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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

PINEY FLATS TO JOIN CITIES NATIONWIDE FOR

AMERICA'S NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME

On Tuesday, August 2nd, neighborhoods throughout the Tricities are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “33rd Annual National Night Out” (NNO) crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and co-sponsored locally by Piney Flats United Methodist Church will involve over 16,728 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities, and military bases around the world. In all, over 38.3 million people are expected to participate in “America’s Night Out Against Crime”. NNO 2016 national corporate sponsors are ADT, Nextdoor.com, and Associa. National Night Out is designed to (1) Heighten Crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. From 6 to 8 pm on August 2nd, residents of Piney Flats and surrounding areas are asked to meet at Piney Flats United Methodist Church (225 Methodist Church Street) and spend the evening outside with neighbors and first responders. Free hotdog dinner and snacks. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy local musical talent and the Sullivan East High School Bluegrass Band. Lots of fun and games for all ages!

For more information, Please contact: Carolyn Kerr at 361-0686 or cbkwrk@aol.com Peggy Plum at 360-5440 or pegplum@hotmaiol.com Kim Baker at 557-2754 or kimmiedawn2009@hotmail.com Or Piney Flats United Methodist Church at 538-6937 Piney Flats United Methodist Church 225 Methodist Church Street Piney Flats, Tennessee

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Can something be too much fun?

Does Weather affect Fun Fest events?

Here’s a few FAQ’s to know about before attending any FunFest event.

Do all ages require tickets to events?

Maybe so, but that is not the case with the annual FunFest event in Kingsport. Take this week’s music lineup for instance. On Thursday night, Casting Crowns make an appearance along with Passion. Then Friday night Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will take the stage to rock out the crowd. The big finale on Saturday features The Avett Brothers with their unique sets. Any one of these would be a great event to attend; you have the chance to see all three should you so desire. That’s my kind of event! There is so much to do people of all ages at FunFest that it is easy to see where they came up with the title. Tuesday is a good example. The annual Putt Putt tournament is going on all day. The Kid’s Central Presented by Niswonger Children’s Hospital is 10:00 – 3:00; the Joseph Young Magic Show is 11:00 – 12:00. You can get into Bays Mountain for free all day long. Whew – and that is just Tuesday. Check out all the various offerings at www.funfest.net, see what is available and make your plans – everyone has a great time at FunFest.

Fun Fest events go on rain or shine. Events may need to be delayed due to weather, but we try not to cancel any if possible. In the event of severe weather with thunder and lightning, events will stop or be delayed until we receive the "all clear". In those extreme cases, please be cautious and return to your vehicle or the nearest facility. Do not wait it out under a tree or around metal fencing, bleachers, etc. • Decisions on concerts depend on weather conditions that can change rapidly. • Concerts are delayed if lightning is in the area. • If the stadium is evacuated due to lightning or unsafe conditions you will be asked to return to your car or go to the dome. • Continuation of concerts depends on the safety of everyone. • In case of only rain it is the artists’ decision when or if the concert will go on. • We make every effort to have a performance because they cannot be rescheduled and tickets are non refundable.

• Children 5 and under do not require tickets to stadium concerts.

When do the gates open for concerts? Normal gate opening is 1 hour before the concert start time, but several factors dictate gate opening (band's arrival, sound check, crowd, weather, etc.)

What is a Fun Fest concert like?

J. Fred Johnson Stadium is a high school baseball/football stadium. Seating will be festival-type, where you can bring a chair (without spikes) or blanket & sit on the field (which is turf, not grass) or you can sit in the stands as in a ballgame. Yes, the earlier you arrive to stand in line, the better spot you'll be able to grab when the gates open.

Are coolers and/or bags allowed in Fun Fest Concerts?

In an effort to enhance public safety, Fun Fest has modified its security policy by limiting the size and style of bags allowed in the stadium. PROHIBITED BAGS - • All purses, bags or containers larger than a small clutch bag • Backpacks • Binocular case - Binoculars may be worn around the neck • Briefcases • Camera bags • Cinch bags • Computer bags • Coolers (beverages are available for purchase inside/outside the stadium) • Fanny packs • Luggage of any kind • Seat Cushions with pockets APPROVED BAGS - • Clear Tote - Plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12"x6"x12" • Clear Fun Fest totes will be available for purchase in the Fun Fest store • Plastic Storage Bag - Clear, one (1) gallon, re-sealable • Small Clutch - Approximately the size of a hand with or without a handle or strap. No larger than 4" x 6" with or without a handle or strap. Can be carried separately or within an approved plastic bag. * Lawn chairs are allowed; however, the chair bag will be subject for inspection *An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose. Please limit the number of items you bring to the stadium on event days

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What is the Taste of Tri-Cities?

We will have around 16 restaurants set up across the street from the stadium selling their specialties from pizza, ribs, Mexican, Chinese, Japanese, fish/seafood, ice-cream, etc. We also have concession tents where you can purchase drinks, etc. We are an alcohol-free festival. The road in front of the stadium (Fort Henry Drive) is blocked to all vehicle travel so people can walk around, choose a place to eat and go back inside the stadium. We will also have activities during the day on Saturday outside the stadium and around our "Taste of Tri-Cities" area (hot air balloon launches in the morning and evening, cornhole tournament, etc).

Is handicap seating/access available at Fun Fest events?

Eastman Employee Center - Eastman has wheelchair accessible seating in the auditorium and aramp for access into the building. Dobyns Bennett Stadium - The metal bleachers on the visitor's side have ramp access and seating for wheelchairs. There are seats next to these spots - Additionally, people can sit where they feel comfortable on the field. There will be a large video screen behind the sound tower so it is not necessary to sit up close to the stage.

