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September Contents EVENTS
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FEATURES
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22 SPECIAL FEATURE
SENIOR LIVING
25 COVER STORY
CARL & ELLIOTT MOOORE: DECADES OF GIVING BACK
69 SPECIAL ADVERTORIAL FEATURE
THE ART OF DOWNSIZING
DEPARTMENTS 7 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 16 ARTSEEN
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S RUNWAY: COSTUMES FROM BARTER THEATRE FEATURED IN FASHION SHOW
55 SERVE IT UP SASSY DINING ALFRESCO...IT’S THE SWEET LIFE! 82 VIP BEAUTY
LONG & LUSH
90 PET PERSONALS 96 WIT BIT SOME THINGS SHOULD STAY IN THE BUCKET 4
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8 3rd Annual Kingsport Wine Festival 10 Back to School Expo 10 Symphony of the Mountains - Concert by the Lake 11 5th Annual Bristol Chamber of Commerce State of the Cities 12 AFPTN Kingsport Town Hall 13 12th Annual Legislative BBQ 14 3rd Annual Big Messy First Thursday William King Museum 15 22nd Annual TN Golf Classic Benefiting The Ronald McDonald House 18 Party for Paws 20 The Netherland Inn Lo Country Boil 30 Dominion Senior Living Ribbon Cutting 31 Kick Off Picnic for Walk to End Alzheimer’s 34 Creekside Behavorial Health 38 Korean War Veteran Memorial Ceremony 44 Paint the Park Purple 46 Santa Fe VIP Night 48 38th Annual Folklife Festival 49 Fit4Life Glow Run 49 Healthy Kingsport Platinum Partner Recognition 50 Kingsport Carousel 2nd Anniversary 52 Military Appreciation Event at Chateau Selah 53 Big Orange Caravan 54 Dancing, Dining, and Ducks 58 August Entertainment at the Amphitheater at Allandale Mansion 59 Ridgefields Block Party 60 Little Chicago Festival 62 Kingsport Health Resources Block Party 62 Turquoise Boutique 3-Year Anniversary Party 63 Meade Tractor Groundbreaking Ceremony 64 Model City Film Festival 65 CASA Rooftop Party 66 Associated Orthopaedic Ribbon Cutting 66 Kingsport Rotary Attendance Award 67 Kingsport Chamber Fourth Friday Breakfast 68 FRIENDS of Down Syndrome Summer Social 70 Miss Kingsport and Miss Sullivan County Scholarship Pageant 72 Haunted Half Press Conference 72 JC Chamber Breakfast Jonesborough Visitors Center 74 Crumley House Polynesian Beach Party 76 Spaghetti Fudraiser for IA Camp 77 Born In Bristol Private Film Screening 78 Caribbean Cocktails at the Mansion 80 Kingsport City Schools Hall of Fame Luncheon 81 Hear Me Roar 84 Grown and Gathered 86 JC Chamber Breakfast Millennium Centre 86 Monkee’s 2-Year Anniversary Party 88 SpeedPro After Hours 88 Ride to Rescue 89 Bristol Block Party 91 Wayne Scott Strawberry Festival 92 Rhythms-N-Rides Benefitting Holston Home for Children 93 American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life 94 Prestige Aesthetics Open House 94 Pink Firefly Market 95 Woofstock
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FOUNDER/PUBLISHER Angela J. Baker angela@vipseenmag.com CREATIVE DIRECTOR Angelica Ares angelica_a@vipseenmag.com EVENTS COORDINATOR Jurnee Carr jurnee@vipseenmag.com VIPSEEN LIVE! Whitney Carr whitney@vipseenmag.com Morgan King morgan@vipseenmag.com ACCOUNT MANAGERS Lark Adams 423.612.3583 lark@vipseenmag.com Brian Chapman 865.567.6488 BrianChapman@vipseenmag.com April Barnes 423.646.4626 april@vipseenmag.com Carolyn Kestner 423.530-5092 carolyn@vipseenmag.com COPY EDITOR Lucy Honeychurch CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jennifer Ares Liz Bushong Crystal Dawn Carter Linda Coffey Eric Donahue Tori Duncan Logan Frazier Allison Galloway Lucy Honeychurch Sherri Jessee Beth Street PHOTOGRAPHY Liz Bushong Crystal Dawn Carter Linda Coffey Eric Donahue Tori Duncan Allison Galloway Nathan Mays DIRECTOR OF DISTRIBUTION Barbara Werner
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can’t believe that it is September already and that my baby Jackson just turned one-year old. As I think about this issue regarding seniors it makes me reflect on this past year in a different light than I have in the past. Having a baby again after two grown children will do that anyway, but starting all over at a different place in my life has meant looking at motherhood very differently. I realize now more than I did before how important it is to raise children with an eye and heart on the future. Those who we celebrate this month, seniors, lived through some of the twentieth century’s most dramatic events and have a depth of understanding about life that our littlest ones can only benefit from hearing. The information that can be passed on is more than knowledge to simply be put in a book: it is often words to live by. I can’t tell you how many friends I have that no longer have grandparents and tell me that they wish they had learned more from them. They wish they had asked more questions about what it was like growing up during the Depression or in a time of war. I have friends who say they wish they knew how to can fruits and vegetables, hunt, or grow their own gardens: all things that their grandparents could do. Recipes have been lost forever because grandmother knew it, but never wrote it down and no one bothered to remember all the steps when she finally told them. My point is, and I do have one, to take the time to ask but, more importantly, to listen to those who have “been there and done that”. I wish I had asked more and, having a small baby again, has made me painfully aware of what I missed out on by not doing so. It is something that I want to impress upon Jackson as he is growing: ask questions of those who are older than you. They have been around the block and learned powerful lessons that can help those of us who are younger to avoid the pitfalls of life. Take the time to listen to stories of a time when phones weren’t the center of the universe and boredom was a pleasant alternative to the backbreaking work that needed to always be done. There is not always one way to do something and just because you might have a great idea about how to get something done, doesn’t mean that someone else might not know a better way. September is the month that we celebrate our seniors at VIPSEEN, but I’m asking you to celebrate the seniors in your life every chance you get. They have so much to share and want nothing more than someone to listen with an open heart and an open mind.
Angela Baker, angela@vipseenmag.com
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ON THE COVER Carl & Elliott Moore
PHOTOGRAPHY BY Nathan Mays Photography
Calendar of Events / SEPTEMBER 2017 SEPTEMBER 1 Grand Opening of ETSU Football Stadium 6pm ETSU Johnson City, TN SEPTEMBER 2 Round Up for the Roses 8am – 10pm Appalachian Fair Gray, TN roundupfortheroses@gmail.com Main Street Buskerfest all day Downtown Abingdon, VA alivingston@abingdon-va.gov SEPTEMBER 7 Because of You 11:30am Bristol Motor Speedway Bruton Smith Building Bristol, TN Accuforce COO Award Reception for 20 Years in Business 11:30am 1567 N Eastman Rd. Kingsport, TN The Great War: Printmakers of WWI & In The Trenches Opening Reception 6-8 pm William King Museum of Art Abingdon, VA snobles@wkmuseum.org The Farmer and Chef: Second Harvest 6-9pm Food Bank 1501 Ridges Club Dr. Jonesborough, TN development@netfoodbank.org SEPTEMBER 8 through September 9 1st Annual Hawkins County Fair all day Camp Hope of East TN Rogersville, TN through September 10 GEICO Hot Bike Tour Final Stop all day Downtown Johnson City, TN www.hotbikeweb.com/tour SEPTEMBER 9 Run for the Dogs 5k 9am East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN www.mecmoaa.org 38th Annual Eastman Road Race 8-11am Toy F. Reid Employee Center 401 S Wilcox Dr. Kingsport, TN eastman1@eastman.com
Dragon Boat Race and Festival 8:30 am – 4pm Warriors Path State Park Kingsport, TN hudsonab@msha.com Tri-Cities 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb 9am - 4pm Holston Valley Medical Center 130 W Ravine Rd. Kingsport, TN tricitiesstairclimb@gmail.com CASA Lo Country Boil 5-9pm Amis Mill Eatery Rogersville, TN mary@casa4kidsinc.org Sushi at Sunset for St. Jude Children’s 6-11pm Research Hospital + VIP After Party Chateau Selah 525 Gottland Shoals Rd. Blountville, TN elysm@msha.com SEPTEMBER 10 Something Beautiful Fall Market 1-5pm Bristol Train Station somethingbeautifulstyle@gmail.com SEPTEMBER 12 through September 17 Warbirds at Tri for the 99s all day Tri-Cities Regional Airport azcaf.org/location/Bristol-johnsonkingsport-tn-tour-stop/ SEPTEMBER 13 Johnson City Chamber Breakfast 7:09am The Mall Food Court Johnson City, TN hill@johnsoncitytnchamber.com SEPTEMBER 14 Downtown Rotary Club Country Boil 5:30-10pm Allandale Pavillion Kingsport, TN SEPTEMBER 15 Luncheon with Congressman Phil Roe 11:30am Food City 1205 N Eastman Rd. Kingsport, TN ndavis@kingsportchamber.org SEPTEMBER 15 through September 17 Bristol Rhythm and Roots Festival 416 State St. Bristol, TN info@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org
SEPTEMBER 16 AT&T Call Center Annual Yard Sale benefitting United Way of Washington County, TN 8am - 1pm 2612 N Roan St. Johnson City, TN unitedwayofwashingtoncountytn.org Dog Swim Day for Margart B Mitchell Spay/Neuter Clinic 10am – 2pm Coomes Center Abingdon, VA taylor@mbmspayneuterclinic.org SEPTEMBER 17 Tri-Cities Heart Walk 1:30pm ETSU Johnson City, TN www.heart.org SEPTEMBER 18 35th Annual Taste of Johnson City 6:30-8:30pm Johnson City Country Club hill@johnsoncitytnchamber.com SEPTEMBER 21 Business Roundtable with TN Speaker of the House Beth Harwell, 2018 Candidate for Governor 1pm Kingsport Chamber Kingsport, TN ndavis@kingsportchamber.org SEPTEMBER 22 Business Roundtable with TN Senator Mae Beavers, 2018 Candidate for Governor 10am Kingsport Chamber Kingsport, TN ndavis@kingsportchamber.org
Tri-Cities Friends of the NRA Banquet 5:30pm Meadowview Convention Center Kingsport, TN jsdonihe@charter.net
SEPTEMBER 28 Little Pink Dress Party 6:30-9:30pm The Gallery Johnson City, TN hollybooker@cancer.org
Queen Kamarymary’s Hawaiian Luau benefitting The Elephant Sanctuary 7pm The Bramble Erwin, TN riseerwin@gmail.com
SEPTEMBER 28 through September 29 UMOJA Festival all day, Downtown Johnson City http://www.umojajc.org/
Waiting to Hear Stormtrooper and Superhero Ball 7pm Holiday Inn Bristol, VA www.waitingtohear.org SEPTEMBER 23 St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer 7am The Pinnacle Bristol, TN BBQ, Blues and Brews Festival 5-9pm Covered Bridge Park Elizabethton, TN amoshartmanbrown85@gmail.com SEPTEMBER 24 8th Annual Bluegrass Half Marathon 7:30am Farmer’s Market Johnson City, TN keishashounPR@gmail.com SEPTEMBER 25 Dedication of the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument 2:30pm Kingsport Veterans Memorial Park vbennett@kingsportchamber.org
SEPTEMBER 29 Rotaract’s One Acre Café Fundraiser ft. Steve Forbes 6-8pm 603 W Walnut St. Johnson City, TN 2nd Annual Stigma Stops Now Gala with Shawn Johnson, 6pm 2001 Millennium Place Johnson City, TN info@foundationhealthtn.com SEPTEMBER 30 FRIENDS Buddy Walk 10:30am ETSU Johnson City, TN admin@dsfriends.net Tri-Cities Walk to Defeat ALS 10am registration Steele Creek Park Bristol, TN Monika.hancock@alstn.org Walk to End Alzheimer’s 10:30am registration Willow Springs Park Johnson City, TN Cindy.Thurlow@edwardjones.com Miss Apple Festival Pageant Unicoi County High School, 2pm Erwin, TN www.wonderimages.org
September @ BARTER THEATRE: Ghost, Ghost Come Out of Tonight
Ian and Liz Crowell purchased several acres of remote woodlands, where they plan to build their dream house. They take best friends, Bruce and Claire Hollingsworth, on a tour followed by celebratory beers around a campfire. Ian reveals the woods are supposedly haunted by a pitchfork-wielding ghost bent on revenge. When a childhood game leads to the discovery of a grisly murder, the couples investigate. Is the ghost responsible – or are other forces at work? Relationships shatter as friends try to solve the mystery before it’s too late.
Other showings in September… Meredith Wilson’s The Music Man Million Dollar Quartet Sherlock Holmes and The American Problem
Visit www.BarterTheatre.com or call 276-628-3991 for show times and to purchase tickets.
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KINGSPORT GLEN BRUCE PARK
SHELBY MORRIS AND TARA CHADWELL
BEVERLEY PERDUE AND MARY QUINN
GABE AND DAWN BILICKI-RAY
3rd Annual Kingsport
Wine Festival PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY CRYSTAL DAWN CARTER
The Downtown Kingsport Association hosted the 3rd Annual Wine Festival on August 5, 2017. This year the decision was made to move the festivities to Glen Bruce Park, which allowed for more space for the tasting and an adjacent area where guests could sit and enjoy the event. A variety of wineries from across the State of Tennessee came out to provide some of their finest tastes for guests try. If you enjoyed savory or sweet, dry or refreshing, there was something for everyone.
CLAY AND KAYLA HAVE THEIR COMPLIMENTARY GLASSES READY FOR TASTING
ANITA GRIGGS AND TONI BALL
Guests could also purchase shirts with cute wine related comments. Music was on hand for those wanting to make it a leisurely event and enjoy the music. Those wishing to have a bite with the several food trucks on hand to cater to the guests. For those wanting some education out of the event, food groups were offering samples of olive oil and balsamic vinegars to prepare great meals to go with their favorite wine. The Health Resources Center was also on hand to offer wine pairings to go along with healthy meal options. Visit Downtownkingsport.org for more information about upcoming events hosted by the association in the downtown area.
MARCI COX AND JAMIE HOUSEWRIGHT
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BRITTANY, MEGAN, SANDY, TRACEY, AND LESLEY ENJOYING A DAY OUT WITH FRIENDS
THE LADIES FROM SUGARLAND CELLARS
ERIC AND THERESA REDMOND WITH BOB AND TERRIE HAYWOOD
KATIE BAGGETT, SARA MEADOWS, LAUREN PIRONIS, AND SHADOW
JESSICA COOPER AND NICOLE STABLER
LAUREL MCKINNEY WITH THE HEALTH RESOURCES CENTER OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL WINE PAIRINGS WITH DELICIOUS HEALTHY FOODS
TARA AND JT CHADWELL WITH CHAD SYLVESTER AND SHELBY MORRIS
THE TUCKERS AND THE WILKERSONS
A PLETHORA OF WINE WAS AT HAND
FRIENDS ENJOYING THE WINE FESTIVAL
EMILY HARRIS AND KELSEY FRAZIER
KIERNA MASON, ERIN EKART, AND MICHAEL WESTPHAL
PERFECT DAY FOR THE WINE FESTIVAL
ANITA CAMPBELL WITH ANITA AND JACK FRAZIER
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LINDA DISHNER, CATHY SANDIDGE, AND SANTANA VASQUEZ
KINGSPORT
JEREMY PUCKETT AND CHRISTY JOHNSON
Symphony of the Mountains
Free Concert by the Lake PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ERIC DONAHUE
On July 29th, Pro-Art teamed up with UVa-Wise to host the free concert by the lake, sponsored by the Marcia and Marvin Gilliam, Jr. Foundation. with the Symphony of the Mountains, “Our gift to you: Oh, the places you’ll go!” Featuring award winning recording artist of Celtic Thunder fame, Emmet Cahill. The host for the evening “Pro-Art” is currently celebrating its 41st season of bringing the fine arts, music, and joy to the Southwest Virginia area. The Symphony of the Mountains mission is to continue the tradition of excellence in musical entertainment and education, while enriching the cultural experience of audiences of all ages throughout Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia and points beyond. The orchestra consists of more than 70 professional musicians and is conducted by Cornelia Laemmli Orth. This marked the official opening of their 2017-2018 season. For information and tickets please visit www.symphonyofthemountains.org.
