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Feel the Heat in Barter Theatre’s “ A Streetcar Named Desire“ Photo: Nicholas Piper, Hannah Ingram
(Abingdon, VA) A great American stage is presenting one of the greatest American playwrights in Barter Theatre’s production of Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire” at Barter Stage II. Nearly seven decades after it was first written, “Streetcar” still resonates with audiences, actors and directors from all over the world. But hurry, “Streetcar” comes to a close on July 27. “Setting, lighting and sound combine with flawless casting to create one of the Barter’s best-ever theatre experiences while avoiding the usual clichés and preconceptions,” writes Gary Aday, theatre critic. From the moment Stella’s sister Blanche, a washed up Southern belle, arrives at her tiny New Orleans apartment, a palpable tension is sparked between Blanche and Stella’s husband Stanley that can only end with shattering consequences. Starring Barter Resident Actors Nicholas and Wendy Piper as husband and wife Stanley and Stella Kowalski, and Hannah Ingram as the infamous Blanche DuBois, “Streetcar” is directed by Katy Brown. “Wendy Piper is an imaginative and resourceful Stella Kowalski, torn between her need for Stanley and her sensitivity to the plight of her sister, Blanche. As Blanche Dubois, Hannah Ingram is an intrusive force, alternately helpless and overbearing, flirtatious and resistant, destructive and devastated. Her collision with Stanley has the inevitability of Greek tragedy,” writes Aday. The play (and film starring Marlon Brando) is iconic, but Barter ’s production strips away the layers of history to focus on the story. For Brown, the phrase “to see something in a different light” kept coming to mind as she directed the play. In the script there are many references to light. There’s the light of New Orleans leaking in the apartment windows, the paper lantern over a naked light bulb and Blanche hiding from the light both literally and figuratively.
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“Blanche leaves Mississippi with secrets she can no longer hide in her hometown and seeks a place where she can be seen in a light that makes her seem like the woman she wants to be,” said Brown. “Instead, she finds herself trying to hide from that very light so no one will see who she has become.” Barter Theatre first produced “A Streetcar Named Desire” in the 1953-54 Season. Through the years, Barter has produced “The Glass Menagerie,” “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” and “Night of the Iguana.” In 1963, Tennessee Williams spent several weeks at Barter premiering a revised version of his play “The Milk Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore,” and in 1972, he returned to Barter for a special presentation of “An Evening with Tennessee Williams.” “Producing his play is incredible, “ said Brown. “We all feel really lucky and borderline giddy to be working on ‘A Streetcar Named Desire.’” Barter advises that “A Streetcar Named Desire” has adult content and language. The production is recommended for ages 17 and up and closes on July 27. For tickets and more information, visit BarterTheatre.com or call 276.628.3991.
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Hot fun in the summer time!
KINGSPORT — Fun Fest 2013 is happy to officially announce the theme for this summer’s festival: “Hot Fun in the Summer Time.” Fun Fest will run Friday, July 12 to Saturday, July 20. “We’re excited to be into our 33rd year of Fun Fest”, said Fun Fest Chair Lorrie Cooper.” This event can only be possible through the enormous support of area businesses and through dedicated volunteers who are anxious to be a part of Fun Fest year after year.” This summer Fun Fest will be introducing 15 new events to the line-up of the festival, many focusing on recreational physical activity such as non- competitive walks, a new mountain bike ride, a dodgeball tournament and a triathlon. New events in the downtown area of Kingsport include a production at the new Lamplight Theater, a chalk drawing event, and a talk by the author of “Stand Up That
Mountain”, Jay Leutze. The Habitat ReStore will have a ReArt challenge for area artists to create something new from finds at their store. Dance band “Spirit of Soul” will perform at Glen Bruce Park for “Broad St Boogie” immediately after the Fun Fest parade. The Kingsport Archives will have a self- guided walking tour of the downtown area. Music will be plentiful in new activities with “Step into the SONShine” at Temple Baptist Church on July 14, Dove and Grammy award winner Sandi Patty joining the First Baptist Sanctuary choir at the Toy R. Reid Center on July17, and Pickin’
New officers elected for local chapter of Society of Professional Journalists
in the Park during the Taste of TriCities. Learn something new in the Brushstrokes & More classes and at The Greater Tri-Cities Pro Chapter of SPJ provides JOHNSON CITY — New officers have been elected for the Food City Food Show. the Greater Tri-Cities Pro Chapter of the Society of Pro- networking, skill-sharing and resources to help journalDuring the Sunset Concert Se- fessional Journalists, the only organization for working ists do their jobs, and reaches out to local journalism ries, as previously announced, Fun journalists in Northeast Tennessee. students to offer mentoring opportunities. Recently the Fest will be welcoming four major Incoming SPJ officers for 2013-2014 are president, chapter held a free resume review at Dick Nelson Art Galheadliners to the stage: Chris Tom- Mark A. Stevens, publisher and CEO of the Elizabethton lery for Milligan College and East Tennessee State Unilin, Hunter Hayes, Chicago and Star; secretary/treasurer, Kayla Carter, news and web re- versity journalism students, matching them with local Gavin DeGraw. porter for the Johnson City Press; programs chairman, journalists for networking and advice. The Fun Fest Store, located in Christine Uthoff, opinion editor for the Bristol Herald As a national organization, the Society of Profesthe Kingsport Chamber of Com- Courier; and membership chairman, Andrew Dunn, as- sional Journalists is a recognized leader in protecting the merce, will have its grand opening sistant professor of communication at East Tennessee public’s right to know. The society is dedicated to the peron Friday, June 21 and all tickets and State University. petuation of a free press as the cornerstone of our nation merchandise will go on sale at 9 a.m. Mary Alice Basconi, journalism lecturer at East Ten- and liberty. The store will be open Monday thru nessee State University, will serve on the board as past For more information about SPJ or membership, Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Satur- president, and Deborah Lowery, communications editor go to www.spj.org. For more information about local day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will be at Mountain State Health Alliance will continue as vice chapter meetings and programs, contact Andrew Dunn closed on Sundays and July 4th. at dunnra@mail.ETSU.edu. president for a second year. The entire schedule, registration information, online ticket sales and more are available online at funfest. net. Bele Chere (pronounced Bell demonstrating their work in a spe- ters | The Travis Smith Project | For more information, you may Cher), the largest free outdoor street cial area located near the back of Tyler Lynch call the Fun Fest store at 423-392- festival in the Southeast. The three- Arts Park in the Drhumor parking Food 8832. day festival on the streets of Down- lot and Asheville Savings Bank lots Bele Chere will offer two food town Asheville features live, original on Patton Avenue between Church courts, the Taste of Asheville at Pack music all day and night for 200,000 Street and Lexington. Square and the Pritchard Park food Music festival-goers. Bele Chere means vendors. Taste of Asheville features Here the following bands at Bele many local restaurants. “beautiful living” and comes from an ancient Scottish dialect. Bele Chere on four music stages (all Drink Chere offers the unique opportunity free): Dan Deacon | Wanda JackNo, coolers are not allowed into see, taste and hear some of the re- son | The Mountain Goats | Karl side the festival area. The festival gion’s finest art, cuisine and music. Denson’s Tiny Universe | Mountain partners with local nonprofit agenHeart | Kishi Bashi | Moon Taxi | cies to facilitate all of the beverage Schedule for Bele Chere Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band | locations and each nonprofit reFriday: Noon-10 PM Bright Light Social Hour | Drew ceives a portion of the net proceeds Saturday: 10 AM-10 PM Holcomb | Matrimony | Space Ca- following the festival. The products Sunday: Noon-6 PM pone | Former Champions | Sons of available at each location vary. Art Shuttles & Parking Arts and crafts vendors will Bill | Goodnight, Texas | Nahko & Saturday, July 28: 10a – 11p travel from all over the country to Medicine for the People | Antique Sunday, July 29: Noon – 7p set up shop in the streets of Asheville Firearms | Balsam Range | Blair East Shuttle: Asheville Mall, 3 to take part in the Bele Chere fes- Crimmins & the Hookers | Boys in tival fun. Metalwork, fabric, paint, the Well | Carolina Rex | Chalwa South Tunnel Road, Connects to ceramics, woodwork and a variety | Chuck Brodsky | Crazy Horse & Pack Square Park West Shuttle: K-Mart Plaza of other mediums will be featured Colston | Dave Dribbon and the throughout the festival. Stroll Stomping Rain | David Earl and Shopping Center, 1001 Patton Avthrough the standard Festival Arts the Plowshares | David Holt and the enue, Connects to the US Cellular and Crafts, take some time to visit Lightning Bolts | Deep Fried 5 | Doc Center City Parking Decks will be open: Arts Park to visit with the selected Aquatic | Jonathan Scales Fourchesartists. Arts Park features the best tra | Joy Styles | Lyric | Mountain Civic Center, Rankin Avenue, Wall artists of Bele Chere. These 60 art- Feist | One Leg Up | Paul’s Creek | Street, and BB&T. Several surface ists are selected by area art profes- Porch 40 | Randall Bramlett Band lots will also be open; a special sionals. Arts Park Artists display the | Rory Kelly | Spicy Moustache and events parking fee will apply in highest quality work including jew- the Flavor Saviors | The Birchtree most cases. Free handicapped parkelry, photography, pottery, wood- Band | The Buchanan Boys | The ing will be available at any metered working, painting and metalwork. Get Downs | The Restoration | The parking space outside the festival A variety of local artists will be Stereofidelics | The Swayback Sis- boundaries.
