • Fax: 423-926-3949 or 423.282.3191 • www.LewisCPAs.com Taxpayers should receive a form 1099 C from the Members: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants lender that discharged the debt. We regularly receive • Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants calls regarding the fact that the Taxpayer does not re• Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants member receiving the form but the IRS received their copy. Of course, this generates a letter and usually a ewis proposed bill from the IRS. If the taxpayer qualifies for relief, information can still be sent to the IRS and the exclusion claimed. This needs to be done in a timely ssociates, P.C. manner to avoid additional interest and penalties.

Certified Public Accountants If a taxpayer has debt discharged in Bankruptcy, the discharged debt is almost never taxable to the taxpayer.

Certified Public Accountant/President The information in this article is only meant to be general information. This is a complex area of tax law 423-926-5138 CPA TM 136 Princeton Road • Johnson City, TN 37601 and everyone’s situation is different. If you have debt America Counts on CPAs Toll Free: 1-877-CPA-4241 • Fax: 423-926-3949 reduced or cancelled, be sure and talk with a tax proEmail: KenL@LewisCPAs.com • www.LewisCPAs.com fessional before filing your tax return.

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Local Chamber of Commerce leader says future looks bright, exciting times ahead

By Ron Scalf

Johnson City, TN. --- Gary Mabrey is methodical when discussing the past and positive when talking about the region’s future. The long-time President and CEO of the Johnson City/Washington County/ Jonesborough Chamber of Commerce compares the past economic challenges as somewhat of a “rollercoaster ride” with members of the business community weathering a serious economic storm.

Also, past regional competition among East Tennessee cities is just that “A thing of the past,” he says pointing to a large regional map that stands in his office. “Our future is the [Congressional] First District and the 41 counties in three states that are very close to us. . .particularly within a day’s driving distance. Whenever we receive visitors or businesses locate here or say, Kingsport or Bristol we all benefit. I really believe we have recognized the importance of establishing a co-operative partnership with our neighbors because there is a stated value when we work together.

However, it’s just human nature to be individually competitive.”

Mabrey noted, for example, over 1,400 Eastman employees live in Washington County and Johnson City. “And, on the other end of the spectrum, from all over the region people come here to ETSU, the V.A. Medical Center and to work at places like Mountain States Health Alliance.

We are much more open than we were in the past. By portraying our strengths as a region we have become more competitive and attractive to emerging businesses. We [just] have so much to offer as a region; really unlike any other place in the country.”

Mabrey says he is “blessed” to

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Gary Mabrey Chamber President/CEO, right front, with his team at the Chamber of Commerce building “work and serve” with a team that includes 47 directors on two boards.

“We have built on our assets and investments and recreated ourselves in an effort to grow our businesses. It’s impressive, I think, that we are seeing record growth and our numbers are eclipsing pre-recession figures.

We are looking at $500 million in growth in the 4th quarter. Not many communities can say that.”

One example, he said, was the 5,000 or so people who came to Johnson City last month to participate in the 2012 National ASA 18 and Under Softball Championships at Winged Deer Park. “Those types of events pump a lot of money into the local economy. They spend money by staying here, dining in our restaurants and they spend money with our local

merchants. The bottom line is that it helps our tax base tremendously enabling our local elected officials to keep our taxes reasonable and competitive.”

Mabrey points to the chamber’s impending move to the old General Mills site as a statement of commitment to the downtown area.

“The best is still to come. We are very affordable, open to all folks, and many international companies are coming to the region. We, as a chamber, are the catalyst; and the downtown area meets all our needs. There is a dominate neighborhood there in the Tree Streets and of course, ETSU is the hub. We have positioned ourselves to make a difference that matters to our community, our region, and our state.”

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Gary M. Mabrey III, CCE President/CEO Johnson City/ Jonesborough/Washington County Chamber of Commerce •Enjoys golf and reading.

•Wife, Jackie.

•3 children; one grandson.

•Two Cats.

•While in grammar school sang on Jay Norton Arney Radio Gospel Shows.

•Credits his staff and board for the Chamber’s continual success.

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WQUT Concert Schedule Freedom Hall in Johnson City: Sept 16 Elton John Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville: Aug 11 Trace Adkins Aug 20 Ted Nugent Aug 24 Old Crow Medicine Show Aug 25 Corey Smith Nov 7 Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang Conley’s Overlook in Knoxville: July 6 Pat Travers with the Kris Bell

Band and Steve Hayes and

the Hurricanes Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Aug 1 Rod Stewart & Stevie Nicks Aug 11 Peter Frampton Nov 9 The Who Quadrophenia & more Smokies Stadium in Sevierville, TN: Sept 16 ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd Ryman Auditorium in Nashville: Aug 25 B-52’s Aug 29 Meatloaf Sept 28 Martina McBride Oct 12 & 13 Grace Potter and th Nocturanls Oct 28 Bonnie Ratt Oct 30 Ian Anderson Nov 5 Snow Patrol & Noel