KINGSPORT CITY SCHOOLS
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – TRISH PATTERSON AND ALANNA LEONBERG
Back to School Expo PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ALLISON GALLOWAY
Kingsport City Schools held their 8th Annual Back to School Expo on Tuesday, August 1st at the Kingsport Farmer ’s Market. This is the first year at its new location. With over 80 vendors, Kingsport City Schools students and their parents/guardians spent the afternoon visiting a variety of booths. There was information available to get ready for back to school and the opportunity to sign up for programs and activities in the community. Free carousel rides, live performances, and demonstrations kept the crowds entertained. “We’ve had such a wonderful turnout this year,” says Marybeth McLain, communications editor for Kingsport City Schools. “We’re excited about what a great response we’ve had.”
Preceding the event, UVa-Wise hosted an elegant cheese and wine social in the courtyard of the Gilliam Center for the Arts.
BRUSHSTROKES N MORE
TOM AND ALMA MULLINS
SUSIE YATES WITH BILL AND ROBIN HATCHER
KRIS WESTOVER – PRESIDENT OF MOUNTAIN EMPIRE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WITH ALLEN AND DONNA HENRY – CHANCELLOR UVA-WISE
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AWARD WINNING RECORDING ARTIST OF CELTIC THUNDER FAME, SOLOIST - EMMET CAHILL
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS
ST. JUDES CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
HANDS ON! REGIONAL MUSUEM
H.O.P.E. – STELLA ROBINETTE AND TANIYHA PHILLIPS
HEAD START PROGRAM
STREAMWORKS – DENNIS AND WENDY COURTNEY
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BRISTOL BRISTOL TRAIN STATION
TIFFANY GOFORTH AND JANICE JONES (BRISTOL CHAMBER BOARD CHAIR)
DAVID AKARD AND JENNIFER BOOHER
STEVE HAWKINS AND TODD PEAK
5th Annual Bristol Chamber of Commerce
State of the Cities PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY CRYSTAL DAWN CARTER
Bristol Chamber of Commerce hosted the State of the Cities address on August 9, 2017. The event was held at the Bristol Train Station on the Virginia side of the twin cities.
CLAYTON DOWELL AND TARA MCCALL
GARY TUCKER AND DENISE ASBURY
After a welcome from Beth Rhinehart and a beautifully performed rendition of the national anthem by Virginia High School senior Rachel Locke, guests were served lunch while listening to speakers talk about the present and future of the two cities. The sold-out event heard special presentations by both states honoring Bristol Motor Speedway for 20 years of the Food City 500. The mayors of each city, Jack Young (Bristol, Tenn.) and Kevin Mumpower (Bristol, Va.) talked about business and infrastructure that they are planning for the area, as well as a new public relations brand dubbed “Bristol is…” Both cities are looking at expanding visitors to the many sites they say are available in the two cities including racing, music festivals, shopping, and other entertainment. For more information on economic and tourism in the twin cities go to bristolchamber.org.
BRISTOL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EMPLOYEES
LYDIA SIMEMUS AND MEGHAN CARTY
KIM DAVIS AND REBECCA THOMAS
SADIE BRUMFIELD AND VERONICA MILLER
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KINGSPORT RUSH STREET GRILL
AFPTN Kingsport Town Hall PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ERIC DONAHUE
The Tennessee Chapter of Americans for Prosperity hosted the Kingsport Town Hall on July 18th at the Rush Street Grill in Kingsport. This Legislative Town Hall featured State Representatives Timothy Hill, Matthew Hill, Micah Van Huss, Bud Hulsey, and John Crawford. The Mission of the AFP is to recruit, educate, and mobilize citizens in support of the policies and goals of a free society at the local, state and federal level. And to help every American live their dream – especially the least fortunate. For more information contact Shawn Hatmaker at shatmaker@afphq.org or call him at 615-879-4343.
SHAWN HATMAKER AND JAMES AMUNDSEN WITH STATE REPS JOHN CRAWFORD, MICAH VAN HUSS, BUD HULSEY, AND TIMOTHY HILL
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JAMES AMUNDSEN, AFP DEPUTY STATE DIRECTOR
SHAWN HATMAKER, AFP FIELD DIRECTOR
STATE REPRESENTATIVE TIMOTHY HILL
STATE REP MICAH VAN HUSS ANSWERING QUESTIONS
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KINGSPORT KINGSPORT FARMER’S MARKET
MAYOR JOHN CLARK AND RANDY DODSON
RON NUSSMAN AND MIKE CUNNINGHAM PREPARE THE BBQ
SIDNEY HAMMONDS AND STEPHEN LAHAIR
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Legislative BBQ PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY LINDA COFFEY
MARK HUBBARD AND RHONDA SMITH
DR. JERRY BLACKWELL AND CONGRESSMAN PHIL ROE
The Kingsport Chamber of Commerce hosted the 12th Annual Legislative BBQ on Monday, July 10th, at the Kingsport Farmer ’s Market. Area business leaders enjoyed a delicious meal, served by elected officials. Bridget Baird, Chair of Kingsport Chamber Government Relations, welcomed the crowd and introduced area Representatives. Representatives Hill, Hulsey, & Crawford presented reviews of the session and the effects on the local community. Deputy Comptroller, Jason Mumpower presented the financial position and declared the state as in the best financial position he has seen in 21 years as a member of the comptroller ’s office. Bradley Jackson, President of the Tennessee Chamber, also provided a Chamber update for the state. Everyone left the event full of good food and information about the state of Tennessee!
JEFF FLEMING AND ANDY HALL
MAYOR RICHARD VENABLE
JANE LUETHKE AND DANELLE GLASSCOCK
MILES BURDINE AND DENNIS WAGNER
REPRESENTATIVES CRAWFORD, HILL, AND HULSEY
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ABINGDON WILLIAM KING MUSEUM OF ART
SANDRA MCCARSON IS COVERED IN FOAM BUBBLES
WILLIAM KING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BETSY K. WHITE WITH DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION LORI ROUSE
THE CAMPOS FAMILY
3rd Annual Big Messy
First Thursday PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY CRYSTAL DAWN CARTER
Parking was limited in downtown Abingdon, Virginia when over one-thousand people showed up at the William King Museum of Art for the 3rd Annual Big Messy First Thursday. The event took place July 6, 2017 during the First Thursday events highlighting talent and businesses in the downtown area. “This is the best day all year!” museum Curator Callie Hietala says as the water hose she’s holding becomes a makeshift microphone where she croons to music a local DJ is providing.
MUSEUM CURATOR CALLIE HIETALA SPRAYING DOWN THE WATER SLIDE
PAULA KAHN AND ELLIE KAHN
Hietala is not just soaking down the gigantic water slide that runs the length of the hill at the museum, they are making sure the sliders are making art. Paint is being poured down the slide along with the soap and water. Sliders could expect to come out wet and colorful at the bottom of the slide. On the other side of the hill was a huge generator that overflowed the hillside with tons of foam in a matter of a minute. This is the largest crowd for this event and Executive Director Betsy White says they hope to grow it larger next year. Proceeds from the event benefitted the Kinderhook Volunteer Fire Department and the William King Museum of Art. For more information on the museum visit Williamkingmuseum.org.
THE PHIPPS FAMILY AS THEY DECIDE WHAT FUN ACTIVITY TO DO FIRST
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BARNHART FAMILY
DAYLIN LINKOUS, NATALIE LINKOUS, AND BRANDY ROCK
KATLYN KRESIA, KAYCEE, AND JENNIFER POMPINIO
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JONESBOROUGH BLACKTHORN CLUB
ROWENA BAILEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
BILL BREEDING’S TEAM
22nd Annual Tennessee
Golf Classic PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANGELICA ARES | STORY BY JURNEE CARR
Golfers supporting the Southern Appalachian Ronald McDonald House Charities gathered for the 22nd Annual TN Golf Classic at Blackthorn Club on August 14th. A morning and afternoon flight was accompanied by a delicious breakfast and lunch, as well as goodie bags for all and door prizes. The Southern Appalachian Ronald McDonald House provides a temporary home-away-from-home for children and families of seriously ill children. They have served 5,879 children since the 1996 opening. Donations can be made at rmhsa.org.
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was thrilled to take on this project and present Barter costumes in an Asheville fashion show. This April at Barter Theatre we staged Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, and as casting director Katy Brown said this is presenting Shakespeare the way only Barter can! This production had incredible Athenian sets, as well as an enchanted forest inhabited by mischievous faerie characters. These most imaginative creatures were beautifully interpreted by designer Howard Kaplan with the Barter Theatre costume shop. Inspired by Shakespeare’s own time and the Midsummer Barter fountain these pieces were intricately crafted works of art. From classic Elizabethan clothing to the bright and colorful faerie costumes this production pulled out all the stops; emphasizing the tremendous talent and hard work of the Barter costumers. The faerie costumes were unbelievable and appeared almost botanical on the runway, as if they were grown and not stitched by our professional team in the costume shop. These pieces were made by hand however, requiring a little more elbow grease than magic. Around seventy hours were put in to hand painting Titania, the faerie Queen’s ocean blue gown. I was extremely proud to be given the opportunity to share what Barter is and does with a neighboring city, especially the AVL Arts community. I have worked for Barter Theatre in sales and merchandizing for over three years. As an actor/model I have walked in over a dozen runway shows and have been featured in over fifteen publications throughout the past two years. Most of these have been in AVL at venues like The Orange Peel, Altamont Theatre, and Highland Brewing Company. Midsummer Night’s Runway was presented by Fire Beads Jewelry, and featured over five designers with collections from KatDog Couture, Royal Peasantry, Jon Pierce Fashions, and more. All pieces shown on the runway were Midsummer inspired. This created a runway show not only celebrating Shakespeare, but also the exotic and magical looks of runway fashion.
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DESIGNER JON PIERCE @JONPIERCEFASHIONS HAIRSTYLIST NAOMI SHELBY LYNN MUA RAIN LUPIA PHOTOGRAPHER MYRIAH WOOD
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Midsummer Night’s Runway was held at New Mountain in downtown AVL, it is a concert venue hosting many different events throughout the year including several fashion shows. I had been cast as a model for Jon Pierce Fashions in this show. After I found out I would be modeling in this I met with our Barter Costume manager Alice Sullivan. I discussed with Alice what this event was and how I had agreed to model for Jon Pierce. We also agreed that since we had just done the play Midsummer, it would be an excellent opportunity to show a bit of what Barter puts into creating our Broadway level productions. I also spoke with Richard Rose sharing the idea for Barter to get involved in this event, and what he thought about having models wear select Barter Costumes from our show. I was very excited that they were both one hundred percent supportive and agreed it would be an excellent way to share Barter’s work in an event that was different from seeing a performance at the theatre. I was also ecstatic that they let me take the lead and plan this project. This was the first time I had organized presenting a collection on the runway all while modeling in the same show for a different designer. It was a lot of planning and a full day of work but it was well worth it. I got to book models hairstyling and makeup to showcase the Barter costumes. It was the absolute best constructing a team of friends and fellow artists to collaborate on showing these costume designs. Britton @Lola Salon AVL was our spectacular hairstylist with the Barter models. She gave “Puck” an awesome fall leaf mohawk fitting the character perfectly. She also constructed the flower crowns out of real twigs, plants, and moss. Steven L Turner was the Barter models makeup artist. He did such an outstanding job making the models look ready to rock the runway. He incorporated the bright colors of the costumes with airbrushing and stenciling patterns to transform them into the mythical faerie characters from the play. The models wearing Barter costumes were excellent at embodying this wild band of faeries, adding more whimsical movement, and adding a mischievous spritely personality to their runway walks. The goal of this runway show, like most all fashion shows (since most featured pieces are purchasable) was to present pieces from designers to a demographic audience. The designers and involved artists also receive professional images from events like this. These shots get used in respective portfolios, and are often submitted to print publications, designer’s store websites, and blogs\articles. Thanks to the incredibly talented professional photographers in the AVL arts and fashion community these images are editorial pieces of art standing on their own; but given the applicable uses they can propel entrepreneurs, products, and businesses into bigger markets or to a wider audience. Myriah Wood of mcwMODEL AUDRA GAIZIUNAS PHOTOGRAPHER CRAIG BURGWARDT @BURGWARDTDESIGNS
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photo.com caught so many fantastic shots of models wearing Barter Costumes. I have worked with Myriah several times and her eye for fashion photography is exceptional. Scott Thomason, a Greenville photographer, also produced some amazing images of many models from the runway show in the various beautifully handmade midsummer designs. His work from this event can be seen at his official Facebook page Scott Thomason Photography. Photographer Craig Burgwardt of Burgwardt designs really captured the liveliness and personality of each of the Barter pieces. His images put the costumes in a modernly mythical light. As if around the next corner or ally you could find yourself in the enchanted world of Shakespeare’s Fae. All the photographers produced unbelievable shots of models wearing these incredible pieces crafted by such talented designers. As the adage goes it takes a village, that is certainly true for Barter Theatre. Everyone involved in every project we take on works to make it the best it can be. This is also true of the arts community in AVL. When talented creative artists come together to create the results can be extraordinary. This is what we strive to do at Barter; to share and celebrate life, the human experience, and art. There is no other organization I would rather work with than Barter Theatre and I hope to continue working in the field of the arts as a long-term career. If you work doing what you love it isn’t work at all, it becomes an opportunity to create, to adventure, and to inspire others. I would like to thank Barter for entrusting me with this project and giving me the chance to, in a way take Barter on the road sharing our work with another arts community. I also want to thank the completely amazing team of hairstyling makeup and models. Without them our involvement in this runway show couldn’t have happened. It was a wildly fun night and came together to be a complete success! PHOTOGRAPHER SCOTT THOMASON @ SCOTTTHOMASONPHOTOGRAPHY MODEL MARLAINA WRIGHT
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JOHNSON CITY MAPLE LANE FARM
CHELSIE HACKER AND TAYLOR RYAN
DAVID MEREDITH, DEBBIE ENGLAND, AND MICHAEL KERR JACOBS
Party for Paws
PHILLIP AND PATRICE CURTIS WITH KARIN GEMBOXCZYK
PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ERIC DONAHUE
On Saturday, August 12th, the Washington County – Johnson City Animal Shelter hosted a party for paws and a gourmet picnic for the entire family including games, storytelling, gourmet treats, and more! Animal lovers from all over brought their blankets and their pets to enjoy a beautiful afternoon with the family. There was a Gourmet Hotdog and Hamburger Bar, S’mores station, root-beer floats, a silent auction, live music and a professional storyteller. All proceeds of this event and silent auction went to The Washington County Animal Shelter.
