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CONTENTS

JULY 2013

Features 21 Local and Loyal

An inside look at Phil Bachman.

24 Happy Birthday, America!

34 Back-to-School

52 Health & Beauty

69 Schools of Thought: How to Be Happy

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Departments 7 Calendar of Events

76 New on the scene

9 VIP Profile

79 Can2’s Corner

Mike & Kim Adler

18 NONProfit Profile

Salvation Army

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Events

29 Music Profile

Wise Old River 35 Serve it up Sassy

A “Teacher’s Rule!”

Back-to-School Brunch

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A Reason to Hope Alzheimer’s Association

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Girls Inc. Garden Party

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Accel Now Mixer

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Hiring Our Heroes

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Ballet and Bubbly at the Chateau

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Elizabethton Annual Chamber Dinner

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Belk 125 Year Anniversary

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JC Chamber Golf Tour

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3rd Annual Big Little 5k

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Kingsport Chamber Golf

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Blue Plum Festival

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Kingsport Chamber Member Appreciation

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Bluegrass & Bourbon

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Lamplight Theatre Grand Opening

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Boones Creek Day

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Literacy Council: Savvy Scrabble Social

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BUDS Prom

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Oak Hill Memorial - Old Fashioned Celebration

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CBK Water Sports

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Racks by The Track

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Cancer Prevention

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Sounds & Samples of Bristol

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Century 21 Open House

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Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

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Christ Children’s Home Education Fund

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Southwest Virginia Wine Tasting

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Cosmetic Laser Skin Care Luau

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Stir Fry / Glenroachie Golf Tour

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An Intimate Evening With Clint Black

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SunCrest After Hours

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Dawn of Hope

16 Woofstock

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Farm to Fork

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Green Car Expo & Bachman After Hours

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YMCA Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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85 Artist Profile

Alex & Lisa LaPella 95 HAPPY

Letter from the Publishers PUBLISHER Angela Striligas CO-PUBLISHER Brian Hullette DESIGN NINJA Angelica Ares HAPPINESS COORDINATOR Savanna Smith ACCOUNT MANAGERS Susan Couch 423.483.5591 susan@vipseenmag.com

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You may have noticed in every issue we have a page, sometimes two, titled ‘Happy’. This page is to recognize people we know and love on their special day. Whether it is a birthday, anniversary, engagement or any other reason one might be happy; we make space to share the happiness with others.

This month I wanted to do something a little different and write to all of you fathers out there. This past month was Father’s Day, and it always makes me think and reflect back on what kind of father I have been and how I can be a better leader and role model for my son. So this month, I wanted to share a list of life lessons that I have learned from my father and my 90 year-old grandfather.

This month, I took a moment to ask a few people close to me if there was anyone they wanted to wish happy birthday to in July. The pictures soon followed, along with the names and captions to be included; however, there was one response that grabbed me and stood out among the rest. That response was “America”. I was touched at the selflessness of this person, but also a bit shameful for having to be reminded of our nation’s birthday.

How could I have forgotten America? Had it not been for this particular moment in history, who knows what kind of life I would be living? I have traveled outside of the United States and I can tell you that the differences between our nation and other nations are tangible and obvious. Taking freedom for granted is easy to do when one has never experienced what it could be like to live in a third world country. Could you imagine not having the freedom to pray as you chose, for it to be a crime to voice our opinion about anything we want, or be forbidden to vote? Imagine being a woman and having no rights to fight against abuse or for it to be socially acceptable your children to be denied an education. Americans who have never experienced a culture different than this one cannot possibly imagine what life would be like without the freedoms we enjoy.

Have you ever stopped to think about the fact that Americans are not leaving the United States in droves to flee to other countries to live better lives. It is the other way around for a reason. America is a special place, and we are able to live the life we desire to live because of this day in history and because of the men and women who have continually fought to keep us free and safe throughout the years.

The freedom that I love allows me to publish this magazine without any limits except the ones I place on myself. It allows me to tell you that I believe in God. It allows me to own a gun, vote, go anywhere I want, love who I want and be ANYTHING I want, when I want. I am thankful I was reminded that July has a very special birthday indeed and we are all blessed because of it.

Happy Birthday America!

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Look People in the Eye: If you want to be taken seriously in a room full of adults, always look people in the eye when you speak to them and always shake their hand in a firm, positive manner.

Be a Loving Husband: My grandfather taught me to hug your wife daily and tell her that you love her. Let your children witness the love you that you have for your wife. Young boys use these experiences as examples on how to model their own relationships.

Be Compassionate, Not a Pushover: One of the most important things a man should teach his son is how to be compassionate but, not a pushover. A real man knows how to empathize but stay true to his values at the same time.

Be Open-Minded: Perhaps one of the most significant principles we can teach our children is how to think for themselves so they can develop into individuals; not mini versions of their dads, as cool as that may sound.

Don’t Expect the Worst in People: A man should teach his son to treat others with kindness and respect. Every person deserves a clean slate and a kind reception when you meet them for the first time. If they damage that perception, that is their choice.

Take Nothing for Granted: A man should teach his son to question everything and take nothing for granted. The son should also learn to respect women and how to clean up after himself and not expect his wife to do it for him. A father should teach his son to be responsible and not to take any crap from anyone.

4th Annual Tri-Cities Dancing with the Stars

Choose Your Company Wisely: Surround yourself with people that are going to lift you higher.

Back Row Left to Right: Dr. Eric W. Sellers, Paul Montgomery, Todd Miller, Chris W. Mathes, Tom Tull

Always be Honest: No matter what the cost, you cannot go wrong with the truth.

Middle Row Left tot Right: Kim Nicewonder, Mike Adler, Kim Adler, Robin Williams Front Row left to right: April Taylor, Carol Conduff Floor: Krista Wharton Photography Compliments of David J Clapp The Art of Photography

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Put God and Family First: There are two kinds of people in the world; those who wait for something to happen and those who make things happen. God has called us to do great things for His kingdom; so make them happen. Love God with all of your heart, soul, strength, and capacity. (I am so thankful that my grandfather instilled the value of these things in me.)

Expect to Work Hard: A man should teach his son discipline and hard work so that he can carry through and be ready for life when he goes into the world by himself. These things are to be taught from leading by example; focusing on first things first and helping him recognize how valuable it is to help others.

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One of the most important things that a father can do is to teach his children how to live. I hope the following lessons from the fathers in my life will inspire you to thank your father for the things he has taught you.

Calendar

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Children’s Storytime @ Bristol Public Library Bristol Public Library 11:30am12:00pm

Nevermore Book Club @ Bristol Public Library 11am-12pm

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

Mack Riddle American Legion 60th Annual Independence Day Parade @ Downtown Kingsport 10:00 am- 1:30 pm

Beer Tasting at Inari Wines 4pm – 7pm

Free Movie: Megamind @ Kingsport Public Library 2:30-4:30 pm

Dennis Cash at the Pickin’ Porch @ the Foundation Event Facility 7:00- 9:00 pm Game and Craft Night @ Kingsport Public Library 5-7:45 pm

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Full Moon Jam @ the Downtown Center 7pm-10pm

Give Me 5! @ Hands On Museum

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Victoria Lee & New Ground at Pickin’ Porch @ the Foundation Event Facility 7 pm-9 pm Give Me 5! @ Hands On Museum

14 Bowls Make It Better Fundraiser for Healing Hands Health Center at Kil’n Time 2 pm-4 pm Give Me 5! @ Hands On Museum

21 Marvelous Magnets @ Hands On Museum

15 Milligan College Information Session @ Milligan College-Derthick Hall,6-7:30 pm

Pepsi Independence Day Celebration @ Freedom Hall 5 pm

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Twilight Alive Series @ Downtown Kingsport 6 pm

Kil’n Time Afternoon Art Camps! @ Kil’n Time 2 pm-5 pm

Kingsport Chamber Ribbon Cutting and Block Party @ GAAM 4:00 pm

Full Moon Jam @ the Downtown Center Bristol 7pm-10pm

Teen Book Club @ Bristol Public Library 4:30pm-5:30pm

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

Give Me 5! @ Hands On Museum

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

Give Me 5! @ Hands On Museum

Kingsport Chamber Ribbon Cutting @ Snap Fitness 4pm Photography Workshop @ Kingsport Public Library 6-7:30 pm

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Give Me 5! @ Hands On Museum

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Marvelous Magnets @ Hands On Museum

Marvelous Magnets @ Hands On Museum

Full Moon Jam @ the Downtown Center Bristol, 7pm-10pm

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18 Kil’n Time Afternoon Art Camps! @ Kil’n Time 2 pm- 5 pm Kid’s Art Hour @ One of a Kind Gallery 4:30-5:30 pm Music & Movie in the Park: Shooter Band and Here Comes the Boom @ Cumberland Square Park 6:30-11 pm Twilight Alive Series @ Downtown Kingsport 6 pm

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Marvelous Magnets @ Hands On Museum

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Teen Book Club @ Bristol Public Library 4:30pm-5:30pm

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

Marvelous Magnets @ Hands On Museum

Twilight Alive Series @ Downtown Kingsport 6 pm

Celebrate Bristol Car Show and Screening of “Grease”! @ TriSummit Bank Parking Lot 6 pm-10 pm

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

Bluegrass on Broad @ Downtown Kingsport 7 pm

Inari Wine Tasting 4pm-7pm

Body Carnival The Science and Fun of Being You! @ Hands on Museum 5 pm-7 pm

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Beer Tasting at Inari Wines 4pm – 7pm

Victory Sports Race @ Muddy Creek Raceway 9:00 am- 12:00 pm

Tunes @ Noon at the Paramount -Tim Landis and Mark Davis 12 pm- 1 pm

Photography Workshop @ Kingsport Public Library 2:30- 4:30 pm

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

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

Bluegrass on Broad @ Downtown Kingsport 7 pm

Inari Wine Tasting 4pm-7pm

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Give Me 5! @ Hands On Museum

Give Me 5! @ Hands On Museum

Tunes @ Noon @ the Paramount- Glasgow Theatre Company 12 pm-1 pm

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

Beer Tasting at Inari Wines 4pm-7pm

Inari Wine Tasting 4pm-7pm

Barlow Gin & The Hatchetmen and Field Report Feature at Border Bash on State Street, 6 pm- 10 pm

Give Me 5! @ Hands On Museum

AACA car cruise-in at Tri-Summit Bank Parking Lot, 6 pm- 8 pm Bluegrass on Broad @ Downtown Kingsport, 7 pm

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Give Me 5! @ Hands On Museum

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Tunes @ Noon at the Paramount-Rex Ward on the Mighty Wurlitzer, 12 pm-1 pm

Kingsport Chamber Pig Palooza @ Amis Mill Eatery 6- 10 pm

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

Summer Symphony @ UVa-Wise Lawn

Beer Tasting at Inari Wines 4pm-7pm

Marvelous Magnets @ Hands On Museum

Bluegrass on Broad @ Downtown Kingsport 7 pm Marvelous Magnets @ Hands On Museum

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Marvelous Magnets @ Hands On Museum

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Give Me 5! @ Hands On Museum

Twilight Alive Series @ Downtown Kingsport 6 pm

Photography Workshop @ Kingsport Public Library 6-7:30 pm

Marvelous Magnets @ Hands On Museum

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Music & Movies in the Park: Ivy Road and We Bought A Zoo @ Cumberland Square Park 6:30- 11pm

Marvelous Magnets @ Hands On Museum

4th Annual Back to School Expo @ Kingsport Town Center 3pm-5pm

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

Give Me 5! @ Hands On Museum

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

Live music @ 606 State Street: 606 State Street Jammers 7 pm-9 pm

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

Kid’s Art Hour @ One of a Kind Gallery 4:30- 5:30 pm The Grape Easel Experience @ blowfish emporium 6 pm- 8 pm

Teen Book Club @ Bristol Public Library 4:30pm – 5:30pm

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Kil’n Time Afternoon Art Camps! @ Kil’n Time 2 pm- 5 pm

Teen Book Club @ Bristol Public Library 4:30pm-5:30pm

Full Moon Jam @ the Downtown Center Bristol 7pm-10pm Give Me 5! @ Hands On Museum

Full Moon Jam @ the Downtown Center Bristol 7pm – 10pm

Twilight Alive Series @ Downtown Kingsport 6 pm

Photography Workshop @ Kingsport Public Library 6-7:30 pm

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Kid’s Art Hour @ One of a Kind Gallery 4:30- 5:30 pm Beaver Creek Storytellers @ 606 State Street 7:00- 9:00 pm

Steve & Ruth Smith and Burchett, Faust & Teak @ the Foundation Event Facility 7 pm-9 pm Children’s Storytime @ Bristol Public Library Bristol Public Library 11:30am-12:00pm

Teen Book Club @ Bristol Public Library 4:30pm-5:30pm

July 4th Celebration @ Downtown Bristol 11:00 am- 11:30 pm

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MIKE KIM ADLER & VIPSEEN: Tell us a little about yourselves individuallywhere did you grow up, go to school, etc.?

Mike: My family is from Kingston, Tennessee. My father was military so we moved around; I graduated from McMinn Central high school in Athens, Tennessee and went to the University of Tennessee on a baseball scholarship. I went to graduate school there and obtained my Masters and Doctorate.

Kim: I am originally from Michigan, but my family moved here while I was in junior high school. My parents have five kids and I am smack dab in the middle. I went to Science Hill and on to ETSU and graduated with a BBA in finance and real estate.

VIPSEEN: How did you meet each other?

K: We met in the early 90’s when our offices were in the same building.

M: I did evaluations on individuals who had been in trouble with the law, and I wanted to let her know who was coming in and out of my office so she wouldn’t be alarmed.

K: There was a common bathroom in the building and because my nieces and nephews would come to visit me at work, he told me not to let them roam the halls since it may not have always been safe. We actually didn’t take an interest in each other until 2000. We ran into each other at Kroger in March of that year.

We stopped to say hello when I ran into a lady I recognized from a ballroom dance class I was taking. Mike’s ears perked up when I mentioned dance and he asked if I danced. I told him no but that I would love to learn.

M: I had been dancing for about ten years and I told her if she wanted to learn I would teach her. At that time, it was just about dance. A few weeks later we got in touch and had our first dancing lesson at her house, we did the cha-cha. That is where it all started.

VIPSEEN: How long have you been dancing?

M: I have been dancing since 1992, I began as I was finishing up my Doctorate.

I had never danced ever in my life, but when a few of my teammates took me to a dancing club. I thought it looked like fun and decided to learn. So I took some lessons at the local club. I ended up on a show called Club Dance on TNN that ran for about seven years. Then I was on a second show called Dance Line for two years.

Socially I have been dancing since 1993. I took Kim to her first competition in 2004 and she got interested and thought she would like to compete. I did not, so I introduced her to some friends who are professional dance instructors. Kim entered her first competition in the fall of 2005. In 2009, after working on our first fundraiser, Dancing with the Tri Cities Stars, we decided we would try to compete together.

VIPSEEN: So tell us a little bit about your dance LIVES? K: We travel several times a year to qualifying events; usually traveling to Atlanta, Nashville, Harrisburg, Orlando, Chicago, Houston, Birmingham, and Albuquerque. The circuit that we dance in requires three events per year, and by winning events we qualify to go to Worlds. We compete in more than three events a year though.

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K: Our next competition is coming up in Atlanta in July.

K: It is like watching your child take their first step. Dance is very intimidating. The easiest thing about dance is watching someone else do it.

I find it easier to teach people to dance who have no background. It hasn’t been that long ago that I was the beginner taking her first steps looking at Mike thinking he had a third eye.

Outside of dancing, what do you all do?

K: I am a real estate appraiser, and really enjoy what I do.

M: Even if they have danced before, it is a whole different story when another person steps in. Dance is the only time in life a man is completely in charge.

M: I am the clinical director of SteppenStone Youth Treatment Center, a residential treatment facility for adolescent boys

VIPSEEN: How do you like working with each other?

K: We enjoy it and we work well as a team. My strengths are Mike’s weaknesses and vice versa so we complement each other. It has been an amazing opportunity to teach others something we love to do. It is challenging too. Choreography is the hardest thing we do.

VIPSEEN: Do you plan on competing for a while?

M: Oh yes, we love it. We just have to take a break for the months we are training for the fundraiser Dancing with the Tri-Cities Stars.

VIPSEEN: So that brings us to the event, when and how did you all decide to have the Dancing with the Stars event benefit?

K: In early 2009 I was introduced as a World Champion dancer to the owner of Troutdale, Ben Zandi. He asked if my wife and I would be willing to dance at a dinner to help showcase Troutdale taking over the dining services at the Johnson City Country Club. On my way home I had the idea of taking local celebrities and teaching them how to dance. My thought was that people would

It is like learning a whole new language, even as advanced as we are, sometimes our instructors will give us things we can’t do.

VIPSEEN: Who are the stars dancing with?

M: Us, the women dance with me and the men dance with Kim. K: We choreograph all twenty routines. We learn the feel of each of our stars and try to hide their weaknesses and show off their strengths. After all the practice sessions with us it would be unfair to partner them with each other.

It would take a lot longer for them to learn to dance with each other.

