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Movie season is upon us: Catch the latest releases at Capitol Cinema I & II in Erwin in digital 3D, with lowest ticket prices in region Erwin, TN. --- Jan Hendren Bradley, owner of Capitol I & II Theatres in downtown Erwin, is excited that “the holiday movie season is upon us and there are some exceptional movies out now with new releases just around the corner,” she says. “We have the lowest ticket prices in the region making it an affordable family night out. It certainly is worth the 15 minute drive from anywhere in the Tri-Cities.”

Currently, Free Birds in 3D, an animated family movie is showing while Thor in 3D opens November 8th. Perhaps the most anticipated movie of the fall season is Hunger Games: Catching Fire which premiers Thursday, November 21st at 8 p.m.

“Yes, there is much interest in that movie, the second in the series,” Jan said matter-offactly. “Advance tickets are on sale now at $7 for adults and $5 for children 4-11 years old.”

Last spring in keeping up with the times, Jan invested thousands of dollars in the two theatres by adding the latest in 3D and digital technology, installing state-of-theart rockers as well as new carpet and other amenities.

“How can you go wrong by coming here to an ultra-modern theatre with new, plush rocking chair seating, surround sound and getting the ultimate visual effect on the Big Screen? It is truly affordable family entertainment.”

And, just in time for Thanksgiving Disney’s Frozen in 3D opens on November 27th.

“That movie is on many people’s list for some family Thanksgiving holiday entertainment,” Jan adds.

December 13th ushers in The Hobbit:

Construction crews have finished repaving the street and adding sidewalks in from of the theatre.

The desolation of Smaug, the second installment of the Hobbit trilogy. “3D movies are all the rave this season,” Jan points out. “On Dec. 20th Walking Dinosaurs opens in 3D and on Christmas Day Keanu Reeves great action movie 47 Ronin comes to town.”

Before entering the theatre stopping by the well-stocked concession stand is a must.

“And, we are the only ICEE frozen drink dealer in Erwin. Goes good with popcorn,” she smiles.

“I invite everyone in the Tri-Cities to come over and enjoy first run movies at a beautiful, clean adult ran theatre,” Jan says.

“I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised and for the money you save I predict you’ll come back again and again.”

Capitol Cinema I & II 105 N. Main Street • Erwin, TN. 37650 For more information Call: 423-743-4931 Or Visit: www.erwinmovies.com

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“We will be showing the most exciting line-up of new releases from now through the holidays,” Jan Hendren Bradley said as she stands in front of a movie poster for The Hobbit which is due out Dec. 13.

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Columnist says: Run a “sheltered” life

BY SUZY CLOYD

This month’s running story was inspired by a Face Book posting. I hope readers take heart and try to run a “sheltered” life.

While I have run for many, many years my daughter Audrey took up the sport a few years back as a way to spend time together as mother and daughter in an ever changing and busy life. Audrey is a natural when it comes to running, so it is no wonder we have kept a healthy competition between us.

Audrey works at an animal clinic in Johnson City while attending ETSU. A year ago a puppy was brought into this particular clinic to be treated for two broken front legs. The story was he jumped out of a twostory window of a house and broke both legs. While the story seemed sketchy it did not matter, he needed treatment and treatment he received.

Fletcher (Fletch) was never reclaimed by the people who dropped him off and Audrey brought him home. He took “shelter” with us as he healed and recovered back to good health. Fletch is a pointer / spaniel breed who recovered nicely from his injury. What makes this story so amazing is that now, a year later Fletch runs road races with Audrey. Yes, he runs road races, recently finishing the Blue Grass Half Marathon a few weeks ago. Fletch knows when the gentle leader comes out and the leash clicks into place, he is ready to do what he does best – RUN! We call him Fletch the Flying Dog. While Fletch has proven he can run, he does have “recovery” issues that are manageable. Like most “shelter” dogs, Fletch’s spirit was broken. Trust and bonding needed to take place for Fletch to thrive. While Fletch’s legs have completely healed, he still needs special attention when in crowds and around certain situations. Audrey knows how to tend to Fletch, keep him busy and occupied until race time. We found that Fletch required a little more TLC and attention with his trouble areas – but Fletch can run like nobody’s business for a “shelter” pup that had two broken legs.

If you are looking for a “sheltered” pet, here are some very basic tips to know when visiting shelters. Do your research and prep work before going to shelter. Look for friendly dogs, and think about taking a trainer with you to help with the decision. November is the perfect month to find a neighborhood 5k walk/run to test out your new dog’s running abilities.

So I say to you – get a shelter dog and give that dog a life – so that dog can give you his heart – for life.

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Corner Nest Antique Mall kicks off holiday season with wide selection, variety of items Elizabethton, TN --- The holiday “spirit of the season” is alive and well this month at Corner Nest Antique Mall. But, not to get ahead of ourselves, hundreds of items for the fall season are the cornerstone of this massive antique mall this month.

Bright orange pumpkins are everywhere along with fall décor mixed in with new and antique furniture and other items too many to mention. We ran into Bobbie Szynaka at the center of the first floor where she has two display booths.

“I guess you could describe the items in my booths as eclectic,” she says matter-of-factly. Bobbie and her husband, Steve, from Mt. City like to attend auctions where she says they find furniture and home décor that just needs a little tender, loving care.

“We also make or refurbish signs, bird houses, benches and paintings like the rooster over there,” she points out. “I even brought an abused wheel barrow back to life!” she chuckles.