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STEPHANIE DANIEL, EMILY DANNER, LEXI GILLERT, CAMERON WOOD, CANDY STEILER, HEATHER LEWIS, CARA LEDBETTER, AND DAWN HENNING
JOY AND BUS SEXTON
ASHTON HIGAREDA AND JAX
GARY MCALLISTER AND SUSAN WEXLER
PUPPY NEEDING ADOPTION
AUTHOR ANTHONY LANE “FOREVER HOME”
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KINGSPORT KINGSPORT FARMER’S MARKET
SHARON AND PAL BARGER
MILES BURDINE, MICKEY BAKER, AND FRED COOPER
DEBBIE AND WES BOOHER
The Netherland Inn
Lo Country Boil PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY LINDA COFFEY
The Tenth Annual Netherland Inn Lo County Boil was held on Saturday, August 12th at the Kingsport Farmer ’s Market. The event is the largest fundraiser for the Historic Netherland Inn, located on Netherland Road in Kingsport.
Guests enjoyed a social hour prior to the crowd favorite, Frogmore Stew. The Stew was prepared by Bobbi Philips and her “boys”, which included several community leaders. Debbie Waggoner was helping with the cooking, for the 23rd year! When the “stew” was ready, the volunteers dumped it on the tables for the crowd to enjoy.
KEN MANESS AND RANDY BOYD
STEVE LAHAIR LEAVES IT ON THE TABLE!
The crowd also celebrated the birthdays of Pal Barger and Wayne Culbertson. Music for the evening was provided by The Benny Wilson Band and Ivy Road. Proceeds raised by the event will help to further historic restoration at King’s Port on the Holston River. The Netherland Inn Complex is the “Centerpiece” of the City ’s 20-year “Riverwalk”/Kingsport on the Holston re-development project. Funding for the restoration and maintenance is dependent on Association dues, memorial donations, gift shop sales and fund raising events. For more information on The Netherland Inn, visit their website at www.thenetherlandinn.com
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s we pass into the autumn of the year, it is time to reflect on the spring and summer months but also time for our senior issue. While it can be said that seniors are passing into the autumn years of their lives, it is evident that this no longer implies that anyone is slowing down or taking it easy. So many seniors live, not only longer but, very active lives well into their “golden” years and this means that many industries have had to change. Financial planning is something that many older Americans are paying close attention to these days since living longer means needing money longer. Being more active also means needing those funds to keep up with busy lives, but it also means that maintenance such as joint replacement, acupuncture, or chiropractic adjustments may need to be explored. The fact of the matter is that people are living healthier lives for longer than ever before so other parts of the community, and society at large, have to learn to keep up! The following pages of this VIPSEEN issue will hopefully help to show seniors that there is so much more to their “golden years” than heading out to pasture. There is a lot of fun to be had! Planning is key, however, and that is where we come in. Check out all that our community has to offer when it comes to planning for your future and then go out and enjoy your later years. INTRO BY LUCY HONEYCHURCH
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Life Restored. ORTHOPEDIC PATIENT
Carl Moore
Carl is working on the farm again. You’ve trained the very best. Don’t miss the show. The Joint Replacement Center at Johnson City Medical Center offers the latest in minimally invasive knee replacement procedures, with excellent outcomes and the very best in patient-centered care. To find out more, call 423-431-6937 or visit us at MountainStatesHealth.com/life-restored. Misty Jenkins, RN, BSN, ONC Director, Orthopedic Services Johnson City Medical Center
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“IT IS SO IMPORTANT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO TAKE AN INTEREST IN THEIR COMMUNITY AND THE POLITICAL WORLD AROUND THEM,” SAYS ELLIOTT.
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t a stage in life when many would be sitting back and relaxing, Carl and Elliott Moore are doing just the opposite. It would be easy for them to simply reflect on past accomplishments and enjoy the fruits of their previous efforts, but they have decided to continue their life-long commitment to giving back at the local, state, and federal levels. Carl Moore is best known in our area for being the co-founder of the Bristol Motor Speedway. In 1960, Moore brought his love of stock car racing to Bristol and literally put the city of Bristol on the racing map. Eventually Moore and co-founder Larry Carrier would sell the track, but Carl still attends every race at BMS and has always maintained his deep appreciation for the sport. After selling the speedway, Carl set his sights on the development world, focusing on hotels, but also branching out into apartments, condos, and even a manufacturing facility in Bristol, Tennessee. Carl still works at his development company, but decided many years ago to also get involved in state wide politics. He was in the Tennessee House of Representatives for several years, followed by an even longer stint in the Tennessee Senate. Carl left politics in the late 1980s, after serving as Majority Leader of the Tennessee Senate his last two years in office. During his time in Nashville, Carl was instrumental in passing a great deal of legislation, including the official designation of Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia, as the Birthplace of Country Music in 1984. After leaving the Senate, Carl was appointed to two terms on the Tennessee Board of Regents, the governing body of all colleges in the state with the exception of the University of Tennessee. He has also served on the Tennessee Veterans Board and still supports tourism initiatives in both Virginia and Tennessee. Luckily for Carl Moore, he crossed paths with a certain lobbyist named Elliott Gunn in the mid 1980s, and the rest, as they say, is history. At the time, Elliott was the Executive Director of the Tennessee Association of Social Workers, and she was trying to pass her first bill. Thanks to Carl, the bill didn’t get out of his committee at first, but the ever-persuasive Elliott was able to eventually change his mind. “Back then, we would study the Tennessee Blue Book before meeting a legislator so we could become familiar with their biography and interests,” says Elliott. “I was intrigued with the idea that this guy from Northeast Tennessee who was into NASCAR,
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drag racing, and hot rods, was also the prime sponsor of the bill creating the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville.” Carl was also Chair of the Arts/Tourism/Cultural Resources Committee for the National Council of State Legislators at the time. The love of the arts and our area’s natural resources that both Moores have is still evident today. They have been involved with the Paramount Theatre for decades and Carl was with the Bristol Train Station Foundation for years; helping to renovate and preserve the building for its current use today. “They have done a beautiful job managing and maintaining the train station,” remarks Carl. “It will clearly be a community treasure for many years to come.” The Moores also donated property to both Steele’s Creek Park, and to Frontier Health, an organization where Elliott used to serve on the Board of Directors. Currently, Elliott is Vice President of Community and Government Relations for Mountain States Health Alliance. She received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Alabama, where Carl also attended college, and then received a masters in Social Work from the University of Tennessee (UT) at Knoxville. She still serves on the Board of Visitors for the College of Social Work at UT, and has been named both Alumnus of the Year, as well as a top 50 graduate of the College. After completing her degrees, Elliott spent several years in the not for profit world, serving as President and CEO of the Hospital Alliance of Tennessee in Nashville before transitioning back to Northeast Tennessee and a position as Marketing Director of the financial arm of the United Company. She ultimately landed in her current job with Mountain States Health Alliance, where she has worked for over 15 years. While in Nashville, Elliott was heavily involved with Nashville community organizations such as Nashville Cares, a large organization providing services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS. This was due in large part to the fact that she has a special place in her heart for these types of organizations since she lost her only sibling, a brother named Bill, to AIDS in 1989. Additionally, as a result of having family members with mental illness, Carl and Elliott both have spent a great deal of time working to help de-stigmatize things like HIV/AIDS, mental health disorders, eating disorders, and now the current health crisis of substance abuse that is facing our country: most particularly our region. When she was back in the area full-time, Elliott focused her community service efforts locally with the Bristol YMCA, the Bristol YWCA, the Children’s Advocacy Center, and helped establish the Appalachian Mountain Project Access (AMPA). The AMPA manages healthcare
services for uninsured patients in our region through a network of physicians and hospitals who generously donate their time and resources to provide specialty care. In addition, Elliott served on the Virginia Intermont College (VI) Board of Trustees for many years. Upon closure of VI, and because of her lifelong love of horses, she worked to move the equestrian program from VI to Emory and Henry College. Both Carl and Elliott have long been, and continue to be, very supportive of the Mountain States Foundation.
Both Moores also have their eyes set on the future. Carl has four children from a previous marriage, and his son Randy lives locally and works in racing and development. He is also the father of three daughters: Jan is deceased; Cindy is an interior designer in Florida; and Dana works for an education company in Nashville. Dana was actually in the Tennessee House of Representatives during the 1980s when Carl was in the Tennessee Senate. They were the first parent/child duo in the country to ever serve at the same time in a state assembly.
In their spare time, (and they do have some spare time!) Carl and Elliott spend as much time as they can with each other, their individual friends, their couple friends, and on their beautiful farm near the Bristol Motor Speedway. Set on over 400, mostly wooded, acres they have plenty of room to hike, and also to indulge in Elliott’s love of horses and riding, and Carl’s love of watching her do so. They both stay very fit and active with personal trainers (three times a week for Carl; once or twice a week for Elliott along with regular riding lessons), and stay as social as their schedules allow. “I have never seen anyone as determined to stay healthy as Carl Moore,” states Elliott. “He has faced every health challenge he has had with a great attitude. I have never seen him feeling sorry for himself.” Luckily for both, those health challenges have been few and far between, but Carl has had both knees replaced, and now he says they feel better than ever. “I was up and walking the very next day post-surgery,” says Carl. “Every week I work with my trainer on balance and keeping up my leg strength.”
Carl and Elliott have grandchildren as well, and often look for ways to instill civic responsibility in younger generations. They serve as mentors in both official and unofficial capacities, and Carl is working today with several of the TN Promise scholarship recipients to help them be successful in the college environment. Elliott always does whatever she can to support women, particularly in obtaining positions of influence in our community and state. “It is so important for young people to take an interest in their community and the political world around them,” says Elliott. “They need to get out and vote, help the community, and start giving back at an early age. Chances are likely that if they do so, they will get the ‘bug’ for helping out and ultimately be a huge asset to their communities.” What a legacy that would be for Carl and Elliott Moore – a new generation of community activists, all ready to one day follow in their footsteps.
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Shortly after Hamlett settled into life in Kingsport, L.W. “Jimmie” Dobson returned from his tour of duty at the conclusion of World War I. After seeing the world, Dobson was drawn to “city” life. He left his farm in Greeneville, Tennessee, and instead made Kingsport his home. It wasn’t long after working with Hamlett that Dobson knew the funeral profession was for him. Under Hamlett’s guidance, Dobson, too, became a funeral director. Realizing they were a good team, the two decided to become full business partners. As time marched on, the Hamlett-Dobson legacy of caring was passed down to Harold W. Childress, Dobson’s son-in-law. Chad Correll, the son-in-law of Harold Childress joined in the family business in 1992, later becoming president of Hamlett-Dobson in 2013.
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ou could easily say that we’ve “grown up” with Kingsport. Our beginnings trace back to 1916 when Kingsport was a small farming community of rolling pastures, hilly woodlands, and meandering creeks. It was a time when industries were just beginning to establish a foothold upon our rural landscape. The needs of a rapidly growing young community required the special skill of an experienced funeral director. It was with this desire in mind that James (Jim) Hamlett, Sr., was recruited and asked to relocate his young family of six from across the state (Clarksville, Tennessee) to Kingsport. Investing his life in the lives of those he served, Hamlett happily made Kingsport his home. He tirelessly traveled the community, often on foot, simply getting to know the families of the area.
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Since that time, others within the “family” have embraced the privilege of walking their friends and neighbors through times of deep grief, working to give each and every person a final tribute to a life well-lived. HAMLETT-DOBSON TODAY Still family-owned and operated, at Hamlett-Dobson we’re proud to be known as the region’s most trusted experts in caring for others through life’s most difficult transition. With a history that spans over 100 years, we’ve employed hundreds of individuals over the course of our rich history. Today, our Hamlett-Dobson’s team includes more than 30 individuals. In addition to our original Church Circle location, HamlettDobson Funeral Home provides a location in Fall Branch. We’re also pleased to provide the Hamlett-Dobson Crematory and Cherished Companions Pet Crematory.
With locations in Kingsport and Fall Branch Over the past 100 years, we at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, have been honored to serve the greater Kingsport area. Since 1916, our family has been privileged to help individuals journey through some of life’s most difficult final decisions. We look forward to the next 100 years — guiding you with understanding and compassion.
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KINGSPORT DOMINION SENIOR LIVING
Dominion Senior Living
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ERIC DONAHUE
City leaders from Kingsport, and Johnson City met to officially cut the ribbon on a new 25,000 Sq.Ft. and 40 unit memory assisted senior living home in Bristol TN. Dominion Senior Living President Mark Taylor stated that “Serving seniors is our passion,” and he said. “Every decision we make is influenced by our faith to honor God. The community offers a unique culture in which seniors, their loved ones and staff members are given purpose through daily spiritual, physical and mental connections. This new community aligns with Dominion Senior Living’s mission of honoring God through service to seniors.” From Laundry to hair styles this facility offers it all. The facility is a memory care facility specifically designed to assist those who may suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or forms of dementia.
JO ANN BERRY, MARY MCKEE, AND TABITHA EBBERT
MARK TAYLOR (PRESIDENT) AND MICHELLE BOLLING
MEETING NEW FRIENDS AND NETWORKING
LARRY BERRYMAN AND DAVID NIDIFFER
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JOHNSON CITY ROTARY PARK
EMILY MAY AND MEREDITH SIEBER, ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
HOPE SHEESLEY AND CINDY THURLOW
Kick-off Picnic for Walk
to End Alzheimer’s PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ALLISON GALLOWAY
The Edward Jones Boones Creek branch held their Kick-off Picnic for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Thursday, July 20th at Rotary Park in Johnson City. Guests were all dressed in purple to support the cause and enjoyed food underneath the shade of a picnic shelter. Items were available for donation and guests were encouraged to register for the walk to be entered to win a raffle prize. Meredith Sieber with the Alzheimer’s Association spoke of the importance of the fundraiser and how the Alzheimer’s Association uses the donations to make a difference in the lives of those affected by the disease. “The Edward Jones firm committed 12 million dollars to the Alzheimer’s Association,” says Cindy Thurlow, financial advisor at the Edward Jones Boones Creek branch. “Each branch wants to do what they can to help. We’ll also have a booth set up at the walk in September.” The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on September 30th at Willow Springs Park in Johnson City. If you would like to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, everyone is welcome to join the Edward Jones team. For more information, call 423-282-4354.
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WHAT RON MATHEWS OF RON MATHEWS INSURANCE HAS TO SAY ABOUT “SENIORS” YESTERDAY’S SENIORS My dad died at the age of 70, my one Grandfather died at the age of 54 and the other at 69. They were the part of “Yesterday’s Seniors”. “Today’s Seniors” are …for the most part very different. I ran into one of my insured’s at the post office 3 Saturday’s ago. She had just turned 70 years old – looked and acted 50! I asked about her husband – he was “out riding motorcycles with his buddies”. Very different activities from the past, and more typical of today’s Seniors who are so much more active than they use to be! I mean -- how can Morgan King be a “Senior”??? Have you actually see him or spoken with him??? He might be a Senior in College…without the texting…but a Senior Citizen??? Shut Up!!!! There is a great book out called “Younger Next Year Live Strong, Fit and Sexy – until you’re 80 and beyond” by Chris Crowley and Henry Lodge M.D. It’s a fun, well written book in my opinion and everyone that I know who has read it, wish they had read it 5 years ago! The one thing that I’ve noticed that is still the same among Seniors from the past is: 1) Seniors do not want to outlive their money – and are afraid of that happening. Sometimes – limiting their lifestyle unnecessarily. 2) Most Seniors that I work with do not want to be a burden to their families, financially or health wise. 3) Most want to leave a legacy (which they define as money) to their children and grandchildren.
SOME OF THE KEY THINGS THAT WE HELP PEOPLE WITH ARE: 1) Deciding the right age to take Social Security – this can make a HUGE difference!!! *side note – if you turned 62 before 1/1/2015 --- and you are not taking Social Security --- you still have options -- that can make a big difference!!!
2) Picking between the different Medicare plans out there --- and there is a difference!
