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Contents / NOVEMBER 2015 EVENTS

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FEATURES 20 THE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 37 AUTOMOTIVE SPECIAL FEATURE

Up Ahead! A Preview of a few 2016 cars, trucks, and SUVs from some of the finest car dealers in the Tri-Cities

61 MAGICAL NIGHT OF GIVING: SNEAK PEEK

DEPARTMENTS 6 CALENDAR 8 COMMUNITY PROFILE

Good Day Tri-Cities

30 ART SEEN

Necessity and Two Artists, the Mother of Invention

33 PREMIER PHARMACY

What is the Importance of Gut Support?

34 NONPROFIT PROFILE

72 VIP BEAUTY

10 Simple Steps to Stunning

77 SEEN ON THE SCENE 88 WIT BIT

Things Beth and GC are Thankful for...

90 HAPPY 99 SERVE IT UP SASSY

S’More Pumpkin Please

Wellmont Night of Holiday Miracles

ON THE COVER Tom Hall Jessica Brewster Brian Griffith Andy Dietrich The Boss

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: Mickey J. Baker

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10 United Way of Elizabethton Kickoff

Campaign at Elizabethton Chamber

of Commerce Breakfast 12 Serving Orphans Worldwide Gala 13 Serving Orphans Worldwide

Golf Tournament 15 Walk to End Alzheimer’s 16 38th Annual Unicoi County

Apple Festival 17 Appalachian Food Summit 18 43rd Annual Storytelling Festival 25 Magical Night of Giving Ticket Sales 26 Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion 32 Advanced Medicine Ladies Night Out 44 Wallace Nissan of Kingsport

Ribbon Cutting and After Hours 68 2015 Taste of Johnson City 70 Younglife Kingsport Annual

Fundraiser Banquet 74 Mud, Sweat and Cheers 80 Fall for Downtown Folk Fest

and Pepper Festival 81 ETSU College of Public Health:

The Celebration Gala 82 J.A. Street’s 30th Anniversary 83 Turquoise Boutique

One-Year Celebration 85 Children’s Advocacy Center

Golf Tournament 86 St. Jude Walk/Run to End

Childhood Cancer 89 Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Golf Tournament 91 Junior League of Bristol Follies Idol 93 March of Dimes Signature Chef Event 95 Oktoberfest 2015 103 Eastman Road Race 104 Lexus of Kingsport Gives

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Calendar of Events / NOVEMBER 2015 NOVEMBER 1 The Wizard of Oz Through Nov. 8th Jonesborough Repertory Theatre Jonesborough, TN (423) 753-1010 Journeys of Women Art Exhibit, Through Nov. 7th McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School Jonesborough, TN (423) 753-5097 Spook-tacular Science All Day, Through Nov. 8th Hands on Museum Johnson City, TN (423) 434-HAND Heartwood Thursday Night BBQ, 5:00pm Every Thursday Heartwood Circle Abingdon, VA (276) 492-2400 Heartwood Open Jam 6:30-9:00pm Every other Thursday Heartwood Circle Abingdon, VA (276) 492-2400

Wee Reads: Fall Story Time for Children 3-5 10:15-11:15am, Every Tuesday Washington County Library Jonesborough, TN (423) 753-1800 Jonesborough Storytellers Guild Concert 7:00pm, Every Tuesday International Storytelling Center Jonesborough, TN (423) 913-2166 NOVEMBER 4 Heartwood’s Sunday Brunch, 10:00-3:00pm Every Sunday Heartwood Circle Abingdon, VA (276) 492-2400 NOVEMBER 5 The Johnson City Group Run, 5:30pm, Every Thursday Wellness Center Johnson City, TN www.runtricities.net Turtles at Tipton 6:30pm, Every Thursday Tipton St. Pub Johnson City, TN TricitiesTurtles@gmail.com Mistletoe Market Gala, 6:00pm, Through Nov. 8th Southwest Virginia Higher Education Centre Abingdon, VA (276) 619-4300

YoungLife In The Fast Lane Annual Fundraising Banquet Appalachian Fairgrounds, Gray TN 6:30-8:30 PM (423) 928-9373