M: The committee and the dancers have not been real open to dancing with each other for many reasons. One main reason is the blind leading the blind. We wouldn’t mind and it has been brought up, but we also wouldn’t be able to do the lifts and tricks that the crowd likes to see.

come to see them dance and the proceeds from the show would be donated to a local charity: SteppenStone. Kim and I talked about it and decided it would be something worth trying. We had ten weeks to get everything- including the ten “Stars”- prepared. The committee reached out to high profile people in the area and before we knew it five women and five men agreed to learn to dance and put on a show. It was pretty amazing that we pulled it off. We never intended to do it again and it was only going to be a one-time thing.

Then after the event we started having people ask about the next year and we decided to do it again. It has just kept getting bigger and bigger. It really struck a cord with the community.

VIPSEEN: How are these stars picked every year?

K: The committee goes through several bios from potential nominees and picks the stars, keeping in mind to include stars from around the area. The committee looks for people who are involved in the community in their genre of work. So we have had diverse stars over the years. There are people that will ask us to be stars.

M: Kim and I do not get to vote. We are given names of the individuals who said yes and whom we will be teaching. We rarely know the stars.

VIPSEEN: Is it fun to work with these stars since most of them have never danced before?

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K: Every year we get asked who we like and who is doing the best. I always respond by saying what we think doesn’t matter because it is all about what the judges say. We do push the stars to do the very best they can do at where they are. We try to be flexible and work their practice times when it is convenient with them. We let them practice as often as they would like.

We follow the same routine as the tv show, each of the stars dance for a minute and a half. They all do one dance we take a small intermission and then they perform a second dance. We have celebrity and professional judges making comments and holding up their paddles.

VIPSEEN: What do you think is the best thing about the whole concept of this event?

K: One reason I agreed to help with the event was to let people know SteppenStone is right here in the community and that they need help.

SteppenStone provides room and board, school, medical needs and therapeutic care. They have their own foster care program and the money raised from the event went to fund an adoption.

Every year, we load the stars into the school bus and take them on a tour of the facility and to meet the boys. We want them to see the real reason behind the event.

VIP Profile: Mike & Kim Adler

M: The reason I do it is because the philosophy of our program is “giving and receiving help” and so my goal was to let our kids see that people do help each other. Many of these kids do not have families or have been abused, so they have never seen the good in people. This event is an easy way to demonstrate that. These stars that have no real reason to devote their time and effort to help them, but they do. It has been a real agent of change for some of these kids to see people they don’t even know helping them. When that is compared to a parent who has abused or abandoned them it helps them change their self-perception. I think the thing that has allowed me to continue to do this is that the community has been so supportive. It is not so much about the money as it is about the lesson. We want these kids to understand that people help people, not programs or government.

highest score on the ACT in Greenville and is entering college. He gets his pick of any college he wants to go to.

VIPSEEN: What is SteppENStone?

M: I founded this facility for boys July 28th, 2003. We serve boys 12- 17 but have made a few special exceptions. We focus on kids who have behavioral problem as a result of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.

A little girl who had been severely abused was one of our exceptions. She danced at the event last year. For a little girl who has never had anything nice done for her, this was a life changing moment. Kim bought her dance shoes and had a friend glue rhinestones on so they sparkled. She couldn’t believe it. The real story is that she really struggled around other people; she felt she had no self worth so she was pretty withdrawn and depressed.

When she started dancing, it was just like life breathed in to her. She has blossomed and is doing well in school. She has confidence and feels good about herself. Dancing with the Stars changed her life in a way that therapy more than likely could not have. We have had a couple of boys dance at the event too.

VIPSEEN: Are you involved in any other way in the community?

M: We try to be involved in charities that help kids. We donate dance lessons to charities for their silent auctions. Kim has made a habit of collecting toiletries from hotels we stay in and we donate boxes full of them to the Ronald McDonald House.

SteppenStone focuses on taking young boys who have no hope for their lives, or faith in anything, and tries to instill love and kindness into them so they understand they can have a future. For the most part, we are very successful.

Every penny we raise goes to those kids and the programs they need to be successful. They help us set up for the show and attend our dress rehearsals. They really enjoy helping and feeling like they contribute.

We have one boy who entered our facility at fifteen because he had major behavioral issues and could not stay in school. He had no family and was behind two grades in school. Now at sixteen and a half he had the second

K: Their school is incredible. They have two classrooms and teach multigrades ranging from second grade up through high school. They have had children get their GED too.

VIPSEEN: Do you have any other hobbies during your down time besides dancing?

K: We are learning to scuba dive. Mike loves to golf and I enjoy being by water - a pool or a beach- with a good book. I enjoy cooking, yoga, traveling, and photography.

K: We don’t have much money to give, but we have all the time and a little bit of talent that we are willing to share.

M: I always say money can never substitute for involvement. If a person can’t be involved money can be good, but it will never replace the care a person can give. The people that are involved in our little fundraiser know that involvement means just as much or more than the money. We love to give back. That was the way I was raised, people are supposed to help people.

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SEEN IN KINGSPORT Allandale Pavilion

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he Rotary Club of Kingsport Downtown sponsored the fourth annual Alternate Casual Prom on April 25. We hosted the life skills students from Dobyns Bennett High School and the BUDS (Building Understanding of Different Students,) senior students who volunteer a class period to work with the life skills students over the year. The group enjoyed a limousine ride to Allendale Pavilion and a catered lunch. We then were able to celebrate with music by Shovel Creek Band, Doug Mann, Tommy Farmer, Jim Tipton and Brian King. All the students and a few Rotarians enjoyed dancing to the great music. We appreciate the leadership of Christie Culbertson, the life skills teacher and her aides Linda Gonce, Kathy Lyons and Vicki Smith as well as DB Principal, Chris Hampton.

Photography and Story courtesy of the rotary club of downtown kingsport

Tessa Gonce, Anne Weaver, Suzanne Miller, Kendrick Supino, Kimmie Troutman, Morgan Kline, Megan Whisman, Sinclair Mitchell, Ashton Beckner, Brooke Darnell, Mara Arnold, Whitney Steadman, Evelyn Rogers, Elizabeth Henry, Moly Smith, and Sara Bryne

Mason Ewers, Lashae Winwood, and Austin Pate

Suzanne Miller, Abby Strong, and Evelyn Rogers

Shovel Creek Band: Doug Mann (keyboards), Jim Tipton (guitar), Tommy Farmer (bass), and Brian King (drums)

Drew Steadman, Zachary Smith, and Mara Arnold

Debbie Varney, Joe Ley, and Cathy Peters

Jim Tipton, Tessa Gonce, Jake Gainor, Brooke Darnell, Ryan Hernandez, and Sinclair Mitchell Jim Tipton, Christie Culbertson, and Tommy Farmer

Morgan Kline, Erica Huber, and Heather Salyers Sinclair Mitchell, Jake Gainor, Ryan Hernandez, and Brooke Darnell

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Preston Mercer, Lashae Winwood, and Austin Pate

Ashton Beckner and Elizabeth Henry

Leslie Osborn, Linda Gonce, Zachary Smith, and Megan Whisman

Sherrie Mosley and Shaunda Blackwell Heather Salyers and Christie Culbertson (special education teacher)

Whitney Steadman, Devan Swafford, Zachary Mims, and Elizabeth Henry

Elizabeth Henry and Whitney Steadman

Christie Culbertson and Chris Hampton

Sam Taylor, Mason Ewers, Alison Audette, and Tessa Gonce

Christie Culbertson, Kathy Lyons, Linda Gonce, and Vicki Smith

Megan Whisman, Molly Smith, Joey Davis, and Ashton Beckner

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The Dawn of Hope Foundation hosted the 9th Annual Spring Luau on Thursday, May 2, 2013 from 6pm-10pm at the Millennium Centre in Johnson City, TN. The Spring Luau is the Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser and a feature event in the Tri Cities area.

A heart-felt and sincere THANK YOU goes out to Luau Major Sponsor Cherokee Distributing Company! We also thank our remaining event sponsors, donors, raffle ticket holders and the 40 Volunteers who helped to make this year’s luau an event to remember. Without the unsurpassed dedication and support from our business and community partners, we could not have held such a successful celebration, where more than $55,000 was raised to be used towards supporting life enhancing programs for 215 recipients served by Dawn of Hope.

The event included Hawaiian-style luau fare in a relaxed, tropical atmosphere. Guests spent the evening in absolute paradise, indulging in a feast of Hawaiian themed heavy hors d’oeuvres and complimentary beverages at Harvey’s Island Tiki Bar. Entertainment abounded in activities, such as testing the luck of guests who participated in the Big Kahuna Reverse Raffle for a chance to win $10,000, bidding in the silent auction, having fun taking complimentary photos with family and friends in the Tropical Photo Booth, chancing the odds in the Heads or Tails game, and dancing the night away to beach-themed music by Kids Our Age. The night of the luau, the $10,000 Reverse Raffle grand prize was split between three individuals – Jim Denton, Dan Mahoney and Dan & Nina Marchioni. After the event, Dan Mahoney donated half of his winnings back to Dawn of Hope. THANK YOU DAN!! Another $2,250 was dispersed in smaller cash prizes to eighteen other lucky winners.

The accomplishments of the 2013 Spring Luau was born from the hard work of several very important individuals – the Dawn of Hope Luau Planning Committee. Thank you to Jeff Brunson, Rob Hungate, Nancy Brickey, Angie Campbell, Sam East, Marsha Grindstaff, Jim Jordan, Harvey Justice, Heather Hill, Maureen Mulroy, Cheri Quick, David Quick, Rob Sampson, Lynda Wexler, and Nora Jane Wexler for all of their time and efforts with ensuring this year’s Luau was a top notch event!

On behalf of everyone at Dawn of Hope, utmost gratitude is extended to everyone who provided selfless generosity and support, and worked tirelessly over the past several months to make the 2013 Spring Luau a tremendous success that was enjoyed by all!

Story and Photography courtesy of dawn of hope foundation

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Woofstock

SEEN IN BRISTOL Sugar Hollow Park

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f you are an animal lover, and so many of us are, then Woofstock is the event for you and your four legged buddy to attend. In fact, next years date has already been set for June 7, 2014. Woofstock 2013 may have already passed you by, but every year it is bigger and better and next year will be here before you know it. The event was created to help raise money for the Bristol Humane Society Margaret B. Mitchell Spay/Neuter Clinic.

The fifth annual woofstock took place this year at Sugar Hollow Park In Bristol Virginia and what a fun, furry filled day it was.The event consisted of various dog demonstrations, delicious food, local retail vendors’ unique gifts and pet items. One of the more popular events was the Pets on Parade in which dogs and their owners competed for bragging rights to titles such as Best Dressed, Best Smile, Dog/Owner Look Alike and Cutest Couple, among others. New this year was a Cornhole tournament for any level of players. The main attraction this year was the Flying Houndz Trick Dog Show that showcased world class Frisbee dogs and professional handlers who offered fun up-beat family oriented music, while the athletic canines acrobatically flew through the air while catching Frisbees.

An ever popular and growing attraction is the 4K-4PAWS Run/Walk event. The race/walk began at 9:00 am and provided owners and their beloved beasts the opportunity to have fun as well as get in shape together. Many people ran/walked the course without the furry friends as well.

For more information on next years event or how you can get involved you may call 276.591.5790.

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Photography & Story by Lynda Fontaine

SEEN IN KINGSPORT Buffalo Wild Wings

Chamber Member Appreciation

Tom Herington, Colo Vicchio, and Shirley Carrier

Jane Whitaker Rasar, Renee Bates, Dee Bardes, Theresa Bright, and Savanna Smith

Dancing with the Stars 2013 and 2012 Winner

Kimberly Wise, Stephanie Watts Gilbert, Mickey Gilbert, and George DeVault

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uffalo Wild Wings was a fun venue for the Kingsport Chamber After Hours event on June 4. Chamber members had a fabulous time networking and eating wings.

After hours events are always an excellent way to meet fellow members, learn about their businesses, and share stories.

Buffalo Wild Wings, located at 1721 East Stone Drive, is a restaurant featuring wings, beer, and sports. The restaurant chain began in 1982 with one store in Columbus, Ohio and has grown to having a store in every state except one. Sports fans flock into Buffalo Wild Wings to watch their favorite team on wall-to-wall flat screen televisions. Friends often gather at the restaurant to enjoy the great food and beer while watching a game. Not a wing fan?

No problem, the menu has something sure to please everyone, from burgers and chicken strips to shrimp and salad.

For more information visit www.buffalowildwings.com.

Photography by Savanna Smith Story by Rita Dykes

Dennis and Cathy VanGilder

Sue Perry and Glenda Bobalik

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NONPROFIT Profile: The Salvation Army

Photographs by The Johnson City Salvation Army Corps, Story by Pam Blair

The Salvation Army & Johnson City Salvation Army Corps How did the Army get started?

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e usually think of the Salvation Army toward the end of each year.

When Christmas is coming, we see those red kettles at every major store. Our children learn about giving as we drop change in the kettles, teaching them how to help others in need. We give outgrown clothing and household goods to the Family Thrift Store and get credit for charitable donations on our tax returns. But did you know the Salvation Army is a worldwide organization that does much more than help us clean out our closets?

In 1865, a Methodist minister named William Booth lived in London, England. He saw the poor, the hungry, and the homeless cast aside by other churches due to their low status in life. He felt compelled to help, but because they lived on the street he quickly abandoned the concept of a traditional church and worked on feeding and finding shelter for them. Through Booth’s ministry, the Salvation Army was born.

Where is the Salvation Army located?

Worldwide, there are locations in more than 126 countries. The Army operates churches, schools, shelters for the homeless, orphanages and hospitals.

Give us an example of The Salvation Army at work in east Tennessee.

The Johnson City Salvation Army Corps operates the Charles O. Gordon Center of Hope Shelter, with three forms of shelter for the homeless: • • •

Emergency - 66-bed facility open to anyone in need of a place to stay.

HUD Transitional- Extended Stay - 24 additional beds reserved for those who need to stay up to two years.

VA Shelter- 18 beds reserved for military veterans funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

In 2012, the Center of Hope provided a total of 17,069 nights of shelter.

What is the Salvation Army?

Think of an army filled with soldiers, ever combat-ready, quietly moving forward into battle. When disaster strikes, the Salvation Army is always among the first responders. Its disaster trucks serve 1-2 million Americans in dozens of disaster response efforts nationwide, helping the victims and other responders with basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing and spiritual comfort.

The Salvation Army is an international movement and an evangelical part of the universal Christian church whose message is based on the Bible, with a ministry motivated by the love of God. What is its mission? To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

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Is there assistance with meals, clothing and living expenses?

Through its soup kitchen and feeding programs, the Army offers three meals a day to those in need. Through its Social Service office, people receive help with basic human needs such as food from the food pantry, clothing vouchers for use at the Family Thrift Store, and assistance with rent or utilities. In 2012 87,201 meals were served locally.

How does the Salvation Army reach different age groups?

Weekly character-building programs offer educational and self-improvement components and opportunities for worship. These programs are tailored toward seniors, adults, and youths, with summer camp for kids.

In what other ways does the Salvation Army teach people how to give back?

Recently, ETSU students and local volunteers received a National Award for Excellence in Service for their role in the Salvation Army’s Flowers of Hope program. These students and volunteers logged 1,820 hours of collecting day-old flowers from Kroger’s and Fresh Market, refreshing them and delivering them to the Charles O. Gordon Center of Hope, local hospitals, and nursing homes.

What is the role of the Women’s Auxiliary?

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary provide its members with choices of how they can best be of service to the community. One great example is the Auxiliary’s upcoming ‘Festival of Tables” scheduled for August 24, 2013 at the Holiday Inn in Johnson City. This event will feature 40 exquisitely decorated tables, with each one hosted by a local business or individual with eight invited guests per table. Proceeds from this event will support numerous programs aided by the Women’s Auxiliary.

For more information about The Salvation Army or to learn how you can help, visit www.salvationarmyjc.org.

Tell us about Red Kettles and Angel Trees.

The annual Red Kettle Campaign is an American family tradition and the Salvation Army’s largest and most visible fundraising opportunity. Money donated to the red kettles helps to support the Angel Tree program as well as other services offered throughout the year.

Christmas toys and clothing for children are collected through the Angel Tree program. Funded largely by the public, this program places Angel Trees throughout the community. In 2012 - 2,714 local children were served by the Angel Trees.

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SEEN IN KINGSPORT The Farmer’s Market

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omtar EarthChoice Ambassadors and Keep Kingsport Beautiful hosted the region’s first Green Drive Auto Expo on May 30 in beautiful, downtown Kingsport. The expo located at the Kingsport Farmers Market showcased a variety of hybrids, electric cars, and high fuel-efficient vehicles. There was a great selection of astonishing vehicles on display provided by Kingsport dealerships; Courtesy of Kingsport, Fairway Ford, Friendship Hyundai, Fairway Volkswagen, Friendship Volvo, Lexus of Kingsport, Phil Bachman Honda, Toyota of Kingsport, and Wallace Nissan.

Many local residents visited the expo to view all of the different makes and models in one place and learn more about the efficiency and environmental friendly facets of the vehicles.

Lori Fogleman, Allison Koth, and Hannah D.