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Theatre Bristol Presents

Pinocchio Tickets On Sale Now

A stage production where truth is in the spotlight, running weekends August 31 - September 9 Like Pinocchio himself, the classic children's story "Pinocchio" comes to life on the Theatre Bristol ARTspace stage, 506 State Street, Bristol, August 31 through September 9 under the direction of Camille Gray. Tickets are on sale now at https://goo.gl/kCstPh. Geppetto’s mischievous wooden puppet, Pinocchio, is on a quest to be a real boy... and keep his nose in check. On his adventures, he encounters Cricket, Stromboli the Fire Eater and puppet master, Red Fox, Black Cat, Candlewick and friends, puppet friends Harlequin and Columbine, and of course, a whale. With some help from the Blue Fairy, Cricket and puppet friends, Pinocchio learns what it means to be a son. Newcomer to Theatre Bristol Cooper Knapp plays Pinocchio, while veteran Steve Baskett plays Geppetto. Ava White is the Blue Fairy and Luke Gray is Stromboli. Iona Blackburn and Madisen Evans are the Red Fox and Black Cat, respectively. Libby Street plays Cricket. Zaiah Gray plays Harlequin and Claire Hankins, Columbine. Mason White is Candlewick Roselini, Faith Vance Madame Roselini, and Avery White Calliope Roselini. Devon White is the Sandwich Man. Ryleigh Tolbert plays Sophia, Raina Moody is Maria, and Ella Combs is Leona. Shane Webb plays Alfonso, Braden Mitchell Eduardo, Carter Lawson Pietro, and Colt Fleenor Alidoro. Preslon Meares is Pulcinella and Lilly Hankins is Donabella. Director Camille Gray, most recently costumer and assistant choreographer for "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," has directed Godspell, as well as choreographed, stage managed, costumed, and performed in many shows. A Theatre Bristol

veteran of 15 years and vice president of the Youth Service Board, she is currently pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre at Emory & Henry College. She is supported by stage manager Abigail Combs, assistant stage manager Lucy Tester, costumer Whitney Brooks, makeup designer Cameron Roberts, and set designer Luke Gray. Pinocchio opens August 31, and runs for two weekends at the Theatre Bristol ARTspace, Fridays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays at 5:30 pm, and Sundays at 2:30 pm, closing on September 9. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students, and will be available online at www.TheatreBristol.org. For information on school shows, please contact info@ theatrebristol.org Theatre Bristol's is pleased to present Pinocchio as part of its family-friendly 53rd season of ARTspace and Paramount shows, including Lessons from Shakespeare: How to Avoid a Personal Tragedy with River's Way; Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day; Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; Tartuffe; Fiddler on the Roof; and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Founded in 1965, Theatre Bristol is the oldest continually running children’s theatre in northeast Tennessee. Its Main Stage season consists of up to six productions. Some of its performances take place in the ARTspace, a multipurpose, black box theatre which seats up to 120, and other performances are on stage at the Paramount Center for the Arts. Theatre Bristol is volunteer run and we invite you to get involved. For more information, visit Theatre Bristol’s website or Facebook page, contact Theatre Bristol at 423-212-3625, or email info@theatrebristol.org.

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The blistering heat wave blanketing much of the country can be dangerous for your family pets. The American Red Cross has steps to take to ensure your pet stays safe this summer: 1. Don’t leave your pet in a hot vehicle, even for a few minutes. The inside temperature of the car can quickly reach 120 degrees even with the windows cracked open. 2. Animals can suffer heat stroke, a common problem for pets in the warmer weather. • Dogs with short noses or snouts, like the boxer or bulldog, are especially prone to heat stroke, along with overweight pets, those with extremely thick fur coat or any pet with upper respiratory problems such as laryngeal paralysis or collapsing trachea. 3. Some of the signs of heat stroke in your pet are: • Heavy panting and unable to calm down, even when lying down. • Brick red gum color • Fast pulse rate • Unable to get up. 4. If you suspect your pet has heat stroke, take their temperature rectally. • If the temperature is above 105 degrees, cool the animal down. The easiest way to do this is by using the water hose. Stop cooling the animal when the temperature reaches 103 degrees. • Bring your pet to the veterinarian as soon as possible as heat stroke can lead to severe organ dysfunction and damage. (American Red Cross)

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Fairview Farm and Homestead offers annual car show to benefit the development of educational programs and demonstrations. This annual event held at 908 Hillman Hwy, Abingdon, VA will take place from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm on August 4, 2018. All years, makes and models from classic, custom & muscle cars, trucks, rat rods, imports, motorcycles and tractors are welcome. Registration is only $12 with 20 plus trophies to be awarded and dash plaques given to the first 100 entrants. Spectators can enjoy the sites for just $2 while children 12 and under are admitted free of charge. Local food truck Hot Mess Express will offer their famous barbeque and grilled hot dogs. Additional fun includes door prizes from local retailers and 50/50 cash drawing. The Fairview Farm and Homestead is also home to antique tractors, equipment and log cabin – there is something for everyone at this family-friendly event. Sponsorship of this event is provided by Abingdon based businesses Empire Ford Lincoln located at 106 Jonesboro Rd. and Fritz Tax Service located at 17259 Jeb Stuart Hwy. Ample parking is available, so load up the family and join the fun at Fairview Farm and Homestead on August 4th.

Saturday, July 28, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum Now that summer is here, it’s the perfect time to have fun with family at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum! Join us for Family Fun Day and explore lots of fun, games, and activities the whole family will enjoy! The day will offer a variety of wonderful activities, including square dancing, Banjo Bingo games, an instrument petting zoo giving kids the chance to handle and play instruments, coloring or crafts, and the Bristol Public Library doing a fun 3D printer demo! This special event is free and open to the public. Admission prices apply to tour permanent exhibits.

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10 Another pair of blu-rays from Warner Archive showed up at my door over the weekend. One is their new release of the 1972 Soul Cinema classic “Super Fly,” and the other is a release from a few years ago that I just got around to, the 1943 WWII fundraising film “Thank Your Lucky Stars.” Both films come with a nice set of extra features imported over from their DVD release but feature all new 1080p HD transfers. Let’s dive in!