Sandi Patty Live 7:30-9:00pm NPAC Greenville, TN (423) 638-1679

Turkey Trot 5K- Couch to 5K Training Program 6:30-7:30pm, Every Tuesday Civitan Park Johnson City, TN TricitiesTurtles@gmail.com 11th Grade Career Expo Through Nov. 6th Toy F. Reid Employee Center Kingsport, TN (423) 392-8827

NOVEMBER 10 Table Trick Science, All Day Through the rest of the month Hands On Museum Johnson City, TN (423) 434-HAND

Home for the Holidays Through Nov. 29th LampLight Theatre Kingsport, TN (423) 343-1766

Veteran’s Day Parade, 10:00am Downtown Bristol www.believeinbristol.org

Margaret Rich Demonstration Heartwood Circle Abingdon, VA (276) 492-2400

Junior League Girls Night Out, 6:00pm KP Duty Bristol, TN (423) 764-3889

The Crooked Road Rejects, 8:00pm O’Mainnin’s Pub Bristol, TN (423) 844-0049

Blacklight Yoga with Sandi Nelson, 7:00pm Wellness Yoga Bristol, TN (276) 644-3086

East TN Crush Holiday Market, 10:00-3:00pm Parks and Recreation W Mill Street Elizabethton, TN (423) 914-0573

Laura Thurston 10:00pm O’Mainnin’s Pub Bristol, TN (423) 844-0049 NOVEMBER 6 Just What the Doctor Order: On the Road- Cross Road Medical Mission 6:00-8:00pm Friendship Motorsports Bristol, VA Dennis Philips Leadership Kingsport Golf Tournament, 9:00-10:00am MeadowView Golf Course Kingsport, TN (423) 392-8820

NOVEMBER 11 Grand Prize Breakfast Chamber of Commerce Johnson City, TN britt@johnsoncitytnchmaber.com

Junior League Follies, 8:00pm, Through Nov. 7th Paramount Center for the Arts Bristol, TN (423) 274-8920 NOVEMBER 7 BAE Veteran’s Day ClassicHalf Marathon and 5K, 10:30am Holston Army Ammunition Plant

NOVEMBER 2 Women’s Fund Art Exhibit, 10:00am, Through Nov. 6th McKinney Center Jonesborough, TN (423) 753-0562

NOVEMBER 3 Group Run- Tri Cities Trail Runners, 5:30pm Every Tuesday ETSU: Upper Parking Lot on Southwest Ave Johnson City, TN www.runtricities.net

Wednesday Wayside Writers, 2:00-4:00pm Every Wednesday Heartwood Circle Abingdon, VA (276) 492-2400

36th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair Through Nov. 8th Kingsport Civic Auditorium Kingsport, TN (423) 392-8414

Kingsport, TN (423) 578-6379 or Rachel. davis2@baesystems.com Niswonger Children’s Hospital- Scarecrow Skedaddle 2-Mile Run 8:00am ETSU Mountain States Health Alliance Athletic Center Johnson City,TN (423) 431-1449 or kernsla@ msha.com 8th Annual Race for Ian 9:00am Trinity Baptist Church Jonesborough, TN www.active.com S’Mores Run, 4:00pm The Smokehouse BBQ Restaurant Johnson City, TN (423) 946-0519 or TheGooseChase.org 7th Annual Artlandia Portico, The Gallery 601 Spring Street Johnson City, TN (423) 232-8845 Italian Tapestry, All Day 701 Florida Avenue Bristol, TN www.engagekingsport.com

Walk in their Boots: A Military Timeline Sycamore Shoals Elizabethton, TN (423) 543-5808 NOVEMBER 8 Speedway In Lights 5K, 6:00pm Bristol Motor Speedway Bristol, TN betsy@bristolmotorspeedway.com

or phil@fleetfeetkingsport.com Fall Youth Orchestra Concert, All Day Through Nov. 9th Eastman Employee Center Kingsport, TN www.engagekingsport.com Youth Music Series 6:30-8:00pm Heartwood Circle Abingdon, VA (276) 492-2400 Veterans Tribute 2:30-4:00pm Visitors Center Jonesborough, TN (423) 753-1010 Colonial Harvest Celebration 10:00-3:00pm Sycamore Shoals Elizabethton, TN (423) 543-5808 NOVEMBER 9 A Candlelight Walk: Veteran’s Day, 7:00-8:30pm Rocky Mount Museum Piney Flatts, TN (423) 538-7396