3) Deciding if extended care plans are right for you. (thus keeping your promise and wishes to not be a burden!) 4) Leaving a legacy. Sometimes there are more efficient ways to leave money other than a “payable upon death” clause on your bank account. 5) Unless you are “raptured” out of here --- (I know a couple of people that think they will be) you will have decisions to make – and sooner is typically better than letter.
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KINGSPORT CREEKSIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Creekside Behavioral Health Groundbreaking PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY SUBMITTED
New facility expected to create 200 local jobs, serve patients throughout the region Strategic Behavioral Health (SBH) broke ground on its newest facility, Creekside Behavioral Health. The 72-bed, acute behavioral health hospital is located in Kingsport, TN, and is expected to open in the summer of 2018.
REPRESENTATIVE BUD HULSEY
JIM SHAHEEN (PRESIDENT OF CREEKSIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH) AND MAYOR RICHARD VENABLE
Creekside Behavioral Health will be SBH’s 11th facility in the nation, and will create an estimated 200 jobs in Kingsport. The state-of-the-art hospital will have a team of highlytrained psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists and nurses who will offer mental health services and substance abuse programs to seniors, adults, children and adolescents both locally and throughout the state. The new Creekside Behavioral Health facility will span more than 54,000 square feet, and feature five units, two courtyards, two classrooms, an on-site pharmacy, private ambulance entrance and on-site outpatient suites. For more information, visit www.creeksidebh.com. BREAKING GROUND FOR MORE THAN A 54,000 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY!
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Memory care offers a secured assisted living experience that provides specialized care for Alzheimer’s residents and other dementia-related conditions. Our one-level floor plan is staffed by a Certified Dementia Care Team trained to provide the additional support that your loved one requires. You can rest peacefully knowing the one you love is thriving in an optimal home environment designed to meet their unique needs.
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This program offers assistance for caregivers throughout the week. Often caregivers need a day or afternoon to run errands, attend their own appointments, or just catch up on rest. If so, we’re here to lend a helping hand. Senior adults benefit from the socialization, sharing meals, and other activities with our residents. Hourly and weekly rates are available to individuals with or without memory loss, depending on the needs of the individual.
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JOHNSON CITY MOUNTAIN HOME NATIONAL CEMETERY
ERNIE RUMSBY – PRESIDENT TC-MAC
SAM JONES
Korean War Veterans Memorial Ceremony
LOCAL KOREAN WAR VETERAN
PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ERIC DONAHUE
On July 27, 1953 an armistice was signed to end the combat on the Korean peninsula. To honor our local Korean War Veterans, the Mountain Home Cemetery held a beautiful ceremony on July 27, 2017. Cemetery Director Jeny Walker spoke about the signing of the armistice and Korean war veterans Bob Shelton and Arlen Hensley shared a few of their countless stories of bravery. Local Veteran and Historian Alan Jackson of TC-MAC also spoke of many of the challenges our Korean veterans faced while serving. Despite the pouring rain, veterans and first responders alike stood at full attention throughout the entire ceremony and a wreath was display reminding all about the sacrifices made and of those who had fallen in battle or remain missing in action. For more information on future events at the Mountain Home National Cemetery please visit their website at www.cem.va.gov. To learn how you can help a veteran please visit www.TC-MAC.org.
CHOIR FROM THE UNITED METHODIST KOREAN CHURCH
KOREAN WAR VETERANS
HISTORIAN ALAN JACKSON
21 GUN SALUTE
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STANDING AT ATTENTION IN THE POURING RAIN
BOB SHELTON AND ARLEN HENSLEY PLACING THE WREATH
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BRISTOL BOYCE COX FIELD
SAVANNAH WILLIAMS AND KAITLYN PHILLIPS
SARA GEARHEART AND KATIE BARNETT
MAHLON LUTTRELL AND MEREDITH SIEBER
Paint the Park Purple with the Bristol Pirates PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ALLISON GALLOWAY
Take me out to the ballgame! The Alzheimer ’s Association partnered with the Bristol Pirates to Paint the Park Purple on Wednesday, August 9th. Baseball fans traded in their favorite team apparel for purple to spread awareness about Alzheimer ’s Disease. It was a perfect evening for baseball, and Boyce Cox Field was flooded with support. In a close game, the Johnson City Cardinals pulled out the win with a score of 6-5. A portion of the proceeds were donated to the Alzheimer ’s Association. The Alzheimer ’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support, and research. For more information, visit alz.org.
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FAMILY FUN!
ANNE MISCOSKI
HELEN AND DAVID PICHOTA
PALMER TAYLOR AND MICHAEL LUTTRELL
SAVANNAH WILLIAMS, CAPTAIN BUCK, AND CRAIG ADAMS
MARK HARR AND PAMELA RAGAN
BELLA POSTON AND OLIVIA BAILEY
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KINGSPORT SANTA FE MEXICAN BAR & GRILL
JUD, NICK, AND CATHY TEAGUE
MELISSA AND CHRIS SANDERS
KINGSPORT CHAMBER PRESIDENT/CEO MILES BURDINE, OWNER TEO BARRIOS, AND MAYOR JOHN CLARK
JOHANNA AND PAUL MONTGOMERY
LORI PAYNE AND BETH BARNETTE
DANA GLEN AND DONNA WILLIAMS
Santa Fe Mexican Bar & Grill VIP Night PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ANGELA BAKER
Santa Fe Mexican Bar & Grill partnered with the Kingsport Chamber to host a special VIP night at their restaurant on Stone Drive. Teo Barrios, owner, expressed his appreciation to the city and chamber by inviting them to tr y Santa Fe’s new menu at no expense to them. He was also able to showcase what exactly sets Santa Fe apart from other Mexican restaurants in the area. One of the things you will discover at Santa Fe that you wont find anywhere else is that they make their own tortillas fresh ever y single day. As you walk into the restaurant, the tortilla station sits up front so that diners can watch their tortillas come out hot and fresh. Another unique feature they offer is a tableside guacamole cart filled with fresh ingredients and made at your table to your specifications.
TABLESIDE GUACAMOLE
ROBIN CLEARY, ROB ARNOLD, AND LUCY FLEMING
During the VIP night, Teo and his staff showcased the impeccable customer service one will experience while dining at Santa Fe. Teo and his staff are proud to serve unique and authentic recipes to all their guests and take pride in providing unparalleled customer service to each and ever y person that dines with them. ADITI BHABE, ANDREA WILCOX, AND YVONNE RADEN
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LORA AND BOB FEAGINS
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THE DEBOW FAMILY
THE FOWLER FAMILY – RILEY, BLAKE, WENDY, AND ANNA CATHERINE
PAUL DIERS FINISHES WORK ON A WALKING STICK
38th Annual Folklife Festival PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY CRYSTAL DAWN CARTER
Warrior ’s Path State Park held its 38th Annual Folklife Festival on August 5, 2017 around the Recreation Lodge in the park. This year brought a new Smithsonian exhibit sponsored by Humanities Tennessee called Waterways. Guests could educate themselves about the water supply, our environment, and how important conservation efforts are for it. Park Rangers from several other state parks were on hand to give living history displays about candle making, loading firearms, axe throwing, and more.
FAY WEAVER AND DONNA SPARKS SHOW OFF THE CANNED GOODS THEY MAKE AND SELL
PAT AND LORA LYONS
Those attending could see toys from bygone eras, make your own corn husk doll to keep, or make a basket with the help of the State Basketry Guild. Displays of natural process cloth dying, weaving, wood carving, and chair bottom weaving were all displayed. Salem UMC kept everyone hungry with the smell of apple butter being stirred and ready for canning. They also showed off their squash relish which accompanied free soup beans and cornbread. Their delicious canned goods are sold to raise money for the church. For more information about upcoming events at Warrior ’s Path State Park visit their website tnstateparks.com.
JOHN PLUTCHAK SHOWS OFF HIS NATURALLY DYED YARN
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HAND CRAFTED WOOD WARES ON DISPLAY
CAMILLE DAFRON WORKS VERY PRECISELY TO WEAVE THE SEAT OF A CHAIR
DANNY SURGENOR AND BETTY FEATHERS MUST CONTINUALLY STIR THE APPLE BUTTER THEY ARE MAKING.
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Fit4Life 5K Glow Run and 80s Party PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY SUBMITTED
The Fit4Life 5K Glow Run and 80s Party was held on Friday, August 11th at The Wellness Center in Johnson City. Runners were encouraged to dress in their best 80s attire for the race, which was a glowing neon dash along Knob Creek Road, Sunset Drive, and State of Franklin Road. At the conclusion, participants partied hardy at The Wellness Center, where games, 80s music, and plenty of rad swag was available for the runners and their friends and family. Prizes were awarded for top runners, best costume, and most team spirit.
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KINGSPORT CITY HALL
Healthy Kingsport
Platinum Partner Recognition PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ALLISON GALLOWAY
JOHANNA MONTGOMERY, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF HEALTHY KINGSPORT
MAYOR JOHN CLARK, KANDY CHILDRESS, AND ROGER MOWEN WITH THE PLATINUM PARTNER WEEK PROCLAMATION
Healthy Kingsport recognized the 23 organizations that have reached Platinum Partner status with a reception at City Hall on Tuesday, August 15th. To become a Healthy Kingsport Platinum Partner, an organization has to meet 3 criteria: Becoming a Healthier Tennessee Certified Workplace or Place of Worship, being a Gold or Silver level Live Sugarfreed pledge, and being a tobacco-free campus with associated Healthy Kingsport signage. “These 23 organizations are champions of health and wellness, not only within their organizations, but within the region,” says Johanna Montgomery, associate director of Healthy Kingsport. Mayor John Clark read the proclamation declaring August 13th through the 19th Healthy Kingsport Platinum Partner Week. Kandy Childress, executive director of Healthy Kingsport, and Roger Mowen, chairman of Healthy Kingsport Advisory Council, spoke on the importance of being a Platinum Partner and being leaders in making health and wellness change. Eric Deaton, executive vice-president and chief operating officer of Wellmont Health System, spoke on how being a Platinum Partner has positively affected Wellmont and its employees. Johanna Montgomery recognized each organization present, and a representative of the organization accepted a personalized certificate and took a picture with Roger Mowen, Jennifer Adler, Healthy Kingsport representative for the Board of Mayor and Alderman, Mayor Clark, and Kandy Childress.
PLATINUM PARTNERS
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KINGSPORT KINGSPORT CAROUSEL, PAL’S ROUNDHOUSE
BONNIE MACDONALD PLAYING THE GIANT CHESS SET
MARY JO ROBBINS
JOY SMITH AND ANGELA PRICE
Kingsport Carousel
2 Anniversary nd
PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ALLISON GALLOWAY
The Kingsport Carousel, located in the heart of Downtown Kingsport, turned two years old on Sunday, July 10th. To celebrate its second birthday, there were free carousel rides all day for the public! There were also light refreshments, snow cones, music, chalk drawing, and games such as cornhole and giant Chess. Jessi Odum, aka Pickle the Flying Pig, could also be spotted walking around taking pictures with the thrilled children! The “Kingsport Rocks” painted rock contest also launched on this day. Guests had the opportunity to paint rocks to be placed around Kingsport. The idea is that someone will find the rock, and they can replace it with their own rock that they have painted. Finding the rock will bring joy to this person’s day and create a cycle of positive reinforcement! Families enjoyed a wonderful day filled with fun – another reason Kingsport Rocks!
RUBY AND NATALIE GAMBLE
KIM AND MAKENNA PATON
BETH ESTEP AND JENNIFER PHIPPS
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NEIL
SAMANTHA AND AINSLEE MITCHELL
VANESSA AND KEEGAN LIBESAY
JESSI ODUM, AKA PICKLE THE FLYING PIG
BRIAN GOAD AND ROBERTA SAULSBURY
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BLOUNTVILLE CHATEAU SELAH
ALAN BRACKEN SUMMARIZING THE DAY
LEADERSHIP IN TRAINING
Inside Track W.O.W. Military Appreciation Day PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ERIC DONAHUE
On July 30th, the InsideTrack W.O.W. held a special event to honor local members of the military. The event was held at the beautiful Chateau Selah in Blountville TN. This special day consisted in a series of team challenges, leadership and character building exercises, and finished off with dinner on the terrace. There were four challenges. A handgun challenge, an AR-15 challenge, a helicopter shooting challenge, and a jet ski challenge. These exercises were built around trust, leadership, and focus. Co-founder Alan Bracken stated “We are having this event as an opportunity to honor and say thank you to our military in a very unique and different way. At InsideTrack we give leadership and very unique experiences with adventure.” Participating in this event were Dr. Ken Turner, Ross Morgan, Jay Johnston, Chris Welch, Bradley Farmer, Luciano Trujillo, Jim Artman, David Walker, Tristen Hungerford, Ed Schulman, Freddy Miranda, and Tanner Cardwell. For more information or to book your event please visit www.insidetrackwow.com.
TAKING A BREAK FOR REFRESHMENTS
PAINTBALL FROM THE SKY
JET SKI RELAYS
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FOCUS ON TEAMBUILDING
TONY HUFF
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HEAD COACH BUTCH JONES AND BOB KESLING
PHOTO OP WITH STERL THE PEARL
JIM AND CURTIS MONEYHUN
Tri-Cities Big
Orange Caravan PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ERIC DONAHUE
CHARLES AND ANNE BARRETT
KEVIN MCNEW
On July 11th, the Big Orange Caravan made its way to the Tri-Cities in a big way. The event was held at the Kingsport Farmer ’s Market and was a big “Thank-you” to VOLS fans in the Tri-Cities area. There was family-friendly activities and fun for all ages including music and mixes from Sterl the Pearl, a prize wheel, Smokey the mascot, a photo booth with a Neyland Stadium Backdrop, cornhole, social media station, free popcorn, face painting and a chance to meet the Volunteers team upclose and personal. Head Coach Butch Jones ended his vacation early to make show his appreciation to the Tricities as well by being available for photo ops and autographs. Several coaches spoke at the event as well as Butch Jones and Director of Broadcasting, Bob Kesling. Jones Spoke about the upcoming season with great anticipation for a banner year. Proceeds from the admission charged for this event were split between the Sullivan Co. Alumni Chapter ’s Scholarship Fund and the Washington Co. Alumni Chapter ’s Scholarship Fund and will benefit local students who will be attending UT Knoxville.
THE CAMPBELLS
JASON AND LINDSEY MCMURRAY AND THEIR CHILDREN
BOB KESLING AND HOLLY WARLICK, LADY VOLS HEAD BASKETBALL COACH
STEVE SMITH
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KINGSPORT KINGSPORT AQUATIC CENTER
RAY AND DALLAS MAAS
ROSEMARY AND FRANK
KAREN DALE AND BRAD JENKINS
Dancing, Dining, & Ducks PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ALLISON GALLOWAY
Dancing, Dining, and Ducks was a unique fundraiser held on Saturday, July 29th at the Kingsport Aquatic Center. With the purchase of a rubber duck, attendees earned an entry into the prize raffle. Over 2,300 rubber ducks were sold and entered into the lazy river. After circulating in the lazy river for almost 45 minutes, ducks were randomly drawn and prizes were given out to those with the corresponding raffle number. Ten amazing prizes were given away from Ripley’s Aquarium tickets to a meal a week for a year from Chic-fil-A, and the grand prize of $2,500. Live music was provided by the Model City Wrecking Crew and guests could grab dinner from food truck vendors, Back Draft BBQ, Project Waffle, and Lil Delights. “We’re really excited, and we hope to make this into an annual event,” says Karen Dale, event organizer.
