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Duck Crossing Is Under New Management. Come See Us At Duck Landing For Great Bargains!
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A New Year at Corner Nest Antique Mall begins with a wide variety of unique items at bargain prices 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. On a recent visit, we had the opportunity to speak with vendors Gary Moody, Connie Harris and store owner Robin Blackwell. Moody is an admitted “pack rat” and you can’t miss his duck boat rising from the ceiling in his booth on the first floor. “I’ve been collecting a mix of outdoor eclectic items for the past 10 years,” Gary reported. “Fishing items, golf, archery and backpacks. . .stuff like that. I’m moving from my log home so I have a lot of interesting outdoor and rustic items for sale and since I’m moving into a new home I unfortunately don’t have room to bring them along.” Down the hallway we visited with Connie Harris from Piney Flats who has been an antique dealer for about a year. “I offer unique and different primitive furniture items that are hard to find,” she says. “Everything from tables and chairs to wardrobes, china cabinets, and decorative items. I enjoy finding things that may need some work to bring back to a presentation that people will enjoy. I spend a lot of time working on furniture items in my garage and I do all the
painting by hand. It’s really a hobby that I have grown to love.” “I want to thank all our customers for a great 2011 and we are looking forward to another prosperous year here at the Corner Nest Antique Mall,” store owner Robin Blackwell said. “The support from all the people who visited us last year from all over the Tri-Cities region, as well as surrounding states and other parts of the country 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. When you visit Corner Nest, you will want to plan to spend some extra time in the store as it seemed to go delightfully on forever with hundreds of unique items to view and people are encouraged to browse the huge open-air store. With two floors of wall-to-wall merchandise that specialty item you are seeking may be on the top floor. 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 furniture and collectables. “We look forward to seeing everyone real soon,” Robin added. “We have a lot of great items on display that you won’t find anywhere else. And, everything is reasonably priced.”
Gary Moody’s “outdoor booth” complete with a duck boat hanging from the ceiling.
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While at Corner Nest Antique Mall please visit Bella Bistro for lunch! Chef Clair serves wonderful food Monday –Saturday 11:a.m. until 3:00 p.m. For parties of six or more please call ahead for reservation @ 423-943-8161.
A canopy covers beautiful antique furniture in an upstairs display.
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Connie Harris’ whimsical winter display.
A beautiful hard wood bedroom suit adorns one booth.
100 West Elk Avenue Eliz., 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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New Owners Invite You To Visit Duck Landing Antique Mall Elizabethton, TN. --- With hardy handshakes and pleasant smiles Dwayne Ward and Daryl Hinkle greeted customers throughout the holidays as the new owners of Duck Landing Antique Mall[formerly Duck Crossing] located on Elk Avenue in the heart of downtown Elizabethton. Their enthusiasm is contagious. “We love this business and our hobby just grew into something more when we discovered the store was for sale,” Dwayne says. “Daryl and I jumped at the chance to develop a unique opportunity that has enjoyed success through the years. We just want to make it better and somewhat expand in an effort to offer our customers a place in which they can come and find those unique hard-to-find antiques and collectables and enjoy taking their time to browse and take a step [somewhat] back in time.” Browsing is the optimal word when you visit Duck Landing. There is no need to be in a hurry and one can enjoy three floors of some of the finest antiques and collectables to be found anywhere in the Tri-Cities region. From glassware to furniture Duck Landing Antique Mall has much to offer. The store contains 70 fully stocked booths offered by over 50 different vendors who are constantly bringing in interesting items to display. You’ll find many treasures at Duck Landing Antique Mall from days gone by but they also offer new gifts and home accessories. Well known brands such as Swan Creek Candles, Howards wood treatments, Bee’s Wax furniture polish, and Goddards Silver Foam [just to name a few] are available at Duck Landing. Another interest fact to note is the store’s “community booth.” This particu-
lar display consists of an array of items from all the dealers that is discounted 50% off original prices. “The booth changes daily and there are many bargains to discover,” Dwayne said. “It’s fascinating to see all the unique items coming into that booth and then changing every day. You’ll want to come back time and again to grab a bargain before someone else does. That booth is just a way in which our dealers want to collectively work together and showcase their particular craft or style.” Several dealers highlighted this month include Kathy and John Woody who offer western and primitive items. Dick Widdows and Katherine Hiles’ glassware, pottery and Jewel Tea Collections. Katherine, a retired chemist, is literary a world traveler and brings back interesting items to the store from trips around the world. One of the most popular booths features antique hard-to-find rarer vintage signs and automotive and industrial artifacts. Daryl and Dwayne also welcomes back Pat
Green to the store. Pat is a former owner whose “artsy” booth presents a beautiful array of interior decorating inspired by primitive furniture including tables, wardrobes, lamps, decorative luggage and home accessories. Duck Crossing Antique Mall also has a coin dealer on site who sells rare coins at reasonable prices. “I think in these tough economic times everyone is look for a bargain and we certainly offer that,” Daryl says. “But our bargains are items that people will love and cherish for a lifetime and be able to pass them on to their children. We want everyone to come visit us and become a part of our extended family. We guarantee you’ll enjoy your visit and we believe you’ll come back time and time again.”
Duck Landing Antique Mall Formerly Antiques at Duck Crossing
515 Elk Avenue • Elizabethton
423-542-3055
Web site: www.ducklandingantiques.com E-mail: ducklanding@gmail.com
Hours: Monday -- Saturday 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
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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 Rush, 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 Clemens will purchase from you include: watches, rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, Gold Rush owner Jeremy Clemens. 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. “I really enjoy working with the public every day and giving people the best deal possible when they are selling their gold, silver, platinum or coins,” he added. “I invite the readers of Out ‘N About Magazine to come by get the best deal possible on their gold, silver, platinum or coins. And, if you’d like to make an appointment away from the store,
Gold Rush pays top price for unwanted jewelry.
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just give me a call. We are all about customer service.” As a local businessman from the area, Clemens puts back into the community whereby some other dealers are from outside the Tri-Cities. “As I mentioned, I am active in supporting local sports teams in Johnson City as well as Coalition for Kids. I’m not an outsider and I think it’s important to put back onto the community where you live and earn a living,” Clemens said.