Bobbie says she enjoys being a vendor at Corner Nest Antique Mall. “It’s been a good place for us,” she said. “We’ve been here for a year and a half and [you] never know what you going to find in here from beautiful new brand name items to the oldest of antiques. And the prices

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here cannot be compared anywhere else.”

Mark and Nancy Stoddard have been vendors at Corner Nest Antique Mall since it opened October 27, 2007.

Their displays offer Primitive and Country period items from the 1880s and 1900s.

“We get many of our pieces from dealers in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Michigan,” says Mary. “We attend many auctions and people call us as well. Mark and I enjoy traveling and finding different and interesting furniture and accessory pieces to complement our booth. Unlike so many other place [that aren’t], we offer a nice blend of Primitive and County items at affordable prices.”

Recently retired from the medical field, Mary adds that she now has more free time to devote to her and Mark’s hobby. “I’m already planning our window space for December.

It will include a unique 1900 sled. So, we want everyone to come to Corner Nest Antique Mall and visit us. And, please also don’t forget the annual open house on December 7th.

We always look forward to that event as a way to really kick off the holiday season.”

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Cinematic Comfort Food By: Toby Laek, Producer, Daytime Tri-Cities

When we turn the page on October and welcome in November, I’m often reminded of the holidays.

The holidays usually bring memories of family gatherings and those gatherings remind me of sitting around my grandparents’ living room and watching The Wizard of Oz every Thanksgiving.

Those viewings not only helped me develop an appreciation for The Wizard of Oz, they really were a vital building block in my development as a film fan. Sitting down and watching great films with your family are oftentimes as comforting as the Thanksgiving Day feast that you share with them. In the spirit of that, here is a list of some great films to watch with your family.

The Wizard of Oz – It’s considered a timeless classic for a reason. It’s got everything that a Hollywood blockbuster needs – great cast, wonderful music, brilliant direction and cinematography, a little scariness (those flying monkeys still creep me out), and a spectacular twist ending. It’s still one of the best films to watch with everyone in the family.

The Goonies – Like most kids who grew up

Finding Nemo

in the 80’s, I can quote The Goonies from front to back. Compared to some of today’s “tween demographic” offerings, it might seem a little hokey, but most kids today can still relate to the themes presented in the film – fear of the unknown, mistrust of adults, thirst for adventure… it’s all there. Be sure to check out the reunion commentary on the dvd/bluray with all the nowadult actors.

Finding Nemo – Finding Nemo is one of Pixar’s best films (that’s saying a lot) and the one that I think that most families can relate to.

Albert Brooks voices Marlin, a fish who’s worst fears are realized when his son, Nemo, is captured on his first day of school. It about Marlin, who’s neurotically scared of doing anything risky, has

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to take risk after risk in order to find his son. Ellen DeGeneres is wonderful as Dory, Marlin’s inadvertent travel companion.

E.T. the Extra Terrestrial – Stephen Spielberg’s family masterpiece about a benevolent alien and the friends that he meets on earth was the highest grossing film of all time for awhile and full blown cultural phenomenon when it was released in 1982. It is a genuine family classic that’s got the ability to melt the heart of anyone who watches it.

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Steel Rails Coffee House now open inside Keesecker Furniture Store ERWIN, TN — Steel Rails Coffee House, located across the street from the Unicoi County Courthouse, is now open after weeks of renovation and anticipation.

People shopping at the Keesecker Appliance, Furniture and Flooring Store in the heart of downtown Erwin can now enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, flavored latte or a cappuccino along with a pastry.

Ben McNabb, who also owns Keesecker’s, said the idea of opening Steel Rails Coffee House compliments his other business. “I originally thought people would come to the coffee shop and then visit the furniture

store. But, really, it’s been the other way around. It’s not only a good way to open a nice business downtown but it helps drive business to Keesecker’s.

They support each other.”

McNabb pointed out that the recent revitalization of the downtown district has more tourists coming to town. “We had some people in here recently from California.

“I’m pleasantly surprised by the early response. We have a good mix of people from high school students to the folks coming in from the courthouse. I think it’s important for a small town to build those types of relationships.”

On the menu at Steel Rails Coffee House are a dozen varieties of coffees including: Espresso, Breve, Latte, Macchiato, Frappe, and house coffee.

There are also nearly a dozen varieties of Flavored Lattes as well as teas, hot chocolate, Smoothies and pastries.

Ben offers a “Coffee of the Day” for people to try something a little different

like Brazilian Peaberry or other coffees from around the world. “We also offer coffee beans by the pound and we have an ‘Air Pot Service’ whereby you can bring in your air pot and we fill it on the spot,” he said. “That’s a handy way to take a beverage to a meeting or event without having to worry about making refreshments yourself.

Steel Rails Coffee House also offers customers Loyalty Cards. When you purchase 10 cups of coffee or 10 pounds of coffee the next purchase is free. “That’s just a good way to let our customers know we appreciate their business,” Ben said with a smile.

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Appalachian Cultural Music Association museum set to open

Bristol, TN — Tim White, co-founder of the Appalachian Culture Music Association, has had November 12th circled in red on his calendar for some time. That’s when the Mountain Music Museum, 626 State Street opens after months of preparation and construction. A 10 o’clock ribbon cutting ceremony sponsored by the Bristol Chamber of Commerce, will commemorate the museum’s move from the Bristol Mall.

