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Features 17 Fun Fest 33 College Bound 48 It’s Football Time- Area HigH

School Schedules 59 University of Tennessee and

Viriginia tech football schedules

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

53 VIP PROFILE

69 ARTIST PROFILE

Pamela Corrington

64 NONPROFIT PROFILE

Beds 4 Kids

30 MUSIC PROFILE

Rickshaw Roadshow

49 SERVE IT UP SASSY

Events

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It is Football Fever…

Tailgating Time

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1st Annual Get Linked Community Connection Party

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Polynesian Beach Party

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2nd Annual Rascals 80’s Bash

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Style Anniversary Party

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4th Annual Back to School Expo

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United Way 2013 Annual Kickoff

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Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union After Hours

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Youth Expo at the Mall at Johnson City

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Bays Mountain and VIP SEEN After Hours

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Creeper Trail Ride to End Cancer

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Dancing with the Tri-Cities Stars 2013

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Greater Kingsport Business Show

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Jonesborough Relay for Life

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Kingsport Welcomes ETSU Head Coach

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KOSBE 4th Annual Breakfast of Champions Celebration

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Leadership Giving Reception

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Lexington Senior Living Open House

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Music at the Mansion

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NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour

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Paint the Park Purple

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Pig Palooza

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he absolute best…that is all we want for our children. Before becoming a mother, i was carefree and had not truly experienced the deep, powerful love that one feels instantly upon holding their child in their arms for the first time. it is a love that continues to grow beyond all imagination as my baby grows rapidly before my eyes. lastly, it is a love that my child cannot fathom…she challenges this love…at times she tries to reject it, but i will love her through all phases of life, knowing that one day she might understand the depth of this love once she has a child of her very own.

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Having a daughter in high school has been like riding a rollercoaster that never stops to let me off. one moment it is fun and exciting and the next, well, not so much. Going through the highs and lows of teenage life today, through my child’s experiences, has been one of the most emotional experiences i have been through to date. From the celebrations of good test grades, getting her driver’s license and athletic accomplishments to wiping away her tears (and quite honestly, mine) because a peer has caused her pain. i don’t remember my high school years being filled with so many pressures nor so much hurt, but i know it is my duty as her mother to see her through the good as well as the bad and to keep her focused on the main objective of high school…graduation and then college.

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madison has now entered her junior year and we are beginning to look at colleges. i believe i am thinking a little more about it than she is at the moment, but that comes from knowing all to well how quickly these next two years are going to pass by. Those who know me know that i am not big about planning ahead for much, but tHis is different. This is my heart.

The one who unknowingly taught me about unconditional love. This is my baby. i realize more than she does, that she is growing up and i, like most parents, only want the very Best for her. i told madison recently, that it doesn’t matter if she is six months, 16, or 60, she will remain my baby and i will always worry about her. i feel certain some of you have been through something similar or are currently experiencing the joys of transition from adolescence to adulthood.

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i am especially happy to be publishing this issue of ViPseen. We are now entering the phase where decisions have to be made concerning college day visitations and what best suits the goals she has set for her future. i hope this section provides insight as to some of what is available in our region. i think we may need to consider an issue on stress therapy soon!

Lucy Honeychurch

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Liz Bushong Rita Dykes Lynda Fontaine Lucy Honeychurch Savanna Smith

n this month’s issue we cover education, which is a hotly debated issue and one close to the hearts of many. There are several very good colleges and universities right in our own backyard and they offer students the ability to obtain that sought after degree and to stay close to home. my own son will start looking at colleges in just a few years himself and we both will have some big decisions to make. i am at a loss sometimes to explain where all the years went, but he is quickly becoming a man, and with that manhood, comes the need to make the right choices.

We are all confronted with choices in our lives and from a very young age. Going to college and choosing the right college or university is more than just a simple choice however, it is instead one that could very well affect the outcome of our lives. Choosing a school at which to receive one’s education means choosing a degree plan, a campus, a faculty and a way of life. Will my son join a fraternity? Play a sport? meet good friends?

Bad friends? Fall in love? We all remember the freedom that we felt going away to college, but with this freedom comes great responsibility: the responsibility of actually learning so that we can be productive members of society. College is more than just the degree at the end; it is the entire experience that helps to shape the adult that our children will become.

As you read this issue look at the colleges that we have included here, think about your own children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or neighbors. How many of them are getting ready to head off to college?

How many of them have already decided where he/she might be going to school? use this issue to help you help them to navigate the world of university bursar and admission offices. use these profiles to help them decide which school might be right for them.

Decisions are sometimes tough and i am sure that we all worry about making the wrong decisions at various points in our lives, but having good information can always make decision-making that much easier. Just as we would not cross a busy street with our eyes closed, we would not choose a college or university on a whim. make an informed decision so that you can rest assured that you made the right decision. i have a few years left with my son before he himself heads off to college and into his own independent life. i don’t have to make any heavy decisions right now and neither does he, but when we do, you’d better believe that i will be looking for all of the information i can find so that he and i can make the right decision: informed and together.

Until next month…

DISTRIBUTION Will Campbell Susan Couch Bobby Flowers Lynda Fontaine Tucker Shull Savanna Smith

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Sugar Coated Pub Crawl @ downtown Bristol

Children’s Storytime @ Bristol Public Library 11:30am – 12:00pm

State Street Farmer’s Market @ Downtown Bristol 3 pm-7 pm

Twilight Alive Series @ Downtown Kingsport 6pm

Beer Tasting at Inari Wines 4pm – 7pm

Bluegrass & BBQ Fundraiser @ Heartwood: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Gateway 6:30-9 pm

Kingsport Farmer’s Market @ Downtown 8 am-12 pm

The Grape Easel Experience @ blowfish emporium Bristol, 6-8 pm

Children’s Storytime @ Bristol Public Library 11:30am – 12:00pm

AACA car cruise-in @ Tri-Summit Bank Parking Lot 6 pm- 8 pm

Johnson City Farmer’s Market @ Downtown 7 am- 12 pm

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Johnson City Symphony Concert @ Winged Deer Park Lakefront Festival Plaza 6-8 pm

Children’s Storytime @ Bristol Public Library Bristol Public Library 11:30am – 12:00pm

8 Ultimate Women’s Home Show @ Bristol Holiday Inn 10 am- 5 pm

9 Taste of Johnson City @ Johnson City Country Club 6:30- 8:30 pm

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10 Children’s Storytime @ Bristol Public Library 11:30am – 12:00pm

Little Miss Bacon Bit Pageant @ Venue in Johnson City 12-3 pm Kingsport Fall Spectacular @ Downtown Kingsport 6 pm

6 Scott Miller and special guests @ Machiavelli’s Bristol 6 pm

Color Me Rad 5K @ Appalachian Fair Grounds 9-10 am

Kingsport Farmer’s Market @ Downtown 8 am-12 pm

United WE READ Kickoff Announcing United Way of Greater Kingsport’s Early Grade Reading Community Impact Strategy @ Kingsport Center for Higher Ed. 10 am- 11:30 am

Beer Tasting at Inari Wines 4pm – 7pm

Ultimate Women’s Home Show @ Bristol Holiday Inn 10 am-5 pm

Johnson City Farmer’s Market @ Downtown 7 am- 12 pm

Kid’s Art Hour @ One of a Kind Gallery 4:30- 5:30 pm

State Street Farmer’s Market @ Downtown Bristol 3 pm-7 pm

11 State Street Farmer’s Market @ Downtown Bristol 3 pm-7 pm

Twilight Alive Series @ Downtown Kingsport 6 pm

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The Grape Easel Experience @ blowfish emporium Bristol 6-8 pm

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Inari Wine Tasting 4pm – 7pm

Red Carpet Red Legacy Gala @ Carnegie Johnson City 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm

AACA car cruise-in @ Tri-Summit Bank Parking Lot 6 pm- 8 pm

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Scott Miller and special guests @ Machiavelli’s Bristol 6 pm Melissa Manchester at the Paramount: A Paramount Season Show 7:30 pm

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Beer Tasting at Inari Wines 4pm – 7pm AACA car cruise-in @ Tri-Summit Bank Parking Lot 6 pm- 8 pm

Kingsport Farmer’s Market @ Downtown 8 am-12 pm

Music on the Mountain @ Rocky Mountain Auditorium 5-6 pm

Bacon Fest @ Venue in Johnson City 12 pm-9 pm

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4 Children’s Storytime @ Bristol Public Library 11:30am – 12:00pm

Dragon Boat Race @ Winged Deer Park, 10 am

Living History Event @ Thomas Amis Historic Site Thomas Amis Home 9 am- 4 pm

Johnson City Farmer’s Market @ Downtown 7 am- 12 pm

15 Bluegrass Half Marathon @ Virginia High School 2 pm

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Young Life Kingsport Annual Fundraising Banquet @ Colonial Heights Methodist Church 6- 9 pm

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State Street Farmer’s Market @ Downtown Bristol 3 pm-7 pm

March of Dimes Wine Tasting @ Bristol Motor Speedway 6 pm

Kingsport Farmer’s Market @ Downtown 8 am-12 pm

The Grape Easel Experience @ blowfish emporium Bristol 6-8 pm

Kingsport Chamber Fourth Friday Breakfast @ Meadowview Conference Resort and Convention Center 7:30 am- 9 am

Johnson City Farmer’s Market @ Downtown 7 am- 12 pm

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Coopers 5K @ Indian Highlands Park 12- 5 pm

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The Grape Easel Experience @ blowfish emporium Bristol 6-8 pm

AACA car cruise-in @ Tri-Summit Bank Parking Lot 6 pm- 8 pm

State Street Farmer’s Market @ Downtown Bristol 8 am-12 pm

Beer Tasting at Inari Wines 4pm – 7pm

Kingsport Farmer’s Market @ Downtown 8 am-12 pm

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Wine Tasting at Inari Wines 4pm – 7pm

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SEEN IN LIMESTONE Crumley House

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njoy the Polynesian atmosphere complete with banana trees, sand, leis, and island avors...now imagine indulging in this experience without leaving the state of Tennessee! Widely known as one of the most entertaining summer events to go to in the region, The Annual Crumley House Polynesian Beach Party was once again a rousing success.

The event that raises funds for the Crumley House is full of entertainment. The tickets include access to a silent and live auction, an incredible menu, refreshments alcoholic or non, a complimentary photograph of you and your guests as well as an artist drawn caricature of yourselves....and if that isn’t enough you can tap your toes or spin your date to the rhythms of The Spirit of Soul Dance Band.

The evening of tropical delights raises money to help support brain injury survivors at The Crumley House Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center in Limestone, Tennessee. For information on how you can get in line for tickets to next years popular event, that is often a sell out affair, you can access www.crumleyhouse.com.

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Sean and Tracy White

Robert and Amy Wilson, and Diane Hughes

Rosemary Youngberg, Shirley Daniels, and Joanne Gilmer

Mike and Melony Johnson

Mike (Dizzy) and Amy Gillespie

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Kevin Smith and Michelle Ferguson

Gail and Jeff Morris

Sandy and Jim Powell

Annie and Micah Van Huss

LouAnn and Calvin Bennett with grandaughter Alexis

Suzy and Ed Snowden

Silent auction table

Jana and Jeff Banyas

Doug and Ronna New

Steve and June Barrett

Regina and Bob Settle

Ann and Bob O’Quinn

Shirlene and Harlen Booth

Kendra and Wayne Morris

Joe and Clara Shepard

Jessica Lucas, Gary Booth, and Christie Kerney

Jeff and Julie Irvin

Guynn Edward, June Barrett, and Ed Snowden

Artist William Morrison

Maxine Phillippi

Linda Hubbard

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SEEN IN KINgSPORT Allandale Mansion

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ith all the rain that has been bestowed upon Kingsport lately, it was a risky venture to schedule an outdoor concert and ribbon cutting for the new Allandale Amphitheater; however, not only did the rain stay away, but the sun shone radiantly and the dreamy weather made for a perfect backdrop for the much anticipated Music at the Mansion debut.