Gallaghers High Flying birds Dec 9 Brian Setzer Orchestra

Bridgestone Arena in Nashville: Aug 12 American Idol Live Sept 4 Kiss and Motley Crue Sept 15 Kelly Clarkson and The Fray Sept 23 Carrie Underwood Dec 2 The Who Quadrophenia & more Dec 14 Toby Mac Jan 18 Justin Bieber (2013) Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C.: Oct 30 Rush Nov 3 Carrie Underwood Nov 15 Madonna Jan 22 Justin Bieber (2013)

Cobb Energy Perofrming Arts Center in Atlanta: Sept 6 Chris Isaak Sept 27 Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull)

Encore Park in Variety Playhouse in Atlanta: Aug 3 Little Feat

Blues in Myrtle Beach, S.C.: 1 Bush 2 Yes and Procol Harum 4 Ted Nugent 24 Steve Vai

Knoxville Civic Auditorium: Sept 9 Gabriel Iglesias Smokies Stadium in Sevierville, TN: Aug 22 Trespass American Sept 16 ZZ top and Lynyrd Skynyrd Theatre in the park in Maryville, TN: Oct 12-14 Foothills Fall Festival with Train, Darius Rucker, Thompson Square, Gary Allan and many others

Philips Arena in Atlanta: Nov 17 Madonna Jan 23 Justin Bieber (2013) Chastain Park Ampitheatre in Atlanta: Aug 31 Foreigner and Nightranger Sept 7 Train

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Charlotte: Aug 3 Allman Brothers Aug 9 Rascal Flatts and

Little Big Town Aug 11 Def Leppard and Poison Aug 26 Phish Sept 12 Kelly Clarkson and The Fray

Harrah’s in Cherokee, N.C.: Aug 3 Bill Engvall Aug 11 Kathy Griffin Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at

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Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Asheville, N.C.: Sept 28 Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull) Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood in Atlanta: Aug 25 Phish Oct 6 Journey, Pat Benatar

& Loverboy

The Arena at Gwinnett Center in Duluth, GA: Aug 5 American Idol Live Nov 5 The Who Quadrophenia and more Dec 19 Carrie Underwood

Biltmore in Asheville, N.C.: Aug 9 Steve Miller Aug 11 Peter Frampton Sept 1 Foreigner Knoxville Civic Coliseum: Aug 22 Trespass American Festival

with Five Finger Death Punch and Many Others Sept 9 Gabriel Iglesias Bijou Theatre in Knoxville: Aug 13 Robert Cray Aug 23 Mary Chapin Carpenter Sept 21 Margaret Cho

U.S. Cellular Center (formerly Asheville Civic Center): Aug 8 Merle Haggard &

Kris Kristofferson Sept 28 Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull) Oct 9 Bonnie Raitt

Time Warner Pavilion at Walnut Creek in Raleigh, N.C.: Aug 4 Allman Brothers and

Lynyrd Skynyrd Aug 5 Chicago and The Doobie Brothers Aug 10 Rascal Flatts Little Big Town Aug 11 Uproar Festival with Shinedown, Godsmack, Staind, Papa Roach and others For more details visit our website or look for our listings every month in Out ‘N About Magazine or call us at WQUT!

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Editor’s Note: All shows start at 9 p.m.

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Chamber’s annual ‘Taste of Johnson City’ scheduled The Chamber of Commerce serving Johnson City-JonesboroughWashington County is pleased to announce the 30th Taste of Johnson City is scheduled for Monday, September 10th, 6:30-8:30pm, at The Millennium Centre.

In celebrating the restaurant and beverage industry in our community, we invite you to enjoy an elegant, up-scale evening that has become one of the premier dining events of the year. Participants will be located on the lower level and outside on the courtyard at The Millennium Centre.

Tom Seaton, Chair of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, said, “Our restaurants and distributors provide a unique opportunity to

try the latest specialties. Their willingness to participate has made this a signature event for Johnson City.” Participants are encouraged to serve a signature item on their menu, or perhaps a specialty item they would like to introduce to the community.

Ken Misterly, General Manager of The Millennium Centre, added, “We are excited about hosting this event for the second year – it will allow us to showcase our facility as a venue for special outdoor events.”

Tickets may be purchased at The Chamber of Commerce office beginning Monday, August 20th, 603 E. Market Street, Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Tickets are $40.00 each.

Apocalypse ignites exhibition, lecture by ‘futuristic’ painter

DAY on FIRE

The Apocalypse is coming to ETSU this summer -- Day on Fire: Apocalypse in Contemporary Art exhibition set for Aug. 20-Sept. 14 at ETSU’s Slocumb Galleries.

“I was worried that we wouldn’t have enough entries and there were 147 artists and 483 entries from as far away as Germany and Canada,” says Karlota Contreras-Koterbay, gallery director.

“That was the most entries for a juried show in years, record breaking, and it was really a very wide range of submissions – printmaking, painting, sculpture, photography, video art, some graphic design, poster design.”

Some say Nostradamus, the Mayan calendar and other forecasts and signs predict the final battle from Revelation in 2012, so the timing for an apocalypse show was perfect, says Mira Gerard, who suggested the topic. “It really resonated with so many artists,” says Gerard, an associate professor of art. “I felt certain we would have a good number of entries because so many artists are addressing ideas of disaster.”