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Some tax law provisions expired in 2011 and some didn’t. How can you be affected? The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 (TRA 2010) extended many tax provisions through 2012. For example, capital gains and qualified dividends tax rates are extended through 2012 while numerous targeted credits and incentives are scheduled to expire at the end of 2011. However, following the failure of the “Super Committee” to reach agreement on deficit reduction, many tax provisions will simply expire at the end of 2011 unless congress acts. It is doubtful that congress will act before year end. Congress may choose to extend tax provisions retroactively. However which tax provisions may be retroactively extended or what deficit reduction action congress may finally take may not be known until well into 2012. Taxpayers and their CPAs need to consider the advisability of making last minute moves to utilize expiring tax breaks before year end. Further, taxpayers and their CPAs need to consider how business plans going forward should be adjusted if expiring tax provisions are not restored. Always remember – your investment decisions must make good economic sense. Taxes
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should be considered only after sound economic analysis has been done. There are several tax provisions that expire or dramatically change with regard to depreciation at the end of 2011. For example the election to expense up to $500,000 of new assets under IRC sec. 179 is reduced to $139,000 in 2012 and decreases again to $25,000 in 2013. A strategy taxpayers may want to consider with their tax advisors is whether to purchase equipment before year end to utilize the higher limit. Even if the taxpayer cannot utilize the election to the full extent of equipment purchased in 2011, it may be worth while to make the acquisition in 2011 assuming the higher limit will not be reinstated for 2012. The elected expense can generally be used only to the extent of income in the particular year. However any unused expense is carried forward to 2012. Separately, the provision for 100% additional first year bonus depreciation (i.e. election to expense the entire cost of new assets) ceases at the end of 2011. In 2012 there will be a provision for 50% additional first year bonus depreciation. An important difference between bonus depreciation
and assets expensed under IRC sec. 179 is that bonus depreciation can be used to generate a net operating loss to carry back to prior years. Deprecation under IRC sec. 179 can only be carried forward but can be applied to used equipment. Which depreciation option to use is a key planning point for taxpayers to discuss with their tax advisors Another point of particular interest to restaurateurs and retail merchants that they may want to consider with their CPAs is the 2011 expiration of the 15 year write off of leasehold improvements and other qualified realty assets. Clearly any small business considering asset acquisitions in 2011 and 2012 or businesses that utilize targeted tax credits and incentives need to carefully consider the murky and shifting tax environment with their CPA or tax advisor before year end. Again always make sure any purchase or investment makes economic sense before considering tax consequences. Written by Kenneth L. Lewis CPA President of Lewis and Associates, P.C., CPA’s Telephone: 423-926-5138 Fax: 423-926-3949
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Harwell’s House on the move, ready to govern By Jon Ruetz
NASHVILLE – The year 2011 was only in its 11th day when history was made in Tennessee. With the inauguration of Gov. Bill Haslam, the Republican party regained control of the executive branch, and the new governor was poised to work in partnership with the speaker of the Senate, Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey (R-Blountville). Meanwhile, across the Capitol foyer, in the House of Representatives, a petite figure rose from her desk to accept the ovation of her colleagues. And then Beth Halteman Harwell walked to the front of the room to accept the speaker’s gavel. It marked the first time since Reconstruction that the Republicans held all three leadership posts, and the first time in history that a woman had risen to speaker of the House in Tennessee. Though she was not aware of any of her colleagues voting for her because she was a woman, Harwell said she was very proud to have the confidence of her fellow members, and to be the first woman to be elected to the post. As the mother of three, the new speaker certainly had maternal wherewithal but, shortly after her dainty hand grasped the large wooden mallet and gave it a ceremonial rap on the dais, Harwell proved she would not be in the mode of Harriet Nelson or Donna Reed – instead, think Barbara Stanwyck. She immediately set in motion changes to the way business was conducted in the chamber where she had served since first being elected to the house in 1988, representing the 56th district, a portion of Davidson County.
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In 2011, Beth Harwell became the first woman to serve as Tennessee Speaker of the House. Harwell streamlined the committee system, eliminating several subcommittees from the House structure, which allowed bills to go straight to committee for study and debate. “It was a very bold step and I’m very pleased with the results. I think we were simply bogged down with too many committees. It is speeding up the process, and has freed our staff up and freed up time for study and debate on more complicated and controversial measures. I think it has been very good for the General Assembly. “It has also made the remaining subcommittees more powerful and given them more responsibility. For example, Representative Matthew Hill is now chair of the Health Subcommittee, and he has done an excellent job.” The Jonesborough Republican is quick to return the compliment. “Speaker Harwell is truly a breath of fresh air,” Hill said. “She is committed to running the people’s house efficiently and she always puts the taxpayers of our great state first.” Hill said anyone who was familiar with Harwell’s impressive background would know she would be anything but average. A native of Norristown, Penn.,
Above, Speaker Harwell and Rep. Matthew Hill tour Jonesborough. Harwell moved to Tennessee in 1974. She and her husband, Sam – the founder of Big Time Toys – will soon celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, and have three children: Allie, a high school senior; Sam, a sophomore; and Tucker, a sixthgrader. Harwell said she really knew she had “made it” when her daughter put an arm around her neck and told the new speaker she was “cool.” A member of the Church of Christ, Harwell earned a B.A. degree from David Lipscomb University; a master’s degree from George Peabody College; and a Ph.D from Vanderbilt University. She is a former associate professor at Belmont University. As the 107th General Assembly prepares to convene its second session on Jan. 10, Harwell says “the first week we’ll be working on redistricting. Representative Hill is also chairing that committee. It’s a very difficult job to draw the lines fairly and be able to please everyone. He has worked very hard on it, and has
done a good job. “Next will come the budget. Fortunately Tennessee is not in a bad situation, certainly in comparison to many other states. But it’s always a challenge to get that done. “There are always a few surprises, but we’re always able to come to the table and, unlike in Washington, I’m proud of the way the General Assembly is able to put everything political aside, do the people’s business and balance the budget. It is a wonderful blessing for the state.” The speaker said she is firm in her belief that fairness and courtesy will win out, and keep Nashville from imitating recent hyper-partisan bickering in the nation’s Capitol. “I’m a very proud Republican but I am speaker of the entire House and as long as I am, every member will be treated with respect and dignity, and given the opportunity to speak.” Since her election, Harwell says she tries to avoid overmuch involvement with individual pieces of legislation. “I think it behooves a leader
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to solely focus on the important role they must play and not sponsor bills on their own. I try to avoid that. “I never fully realized how powerful the speaker is in Tennessee. It is an awesome responsibility. My constituents realize I want to vote their will, and that I want to hear from them. “But we have a lot of wonderful members in the house who know the needs of the state, and they are going to be working hard to represent