Batteries Not Included

By Andy Ross

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The 1972 legendary movie “Super Fly” has an equally legendary soundtrack by the great Curtis Mayfield that I’d imagine most people are familiar with, even if they haven’t seen the movie. Produced independently for under $500,000, “Super Fly” would get distribution from Warner Brothers, becoming another smash hit at the box office, earning over $30 million as part of that first wave of movies often referred to as Blaxploitation. Coming just a year after the massive success of MGM’s “Shaft.” Directed by Gordon Parks, Jr. (whose father, Gordon Parks, Sr. had directed “Shaft), “Super Fly” is centered around Priest, a young cocaine dealer who has decided he’s had enough and wants out. Priest tells his business partner he wants to make one last big deal, and then he’s clocking out for good. Warner Archive brings “Super Fly” to blu-ray with all the bonus material from the DVD release of 2004. The 1080p transfer looks great. This was a low budget film, the grain is there, but it fits the film. This isn’t going to have the polish of a lavish Hollywood production, but this is perhaps the best “Super Fly” has ever looked on home video, let alone ever. Bonus features include a commentary track with Dr. Todd Boyd, a retrospective documentary, and multiple short film pieces are there as well, including vintage interviews with the film’s star Ron O’Neal and Curtis Mayfield. This is a release many have been waiting for, and they won’t be disappointed. Jumping back three decades we have a blu-ray of 1943’s “Thank Your Lucky Stars,” A fine example of World War Two escapism. “Thank Your Lucky Stars” is backed with almost every single person Warner Brothers had on contract at the time. The musical review is packed with: Humphrey Bogart, Bette Davis, Olivia De Havilland, Errol Flynn, Ida Lupino, Ann Sheridan, and Dinah Shore among others. For the benefit yours truly, I was most delighted to see those masters of musical mayhem, Spike Jones and his City Slickers turn up (Thank You, Dr. Demento). The film was made also to benefit the Hollywood Canteen, a club founded by Bette Davis and John Garfield—who also appears in the film. The Hollywood Canteen was a cafe and entertainment hall staffed by stars for soldiers serving during the war— usually ones who were about to depart for overseas. Each star in the film was paid a flat fee of $50,000—all of which was donated by each star to the canteen. Like most of these “let’s get our mind off the war” musical review films, the movie has a thin plot that just serves as a way to connect all the musical numbers together. But unlike many of those films, “Thank Your Lucky Stars” has a plot that makes sense. A pair of producers recruiting stars for a benefit show. Humphrey Bogart performs a comic turn in the film, and both Bette Davis and Errol Flynn have musical numbers! This is a really fun and charming film that still provides a nice bit of light, escapist entertainment in these dark times. The film has a most impressive 1080p HD transfer that really shows off a rich and sharp black and white image. Some short films from the era are included to give the feel of going to the movies during this time—including two Bugs Bunny cartoons in full HD. “Thank Your Lucky Stars” is worth your time if you just need to spend two hours elsewhere than the 24-hour news cycle. Both of these films are wonderful to have on blu-ray and would be fine additions to anyone’s home library. I hope you’ll give “Super Fly” and “Thank Your Lucky Stars” both a look. See you next week.

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SUMMER READING

BLOCK PARTY

AT KING COMMONS PARK The Johnson City Public Library will hold a block party for the community on Thursday, July 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in King Commons Park. The block party is the culmination of this year’s Libraries Rock Summer Reading Program. All are invited to attend this free event, which will feature music provided by Tri-Cities DJ. Yard games including cornhole, giant Twister, Kerplunk, dominos, and Connect Four, will be located throughout the park for everyone to play. Food trucks including The Caribbean Grill, Let’s Taco ‘Bout It, Hokie Smokie Grill, and Tacoras will be on-site. The library will close at 6:00 p.m. on July 19 so that staff and patrons can enjoy this unique event. Bring your family and friends for a fun evening celebrating Summer Reading!

To learn more about this and other upcoming events, visit the library’s website at www.jcpl.org, like the library’s Facebook page, or follow the library on Instagram.

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Stories of Farming Life Come TO Life July 23

The Yarn Exchange Radio Show will bring to life stories of local farmers this month. Farmers across the region were interviewed in order to understand and explore the rich heritage and tradition of legacy farmers. Some of the farmers whose stories will be featured this month include generational farmer Keith Irvin. Also included will be Chris Wilson from Clover Creek Farm, and family farm stories from Elaine Cantrell, kin to the Scott Strawberry growers. The show will also feature stories from young rising farmers like Dominick Haynes, who started selling his own produce at Jonesborough’s Farmers Market when he was only nine years old. These stories will share the proud tradition of farming in this region, the challenges, as well as the gratifying stories of living a life bound to the land and the seasons.

Joining the cast this month as a musical guest will be Nate Harris from Boone, North Carolina. This will be Nate’s third appearance as a musical guest on the program, bringing his blend of traditional music woven into ballads. This program dedicated to farmer’s will perform live at the International Storytelling Center on July 23 at 7PM. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased online at Jonesborough.com/ tickets or by calling the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center at 423-753-1010. The show also airs on the last Wednesday of the month at 8PM on WETS 89.5 FM and streams online on HD channel 1 at wets.org/listen. The Yarn Exchange Radio Show is part of Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts and is supported by a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission, and is also supported in part by Ballad Health.

There are many different runs and rides is our area, virtually all of them to benefit a charity. One of the largest and most popular is the Brody’s Run for the Kids. The primary charity here is Spina Bifita, although this year some proceeds will go to Kingston Baker, the Kingston Can effort to help his family while he is at St. Jude. The ride itself is in two parts. The Tennessee run starts at Everette’s Saloon in Johnson City while the Virginia run starts at Quaker Steak in Bristol. Both runs end, however, at Pork & Beanz place at the Snake Pit. It turns into a monumental party with overnight camping, bonfires, drawings, dice rolls and lots of entertainment. This year Rusty Steel and Quarterbounce are playing plus the return of Bonnie Blue. This event is for a darn worthwhile cause and every participant has a great time. Call Beanz at 423-2975675 or Jeff at 423-747-0247 for all the details and to register. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

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4th Annual Brody’s Run

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EAST TN PBS HOLDS

Antique & Art Appraisal Fair JULY 28TH AT WILLIAM KING MUSEUM OF ART IN ABINGDON, VA Nonprofit Viewer Supported PBS Member Station Partners with Case Antiques to Bring Antiques Experts & Appraisers, including Ken Farmer of popular PBS program Antiques Roadshow East Tennessee PBS along with Case Antiques invites the public to bring antiques, art and collectibles to an antique & appraisal fair on Saturday, July 28 in Abingdon Virginia. Attendees will hear from licensed, experienced appraisers and antique experts from Case Antiques about value and history of items. Ken Farmer, known for his appearances on the hit PBS program Antiques Roadshow will also be in attendance. This event will take place at the William King Museum of Art, located at 415 Academy Drive in Abingdon, Virginia. Tickets are available now for a PBS Insider session from 10 a.m. until noon as well as a General Session from 1 until 5 p.m. The PBS Insider session requires advance tickets but tickets for the general session will be available at the door. Each item brought for evaluation/appraisal requires one ticket. Each ticket is $10. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.EastTennesseePBS.org. While at the event, attendees will be able to explore the history and culture of our region by viewing amazing antiques and artifacts in the permanent collection of the William King Museum. About East Tennessee PBS East Tennessee PBS is a nonprofit, viewer supported PBS television member station serving East Tennessee since 1967. East Tennessee PBS provides lifelong learning opportunities to more than 1 million viewers in East Tennessee, Southern Kentucky, Southeast Virginia and Western North Carolina. The station achieves this by broadcasting non-violent, commercial-free children's series; instructional programs; and primetime shows that educate, entertain, inform and inspire. East Tennessee PBS exists to serve the needs of East Tennessee as a community partner affecting positive change by educating, entertaining and challenging minds.