Jill Salyers and Rusty Little

Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union

The event sponsors are committed to a being a part of ensuring a clean and sustainable environment. Domtar’s EarthChoice Ambassadors are committed to promoting sustainable business practices focusing on its customers, employees, company, and community. Keep Kingsport Beautiful is a partnership of the City of Kingsport and the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce dedicated a clean and beautiful environment.

George DeVault and Lamar Reid

For more information, visit www. keepkingsportbeautiful.com.

Brian Hullette and Angela Striligas

Dona Baker and Leslie Clifton

Tony and Sharon Barger

Photography by savanna smith | Story by rita dykes

Beverly Singleton and Debbie Lee

Tracy Morelock, Lamar Reid, Jane Whitaker Rasar, and Jerreese Rockwell

Domtar

Shea Payne and Robin Cleary

Pamela Ragan and Ashley Gobble

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Becki Repas and Billy Riner

Ed Conners, Leslie Clifton, Megan Young, Peyton Clifton, and Calvin Clifton

As Phil Bachman Toyota Builds new Facility, the Phil Bachman Family of Dealerships continue to Grow and Invest Back Into the Community Phil Bachman Toyota will have a new showroom in the Fall of 2013.

Construction has begun and the all new state of the art dealership will be located adjacent to their current location on the Motor Mile in Johnson City, TN. “We have experienced so much growth that we are bursting at the seams”, shared our Sales Manager, Kelly Winchell. He goes on to say, “To meet our customer’s needs, we truly need to expand.

Greene County resident and owner of Phil Bachman Toyota for over 30 years, Phil Bachman continues to invest back into the community through his five dealerships. The new Toyota dealership, a five million dollar investment, will also help create new jobs for the community in addition to all the dozens of workers it is necessitating to complete the facility.

“When completed, our dealership will employ close to seventy people who live all around the region,” said Winchell.

Bachman owns five dealerships in the North East Tennessee; Phil Bachman Toyota in Johnson City, Phil Bachman Honda in Kingsport, Honda Morristown in Morristown, and is partnered with Myron Bernard in Bachman Bernard Chevrolet Buick GMC and Cadillac and Bachman Bernard Nissan Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, both in Greenville.

This is the fourth time in recent years that Bachman has invested in new facilities. Honda Morristown moved into brand new dealership in April of 2012; The Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac lines moved to a new location last year; and a few years ago Phil Bachman Honda in Kingsport enjoyed a new facility.

Phil Bachman bought the Toyota dealership in 1976 and all the dealerships remain a family owned business. Phil Bachman is very much involved and his son P. B. Bachman, is now also part of the family business. The family is excited about the continued growth of the family business and will continue to invest back into the community through jobs, charities, and sponsorships.

Phil Bachman invites you to stop by and see why Phil Bachman Toyota is one of the premier Toyota dealers and one of the fastest growing Toyota dealers in the area.

Phil Bachman Toyota maintains an enormous selection of new Toyotas and strives to be your one- stop – shop for all your Toyota needs. At Phil Bachman Toyota, customer service is a top priority.

If you plan to purchase Toyota or Scion, you will be impressed by Bachman’s “Express Buying” where you’ll have all your numbers in less than 30 minutes. You can shop 24/7 at www.pbtoyota.com where you can also schedule your service appointments, print coupons, check out Internet specials and more.

Keep a look out for the Grand Opening in the Fall of 2013!

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SEEN IN KINGSPORT Ridgefields Country Club

Photography by Savanna smith | Story by rita dykes

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n May 31, more than 250 people flocked into the Ridgefields Country Club in Kingsport for the Bourbon and Bluegrass Event. The 2nd annual event by Thomas Carter, owner of the B & B Package Store, was to benefit the Kresge’s Kew Foundation. Over 80 Bourbons were available for tasting, including many hard-to-get bourbons. B & B Package Store selected eight barrels for tasting including; twelve year-old Elijah Craig, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Angels Envy, Four Roses, Blanton’s. Elmer T. Lee, and 107 proof W.L. Weller. Wines by Chateau Morrisette, moonshine from East Tennessee Distillery and Kings Porter beer from Studio Brew Brewery were also available for tasting.

Thomas Carter and Harlen Wheatley

Brandon Carter and Sam Bailey

Sarah Jobe, Martin Bagwell, Neil and Sherri Mosley

Briana French and Savanna Smith

Wolfe Creek

Dee Bardes and Janie Jarvis

Dan Kern, Jenni Tester, Lea Smith, and Al Digregorio

Craig Marquette, Thomas Carter, and Buddy Waggoner

Guests enjoyed the magnificent Bluegrass performed by Wolf Creek and Mark Mcjervis & Friends as they mingled and tasted selections of great bourbon, moonshine, wine, and beer. Guests were also treated to mouthwatering BBQ prepared by the fine chefs from The Tavern at Ridgefields.

The event was a huge success with special guests Master Distillers, Harlen Wheatley and Jim Rutledge, Kyle Henderson from Angels Envy, Jeff Pennington with Whisper Creek, Brian Coomer from Western Spirits, and Terry Marshall with Prichard’s Distillery.

The Kresge’s Krew Foundation was founded by Pro-Golfer, Cliff Kresge and his wife Judy. One in less than every 100 children will be diagnosed with Autism in America, and the Kresges’ hope is to continue to assist with the financial needs of those children and their families. Kresge’s Krew helps children and adults with Autism throughout the community and surrounding area by providing funds to local foundations, charities, and different therapists who specialize in aiding those with Autism.

For more information, visit www.kresgeskrew.org.

Danielle Nicole Long Hahne and Brian Hullette

Bobbi and P.J. Garrett

Four Roses Bourbon Jackie and James Ewing

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Savanna Smith and Chad Connor

Robin and Thomas Carter

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SEEN IN KINGSPORT Oak Hill Memorial Park

Old Fashioned Memorial Day

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he Memorial Day Celebration at Oak Hill Memorial Park on May 25 was a very heart-warming and humbling experience. As a day to remember the fallen soldiers who fought for our freedom, the celebration at Oak Hill was the perfect place to spend time reflecting on the true meaning of Memorial Day. A 21-gun salute by the American Legion Color Guard 3/265 and VFW rang through the hearts of everyone in attendance. Amanda Allman brought grace and respect to the celebration with her amazing voice as she performed. INDIA COMPANY, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines and HHT 3rd/278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, TN Army National Guard, respectfully performed the changing of the flag. US Congressman and Veteran Phil Roe was the keynote speaker for the celebration. Following Congressman Roe’s speech, a flyover rounded out the ceremony.

Celebration

Following the ceremony, Pal’s Sudden Service kept with its hotdog tradition by treating everyone to tasty hotdogs to commemorate Memorial Day. For more information, call 423.246.4731.

Battalion, 25th Marines and HHT 3rd/ 278th Armored Photography by brian hullette | Story by rita dykes

21 gun salute by American Legion Color Guard 3/265 and VFW

Cavalry Regiment, TN Army National Guard

Amanda Allman

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Congressman Phil Roe

Kingsport Police Department Honor Guard

SEEN IN KINGSPORT MeadowView Convention Center

Hiring Our Heroes O

ver 45 employers gathered Tuesday May 14th to take part in the Hiring our Heroes event at MeadowView Convention Center. The whole room stood as veterans came into the conference center, and then Ernie Lombardi began giving orders to his fellow veterans and employers. The event included one-on-one resume building as well as how to build an “elevator pitch� and pitch it correctly.

There were also opportunities to participate in mock interviews and techniques on making them a success. Veterans have had it hard since the 2008 economy crash and had nowhere to turn that is until Hiring Our Heroes launched in 2011. This program has helped so many veterans and their families get back on their feet after coming home. The event was a success, giving our local veterans multiple job opportunities.

Northeast State

Photography and Story by Savanna Smith

Liberty National Life Insurance

Junella McClellan, Joseph Armstrong, and Priscilla Little

Ernie Rumsby and Jeanette Scalf

Sabrina Davis and Jerry Bush

K & S Communications

Tina Buono and Doug Dillenger

Leslie Bolton, Jason Comander

Meadowview Marriott

Leonard Sims, Rachel Green, and Christy DeBaby-Blanding

Lowes

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WISE OLD RIVER

MUSIC Profile: Wise Old River

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any of you may remember the prolific singer/songwriter from the now defunct group, Virginia Ground. His lyrics remain enticing, interesting and provoking as he now fronts the versatile band: Wise Old River.

Their website proclaims “Wise Old River shares songs about the human condition, human experience, times of need, times of pain, times of being lost and times of being found, our searching, and finding hope, grace and truth as well as our times of spiritual growth. We sing about it all. Our desire is for our music to be stripped down to organic, earthy, wires, wood and vibrations from our souls.”

We spoke with Jamen Denton and his 9-year old son under the Golden Arches feasting on a happy meal, cheeseburgers and ice cream. Denton is a full-time father and a full-time musician.

This year will mark the 8th time that Denton has had the opportunity to play at Rhythm and Roots Reunion. “There is nothing like it. We have been given opportunity to play

on a wide variety of stages and venues during the festival and they are all good. In fact last year we got to open the State Street Stage!”

Wise Old River has been playing locally and throughout eastern US for about 5 years now.

When the performance seems to be lacking…

What happens when you know that the performance is not up to par? “Let me give you an example. A couple of years ago I was having a very bad day and was in a rotten mood.

We were scheduled to play RNR at the Acoustic Ale House.

We arrived a little bit early to setup for our show and watched as the preceding band finished their set and people started to exit. By the time we started setting up, there was no one there but the staff. I was thinking, why am I even here?

Why am I doing this? We sat down to play and it was like a magical cloud burst. The place was full, people brought energy into the room and to my amazement, they knew our songs and they sang along with us. Bad day? What bad day?

It was a complete turnaround. What I thought was going to be a terrible performance ended up being a memorable experience. I love our fans.”

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WISE OLD RIVER

MUSIC Profile: Wise Old River

When not performing, how do you spend your time?

The quickest that Denton has written a song has been about 10 minutes. The longest is about 30 years; he is still perfecting it – Ode to Blind Willie Johnson. The song continues to grow and mature.

Please Note: When on stage, Denton plays his heart out and one can easily observe that he retreats into his own zone and simply invites you to follow. A sweaty brow, a strong, distinctive raspy voice and energetic guitar plucking all culminate to exemplify his unique style and sound.

No One Sees the Birthing Pains

“Basically I am a very private person. I love the quiet. I guess it is because of my past, but ‘quiet’ is soothing and seems to spark my creativity. When I am with my son, we sing and play video games. He is the center point of everything I hope to accomplish.” On this day, Jamen had just attended his son’s baseball game.

Who are some artists that have influenced your music?

First of all, I love all music…all of it! But I would say Ryan Adams, Steve Earle, Steve Miller and Daryl Scott are just a few who have really had an effect on me. They have the knack to tell it both through the words and the music! You simply feel it and live it with them. Oh, and there is also a killer banjo player named Cindy Studdard.

You gotta look her up on YouTube.

The Songwriting Process Denton has a rather unique writing process in that he writes the whole song at once. I wish that I could write like a lot of other songwriters with a process of writing down the words and scoring the songs. I have tried many times and just cannot seem to make it work for me. In fact, I don’t even write down the words. When I perform, they just come back to me. I will sit down and start playing and the next thing that I know the whole song just takes shape. “All music is personal to me,” remarked Jamen, who went on to state “I lack the ability to remove myself from the story of the song.”

This writer has sat in the audience on several occasions and witnessed this process happening before a live audience.

When this happens, it is then up to the rest of the band to figure out how to complete the song. However, many times during his performances and it just Jamen and his Taylor guitar; anything could happen. Sitting next to his mother one time during such an event, she remarked that she had never heard that song before, “I think he just now wrote it!”

Jamen never missed a beat, and no one else knew – they had just witnessed the birth of a new song.

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Denton writes from the heart and from his very soul.

Most anyone that has followed his career from Virginia Ground knows that he has his own share of demons. He nearly lost it all. Jamen has no hesitation declaring that if not for the love of his son he would be a totally different person in an extremely bad place.

One of his songs, Rose-less Thorn speaks to the issues of his drug battles and how the needle nearly took away his life.

Oh and by the way - You wasted all my days Stole my nights away - Didn’t you?

You faceless curse, yeah with your name so tall You turned a beautiful flower into a rose-less thorn But oh, how sweet it is…

To have a junked out man Sitting on a dead end street To the beautiful child That he used to be Well there’s just one name There’s just one lie Though there are many wrongs And many cold dark nights But oh, how sweet it is…

I will not forget, or shut the door on it Well, I have made amends, a time or two You faceless curse, yeah with your name so tall You turned a beautiful flower into a rose-less thorn But oh, how sweet it is…

Oh and by the way - You wasted all my days Stole my nights away - Didn’t you?

Go to an online service and purchase this song. The melody is poignant, the voice is sincere, and the harmony is outrageously amazing! This song captures his story and places you directly in the middle of it.

Jamen Denton Today.

Nowadays , Jamen is truly a changed man. He is extremely careful as to avoid dangerous situations (to him) and remains focused on the really important things in his life – Family and Music!

WISE OLD RIVER

MUSIC Profile: Wise Old River

How do you measure success?

Quick response: Make a ‘good living’ and know that the people are reacting to the music!

Wise Old River – The Band Wise Old River blends a variety of influences and instruments that combine tradition with originality. The group features vocalist/guitarist Jamen Denton (who was recognized as best male vocalist by the GoTriCities.com Music Awards in 2005). Jeanne Denton provides wellcrafted harmony vocals and occasional percussion. Jim Denton adds acoustic lap steel, 12 string slide guitar, and bouzouki. Bassist Stephen Marshall joined the band in fall 2010 and plays with an Americana focus bridging musical styles with his honest sound and harmonic vibe. Their sound has been described as “Eclectic-Americana.”

Jim and Jeanne both pastor churches and the senior Denton played with the Resurrection Band during the seventies. They toured Europe, Asia and across the US. Stephen Marshall has his doctorate and teaches at ETSU. Jamen fondly recognizes that Steve’s interpretation of his music “services the song.” A cool way to state, he does a great job on bass! After all, Denton says, “content is king” in any songwriting.

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SEEN IN KINGSPORTStir Fry

Entrepreneur Mixer

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ccelNow and Stir Fry sponsored an entrepreneur mixer on May 20. More than 20 entrepreneurs met at Stir Fry in downtown Kingsport to enjoy great food and drinks while networking and learning “tricks of the trade” from each other. Entrepreneurs of all types and ages attended the event: first-timers, experienced, serial entrepreneurs, technical based businesses, lifestyle business, start-up and successful businesses.

Mixers are held monthly around the region and are at no cost to those attending.

Curt Henry and David Lawrence

Craig Turner, Bill Heise , Shelburn Ferguson, and Brenda Barnicki

Jeff Brunson and Bill Heise

AccelNow is the Northeast Tennessee Regional Entrepreneurial Accelerator made up of a group of volunteers. Volunteers provide mentoring, training, networking, and support to entrepreneurs in the eight counties of Northeast Tennessee. AccelNow is solely focused on understanding and meeting the development needs of entrepreneurs who want to start a new business. AccelNow, a non-profit organization is private and public funded and one of only nine Regional Entrepreneurial Accelerators in Tennessee.

Jason Stirling , CJ Hallock and Ted Shaver

For more information, visit www.accelnow.com.

Lee and Barbra Miller

Photography by Brian Hullette

Ron Bedford and Gary Tucker

Ed Conncers and Steve Johnson

Story by Rita Dykes

SEEN IN JOHNSON CITY The Mall at Johnson City

Belk’s 125 Year Anniversary

Celebration T

Delbert and Jeri White

Dorothy Millhorn and Mary Ragan

Sue Morgan, Marsha Hammond, Tembra Aldridge, Randall Miller, and Rock Pollard

Rozella Denton and Edith Street

Tara Decker, Jeff Medford, and Tonya Lloyd

Brenda Rice

Amanda and Andrew Ingram

he southern department store Belk celebrated 125 years of service Wednesday May 29th, in Johnson City and throughout the store’s 16 state locations. The retailer’s Johnson City location celebrated with a delicious breakfast and honored employees that have worked for the company over 25 years. Customers lined up to hear Jeff Medford tell the story. One employee told the crowd her mother worked for Belk just as she does today.

“That means I have been in a Belk store for almost 80 years,” she said.

The Charlotte based department store opened its first location on May 29, 1888 in Monroe, NC. There are now 301 Belk stores throughout the southeast.

Belk is all about their customers and they sure did show the love during this celebration. With door prizes and giveaways, no one left empty handed.

Every customer also received a gift card with a surprise balance on it, ranging from $10- $1000. The celebration even had a sweet ending as everyone got to enjoy cake before the party was over.

Photography and Story by Savanna Smith

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Upcoming Events Hoffman Quilt Challenge - July 1-28 Jonesborough Days Festival - July 5-7 Bluegrass Series Concert - July 13 @ 7 p.m Buck P. Creacy Storytelling - July 18 & 19 @ 7 p.m..

QuiltFest - July 25-27 Washington Co. Courthouse Celebration - Aug. 9-11 Shrek the Musical - Aug. 22-Sept. 15 Ongoing Events Storytelling Live! - Tuesdays - Saturdays @ 2 p.m.