Wal-Mart Ribbon Cutting, 7:00am 750 Lynn Garden Drive Kingsport, TN (423) 392-8805 NOVEMBER 12 After Hours Premier Pharmacy, 5:30 Premier Pharmacy Kingsport, TN (423) 392-8804 Hula Hoop Hullabaloo Workshop, 9:30-11:00am Hands On Museum Johnson City, TN (423) 434-HANDS NOVEMBER 13 Speedway in Lights & Ice Rink, Through January 2nd Bristol Motor Speedway Bristol, TN (423) 989-6933 Johnson City Faith In Future Awards, 11:00am Millennium Centre Johnson City, TN (423) 461-8000 An Evening with The Barefoot Movement, 7:30pm Renaissance Arts Center & Theatre Kingsport, TN (423) 392-8414 34th Annual Holiday Craft Show, 10:00-5:00pm Through Nov. 14th Visitors Center Jonesborough, TN (423) 753-1010 2015 Fall Gala: Featuring a performance of Beyond Glory, 6:00pm Paramount Center for the Arts Bristol, TN (423) 274-8920

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Calendar of Events / NOVEMBER 2015 Woman’s Club Christmas Craft Show Through Nov. 14th Park and Recreation Building Elizabethton, TN (423) 542-9109 Carousel Ribbon Cutting and Fall Remembrance Ceremony, 12:00pm Kingsport Carousel Kingsport, TN NOVEMBER 14 Glow Baby, Glow! 5K Run and Walk, 5:00pm VHCC Drive Abingdon, VA (276) 525-1387 or khall@washcova.com 35th Annual Women’s YWCA Turkey Trot & Gobbler’s Gait 5K, 8:00am YWCA Bristol, TN (423) 968-9444 or a_cok@ywcabristol.org Black Knight Challenge, 9:00am Chuckey- Doak High School Greenville, TN noah.naseri@gmail.com Red Shoe Masquerade Ball, 6:00pm Portico, The Gallery 601 Spring Street Johnson City, TN (423) 232-8845 Honoring Our Heroes Dinner, 6:00-8:00pm Boys and Girls Club Kingsport, TN 230-4160 x 231 Home Free Live, 7:30-9:00pm NPAC Greeneville, TN (423) 638-1679 Community Spaghetti Supper, 6:00-7:30pm Beidleman Presbyterian Church Bristol, TN www.beidlemanpresbyterian. weebly.com Family Movie Matinee, 3:00-5:00pm Library Jonesborough, TN Claire Lynch Band, 7:00-9:00pm McKinney Center Jonesborough, TN (423) 753-1010

Beyond Glory starring Stephen Lang, 3:00pm Paramount Center for the Arts Bristol, TN (423) 274-8920 The Grand Ole Uproar, 10:00pm O’Mainnin’s Pub Bristol, TN (423) 844-0049 Frontier Academy: Holiday Traditions, 10:00-2:00pm Rocky Mount Museum Piney Flatts, TN (423) 538-7396 Recycle Kingsport by Keep Kingsport Beautiful, 9:00am Dobyns-Bennett High School Kingsport, TN NOVEMBER 15 Magical Night of Giving The Mall at Johnson City 6:00-9:00 PM www.mallatjohnsoncity.com Radio Bristol Sessions: Chris Coole & Ivan Rosenburg, 2:00pm Birth Place of Country Music Museum Bristol, TN (423) 573-1927 NOVEMBER 16 After-School Art CampBackcountry Makers, 5:30pm Through Nov. 20th William King Museum of Art Abingdon, VA (276) 628-5005 NOVEMBER 17 Painting Demonstration with James Turner, 10:00-4:00pm Heartwood Circle Abingdon, VA (276) 492-2400 NOVEMBER 18 Santa’s Workshop, 5:00-9:00pm Food City on Clinchfield St Kingsport, TN (423) 392-8836 NOVEMBER 19 2nd Annual Student Film Festival, 6:00-7:30pm McKinney Center Jonesborough, TN www.jonesboroughtn.org Ryan Ward, 10:00pm O’Mainnin’s Pub Bristol, TN (423) 844-0049