A r t s + C r a f t s Fe s t i v a l

Big Stone Gap, VA. On Saturday, July 21 hop on the Museum’s bus for a summer excursion to Hungry Mother State Park’s Arts & Crafts Festival. This tour invites participants to enjoy a day of artists, crafters, musical artists, dancers, musicians and a variety of food vendors at the longest running festival held in a Virginia State Park. The bus will depart at 8 a.m. from the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park’s front gate and arrive at Hungry Mother State Park for the opening of the festival. Tour members will have the opportunity to experience the festival at their own pace until 2:30 p.m., when the bus will depart back to the museum. Seating is limited: reserve your spot today. Cost: $25 per person.

For more information, please call the park 276-523-1322. The award-winning Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. For more information about Virginia State Parks’ activities and amenities or to make reservations in one of the more than 1,800 campsites or 300 climate-controlled cabins, call the Virginia State Parks Reservation Center at 800-933-PARK or visit www. virginiastateparks.gov.

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Bus Tour to Hungry Mother's

Gateway Arch National Park

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National parks evoke images of wide open prairies dotted with bison, the towering peaks of the Sierra Nevada, or perhaps waves crashing on a rocky shoreline. Most of the time, they’re expansive and cover thousands or even millions of acres. They protect some of the wildest places in remote areas, from Big Bend National Park on the Mexican border to Gates of the Arctic in Alaska. As our nation’s population centers have expanded and there are less wildlands to protect, the idea of what a national park can be has begun to shift. Smaller and more urban locations have been popping up in recent decades, with some great examples being Cuyahoga Valley in the Cleveland suburbs, as well as Congaree in South Carolina. 2018 has seen the addition of yet another park, bringing the total count of these national treasures to sixty! Perhaps more than any other, this one pushes the boundaries of our traditional definition of national parks. It’s by far the smallest-only ninety acresand also the most urban, being located in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. Say hello to our newest national park, Gateway Arch! Originally designated as a national memorial, the arch and surrounding grounds were originally authorized almost a century ago. Marking the starting point of Louis and Clark’s storied expedition, the monument took decades to complete. First, an entire portion of the original downtown had to be thoroughly demolished to make room for the park. This was met with fierce opposition and took some time. After a design was agreed upon and the Korean War was officially over, the project gained traction and actual construction began in 1961. Four years later, the massive arch was completed, becoming the tallest memorial in the country. From the time of it’s establishment, the park was known as the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. Many of us have known it by other names, usually the Gateway Arch or St. Louis Arch. According to the National Park Service, the fact that so many people didn’t realize it was a unit of the National Park System led to its renaming in February of this year. The park didn’t just get a new name this year. An ambitious construction process was begun in 2014 to connect the park with downtown St. Louis. Now open fields, gardens, and pathways stand where interstate traffic once zoomed by. The project is finally wrapping up this year, with a new entrance, museum, and elevator lift all opening in recent weeks. Guests will need to park in one of the many parking garages located in downtown, as the park has no dedicated parking areas. Most seemed to be in the $10-$15 dollar range. It is a bit of a walk to reach the arch from downtown, so be sure to plan your travel time accordingly if you have purchased tram tickets. The new facility entrance is located in the middle of the park and leads underground. The information area is free to enter, but visitors must pay an entrance fee of $3 if they wish to venture below to the museum area. Here guests may also purchase tickets for the tram ride to the top, but

we suggest buying them online ahead of time since they often sell out. If you purchase a tram ticket you won’t need to pay the entrance fee as it is included. Visitors must pass through an airport-style security checkpoint, so be aware of what you’re bringing with you before entering the line. Once downstairs, the expansive museum lines both sides of the walkway that proceeds to the main lobby. Unfortunately, we missed the grand opening by only a week, so we were unable to check it out. The lobby area features several activities for guests who are waiting for their tram departure. Exhibits are scattered throughout and there is also a fascinating documentary on the construction of the arch. A large gift shop and restaurant are also nearby. Of course, the main attraction here is the tram ride to the top. Be warned, this is not something to consider if you are claustrophobic, as the pods are extremely tight and completely enclosed. Visitors line up on a stairway in front of a series of small elevator doors. Upon boarding the five-person pods, the tram takes off on its four-minute ride to the top. This unique mechanism is a combination of Ferris wheel, tramway, and elevator. If you’re brave enough, be sure to lean forward and look out the small glass window at the interior of the arch. Once you reach the top, you’ll need to climb up a steep staircase the last couple of stories to reach the crest. Rows of windows line each side, providing breathtaking views to the east and west. The eastern panorama stretches across the Mississippi River to the plains of Illinois. Looking west, the towering buildings of St. Louis crowd the foreground, while the Ozark mountains march across the horizon. You may stay as long as you like once on top to admire the view, so don’t feel rushed by the crowds. Trust us, the ride back down is no more fun than the ride up was.

Appalachian Wanderers

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Spotlight

- TUESDAY - July 17 Southern Countrymen Band Cumberland Square Park Downtown Country Jiggy Ray’s Pizzeria Rainbow Kitten Surprise Wild Wing Cafe Sundown Band The Shed

- WEDNESDAY - July 18 Redleg Husky O’Mainnin’s Pub Open Mic The Willow Tree Coffeehouse & Music Room Open Bluegrass Band Gypsy Circus Cider Company HB Beverly Rock’s Wood Fired Pizza & Grill

- THURSDAY July 19 Dezorah and Indighost Bloom Cafe and Listening Room Tri Cities Jazz Wellington’s Restaurant CrossRoads Winged Deer Park Lakeside Concert Series Momma Molasses Blackbird Bakery Shades of Gray Quaker Steak & Lube The Tides Tupelo Honey Cafe Mark Larkins Rock’s Wood Fired Pizza & Grill Donny and the Dry Heavers Model City Tap House

415 in Progress Woodstone Deli

- FRIDAY - July 20 Mathew Hickey Band Wild Wing Cafe

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Down Home

- SATURDAY - July 21 Before The Storm Wild Wing Cafe

Buffalo Ruritan

- SUNDAY - July 22 Farewell to Fear w/ Arcana & Basketcase The Hideaway

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Jake Quillen / Clint Roberts / Magus and the Movers The Hideaway