On Sept. 11, artist Christopher Mir will give a lecture on his own fantastical work, some of which will be in the exhibition. “His imagery is fascinating because he seems to piece together images from a lot of sources to create a dream space that’s like a real world,” says Gerard who communicates with Mir and other artists on Facebook. “It makes me think of a futuristic world where the boundaries between civilization and nature are blurred, where things are different. His work represents a more interior world of upheaval or of uncertainty.”

“The opportunity to actually see the artist’s work first hand and hear the artist’s own interpretations will provide us with deeper insights to his work and to the theme of the exhibition,” says Anita DeAngelis, director of Mary B. Martin School of the Arts, which is sponsoring the free lecture Sept.

11 at 6 p.m. in Ball Hall Auditorium. A reception in Slocumb Galleries will follow the lecture.

Gallery hours are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with extended hours during receptions.

For information, call Contreras-Koterbay at 423-483-3179 or visit www.etsu.edu/cas/arts.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2012 11:00 AM NWMT Registration Opens 12:00 PM NWMT Haulers Enter 1:00 PM NCWTS Haulers Enter 2:00 PM NWMT Garage Opens 2:15 PM NMWT Mandatory Crew Chief Meeting 2:30 PM NMWT Inspection begins 2:30 PM NCWTS Registration Opens 3:00 PM NWMT Drawing For Qualifying Order 3:00 PM NCWTS Garage Opens 6:00 PM NWMT Garage & Registration Closes 7:00 PM NCWTS Garage & Registration Closes WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012 UNOH 200 6:30 AM NWMT Garage & Registration Opens 7:00 AM Track Services Meeting (Location Victory Lane Building) 7:00 AM NWMT Crew Chiefs Meeting 7:30 AM NWMT Rookie & Spotter Meeting 8:00 AM NCWTS Garage & Registration Opens 8:30 AM 9:50 AM NWMT Practice 8:30 AM Spectator Gates Open 9:00 AM NCWTS Rookie & Spotter Meetings & Drawing for Qualifying Order 10:00 AM 10:50 AM NCWTS Practice 11:00 AM 11:50 AM NWMT Final Practice 12:00 PM 1:30 PM NCWTS Final Practice 2:45 PM NWMT Qualifying (2 Laps – All positions) 4:15 PM NWMT Driver & Crew Chief Meeting (Victory Lane Building) 4:15 PM Track Service Meeting –

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Pit Road 4:35 PM NCWTS Qualifying (2 Laps - All Positions) 5:35 PM NWMT Driver Introductions 5:45 PM NCWTS Driver & Crew Chief Meeting (Victory Lane Building) 6:00 PM Start of the UNOH Perfect Storm 150 (150 Laps, 79.95 Miles) 7:30 PM NCWTS O’Reilly 200 Driver Introductions Security– Clear Pit Road 8:00 PM Start of the O’Reilly 200 (200 Laps, 106.6 Miles) 8:30 PM NCWTS Registration Closes Thursday, August 23, 2012 11:00 AM NNS Haulers Enter 12:30 PM NNS Registration Opens 1:00 PM NNS Garage Opens 1:45 PM 4:30 PM BMS – Sponsor Pace Car Rides 5:00 PM NNS Registration Closes 6:30 PM NNS Garage Closes 6:30 PM 9:30 PM Speedway Children’s Charities Track Rides 10:00 PM 11:00 PM NSCS Haulers Enter (Truck Parking Only) Friday, August 24, 2012 – NNS Food City 250 NSCS, NNS **Hot Pass in Effect** (Entire Infield Area) All Day 6:30 AM NSCS Registration Opens 6:30 AM NNS Garage & Registration Opens 7:00 AM NSCS Garage Opens 7:30 AM Track Services Meeting (Victory Lane Building) 8:00 AM NNS Rookie & Spotter Meetings & Drawing for Qualifying Order 9:00 AM Spectator Gates Open 9:00 AM

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Other board members occupying “permanent seats” include: Matt Bolas, Bristol CVB; Annika Hampton, Elizabethton/Carter County TDC; Beulah Ferguson, 1st TN. Development

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Thursday, August 2nd at 7:30pm & Friday, August 3rd Tunes@Noon SENIOR SHOW CHOIR

This year’s Senior Show Choir Production is entitled “And The Beat Goes On!” It explores the world of music as the beat goes on in each style. Audiences will experience the beat of folk music and flat footin’, Broadway and the pulse in those great productions. Laughter will be heard as they enjoy the Hollywood beat in movies and television tunes.

The beat of dance music will provide the opportunity for listeners to get up and sway to the beat with a friend or just themselves.

Tunes at Noon performance sponsored by the Bristol Herald Courier Admission is by donation. We are also collecting canned goods to donate to the Bristol Emergency Food Pantry.

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Saturday, August 4th at 8:00pm The Paramount presents SATISFACTION-A Rolling Stones Experience

Satisfaction is the long-running international touring tribute show dedicated to the “World’s Greatest Rock & Roll Band”. This highly acclaimed production showcases the most authentic cast and costuming audiences have ever witnessed. The likes of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and supporting cast bring a colorful performance to over 50 years of classic hits. Featured in dozens of national newspapers, magazines and television ads as the greatest show ever honoring the Rolling Stones and their legacy.