NOVEMBER 20 Santa Special Human Race & Animile Early Packet Pickup, 5:00-7:00pm Chef’s Pizza Kingsport, TN (423) 963-1045 Nights of Lights Gala: An Epic Piano Duel, 6:30pm Hands On Museum Johnson City, TN (423) 434-HAND Spirits of the Season, 7:00-9:00pm Johnson City Country Club Johnson City, TN (423) 975-5520 The Salvation Army Community Angel Tree Through Dec. 16th Kingsport Town Center Kingsport, TN (423) 246-6671 Emerge Women’s Professional Series, 7:30-1:00pm Kingsport Center for Higher Education Kingsport, TN (423) 968-9444 NOVEMBER 21 Santa Special AniMile & 1-Mile Human Race, 12:00pm 151 Main St. Kingsport, TN (423) 963-1045 or natalie@eastman.com Inaugural Tweetsie Trot, 8:00-12:00pm West State of Franklin Rd Johnson City, TN Jamesmaverick2@gmail.com Kingsport Christmas Parade, 3:30pm Main St Kingsport, TN (423) 392-8800 Friends In Need, 6:00pm MeadowView Conference & Convention Center Kingsport, TN (423) 578-6600 Salvation Army Praise Band Performance, 6:00-8:00pm Upper level of the mall Kingsport, TN (423) 246-6671 73rd Annual Santa Train, 3:00pm Main Street, Downtown Kingsport, TN (423) 392-8836

James Gregory Live NPAC Greeneville, TN (423) 638-1679 Wyldeheart, 10:00pm O’Mainnin’s Pub Bristol, TN (423) 844-0049 NOVEMBER 22 Heartwood’s Venue Showcase, 6:30-9:00pm Heartwood Circle Abingdon, VA (276) 492-2400 Big Daddy Weave Tour, 6:30-8:00pm NPAC Greeneville, TN (423) 638-1679 NOVEMBER 23 The Annual Christmas Open House, 5:30 Downtown Bristol Milligan Jazz Ensemble Concert with Noel Freidline, 7:30-8:30pm Milligan’s Seeger Chapel “Mary B. Martin Auditorium” Elizabethton, TN (423) 461-8989

NOVEMBER 26 6th Annual Chase the Turkey 5K Race, 8:00am Meadowview Conference & Convention Center Kingsport, TN (423) 230-0002 or phil@ fleetfeetkingsport.com

Party At Santa’s Village, 11:00-1:00pm Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kingsport Kingsport, TN (423) 230-4160 x231 Celebrate Small Business During Small Business Saturday, 10:00am Downtown Bristol www.believeinbristol.org

10th Annual Turkey Trot, 8:30am Wellness Center Johnson City, TN (423) 946-3784

NOVEMBER 29 2015 Miss Christmas Sweetheart Beauty Pageant, 1:00pm Upper level of the mall Kingsport, TN (423) 245-2093

NOVEMBER 27 Santa and Friends Dasher & Dancer 1:00-6:00pm Through Dec. 24th Upper level of the mall Kingsport, TN (423) 246-1697 NOVEMBER 28 Christmas in Olde Jonesborough, 11:00-3:00pm Through Dec. 19th West Main St Jonesborough, TN (423) 753-1010 The New Familiars: A Tribute to Levon Helm, 7:00pm Paramount Center for the Arts Bristol, TN (423) 274-8920

Winterfest Art Show 4:00pm Through Nov. 30th Sycamore Shoals Elizabethton, TN (423) 543-5808 Lamplight Wreath Exhibit 9:00am Sycamore Shoals Elizabethton, TN (423) 543-5808

NOVEMBER @ BARTER THEATRE

• A Wrinkle In Time • The Three Musketeers • I’ll Be Back Before Midnight • The Doyle and Debbie Show • Curtains • Where We’ll Never Grow Old • Miracle on 34th Street • Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol Visit www.bartertheatre.com or call (423) 628-3991 for showtimes and to purchase tickets.