“The museum walls actually tell the story of the birth of country music,” White said matter-of-factly. “The timeline pre-dates the Bristol Sessions. There are some interesting artifacts and exhibits in the museum featuring Jimmie Rodges, The Stoneman Family, Archie Campbell, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Johnny & June Cash, Dave Loggins, and Kenny Chesney, just to name a few. We also highlight the early days of radio from WCYB’s Farm & Fun Times to local radio stations WOPI and WJHL.” Plans by the all-volunteer non-profit organization, includes keeping the museum open six days a week and for special events

like Rhythm and Roots and Food City race night. White also thinks bus tours will be popular.

“To add to the flavor of downtown music events, The ACMA Pickin Porch live show moved to the second floor at the Foundation Event space at 620 State Street. It’s just a great show featuring local and regional bands.”

In other news, J.A. Street & Associates started work on the storefront which will be radio studios for Tri-Cities Top Gun Radio 870 AM and 100.7 FM and at www.topgunradio.com.

“We are calling this storefront area ‘The Fish Bowl’, White said. “People will be able to see radio dee- jays working on the air thru the glass front as well as live band performances etc. Speakers will be on the street and we plan to do on the street interviews as well with visitors and passers-by.

Jim Street is doing a lot to help us and we want to thank him and let him know his help does not go unnoticed.”

The 3,200-square-foot museum space will include a gift shop offering a variety of items

Mountain Music Museum set to open in Bristol, TN.

including CDs and posters. “We want to be a stop-off place for tourists and local folks alike,” White says with a smile. “Not only is it a place to hear and see this music it’s a real look back at the past and view real arti-

facts some which were worn by Bill Monroe and Donna Stoneman. We’re very excited to finally get opened officially and look forward to the thousands of visitors that will come through our doors beginning this month.”

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State’s death penalty back on track For years, Tennessee’s death penalty has been all bushing Bristol, Tennessee police officer Mark Vance on but discarded and ignored. When Robert Glen Coe was November 27, 2004 shooting him in the face with a .357 executed by lethal injection on April 19, 2000, it was Magnum. Vance was responding to domestic disturbance Tennessee’s first execution in nearly 40 years. Only five call. individuals have been executed since then. The last time Compassion is an important value to me. And as an inmate was executed in Tennessee it was 2009. There Christian, I believe redemption and salvation are availare currently 79 people awaiting execution on Tennesable to us all. But in order to protect human innocent husee’s death row. man life from sociopaths and predators, we as a society After years of controversy over the drugs used in Tenmust have the moral courage to take action.

Lt. Gov. nessee’s lethal injection procedure, Tennessee is back There are currently 24 people on our death row who on track to resume execution of the state’s prisoners on Ron Ramsey were sentenced prior to 1990. Donald Strouth has been on death row. Two executions have been scheduled with death row since September of 1978 for the crime of slitting more expected. While we are all God’s children and no the throat of a seventy year-old shopkeeper. Tennessee’s one should wish for the death of another, from a policy perspective, death row inmates have been incarcerated and awaiting execution an the return of the death penalty to Tennessee is a good thing. average of just under 20 years -- seven for more than 30 years. This Recent media reports have ranked Tennessee number #1 in vio- is unacceptable. lent crime. Because our reporting of such statistics is extremely honest To be effective, the death penalty process needs to be fair and and accurate, the ranking is likely high. exhaustive but it also needs to be deliberate and swift. With its infirWe have made great strides in making our citizens safer and we mary, structured schedule and three square meals a day, death row is shall continue to under Governor Haslam and Commissioner Bill probably more healthy and comfortable for many convicts than their Gibbons. But regardless of the accuracy of the ranking, it is clear we existence on the outside. What deterrent is the death penalty when need to address the level of violent crime in this state. spending time on death row actually increases one’s life expectancy?

I believe that a fairly and consistently applied death penalty is one Death penalty opponents are encouraged about the new advances of the many tools with which to remedy this situation. Our state has in DNA technology that have thankfully vindicated those wrongly quite properly taken time to ensure that the drugs used in our lethal convicted. But with these new advances we can now actually be more injection procedure are as humane as possible. But now that those positive than ever that those convicted of capital crimes are in fact issues have been resolved, it is time to resume executions. For some guilty as charged. At this moment, our death penalty procedure is of the most violent offenders who commit some of the most heinous likely the most humane and accurate the world has ever known. crimes, death is truly the only just punishment.

This is what Tennesseans demand. They are tired of living in fear Witness Billy Ray Irick who is scheduled to be executed by lethal seeing men and women convicted of truly heinous crimes sit on death injection on January 15, the first such execution Tennessee will carry row for years dying of old age or disease rather than lethal injection. out since 2009. Irick was convicted for the 1985 rape and murder of a We have a system that we are confident in and we have a process that seven-year old little girl. The physical evidence was overwhelming and is humane and painless.

Irick confessed to his crime almost immediately.

It is time to have the moral courage to give taxpayers and victims Irick’s trip to the death chamber will be followed by Nickolus the justice they demand and deserve. It is time to get serious about the Johnson. Johnson was sentenced to death on April 27, 2007 for am- death penalty.

Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association [NETTA] Chairmen’s Circle luncheon About once a year, former chairmen from the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association meet for lunch and catch-up and brain storm on how to make the organization stronger. Those participating in last month’s event are pictured above.

You might be interested to know [despite a sluggish economy] that Tennessee saw more visitors, staying longer and spending more in 2012. With 92.05 million person-stays Tennessee ranks 13th in the nation for total travel. 146,200 people were employed in the tourism industry in 2012.