The evening began with the arrival of guests setting up chairs, tables and in several cases tablecloths, owers and candelabras. Guests made the evening a full out affair with their own touches of comfort and elegance. As the attendees entertained themselves, the ribbon cutting ceremony began and this was promptly followed by an outstanding concert by Kingsport’s own Symphony Of The Mountains conducted by the gifted and always entertaining Cornelia Laemmli Orth.

The Music At The Mansion Event was the perfect debut for the stunning Allandale Amphitheater, which provides yet another venue for citizens of the Model City and beyond to enjoy. Look forward for many more glorious and entertaining events to be held at this new jewel of Kingsport.

Joe Falconer and Jenny Falconer

Tom Lundburg, Cornelia Laemmli Orth and Stephen Orth The Symphony Of The Mountains in the new Amphitheather

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Robin and Jim Dickenson

Ruth Combs and Dave Combs

Suzanne Kerney and Cindy Muncie

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Jerry and Angela Dotson

Pat Lee Harrison, Mary Trabue and Betsy Boyd

Lena and Bill Bard

Charles and Anne Clarke

Jake and Wendy Jacobs

Kingsport Mayor Dennis Phillips and Don Muncie

Mike and Vivian McIntire

Wiley Bourne and Flint Gray

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inked Community Services’ partnered with Imperfect Yoga to co-host the First Annual Get-Linked Community Connection Party Promoting Education, Encouraging Healthy Living, and Empowering Our Community. The whole day was packed with free merchandise and food, fun for all ages, and Fitness for the whole family. The informative, high-energy afternoon was a great way to kick off the new school year for all students. The event, held Saturday, August 3rd, was located at Linked Community Services’ parking lot, Johnson City.

Jamie Perry, M.Ed. & RYT, taught a transformative yoga session!

Jamie strives to teach people acceptance of their imperfections and grace in letting go of the obstacles in their lives. This is done not just through the physical yoga, but also in her conversation and way of explaining the mind-body connection on the mat.

Northeast State Community College

Dana Beutlich and Tony Martinez

Linked is focused on providing the most effective services to meet the needs of parents, youth, schools, and organizations in our community.

It is the overall goal of Linked, and all those associated within, to effectively provide the “Missing Link” to those who simply need help and support.

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Carrie Chase and Autumn Knight

Collin Sherfey

Peak Fitness

Rebecka Sutton

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Arielle and Annabelle

Brian Clouse, Makayla, Vanessa, and Gracie

Collin Sherfey, Heather Moody, and Melinda Sutton

Matt Wineman

Melinda Sutton and Jamie Perry

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hen two winners join forces you can expect good things to happen. When these two winners are hard-working local boys from Bristol, TN then you know great things are happening!

Bristol’s KD Moore has been a successful business man and real estate developer in the southeast for over 30 years. Bristol’s Nate Monteith is the two-time defending Tennessee NASCAR Whelen All-American State Champion. With Mr. Moore as the owner and Mr. Monteith the driver, the duo recently announced the formation of DDK Motorsports, the latest addition to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

DDK Motorsports made their debut under the bright lights at Bristol Motor Speedway on Wednesday, Aug. 21, competing in the NASCAR UNOH 200 Camping World Truck Series event. This event was a monumental first step for the new race team and friends from all over the country came to support the team. DDK was particularly proud to have had the only five-time Heavyweight Champion of the World, “The Real Deal” Evander Holyfield, in town supporting DDK Motorsports and its inaugural race.

A fantastic kick off meet and greet luncheon was held to introduce members of the community to DDK Motorsports. DDK Motorsports is grateful for everyone that was able to attend and make the event a success, including Tennessee Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey, Bristol Mayor Michelle Dolan, and Bristol Vice Mayor Lea Powers.

After a delicious meal, it was soon race time and everyone was on the edge of their seats. Nate Monteith started the race aggressively, as fully expected, to the thrill and delight of DDK supporters. While his night unfortunately ended early due to a broken tie rod, DDK Motorsports is extremely proud of his effort and looks forward to the next race and their climb to the top of the standings!

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SEEN IN KINgSPORT FunFEST 2013

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un Fest events and celebrations took place all across the greater Kingsport area from July 12 to July 20. The 32nd annual festival began with a mardi Gras party, a softball tournament, an enormous parade, and the new addition to this year’s festivities, the Broad street Boogie. Throughout the following days, events for all ages were strategically placed throughout Kingsport to accommodate the largest crowd of the year. more than 140,000 people attended the festival and some traveled from all around the u.s. to partake in the festivities and spend time with family and friends. Fun Fest goers enjoyed events such as; the Crazy 8’s 8k run, kid’s derby fishing, the mountain bike poker ride/race, dinner at the Farmer’s market, Allandale tours, rhythm in riverview, a dog show, a Civil War evening, a putt-putt tournament, Glass Fest, a cardboard boat race, Kids Fest, giant screen outdoor movies, hot air balloons, concerts, taste of tri-Cities, fireworks, and much, much more. Among all of the festivities, attendees always look forward to

the concerts and taste of tri-Cities with thousands overflowing Fort Henry Drive and J. Fred Johnson stadium to partake in local cuisine and experience extraordinary musical presentations.

Fun Fest, a Kingsport Chamber of Commerce event, was organized to unite the greater Kingsport area with family oriented fellowship and fun to confirm that Kingsport is an excellent place to live, raise a family, and work. Kingsport offers numerous opportunities for people to come together while appealing to the interest in culture, athletics, art, and entertainment. Fun Fest combines all of it into just nine days, but many activities, great eateries, and entertainment can be found throughout Kingsport all throughout the year.

For more information, visit www.visitkingsport.com/ funfest.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 18 A Civil War Evening

22 Mountain Bike Poker Ride/Race

19 Rythem in Riverview

22 Fire Safety Rodeo

19 Pool Party at Kingsport Aquatic Center

23 Hunter Hayes

19 Splash Central

24 Chris Tomlin

20 Crazy Cardboard Boat Race

24 Kidsfest

20 Trash Barrel Paint In

25 Funfest Parade

21 Wolf Run

26 Miss Kingsport

21 Allegiant Air’s Dodge High Fares Dodgeball Tournamant

27 Crazy 8s

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A CIVIL WAR

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Rythm in Riverview

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Crazy Cardboard

Boat Race

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Trash Barrel

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WOLF RUN

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Dodgeball Tournament

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Hunter Hayes Opening Act: The Hemingways

Photography by Mickey Baker

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Chris Tomlin Opening Act:

Big Daddy Weave

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he Rickshaw Roadshow is a five-piece talent from the mountains of Northeast Tennessee. For years they have been building upon their sound to give the world an elegant complexity that appeals to all audiences. By incorporating the attitude of Blues and Rock ‘n’ Roll, with simplicity of Folk instruments, The Rickshaw Roadshow is sure to bring something unique and memorable to the table. The first full-length album has been released and proven to be a popular choice for those seeking genuine instrumentation and lyrical quality.

with instrumentation. Inspired most by Thomas Erak, Dan began his musical journey at the age of 12 and quickly understood a wider picture of creativity than most of the music world. During his down time, he enjoys the finer things in life like an aged Scotch and a fat cigar. In The Rickshaw Roadshow, Dan’s concentration is focused upon the acoustic guitar and a wide array of rhythmic techniques that furthers the band’s uniquity and opens all of our minds to new ideas.

Diversity and versatility set The Rickshaw Roadshow apart from your typical garage bands. Every member plays each and every instrument used in the show, both on and off stage. With the amount of instrument swapping that occurs during the show, it’ll be hard to look away and keeps the crowd guessing...what’s next?

“Ramblin’” Wayne Lester – began his musical journey at the age of 15 with lessons in the drums, but quickly decided to try the guitar. He currently has over 80 home recordings including many originals. Wayne fits into the band as the philosophical mind, consistently holding the energy to a positive. Off stage, you won’t find anybody easier to have a conversation and a beer with.

Today, Wayne is completing his degree with a major in Vocal Performance, and is very talented with the guitar and banjo.

Austin “Spiderfingers” Barrett – started playing music at the age of 6, and has kept the same mindset ever since. Though his concentration on stage boasts the electric guitar, most of his time off-stage is spent with his acoustic; creating new tunes and ideas for the band is his true passion. In his hometown of Bristol, TN, Austin grew up listening to Stevie Ray Vaughan and AC/DC on old cassette tapes from a Cadillac named Rosie. Today his goals are to further the band with big-picture ideas and powerful foundations for songs, and off-stage provides a comforting level of chillness.

“Hat” Cody Gilmer – started playing music as a pre-teen in Piney Flats, TN, with hard-rock influences like Led Zeppelin. Cody found his true voice, though, in the midst of the Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music program at East Tennessee State University, where he was able to transfer his unique and wise combination of lyrical poetry and aggressive picking to the acoustic guitar and banjo. Though he masters the style of hardcore acoustic jamming, off stage you will be greeted with a very gentle soul and always a smile. Today, Cody plans to further the band’s ideas with his unique designs for art and his passion for music.

“Dapper” Dan Fehr – began his musical career with main influences in metal, and has been a recording engineer his whole life. He became well known for his influence in the band Alyria, though, his talent far exceeds general technicality

Bass – There has been a recent change in the Bass section of the band.

Ryan Baisden (pictured) has left to support our country in the US Navy after about 6 months with the band. Craig Perry, a former member of the ETSU Bluegrass Program, has replaced him. Craig is lead member of The Living Trees, and a valuable new asset to the team.

Though the members come from small backgrounds, The Rickshaw Roadshow has big plans for the future. This year they have been requested for shows to play alongside Jesco White, Rachel Brooke, American Aquarium and were the most requested band in the Tri-Cities area to perform at First Friday in Johnson City for the month of August. Their upcoming shows for September boast a heavy lineup as well, with appearances at Big Glades in Wise, VA on the 7th, and Rhythm and Roots festival on the 21st in Bristol, TN/VA. Recently they’ve been discussing their plans to run a Kick Starter campaign to fund the vehicle necessary for touring. This is a band fueled by desire and motivated by the love and support of its followers. The band’s hope is to spread their dancing spirit and passion for original music to the world at large.

BOOKING INFO Austin Barrett 409 E Fairview Ave. Johnson City, TN 37601 (423) 534-2047

MANAGEMENT Graham Jennings (850) 384-9594

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he Kingsport Chamber of Commerce hosted a meet and greet with East Tennessee State University’s newly announced football coach, Carl Torbush, on Monday, August 12. The event was well attended by people eager to meet the new coach and learn about ETSU’s football program. Many members of the community gathered to share great food and fun conversation with the new coach and ETSU’s athletic staff. Torbush spoke a few words letting everyone know how happy he is to be in East Tennessee and how excited he is about bringing football back to ETSU, due to kick-off in the fall of 2015.

Torbush was interviewed by WKPT while being cheered on by the audience. The sponsors also gave away some memorabilia to a few lucky attendees. Torbush got his coaching start at Carter High School in Knoxville, in 1974 before joining Baylor’s staff as a graduate assistant in 1975.

East Tennessee is thrilled to have such a talent to call head coach and can not wait to see football back at ETSU.