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JOHNSON CITY — Built in the 1920s Almeda Apartments, located at 100 Watauga Avenue, was THE place to live. Back then, the building had a large coal fire boiler and Johnson City’s cable car system ran down the middle of the street. It was one of the first state-of-the art apartment buildings in the region mixing the luxury of apartment living with the convenience of being able to get to anywhere in the city with ease. If recent renovations hold true to history Almeda will return to THE place to live for people wanting an affordable first-class apartment conveniently located near restaurants, downtown shops, the library, schools, churches and it’s even a regular stop on the Johnson City Transit System’s main bus line. Through the years, Almeda Apartments have had several owners and for a time was reverted to subsidized apartments. In later years, it became in a state of disrepair. After an extensive year-long renovation project, which is now complete, Almeda has been transformed back to its state-of-the-art condition. Improvements to the building include: New heat and air-conditioning system, new replacement windows, new kitchens and bathrooms, new appliances, energy efficient insulation in the walls and ceilings, and the refurbishing of the apartments original beautiful hard-wood floors. The building consists of a combination of one, two and three bed-room units. Rents for a one bedroom start at $500 a month which includes no additional charge for hot water/sewer and trash pick-up. For more information, please call 423-928-1000.
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NFS dedicates new $30 million facility while commemorating Flag Day Erwin, TN. — Last month at a Flag Day ceremony, Nuclear Fuel Services [NFS] management and hundreds of its employees celebrated the opening of the company’s $30 million facility expansion after nearly a year of construction. NFS President Joe Henry praised the company’s employees for their dedication and spoke about the importance of NFS to the Erwin community, state and nation. “Nuclear Fuel Services is made up of good people doing vital work for the nation,” Henry said to a capacity crowd sitting in front of the new facility. “Our work supports our nation’s freedom and our American way of life. We believe it is only fitting to dedicate this facility as we raise the American flag for the first time over the new NFS landscape.” The $30 million in improvements the company recently made include a state-of-theart security building. At the ceremony, a new American, Tennessee State and NFS flags were hoisted on flag poles high above the plant. Erwin Mayor Doris Hensley, Unicoi County Mayor Greg Lynch, John Abe Teague, representing Congressman Phil Roe and staff from both U.S. Sen. Bob Corker’s and U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander’s offices were in attendance.
Selah Brass Quintet entertains.
NFS President Joseph Henry addresses the crowd.
The flags fly high over the NFS facility in Erwin.
U.C. Sheriff’s Dept. Honor Guard prepares to raise the American, Tennessee & NFS flags.
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The Cottage is known for its good food, cold beer and down-home friendly atmosphere. A local college hang out, The Cottage is frequented by local legends, and you’ll see the Spurrier Boys visiting often. We even had Boston Rob of the “Survivor” clock in as an employee for a whole day. We were recognized on one of the CBS morning segments as a redneck bar. Why, we’re so friendly, one of our customers actually had his mail delivered here!
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Look! Up in the sky! Is it a bird? A plane? No, it’s just a billboard advertising yet another superhero movie that will be flying, swinging, or brawling its way to your local Cineplex. Love it or hate it, Hollywood’s current currency comes straight from comic books. Throughout film history, superhero films have gone in and out of vogue. You’ve had your hits, such as 1978’s Superman and Tim Burton’s original Batman film (which, admittedly hasn’t aged all that well) as well as the misses (Superman IV and Shaq’s Steel come to The Dark Night mind), but nothing compared to the surprisingly protracted and strong run that celluloid superheroes are currently having. Part of that is due to the talent that’s lining up to be part of these films, both in front and behind the cameras. The current run of successful comic films started when Bryan Singer, fresh off making the classic The Usual Suspects, directed the first X-Men film. At one time this property, with its colorful cast of characters, was thought unfilmable, but through some great casting and groundbreaking-at-the-time special effects, the film surprised everyone with its quality and box office acumen. Which brings us to the number one rule in the film industry - if something makes money, you keep going back to that well until it runs dry. And it’s been close to running dry a couple of times – a run of questionable adaptations of Ghost Rider, Daredevil, Catwoman, and one of Marvel’s historically most popular properties, The Fantastic Four, came close came close to sinking the good will that the X-Men and Spidermen of the world were creating. Fortunately that low period was met with Christopher Nolan’s Batman films and Marvel made the jump from the page to the screen when they launched their ‘cinematic universe’ (their words, not mine) with Iron Man. So Spiderman 2 here are a few of my favorite superhero films to help you wade through the populated waters. The Dark Knight Trilogy – When Christopher Nolan rebooted the Batman franchise, it’s as if he asked himself, if someone wanted to be Batman in real life, how would he do it? He then stripped away all of the comic bookiness from the story. What was left was the darkest, most realistic, emotionally dense set of comic films of all time. Christian Bale does a fantastic job navigating the psychological minefield of being Batman/Bruce Wayne and Heath Ledger’s Joker took the character to new levels of deranged. The only mistake is the casting of an out-of-her-depth Katie Holmes in the first film only to turn around and give the role to Maggie Gyllenhaal in the second film. Spiderman 2 – After the success of the original Spiderman film (both critically and financially), they could’ve done just about anything with the second feature and made lots of cash. However, they topped the first film in every regard. From the special effects being much tighter to the actors being more comfortable with their roles, everything worked perfectly. If you look closely The Avengers enough, you’ll find lots of religious allegory to go along with the non-stop web slinging. The Avengers – It was Marvel’s plan all along to parlay their success with Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America into an Avengers film. Had it not worked, it could’ve not only been a huge financial blow, but could also have invalidated all of the aforementioned franchises that went into it. Fortunately the result was even better than the sum of its parts. The film is the perfect mix of action, humor, and spectacle. It’s the best example of a comic book on film. X-Men 2 – The opening scene of X2, featuring a brainwashed Nightcrawler launching a fullscale attack on the US President set a thrilling stage and the rest of the film lived up to it perfectly. The character of Wolverine (the Michael Jordan of the X-Men, if you will) is perfectly embodied by Hugh Jackman, who steals the show this time out. Unfortunately, director Bryan Singer left the X-Men franchise to reboot the SuperX-Men 2 man franchise and ended up hurting both in the process.
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Corner Nest Antique Mall offers a variety of unique treasures not found anywhere else ELIZABETHTON, TN — They say variety is the spice of life and nothing can be truer than the items featured this month at Corner Nest Antique Mall near the Elizabethton downtown business district. 90+ vendors in this massive 30,000 square foot mall on two floors present beautiful and unique items [everything] from antique furniture, collectables, jewelry, quilts, paintings, pictures and prints to handcrafted workmanship not seen elsewhere in our region. If you’re interested in a one-of-a-kind Link Taylor Bedroom Set by Lexington, carved with perfection and precision, look no further than Ray Floyd’s booths at Corner Nest. Once you enter this unique antique mall you will be “floored” when you see one of the most beautiful handcrafted antique bedroom sets offered anywhere in the country. One customer looking at the bedroom set remarked, “It is so beautiful and the craftsmanship is of the past. . .you don’t see poster beds like that one anymore. It’s one of a kind; massive. And, the other side pieces compliment the bed and its surroundings. If I had the room, it would be going back home with me today!” There is actually another unique bedroom set in another of Ray’s booths at the end of the hall on the first floor. It, too, is amazing and is flanked by yet another unique poster bed coupled by a massive mirror hanging on the wall complimenting this set that features colorful accessories. The unique lantern chandelier is also a nice touch to this display.
