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editorials Calendar of Events.....................................................14-15 Music Scene: Blue Highway..........................................24 Community Profile: Historic Jonesborough.......29-33 Daytime Doc: Dr. Tom Rogers......................................37 Artist Profile: Michael Ripper...................................46-47 Non-Profit Profile: Noah Outreach.............................49 Etiquette Page: This ones for the Ladies...................62 New on the Seen.......................................................64-65 SEEN on the SCENE....................................................70-71 HAPPY…..............................................................................72

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events Bristol Motor Speedway August Night Race.......10-11 BMS Children’s Charities Golf Tournament..............12 Studio Ornare Grand Opening...................................13 Baron and Bentley’s Grand Baby Shower................16 Kresge’s Krew Foundation Gala.............................18-19 Kresge’s Krew Foundation Golf Tournament...........21 Hickey Freeman Trunk Show @ Wm King.................23 Kingsport Walk to End Alzheimer’s.............................25 Appalachian Fair............................................................26 Rhythm & Roots.........................................................33-35 Contact Concern 2 1 1 Hoedown.............................39 Puttin’ on the RITZ.......................................................42-44 Dragon Boat Festival......................................................48 Spine Health Foundation: Inaugural Event........60-61 Darglass Cup for the ACS.............................................67 Kingsport Oktoberfest...............................................74-76 BARTER THEATRE: Cabaret Gala...........................78-79 Business After Hours: Giuseppe’s.................................81

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Event: Puttin’ on the RITZ Photography By: Angela Striligas Historic Jonesborough

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As we enter into the last quarter of 2011, I find myself wondering where did the time go?

When I was a child, it seemed as if days were as long as weeks, weeks were as long as months, my birthday took forever to come back around and Christmas took even longer! I wanted the time to pass quickly so I could grow older on my birthday and get presents on Christmas.

It’s funny how growing up changes things. I can certainly say I view time more differently now than I did as a child. As an adult, I find my days end before I have a chance to get started, months rush by and the years are passing so quickly that I am beginning to wonder if they are trying to qualify for the Bristol 500! I am no longer excited about aging on my birthday and my favorite holiday has changed from Christmas to Thanksgiving, because it means time with my family.

So, here we are, October, the first month of the last quarter of 2011. The beginning of fall weather, corn mazes and pumpkin patches! It is also the month where we come together as a nation to promote Breast Cancer Awareness. You will notice as you flip the pages in this months issue, that we decided to forego the obvious use of orange and opted for pink in hopes of heightening awareness in the Tri-Cities area. According to www. breastcancer.org, 1 out of 8 women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. At VIPSEEN, 6 out of 8 of us have had a mother, grandmother or aunt diagnosed with this disease. Our pages are pink in honor these women and all of the other women out there battling breast cancer.

Lastly, October is the month when most of us begin to look forward to the holidays, the planning of dinners, company parties and events and we really begin to get busy at VIPSEEN!! Brian looked at me a couple of days ago and said “September was busy!!”

I told him he hasn’t seen ANYTHING yet!!! We look forward to seeing each and every one of you in the season ahead! Until then, bundle up and wear your pink!!

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Bristol Motor Speedway

Irwin Tools Night Race Bristol Motor Speedway held the Irwin Tools Night Race, NASCAR Sprint Cup Race on August 27th. This was an extra-special event marking the 50th anniversary for BMS and the fastest half-mile, high-banking track in racing!

Bristol Motor Speedway is home to the 4th largest venue in America and the 8th largest in the world housing up to 165,000 fans. Amazing to have such a record-holding venue in the TriCities! Now, on to racing and as they say in NASCAR, “Gentlemen, start your engines.”

Kyle Busch has dominated Bristol Motor Speedway lately, but watch out Busch, here comes Keselowski! Brad Keselowski’s pit crew nailed the win with 85 laps to go when Keselowski was able to get around Martin Truex, Jr. on a restart

Dr. Jody and Rhonda Helms, Julie & Jody Helms, Garrick Hrivnak, and Garrick Hrivnak II

John Henry and James Crout

If you have never been to a NASCAR race at Bristol Motor Speedway, don’t let another race go by without witnessing the excitement of the famous half-mile!

Photography by: Brian Hullette & Angela Striligas Photos Submitted by: Jerresse Rockwell • Story by: Rita Dykes

Bobby Flowers & Angela Striligas

Ron Keating, Monique and Marc Eubanks

Steve Trout, Bettye Gillreath, Tolena Trout, Jerrell Gillreath, and Brandi White

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on lap 420. Keselowski, in his #2 car, captured his 3rd win of the season and 2nd in the month of August with the victory in the Irwin Tools Night Race at BMS. Martin Truex, Jr. finished 2nd, Jeff Gordon finished 3rd, and Jimmie Johnson and Jamie McMurray rounded out the top five. After his win at BMS, Keselowski has become a popular pick to unseat Johnson as Sprint Cup Champion.

Brian Bartley, Kim & Robbie Ferguson & Keith Barger

Brian Trent, Kellie Rogers, Stephanie Hickam, & Justin Hincke

Scythian Band, David Jordan Bolling and Hearl Russell Ratliff

Alan Curtis, Harold Cook, Darrell Cole, David Jennelle, Tom Griffith and Butch Fortune

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Dan Banion & Donna Lancaster, Â Elva Marie and Gail Newton

Jim Bailey, Lamar Reid, Jim Stafford and George Devault

TN Army National Guard

Greg & Zeeke Isenberg

Bob Harshburger & Angela Striligas

Dr. Tom and Jenny Rogers

Dan Karst, Brian Griffith and Miles Burdine

Shirley Carrier and Friends

Diane & Jack Dempsey

Stephanie & Spencer Wheeler

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Jason Cunningham & Angela Cameron

Brandon Olson & Jenny Dirks

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VIPSEEN@The Tri-Cities Golf Club

Bristol Speedway Children’s Charities

Golf Tournament PJ Johnson, David Onjie, and Casey Goetzell

Tri-Cities Golf Club in Blountville was buzzing with excitement, when philanthropy and a favorite pastime came together. The Club was the location of the 2011 Golf Tournament benefiting Bristol Children’s Charities, held on August 22nd.

Bristol Speedway Children's Charities serves to help children in the surrounding area of Bristol Motor Speedway, by distributing funds to qualified local children’s-based non-profit organizations. Each of the Speedway Motorsports six facilities has a chapter of Speedway Children's Charities. Since its inception in 1996, the Bristol chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities has distributed over $6.5 million dollars in the Tri-Cities region.

Kenny Schweitzer, Russell Leonard, Pete Holler, and Craig Morrell

The Annual Golf Tournament is one of many charity fundraisers sponsored by SCC throughout the year. Some notable events include the Sharky 500 and their flagship fundraisers, the Autotrader.com Speedway in Lights powered by TVA and the Johnson Controls Ice Rink that both take place at Bristol Motor Speedway every holiday season.

For more information about Bristol Speedway Children’s Charities regarding volunteer opportunities and upcoming events, visit bristol.speedwaycharities.org.

Photography by: Brian Hullette • Story by: Lindsey Wilder

Larry Utsman, Trae Pigg, and Jay Fisher

Kasey Marler, Kenny Hawkins, Chris Mcintosh, and Marty Diamond

Leah Ross, Jerry Caldwell, Claudia Byrd, and Holly Vinning

Paul Matthews, David Wood, Debbie and David Green

Brian Hullette and Shirley Carrier Chris Mullins, Larry Clark, Steve Franklin, and John Tomlinson

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Bill Hall, Jim and Barb Street , Marty Tauscher

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The Johnson City Chamber of Commerce showed their support to the Ornare Salon with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and after hours event on Friday, September 8th.

The after hours event gave Ornare Salon staff and the Chamber the opportunity to welcome guests while showing them what all the Salon has to offer. The Ornare Salon is a unique Aveda Lifestyle Salon using Aveda’s pure flower and plant essences to renew the mind, body, skin and hair. Visit Ornare Salon at 3020 Franklin Drive, Johnson City to experience an indulgent renewal.

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Crestpoint Health Ribbon Cutting 208 Sunset Drive-Johnson City 11 AM

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Civil War 150 History Mobile Rolls Into Bristol Bristol Library Plaza - 9 AM-6 PM

International Peacemaker ETSU “Pres. House” 7 PM

Valley Spring Spa Ribbon Cutting and Celebration Holston Valley Hospital, 3rd Floor 3 PM

Music Memories at the Downtown Center 810 State St, Bristol (free) 7 PM

10 Kingsport Tomorrow 6th Annual Golf Classic Cattails at MeadowView 10:30 AM

Columbus Day

Downtown Kingsport Association An Art Affair 140 West Main, Kingsport - 7 PM

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Milligan Concert Choir & Women’s Chorale Joint Concert Seeger Chapel/ Mary B. Martin Auditorium-Milligan College 7:30 PM

7th Annual “Denim & Diamonds” Benefit for Safe Passage Domestic Violence Shelter Carnegie Hotel - Johnson City 5:45 PM Kid’s Art Hour at One of a Kind Gallery Bristol - 4:30 – 5:30

Songwriter’s Night at the Bus Pit 240 E. Main St. - Kingsport 7 PM

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Chick-fil-A Ribbon Cutting Exit 7-3483 Leew Hwy Bristol VA - 9:30 AM

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Dedication and Celebration of the Betsy Polk Moneyhun Therapy Gym 261 North Street-Bristol 4:30-6:30

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2nd Annual Ladies Night “Susan G Komen” Ashley Furniture Johnson City 5 PM-9 PM

Bristol Virginia Dept of Parks and Recreation Pottery class at One of a Kind Gallery 604 State Street, Bristol, TN 11 AM - 1 PM

Semi-Annual Open House Caudle Center 189 Corporate Dr. -Johnson City 12 PM- 8PM Becky Hobbs Concert featuring “Nanyehi” Renassiance Center Theatre Kingsport 7 PM Bellacino’s After Hours Johnson City 5:30 PM

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10th Anniversary Troutdale Ribbon Cutting 412 Six Street, Bristol, TN 11AM-2 PM Appalachian Fusion Wine Tasting Sponsored by: Johnson City Morning Rotary Maple Lane Farms 4 PM-7 PM

Best Western After Hours 2406 North Roan Street Johnson City 5:30 PM – 7 PM

Finer Furnishing Ribbon Cutting 207 Broad Street, Kingsport 3 PM

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Tri-Cities Race for the Cure® Memorial Park Kingsport TN - 3 PM Times News Women’s Expo MeadowView Convention Center www.timesnews.net/womensexpo 5 PM

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Gilbert Advanced Asset Management Red Carpet Client Gala Meadowview Convention Center 7 PM The Haunted Forest Elizabethton – Fair & Festivals Info – 423-297-0503 7:30 PM -11:30 PM Kingsport Revisited Renaissance Center - Kingsport 8 AM-8 PM

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Children’s Miracle Craft & Music Festival Greene County Fairgrounds Greeneville - 8 AM Saving Furry Friends - Howl-Ween Bash Conley’s Overlook Dam Bar Kingsport - 5 PM

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State Street Farmer’s Market The Downtown Center Bristol 7 AM-11 AM General Shale Open House Kingsport 8 AM-3 PM

Preston Place Alzheimer’s Golf Tournament Cattails Golf Course at MeadowView-Kingsport 8:30 AM