Supported by the Tennessee Arts Commission Tickets $24 Adults, $22 Seniors, $16 Students (18 & under) Reserved

Friday, August 10th @ Noon David Caldwell Tunes @ Noon presents

Friday, August 10th at 7:00pm The Gospel Christian Music Association presents IVAN PARKER

He is taking the country by storm with numerous appearances on national television and guest appearances on the Bill and Gloria Gaither homecoming video series. Ivan is a veteran in the Gospel Music Industry. He has been voted Favorite Male Vocalist 9 times and Favorite Lead Vocalist for 6 consecutive years and was awarded Soloist of the Year 9 times by Singing News Fans Awards. Ivan is known for his versatility in music styles, and audiences everywhere are drawn to the message and the music that Ivan Parker delivers.

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Kent Williams seeking 4th term representing Carter and Unicoi Counties Elizabethton, TN. --- Former Tennessee Speaker of the House of Representatives Kent Williams is seeking his fourth term in November for the privilege of representing Carter County and newly added Unicoi County to his district.

Williams said he is proud to have been instrumental in bringing his Carter County constituents their fair share of state tax dollars

college campus. The growth of that program has been tremendous and will serve the needs of students interested in technical programs for years to come.”

Williams also pointed out his work on the $37 million Gap Creek Road construction project which begun this year. “I predict construction will be complete by late next year or early 2014. We will

Rep. Kent Williams

and grants. If re-elected he said he’d continue that agenda for both Carter and Unicoi Counties.

“There are several projects that I am pleased received funding,” Williams said recently. “The funding for the Tennessee Technology Center of Elizabethton on State Highway 91 will create a new campus serving students from five adjoining counties. The 82,000 square foot facility will look like a

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eliminate a dangerous stretch of curvy roads where there have beennumerous accidents and fatalities.”

When first elected, Williams began working on another dangerous situation in Carter County: decaying bridges.

“We replaced a lot of old bridges including Lynn Avenue and Biltmore which now handle five lanes of traffic thus eliminating a lot

of [traffic] congestion. We also replaced the old and dangerous Siam Bridge, the Doe Creek Bridge in Roan Mountain, and a month ago the Elk Mills Bridge which was heavily damaged due to the major flood several years ago.

“In my six years in office we’ve been able to secure many state grants. In the past it seemed like the rural counties up here [Carter, Johnson and Unicoi] got the short end of the stick when it came to funding. Most recently, I supported Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey push for funding of the Doe Mountain property in Johnson County. I don’t represent Johnson County but that project will be a shot in the arm for tourism efforts throughout East Tennessee and beyond.”

Williams says he was pleased when Unicoi County was redistricted into his representative area.

“I already had some meetings over there to gauge some of their needs including the railroad overpass.

Like Carter County, Unicoi County is quite similar. They are both conservative communities whose citizens want their tax dollars spent wisely without increasing those taxes. “As Speaker, in 2000, I rejected [then] Gov. Phil Bredsen’s proposal to raise taxes. And, we balanced the budget without raising taxes.

We have had tremendous growth in our tourism efforts and we have addressed reform in education. I’m proud of that and at the same time we have kept taxes low.”

One program on the chopping block received Williams’ personal attention. “We have an excellent Dept. of Corrections work program that was facing massive cuts,” he said. “I understand, for example, in Unicoi County the Senior Citizen’s Center was built utilizing inmate labor as well as our War Memorial.

It’s not only a savings in labor costs but acts as a rehabilitation tool for

Rep Williams studies a report at a committee meeting in Nashville.

the inmates who might learn a new trade or hone their skills versus just sitting in a cell all day every day.

Eventually, we were able to continue funding that program.”

Williams also said the proposed fish hatchery in Elizabethton and the current long-time existing Federal fish hatchery in Erwin will compliment themselves. “The demand from our sportsmen, fishermen and tourism is tremendous.

Both are needed and very important to our region.”

Williams, who sits on the Commerce Committee, said he and other members will be “extremely busy dealing with “Obama Care” in the months to come. Rumors have him moving on to seek a different job in government but he’s quick to point out he wants to leave

state government on his own terms if voters return him to Nashville.

“I really enjoy what I do,” he said with a smile. “I discovered if you want to be effective in Nashville you have to treat this job as full-time. I made that commitment and that’s why I sold my restaurant [Dino’s in downtown Elizabethton] to my sons so that I could embrace being a full time representative of the people. I don’t see me walking away from any project that I’ve started.”

Even though he’s no longer Speaker of the House Williams says that experience, “helped me so much. I made so many contacts and I continue to work with those people and I have a very strong voice in Nashville for the people I represent up here.”

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Powering the Future

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Defense cuts must be addressed

Last month, the House passed legislation to fund our military operations for fiscal year 2013. In total, the bill provides $519.2 billion in base funding and $88.5 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) for Defense activities related to the Global War on Terror.

This funding is critical to ensuring our troops around the globe remain the bestCongressman equipped fighting force in the world.

Phil Roe As we start 2013, however, our national defense is facing large budget cuts due to a process known as sequestration. Adequately funding our military

is the most important thing we must do to ensure our national security, and since these cuts have the potential to gut our nation’s defense, it’s my highest priority to find other savings to reduce our nation’s deficit and protect our military. Unfortunately, there are some in Congress that refuse to acknowledge the potential impact of these cuts.