Dr. Dick Sander, Tom Scott, and Carl Torbush

Tom Scott and Brandon Hutson

ETSU Head Coach Carl Torbush being interviewed by WKPT’s Bob Hayward

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chool has already started for many students in our region and the start for others is right around the corner. It is an exciting time and one filled with mixed feelings if you have a first time college student. Sending our kids off to college, even an institution close to home, is one of the final steps to realizing that our kids are quickly en route to becoming adults. The region of East Tennessee offers a great deal to those who live here and one thing nearly as outstanding as the view is the great choice in higher education institutions. There are at least fifteen colleges and universities so close to home that students can travel home

on the weekends. Continuing with one’s higher education is becoming increasingly important in today’s uncertain world, but being able to accomplish this task in a region that is so important to so many is an extra gift. Studies show that students who study close to home, more often than not, end up staying in close to their region and keeping their skills and knowledge local. As you look through the pages of this month’s VIPSEEN remember that sending your child off to college doesn’t have to be a daunting task or a frightening change. Gaining knowledge and getting an important degree for a secure future can happen as close a short drive away.

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Carson-Newman students experience what higher education can be.

Nationally recognized, the University integrates academic excellence and Christian commitment in a unique teaching environment where you matter. And we do it well!

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12:1 student to faculty ratio ensures a nurturing academic community

in and out of the classroom Carson-Newman #1 in “Best Undergraduate Teaching in the South,” says U.S. News & World Report On campus and flexible online learning 50 undergraduate majors, 9 graduate degrees, new doctoral program Study abroad opportunities and a thriving Honors Program Named a “Best Value”: 100% of our students receive financial aid

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o Carson-Newman #1 in service in the nation, says U.S. Department of Education, Newsweek/ The Daily Beast o Student opportunities to serve around the world: Carson-Newman mission trips

More to life.

o A spectacular outdoor and urban location: Minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains and state’s third largest city, Knoxville o The Princeton Review: Carson-Newman “a Best in the Southeast” o Diverse campus community where students represent 24 countries o 70 campus organizations; 40 intramural sports; 16 NCAA Div. II sports

You’ve got to experience this place!

Contact the Office of Admissions for more information at 1-800-678-9061, 865-471-3223 or by email at admitme@cn.edu.

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ETSU has been named a 2012 “Best Southeastern College”

by The Princeton Review.

G.I. Jobs magazine has named ETSU as a “Military Friendly School” for the fourth year in a row.

ETSU is an All-Steinway School, allowing music students from across the nation and around the world to develop their skills and talents on high-quality instruments both on stage and in the studio.

ETSU has the only Academic Health Sciences Center within hundreds of miles surrounding the Tri-Cities Tennessee/Virginia region. Its five colleges offer more than 25 programs of study in the Health Sciences, at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels.

During 2012, ETSU students volunteered over 33,500 service hours, with a dollar value of their time estimated at over $715,500.

ETSU is one of only 15 universities in the nation to have eight or more TRIO programs, which offer educational services and assistance to many first-generation college students.

The United States Olympic Committee has designated ETSU as an official Olympic training site in weightlifting.

East Tennessee State University is a place of hope, opportunity, and discovery where students can pursue their career goals and become engaged and productive citizens in a diverse world.

Johnson City made the top 10 list as one of the best cities in the nation to attend medical school, in a publication called PreMedLife.

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Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

The emphasis on servicelearning provides opportunities for service in the local community and in locations across the United States and abroad.

The planned Emory & Henry DPT Program is 117-credit hours of graduate coursework taken in a 33-month period.

Why DPT?

Why Emory & Henry?

Employment of physical therapists is expected to grow much faster than the average for all other professions through 2014, and physical therapy was identified as an "Excellent Career" in 2006 by U.S. News & World Report. The demand for physical therapists should continue to rise as a result of growth in the number of individuals with disabilities or dysfunction.

The Emory & Henry College Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is the only one of its kind in the region. The program is a natural extension of Emory & Henry’s mission to prepare critical thinkers who are eager to take their place as ethical, knowledgeable individuals to make a difference in their communities and beyond.

Applications for admission for Fall 2014 are being accepted. See the contact information below.

Accreditation: Graduation from a physical therapist education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; phone; 703-706-3245; accreditation@apta.org is necessary for eligibility to sit for the licensure examination, which is required in all states.

Emory & Henry College is seeking accreditation of a new physical therapist education program from CAPTE. The program will submit an Application for Candidacy, which is the formal application required in the pre-accreditation stage. Submission of this document does not assure that the program will be granted Candidate for Accreditation status.

Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status is required prior to implementation of the professional/technical phase of the program; therefore, no students may be enrolled in professional or technical courses until Candidate for Accreditation status has been achieved. Further, though achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status signifies satisfactory progress toward accreditation, it does not assure that the program will be granted accreditation.

For more information contact: Kamran Tavakol, Ph.D., P.T., Program Director Eric Coley P.T., D.P.T., A.T.C., C.S.C.S. Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education E-mail: DPT@ehc.edu • www.ehc.edu Scan below with your smartphone to go directly to the Emory & Henry DPT website.

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Emory & Henry Recognized as a College That Changes Lives Founded in 1836, Emory & Henry College has a long tradition of being a transformative academic community. An E&H education is distinguished by progress – sometimes sudden, sometimes gradual – toward an expanded sense of personal potential and an enlightened sense of civic responsibility. This transformation, this increase in excellence, is the foundation of the E&H campus culture. Its impact is lasting and profound.

This capacity to transform lives was recognized recently when Emory & Henry was named one of 40 colleges nationwide listed in the best-selling college guidebook, Colleges that Change Lives. “Virginia has no shortage of familiar schools with robust reputations. But Emory does the finest job of them all of producing contributors to society,” according to the latest edition of the book.

Preston ash Enlightened Engagement Our students are part of a community that is committed to sustainability, identifying problems in communities and providing the means with which to solve them.

To us, service is a lasting engagement with a place, a people, a culture. Our Appalachian Center for Community Service is home to an expansive list of programs and initiatives that allow students to create positive social change and address the root causes of social inequalities. In living out the Emory & Henry mission statement, we strive to integrate education with service and citizenship.

“My professors have seen my love for economics and have personally trained me to be the best I can possibly be. This amazing education in and out of the classroom is an experience that I will keep with me for the rest of my life. This is an opportunity that every student deserves to have."

Inspiring Teachers With the help of award-winning professors, E&H students re-imagine the nature and purpose of their education and practice life-long learning essential to a fulfilled life. In the past two decades, E&H professors have been honored at the state and national levels with 14 awards for teaching excellence. When adjusted for the size of the student population, this is a feat unmatched by any institution in Virginia.

Outdoor Wonderland E&H students engage with the land and the people of Southwest Virginia, an area of vast beauty, history and untapped potential. Emory & Henry is nestled in an outdoor adventure paradise. Lush forests to hike, mountains to ascend, creeks to paddle, cliffs to climb, and deep caves to explore are just minutes from the Emory & Henry campus.

The Appalachian and Iron Mountain trails, The Virginia Creeper Trail, The Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, The Jefferson and George Washington national forests, and the New, Holston, and Clinch rivers are all close by.

Beyond the Classroom Emory & Henry supports a strong research program in the arts and sciences.

Students also benefit from a wide range of practical experiences beyond the classroom. The Career Services mission is to prepare Emory & Henry College students

to effectively and advantageously use their knowledge, skills and abilities to explore and choose academic majors and career options, obtain career-related experience, and develop and pursue post-graduation career plans, including graduate and professional school as well as employment.

Programs of Study Emory & Henry offers programs of study in art, athletic training, biology, business administration, chemistry, computer information management, economics, education (early childhood through high school, including many subject-area options), English, environmental studies, geography, history, international studies (East Asia, European community, or Middle Eastern and Islamic studies), languages, mass communications, mathematics, music, philosophy, physical education, physics, political science, psychology, public policy and community service; religion, sociology and anthropology, and theater (in association with the Barter Theatre, the state theatre of Virginia).

Pre-professional preparation in dentistry, law, Clarens Cheridieu medicine, and “By choosing Emory & Henry, veterinary medicine I made a great decision that will affect the rest of my life. may be completed within several of the Everywhere I go I find people are eager to get to know me. programs.

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“At Emory & Henry I have found tremendous personal growth. My experience here has molded me into a more inquisitive and analytical individual. Hopefully, I will present as a well-rounded, marketable person to employers when it comes time to leave this wonderful place and venture out to transform my part of the world.”

Affordable Quality concerned about my overall well-being, and, if I coach one While day, I can see myself being a maintaining a coach like him.” high quality, transformative educational experience, Emory & Henry works to keep costs manageable through a generous package of financial aid. In 2010, Emory & Henry ranked 61st out of the top 266 national liberal arts colleges in the category of least debt, according to U.S. News & World Report. Among private liberal arts institutions in Virginia, Emory & Henry graduates in 2009 had the lowest debt.

Emory & Henry College • P.O. Box 10, Emory, VA 24327

800.848.5493 • ehadmiss@ehc.edu • www.ehc.edu Located 1/2 mile off I-81, Exit 26, Emory, Virginia

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Major: Biology Parents: Andy and Linda Clark Currently: Second year, ETSU Physical Therapy School Although her dad is a professor at ETSU, Shelley, who graduated from Science Hill High School in 2007, chose Maryville College for her undergraduate studies.

She’s happy she did.

“If I had to make the decision of where to go to undergrad again, I would choose Maryville College every time,” she said.

Like every student at Maryville College, Shelley completed a two-semester, independent Senior Study project before graduating. Her study, which focused on the role of body mass index (BMI) on total knee replacement rehabilitation, earned her not only an acceptance letter from ETSU but also a graduate assistantship within the physical therapy department.

“Working on my Senior Study helped me understand the importance of research in physical therapy,” she said.

Chrissy eastridge idlette Maryville College Class of 2011

Major: Spanish Minor: Writing/Communications Parents: Wesley and Joy Eastridge Currently: Corporate Communications Assistant, Eastman Chemical Company The springtime beauty of the Maryville College campus helped Chrissy decide to enroll at the school, but much more kept her there: academics, extracurricular activities, a chance to study abroad.

Today, the 2007 Dobyns-Bennett grad says she pulls from all of those experiences in her job at Eastman, and she encourages other TriCities students to consider Maryville.

“If you choose Maryville, you not only gain a world-class education, you make lifelong friends and learn so much about yourself.”

Chrissy met husband Wesley Idlette (pictured above) at Maryville. A native of Chattanooga and graduate of Baylor School, he was captain of the football team and set records for the Fighting Scots. Wesley majored in physical education/ health with teacher licensure and teaches at Andrew Johnson Elementary School in Kingsport.

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Maryville College Class of 2015 Major: English with Teacher Licensure Father: Reginald Cook Doug chose Maryville not because of football but rather for its renowned teacher education program. “Football was just an added bonus,” said the linebacker, who now enjoys playing for MC Head Coach Mike Rader, a Johnson City native who earned All-State honors as a quarterback and receiver for Science Hill High School in the late 1990s.

It was Todd Carpenter, an AP English teacher at Sullivan North High School, who inspired Doug to pursue a career in the classroom. Today, professors in Maryville’s teacher education program are giving him the tools to be effective and inspire future generations. “And living in Maryville has been great for meeting different types of people that I may encounter in the future,” he said. “I recommend Maryville College.

The education and life experience that you receive here is unequaled by any other institution. It’s a great opportunity to get away from home, to learn and to have fun.”

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“My name is Amanda Broome.

I’m in Mass Communications.

I got my start at Northeast State.”

“My name is Brad Ketron.

I’m a registered nurse.

I got my start at Northeast State.”

“My name is Anne Rowell.

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“My name is Jason Tipton.

I’m a Manufacturing Technician.

I got my start at Northeast State.”

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Northeast State Community College is a public comprehensive community college with college transfer and technical education programs. The College tailors its programs and services to meet the needs of a diverse student body that numbers more than 6,400.