SPEEDWAY IN LIGHTS & THE ICE RINK AT BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY November 13th-January 2nd Open Nightly From 6-10 PM www.SPEEDWAYINLIGHTS.ORG 423-BRISTOL

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A GOOD DAY IN THE TRI-CITIES MORGAN KING & WHITNEY CARR

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here are so many things in this world that go together: ham and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, popcorn and the movies, Sinatra and Vegas. Two other things that go together, well, like PB&J, are Morgan and Whitney–the new morning show duo bringing variety to our weekdays starting Monday October 12th. Their 9 a.m. time slot and their thirty-minute segments are sure to bring brightness to the mornings of everyone across the Tri-Cities area. Morgan King has been in television for over thirty years now, but Whitney Carr is new to television and is loving every minute of her new experience. “I have no idea what I am doing because I have never done television, but Morgan is showing me the ropes! He is so knowledgeable and I have learned a ton from him already and the show hasn’t even started.”

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When I sat down to talk to Morgan and Whitney it was clear that their chemistry is something that will certainly make the new morning show at WKPT a success. They will have a largely “live” segment with a stage for music, a living room for interviews, and a kitchen for cooking. Some parts of the upcoming shows have been taped ahead of time, but these shorts will be seamlessly integrated into the live aspect of the show. “We will start out with a thirty minute show”, Morgan tells me, “but we hope to go to an hour very soon. It will mean that someone will get bumped but that sort of thing happens in television unfortunately.” Just like other morning variety shows, the new show on WKPT will bring to attention current trends in fashion, entertainment, cooking, home decorating, child rearing, and more.

On top of this, the hosts will work to bring attention to the diverse region we live in. “I’ve lived here, raised in Rogersville, from age 8 until I graduated high school there, then got married and moved to Gray at age 21 when I got married,” says Whitney, “and I have been so amazed at all that there is to do and see in this region.”

King echoes his co-host’s thoughts on all that the region has to offer.

“There is so much to see and do and not just in the “Tri-Cities” area but in the region that surrounds these three larger cities. There are places like Damascus, Virginia that have so much to offer but are rarely mentioned as a destination for family fun.” The two hosts have spent the past few months travelling the countryside and filming segments to be used in upcoming shows and both were simply amazed at the welcome that they got and each and every stop. “So many folks were excited to see us that I never felt like a stranger at any new place. We had tons of people tell us that they were fans of WKPT, but that no one from “the big city” had ever been out their way to talk to them,” exclaims Whitney. The two have been all over East Tennessee and Southwestern Virginia recently in search of stories to fill their ever-expanding repertoire.

the new show means to round out an already dynamic line-up on the WKPT in the mornings. Good Morning Tri-Cities starts the day off for many with it’s 6 a.m. time slot, but Good Day Tri-Cities intends on capturing a different crowd with its slot at 9 a.m.

The show will be on after the kids have been dropped off at school so stay at home parents, college students with late classes, and retirees will be a lot of those who watch the show, but that segment of the population is just who Morgan and Whitney will be happy to target. “We will have segments, obviously, that attract everyone, but we know who our viewers are and we hope they let us know what they want to see. Eventually, we hope anyway, the show will go to a full hour and we will be able to give the morning viewers even more of what they want,” Carr tells me. Morgan King echoes this sentiment and is adamant in his next point, “we want to capture audiences from the beginning, but we also want to hold on to them after they have tuned in just once or twice. Doing this will be hard work. We both get to venture out into the community and keep our finger on the pulse of the area in order to show a side of the Tri-Cities and surrounding region that many may not know exists.” With that we say our goodbyes and both hosts head back to the station to oversee the final touches of the studio preparations. In a world of cluttered daytime television King and Carr promise to give viewers a unique experience that will keep them tuned in and dialed in. Good Day Tri-Cities can be seen each morning at 9 a.m. on WKPT-TV ABC 19.

