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access (noun) the right or opportunity to use or benefit from something

We will do everything we can to stay in-network for all plans, but we want to be sure you know your options if MSHA is dropped from the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee network on July 1, 2013. You may want to consider other insurance options that would guarantee your aCCeSS to your local MSHA providers.

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Congress to eliminate tax loop holes?

Good, that won’t affect me...Will it?

Congress has been talking about eliminating tax loop holes for many years. It looks like that this may soon be a reality. Aren’t tax loop holes only for the rich? You better think twice and get all of the information. The primary “loop hole” that is being discussed is the deduction for home mortgage interest.

Yes, some in congress are calling this deduction a loop hole. You better be paying attention when they use these terms. This “loop hole” is enjoyed by about 88% of Middle income taxpayers.

Elimination of this deduction will severally impact the home building industry.

One study from the National Association of Homebuilders suggests that each one quarter percent increase in interest rates prices 1.2 million households out of the housing market. Elimination of the home mortgage interest deduction would have the same effect as increasing mortgage interests by the potential homeowner’s tax rate – 15%? 28%?

Many homeowners could not afford

their house payments if they were not allowed to deduct the interest on their loans.

Another so called “loop Hole” is the deduction for charitable contributions.

Again some in congress have discussed a phase out of the reduction or reduction the deduction. These are code words for we are going to reduce the tax effect and eventually eliminate the deduction through various tricks by which you will not even know it has been disallowed. If this loop hole is reduced or eliminated, you will see a significant reduction in contributions to charitable organizations, especially to churches. As always, some folks in Washington think they know better how to spend your money than you.

The changes that are being proposed will hurt the “middle class” more than anything in the past. The Congress will say they never raised tax rates. The reduction of deductions is just a back door tax increase.

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John F. Hunter, CPA What about deductions for Medi- Kenneth L. Lewis, C.P.A., President Wayne Turbyfield, CPA cal Expenses not covered by insurance? T. Craig Ratliff, CPA This is another deduction that is being Jeff Jennings, CPA Jennifer C. Penix, CPA called a “loop hole”. Is this really a loop Princeton Professional Building •136 Princeton Road • Johnson City, TN 37601 hole? This is just another way of saying Johnson City: 423.926.6475 • Kingsport: 423.246.1356 • Erwin: 423.743.8692 we are not raising taxes rates, but your • Elizabethton: 423.547.3795 tax bill will increase. Congress already Toll Free: 1.877.CPA.4241 • Fax: 423-926-3949 or 423.282.3191 • www.LewisCPAs.com has increased the threshold for deductMembers: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ing Medical bills from 7.5 percent of adjusted gross income to 10 percent.

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Where Our Heritage Comes to Life! June 2013- Events and Workshops 23rd Year in 2013! Sycamore Shoals Native American Festival

Saturday, June 1,10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday, June 2, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

A two-day celebration of our Native American heritage! Award-winning dancers, storytellers, artists, and scholars gather at the circle to share knowledge and demonstrate their skills. Come and discover Native American arts, music, and legends, with an emphasis on the Cherokee culture. Admissions Charge.

Celebrate National Trails Day at Sycamore Shoals!

Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.

Join UT Extension Agent Keith Hart, for a special guided walk along a portion of the Overmountain Victory Trail and the Sycamore Shoals walking path on Saturday, June 1.

Discover what the natural environment was like in the Watauga River Valley in the late 18th Century when the Overmountain men made their famous march to King’s Mountain.

Dress appropriately for the weather as we will be taking a casual stroll alongside the Watauga River on the park’s walking path. Meet in the Visitor Center, walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. Walk is by reservation only, and space is limited.

Watauga Valley Fife & Drum Corps

Saturdays 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

The Fife & Drum Corps performs at historical events, dedications, and parades. This group is open to anyone ages 13 & up. Musical experience is welcome but not necessary; just come with a willingness to learn. Meet our volunteer coordinator John Large at the Sycamore Shoals Visitors Center. Lessons are free of charge, just call and let us know you’re coming!

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of our region each month. Old time musicians of all levels are welcome.

Don’t play and instrument? Come on over, kick back, and enjoy the tunes!

Summer Art Show at Sycamore Shoals Art show and sale

18th Century Eastern Cherokee Style Trade Necklace

Instructor: Gary Stevens Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Cost: $25.00 includes materials.

Min: 1, Max: 15— In this class you will make an early trade necklace using authentic 150 to 200 year old beads. You will also add bone spacers, and/or coyote or buffalo teeth.

Learn to Play the Pennywhistle

Instructor: Martha Egan Sunday, June 9, 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Cost: $30 (includes Walton’s whistle, book, and CD) $15 if you bring your own instrument Min: 1; Max: 12— Popular in the British Isles in the 1800’s, this class includes the fundamentals of holding and sounding your pennywhistle, learning the first notes, and playing a song—or come and advance the skills you already possess. Music and other supplemental materials provided.

The Liberty Spinners

Tuesday, June 11, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

This gathering of spinners and fiber artists is open to anyone interested in the art of spinning. Join us at 9:30 am on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (April to November).

Shape Note Singing - Led by

Don Wiley

Sunday, June 16, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

January – April, June, September - November Sing the shapes! In this early musical tradition, “shapes” represented each note of the do-re-mi scale. Although many Appalachian frontiersmen could not read, they achieved beautiful four-part harmonies through this simplified method of learning music. We invite you to join “The Old Fields Singers” for an experience you will not forget.

Flint Knapping

Instructors: Bob Estep, Chris Edens, Clark Sams; Saturday & Sunday, June 22 & 23, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Cost: $60 (includes supplies), Min: 4; Max: 12— Make stone tools such as the arrow point using only traditional techniques. Please be sure to register no later than 1 week prior to the class. Adults only.

Step by Step Oil Painting

Instructor: Kay Braswell Saturday, June 22, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Cost: $50 (includes supplies), Min: 6; Max: 15— Discover oil on canvas through wet-on-wet painting techniques. Beginners are welcome or come to improve the skills you already possess.

Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang

Sunday, June 23, 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Enjoy the rich musical traditions

June 23 - July 28 Meet-the-Artist Awards Reception: Sunday, June 23rd 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.

This multi-media exhibit is two art shows in one: “11th annual Judged show” and the “19th annual Watauga Valley Art League Member show”.

Public is invited to the June 23 Reception and to enjoy the art exhibit all month.

An 18th Century Independence Celebration & Muster

Saturday June 29 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday June 30 10:00 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Experience the 4th of July, 18th century-style! What did colonists think about a new nation? Be a guest in Fort Watauga as news of Independence arrives to the colonial frontier.