KENZIE FLEMING AND KIM NALL
All proceeds from the fundraiser benefitted Mountain Region Speech and Hearing Center. Their mission is to provide the infants, children, and adults of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia with the highest quality and cost effective evaluation, treatment and education for speech, language, hearing, and swallowing disorders regardless of an individual’s ability to pay. For more information, visit mrshc.org.
SHELBY SULPAZO AND MADI FINCH
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DANIELLE JONES AND TAMMY BALL
CARI AND CLARK PARKER
EMILY AND BRIAN HARDING
Serve it up Sassy
Dining Alfresco…
RECIPE DEVELOPMENT, FOOD STYLING, PHOTOGRAPHY AND ARTICLE BY LIZ BUSHONG
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It’s the Sweet Life!
he sun is setting and the tall heads of wheat in the field are gently swaying back and forth in the warm southern breeze. You see a row of baskets and clay pots filled with sunflowers and garden vegetables down the center of a long rustic table with bales of hay for seats. The sound of laughter and merriment rises to the level that makes you take a second look as you see a large gathering of friends in the grassy knoll enjoying each other’s company. Then you realize it’s the sweet life celebrating with friends dining in the open air Al Fresco style.
Whether your table is set for two or twenty, dining on your patio or in a grassy field next to your garden, your guests at this dinner party will be filled with joy, laughter and fabulous food. As the summer garden winds down sun-ripened tomatoes are in abundance and play
a vital role in this dinner party menu. The fine flavors of heirloom and cherry tomatoes makes every dish even dessert one to savor. To set the scene for a relaxing outdoor dinner, a round table for four is set with a casual white table cloth and brown craft paper as runners under each place setting. Assigned seating can be noted with individual names written with a chalk paint pen. At each setting hand-crafted rhododendron leaf placemats serve as the charger for the white dinner plate and solid green napkin fold. Eating utensils are held together in one place inside the simple folded napkin that compliments the living green placemat. As an appetizer and pretty centerpiece, Caprese Galette is served on a large food-safe log slice. The tomato themed rustic tart provides a colorful focus to the table. To help with the ambiance of the evening and to provide www.vipseenmag.com | september 2017
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Serve it up Sassy soft lighting, glass globes with green peas and tea lights are hanging on branches of a cherry tree. As the sun sets the tree lights up like fireflies in the darkness of a summer night. This table setting is simple décor that looks to nature for inspiration. Grilling and outdoor dining goes hand in hand but at this party all food is made -a-head of time and baked in the oven. The appetizer the Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Cheese-Caprese is served on top of a baked parmesan cheese filled free form rustic crust. The crust is a mix of flour, cold butter and parmesan cheese rolled into a disc and chilled thirty minutes. The dough is rolled into a thin round circle and filled, leaving one inch around the rim as the crust edge is hand folded over the filling. In this recipe, the crust edge is shaped like half moons with buttery bread crumbs baked inside the crust. After the crust has cooled, sliced tomatoes, snipped basil leaves and fresh mozzarella cheese is placed on top of the baked bread crumbs and drizzled with olive oil. Serving the Galette on a food -safe log slice adds to the rustic presentation. Tomato and Feta Cheese Crostini is served as a complimentary appetizer to the Caprese Galette. A baguette is sliced into half-inch slices, oven toasted and rubbed with pre-roasted garlic cloves before serving. The Crostini is served with two side dishes, diced cherry tomatoes and crumbled feta cheese.
Caprese Galette INGREDIENTS: CRUST ½ cup cold diced butter-not margarine 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese 4 Tablespoons cold water 3 teaspoons olive oil
CAPRESE 4 medium heirloom tomatoes, cored and sliced ¼” 10 small cherry tomatoes, red & yellow, sliced ½ cup Basil leaves finely cut 1 Basil leaf for garnish 5 small Mozzarella Balls, sliced 5 small Mozzarella Balls, whole as garnish Olive oil to drizzle
FILLING ¼ cup butter, melted 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs 2 Tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese ½ teaspoon ground thyme, garlic powder, salt Egg Wash 1 egg 1 Tablespoon water
INSTRUCTIONS: In food processor with steel blade, add flour, salt, garlic powder and butter. Cover and process until pieces are pea-size. Add Parmesan cheese process with on/off turns to combine. Add cold water and olive oil process until dough forms a ball. Remove and flatten dough into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, slice tomatoes and sprinkle with salt, drain on paper towel. Set aside 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375. Line a baking pan with parchment paper. On lightly floured surface, roll out chilled dough into a 13” circle. If dough is too wet, roll into a ball and add more flour, reroll into a circle. Transfer dough onto baking sheet. Using a large round cookie cutter, cut half moons around edge of crust, remove excess dough. Prepare filling: In microwave glass bowl, melt ¼ -cup butter add bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and spices. Spread crumb mixture over center of crust. Gently lift edges of crust over the crumbs. Mix egg and water together and brush edges of crust with egg wash. Bake 30 minutes or until crust is brown and crisp. Remove from oven, cool crust. Alternate sliced mozzarella and heirloom tomatoes in circular fashion over baked crust, follow with cherry tomatoes and thinly sliced basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil before serving. Garnish with basil leaf in center of tart. Yield: 6-8 servings 56
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Other food items on the menu include Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole, Caesar Salad and for dessert, French Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Tomato, Strawberry & Peach topping drizzled with Fig Balsamic Vinegar. The sweetness of the cherry tomatoes with fresh strawberries, blueberries and sliced peaches enhance the fig- infused balsamic with the Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. So simple to serve, place scoops of ice cream into a glass sherbet or parfait dish and freeze until ready to serve. The tomato and other fruits are sliced, diced and drizzled with fig balsamic vinegar and covered to mellow until serving time. Garnish with fresh sliced strawberries, a peach slice and blueberries. Botanically, tomatoes are a fruit so even though you may not consider mixing tomatoes with berries it is a the perfect balance for sweet and tartness with the fig balsamic over ice cream or Pound cake. Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole is hearty enough to serve on its own and you could serve this dish with rice as a great side. The Mexican casserole is filled with small corn tortillas cut in half and layered between a creamy white sauce, shredded chicken, Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese garnished with diced heirloom cherry tomatoes, green onions and parsley sprig. Why not mix Mexican with Italian we mixed tomatoes with peaches and berries over ice cream? The tomato brings all the flavors together in perfect harmony.
Boasting health benefits vine-ripened tomatoes are juicy gems from heirlooms to the tiny sweet cherry. The deep red pigment of many tomatoes is caused by the antioxidant Lycopene. Lycopene is known to be beneficial for bone and heart health. Tomatoes also have anticancer properties to help reduce inflammation in addition to many other benefits. With the abundance of tomatoes at summer’s end think of creative ways to serve these juicy fruits while improving the health of your family. Can you see it in your mind’s eye? Your table set outside with nature inspired décor and vine-ripened tomato recipes on the menu. Your family and friends laughing and enjoying each other’s company while devouring your garden fresh Tomato -Feta Crostini. Hope you will consider hosting a dinner Al Fresco while the warm summer breezes linger and the fireflies light up the night sky, for this is living the sweet life or la dolce vita!
Helping you Make a Statement, Make is Sassy and Make it Yours!® For more ideas and recipes: lizbushong.com
Liz Bushong is an expert in the three-dimensional art of entertaining. She transforms simple dining occasions into beautiful and memorable moments by adding a touch of her own “sassy” style. For the past several years Liz been entrusted to decorate the White House for several Holidays. She is a featured monthly guest chef/designer on Daytime Tri-cities, Daytime Blue Ridge and other television shows. Liz is the author of the Just Desserts and Sweets & Savories cookbook as well as a contributing writer for VIPSEEN and Bella Magazine. See Recipes & Ideas: lizbushong.com and social media.
Fig Balsamic-Tomato, Strawberry Peach Topping INGREDIENTS: ½ cup diced peaches, fresh or canned-drained ½ cup sliced cherry tomatoes, heirloom or sweet ½ cup fresh blueberries ½ cup fresh sliced strawberries Fig Balsamic Vinegar* ½ gallon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream* tested Eddy’s Garnish: 4-6 whole strawberries & blueberries, sliced peaches INSTRUCTIONS: Wash and pat dry all fruit and tomatoes. Slice and dice all fruits except blueberries. Place in small bowl and drizzle with fig balsamic. Gently toss to combine, cover with plastic wrap and marinate at room temperature up to 2 hours prior to serving. TO SERVE: Place ice cream scoops in dessert cups, spoon fruit medley over ice cream, garnish with whole berries. Ice cream can be scooped in dessert dishes and frozen until ready to serve. Add fruit before serving. (Refrigerate leftover fruit.) *Fig Balsamic vinegar can be found at Abingdon Olive Oil Co. Yield: 4-6 servings
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KINGSPORT ALLANDALE MANSION AMPHITHEATER
PAM MIRACLE, TINA DUNN, LORETTA ARNOLD, AND RHONDA RIVETTE
BRAD AND LEIGH ANNE HOOVER WITH STEVE AND GINNY MCCLELLAN
JOSH AND ASHLEY DAVIS
ROBERT WILDER AND KAY JONES
COMEDIANS TIM DILLON AND BRYAN MORTON
August Entertainment
LYNDA SNOOK, LINDA GEMAYEL – FRIENDS OF ALLANDALE
at the Amphitheater PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY LINDA COFFEY AND ERIC DONAHUE
Allandale Mansion hosted “August Entertainment at the Amphitheater ” every Thursday in August for a free concert. On August 3rd, the Friends of Allandale partnered with East Tennessee Comedy to open the August Entertainment with a bang by bringing in Tim Dillon. Tim is a NY-based comic who was a breakout at the 2016 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in the ‘New Faces’ category. Recently he won the title of ‘NY’s Funniest’ at the New York Comedy Festival where he also headlined three sellout shows on a double decker tour bus throughout Manhattan’s wealthiest neighborhoods.
CAROLYN CRABTREE AND TONY FUGATE
MISS SULLIVAN COUNTY (KAYLA CALTON) AND MISS KINGSPORT (VICTORIA DONAHUE)
The East Tennessee Comedy Club exists to exists to support local comedy and to bring A-list comics to East TN. VIPSEEN was also there on Thursday, August 17th to enjoy the five-piece alternative folk band, Annabelle’s Curse. Food trucks began serving the crowd at 6:00pm. Families and friends set up for picnics on the grounds or just settled in for a perfect evening of enjoyable music.
MICHAEL CHAFIN AND MICHAEL NORRIS
ANNABELLE’S CURSE
SUSAN ELLIOTT AND BEECH WELLS
SABRA AND ABBEY HARRISON
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KINGSPORT BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC MUSEUM
FRED AND MARY ANN HIMELWRIGHT
GARY AND MADDIE SINGER
BOBBIE MILLER AND BILLYE WHITAKER
Ridgefield’s Neighborhood
Block Party PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ERIC DONAHUE
The Ridgefield’s neighborhood held a block party on July 7th. The party was open to all neighbors and friends and hosted by BlueRidge Properties. There was food trucks, games, music and entertainment from DJ Corey Weber. From waterballoon fights to frozen t-shirt contests, this party had it all. To wrap things up, attendees enjoyed an outdoor movie in the park at sundown. What a great way to meet you neighbors and make new friends. HULA HOOPING FUN
WATER BALLOON TOSS
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JOHNSON CITY DOWNTOWN
RILEY BOGGS AND MADDI HONEYCUTT
PERRY BUTLER AND DOUG JANZ
JONNA PICKARD
Little Chicago Festival PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ERIC DONAHUE
The Little Chicago Downtown is an annual Music & Arts Festival that debuted on August 12-13, 2016, fueled by the Downtown Merchants Association and an enthusiastic group of volunteers who have a heart for Downtown Johnson City. Our region has a rich heritage in music, arts and food, and the Little Chicago Downtown Arts & Music Festival is a great opportunity to bring the community together, celebrating what makes our downtown awesome! First and foremost, the goal of the Little Chicago Downtown Music & Arts Festival is to provide a free festival for the community to enjoy. Their vision is to see the streets of Downtown Johnson City filled with families enjoying fantastic regional music, fine arts and crafts, and the best in local and regional foods. They encourage everyone to stop in and shop at any of the wonderful downtown businesses while strolling through and enjoying the festive atmosphere.
POTTING FLOWERS WITH CHILDREN
This year, the festival was held on August 11th and 12 and it was a huge success thanks to all the wonderful vendors, sponsors and volunteers. Some of the events this year were, live music, dancing, food vendors, activity tents and stations, presentations from local police and fire departments, street vendors, buskers, and much, much more. For information about next year please visit littlechicagofestival.com.
JAIME MCKAY AND AMY GAITHER
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ADAM LAWSON – BUSKER
TAMMY AND CATFISH FRYE WITH DOUG AND SHELSIE BROWN
THE “EARTH SUITS”
EMERALD ROBERTS AND ANASTASIA CARDWELL
MAURISA BAILEY AND HER SON JASON
AMBER ESKRIDGE AND TRAE PINELL
EMMA STERLING AND BRITTNEY LACY
KELLY BOWMAN AND BRETT HODGE
LARGE CROWDS ENJOYED THIS YEAR’S LITTLE CHICAGO FESTIVAL
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Kingsport Health Resource
Center Block Party PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ERIC DONAHUE
The Kingsport Health Resource Center held its annual block party on July 8th in the Fort Henry Mall. Featured entertainment included the Bluegrass band Rockingham Road and Storyteller Judy Butterfly Farlow from the Jonesborough storyteller ’s guild. The amazing staff at the Health Resources Center were on site to greet guests and offer some healthy snacks and kind words. The Health Resources Center is staffed daily by a caring, experienced registered nurse and other health professionals, including a registered dietitian. Daily blood pressure checks, health screenings, nutrition classes with a registered dietitian, assistance with becoming smoke-free, diabetes selfmanagement classes, support groups, health seminars, physician lectures, healthy cooking classes, health library – books and brochures and referral information are just a few of the services they offer. Most of the services are free. Stop by the mall and check them out. They are located near J.C. Penny and Italian Village.
AMAZING STAFF AT THE HEALTH RESOURCES CENTER – LISA RICE, RN, TANYA FUCCIO, RN, LAUREL MCKINNEY, RN, MANAGER, AND ANGIE DISHNER, RN
CHRIS AND MELISSA SANDERS
ROCKINGHAM ROAD BAND MEMBERS – JOHN TOLLEY, BRUCE HANEY, JIM HUNTER, AND DAVID CANTER
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KINGSPORT TURQUOIE BOUTIQUE
Turquoise Boutique 3-Year Anniversary Party PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY CAROLYN KESTNER
Turquoise Boutique in Downtown Kingsport is now threeyears old! Owner, Keta Hawley acknowledged the big occasion by doing what she & Turquoise do best… Celebrate!! On the evening of July 31st, the boutique door opened for a big party with friends, family and customers. Champagne flutes filled with turquoise bubbly were in hand as ladies looked at garments from Bronte, Uncle Frank and other designers that can’t be seen anywhere else in the Tri-Cities. Friend Mary Quinn was by her side with the vegan, botanical Arbonne skincare line and husband Wayne, always by her side, refilled glasses and kept the cupcakes coming. The celebration doubled as a fundraiser for the local animal shelter with another Keta’s Closet Sale on the front sidewalk. The sale racks, aptly named, were filled with items of Keta’s personal clothing that she sold to raise more than $800 for the homeless cats and dogs in our community. Thank you Keta! We love you and can’t wait for the 4 year party.