Anthony Wayne The Willow Tree Coffeehouse & Music Room

Gipsy Danger / Basketcase / Forsaken Hero Capone’s

Jason Hoss Hicks Yee Haw Brewing Company

Hollow Ground Down Home

Rebecca Lee Daniels Rock’s Wood Fired Pizza & Grill

Jigsaw Jane Quaker Steak & Lube

Retroville Kingsport Eagles

Singer & Songwriter Nite Bears Bar

Big Son Holston River Brewing Company

Coal Creek Quaker Steak & Lube

Kids Our Age Memorial Park Community Center

Billy Crawford Band Holston River Brewing Company

Brinley Addington Sleepy Owl Brewery

CrossRoads Buffalo Ruritan

Nightshift Band Outdoorsmen Club

From The Edge Laurel Marina

Brinley Addington Sleepy Owl Brewery

Sundown Band Willoughby Ruritan

Empire Strikes Brass Founders After 5

Chris Kelley Band Lakeview Marina Marker II

Scottaroo w/ Jackdaw’s 7 & JB 5 & Dime Capone’s

Copper Ridge Country Club Bar & Grill

7 Mile Mushroom Gypsy Circus Cider Company Under The Table Band Lakeview Marina Marker II Faster Pussycat Country Club Bar & Grill Retroville Painter Creek Marina Crazy Like Lexi Sonny’s Cafe Scott Miller

Tennessee Beach Painter Creek Marina From The Edge Laurel Marina Soul Swagger Sonny’s Cafe Billy Crawford Band Holston River Brewing Company U Turn Bears Bar CrossRoads

Ivy Road Lakeview Marina Marker II

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By Mark Marquette since 1996 stargazermarq@ gmail.com

Think about the world 49 years ago this week when Apollo 11 landed on the Moon and you almost shake your head wondering how we did it. In just nine years from the first time a human went into space, our species was standing on another world. As incredible as NASA’s systematic conquest of the Moon was, it is almost as amazing that in almost five decades we have not returned. Growing up a baby-boomer and witnessing the exciting drama of the Apollo 11 launch, threeday journey across outer space and the Sunday afternoon landing that July 20, 1969 is a cherished memory of my life. I was certain that in 50 years there would be an international outpost like we have at Antarctica—but we don’t. Maybe the that will be a reality in 2069, the 100th anniversary of mankind’s greatest adventure. And it was just that—the greatest exploration mission ever achieved, as daring into the unknown as the great ocean adventures of Columbus and Magellan, the Antarctica expeditions of Byrd and Perry; and the pioneering aviators like Charles Lindberg—a hero to many of the moonbound American astronauts. With the 50-year benchmark of Apollo 11 looming on the horizon, the hoopla is building already for the immortality that has been bestowed upon first man on the Moon Neil Armstrong, fellow moonwalker Buzz Aldrin and lunar orbiter Michael Collins. A Hollywood movie starring Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong and called “First Man” opens in

October 2018. After the holidays, the world will relive the epic odyssey that changed the world forever. There will be much embellishment as a half century tends to increase the memories. And there will be lots of Apollo 11 memorabilia for sale—but buyer beware. The marketplace is flooded with fakes, forgeries and outright lies. Getting the jump on that Golden Anniversary of Apollo 11, here are a few facts about the herculean effort of more than 500,000 Americans from hundreds of companies in each of the 50 states pulling together during a tumultuous time for our nation and the world. Armstrong died in 2012 and Aldrin at age 88 is one of four still alive from the 12 men who walked on the Moon from 1969-72. The others are Apollo 15 commander David Scott, 88; Apollo 16’s Charlie Duke, 82; and the 12th man-on-the-Moon Harrison “Jack” Schmitt, 83. Astronauts who just orbited the Moon who are still alive in their mid-80s are Apollo 8 Frank Borman and Jim Lovell (also Apollo 13 that looped around the back side during a rescue trajectory); Tom Stafford Apollo 10; Fred Haise, Apollo 13; Al Worden, Apollo 15 and Ken Mattingly, Apollo 16. When capsule communicator (“CapCom,” always an astronaut) Charlie Duke said, "We were about to turn blue…” in response to Armstrong historic first words: “Tranquility Base here, the Eagle has landed,” Duke wasn’t kidding. The moon ship named Eagle overshot the landing target by 4 miles because of unknown gravity influences and Armstrong took controls from autopilot to navigate over a 100-yard crater and house size boulders, violating abort procedure when fuel reached 30 seconds until empty and setting the four, saucer-shaped feet of the 20-ton, 16-foot tall Lunar Module in a haze of engine-blown dust with maybe 15 seconds to spare. Armstrong’s extraordinary piloting skills were needed—as was a lot of luck. The famous astronaut later said he figured the odds of success at 50-50, though he thought they’d return alive. Armstrong and Aldrin collected 47 pounds of rock and dirt. They took 97 photos while on the Moon for 22 hours, using one Hasselblad, 70mm film camera during the moonwalk (carried by Armstrong, Buzz took a few but only 2 with Armstrong in them). All photos from the Apollo missions are available to the public on Flicker. com, frame-by-frame, just as they shot them. In fact, they are copyright free—paid for by the American taxpayer. When they took off their helmets and smelled the Moon dirt on their spacesuits, it reminded the astronauts of fireplace ashes or gunpowder.

That makes sense, given the violent impacts of meteors of all sizes. There are many strange properties of lunar soil. The powdery grey dirt is finer than talcum powder and is formed by micrometeorite impacts which pulverize local rocks into fine particles. The energy from these collisions melts the dirt into vapor that cools and condenses on soil particles, coating them in a glassy shell. These particles can wreak havoc on space suits and other equipment. Some gloves and boots had layers stripped off by the abrasiveness. Moon soil, called regolith, also has iron in it, so magnetic power can be used to help control the contamination. The total computer power of the “DSKY” unit on the Lunar Module “Eagle” was just 64K…as in kilobyte. That’s nothing by today’s standards. A thousand Ks is a megabyte, and a thousand megabytes is gigabyte. And, a thousand gigabytes are a terabyte. Now go and look at the computing power of your hand-held devices. Then think about today having the power of a singing birthday card to land a space ship on another world! The Moon Race brought many NASA words into the American vernacular. Like A-OK, the 3-2-1 countdown to blast-off, “the clock has started,” and “all systems Go!” Very few phrases in human language will be remembered as long as that spoken by Neil Armstrong on his first steps on an alien world: “That’s one smalls step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind.” He said he came up with the words while on the there-day trip to the Moon, and yes, he probably flubbed saying “a man,” Armstrong claiming he said it and the “a” was unheard in radio static. When Aldrin went down the metal-rung ladder and took his first steps on the Moon, he paused silently for a moment—to empty his bladder in the urine collector strapped to his leg. After that, Buzz uttered his own famous words, calling the landscape, “magnificent desolation.” Enjoy the memories of man’s greatest adventure on YouTube and many documentaries. And don’t lose the dream of returning to the Moon— this time to stay.