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

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

Farmers Market - Saturdays @ 8 a.m.

866.401.4223 historicjonesborough.com

It’s back to scho o l time! ? d re a p re p e b to n e h w Do yo u know It is slowly creeping away; with only one month left of summer (for the kids) it is time to start thinking about clothes, books, and supplies. Don’t let school catch you by surprise! Do you know when your child’s school starts? Here are some helpful dates to remember.

Sullivan County

First half day – August 5th

Washington County, TN

First half day – August 6th

Fall break – October 14-18th

Fall break – October 14-18th

Thanksgiving break – November 27-29th

Thanksgiving break – November 27-29th

Christmas break – December 20th- January 8th

Christmas break – December 23rd-January 6th

Kingsport, TN City

First half day – August 5th

Johnson City, TN

First half day – August 5th

Fall break – October 14-18th

Fall break – October 7-11th

Thanksgiving break – November 27-29th

Thanksgiving break – November 27-29th

Christmas break – December 20th-January 7th

Christmas break – December 20th-January 7th

Bristol, TN City

First half day – August 5th

Carter County

First half day – August 12th

Fall break – October 7-11th

Thanksgiving break – November 27-29th

Thanksgiving break – November 27-29th

Christmas break – December 23rd-January 6th

Christmas break – December 20th-January 9th

Elizabethton, TN

First half day – August 8th

Thanksgiving break – November 27-29th

Christmas break – December 18th-January 6th

Washington County, VA

First half day – August 21st

Fall break – October 28-29th

Thanksgiving break – November 27-29th

Christmas break – December 23rd-January 2nd

Bristol, Va City

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First half day – August 12th

Fall break – October 17-18th

Thanksgiving break – November 27-29th

Christmas break – December 20th-January 7th

Serve it Up Sassy

” ! e l u R s A “ Teacher l o o h c S Back-to Brunch Recipe Development, Food Styling, Photography, and Article submitted by Liz Bushong

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ow that you are totally inspired, consider hosting a back-to-school brunch for your children’s teachers. A few days prior to the students returning to the classroom, most teachers are “in service,” meaning they are preparing their rooms for the new school year for the students’ return.

Teachers are in the creative zone, developing lesson plans, decorating bulletin boards, and thinking about how they can make this school year the best for your children. This is an ideal time to host the “drop by” brunch event.

To help you imagine, achieve, and dream, here are a few creative ideas for your “Teachers Rule” back-to-school brunch. Serve up the following menu: bacon and eggs (hard-boiled eggs sitting in baked bacon cups); pancake and sausage cone roll-ups served warm with maple syrup and topped with cinnamon cream cheese; apple slaw in orange cups; Greek yogurt treat pops with granola and fresh strawberries; and mini caramel-pecan muffins.

Milk and flavored coffees and teas round out this memorable brunch.

In keeping with the subject at hand, some aspects of entertaining will remain the same, such as selecting a color scheme. In this case, “school bus” bright yellow, black, and white. A theme is often your best lesson plan to create a memorable component of a party or event. From food to décor, having a theme will keep you focused and within your budget. Entertaining is about food and table presentation and attention to detail. This is your time to make a statement, make it sassy, and make it yours.

Flowers always make a statement. In a double-lined glass vase, yellow daisies with green centers are paired with the Peruvian lily. The outer vase is lined with 48 #2 yellow upside down pencils standing side by side and at attention. Black chalkboard placemats serve as a whimsical way to describe the buffet food items.

Other creative touches to make a fun table include a yellow and white polka dot table cloth, various themed scrap-booking papers, and assorted school supplies. Teachers will naturally look for ways to be inspired even in serious surroundings.

As coined by Joyce Meyer, “Teachers can change lives with just the right mix of chalk and challenges”. A back-to-school brunch may not change your teachers’ lives, but it will certainly inspire and energize their hearts.

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

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. She makes elegance easy for her audience and encourages them to add their own Sassy touch to make it unique. Liz is famous for creating her own version of a beautifully presented tablescape – which she calls a Sassyscape ™ -and she also creates magic beyond the dining experience. In 2009 and 2010, she was selected from thousands nationwide to be part of an elite team of 100 professionals entrusted with decorating the White House for the Holidays. In 2011, she was part of seven-person team selected to decorate the Tennessee Governor’s Mansion for the holiday.

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

She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Consumer and Family Sciences from Purdue University and an Associate in Applied Science degree in Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. She is also certified in Decorative Finishes and has been trained as a Master Gardener.

Liz is the author of the Just Desserts and Sweets & Savories cookbook. Liz turns dessert into the fifth basic food group and features recipes for her signature specialty, delicious “mini-desserts and appetizers.”

Liz makes her home in Johnson City, Tennessee. She continues to perfect her sassy approach to turning simple dining occasions into beautiful and memorable moments.

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

Serve it Recipe Development, Food Styling, Photography and Article submitted by Liz Bushong

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Fill pop up treat containers with 2 teaspoons granola, pipe yogurt filling on top of granola, then add layer of sliced strawberries. Repeat process to completely fill the treat container.

Add dollop or pipe remaining whipped cream on top of parfaits.

Instructions: In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients. In a 2 cup glass measuring cup, measure vegetable oil, honey, brown sugar, syrup, vanilla and cinnamon. Stir to combine. Pour the liquid mixture over dry oat ingredients. Toss to coat.

Lightly spray large baking pan, 15 x 10 x 2 inch, with cooking spray. Place granola in baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes to prevent burning.

Garnish with a sliced strawberry. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Remove from oven and pan. Let cool completely before storing in covered container.

Place yogurt filling in disposable pastry bag fitted with a small star tip.

SEEN IN KINGSPORT Holston Valley Outpatient Center

Cancer Prevention Study-3 Kickoff Rally

& 100th Birthday Celebration

Photography by Brian Hullette | Story by Rita Dykes

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he American Cancer Society celebrated its 100th birthday by hosting a kickoff rally for the upcoming enrollment of its historic Cancer Prevention Study-3 on May 22 at the Holston Valley Outpatient Center in Kingsport. The keynote speakers at the event were Sue Lindenbusch, Vice President of the Wellmont Cancer Institute; Kathy Waugh, Executive Director of the YWCA of Bristol; and Suzanne Rollins, 30 Year Cancer Survivor. May 22 was the official birthday of the American Cancer Society, and now with the help of volunteers across the region; it is working on its 101st year of saving lives.

The American Cancer Society partnered with Bristol Regional Medical Center, Holston Valley Medical Center, Wellmont Medical Associates Oncology & Hematology at Allandale, Southwest Virginia Cancer Center, and YWCA of Bristol have made it possible for the area to participate in the study. The organization wants to recruit at least 600 area residents to participate in this nationwide cancer research study. CPS-3 plans to enroll more than 300,000 people across the US and Puerto Rico. Participants must be between the ages of 30 to 65 and never been diagnosed with cancer.

American Cancer Society researchers want to better understand the genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that cause or prevent cancer. The American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) enrollment for Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia will be on August 6 through August 9. You too can be a part of creating a world with more birthdays.

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

For more information on CPS-3, visit cps3northeasttn.org (TN), cps3swva.org (VA), or call 1-888-604-5888.

SEEN IN JOHNSON CITY Johnson City Country Club

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Cindy Lowery and Jim Ward

Caroll and Bonnie Fender

Theresa Bright and Debbie Boggs

he Alzheimer’s Association, Mid-South Chapter hosted its Reason to Hope Breakfast on June 7 at the Johnson City Country Club. The event was a learning opportunity and fundraiser to support the Alzheimer’s Association. Following a delicious breakfast, guests listened to presentations on Alzheimer’s; the statics of those diagnosed and reasons to hope.

Dave Dierks, Chief Meteorologist with WCYBTV also shared his personal story.

The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.

Its vision is simply, a world without Alzheimer’s. Join the organization in its mission to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

For more information, visit www.alz.org or call the local chapter at 423.928.4080.

For immediate help, 24 hours, seven days a week, call the Alzheimer’s helpline at 800.272.3900.

Lauren Bellamy and Sydney Manis

Amber and Larry Lane

Photography by brian hullette | Story by Rita dykes

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SEEN IN JOHNSON CITY Downtown

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owntown Johnson City hosted the ever-popular Blue Plum Festival on June 7, 8, and 9. Thousands upon thousands flood the path of the festival as they enjoyed the company of friends and family while taking in all that the festival had to offer. The Blue Plum Festival is a free outdoor art and music festival that has taken place in downtown Johnson City for over a decade. This years events marked the 14th anniversary of the Blue Plum Festival. The festivities at this years festival included the Blue Plum 5K, Little Plum Run, Blue Plum Animation Festival, arts and crafts, Rugby and Cornhole tournaments, art showings, tons of musical entertainment, great food, the Urban Art Throwdown, a kids area, and much more.

Volunteers for the festival

The festival was originated by two of Johnson City’s citizens, Kim Schneider and Mary Palmer. Schneider and Palmer developed the Friends of Olde Downtowne organization to freshen up downtown Johnson City. The organization started by first renovating an abandoned fountain, but they did not stop with the fountain. Throughout the years, with the help of the City of Johnson City, downtown Johnson City has been refurbished and is full of charm. Friends of Olde Downtowne has promoted tourism and brought the downtown area back to life by originating and developing the Blue Plum Festival.

Madi and Susan Phillippie

Veronica Watson

For more information on the festival, visit www.blueplum.org.

Photography by linda coffey | Story by Rita dykes

Cindy Bowman and Jill Hart

Climbing the rock wall.

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Richard Glisson gives son Travis a ride.

Urban Art Throwdown

SEEN IN JOHNSON CITY Downtown

Crowds of all ages enjoying the music.

Festival Director, Brandi Woodall enjoying the music with her husband, Travis.

Janie and Lee Corpening

Connie Whitaker and Karen Perry

The Sparks Family

Otha & Rob King pose for pictures at the Happy Snaps Photo Booth!

Terri Warner

Mary Allen and Shaun Malone

Keep Johnson City Beautiful Volunteers Kaylea, Max and Shellie

Alistair Ares

Olivia Ares

Rachel Absalom and Brooke Rice

Marianna Delgado and Craig Tipton

Christy Coffman and Taylor Anderson

Johnson City Rotary Club Members: Andy Burke, Shelley Brouillette, Gary McAllister, Joe Smith Jess Clark and Nick Smith of Earth Fare

Doug Janz and Mary Ann Butler

Little City Roller Girls, Disco & Smiling but Deadly

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SEEN IN KINGSPORT South Holston Lake

CBK Watersports and Ronix

Wakeboards Season Kickoff Event

CBK

Watersports and Ronix Wakeboards celebrated summer with their 8th annual Season Kickoff Event on May 21 at South Holston Lake. Attendees marveled at the latest water sports gear as they met up with old friends, made new friends, and watched demos from the pros. Each year, a pro athlete makes a guest appearance at the event. This year’s pro athlete at the event was industry legend, Parks Bonifay.

Bonifay is a professional wakeboarder who won the X-Games in his first appearance when he was only 14-years-old. He has obtained many titles including the Pro Wakeboard Tour titles in 1999 and 2001.

Bonifay was the first wakeboarder documented to land the 1080. He has been a recurring star on MTV’s extreme action sports show, Nitro Circus.

CBK Watersports located at 5075 Highway 11W in Kingsport features your water sporting needs. From boats to boards, CBK Watersports has what you need for that fun-filled day at the lake.

For more information, visit www.cbkwatersports.com.

Photography by brian hullette and brad lovell Story by rita dykes

Parks Bonifay and Brad Lovell

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Pat Osborne (CBK Watersports); Parks Bonifay (Pro Wakeboarder - Ronix); Brett Hargrave (Sales Rep - Ronix); Nate Singleton (CBK Watersports); Nick Maiden (CBK Watersports)

Cynthia Vineyard and Shauna Arnold

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www.AllandaleFalls.com We offer $200 for referrals! Ask a leasing agent about our Merchant Referral Program.

SEEN IN KINGSPORT Chamber of Commerce

SunCrest Business After Hours S

Vince Goodman and Bruce Shine

George and Sarah Coleman

unCrest Home Health Care held their business after hours Tuesday May 14th. The beautiful patio at the Kingsport Chamber played host to the gathering. Everyone mingled and ate delicious food that included gourmet chicken wings and fantastic cheesecakes. Suncrest welcomed everyone before informing the crowd about their updates and new happenings. Other new members of the Kingsport Chamber got to speak as well, to let everyone know how business has been. SunCrest’s operating philosophy focuses on developing effective partnerships with the local healthcare communities, especially the local hospital systems, to ensure that the local communities’ home health care needs are met in a caring, high quality, safe, efficient and costeffective manner. The event lasted well into the evening since the weather was so perfect and the patio was so inviting. The folks at Suncrest could not have been happier with the turnout and support they received.

Chris Tincher and Lisa Gibson

Leigh and Bob Bergermann

Andrea and Efferd Barrett

Jim Quinn and April Crawford

Cathy White, Brian Hullette, and Leigh Bergermann

Photography and Story by Savanna Smith

SunCrest Home Health Team

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SEEN IN KINGSPORT Lamplight Theatre

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amplight Theatre opened it’s doors in Downtown Kingsport with a ribbon cutting and an open house Tuesday May 28th. Many gathered in the streets to hear the words of Mayor Dennis Phillips and Theatre owner Billy Wayne. Then the crowd counted down to the ribbon cutting and the turning on of the theatre lights. Billy told the community, “We are very excited to join the downtown community.”

Holden Goins, Carl Raims, and Barbera Bass

The crowd was then allowed inside to tour and explore the newly remodeled theatre. Lamplight’s mission is to provide quality family entertainment with a message of hope.

The theatre will present a variety of productions including musical reviews, comedies, seasonal shows, and full-length theatrical productions. When we asked him how thrilled he was to re-open the theatre, Billy said “I have fond memories of the Strand Theatre from my childhood and we welcome all patrons to not only visit Lamplight Theatre and see a show, but to step back in time to remember this building for the piece of history that it is.”

Joyce Owens, Carolyn Woods, and Danielle Harrell

Nonna Arrants, Billy Wayne Arrington, Robin Huffman, and Savanna Huffman

Visit www.lamplighttheatre.com to learn more and to purchase tickets.

Photography and Story by savanna smith

Joyce Wayts and Barbara Bailey

Sally and Joel Sanders, and Berry Brickey

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SEEN IN BLOUNTVILLE The Chateau Selah

Ballet & Bubbly at the Chateau

Photography and Story by Lynda Fontaine

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he famous ballet dancer Jacques d’Amboise once said, “Enjoy the process of learning to dance. The process of our profession, and not its final achievement, is the heart and soul of dance.”

The annual event Ballet and Bubbly at the Chateau took place recently and was an impressive and beautifully choreographed event. The lovely occasion was held to raise funds for Kingsport Ballet’s outreach that includes the Dance Co and Move 1&2 programs. These two opportunities have changed lives and introduced the art of dance into many young lives that would not necessarily have the means to do so otherwise.

Marcy Carrier and Judy Fischer

Julia Farmer and Valeria Sinyavskaya

Kim and George DeCroes

The evening began with a silent auction, light appetizers, drinks and a choreographed contemporary dance presentation of “Tom Sawyer” performed by Kingsport Ballet Modern students. As the evening progressed, dinner was served and champagne was enjoyed as the guests were treated to an aria sung by Agnese Goin.

The Chateau Selah was the perfect setting to celebrate this beautiful art form, as the Chateau is a piece of art unto itself.

Chris and Annette Brown

Raleigh Shelton, Ruthie Rogers, and Laura Carrier

For more information on how you can learn about next year’s event or about Kingsport Ballet, you may call 423.378.3967 or please access their website at kingsportballet.org. The Tennessee Arts Commission funds Kingsport Ballet in part for its general operations.

Keaton Breeding, Delaney Shelton, and Elizabeth Burch

Phil and Mary Ruth Richards

Julia and Paul Blair

Bertina Dew, Agnese Goin and Valeria Sinyavskaya

Heather and Morgan Taylor

Scott and Bonnie MacDonald

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Shane Davis and Frank Fischer

Kingsport Ballet dancers

Bertina and Michael Dew

Mary Lu Hensley and Galina Timofeev

Kevin and Misty King

SEEN IN KINGSPORT Ridgefields Country Club

Literacy Council of Kingsport’s

Savvy Scrabble Social

Game Night

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battle of words took place at Ridgefields Country Club on March 22 as the Literacy Council of Kingsport hosted its 7th annual Savvy Scrabble Social Game Night Fundraiser event. The fun-filled event featured letters, words, games, a silent auction, door prizes, mouthwatering hors d’oeuvres, and delicious drinks.

Scrabble players enjoyed an evening of three bracketed playing followed by the championship round. Others came out for support, to gaze, and to join in the other festivities of the event such as the silent auction. The Savvy Scrabble silent auction included a Fenton glass vase, a Bob Schrader handmade wooden bowl, pottery by Ashley McConnell a print framed by Up Against the Wall Gallery, Bristol Motor Speedway tickets, golf outings, a necklace from Diamond Exchange, Dollywood tickets and much more.