Northeast State offers more than 130 programs of study. Students may earn an associate degree or certificate that prepares them for immediate entry in the workplace, or complete two years of courses that will transfer to a number of local and regional four-year colleges and universities. Popular programs include nursing, education, business management, computer science,

electrical technology, criminal justice, and welding/metal fabrication.

Northeast State also offers a large Workforce Solutions program with credit and non-credit courses, seminars, workshops, and customized training.

These programs are designed to meet the practical needs of industrial, business, governmental, and community organizations.

Northeast State offers courses at its main campus in Blountville and at teaching sites in Bristol, Elizabethton, Gray, and Kingsport. The Kingsport site is home to the Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing, the Regional Center

for Automotive Programs, the Regional Center for Health Professions, and the Kingsport Center for Higher Education.

The College has plans to expand in 2014 with a Johnson City location.

Northeast State strives to ensure access and convenience with course offerings that are available during the day or night, and weekends. In addition, the College offers a variety of online and alternative delivery courses, as well as Regents Online Degree Program courses that are available in an interactive, Internet-based format.

For more information, call 800.836.7822 or visit www.NortheastState.edu/apply.

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Guaranteed Admission to Virginia’s top colleges and universities

Students who earn a two-year degree from Virginia Highlands Community College save thousands of dollars and those who meet GPA requirements are guaranteed admission to Virginia Tech, the University of Virginia, Radford, Old Dominion, Virginia Commonwealth University, and dozens of other top-ranked colleges and universities throughout Virginia. It’s GUARANTEED. So join us and discover why VHCC has been the college of choice in our service region for more than 40 years.

For additional information about Guaranteed Admission Agreements and a full list of participating colleges and universities, please go to www.vhcc.edu/transfer

Customized Training designed with your unique needs in mind

The Workforce Training & Continuing Education Division at VHCC has become the go-to place for business clients in our region by consistently designing quality training programs, providing expert trainers, and offering competitive pricing. Just tell us the issue your business is facing and we’ll design a training program to help.

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Supervisory Programs Leadership Training Computer Classes Safety Training Online courses through Ed2Go Plus many more

Please call 276.739.2430 to speak with a Workforce Training Coordinator

Virginia Highlands Community College Dedicated to Students. Committed to Excellence.

P.O. Box 828, Abingdon, VA, 24212 • www.vhcc.edu • 276.739.2400 • info@vhcc.edu Para la ayuda en español, marque el numero (276) 739-2404 VHCC is an EEO/AA Institution

Brian Wilson’s journey to the University of Virginia began at Virginia Highlands Community College.

Brian started by taking Dual Enrollment classes at Chilhowie High School and then - thanks to the AIMS Community Scholars Program - earned an Associate’s Degree for free on the VHCC campus. The Guaranteed Admission Program made it easy for him to transfer to UVA, where he recently earned hands-on experience through an internship with Professor Larry Sabato. Brian is now a senior at UVA and is currently applying to law schools.

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For the kick-off serve grilled meatloaf Sliders. A thick slice of grilled meatloaf dressed with spicy balsamic pepper ketchup and poppy seed slaw sandwiched between the best rolls in the south, Sister Schubert Dinner Rolls. A side dish that’s teaming with colorful veggies and cooked tortellini are the kick-off kabobs. And for the winning touchdown, re-heat the Rocky Top S’mores on the grill for dessert. The brownie in the half pint jar has a caramel kiss in the middle that will melt into your mouth. Toasted mini marshmallows are broiled at home after the brownies are baked. For fun, skip the broiling of the mallows and let guests toast their own dessert with a small portable lighter or on the grill.

As guests arrive, they will cheer for your spirited tailgate decorations. An outdoor candle chandelier hanging from the hatchback will come in handy for those evening games. The chandelier features the half pint canning jar as the candle votive holder. Painted lids and rims in team color are placed over the original arm of the chandelier so it can be reused for other outdoor entertaining needs. This is a shoo-in for mVP (most Valuable Party Décor). other festive finds include quart mason jars with a chalkboard lid, etched with guest’s name with an opening for a drinking straw. Like a glass-stem charm, these blackboard lidded jars will keep each guest connected to their beverages as well as serve as a take home favor.

As your guest huddle around the tailgate for one more bite of whatever is left, you know your tailgating party is at the end zone.

The big game is about to begin. It is time to paint your face, clean up the place, grab your tickets, and head to the game.

Make a Statement, Make it Sassy and Make it Yours!

Liz Bushong is an expert in the three-dimensional art ofentertaining. She transforms simple dining occasions into beautiful and memorable moments by adding a touch of her own “sassy” style. She makes elegance easy for her audience and encourages them to add their own Sassy touch to make it unique .Liz is famous for creating her own version of a beautifully presented tablescape – which she calls a Sassyscape ™ .

In 2009 and 2010, Liz was selected from thousands nationwide to be part of an elite team of 100 professionals entrusted with decorating the White House for the holiday. In 2011, she was part of seven-person team selected to decorate the Tennessee governor’s mansion for the holiday.

Liz has been featured as the monthly guest chef on Daytime Tri-cities, television show on WJHL, the CBS affiliate for the Tri-cities area of Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia. She is also the creator and host of her own one-hour seasonal television show called “Serve it up Sassy!” for the same market, which aired in 2011.

She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Consumer and Family Sciences from Purdue University and an Associate in Applied Science degree in Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. She is also certified in Decorative Finishes and has been trained as a master gardener. Liz is the author of Just Desserts and Sweets & Savories cookbook. Liz makes her home in Johnson City, Tennessee. She continues to perfect her sassy approach to turning simple dining occasions into beautiful and memorable moments.

To purchase cookbooks, see recipes, cooking, and decorating ideas go to www.lizbushong.com.

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Yield: 24 sliders 24 Sister Schubert Dinner Rolls 1 pound ground sirloin 1 pound ground chuck 1 cup cubes country bread with crust 1 cup milk (for soaking bread) 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks ½ medium Vidalia onion, cut into chunks

2 medium celery stalks, cut into chunks 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 can diced basil, garlic tomatoes-drained 1 ½ teaspoons salt and pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning 2 tablespoons olive oil

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Soak bread until soft, squeeze bread to remove excess milk. Place bread into large mixing bowl. With a food processor and steel blade, process carrots, celery and onion until finely ground. Add this mixture to the bread then add all remaining ingredients. Using your hands, form loaf into a 2-inch thick oblong loaf. Place in 9 x 13 inch pan. Top with glaze. Bake one hour and 15 minutes. Let rest in pan 10 minutes before removing

To assemble: Heat Sister Schubert rolls as directed.

Slice in half, place 2 x 2 inch slice of meatloaf on roll.

Top with poppy seed slaw if desired. Garnish with pickle and cherry tomato pick.

Tailgating Tip: Bake rolls ahead and slice in half.

Wrap baked meatloaf squares in aluminum foil and store in refrigerator or cooler with a lot of ice. Package slaw in separate container-refrigerate. At the tailgate, grill the meatloaf to reheat, and assemble sandwich as desired.

Yield: 12- half pint jars For crust: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs ¼ cup sugar ½ cup butter, melted 1 egg white

For batter: 2 packages your favorite brownie mix 2/3 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs 6 tablespoons water 12 foil wrapped milk chocolate caramel pieces* 2 cups mini marshmallows 1 cup mini chocolate chips ½ cup chopped peanuts-optional

Preheat oven to 350.

For crust: In small bowl, combine crumbs, sugar and egg white, stir with a fork, and add melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of 10 half pint canning jars or a mini cheesecake pan. Set aside.

divide batter between prepared crusts. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Do not burn or over cook.

Press chocolate caramel piece into center of each brownie. Add desired amount of mini marshmallows to top of brownie. Preheat oven broiler. Broil 2-3 minutes or until lightly toasted.

Add mini chocolate chips and peanuts if desired.

For Batter: In medium bowl, combine brownie mix, oil, eggs, and water to combine well. Evenly

These can be frozen and reheated.

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is living proof that a person can be successful and love what they do. She was once unhappy with her career so she began following her heart and doing what she loved. Twenty years later she is one of the most successful women in her profession. Now she lives to help others and to show them they can and should be happy because life is too short not to be.

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VIP PRofIlE: Pam Corrigan HoW DID YoU GET STARTED WITH GAAM? I got a college degree in corporate accounting because I thought that was what I wanted to do.

When I got in the real world I realized I was wrong.

I was miserable, then I heard about the test that tells what a person would be best at. One of the things on my list was financial planning so I applied to an ad in the paper for that, but after I got hired I realized it was an insurance agency. This is where I met the other three partners that started Gilbert Advanced Asset Management. We began helping clients make financial plans and investing because that is really what we loved to do. We then realized we had to get out of the insurance world and started working with a broker dealer, Linsco Private Ledger, who is still our current broker.

When we first started the business we had one employee and now we have twenty-two. We have grown exponentially in those twenty years. It is like I tell all of my employees I would rather be over staffed than under staffed. In those first years, obviously we could not hire much staff, so I did a lot of the work myself. It has been well worth the work though. The work wasn’t even bad because I enjoyed running the business. It was easier to work a 12-hour day with Gilbert Advanced Asset Management than it was to work an 8-hour day in corporate accounting.

YoUR CoMPANY RECENTlY CHANGED ITS NAME To GAAM WEAlTH ADVISoRS. WHAT WAS YoUR REASoNING? Historically people probably know Gilbert Advanced Asset Management more than any of the other names we have had because it has been our longest standing name. In a lot of the newsletters and things like that we write the name always gets shortened to GAAM, so as we began positioning ourselves for the next twenty years we realized we want to expand. Gilbert Advanced Asset Management doesn’t mean a lot to a lot of people; it is too long and doesn’t really flow. We realized that our clients, as well as the local community, know us as GAAM. So we are able to keep who we are in the core of the name and adding wealth advisors on the end are two words that just encapsulate who we are and what we do. This way when we move into new areas it is a given as to what we do. The name allows us to keep a part of our history while making the best changes for our future.

YoU HAVE JUST CElEBRATED 20 YEARS of BUSINESS THIS SUMMER. WHERE WoUlD YoU lIKE To SEE THIS CoMPANY 20 YEARS fRoM NoW? In addition to adding some locations, primarily we want to help other financial businesses grow.

These small businesses don’t want to deal with the back office business it takes to expand, so we want to step in and help them. There are also many oneman financial firms out there who want to retire but can’t because they have clients and no one to pass their business to. We want to help these people figure out how to handle their situations.

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services we wouldn’t traditionally offer, we have taken all of their requests into consideration. With bringing on our new president, the business will be broadening its services as well as expanding into other communities.

WHAT DIffERENTIATES GAAM fRoM ITS CoMPETIToRS? It’s funny because I view what we do so differently that I don’t think we have competitors. There are people who view what we do and say stockbrokers are our competition. We do not just take clients’ money and invest it though, we build long term relationships. For example, each year we either have a client picnic or a holiday party. Everyone knows each other and they love to get together. We have bi-annual meetings with all of our clients in order to keep us in line with their wants and needs. We know if they are in here looking at their investments and plans they will make good decisions. The difference is that other stockbrokers are not as concerned with client choices, or want to be as personal as we are; nor do they have the staff required to be this personal. Over half of our clients have been with us over ten years. A lot of “Brokers” collect commissions on transactions not fees for management like we do, which is one reason they have to go and get new business where as we can recruit business slower than others. Then we can

spend time on relationships and nurturing clients. That is why I feel no one else does what we do. It is neither good nor bad, we just do things differently. looKING BACK oN WHERE YoU WERE WHEN YoU STARTED THIS JoURNEY, WHERE DID YoU THINK IT WoUlD lEAD YoU To? Not where I am now. I first started because I wanted to do something that I enjoyed every day.