Walk among historical characters and hear their varied reactions to the Declaration, from fear of war to the hope of a brighter future. The Celebration will take place on Saturday; the muster will continue until Sunday at 3 p.m.

Traditional Arts Workshops To join one or more classes, you must register in advance and pre-pay.

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Thanks to all my loyal readers: You’ve been busted!

Readers come up to me all the time and say, “Suzy, I read your article in Out ‘N About Magazine while I was eating BBQ,” or “Suzy, I saw your Out ‘N About Magazine article when I was in line at the Mexican restaurant,” or “Suzy, I enjoyed your Out ‘N About Magazine article while eating pizza.” Well – all of you are busted!

While I am glad to be drawing such a crowd of readers, I hope my readers were eating healthy, well-balanced meals wherever they read Out ‘N About Magazine. Which brings me to my topic of discussion – healthy eating for an active lifestyle.

According to trainer Jesslyn Bass, nutrition is an important, but often misunderstood, part of the running equation. Food is fuel, and athletes need more fuel, and better fuel, as their distance or intensity increases.

By making small dietary changes, staying away from fad diets, and understanding what your body needs, you can successfully build your own eating styles that provide each of us personally with what we need to reach our goals. By first examining the proper eating habits, then examining what you eat (or what you should eat), and finally examining hydration needs, a set

of guidelines can be designed based of amount of time between meals/snacks. individual sports nutrition plans. Eating It’s important that you avoid long periods habits can be broken down into sections of without eating to avoid wide swings in when we eat, how often we eat, how much your blood sugar levels, which aren’t good we eat, and what to eat and what not to eat. for your body or your running. If you When? commit to eating every 3-4 hours and plan Eat a bigger breakfast and lunch and a ahead to have healthy foods when you need smaller dinner, as well as them, it is much easier to snacks at the right time. For make the commitment to instance, if you plan to go eat healthier and stay away to work, run, then come from the vending machine. home and relax. You would Remember, skipping meals want to eat a nice hardy or skimping on calories breakfast to get you started, does not support the goal have a medium sized lunch, of training with adequately and then have an energyfueled muscles. packed snack about ½ hour How Much? before your run. Then you As a runner, bodies need can have a smaller dinner more fuel, thus more food, to help your after-run than the average sedentary recovery. So, think about person does. It is a good when you need the energy assumption that if you are Suzy Cloyd and plan your meals and running 15 or more miles snacks accordingly. per week, you should not How Often? be consuming less than 2000 calories per If you run daily, you can expect to need day, even if you are trying to lose weight. to eat about every 3-5 hours. Even if you (Remember, when you eat them during the don’t run daily, 5 hours is an acceptable day is important too.) If you running 25

miles per week you should average closer to 2500 calories a day.

What and When Not to Eat? Now for the meat of the subject, what to eat and what not to eat. Think of what you consume as a list. Fruits and vegetables should be on the top of the list (meaning you eat the most of those per day), then grains and legumes, followed by lean meat or soy products, then low fat milk products, and, the very least, sweets and fat. Occasionally, but not always, listen to your cravings. They could be a result of too low a fat intake or low blood sugar, both common problems among runners who don’t eat enough. So, if you have nutritious cravings, give into them. A steak and potatoes night isn’t going to throw you off your diet. Perhaps add a green salad or have fruit for dessert and you’re set; craving eliminated. But if you are constantly craving candy or donuts, it’s not likely your body needs them. Have a piece or two of candy a day, but try to cut out other sugars. As far as donuts, well, don’t give in often, never if possible.

Thank you for your loyalty and for picking up the monthly free issue of Out ’N About Magazine. See you next month!

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The emergence of Binge TV By: Toby Laek, Producer, Daytime Tri-Cities

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There was a time when movies ruled the entertainment world and television was left to pick up the scraps.

Studios spent millions of dollars to make movies, while season after season of a television series was shot on the cheap. Actors’ career trajectories, if they were lucky, were a one way ride — they gained steam on TV and then made the jump to the big screen.

Same with directors — they cut their teeth on television episodes, commercials, and music videos before making to the ‘big dance.’ In other words, television was the Kingsport Mets to film’s New York Mets. Somewhere along the line, all that has changed.

In my opinion this can be traced to the proliferation of extremely high quality of shows that can be found on cable networks (I think The Sopranos lead the charge.) From pay-cable networks like HBO to basic cable staples like USA and AMC, television series have launched bringing with them the allure of top notch writing, marquee talent, and the production values of big budget Hollywood films. And even better, thanks to inexpensive blu-ray and DVD season sets and the emergence of streaming video services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, it’s easier than ever to consume these shows – often in marathon viewing sessions.

The only problem with the sheer amount of high quality shows out there is that it’s easy to have some great ones fall through the cracks, so I’m going to recommend some series that you might have missed in the wake of all the Walking Deads, True Bloods, Dexters, and Games of Thrones out there.

1. Treme – After David Simon created The Wire, which, for my money, is the greatest television show of all time, lots of folks were waiting to see what he would do to follow it up. The result was HBO’s Treme, a sprawling series about life in post-Katrina New Orleans. The show features lots of interconnected stories revolving around the musicians, chefs, politicians, and cops trying to get back on their feet after the devastation of the hurricane that nearly destroyed their city.

Treme

love with the show.

The plot is basically that, Shawn, a hyper-observant smart alec, has convinced the local police force that he’s a psychic Psych detective, so they contract him for jobs.

One could probably make a case that the creators of The Mentalist used this exact same premise when creating their show – a fact that’s often played for laughs in Psych. The chemistry between the two lead actors, James Roday and Dule Hill (who is a dead ringer for a grown up “Bud” from the Cosby Show – another fact that’s often played for laughs on the show), is fantastic and the show features some of the funniest, wittiest, and most consistently great writing of any series on the air today.

4. The League – Some of the

It features wonderful performances (how John Goodman and Khandi Alexander were never Emmy nominated for their work in this series is beyond me) and makes unprecedented use of New Orleans’ wonderful music scene. Much like the music of the city, the show moves to the beat of its own drum and I think that’s what kept it from gaining traction. The plotting is often methodical…lyrical even… and it doesn’t follow the traditional, stale drama television format. Unfortunately, in a time of cookie cutter, comfort food television (you can’t tell me that, other than slight cosmetic variations, CSI, NCIS, The Mentalist, Criminal Minds, and Elementary aren’t basically the same show) garnering huge ratings, shows that dare to be different are often left behind.

2. Party Down – When I first watched Party Down (which premiered on the Starz network), I felt The League it played a little too much like an Rrated, West Coast version of The Office.