We walked back to the front of the mall to visit the booth of Bob and Bobbie Bullock. They have been in the business for over 20 years and started out at the Maze Antique Mall in downtown Elizabethton inside the old Franklin Clinic building which has since closed. “We moved to Robin’s Nest on Broad Street for a while and then [of course] moved on to opening a booth with [Corner Nest Antique Mall owner Robin Blackwell]”, Bob said. “I guess we are one of the oldest vendor associates with Robin. We grew up together and learned from each other along the way,” he smiled. “You just can’t beat her and the way she runs this place. It’s a lot of hard work.” The Bullocks have an interesting talent and vocation as you can bring them a photo of a piece of furniture and they will make it for you from the photo. “I make the furniture and Bobbie does all the painting,” Bob explained. If it wasn’t
for her I couldn’t do it.” The Bullocks work is in such demand that they bought the old Roby Greer store on Siam Road in Elizabethton and that’s where they set up their woodworking shop. “We also make a lot of small items like candle holders, wood boards and during Christmas we can’t make enough of our Santa Clauses and Snowmen,” Bob added. “We make high quality furniture at a reasonable price. It’s made especially for the customer, so come see us and bring your pictures and we’ll make what you want and our furniture lasts a lifetime.”
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MSHA named one of AARP’s 50 best U.S. employers JOHNSON CITY — Mountain States Health Alliance (MSHA) has been recognized by AARP as one of the 50 best employers in the nation for workers over 50. MSHA is the only company in Tennessee to receive the honor this year. “The last two years we’ve worked very hard to not only support our current team members in the 50-plus age demographic, but also to attract more of them through recruiting fairs that are geared toward a more mature workforce,” said Jamie Parsons, vice president of human resources for MSHA. Parsons said mature workers are extremely valuable, especially in the health care profession. “People who have been in the workforce longer bring a level of expertise that takes years to develop,” he said. “These folks have life experiences that have developed their instincts and really increase the value of their contributions. They can respond to situations in a way that can’t simply be taught – it has to be learned over time.” Any U.S.-based employer with at least 50 employees is eligible to apply for the Best Employers award. Candidates are vetted to ensure that practices meet the needs of mature workers, and applications are reviewed by an independent panel of judges composed of private sector, nonprofit and government labor experts. Areas of consideration include recruiting practices; opportunities for training, education and career development; workplace accommodations; alternative work options, such a flexible scheduling, job sharing and phased retirement; employee health and pension benefits; and benefits for retirees. “It’s no surprise that Mountain States Health Alliance has joined the AARP list of Best Employers in 2013,” said Rebecca Kelly, state director of AARP Tennessee. “It’s clear that the leaders of this organization recognize the importance of recruiting and retaining mature workers when you see that nearly one-third of employees are age 50 or older. We’re particularly pleased with the job sharing program that offers flexible part-time work schedules for mature employees while maintaining full-time benefits and allowing folks to ease into early retirement.” In 2011, MSHA created a committee made up of several dozen team members over the age of 50, and asked them to come up with suggestions for making the health system an attractive employer for mature workers. At the recommendation of the committee, MSHA leaders made several changes, including the addition of a Retiree Relationship Manager who is available to advise team members on retirement plans, benefit questions, and other issues. The health system also created a job sharing program for team members who are nearing retirement. The program allows workers to ease into retirement by reducing their hours without losing benefits. “That was a satisfier for all of our team members,
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because younger workers can choose to job share also,” said Parsons. “That’s an attractive option for team members who may have young children or other family situations that make flexible scheduling necessary.” Announcement of the top 50 was made last month by AARP and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), which is co-sponsoring the Best Employers program for the first time. SHRM is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. The winners were honored (June 17) at the SHRM annual conference in Chicago. “Every organization needs to view its older workers as highly valuable assets and develop strategies to keep this enormous wealth of talent,” said SHRM President and CEO Henry G. (Hank) Jackson. “It’s absolutely critical for organizations to embrace new ways to retain older workers, especially in the face of the coming wave of Boomer retirements.” For a full list and for more information on the 2013 Best Employers, visit www.aarp.org/bestemployers, which includes background on employers’ workforce practices and a description of the selection process. For more information on AARP’s resources for older workers, visit www.aarp.org/workresources. About AARP AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with a membership of more than 37 million, including 670,000 in Tennessee, that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial to them and society as a whole. AARP does
Charae Thomas, First Assist not endorse candidates for public office or make con- About Mountain States Health Alliance tributions to either political campaigns or candidates. Mountain States Health Alliance, a not-for-profit We produce AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice health care organization based in Johnson City, Tenn., for Americans 50+ and the world’s largest-circulation operates a family of hospitals serving a 29-county, magazine; AARP Bulletin, the go-to news source for the four-state region (Northeast Tennessee, Southwest 50+ audience; AARP VIVA, a bilingual lifestyle multi- Virginia, Southeastern Kentucky and Western North media platform addressing the interests and needs of Carolina). MSHA offers a large tertiary hospital, sevHispanic Americans; and national television and radio eral community hospitals, two critical access hospiprogramming including My Generation and Inside E tals, rehabilitation, a children’s hospital, a behavioral Street. The AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity health hospital, home care and hospice services, retail that provides security, protection, and empowerment pharmacies, a comprehensive medical management to older persons in need with support from thousands corporation, and the region’s only provider-owned of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. AARP has staffed health insurance company. Its 13,500 team members, offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto associated physicians and volunteers are committed to Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more at www. its mission of bringing loving care to health care. For aarp.org more information, visit www.msha.com.
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Ambrosound offers staging, sound and lighting for event of all size. Let them take the worry out of your next event! Talk about starting a career early, Todd Ambrose, Owner and President of Ambrosound, began his first job by starting his own mobile D.J. Company at the ripe old age of 13! And, he’s been in the entertainment business ever since. Ambrose provides concert sound and lighting for any format artists and groups. Concerts and Festivals, Indoor and Outdoor Venues. Ambrosound travels all over the Southeastern United States providing sound and lighting support. Extremely competitive rates. Ambrose has worked in the radio-music-sound industry for 34 years and has a wide variety of music label contacts which can also be helpful in providing artists for your events. “I can remember the first Apple Festival I worked which at the time was called Old Joe Clark Days. The festival was contained in one block and the stage was in front of the courthouse. My, how that festival has changed,” he says with a chuckle. Churches, Schools, Funeral Homes, and Corporations are also discovering Ambrosound’s professional and affordable installations are the ultimate multimedia difference. Systems don’t have to be ridiculously expensive. Ambrosound’s consultants can give you a variety of name brand options at affordable rates.
Plus, we actually listen to the customer, providing exactly what you want. Lock down the premier touring sound company in the Southeastern U.S. for your next show or concert needs. “We simply take care of all your need,” Ambrose adds. “We are a full service sound company and we do it all from the lighting, sound and staging. Whether it’s a large or small arena; indoors or out. We recently bought a new stage which is one of the largest this side of Nashville: 22 by 48 feet with a 20 foot high canopy. Of course, we have smaller stages and price-wise we are very competitive. We are budget minded and you might think you can’t afford us but you would be wrong. We are professional and very easy to work with.” From Country to Rock to Jazz and Hip-Hop look at this amazing partial list of artists who has hired Ambrosound for their sound and lighting needs: Drake, Wiz Khalifa, Pitbull, Mike Posner, Future, YC, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Soulja Boy, Hurricane Chris, Dem Franchize Boyz, Gucci Mane, Master P, Travis Porter, Ricochet, Josh Turner, Sawyer Brown, T Ghaham Brown, Aaron Tippin, T-Pain, Mike Jones, Webbie, T.I., Flo-Rida, Yo Gotti, Shawty Lo, Rocko, Lil Bow Wow, R Kelly, Lorrie Morgan, Ty Herndon, Randy Houser, Puddle
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Todd Ambrose Owner of Ambrosound running sound at 2013 CMA Music Fest Chevy Roadhouse Stage.
Of Mudd, Zapp, Trina, Young Gunz, Mims, Shop Boyz, Crime Mob, Lloyd, Trace Adkins, Brad Paisley, Rhonda Vincent, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Bobby Rush and Snoop! Ambrose explains that his company just participated in the CMA Music Festival in Nashville providing stage, sound and lighting on the Chevy Road Home stage. But he also works a lot of smaller events with local companies. “You could say we are multifaceted. We would love to be involved more with local events and festivals. We can literally come in and provide the audio, lighting, staging, book the food vendors and provide the tents for your event. With us, we are a turn-key deal and we taking the worries out of planning an event,” Ambrose said. Ambrosound is also involved in many audio/video projects taking churches, schools, and corporations into the digital world. “We are dependable, affordable and you can count on us for service after the sale. We meet every need and we can work with any budget. We listen to what you tell us what your needs are and we try to provide the last sound system you’ll ever need.” Lock down the premier touring sound company in the Southeastern U.S. for your next show or concert needs. Or if you are interested in upgrading your church’s school or company’s sound system, call Todd Ambrose at 423-9140571. His quote and consultation is free.
Ambrosound Stage Set Up for Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce Nolichucky 5K Run.
Ambrosound Video Installation at new Snap On Tools Employee Center in Elizabethton, TN.