KETA WITH DAUGHTERS TABITHA AND TIFFANY
MARY QUINN AND DEBRA HOBSON
SHELTER VOLUNTEER VIRGINIA ROSEMAN WITH SHELTER MANAGER DONNA DAVIDSON
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OWNER KETA HAWLEY WITH HUSBAND WAYNE
LISA CHURCH, KETA HAWLEY, AND DEBBIE MYKYTKA
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CHUCK MEADE AND JOHN CLARK
CHARLES MEADE AND RICHARD VENABLE
Meade Tractor Groundbreaking PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY LOGAN FRAZIER
The Kingsport Chamber hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to welcome and to celebrate the arrival of Meade Tractor, one of the largest John Deere dealers in the nation. The successful business has just chosen Kingsport as the location of its new, $4 million corporate headquarters. With several other locations scattered throughout Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, and West Virginia, the company believes that the Tri-Cities Crossing is the perfect place to further grow their business due to being connected to two separate interstates and its convenient location. The building is projected to be finished by early 2018, and will supply the local community with over thirty jobs.
CHAD BEASLEY, MIKE CUNNINGHAM, CHARLES MEADE, CHUCK MEADE, RICHARD VENABLE, AND JOHN CLARK
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ASHLEY MAY KING AND JOSH HOLLEY
PHIL AND MELISSA CLEMMER
TIM ALTONEN, HARRISON HIEB, AND IAN STEIDLE (JUDGES)
Model City
Film Festival PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY LINDA COFFEY
The first Model City Film Festival was held the weekend of August 4-6th at the Taylored Venue and Event Center in Downtown Kingsport. Films were submitted from all over the world for the event, which was hosted by The State Theatre Company.
RYAN A. RENFRO (BRILLIANT BUDGET AWARD)
MIKE FINK (AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD AND GO FORTH AND FILM AWARD)
Cameron Hite, Artistic Director of The State Theatre, stated that the films submitted were by independent filmmakers and may not be available to the general public. 38 films were presented to the ticket holders during the weekend. In addition to the film viewings, the festival also included panel discussions with film makers at other downtown locations. The festival concluded on Sunday with an Awards Ceremony and a party held at High Voltage. Music was provided by Smokehouse Crickets as the crowd celebrated an event that is sure to be continued in the future! For more information about The State Theatre Company, visit their website at www.statetheatrecompany.com or their Facebook page.
JOHNNY HAYES AND JACKIE ROBERTS
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CAMERON HITE
HARRISON HIEB, TIM ALTONEN, ASHLEY MAY KING, AND IAN STEIDLE
NATHAN HAYES AND KRISTI RICHARDSON
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BRISTOL BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY
DON CAMPBELL AND AMY DORAN
IVY ROAD
KETA AND WAYNE HAWLEY
CASA Rooftop Party PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY LINDA COFFEY
CASA for Kids, Inc. held their Annual Rooftop party on Saturday, July 28th at the Bristol Motor Speedway. The party was scheduled to be held on the rooftop of the Media Center, in the infield of the speedway. However, rain caused the party to be moved indoors to the Bristol Club Suite. Rain certainly did not dampen the party atmosphere!
EMILIE AND JASON PARK
MARY KILPATRICK AND JESSICA SEALS
The music of Ivy Road had people dancing the moment they entered the suite. Food and Drinks for the event were donated by sponsors, so all proceeds go to support the services of CASA. CASA for Kids, Inc. professionally trains Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers who are then assigned to cases with allegations of abuse and neglect by appointment from the juvenile courts. Fundraising events are essential for the services provided by CASA to continue. Mary Kilpatrick serves as the Executive Director of the organization and Adam Tate is president of the Board of Directors. Volunteers and donations are always welcomed, for more information, please visit their website: www.casa4kidsinc.org
KAY AND KEITH TATE, ADAM TATE (CASA BOARD PRESIDENT) AND EMILY BARNES
JENNE AND TIM BERRIGAN
JOHN AND MAR VIGNALO WITH BARBARA AND PAUL DIERS
CHARLENE AND PAT MURPHY
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FOOD CITY PRESS ROOM
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KINGSPORT
CURT ROSE AND GARY TUCKER
DR. RIGGINS SPEAKING TO GUESTS
ASSOCIATED ORTHOPEDICS CEO MICHAEL WHITTAKER
Associated Orthopaedics Ribbon
Cutting and Open House PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ERIC DONAHUE
Associated Orthopaedics ribbon cutting ceremony and open house was held on August 1st. The brand new, 4.3 million dollar facility is located at 430 West Ravine Road in Kingsport. It is a state of the art facility dedicated to the wellness and wellbeing of all their patients. In an interview, CEO Michael Whittaker said “It’s a state-of-the-art orthopedic facility where everything has been designed to make sure the patient has an absolute positive patient experience every time they come through. The design has been thought through very well. We wanted to make sure that as patients come in, they are respected, have an efficient visit and are able to get in and out quickly.” This practice was established in 1953 and has been a blessing to our region ever since.
STEVE LAHAIR AND MILES BURDINE
TOMMY OLTERMAN
DISTRICT GOVERNOR WITH GEORGE “WIRT” TAYLOR
Kingsport Rotary Attendance Award PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY LINDA COFFEY
The Kingsport Rotary Club celebrated several milestones at their weekly meeting on July 26, 2017. Curt Rose, President, started the meeting at The Press Room by recognizing visiting Rotarians, Dick Ray (District Governor) and Gary Tucker (Assistant Governor). Awards were then presented to Rotarians with perfect attendance through the years. One of the awards was a historic award. George “Wirt” Taylor was recognized for 50 years of perfect attendance. It was the first time this award had been presented in the club’s history. “Wirt” joined the Kingsport Rotary Club in 1967 and has never missed a meeting. During the 50 years, he has served as the club’s “Sergeant-at-arms” and is responsible for setting up the room for club meetings. Rotary has a motto of “Service Above Self” and George “Wirt” Taylor is a wonderful example of living out this motto in his daily life.
HISTORIC AWARD!
ROTARY DISTRICT GOVERNOR, DICK RAY
FIELDING ROLSTON RECOGNIZED FOR ROTARY FOUNDATION WORK
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KINGSPORT MEADOWVIEW MARRIOTT CONFERENCE RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER
Kingsport Chamber Fourth Friday Breakfast STEVE LAHAIR, ANDY SHAFFRON, AND MIKE MCINTIRE
ERNIE RUMSBY AND STATE REP. JON LUNDBERG
LISA WILLIAMS AND MELISSA SANDERS (NEW DKA DIRECTOR) GIRLS INC. PRINCESS IN PINK GROUP IS THE SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE BREAKFAST
KENZIA MURPHY, SYLVIA MUSGROVE, AND JOHN ROTTY
PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY CRYSTAL DAWN CARTER
The Kingsport Chamber of Commerce held their Fourth Friday Breakfast in the Cattails Ballroom of the MeadowView Marriott Conference Resort & Convention Center. The July 28th event was sponsored by Domtar. Those attending the event had a chance to watch a demonstration by Domtar where some of their best and brightest interns, coming from universities across the country, put on a display of how paper is made. The Model City Film Festival, the Downtown Kingsport Association, and Funfest all had booths talking about upcoming events throughout the city of Kingsport. Girls Inc. performed a step show that highlighted how the organization impacts each girl.
CARLOS CARVAJAL, LUCY FLEMING, AND BRIANNA TAYLOR
The chamber recognized Lucy Fleming and all the volunteers for Funfest. Some of those in attendance had been volunteers for the festival for over twenty years.
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KINGSPORT KINGSPORT AQUATIC CENTER
WYATT WITCHEY, MANDY NUTTER, WESTIN KASER, KRISTEN DINSMORE ARE ETSU STUDENTS THAT ARE VOLUNTEERING THIS SUMMER
MISTY ADAMS (PRESIDENT OF FRIENDS) WITH HUSBAND BRAD AND DAUGHTERS ZAYLEI AND ADDI
REBECCA AND HENRIK KOUVAS
FRIENDS
Summer Social PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY CRYSTAL DAWN CARTER
FRIENDS, the Tri-Cities Down syndrome group, held their summer social on July 23, 2017 at Kingsport Aquatic Center. FRIENDS members of all ages and their families took advantage of all the offerings of the center, including the waterslides, obstacle course, and lazy river. FRIENDS provides activities and networking for families in the area. FRIENDS include activity groups of toddlers, school age, and adult members who participate in at least one monthly activity. For the summer social, all age groups were included.
CHARLES HINKLE MODELS THE BACKPACKS GIVEN AWAY TO THE SCHOOL CHILDREN
AUDREY FRESHOUR SAYS THIS EVENT IS ALL ABOUT HER HAVING FUN
Volunteers were on hand to help serve food and spend time splashing around with the FRIENDS group. Members of an ETSU volunteer organization as well as Miss Junior Teen Jefferson County found it easy to find acceptance among their new friends, who were eager to show off their awesome water skills. President of FRIENDS Misty Adams also had backpacks ready for the school age children as a back-to-school present, but no one left empty handed as they had water themed gift pails on hand for each participant. Adams also surprised the group at the end of the event with a check from AAU Gymnastics that raised $7,000 for the group. Adams says for them that is a generous sum of money. She hopes to be able to take the entire FRIENDS groups and their families on an outing.
EMMALYNN HAMER MISS JUNIOR TEEN JEFFERSON COUNTY– HER PLATFORM IS CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
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KELLY, JUSTIN, AND PEYTON AFTER A WONDERFUL TIME SWIMMING
CHECK PRESENTATION TO THE FRIENDS IN THE AMOUNT OF 7,000 DOLLARS FROM THE AAU GYMNASTICS
THE LIFEGUARDS AT KINGSPORT AQUATIC CENTER
THE ART OF DOWNSIZING H
ow often do you hear people say “I need to get rid of some of this stuff”? In many age groups it’s “my children don’t want all of this” or “what will they do with this”? Peace of mind often comes when you know you have been in charge of the stewardship of your possessions. When you’ve made the decision to downsize there are a few steps that you may find helpful. 1. Decide what you actually need or love. Take a good long look at what you have vs. what you actually use, (the 6 month rule: if you haven’t used it in 6 months you probably don’t need it). Evaluate everything in your home, room by room and mark the items you can’t live without (post-it notes work well). 2. Measure your furniture to find out what will or will not fit into your new space. 3. What if you are undecided about a few items? Do you want the sofa, bed or pictures? Depending on your circumstances you may want to rent a storage unit for a short period of time or find someone willing to store
it for you. Once you move to the smaller space you will see what you can or cannot use. 4. For the items that you are sure you cannot use there are many choices that you can make. You may want to give items to family or friends. You could donate items to places such as Salvation Army, Habitat For Humanity or a local church. You also have the option to list your items in classified advertising or have a yard sale. Many people prefer not to have the hassle of phone calls day and night or have strangers coming to their home. That’s where Decor Exchange comes in. Consignment is a safe way of selling your finer furniture and home decor without having to come up with prices and deal directly with strangers. Decor Exchange Consignment Home Furnishings, 1001 N. Eastman Rd, Kingsport, can help you sell your finer furnishings and display them in a clean, inviting environment. Email decorexchangekpt@gmail.com or call 423-246-4663. Store hours are Monday through Saturday from 10am until 6pm.
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KINGSPORT TOY F. REID CENTER
MISS PRE-TEEN TENNESSEE GRAND SUPREME, JAECEE RAE CARR
PAGEANT PREPARATIONS
MARY HAMILTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Miss Kingsport & Miss Sullivan
County Scholarship Pageant PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY LINDA COFFEY
Victoria Donahue, a 20-year-old Junior at East Tennessee State University, was crowned “Miss Kingsport 2018” on Sunday, July 16th at the 64th Annual Miss Kingsport & Miss Sullivan County Scholarship Pageant. Victoria is the daughter of Chandra Manning and Eric Donahue. Along with the pageant title, Victoria also won the Talent Award, Evening Gown Award, Interview Award and Scholarship Award Program Book Ads. Kayla Calton, a 20-year-old Senior at East Tennessee State University, was crowned “Miss Sullivan County 2018”. Kayla is the daughter of Sheramy and Steven Calton. In addition to her title, Kayla also won the Swimsuit Award.
PAGEANT EMCEE, WHITNEY CARR OF VIPSEEN LIVE!
SC CINDERELLA EMBASSADOR – EMERSON DINGUS
Eleven beautiful, poised, and talented young ladies competed for the titles. The competition included swimsuits, talent, evening gowns, and on stage interview questions. Whitney Carr, host of VIPSEEN Live, served as the Pageant Emcee. The Executive Pageant Director, Mary Hamilton, (who entertained the crowd by showing her baton twirling skills), has led the pageant to state recognition by winning the Miss TN Award for Highest Scholarship of all Local Pageants in the State of Tennessee, Best Program Book Award (3 years in a row), and Best Community Support Award. CROWNING THE 2018 MISS KINGSPORT, VICTORIA DONAHUE
LITTLE MISS TRI-CITIES – AKIERA TEMPLETON
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SUZANNE AND HALEY VANNOY
ALEXIS ALLEN AND KAYLEY MCMILLIAN
KAYLA CALTON AND VICTORIA DONAHUE
BECKY AND ERIC DONAHUE
PAGEANT JUDGES WITH MISS KINGSPORT AND MISS SULLIVAN COUNTY
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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN
JONESBOROUGH VISITORS CENTER
JONESBOROUGH
MELINDA COPP
JONESBOROUGH
HANK BROWN AND NATALIE WHITLOCK – WE RUN EVENTS
Haunted Half Press Conference PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ERIC DONAHUE
The Haunted Half Marathon is joining forces with Jonesborough’s Halloween Haunts & Happenings for 2017 The Town of Jonesborough is pleased to announce the partnership with We Run Events to bring their Haunted Half Marathon as an exciting new addition to Halloween Haunts & Happenings 2017. This year ’s event has created the ultimate Halloween festival for East Tennessee. The festivities will kick off on Saturday, October 28th at 9:30 a.m. with the Haunted Half Marathon. Now set for its 9th annual running, the brand-new course will take place throughout beautiful Historic Jonesborough. With 1,000 runners expected this year, participants can run the half marathon of 13.1 miles or the 2 or 4-person relay offering shorter distances. The Haunted Half Marathon has been named by Runners World as one of the Top 20 Perfect Half Marathons. “We are very excited to be moving the Haunted Half Marathon to Jonesborough and joining in with the Haunts and Happenings festivities.” Said Hank Brown, with We Run Events. “We’ve been looking for a new home for the Haunted Half and in the process, explored lots of options. Tennessee’s oldest town seemed like a perfect fit with its rich history and tradition, especially around Halloween.” The collaboration of Jonesborough’s Annual Halloween Haunts & Happenings and the Haunted Half Marathon will create a one of a kind Halloween experience. “ We are excited to partner with We Run Events and bring a half marathon to town and expand our popular Halloween festivities,” said Melinda Copp, Director of Main Street Jonesborough. Halloween Haunts & Happenings is a free annual event and has been a tradition for nearly 40 years. The event will continue the tradition of having something for all ages including trick-ortreating along Main Street as well as games and prizes, a costume contest, haunted house, ghost stories, kid’s crafts and face painting. The addition of some exciting, new activities is also being planned. The Haunted Half and Halloween Haunts & Happenings takes place on Saturday, October 28th. Please visit www.jbohalloween.com for the most recent updates about the event.
CAMEO WATERS AND JOHN ROTTY
Washington County/Johnson City
Chamber Breakfast PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY CRYSTAL DAWN CARTER
The Jonesborough Visitor’s Center hosted a breakfast for the Washington County/Johnson City Chamber of Commerce on July 12th, 2017. A key for the early morning get together was the unusual start time of 7:09am. Tourism Director Cameo Waters did a wonderful job showing off the growing events that are drawing crowds into Jonesborough. Town Administrator Bob Browning talked to those in attendance about other remarkable things happening for the town, including moving the Chuckey Railroad Museum to downtown, highlighting Jackson Theatre, the upcoming Scoop Fest, and announced the upcoming season shows at the Jonesborough Reparatory Theatre. The group was fed from local eateries and caterers in Jonesborough, and those brave enough could experiment with nitrogen infused coffee, a new offering by The Corner Cup.