Last year, to address our nation’s outof-control debt, Congress passed the Budget Control Act (BCA), which cut over $2 trillion of spending over 10 years. The BCA created a Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, also referred to as the “Super Committee,” to recommend $1.2 trillion of the savings. To ensure action to reduce the deficit, the BCA stated that if the Committee failed to find and enforce these cuts, an automatic across-theboard spending cut – known as sequestration – would take place starting in January 2013.

Since the so-called “Super Committee”

failed to come to an agreement, an automatic $98 billion cut will take effect in January.

For defense spending, this means over $50 billion will be cut on top of the nearly $50 billion of cuts that have already been implemented. These cuts would undoubtedly lead to disastrous consequences for our soldiers, veterans, national security and the economy.

Even Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has spoken out in opposition to these cuts several times, stating they will be “devastating” to our military.

House Republicans recognized the threat to our nation’s military, and have acted in a responsible manner to replace the automatic, arbitrary sequestration cuts with targeted cuts that spare the men and women fighting to defend our freedom. In our budget, the Path to Prosperity, we reprioritized sequester savings to ensure our troops don’t foot the bill for Washington’s inability to reach a spend-

ing reduction agreement. We also passed specific legislation – the Sequester Replacement Act – which replaces the cuts to our nation’s defense with cuts that target waste, fraud and abuse in our country’s mandatory spending programs – the programs that make up nearly two-thirds of our nation’s spending.

Also, we are bringing forward legislation – the Sequestration Transparency Act – that would direct the Administration to detail exactly how the cuts will impact the Department of Defense (DoD). With a subject as critical as the defense and safety of our great nation, we absolutely must be well informed and make choices that leave our country safe.

Last month, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report analyzing the DoD yearly Future Years Defense Program plan. The CBO’s report stated that, for 2013, the cost of DoD’s plans is $14

billion higher than the funding available before sequestration, and $66 billion higher than the funding that would be available after sequestration. Clearly, the military has needs greater than the resources currently budgeted for it.

While balancing the budget remains of utmost importance, we must not do so on the back of our military. It is our responsibility to ensure the DoD has the resources needed to fill the budget shortfalls and keep our country safe. Please rest assured that I will continue to work with my colleagues in the House and Senate to ensure these devastating cuts do not take effect.

Please feel free to contact my office if we can be of assistance to you or your family.

You can contact my office by mail, email or phone. Our contact information can be found on our website, www.roe.house.gov.

Resistance of Obamacare is not futile Bits and Pieces It has been over a month since the Supreme Court upheld President Obama’s insidious health care scheme known commonly as Obamacare. I must admit that I am still shocked by the ruling.

Republicans have been fighting for years to win elections -- not only to enact policy -- but to make sure we have a judiciary that interprets the Lt. Gov. law rather than Ron Ramsey legislating from the bench. Whenever conservatives were asked to vote for Republican presidential candidates they were not especially excited about, we were always warned: think about the courts. Well, it is clear that the courts have let us down.

The question now is what can be done. Many want to start to begin the process of preparing the way for Obamacare. They are convinced repeal is a lost cause and we must negotiate the best possible surrender and start the process ourselves in the states.

Personally, I have more confidence in America. I’m not ready to give up.

Obama’s presidency has been an unmitigated disaster. He promised change and a new day. All we got was the same old tax and spend liberalism. Democrats in Washington refuse to pass bud-

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gets and job growth has been abysmal.

Case in point: The disability ranks have outpaced job growth throughout President Obama’s tenure. What meager job growth there has been is being outpaced by the amount of new people added to the disability rolls. In fact, the number of new disability enrollees rose 19% faster than the number of new jobs created during Obama’s farcical “recovery.”

And to be candid, the reason we have this unprecedented influx of disability claims is because this President’s policies have simply erased opportunity for many Americans. Job creators are paralyzed with fear. They are holding back their capital and plans for expansion waiting for a better day.

Jobs are so scarce that when people exhaust their unemployment they are resorting to making dubious disability claims. This is a tragedy. The candidate who promised hope has removed any trace of it from a large portion of the electorate.

This hopelessness is what has led many to believe that Obamacare -- in some form-- is a forgone conclusion.

I refuse to believe this. I have hope. I believe that these last four years have awoken America. It is not just a Republican revolution that is coming either. Even people who voted for this president have seen the obvious folly of their choice.

This President promised us he

wouldn’t raise taxes on those making less than $250,000 a year. It was a pure bald-faced lie. Obamacare is a tax -pure and simple. This law tells Americans they must buy a private product or else face the wrath of the Internal Revenue Service. We don’t need a Supreme Court to affirm it for us. This is wrong.

Facing the most prolonged period of economic malaise since the Great Depression, President Obama chose to fashion a fresh entitlement when this country cannot pay the bill on the entitlements we have already.

I refuse to believe that the patriotic colonists of 1776 rose up against the British Empire so that our federal government could tell private citizens they must purchase a private product or face a punitive tax.