Parks & Rec’s Adam Scott played the folks behind Seinfeld teamed up to create FX’s The everyman cenLeague and it defitral character nitely shows. The who was forced show follows the sheto take a job nanigans of a group with a caterof guys (most playing ing company, up various suburban which, other caricature-ish stereothan him, emtypes) that are a little ployed a cast of too invested in their rag tag, wanParty Down long standing fantasy na-be Hollywood misfits. As the show grew, though, the football league. Most episodes feature the Seinfeldian formula of two or quality level grew with it.

The characters went from one three different unrealistically wacky dimensional cutouts to well-rounded, plot lines, often featuring real life NFL players, coming together at the end likable people.

3. Psych – For some reason I to produce uncomfortably hilarious resisted USA’s Psych for far too long. results. It’s the rare comedy that both After much prodding from friends and crude and genuinely funny at the family, I finally caved and soon fell in same time.

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Throughout the mall, spring items have given away to summer offerings of brightly colored and masterfully crafted items of a variety too numerous to mention.

Ahh, summer is in the air at Corner Nest Antique Mall!

While inside this massive 30,000 square foot mall on two floors, we happened by Ronnie and Sandy Honeycutt’s booth on the first floor. You could characterize the Honeycutt’s booth as being full of beautiful hard to find one-of-a-kinds.

Beautiful antique furniture, lamps, tables, pillows, art work and rugs don this interesting looking booth with a huge antique bed as its centerpiece.

“We got involved with Sandy’s sister and shared a booth for a while here at the Corner Nest until about six months ago when we decided to expand and manage our own booth,” Ronnie says. “We just like doing this; being involved with our own booth . . .traveling around and looking for new items to put in here. We are very family orientated and all of us try to get involved in the business. One day, we may have our own store when we retire,” he added.

Ronnie also points out the reasonableness of the prices at the Honeycutt booth. “We have very

good prices especially if you are looking for quality,” he said matter-of-factly. “We only sell quality products and our items can be handed down to future generations to enjoy.”

After a delightful time chatting at the Honeycutt’s booth, Carolyn Payne’s caught our eye and like the Honeycutt booth she presented some beautiful and unique items with a mixture of Shabby, Country and French inspired items.

“I’ve always loved pretty things and enjoy sewing, making old furniture come to life and I guess I just have a knack for that,” she said. “I recently got involved with stencils and they have a French/European feel. I also do a lot of unique things with Burlap including custom made shower curtains and regular curtains. Burlap items have recently become very popular.”

Payne quickly adds that she may be a little head of her time. “I’m getting ready to experiment with mixing milk paint and chalk paint together. Even though that combination is quite expensive I think it’s an interesting technique that people will enjoy and I want to share that.

And, I think my chalk boards are years ahead of what anyone in our area is creating.”

Payne says she gets many of her ideas from Pinterest, a popular web site where artists and the like share photos, techniques and ideas. “I enjoy repurposing old things and make them beautiful. I enjoy painting old furniture and bring items back to life for others to enjoy. My table runners are hot items as are my unique pillows.

A lot of time and effort is put into what I do and my whole house is my workshop,” she said with a chuckle.

Like the Honeycutts’, Carolyn is always on the lookout for items to bring to Corner Next Antique Mall. “I visit estate sales looking for good antiques, some [high end] flea markets and sometimes people call me to offer items. I’ve been at the Corner Nest for about 16 months and I go the extra mile with [for example] my wreathes because I make them much fuller than what you generally find elsewhere. I really enjoy doing this and making a little extra money on the side is a bonus. I enjoy seeing people visit my booth and leave excited about an item they have purchased.”

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Barter Theatre’s Putting the “Fun” in Funeral!

(Abingdon, VA) “Bless their hearts,” writes Broadway World, “J. Dietz Osborne and Nate Eppler have scored a bonafide hit with ‘Southern Fried Funeral.’” Barter Theatre will open the comedy on May 30 on Barter’s main stage.

“Funerals bring out the worst, the best and the funniest in people and the Frye family is no exception. A big-hearted comedy about family— Southern Style,” according to playwrights Osborne and Eppler.

When Dewey Frye drops dead in the middle of a joke to the Rotarians during their dinner meeting, his wife, Dorothy (Tricia Matthews) is faced with dealing with funeral arrangements, the realities of widowhood and a crazy assemblage of family and townspeople.

Dorothy now must manage the daughter who decided to focus on family (Holly Williams) and the daughter who decided to focus on having a good time (Erin Parker), and they will not quit picking at one another. Then there’s her son, Dewey, Jr., a.k.a. “Dewdrop,” who is not quite right (Sam McCalla). A victory for him is not putting his fingers in the blender.

We can’t forget Ozella Meeks (played by the one and only Mary Lucy Bivins!). Ms. Ozella is from the Sonshine Committee at the church, and she’s the resident know-it-all, busy body obsessing over the color of the punch and the napkins at the funeral and, of course, driving them all crazy.

Despite the trying circumstances, Dorothy would be holding it together were it not for Dewey’s brother (played by Michael Poisson) swooping in like a vulture. In this case the vulture wants Dorothy’s land and he’s doing anything he can to make that happen.

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Photo from left to right: Sam McCalla, Holly Williams, Tricia Matthews, Erin Parker, Mary Lucy Bivins

Director Eugene Wolf believes that people’s behavior gets juiced up just a bit when a family member dies. Old grudges and jealousies come up, and something happens that allows these things to finally be released.

“When my Grandmother passed away my Aunt Dot punched my poster of Barbara Streisand in the nose! It left a big hole in the sheetrock. I had never known she secretly hated Barbara!” said Wolf.

Barter Theatre is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Virginia Commission for the Arts.

For tickets and more information, visit www.BarterTheatre.com or call 276.628.3991

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Paramount Schedule Friday, June 28th at 7:30 p.m.

DUGGER BAND The Dugger Band is led by brothers Jordan and Seth Dugger who carry on a Christian and musical heritage that has been passed down throughout several generations. Each member of the band is blessed musically, and in addition to singing, all are talented writers and play multiple instruments.

Tickets: $10.00, and children 6 & under are FREE.

Hands On! May Calendar of Events

Art Studio Schedule Hero Cards: Do you have a hero? Heroes come in many forms and could be a family member, a teacher, or an athlete. Throughout June we will be making thank you cards for our heroes! This is a great way to show your father, grandfather or uncle your appreciation of them for Father’s Day. Monet Landscapes: Claude Monet was famous for his paintings of landscapes, gardens, and flowers. Use oil pastels to create your own Monet inspired masterpiece.