Beth Harwell and her sons, Sam (left) and Tucker. all of the state well. I can best serve by helping them be able to do that well.” During her legislative career, Harwell has been closely associated with legislation concerning victims’ rights, sexual abuse, children’s issues and education “I think we have made tremendous strides in the protection of victims’ rights. Obviously, correction is an extremely expensive part of state government. We must be open to opportunities to keeping those costs down.” Harwell said a neighboring state has been able to save $3 million simply by doing away with lunch for prisoners, now serving two meals a day – brunch and dinner – instead of three. Harwell has sponsored legislation toughening penalties against stalkers
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and requiring more time in prison for rapists, and to strengthen laws against rape of a child “We need to keep violent offenders locked up as long as we can, and one way we can ensure doing that is to keep costs of doing it down.” Deeply involved in Families First, and with ongoing welfare reform, Harwell says she would like to see the legislature examine the recent proposal of mandatory drug testing for welfare recipients. “It is costly to drug test every person receiving welfare benefits from the state. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have the option to do random tests. I just want to make sure there is not an additional financial burden on government. “The people receiving assistance should not be getting government money if they are on drugs. Period. I’m all for denying assistance in that case. The question is how to best go about it. “The General Assembly does a remarkable job. Negativity sells newspapers, but we are here to serve the people, and we are going to do that. There is a time for election, but the time for governing is when the gavel goes down.” In the early fall of 2011, Harwell traveled to Northeast Tennessee to tour the area with Hill. “I appreciate her friendship and the true concern she has shown for Washington County, its people, and the many good things happening here. “With her integrity and dedication, I consider Speaker Harwell one of the truly good things about state government. The people of Northeast Tennessee should be proud to know that the speaker of the house knows Tennessee doesn’t stop at Knoxville,” Hill said. Harwell served as chairman of the Tennessee Republican Party from
2001-2004. She has been active in the International Women’s Forum and served on the Tennessee Court System Advisory Committee. A recipient of the Guardian of Small Business Award from the Beth Harwell knew she had ‘made it’ when her National Federation of Indepen- daughter, Allie, put an arm around her neck and dent Businesses, told the new speaker she was ‘cool.’ she has served “Northeast Tennessee has a very on the boards of directors for Child good man in Ron Ramsey. He comes Abuse Prevention, American Heart from a small business perspective Association, Agape, Centennial and he knows the extraordinary Medical Center, and the Tennessee value, and also the many difficulties, State Museum, among many others. first-hand. Harwell said she is committed to “I’m proud to be a Republican. A sustaining and improving the state’s lot of people think we only gained pro-business climate, and to doing the majority last election cycle. everything possible to play a posiNothing could be further from the tive role in job creation. truth – we’ve been working toward it “Tennessee is in a very good for over a decade now. It speaks well position, certainly in comparison to of our party that the people of Tenmany other states. It is one of the nessee are seeing that we are capable top states – one of the most business of leadership,” Harwell said. friendly environments in the nation. “It is a privilege to serve with Gov. “I want to see us do everything we Haslam and Lt. Gov. Ramsey. We can to maintain that. One of the best had been asking voters for the rethings is to give the people the good sponsibility. They have given us this government they deserve, with low opportunity. It is exciting and I am debt and low taxes. very encouraged about the direction “Businesses don’t want to locate we’re moving, and the good that we in a state that’s crumbling, with the can do for Tennessee.” threat of massive tax increases every time a budget is discussed. We want (For more information about to keep our taxes low on businesses Speaker Beth Harwell, visit: http:// and individuals. www.capitol.tn.gov/house/speaker. “Keeping taxes low and lessenhtml or her personal website at ing unreasonable regulations is how www.bethharwell.com. To watch a we can most effectively help small video of Harwell’s election as speakbusiness, especially in rural areas. er, and her inaugural remarks, visit: Government does not create jobs, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F businesses do, and especially small fTyVL1TbXY&feature=related) businesses.
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Local bride featured on popular television show:
Say yes to the Dress!
Church Hill, TN. --- Millions of people tune into TLC’s extremely popular weekly television show: ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ which reveals the inner workings of the world’s premier bridal salon, Kleinfeld Bridal located in New York City and [in our subject’s case] Bridals By Lori in Atlanta. Part fashion show, part bridal story, part family therapy, the series uncovers the hurdles every staff member faces to make each bride completely satisfied on what may be the single most important day of her life. A team of specialists guides brides through the process of selecting, fitting, altering and delivering each flawless dress in time for the perfect day. It’s not a stress-free endeavor, but somehow by the final fitting Kleinfeld in New York
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and Lori’s staff in Atlanta pulls all of the details together. Locally, Brooke Allen [Mrs. Chris Jones] from just outside Kingsport will be featured in a January episode. “It’s my favorite television show so when my big day came with Chris I decided to apply to have my wedding included in an upcoming episode. You can apply in New York or Atlanta and I chose Atlanta because it was easier to travel there,” Brooke said in an Out ‘N About Magazine exclusion interview last week. “I had to write an essay and send in three photos and I didn’t expect to hear back from anyone. But a month later I received a phone call and was interviewed for about ten minutes. After that, I was invited for an interview with no promises.” Inside the interworking of Kleinfeld Bridal are over 250 employees who work to make every bride that walks through the door feel like she is worth a million. At the top, are co-owners Ronnie and Mara. In the world of high bridal fashion, one would expect the stuffy and standoffish attitude of an owner or two, but co-owners Ronnie and Mara run the business like a family. This is what the “Kleinfeld Experience” is all about. Treating every customer as if they were family, paying every attention to detail and making every bride feel like a star. Ultimately, the television series is more than a simple story about a woman searching for the perfect dress, whatever the price. It’s about the stories behind the story. The people, the
personalities, the craftsmanship, the fine attention to detail, and the lengths to which staff members will go in order to make every girl that walks through the door enter a new stage of life with confidence and joy. Brooke’s story, like most others featured on the show, is quite unique. Unfortunately she was facing her big day without her mother who passed away on June 8, 2009. Each bride featured on the show brings an entourage to the show’s filming. After she was selected
for the show, some three months after that initial phone interview, Brooke chose her father, her [future] sister-in-law and her [future] mother-in-law plus a couple of her team members to be involved in her selection of her dress in Atlanta. “There is no limit on the dresses you may select,” Brooke says. “I ended up picking out 12 and the second one [which was picked by her future mother-in-law, Rita Linkous] was the one I knew I wanted to wear on my wedding day. My mother always wanted me to wear something ‘glitzy’ and [Rita] suggested something ‘poufy’ from the waist down. My ‘team’ agreed with the dress we picked but I ended up taking some of the ‘pouf’ out,” she said with a laugh. Even though she was thrilled with being chosen for the show, Brooke said her wedding day “was really stressful because a [TLC] camera crew was at Ridgeview Baptist Church to film the entire ceremony and they even went
“back stage” right before she and Chris walked down the aisle. “But I am glad I did it because it was a wonderful experience that not many brides experience. To be treated like a princess on your special day is unforgettable. And, even without my Mom there I knew she was watching from heaven.”