Oliver North-Discovery Series Virginia Intermont College 1:30

Johnson City First Friday Downtown Johnson City - 6 PM

The Booth Brothers The Paramount Center 6 PM - 7 PM

National Story Telling Festival Jonesborough, TN 9 AM-7 PM

National Story Telling Festival Jonesborough, TN 9 AM-7 PM

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The City Youth Ballet of Johnson City presents Dracula The Paramount - Bristol 7:30 PM– 9 PM

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Sidetrack Tobacco “Just Blowin’ Smoke” 523 State Street-Bristol, VA 5 PM

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Times News Women’s Expo MeadowView Convention Center www.timesnews.net/womensexpo 5 PM

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Times News Women’s Expo MeadowView Convention Center www.timesnews.net/womensexpo 5 PM Rockin’ the Hallows Downtown Kingsprt 1 PM - Untill the ghosts go home www.rockinthehallow.com

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3pm-Haunted Half Marathon 4:30pm-Monster Dash for Kids 5:30pm-Trunk or Treat Downtown Kingsport

Historic Downtown Jonesborough Halloween Haunts and Happenings 6 PM-8 PM 423-753-1010

Thrill the World (Thriller Dance) Venue at the King Center-Johnson City Info: 423-767-3330 or 423-794-9430 7 PM- 12 PM A Nightmare on State Street with SRTC Haunted House/ Theater of Bristol - 9 PM For info: 423-968-4977 Comedian Bob Zany Live Paramount - Bristol - 8 PM - 9:30 PM

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VIPSEEN@The Johnson City Country Club

Steve & Ashley Grindstaff

On August 20th, 2011, Steve and Ashley Grindstaff welcomed friends and family to the Johnson City Country Club for their Grand Baby Shower with the impending births of their twin boys, Baron Edward and Bentley Allen Grindstaff. Over joyed grandparents to be, Robert Martin and Karen Martin Blevins, wouldn’t miss this shower for the world. The baby shower was not a typical event, with Ashley's party throwing expertise, the party was full of fun including Mr. Picture Booth (the party favor), food by Troutdale, a grand Tiffany themed inspired cake by The Cake Gallery, and saving the best for last, the band Lightning Vegas Show Band performed for the after party. The theme of this shower is inspired by the boy’s nursery, Tiffany Blue. Tiffany boxes where used as the decor for the ballroom along with the tables and flowers by Roddy where used with custom dipped Tiffany blue roses and baby's breath. Of course the person of honor, mother-to-be, Ashley, opened all the wonderful gifts from friends and family.

This shower was not just about her or the boys, there was also another surprise that is dear to her heart, the SteppenStone Youth Facility Treatment Center. Ashley presented a check of $1,050 to Dr. Mike and Kim Adler, founders of the treatment center, in honor of Baron and Bentley. The money sponsors two boys at the center. Ashley and Steve have a large presence with SteppenStone, as they were the first-year dancers with Dancing with the TriCities Stars three years ago, and have been generous donors of the program.

In addition, they are proud to support the great efforts of the dedicated people at SteppenStone in helping to rehabilitate the young men treated there.

Ashley and Steve will continue to devote and instill in their boys the great effects of helping others and giving back to the community.

Story by Angela Striligas • Photography Submitted by: swanky5studios

Amie Grindstaff, Tonya Rhea, Renee Grindstaff Mullins, Ashley Grindstaff, Edna Grindstaff, Steve Grindstaff II and Steve Grindstaff Best Friends!

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Caroline Martin & Ashley Grindstaff

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The Kresge Family

Kresge’s Krew Foundation Gala Photography by: Angela Striligas Story by: Rita Dykes

Sunday, September 11th marked the third annual Kresge’s Krew Foundation Gala, and it was a wonderful night filled with fun, laughter, and a very important mission. Many supporters in the fight against autism joined with Cliff Kresge and his wife, Judy, in a formal evening at the Meadowview Conference Resort and Convention Center in Kingsport, TN. The Gala’s goal was to raise both awareness and money to support the fight against autism.

Michael Collins, comedian, caddy and ESPN reporter, did a fantastic job as Master of Ceremonies. The Meadowview Conference Resort and Convention Center was the perfect setting

for the event. Meadowview also provided delicious food and drinks. Both a silent and a live auction were held with one of the top items being a trip for four to TPC Sawgrass for two rounds of golf and accommodations at Sawgrass Marriott.

The highlight of the evening was the rockin’ sounds produced

by South Carolina native and musical artist Edwin McCain who shared the stage with local artist Brad Blackwell. Everyone had a great time and the Gala was the most successful yet. The Kresges would like to extend a heartfelt “thank you” to everyone that participated in the Gala and the Pro-Am golf tournament this year, and are already looking forward to next year’s event.

Don and Arina Gibson

Dr. Andy Arnbrister and wife, Erica

Bob and Terrie Haywood

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Jud & Cathy Teague

Edwin McCain

Vanessa & Allen Greene and Cliff & Judy Kresge

Roger Johns, Tommy Two Gloves Gainey and Bill Hardin

Terry, Cliff, and Dell Kresge

Taylor, Kim, Hailey and Stan Pace

Mary & George Gosslin

Dell Kresge, Cheryl Godliness, Andrea Brewer and David Gardne

Roger Johns & Tim Bishop

Kingsport Mayor Dennis Phillips and wife, Bobbie

Brad Blackwell and Hannah Markum

Mark Side and Whitney Taylor

John Collins, Dave Collins and Brian Elpers

Peggy and Landon Kenny

Bill and Janyce Dudney, Larry and Teresa Estepp & Brad and Leigh Anne Hoover

Trish Nottingham & Lisa Rogers

Annis Bass, Walter Miller and Lucy Fleming

Pat Cox & Denise Burdine

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Keith Wilson, Eric McCorkle, Matt Bettencourt, Tommy Foster and David Fields

Benny Wilson and Stan Pace

The beautiful Ridgefields County Club was the setting for this year’s Kresge’s Krew Foundation PRO-AM Golf Tournament, which was held on Monday, September 12th. The Kresge’s Krew Foundation was created by pro golfer, Cliff Kresge. Cliff is married to Kingsport native Judy Gosselin and the couple have an autistic child. The Tournament’s goal, now in its third year, was to raise money and create awareness in the fight against autism and to help people without the means to receive proper treatment and therapies.

Kresge’s Krew’s beneficiaries include: Appalachian Behavior Support Services, Autism Society of America, East TN Chapter, Breakthrough Foundation, Els for Autism, Pinnacle Ranch, Small Miracles, Mountaineer Music Therapy Services, and Wilderwood Service Dogs.

World Golf Hall of Famer Ernie Els was the headliner of the event for the 3rd year in a row. Els also has an autistic child and participates in many fundraising and awareness events. Other touring pros that came out to support

Gordon Machielson, Vaughn Taylor, John Hopkins, Jud Teague and Matt Kilcullen

Peter Gosselin, Jim Hudson, Garrett Willis, Jeff Gosselin, and Edwin McCain

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Jeff Bingham, Bill Hardin, Tommy Gainey, Mark Halvorsen, and Tim Bishop

Dan Estes, Omar Uresti

Cliff & Judy Kresge

the event included Tommy Gainey, Josh Broadway, Chris Stroud, Bryan DeCorso, Scott Brown, Doug Barron, Phillip Pettit, Omar Uresti, Robert Gamez, Matt Bettencourt, Rahil Gangjee, Vaughn Taylor, Andrew McLardy, Garrett Willis and Will McGirt.

More than 250 people turned out for this impressive and well-attended event. Sixteen teams participated in an exciting round of 18 holes. Each team played with one of the pros for 9 holes then played with another pro for the remaining 9 holes. The winning team consisted of David Pond, Adan Armbrister, Clay Davis and Michael Collins.

To find out more on autism and to help fight the cause, please visit www.kresgeskrew.com.

Photgraphy by: Brian Hullette • Story by: Rita Dykes

Jack Daniels Girls

Peter Ambrosetti, Andrew Mclardy, Tory Davis, Ben Rasnick, and James Phillips

Bob Haywood, Benny Wilson, Robert Gomaz, Don Gibson, and Stan Pace

Mike Williams, Tom Miller, Ernie Els, Alan Moore and Al Digregorio

Sarah McGirt, Denise Cullen, Leot Taylor, Charlotte Decorso and Dell Kresge

OCTOBER 2011

Help Provide Nutrition for Orphans in Haiti

This is a great opportunity to bless those who are less fortunate. Through a partnership with the Azil Foundation, the goal is to help raise money in order to donate vitamins for children in Haitian orphanages.

We have a goal of raising enough money to provide each child with multiple month’s worth of vitamins. Providing these children with 19 essential vitamins and minerals will help support a healthy immune system, eye health, as well as strong bones.

For $15, you are able to provide a child with a month’s worth of nutrition. However, there is no gift that is too small.

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To learn more contact Tyler Dunn 423.502.0821 tylerdunn@live.com Thanks For Your Support!

TRUNK SHOW Wm. King Clothiers is celebrating their 30th anniversary with a year-long series of trunk shows and events. Kicking off the year’s worth of festivities with a two-day event on September 7th and 8th, they certainly dressed to impress with cocktails and classic, updated clothing! Wm. King Clothiers introduced Hickey Freeman as the newest partner of their custom clothing line. Mr. James Blaikie, of Hickey Freeman, attended the two-day event held at both the Johnson City and Bristol locations.

Wm. King Clothiers has many exclusive lines of clothing, including sportswear, that is not readily found on just anyone you may see walking down the street. The majority of the lines that Wm. King Clothiers represent have been pioneered by them over many years. These are the brands that are important to have in the mix to bring you Wm. King Clothiers’ personal interpretation of "Classic Clothing for Gentlemen and Ladies." Be sure to stop in one of their locations or check them out online to see the new fall line of classic and timeless fashion.

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Angela Striligas, Ben Collins & Brian Hullette

Dr. Ashby Clanton & James Blaikie

James Blaikie & Roger Johns

Wm. King, Wayne Culbertson & Roger Johns

Tyler Rentz, Dr. Mark Young and Dr. Tim Gardner

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BlueHighway

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“I can't imagine music not being there.

It's the soundtrack for my life...”

How did you come up with the name Blue Highway?

It was actually a name on a list we had compiled when we put the band together. Some people have suggested we took the name from William Least Heat-Moon’s book, but I wasn’t aware of the book at the time. I thought it combined Bluegrass and the Highway in a pleasant way; that’s what we play and where we spend a lot of our time in the summer anyway.

What is your genre?

We play mostly bluegrass music, but we’ve always done songs that might more accurately be labeled “Americana,” “Country,” or “Folk.”

Where is the furthest the band has traveled for a gig?

Probably Japan. We’ve also played in the Czech Republic, that’s almost as far.

What is the funniest thing that has ever happened while performing?

Hard to say. Not long ago we got attacked by wasps onstage at a festival in North Carolina. We’ve been introduced as the wrong band a few times...

Whose idea was it to start the band?

I guess mine. I left Alison Krauss’s band Union Station in 1992 when my son was just a few months old, so I could watch him grow up. After a couple years, I figured I could put together a part-time group made up mostly of pickers from this area that would be pretty good, since this region is so filled with talent in traditional music. I had done an article on a band Wayne Taylor was playing in, and he was on my short list when the band he was in dissolved in early 1994, we started putting Blue Highway together. Shawn was looking to get off the road with Ricky Skaggs and go to school in South Carolina, so he called to see what I was up to. Then I called Rob, who I knew was moving from California to Nashville. Jason was the last piece of the puzzle. We played our first show on New Year’s Eve 1994, way back in the last century.

What do you think sets your band apart from other bands in your genre?

Where do you draw your influence from?