In 1787, after our Declaration of Independence and many years of war and upheaval, Benjamin Franklin was asked what kind of government the Continental Congress had created. He said simply, “A republic, ma’am -- if you can keep it.”

Well, I for one intend to keep it.

This usurpation of our liberty called Obamacare must be resisted. The first step is realizing that there is light at the end of this tunnel. If enough Republicans are elected to Congress and Mitt Romney is elected President, we can repeal not just Obamacare but Obama himself.

America has taken worse shots that this. We can take it -- but we cannot give up. I haven’t. I hope you haven’t either.

From All Over

By Ron Scalf

Last month, on my birthday, I reflected about how many of my heroes and people I’ve admired during my generation who have suddenly left us. I guess that happens to all of us when we start getting a little older even though I refuse to get “old.”

The list is too long to mention them all but I’d like to mention a few in this month’s column. In fact, those who keep these kinds of lists say we’ve lost 64 famous and influential people thus far through the middle of July.

They say grown men don’t cry but when you’re an Andy Griffith, Ernest Borgnine, George Jefferson, Kitty Wells, Doc Watson, Whitney Houston and Donna Summer fan guess what? Add into that teary mix some of the others who have passed this year including Dick Clark, George Lindsey, Robin Gibb, Don Grady [My Three Sons], Frank Cady [Sam Drucker on Green Acres] Richard Dawson [Family Feud] and longtime news man Mike Wallace. I guess that’s enough said.

At the end of the year, in its New Year’s edition, Family Weekly Magazine will remind us all that we are mortal and the people we look up to sometimes live full lives; sometimes not. They’ll run their pictures and tell us they were 20 or 101 when they

passed and why we looked up to them.

I’m glad Andy was around for a long time. If you grew up in California or New York City you probably didn’t “get” Mayberry. Thank God for re-runs where forevermore we can partake of the wisely advice of Andy Taylor, Aunt Bea and Barney Fife.

Locally, I still miss Tom Hodge, a mentor of mine and many others who passed through the newsroom doors at the Johnson City Press and were lucky enough to work with him.

For years Tom penned a daily column in the Press and he was the newspaper’s Opinion Editor. Thus, in his honor, I am naming my monthly column after him: ‘Bits and Pieces from All Over.’

Tom coined that phrase at the end of many of his columns when he had so much information sent to him from readers all over the region, he attempted to get it all in. . .one way or another.

There would sometimes be a note about an event in Mountain City and right behind it a humorous observation from a farmer in Unicoi. Tom Hodge was our local Lewis Grizzard. He was beloved.

And like Andy Taylor still is.

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While the health benefits of bowling are widely recognized, like any exercise program, there must be regular involvement for anyone to achieve the maximum effect.

Setting aside one or two nights a week to participate in league bowling is a great way to utilize this low impact sport to tone muscles and keep the cardio-vascular system hearty.

The first winter leagues at Holiday Lanes will roll off with the Monday night mixed and Monday men’s leagues on Aug. 13.

In all there are seven mixed leagues, two men’s and two women’s leagues, three senior leagues and Saturday morning youth leagues planned for Holiday Lanes this year.

For anyone new to league bowling, the Saturday morning Pin Pals no-tap league is a great confidence builder to start. The scoring equipment credits you with a strike if you manage to knock down 9 pins on the first ball. It doesn’t take maximum revolutions, a sweeping hook or a high speed ball to knock down nine pins. Put the ball in on the head pin consistently and a bowler with a 130 average suddenly has a 180 average.

All leagues at Holiday Lanes are handicap leagues. Your scores on the first week are used to establish your handicap, which means that a beginner can win as easily as a pro, especially if you improve your game over the season.

Unlike golf or tennis where improvement comes from expensive instruction, most bowlers are willing to share tips to improve your game for free, even if they are on another team.

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That spirit of cooperation may be the reason why the eight US Bowling Congress sanctioned leagues at Holiday Lanes carried a 175 average for all bowlers during the 2011-12 season, the highest average in the state for a bowling center with that many leagues.

Most league bowlers see a big improvement when they purchase their own custom-drilled ball and shoes from Stan’s Pro Shop at Holiday Lanes.

Although there is no upper age limit to the evening leagues, many senior bowlers also come in during the day for one of the free senior leagues on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

College students, whose busy schedules don’t allow being in a league every week, often come in with friends on weekends and take advantage of group rates. Open bowling is available at almost any time.

Perhaps the best deal, however, is for junior bowlers, who can bowl free after school every week day, and receive excellent coaching from John Lynch. George Norton administers the junior leagues and sets up tournaments with other bowling centers in both scratch and handicap divisions.

Excellence in junior bowling can lead to college scholarships that offer varsity bowling. Currently some 35 colleges and universities have such a program, with new ones coming online every year. Women’s bowling is especially popular at the university level, allowing schools to meet their Title 9 obligations.

Some bowlers choose their leagues based on evenings when there’s nothing good on television.

After a full league season, most find that bowling is more entertaining than being a couch potato.

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Congressman Phil Roe seeks new term

By Ron Scalf

Johnson City, TN. --- While many elected officials hate campaigning, First District Congressman Phil Roe says he loves meeting people and as he kicks off his re-election campaign he is traveling all over the district meeting as many people as possible.