Our region enjoyed nearly $700 million in tourism related expenditures bringing $21 million into our local sales tax coffers. Tourism is big business! And, now that the UT/Virginia Tech football is coming to Bristol Motor Speedway in a few years, that’ll be another big shot in the arm for our regional tourism effort.

Front row - left to right. Melissa Thomas, Beulah Ferguson, Carolyn Pierson Cook, Ron Scalf.

2nd row - left to right: Bob Cantler, Buddy Scheerer, Ken Misterly, Tom Olterman, Don Raines, Jay Sokolow [Photo by Claudia Moody, NETTA CEO].

Moving Forward: We need to finds ways to work together The last few weeks have been difficult for everyone. Now that the government has reopened and the House and Senate are meeting to work out their differences on a budget, I think it’s time we look at ways we can avoid this kind of government dysfunction in the future. As I’ve said before, East Tennesseans didn’t send me to Washington to shut down the government. They elected me to cut spending, reduce the tax burden on American families and shrink our bloated government. I’ve also heard from many Tennesseans with concerns about ObamaCare, specifically how it will impact their families and jobs. We must find a better way to work together to tackle the issues facing our country and I know we can do so without shutting down the government.

First, we must put petty, partisan politics aside and sit down at the negotiating table.

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Second, I think that est country in the world, but Congress needs to return we have a lot of work and soulto regular order when searching to do to keep it that considering bills to fund way. No one wants America to government operations. fail, and we need to find ways The House has already to work together. Many of my passed four of twelve apcolleagues and I believe the propriations bills, but the president’s health care law is Senate has not taken up so deeply flawed that it must Congressman a single one. If the Senbe repealed, but unfortunately, ate had considered those we were unsuccessful in those Phil Roe four bills, those agencies efforts, despite all the problems we’ve seen since the websites were launched. funded would have remained open in full Now it’s time to focus on the problems that during the government shutdown. Unthe law is causing and continue making our der regular order, the House and Senate case to the American public. If the Admin- would agree on a budget and then write 12 istration and Senate Democrats continue spending bills based on the levels agreed to to oppose repealing or defunding this law, in the budget. These spending bills would perhaps they will be open to ensuring indi- individually be sent to the president to be viduals are afforded the same protections signed into law. According to the Congresunder the law as employers by delaying the sional Research Service, it has been 14 years since the House, Senate and president have individual mandate.

agreed on a budget to fund the government for a full fiscal year.

Because of the shutdown, many Americans became familiar with the term continuing resolution, or CR. A CR is a short-term funding bill that allows for the government to remain open at the previous year’s levels even when Congress doesn’t send the president appropriations bills to be signed into law. CRs are not ideal because they limit the ability of Congress to look at individual line items in the overall budget, making it difficult to cut wasteful spending in a responsible way. Returning to regular order would not only avert government shutdowns, it would also ensure Congress is evaluating every government program each year.

Lastly, just because we were unable to fully repeal ObamaCare, it doesn’t mean we should or will give up on protecting those that will be hurt most by this law. We can provide continued oversight of ObamaCare

through Congressional hearings that highlight some of the major problems with the law and make suggestions of ways to fix it.

Since the launch, Americans have seen that this law is not ready for prime time. The most telling of all might be the website “glitches.”

How can you fine, tax and penalize Americans for not purchasing insurance without giving them a functional, user-friendly place to compare options and pick a health care plan? This only underscores the need to delay the individual mandate, and I think this is something we can work in a bipartisan way to get done. I will continue to look for ways to protect families from this unworkable, flawed law. I will also continue sharing my ideas and suggestions on better ways toward health care reform.

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.

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Have you ever thought about a Garden Memorial Service?

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 setting?” 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

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With over 60 years’ experience, his familyowned 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.

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A nine-year-old YouTube sensation inspires #Socktober: Socks for the Homeless It’s great to see social media being used for a wonderful cause. YouTube sensation nine-year-old “Kid President” launched a nationwide campaign to donate brand new socks to the homeless.

“Socktober” is a movement to motivate one-million people to donate new socks to the homeless in their communities this fall. In Johnson City we’re shooting for 500 pairs of new socks to be donated to United Way of Washington County TN from now until Thanksgiving. United Way will then distribute through its agencies.

Johnson City schools The MarketingMel team of Mary Ellen Miller, Sarah Kinsler and homeless coordinator Bonnie White says there are 718 Emma Brock are gathering socks for the homeless. Inspired by a homeless students in John- YouTube campaign called #Socktober they are taking new socks son City alone so the need until Thanksgiving. is great. She needs for distribution cepted until November 27. new boys and girls’ through their Drop-off stations are located socks from pre-K agencies by at Summit Leadership Founthrough adult sizes. dation, Spine & Sports ChiThanksgiving.

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All my workers are 1099 employees!!!

My workers are 1099 employees.

That is a phrase I hear often. There is no such thing as a 1099 employee.

If a business owner gives and individual a 1099 form to report earnings, the worker is not being treated as an employee. If the worker is an employee, he or she receives a W-2 form at the end of the year. If the worker is a contractor, the business owner issues them a form 1099 to report their earnings. This has always been an important distinction. The results can be costly if the business owner gets the classification wrong. Why do business owner want to treat workers as contractors?

Business owners are not required to pay federal payroll taxes or state unemployment insurance premiums for independent contractors.

As a result of the Affordable Care Act, I expect the Internal Revenue Service to give worker classification a lot more scrutiny. The Affordable Care Act requires businesses with 50 or more full time employees to provide health care insurance to its employees or to pay a penalty. The Affordable Care Act’s definition of a full time employee is basically anyone who works an average of 30 hours or more per week. I expect some employers to attempt to reclassify their employees as independent contractors in order to avoid providing health insurance.