KAREN WILSON AND BRIDGET FORRESTER
WAITING FOR THE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
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MAYOR KELLY WOLFE
ROBERT PRYATELY, JENNA MOORE, AND ALICIA PHELPS
CRYSTAL WALTON AND LARRY ENGLAND
ROBIN CRUMLEY AND DAN POHLGEERS
JENNIFER ROSS AND BRITTANY WHITSON
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LIMESTOME CRUMLEY HOUSE
TOM BURLESON AND BRIAN NOLAND
HAYLEY DIETRICH WITH BELTON AND JERRY CALDWELL
Crumley House
MARC AND MELODY COUNTS WITH OLEN HAYES
Polynesian Beach Party PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ALLISON GALLOWAY
The Crumley House hosted its Annual Polynesian Beach Party on Saturday, August 5th. Guests were encouraged to come dressed in their favorite outdoor beach party attire and enjoyed dancing to steel drums and music from DJ Robbie Britton. There was also a silent, super silent, and live auction. Dinner was served Polynesianstyle and included tropical foods. All proceeds benefited brain injury survivors served by the Crumley House, the region’s only post acute brain injury rehabilitation center.
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GAYLE AND JIM HUGHES
AMANDA, BRONSON, JEREMY, AND NIKKI
MATT COOTER AND MELISSA ARMBRISTER
PARTYGOERS ENJOYED THE PHOTOBOOTH
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BETTY AND PAUL BROWN
THOMAS AND DAWN HENNING
HAYLEY AND JACOB MAYFIELD
NED AND APRIL SHAFFNER
RICHARD AND EMILY MAUPIN
MORGAN AND CHRIS RADO
DICK AND SANDRA SHUMAKER
ADRIENNE AND JUSTIN SPINA
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SANTA FE MEXICAN BAR & GRILL
Santa Fe Mexican
Bar & Grill Ribbon Cutting PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY LINDA COFFEY TEO BARRIOS, OWNER
MAYOR JOHN CLARK, TEO BARRIOS, AND LINDSAY POWERS
LOGAN SUMPTER AND JESSICA JACKSON
The Kingsport Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Santa Fe Mexican Grill in Kingsport on August 1, 2017. Mayor John Clark introduced Teo Barrios, the owner of Santa Fe. Mr. Barrios talked of his appreciation for the community and the reception the restaurant has received since opening in December of 2016. Hoisting a large pair of scissors, Mr. Barrios cut the ribbon of the beautiful new restaurant. Members of the Chamber were present for the event and enjoyed a festive luncheon after the ceremony. The restaurant features a tranquil and stylish atmosphere, with a menu of authentic, delicious Mexican plates. For more information, visit their Facebook page.
NEIL JOHNSON, EDDIE BLEVINS, AND ROGER BARNETT
DANELLE GLASSCOCK WITH COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE
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SHEILA LANE AND SON OWEN
BILLY WAYNE ARRINGTON, FOUNDER LAMPLIGHT THEATRE
Spaghetti Fundraiser
SARAH SHELTON, MCKENZIE HOSKINS, AND TAYLOR RAINES
for IA Camp PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY CRSYTAL DAWN CARTER
Billy Wayne Arrington got to go to camp once as a child, and it saved his life. He made a vow that one day he would send other kids to camp and he keeps that promise year after year. This year his ministry raised money from a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser held at the Emporium venue on July 7, 2017. All money raised went to the HALO (Hope and Love Outreach) program that sends children that might not be otherwise able to go, to IA (I’m Accepted) camp. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity they will be able to send all their kids to camp.
SUE ASHFORD, STEPHANIE KERN, DONNA SANDERS, AND PEG SPURLIN
People ordered take-out meals and dined inside the beautiful Emporium venue, others poured in for the dinner, and others just donated or matched donated funds to help the ministry. After eating, diners were able to attend Lamplight Theatre’s “Sounds of Freedom” show. For more information about any of Billy Wayne Arrington Ministries, The Emporium, or Lamplight Theatre visit Lamplighttheatre.com. JOE AND DONNA GRAVES
SARA ACURI AND KATHY MCDAVID
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JOE AND DONNA GRAVES
AALIYAH KEGLEY, BILLY WAYNE ARRINGTON, AND JADA MULLINS
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BRISTOL MARQUEE CINEMAS AT THE PINNACLE
Born in Bristol
JOHN GODSEY, MARK LOGSDON, KIMBERLY LEONARD, KEVIN TRIPLETT, RITA MCCLENNY, LEAH ROSS, CHRIS CANFIELD, AND EDDIE STUBBS
DEBBIE MIKUS AND EDDIE STUBBS (VOICE OF THE GRAND OLE OPRY)
Private Film Screening PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY CRYSTAL DAWN CARTER
The Birthplace of Country Music created a magical red carpet experience for the private film screening of Born in Bristol, a documentary film about the 1927 Bristol Sessions. The film features a number of music’s most talented stars including Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill, Eric Church, Steve Earle, Sheryl Crow, and many more. MONICA AND DAVE JONES
JERRY MALONE AND LANDY MATHES
Born in Bristol is the companion film to the “Orthophonic Joy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited” CD project. Released in 2015, the CD is a re-imagining of the famed sessions and features many of the performers that appeared in Born in Bristol. Filmed in Nashville and the Bristol area, a number of locals appear in the film and helped with production. From the voice of the Grand Ole Opry, Eddie Stubbs–who also narrated the CD and appears in the film–to extras, costumers, and hair stylists, everyone at the premier received star treatment as they walked the red carpet surrounded by paparazzi. Born in Bristol was directed by Chusy Jardin of Plan A Films and was produced by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development in association with the Virginia Tourism Corporation.
JAMES DAVIS, BRITTANY CELARGY, JAQUAY DAVIS (STARRED IN FILM), AND HIS MOTHER STEPHANIE DAVIS
TERRY BARNES AND JILL PETERS
For more information about the 90th anniversary of the 1927 Bristol Sessions and our region’s rich music legacy visit BirthplaceOfCountryMusic.org.
CHARLENE BAKER, SHANE SIMMONS, JESSICA TURNER, RENE RODGERS, BECKY LITTLETON, JOSH LITTLETON, LANDY MATHES, NATHAN SYKES, LEAH ROSS, ERIKA BARKER, TRACEY CHILDRESS, KIM DAVIS, ERIN DALTON, BRETT DAVIS, EMILY ROBINSON, AND HANNAH HOLMES PHOTO BY TIM COX
KAREN COURT AND JUDITH SNODGRASS ARE FAMILY OF FAMED MUSICIAN JIMMY ROGERS
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KATHY FIELDS AND CLAUDIA BYRD
LARRY AND JANE CRAWFORD
JENNY AND CURT ROSE (ROTARY PRESIDENT)
Caribbean Cocktails
at the Mansion PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY LINDA COFFEY
The Rotary Club of Kingsport Foundation hosted “Caribbean Cocktails at the Mansion” on Friday, August 11th at Allandale Mansion in Kingsport. The evening began with rain, but a sunny atmosphere was evident the moment the doors of the mansion opened. Guests enjoyed cocktails and a Caribbean style buffet. There was also an auction with many exciting packages available for bids. All proceeds from the event will be used to support The Rotary Club of Kingsport Centennial Project at Borden Park.
BRIAN TRENT
HEATHER COOK AND PAM REHART
The club has committed to invest over 500 hours of community service and $15,000 to help the City of Kingsport revitalize Borden Park. As part of the Centennial Project, the club will construct two new park shelters with the hope that new benches and other site furnishing can also be provided. Over the years, The Rotary Club of Kingsport has invested significant time and resources to provide enhancements to Borden Park. For more information on the project or if you are interested in learning more about Rotary, please visit their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/rotaryclubofkingsport. ADAM GRAY AND HIS MOTHER, PENNY
DEBORAH MULLINS AND JENNY ROSE
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SARAH AND ANDREW MEDUKAS
JOHN AND MARCIA PORTER
DR. DAVID AND ERIKA GARRAHAN
LYNN TULLY AND TED FIELDS
LAURIE ANDREWS AND KITTY FRAZIER
BECKY BRITTON AND PENNY GRAY
FIELDING AND JOYCE ROYSTON
BRANDY AND NATHAN GOBLE
JERRY AND NANCY LUKACH
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RICK EVERROAD
JUDY HOOKER, EXE. ASSISTANT TO ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
DR. LYLE AILSHIE
Kingsport City Schools Hall of Fame Luncheon PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY LINDA COFFEY
Kingsport City Schools honored the 2017 Class of the KCS Hall of Fame on August with a special luncheon on August 1st at The Crown Center, located inside Food City. The Hall of Fame recognizes former employees of Kingsport City Schools who have most impacted the Kingsport educational community during their careers with KCS.
CHARLOTTE MAXWELL (DAUGHTER OF HOWARD YOUNG)
AMY DORAN AND BRIAN CINNAMON
Those elected for the class of 2017 included: Mrs. Celia Bachelder, Ms. Mabel Doggett, Mr. Richard A. “Rick” Everroad, Mr. Waldo Smith, and Mr. Howard Young. Ms. Doggett, Mr. Smith and Mr. Young were elected posthumously and family members were present to accept the awards. This is the third class of the KCS Hall of Fame. The new members were recognized during the KCS Convocation, held at the Toy F. Reid Center prior to the luncheon. Family members, friends, and administrators were invited to celebrate their achievements and legacy at the luncheon. WILLA AND LOWRY DOGGETT (NEPHEW OF MABEL DOGGETT) WITH JULIE DOGGETT VAUGHN
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ANDY TRUE
CONNIE EATON AND JANET BLOOMER
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GATE CITY CREATION KINGDOM ZOO
HEAR Me Roar! PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ALLISON GALLOWAY
STORM TROOPER IN TRAINING!
ANGELA AND SILAS KESIR WITH HOPE AND BRADY CHARLES
Waiting to Hear, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping deaf children hear, teamed up with Creation Kingdom Zoo for their fourth annual “HEAR me Roar!” event that took place on Saturday, August 12th. This unique fundraiser gave attendees a chance to see Creation Kingdom Zoo under the lights after normal operating hours as well as a chance to visit with over twenty costumed characters! The young and young at heart enjoyed meeting Star Wars characters provided by international costuming organizations: the 501st Legion, The Rebel Legion, and the Mandolorian Mercs. Fans of superheroes and princesses enjoyed seeing their favorite characters from Knoxville’s BAM POW Creations! A portion of the ticket sales benefitted Waiting to Hear. “This is our biggest fundraiser, and it continues to grow each year,” says Shannon Ball, chief executive officer and founder of Waiting to Hear. Waiting to Hear exists to bring the gift of sound to children who are deaf or hard of hearing, and to support a listening and spoken language outcome for these kids. For more information, visit waitingtohear.org.
ANORA SMITH, MARY WHITT, AND KRISTEN SMITH
AMANDA MILLER AND BRIAN EVERITT
BLEDSOE FAMILY
MAJESTY AND TIFFANY
MEADE FAMILY
MARLENA AND MAGGIE SNAPP
THE STAR WARS CHARACTERS WERE THE MOST POPULAR!
ALL AGES LOVED THE STAR WARS CHARACTERS!
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VIPBEAUTY
Long & Lush BY SHERRI JESSEE
HAIR & MAKEUP: SHERRI JESSEE MODEL: JACQUELINE CARROLL, MISS VIRGINIA USA 2017 PHOTO: NATHAN MAYS
One Beautiful Brunette, Four Great Looks. LOOK 1: Wrap small sections of hair on a 1 1/4� curling wand in random directions. Stylist hint: Be sure to spray the hair with a styling spray like Designer Shaping Spray for long lasting waves.
To purchase products and to view the makeup tutorial video for this look visit: wwwsherrijessee.com
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LOOK 3: Wrap hair into a loose bun
allowing tendrils to softly frame the face. Stylist hint: Use a filler pad for a larger bun.
LOOK 4: Split hair into two sections, braid
and twist hair into low buns. Stylist hint: This is a great style for second day hair with the help of Freshen Up Dry Shampoo.
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JOHNSON CITY DOWNTOWN PAVILION AT FOUNDERS PARK
AIMEE AND BRENT LONG
NEWLYWEDS, LORI AND SCOTT BAILEY
Grown & Gathered
TIA AND MATTHEW SMITH
A Farm to Table Experience PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY LINDA COFFEY
Two long tables were set up in the Downtown Pavilion at Founders Park in Johnson City. There was not an empty seat at the sold out event that celebrated the work of local farmers, bakers, and community artisans. The farm-to-table event was held on Sunday, July 23rd and was hosted by Downtown Johnson City and The Main Street Pizza Company. The event raised funds to benefit Downtown Johnson City Foundation’s efforts towards downtown improvements.
DANIELLE HAHNE AND ROBERT WICKER
Guests gathered for cocktails in the amphitheaters prior to the dinner in the Pavilion. Jamie Dove and Elise Clair, from The Main Street Pizza Company and River Creek Farm, prepared the feast, featuring the bounty from over 30 local farms and producers. Portions of the meal were served rodizio style, allowing each guest to try all twelve cuts of local grass fed beef, poultry, pork and lamb. Vegetarian meals were also available. Local wine expert, Rick Jelovsek provided excellent wines to pair with the menu. The event sells out quickly, so be on the watch for 2018 tickets on the “Grown and Gathered” Facebook page! FRIENDS AND FAMILY GATHERING TOGETHER!
MARK AND DEE MCQUAIN
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JON AND SHAUNDA FALES
DIANA CANTLER, PERRY BUTLER, AND SHELLEY CROWE
PHI AND CARRI HAUMILLER
JODIE ERVIN AND ALICIA DORAN
TABLE OF FUN!
BROCK AND CHRISTAN THOMAS
HAVING FUN WITH FRIENDS!
PAUL AND EMILY HELPHINSTINE
BRANDON AND TORI HICKS
FUN TIME TOGETHER!
DEDI WILLIAMSON AND KARINA MCAVOU
PAM AND ROD VARNETT
HOT TIME IN THE CITY!
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SEEN IN
JOHNSON CITY THE MILLENNIUM CENTRE
Johnson City Chamber of
Commerce Membership Breakfast PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ERIC DONAHUE
For the Month of August, the Johnson City Chamber partnered with East Tennessee State University to sponsor their membership breakfast. Dr. Nolan spoke about the upcoming semester, new students, ETSU Football, and how the local business community has rallied around ETSU to provide a great partnership for ETSU, the students, and local businesses alike. Tom Tull brought his A-game with him by engaging the entire group in a stirring improv ETSU chant. New members were recognized and door prizes were given away. For information about becoming a member, please visit www.johnsoncitytnchamber.com.
JENNI DURAN, REBECCA BLANTON, AND LEE ANN DAVIS
DR. BRIAN NOLAND AND GARY MABREY
RICHARD PRESTON AND ADAM GRAY
CYNDI RAMSEY, CARL TORBUSH, AND MATT MCGAHEY
ALAN STONER AND SHANNON JONES
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JOHNSON CITY MONKEE’S OF JOHNSON CITY
Monkee’s 2-Year
Anniversary PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ERIC DONAHUE
OWNER KRISTA WHARTON WITH PEYTON WILSON
On August 14th, Monkee’s of Johnson City celebrated their two-year anniversary. Monkee’s is a classy but sassy ladies boutique featuring designer shoes, clothing and accessories. Nestled in the Peerless shopping center, this popular destination offers a very upscale and personal shopping experience. From handmade jewelry to handbags, everything in the store has been carefully selected and displayed to offer ease of shopping. Congratulations to owner Krista Wharton and all the staff on two years of success in the Tri-Cities.