Special Events Tuesday, May 28 - Sunday, June 9 - Sink or Swim?

Help us celebrate World Oceans Day in the Eastman Discovery Lab! Learn about density, salinity, and ocean life.

Find out what helps you float and watch a swimming egg.

Try your hand at testing various items to see which ones sink and which ones swim! The Eastman Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day.

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about color mixing chemistry while making your own unique tie dye t-shirt! The secret to success is a special fabric reactive dye. Cost is $15 which includes a Hands On! tee, fabricreactive dyes, and supplies to help you create a masterpiece.

Purchase a shirt and receive a pass for free admission to the museum on Friday, June 7th or Saturday, June 8th!

Saturday, June 8 - Body Carnival: The Science and Fun of Being You Opens This new feature exhibit explores the physical science of the human body. The concepts of force, pressure, light, sound, mathematics, and the laws of motion are all part of how our bodies interact with the world.

Through a variety of exciting and engaging activities, children can understand the

science of how their body works. Learning zones include Balancing Act, Dizzy Tunnel, Walk the Plank, Hang Time, Think Fast, and many more!

Monday, June 10 - Sunday, June 23 - Super Solar Power Stay out of the sun and join in on the fun in recognition of Sunscreen Protection Day. Learn all about the sun’s rays, test out our mini solar cars, and create a UV changing bead creation to wear home.

The Eastman Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day.

Sunday, June 16th, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. – Father’s Day Fathers enjoy FREE admission to the museum!

Monday, June 17 - Friday, June 21 - Kid’s Kaleidoscope Summer Camp Join Hands On! Regional Museum for Kid’s Kaleidoscope summer camps. Children ages 5 to 12 can explore and discover the worlds of the arts, sciences, humanities, and more in our week long summer camps that are sure to make learning exciting and fun! Please www. http://handsonmuseum.org/ play-learn/summer-camps/ for more information.

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Faun Fables to perform at the Down Home June 6 Faun Fables is an acclaimed duo consisting of singer-songwriter Dawn McCarthy (lead vocals, acoustic guitar, drums and other percussion) and guitarist Nils Fryfdahl of Sleepytime Gorilla Museum (second vocals and almost the rest of the instruments.) Together they have developed a musical world of their own, based on folk myths and their rock roots.

Their music is a strange kind of folk rock, unique and inventive. Influences include 70’s folk like Pentangle, the Roche Sister, Art Bears, theatre music hall tradition, and 70’s UK folk rock. Faun Fables is a truly special experience.

Dawn McCarthy says, “I’ve gathered music that salutes some of my big singing inspirations: Norwegian & English folk songs, and music from the Ukraine.” Dawn adds there will also be many new originals offered on this tour. And this tour precedes Dawn’s upcoming tour of Scandinavian countries, as well as Canada and the US, with Bonnie Prince Billy.

With intriguing lyrics and bizarre melodies, their strange world oscillates between the eerie and the beautiful. “Mysterious” and “mystical” are words that also come to mind.

This pre-Blue Plum offering will be on Thursday, June 6. The popular Penny Dreadfuls will open this family friendly evening of great music beginning at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with food service available until show time. www.faunfables.com For more information contact Down Home at 423-929-9822 or www.downhome.com.

WQUT Concert Schedule Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Greeneville, TN:

June 8: Lonesome River Band June 23: Darius Rucker

Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville:

U.S. Cellular Center (formerly Asheville Civic Center):

June 15: David Byrne & St. Vincent June 16: Gordon Lightfoot

Biltmore in Asheville, N.C.:

June 3 & 4: Widespread Panic June 6: Kevin James June 16: Daniel Tosh

July 25: Heart (on sale June 5)

Bijou Theatre in Knoxville:

June 19: New Kids on the Block/ 98 Degrees/ Boys II Men June 24: Fleetwood Mac

June 21: Sister Hazel

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, TN:

June 13-16: Paul McCartney, Mumford & Sons, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, ZZ Top, Gov’t Mule, Billy Idol And many others

Bridgestone Arena in Nashville:

June 18: New Kids on the Block/ 98 Degrees/Boys II Men June 19: One Direction

Ryman Auditorium in Nashville:

June 5: Marty Stuart June 9: Dawes June 25: Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo June 28: Gregg Allman June 30:Fall Out Boy

Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C.:

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Charlotte,N.C.:

June 7: Brad Paisley with Chris Young and Lee Brice June 21: Heart and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience

Harrah’s in Cherokee, N.C.:

June 14: Dwight Yoakam June 21: Billy Idol June 28: Gary Allan

Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion in Raleigh, N.C.:

June 8: Brad Paisley June 21: Zac Brown Band June: 22: Heart and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience

House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, S.C.:

June 13: Little Big Town

The Tabernacle in Atlanta:

June 2: Fall Out Boy June 6: Tracy Morgan June 11: Billy Idol

Philips Arena in Atlanta:

June 10: Fleetwood Mac June 20: New Kids on the Block/98 Degrees/Boys II Men June 21: One Direction

Chastain Park Amphitheater in Atlanta: June 10: Sting June 14: Indigo Girls & Joan Baez June 20: Heart and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience The Arena at Gwinnett Center in Duluth, GA:

June 26: Juanes

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park in Alpharetta, Georgia:

June 21: Hank Williams Jr. and Gregg Allman *Look for our concert listing every month in Out ‘N About Magazine or call us at WQUT!*

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I’m still waiting, Mr. President

Last month I joined my colleague Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) to host businesses or hiring new employees. This is unacceptable, and the restaua field hearing in Concord, North Carolina. The hearing, titled “Health Care rant industry isn’t the only one suffering. We heard from a representative Challenges Facing North Carolina’s Workers and Job Creators,” examined in the electronics industry, a textile business owner that’s been in business how President Obama’s health care law will affect small businesses. Cur- for 66 years, the director of a justice center, the supermarket industry and a community college. After last week’s hearing it’s even clearrently, around 160 million Americans receive health insurer that this law has far-reaching effects, and the American ance through their employer. As you may know, Obamacare people deserve better. requires businesses with 50 or more full-time employees to On July 29, 2009, I sent a letter to President Obama afprovide government-approved insurance to their employees ter he said he’d go over the health care bill “line-by-line” or they will be forced to pay a penalty. The law goes on to with any member of Congress that had concerns. That same define a full-time employee as someone who works 30 or day, then-White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said he more hours each week. With nearly 12 million Americans would forward the letter to scheduling and “get it done.” As out of work, it is becoming more and more clear that we a physician practicing in a state with its own governmentcan’t afford this law – in part because it inhibits job creators’ run health insurance, TennCare, I felt I could offer some ability to run their businesses.