From the first and second generation bluegrass artists who carved such a deep gulley for artists like us, people like Flatt and Scruggs, the Stanley Brothers, Larry Sparks, J.D. Crowe, Tony Rice, Doyle Lawson, the Country Gentlemen, the Seldom Scene and others. Personally, I’ve always been a huge Beatles fan, and I grew up on 70’s rock and pop, and artists as diverse as James Taylor, Merle Haggard, Ray Charles, Django Reinhardt, Tim O’Brien, Darrell Scott, Bill Evans, Sam Bush, Keith Whitley, Jimmy Webb, and so many others.

Who writes the lyrics in your band?

Shawn, Wayne, and I write our own lyrics.

What should fans look for in 2012?

We’ll be touring in our 18th year together as a band with the original members, supporting our new record “Sounds of Home,” on Rounder.

How does music affect you and the world around you?

I can’t imagine music not being there. It’s the soundtrack for my life. There’s substantial medical and scientific evidence that it’s a crucial part of the way our minds work, and is as old as human culture itself. I know the way a melody can change my mood, or even the way I think.

Tell us about your next show.

Well, we were supposed to play in Ireland this weekend, but the festival lost a major sponsor and our show was cancelled. The next show is in Nashville at the huge International Bluegrass Music Association Fan Fest, which benefits a trust fund for bluegrass musicians with medical and other emergencies. It’s part of the World of Bluegrass, a week-long business conference and trade show that also features an awards show. We’re nominated for both Vocal and Instrumental Group of the Year, and Rob Ickes, our Dobro player is nominated again for Dobro Performer of the Year (he’s won the award 13 times.) In addition, I’m nominated for Bluegrass Print Media Personality of the Year, along with Caroline Wright, for our book, Still Inside: The Tony Rice Story, which was published by Kingsport’s Word of Mouth Press.

We do mostly original tunes, something that isn’t common in bluegrass, es- To find out more visit www.bluehighwayband.com. pecially songs written inside the band. We have three guys who love to write and come up with the majority of our material.

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VIPSEEN@The Greenbelt

Kingsport’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s The Kingsport Walk to End Alzheimer’s was held on Saturday, September 17th with an impressive number of 307 registered walkers. Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of dementia, which gradually destroys brain cells and leads to a progressive decline in mental function. Alzheimer’s disease is also the seventhleading cause of death in the United States and the fifth-leading cause of death for those over the age of 65. More than five million people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease.

Join Kelli Spain, Development Coordinator of the Alzheimer’s Association, Mid-South Chapter, along with the entire Alzheimer’s Association in their mission to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

In the Tri-Cities area Walks are also held in Johnson City, Bristol and Greeneville. To learn more about the Walks and to register for a Walk near you, visit http://www.alz.org/walk/, and click on your state to find your city.

For more information on Alzheimer’s disease, contact the Alzheimer’s Association, Mid-South Chapter at 423-928-4080 or visit www.alz.org/altn. If you or someone you know needs immediate assistance, please call the toll -free 24-hour Helpline at 1-800-272-3900 Photography by: Brian Hullette Story by: Rita Dykes

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The 85th running of the

Appalachian Fair Gray, Tennessee

This year the Appalachian Fair in Gray, Tennessee celebrated 85 years of memories!! A fun filled week in August that beckoned thrill seekers to fill their rides and those with a competitive spirit to compete in one of their many contests, from livestock to pageantry. Everyday there were live concerts in the evening to entertain those who were ready to take a break from the high intensity fun of the rides, and kick back to good southern singing. The week was packed with people, 225,429 in attendance to be exact!!! Not too shabby for a six day run!

Photgraphy by: Mike Snapp Story by: Angela Stirligas

Jeff Stucko

Joe Carr, Francis Knight

Jennifer Jenks with Mountain Region Donor Services

Angela Diane, Raine Bledsoe

David Tomita, Taylor Sparks(Red), Taylor Kelley(Green), Isabel Tomita(Yellow), Erin Tomita(yellow) with the Rotary Club Concessions

Howard Hunt with Edward Jones

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Ken Saylor, Peggy Calkins, Bob Calkins, Kathy Saylor

Roger Clark, Caleb Santiago

Shannon, Angie and Chris Slaughter

Erin Tomita, Steve Fox with the Rotary Club Concessions

Teddi Jilton, Savannah Huff

Susan Mason, Julie Mason, Isaac Mason

Miley Hopson and Horse

Rob and Theresa Aubrey with Barnes Exterminating

Bethany Blair with Mandy the Cow

Dylan Pearce “Spiderman”,Terra Fender with Bella Rouge Design

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Centrally located among Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol you will find a quaint 18th century town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, Jonesborough’s natural beauty, charming architecture, and storytelling heritage have attracted visitors worldwide.

Jonesborough, known all over for her National Storytelling Festival, has a story of her own to share.

She was founded in 1779, 17 years before Tennessee became a state! The town was named after

North Carolina legislator, Willie Jones, who supported North Carolina’s westward expansion over the Appalachian Mountains. You see, Jonesborough originally began as a part of North Carolina and in 1784 attempted to create a new state called State of Franklin, named after one of our founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin. Congress never recognized it as a state and Jonesborough was reclaimed by North Carolina in 1788. In 1796, Tennessee became the sixteenth state and Jonesborough is now proclaimed as Tennessees Oldest Town!

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The first Courthouse to be built in what became the state of Tennessee was erected in Jonesborough in 1779. The Town of Jonesborough grew up around subsequent Washington County Courthouses, all of which stood on this public lot. As the seat of county government, Jonesborough lured lawyers, physicians and other prominent businessmen. By the mid 19th century, Jonesborough was a thriving center of commerce, connected by road and rail to the rest of the nation. Always the town’s anchor, Courthouse Square was the gathering place for businessmen who resided in town, as well as the farming communities located throughout the region. The steps of the Courthouse have seen livestock sales and trades, political speeches, numerous arguments, and demonstrations such as the Prohibition March in 1888.

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In front of the Washington County Courthouse is a marker which states:

Washington District 1776

The First Governmental Division ever named in honor of George Washington

Washington County 1777

Jonesborough established by N.C. Act of 1779. Laid out 1780

Capital of the State of Franklin 1784-1785 Judicial Capital Washington District; Territory South of the Ohio River 1790-1796

That is quite a history for one town and courthouse. One day after the signing of the Declaration of Independence leaders from the Watauga Association requested permission from North Carolina to form their own district. Washington County was formed one year later Jonesborough was selected as the county court’s permanent location because it was between the settlements along the Watauga River and the settlements along the Nolichucky River.

The first courthouse, a log structure, was built in 1779.

The current courthouse was built in 1913.

The Christopher Taylor house is the oldest house in Jonesborough. It was moved from a location just outside of town. Its historical marker reads: “About one mile southwest of this location this log house was built in 1777 by this office who was a veteran of the French and Indian War and a major in the American Revolutionary War. He is buried in the family cemetery nearby. Andrew Jackson lived here in 1788-89 while practicing law in Jonesborough. The house was moved intact to this site in 1974 to preserve it

The ‘Salt House’ was used as a general store and storage warehouse for the distribution of salt during the Civil War. In January 1864, the county purchased 4500 dollars’ worth of salt and appointed someone to distribute it. The price was fifteen dollars per sack .

Since then the building has also served as a post office, the Masonic Hall and a grocery, but the building is still called The Salt House.

The Parson’s Table is the Old First Christian Church and was completed in 1874. For several years it was a popular restaurant in the region but was sold and re-opened as a catering and special events center.

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Historic Jonesborough is Known as the Storytelling Capital of World. Not only does this Tennessee town stage the highly acclaimed National Storytelling Festival every October, Jonesborough also serves as the home of the International Storytelling Center. It is here that story listeners and tellers from across America come together to share stories.

The annual Festival, founded in 1973, inspired an international renaissance of storytelling that has spread across America and the world. And in 2002, the International Storytelling Center campus—the first facility devoted exclusively to the ancient storytelling tradition—was opened to lead and serve this growing storytelling revival. The Center stands as a tribute to storytelling in the Tennessee town that gave birth to the revival of this longstanding tradition. This year the Storytelling Festival begins Oct 7th and goes through the 9th.

For more information, call (423) 913-1276 or (800) 952-8392 or visit www.storytellingcenter.net.

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Jonesborough Repertory Theatre Music on the Square Jonesborough Days Annual Storytelling Festival Haunted Tours

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Historic Eureaka Inn (built in 1797) Blair-Moore House Bed & Breakfast (built in 1832) Carriage House Bed & Breakfast (built in 1877) February Hill Bed & Breakfast (built in 1832) Fidler’s Glen Bed & Breakfast (built in 1854) Franklin House Bed & Breakfast (built in 1840) Hawley House Bed & Breakfast (built in 1793) Mohler Guest House Bed & Breakfast (built in 1885) Persimmon Ridge Campground

Kaley’s & Co. Marj on Main Christmas Shop on Main Gracious Designs Mauk’s of Jonesborough Scott County Lavender Boxcar Betty’s Eco Depot Hands Around the World Jonesborough Art Glass Gallery The Crafty Peddler Earth & Sky Jonesborough Antique Mart M Vintage

The Chester Inn was built in 1797 by Dr. William Chester of Pennsylvania. It is known as the first boarding house in eastern Tennessee. The porch and front facade were rebuilt in 1883 and “the structure has been continuously occupied as an inn, a hotel, and an apartment building”

Monday - Saturday 11 AM - 5:30 PM (423) 753-0233 121 West Main St. Jonesborough, TN

United States Presidents Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk, and Andrew Johnson have stayed there as has John Sevier who was governor of the State of Franklin and Tennessee’s first governor. Today it is a part in the International Storytelling Center.

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“After losing his Pennsylvania mercantile fortune through his involvement with financier Robert Morris, in 1801 Mr. Samuel D. Jackson purchased large parcels of land and moved his to east Tennessee.

“In the 1820’s Mr. Jackson built Sisters’ Row for his daughters, Susan, Eliza, Caroline and Harriett. It was designed as a Philadelphia style row house containing three separate units, with Elijah Embree as general contractor and John Smith, subcontractor.

The porches were added in the 1880s. Three of the daughters became Mrs. Watkins, Mrs. Aikens, and Mrs. Ross (later Mrs. Wall) and, after their marriages, eventually established their own homes.

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Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Rockin’ Out

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion is the music event of the year in our region, with more than 180 different acts commanding 22 stages over the course of three days. In its 11th year, this non-profit festival rules in its revelry and never ceases to amaze. Top-notch performers like Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Railroad Earth, John Oates and Marty Stuart are juxtaposed in and among iconic Bristol landmarks. And year after year, Bristol becomes alive with rich spectacle, slipping on her rhinestone boots and proudly stepping into the strong spotlight as the congressionally-recognized “Birthplace of Country Music.”

The ladies don cowboy boots and thrift-store chic; the guys are actually sexier with their full, unkempt facial hair. Every outdoor stage is packed and thumping; every bar and restaurant is filled with smiling patrons as performers play their hearts out.

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Rafael Zabala & Sydney Long

Though the festival attracts around 50,000 people, it’s intimate enough for artists and fans to actually hang out. It’s the place where hipsters gain knowledge of those under-the-radar bands but gain an appreciation for those who blazed the trail. It’s a Reunion, in every sense of the word, and the camaraderie is palpable. Bristol Rhythm is unlike any music festival, anywhere.

John Oates (Hall & Oates) said of BRRR, “This is the best weekend of music I’ve ever seen in my entire life.” And he’s toured the planet twice over.