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Sugarfest: Winter In The North Carolina Mountains
By Kim Jock Boone, North Carolina – Even if winter isn’t your time of year, SugarFest has something for you. And if winter is your cup of tea, don’t miss the North Carolina High Country’s unofficial kickoff to the ski season. Now in its 9th year, SugarFest, December 10th and 11th, is a presentation of Sugar Mountain Ski Resort and the Tourism Development Authority of the incorporated Village of Sugar Mountain. “The unique collaboration between public and private sector has produced an alpine celebration that is surging in popularity every year,” Sugar Mountain Resort President, Gunther Jochl said. Monster Energy launches this season’s event with a chance to win one of six RIDE snowboards to be given away SugarFest weekend. Text “RIDEBOB” to 35350 or visit www. sugarfestnc.com right now to enter for
your chance to win. Weekend festivities begin Friday, December 9th when the 18th Annual Pre-Season Ski Clinic introduces Olympic Gold Medalist Diann Roffe and U.S. National Super G Champion Keely Kelleher to an eager group of enthusiasts taking part in three days of personalized instruction on the slopes. The all-inclusive clinic is open to everyone and includes three days on the slopes, video analysis, tuning seminar, and a banquet Saturday night. That weekend, in what has become a “can’t miss” opportunity, ski and snowboard manufacturers roll out the newest equipment for an unmatched demo inventory that allows any lift ticket holder with a driver’s license to sample the latest in ski and snowboard technology. “Anytime you come to the ski slopes it should be a good time,” explained Sugar Mountain Resort President Gunther Jochl. “Events like SugarFest help us do that and hopefully create interest in winter sports.” Participating brands include Salomon, Volkl, Nordica, Burton, Head, Never Summer, K2, Atomic, Dynastar, Rossignol, Ride, Line,
Fischer and Forum. Just bring your boots, register, and test drive the ‘good stuff’ from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The SugarFest demo is brought to you by Ski Country Sports. At the 10,000 sq. ft. outdoor ice rink, 1992 Olympic Silver Medalist Paul Wylie, will perform his signature skate routines for the public on Saturday at 3 p.m. The approachable Wylie is a great showman who interacts with all the skaters, from beginners to expert. At SugarFest, Après ski isn’t a thing of the past. The fireworks continue with an impressive pyrotechnic display you can take in from the base lodge just before 6 p.m. as you kick off your boots and enjoy great food and warm drinks. Live bluegrass music from SugarFest’s favorite local music group, BOSS HAWG delivers a footstompin’ good time. On Sunday at noon, come out and watch or throw down with some of the area’s most daring and creative riders and skiers as they deliver thrilling entertainment during the RIDE Rail Jam Expression Session. First prize is another RIDE snowboard. Additional awards and prizes are courtesy of
Alpine Ski Center and RIDE Snowboards. To enjoy the total SugarFest experience, you’ll want to spend a night or two on the mountain. All lodging agencies within the Village
of Sugar Mountain offer discounted rates for slope-side and on-mountain accommodations so you can do just that. Sugar Mountain Resort Winter Value Packages are available too.
To learn more about SugarFest 2011, call 1-800-SUGAR-MT or go to www.seesugar.com and become a part of another Sugar Mountain fun-filled celebration.
Mars Hill, N.C. -- Nestled in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina and conveniently located just 5 miles off I-26, Wolf Ridge Ski Resort has tremendous offerings for the ski and snowboard enthusiast. Whether you are a beginner or expert, long-time regular or first-time visitor, you are certain to find exactly what you are looking for at North Carolina’s premier snow sport facility! Both the Ridge Lodge at the top of the mountain and the Base Lodge at the foot of
the mountain offer ticket sales and full rental services, food service,gift/sport shops and large wood burning fireplaces to relax and warm up by. The Ridge Lodge is also home to the The Lodge Steak & Rib Restaurant with full service dining at the top of the mountain. Terrain Park Expanded for 2011, the park will have lots of exciting features for various skill levels. Cabin Rentals
Slope side cabins with incredible views are available on the mountain.For more information and reservations, visit:http:// www.scenicwolfresort.com” Professional Photography The trained action photographers from Pigeon River Photos are located throughout the resort daily to get your best action shot. Breathtaking Views! The views from the Ridge Lodge and several of the slopes will simply amaze you.I-26 is the
first (and currently only) Interstate highway in the state to be designated as a Scenic Highway. Please visit our web site and plan your next trip to come spend time with us on the mountain. Our staff looks forward to making your visit with us a great one that you will want to tell your friends about. So, what are you waiting for? Come on up and Ski the Wolf! [Courtesy Wolf Ridge Ski Resort]
Photo by Todd Bush
Welcome to Wolf Ridge
Photo Courtesy/Sugar Mountain Resort, Inc
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Jessica Nixon no stranger to the spotlight
Jessica Nixon is a classically trained vocalist who is no stranger to the spotlight. She began performing at the age of four and writing music at the age of eleven. Country, gospel, and southern rock have always been close to her heart. Jessica has won numerous pageants and talent competitions including a local Colgate Country Showdown, Kingsport Idol Search, Miss Johnson City and was a semi-finalist on Nashville Star. Nixon placed in the top 15 at Miss Tennessee twice, with little experience in the pageant arena. This up-and-comer trains with some of Nashville’s finest and has even graced the stage with Aaron Tippin, Linda Davis and has performed for Jimmy Fortune and Steve Wariner. She has warmed up for the Ty Herndon and Richochet. Using her powerful vocals, Jessica is currently performing at many venues touching the hearts of every individual who hears her amazing voice. She is excited for her future in country music. Not only is Jessica a talented musician, but she uses her talents for the greater good helping countless charities across the state of Tennessee. Jessica’s platform is domestic violence and through this passion she has co-written 5 pieces of legislation (2 were passed in May 2010) and has attracted the attention of numerous distinguished individuals with her survival
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story. Jessica has received many honors from organizations in Tennessee and Virginia. She continues to gain support for her platform while attending the ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy. Jessica will earn her Doctor of Pharmacy in May 2012. Although Nixon has many passions, music is her first love as she plans to pursue her career in country music in the coming years. Jessica is backed by her band River Run, an experienced and diverse group of musicians who add to her unique sound. On banjo and rhythm guitar, Kent Edwards has over 40 years experience. Edwards has played with Mark Prewitt and was a charter member of the Muddy River Boys. Rocky Allen provides rhythm on the bass, bringing music knowledge from many genres including bluegrass, southern gospel, and country. Allen has played with many talented groups and now adds his experience to River Run. Sitting behind the drum set, Jim Jackson comes to the group with over 40 years experience and has played southern gospel music for the past 15 years before Jessica Nixon making the transition to country. Terry Barnes, a long time music veteran plays fiddle, mandolin and guitar. His is a stu- accomplished songwriter. dio musician who has toured and played professionally with For Appearances and Booking Call Elmer Harmon at 423Larry Sparks. He has played the Grand Ole Opry, and is an 794-8200 or by e-mail at eghlucky@embarqmail.com
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High Kicks: Baker’s Karate School teaches fitness and having fun at the same time Erwin, TN. --- For 25 years, Tony Baker has walked across the street from his saddle and shoe repair store on Main Street in downtown Erwin to his second job: that of karate instructor to 35-40 “kids of all ages,” he says with a laugh. Baker teaches the Isshinryu-style of Karate to students ranging in age from 8 to 62. “It’s a great way to stay in shape and at the same time learn discipline and self-control,” Baker said matter-of-factly. “It’s a safe environment for the kids and it really is an art especially if you stick with it and can master the techniques.” Baker said his classes are a great way “to get in shape no matter your age” and he prides himself of taking time with his students “step by step” in the art of Isshinry-style of Karate or Okinawan [Japan] where the sport started. The night we visited the gym we noticed several parents in the audience watching the action. “I think parent
involvement is critical to the development of the kids,” Baker observed. “If they are involved then the kid will grow. If parents are using this as a baby-sitting stop off the kid generally doesn’t stay with it very long.” Lasting friendships are forged between class members as the older students seem to take the younger ones under their wing. “There is a lot of motivation to succeed here,” Baker added. “We look for reasons to reward the kids and they are rewarded frequently as they progress from one belt to another. All of them want to get better and it’s rewarding to notice their progress. On the other hand, we want to make the experience fun and learning the moves and kicks does teach self-defense but there are so many other health benefits through cardio and upper body movement. The discipline aspect [of the sport] comes in the form of executing your routine correctly. You also get a great aerobic workout and there is great flexibility to the Karate
Karate instructor Tony Baker demonstrates a kick technique.