Both hosts are excited about getting started on the new show and hope that the short variety program becomes a staple of morning viewing for thousands across the Tri-Cities area. “There will be cooking segments,” King tells me, “and viewers will get to see local chefs and restaurateurs demonstrate new recipes. Whitney and I will be tasked with trying the new recipes and,” says Morgan as he rubs his belly, “it’s a dirty job but someone has to do it.” In all seriousness, NOVEMBER 2015 | VIPSEEN | 9

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Elizabethton United Way Kickoff

Campaign at Elizabethton Chamber Breakfast PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANGELA BAKER AND SAVANNA MCDAVID | STORY BY SAVANNA MCDAVID

An early morning Elizabethton Chamber of Commerce breakfast on September 24th was host to the year’s first United Way of Elizabethton and Carter County campaign kickoff. Guests gathered to enjoy breakfast and hear featured speaker Charlee Workman, a former beneficiary of United Way aid,explain what United Way means to her. The fundraising goal for the months-long campaign is $161,000, which will go to agencies and their programs within the United Way’s three focus areas of health, education, and income.

“We’re making change happen in Carter County, and there’s no reason why we can’t reach our goal,” said Director Cheri Tinney. “I think our residents just need to see where the impact is.” For this reason, she was pleased to have Workman, a public library clerk, speak from personal experience about the impact of United Way’s assistance on her life and her family. Networking is the idea behind this campaign.

All of the United Way agencies are available to answer questions and campaign packets will also be offered to businesses. For more information call Tinney at 423543-6975 or email director@uwayecc.org.

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David LeVeau and Richard Tester

Corey Paulson and Thomas Davis

Justin Clark, Ginny Wright, and Elizabeth Williams

Cherri Tenley and Corey Paulson Gary Smith and Ken Markland

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Katie Carrico

Mike DePollo

Kathy Dula and Jim Vaughn

Pam Gardner

Sheila Porter

Angela Morris and Glenda Bobalik

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Serving Orphans

Worldwide

GALA PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY JAMES HELMS

Serving Orphans Worldwide held their first annual World Tour fundraiser beginning with a gala held at The Foundation located at 620 State Street in downtown Bristol. SOW leaders Richard Baker and John Gregory provided a night filled with celebrity speakers, delicious food, and testimonials from several members involved with the charity. The agenda for the night included dinner, videos, speakers and an auction to help raise funds. One of the featured speakers of the night was Ruth Graham daughter of the famed evangelist Billy Graham who spoke about the importance of the Serving Orphans Worldwide organization and then gave a prayer before dinner. Also on hand for the evening was Nascar hall of famer Richard Petty who took pictures and signed autographs for those in attendance.

Mark Williams

Richard Baker

Pramod and Ken Anderson

John Gregory

Raphael Zabala and Robin Forgey

Matt Humphrey, Richard Petty, and Lisa Humphrey

Bobby Griffin and Ruth Graham

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Serving Orphans Worldwide

Golf Tournament PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY JAMES HELMS

Phase two of the Serving Orphans Worldwide World Tour Fundraiser was held at The Olde Farm golf course in Bristol on Monday morning.

According to Richard Baker, the two day event including the previous night’s gala celebration and the golf tournament was expected to raise approximately $690,000 for the charity. A couple of special items that were donated to the charity included a Harley Davidson motorcycle and a custom built 850 HP Mustang that was built by Richard Petty’s garage. The SOW plans to auction the mustang off by the end of the year and expects to receive in excess of a quarter million dollars for this one of a kind vehicle. Today’s golf tournament was catered by executive chef Abigail Hutchinson who put out a gourmet feast at the Olde Farm Pavilion.

Charlie Warren and John Gregory

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Richard Baker

Kay Baker, Brooklyn Owens, and Jenny Wallace

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Floyd Moore

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY SAVANNA MCDAVID

The Johnson City office of the Alzheimer’s Association hosted a fundraising event to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and to raise money for research and support. The walk was on September 26 at Willow Springs Park in Johnson City. Many people showed up on a chilly morning to show their support for friends and family.

“The goal for the walk was to raise $50,000,” said January Tankersley, manager of special events for Alzheimer’s Association. “Since this is our biggest fundraiser of the year, our monetary goal is important, but it’s just as important for us to raise awareness of the disease and to show community support to the families who are affected by Alzheimer’s.” The money goes primarily toward research by the Alzheimer’s Association, but it also goes toward the continuation of the mission in the Tri-Cities area. There are support groups, free education, and a hotline for families in the Tri-Cities area to call in for caregiving tips. All of the support is free to the public.