Then I realized you have to spend money to make money, I was using charge cards to rent seminar rooms to get in front of people. I designed a series

VIP PRofIlE: Pam Corrigan called Women and Wealth. My goal was simply enjoy my work and to get my charge cards paid off.

I never really stopped and said I will have this many employees and this many clients. My drive came from wanting to enjoy what I do every day. I was in corporate accounting and I was making good money, but I hated it. It was so important to me to like what I do that I didn’t care about the money; as long as I could pay the bills I was happy.

the client side, and the clients may or may not know this; but I know they would most likely be in bad financial situations if they had not come to us. I know this business has helped people and touched lives and to me that is the biggest accomplishment.

Yes, I have won many awards and that is where most peoples’ minds would go but those don’t mean much to me. I find out about the awards I win from other people most of the time.

When I first started I would sell t-shirts from my parents van at the flea market just to make money.

I went from making about two thousand a month to nothing, but I didn’t care because life is too short to be miserable. It has never really been about the money for me. I’ve never stopped to think about making money. I didn’t have any of these goals when I first began. My only goal was to be happy.

My greatest loss would be my princess Sedona. She was a fifteen-year-old Boykin Spaniel who was like my child since I never had children. God has blessed me because I have not lost a close family member so I couldn’t imagine what that would be like. Sedona used to go to work with me every day; clients would ask if she could come to their appointments. My staff would throw her birthday parties and even when I was on vacation they would watch her and take her to the office.

WHAT ARE YoU GREATEST STRENGTHS AS lEADER? It is probably the way I make decisions. I can actually take myself out of roles and think about what choices make the best business sense. I think it is very important to be able to understand that but the decision should not be made on that. Then I can look at how the decision would impact a staff member, client, or whomever. After looking at the business and emotional side it is easy for me to tweak which choice is best based on both angles, whereas most people only make choices on emotion or business. I think because I can analyze all different parts I end up with decisions that are better than if only one side was considered. So I think as a business leader this is one of my best strengths.

Some people would say good leaders are driven by money but I think our culture has developed because I am not profit driven. We could have invested in things and sold products that would have made us a lot more money, but we don’t want to.

We love our clients, staff, and the relationships we all share. Some people would say that is the craziest thing ever and leaders like me are not the best in this business, but I think it works pretty well.

IN THE lAST 20 YEARS, WHAT HAS BEEN YoUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT? WHAT HAS BEEN YoUR GREATEST loSS? That is funny because one of the first things that come to mind is, of course some, of the awards I have won, but none of those really feel like anything.

The greatest achievement came about two years ago when we took a staff trip to Arizona. We have an award give away every year but that year I wanted to do something special because one of our staff had hit her fifteen-year mark with the business. At that award presentation just thinking that someone had been with me for fifteen years gave me chills. It is the fact that we have been able to contribute to the livelihood of our staff that makes me feel the best in the world. Her husband came up to me at that party and told me I would never know what a difference I had made in their lives and family. That hit me hard; I had never really realized that people had built a life around this business. Then I stop and think of

WHAT Do YoU THINK IS THE MoST IMPoRTANT THING A 30-SoMETHING CAN Do To PREPARE foR RETIREMENT? The most important thing to do is to actually save something, anything. Most people want to wait until their children are grown but by then they are ready to travel and do not want to save then either. Young adults need to realize they can find the money somewhere and if they are in a career that offers a 401K they can’t afford not to do it. Find a way; give up something such as one less coffee a week. The main point is if a person saves something now, they won’t have to save that much more later. If money can come out automatically that is even better.

WHAT IS THE MoST CoMMoN MISCoNCEPTIoN ABoUT fINANCIAl PlANNING? The most common misconception is that people think this business is one size fits all and that there is only one way to save and plan. There are so many plans out there and they should be tailored to fit anyone’s needs. A lot of people think they do not need a financial plan because they have grown children or make good money or for whatever reason. Everyone at any age needs to stop and look at a plan. The plan they need may even be a budgeting plan but having a plan is the only way to be sure the person can retire with what they need. A financial plan is different for everyone because everyone has different goals. So the number one thing to know is that there is no cookie cutter plan, every plan can and should be tailored to a person’s lifestyle.

CoUlD YoU TEll US A fUNNY MEMoRY fRoM YoUR CHIlDHooD? This came to mind first. I can remember when I was eight I was in a beauty pageant. At the end of the pageant, I was standing there while the announcer gave away 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd, and the 1st place sashes to other girls. I thought I had lost but then she crowned me. I didn’t understand that I had won and was just standing there so confused. It may not be the funniest memory, but that’s what came to mind and I laugh every time I think of it.

WHAT EXACTlY Do YoU Do HERE AT GAAM? Currently, because I have done a little bit of everything through the years, I oversee and run the entire operational side such as how we maintain client accounts, services, marketing and promotional business. In the beginning there were four employees with individual practices and we all worked with our own clients; then as the business grew we all branched out and began specializing in what we were better at. This year I am working on bringing in a president to handle the things I do, because it is part of a transition we are making.

HoW ARE YoU oR HoW IS GAAM ACTIVE IN THE CoMMUNITY? Usually each year we pick two major charitable events that we want to get involved with and we also give a pool to each of the team members that they can do individual things with. One of our staff does the Boone Lake clean up with because that is important to her. This year we participated in the Make A Wish Foundation and American Heart Association, we also always give to the Susan G. Komen fund.

My next phase of my life will be focused on selling jewelry for charities. The one main charity that is important to me is any cancer charity. Some years back I was diagnosed with cervical cancer and am blessed to be here today. The type of cancer I had usually isn’t catchable but somehow they caught mine. Then of course is any animal charity because dogs are very special to me. All of these charities are close to my heart in some way. I love to help people so in this next life phase I want to contribute but let others pick charities by selling jewelry and letting the buyer pick who the check is made to.

If YoU CoUlD CHANGE oNE THING ABoUT THE WoRlD, WHAT WoUlD IT BE? I really wish everyone could understand that they could truly be happy. I hate to see people hurt. I know it is not realistic but I wish I could make the world happy and pain free. I know that will never happen with the world the way it is but I would love to help everyone. There are so many people who are where they are at because they don’t know they can change their lives. Everyone has the right to be happy and I wish I could show them that.

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SEEN IN KINGSPoRT Kingsport Town Center

4th Annual Kingsport City Schools

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ingsport City Schools, Kingsport Town Center and TriCitymom.com hosted the 4th Annual Back to School expo on Tuesday, July 30th from 3:00 - 6:00 pm at locations throughout the Kingsport mall. The event provided an opportunity for parents and students to learn more about programs and services offered by Kingsport City Schools. Parents were also informed about extracurricular activities and programs offered throughout the community. more than 60 vendors participated, showing their local school spirit.

Parents of Kingsport City School students learned more about school enrollment, student services, special education services, school meal payments, after school programs, and academic initiatives.

The Back to School expo kicked off with special entertainment provided by Kingsport City Schools.

The Kingsport Town Center also held a Back to School Fashion Show featuring fashions from several of the stores who offered discounts on school clothing.

Students of Kingsport City Schools are geared up and ready to begin the 2013-14 school year.

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SEEN IN JoHNSoN CITY The Mall

Youth Expo Bethany Christian Services

at The Mall at Johnson City

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he Johnson City mall held its annual Youth expo Thursday August 15th, just in time for the beginning of school. The expo is filled with booths of all types ready to inform families and their children on what our area has to offer. Shoppers were eager to make their way around all the booths as there were prizes given at the end of the expo.

east Tennessee State University Theresa Shaw and Stephanie Duncan, Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians

There was a free concert to close the Youth expo and playing was the oswald Brothers Band. oBB is a teenage Christian band. They serve on the worship team at Atlanta’s Passion City Church with Chris Tomlin. The community was thrilled that oBB traveled from Atlanta to close out the expo.

This expo and free concert was the perfect way to kick off the new school year.

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omni Vision

Kayana, Shay, Sharon, and Gary Hardin

Appalachia Service Project

Frontier Health

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Sarah, Kaden, Chris, and Sissy

Youth Villages

northeast State Community College

08/31/13

vs. Austin Peay TV

Neyland Stadium (Knoxville, Tenn.)

6:00 p.m. ET

09/07/13

vs. Western Kentucky TV Neyland Stadium (Knoxville, Tenn.)

12:21 p.m. ET

09/14/13

at Oregon TV

Autzen Stadium (Eugene, Ore.)

3:30 p.m. ET

09/21/13

at Florida *

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (Gainesville, Fla.) TBA

09/28/13

vs. South Alabama

Neyland Stadium (Knoxville, Tenn.)

TBA

10/05/13

vs. Georgia *

Neyland Stadium (Knoxville, Tenn.)

TBA

10/19/13

vs. South Carolina *

Neyland Stadium (Knoxville, Tenn.)

TBA

10/26/13

at Alabama *

Bryant-Denny Stadium (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)

TBA

11/02/13

at Missouri *

Faurot Field (Columbia, Mo.)

TBA

11/09/13

vs. Auburn *

Neyland Stadium (Knoxville, Tenn.)

TBA

11/23/13

vs. Vanderbilt *

Neyland Stadium (Knoxville, Tenn.)

TBA

11/30/13

at Kentucky *

Commonwealth Stadium (Lexington, Ky.)

TBA

Notes: * - Atlantic Coast Conference games Dates, Times & TV Subject To Change All Times Eastern

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vs. #1 Alabama 5:30 p.m.

Atlanta, Ga. Western Carolina 1:30 p.m.

Lane Stadium at East Carolina Noon Greenville, N.C. White Effect Marshall TBA Lane Stadium at Georgia Tech * 7:30 p.m.

Atlanta, Ga. Homecoming/Maroon Effect North Carolina * TBA Lane Stadium Pittsburgh * TBA Lane Stadium Orange Effect Duke * TBA Lane Stadium at Boston College * TBA Chestnut Hill, Mass. at Miami * TBA Miami Gardens, Fla. Hall of Fame Maryland * TBA Lane Stadium at Virginia * TBA Charlottesville, Va. ACC Championship Atlantic vs. Coastal TBA Charlotte, N.C. SEPTEMBER 2013 | VIPSEEN | 59

SEEN IN KINGSPoRT Downtown

Debbie Carter and Darline Webb

Diane Washburn and Dineen West

Bellafina chocolates

Laurie norris and Sherry mosley

mara owens and Cathy Richards

marcella Blaney and Susan Buckley

Berniece and Tom Wolfe

Caitlin osborn and Lyndsey Brundrit

Joe Gunn and Byron may

martha Steadman and Toni Cave

Ashley nelson and Christina Dyer

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appy Birthday dear Style, Happy Birthday to you! The popular shopping venue in downtown Kingsport recently celebrated its 4th birthday and what better way for them to do it but in a unique and lovely....style!

The shop stayed open late for customers to receive special discounts and to also thank their customers with a lovely plethora of hors d’oeuvres, wine, margaritas and custom made Bellafina chocolates!

Lyndsey, Janet and Kimberley Brundrit

Style Gifts, Custom Framing and Paper not only offers beautiful decor and gifts, the store itself is decorated in such a lovely way that just soaking it all in is a delightful thing to do. Julie Gunn and Leslie may are known for their good taste and when visiting Style you will understand why, it is an amazing shopping experience.

If you are in the downtown Kingsport area you need to drop in and have a look around yourself, you will be glad you did! If you want to learn more about style you can access their Facebook page @ Style Gifts, Custom Framing and Paper for unique gatherings.

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owners Leslie may and Julie Gunn

SEEN IN KINGSPoRT Food City Press Room

Breakfast of Champions Celebration T

Penny Garrett, Stu Wright and olivia French

Jerome Julian and Charles maxwell

he Kingsport office of Small Business Development & entrepreneurship (KoSBe) hosted its third annual KoSBe award winners reunion, Breakfast of Champions.