If an employer is audited by the Internal Revenue Service or the Tennessee Department of Labor Workforce Development and a worker is reclassified from a contractor to an employee the resulting tax and penalties can be severe. In addition to state unemployment tax, the Internal Revenue Service will calculate payroll tax on amounts paid to the worker as if the amount paid was net pay. The employer will potentially have to pay all FICA and withholding tax plus penalties and interest. Generally, three years are audited at one time. With the Affordable Care Act, the additional cost may be substantially more than before. I would recommend caution in making a decision to reclassify an employee. A business owner should

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The Internal Revenue Service has many rules that will allow some relief if you have always classified a worker wrong including a Voluntary Classification Settlement Program (VCSP). However, if a business owner reclassifies a worker from an employee to a contractor much of the relief may not be available. My experience with the State of Tennessee has been that the state takes a more strict interpretation of what it takes to be an independent contractor. The state does not always follow the same guidelines as the Internal Revenue Service. In a Tennessee unemployment tax audit, the business owner will be required to provide a copy of the contractor’s license or at least a business license for the worker treated as an independent contractor. The state often

takes the position that if the services are performed on the employer’s premises, and it is a continuing relationship, then the worker is an employee.

The Internal Revenue Service’s guidelines are less strict. The Internal Revenue Service seems to allow their auditors more discretion in determining the difference between and employee and an independent contractor. Don’t let this make you think the Internal Revenue Service will not assess severe penalties and back taxes, if the business owner classifies workers wrong. Again, the Internal Revenue Service has a broad range of relief provisions for business owners that make a misclassification. Since it is reasonable to expect more scrutiny on worker classifications, I would recommend that you consult a tax professional before you make a decision to treat a worker as an independent contractor.

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Concert Schedule Freedom Hall in Johnson City: Nov. 8 Toby Mac Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Greeneville, TN: Nov. 14 Amy Grant Dec. 7 Reo Speedwagon Thompson Boling Arena in Knoxville: Nov. 13 The Eagles Jan. 31 Keith Urban Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville: Nov. 1 Earth Wind & Fire Nov. 3 Barenaked Ladies Nov. 6 Cyndi Lauper Nov. 22 Erick Baker Nov. 30 Amos Lee Knoxville Civic Auditorium: Nov. 6 Joe Bonamassa Nov. 14 Straight No Chaser Bijou Theatre in Knoxville: Nov. 10 Steve Vai Dec. 6 Delbert McClinton Dec 12 & 13 Carolina Chocolate Drops Knoxville Civic Coliseum: Nov. 8 Florida Georgia Line Dec. 8 Tracy Lawrence Bridgestone Arena in Nashville: Nov. 6 CMA Awards Nov. 15 Justin Timberlake Dec. 10 Donnie & Marie Ryman Auditorium in Nashville: Nov. 4 Alabama Nov. 7 Straight No Chaser Nov. 21 ZZ Top Dec. 4 Martina McBride

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Dec. 8 & 9 Brian Setzer Orchestra Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C.: Nov. 2 Drake Nov. 15 Eagles Dec. 31 The Avett Brothers Jan. 4 Jay Z Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.: Nov. 1 Erykah Badu Nov. 2 Hunter Hayes and Ashley Monroe Nov. 16 The Eagles Nov. 23 Florida Georgia Line Nov. 24 Trans-Siberian Orchestra Nov. 27 Bonnie Raitt Dec. 6 John Prine Harrah’s in Cherokee, N.C.: Nov. 16 Rodney Atkins Nov. 23 Ron White House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, S.C.: Nov. 16 Third Eye Blind Nov. 20 Lee Brice Dec. 28 Gregg Allman The Tabernacle in Atlanta: Nov. 22 Third Eye Blind Nov. 29 Blackberry Smoke Philips Arena in Atlanta: Nov. 7 Drake Nov. 16 Elton John Dec. 14 Pink Dec. 15 Andrea Bocelli Dec. 17 Justin Timberlake Dec. 27 Jay Z

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III Tyme Out Thursday, November 7 - 8:00pm

The Barefoot Movement Thursday, November 21 - 8:00pm

Junior Sisk Friday, November 8 - 8:00pm

Sons Of Bluegrass Friday, November 22 - 8:00pm

Helen Highwater Saturday, November 9 - 8:00pm

South Carolina Broadcasters and Motel Rodeo Saturday, November 23 - 8:00pm

Paul Geremia Thursday, November 14 - 8:00pm The Hillbenders Friday, November 15 - 8:00pm Folk Soul Revival Saturday, November 16 - 8:00pm

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The Boxcars Wednesday, November 27 - 8:00pm Big Daddy Love Friday, November 29 - 8:00pm Robinella Saturday, November 30 - 8:00pm

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Hands On! October Calendar of Events All Month Long - Rainforest Adventure!

Explore rainforests from around the world in this exciting new traveling exhibit featuring over 40 interactive components: explore a gorilla nest, climb a 9’ kapok tree, weave on a loom, and climb through a tree log to discover animals that make their home there. For more information visit http://handsonmuseum.org/see-discover/ featured-exhibits/ Art Studio Schedule Pilgrim Hats: Celebrate our country’s Thanksgiving tradition this month by making hats like the pilgrims would have worn!

Fall Foliage: Be inspired by fall’s changing foliage by making colorful leaf plate rubbings in the Art Studio this month!