This year’s Summer Concerts theme is “Colors of the Mountains” to create a palette of sounds to excite the senses. It includes fun, eclectic and dynamic music from Golden Oldies to toe-tapping bluegrass. Our special guest is the North Carolina bluegrass quartet, ShadowGrass who crossed paths at local fiddler’s conventions in the summer of 2014 and have been playing together ever since. Although they have their own style, ShadowGrass is honored to be playing in the shadows of great bluegrass legends. Holding to their bluegrass roots, fast picking, and fresh arrangements have earned the band numerous awards in both youth and adult competitions across the region. In 2016 they placed 5th in the Adult Bluegrass band category and first place in Youth Band competition

at the Galax Fiddler's Convention. ShadowGrass has had the privilege of playing at exciting venues, including Heartwood and The Crooked Road, The Blue Ridge Music Center, The Lincoln Theatre, The Historic Earle Theatre, and at festivals such as the National Folk Festival, MerleFest, HoustonFest, Richmond Folk Festival, Lowell Folk Festival, SPGBMA, and IBMA. They were honored to be chosen as a featured youth band for the IBMA World of Bluegrass Festival in 2016. Their foot-tapping music and charming personalities continue to draw a crowd and gain encouraging fans with each new place they visit. ShadowGrass is looking forward to contributing to the heritage of bluegrass music for years to come. The band includes Presley Barker, age 13 on guitar; Kyser George, age 13 on bass; Luke Morris, age 17 on mandolin; Clay Russell, age 16 on banjo. ShadowGrass is striving to carry on bluegrass music to future generations. We invite you to bring your picnic, your favorite lawn chair and your family and friends for an evening of fun and entertainment. At our Sunday, July 29 Mary B. Martin Music at the Mansion concert at Allandale Mansion, we’ll again hold a picnic area decorating contest so gather your imaginative ideas to deck your area out in all

the colors of the mountains. Winner will receive a “hand-crafted” trophy and two tickets to the Symphony of the Mountains 2017-2018 season. Tickets for the July 29 Allandale Mansion Concert are just $15 in advance by calling our Box Office at (423) 392-8423 or visiting our website at SymphonyoftheMountains.org. Tickets will be $20 at the door and, as with all Symphony of the Mountains subscription concerts, children and students are admitted free. Tickets for Friday, July 27 at 7:30pm at Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock, NC are available through the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce and Saturday, July 28 at 8:15pm at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise in Wise, VA is a free concert. 1200 East Center Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 • 423.392.8423 www.SymphonyoftheMountains.org

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CASUAL COLORFUL OUTDOOR CONCERTS IN JULY Symphony of the Mountains Announces Their Summer Concert Series Symphony of the Mountains opens its 2018-2019 Season with the wildly popular Summer Concert Series · July 27 at 7:30pm at Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock, NC; · July 28 at 8:15pm at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise in Wise, VA; and · July 29 at 6:30pm at Mary B. Martin’s Music at the Mansion at Allandale Mansion in Kingsport, TN.

Kara ke TUESDAY

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Karaoke w/ Crossroads & Josh Blevins at Dawg House Tavern Karaoke at Zachary’s Steakhouse Family Night Karaoke at CJ’s Sports Bar - Kingsport Karaoke at Numan’s - Johnson City Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at The Cave

WEDNESDAY

Karaoke w/ Southern Sounds Karaoke at American Legion 8pm Michael’s Krazy Karaoke at Marx the Spot Karaoke at CJ’s Sports Bar Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 - Johnson City

THURSDAY

Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Macado’s - Kingsport Karaoke w/ DJ Marquez at Painter Creek Karaoke at Zachary’s Steakhouse Michael’s Krazy Karaoke at Stateline Bar & Grill Karaoke at CJ’s Sports Bar Karaoke w/ DJ Marquez Top Shelf Entertainment at Wild Wing Cafe JC Karaoke at Numan’s - Johnson City TN Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at New Beginning’s Karaoke at Jiggy Rays Pizzaria

FRIDAY

Karaoke w/ Southern Sounds Karaoke at Sportsman’s Bar & Grill 9pm Karaoke w/ Shane Rouse at Bear’s Bar Karaoke at Kingsport Moose Lodge Karaoke w/ Reverb Karaoke at The Cottage 8:30 pm Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 - Johnson City Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Moe’s Original BBQ Karaoke w/ Toddzilla at Sportsmans Pub Karaoke at Elizabethton VFW Karaoke w/ DJ Marquez & Top Shelf Entertainment at Holiday Inn (Exit 7) - Bristol VA Karaoke at Numan’s - Johnson City TN

SATURDAY

Karaoke at The Horseshoe Lounge Karaoke w/ Toddzilla at Sportsmans Pub Karaoke at Kingsport Moose Lodge Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 - Johnson City Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Macado’s - Kingsport Karaoke at Numan’s - Johnson City

SUNDAY

Karaoke w/ DJ Marquez at Sonny’s Marina- Johnson City Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Woodstone Deli - Kingsport