Congressman valuable feedback during the debate. I reached out to the Of the 12 million unemployed, 4.5 million men and Phil Roe president again on September 18, as well as on December women have been out of work for more than 6 months.

10, 2009.

Similarly, the number of Americans in the workforce is at To date, the president has not offered to sit down and meet. After Senaits lowest level in 34 years. This should be a call to action to empower job creators and encourage economic growth, but the president’s health care tor Max Baucus, a Democrat senator from Montana, stated in a Senate Filaw will only discourage them. For example, Ken Conrad, who owns Libby nance Committee hearing that implementing the president’s law would be Hill Seafood in Greensboro, NC, testified at our hearing that he employs 32 a “train wreck,” it occurs to me that President Obama would be in a much full-time employees and 109 part-time employees based on the new defini- better position had he kept his promise of an open, honest debate. My offer tion of what is a full time employee under the health care law. Ken offers to meet still stands.

Obamacare will forever change the way we deliver health care in this full medical benefits and pays 80 percent of the premiums, but only ten employees opt into the coverage. Ken’s business is now close to being con- country, but please rest assured I will continue to fight for a better solution sidered a large employer under the law, which leaves him with tremendous that actually addresses the exploding cost of health insurance. The presiuncertainty. In his testimony, Mr. Conrad asked a great question: will small dent could show real leadership by acknowledging the flaws in his plan, employers who continue to grow and create jobs actually be penalized allowing Congress to repeal this unpopular health care law and start over, for that growth? It’s possible that on December 31, 2014, for example, he and engaging both parties to actually solve the real problems in our health wouldn’t be required to offer coverage and a day later on January 1, 2015, care system. I stand ready to meet at his convenience.

Please feel free to contact my office if we can be of assistance to you or the opposite could hold true.

Until this and several other questions surrounding the law’s implemen- your family. Our contact information can be found on our website, www. tation are answered, employers could possibly hold off on expanding their roe.house.gov.

Mischievous graduates

High school graduation can mean a lot of different things. For some, ite, “This item not meant for human consumption.” You might wonder it literally means freedom: officially becoming an adult, diving into the why those warnings need to be put in place. Well the answer is simple: great unknown, becoming your own boss (I’m sure some of you adults because somewhere, some idiot has tried to gauge their fuel level with a lit match, or eat insect repellent. are chuckling).

The same goes for high school graduation ceremonies. We For many parents, graduation means watching their “baby” might think all the rules set in place seem ridiculous; by they exgrow up and jump into the big bad world. But for most of you ist because someone has tried to do those forbidden things in the practical people, graduation can only mean one thing: college past. It’s funny to hear my parents reminisce about their high tuition. Now all you chuckling parents are nodding your heads school graduations, about the streakers and pranksters, and I knowingly, saying, “Mmhmm” and “Amen.” A lot goes into wonder why that sort of thing doesn’t happen anymore. preparing for college, both pre- and post-graduation, and conOf course it does still happen, just in different forms. They trary to popular belief, we teenagers do think of these things, but don’t give us our diplomas until after the ceremony in an effort unfortunately when it comes to foresight, we often suffer from to encourage good behavior; although, for a lot of high school astigmatism.

Carrie mischief makers, their hostage diploma is the least of their conIn light of that foresight, let’s muse a bit about the comWilliams cerns. Nonetheless, it is their ticket to freedom, so they usually mencement ceremony. Myself, I find it funny how the tramanage to keep it under wraps. ditional ceremony has evolved. At one time, the ordeal was The school systems are always trying to stay ahead of the game and pretty cut and dry, but over the years it has become an opportunity for impromptu “performances” and mischief, courtesy of the soon-to-be col- prevent commencement ceremonies from going awry. I would love lege freshmen. Have you ever wondered why they don’t give you your di- to hear stories from you readers about some of the funny high school ploma until after the ceremony is over, or why you aren’t allowed to write pranks you’ve seen or been a part of over the years. If you wish to share, on your mortar board? It’s sort of like the ridiculous warning labels you you can email me your tales at cbwilliams.vb@gmail.com, and I will find on the most mundane items. You know, the ones that tell you not to choose a few of my favorites for a future issue. As always, thanks so much check the fuel level of a vehicle with an open flame, or my personal favor- for reading!

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Dancing with The Tri-Cities Stars celebrates fifth year Dancing with Tri-Cities Stars is stepping into its fifth year Saturday, June 29th 2013 at 5 p.m. The stars taking the floor this year are: Women: -Carol Conduff – Founder, Executive Director of The Spine Health Foundation -Kim Nicewonder – Executive Director, Miss Virginia, Miss Virginia Teen USA pageants -April Taylor – Nashville recording artist -Krista Wharton – Director, Special Spaces Tri-Cities -Robin Williams – Spirit of Soul Dance Band Men: -Chris Mathes – Sheriff, Carter County -Paul Montgomery – Vice President, Community Relations/Corporate Services, Eastman -Todd Miller – Director of Facilities, Holston Medical Group -Dr. Eric Sellers – Associate Professor, Director of ETSU Brain-Computer Interface Laboratory -Tom Tull – Senior Executive Coach, Mountain States Health Alliance ————————— The judging panel will spotlight some well-known faces/voices in the Tri-Cities, as well professional United Country Western Dance Council World Champions Rex and Rachel Jones.

The Tri-Cities stars are taught by Mike and Kim Adler, of Johnson City.

Both Mike and Kim achieved World Champion status with their professional partners and as a couple with the United Country Western Dance Council.

The dancers will each perform two dances. The women will wear original pieces from Randall Designs that were worn for ABC’s Dancing With The Stars. Mirror-ball trophies will be awarded to the highest scoring man and woman.

Our participants are logging long hours practicing for a great cause.

All of the money raised goes to SteppenStone Youth Treatment Services.

SteppenStone is a Tri-Cities treatment center in Limestone, TN that helps boys who experience emotional and behavioral problems. They provide a continuum of treatment in a residential setting as well as day treatment, after school treatment and outpatient treatment.

This year’s competition will be held at The MeadowView Conference Resort and Convention Center in Kingsport. The new venue allows for more seating and maintains an intimate atmosphere enjoyed in years past.

General Admission tickets are $100, Premium seating is $125 (also pays for a piece of clothing for a SteppenStone boy), and VIP tables are $2,500. Each ticket includes dinner served at food stations placed around the ballroom, which allows guests an opportunity to mingle and enjoy their favorite entrée. Tickets can be purchased at www.dancingwiththetricitiesstars.com For more information on the Dancing with Tri-Cities Stars event, contact Mike Adler 423-791-1769 or Kim Adler at 423-677-1515.