Special Events All Month Long - Post-Halloween Costume Drive: Throughout the month of November, bring in your gently used Halloween costumes to donate to the Hands On! Theater on Main! In exchange for the donation, receive a Hands On! drawstring backpack!

Friday, November 1st - First Friday Stay tuned for new First Friday events for grown-ups!

Friday, November 1st - Sunday, November 3rd - Forensic Challenge Investigate the science of forensics in honor of Sherlock Holmes weekend.

Examine your own fingerprints and try out our strawberry DNA extraction experiment.

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

Tuesday, November 5th - Sunday, November 17th - Build Like an Egyptian

Wrap yourself in the science behind ancient Egypt in recognition of the anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamen’s Tomb. Investigate how ancient Egyptians may have used simple machines to assemble their architecture.

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

November 7th through 19th Showing of the Trees Get into the holiday spirit enjoying a display of designer decorated trees, wreaths, and other holiday items. Each unique decoration will be auctioned at the Night of Lights Gala!

Friday, November 8th - 9:30 am 12:00 pm - Awesome Aviation Workshop Fly into fun in this workshop designed around National Aviation Month. Make your own puff rocket launcher, design your own mini hovercraft, try out a suspended airplane experiment, and more! A healthy snack will be included as well. Ages 7-12. Cost $10 for members, $12 for non-members. Payment

is required with registration by Wednesday, October 30th.

Tuesday, November 19th - Sunday, December 1st - Super Sharpie Tie Dye Discover the properties of solubility while making an artistic masterpiece with Sharpie markers, laboratory-grade filter paper, and a “secret” ingredient. The Eastman Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day.

Schedule Changes - Thursday November 21st, beginning at 12:00 Saturday, November 23rd - Hands On! will be closed for the Night of Lights Gala Friday, November 22nd, 6:30 pm Night of Lights Gala What’s better than a membership to a Jelly of the Month Club? - Tickets to the Hands On! Gala! Join us for a fund-raising event full of fun, friends, entertainment, and take a Christmas Vacation at Hands On! It’s a great way to support the Museum and escape the craziness of the holiday season! Designer decorated greenery items, entertainment packages, unique Christmas gifts, getaways, and much more will be auctioned to raise money for the Museum’s programs and exhibits. Skip the crowds in the stores and pick up your holiday decorations and gifts during the silent and voice auctions, enjoy a delicious dinner, and dance the night away. Its’ the perfect start to the holiday season - the hap, hap, happiest time of year! For more information or reservations, please contact Kristine Carter at kristine@ handsonmuseum.org or 434-4263 x.108. http://handsonmuseum.org/get-involved/ fundraisers/festival-of-trees/ Thursday, November 28th - Hands On! will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving Day.

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Powering the Future

On the job to make NFS safer, better and cleaner, Clifton works every day to securely transport materials to and from the NFS site. Whether it’s shipping decommissioned materials away for permanent disposal or safely converting highly enriched nuclear products into a form usable for fuel in commercial power plants, Clifton is just one of 1,000 NFS employees committed to powering the future.

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Unicoi County Memorial Hospital joins MSHA

UCMH new sign unveiled.

Erwin, TN – Unicoi County Memorial Hospital (UMCH) has officially joined Mountain States Health Alliance (MSHA), hospital officials announced on November 1st.

The Tennessee Attorney General’s office sent a letter of no action to UCMH and MSHA attorneys on Wednesday, giving the two parties permission to proceed with the transaction. Legal documentation of the sale is now complete, and UCMH is the 14th hospital to join MSHA. “We have a lot to celebrate today,” said Tracy Byers, the hospital’s administrator. “Our team members have waited a long time for the resolution of this sale, and we are excited that we can now move forward with building our hospital up to be the best it can be.”

Now that the hospital is part of MSHA, the health system can begin making critical investments in the

Hospital staff and community leaders gather for a celebration. facility, like information technology upgrades and necessary repairs to the hospital building. Plans for construction of the new facility will also begin to move forward.

“We have made some important promises to the people of Unicoi County with respect to their hospital,” said Dennis Vonderfecht, president and CEO of MSHA. “Now it is time for us to fulfill those promises.

We are so grateful for the support we’ve seen from the community and the relationships we’ve built throughout this acquisition process, and we’re excited about what the future holds for Unicoi County Memorial Hospital.”

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November with Mary B. Martin School of the Arts typifies the mission of the 5-year-old arts program, bringing events as varied as interactive stick sculpture, environmental food issues, comedy and strong storytelling.

On Saturday, Nov. 2, the School of the Arts presents Post Comedy Theatre with comedian Robert Post at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 in ETSU’s Bud Frank Theatre, first floor, Gilbreath Hall. Actor, mime, puppeteer, juggler, ventriloquist, stand-up comedian and improvising whirling dervish Post has toured his family-friendly one-man variety show performance to 46 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico, Russia, the Mediterranean, Japan and Turkey. Matt Lauer of the TODAY Show calls Post “completely insane.” NPR calls his physical comedy, crafted routines and improvisations “uproariously funny.” Tickets are $15/10/5.

Then on Monday, Nov. 11, Mary B. Martin School of the Arts presents the documentary GMO OMG with filmmaker Jeremy Seifert as part of the South Arts Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers Monday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. in ETSU’s Martha Street Culp Auditorium.

Following a screening of the film, Seifert and the audience will engage in a discussion about

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Dennis Vonderfecht, MSHA President & CEO and Roland Bailey, UCMH Board Chairman enjoy a hardy congratulatory handshake.