The free public event was held on July 30 at the Food City Press Room in downtown Kingsport. Attendees indulged in a delicious breakfast while networking with others. Keynote speaker, Kingsport City Schools Superintendent, Dr. Lyle Ailshie, gave an excellent presentation on the Tennessee Criteria for Performance excellence (TnCPe) Award Program and Criteria and the opportunities available for Kingsport’s small businesses to apply for the award.

Dr.Ailshie presently serves on the TnCPe Board of Judges.

He has also served on the TnCPe Board of examiners since 2002 and on the TnCPe Board of Directors from 2003 – 2010.

Recognition of past KoSBe award winners and new sponsors was also a highlight of the event.

KoSBe’s mission is to provide technical assistance by including but not limited to: forming a business, how to write business plans, business plan reviews, obtaining capital for start-up or expansion, pursuing government contracts, analyzing financial and management performance, proving business case, developing existing and new business, and planning for succession.

For more information on the Kingsport office of Small Business Development & entrepreneurship and how to apply for annual KoSBe awards, visit www.kosbe.org or call 423.392.8825.

mike Sokol, mark Hissong, and Brenda Barnicki

Patricia Hatley and Stella Robinette PhotoGraPhy By Savanna | Story By rita DyKeS

Dr. Lyle Ailshie and Dennis Smith Rob mosley, Lottie Ryan, and Tyra Kendall

Aundrea Wilcox and Scott Forney Theresa Bright and Angela Striligas Dana Glenn

Gary Whittington and Rob mosley

Sarah Kinsler, mary ellen miller, and Richard Keen

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Linda Bambino and Brian Hullette

NoNPRofIT PRofIlE: Beds4Kids

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The Princess and the Pea Project (beds4kids) is a 501(c)3 non-profit that I founded in 2010. I was 18 at the time, and had just graduated High School. All through school, I was very involved in sports, and my church, and I still am, but those things consumed me to the point that I didn’t even realize any kind of struggles or problems that people outside of my little group were facing. Right after graduation I remember sitting in my living room when this thought popped in my head, “if I died today, what did I do to make a difference? How are people going to remember me?” From that moment on that thought haunted me night and day.

I started doing the only thing I knew to help ease my mind, and that was to pray. About 1 month later the movie “The Blindside” was released, so I went to see that with some friends. There was a scene in the movie where the well off Tuohy family adopts Michael Oher, who had been homeless. They take him in, and give him an awesome room of his own. When the family takes Michael up to see his room he says to them, “I’ve never had one of these before.” The Tuohys say “a room of your own?” Michael then replies, “no, a bed.” I immediately knew what I was meant to do with my life, and that was to give beds to kids who did not have one.

I was very unsure of how to even get this started; it’s not every day a person decides to start a non-profit right out of high school! So, I began just talking about the idea, and everything started falling into place. A lifelong mentor of mine, who is also my youth leader, and associate pastor Michael Vicars took me to a lawyer’s office, and helped me get everything legally done.

From there we had a website created thanks to our first donation ever from Steve Johnson. There is an application on the website for people to apply for our services, and that is where we get all of our candidates from, which are then reviewed by the beds4kids team.

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NoNPRofIT PRofIlE: Beds4Kids Thanks to the help of my mom, Missy Greene, Step-dad Shane Greene, and Martha Dixon who make up the beds4kids team, we have been able to help nearly 400 kids in our area.

Beds4kids is actually going to be spending the next two months raising money for the children that were affected by the tragic tornadoes that struck Moore, Oklahoma. We are in contact with several people, and organizations in Moore, and they definitely need our help! Our goal is deliver 500 beds. We will need to raise $100,000.00 to make this happen! We have teamed up with a company based out of Los Angeles, California named “Modern Giver” (moderngiver.com) to achieve this goal! If you are interested in giving you can go to moderngiver.com and type in the zip code “37645” and you will see the beds4kids campaign, there you can donate straight from your smart phone!

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Lexington Senior Living

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he Lexington Senior Living held an open house on July 20 at its beautifully renovated downtown Johnson City landmark. Residents choosing to make The Lexington Senior Living their home will experience amazing amenities such as a movie theatre, an old fashion ice cream shoppe, an internet café, billiards, 24-hour concierge service, and many more.

The Lexington lifestyles director will implement a vast array of activities into residents’ every day life allowing them to socialize and enjoy great entertainment. The all-inclusive lifestyle will make residents think that they are on a permanent vacation.

Bob and Judy Wilson, and Sylvia and Peter Speropulos

Rebecca Williams, Ann Williams, mark Williams, Angie Street, and erin Williams

movie Theatre

The Lexington Senior Living’s mission is “to provide the independent, active, maturing community with a vivacious and truly engaging setting in which residents all enjoy the company of others, spend quality time with family, and have a helping hand available just in case it is needed.”

For more information, visit www.thelexingtonseniorliving.com.

Amy Fulkerson, Jake Rightnyer, Stacie Farris, and Deanna Gust

Pat and ed Steffner

SEEN IN JoNESBoRoUGH Downtown

JONESBORUGH Relay for Sandy Hartwick, Jennifer and ema Wolf, Dona Lewis, and mayor Dan eldridge

Life

Cancer Survivors and caregivers dinner

Avery, Jennifer, and Caiden Trivett

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onesborough Relay for Life took place in downtown on July 20th. This was the first ever Relay for Life held in Jonesborough.

The local merchant donated a portion of their sales for the cause, along with all the activities to raise money. This event raised more than $20,000 dollars for the American Cancer Society. Cancer Survivors and caregivers were also honored with a special dinner at the International Storytelling Center.

mary Ann Clark and Tammy eldridge

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Beth French and Jessica Poff

Sherry Lawson and Cheyanne Denton

Brandon Kammerdiener and Hudson mcneese

September Events Shrek the Musical - Aug. 22 - Sept. 15 Labor Day Concert - Sept. 2 @ 6 p.m.

Town-Wide Yard Sale - Sept. 21 @ 9 a.m.

October Events 41st Annual National Storytelling Festival - Oct. 4 - 6 Chili Cook-Off - Oct. 13 from noon to 4 p.m.

Bluegrass Series Concert - Oct. 19 @ 7 p.m.

Rapunzel/Rumpelstiltskin - Oct. 25 - Nov. 3 Fine Art in the Park - Oct. 19 - 20 Journeys of Women Art Exhibit - Oct. 19 - Nov. 2 Ongoing Events Storytelling Live! - Tuesdays - Saturdays @ 2 p.m.

Storytellers Guild - Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m.

Music on the Square - Fridays @ 7 p.m.

Farmers Market - Saturdays @ 8 a.m.

Movies on Main - Saturdays @ 8:45 p.m.

866.401.4223 historicjonesborough.com

SEEN IN KINGSPoRT MeadowView Convention Center

2013 Kick Off e

ight United Ways in northeast, Tn and Southwest, VA came together to display regionalism in a big way when they kicked off their annual fundraising drive at meadowview Convention and Resort Center on August 14th. United Way of Greater Kingsport hosted the event, which was sponsored by TriSummit Bank. eastman Chemical Company sponsored the keynote speaker Rocky Bleier, who is a former running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bleier shared his inspiring life story to prove the point anyone can make a difference in someone’s life. over 350 United Way supporters including agency program representatives, fundraising committees, company campaign coordinators, board and committee members and Pacesetter companies from eight United Ways attended the event. The eight United Ways participating in the event were Bristol Tn/ VA, elizabethton/Carter County, Greater Kingsport, Greene County, Hawkins County, Southwest Virginia, Virginia Highlands, and Washington County, Tn. The afternoon concluded with United Way of Greater Kingsport Campaign Chair Roger Smith announced a regional goal of nearly $10m.

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erich elmer and Chuck Perdue

Vietnam Veterans presenting the Colors

emcees Bob Hayward and Lizz marrs

Rocky Bleier

William Phillips, Cari Parker, and Darren eskind

United Way members and eTSU Coach Carl Torbush throwing footballs into the crowd

Hayley Shipley and Linda Bambino

Kingsport Presenting Rocky Bleier

Jim Hagie, Paul Rebrovich, and R. B. Louthian

Jon Perdue and Harold Corn

United Way of Bristol

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Candace Sass and Ann Rhen

STORY BY LUCY HONEYCHURCH

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ARTIST PRofIlE: Mira Gerard

Top: Your Wet, Bright, White Light Middle Left: Epistasis Middle Right: Mira Gerard Bottom: Listen Carefully To The Sound Of Your Loneliness

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he entire state of New Hampshire would fit within Eastern Tennessee, but coming from such a tiny place has never bothered Mira Gerard. She always knew she was destined for bigger places and bigger things, so she left the granite state to study at Indiana University where she received her BFA. After receiving her BFA she went on to study at the University of Georgia in Athens: receiving her MFA in painting and drawing. She and her family moved to Johnson City in 2001 after she was hired by East Tennessee State as a painting professor in the Department of Art & Design.

Her husband, William Stephanos, works for the City of Kingsport as a Cultural Arts Administrator. Mira, her husband William and her two stepsons, Dembé and Silas, are happily settled in Johnson City.

Gerard says of her work, “painting is intertwined into every aspect of my life, not only as an activity but also as a philosophical inquiry.

Utilizing pigment and a piece of cloth stretched over a frame, and attempting to convey something, is unendingly fascinating.

It relates to my inner life as well—memory, dreams, desires, and relationships.” Allowing herself uninterrupted time to work is something that Gerard does as often as possible and her most recent trip, to Ballinskellings, Ireland, was a venture aimed at giving herself time and space to create. The artist’s residency was at the Cill Rialaig Project and she spent a few weeks over the 2012 winter break living in a small stone cottage on the coast of Ireland. Her time spent in close proximity with other artists and writers was made possible by support from the Arts Council of Ireland and from ETSU’s Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the College of Arts & Sciences. Her time in Ireland is important because, according to Gerard, “traveling to remote locations provides solitude and SePTemBeR 2013 | VIPSEEN | 69

ARTIST Profile: Mira Gerard

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ARTIST PRofIlE: Mira Gerard

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uninterrupted time to paint, and I experience a heightened sensitivity to the landscape and surroundings, allowing the effect of it all to get under my skin and influence the way I work with light and space.”

My work is rooted in memories of several years spent in an alternative community in the remote New Hampshire woods. I recognize my experience symbolically through characters in literature and film, and in response, I often portray the figure turning away, seeking to disappear, displayed in a cinematic space, cropped and frontal. She hides from view while remaining in the picture, watched yet fixed by her own captivity. The paint becomes a messenger of the weight of churning emotions felt in the studio as boundaries between figure and ground collapse. Suggested narratives hint at a theatrical sense of upheaval, but the specific stories are only suggested, contrasted against the lushness of color and vaguely romanticized imagery.”

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Her job teaching at ETSU is, “very rewarding and continuously challenging”, but Mira Gerard also carves out time to go to the studio on a regular basis so that she can, “relate to my students’ active studio practice through what I am doing in my own work.” In addition to exploring techniques, methods, concepts and having a lot of dialogue in the form of critiques, each individual student is asked to take those things and make meaningful work out of the process. Her desire is to foster a classroom culture of inquiry, experimentation, and discovery, which includes following her own lines of intense questioning and not just demanding these things of her students. It is easy to make a lot of assumptions about what art is and should be, but Gerard works with students outside of those assumptions. “Sometimes that includes a challenge to prevailing concepts about art, society or the self. Often, it is simply a process of finding a deeper or more profound way to communicate ideas that range from the relationships of color and mark-making to complex psychological narratives.”