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Stay “watered down” during hot, humid summer days Some things are just not meant to be watered down. Fresh-brewed Ice Tea, rich- thick BBQ sauce, and pucker-power, sour lemonade. The stronger, the better. However, avid runners and serious athletes know how important it is to stay “watered down” during the hot and humid summer months. Several years ago I had the privilege to participate in the Farewell Race for the Cooper River Bridges in Charleston, SC. The race was 12k, with several water stops along the way. Mother Nature was extremely kind to the runners in that we ran under over-cast skies in 85° weather at 90% humidity. In Charleston, SC the day of the race could have been a great deal hotter if the sun was shining, but these great conditions did not excuse the fact that athletes took extra precautions to properly hydrate them. While hydration techniques are important for athletes, year round, the summer months present weather conditions that athletes should be very cautious of in order to avoid sickness associated with dehydration.
The easiest way to avoid of an event and after the dehydration is to drink event ends. Dehydration is a fluids, especially on hot, condition that occurs dry, windy days. This when a person loses more might mean as many as 6 fluids, such as urine or to 8 cups (1.4 to 1.9 liters) sweat than he or she takes a day for some people, in. Dehydration is not depending on factors like as serious a problem for how much water they’re teens as it can be for babies getting from foods and or young children, but if other liquids and how ignored, dehydration can much they’re sweating slow a person down. When from physical exertion. someone gets dehydrated, Remember that drinking Suzy Cloyd it means the amount of water adds no calories to water in his or her body your diet and can be great for your health. When you are going to has dropped below its adequate level. Our be outside on a warm day, you should bodies are about two-thirds water. Small dress appropriately for your activity. Wear decreases do not cause problems, and in loose-fitting clothes and a hat if you can. most cases, they go completely unnoticed. That will keep you cooler and cut down But losing larger amounts of water can on sweating. If you do find yourself feeling sometimes make a person feel quite sick parched or dizzy, take a break for a few with flu-like symptoms of stomachache and minutes. Sit in the shade or some place cool vomiting. To counter dehydration, you need to and drink water. Drink at regular intervals; (every 20 minutes or so) during the course restore the proper balance of water in your
body. First, you have to recognize the problem. Thirst is the best, and earliest, indicator of potential dehydration. Although thirst is one indicator of dehydration, it is not an early warning sign. By the time you feel thirsty, you might already be dehydrated. Other symptoms of dehydration include: • Feeling dizzy and light-headed. • Having a dry or sticky mouth. • Producing less urine and darker urine. As the condition progresses, a person will start to feel much sicker as more body systems are affected by the dehydration. If you have a stomachache and do not feel like eating or drinking anything, take several tiny sips of fluids. For some, ice pops or ice chips may be easier to tolerate. Stay away from caffeine in coffee, sodas, and tea. Caffeine is a diuretic, which makes you urinate more frequently than normal. It is great to be in North East Tennessee where running conditions tend to be favorable, year round. Be safe this summer. Enjoy outdoor BBQs, sporting events, and old-fashion lemonade AND keep yourself “watered down.”
Oldest Barber Shop in Johnson City still going strong JOHNSON CITY, TN — David Large is proud to continue the tradition at H&L Barber Shop as the oldest barber shop in Johnson City. “I’ve been here 13 years and Tim Hicks has
been here for 25 years,” David said with a smile. “We are competitively priced and when you come here you’ll get fast, courteous and friendly service.” The barber shop is located on
Market Street across from Jim’s Motorcycle Shop. Men of all ages have frequented the shop for decades. “We still do hot lather neck shaves and we cut men’s hair no matter the style
or length,” David add. “From Flat Tops, business cuts, military or regular cuts, we are the short to medium cut specialists and we use vacuum clippers so you don’t get a lot of hair on
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1308 West Market Street [across from Jim’s Motorcycle Sales] Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Phone: 423-483-5715 David Large and Tim Hicks co-workers
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WQUT Concert Schedule
Down Home 300 W. Main Street, Johnson City, TN. 423-929-9822
Friday, July 5th 8 p.m. This Mountain, $14. Saturday, July 6th 8 p.m. The Brother Boys, $14. Friday, July 12th 8 p.m. Blue Mother Tupelo, $14.
Concert Schedule
Saturday, July 13th 8 p.m. Country Rehab [from Canada] $14. Friday, July 19th 8 p.m. The Whipstitch Sallies, $12.
Hands On! July Calendar of Events
Art Studio Schedule American Flags: During July, we will celebrate our country by making our American flags out of construction paper! This patriotic project will show off your Independence Day spirit! Paper Fans: Cool down during this hot month by making a paper fan! Learn about the origin and many designs of this cool kind of art! Special Events All month long — .99¢ postcards in the Gift Shop! All Month Long — Body Carnival: The Science and Fun of Being You! Experience this new feature exhibit that explores 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 interactive areas! Monday, June 24th - Sunday, July 7th - Uncle Sam Science Celebrate Independence Day learning about density, color mixing, air pressure and more. Create liquid fireworks with common household items, send seltzer rockets flying into the air, and watch our famous potato
launcher send potato pieces flying into the air! The Eastman Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day. Thursday, July 4th - Closed for Independence Day Holiday Friday, July 5th, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. — First Friday Free admission to the feature exhibit, Body Carnival: The Science and Fun of Being You! Monday, July 8th - Sunday, July 21st - Give Me 5! Learn all about your 5 senses in honor of our feature exhibit, Body Carnival: The Science and Fun of Being You! Try out the jelly bean challenge, test out some optical illusions, and more! (***Allergy Information: this program may contain traces of nuts or soy.) The Eastman Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day. Monday, July 15th - July 19th
— Kid’s Kaleidoscope Summer Camp Join Hands On! Regional Museum for Kid’s Kaleidoscope summer camps. Where else can you make your own custom-fit hula hoop, tie dye a Hands On! t-shirt, sculpt giant 3D figures, blast Mentos geysers into the air, build a miniature hovercraft, create exploding toothpaste, and more?! Children ages 5 to 12 can explore and discover the worlds of the arts, sciences, and humanities in our week long summer camp that is sure to make learning exciting and fun! Payment and registration due by Monday, July 1st. To register, please call 423434-4263 ext. 100, M-F 9-5 or email main@handsonmuseum. org. Visit http://handsonmuseum. org/play-learn/summer-camps/ for further details. Monday, July 22nd - Sunday, August 4th - Marvelous Magnets Discover how magnets work, where they come from, and why Earth is considered a giant magnet. Test various items for magnetism and play with some magnetic gadgets. The Eastman Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day. (***Please note that this program contains neodymium magnets which may inhibit the proper function of pacemakers.)