The Literacy Council of Kingsport (LCK) is a United Way agency, with the mission to provide tutoring for adults and qualified children to improve their reading and writing skills. LCK is also an advocate for literacy within the greater Kingsport community. Utilizing the Laubach Way to Reading, the basic literacy program for adults incorporates phonics-based reading for adults below a fifth grade reading level.

Students work to obtain basic literacy skills to help them in their daily living.

For more information, visit www.literacycouncilofkingsport.org.

Photography Courtesy of The Literacy Council of kingsport Story by rita dykes

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ASD Farm

SEEN IN BRISTOL The Olde Farm

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ore than 230 guests attended the sold-out “Appalachian Gothic”, Farm to Fork Gala at the breathtaking Olde Farm in Bristol, Va. on June 1. The 3rd annual event was a great way to raise funds for the non-profit organization, Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD). ASD, along with Wells Fargo, created an evening featuring the ultimate “farm to fork” experience. Chef Rodney Tallada of The Olde Farm prepared a scrumptious meal utilizing local ingredients.

Guests also enjoyed local beers and wines as local musicians entertained them.

to Fork

The Farm to Fork Gala was originally coined by ASD as an annual signature fundraising event promoting its work with local farmers and landowners, and to educate the public of the benefits of creating and sustaining a strong local food system.

ASD and its board of directors strongly believe in developing healthy, diverse, and ecologically sound economic opportunities through education and training while building strong local food systems. Kathlyn Terry, ASD Executive Director explains, “It’s apparent that food access in our region is a critical issue. We seek to provide food and educate communities on nutrition, obesity, low impact farming, and forestry practices.

Our Farm to Fork gala is an experience that celebrates the resources of our region in a way that we can all appreciate; through a meal that we can all share and enjoy, all while raising much needed financial support so we can continue doing our work”.

Pal and Sharon Barger

ASD’s programs include Learning Landscapes, Appalachian Harvest, Healthy Families ~ Family Farms, Grow Your Own, EarthBox, Appalachian Farmers Market Association, WoodRight, Sustainable Forestry and Sustainable Agriculture, and Non-Timber Forest Products.

For more information, call 276.623.1121 or visit www.asdevelop.org.

Greg and Laurie Harvey

McGlothlin Foundation

Photography by brian hullette | Story by rita dykes

Peggy and Paul Littleton

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Janet Woolwine and Ruby Clifton

The CHEFS

SEEN IN BRISTOL The Olde Farm

Easy E & The Good Time Band

Louis Clarke and Tom Guinn

Barb and Jim Street

Michael and Kristen Reedy

Scott Bergendahl, Beulah Fergerson, and Luanne Bays

Kanishka Biddanda and Brittany Davis

Eva Pickler and Stirling Young

ASD Board of Directors

Jeremy and Cathy Davidson and Janet and Scott Callahan

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Be Healthy.

Radiate Beauty.

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ver since the time of the ancient Egyptians, men and women both have strived for perfection in beauty. The ancient Greeks and Romans gave us perfection in health and athletics and, since the days of each society, humankind has worked to replicate these ideals of beauty and health. Preserving health and beauty often go hand in hand and, since men and women are living longer than ever before, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and outward beauty have become an integral part of societal norms. With today’s technology, medical advances, and overall understanding of the human body: staying beautiful and healthy is easier than ever. This month VIPSEEN is exploring the most recent and up to date techniques in the fields of health and beauty in an effort to guide you to a more perfect version of yourself.

Health & Beauty Contents

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How Much Do I Tip When...

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The Skin Pen

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Botulinum Toxin A

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Get to Know Salon 525

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Cool Shape Liposuction

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Talk with Brooke Bentley

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We’ve Got Your Back

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Sher Extensions

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Cycling – Good for the Body and Mind

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How to Choose a Surgeon and Practice that is Right for You

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Get to Know SpaGlow

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Why CrossFit is for YOU

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Service After the Sale

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About Genesis Center for Wellness

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Snap Fitness: Not You’re Average Gym

How Much Do I Tip When‌ So many professionals today depend on tips from clients and customers. Sometimes though, it is hard to know when to tip and just how much. This tip guide will ensure you are taking care of your service professional and in turn, they will take excellent care of you!

Restaurant Servers/ bartenders

A tip of 18-20% is a standard recommendation- remember these professionals only make $2.13 an hour and also have to tip out on their total sales at the end of every shift. Not to mention that hourly wage is eaten up by taxes so most servers and bartenders do not receive paychecks.

Spa Services- Facials/ waxing/eyelashes/ tanning sprays/etc.

When having spa services done, usually a 10-20% tip is appropriate.

Once again, the large fluctuation will depend on the difficulty of the service.

Most of these are very tedious and take a lot of skill, not to mention time and patients.

Hair Salons

A 15-20% tip is customary depending on the complexity of the service. These hair professionals usually always rent spaces in salons and the average price of a hair alteration is the base amount to cover their rent.

Nail Salons

Tipping is about expressing gratitude.

The above recommendations are just that—recommendations. You should base your decision on how regularly you see the person, how excellent the service was, and especially on how much the professional’s job or livelihood depends on your tip.

The typical tip at the salon is between 15-20% when the service is average. Like hair stylists, manicurists and pedicurists rent their space in a salon. Not to mention they are touching hands and feet all day long- that in itself is worth at 20% tip.

Massage Parlors

When getting a massage, a 10-20% tip is custom. The fluctuation depends on the length of the massage as well as the difficulty. A standard Swedish massage may not be hard to perform, but a hot stone or deep tissue massage takes a toll on the hands.

Story by Savanna Smith

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SPECIAL FEATURE Health & Beauty

affordable price. “The SkinPen offers benefits similar to specialized laser therapy, but it is more versatile and cost effective for my patients. In addition, because of its portable size, I can offer the SkinPen services in all three About Face locations – Bristol, Abingdon and Claypool Hill!”

About Face

is pleased to be the first in our area to offer the medical-grade SkinPen by Bellus Medical. Using state-of-the-art, micro-therapy technology, the SkinPen reverses years of sun damage, addresses acne scars, stretch marks, hyperpigmentation and improves the overall appearance of aging skin. The SkinPen is effective on all types of skin and all parts of the body including face, neck, décolleté, arms, hands, legs, and abdomen. Its small size and agility allow it to be especially helpful in treating acne scars on the back and stretch marks on the body.

Sue Cressel, owner of About Face, offered the SkinPen only after careful consideration on what product would provide patients the greatest results, least downtime, and most

Most patients require only 2-3 treatments spaced 6-8 weeks apart to get the noticeable results they desire. Patients with deep wrinkles, advanced photoaging, stretch marks or severe acne scars may take additional treatments.

Treatment times vary, but most can expect to spend 20-30 minutes with a trained technician. Following a treatment, patients will have a healthy pink glow which will diminish in 2-4 days.

Sue Cressel believes that “if you look your best, you feel your best!” Sue and the staff of About Face welcome your call for a free consultation to discuss the SkinPen or any other About Face service such as Botox, dermal fillers, laser skin tightening, topical skin treatments/microdermabrasion or their popular prescriptive weight loss programs.

Please visit About Face at www.tryaboutface.com for the phone number of the location nearest you.

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COSMETIC SURGERY ASSOCIATES

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o, you have a worry line that mars your otherwise flawless look. How do you know which magic bullet is for you? There are a world of fillers and potions available to treat those imperfections. Let’s just talk a little bit about Botox first.

Botulinum Toxin A is commonly marketed as Botox or Dysport. It is a powerful neurotoxin which blocks muscle activities. Since it can only paralyze muscles, it is best used to help erase lines that are caused by muscle activity. The most common usage of Botox is for the vertical glabellar creases or the “11” lines between your eyebrows. Usually 20 units of Botox are injected into the corrugator muscles which pull your eyebrows down and in. Once blocked the eyebrows drift slightly further apart and are more relaxed making the “11” lines less noticeable. By adding more botulinum toxin to the large frontalis, which raises the eyebrows and makes the forehead furrows or by blocking the orbicularis muscle, which makes the crow’s feet, one can slightly alter the position of the eyebrows. A care and knowledge of the anatomy of these muscles is necessary to avoid an owlish look or other unsightly atypical positions that might result from an in-expert use of Botox.

It seems everyone today has a special on Botox so who do you pick? Price shopping is very common but the best introduction to this field would be to visit a professional for an indepth discussion of a particular problem that you would like treated. There may be many different ways of addressing your particular problem and you ideally want someone who has more than one tool at his disposal. If you visit a Board Certified plastic surgeon you are sure to get a discussion that involves not only Botox and fillers but also surgical alternatives which may be more permanent or may more directly solve the cause of your problem areas.

Some aestheticians and medispas may have a very good reputation and may be well versed in the particular modality that they are trained to use, but may have less of a background of alternatives to offer. As with everything else, reputation matters. With a little upfront research you can greatly improve your chances that you get just the look that you want without an unpleasant surprise.

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Salon

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tepping through the doors of Salon 525 in Bristol, Virginia, you feel as though you have been transported to a boutique hair studio in New York City’s Upper East Side, rather than Historic Downtown Bristol. Polished, classically trendy and with a distinct metropolitan feel, the décor is anything but accidental.

A salon owner for eight years, Amy Ramirez Adkins, had never had the opportunity to create her own distinctive salon since her previous endeavors involved taking ownership of already established businesses.

Longing for a State Street location, when the building at 525 became available, she saw nothing but possibilities and potential.

“I wanted my salon to reflect my character and personality, and to be me from top to bottom,” she explained.

From custom workstations to renovated architectural details and specialty lighting, Adkins has created an oasis in Bristol’s bustling downtown.

A native of Bristol, Virginia, Adkins has been a licensed cosmetologist for 18 years, and is also a Master Esthetician. She attended Bristol School of Hair Design, and later returned there as an instructor. After obtaining her Master Esthetician License, she worked with Roger Emory, MD, FACS. Adkins shares her space at Salon 525 with senior stylist, Lindsey Silcox, a specialist in chemical services, and Ashley Havyar, Jr., stylist and licensed cosmetologist The professionals at Salon 525 offer free hair analysis, which helps build a customized product profile for each client.

“More than a consultation, the hair analysis addresses the client’s specific needs, and the types of styles that are most flattering to them,” said Adkins. For additional information about the hair analysis or other services, call (276) 644-1510.

Salon 525 is located at 525 State Street, Bristol, Virginia, and offers flexible hours to accommodate their client’s needs.

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What is cool shape liposuction?

How does it differ from other types?

Only CoolSculpting targets fat cells alone, eliminating them in an easy, nonintrusive fashion that exercise and diet can’t achieve as quickly or as effectively.

See more at: http://www.coolsculpting.com/how-it-works#sthash.vKotZXnk.dpuf

Cool shape liposuction is an non-invasive treatment of fat removal. Cryoliposuction is a FDA-cleared, procedure using a specific cooling process that kills the bad fat cells underneath the skin. The procedure freezes the fat and thus destroys them. And since only fat cells are frozen, the other tissue remain safe and without damage. There are no needles or knives used in the procedure. After the fat cells are crystallized, they die and are naturally removed from your body.

Cryo-liposuction differs from other procedures, such as sonic waves or lasers, in that those procedures destroy healthy tissue in the process.

Who qualifies as candidates for cool shape liposuction?

The best candidates are those individuals that have noticeable bulges

in certain areas, such as the love handles or muffin tops for example; in which they would like to get rid of it. Our medically trained staff will help to determine if Cool Shape Liposuction is the right choice for an individual during a personal consultation.

What are the health/beauty benefits of cool shape liposuction?

Our patients will have noticeable reduction in the areas treated. Cool Shape permanently removes fat from the desired area and as long as you maintain your weight through a healthy diet and exercise, the results should last for a long time.

Why should customers choose Skin Deep Med Spa for cool shape liposuction?

We have a medically trained staff with many years of experience in the medical field and we offer free consultations along with our competitive pricing.

What is the down time after cool shape liposuction?

There is minimal down time. Since the procedure is non-invasive it can be done in an hour such as at lunch and you are back to work the same day.

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Board Certified What is your philosophy?

What is a consultation at Performance Medicine like?

I always ask the patient what bothers them about their face. I want to make sure that the patient’s needs and wants are addressed in the most cost efficient way. It’s important to Performance Medicine that our patients have trust in us. We enjoy the relationships that we build with our patients!

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I stay current in the latest developments of cosmetic procedures. I use my training and skills to create a unique treatment plan for each individual patient. I am honest with my patients and want them to feel confident that I am providing the best possible care and end result. Ultimately, I am happy only if my patients are happy.

What’s new that you are excited about?

I am excited about introducing Sculptra into our practice! Sculptra is designed to stimulate collagen naturally and provide facial volume. Dr. Rogers and I are excited to offer our patients an FDA approved injectable that produces great results lasting more than 2 years.

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This 49 year-old patient came to Performance Medicine with concerns of volume loss, wrinkles, and seeking a more youthful appearance. Brooke Bentley, FNP, began her transformation by enhancing her checks with Radiesse. She chose to use Belotero for lateral volumization and minimal lip enhancement. Botox was injected in the patient’s glabella, forehead, crow’s-feet, and lips. The patient was also placed on Obagi and Avene skin care to maintain results.

109 Jack White Drive Kingsport, TN 37664 423.245.2078 3135 Peoples Street, Suite #400 Johnson City, TN 37604 423.854.9200

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Services Botox Dysport Radiesse Sculptra Juvederm Restylane Sclerotherapy Removal of Moles, Skin Tags, and Lesions Facials Dermaplaning Microdermabrasion Waxing Services Obagi Avene Glytone Micro-Current Treatments

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Muncy Family Chiropractic & Sports Health Center Dr. Todd Muncy | Dr. Ashley Owens

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or the families of the tri-cities who want to enjoy a better quality of life, Muncy Family Chiropractic & Sports Health Center is the answer. Our goal is to help our neighbors achieve their full health potential. We strive to maintain a welcoming family atmosphere that makes our patients look forward to visiting with us. Chiropractic improves quality of life by removing any interference within the nerve system to allow your brain to properly communicate with the rest of the body. This communication is crucial for optimal function of you organ systems and overall well-being.

In most cases, there are no symptoms associated with nerve system interference; as a result we do not base our care solely on pain or the presence of symptoms. We believe in addressing small problems before they become much bigger health issues.

At Muncy Family Chiropractic & Sports Health Center we also cater to the needs of athletes. Athletes seek chiropractic care to treat and prevent injuries. They also want to keep their body functioning at optimal performance. We serve athletes of all types and ages from elementary, middle school, high school, college, professional and recreational. The doctors of Muncy Family Chiropractic & Sports Health can keep you on top of your game and give you that extra edge to compete and succeed.

Chiropractic care is a safe and natural approach to better health. To optimize your natural healing ability visit Muncy Family Chiropractic & Sports Health Center today!

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Look and Feel Confident at Any Age.

Beauty is Only Skin Deep.

Massage Therapy Selections Swedish Massage Hot Stone Massage Reflexology Sports Massage Deep Tissue Massage Laser Hair Removal Lash TInting

Gift Certificates Available Free Skin Evaluation

Skin Care Procedures Microdermabrasion Facial Laser Treatment for Facial Veins IPL Laser Jessner Peel Glycolic Peel Dermaplaning Body Polish and Exfoliation

Waxing Eyebrows Upper Lip Chin Underarms Skin Care Products Obagi Skinceuticals Glo Minerals Cosmetics

Special Occasions Makeover Available Weddings, Proms, Ceremonies, etc.

Call or text for your appointment (423) 367-6785

Patty Overbay Licensed Massage Therapist

Jacqueline Joseph Director of Massage Therapy and Aesthetics, Nationally Certified by the Therapeutic Massage Board, Owner

Jody Jones Patient Care Coordinator Certification Health Information Technology Cher Taylor Aesthetician, Certified Laser Technician Make Up Artist, Over 30 Years Experience, Owner

SNew Horizons Med Spa T 1880 North Eastman Road, Suite 310 | Kingsport, TN | (423) 367-6785

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Sherrie Bacon, CEE, CALS Sher Extensions, LLC Johnson City, Tennessee

What is your philosophy?

Every woman is beautiful.

I believe every woman IS beautiful, that many times they don’t know it, they don’t feel it, they don’t believe it, that they need to and they can!

Our mission is to make that happen. I created Sher Extensions not only as a place to provide excellent services but to be a haven, a place where a woman can leave her worries behind and feel like the most beautiful girl in the world!

What makes Sher Extensions unique?

Specialization and Depth of Experience.

We specialize in extensions. Eyelash extensions comprise 90% of our work. I am East Tennessee’s only Advanced Certified Eyelash Professional. For seven years, as one of 12 Certified Xtreme Lashes educators Nation-wide I have traveled The United States training more than 700 nurses, doctors, estheticians and cosmetologists to apply eyelash extensions safely, hygienically and beautifully. My team is personally selected, and educated to give you beautiful, world class eyelash extensions.

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Look Younger Longer Cycling wipes out the signs of aging in individuals simply because the activity helps in increasing blood circulation, which in turn helps the body flush out toxins and deliver oxygen and nutrients efficiently to the skin cells.