This is (and isn’t) your Daddy’s country music. It’s hardly just bluegrass. It’s not a rock show, but it totally does. And if you’ve never been, you’ll never know how much.

If you missed it this time, come out next year. Same time, same place… the third week of September in beautiful, historic downtown Bristol.

Check it out online at www.bristolrhythm.com.

Mickey Baker, Susan Leonard, Nick Freeman and Mike Leonard

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Brian and Joyelle Stout

Photography by: Angela Striligas and Mickey Baker | Story by: Rita Dykes

Vince Turner, Dean sorata, Matt Freeman, Chris Sloce and Brian Mortan

Troy and Wendy Malloy

Jeff and Cindy Talent

Hunter and Maria Sturgill and Kelly Slocum

Phil Suppi, Benny Holmes, Mark Holmes

Karen and Sarah Walls

Jon & Amy Henry

Randi and Isla Searcy

Kevin and Bristol TN City Council Woman Michelle Dolan

Dale and Jane Thomas

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PULP Lunch & Learn will be held on the second Tuesday of each month from 12:30-2:30PM

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Daytime Doc Skin Care and the Effects of the Sun on Your Skin With summer coming to an end, this is a great time to take a quick "inventory" of our skin and check for any sun damage.

The sun really takes a toll on our skin, excessive sun exposure is responsible for most of the wrinkles, discoloration, and age spots we see on our bodies.

It starts at a very early age, and while some of the effects are merely cosmetic, some others are more serious like skin cancer. Skin cancer is actually the most common form of all cancers in the United States, and the cases continue to rise each year.

We can do quick scans on your body at Performance Medicine.

We look for pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions.

The more common things we see are Actinic Keratosis, or AK, These are the rough, scaly growths on bald scalps, back of hands, top of ears, back of forearms, our faces.. all the areas of our bodies most frequently exposed to the sun. Over many years, some AKs cance so we should definitely get may develop into a type of skin cancer, checked frequently.

This is a great time to start working on those problem areas.

The most common treatment is retinae, found in a cream or a gel, and it works on fine wrinkles and on the discoloration.

There are chemical peels, done by a licensed aesthetician, which help remove the damaged skin and is one of the least invasive ways to help the overall appearance of your skin. necessar cryosurgery can be done to remove troublesome If necessary, lesions.

at Ridgefield's Country Club November 6, 2011 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tickets: $40 Tickets may be purchased at Park Place Liquor & Wine, Comfort Keepers or Ridgefield’s Country Club

Proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Foundation *Cosponsoring with Comfort Keepers & Ridgefield’s Country Club

Of course, there are some everyday things we can do First and foremost, always hydrate! Drink plenty of water to hydrate your skin. Use sunblock everytime you're exposed to the sun, and make sure your sunblock has UVA and UVB protection with SPF of 15 or greater. Use protective clothing when you go outside with sunglasses and hats.

Have fun in the sun, but protect your skin, and keep getting your skin checked.

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Contact Concern 211 Hoedown Yee-haw, it’s a hoedown! Way down yonder at the Riverwalk Farm in Church Hill, there was one heckuva hoedown on September 10th to benefit the telephone helpline ministry, Contact Concern 211. The 2nd annual Contact Concern 211 Hoedown featured a pig roast with all the fixin’s, and was a fabulous event with good music, good eatin’, and a live auction, all to bring awareness to a great cause. Attendees also had an opportunity to bid on many big-ticket items such as a big-screen TV, trips, golf outings, and vacation getaways. Sagebrush catered the whole event, complete with pork, beans, slaw, and dessert. Local band Ivy Road entertained the boot-scootin crowd from 6:30 to 11 p.m.

The Hoedown was sponsored by Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Eastman Credit Union, Eastman Chemical Company, Charter Business and Holston Medical Group.

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Tammy Street & Nancy Kaiser

Contact Concern 211 is a regional Christian-based telephone helpline based out of Kingsport, TN. 211 is the nationwide abbreviated dialing code for free access to health and human service information and referral. Confidential calls are answered 15 hours a day, 365 days a year. All calls are free. Volunteers are trained for reassurance calls, crisis intervention, information and referral services, and answering services for several area agencies. Volunteers are also there to lend an ear to anyone who just needs someone to listen. Contact Concern 211 is a United Way agency. For more information about Contact Concern 211, call 423-246-2273.

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Photogtaphy by: Shelley Parham • Story by: Rita Dykes

Tom Hatley, Donna Cob, Tara Lawson, & Debbie Vaughn

Havin’ Fun!

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Thursday, October 13 5-9pm

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Ashley Furniture HomeStore to Benefit Susan G. Komen, Tri-Cities Affiliate Tickets are $10 and 100% of the proceeds go to Research for Breast Cancer.

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If you happened to be one of the many dressed-to-thenines party-goers on State Street in Bristol, VA., on the evening of September 24th, you would have surely noticed something a little unusual. You would have seen that every single one of the newly-replaced 1,967 light bulbs that run along the Paramount’s brilliant marquee seemed to shine their lights a little brighter, and not just because they were brand-new.

It might have been because the much-anticipated gala event, Puttin’ on the Ritz, was off to a shining, sparkling start for the 80th Anniversary of the Paramount Center for the Arts.

Crowds gathered along State Street, adorned in their finest attire, to mingle before the main festiv-

ities began. It was an amazing turnout. The evening was filled with hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auctions, the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, and movie clips and music from the 1930’s when the Paramount held its original grand opening. Adding more excitement to the night was Governor Ron Ramsey as the special guest auctioneer. The first film that was shown at the Paramount in 1931 was “It Pays to Advertise” starring Carole Lombard. Films and clips shown at the event were the first few minutes of “It Pays to Advertise,” a cartoon of “Popeye,” World War II newsreels, and “ The Three Stooges”.

Paramount Center for the Arts remains an iconic symbol of entertainment and education in the beautiful historic Bristol and around the region.

Photography by: Angela Striligas & Brian Hullette - Story by: Rita Dykes

Chet & Katy Sikorski, Becky & Dr. Jason Pittman

Courtney and Philip Cavatoni

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Jason and Suellen Lester

Kesh Patel, Ashley Porter and Scott Peak

Cam and Ben Collins Eric Blevins and Shirley Carrier

Chris Lee and Jack Wooley Amy Hopper and Marti Grahm

Sarah Hull and Jessica Strang

Karen & Dean Tillison

Janice & Jack Weisenburger & Pam Balaban

Allen and Candy Snodgrass

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Jonathan and Denise Mai

Diane and Jack Dempsey

Alison and Stevan Rainero

Jessica Rhea and Stephen Rest Kim and Mike Adler

Alan and Sally Dodson

Wm King, Sandy & Tom McGlothlin

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Angela Striligas & Faith Jones

Spirits of the Season All Proceeds Benefit:

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Experience a taste of the season’s premiere wine, spirits and jewelry.

Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011 The Millennium Centre 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Tickets: $60 or Two For $100 For more information or tickets, please call the American Cancer Society at 423.975.0635 or One Stop at 423.926.2448.

An evening of holiday wines, spirits and music paired with delectable food prepared by Chef Jean Claude at the Millennium Centre.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to win a princess cut diamond pendant donated by Bowman Jewelers with the purchase of a bottle of Korbel – all for a donation.

One Stop Wines & Liquors, Bowman Jewelers and the Millennium Centre are honored to underwrite this event. One hundred percent of your ticket price goes to the American Cancer Society.

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Artist Review:

Michael Ripper Please give us a brief bio, where you are from and how you started in this field?

My artistic talents come honestly.

My mother did hand embroidery, knitted, crocheted, dabbled in jewelry making and had a passion for cooking. My father went to Pratt Art School in Manhattan and landed a job as a Graphic Designer at Time Life Books and retired as a Senior Art Director from there after 30 years.I have always had an interest in Art, and have great memories of my dad giving me Art lessons at the tender age of 5. Basic lessons that I received almost 20 years later during my very first Art class at East Carolina University School of Art. I started at ECU with the intention of being a Graphic Design Major. I soon realized that the Graphic Designer’s “tools” (X-acto knife, rubber cement, rulers, light boards, squares, velum, etc.) were a thing of the past, and had been replaced by the computer. Having a true love for working and creating with my hands, I changed directions and took more Fine Art classes. I finally took a Ceramics Studio (Pottery) and fell in love with the process, and had the confidence that I could make a living doing it.

Once I submitted my work and was accepted to the Ceramics program, I began taking Wood Design Studios as well, with the thoughts of combining the two mediums that I always thought complimented each other so well.

What I found was a happy, creative balance between the two; my Ceramics style became very Asian-influenced, where I made sushi sets, sake bottles, vegetable steamers, tea sets, and one-of-a-kind porcelain vases. My woodwork took the direction of furniture, with an Asian influence.

Some of the pieces were 7 ft. tall, rectangular Black Walnut and rice paper floor lamp, a Sushi table custom designed for my Stoneware Sushi sets, and a reading chair that won several awards, a scholarship, and was published in a national award winning arts and literary magazine. The balance came from the actual difference of working with the two mediums. I created small, intimate pieces with clay, and large, design-specific pieces with wood. Yet they carried a common thread of being utilitarian or functional. After receiving my BFA in Ceramics, my love for working with wood kept me at ECU for an additional 2 years to graduate with a second degree, a BFA in Wood Design. I lived in the N.C. mountains for most of my life, as well as 10 years on the N.C. coast. I consider myself a newcomer to the Kingsport area.

A little over 2 years, and I honestly can’t say enough good things about the people from the Tri-cities area being so welcoming, friendly and helpful. Ever since I graduated, I have been fortunate to have worked with wood in some way.

Unknowingly following the footsteps of my father, I worked construction for many years. Remodeling, roofing, decks, painting, and finally with a contractor building houses. It was quite rewarding to stand back and absorb the satisfaction of having built a 2000 square foot home with just two other people, but it wasn’t as personal, or custom enough for my soul’s needs. My direction became clearer as I worked as Production Manager for Greg Seiz at Carolina Shutter Company in Newland, N.C. My specialty was building their high-end, custom-shape interior plantation shutters, which was leading me back to creating a more furniture-like quality piece. After four years, I left Carolina Shutter Co. and was hired as Chief Woodworker at Tatum Galleries in Banner Elk, N.C. One of their specialties was custom traditional furniture making. My first project was 29 custom entertainment centers for the Historic Eseeola Lodge in Linville, N.C. I worked for Steve and Sally Tatum for two and a half years, when the leap of faith was taken to venture out from the security of a steady paycheck and health insurance, to follow a career as a professional artist.

Describe yourself in 5 words: Poised, Helpful, Intelligent, Simple, Hopeful Can you describe your creative practice to someone who may not be familiar with it? I am a…?

I am a Wood Craftsman. I think that encompasses more than woodworker or furniture maker, because I do a lot more with wood than just furniture. Cutting boards, one of a kind centerpieces, candle holders, mirrors (hand-held, wall, and floor mirrors), installation art, custom sidewalk signs, retail displays, photography props, sushi platters (individual or party), cheese knives, etc., and open to new design challenges with wood.

When did you first discover your creative talents?

Most noticeably in the 6th grade. We had an assignment to choose our favorite animal, write an extensive report and incorporate visual aides. I had drawings, maps, a collage, and even sculpted my animal out of clay. I received a lot of recognition for something that I was just having fun with.

Having fun, mainly because I was highly interested and fascinated by this animal. I chose the Mountain Lion.

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What is your approach to design?

My approach to design is highly influenced by the objects that I grew up around. Basically, the artwork, furniture, and everyday items in my childhood home seem to have a “subconscious” effect on my work, as noted by my father.