•••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at East Tennessee State University will offer two workshops for entrepreneurs in July at the ETSU Innovation Laboratory, 2109 W. Market St. Small business owners will discover the latest tools for the daily management of Facebook during Secret Social Media Tools on Tuesday, July 17, from 10-11 a.m. TOn Wednesday, July 25, TSBDC will host Quick Intro to QuickBooks from 9-10 a.m. Participants will tour QuickBooks Pro and QuickBooks Online and learn about the different accounting programs offered by Intuit QuickBooks. Speaker Carol Tartaglia with Madison Book Keeping and Tax Service will compare versions to determine which is the right fit for your small business. Workshops are $25 each. To register, or for more information, contact Mark Bays of the TSBDC at 423-439-8505 or mbays@tsbdc. org. For disability accommodations, call the ETSU Office of Disability Services at 423-439-8346. •••••••••••••••••••••••••• Teen Writing Group @ the Jonesborough Library Want to write stories but have trouble finding motivation or ideas? Come share suggestions, get prompts, participate in writing games and challenges, and work on your own writing projects! We’ll provide snacks, drinks, and lots of writing resources. Teen Writing Group is open to 6th through 12th graders. Registration is preferred, but not required. Friday, July 26 from 5:30pm-7pm. For more information or to register please call the Jonesborough Library at 423753-1800. •••••••••••••••••••••••••• MECC to Hold Information Session for Lee County Certified Nursing Assistant Program Big Stone Gap – Mountain Empire Community College will hold an upcoming information session to assist those interested in enrolling

in the college’s Certified Nursing Assistant Program in Lee County. The cohort will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. from September 18 through December 4 in Pennington Gap. An information session to enroll in this cohort will be held on Monday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Lee Health and Rehab Center, 208 Healthcare Drive, Pennington Gap. For more information on MECC’s Certified Nursing Assistant program or the upcoming Pennington Gap information session, call 276.523.7456. •••••••••••••••••••••••••• Adult Book Group at Gray meets July 26 Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty will be the topic of discussion at the Gray Library Adult Book Group on July 26. The group, led by Christy Widner, manager of the Jonesborough Branch of the Washington County Library, will meet at 2 p.m. A letter, opened at the wrong time, containing a deep, dark secret , with the potential for harming many people, is the focal point of this best-selling 2017 novel. All adults are welcome to attend. Call the library at 477-1550 for more information. •••••••••••••••••••••••••• Winged Deer Lakeside Concert Series Free concert each week 7-9 p.m. Concession available on grounds. July 19 - CrossRoads Band July 26 - Kids Our Age August 2 - Heavy Country August 9 - Shellem Cline (Gospel) •••••••••••••••••••••••••• Johnson City Community Drum Circle The Johnson City Community Drum Circle meets every Wednesday evenings through October 24, 7pm - 8:30pm, inside the Farmers’ Market Pavilion next to Founders Park. Everyone is welcome and any body can play. Come drum, hoop/ holler, dance, or just relax and take in the scene, no experience or

conduct public blood drives at the call 423-408-7500, 423-652-0014 23 following locations: or 276-679-4669 or visit www. -Monday, July 16, 12:00pm- marshblood.com. 5:00pm, Morgan Memorial United Methodist Church, Rose Hill, VA -Monday, July 16, 1:00pm-5:00pm, Bland Correctional Center, Bland, VA -Tuesday, July 17, 7:30am-3:00pm, Eastman Building 156, Kingsport, TN -Tuesday, July 17, 1:00pm-4:00pm, Lab Connect, Johnson City, TN -Wednesday, July 18, 2:00pm6:30pm, St. Anne catholic Church, Bristol, VA -Thursday, July 19, 7:00am12:00pm, BAE Systems, Kingsport, TN -Thursday, July 19, 8:00am11:30am, United Southeast Federal Credit Union, Bristol, TN -Thursday, July 19, 1:30pm4:00pm, Friendship Ford, Bristol, TN -Friday, July 20, 8:00am-11:00am, Walmart-West Stone Drive, Kingsport, TN -Friday, July 20, 12:00pm4:00pm, Asbury Place Baysmont, Kingsport, TN

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THINGS TO DO

“talent” necessary. There are shared instruments and of course you can bring your own drums or percussion. It’s all improvised, so there are no mistakes. We just smile and keep playing. Shine or rain, the pavilion has us covered. Bring your own seating! •••••••••••••••••••••••••• “Libraries Rock!” Summer Reading Program will continue through July 20th. Children are encouraged to register at the library or online to participate in the Summer Reading Program. Support materials for the Summer Reading Program are provided by the Tennessee State Library and Archives. For more information and to register for this free program or other Youth Services programs, please call 423-434-4458. Follow Johnson City Public Library on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates on programs and services. •••••••••••••••••••••••••• Birding Kingsport Is a club formed to connect area birders with all things birds, will meet Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Toy F. Reid Eastman Employee Center, 400 S. Wilcox Drive, Kingsport, Room 221, at 7:00 p.m. An informative program of interest to birders will be presented. For more information see birdingkingsport. org ••••••••••••••••••••••••••

THIS WEEK

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SKIES

Celestial events in the skies for the week of July 17 - July 23, as compiled for The Loafer by Mark D. Marquette.

The Milky Way will be seen before midnight against dark skies as the waxing Moon is a crescent in the evening and First Quarter on Thursday. Campers can spend some stargazing time away from the campfire and see the Summer Triangle stars of Deneb, Vega and Altair straddling the “river of stars” that is a long arm of our own Milky Way Galaxy. And straddling the night are four planets—Venus in the twilight, Jupiter directly south, Saturn in the southeast and Mars rising in the east. . Tuesday, July 17 On this 1975 date in space history, three Americans in an Apollo Command Module once bound for the Moon and two Russians in Soyuz 19 docked and spent two days in space together in an ultimate act of détente begun by President Richard Nixon. Called the Apollo/Soyuz Test Project (ASTP), 45 years later, America, which must depend on the upgraded Russian Soyuz spaceship to ferry astronauts and cosmonauts to the orbiting International Space Station . Wednesday, July 18 Jupiter and Saturn are on each side of the Milky Way and Scorpius—Jupiter in Libra and Saturn at the top of Sagittarius. Rising right after sunset in the southeast and Capricornus the Sea Goat is Mars. On July 27th the Red Planet will be closest to Earth during this opposition, rising at sunset and just over 40 million miles away. On this 1966 date in space history, Gemini 10 was launched with the late John Young (Apollo 16 moonwalker) and future moon orbiter Mike Collins spending three days on an important mission for the Moon Race with the USSR.

orbiting was Michael Collins. Armstrong died in 2012, and Aldrin and Collins are both 84.

Thursday, July 19 The Milky Way is now visible in the evening, rising in the east and high overhead after midnight. The Moon will wash out most of its glorious star clouds until first week of August.

Monday, July 23 On this 1972 date in space history, NASA launched Landsat 1, the first satellite devoted to monitoring plant life around the world, from wheat to Pine forests. Today, a dozen satellites keep track of Earth resources on land and in the sea as well as the health of our atmosphere.