Performance Schedule Every Monday 7-9 p.m. Times, Dates and Artists subject to change
July 8 — Steve & Ruth Smith Burchett, Faust & Teak July 15 — Victoria Lee & New Ground
Located in the Foundation Event Facility • 620 State Street, Bristol, Tennessee 37620 (2nd Floor)
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Fun Fest in Kingsport: July 18: Chris Tomlin and Big Daddy Weave July 19: Hunter Hayes, the Henningsens and Ella Mae Bowen July 20: Chicago and Gavin DeGraw
Thompson Boling Arena in Knoxville: Sept. 27: Blake Shelton with Easton Corbin and Jana Kramer Aug. 6: American Idol Live
Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville:
July 11: Harry Connick Jr. July 22: Boz Scaggs Aug. 2: 1964 The Tribute
Bijou Theatre in Knoxville:
July 14: Toad the Wet Sprocket July 27: Ralphie May
Bridgestone Arena in Nashville:
July 13: Beyonce Aug 17: Bruno Mars Aug 31: American Idol Live
Ryman Auditorium in Nashville:
July 24: The Monkees July 28: Ted Nugent
Biltmore in Asheville, N.C.:
July 25: Heart Aug. 4: Sheryl Crow
Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C.: July 27: Beyonce Aug. 8: American Idol Live
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Charlotte,N.C.:
July 12: Luke Bryan, Thompson Square, Florida Georgia Line July 13: Bad Company and Lynyrd Skynyrd July 24: Dave Matthews Band July 25: Keith Urban, Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch July 29: Vans Warped Tour July 30: Train, The Script and Gavin Degraw
Harrah’s in Cherokee, N.C.: June 28: Gary Allan July 6: Jeff Dunham July 19: Miranda Lambert Aug. 2: Black Crowes
Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion in Raleigh, N.C.:
July 11: The Black Keys July 13: Luke Bryan July 26: Keith Urban Aug. 7: Matchbox Twenty & Goo Goo Dolls
House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, S.C.: July 5: Kip Moore
July 6: Corey Smith July 7: B.B. King July 12: Mother’s Finest July 14: Marilyn Manson July 15: 311 July 31: Carlos Mencia
The Tabernacle in Atlanta:
July 17: Marilyn Manson/Picture Me Broken Aug. 1: Ludacris
Philips Arena in Atlanta:
Aug. 10: Justin Bieber Aug. 22: Bruno Mars
Chastain Park Amphitheater in Atlanta:
July 7: Harry Connick Jr. Aug. 18: Josh Groban
The Arena at Gwinnett Center in Duluth, GA:
June 26: Juanes July 12: Beyonce Aug. 4: American Idol Live
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park in Alpharetta, Georgia:
July: 16 & 17: Phish July 19: Robert Plant presents The Sensational Space Shifters With Bombino July 20: The Black Crowes & The Tedeschi Trucks Band July 27: Keith Urban
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some of the areas most talented artists. Friday, July 12th at NOON This is a show that is sure to entertain David Caldwell Tunes @ Noon audience members of all ages! presents TIM LANDIS & MARK DAVIS Admission is by a suggested donaThe dynamic duo of Davis and Lantion of $5.00. dis will lift your Friday, July 26th at spirits with a NOON soulful celeDavid Caldwell bration of NeTunes @ Noon presents gro Spirituals. REX WARD ON THE As a special MIGHTY WURLITZER treat, Davis Thrill to the ‘notable’ and Landis Tim Landis & Mark Davis frills from your dancing will premiere ears to your tapping a newly composed spiritual by Evelyn toes as the pipes Pursley-Kopitzke during this perforfrom the Mighty mance. Davis, a world-class dramatic WurliTzer Theatre baritone, and Landis, a booming basso Organ delivers an are favorites of our Tunes @ Noon exciting “Puttin On series! Vicki Fey, pianist, and Brandon The Tops.” Your Story, bass, accompany this lively lunch choices of pomp time performance. to pops, Sousa to Tickets: $5.00 swing, classical to Friday, July 19th at NOON disco, or great movDavid Caldwell Tunes @ Noon ie themes as Rex presents GLASGOW THEATRE Rex Ward Ward plays some of COMPANY the top requests from the past 20 years! A dynamic group of performers, Admission is by a sugGlasgow Theatre Comgested donation of $5.00. pany offers something Saturday, July 27th for everyone! Come out at 7 p.m. and enjoy some of your Crooked Road General favorite musical theatre Store presents MEMOtunes performed by
RIES OF CONWAY Country music cherishes family tradition and Michael Twitty is an integral part of that great heritage. He is the oldest son of rock and country legend Conway Twitty. Michael is not only carrying Michael and Tre on his father’s celebrated legacy, he is making a mark of his own. Michael truly possesses a rare ability to reach out and establish a very special relationship with his fans. As did Conway, Michael can take an audience inside the music. Whether it is the tender meaning of a soulful ballad, or the frenzied excitement of a rockin’, stompin’ dance tune, Michael’s audiences live each song along with this irresistible entertainer. Michael takes you down memory lane, while he shares his thoughts of his Dad in story and song. He will make you laugh, make you cry and he will definitely entertain you. Tickets: $20.00.
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Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area 1651 W. Elk Avenue Elizabethton, TN 37643 www.tnstateparks.com/ SycamoreShoals/ www.sycamoreshoalstn.org
“Liberty!” to open 35th season on Thursday, July 11 ELIZABETHTON — The Official Outdoor Drama of the State of Tennessee begins its 35th season July 11 at Sycamore Shoals State His¬toric Area in Elizabethton, and continues for a three-weekend run – Thursdays through Saturdays – beginning each evening at 7:30 in the Fort Watauga Amphitheater. Tennessee’s official outdoor drama is presented by a cast of local performers against the backdrop of Fort Watauga. Liberty! portrays the significant history of Sycamore Shoals during the late 18th century. The concept of outdoor drama offers a very unique format in which to present a theatrical performance. Without a doubt, experiencing live theater, beside the cool waters of the Watauga River, with Fort Watauga as the backdrop to the play, is unlike any other. Theatrical lighting, professional sound, and a host of unexpected effects completely immerse the audience in the lifestyles of the late 18th century. As the story unfolds, long hunters and settlers begin leaving the protection of the English Colonies, crossing the Appalachian Mountains in violation of the British Proclamation of 1763. Historically, along the Watauga Old Fields, families soon made their homes, formed a new government, bought and traded land from the Cherokee, and
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ultimately, during the American Revolution, fought for the freedom we hold so dear today. The series of events that unfolded at Sycamore Shoals were critical to state and national history in the 18th century. These dramatic chapters in America’s westward expansion set the tone for a number of events that helped propel the British colonies towards independence and a democratic form of government. These stories are proudly shared with our guests during each performance of Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals. The 2013 season will also mark the 4th exciting year for Carter’s Trading Post, a venue named in honor of the original store opened by pioneers Carter and partner William Parker shortly after they arrived on the frontier in 1771. A fine menu of mouth watering treats will be offered each evening for Liberty! guests. On Saturday, July 13, 20, 27 and Friday, July 19, 26, our Dinner Theater will begin at 6 pm. For one price, you can enjoy a full meal, entertainment, and your admission to Liberty! Dinner theater tickets are by reservation only by calling 423543-5808. During your visit to Sycamore Shoals, please plan the time to visit our new interpretive exhibit which opened in June of 2013.
Sponsored by Friends of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area, 11Connects – WJHL TV, the Tennessee National Guard, Big John’s Closeouts, LeBleu, A to Z Rentals, and Holston Gas (Liberty! runs Thursdays-Saturdays, July 11- 13, 18 – 20, and 25 -27, in the Fort Watauga
Amphitheater at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area in Elizabethton. Performances begin nightly at 7:30. Tick¬ets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $8 for students. Children 5 and under are admitted free. For more information, call SSSHA at (423) 5435808).
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Sycamore Shoals Friends Group President Doubles as Liberty! Cast Member Each spring, cast members of Tennessee’s Official Outdoor Drama, “Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals,” begin to gather. They hold open auditions, plan their roles, and subsequently take on the characters of settlers, 18th century leaders, and Cherokee Chiefs and warriors. In the thick of all this activity, a familiar face holds true; that of a man who is proud to have the opportunity to honor the people who settled along the Watauga Old Fields during the late 18th century. Michael Barnett, currently President of Friends of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area, held his first role in Liberty! in 2008 when he portrayed Preacher Matthew Talbott, the miller who gave up his home place for the construction of Fort Watauga in 1776. At that time, Michael had been invited to join the Board of Directors of the parks Friends group and quickly became involved in a multitude of ways. Mr. Barnett is the owner of Big John’s Closeouts in Elizabethton and Mountain City, a locally owned and operated building material supplier. But as a true Tennessee volunteer, Michael shares an enormous amount of his personal time with several of our local organizations. In addition to Sycamore Shoals, he serves as President of the Elizabethton Women’s Center, The Carter County Animal Shelter Building Committee, and the Advisory Board for the Animal Shelter. Additionally, he is Vice President of East Tennessee Spay and Neuter. His strong connection to Sycamore Shoals and the people who came before us is evident, “There have been times I have sat down by the fort and wondered what is must have been like in the 1770’s on
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the frontier, knowing that your survival could be threatened by so many factors. Powerful and successful British officers such as Tarleton and Ferguson, or Cherokee warriors trying to preserve their way of life were all threats to the new settlers and their families” “How they must have loved the pursuit they held so dear to their hearts; establishing a new nation with unlimited bounds and a host of freedoms. It is really incredible when you reflect on it.” So it is very fitting, that Michael has the opportunity to play the role of “Chester” for the 35th season of Liberty! Chester is not a specific person, instead, he is a character who represents the patriots of all wars; those men and women who give all for the love of their country. As our story opens, the American Revolution is going full bore and it is 1780 just prior to the Muster of the Overmountain Men to Kings Mountain. Chester, now up in years, is reflecting on previous wars in his lifetime as his friends in the Watauga Settlement prepare to head out in search of British Major Patrick Ferguson. Then, in a flash, we have dropped back to the early 1770’s where our story begins.
When asked what kind of a man he thought Chester could have been, Mr. Barnett stated that, “He would have been a patriot in the true sense of the word. Although he was a grandfather, he was still willing to sacrifice his life and possessions in the pursuit of Liberty and freedom. Chester exemplifies the mental fortitude of so many people during the late 18th century.” “In addition, Chester reminds us to be everything we can possibly be, to do good things, and always pursue our dreams. Here, at Sycamore Shoals, people of many cultures came together and worked together, setting the foundation for the subsequent independence of our country from Great Britain.” As Liberty! reaches towards its 40th year of production, Michael hopes that through Friends of Sycamore Shoals, we will be able to present portions of the drama to regional schools and community organizations. It is his dream to take our story everywhere possible, reaching out to young people who will one day be charged with the protection of our historic places. “When we took Liberty! to Nashville several years ago, we performed for several thousand school children at the Bicentennial Capital Mall State Park. It was just wonderful; no, it was amazing! I could never have imagined what a huge impact our visit may have made on the many folks who came to see our show.” Sycamore Shoals is where Liberty began – a new settlement outside the 13 original British colonies where community leaders had great dreams that ultimately became reality. “I believe that everything we hold true today has its roots in the soil of Sycamore Shoals.”