The similar qualities being; simple lines, clever and timeless design, earthy tones, mixed mediums, organic materials incorporated, simple patterns, graphic representations, and most of all, “craftsmanship.” Everything was made very well. It was always my father’s philosophy to save longer and spend more on a quality item that is built well and will last a lifetime, provided that you do your part in taking good care of it.

Could you tell us about some of your work?

I specialize in, but am not limited to, custom furniture. I have made it a practice to use sustainable lumber, which means the trees are not clear-cut or harvested. Most have fallen naturally or have been selectively cut. “Re-purpose” is also a favorite term. I challenge myself and others to give something that was destined for the landfill a new life. I have several examples of this philosophy translated into furniture and displays at Cindy Saadeh Fine Art Gallery on the corner of Commerce and Market, Downtown Kingsport.

What inspires you to keep going and how do you keep yourself motivated?

I am inspired to keep going by the fact that I am actually living my dream of being a professional artist. Truly blessed to have a backlog of work, and a client base that appreciates handmade, one of a kind, heirloom quality furniture and wood creations. Handmade furniture really seems to be a lost art. To have found a niche to exercise one’s passion, is a dream come true in itself. One day, I truly hope to teach my son all that I have learned and continue to learn. I want to encourage his creative outlets, whatever they may be, as my mother and father did for me.

You have been selected to go on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Space Station for one week with three historical figures; an artist, a writer and one free choice. Who are your spaceship companions?

Well, the artist would be Leonardo da Vinci. If something went wrong, I feel sure that he could “McGyver” us back to Earth. The writer would have to be Hunter S. Thompson. He would also double as the Space Station Doctor. Free choice would have to be Fergie of the musical group, the Black Eyed Peas. Not a historical figure? Well, she’s in my history book. Plus, if the Earth were destroyed while we were in space, there would be no question as to “will mankind proliferate?”

Do any of these people influence your work? Why?

Beautiful things influence my work: music, nature, wildlife, my son, Quinn, life experiences, good and bad. My influence comes more from feelings that are attributed to experiencing these things. My inspiration is not always a literal translation.

How long have you had a studio at Cindy Saadeh Fine Art Gallery and why did you choose to have it there?

My studio has been adjoined to Cindy’s Art Gallery for a little over 2 years now. John and Angela Vachon of Urban Synergy introduced us because of similar ideas as far as having a Fine Art Gallery with art studios attached, so the public would be welcome to see our “creative process.” Not only would the Gallery be a platform to sell our work, but it would also provide an opportunity for numerous other local and regional artists. The choice was a no-brainer. I wanted to be part of the revitalization of this truly beautiful downtown, and contribute to the public awareness of all the magnificent, talented artists that are right here in the Tri-cities area.

If you decided to no longer pursue your career as a professional artist, how do you think your creativity would express itself?

Music. Without a shadow of a doubt. Music. I always said that if I could trade my artistic talent to be able to “rip” on the guitar, I would. The guitar has always been a fascinating instrument to me. Arguably, not many instruments can hang with the self-expression of the guitar.

What has been your highlight over the last year?

There are actually three highlights that are really worth noting: One being the opportunity to provide artwork, along with 5 other local artists, for the brand new Executive Conference Center addition to the Meadowview by Marriott. I created 36 pieces for the new wing, and only 4 of them were furniture.

The other 32 were 4 sets of sculptural wall art pieces, mainly wood, fabric and mirrors. The second was another commission for public art by the new MSHA Johnston Memorial Cancer Hospital in Abingdon, VA. I designed four different sets of Dogwood branches with blooms for four specific recessed areas, two in the main lobby, and two on the 2nd floor. All were made with Appalachian hardwood from the area, and the natural color of the wood lends itself to the natural colors of an actual Dogwood petal and branch.The third highlight is designing and producing products for the Grateful Dead to be sold on their official website this holiday season, and next year. I am one of five artists that are also fans, that have created handmade, one of a kind, numbered and limited edition artwork for the band. Having gone to my first Dead show in 1989, it is truly an honor to give back to them my art after they have shared theirs with me so many times.

Where could someone find your wood creations for purchase?

Currently, some of my work is located at: Cindy Saadeh Fine Art Gallery

Kress Emporium

Robin’s On Roan

Erik’s Cheese & Wine

Kingsport, TN

Asheville, NC

Johnson City, TN Banner Elk, NC Savory Thymes or you may call to set up an appointment to visit my Studio in Downtown Kingsport, Boone, NC (423) 429-8546.

OCTOBER 2011

Dr agon Boat R ace

Photogr aphy by: Brian Hullette and Bruce Green Story by: R ita Dykes The Mountain States Foundation’s 2011 Dragon Boat Festival this year had over 7000 people in attendance and incredibly, raised more than $81,000 for the Mountain States Health Alliance Oncology Services! The Dragon Boat Festival was held on a beautiful day at Winged Deer Park in Johnson City on Saturday September 17th. This was an awesome, very well-attended event, featuring the Dragon Boat Races, and additionally, offered Art in the Park, a health fair, many food vendors and a children’s area.

The Dragon Boat Race is a very competitive and fun event, not only for the participants, but the spectators as well. A total of thirty-six teams participated with each team consisting of twenty paddlers and one drummer. The drummer’s job is to ride at the front of the boat and help the paddlers keep time. 1st place went again to the Mitch Cox Firecrackers, 2nd place went to Mahoney’s Draggin’ Oars, and coming in at 3rd place was Laughlin Dragons. The Spirit Award went to the Boones Creek Animal Hospital Dog Paddlers, and the Drag On & On Award for the longest time went to Mountain

States Health Alliance’s Shock to the Heart team. Next year’s event will be held on September 8th, 2011. For more event information, visit www.mountainstatesfoundation.org.

Mountain States Health Alliance, a not-for-profit health care organization based in Johnson City, Tenn., operates a family of hospitals serving a 29-county, four-state region (Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Southeastern Kentucky and Western North Carolina). MSHA offers a large tertiary hospital, several community hospitals, two critical access hospitals, rehabilitation, a children’s hospital, a behavioral health hospital, home care and hospice services as well as a comprehensive medical management corporation. Its 13,500 team members, associated physicians and volunteers are committed to its mission of bringing loving care to health care. For more information, visit www.msha.com.

Patty Bolton, Corporate Director of Events for Mountain States Foundation

K aren Clark, Pat Holtsclaw, and Cookie McKinney

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About Noah Outreach:

Noah Outreach, located in Kingsport, Tennessee, is a health and wellness service that uses the art of group drumming as an innovative, hands on approach to building healthy, safe relationships in our schools, churches, businesses, and community. Our primary focus is to build a bridge of love and respect between people of all economic backgrounds, abilities, races, religious beliefs and sexual orientation through a research- based drumming protocol, HealthRHYTHMS, developed by neurologist, Dr. Barry Bittman.

We believe that the social challenges of a technology overdriven society has created a wide range of people who have little to no basic communication skills. The consequences have broken families, broken the human spirit, and even tragically ended lives. Within the context of Recreational Music Making, Noah Outreach uses the drums and creates a musical experience that produces non-musical outcomes. Transferring relationship skills from the drum circle to the relationship skills of everyday life.

“It’s OK!” Group Drumming

The Noah Outreach program is 6 sessions that are structured to cover the basic relationship principles of:

Focusing on task Listening to the needs of those around Respecting the importance of individuality Trusting the environment to be a safe place for expressing thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.

Loving teamwork Inspiring to be the best person they can be physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually!

Different beats for different needs Teaching people how to connect is the GOAL of all Noah Outreach programs. A person’s emotional well being effects the physical, mental and yes, spiritual wellbeing! When people are emotionally empty, feeling disconnected in their relationships, their bodies start to break down, their mind is open to all sorts of defeating thoughts, and their belief system seems to slip further and further away.

HEALTHY COMMUNICATION = HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS! The philosophy behind group drumming is simple: Group drumming is not about inspiring successful drumming – it’s about inspiring successful living.

Group drumming is not about exceptional performance – it’s about exceptional support and personal expression. Group drumming is not about teaching people to play – it’s about giving people permission to play.

Where can Group Drumming be used?

• School Classrooms – Health, PE, Music, Business Communication, Public Relations, Home Economics, • Special Needs, After School Programs • Teacher In-Service • Staff Development for Churches/Businesses • Corporate Team Building Events • Birthday/Holiday Parties • AA/Celebrate Recovery Program • Grief Support

Noah Outreach needs support to help others. If you are interested in learning more about Noah Outreach or would like to help, please contact Jenny Rogers at jenny@noahoutreach.com

OCTOBER 2011

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WHATS ON THE MENU BONE FIRE SMOKEHOUSE………………………………..….52

MADAGASCAR COFFEE COMPANY………………………..53

GUIESSPEE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT………….……......…54-55

PHIL’S DREAM PIT………………………………………..…….56

SALTWATER WILLY’S……………………………………......….57

STIR FRY GROUP……………………………………………....58

THE TAVERN……………………………………………….......59

OCTOBER 2011

CATERINGS & EVENT SPACE At Bone Fire Smokehouse, we like to do things right for your special event.

We do this by setting-up mouth-watering, yet simple buffets for parties ranging from 30 people to over 1,000! Below you can see some basic information but we encourage you to call our catering number and speak to someone who can get all of your questions answered.

Our catering contact is available Tuesday-Friday, 11a.m. – 5:30p.m. Just call 423-239-7225.

“THE REGULAR” – Our classic BBQ feast! Only $12.40/pp + tax Cherry-smoked Pulled pork or chicken, or a combo! Your choice of 2 different sides, our sweet cornbread (or buns), plenty of sauce, cups, plates, utensils, & napkins.

“THE RIBS” – Our best catering! $16.50/pp + tax This package has smoked baby back ribs for everyone! Your choice of 2 different sides, our famous sweet cornbread, plenty of sauce(s), cups, plates, utensils, & napkins.

ADD-ONS Tea (by the gallon) $5.00 Desserts or cookies $1.00 – $2.50 (based on type) Extra or Other Meats, Sides, & Sauces (priced by the pound)

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Amazing Catering •Meetings, Parties, Receptions •Informal or Formal •Delivery and Set-up or Pick-up, Croissant Sandwiches Chicken Salad Ham & Provolone Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Hot Italian Chicken Tuna Salad Gourmet Wraps Southwest Chicken Bacon-Chicken-Cheddar Chicken-Feta-Caesar Chicken Curry Chicken Parmesan Gourmet Salads Large Garden Salad w/Scoop of Chicken or Tuna Salad w/Chicken Breast or Strips

Southwest Chicken Salad Chicken-Feta-Caesar Salad Three Salad Plate

(Side Salad, Chicken or Tuna Salad & potato Salad)

Appetizers (subject to availability) Pan Seared Potsickers Butterfly Shrimp Chicken Strips w/Bar Chips Bowl of Bar Chip

Planning an Event?