In fact, he is focusing much of his travels these days to the smaller towns contained in the First Congressional District. “As a doctor I’ve met many of the wives but not many of the husbands,” he said matter-offactly from his Boones Creek office recently.

“It’s important for me to meet as many of my constituants as possible so that I can find out what’s on their minds and go back to Washington and represent their interests.

We are frequently in Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol but our small towns are just as important and I’m enjoying visiting them. I came from Red Top, a little place in the road so I identify with those folks.”

Rep. Roe said his service on the Veteran’s Affairs Committee represents some of his most rewarding times while serving in Washington. “We were able to announce just last week that we will be opening the out-patient veteran’s facility in Sevierville. That’s been needed for years. As a doctor I worked very hard to offer the best care to my patients. I don’t care if you’re Democrat, Republican or Independent. It’s my job to represent all the people and that what I try to do. As a veteran of the Korean War, I identify with our veterans.”

Rep. Roe said he has assembled a staff “that is dedicated and care about the people of the district and that they too, were totally A-political when it came to constituent services. “We’re living in very tough times,” he said. “I receive a weekly report and we have had over 2,000 people come to us in need.

Some are down to their last $50 and they are worried. Thus, I think the election in November will be about three things: 1. Jobs and the economy. 2. Affordable health care and 3. Leadership or lack thereof.”

Rep. Roe said he was “frustrated” with the situation in Washington because of the democratic agenda. “I make no apologies for being a conservative Republican. I’m

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a gallon of gasoline, $35 billion goes overseas. “It impacts everything from the price of food to everything the consumer buys. We would be much better off all the way around if we controlled our own energy policy instead of importing so much oil. Rep. Roe also expressed concern with new coal regulations. “Recently in Southwest Virginia new regulations linked to Co2 in the coal industry basically means we can’t produce coal the way we have been. Those new regulations will leave 800 families without jobs.”

Concerning his re-election, Congressman Roe said, “If I’m fortunate to be re-elected I will be a part of reframing this country’s health care system. We are on an unsustainable course. I want to see Medicare around for generations to come. We need to develop a health care system that is fair and affordable and makes sense for everyone.”

Rep. Phil Roe

trying to be more patient because when you don’t have the votes there seems to be very little you can accomplish.”

On the so-called Obama-Care Bill he said he was “shocked” when he heard the Supreme Court ruling. “If the bill had been presented as a tax [which Chief Justice John Roberts] said it was it would have never been passed to start with. I think it is clear he changed the law.”

Rep. Roe said the ruling in affect could be perceived as changing the behavior of people. “It’s like you and I go to McDonalds and order Big Mac’s and if you get Big Mac’s you‘ll be required to pay an extra tax.”

The congressman also said the United States could be exporting energy versus im-

porting millions of barrels of oil from the Middle East and other oil producing countries. “We are sitting on the largest carbon reserves in the world,” he said. “We have enough oil supply to last us for 400 years.

Building the Keystone Pipeline which the president blocked would have been a step in the right direction in eliminating the need for Middle Eastern oil. Not to mention the jobs that would have been created.”

He went on to illustrate the fact that a West Tennessee company was in line to clear 187 miles of right-of-way property for the pipeline. “Those would have been good paying jobs. I dare say those people are still out of work.”

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Conveniently located right off exit 17 on I-81, Barter Theatre is unlike any theatre in the country. From its unique history to the forward-thinking vision of the future, there is no other arts organization that produces so many shows in repertory with such fine attention to detail and quality.

With a mission to enrich the lives of those who enter, Barter Theatre has something for every taste; and it is the only place you can see up to five different shows in two days.

This fall at Barter Theatre, the possibilities are endless: Barter Theatre’s Main Stage offers two unforgettable stories with “Tarzan: the Stage Musical” and “October, Before I Was Born.”

Beginning September 14, “Tarzan: the Stage Musical” is swinging with adventure, African beats, beautiful music and a message of family as Barter brings the Congo to life. This unlikely love story, full of adventure and songs by Phil Collins such as “Two Worlds” and “You’ll Be in My Heart,” comes wrapped in a musical that will touch the heart of your family for years to come.

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Also playing at Barter Main Stage beginning September 27 is the world premiere of “October, Before I Was Born” by Lori Tate Matthews. This heart pounding, emotionally charged, close to home story is set against the backdrop of the 1960s Eastman explosion in Kingsport, TN. With limited access to information, a family desperately awaits word on the fate of their loved ones. Mother Martha waits with her pregnant daughter-in-law and her unmarried son while praying for strength and courage to face what comes. Can this family support one another and cope with the unknown or will the anxiety of not knowing lead to a different kind of explosion?

Located right across the street from Barter Main Stage, Barter Stage II offers three more possibilities in an intimate space set around a thrust stage.

Beginning September 6, go back to the 1950s with a thrilling atomic rock-n-roll musical romp in “Zombie Prom.” Also, see the world premiere of “The Wind Farmer,” the second in Barter’s Shaping of America Series, and “The Sunset Limited,” a masterful exploration of the nature of good and evil.