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American Workers, Unions and the Right to a Secret Ballot Each election, American voters cast their votes by secret ballot, with the freedom to make the decisions they think are best for the country. This freedom is so simple that many of us probably don’t even think about it when we go to the polls. While simple, it’s very important that we have the freedom to vote our conscience in this country. My wife says she voted for me, but there’s no way I can know that for certain. That’s her right, and the right of every American citizen. So why the same can’t be said for union elections? In recent years, Democratic Party leaders have been aggressively trying to do away with the right to a secret ballot in favor of their preferred method of recognition: a simple check of signed cards requesting a union. Card check allows the workplace to be organized if 50% of workers at the site sign a union card. For me, there is no right more precious for any American than the right
to a secret ballot. It’s how the President of the United when Democrats were in the majority in the House, States, members of Congress, and even union leaders many are concerned that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) will attempt to bypass the are elected. I strongly believe in preservCongressional approval process. Passage ing the individual worker’s right to vote of the SBPA will prevent card check from by secret ballot before joining a union. happening and alleviate concerns. Because I feel so strongly that men Specifically, the SBPA prevents comand women should have the right to a panies from negotiating with a union secret ballot, last month I reintroduced that does not receive the support of a the Secret Ballot Protection Act (SBPA). majority of the workers in a secret ballot This legislation ensures workers have vote, and prohibits card-check recognithe right to a secret ballot when voting tion. The SBPA will also protect the workto certify or decertify a union. My bill will Congressman ers by ensuring there is fair representanot only protect against any attempts to Phil Roe tion and transparency in the deals made implement card check, but it will also between unions and management. ensure individual workers have a say in Without secret ballots, workers are susceptible to their representation. Since card check legislation failed to pass Congress intimidation, harassment, pressure and potentially
threats to vote in a certain way. Card check causes a high pressure and one-sided sales pitch. Alternatively, the SBPA empowers workers to make informed choices and protects workers from this sort of intimidation. I have no problem with employees who want to form a union, but the process to establish a union must be open, transparent and fair. Transparency and openness begins with ensuring every worker the right to make his or her own decision about whether they want to be in a union, free from intimidation or coercion – by the union or the employer. As Chairman of the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee, I will continue to fight to protect jobs and the American worker. Feel free to contact my office if we can be of assistance to you or your family. Our contact information can be found on our website,www.roe.house.gov.
IRS’s targeting equals big government failure Teen fun for the summer months:
People who know me know that I am an optimistic person. My first instinct is to believe that most people are operating in good faith and with good intentions. When things go wrong, I usually assume incompetence rather than connivance. I like to assume there was a human shortfall somewhere rather than a willful attempt to do harm. The revelaLt. Gov. tions of the last Ron Ramsey month regarding the Internal Revenue Service’s targeting of tea party organizations has sadly disabused me of that perspective. In fact, President Obama has made a habit of that recently. This scandal lends further credence to the essential truth that big government and bureaucracy leads to more harm than good. It also confirms the worst fears that tea party conservatives have about their government. I have always believed that big government almost whenever and wherever it is employed will fail us. I stand firm in this belief because I believe free markets are more efficient and serve people better than government mandates. I am against government solutions because they don’t work; not because I despise government inherently. Using the IRS to bully political opponents is the kind of thing that will cause mass hatred of our government -- and deservedly so. After all, the power to tax is the power to destroy. To use the tax code to
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intimidate and weaken your political opposition is simply unforgivable. And this scandal is not just national, it is local. Tea Party groups have been hassled across the State of Tennessee. Gary Johnston, co-chairman of the Roane County Tea Party, told The Knoxville News Sentinel that the IRS was relentless when it came after his group. “They were asking for any emails that we have ever sent to anybody concerning our tea party organization, any emails we had received, all of our membership, anybody who came to our meetings, any organizations that we were supporting, all of our relatives, their names, their positions, what they did for a living, if any of them were running for office, if any of them were in office . . . I can go on and on.” If this isn’t McCarthyism on steroids, I don’t know what is. And that case is just one of thousands. What Obama is accused of here, what has been done by the IRS, is simply unprecedented. No other President, not even the much reviled administration of Richard Nixon, can rival abuse of power that this administration has perpetrated. What is on display is the most noxious of combinations: Incompetence and connivance. Barack Obama claims he didn’t know, didn’t order and didn’t appreciate the explicit targeting of tea party group for IRS audits. If this is true, he is an incompetent manager who was blissfully unaware of the malfeasance going on by his subordinates. A bystander in his own administration. But someone did authorize this policy. And if it wasn’t Obama personally, he most certainly created the political culture where this anti-conservative virus could thrive. This thuggish intimidation
of grassroots opponents of the administration was allowed to go on while the President and his acolytes benefited. Recently, a reporter for Politico, hardly a right-wing publication, admitted that the 2012 IRS targeting of tea party conservatives “easily influenced” the elections of that year. Polling backs that up. A recent survey by ccAdvertising revealed that almost 12% of voters who pulled the lever for the President would not have done so had the scandal been public knowledge before the election. We must never look to government first for answers to our problems but we must be able to trust what government we do have to act in accordance with the law and the interests of the people. The actions of the Obama IRS has torn the fabric of our civil society. There are large swathes of conservatives and libertarians who now are not just skeptical of government; they have written off government altogether. And those who have previously looked askance at the rhetoric of the tea party are now true believers. In Federalist 25 Alexander Hamilton said, “The people are always most in danger when the means of injuring their rights are in the possession of those of whom they entertain the least suspicion.” In a sense, this President through his unique combination of incompetence and connivance has done the cause of smaller government a favor. He has reminded us that big government inevitably leads to big scandals, absolute power corrupts absolutely and our trust in government must be conditional. This abuse of big government in the wrong hands should remind us to limit government power even when that power is in the “right” hands.
Johnson City Sports Foundation
proving drainage in the right field Being a teenager, I underarea, re-sodding around baselines, stand how difficult it can be to replacing netting around the find fun things to do with friends stands, rail padding in the dugout, in the summer. At first, the posand new carpet in the clubhouse. sibilities are endless, but about General Shale was generous three weeks in, I find that I’ve enough to donate new brick dust exhausted my resources. During for the Foundation to use, and the school year, I like going to Carrie the temporary fences around the sporting events to hang out with Williams park will eventually be replaced friends and support my team, but with rod iron. It’s a work in in the summer, there are only so many movies we can see, so many games progress, and our team works every week to we can play, and once you’re sunburned, make little improvements to the park here a day at lake is less than appealing. But and there, and Bill Fuller, our turf manager one great way to enjoy the summer heat has done a wonderful job tending the field, and have fun with friends is to watch a and making sure everything is maintained JC Cardinals baseball game. What I like for optimum playing conditions.” In addition to these changes to park and about going to a Cards game is having a cold refreshing drink in my hand while I field, this season’s schedule is full of surpristake in the sights, sounds, and smells of es you won’t want to miss. There are “dollar good sportsmanship. The fans are always dog nights” and Wild Wing Wednesdays, upbeat and ready to cheer, the atmosphere Family Night Fridays, Faith and Family at the Cardinal Park in Johnson City is al- Nights, and college nights. The full schedways fun and exciting, and it’s obvious ule is posted at the Johnson City Cardinals that the team puts so much time and ef- website, where you can buy tickets, order fort into making every opportunity on the merchandise, and find out about upcoming field engaging and exhilarating to watch. special events. The Cardinals play teams like I like watching baseball, even though I the Bristol White Sox, the Kingsport Mets, don’t always understand all the rules, and and the Elizabethton Twins, making it easy I think that there is something for every- to watch them play against teams from all over the Tri-Cities area while also keeping it one to enjoy. The Johnson City Sports Foundation local. The Johnson City Sports Foundation puts a lot of hard work and time into mak- also donates all excess funds back to our ing every event as enjoyable as possible, and area’s school system in the form of grants to over the past few months they have been support high school and minor league athworking to make changes both to the field letics, so every time you purchase a ticket, or and the park that will do just that. According a t-shirt, or even a concession item, you’re to Johnson City Sports Foundation President giving back to our community. What more Lee Sowers, “The park staff as well as the reason do you need to come out and enjoy a volunteers have been working hard, im- game? Go Cards!