Benefits of Cycling Stay Mentally Strong Brain cells in the hippocampus (a region in the brain that helps with memory) start deteriorating once people cross the age of 30. Cycling helps in building new cells in the hippocampus and counters this condition.

Cycling also relieves stress from everyday life and helps to clear the mind.

Good For The Heart Regular cycling reduces the cholesterol levels in the body, and reduces blood pressure to normal levels, helping to avoid coronary heart disease. It also strengthens the heart, resulting in a 3-7% increase in cardiovascular fitness.

Improve Coordination When moving both the arms and legs along with the hands and feet all while keeping balanced, the body’s ability to coordinate simultaneously is being greatly challenged.

Over time, coordination becomes easier because balance improves.

Good for Toning Up The muscles along the arms and shoulders support the handlebar of the cycle and the rapid pedaling motion activates the leg muscles. Cycling also helps in toning your back and abdominal muscles. These results won’t happen over night, but you’ll get there with a regular routine.

Shrink the Waistline Cycling burns a lot of calories- about 600 an hour if peddling faster than a leisurely pace. It also vamps up the metabolism, which causes increased calorie burning even after the ride is over. Not to mention it is a lot of fun.

1880 N. Eastman Road, #280 | Kingsport, TN 37664

(423) 765-2770

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How to Choose a Cosmetic Surgeon and Practice that is Right for You

rom Botox injections and chemical peels to brow lifts and blepharoplasty, the wide array of popular cosmetic procedures have lured many medical practitioners into the field of cosmetic surgery. Some doctors - and non-physicians too – add cosmetic procedures to their services after just days of training. They may have purchased expensive equipment so that they can sell more services. You do not want to lose your critical judgment because a doctor is recommending a procedure.

Unlike others who may be trained in only a few procedures, cosmetic surgeons are educated in the full spectrum of cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical care. Individuals should research how best to treat their specific cosmetic concerns. Ask to see “before and after photos” of your provider’s work. Does the facility offer maintenance and prevention procedures and products? It is important to know the best choice for YOU. Making the decision to undergo facial cosmetic surgery is just one step in the process. You must now find an experienced surgeon and medical facility you can trust.

Look for a board certified physician who has:

ü Completed a surgical residency with a fellowship including cosmetic surgery.

ü Is trained and experienced in cosmetic and plastic surgical procedures including eyes, face, and reconstruction.

ü Performs surgery in an accredited, state licensed, or Medicare-certified surgical facilities.

ü Utilizes the most up to date and state of the art equipment

ü Adheres to a strict code of ethics

ü Fulfills continuing medical education requirements, including standards and innovations in patient safety.

ü A great staff that can offer support before and after your procedure

Changing with Aging As we age, our bodies change – and so do our expectations about how we look. Exercising, eating a healthy diet, using plenty of sunscreen, and avoiding tobacco will help you look and feel your best. A wide variety of popular plastic surgery and esthetic procedures can enhance your appearance throughout your lifetime. The passage of time and the pull of gravity and sun damage cause us to lose the natural collagen and fat in and under our skin, thinning the outer tissues and leading to wrinkles. Below the skin, fat cells diminish and collect in less desirable places such as under our eyes. We gain weight more easily and stress enhances the lines in our brows and around our mouths.

As we age and our outward appearance evolves, the types of treatments and surgical procedures we select will change with our needs as well.

Surgical procedures reposition our tissue and restore lost volume to rejuvenate our faces. These would include facial rejuvenation – eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty to correct drooping upper lids and puffy bags below your eyes. Surgical procedures can correct those features that make you look older and more tired than you really feel and may even interfere with your vision. Forehead or browlift surgery helps to correct a droopy or flattened brow position.

A browlift smoothes expression lines and wrinkles that make you look tired, sad or angry. The eyes and the area and or skin around the eyes is the first place most individuals show the aging process.

Moderately Invasive procedures, while nonsurgical, are neither risk free nor a substitute for plastic surgery. This level includes injection therapy with Botox, injectable fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane, laser skin resurfacing, or deep chemical peels.

Minimally Invasive treatments even out our skin tone, increase cell turnover, promote cell growth, remove unsightly veins or abnormal hair growth and stimulate collagen production to help the skin retain its softness and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Common procedures include laser light based treatments to remove sunspots or veins or even facial redness, nonsurgical laser skin tightening, microdermabrasion ordermaplaning, light skin peels, spider vein treatment, and hair reduction.

Non-invasive esthetic procedures – or spa treatments – are therapeutic and relaxing. They are designed primarily to reduce blemishes, revitalize, protect, and maintain the skin. Facials and deep tissue massages are used by people of all ages. As well, a good medical skin care regimen can enhance any procedure by acclimating the skin pre and post surgical procedures. The proper skin care can reduce or prevent the effects of aging from sun damage or discoloration, and improve skin texture and tone.

This treatment, usually undertaken in a series, are not without risk and should be performed by a trained provider overseen by a cosmetic surgeon, says Dr. Jeff Carlsen, Board Certified Ophthalmologist and ophthalmic Cosmetic Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon. Your cosmetic surgeon will help you choose the right procedures for your unique needs, take every medical precaution to protect your health, make sure you have realistic expectations, and achieve the best possible results.

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Licensed Estheticians Summer Moody Whitney Landress

110 Med Tech Park Johnson City

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Striving to Make Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia and Beyond GLOW! L ocated at 406 Roy Martin Road, Suite 4 in Gray, TN, Spa Glow is pleased to offer in addition to our medical cosmetic procedures, a full day spa experience including skincare, massage, hair, nails, threading and more! In addition to our spa services, Spa Glow also offers Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, known as “the skincare makeup” and is the #1 choice of skincare professionals. Also offered is Oxygen Botanicals skincare line, which is the first skincare line infused with pure oxygen and leaves your face feeling brand new and radiant!

Services offered daily include:

• Laser Procedures with the Candela GentleLASE laser, which can treat the lightest of pigment including red, dark blonde or light brown. The laser provides hair removal, pigmentation, vascular lesion and wrinkle reduction treatments.

• Medical Grade Diamond Microdermabrasion using the DimondTome system. This service leaves your face feeling like “a baby’s bottom.”

• Spa Facials including oxygen infused and vitamin enriched facials.

• Chemical Peels including Glycolic and TSA to improve the look and feel of your skin.

• Waxing services using Berins French Depilatory Wax, which is imported exclusively by Eva’s Esthetics and endorsed by Lori Nestore, who is known as the wax queen of the skincare industry.

• Massage Therapy – relaxation, therapeutic, medical, and detoxifying

• Hair Services – cut and style, coloring, extensions and more

• Manicures and Pedicures including gel and Shelac finishes

• Threading – an ancient form of hair removal which is an excellent alternative to waxing, plucking or shaving.

• Eyelash enhancements including eyelash extensions and eyebrow and eyelash tinting.

• Feel Pretty Spa Parties – whether it be for your birthday, a girls night, a bridal shower or any other type of special event, let Spa Glow provide you with a wonderful, calm atmosphere, with great food, drinks and company and LOTS of pampering! Our Feel Pretty Spa Parties feature a variety of mini services and a variety of packages are available so that we can indulge you and your guests and make your spa experience first class!

• Event Makeup – On-Site Bridal Services, special event makeup including weddings, proms, photography sessions and more!

Bruce Boggs, MD is the supervising Physician of Spa Glow. A graduate of ETSU Quillen College of Medicine, Dr. Boggs is Board-Certified in Family Medicine and is currently Founder and Solo Family Practitioner at Gray Family Healthcare in Gray, TN. Dr. Boggs is available for services off-site by appointment.

You can contact Spa Glow at 423.477.2456 or you can contact each individual staff member via cellular phone.

Lori Boggs, Licensed Aesthetician – 423.963.0873

Melissa Campbell, Licensed Massage Therapist – 423.943.3567

Donna Walls, Licensed Aesthetician – 423.218.8825

Amanda Phillips, Licensed Aesthetician – 423262.7025

Viki Harton, Licensed Cosmetologist, Nail Technician, Threading Specialist – 276.698.0118

You can also book your appointment online at www.spaglowatgray.com!

Come spend the hour with us or come spend the day with us and let us make you GLOW at Spa Glow at Gray!

Eat deservedly.

Exercise strenuously.

Love extravagantly.

Worship boldly.

Converse deeply.

Laugh freely.

Communicate succinctly.

Adulate quickly.

Apologize instantly.

Drive carefully.

Adventure weekly.

Listen adamantly.

Explore creatively.

Read daily.

Sleep powerfully.

Pray selflessly.

Drink wholesomely.

Work passionately.

Stretch courageously. ~ David Schools

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u o Y r o f is The human body is not designed to be sedentary. It was designed to hunt saber tooth tigers and walk 40 miles a day.

In the 20th century, we have adopted a lifestyle of convenience. Unfortunately, this lifestyle comes at a high price - diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and a host of other ailments that are preventable or controllable.

What if you could do something about this? What if you met a group of people who supported you unconditionally and cheered your successes and helped with your shortcomings?

Welcome to CrossFit. CrossFit is a fitness program that is composed of 10 basic elements: cardiovascular endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance and accuracy.

The fittest people on earth can be measured by these elements. Professional sports players, Olympians and grandmothers all have the same basic needs of movement. Their lifestyle needs should be separated by degree, not type of activities.

At CrossFit “Shifty” Powers, the career choices of our members are as wide and varied as the exercises we do!

Mechanics, IT workers, writers, medical professionals, RETIREES! All come together under one roof for the common goal of making themselves better and improving their lifestyle. We like to say “walk in nervous, walk out accomplished!”

The Workouts

If you do the math, a one-hour workout represents four percent of your day. CrossFit workouts generally last between 15 and 40 minutes! This means you spend less time in the gym slugging away on machines in the same boring routine and more time doing the things that you like!

The movements we teach are things you use every day, whether you realize it or not. Running, jumping, lifting, pushing, pulling, throwing are all things that humans do instinctively. We take these rudimentary motions and use them to help us get better at life.

The workouts are modifiable to people of all fitness levels. We constantly strive to improve ability and range of motion. Imagine being able to do things today that you couldn’t do last week. Imagine being able to do things at age 40 that you couldn’t do at 18! These are all in line with the goals of CrossFit.

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Community

The support our members give to each other is phenomenal! Often the person who finishes the workout last is the person who is cheered for the most! We want you to succeed … period. In our box (CrossFit lingo for gym) it’s not about being the best or finishing first. It’s about being YOUR best and better than you were yesterday.

Methods

We believe that statements about safety, efficacy and efficiency, the three most important and interdependent facets of any program, can be supported only by measurable, observable, repeatable facts. Simply put, CrossFit is empirically driven, clinically tested, and community developed and driven.

At CrossFit “Shifty” Powers, we utilize a user-friendly, web-based application to track your progress. Diet, activities, weights and exercise can all be tracked and are accessible to you 24/7 from wherever you are. Question for your coach while you are out of town? No problem - we are available to help you reach your goals.

Staff

All of our coaches are credentialed, official “Level 1 CrossFit Trainers,” with many holding specialty credentials in other areas such as strongman, football and “CrossFit Kids,” Kingsport’s ONLY affiliated CrossFit kids program. We also have Family Nurse Practitioners with specializations in sports medicine and nutrition available for questions, giving us the most qualified program in the area.

How You Can Get Started

Visit us on the web at www.crossfitshiftypowers.com Facebook inbox us at www.facebook.com/crossfitshiftypowers Or email info@crossfitshiftypowers.com

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osmetic surgery is a process rather than a single event. One of the most important steps in this process is aftercare.

After surgery, support and reassurance are vital. During the recovery process, I try to see patients frequently to reassure them and give them an idea of what to expect in each phase of the healing process. These visits are also vital to identify and address any problems that may arise. Patient satisfaction is my goal and this goal is achieved with concerned, skilled care both in and out of the operating room. Please call Accents Facial Plastic Surgery today for a complimentary consultation.

Randall J. Falconer Accents Facial Plastic Surgery 1728 N. Eastman Drive Kingsport, TN 423.230.6354 www.AccentsFacialplastic.com

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enesis Family Healthcare recently celebrated four years of business in Boones Creek. In addition to growing as a family practice, a significant amount of services were added when the Genesis Center for Wellness opened in September of 2011. Natural hormone replacement therapy for men and women, DNA testing, massage therapy, esthetic services, weight loss therapies and a full service personal training studio are now offered under the supervision of our professional, medical staff.

Our goal is to provide our community the opportunity to have preventative wellness through all aspects of healthcare. We have been very pleased with the services we have added, people are reaching their wellness goals with several different approaches and the support of our medical staff.

The benefits of bioidentical, or natural, hormone replacement therapy include increased energy, better sleep at night, weight loss and a youthful outlook on life. Many of our patients comment on how great they feel and how much improvement they have attained.

We have recently added DNA testing here at Genesis Center for Wellness.

There are different forms of DNA testing such as paternity, grand parentage, sibling, and genetic reconstruction, maternity, profiling and banking, with an emphasis in Paternity and relationship testing.

Our Esthetician provides a variety of services from microdermabrasion to skin peels and facials. These treatments help improve acne, acne scarring, fine lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. PCA Skin Care is the product line that we use at Genesis. PCA Skin was the first to provide these products to the medical and clinical aesthetics markets. PCA skin peels are viewed as the gold standard in the industry. Today after two decades of leading the way in the clinical skin care industry, PCA Skin remains the healthcare industry leader in the development of gentle, yet highly effective professional treatments and daily care products.

There are so many benefits to massage therapy it was a natural fit to include in our wellness center. A few examples would be headache relief, reduction of joint stiffness, removal of toxins form muscles, sinus congestion and lowered blood pressure.

The large personal training studio, which is the entire lower level of the facility, combined with the therapies that are available upstairs and the exercise training that is available down stairs; our clients are getting the best possible total wellness care I have seen.

The entire staff work together and take pride in seeing the success in their patients’ lives by using different facets of healthcare.

For more information, please visit www.genesiscenterforwellness.com

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2626 East Stone Drive Kingsport, TN 423.343.5145 snapfitness.com snapfitnesskingsport@gmail.com

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Neil Hood I began working out in a gym when I was 13. At that time, I did it to become stronger so I could play football. I have continued working out and exercising because it makes me feel good, look fit and maintains my overall body. Feeling fit and looking good are goals almost everyone has. I work with clients to help them set goals. I believe you have to have a clear realistic picture of the end result desired so we can establish a training program to achieve that goal. My training program will be individually developed for each client. I celebrate each positive step made toward goal achievement. The rewards from helping others achieve their goals is a positive reinforcement to me.

Stephen Cheek is a USMC veteran, and physically trained the Marines in his work section before being honorably discharged. After his career in the military, he managed a GNC store but still had the desire to help others improve their fitness levels and gain a healthier lifestyle, so he joined the personal training team at Body-Tech Fitness in Morganton, NC. After being accepted into Appalachian State University to study exercise science to widen his skill set to better serve his clients, he joined the team at Anytime Fitness in Boone, NC. He is excited to be a part of the personal training staff at Snap Fitness. He is an ISSA-CFT with over 9 years of experience training others.

Travis Offield Thank you for choosing Snap Fitness!

My name is Travis Offield and I am a Certified Personal Trainer with a passion for health and fitness and a strong desire to see people unlock the amazing potential within themselves! I want to encourage you to get excited about your decision to become a member here! Just by coming here today you’re taking that first step toward looking and feeling better, having more energy and taking better care of your health.

Snap Fitness is a new gym in our area that is committed to helping others. Julian Hernandez sat down with us to tell a little bit about the business.

Tell us a little bit about Snap Fitness as a gym.

Snap Fitness has about 1700 locations nationwide and continues to add more locations. It is a franchise that began in Minnesota about 15 years ago. The focus of Snap Fitness has always been about achieving results fast and maintaining those results.

Julian Hernandez

Why did you decide to bring Snap Fitness to Kingsport?

For years people have been attending my family’s weight loss clinics to achieve results. Sadly, after these clients stopped coming to our clinics the weight would go right back on. People lose motivation easily. So that is where the concept came from. Snap Fitness was opened so when people reach their goal, they can come here to maintain it.

How is Snap Fitness different from all the other gyms?

We chose Snap Fitness because their concept is just what we are looking for.

The idea behind this gym is fast, convenient, and affordable. Snap Fitness

also offers help 24/7, not just at the gym, with a program called mysnapfitnes. com. This program gives advice, tips, encouragement, motivation, and teaches members how to eat and live right. We also have memberships to fit everyone’s needs. There is a month to month, a 12-month contract, or a 12-month prepay.

There is also an option of joining single, joint, and with a family. Since we are a 24/7 facility we also have a state of the art system called AD to make sure our members stay safe even when no one is here.

What are some of the programs Snap Fitness offers?

Here at Snap one of our most unique features is our FOD or fitness on demand room. This is a system where anyone can choose fitness classes at any time and will be able to follow along with an instructor. There are 55 customizable workouts in our FOD room. We have the best, most modern equipment throughout the whole gym. We also have a combination of the best personal trainers in the business. Two of them have lost significant amounts of weight, so they understand the struggle their clients go through. We want to have staff that can relate and top of the line equipment so our members get the best experience possible.

How are you and Snap Fitness dedicated to each member personally?