The strategic planning process will begin immediately to paint a clear picture of the role the hospital will play in the community at large. The strategic plan will help shape plans for the replacement facility as well as plans for continuing operation of the nursing home.

“We will be meeting with key stakeholders in the community over the next several months to get their input on what they want to see from their local hospital,” said Allison Rogers, MSHA’s vice president of strategic planning. “We have already conducted the community health needs assessment, which tells us what the area of focus need to be in terms of creating

November offers gamut at MBM School of Arts the film and his work as a filmmaker. A reception with the filmmaker will follow the Q&A and film and reception are free and open to the public. GMO OMG tells the story of a young father’s discovery of genetically manufactured organisms and his awakening to what has happened to our food in the U.S., what we are feeding our families, and what is at stake for the global food supply unfolds in a trip across the United States and other countries in search of answers.

The next evening, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, Elizabeth Ellis is a versatile teller of Appalachian and Texas tales and stories of heroic American women, as well as vivid personal stories. Mary B. Martin School of the Arts is bringing Ellis’ “Telling the Silence” to ETSU Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in ETSU’s Brown Hall Auditorium. In this “heavy and humorous” performance explores, Ellis explores the ways “we, especially women, allow ourselves to be silenced,” she says. A former resident of the Johnson City, Tenn., area, Ellis has entertained hundreds of thousands of listeners at schools, universities and festivals in her

a healthier community. Now it’s time to find out how the hospital itself can help meet those needs. We will also conduct a detailed financial analysis to develop a strategy for assuring the hospital’s continued stability in the era of healthcare reform.”

The strategic planning process is expected to take several months. Architect selection for the new facility will take place in late 2014, with construction expected to begin in 2015. The replacement hospital is expected to open in 2017 at its new location on Temple Hill Road off Exit 40 in Erwin. To view the UCMH community health needs assessment, visit www.msha.com/UCMHhealthneeds.

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25-year career as a storyteller. She was selected as a “Listener’s Choice” at the 30th Anniversary National Storytelling Festival. Tickets for “Telling the Silence” are $15/10/5.

Starting the first week of November, environmental artist “Stick Man” Patrick Dougherty will create a temporary sculpture of woven saplings designed specially for the grounds of ETSU, using volunteers from the campus and region. On Monday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. in ETSU’s Martha Street Culp Auditorium, the artist will discuss his “stick work,” that has taken him to college campuses, botanical gardens, museums, businesses and homes worldwide, from Serbia to Nashville. The lecture and reception to follow are free and open to the public.

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Barter Theatre Presents

"A Christmas Story"” (Abingdon, Va.) A trip to Barter Theatre in historic Abingdon, Virginia has long been a holiday tradition for families, friends and colleagues.

This Christmas is especially exciting because it features one of Barter’s most popular shows ever. When “A Christmas Story” finished its sold-out run at Barter Theatre last December, patrons continued to call, asking if Barter would bring the show back. Due to the amount of interest, Barter is proud to bring back the story of Ralphie and his plot to get the perfect Christmas present.

Families everywhere enjoy the iconic movie every Christmas, and now Barter will bring all the comic mishaps to life. Come and experience the adventure of the leg lamp, the bunny suit and the tongue on the frozen flagpole in person.

The stage version includes a few differences from the movie, for example, in the movie, we never see adult Ralph. In the stage

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play, he is ever-present as the narrator of the story. He brings us back with him to that special memory of what it felt like to be a kid and want that extra special gift: “an official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle with a compass and this thing which tells time built right on the stock.”

Barter is also excited to announce that Justin Tyler Lewis will reprise his role of Young Ralphie, and Nicholas Piper will return as Adult Ralphie. Other cast members are Mary Lucy Bivins, Sean Campos, Parris Cromer, Abbey C. Elliot, Zacchaeus Kimbrell, Nick Koesters, Tricia Matthews, Wendy Piper and Holly Williams.

Also playing this holiday season at Barter Theatre is the musical, “Another Night Before Christmas” at Barter Stage II and the children’s show “’Twas the Night Before Christmas at Barter’s main stage.

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NFS president has company on the move

BY RON SCALF

Erwin, TN — In the past couple of years, Nuclear Fuels Services (NFS) president Joe Henry has led the company’s most dramatic expansion since the inception of its business.

On Flag Day this past June, Henry and hundreds of NFS employees and members of the community celebrated the opening of the company’s $33 million facility expansion after nearly a year of construction.

“That was a very exciting day for us,” Henry said with a smile. “We now have a new sky-line and completed a new state-ofthe art security building and completed the wall around the facility. And, as much as possible, we utilized local contractors in an effort to make sure we used the local talent already in our region.”

Henry said in 2012 NFS achieved the highest production ever and was on track to repeat that performance in 2013.

Also, for the second year in a row, the plant received the highest grade possible by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. [NRC] meaning there were no areas of improvement to address.

He says the credit needs to go to the 1,000 employees and contractors that

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work at NFS each day.

“Nuclear Fuels Services is made up of good people doing vital work for our nation. Our work supports

our nation’s freedom and our American way of life,” he added.

The largest employer in Unicoi County employee turnover is non-existent and in fact, Henry points out, there are members of three generations currently working there. He

also said many of the employees were active in the community.

“We want to be not only a good employer but we want to support the activities of our community,” he says. “For example, we had our United Way kick-off with 50% of our goal already raised. Many of our employees enjoy being involved in [community] boards and activities like the Apple Festival and we have a running club, a golf club and an outdoors club so that employees can get together and enjoy one another’s company outside work.”