We have the Place Make your Reservation today for an Event with Casual Elegance Specials (ask about offerings) Monday: Soup of the Day Tuesday: Specialty Sandwich Wednesday: Quiche of the Day Thursday: Gourmet Meal Friday: Soup of the Day Bakery Muffins, Scones, Brownies, Biscuits, Bagels Side Items (Potato Salad-Bar Chips-Side Salad) BEER (ask about offerings) Variety of Microbrew Laagers, Ale and Light Beers - Draft and Bottle Hard Lemonades and Ice Beverages

Contact - Pam Goforth

245-4003

email: madagascarcoffee@embarqmail.com Web: madagascarcoffee.com Follow us on facebook:

Hours

M-F 6:30am-2pm and Sat 8:30 – 11am

Happy Hour

Tue & Thu 4:30-7:30pm OCTOBER 2011

Business Hours Monday - Thursday : 11 am - 10 pm Friday : 11am - 11 pm Saturday: 4pm - 11 pm Sunday: Closed ( Open for Valentines Day and Mothers Day )

2539 East Stone Drive Kingsport, TN 37660 (423) 288-5265

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423.349.6437 Tuesday - Thursday 11 AM - 7 PM Friday 11 AM - 8 PM Saturday 12 PM - 7 PM www.philsdreampit.com

BBQ Favorites Chopped Pork Sandwich Meal .............................................$8.99 Smoked Pork that will Melt in your mouth!

Chopped Pork Platter Meal ...................................................$8.99 Same as our sandwich but you'll need a fork!

1/2 Chicken Platter Meal .......................................................$8.99 Smoked Slow and Low! Very tasty!

Sides

Slaw To Go..................................................$4.00 pint $7.00/quart Beans To Go..............................................$4.50 pint $8.00/quart Potato Salad To Go..................................$4.00 pint $7.00/quart Macaroni Salad To Go............................$4.00 pint $7.00/quart

1/2 Rack Phil's Dream Ribs Meal ......................................$15.99 Your gonna need some extra napkins!!!

Signature BBQ Sauce

Full Rack Phil's Dream Ribs Meal ....................................$25.99 Your gonna need a towell!!!

4 oz BBQ Sauce ........................................................................$1.50

Sliced Beef Brisket Platter Meal .........................................$10.99 Slow Smoked and Cooked to order

6oz BBQ Sauce ........................................................................$2.25 Pint BBQ Sauce ........................................................................$5.50

Chicken Salad Sandwich Meal ............................................$8.99

Quart BBQ Sauce ...................................................................$11.00

Daily Specials

Phil's Dry Rub ...........................................................................$5.00

Small Pork Sandwich ..............................................................$6.50 Get it quick!!!

Comes with 1 Side and a Drink Brisket Chili ..............................................................................$6.50 *** Seasonal*** Comfort Food at its Finest!!!

Comes with Mexican Cornbread and a Drink

Don’t Forget Dessert Blueberry Dream .....................................................................$3.00 Signature Cobbler Blended with Pineapple, Pecans, & Blueberries.

Served with a Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream Fresh Baked Cookies .......................................................$.50 each

Phil's Dream Dog ....................................................................$4.00 Plump & Juicy!!! Topped with Baked Beans & Fresh Coleslaw

Root Beer Float .........................................................................$2.50

Dream Packs To Go

Hot Dog, Chips, and an 8 oz. Drink ..................................$2.00

Feeds 4

Pork..............................................................................................$21.99 1 Pound of Pork, 4 Buns, BBQ Sauce, 3 Pints of sides Chicken......................................................................................$25.99 4 Halves, 3 Pints of sides, and Bread Brisket..........................................................................................$27.99 1 Pound of Brisket, Bread, BBQ Sauce, 3 Pints of sides

Feeds 6

Pork..............................................................................................$29.99 1 1/2 Pounds of Pork, 6 Buns, BBQ Sauce, 56and • 1 1/2 Pints of 3 sides

For the Kids

Small Pork Sandwich, Chips, and an 8oz. Drink .......................................................$2.00 Peanut Butter & Jelly, Chips, and an 8oz. Drink .......................................................$2.00

Drinks Pepsi Products.............................................................................$1.50 Phil's Fresh Brewed Iced Tea .................................................$1.50 Phil's Tea By the Gallon .........................................................$3.50

423-765-1665

Mon - Thurs 11 am - 9 pm Fri - Sat 11 pm - 10 pm

Carry Out and Call Ahead Seating 121 Jack White Drive Kingsport, TN

Happy Hour-$2 Pints Monday-Friday 5 pm-7 pm All Day Saturday!

OCTOBER 2011

SERVING THE TRI-CITIES SINCE 2004 THE STIR FRY GROUP PROUDLY FEATURING ASIAN AND AMERICAN CUISINE

SUSHI 620 STATE STREET BRISTOL, TN www.620state.com Opening 2011

CATERING MOBILE KITCHEN 125 BROAD STREET KINGSPORT, TN stirfrycafe.com 423.343.9424

LIVE MUSIC PATIO DINING PRIVATE DINING 112 TIPTON STREET JOHNSON CITY, TN 112downtown.com 423.631.0505

BANQUETS

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222 East Main Street • Abingdon, VA 24210-2904 • (276) 628-1118 • www.abingdontavern.com

Shrimp Cocktail

Jumbo tiger shrimp served with a citrus cocktail sauce and lemon

Smoked Norwegian Salmon

Norwegian Smoked Salmon rolled with herbed cream cheese served on toast points with thinly sliced red onion and capers

Fresh Mozzarella, Prosciutto and Tomato

Layered, served with cracked black pepper & drizzled with olive oil and an orange balsamic reduction

Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed with bacon, parmesan cheese, basil and breadcrumb

NY Strip

Twelve ounces of a seasoned grilled center cut NY Strip Served with a Chipotle Honey glaze on the side

Chicken Saltimbocca

Two breaded chicken breasts stuffed with spinach, prosciutto, parmesan, almond and herb puree.

Topped with a tarragon bechamel

Peppercorn Encrusted Duck

Eight ounce peppercorn encrusted double duck breast, served to temperature with a blueberry port wine reduction

Scallops au Gratin

Oysters Rockefeller

Pan-seared scallops finished with a basil Parmesan cream sauce

Brie Cheese

Baked Salmon stuffed with tomatoes, spinach and Feta cheese Served overover Basmati rice and grilled asparagus, finished with an herb compound butter

Baked Oysters in a Parmesan cream sauce stuffed with spinach, bacon, and parmesan cheese Baked with honey, brown sugar and toasted almonds. Served in a toasted bread bowl

Escargot

Escargot baked in a herb garlic butter.

Served in a toasted puff pastry

Tavern Onion Soup

Caramelized onions finished in a sherry beef broth with homemade croutons and Swiss cheese

Entrees - Tavern Signature Dishes Filet Medallions

Eight ounces of filet tenderloin, sliced into medallions and grilled to order

Prime Rib (Available Friday & Saturday only) Slow roasted Black Angus 10 or 14 ounce prime rib seasoned to perfection and served with horseradish dill sauce and au jus - available blackened

Stuffed Filet Mignon

Eight ounce filet with a stuffing of shrimp, bacon, ricotta and herb cream cheese. Breaded and glazed with a Marsala reduction

Black and Bleu Medallions

Eight ounces of blackened filet topped with bleu cheese crumbles and port wine reduction

Full Rack of Lamb

Full frenched rack of lamb, slowly grilled and smothered in a Shiitake mushroom, lavender and mint sauce

Baked Salmon

Crab Cakes

Pan seared crab cakes with onions, peppers and jumbo lump crab meat, topped with fresh citrus

Pan Seared Ahi Tuna

#1 Ahi Tuna seared with peppercorn melange, served over rice and topped with a Thai peanut ginger Napa cabbage slaw. Garnished with fresh Wasabi

Jambalaya

A “SPICY” blend of shrimp, crawfish tails, bacon and Andouille sausage, sautéed with vegetables rice and spices - Also available vegetarian style

Classic Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing garnished with homemade croutons, parmesan cheese and lemon wedges. Served with blackened beef tips and with pan seared sea scallops

Traditional German Fare

Two German smoked pork loins served with spaetzle, beef mushroom gravy and red cabbage

Wienerschnitzel

Pan-fried, breaded veal cutlets served with spaetzle, beef mushroom gravy and red cabbage

Jagerschnitzel

Pork tenderloin cutlets dredged in flour and pan-fried, finished with a creamy white wine and mushroom thyme demi-glace. Served with spaetzle and red cabbage

OCTOBER 2011

Spine Health Foundation, Inc. and Alpha Natural Resources Come Together Sept. 10th, at the Olde Farm in Bristol, Va., The Spine Health Foundation, Inc. (SHF), held its Inaugural Event and was pleased to recognize Alpha Natural Resources as the presenting sponsor. “This event marks the official beginning of the Spine Health Foundation, Inc. and we are honored to have the support of Alpha Natural Resources, America’s leading producer of coal, “ said Founder and Executive Director, Carol Conduff.

Alpha’s generous support will lend a helping hand to those in need throughout our region.

“We are inspired and motivated to help people regain enthusiasm for life, one life at a time,” said Ms. Conduff.

Since its launch in February 2011, SHF has helped five area residents receive specialized medical care so they can return to work, family, and the activities they enjoy. SHF is proud to recognize the physicians who have recently helped fulfill its mission: Dr. Morgan Lorio, Dr. Timothy S. Smyth, Dr. David Pryputniewicz and Dr. David Wiles. For a full listing of the SHF’s supporting physicians, please visit www.spinehealthfoundation.org.

“The full range of support that the Spine Health Foundation provides to help those most in need in our community is a noble undertaking,” said Kevin S. Crutchfield, CEO of Alpha Natural Resources. “Chronic SHF is innovative in its unique approach as a back pain can be so debilitating, especially non-profit dedicated to helping disadvantaged if the person does not have the wherewithal to get the help he or she needs. This new Photography by: Brian Hullete and uninsured patients, recognizing that and Angela Striligas the whole person, not just the spine, must be organization deserves community support as it begins its mission to help disadvantaged Story Submitted treated to make a difference. people who suffer from spinal disorders.”

Ben Zandi, Carol Conduff and Dr. Morgan Lorio

Bart & Heather Long

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Jessie Minton & Carla Burton

Bobby & Carol Conduff

Angela Striligas & Chris Lee

Dr. Tim & April Dalpiaz and Jim & Barb Street

Helen Scott & Brian Hullette

Dr. Stephen L. & Susan Owens

Justin Mitchell & Jennifer Culp

Chris Lee, Leigh Anne & Brad Hoover

OCTOBER 2011

I’m supposed to dress HOW?!

This One’s for the Ladies…

Due to the overwhelming response from our first Etiquette column (in the VIPSEEN September issue), we felt it was logical to continue the same topic for the ladies. Our first article was a basic guideline to help men interpret what various dress codes, such as “Dressy Casual” and “Black Tie Optional,” actually mean.

Now we will address the same question for the female readers of VIPSEEN. Event dressing typically causes a lot of stress for the female guest. A lady rarely receives an invitation without asking, “What am I going to wear?” Phone calls ensue, plans are made, and the shopping trips begin. Let’s start with the basics :

BLACK TIE:

For women, an invitation to a black-tie event means wearing a floor-length evening gown or evening separates. A short cocktail dress is permissible, and may be more appropriate for some cocktail receptions, summer events, or daytime functions. However, blacktie functions are usually held later in the evening, and this is your chance to shine in your best gown. Remember, this is a fabulous opportunity to get dressed up!

BLACK TIE OPTIONAL:

This is one dress code that causes a lot of panic. What will everyone else be wearing? Will I be overdressed or underdressed? For women, there are a couple of acceptable options: a floor-length gown, evening suit, or a short cocktail dress are all appropriate. The one thing that you may want to keep in mind is the fabric you are wearing. If you are wearing a fabric with a sheen, like silk or a wool crepe, you will look a bit more formal, which is even better.