We share the same concept with Snap Fitness that weight loss is about changing lifestyles, not diets. With the mysnapfitness.com program it is easy to help members all the time. We want to personally train them at least once for free so everyone will know how and why to exercise properly. We want to change lives and make people successful and help them maintain their success.

SEEN IN ABINGDON Glenrochie Country Club

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onday May 20th showed to be the perfect day for a golf tournament. Stir Fry Group held their first annual tournament at Glenrochie Country Club in Abingdon. Players and other guests enjoyed a brunch, including a Bloody Mary bar, courtesy of 620 Greenside before hitting the green. Then teams and individuals began play, hoping the rain would hold off until the evening. The tournament was a close one as most players were quite competitive and did not want to give in so easy.

After completion, dinner was waiting back at the clubhouse. The party was for all those who did and did not play that afternoon. Wise Old River provided the entertainment and kept the crowd dancing most of the evening. Dinner was then served- a pig roast with all the fixings once again courtesy of 620 Greenside who is a branch of the Stir Fry Group. The proceeds from the tournament benefit the William King Center for Arts and Cultural Heritage. We know next year will be even better!

Photography and Story by Savanna Smith

Sara Cardinale and Nate Breeding

Connie Bundy, Dianna Roberts, Glenna Buchanan, and Ann Nairn

Savanna Smith and Scott McDavid

John Minga, John Rowan, and Brandon White

Sydney Long and Ashley Johnson

Phillip Douglas, Robin McClellan, and Earnie Long

Roger Brown, Jared Wooten, and Micheal Farthing

Mark and Nancy Norden

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scene Brushstrokes n’ More About Face About Face celebrated the opening of their new building and expansion on Volunteer Parkway in Bristol, TN. Sue Cressel, owner of About Face, opened her doors in 2005 and has nurtured a very thriving business providing excellent aesthetic services and weight management to all at an affordable price.

Sue sincerely believes if one looks good, that person will also feel good and be healthier overall. She invites everyone to come by and see her and her staff at the new location at 615 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, TN. 76 | VIPSEEN | JULY 2013

On May 22, the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Brushstrokes n’ More located at 1001 East Stone Drive. A large gathering of friends, family, chamber members, and officials joined owner, Kaye Ball for the momentous event.

Brushstrokes n’ More is a unique pottery art studio. Patrons select and paint one or more pieces of pottery, and when they are finished painting the pottery is ready to be glazed, and fired. The finished artwork is usually ready to be picked up in a week. Parties, events, summer camp, and many more fun-filled activities await you at Brushstrokes n’ More.

For more information, visit www.brushstrokesnmore.com.

Emory & Henry

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Emory & Henry College celebrated its 176 founding anniversary on March 21 with a ribboncutting ceremony for the new residence hall. The residence hall is expected to be the nation’s first largescale hall to be built with passive energy design. The 119-bed facility is estimated to cost $7.5 million will represent Emory & Henry’s most significant initiative energy efficient construction. The new residence hall, Hickory Hall will also be incorporated with passive house designs reducing the amount of outside air coming into the building that will lower heating and cooling costs.

A large crowd came out to celebrate with Keller Williams Reality’s staff and agents at its grand opening in Kingsport. The Kingsport Camber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Keller Williams Reality Business Center located at 1880 North Eastman Road.

Attendees were treated to delicious cupcakes, fingerfoods, and punch as they toured the beautiful facility.

For more information, visit www.ehc.edu.

Keller Williams Reality is an international real estate company with nearly 700 offices located in the U.S. and Canada.

Founded in 1983 by Gary Keller and Joe Williams, Keller Williams Reality continues to support its associates through full-filling its mission to “build careers worth having, businesses worth owning, and lives worth living.”

For more information, visit www.kw.com.

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Johnson City Chamber Annual Chamber Golf Tournament T

he Chamber of Commerce serving Johnson City, Jonesborough and Washington County, hosted its annual golf tournament at on June 10. The tournament was held at the illustrious Blackthorn Club at the Ridges. Golfers enjoyed a day of golfing, networking, magnificent prizes, and a delicious lunch catered by Basic to Brilliant Catering.

Champion Motors was the presenting sponsor for the funfilled, challenging event.

Gary Mabrey, Joe Page, Charlie Good, and Eric Green

Mike Alread, Larry Calhoun, Linda Garseau, and Suzanne Donaldson

Ted Ganger, Jonathon Jackson, Jordan Sizemore, and Jordan Wilder

Bill Alvis, Arnold Williams, Donald Rhay, and Richard Baker

Randy Dodson, Bob Wilson, Brian Newman, and Phil Pindzola

George DeCroes, Vicki Falin, Ceegee Mccord, and David Strickler

Jacob Higginbotham, Mike Elbers, Mike Gentry, and Randy Gorzka

The tournament’s first flight top three finishers were; Johnson City Insurance clinching first place, Champion ChevroletCadillac finishing in second place, followed by Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union going home with a third place title. The second flight top three teams were; Basic 2 Brilliant Catering finishing in first place, General Shale’s Richard Baker and Bill Alvis, Donald Rhea from Document Imaging Solutions, and Arnold Williams with OmniSource SE went home with a second place win while Johnson City Power Board finished in a not-so-shabby third place win.

Congratulations to Chamber Golfer of the Year, Bobby Jobe.

Bobby was recognized for his outstanding participation in the development of the 50-year-old, Pine Oaks Golf Course.

The Chamber of Commerce serving Johnson City, Jonesborough and Washington County, is a non-profit corporation organized to promote business, enhance economic and community development, and serve as a catalyst for improving the overall quality of life in the community and region.

Eric Fletcher, Jeff Anderson, Jerry Pelphrey, and Scott Folsom

David Fee, Wes Peters, Jill Rogers, and Tim Broome

David Moore, Trish Terry, Ronny Doss, and Travis Brooks

For more information, visit www.johnsoncitytnchamber.com.

Photography by Brian and Logan Hullette | Story by Rita Dykes

SEEN IN KINGSPORT Ridgefields Country Club

Kingsport Chamber Golf

Scramble

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orty-eight teams filled the golf course at the beautiful Ridgefields County Club in Kingsport on May 13. The annual Kingsport Chamber Golf Scramble celebrated its 21st year during the ever-popular event. The event has grown over the years that two tee times are now played making it an entire day of golf. Funds raised from the event went to benefit the Kingsport Chamber and its Keep Kingsport Beautiful and Leadership Kingsport programs.

Miles Burdine and Ed Moore

Bob Haywood and Lizz Marrs

Vicki Snodgrass, Dana Glenn and Kallam McKay

Hole competitions included fantastic prizes for longest drive on two holes, most accurate drive on two holes, closest to the pin on each of the four par threes, and hole-in-one each of the four par threes. Awards were also given to the top three places in two flights, in both morning and afternoon rounds.

Steven Williams, David Batts, Marli Williams and Kory Steadman – Texas Road House

Scott Tomlinson and Scott Curaton

Lara Unik and Nicole Austin

Mike Holt and Jeff Moore

Golfers were also treated to breakfast, lunch and dinner provided by Food City and Texas Roadhouse.

Casual talk and networking always make for an enjoyable dining experience.

The Kingsport Chamber of Commerce is a private, nonprofit business organization composed of nearly 1,000 members. The Kingsport Chamber’s mission is to utilize resources and focus efforts on enhancing a strong and viable business environment for the Kingsport area.

For more information on the Kingsport Chamber, go to www.kingsportchamber.org.

Bill Alvis, Drew Salyer, Randy Smith, and Bob Edmisten

Derek Smith, Paxton Wright, Ray Hayes and Randy Edens

Jerald Hampton, Gerald Hallenbeck, Phil Trigg, and Jake Harris

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SEEN IN BRISTOL The Paramount Center for the Arts

An Intimate Evening with

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ountry music singer-songwriter, Clint Black brought the crowd to their feet in a spectacular acoustic performance at the Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol, Tenn. on May 17. Black and his long-time guitarist and songwriter partner, Hayden Nicholas have been on an acoustic tour wowing crowds across the nation. Mallory Hope, special guest, country music singersongwriter also put on a great show for the sold out crowd.

Clint Black, a construction worker in Houston, Texas performed his weekend nightclub act before hitting the “big time” in Nashville. Within a year of meeting and songwriting with Hayden Nicholas in 1986, the pair landed a management deal. In only one short year later they had a label deal with RCA Records. The two have been on stage and writing songs together ever since.

Black’s first album, Killin’ Time produced four number one singles including lead single, Better Man. The album topped the Billboard’s Country Albums Chart for an astounding 31 weeks. Black has long been known as one of country music’s most successful stars. He has written, recorded, and released more than 100 songs. More than 20 million of his albums have been sold worldwide.

For more information on amazing entertainment at the Paramount, visit www.theparamountcenter.com.

Photography by Brian Hullette Story by Rita Dykes

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Clint Black

Luau

SEEN IN JOHNSON CITY Cosmetic Laser Skin Care Center

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Whitney Landress L.E. and Summer Moody L.E.

Edith Tillman and Laura Hensley

Katie Kitchem, Nina Feathers, Meghann Suton, and Allison Betser

ummer Open House Celebration, Wednesday June 5th was a complete girls afternoon out! The Luau event was decorated with fresh rose petals, and lies to set the theme. Special pricing was offered on products, service and fillers, along with the one on one attention from their wonderful staff. There many drawings and prizes for services and products. Refreshments were served to top off the afternoon.

Story and Photography by Susan couch

Pam Crusenberry, Linda Cookenour, Diana Nave, and Diane McMurray

Whitney Landress, Ginger Medlock, Cindy Larkin, Elizabeth Lester, and Summer Moody

Kelly Lewis and Lourdes McKinney

for Professional Women (and men can read it too)

IF YOU CAN’T TAKE THE HEAT, THEN MAKE SURE YOUR CAR CAN...SUMMERTIME CAR MAINTENANCE Yay!!

Summer is finally here! This a time for fun, relaxation, and enjoyable weather. A time for long road trips, going to the grocery store more often (because the kids are out of school),dropping the kids off at the pool, picking them up, going to the grocery store, sweating at the baseball games, picking up the kids’ friends, going to the grocery store, going to summer events, ...wait, sorry.... um.. Summertime,yay?

Summertime is a busy time for us. It is also a busy time for your vehicle. Summer heat is tough on your car for many reasons. The breakdown of fluids and lubricants occurs more rapidly, which speeds up the normal wear and tear on your car. Also, your belts and hoses are being subjected an extreme amount of heat causing them to breakdown faster as well. Since parking our car for the summer is not an option for most of us, let’s take a look at some of the most pressing alternatives that will help keep your poor little car from becoming a sauna on wheels:

1. Check Coolant Level- Most cars have a coolant reservoir that you can easily eyeball to make sure coolant level is appropriate. NEVER open any cooling system component while the engine is hot. Showering with water above 200 degrees Fahrenheit can really put a damper on your day.

2. Check Tires- Check the tread and the pressure. Most vehicles have a sticker

telling what the air pressure of the tires should be. Proper air pressure will give you better gas mileage and less wear on your tires.

3. Check Wipers- Don’t wait until it is raining. That’s kind of like not checking for toilet paper until you’re already finished.

4. Summer Inspection- It is always wise to have a reputable mechanic to inspect your vehicle and help prepare it for summer. The Air Conditioning, fluids, and belts and hoses should be checked for breakdown. Brakes should also be checked. This inspection can help you keep flowing with your summertime duties without leaving you stranded and getting that summer tan all in one day.

5. On Your Trip- Make sure to take break down supplies such as water (for you and your car), flares, flashlight, one non-perishable meal per person, and in case you are stranded without cell service, a blanket, either for warmth or to send smoke signals. Also, if you are caught in a traffic jam, monitor your engine temperature. With no air to assist cooling, the temperature will rise rapidly. You can intermittently turn your car off or roll down the windows and turn the heat on high for a few to move the hot air away from the engine.

As always, I appreciate all of you and look forward to seeing you next month. Stay safe and cool as this summer begins.

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SEEN IN KINGSPORT The YMCA & Aquatic Center

YMCA Wellmont Center & Kingsport Aquatic Center

Ribbon-Cutting & Open House Ceremonies M

ay 2013 has been an eventful month for the Kingsport Aquatic Center and the YMCA Wellmont Center. Kingsport Chamber members, Kingsport officials, donors, facility officials, and staff gathered to celebrate the opening of the amazing facilities with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 17.

May 25 was the long awaited grand opening of the Aquatic Center. Online photo contest winners, Grace Wellman and Xavier Graves Hawkins were the first two children down the slides at the outdoor water park’s grand opening.

Located in Kingsport’s Meadowview district at the base of iconic Bays Mountain, the center provides area residents and visitors with the best in health, fitness, and recreation features in a safety-focused environment.

For more information on the Aquatic Center, visit www. swimkingsport.com.

The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits committed to strengthening communities in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. For more information on the YMCA, visit www.ymcakpt.org.

Photography Courtesy of YMCA | Story by Rita dykes

SEEN IN BOONES CREEK Boones Creek Potter’s Gallery

Tiffany and Deanna Kiser

Story and Photography by Savanna Smith

Jennifer Reece

Walt Tittle III and Brooke Hatcher

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aturday, June 9th was a beautiful day for a festival in Boones Creek. The Boones Creek Historical Trust held the third annual “Boones Creek Day” to celebrate its heritage and the history of Daniel Boone. Boones Creek Potters Gallery hosted the event proving a perfect location because of the house’s history itself.

Guests were able to enjoy lunch courtesy of Food City as well as shop for local homemade items such as jewelry, crafts, cookware, and much more from more than fifty local crafters. Trey Hensley, Lightnin’ Charlie, Rockingham Road, and the Dennis Cove band entertained the crowd. The Potters Gallery was also open for tours and business. Jennifer Reece, owner of Boones Creek Potter’s Gallery, could not have been happier with the turnout. “The weather is great, and the people just keep coming!” She said around the middle of the day. This year’s featured artist was Tim Roberts, a potter with a range of works from porcelain to stoneware. To learn more about Tim, visit timrobertspottery.com. The Boones Creek Potter’s Gallery hours are M-S 10 am- 6 pm and you can visit them on their website at www.boonescreekpottery.com.

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Ed McCall, Leon Overlay, Congressman Phil Roe, and Harold Kidd

Roy and Mary Redden

Kevin, Ava and Cooper Sanders

Sharon Neuhaus

Ashlyn Cobble, Pat Cobble, and Lauren Carter

SEEN IN JOHNSON CITY The Barn at Boone Falls

Christ Children’s Home Education Fund’s

Spring Extravaganza

Liberian Pizza & Chicken Wings Event

C Ken and Nicole Misterly

Adlphus Hall, Nyempu Hall, and Randy Hensley

Alissa Hinkle, J. T. Hinkle, and Nick Manz

Nyempu Hall, Lisa Luster, and Kulubah Karmue

hrist Children’s Home Education Fund (CCHEF) hosted its Spring Extravaganza, Liberian Pizza & Chicken Wings education fundraiser for orphans on April 27 at The Barn at Boone Falls in Johnson City.

The event also served as a celebration of CCHEF’s orphanage building project. Funds raised will help build a school and purchase supplies for Christ Children’s Home children that will provide education for Pre-K through high school and vocational studies.

Tim and Mary Moore

Tammy, Tommy and Leah Brotherton

Ramon and Arlene Sanchez Vinas

Laura and Kevin Holley

Fungbeh Karmue, Conwedee Karmue, and Handerson Bennah

Christ Children’s Home Education Fund is a not for profit organization based in Johnson City and founded

by Adolphus Hall & Nyempu Karmue-Hall. Its mission and vision is to help under privileged orphans in Liberia, West Africa that were decimated by the fifteen year long civil war which killed about 300000 people, receive a Christian education, medical assistance and sustenance that will render them a chance and hope at a bright future. In just four short years, Christ Children’s Home has accomplished remarkable work and the children have excelled despite all of the hardships.

For more information, visit www.cchefkids.org.

Photography by susan couch | Story by rita dykes

SEEN IN KINGSPORT Century 21 Legacy

Century 21 Legacy

New Office Chris and Danielle McMeans

Open House

Leslie McCracken, Bud Beverly, Lynn Tully, Rack ?

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Lynn James, Andrew Begley, and Linda Robinson

Jamie Skeens, Bill Hall, Carla Dunn, Kim Begley, and Joe Begley

Sherri Mosley and Brian Hullette

Cephas Sloan, Ashley Hood, and Andrew Begley

Sam and Suzanne Jones, and Karen Leimkuhler

Amy Patterson and Jamie Skeens

entury 21 expanded adding a new office on Broad Street in Downtown Kingsport Thursday May 30th. The team decided to have an open house for the community to see their new place and welcomed everyone with food and drinks. Many people stopped in to see the newly remodeled office before they headed off to the downtown concerts. Century 21 is using their Broad Street location as a boutique realty to serve the up and coming population that desires one on one time with their realtors. This boutique office is equipped with the latest in realty technology. Century 21 is dedicated to their clientele and knows just what they are looking for. So if you missed the open house and have not been by the new downtown location, take some time to stop in, look around, and say hello; the Begley boys will be happy to see you!