A group of kids exercise together. Classes are held in front of mirrors to help students see their progress.
Tony’s gym is always full on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
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Area’s Best Kept Shopping Secret Revealed By Out ‘N About Magazine! Erwin, TN. --- Ladies and gentlemen the secret is out. Looking for quality merchandise at the cheapest possible price? Well, we found it right off Interstate 26 in Erwin. Variety Closeouts located at 1201 North Main Avenue may be a store you have to make an effort to shop at --- but when you do it will be well worth it! Once inside you’ll find a complete line lady boutique style store featuring designer label clothes at unbelievable prices [70/80% off on air retail prices]. All clothes are purchased from a major Home Shopping Channel Show .All clothes are urchased from a major Home Shopping Channel Show. +Ladies Designer Clothing +Without The Designer Pricing +Ladies Designer Bras--$9.99 Ea. +Designer Inspired Handbags-$12 & Up +All Occasion Scarfs -$1.97 Ea. +Crackle Nail Polish-$2.49 Ea. +Fashion Jewelry Necklaces-$1.99 Up +All Christmas Ornaments-40% OFF And that’s not all. . .Handbags, Wallets, Totes in Plain, Unique, Bling and Bling-Bling styles and still at UNBELIEVABLE prices. And that’s not all . . . Fashion Jewelry to accessorize that new outfit; like earrings, necklaces, and bracelets at SUPER UNBELIEVABLE PRICES! And that’s still not all . . .A Cosmetic Line
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Three Ladies Gift Shop caters to local artisans Three Ladies Gift Shop 545 East Elk Avenue Downtown Elizabethton, TN
423-542-4100.
Monday - Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM. Several vendor spaces available; please contact Joey if interested. Available spaces are limited.
Elizabethton, TN. — When you visit Three Ladies Gift Shop in the heart of downtown Elizabethton, you’ll want to take your time. The shop is stocked to the hilt with handmade wood furniture, crocheted afghans, shawls, gift baskets, candles and handmade wreaths [for any occasion]. Three Ladies Gift Shop also offers Primitives, hand crafted pottery, estate jewelry, old needle point linens and collectable glassware
including Kingwood 22 KT gold dipped dinnerware and Cash Company Pottery. J.R. Campbell’s hand-crafted birdhouses are also featured in this downtown unique gift shop. Once inside, you’ll also notice the shop houses a pet boutique that offers custom orders along with many other items to care for your pet’s needs. Many people are familiar with the quality of Patsy Blackwell’s pet clothing
of “Today’s Dog Boutique”. Small pets are permitted in the shop to accommodate visitors but for the safety of all their customers, visiting pets must be carried. Bob’s Coins is also located inside the shop. Bob’s Coins offers few limited edition pieces of a variety of precious metals. Also offered in the shop are oil and pastel paintings by several local artists and stained glass pieces that were created by one of the
shop’s owners. At Three Ladies Gift Shop you will receive a warm smile and friendly customer service. Please come in and
browse; they carry something for everyone with reasonable prices and they just may have that perfect gift that you have been searching for.
Johnson City offers cold-weather tips for protecting pipes Cold weather can be bad news for water pipes. The Johnson City Water and Sewer Services Department encourages residents to follow these tips to protect their pipes. These precautions are especially important when homeowners are out of town and temperatures are freezing. •Eliminate drafts – Keep doors and windows in the basement and garage tightly closed. Close off crawl space vents and doors, and seal cracks in basement or crawl space walls. •Insulate – Insulate pipes in unheated portions of the house such as exterior walls, crawl
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spaces, basements, cabinets or any enclosure where air can’t circulate. Be alert for damp insulation; water soaked insulation can cause a freeze-up. •Protect meter – Make sure the meter box cover is not broken, missing or ajar. These conditions allow freezing cold air to penetrate the box’s insulation. Report missing or broken covers to the Water and Sewer Services Department at (423)461-1645. •Protect outside faucets – Outside faucets and sprinkler systems should be drained. Gar-
den hoses should be disconnected and drained. Any space between faucet and exterior wall should be caulked. Check with your plumber about frost-proof faucets. •Drain pipes if leaving town – When away from home for extended periods and heat is not left on, turn water off at cutoff and drain the lines. •Leave faucet running – When temperatures reach low teens, leave a very thin stream of water running continuously from at least one tap. It is important to note, however, that faucets left running may have an adverse effect on septic tanks. Other precautions should be taken. •Open cabinet doors – If a sink is on an outside wall, open vanity or cabinet doors to allow warm air to reach water pipes. •Thaw carefully – Never use an open flame
to thaw a frozen pipe. Use hot air from a hair dryer, vacuum cleaner exhaust, heat tape or light bulb. •Locate shut-off valve – Don’t wait until a water pipe is broken to find the shut-off valve. While the Water and Sewer Services Department is responding to your emergency call, you will be able to minimize your damage by quickly stopping the flow of water. The City’s plumbing code requires a shut-off valve. This is usually located inside near where the main water line enters the house. It may also be located in the basement, beneath the floor, in the garage or utility room. Check with your builder or plumber to assist in locating the shut-off valve. For more information about water pipe maintenance, contact Water and Sewer Services at (423)461-1645.