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SEMI-FORMAL:

This really means that the dress code is moderately formal, but not as dressy as a black-tie function. For women, if the function is prior to six o’clock in the evening, it signifies an afternoon dress or dress suit. After six o’clock in the evening, women may wear a very elegant afternoon dress, a short or long cocktail gown, or a dress suit. An invitation to a semi-formal event is the perfect opportunity to sport your favorite trend. Here you can break the rules a bit and show some personality; you will still be appropriately dressed, but will have more of a chance to wear your favorite color or be a bit trendier.

DRESSY CASUAL:

Just as for men, this is by far the most confusing of all dress codes!

The absolute key here is to dress appropriately for the activity and the location. If you are poolside, dressy shorts or a summer cotton dress will work just fine. Dressy casual is the perfect time to wear your “seasonal” dresses, slacks, or skirts. For this type of event, the skirt can be mini, short, mid-calf, or long. The options are unlimited here, but make sure you dress appropriately for the activity.

We often hear “Men have it so much easier. They can throw on a suit or a sport coat and they are ready to go!” Sure, we realize that the trends in the fashion world for ladies are as numerous as the ties in a man’s closet, but this is what is so great about women’s fashion.

Everyone can dress on trend no matter your age or your size. The key is to find the correct fit for you. If your clothing fits correctly, you are going to feel much more confident, and that will show in the way you carry yourself.

From the carpool line to grocery shopping, business meetings or luncheons to dining occasions, there are plenty of opportunities for women to wear clothing that reflects their own sense of style. If you ever find yourself in front of the mirror wondering if you should or shouldn’t wear it, just remember this little tip: when in doubt, DON’T!

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OCTOBER 2011

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The Bristol Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed CJ and Company Downtown Market with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, September 15th. A large crowd showed their support of the expansion of CJ and Company’s fresh market and convenience store. The neighborhood market is located at 16 6th Street right in downtown Bristol, TN. This establishment now offers a wider assortment of goods ranging from fresh veggies and bread to fresh flowers and gift items. CJ & Co.’s owner, Beth Morton, will continue to add new items to meet their customer’s needs. So stop in, see Beth and the rest of the CJ’s staff, and help support your local economy!

For more information, call 423-573-1608 or email cjandco6stbrtn@hotmail.com.

Style Custom Framing and Gifts had a grand re-opening event on Thursday, September 8th. The store had only been open for two years before they were ready to relocate and expand. They are now located at 113 East Market Street in Kingsport. The grand re-opening was a huge success, with a great crowd enjoying hors d’oeuvres and wine.

The owners and long-time friends, Julie and Leslie purchased what had originally been a frame shop. The team put their creative minds together and came up with Style. Style offers customers a unique combination of custom framing, gifts, accessories, and home décor. They specialize in custom framing with a computerized system to view the framed project on a flat screen before purchasing, so that customers are guaranteed beautiful results. Style’s two framing specialists have over 35 years of experience combined.

Come and visit our store or go online to http://www.styletn.com, and experience our philosophy come to life, while finding those unique and unusual items to take home with you. And, be sure to check out our calendar of events, because we love a good party!

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Heart and Soul Food of America The Kingsport Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new eating establishment, the Heart and Soul Food of America, to Kingsport by holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, September 13th. The Heart and Soul Food of America is a fantastic new soul food restaurant located on 815 West Center St, Kingsport. Many folks came out to celebrate and indulge in a wonderful buffet of sample dishes from their menu, including the delicious chicken wings, waffles, and decadent, made-from-scratch desserts!

The Heart and Soul Food of America can help you with planning something special for your next event, and they also cater hot and cold lunches. The lunch menu features a daily special including catfish, ribs, and fried pork chops. In addition to soul food, they also offer heart-healthy menu items. Please visit Joya Cannon and her crew for some great home cooking and southern hospitality. Give them a call for takeout orders at 423-246-5692 (JOYA).

On Thursday, September 15th, the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting and an open house for the Jennings Group at 1567 North Eastman Road. A large crowd showed up to welcome the Jennings Group to Kingsport, and everyone who came to the open house enjoyed not only great food, but lively conversation, as well. The Jennings Group is an innovative tax and bookkeeping service that provides a wide range of services to individuals and businesses in a variety of industries. The Jennings Group strives to meet each client’s specific needs in planning for the future and helps them pursue their goals in an ever-changing financial and regulatory environment.

Call 423-408-2106 to schedule a free consultation. For a listing of services and more information, visit their website at www.JenningsGroupEA.com or follow them on Facebook.

Andes-Straley Veterinary Hospital

Your Nervous System Controls Everything Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact that your nervous system controls the function of virtually every cell, tissue,organ, and system of your body. Your nervous systemconsists of your brain, spinal cord, and all the nerves of your body. eyes and ears heart vocals thyroid arms lungs gallbladder pancreas liver stomach small intestine large intestine appendix bladder

On August 25th, the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the expansion of the Andes-Straley Veterinary Hospital, now providing more kennel and boarding space and new equipment additions. Andes-Straley Veterinary Hospital has served pets and their owners in the Kingsport area for over 50 years, and specializes in mainly feline and canine treatment. Located at 3407 Memorial Blvd. in Kingsport, TN., the hospital provides quality veterinary medicine, surgery, dentistry, boarding, and grooming for that very important member of your family. Additionally, they also own and operate the Church Hill Vet Hospital, located at 170 South Central, Church Hill, TN. For more information, call the Kingsport office at 423-378-4443 or the Church Hill office at 423-256-2882. You can also visit them online at www.andesstraleyvet.com and on Facebook.

KORNER-COPIA GROCERY & DELI

On Thursday, September 15th, a crowd gathered at Korner-Copia Grocery & Deli to celebrate their grand re-opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Korner-Copia is also home to The Evening Mezzanine, a blues and jazz lounge that is open to the public Thursday and Friday evenings from 6 -11 p.m. People come from all around to hear the performances from local musicians and enjoy their dinner in a casual, bistro-type setting.

Located at 200 East Center Street in Kingsport, Korner-Copia is open for lunch or dinner, and offers its customers many delicious specialty treats such as cheeses from all over the world, Amish and Italian items, gluten-free and organic groceries, and more. For more information, or to book a party or meeting, call 423-578-7778. Follow the Korner on Facebook.

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OCTOBER 2011

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Brent Greer and Andrew Kilgore

Golfers Take a Swing at Cancer

Jesse and Wayne Hopson Tim Agett and Mike Jones

Darby Chaney, Doug Ledbetter, John Hathaway and Travis Hathaway

Tommy Gergish and Dustin Williams

Ted Ganger, Steve and Steven Grindstaff and Scott Wildman

Pratt and Butch Cooley

Bonnie Hill and Judy Blackburn

Shane Davis, Chris Clear, Ryan Wagner and Shane Abraham

Renee Dougherty and Karen Manis

The First Annual Darglass Cup Golf Tournament, benefiting the American Cancer Society, in Loving Memory of Linda Sue Leason was held on Saturday, September 24th. The presenti -ng sponsor, Grindstaff Kia, made the tournament possible with a generous donation to the American Cancer Society.

The tournament was located at Shotgun Start in the serene setting of Warriors’ Path State Park in Kingsport.

Douglas Ledbetter, the Darglass Cup Tournament Chair said, “This year’s tournament was a big success, but I am already looking at ways to make it even bigger and better next year.”

There were 26 men’s teams and 5 women’s teams. Each golfer received a plentiful swag bag filled with water, snacks, balls, t ees, hats, a Darglass Cup t-shirt and much more all possible through sponsors’ donations. Breakfast was provided by Chic-fil-A before the golfers took to the course and lunch was provided courtesy of Little Caesars as players came off the course.

Amy Lynn of “Daytime Tri-Cities” was the Master of Ceremonies and handed out the prizes at the awards ceremony. The awards ceremony was held after lunch and prizes were awarded for the top three men’s teams and the top three women’s teams, as well as, the cutest women’s outfit and the most hideous/yet fabulous men’s outfit.

The total donation from the event was $2,500 and was donated to the American Cancer Society through Candy’s Crusaders Relay for Life team. This money wil l be used for local patient programs and services to cancer patients in the immediate community, and for cancer research. A sincere “thank you” goes out to all that made this event a success!

George Pearce and Chris SampsonMike jones, Jason Lyons, Clint Estep and Nathan Mottern David Erickson, Chuck Shearer, Bryan Berry and Quentin Hunt

For more information on fighting for a cure for cancer, visit www.cancer.org/ or join Darglass Cup on www.facebook.com.

Photography by: Brian Hullette Story Submitted Cara Ledbetter and Heather Chainy

OCTOBER 2011

Please Join Us…

Open Semi Annual

House

Special Discounts Door Prizes Wine and Light Appetizers

SJ Strategic Investments & the Junior League of Bristol TN/VA Invite you to

~EAT~DRINK~ AND GO LOCAL!

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Save the date for our second annual JLB Wine Tasting.

Enjoy the best farm to table ingredients prepared

by Chef Jassen Campbell paired with wines from Abingdon Winery.

November 12, 2011 7:00 p.m. ~ 10:00 p.m.

Historic Bristol Train Station

Many other deeply discounted products and services available during Open House hours.

Enter to Win 150 Units of Dysport 15% off all services 20% Obagi,

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Thursday • October 13, 2011 12:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. The Caudle Center 189 Corporate Drive • Johnson City, TN 37604

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“The Call of the Wild” (Abingdon, VA) The Barter Players will present “The Call of the Wild” beginning September 28 at Barter Stage II. The sixty-minute production is based on the book by Jack London, as adapted by Barter Theatre playwright-in-residence Catherine Bush.

Either in high school or middle school, many read the story of a Buck, a St. Bernard/sheep dog mix living the good life, until he is stolen and sold to a dog trader. Strong dogs are needed to pull sleds when the Klondike Gold Rush gains momentum. A coming-ofage story of a personified dog, the story focuses on Buck as he goes from an easy life as a domesticated dog in the United States to the harsh, cold Klondike to work as a sled dog. He will need to learn the “laws of club and fang” and, finally, to answer “The Call of the Wild.”

“I have directed over one hundred plays in my career and I have never directed anything like this. This play is that interesting, exciting and unusual,” said director John Hardy.

“One theatrical convention Hardy and I agreed on is the manner in which the dogs walk, run, pull the sled and fight. Our goal is to create the ‘essence’ of dog, not the reality. In reality, a human being crawling around on his hands and knees looks like...well, a human being crawling around on his hands and knees. A dog's ability to run, change direction at a moment's notice, fight, eat, etc. requires an actor's mobility, and for that, we need the actor - the human - to be upright,” explained Bush.

“The Barter Players are a fierce group of up-and-coming theatre artists. Keep in mind that they not only play dogs and wolves, but gold-seekers and Yeehat Indians as well. One of them will even transform into a moose!” said Bush.

With only six actors The Barter Players will portray a train ride, a boat ride, a team of dogs pulling a sled through the Alaskan wilderness, a moose hunt with an eight-foot-tall moose, a pack of wolves, a sled falling through the ice and more.

“The Barter Players are dedicated to serving their audience with the most innovative, creative theatre,” said Catherine Bush, playwright and adaptor of “The Call of the Wild.” “This makes them a leading force in theatre for young audiences in this country, and it's why I feel privileged to write plays for them. Audiences of all ages enjoy their shows. It's theatre at its best.”

The Husky Rescue Assist of Bristol, TN, will be on hand after Saturday morning performances on October 1, 8, 22, and 29 at Barter Stage II. The organization will have rescue Husky puppies and dogs for adults, teenagers and children to interact with and learn more about rescue efforts.