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Turn your gold, silver, coins into vacation cash!! 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. 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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Kingsport Oktoberfest Offers Fun for Entire Family in 2013 KINGSPORT — Kingsport Oktoberfest, Tennessee’s Oktoberfest, will offer fun for the entire family this year. Now in its third year, the festival will offer FREE live music, entertainment, a bout by the Little City Roller Girls, Das Kidzone, an artisan craft market and much more. The event will take place on September 28th in downtown Kingsport. Blue Ridge Outdoor Magazine rated the Kingsport Oktoberfest, Tennessee’s largest Oktoberfest, a ‘Top 50 Festival’ in both 2012 and 2013. Last year’s festival brought over 16,000 people to enjoy downtown Kingsport. “This year’s festival continues our focus on bringing the community together in the true spirit of Oktoberfest, with plenty of German traditions, kids activities, and live music,” said Kingsport Oktoberfest Spokesperson, Stephanie Carson. The musical line up includes some annual favorites as well as some new entertainers including the Mountain Top Polka Band, Beth Snapp and Hundred Acres, on the main stage along with other regional bands. Kingsport Oktoberfest, taking place in the city’s downtown, will include two stages of music, with free entertainment taking place
starting at 10 a.m. in the morning and continuing until 8 p.m. at night. The Das Kid Zone will provide alcohol free entertainment for children and their families. “Most of us involved with this festival have small children too, so we work hard to create an event that we’d want to bring our own children to. What kid doesn’t enjoy crafts, face painting and bounce houses? If they leave understanding a bit more about the German culture, that’s even better,” said Carson. This year the Smith Brother’s Harley Davidson Craft Bier Garden will offer unique and fabulous beers from breweries around the region including Sweetwater Brewing, Terrapin, Studio Brew, Saw Works Brewing, Highland Brewing, Smokey Mountain Brewery, Wolf Hills Brewing and many more. In addition, HiWire Brewing is making their Tennessee debut and it makes the first time Blue Tick Brewery is attending a Tricities beer festival. Those looking for a VIP experience will have even more to experience this year. “We’ve learned that people in the Tricities really enjoy a special tasting experience. This year in addition to general admission and VIP ticket sales, we’ve added a Premier VIP ticket
that will include some fabulous extras,” said Carson. Beer University will also be returning with two classrooms inside the Bier Garden for people to enjoy. “Beer U” gives people a chance to learn something about making or drinking beer and talk to the key players in the southeast’s beer scene. “Beer University continues to grow and we now have “instructors” contacting us about sharing their love and knowledge or craft beer. It’s something we’re excited to offer and really underlines what’s important to us, which is that we continue to educate the region about the art of making beer,” said Carson. Also returning this year is the College Football Bier Hall where folks can come and watch their favorite team on big screen TV’s complements of Action Rentals. Tickets are on sale starting July 8th while supplies last. Organizers remind people there are a very limited number of VIP tickets available and always sell out well in advance of the festival. “Every year we have people who want to buy VIP tickets but try too late. We do what we can to expand availability, but feel it’s very important to keep the event limited to a small crowd of craft beer lovers,” said Carson. Tickets on sale at www.kingsportoktoberfest.com.
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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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The Johnson City Athletic Club Presents: One of the BIGGEST Amateur Boxing Tournaments In The South!
The National Bobby Hughes Memorial Boxing Tournament East Tennessee State University [ETSU] Mini-Dome July 18 - 20, 2013 Teams Visiting Johnson City From All Over The United States! Competition Featuring ALL Weight Classes! Tickets: All seats only $10! Kids ages 5-12 only $5! Concessions available on Site! Call 423-232-4784 or buy on line @ www.jcathleticclub.org
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Germ-zapping robot enhances patient safety at Johnson City Medical Center JOHNSON CITY — As hospitals across the nation look for new and innovative ways to battle deadly pathogens and kill multi-drug resistant organisms that put patients at risk, Johnson City Medical Center (JCMC) has taken a leap into the future with the installation of two germ-zapping robots that eliminate hard-to-kill bugs in hard-to-clean places. The two Xenex robots, affectionately named “Gizmo” and “The Germinator” by JCMC team members, use pulsed xenon ultraviolet (UV-C) light that is 25,000 times more powerful than the sun to destroy harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi, and even bacterial spores. The system is effective against even the most dangerous pathogens, including Clostridium difficile (C. diff), norovirus, influenza, and staph bacteria, including methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, better known as MRSA. The Xenex system can disinfect a room in minutes and is easily portable, allowing it to be used in virtually any location within the hospital. JCMC is the first hospital in Tennessee to implement the Xenex system, which has been credited for helping other healthcare facilities in the U.S. decrease their MRSA and C.diff rates. “The environmental “This technology represents a great leap forward in the health care industry’s ongoing battle against services team feels superbugs,” said Jamie Swift, corporate director of very empowered infection prevention for Mountain States Health because they can Alliance (MSHA). “There is a lot that we can do with hospital-grade germicides and bleach to sterilize clearly see that surfaces, but there are always nooks and crannies that they’re saving are hard to reach, and some bugs like C. diff are even lives by preventing showing resistance to chemical disinfectants. That’s why it’s more important now than ever for hospitals infections.” to take this battle to the next level. The Xenex robot allows us to do just that.” Brad Arnold Because the Xenex robot uses UV light, it is able Director of clinical operations to reach every surface in the room, and it does not for MSHA leave a chemical residue. Each treatment takes about 5 minutes. To disinfect a room after standard cleaning procedures are complete, hospital team members wheel the Xenex robot into the room, position it beside the bed, begin the automated sequence, and then leave the room. A sign is placed outside the room warning people not to enter while the robot is in operation, and a motion sensor on the robot automatically shuts off the machine if anyone should enter. The process is then repeated on the other side of the bed and in the bathroom, for a total of 15 minutes to thoroughly clean each room. “Our team members are very excited to be using this kind of advanced technology in their daily work,” said Brad Arnold, director of clinical operations for MSHA. “The environmental services team feels very empowered because they can clearly see that they’re saving lives by preventing infections.” “Patient safety is always our number one priority,” said David Nicely, MSHA vice president and CEO of MSHA’s Washington County, Tenn., hospitals. “Johnson City Medical Center has long been recognized as the region’s leader in medical technology and highly specialized care, so it’s only fitting that we should employ the same level of technological innovation when it comes to preventing infections. One hospital-acquired infection is one too many, so we are excited to begin using the Xenex system to help us achieve our goal of zero infections.”
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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, 28-day 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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MarketingMel’s ten tips to feel comfortable on camera selected for PRNews Media Training Guidebook It was truly a privilege to be invited to write for the 2013 PRNews Media Training Guidebook. Being selected as a featured author, along with other top media trainers to provide ideas, tactics and tips to guide those who deal with the media for their clients, was an honor. The guidebook covers topics ranging from social media to building relationships with journalists.
Here are the first five of the Ten Tips:
1. Take a deep breath and relax. The camera won’t hurt you. Remember, you are a living, breathing human being and “it” is a machine. You are smarter and you are in control! A couple of good breaths through your diaphragm will help you to relax. Remember, rehearsals are important! Now it’s so easy to record yourself on your own webcam and play it back for practice purposes. Better yet, conduct a session with your favorite public relations consultant who can toss out both the “hardball” and “softball” questions that you will need to feel completely comfortable in front of a camera. Play back
the video, critique and rehearse again. 2. Be yourself and be conversational (even in crisis). People with the most success on camera seem at ease. That’s because they just pretend to be talking with a friend. When you work with a public relations consultant you’ll learn about “bridging.” This is taking a negative and turning it into a positive. Example: “Tell us about that oil spill on the highway.” Answer “Well by way of background I can tell you about the oil manufactured at XYZ that’s used to save more than 10,000 lives yearly…” A threestep sequences works well outlining talking points for the media. Example: “There are three arguments here; 1, 2, 3…” 3. Where do you look? If you’re being interviewed by a reporter, look at the reporter (or in this case your public relations consultant for the mock interviews.) If you’re directly addressing a group (think Presidential address from the oval office here) look directly into the camera. Perhaps on a less presidential note, just look at the lens of your
web cam if you’re creating a webcam video because you are addressing an audience on the other side. 4. Keep it simple: You are already a business professional for having chosen to work with public relations pro. Be sure you feel comfortable with your hair, make-up and jewelry. Now is not the time to experiment. Your hair should be smooth, make-up as you usually wear it, and jewelry simple and not clanging! 5. acial Expressions Speak Volumes on Camera! You may not realize that you are lacking in energy until you see yourself on camera. Just remember your gestures and expressions will be magnified on camera. If you seem tired and “down in the dumps” or lifeless the camera will pick up and magnify those emotions (or lack thereof.) Someone who is animated will fare better on camera than someone lacking in energy. This article will be continued in the next issue with my last five tips for feeling comfortable on camera.