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WQUT Concert Schedule Thompson Bolin Arena in Knoxville: Feb 3 Eric Church w/Brantley Gilbert Mar 2 Brad Paisley w/The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, S.C.: Mar 17 Big Head Todd an the Monsters Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville: Mar 16 Richard Marx with the Knoxville Symphony Mar 19 Moody Blues Knoxville Civic Auditorium: Mar 8 Experience Hendrix Knoxville Civic Coliseum: Jan 29 Jeff Dunham Mar 15 Trans-Siberian Orchestra (Beethoven’s Last Night) Bijou Theatre in Knox ille: Mar 13 Henry Rollins Apr 24 Bob Weir (solo Acoustic)
Philips Arena in Atlanta: Mar 1 Radiohead June 6 Neil Diamond June 13 Roger Waters - The Wall live July 2 Coldplay Bridgestone Arena in Nashville: Feb 24 Jason Aldean with Luke Bryan Jun 19 Roger Waters - The Wall live Bi-Lo Center in Greenville, S.C.: Jan 14 Bob Seger Jan 20 Jason Aldean with Luke Bryan and Lauren Alaina Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C.: Jan 25 Red Hot Chili Peppers July 10 Roger Waters - The Wall live
Asheville Civic Center in Asheville, N.C.: Jan 14 B.B. King The Tabernacle in Atlanta: Jan 14 Evanesence Jan 27-29 Widespread Panic Feb 2 Antrax Feb 12 Willie Nelson Ryman Auditorium in Nashville: Jan 4 Gregg Allman Feb 2 Dierks Bentey Feb 20 The Band Perry Mar 21 Moody Blues Asheville Civic Center in Asheville, N.C.: Jan 14 B.B. King
RBC Center in Raleigh, N.C.: Jan 27 Red Hot Chili Peppers July 9 Roger Waters - The Wall live
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Immigration issues must be addressed According to the National Conference of State Legislators’ most recent immigration report, all fifty state legislatures introduced some sort of legislation in 2011 to address the growing problem of illegal immigration. At a time of economic uncertainty, we cannot continue to ignore the growing problems with illegal immigration because it is expensive and it’s straining our nation’s financial resources. The federal government must take steps toward enacting comprehensive immigration reform. These reforms must include: securing our borders, addressing illegal immigrants already living in America, and reforming the process of becoming a legal immigrant. Illegal immigration is a big problem for taxpayers and our national security. In 2010, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported more than 392,000 illegal aliens, a record for overall deportation. According to the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), illegal
immigration costs the United States over $113 billion. FAIR also estimates that there are roughly 82,000 illegal immigrants in the state of Tennessee alone, costing the state $283 million dollars. This is unacceptable. I strongly support completing a border fence and employing more agents to secure our nation. As a member of the Immigration Reform Caucus, I have cosponsored a number of immigration reform bills, including H.R. 2000, the Secure America through Verification and Enforcement (SAVE) Act. The SAVE Act offers a 3-part plan to drastically reduce illegal immigration which includes a strict emphasis on border security, the verification of an employee’s legal status, and increased enforcement of existing laws. H.R. 2000 would hire 6,000 additional new Border Patrol Agents and 1,150 new ICE agents. In addition, it provides the tools necessary to ensure the INS agents can successfully protect our borders, including additional
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vehicles, better infrastructure, new facilities, lighting units, weapons, and armor.. The SAVE Act also expands the E-Verify and makes it available for use by every employer over a four year period. This will benefit employers because they will be able to efficiently check whether or not their employees are legally
authorized to work in the United States. In order to strengthen the E-Verify system, I have also cosponsored H.R. 2885, the Legal Workforce Act. This legislation aims to improve the E-Verify system and makes it mandatory for all U.S. employers. Over 250,000 American employers currently use E-Verify. A Rasmussen poll earlier this year stated 82 percent of voters think businesses should be required to use E-Verify. With national unemployment rates remaining well over eight percent, we must ensure jobs that are created are going to Americans. Last August, I joined 74 of my colleagues in the Immigration Reform Caucus in writing President Obama opposing his announcement to bypass Congress and grant amnesty for individuals who are illegally residing in the U.S. While I support legal immigration, I do not think we should reward those who illegally reside in America, and I reject efforts to provide amnesty to these
individuals. We must also reform the process of becoming a legal American citizen. I believe an important part of becoming a legal citizen in America should require that applicants who are seeking naturalization be required to read and understand the English language. I am a cosponsor of the English Language Unity Act, which would declare English as the official language of the United States. I am adamantly opposed to providing federal benefits to illegal aliens. During these tough economic times, it is imperative we cut spending and address illegal immigration to help address our deficit. Cutting benefits for illegal aliens is a strong step in the right direction. I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress to address the important issue of immigration reform. 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.
Lt. Governor and colleagues begin new session in Nashville As you read this, my Republican colleagues and I are hard at work beginning a new legislative session. I am as excited about this coming session as I am satisfied in the work we accomplished in the past one. In 2011, we cut the state budget substantially. The General Assembly has cut $1.52 million from its budget since 2009. Several unnecessary government entities were eliminated in the legislature, cutting waste and cost to the taxpayer. The budget approved in 2011 was $1.2 billion lighter than the one approved the previous year. We’ve made state government both smaller in size and in scope. However, we didn’t stop with making government smaller, more efficient and more responsive. We also cut taxes. Tennesseans who save responsibly for retirement will now keep more of their money thanks to the cut we made to the Hall Tax. On education, we instituted
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tenure reform and eliminated social promotion in the lower grade levels. Hope Scholarships will also see changes. A State Senate Task Force this fall unanimously recommended the General Assembly adopt a lottery scholarship stabilization plan designed to reward academic excellence and ensure this program remains financially viable for years to come. E-Verify, a much-needed safeguard against illegal immigration, is now a reality in Tennessee. This year, we will continue to implement common sense, conservative policy. The most recent reports of Tennessee’s revenue collections show we are meeting and slightly exceeding our estimates for the new fiscal year. This is crucial. Washington, D.C. has proved to us that they cannot be a reliable financial partner. We still live in a nation where the federal government writes checks on our grandchildren’s bank accounts so we at the state level must be doubly
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conservative, cautious and careful with the taxpayers money. Tennessee is in a great financial position -- especially in comparison to our fellow states. While other states are treading water, Tennessee’s budget is balanced on a current and reoccurring basis. We continue to keep debt low and the debt we do carry we pay off promptly. Ratings agencies have great confidence in our unified Republican government. We need to
continue to maintain and earn that confidence. One problem on the horizon is how our state will deal with Obamacare. Hopefully, the Supreme Court will agree with the two federal courts of appeals that have ruled the mandate is constitutional. Every Republican Presidential candidate has promised its repeal. We remain hopeful that this fiasco can be avoided. The legislature is also considering serious reform of unemployment benefits and workers compensation. During my Red Tape Road Trips I talked to many business owners, large and small, and was deluged by complaints on this issue. Nearly 70 percent of unemployment compensation disputes are ruled in favor of the employer. We need desperately to tighten up our initial screening process to insure only those who truly deserve it receive unemployment. It’s fair to job creators and it’s fair to job seekers. In times like these, abuse of this