Gerard exhibits her work in the region whenever possible, but also in other venues nationally and internationally. Her works have been seen in juried publications and online through various platforms. Most recently, she curated a four-person exhibition entitled The Ghost in You at Gallery 304 in New York City and last year had a solo exhibition of her paintings, entitled Two Way Dream, at William King Museum in Abingdon, Virginia. Gerard works with a variety of materials, primarily oil on canvas, linen or panel; but she also works on paper using collage and other materials. Occasionally she works with video and other alternative projects.

Mira Gerard believes that, “in art, if you attempt to exert too much control over what you are making, you can be in danger of creating images that are rooted in skill and technique but lack courage and discovery. If you want to push beyond what you know, you must cultivate awareness, not dismissing anything out of hand, and follow ideas and impulses through, even if many of them result in dead ends.” For her, the repetition of coming back to the studio over and over again and being willing to fail, and failing with enthusiasm, seems to be a universal key to making great art. “I experience this every day in the studio: the work I exhibit is the result of everyday struggle, repeated failure, occasional bursts of clarity and beauty, and an unending sense of excitement and gratitude for the whole thing. For me, art functions as a contained narrative through which I can understand and paint my own life and the world.” Gerard has many more failings in front of her, as does anyone who chooses to create great work, but from those failings, will come great art that will continue to stun and awe-inspire her audiences.

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SEEN IN GRAY Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union

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Ryan overbey, David moore, and Josh mcKee

Ron Scott, Andrew Sheeby, and Adam Dickson

Dan Cate, Barbera mentgen, Jennifer Greenwell, and Gary maybre

Candy Craig and Kip Parks

he Johnson City Chamber of Commerce held a business After Hours Thursday August 8th sponsored by Cor24 Fitness and Appalachian Community Insurance and was hosted at Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union who also sponsored.

The event was a special one because a few businesses were on site to give information and hand out merchandise. Pratt’s catered the event, grilling in the front parking lot.

The three sponsors warmly welcomed everyone before informing them of new happenings. All three sponsors were thrilled with the turn out and support from the community. Friends and Co-workers socialized and networked late into the evening and a few lucky attendees even won prizes. The rain held off and the evening turned out to be perfect for another great gathering of members who work every day to make our community stronger and a better place to live.

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Bo Whitager and Hunter Strickland

Chuck mason and Bill Hermann

Jeff Williams, John Rotty, and Dr. Lee miller

Linda B. Lefler and Ladonna West

Lenore Kinnick, Ron and Wennie Zooker, Laz Aguayo, and Andrew Sheeby

Lyndsi and Deegan mcCurry

Tanner Ball and Tyler mcCan

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SEEN IN KINGSPoRT Kingsport Town Center

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ingsport Town Center hosted the 2013 Greater Kingsport Business Show on Friday, August 2nd from noon until 6:00 pm. The lower level of the Town Center was buzzing with area businesses and interested shoppers.

The 2013 Greater Kingsport Business Show featured businesses representing a diverse group of participants exhibiting everything from home services and products, health care, travel, finance, education and much more. many of these businesses were giving away door prizes through random drawings. WKPT was on site interviewing representatives from each business and keeping listeners updated with information.

The biggest prize was a 1950’s model car with original red paint.

northeast State Community College

Downtown Kingsport Association

The Greater Kingsport Business Show was a great opportunity for local businesses to show off their skills to the public. The idea was to inform attendees about all of the opportunities happening so close to them. everyone enjoyed the food, fun, and friends while learning just what Kingsport has to offer.

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WKPT interviewing local businesses

Boone Protective Services

Kingsport Chamber of Commerce

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Reliant Bank

mickey Smith Auto

Lincoln memorial University

Baker Travel and Company

SEEN IN KINGSPoRT Rascal’s

2nd Annual Rascals 80’s Bash 2nd Annual Rascals 80’s Bash 2nd Annual Rascals 80’s Bash R

ascals held their 2nd annual 80’s bash fund raiser, on Friday, July 19th. Although they were competing with other events, they were able to raise almost $1,000 for their organization.

Rascals would like to thank Greg mcClellan and friends for once again promoting the event, as well as, the following patrons for their sponsorship... $350 sponsor: Citizen’s Bank; $100 sponsors: maurice Butler (Constant Contact), Absolute Communications, Bennett & edwards Insurance, Berry’s Pharmacy, Diamond exchange, Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kilby Truss, Inc., morgan Stanley, Deena Rohloff’s Print Trends, and Turner Paving; in-kind sponsors: Chef’s Pizzeria, Fatz, Food City, Golden Corral, Phil’s Dream Pit, and Skip’s Diner.

Your support was greatly appreciated and allowed us to have a successful event!

Shelley Parham

Rascals still needs support! They are not funded by their local municipality nor through United Way. Summer gate receipts have been slow this year and they would benefit from any aid to fund their on-going teen events and updates to worn and outdated items within their facility.

Cindy Cox Steed, Dennis Devinney, and Greg mcClellan

Rascals teen center has been open for youth of all ages throughout their 26 year history. They tout themselves as being the longest running social teen facility in the U.S. Currently, they are open to all youth in 5th through 8th grade, every Friday night, from 7:00 to 10:00. Rascals is available to rent for all ages and occasions (birthdays, wedding receptions, business meetings, etc.). Rascals is located at 125 Cumberland Street, downtown Kingsport. For more information, call (423) 378-5050 or visit their website @ www.rascalsteencenter.org.

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eric Dykes, Greg mcClellan, and Jon Fergusen

Worley and Carrie Head

Richard Davis

Ted Frazier and Kenny Glass

Anthony and Kristi Johnson

Chris and Beth Coffey

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SEEN IN JoNESBoRoUGH Bomba’s Fresh Italian Restaurant

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he Chamber of Commerce serving Johnson City, Jonesborough and Washington County held its fun-filled after-hours event at Bomba’s Fresh Italian in beautiful, historic Jonesborough on July 25. Chamber members enjoyed an evening of networking while dining on scrumptious appetizers and delicious beverages. The relaxing atmosphere made Bomba’s the perfect venue to spend the evening in great company.

Bomba’s Fresh Italian located at 125 east Jackson Boulevard is a family-owned and operated fine Italian eatery. When possible, Breelyn and Alex Bomba use fresh ingredients produced by local farmers for their made-to-order cuisine.

When dining at Bomba’s, guests are treated as family.

Jason Ardito and Kathleen Petretta

Rusty Little and Jill Saylers

For more information, visit www.bombasfreshitalian.com.

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Tina Gentry, Shantell Bogle, Angie Harless, Jennifer Beasley, and Becky Jones Tom Whitson and Suzanne Donaldson

D. Lee miller and nancy Range

Amber Crumbley, Alicia Phips, and Brenda Witson

Pam and Greg Blair

Shelia Hubbard and elaine Cornett

Pete Roller, Curt Henry, and Jeff Brunson

Voyage Partner Financial Services

John Rotty, Becky Jones, CJ Hallock, and Sean Russell

Breelyn and Alex Bomba, owners

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Sue orr and Delores Gellene

SEEN IN JoHNSoN CITY Jones Chiropractic

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ones Chiropractic in Johnson City hosted an amazing outdoor afterhours event for chamber members of the Chamber of Commerce serving Johnson City, Jonesborough and Washington County. The evening of August 15 produced excellent weather for dinner on the lawn. Guests were treated to a mouth-watering dinner catered by Rainbow Asian Cuisine.

David Lew and Ramon Sanchez

Rebecca myer and Lindsey Poteat

The friendly staff at Jones Chiropractic gave chamber members tours of their outstanding facility. Jones Chiropractic located at 801 east Watauga Avenue offers a state-of-the –art facility that provides a natural way to better health.

Dr. J. Brion Jones has helped many in the Tri-Cities experience natural healing without surgery or drugs.

For more information, visit www.joneschiroclinic.com.

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micheal White and Tim Story

Jama Richeson and Jamie Zheng

Dick George, Denise Hensley, and Ramon L. Sanchez

Andrei and Lindsey Ghiulter

Bill Herrmann and Vikki Perez

mickey and Tracey Trivet

Dr. Greg Scrader and Rebecca myers

SEEN IN KINGSPoRT Hunter Wright Stadium

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H.C. Burton and Ken Campbell

n August 8th and 13th Johnson City and Kingsport area residents were encouraged to come out to the Johnson City Cardinals and Kingsport mets home games and wear purple to help raise awareness and funds at an Alzheimer’s Association event called, Paint the Park Purple. Alzheimer’s disease is a growing epidemic and the nation’s sixth leading cause of death. more than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s and this number is estimated to grow to as many as 16 million by year 2050, according to the Alzheimer’s Association® 2013 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts & Figures report.

Sabrina, Aaron and Tom Price

Paint the Park Purple is a fun event intended to bring awareness to the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. The event was sponsored

by Preston Place and was open to the public; and did they do their part! So many fans showed up at their favorite home stadium wearing purple and supporting the cause. not only was it a couple of great nights at the ballpark, but it was also a great night for the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Christen Dyer, megan Lemond, and Ashley nelson

Alzheimer’s Association Team

Justice and Ava moorelock

Chris Bright, Jude and Lyndsay Harr

Hope Shipley, Jonathan Robbins, Jon Hunter, and Tracy Phillips

Jon Pendleton, Adam Grigsby, and Stephen Fox

matthew and Ron Baker

Fans enjoying the Game

SEEN IN KINGSPORT MeadowView

Dancing with the Tri-Cities Stars E

ach year five men and five women who are local “Stars� from the Northeast Tennessee communities are chosen to compete in a fun filled evening of friends and excitement. On Saturday June 29th, spectators filled the ballroom at Meadowview Conference Resort and Convention Center to cheer on their favorite star. All the proceeds from this event including donations, ticket sales, sponsorships, and auction items go to benefit SteppenStone Youth Treatment Services in Limestone Tennessee.

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SteppenStone is a continuum of treatment programs for boys 12-17 who have been abused. On the day of the event the stars traveled to SteppenStone to visit the boys and understand the real reason they were dancing. The stars then arrived at the ballroom to dance the night away.

April Taylor

Carol Conduff

Dr. Eric Sellers

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Todd Miller

Krista Wharton

Congratulations to the winners of DWTTCS 2013

Robin Williams and Tom Tull

Also congratulations to the new People’s Choice award winners

Kim Nicewonder Johnson and Chris Mathes

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Happy Birthday, Chuck mason!

Happy 10th birthday to our Sunshine, olivia!

We love you and are so proud of you! love, Mama, Tata and Alistair

Happy Birthday to our wonderful Publisher! You are awesome! We love you! Your VIP Family!!!

Happy 89th birthday to the strongest woman I know!

I love you Mamaw–Savanna

Happy Birthday, April Dalpiaz!

Happy Birthday, Betsy Holleman!

Happy Birthday, Ryan Dykes!

Happy Birthday, Tracy mcPheron!

Happy Birthday, mr. Kingsport!

Happy Birthday, Chad!

Happy Birthday, Bob!

Happy Birthday to our dear friends Randy Gentry and Alice Salyer! We love you!

Happy Birthday, Layla Wright!

Happy Birthday, Sarah Lett!

Happy Birthday, Jodie Jones!

Happy Birthday, monty mcLaurin!

Happy Birthday, Susan Perry Taylor!

Happy Birthday, Travis!

Happy Birthday, Jason mumpower!

Happy Birthday, LouAnn Haun!

Happy Birthday, Chris Ball!

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Happy Birthday, Jamia Brown!

Happy Birthday, Duane Frye! You Rock!!!

Happy 40th Birthday Wendy Coffey-Slattery!

Happy Birthday, John Rotty!

Happy Birthday, Kitty!

Happy Birthday 21st Bday, Beautiful Taylor Winegar!

Happy Birthday, Krisna Goodwin!

Happy Birthday, Kristi Rhoten!