Friday, July 20 On this 1969 date in space history, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed their moon ship called Eagle on the western shores of the ancient lava bed called Mare Tranquility. Mankind’s greatest adventure to the Moon was fulfilled that Sunday afternoon. And Sunday night, the world was mesmerized by live television of the 2-hour moonwalk. While Neil and Buzz walked the Moon,

Saturday, July 21 On this 1976 date in space history, the first photos from the surface of Mars were being sent back to Earth from the Viking 1 lander, which touched down the day before. Sunday, July 22 Any telescope and powerful binoculars (of 15 magnification or more) will show the moons of Jupiter and rings of Saturn. If not familiar with that “Christmas telescope” bought years ago, practice outside before dark to acclimate yourself to movements and different eyepiece magnifications. Hint: start with the low power eyepieces (highest number) and line up that finder telescope during the daylight.

There are so many cute puppies at the shelter. They will all be spayed or neutered and up to date on all vaccines. Please come by and meet some of the cuties!

he Bridge Home has an ongoing aluminum can collection in front of the shelter at 2061 Hwy 75 in Blountville, TN 37617 and a second aluminum can collection site at Airworks Heating and Cooling, 5633 Memorial Blvd Kingsport. TĂĽhe cans are collected by a volunteer and the money from the aluminum goes towards badly needed food and supplies for the animals. The Bridge Home No Kill Animal Rescue has started a pet food pantry for people that have had financial hardships because of job loss or medical problems and are struggling to feed their pet. They can come by the shelter and get cat or dog food to get through the tough time.

Donations can be sent to The Bridge Home Shelter PO Box 654 Blountville, TN 37617 Every animal in their care is spayed or neutered and fully vaccinated before being adopted. Being a non profit the shelter is funded entirely by membership dues and private donations. They always need volunteers or monetary donations. Other always needed items: pet food, cat litter & cat toys dog treats & dog toys,paper towels, cleaners, office supplies, Purina weight circles. Phone: 423-239-5237 Hours are Mon-Fri 12pm6pm Sat 12pm-3pm and Sun 2pm-4pm. Website is www.bridgehomerescue@ gmail.com or like them on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/bridgehome

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theloaferonline.com | July 17, 2018

DOES ANYBODYREALLY KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS...? This week’s column has nothing to do with the musical group Chicago (whose song title I have shamelessly borrowed for my title), and everything to do with the concept of time. As a student and teacher of history, I have a vested interest in things that happen in time, but I attribute most of my fascination with time to my long-ago viewing of the 1960 George Pal movie, “The Time Machine,” starring Rod Taylor (who would go on to co-star in Alfred Hitchcock’s movie “The Birds” three years later) and Yvette Mimieux (who I must admit I had a crush on when I saw the movie as a pre-teenager). And, as a music lover, I enjoy playing the old parlor game that asks us to name as many songs as we can with “time” in their titles; I can immediately name songs by the Pozo Seco Singers, The Rolling Stones, Alan Parsons Project, Pink Floyd, The Chamber Brothers, the aforementioned song by Chicago, and The Outsiders--can you name the songs?. As human beings we have had time on our minds ever since we appeared on the scene. A preliminary search for “Books About Time” on Amazon reveals “over 10,000 results,” and a search for “Movies About Time” reveals “over 8,000 results.” Two of my favorite recent books about time are James Gleick’s TIME TRAVEL: A HISTORY (which, not surprisingly, includes a section on the aforementioned George Pal movie) and Alan Burdick’s WHY TIME FLIES: A MOSTLY SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION. This past week I picked up a copy (actually I did pay for it) of Scientific American’s latest collector’s edition entitled “A Matter Of Time: It Begins, It Ends, It’s Real, It’s An Illusion, It’s the Ultimate Paradox,” a reasonably definitive guide to the latest speculations about the meaning of time. And a recent movie that deserves our attention is “Arrival,” the space alien invasion tale starring Amy Adams that is really a provocative meditation about time. A persuasive argument can even be made that the much-discussed Orson Welles’ classic, “Citizen Kane,” is more about the meaning of time than the career of Charles Foster Kane. The list goes on and on. Although I was not blessed and/or cursed with a scientific mind, I enjoy reading about science, and have lately become interested in quantum theory, which has implications for physics, biology, astronomy, anthropology, and even the humanities. A book that has had a profound effect on my thinking about time and history is Carlo Rovelli’s new little book (he loves writing little books), THE ORDER OF TIME, which is a follow up to his two previous little books about his speciality, quantum gravity theory. I hope no physicists or astrophysicists are reading this, because I make no apologies for my kindergarten-level understanding of quantum theory. So, bear with me as I explain things from my very personal perspective, I will approach this with a good amount of confidence, however, because Rovelli himself, writes in his preface that “I will take you to where I believe our knowledge of time has reached: up to the brink of that vast nocturnal and star-studded ocean of all that we still don’t know.” And believe me--I

According to Rovelli, time is not so much an objective physical phenomenon as it is a product of human perspective. What we generally ascribe to the ravages of time (i.e. getting older) is the effects of things going from a state of low entropy to one of high entropy. Human beings are so caught up in explaining change in terms of the passage of time because our brains bestow us with memories. It is our memories, rather than the physical universe itself, that convinces us that we live in a time-bound world. It is this idea of time that makes us such obsessive storytellers. Stories give us the tools we need to make sense of the universe. And stories, like time, do not exist out our heads. This doesn’t, of course, mean that we live in a world of “fake news,” but only that time and memory are the essential ingredients that make us human. In order to make his case, Rovelli references Marcel Proust’s famous (for some at least) novel, REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS PAST that “is not a narrative of events in the world but an account of what’s inside the memory of a single person.” For Proust, “reality is formed only by memory,” and for this reason my memory of the past is not your memory. Memories are therefore the stories we tell about the past-and hopefully not lies about the past, although there are such things as false memories (an often-studied topic in psychology, thanks to Dr. Elizabeth Loftis, the pioneer in the field). Rovelli’s conclusion is worth quoting at length: “We are stories, contained within the twenty complicated centimeters behind our eyes. . .This space--memory--combined with our continuous process of anticipation, is the source of our sensing time as time, and ourselves as ourselves.” Our self-identity, along with our sense of history, is rooted in our ability to have memories about that thing we call time. I know this getting pretty deep, but when I read Rovell’s book I had a mindset change about my conception of history and why textbook history and most history classes rarely consider that time is something that only exists within our minds. Events in fact do happen, but it is in hindsight that we order them into neat little time capsules. I encourage you to read Rovelli’s book and to browse the Scientific American publication. Why not use songs about time as your soundtrack? Let’s start with “Time Won’t Let Me” by The Outsiders. See you next week,

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By Jim Kelly since 1989 jkelly@theloaferonline.com

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