Story and Photography by Savanna Smith

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SEEN IN ELIZABETHTON Milligan College

Elizabethton Annual

Chamber Dinner

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n Thursday, May 16, the Elizabethton/Carter County Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Dinner at the McCormick Dining Center of Milligan College. The theme of this year’s event was “Growing Opportunity…Harvesting Success” to coincide with the Chamber’s mission for the 2013/2014 year. Dr. Bill Greer, President of Milligan College, gave the keynote address encouraging members to take full advantage of the many opportunities in business, education and other facets to assist in the growth and success of our city and county. Chandrea Shell, 2012/2013 Chamber President and Director of Public Relations and Marketing for Milligan College, passed the gavel to Dr. Keith Young, Dean of Off Campus Programs and Services at Northeast State Community College. Chandrea Shell thanked the Chamber Board and Members for their support during her term as President. Dr. Young encouraged those in attendance to promote, encourage and invest in one another to ensure that the Chamber’s mission is successful. To cap off the evening, the Chamber of Commerce presented Snap-on Tools with their Corporate Citizen of the Year award. Snap-on Tools has been a member of Elizabethton for thirty-nine years and consistently serves as an encouraging and supporting member of the Elizabethton/Carter County Community. Robin Allen accepted the award on behalf of the 350 associates of Elizabethton facility. Sponsors of the 2013 Annual Dinner included: Milligan College, Snap-on Tools, Carter County Bank, Charter Business, Sycamore Shoals Hospital, Pine Ridge Care and Rehabilitation and Life Care Center of Elizabethton.

Bill Greer (Milligan College President), Edwina Greer, Darlene Young, and Garland Young (Milligan Dean)

Richard Shell, Dillard Street, Chandrea Shell, Dalton Shell, Beulah Street, and Dr. James Warlick

Brent Pritchard, Robin Allen, and David Bellessa

Bill Forrester, Tom Anderson, and David LeVeau

Benny Baird, Tony Church, and Richard Tester

Jennifer Greenwall, Cindy Carden, and Tonya Stevens

Story and Photography by Susan couch

Mark and Rachel Fine, Chris and Sommer Kicks

Joel and Judy Veenenan

Brandy Trivett and Marcella Peek

Skyler and Justin Taylor, Eric and Tessa Salyer

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Anne and Jerome Kitchens

Kent Williams and Carmella Price

Chris Mathes, Courtney Valentine, and Richard Tester

SEEN IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA Heartwood

2nd Annual Southwest Virginia Wine Festival

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his year’s festival features the best of the region’s wines, cider, mead and beer paired with with ‘Round the Mountain artisan demonstrations at Heartwood.

Coltsfoot Winery, Abingdon, VA

Blacksmore Meadow, Dugspur, VA

Foggy Ridge Cider, Dugspur, VA

Mountain Rose Vineyards, Wise, VA

We all love an afternoon of good food, good friends, and a great glass of wine, but it’s even better when it’s in your own backyard. One of Southwest Virginia’s most distinctive assets is its wines, cider, mead and craft beer. The Second Annual Southwest Virginia Wine Festival was the perfect way to not only experience these assets, but also learn the stories and meet the makers behind the wines.

The SWVA Wine Festival is on tap for Saturday, May 18, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Heartwood: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Gateway. Tickets are $20 per person in advance or $25 per person the day of the event and may be purchased online or at Heartwood.

Woodspin Studio, Coeburn, VA

Photography and story by susan couch

Abingdon Vineyard & Winery, Abingdon, VA

Davis Valley Winery, Rural Retreat, VA

Villa Appalaccia Winery & Vineyard, Blue Ridge Parkway, VA

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ARTIST Profile: Alex & Lisa LaPella

Alex & Lisa LaPella Alex and Lisa are potters and partners, in life and in the studio. THEY collaborate on nearly everything that comes through the studio, passing work back and forth throughout the process.

This collaboration, which grew naturally through our marriage, allows the pots to take on lives of their own as we give up ownership of them. One of us conceives of a pot, the other might birth it, and as the process unfolds with the pot passing between us, the pot becomes more than the original idea.

Photography and story courtesy of Alex and Lisa LaPella

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ARTIST Profile: Alex & Lisa LaPella

All of this happens while life unfolds around us. Our two boys wander in and out of the studio while the chickens peer in the windows. The Appalachian Mountains do their best to distract us from our back door. We rush to and from schools, visit galleries, photograph work, ship pottery, and just try to keep making pots that bring us joy.

This life gets hectic, but we do what we love with the people we love. We can’t imagine that we could be any more blessed.

Both Alex and Lisa have a BFA with a ceramics concentration. Alex attended the Appalachian Center for Arts and Crafts. Lisa did undergrad work at Belmont University and the University of Central Florida and post graduate work at Memphis College of Art. We regularly attend pottery workshops in order to continue to grow in our art.

We both came to pottery in college and fell in love with the material and process. While we had each

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loved drawing, painting, and sculpture, we felt the need to take the art off of the walls and pedestals and bring it into everyday life. We wanted to create pieces that make mundane, daily routines into treasured moments.

In our own home, we experience this daily with our collection of handcrafted works. By buying handmade goods, we forge connections and build relationships with crafters around the world. In addition, we fill our home with beautiful, heirloom quality things instead of next month’s garage sale fodder.

ARTIST Profile: Alex & Lisa LaPella

Alex is a native of Johnson City. He attended the University School at ETSU where his father taught voice.

He left Johnson City to attend college. After college he lived briefly in Flagstaff before returning to Tennessee.

He returned to the Tri-Cities region when he and Lisa married in 1999 and opened Into The Fire in Johnson City. After 9 years, they sold Into The Fire and built their own studio in order to focus on their own work.

Lisa is a Dallas native, but moved frequently throughout her life. She moved to Nashville in 1988 and considers Nashville her hometown. She and Alex met when Lisa began her first day of work at All Fired Up, a paint-ityourself ceramics shop in Nashville.

How to find our work Our Etsy store is at www.lapellapottery.com Our Facebook page is www.Facebook.com/LaPellaPottery We can be reached at lapellapottery@gmail.com and on the phone at (423)943-6893 We are at the Johnson City Farmer's Market most clear days throughout the season.

We also will be at The Big Crafty in Asheville on July 7, noon to 6.

We have a sales space at Nelson Fine Arts in Johnson City and are represented by Cindy Saadeh Fine Arts Gallery in Kingsport, TN. We also sell regularly on Fab.com, OpenSky.com, and RebelsMarket.com We also do bridal registries throughout the year, but limit them to one per month if we are creating place settings and serving ware.

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SEEN IN KINGSPORT Allandale Barn

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Appalachian Spring 2013

hursday May 16th was a beautiful evening for a picnic. Allandale Barn served as a great venue for the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy’s annual dinner. New and old members enjoyed each other’s company as everyone conversed over dinner, provided by Giuseppe’s, and danced to the entertaining sounds of Trae McMaken and Will MacMorran. During dinner the Stan Murray Volunteer of the Year Award was given away and the crowd recognized retiring trustees as well as electing new and returning trustees.

Betty and Gary Bailey, David and Debra Taylor

The mission of the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (a land trust) is to conserve the unique plant and animal habitat, clean water, local farmland and scenic beauty of the mountains of North Carolina and east Tennessee for the benefit of present and future generations. SAHC achieves this by forging and maintaining conservation relationships with landowners and public agencies, owning and managing land, and working with communities to accomplish their conservation objectives.

Tom Gatti and Cheryl Fowler

The SAHC would like to thank everyone who made the event a success. Around a hundred guests, volunteers, and staff came out to support the great cause and helped raise $1,000 from the fantastic auction items. To learn more about the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and the outstanding work they do please visit www. appalachina.org.

Jamie Burnham, Carol Coffey, and Dave Goforth

Jeanette and Kent Blaizer, Michelle Pugliese, and Dorris Bush

Photography and Story by Savanna Smith

Ken and Lotta Murray

Chris Coxen and Katey McDonald

Nancy and Bob Heart

Gerald Cross, Ellen Turner, Kitty and Tom Smith, Anne Kilgore, and Nancy Cross

Carl Silverstene

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Sally Currie and Donna Ashby

Darrol Nickles and Gary Bridges

Racks by theTracks

SEEN IN KINGSPORT Farmer’s Market

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little bit of rain did not stop an enthused crowd from attending the 6th annual Racks by the Tracks Saturday, May 18th. The Kingsport Farmer’s Market and surrounding street began filling up around noon when the party started and despite the rain, continued to host a large crowd. Local vendors served their best ribs, barbeque, and desserts while a great line up of bands including Mac Arnold and Plate Full O’ Blues, The Billy Crawford Band, Webb Wilder, Adam Bolt and the New Pugilism, and Hundred Acres entertained.

The Libation Station Craft Beer tasting was a highlight during the event. From 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm guests could enjoy samples from some of the best craft- and micro-breweries in the country. This year featured old favorites and new finds, and was bigger and better than ever, with 40+ beers available. 85% of the beers at this year’s festival had never been featured at a tasting in East Tennessee. There were Gluten Free Beer, Ciders, and beers being made just for Racks this year.

The tasting may have ended at 7:00 pm, but the crowd didn’t budge! Diamond Rio, the featured band for this year, took the stage at 8:00 pm and put on a great show. Then a crowd pleasing Benny Wilson closed out the night. Once again Racks by the Tracks was a great success, and if you missed it- make sure to attend next year!

Photography and Story by Savanna smith

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SEEN IN KINGSPORT Ridgefields Country Club

Big Little 5K 3rd Annual

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emorial Day morning was a gorgeous morning for the Big Little 5K at the Ridgefields Country Club Golf Course. The magnificent green landscaped course was a perfect venue for the 5K. The event was very successful event as more than 135 runners/walkers came out to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee. Awards were presented to the top three male and female runners in each category as well as top master trophy. Amazing door prizes including a Gatlinburg Cabin Getaway, an iPod, gift certificates, Barter Theatre tickets, and much more were given away to lucky winners.

Congratulations to David Lively for clinching the title of top overall winner and 1st place in the overall male category. Placing second in the overall male category was Joshua Kistner followed

by Scott Horton rounding out the top three. Taking home first place in overall female was Sasha Negila followed by Kristen Dinsmore in second place, and in third place, Janine Myatt.

Male master winner went to Shane Warren, while female master winner went to Lisa Williams. The winners of the other categories were Benson Hazelwood, Aisha Mann, Jackson Tonnies, Joseph Ketron, Corinne Schmidt, Will Earhart, Amanda Schaefer, Bobby Reynolds, Shawn Dougherty, Charles Owens, Mardee Scott, Roger Ketron, and Susanne Seiler.

Big Brothers Big Sisters provides children that are facing adversity with strong, enduring, and professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change lives for the better...forever.

The organization holds itself accountable for children in its program to achieve measurable outcomes, including educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors, and higher aspirations, greater confidence and better relationships. Big Brothers Big Sisters carefully pair children with screened volunteer mentors who build safe, enduring relationships.

For more information, visit www.bigbrothersbigsistersetn.org.

Photography by Brian Hullette | Story by rita dykes

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SEEN IN JOHNSON CITY Orchard Place

2013 Garden Party G

irls, Inc. of Johnson City/ Washington County held its annual Garden Party fundraising event at Orchard Place, the home of Valda Hicks Jones on Saturday, May 18th. The 2013 outdoor affair was dedicated to the memory of former Johnson City Press Publisher and community supporter Tim Jones, who held the position of Girls, Inc. Board of Trustees President until his passing last year.

The Garden Party is the largest donor event each year for Girls, Inc. of Johnson City/ Washington County, which strives to inspire girls to be strong, smart and bold. The organization, located on Library Lane, has served girls in this community since 1944 and now serves girls age 5 to 16 with after school and summer programs. The local chapter is part of the national nonprofit organization and provides programs that address math and science education, careers and life planning, health and hygiene education, leadership and community action skills, sports and adventure, self-reliance and life skills and culture and heritage education. Each is designed to prepare girls to lead successful, independent and fulfilling lives in a safe, fun, all-girl environment.

Johnson City and Washington County businesses graciously donated auction items, food and beverages for the event, allowing most funds raised during the event to go back into the organization’s programming expenses.

Katie and Dan Mahoney, Sean and Amy Mahoney

Programs Director Nikki Hughes and Executive Director Terri Knapp

Valda Jones (center) is surrounded by family and Girls, Inc Board of Trustees member Carol Sloan and Board President Craig Higgins as she accepts an artist’s rendering of her home in honor of her late husband, former Board President Tim Jones

Girls, Inc. Board of Trustees members Liz Biosca and Carol Ferguson

Girls, Inc. staff members Ashley Edwards, Kristy Smith, Audrey Smith

Mr and Mrs Harvey Mitchel and Mark and Kara Honeycutt

Photography by get scene photography story courtesy of Girls, Inc. of Johnson City/Washington county

Local artist Nancy Jane Earnest displays her sketch of Orchard Place. Earnest lends her talent to the cause each year by drawing a portrait of the property that is host to the annual Garden Party. The framed piece is then presented to the hosts as a token of appreciation.

Jessica and Jason Edmisten

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Guests were greeted by a colorful display telling about the Girls, Inc programs

Orchard Place was the perfect setting for this year’s Garden Party

Ornaments from the Girls, Inc ‘Van Tree’ were up for bid in the silent and live auction, each one representing a donation for the purchase of a new van to transport summer and after school participants safely to and from their destinations. The organization says it badly needs reliable transportation to meet program needs.

The ‘Van Tree’ was modeled after the Girls, Inc Scholarship Tree, which has become a tradition for attendees at the annual event. Guests may purchase flowers from the tree, which represent a donation that serves to cover the costs of attendance for a family who may not otherwise be able to afford the low cost of participating in the program.

Happy 13th Birthday, Demi Striligas!

Love, your MUCH older sister!

Happy Birthday, Alan Dodson!

Happy Birthday, Billie Ellis!

Happy Birthday, Bryan Morton!

Happy Birthday, Brett Herron!

Happy Birthday, GIBSON! (aka Chris Overbay)

Happy Birthday, Crystal Phillips!

Happy Birthday, Jeff Dearman!

Happy Birthday, Cody Weddle!

Happy Birthday, Joette Street!

HAPPY Happy Birthday, John Moore!

Happy Birthday, Jill Rosario!

Happy Birthday, Donna O’Dell!

Happy Birthday, Logan McDavid!

Happy Birthday, Kris Cantu!

Happy Birthday, Melanie Peters!

Happy Birthday, Rachel Barnes!

Happy Birthday to my Brother, Kris Barrack!

Happy Birthday, Russell England!

Happy Birthday to our Design Ninja, Angelica!

Happy Birthday, Kellie!

Happy Birthday, Neil Stout!

Happy Birthday, Kim Bushore-Maki!

Happy Birthday, Vivian Keeton!

Happy Birthday, Bart Long!

Happy Birthday, Bobby Flowers!

Happy Birthday, Rob Williams!

Happy Birthday, Charlie!

Happy Birthday, Rick Kind!

Happy Birthday, Shannon Rigsby!

Happy Birthday to my precious & beautiful grandmother, Peggy Bennett!

Happy Birthday, Kim & Joe Begley!

Happy Birthday, Johnny Greer!

Happy Birthday, Dustin Mohr!

Happy Birthday, Monica Honeycutt!

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Sounds & Samples of Bristol

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ow cool is that?! Dancing on the Paramount stage!!! Supporters and guests of the downtown jewel’s recent fund-raising event were able to do just that.

“Sounds and Samples of Bristol was our way of kicking off the summer season,” noted Diane Dempsey, Executive Director of the Paramount Center for the Arts. “We wanted to host an event that was a smaller social gathering - with a different twist.”

Sounds and Samples of Bristol featured a variety of entertainment in the Lobby and on Stage – Country singer James Meadows, Rex Ward on the Mighty Wurlitzer, Lisa Zahiya’s Bollywood Dancers, Mike and Kim Adler of Dancing with the Tri-Cities Stars, and Mike Hawkins – the DJ who kept the guests dancing on stage until nearly midnight! Fabulous food samples were presented by several area restaurants – 620 State, Burger Bar, CJ & Company, Fatz, KP Duty, Machiavelli’s, Shelbee’s, and Shindig’s. “The food was phenomenal! Guests enjoyed not only the vast variety of samples, but also the quality and presentation of the fare,” stated Dempsey.

Amy Lynn of WJHL Daytime Tri-Cities was the Master of Ceremonies for the evening’s event. Auctioneer Mike Anderson delivered both energetic and entertaining “auctioneer chants” during the Live Auction that was conducted from the Paramount stage. His quick wit and high-speed mode were enjoyed by both bidders and the audience alike, as he rolled through the fantastic Live Auction items that were generously donated by area businesses and individuals.

“On behalf of the staff of the Paramount Center for the Arts and the Paramount Foundation Board of Directors, I want to thank everyone for their continued support not only for our recent fund raising event, but also throughout the year as well. Because of community patronage and encouragement, the Paramount remains not only a jewel of Downtown Bristol, but also a valued regional asset,” stated Dempsey.

For more information about upcoming events at the Paramount Center for the Arts, visit www.theparamountcenter.com Photography by Mickey Baker Story by Diane Dempsey

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