Mr. Henry speaks at NFS’ community meeting dedicating its new $33 million facility.

With the outside construction improvements at the plant now complete Henry said his next project would be to initiate upgrades within the offices of NFS and other common areas.

“I guess you could say NFS is on the move,” Henry says matter-of-factly. “We recently signed a new 25-year contract to continue to provide fuel for the Navy for peace and stability. We also are working with the government to take nuclear-

grade weapon material and turn into material to be used as nuclear power.

We have a new contract through 2015 to convert 5 metric tons of material which will reduce bomb grade material.”

So, what’s the future hold for NFS? “I see 2013 as being good or better than 2012,” Henry said. “Our goal for 2014 is to continue to progress and improve. . .try to be a good neighbor and community supporter.”

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Nov. 8th and 9th — Presenting the 34th Annual Christmas Connection arts and crafts show, Kingsport Civic Auditorium. Free. Call 423-392-8414.

Nov. 8th and 9th — Presenting the 32nd Annual Holiday Craft Show & Sale, Historic Jonesborough Visitor’s Center. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day.

Nov. 9th — Symphony of the Mountains featuring the Charles Goodwin Orchestra at MeadowView Conference Center, Kingsport, 8 p.m. $40. 423-392-8423.

Nov. 12th — “Telling the Silence” presented by Elizabeth Ellis, ETSU Brown Hall Auditorium 7:30 p.m. $15 adults, $10 seniors, $5 students. 423-439-8587.

Nov. 14th— Amy Grant preforms at the Niswonger Performance Arts Center, Greeneville, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $40-$50. 423-638-1679.

Nov. 14th - 17th — “Human” presented by The Drifting Theatre, Kingsport Renaissance Center. 423-392-8427.

Nov. 15th Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. 7:30 p.m. Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Greeneville. Tickets: $25-#$35. 423-638-1679.

Nov. 17th – 29th LampLight Theatre’s Festival of Trees.

MeadowView Conference Center, Kingsport. Free. 423-245-1551.

Nov. 22nd — Night of Lights Gala Fundraiser. Hands On! Regional Museum.

Downtown Johnson City. $100, 423-434-4263.

Nov. 22nd – Dec. 1st — “Yuletide” at LampLight Theatre, Kingsport.

Tickets, $10 adults, $5 students. 423-348-7610.

Nov. 23rd — Christmas Open House, Gate City, VA. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Entertainment, food, shopping and tree lighting a 7 p.m.

Nov. 24th – Dec. 20th — “The Art of Lucy Cheek” Kingsport Renaissance Center. Free.

Nov. 29th – Nov. 30th — and Dec. 5th. Country Christmas Craft Show, Viking Hall, Bristol. Admission $5. 423-764-0188.

Nov. 30th — Christmas in Olde Jonesborough. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Christmas tree lighting at 6 p.m. in downtown.

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Columnist suggests we say yes to life a stranger’s room at around 1 o’clock People say that sort of thing all the in the morning. I’m pretty sure I left a time, “Say yes to life.” So what does that swath of disgruntled Europeans in my mean for you? For me, it means being wake, but the trip was well worth it, if open to new experiences and unafraid only so that I could come back home of the risks. It means understanding the with a few stories to tell. difference between disappointments and But the point I’m making is not simencountering the unexpected.

Recently I went on a trip across Eu- Carrie Beth ply that you should travel so that you’ll have stories to tell, it is that it is so imrope with my senior class, exploring city Williams mensely important to say yes to life, to streets, taking photos of historic monuments and beautiful city scapes, enjoying exotic, go all in and be open to the new experiences that multicultural cuisine, and attempting to speak await you. At restaurants, I ordered things in Italforeign languages. It was an amazing experi- ian without having any idea what they were, and ence and I am so blessed to have been able to go, I enjoyed them all. I think sometimes it’s good because this trip taught me a lot about what it to be unaware of what you’re eating until after you eat it, lest you chicken out and never get to means to simply say “yes.”

For those of you who know me or have at least experience such a thing again.

If I had known in Nicaragua that I was about read my Nicaragua article, you probably know that I am…well, we’ll say prone to unique ex- to eat iguana, I might never have tried it, but beperiences. In other words, I’m an accident wait- cause I thought it was a scrawny bird at first, I ing to happen. Interestingly enough, this quality was not afraid to eat it. Well the same goes for seems to be hereditary, and so you can imagine travelling in general. Sometimes not knowing the treacherousness of my mom and me embark- what to expect or what’s in store can make the uncertainty of the future that much more exciting on this trip together.

Needless to say, we stumbled our way across ing and attractive.

I mean all this to say that it is absolutely imEurope and came out relatively unscathed. In Rome, I climbed halfway up the 135 steps of the perative that you say yes to life’s invitations, and Piazza di Spagna before stubbing the toe of my that you not be afraid of something just because boot and nearly toppling my way back down. In there are risks that come along with it. You never Florence, I almost knocked my mom off a bridge know when you might get to look back on an into the Arno River with my 20 pound backpack. experience and say, “You know, I was terrified at In Milan, I came very close to sprawling first, but I’m so glad I did it.” across the cobblestones multiple times as I sprinted down the plaza, Colusseum terrified that I might miss my bus, and in the Paris train station, my mom accidentally fell over her suitcase, also managing to bring two Japanese businessmen to the ground in the process. But the worst was in London, where I locked myself out of my hotel room, got the wrong room key, and mistakenly barged into

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