“The Call of the Wild” is sponsored by Grundy National Bank and The Barter Players’ 2011 season is sponsored by Alpha Natural Resources and Blue Ridge Public Television. Barter Theatre is funded in part by the Virginia Commission of the Arts and the National Endowment of the Arts.

“The Call of the Wild” plays September 28 through November 12 at Barter Stage II. For tickets to this and other Barter productions, call 276.628.3991 or visit BarterTheatre.com.

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Three MSHA hospitals earn quality awards from The Joint Commission JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Three Mountain States Health Alliance hospitals were recognized this week as top performers on key quality measures defined by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States.

Franklin Woods Community Hospital, Indian Path Medical Center and Russell County Medical Center were recognized

by The Joint Commission based on data reported about evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care and children’s asthma.

These three hospitals are among only 405 U.S. hospitals earning the distinction of “Top Performer on Key Quality Measures.” Inclusion on the list is based on an aggregation of quality performance data reported to The Joint Commission during the calendar year 2010.

“This achievement is the result of a great deal of commitment and collaboration among physicians, team members, volunteers and other caregivers across MSHA,” said Tamera Fields, MSHA’s vice president of quality. “We as a system have made significant investments in researching what works at other hospitals, identifying areas for improvement and participating in national and regional quality improvement processes. This recognition from The Joint Commission as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures lets us know we are on the right track.”

Dr. Mark R. Chassin, president of The Joint Commission, said, “Today, the public expects transparency in the reporting of performance at the hospitals where they receive care, and The Joint Commission is shining a light on the top performing hospitals, such as Franklin Woods, Indian Path and Russell County, that have achieved excellence on a number of vital measures of quality care.”

About Mountain States Health Alliance Mountain States Health Alliance, a not-for-profit health care organization based in Johnson City, Tenn., operates a family of hospitals serving a 29-county, four-state region (Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Southeastern Kentucky and Western North Carolina). MSHA offers a large tertiary hospital, several community hospitals, two critical access hospitals, rehabilitation, a children’s hospital, a behavioral health hospital, home care and hospice services as well as a comprehensive medical management corporation. Its 13,500 team members, associated physicians and volunteers are committed to its mission of bringing loving care to health care. For more information, visit www.msha.com.

2012 Miss Food City Pageant October 22, 2011 @ 7:00 pm • Paramount Theatre-Bristol, TN Presented by WXBQ & Twin City Woman’s Club

The annual Miss Food City Pageant is slated for Saturday, October 22nd at 7:00 pm. Downtown Bristol’s Paramount Center for the Arts will again serve as the venue for the gala event. The pageant theme will focus on Food City’s racing history. Reggie Neel of WXBQ radio will be the event’s Master of Ceremonies. The winner of the pageant will represent Food City during its sponsorship of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Food City 500 and the Nationwide Series Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway and other race related activities. She will also represent Food City at various other company related functions throughout 2012. Without a doubt, Miss Food City has become one of the most sought after titles for young ladies throughout the region. Miss Food City will receive $500 cash, along with various other health and beauty care prize packages from local salons.

Tickets are $8.00 (5 yrs. & under will be admitted FREE) and will be on sale at the door the night of the pageant. Those attending the pageant will be eligible for wonderful door prizes throughout the evening including two tickets to the 2012 Food City 500, tickets to the Dixie Stampede, Ripley’s Aquarium, Food City Gift Cards, and two nights at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The pageant will be directed by the ladies of the Twin City Woman’s Club and the proceeds raised from the pageant will benefit their sponsored projects and charities.

ABINGDON, VA — Keying on its vision to promote economic diversification and prosperity in a region long dependent on tobacco production, the Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission gave medical education and health care a gigantic shot in the arm in Southwest and Southside Virginia on Wednesday.

At a news conference on the site of the new King School of Medicine & Health Sciences Center, Tobacco Commission Chairman Terry Kilgore and his team of 30 VTC members agreed to a combination of financial, land and in-kind contributions for the allopathic medical school that match the largest grant ever awarded by the commission in its 12-year history – a total of $25 million that initiates progress for the construction phase of the medical school.

“As a group committed to accelerating regional transformation so that all residents enjoy expansive opportunities for education, employment and cultural enrichment, the Tobacco Commission confirms the $25 million match to our original offer in October 2009 toward the King School of Medicine,” Kilgore said in addressing a crowd of more than 250 people from within a 150-mile radius of the Abingdon area, a region defined as the Southern Highlands region of Central Appalachia where the med school will have its greatest impact. “Jobs, education, a growing economy and improved health care will all stem from this visionary project. We’re excited to see its launch in the coming months.”

On Sept. 16, King College signed an Execution of Agreement with the Town of Abingdon and Washington County to locate the medical school in Abingdon on 36 acres at the Stone Mill Business and Technology Park at Exit 14 – land valued at $4 million. Abingdon Town Council also agreed to a financial commitment of $3.5 million to the project, while Washington County’s Board of Supervisors voted to give $7.5 million toward the school.

The City Youth Ballet brings “ballet with a bite” to the Halloween season with its staging of Dracula set for 7:30 p.m. on October 14 & 15 as well as a matinee performance set for 2:30 p.m. on October 15 at The Paramount Center for the Arts located in downtown Bristol.

This rendition of Bram Stoker’s classic story of horror and passion features impeccable pas de deux, along with haunting sets and costumes, and even humor set among the menacing vampires and gypsies who grace the 19th-century stage. “This is an action-packed ballet that has challenged our dancers to bring to life the conflict, romance, and suspense of this story,” said Pace-White.

The cast is comprised all of local performers including senior and junior dancers of the CYB. Choreography has been led by Susan Pace-White, CYB’s artistic director, and Sarah Sims, associate director along with choreography set by guest instructor, Thom Blessing.

Dracula is the story of repressed Count Dracula who seeks to avenge his wife’s death by tormenting an Eastern European town, especially its local real estate broker, Jonathon Harker, his fiancé, Mina, and her friend, Lucy. As Dracula stalks the townspeople, they turn on him in a riveting climax.

“It’s difficult to put a price tag on what this new medical school will mean to the Southwest and Southside regions of Virginia,” said State Sen. William Wampler, Jr., a member of the Tobacco Commission. “This project could not have advanced without the public private partnerships that have been forged across Virginia in the areas of education, community, private sector, and local and state government.

For Washington County, construction of the project could result in as much as $91 million in revenue, according to the Tripp Umbach feasibility study. By year four, as the first students enroll, additional revenue generated from economic activity at the medical school could result in a business volume impact estimated at $19 million for the county.

By year 10, Washington County could see the addition of 489 direct and indirect jobs created by the medical school, while Abingdon could benefit from 108 new jobs.

Studies show that potential annual economic impact for the region increases to as much as $1 billion once the school, an affiliated research campus and a medical corridor that is likely to develop around the medical school reach their full productivity by 2035. Other benefits include new neighborhoods, schools, retail, banking and commercial OCTOBER 2011 opportunities to support the anticipated increase in population.

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Kingsport has one more successful annual event to add to its bragging rights. The Kingsport Oktoberfest, held on September 24th, was an undoubted success. Twelve-thousand people attended the one day event and tickets to the Craft Bier Garden and Beer University sold out by the end of the day.

“We are thrilled by the enthusiasm of festival attendees and the response of our brewers. People are asking for more festivals like this one and that thrills us. We created a new population of educated craft beer drinkers and that’s great news to us,” said one of the festival owners, Aaron Carson.

In addition to the response of festival attendees, the brewers are happy with the attendance and the interest of the more than 17-hundred people who attended the Craft Bier Garden and Beer University.

“We’ve had a great response from our brewers. Kingsport Oktoberfest put this city on the map when it comes to the craft beer culture. This now opens up the door for more events like this,” said Carson.

Kingsport Oktoberfest also had a Wiener Dog Brat Trot. Festival organizers were overwhelmed by the popularity of this event, which sold out prior to the day of the festival.

“People loved this event. It’s obvious the Brat Trot will have to grow in size and scope next year,” said Robert Brents, another owner of Kingsport Oktoberfest.

The parent company of Kingsport Oktoberfest, Candy Mountain Productions, LLC is considering hosting additional wiener dog races through out the year.

A second festival is also in the works. Details are still being solidified, but the Thirsty Orange Brew Extravaganza is also being planned for the spring. The latest details can be found at www.thirstyorange.com.

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Ligero Sean Ryan and Daniel Bratton

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Dan and Kaleigh Krill

Bone Fire Smokehouse

John Crawford and Oscar

Dick Neilson & Kate Pierce

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Ann and Wayne Armbrister and Andy and Erica Armbrister

Scott and Lorrie Cooper

Maureen Knechtel & Lynnea Hunter

Brooke Bently & Sara Rollins

Korner Kopia

Little City Roller Girls

Robert Williams and Dr. Chip Massey

Jean and Chris MacKayr

Danielle Hahane & Brian Hullette

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Mark and Cheryl Wedel

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Allandale Car Show

Photography by: Brian Hullette • Story by:Rita Dykes

An astounding 350 cars cruised their way to the 2011 Allandale Car Show held on the magnificent scenic grounds of the Allandale Mansion in Kingsport on September 18th. The Car Show is an annual event held by the Dan’l Boones Region of the Antique Automotive Club of America. One of the longest running shows, the Allandale show will soon mark the 10th decade of this event. The Car Show boasts a wide array of antique vehicles including street rods, sports cars, race cars, motorcycles and trucks. Among the cars featured this year was the beautiful Ford Model T Depot Hack owned by Carol Redmond and the astonishing 1956 Ford Thunderbird owned

by Howard and Pam Osborne.

The Allandale Car Show is one of the few regional meets to include a display of automotive art and automobilia exhibits.

These were displayed inside the grand setting of the Allandale Mansion, which gave a nice diversion from the sun and outdoor events.

Featured vehicles in the 2011 show will be shown on dash plaques, t-shirts, and in a special display on the lawn in front of the mansion. If you have missed this massive showing this year, be sure to attend next year and take in the stunning sight of rare and beautiful vehicles. Come and bask in the magnificent beauty of the Allandale Mansion. You will not be disappointed!

For information on the 2012 show or to enter your vehicle, call Randy Still, Dan’l Boone Region AACA Board member at 423-335-0675.

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After enjoying the stunning opening performance of “Cabaret,” Barterpatrons and board members attended a festive gala at The Olde Farm in Bristol, Virginia, where they had the opportunity to rub elbows with the Barter cast, staff, and Producing Artistic Director, Richard Rose. The gala event was a perfect way to celebrate the Barter Theatre and to meet some of the stars of the show.

“Cabaret” runs until November 10th at the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, VA., and then joins creative forces with the Symphony of the Mountains for two special performances on November 11th and 12th at the Toy F. Reid Center in Kingsport, TN. Don’t miss your chance to see this dazzling Broadway hit at Barter Theatre this fall.

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Tracy Morelock, Jerresse Rockwell, Lamar Reid, Bob Haywood & George Devault

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The Kingsport Chamber of Commerce hosted an afterhours event at Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant on September 20th. Giuseppe’s provided the wonderful atmosphere to the Chamber while they enjoyed some networking, conversation, and of course, a variety of delicious Italian dishes and beverages.

Giuseppe’s, located at 2539 East Stone Drive in Kingsport, was a great place to hold the Chamber’s event. With newlyremodeled banquet rooms ready for a special occasion and now offering delivery and catered lunch or dinner options with family and friends, Giuseppe’s presents an impressive Italian menu with something for the entire family. Looking to make any event even more special? For more information, call 423-288-5265 or visit them online at www.giuseppesitalianrestaurant.com.

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