Happy Birthday, Andrea Dodson!

Happy Birthday, Shelley Parham! xoxo

Happy Birthday, Papaw Shane!

Happy Birthday, ellie, I mean Annie Lane!

Happy Birthday, Logan mcCabe!

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Happy Birthday, Amber Vachon!

Happy Birthday, David Cate!

Happy Birthday, Todd Ross!

Happy Birthday, Jassen Campbell!

Happy Birthday, Holly Kelly Carver!

Happy Birthday, Tommy Peters!

Happy Birthday, michelle Bolling!

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Happy Birthday, Christina Blevins!

SEEN IN RoGERSVIllE Amis Mill Eatery

Todd and Kathy Bailey

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Sherri and Rod monroe

he Kingsport Chamber of Commerce held a not so ordinary fundraiser July 27th at Amis mill eatery in Rogersville. members of the community loaded busses at the Chamber of Commerce that evening and headed on down to Rogersville to get piggy with it. When they arrived, a large pig along with all the fixings was waiting. The mill provided a beautiful outdoor picnic area with plenty of room for everyone to socialize and dance all evening. Catfish Frye Band set the tempo making everyone want to get up and dance.

michelle and Darren eshind

A big thanks goes to Amis mill for providing their outdoor facility and some of the best food in east Tennessee. Attendees couldn’t help but enjoy themselves with such great company, food, and music. everyone is looking forward to the next Kingsport Chamber fundraiser.

Jake Jacobs, Kingsport mayor Dennis Phillips

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monty and Deb mcLaurin, and Karen Randolf

Cary and mickey Burton

Tammy Street and Seth Jervis

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Pal and Sharon Barger and Bobbie Phillips

Lorrie Cooper and Dave Taylor

Sharon Barger and Bob Feathers

Brian Hullette, Beverly Purdue, and Chasity Carter

Audrea Wilcox and Lonnie Salyers

Catfish Frye band

Fred and Betsy Cooper

miles Burdine, Angela Striligas, and mickey Baker

SEEN IN JoHNSoN CITY The Peerless

Leadership Giving Reception T

he United Way of Washington County Tn, Inc., honorees, and quests enjoyed a magnificent reception for the members of Leadership Giving on August 8 at The Peerless in Johnson City. The Leadership Giving Reception hosted by Dr. Paul and nancy Stanton celebrated the members of Johnson City, Jonesborough, and Washington County who supported the United Way and Partner Agencies at leadership giving levels during the 2012 United Way Campaign, “Give From Your Heart.�

Al Spritzer and Carol Ferguson

Kevin Whalen and Lyn metasavage

Lester and Stephanie Lattany

Leadership Giving offers a unique opportunity for community leaders to excel in giving to the difficult challenges that face the community. The association consists of individuals who maintain the courage and independence in leadership roles of caring. Club members refuse to accept any situation that is less than the best. members refuse to accept that anyone in the community does not have a place to call home, that hundreds battle with mental and physical abuse and that many fellow residents live at or below the poverty level.

Leadership Giving and the United Way of Washington County work together to change the community for the betterment of mankind.

For more information, visit www.unitedwayofwashingtoncountytn.org.

Frank Hawkins and Dr. George Granger

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Dr. Keith and Shirley Johnson

Shuly Cawood, Preston mcKee, and Pat and Boyce Berry

Clarinda Jeanes, Valda Jones, and Debra Wilson

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Lester Lattany, Becky Hilbert, Tim Swecker and eric Horvath

eric Horvath

Dr Paul Stanton

SEEN IN DAMASCUS Damascus Old Mill

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Penny Garrett, Stu Wright and olivia French

David and Ann Legerwood

Penny Garrett, Julie Starr and olivia French

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he 4th Annual Creeper Trail Ride to end Cancer kickoff party on July 26 was a tremendous success as trail walkers and riders geared up for the big event the following day. The Penny F. Garrett Sarcoma Foundation sponsors the events each year. Guests celebrated the kick-of event at the Damascus old mill with a delicious dinner including a fish fry, low country boil, pasta station, carving station, salad station, and many delectable desserts. Following dinner, everyone enjoyed the musical talents of David and Ann Ledgerwood.

The evening ended with a spectacular firework presentation by Chris manuel.

Trail walkers and bike riders headed out to The Creeper Trail to begin their adventure Saturday, July 27. Walkers enjoyed breathtaking sights as they made their 5-mile walk through the trail while riders enjoyed the abundant beauty of nature surrounding them as they road along an 18-mile trail.

The two-day event in the fight to end cancer raised more than $85 thousand bringing the four-year total to well over $385 thousand.

Teen Buckley, Cindy Sires, Roseanne Jones, Connie Puckett, and Brenda Cheek

Ken French, olivia French, Robert Benjamin, and Kathy Kehr

Dr. Benjamin, Penny Garrett and Todd Garrett

Tina mcLaughlin and Penny Garrett

Jade Garrett and Kim Garrett

Penny founded the Penny F. Garrett Sarcoma Foundation in 2010 after she was diagnosed with Uterine Leiomyosarcoma, a rare type of cancer. The goal of the Foundation is to raise funds to help others who are battling rare cancers. These types of cancer are typically underfunded resulting in fewer treatment options and less research for cures. one hundred percent of all funds raised are sent to The University of Texas m. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

For more information, visit www.creepertrailridetoendcancer.com.

SEEN IN KINGSPoRT Bays Mountain

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After Hours

ays mountain graciously hosted the VIPSeen magazine After Hours on Tuesday August 6th. The turn out was great as the community came out not only to support VIPSeen magazine but to also support Leadership Kingsport. The committee announced the 2014 Leadership Kingsport Class and presented the Distinguished Leadership Award for 2013. Guests spent the beginning of the evening socializing, networking, and enjoying a delicious spread from Divine CafĂŠ and Catering.

After business was taken care of, the fun began courtesy of Bays mountain.

Anyone who desired was invited to view the evening planetarium show and try out the zip line. most stayed to take advantage of the fun and more brave volunteers than expected wanted to zip line. The evening was a success, as everyone seemed to have great fun.

VIPSeen magazine would like to thank everyone that came to support the After Hours and would like to give a special thanks to Bays mountain for not only hosting the event but also granting access to their wonderful facilities.

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SEEN IN KINGSPoRT Civic Auditorium Center

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ingsport held it’s 5th Annual H.o.P.e. Job Fair August 8th at the civic auditorium.

The fair is intended for any member of the community who is looking for employment. over the past five years businesses attending the fair have been successful in helping citizens get hired. It is really a win-win for everyone involved. The event is sponsored by Help our Potential evolve or H.o.P.e. as they are more commonly known.

H.o.P.e. is a non-profit community organization. The purpose is to provide education to local area youth in order to build future business and community leaders. H.o.P.e. uses education to further life and social skills, multi-cultural awareness, community service, outreach and networking skills and other developmental skills as needed. H.o.P.e. would like to thank all who participated in the 2013 job fair.

Job Fair

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Carrie maggard Burlington Coat Factory

Roy Richmond and Anissa Kittrell

Leslie Lee

Amanda mcQueen

Theresa Bright

Cathy Sparks

Debbie Lee

melissa Jacobs

Sharon Potter, Gail evans, and Barbara Brown

Jeremy Byrd, michelle Ramey, and margret morrell

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Chaiba Bloomer and Cari Wittman

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Tri-Cities Stand Up Paddleboard Company

The Bristol Chamber of Commerce welcomed Tri-Cities Stand Up Paddleboard Company (TRI SUP) to 514 State Street, Bristol, Tenn. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Chamber members and city officials joined TRI SUP on June 11 for the celebration and grand opening of the regions first full service stand up paddleboard establishment.

Price Less Foods

On August 8, the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome Price Less Foods to 3006 John B. Dennis Highway.

A large crowd of chamber members, staff, and officials gathered for the exciting event.

TRI SUP offers an array of paddleboards and accessories for purchase or rent. Paddleboard training, fitness training, and Yoga classes are also offered at TRI SUP. Fitness experts take exercise to a whole other level by teaching Yoga on the water.

Price Less Foods, a unique grocery store, is the newest member of the Houchens Food Group Family. Price Less operates with the focus of providing its customers with lower costs while offering their favorite brands.

The store prices their products at cost then adds 10% at the register upon checkout. The idea behind this concept is to eliminate the need to bargain shop, which eliminates confusion and saves time.

For more information, visit www.trisup.net.

For more information, visit www.mypricelessfoods.com.

Sweet Frog

UPS Grand Re-Opening

Sweet Frog was welcomed to Kingsport with a ribbon cutting on August 14.

Kingsport Chamber of Commerce members joined owners and staff at 2400 West Stone Drive for the monumental event. Store mascots, Cookie and Scoop, thrilled children and children-at-heart with their antics and colorful attire.

Chamber members celebrated with the owners and staff of The UPS Store at its grand re-opening on July 30. A ceremonial ribbon cutting by the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce was a highlight of the celebration at 4128 Fort Henry Drive in Colonial Heights. Guests enjoyed an afternoon with 98.5 while savoring mouth-watering burgers and hotdogs grilled right on the spot.

Sweet Frog is a premium self-serve frozen yogurt shop with many favorite flavors and tons of fresh toppings. The yogurt shop is beautifully decorated in bright colors sure to please the eye from the moment you walk in until you leave.

The UPS Store, locally owned and operated, serves the public with expertise to handle all mailbox, packing, shipping, and professional printing needs.

For more information, visit Sweet Frog on Facebook or stop in for a visit.

For more information, visit www.theupsstorelocal.com/4603

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he Bristol Chamber of Commerce hosted the Inaugural State of the Cities event at the beautiful, historic Bristol Train Station in Bristol, Va. on August 15, a crowd gathered to hear the State of the City addresses from mayor michelle Dolan of Bristol, Tenn. and mayor Guy odum of Bristol, Va. Tennessee Congressman Phil Roe and Virginia Congressman morgan Griffith were also honored with the United States Chamber of Commerce Spirit of enterprise Award presented by the U. S. Chamber’s Robbie Purser. Delegate Joe Johnson was also recognized for his years of service to the Bristol, Va. community.

The sold-out event sponsored by Century Link was a huge success as many enjoyed a delicious lunch while socializing with city and state leaders.

The city of Bristol uniquely situated within the states of Tennessee and Virginia allows the Bristol Chamber of Commerce to serve in both states. The Bristol Chamber is the oldest accredited Chamber in Tennessee and the second oldest in Virginia. The Bristol Chamber of Commerce has been dedicated to economic prosperity and corporate growth in Bristol and the surrounding area since 1909. The Chamber provides local industries with the networking and promotional tools needed for financial success.

Bristol Tennessee mayor michelle Dolan Lola mcVey and Tara mcCall

Virginia Delegate Joe Johnson receiving his appreciation award

Bristol Virginia mayor Guy odum

Catherine Brillhart and margaret Feierabend

Israel and emily o’Quinn, Chris Lee, and Paula Hurt

For more information, visit www.bristolchamber.org.

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Virginia Congressman morgan Griffith Jack Young, Shari Brown, and Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey

Bristol Tennessee mayor michelle Dolan and Bristol Virginia mayor Guy odum receiving awards

Israel o’Quinn and Kevin Triplet

Lea Powers, Richard Keen, and Jack Young

Sarah Clevenger and Cheire Chapman Amy Shuttle, Chelsea Gammon, Paula Hurt, matt Bolas, Lori Woorley, and Kathy Lowdermilk

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Tennessee Congressman Phil Roe and Virginia Congressman morgan Griffith

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Johnson City 701 N State of Franklin Rd #9 Johnson City, TN 37604 (423) 207-4290

Custom Pain Relief Gel

by CCCA

Only PCAB Accredited pharmacy in the Tri-Cities.

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