Ticket prices for fall shows range from $27 to $42 depending on the day, show, and time. Ask about special youth ticket prices for ages 17 and under. See package deals and promotions and view a complete schedule at BarterTheatre.com or call 276.628.3991 for more information.

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Carved from our past 64 years of the Virginia Highlands Festival The Virginia Highlands Festival celebrates its sixty-fourth years of continuing with the dreams of Robert Porterfield who in 1948 held the first festival on the front porch of the Martha Washington Inn. His purpose was to preserve and celebrate the cultural heritage of this area. This year the Virginia Highlands Festival will be held from July 28th until August 12th, with the Antiques Market limited to July 28th until August 5th. The Festival has grown into a regional festival representing all of Southwest Virginia. Now, it not only preserves the arts, crafts and skills that developed in this region, but also imports talented artist and performers from all over the USA and the world for the enjoyment of area residents and visitors.

T h i s year’s festival theme is “Carved From Our Past” and is dedicated in the memory of Mary Porterfield, Robert’s wife, who passed away this Mary Dudley year. Our Porterfield Cameo signature artist John Dickens, who carved his art to depict Robert Porterfield said, “Bob started the festival, but it was Mary who kept it going”. On the Saturdays of the festival come meet John Dickens and see the signature art before it is moved, on loan, to the Barter Theatre.

The Juried Arts and Crafts Show will be held July 28 through August 12, 2012, along Remsburg Drive starting at the Abingdon Market Pavilion. Visit the many professional crafts people who show, demonstrate and sell their wares.

On Aug 5th at 7:30 PM, at the Barter Theatre, the Performing Arts will present the charming Faye Lane’s “Beauty Shop Stories” glittered-up memories of a Green Bean Queen in bedazzling story and songs of the beauty shop her mother owned and where Faye grew up. On Aug 6th at 7:30 Robert Post will perform at the Barter. Robert is a brilliant physical comedian with a stunning theatrical mind. Combine a quart of dry humor with three tablespoons of expert mime,

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versatile acting, and skilled juggling; add a keen sense of satire and the absurd, and you’ve got Post Comedy Theatre.

Discover those special, hard-to-find Antique items at this 45,000-square-foot Market, daily from July 28th till Aug 5th. For many people, it’s the centerpiece of the Festival. Antique lovers spend days browsing through tents filled with an impressive array of fine formal and country furniture, top-end collectibles, folk art, jewelry, accessories, books and primitives. Dealers from all over the US offer fine period furniture, porcelain, sterling silver, quilts, clothing, paintings, rugs, and more.

Dealers always restock, so be sure to visit more than once!

For the youth, Magicians, Jugglers, Balloons, and Parades bring out the child in all of us. Each day will be packed with activities and fun for the entire family. Youth, Arts and Crafts and Music events will be brought back along Remsburg Drive, and don’t forget “Abingdon’s Got Talent”, Aug 8th at 6:30 PM, when local teens and tweens are invited to show off their talents. Open to all talent, not just singing. No charge to enter. Cash prizes will be awarded.

For those who are adventuresome there will be walks along the Channels and the Appalachian Trail. Spend lazy mornings and afternoons exploring our misty Appalachian landscapes, the forested hillsides and sweeping vistas, the pastures filled with cattle and old barns. Local experts will show you the geological faces of the area, and naturalists will guide you on leisurely walks looking for wild plants and animals. Whether by foot or by bike, get a close-up look at ecology, wildlife habitats, farms and cave environments, and mountain top stargazing.

Southwest Virginia is full of history and each day during the Festival there will be stories told by people in period dress on site telling the stories of “The Battle of Kings Mountain” and “Living in the Backcountry” will be presented by members of the General William Campbell Sons of the American Revolution, Black’s Fort Daughters of the American Revolution, Historical Society of Washington County, VA, and the Over Mountain Victory Trail Association. This will occur daily from 11 .m.

to 5 p.m.

Visitors can also walk along a segment of the Over Mountain Victory National Historic Trail. Park Ranger guided tours, colonial games, and educational activities will round out your historic day.

The Home & Garden Committee Kitchen Tour is always one of the most popular festival events with a Twilight tour on Aug 2nd at 5:00 PM and a Kitchen tour on Aug 3rd at 12:00 PM. Again this year, the committee has assembled a variety of beautiful kitchens that range from a remodeled 1960s home whose owner “repurposed” wormy chestnut for cabinets, to a new craftsman-style home with a lodge feeling featuring an eightfoot kitchen island and whose owners built the entire home around the kitchen plan!

Other kitchen designs on these tours range from a Williamsburg-style kitchen to an “Old World” look with leathered granite counter tops.

And to highlight concurrent events, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia’s Wolves?” has returned. Follow the wolf trail to view public art sculptures. Thirty-eight adult and pup-sized wolves feature the incredibly imaginative work of local artists. These sculptures will be on display in front of local Abingdon businesses through the Festival.

And of course, while in Abingdon visit the Barter Theatre, William King Museum, Historic Whites Mill, the Fields-Penn House and Museum, Parks Mill, and the Holston Mountain Artisans.

Go to the Festival Website for detailed information on all that will happen over the 16 days: WWW. VAHIGHLANDSFESTIVAL.ORG

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