CONGRATULATIONS KRISTA!
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MACKENZIE JENNINGS, KRISTA WHARTON, AND JILL DAYTON
SUZANNE MCKINNEY – OWNER OF BEAUTY IN STONE
SEEN IN
JOHNSON CITY BOONES CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH
2nd Annual Ride to RESCUE PHOTOGRAPHY BY WHITNEY CARR AND JORDAN STOUT STORY BY JURNEE CARR
Rev up those engines! The 2nd Annual Ride to RESCUE: Motorcycle run to help shelter pets was put on by the Jurnee’s Journey Foundation on August 12. Their mission is to ensure that animals are adopted from shelters and rescues, rather than bought from breeders and pet stores, as well as encouraging spay/neuter. The event began with bikers showing off their hogs, playing corn hole, having fun with a hula hoop contest, and awarding the Best Tattoo and Best Beard. Coffee was provided by Café Lola in Johnson City, TN, and Seaver ’s Bakery in Kingsport, TN donated 15 dozen glazed donuts! Food City donated water and Zion Stone donated extra supplies. The Jurnee’s Journey Foundation would like to thank all bikers that enjoyed the ride, and encourage everyone to keep an eye out for another ride next year at www.jurneesjourney. org. All pets deserve a loving, forever home!
ENJOYING DONUTS FROM SEAVER’S BAKERY AND COFFEE FROM CAFÉ LOLA
JURNEE CARR, FOUNDER OF JURNEE’S JOURNEY FOUNDATION
THE DEFENDERS
DANIELA WILSON – BEST BIKE WINNER WITH JURNEE CARR AND JAVA
DAXX CARR
TANYA YOUNG AND JAMES GORMAN
OWNER ED BURNS, SAMMY SHUTTLE, AND LISA WEBB
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BLOUNTVILLE SPEEDPRO IMAGING
SpeedPro Imaging
After Hours and Open House PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ERIC DONAHUE
SpeedPro Imaging hosted the Bristol Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event June 29 at its state of the art facility in Blountville TN. Owned and operated by Ed Burns and Julie Schwab, SpeedPro Imaging of the Tri-Cities offers a wide range of high quality digital printing services. Some of their areas of expertise include: Tradeshow Displays/Exhibits, Full color banners, Vehicle Wraps, Building Wraps, and Retail brand graphics. For more information visit their website at www.speedpro.com/ locations/tricities/
TIM STORY, MICKEY TRIVETT, DILLON ROBERTS, AND JASON MILLER
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JENNIFER GOOD, SHELLY KETRON, ASHLEY TAYLOR, AND ROB CHILDRESS
MATT BOLAS AND LORI WORLEY
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BRISTOL HISTORIC DOWNTOWN
JACOB AND FAITH
ADAM, CAMBRIA, AND CHRISTY
LORIE WORLEY AND CHELSEA KETRON
Bristol’s Biggest
Block Party PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ALLISON GALLOWAY
EMILEIGH AND DOMINIQUE
The City of Bristol knows how to kick off the summer! On June 1st, Bristol’s Biggest Block Party was held downtown. There was a variety of activities for people of all ages! The first 500 people got free hot dogs, and an assortment of food trucks were set up. Southern 76 and Entice provided the live music. There was also a kids zone with balloon animals, face painting, inflatables, bubble tables, and much more. The night concluded with an incredible firework display!
THE GODSEY FAMILY
CHERITH, DANIELLE, AND CRYSTAL
KATHY AND GREGG GALVIN
LIVE MUSIC FROM SOUTHERN 76
ADAM AND BRAD
THE GILLIAM FAMILY
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Pet Personals VIPSEEN TRI-CITIES CLASSIFIEDS
Proudly Sponsored by Isaacs Pools and Spas | September 2017 CHAD IS AN ADULT RETRIEVER/HOUND MIX. Chad is a goofy boy and loves to run and play. It would be best for your family to meet Chad to make sure everyone gets along before adopting. He is a one dog kindof-guy so he prefers to be the only pet.
WASHINGTON COUNTY/JOHNSON CITY ANIMAL CENTER
3411 N ROAN ST JOHNSON CITY, TN 37601 (423) 926-8769
www.tailchaser.org RILEY ANN IS A 1 YEAR OLD JACK RUSSELL TERRIER. This breed is known for having high energy but Riley Ann is very chill! She loves to sit beside you and have you pet her belly. She would do well in a home with kids and other pets or she’d be happy to be your one-and-only.
MEGAN IS AN ADULT, FEMALE HOUND MIX. She has very sweet mannerisms and loves to be by your side. She enjoys walks and does very well on a leash. She is good with kids and other dogs.
LILY IS A 9 YEAR OLD PITBULL. She loves kids and people but prefers to live in a one pet home. Lily came from a loving home that could no longer care for her unfor tunately. She is house-trained and will make a great companion pet.
CATS AND KITTENS GALORE! Come by and visit with our plethora of cats and kittens. You are sure to fall in love with one (or maybe even two) and give them the forever home they deser ve.
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UNICOI SCOTT FARMS
BRIGHT SMILES
LOCAL PONIES FOR PONY RIDES
Wayne Scott Strawberry Festival PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ERIC DONAHUE
This year’s Wayne Scott Strawberry Festival was a “Berry” good time for all! From Ponies to Pig tails, BBQ to Shortcake, there was something for everyone to enjoy. While approaching, visitors could smell the heavenly scent of the smoked pulled pork and fried potatoes that were being cooked onsite at one of the food tents. Music from the grand stand could be heard and hands were clapping to the beat all over the festival grounds as children ran to and from the various activities. Over 100 vendors were onsite selling only handmade or hand-crafted items. The town of Unicoi may be known for their strawberries, but they also know how to have a great time. Combine Strawberries and people who know how to have a great time and you have the Wayne Scott Strawberry Festival! This is definitely going on my to do list for next summer as well. Don’t miss out next year! Visit the town of Unicoi official website to learn more. http://www.unicoitn.net/events
LIVE MUSIC – TENNESSEE PRIDE
LOCALLY GROWN STRAWBERRIES
FATHER, DAUGHTER TIME
VENDORS WITH HAND CRAFTED ITEMS
HAPPINESS IS A MOUTH FULL OF STRAWBERRIES!
FREE TRAIN RIDES!
SEEN IN
KINGSPORT DOWNTOWN
TRICYCLE RACES
KEITH CORRIGAN WITH POSITIVE IMPACTS, LLC IS PRESENTING THE TROPHY TO THE MAIN EVENT WINNER
Rhythms-N-Rides
BRANDON AND EMILY HOLLEY WITH DAUGHTER CLARA
benefitting Holston Home for Children PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ERIC DONAHUE
Music, Cars, Food, and Family Fun! Positive Impacts, LLC held the Rhythms-N-Rides festival in downtown Kingsport on June 24th. It was a wonderful day of family fun featuring the music of Folk Soul Revival and Rubiks Groove along with classic cars, hot rods, race cars, sports cars and exotics. There were big wheel races for the kids, vendors, and plenty of food from our downtown merchants. They also coordinated and sponsored Autocross racing at Bristol Motor Speedway. All proceeds benefitted the Holston Home for Children.
ADITI BHAVE
FOLK SOUL REVIVAL
Positive Impacts, LLC would like to thank all the sponsors that made this event possible. For more information about Positive Impacts, LLC, visit their website at www.positive-impacts.org.
DAVID MIDDLETON AND HIS 1978 FORD F-150 ORIGINAL ONE OWNER
PAT AND LYNN MCCOIG, AMBER AND MATT HARRISON, WITH SON TAYLOR
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VINTAGE CAR
JESSIE HOSKINS WITH DOG BELLA
JASON SMITH AND HIS AWARD WINNING 1955 CHEVY BEL AIR
SEEN IN
JOHNSON CITY FOUNDER’S PARK
AMY BENTON WITH DIANNA CANTLER
SURVIVOR LAP
KAIDEN HAYNES HOLDS A PICTURE OF HIS FRIEND JOSH KEEFER WHO WAS RECEIVING TREATMENT AT ST. JUDE’S AND MISSED RELAY
American Cancer Society’s
Relay for Life PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY CRYSTAL DAWN CARTER
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life – Washington County held their event at Founder’s Park in Johnson City on June 9, 2017. The program partnered with the Founder’s After Five initiative to bring band Time Sayer to play two sets at the Founder’s Park Amphitheatre throughout the Relay for Life. JO WILLEMS AND KATHY O’LAUGHLIN
The Farmer ’s Market Pavilion served as the site for other activities like a cakewalk, limbo, wing eating competition, and many other events. Several booths were set up to provide food, games, or items for purchase, all to benefit the American Cancer Society to raise funds for cancer research.
TAMMY KOTA
Suzanne Hunsinger, a cancer survivor was the speaker. Hunsinger has been fighting a battle with cancer for years. Two highlights of the event are the survivor ’s walk and the luminary walk. Survivor ’s and caregivers took a lap around the pavilion. One of the youngest cancer survivors held up the photo of his friend, Josh Keefer, who was at St. Jude’s receiving treatment during the Relay for Life. Also in the lap, John Collins, who dubs himself an “everyday survivor”. John has been diagnosed with cancer three separate times. The money raised at the relay and throughout the summer goes to provide several programs and services at the American Cancer Society. TEAM HUNSINGER (SUZANNE HUNSINGER) MANNED THE CARNIVAL GAMES FOR DONATIONS AT THE RELAY
JOHN COLLINS IS A THREE-TIME CANCER SURVIVOR
LUMINARIES
HOWARD AND CAROLYN OWENS, WITH HOLLY AND KJ BOOKER
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JOHNSON CITY PRESTIGE AESTHETICS
Prestige Aesthetics and Penny Woods Skincare Open House PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ERIC DONAHUE
On Monday, August 14 the amazing owners and staff of Prestige Aesthetics and Penny Woods Skincare held an open house to celebrate successes, share best practices, educate, and offer substantial savings to the community. Prestige Aesthetics offers an array of services to improve your skin from head to toe including Botox, Fillers, Laser Lipo, Laser Hair Removal, Facials, Microdermabrasions & advanced Skin Care. Day spa services include: Massage Therapy, Hair Salon, Nail Salon, Yoga Classes & more! Visit www.PrestigeAesthetics. com for more information or to schedule an appointment.
JENNIFER JONES, SHAMAIL MCKENZIE AND TULAY O’NEAL
.LAURA SWEARINGEN, LISA LAPELLA, AND OWNER WENDY WILGUS
JESSIE HALL AND BRITNEY NIDIFFER
BARSHA SALIBA, PENNY WOODS, AND DEBORAH ZIMMER
HILLARY ROLAND AND KAITLEN MCBRIBE
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JOHNSON CITY ROSE HILL WEDDINGS
The Pink Firefly Market PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY ALLISON GALLOWAY
Several different vendors came together to set up for a great cause at the Rose Hill Weddings venue in Johnson City. The Pink Firefly Market hosted by Seasons of Hope Inc. was held Saturday, June 17th. The funds raised benefitted Operation School Bus, which helps local school children get the supplies they need to go back to school in August. Funds also benefitted a Seasons of Hope board member diagnosed with breast cancer. This was the first year for the Pink Firefly Market, but the event organizers would like to make it an annual event.
SANDY VAN GERPEN
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KATY KEEN AND STEPHANIE DAVIS
VENDORS SHARED THEIR ITEMS WITH UNIQUE DISPLAYS
TAMMIE REECE
AGNES AND DORA
SEEN IN
BRISTOL SUGAR HOLLOW PARK
CHELSEA WALKER AND LANE TAYLOR WITH TUCKER AND NEYLAND
SUSAN TAYLOR (DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR OF MARGARET B. MITCHELL SPAY NEUTER CLINIC)
REBECCA PEPIN (FETCHING APPAREL)
Woofstock 2017 PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY LINDA COFFEY
This is the 9th year that Sugar Hollow Park in Bristol was packed with dogs and their owners on the 1st Saturday in June to benefit The Margaret B. Mitchell Spay/Neuter Clinic. The occasion was WOOFSTOCK 2017. All money raised at WOOFSTOCK will help provide reduced cost spay/neuter services to pet owners.
KATHRYN KEITH
The 4K-4PAWS Run/Walk kicked off the morning . The winner in the female category was Zoe Arrington, male category Andre Blow and the team winner was Tony Branson with Kaptain.
STEVE MCCALL
A very popular event is the sheep herding demonstration that Steve McCall and his border collie Meg demonstrate. Steve and Meg are a great team! There were many opportunities for the dogs to show off their abilities. Some of the games in The Fido Festival were Hoops to Music, Spoon of peanut butter and Radical Rags. Many vendors attended the event and “pet friendly”, shopping was encouraged. Mark your calendars Woofstock 2018 will be June 2nd .
RINGLEY FAMILY
ERIN AND BUTTER
SPOON OF PEANUT BUTTER WINNER, BAILEY!
PHOTO BOOTH!
SHEEP HERDING DEMONSTRATION WITH MEG
NEWLYWEDS, MATTHEW AND JESSICA BLACKBURN
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Some Things Should Stay in the Bucket... I really have no idea where the term “bucket list” originated. I even Googled it and I’m still not sure who came up with it or exactly when everyone in the free world started using the term. However, I do know this – everyone has a bucket list of things they want to do before they die. Thankfully, I’ve crossed several items off my bucket list already. For example, I’ve been to the top of the Eiffel Tower, I saw Elton John in concert, and I trained myself to stop saying “lawn more” instead of lawn mower, just to name a few. Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of awesome adventures still waiting to be crossed off my list – things like writing a book, trying every cheesecake offered at The Cheesecake Factory, and going to Israel, but what I really want to talk about is my “Anti-Bucket” list. What is an Anti-Bucket List? It’s a list of things I hope I never do before I die, or as some might call it, a “Stay In The Bucket List”. Here are a few of my top Anti-Bucket List items:
3 Own one of those scary hairless cats. They creep me out and I hope I never ever see
one in person, much less own one. Hairless pets of any kind freak me out completely.
3 Run a marathon. My life IS a marathon. I also never want to place a 13.1 or 26.2
sticker on my rear car window. I’m AOK with my 0.0 sticker. I was built for comfort, not for speed. Besides, running jostles my innards.
3 Show up to a class or event without pants. I’ve dreamed it would happen for years. I
just hope it never actually does.
3 Sew my own clothes. This is 2017, not the pioneer days. Why would anyone pay $80
to purchase sewing supplies and spend several hours making clothes that you can buy in a store for $20? And let’s be honest, nobody wants to see me wearing anything that I made by hand.
3 Swim with sharks. Why is this even a thing? I’m ready to meet Jesus when my time
comes, but I pray that my life (and death) story isn’t highlighted on Shark Week.
3 Do a Tough Mudder or other similarly ridiculous race. I honestly have no idea why
anyone would want to pay good money to run an obstacle course covered in mud with a couple hundred smelly, sweaty people you do not know.
3 Be featured on any TLC show, especially the show “I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant”. 3 Run with the bulls. I’d prefer to be on the news for a major accomplishment that does not include being gored.
3 Travel to lands with arctic temperatures. I spent a couple of days in New
York City last Christmas and it was 34 degrees. I seriously thought I would die of hypothermia.
What’s on your Anti-Bucket list?? Happy August!
Love,Beth Beth is a wife to Stephen, mother of 2 boys, and business owner who is passionate about Jesus. She likes the color orange, good grammar, and junk food; she detests misspelled words, laziness, and mouth noises of all kinds. She is also passionate about helping people create residual income by working part time from home. www.bethstreet.myrandf.com
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