For more information about SteppenStone Academy, call Tom Herington at 423-257-8600.

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Blue Plum Festival expects record crowds JOHNSON CITY — A crowd of more than 80,000 people is expected for what’s become one of the South’s largest free outdoor music and arts festivals. The Blue Plum Festival has announced an exciting line-up of diverse acts for this year’s event, to be held June 7th through the 9th in downtown Johnson City.

Dozens of bands will play throughout the weekend on three different stages. The Main Stage line-up includes Celtic sensation Scythian; rock-blues band Scratch River Telegraph Company will be among the acts on the local stage; and on the Jazz Stage, performers like the Jacob Tipton Trio will delight crowds.

Multiple genres of music will be featured throughout the weekend event that also includes food and craft vendors in the blocked-off streets of downtown.

“This event has really grown into a destination for many in the southeast,” says Brenda Whitson, Executive Director of the Johnson City Convention and Visitors Bureau.

“The festival wouldn’t be possible without

dozens of community sponsors, and we’d like to thank them for their continued support.”

Other activities include The Third Annual Urban Art Throw-down featuring the best aerosol graffiti artists in the southeastern region laying down their images on suspended 6’ x 8’ canvases. There’s also a 5k Blue Plum fast walk and run, the Johnson City Omnium bike race, a roller derby and corn hole tournament.

And for the kids, there’s a safe place just for them that includes fun activities including the popular Water Wars.

The name, Blue Plum Festival, is in honor of the 1800s rural post office serving an area in East Tennessee that would become known as Johnson City. This is the 14th year for the festival. For more information, go to www. blueplum.org.

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Virginia Highlands Festival seeks volunteers Abingdon, VA — The 65th Annual Virginia Highlands Festival is looking for enthusiastic, fun-loving volunteers to work this year’s events on August 2-11.

Volunteers are needed to assist in all areas of the Festival, from the information desk and youth tent to performances and shuttle stops.

As a nonprofit, the Festival relies on the support of more than one hundred volunteers each year to help direct visitors, work entrances to events, and promote an atmosphere of joy and fun. Volunteers can get involved in the local community

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while enjoying the benefits of seeing Festival performances free of charge and meeting world-class artists.

To sign up for this oncein-a-lifetime opportunity, fill out a registration form on the Festival’s website, www.virginiahighlandsfestival.org/volunteers or call 276-623-5266.

Potential volunteers with questions can email info@vahighlandsfestival.org.

About the Virginia Highlands Festival: Founded in 1948, the Virginia Highlands Festival is an annual, weeklong event devoted to the celebration of Southwest Virginian heritage and rich Appalachian tradition. Held in historic Abingdon, Virginia, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the festival attracts more than 200,000 visitors each year.

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market, a juried arts and crafts show, as well as workshops, lectures and tours. To learn more about the Virginia Highlands Festival and this year’s events, please visit http://www.vahighlandsfestival.org/

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Doctor uses his addiction demons to build successful recovery center With three successful treatment facilities helping hundreds of people dealing with alcohol and drug addiction, it would be easy to think that Dr. Ralph T. Reach had found the sweet spot of his career. In fact, he’s just getting started.

The merging of medicine and recovery in his life led him to open the Watauga Recovery Center, where he serves as president and medical director.

“Two and a half years later we’ve got three clinics, more than 1,000 patients, and 22 affiliated doctors,” Reach said. “It’s my vision that we become a national standard of care for outpatient treatment services.”

“We have in-house life coaches, addiction educators, AA and NA meetings,” Reach said. “Instead of a traditional, 28day inpatient program, an extended halfway house or aftercare program, and then a start into 12-step recovery, we have a physician-directed intentional recovery. That means, we focus on the patient’s intention: not just detox, or medical management, or 12-step recovery, but their psychological, social, and spiritual recovery. Tri Cities: Physician Spotlight: Back from the edge *East TN Medical News, March 2013

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Out ‘N About Magazine names Ed Williams marketing/advertising director JOHNSON CITY — Ed Williams, a veteran sales consultant and former detective with the Johnson City Police Department, has been named Director of Marketing and Advertising for Out ‘N About Magazine, Publisher Lynne Ogle, announced today.

“Ed brings a wealth of experience to Out ‘N About Magazine and we are excited to have him on board,” Ogle said. “He brings the kind of enthusiasm to the table that a lifestyles magazine needs.”

Ed is a 2001 graduate of East Tennessee State University and is a former Marine. He is an award winning sales consultant with more than eight years’ experience in sales in the health care industry.

“I’m looking forward to my role with Out ‘N About Magazine and I am excited about bringing an opportunity to the businesses of the Tri-Cities to be a part of one of the most widely ready free monthly publications in our region,” Ed said.

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Salute your troops: Popular show celebrates 10th anniversary

With what once started as a dream for local playwright and director Jennifer Schmidt, Jonesborough Repertory Theatre¹s 1940s USO Show is now celebrating its 10th anniversary during a time when community pride and paying respects to past and present service

personnel is evident across the nation.

This anniversary USO production will commemorate all the favorite songs from past performances as well as introduce new classic hits to the show.

Jennifer Schmidt knew she had something strong when her first USO

Show became a reality. Audience response was immediate as their singing and laughter filled the theater in downtown Jonesborough during the 1940s USO Show¹s inaugural performance.

“The most amazing part of the USO Show is honoring the individuals who

played a role in the war effort,” Schmidt said. “There are always veterans at the show who stand up and are applauded by the crowd at the end.”

The 1940s USO Show runs from June 27 to July 7 with shows on Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays

at 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets will go sale May 27 and are $12 for seniors and students and $14 general admission. For additional information or to purchase tickets visit jonesboroughtheatre.com or call 423753-1010.

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ELIZABETHTON — The 47th Annual Covered Bridge Celebration is bringing East Tennessee to life with its expanded four (4) day festivities in downtown Elizabethton. Entering the hometown of the “Queen of the Doe” will enlighten all festival goers to come and enjoy her 47th year celebration including live music from various artist, homemade crafts and décor in the Covered Bridge Park, and some of the most fabulous food you will ever taste in the hills of the Appalachia. We invite you to come take part in this year’s 47th Annual Covered Bridge Celebration on June 19th – 22nd.

Music events scheduled at the Covered Bridge Celebration Gospel Night, sponsored by the Carter County Sheriff’s Department and the Tennessee Department of Transportation.