system simply cannot be tolerated. Tennessee needs jobs. Government cannot create jobs but it sure can do a lot to prevent them. We must remove the road blocks state government puts in the way of creative entrepreneurs looking to take risks and put people to work. Most people in this state just want to be left alone. They want good schools, good roads and an economic environment that will allow them to provide for their family. My goal is to have the legislature do the people’s business as quickly and efficiently as possible and adjourn the legislature in late April – saving the taxpayer hundreds of thousands of dollars over previous years. Thank you for allowing me to serve as your Lieutenant Governor and please contact my office if I can ever be of assistance. Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey 1 Legislative Plaza 301 6th Avenue N Nashville, TN 37243 615.741.4524
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Divine Healing
Mary B. Martin School, Public Health collaborate to bring ‘magical’ couple for ‘Evening of Health, Wellness & Arts’ JOHNSON CITY, TN. – Magic can amaze. Magic can amuse. And Kevin and Cindy Spencer of Spencers: Theatre of Illusion believe that magic can also heal. While they have been described as “modern-day Houdinis,” the Spencers have also become known for their efforts off the stage and in the community. Since 1984, they’ve been using magic as a healing tool for the physically challenged through a special program called the Healing of Magic. On Thursday, Jan. 26, Kevin Spencer will bring his dramatic talents of illusion and healing to ETSU’s Martha Street Culp Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. for a special “Evening of Health, Wellness and the Arts.” Cherokee storyteller and artist Freeman Owle will add his perspectives on health, the arts and the Cherokee tradition. The show is sponsored by ETSU’s Mary B. Martin School of the Arts and the College of Public Health and is the second year the College has sought to combine these areas into one event under the auspices of the Leading Voices in Public Health Lecture Series and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. “This event was spurred by the realization that in order to teach things we divide our selves up,” says Dr. Randy Wykoff, dean of the College of Public Health. “We have a school of Public Health, the Mary B. Martin School of the Arts, a College of Medicine, but we realize that what we do is always interdisciplinary, collaborative … I think the interface of the arts, and wellness and health often goes under-appreciated and yet we recognize that for people to be truly well and be healthy, not just health care is needed, but also living in an environment that feels good and good for us, and art is an expression of that environment. “There is a tremendous amount we can learn from each other and do together. It makes a very important statement that the arts are important to health and wellness, and health can be a legitimate content area for the arts. I hope this is something we can do for as many years as I am around.” The Spencers combine illusion, levitation, vanishing and reappearance with interactivity with the whole audience to create a dramatic, comedic and suspenseful evening of enjoyment. They are the only artists in history to be named Performing Arts Entertainers of the Year for a record-breaking six consecutive years and have twice been named America’s Best Entertainers. In addition, for their Healing of Magic endeavors in rehabilitative medicine, the Spencers have been recognized with the Harry Chapin Award for Contributors to Humanity. The concepts of the Healing of Magic have been approved by the more than 50,000 members of the American Occupational Therapy Association and have been featured in publications such as the American Medical News Journal, Health Care, The Washington Post, the New York Times and Health magazine. The Healing of Magic project has been explored and implemented in more than 2,000 facilities in over 30 countries. “Kevin Spencer is a very wellrecognized performing artist who has also worked with kids with injury and autism,” Wykoff says. “Here is someone who is doing this interface of health and the arts in his life and work.”
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Owle is also a recognized authority on wellness in the Cherokee culture. With degrees in social work and education, Owle has a varied background as a wood and stone carver, storyteller and award-winning
educator in Cherokee culture and history. “Artists have long recognized the wellness and therapeutic value the creative process encompasses,” says Mary B. Martin School of the Arts Director Anita DeAngelis. “The Mary B. Martin School of the Arts understands the value of the arts addressing the whole person — the expressive and creative, as well as the health and wellness of individuals. It’s exciting to have an opportunity to work with the College of Public Health to present a unique event with Freeman Owle, Kevin Spencer, and the photography exhibition. We’ve planned an evening that will be both informative and entertaining.” In addition to the guest artists, a photographic exhibit by the Gold Humanism Society, a group of students recognized for the humanitarian perspectives, will be in the spotlight during intermission, as well as before and after the program. For information, call the ETSU Mary B. Martin School of the Arts at 423439-TKTS (8587) or visit www.etsu.edu/cas/artsHYPERLINK “http://www. etsu.edu/cas/arts/”/ or www.Facebook.com/ETSU.MBMSOTA.
Society of Illustrators Annual Exhibition to feature art by 40 rising, established stars JOHNSON CITY, TN. – For 28 years, the Society of Illustrators has sent 40 works from its vaunted annual competition on tour to college and university campuses. ETSU’s Mary B. Martin School of the Arts brought the exhibition to East Tennessee its first season, and this year, MBM SOTA and the Department of Art & Design are once again supporting this rare collection of illustrative art. The work is on display in ETSU’s Slocumb Galleries from Jan. 30 through Feb. 17. The Slocumb Galleries are located in Ball Hall on the university campus Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m. with extended hours during receptions. These 40 works are a representative sample of the best in the six categories of the annual exhibition: sequential, editorial, book, advertising, institutional and uncommissioned. All the works were featured in the juried Illustrators 53 Annual Exhibition at the Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators in 2010, says the Society of Illustrators website. The profession of illustration has changed significantly since 1901, the year the Society of Illustrators was founded, says Anita DeAngelis, director of Mary B. Martin School of the Arts and ETSU Art & Design faculty member. “The Annual Exhibit, Illustrators 53 enables us to see recent works by some of the most significant artists working in the field,” she says. “The opportunity to view the original work, rather than what may be found published in print or through electronic media is very exciting for the viewing audience.” Some rising stars and some familiar names in the art world, the artists featured in this touring exhibition are: Scott Bakal, Anna and Elana Balbusso, Jonathan Bartlett, Sam Bosma, Steve Brodner, Calef Brown, Marc Burckhardt, Chris Buzelli, Josh Cochran, Raul Colón, John Cuneo, André da Loba, Johnny Dombrowski, Bil Donovan, Gérard DuBois, Leo Espinosa, Peter Good, Alessandro Gottardo, Steven Guarnaccia, Tomer Hanuka, John Hendrix, Jody
Hewgill, Sterling Hundley, Tara Jacoby, Travis Lampe, Nimit Malavia, Chris Silas Neal, Kadir Nelson, Victo Ngai, Tim O’Brien, Philippe Petit-Roulet, Red Nose Studio, Edel Rodriguez, Matt Rota, Koren Shadmi, Yuko Shimizu, Brian Stauffer, Gary Taxali, Sachin Teng, Jack Unruh and Sam Weber. Before arriving in Johnson City, the exhibition will be housed at University of Arkansas-Little Rock and after its time in Tennessee, the 40 works will return to Arkansas, to John Brown University in Siloam Springs to be on display until May. The Society of Illustrators is located at 128 East 63rd Street in a five-story townhouse on the Upper East Side. Originally a carriage house built in 1875 for William P. Read, a personal secretary to financier J.P. Morgan, it is near many of New York’s famed cultural institutions, Central Park, and the glittering shops of Madison Avenue. The Society was actually founded in 1901 by nine artists and a businessman “to promote generally the art of illustration and to hold exhibitions from time to time.” At a time when illustration was in its Golden Age, the Society website says, the first monthly dinners were attended by prominent artists, including Howard Pyle, Maxfield Parish, N.C. Wyeth, Charles Dana Gibson, Frederic Remington, James Montgomery Flagg, Howard Chandler Christy and special guests such as Mark Twain and Andrew Carnegie.