Mary Ellen Miller is Founder and CEO of MarketingMel, a marketing, public relations and social media strategies firm based in the Tri-Cities. Contact her at www.marketingmel.com.
Speaking of Real Estate:
Real Estate market seeing improvement
The Over Fifty Expo
Date: July 20, 2013 from 9am until 4pm. Place: Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, One Partnership Circle, Abingdon, VA. Target Audience: Those over 50 years of age or anyone interested in issues of aging. What Will Be Offered: a) Over 20 classes on healthcare, legal issues and money matters, b) screening clinics and c) exhibitions of products and services for the over 50 population. Classes: Classes will be taught by faculty members from the Appalachian College of Pharmacy, the Appalachian School of Law, the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, the ETSU James Quillen College of Medicine and the Alzheimer’s Association. Other classes will be taught by private practitioners, financial planners, business and foundation professionals and administrators. Screening Clinic: The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine at Virginia Tech will conduct a clinic that will screen for the most common diseases/problems affecting the aging population. “Brown Bag” Medication Screening: The Appalachian College of Pharmacy will offer a drug/medication clinic in which the public is invited to bring in all their medications (prescription and over-the-counter) to be analyzed for potential harmful interactions, cross reactions, redundancies, and general usefulness. Heart/Vascular Screening: The Mountain States Health Alliance’s Heartcoach will be present to conduct cardiovascular screenings and blood lab work. Call 800-888-5551 for appointments. Sponsors: AARP, the College for Older Adults, Highlands Union Bank, Johnston Memorial Hospital, Food City, WCYB-TV, Charter Communications and Voice Magazine for Women. Admission: Admission is $12.00 at the door or $10.00 at pre-registration. All pre-registered individuals will also receive the 2013 edition of the Virginia State Bar’s Senior Citizens Handbook; Laws & Programs Affecting Senior Citizens in Virginia. Websites: www.overfiftyexpo.com; www.swcenter.edu Contact: Higher Education Center at 276-619-4300; Ramsey White at 276-619-4377 rwhite@swcenter.edu; fax 276-619-4309.
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As amazing as it seems, half of 2013 is history. We study history in the hope of learning about trends to try and predict the future. We can’t change history any more than we can know what tomorrow may bring. My husband and I took a week off recently to simply try to relax. With both of us being in the sales field, that’s a little harder than you, might think. Cell phones, text messaging, email, social media galore makes it virtually impossible to simply ‘get away’. And, do we really feel comfortable in being out of our respective offices for a week? With that being said, getting away isn’t easy. Neither is planning for the future by looking at the past. In regard to real estate, this year has definitely already trumped last year and the year before. I am pleased to be answering the phone from different area codes across the country. This is a trend I hope lasts well into the future. Locally, we are seeing the prices inching up slowly on properties. We are also hearing rumblings of home mortgage interest rates inching up as well. Does that bode well for the future?
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I don’t have the answer. Life changes and so do the conditions in which we Judy live. Historically, we seem Veeneman to adapt to whatever those changes require of us. There is one change I am definitely grateful for this month, my clients who said, “Call me when you get back from your vacation; we can wait!” There is no better compliment. I’m looking forward to the second half of 2013. And, I will adapt to whatever changes that may be required. My hope is that the real estate market and the economy will stay the course in seeking recovery so that the second half of the year will be even better than the first.
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Gov. Haslam dedicates new history museum
A large crowd was on hand.
Gov. Haslam speaks with an aide before address the crowd.
ELIZABETHTON, TN — Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and a bevy of local officials dedicated the new $500,000 interpretive center at Sycamore Shoals State Historical Area last month. Haslam said he was proud of Tennessee’s parks system in particularly Sycamore Shoals as a place to visit and enjoy. A large crowd gathered at the park to greet the governor and be the first group to tour the new center. Park Manager Jennifer Bauer called the governor’s visit, “a wonderful day for Sycamore Shoals and a massive team effort.” State Rep. Kent Williams reflected on the day when grant money was deleted from the state budget because of a failing economy. When he became Speaker of the House of Representatives, Williams worked hard to get the grant restored and the funding was approved in 2008.
Gov. Haslam chats with Jennifer Bauer, Park Manager.
Bauer added that the center fulfills a dream by her predecessor, Herb Roberts, who served as East Tennessee Area Parks Manager for over 20 years. She went on to thank several other people including local artists who were instrumental in making the interpretive center a reality. “Obviously, it takes grant funds to make a project like this hap-
pen,” she said. “But you also need a team working together to turn an idea into reality.” Gov. Haslam was honored by the re-enactment group Washington County Regiment of the North Carolina Militia. They presented him with honorary membership in the group and replicas of an 18th century haversack and powder horn. Gov. Haslam reminded the crowd that Tennessee’s first governor, John Sevier led the Overmountain Men from Sycamore Shoals [near where they were sitting] to the Battle of Kings Mountain, which he said was a turning point in the Revolutionary War. Other speakers included Jeff Wells, Tennessee State Parks Director if Interpretive Programming and Education and Bob Martineau, Commission for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Former UNC head coach tasked with preparing Buccaneers
JOHNSON CITY, TN — East Tennessee State University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander announced last month that veteran college football coach Carl Torbush has been named to lead the Buccaneers’ new football program. Torbush, whose career includes head coaching stops at North Carolina and Louisiana Tech, has built a strong reputation as an outstanding defensive strategist after having served as a defensive coordinator at six FBS programs, including Alabama, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Kansas, Texas A&M and UNC. Sander said the Buccaneers needed the right person to start building the program’s foundation and prepare for the start of competitive play. The Bucs fielded a football team for over 80 seasons before disbanding the program in 2003, but it was announced earlier this year that football would return to campus by the fall of 2015. “As we started to develop a profile for the person to lead this team, it became appar-
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ent that due to the complexities of starting a football program we needed someone with an array of experience and talent,” Sander said. “The more we identified these characteristics and qualities, it was clear that Carl Torbush met the criteria to not only lead, but to also build this program.” Torbush said the opportunity to become head coach at ETSU and help launch the program again was something he could not pass up. “I am honored, excited and humbled to be named head football coach at East Tennessee State University,” Torbush said. “The opportunity and privilege to lead such a tradition-rich ETSU football program into a new beginning is a responsibility that I cherish and look forward to. I would like to thank President Dr. Brian Noland, Athletic Director Dr. Richard Sander, and Coach Phillip Fulmer for having the confidence in me to lead East Tennessee State University into this new era of football. “I enjoyed the search process and the opportunity to meet so many people that are
Coach Carl Torbush and ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland
passionate for ETSU football. The excitement, affection and love for East Tennessee State and Buccaneer football from former players, alumni, students, faculty, staff, community and fans
are truly heartwarming. I look forward to being part of the ETSU family.” Noland said he believes the search process produced the right result.
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Shouldn’t our funerals be to help family and friends go forward without us? Jeff Gasperson, representative of Tri-Cities Funeral Homes in both the Tri-Cities and Church Hill, has a different mission statement from most people in his business. “Each of us has a responsibility to help the ones we love move forward. Have you ever thought how relaxing it would be to do a Memorial Service in a backyard sitting?” Gasperson said. “To me, a Memorial Service should be relaxing for your family and friends as you start helping one another find closure. It’s a time when we
need to help each other find a new path to continue as we let our loved one go.” “Therefore we offer opportunities for services to be held in our garden settings, 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,” he adds. With over 60 years’ experience, 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 offer the perfect facilities for family and friends to gather and build a path to move forward in a positive way. Preplanning Is The Key Gasperson says people who don’t pre-plan find themselves ‘all of a sudden’ in an ominous predicament. “If you have to deal with a sudden loss you don’t have the time to grieve,” he said. “You are too busy with the paper work and planning and worrying. Is this what Dad or Mom would have wanted?’ We help you get through all this.” 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.”
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Important information for people with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Insurance Coverage
MSHA & BCBS Reach Agreement. We are pleased to announce that Mountain States Health Alliance and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee have reached a new multi-year agreement. The new contract allows you, your family and other BlueCross members to continue to use services at MSHA on an in-network basis. There will be no disruption to patients who have BlueCross commercial insurance plans with P, S or V networks, Federal Employee Program (FEP) plans or BlueCross plans from outside of Tennessee.
Your health is our number one priority, and that’s why in our talks with BlueCross we worked diligently to protect your access to MSHA facilities and services. We know you have a choice as to where you receive your care. That’s why we are so focused on providing you high-quality care and access to a wide range of primary care and specialty services in convenient settings — from numerous outpatient care sites to our family of hospitals, including Niswonger Children’s Hospital.
Thank You. MSHA is grateful to be able to continue providing care to you and your family. We especially appreciate your patience and support as we worked through negotiations with BlueCross. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 423-431-6647 or e-mail CampbellSB@msha.com.
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