Entertainment will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19th with a performance by Gospel Two. East River Park Christian Church will perform at 4:45 p.m.; Valley Forge Free Will Baptist will perform at 6:05 p.m. and the Brotherhood Quartet will perform at 7:25 p.m. Loren Harris will perform at 8:35 p.m.

Thursday night, June 20th is Bluegrass Night, and is sponsored by the United Way of Elizabethton/Carter County and the Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union. Entertainment begins at 5 p.m. with a performance by Hollow Ground.

Cooking with Grass is set to perform at 6 p.m. and the Fid-

dlin Carson Peters Band comes to the stage at 7:15 p.m. The Boxcars, will perform at 8:30 p.m.

Friday, June 21st is Country Night, sponsored by Mallard Cove Marina and WXBQ F.M. Entertainment starts at 4:10 p.m. with the Dandy Line Dancers followed by a performance by Jessica Nixon at 4:50 p.m.

Dancer’s Dreams Performing Arts Academy is scheduled to perform at 6:40 p.m. followed by Acousticfried at 7:15 p.m. Jamie O’Neal will perform at 8:35 p.m.

Sponsored by Tri-City Beverage and Electric 94.9 Saturday, June 22nd is Rock Night. Entertainment begins at 4:30 p.m. with the TrailBlazer Cloggers. Barlow Gin & the Hatchmen will perform at 5:10 p.m.; the Bulls Eye Band will perform at 6:35 p.m. and Watts Dance Studio is scheduled to take the stage at 8 p.m.

The popular Breakfast Club band is the headlining entertainment and will perform at 8:30 p.m.

On Friday and Saturday, special Meet-and-Greet events are scheduled with the headlining entertainment — Jamie O’Neal on Friday and the Breakfast Club on Saturday. Advance tickets are $10 and $15 the day of the show. Attendees will get an autograph and a picture taken with the performers.

Franklin Woods Community Hospital to host free seminar on fertility Johnson City, TN. --- Approximately one in eight couples has a hard time having a baby, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Despite its prevalence, infertility often causes couples to feel isolated and anxious.

Many are unsure when is the right time to seek the help of a specialist, and inevitably, they have many questions.

Franklin Woods Community Hospital will host an

open house and free seminar on fertility options on June 13 from 6 to 7 p.m. Dr. Norman Assad, a Johnson City fertility specialist, will lead the discussion and answer questions.

“Any woman over 35 who has been trying to get pregnant for more than 6 months should talk to her doctor to find out what might be causing fertility problems,” said Assad. “For

women under 35, the appropriate time period is one year. If you’ve been trying to get pregnant for longer than that, it’s time to have a conversation.”

For more information about the free seminar on June 13 or to register for the program, call 423-302-1120.

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U Haul: Trucks, trailers of all sizes available JOHNSON CITY — If you need to haul something across town or across the country John Debriel is your man!

Debriel is the proprietor of North Roan Service Center where he and his staff fix cars and trucks, sell gas [without ethanol], make oil changes and rent U Haul trailers and trucks.

“We have trucks available from 10 feet up to 26 feet,” Debriel said matter-of-factly. “We also stock tow dollies and auto transports. Our rates vary but intown use of a truck or trailer is a one-way rental and our rates are really reasonable. If you are taking the truck or trailer out of town the rates are figured on mileage and how many days you keep the truck or trailer.”

And, just how is business?

“Business is great because nowadays people are looking to save money and most people have

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Business in review: John Debriel, owner of North Roan Street Service Center, rent U Hauls of all sizes. family and friends that can help with the move,” he says. “Also, you can make a reservation on line. . .but doing that is not as personable,” he adds with a smile.

Should you be in need of having your vehicle repaired a mechanic is on duty at North Roan

Service Center Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

They work on most makes of cars and trucks but do not do transmission or exhaust repairs.

“If we can do it here, we’ll tell you where to go!” John says with a laugh.

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Mekkah’s Meadow Apartments Manager Candace Marra [Standing] welcomed residents and guests to an open house last month at the newly constructed senior complex, located at 180 Bishop Road, Johnson City. For more information on renting one of these new subsidized units on one floor designed for very low income seniors call 423-929-2925 or check it out on Facebook!

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Exhibit by local artist at Renaissance Center Gallery KINGSPORT — The public is invited to view an exhibit by local artist Amanda J. Richardson titled Doldrums of Spectacle at the Renaissance Center Atrium Gallery through June 30, 2013. This body of work is from 2010 to 2013.

The Renaissance Center Atrium Gallery is free and open to the public daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Renaissance Center Atrium Gallery is located on the second floor of the Renaissance Center at 1200 E. Center St. Kingsport TN 37660 Amanda currently resides in Tazewell, Virginia. Amanda received a BFA in painting from ETSU in 2008. She primarily paints with Acrylic

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and Watercolor. She participated in painting one of the rounding boards for the Kingsport Carousel Project.

Statement by the artist: The work is spontaneous and unpredictable and I figure out what it is trying to say later. It has a vague gist of general ranting with some Wizard of OZ thrown in. The portraits of beautiful mental states, walking through a window instead of finding a door…. Hope is scattered throughout the dim thunderstorms. Lightly...

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2013 Pinnacle awards PINNACLE AWARDS Special Events • Municipalities Classification • 2012 Historic Jonesborough Holiday Tour of Homes • Town of Jonesborough

Public Relations • Municipalities Classification • The Building That Built Partnerships: • Bristol, Virginia School Administration Building • City of Bristol VA

Special Events • Hospitality Organizations Classification • Mumford & Sons Bristol Stopover Tour • Bristol Convention & Visitors Bureau

Public Relations • Hospitality Organization Classification • Bristol Sign Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness • Bristol Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Tri-Cities Funeral Home owner presents different approach to helping families find closure Jeff Gasperson, representative of TriCities Funeral Homes in both the Tri-Cities and Church Hill, has a different mission statement from most people in his business.

“I’m a Baby Boomer and while we will be glad to assist you with a traditional service, I instead, look at death as a family reunion where people haven’t seen one another in some time. I see death as a celebration of one’s life and I enjoy helping family members move on,” he says.

“Therefore we offer opportunities for services to be held in our gardens, in a patio setting, a sunrise service or in one of our private chapels. We are here for whatever the extended family desires and we listen.”

Gasperson is a big promoter of laughter and comfort as well as relaxation at his funeral homes in Blountville, across from Tri-Cities Airport and in Church Hill near the Downtown District. “My ultimate goal is to be in the background and get to hear families reminiscing, telling stories and finding closure in a nice, relaxed atmosphere,” he said with a smile.