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iT specialist becomes first graduate of Milligan’s first online major
“The online aspect was a big draw for me as I decided to go back to college and finish my degree,” Richard said. “After I graduated from high school, I completed all of the prerequisites for pharmacy school and worked in a hospital pharmacy for 10 years. But eventually, I felt God was calling me in a different direction.”
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ike his fellow graduates at Milligan College, Richard Shell wore the traditional cap and gown to Milligan’s commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 16. However, Richard was wearing two hats that evening— he was in attendance as a graduate and also as the husband of a graduate. His wife Chandrea Shell, Milligan’s director of public relations, received her Master of Business Administration at Friday’s commencement ceremony. “It felt good to complete my degree,” said Richard, an information technology specialist at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, N.C. “But it felt even better to share the celebration with my wife, who understands like no one else can what it was like to balance classes, a full-time job, our family and the everyday busyness of life. We went through it together and just happened to finish our different programs at the same time.” When Richard began Milligan’s adult degree completion program, he also had no idea he would make Milligan history as the first graduate to the complete the college’s first online major. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in business administration and computer information systemsmobile (CIS-M). The CIS-M major is offered completely online, so Richard was able to take the courses in the CIS-M major from his home in Roan Mountain, Tenn.
With a propensity for computer technology and experience as a pharmacy tech, Richard was the “go-to” person for technological issues in the pharmacy and was asked to transition to the computer department at the hospital. That role suited him well, and he settled into a career in the computer field. Work and family kept him busy, but returning to college to complete his degree was always on his mind. “Even with a combined 20 years of experience as a pharmacy tech and in the computer industry, in today’s environment having a degree is an asset, particularly in the current economy,” said Richard, who is currently helping to build a new clinical system at Watauga Medical Center. “What I’ve learned at Milligan, I have already used in my role as backup system administrator for the new clinical system we are implementing.”
Milligan’s MBA is a hybrid program, which means most of the coursework is completed online. Chandrea attended class on Milligan’s campus one Saturday a month throughout the 14-month program; the rest of her assignments, tests and classwork were online. “There were many times Richard was on one end of the couch with his laptop and I was on the other end with my laptop, and we were both studying,” Chandrea said. “We might have been doing homework, but at least we were home. We could stop and have dinner together and just be in the same room as a family.” Together, the Shells made it work. And together they celebrated commencement with their son, Dalton, and other family members who came to support them. For Milligan, Dec. 16 was the day the first CIS-M major graduated. For Dalton, it was the day he watched both of his parents earn the degrees they worked so hard to accomplish. for more information about Milligan’s graduate and adult professional studies programs, visit www.milligan.edu/gps.
The online format of the CIS-M major was particularly appealing to Richard, who commutes from Roan Mountain to Boone every day for work. Adding additional trips to Milligan’s campus for classes would have lessened Richard’s time with his family, which includes the Shells’ 12-year-old son, Dalton. Richard was already enrolled in Milligan’s adult degree completion program when Chandrea decided to pursue her MBA. While some couples might think twice before going back to school at the same time, the challenge did not deter the Shells. “When I told Richard I wanted to pursue an MBA, he said, ‘We’ll make it work,’” Chandrea said. “And we did.”
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Best Films of 2011
By: Toby Laek, Producer, Daytime Tri-Cities In 2011, film fans of all ages and types had something to enjoy. From the big budget greatness of Moneyball and the final Harry Potter film to Lars Von Trier’s end-of-the-world epic Melancholia the box office was ripe with great films. Horror fans actually had a good remake to enjoy with Fright Night and comic book fans were busy with X-Men: First Class and Marvel’s long awaited film versions of Thor and Captain America. Those who prefer cinema of the indie variety had loads to choose from as well (A Separation and The Artist were great examples of independent film). In a year with 15 to 20 contenders for best picture, here are my top five films of the year. • The Tree of Life – Terrance Malick, the brilliant but polarizing director, has made the most brilliant but polarizing film of the year. The ambition and sheer scope of the film is amazing. Beginning with the creation of the universe and centering on a small town Texas family lorded over by an overly-demanding father (played by Brad Pitt), if you can get past the less-than-fast pacing, it’s an extremely rewarding film. It’s definitely a film experience that will have you pondering life’s mysteries well after the credits roll. •Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy – A terrifically understated performance by Gary Oldman highlights this complicated film about a Russian mole who has infiltrated the highest levels of British intelligence. In addition to Oldman, the film features a stellar supporting cast of British actors (Colin Firth, Mark Strong, Ciaran Hinds, John Hurt…). As the hunt for the spy speeds towards its conclusion, the tension ratchets up to almost unbearable levels. Firth’s final scene with Oldman is one that needs to be seen by aspiring actors everywhere.
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•The Descendants – George Clooney has carved out a pretty great career playing extremely charismatic and in-control characters. In Alexander Payne’s The Descendents, he goes against type. His character finds out that his wife, who is on life support, has been having an affair, so he decides to confront the ‘other man’ and at the same time reconnect with his daughters. Like Payne’s last film, Sideways, you’ll find a perfect mixture of comedy and drama. My favorite aspect about the film, though, is a very nuanced and subtle performance by Clooney that just might win him this year’s Best Actor Oscar. •The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo – Stieg Larsson’s bestselling book and cultural phenomenon, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, is an extremely dark story about a disgraced journalist who takes a job trying to solve a 30 year old case involving the disappearance of the niece of a Swedish captain of industry. Given the dark subject matter, David Fincher was the perfect choice for director of the American film version (a Swedish version came out in 2009 and is also well worth seeing). Daniel Craig puts in a good lead performance as the journalist and Rooney Mara gives a great performance as the anti-social but brilliant computer hacker (and titular ‘girl with the dragon tattoo’), but the story’s central mystery is the real selling point here. Read the book then see the film. •Drive – Director Nicolas Winding Refn hits it out of the park here for the story of a Hollywood stuntman (who is never named, but played brilliantly by Ryan Gosling) who’s other gig is getaway car driver for the mob. A heist goes wrong, as these things usually do in the movie world, and the driver ends up with a contract out on his life. What follows is a well acted and well directed film that is heavy on both action and drama.
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