In business for over 60 years, his family-owned and operated funeral homes offer something different. “I just tell people come out and see us and take a look. Information from us costs nothing,” he said matter-of-factly. “We like to prepare people and friends to move forward in a positive way. . .to move forward when we’re gone. We are here for those who are left and seeking closure. We are here to assist you with dealing with your loss.”

Centrally located, his Blountville funeral home and Memory Gardens, is located within 15 miles of any of the Tri-Cities and his second facility services Church Hill and its vicinity. He offers a bit of advice to everyone about last rites.

“Even if you don’t come to us for assistance, please pre-plan now. Get to know what your loved-one would have wanted when he or she passes. By doing so, you know that special person is receiving the farewell he or she wanted.”

Gasperson says people who don’t preplan find themselves ‘all of a sudden’ in an ominous predicament. “If you have to

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deal with a sudden loss you don’t have the time to grieve,” he said. “You are too busy planning the service and wondering . . .

‘Did I spend too much or not enough? Is this what my loved-ones would have wanted?’” We help you get through all that.”

Pre-planning enables all of us to enjoy closure and represents the opportunity to be with your family and friends you love and move forward. Not to sit days and years later wondering if you did the right thing.”

An admitted work-holic, Gasperson has utilized his management and construction skills to present beautiful properties and opportunities that don’t exist at other funeral homes. “In Church Hill, for ex-

ample, we built a large deck on the back of the funeral home that can accommodate 300 people. It overlooks a creek and there are trees all around. You can come to a non-traditional service at our funeral homes have fellowship or dinner or whatever pleases the family,” he added. “Much like our Blountville facility across from the airport, we aim to develop a relationship with the family to determine what they feel is best for them. You can literally enjoy a Sunrise service, garden service, patio service, or choose a service in one of our chapels. At Tri-Cities Funeral Home we are here to serve families throughout our region with any type service they desire.”

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Youth and Facebook: No longer an item

BY MARY ELLEN MILLER AND SARAH KINSLER

Facebook is becoming oh, so 2012. The once great love affair between America’s youth and Facebook is waning. The social network, once the “craze” for teens a few years back, has slowly turned into a ghost town when it comes to high school aged kids.

Why you ask? It’s simple.

Now that Facebook has become the chosen network for the middle aged and even seniors, teens are feeling a little “crowded.” Now they aren’t sharing info, updates, jokes with just their friends, but with Grandma too! Another reason of course is teens are all about chasing new trends and being involved in the newest

networks. So Adios Facebook and Hello Snapchat, vine and Tumblr.

Snapchat, a mobile app sharing service, lets users take short video and photos, then allows users to send as a message. The unique thing about this app however is that once the message is seen, for a very short amount of time, it selfdestructs (or so teens believe).

This is huge right now because teens find it fun that they can live in the moment and not worry about the consequences of a photo/video being taken for a permanent record.

Another popular app right now (number one on iTunes actually) is called Vine. The is app was created by Twitter to take short video clips and

mash it into one looping six second short video. And speaking of twitter, youth do still like it, mainly because you can be anonymous on twitter (unlike Facebook) and of course it’s easy to follow favorite celebrities.

Tumblr is also very big right among youth right now.

This app is for photo blogging and creating fun profiles that represent the user. It provides teens with a sense of creativity without the extended family

watching their every move.

To listen to more of our discussion on youth and social media trends please listen to our podcast with WJCW’s Dave and Bob on the MarketingMel “In the News” page. Prior to the podcast Mary Ellen posted on both her Facebook business and personal pages asking friends if youth were leaving Facebook. She got a resounding “yes” from parents. What trends are you seeing in social networking and youth communications these days?

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Smithfield, Food City, BMS & Speedway Children’s Charities help fight hunger Bristol, VA – Smithfield partnered last month with Food City, Bristol Motor Speedway, and Speedway Children’s Charities to donate a combined 40,000 pounds to the Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee and Feeding America Southwest Virginia.

This significant donation in Bristol is part of Smithfield’s Helping Hungry Homes tour, the company’s coast-to-coast effort to help families and individuals become more food secure. Through this program, Smithfield has donated and delivered more than 25.4 million servings of protein to food-assistance organizations across the country.

Smithfield announced the donation at a press conference this week at the new Food City store #281, located at 1320 Euclid Avenue, Bristol, VA. “Food City is committed to the communities we serve. We’re excited to once again have the opportunity to partner with Smithfield to make this substantial protein donation to benefit two of our local food banks,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City President and Chief Executive Officer.

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Smithfield Foods and its independent operating companies have a long history of stocking food banks, supporting after-school nutrition programs and providing food relief in the wake of natural disasters. In January 2008, Smithfield established its Helping Hungry Homes® initiatives to help ensure that American families in need do not go hungry.

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Johnson City, TN. --- Feld Entertainment, Inc., producers of Disney On Ice and Disney Live!, is taking top performing cable TV series for preschoolers to the stage in Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate and Princess Adventure. Featuring characters from the smash hits Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates, this brand new production launches a 90-city national tour in July 2013. Tickets for the Johnson City performances at Freedom Hall, August 4th, 2013, on sale now!

“The Feld Entertainment mission of providing quality live entertainment experiences that the entire family enjoys starts with Disney Live! because it is often a young fan’s first theatrical experience,” said producer Alana Feld. “Children everywhere are falling in love with Sofia and Jake, and we are thrilled to bring these popular Disney Junior characters to the stage for the first time ever.”

To find out more about Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate and Princess Adventure and to purchase tickets, visit disneyjuniorlive.com, or visit us on Facebook at Disney Live! and follow us on Twitter @Disney Live! For more information about Disney Live!, members of the media should visit www.feldentertainment.com.

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“We buy gold, silver, platinum and coins of any karat, condition or age,” Clemens said. “We pay top price.

Cash on the spot. No Checks!”

Some of the many items that Clemens will purchase from you include: watches, rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, broaches, pins, and he is also a coin dealer.

“I guess we all have some old jewelry and coins lying around that we don’t wear anymore and really don’t have any use for. Why not turn those items into instant cash?” Clemens said.

Gold Rush is open Monday through Saturday and they even have a drive through window for your convenience. Clemens will also help coordinate your gold party and pay you for hosting it in the privacy of your home or office.

“You can call and make an appointment and I will come to your

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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 faceto-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 yearround and it gives me time to spend with my kids.”

Jeremy is married to Melissa and they have three children: Maddie, 8; Josh, 12; and Joey 5. They attend St. Mary’s Church in Johnson City.

“I really enjoy working with the public every day and giving peo-

Jeremy Clemens ple 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 and 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, just give me a call. We are all about customer service.”

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