Kim Howell, Jan Tinkersley, and Chelsey Kirkland

The Alzheimer’s Association encourages people throughout Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia to reach out to the local office for support group information by calling the Johnson City office. They can direct caregivers and patients to support groups in their area and receive support and education. Call 423.928.4080, visit their website www.alz.org, and their Facebook page www.facebook.com/AlzheimersAssociationJohnsonCity for more information.

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38th Annual Unicoi County

Apple Festival PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY JAMES HELMS

This year’s apple festival may have been one of the wettest ever due to heavy rains, but it did not dampen spirits as big crowds made their way through downtown Erwin, Tennessee to listen to music, buy merchandise from local artisans and vendors, and sample some of the best food around. There was an ample supply of locally grown apples, fresh baked goods, basic fair food staples, and of course fresh fried apple pies served sizzling hot. Stages were set up for live music with bands coming from all over the area playing gospel, country, and rock and roll. Crowds could slip under the big tent and watch Christian groups such as Savior’s Call sing and chat with the audience. Well over 300 vendors lined Main Street and other streets in the downtown area. Local authors, wood craftsmen, garment distributors and many others provided ample opportunities for folks who wanted to do a little Christmas shopping early. Despite the rain everyone seemed to be having a great time, including the kids who played in the vast inflatable kid’s area.

“Lucy” and Abe Lincoln

Joey Horn and Sandy Beets

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Stanley’s Produce

David True

Ferguson’s Concessions

Amy True

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Appalachian Food Summit PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY JAMES HELMS

The Appalachian Food Summit was held over two days in Abingdon, Virginia culminating with a series of panel discussions and a dinner gala held at the beautiful Heartwood Center. Some of the highlights included key note speaker Anthony Flaccavento who spoke to a crowd of about 75 people and answered questions related to the agricultural advancements and opportunities in the Appalachian region. Other discussions revolved around the local beef market helmed by the Mi Tierra farmers Saul and Johnna Hernandez as well as the reemergence of the local apple orchards and the history of salt in the Appalachian region. Lunch was catered by Heartwood as well as the food trucks Foodie Fiction and Hawaiian Tacos. The night was capped off by a five star dinner prepared by four highly acclaimed chefs each preparing a full course menu. Dinner was served cafeteria style so that everyone could sample all of the fresh local items prepared by these chefs. Dinner was followed by a silent auction.

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Storytelling Festival PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANGELICA ARES | STORY BY JENNIFER ARES

The rain fell steady for most of the day and, although they were not ideal conditions, the cold and damp could not keep festivalgoers away from the 43rd Annual Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, TN. The annual festival was held October 2-4th this year and those who attended had nothing but great things to say about the lineup, which included festival favorites and newcomers alike. Jonesborough was inundated with out-of-towners, as always happens each October, but this did not in any way deter the everyday hospitality that permeates from Tennessee’s oldest town. Shops and restaurants were open and were more than welcome to accommodate those who were there to hear tell of a tale and to be witness to the spinning of a yarn. Donald Davis got things started early on the night of September 30th on the Festival grounds and the Midnight Cabaret and the Ghost Story Concerts were as popular as ever. Man, woman, and child were treated to one stupendous festival this year.

With pre-festival concerts, a Yarnspinner Party, Storytelling Slam, a Wine and Beer Garden, Storytelling Studio, and Festival Workshops there was something for everyone to love and be a part of. If you missed the festival this year for any reason then be sure to visit www.storytellingcenter.net/festival/ for everything you need to know to plan for 2016!

Don Henderson and Cheryl Floyd

Brothers reunite at the Festival

Karen Clark, Tent Manager and Ed Stivender, Storyteller and MC

Family enjoying the Festival

Lee Gelsinger, Sheila Houser, and Joe Dixon Improv Storyteller at the “Fringe” Festival

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Ruth Olmsted and Larry Syzdek

Volunteers Rebecca Bouldin, Nathan and Amanda Musick

Clark Akers, Andree LeQuire, Sterling Akers, and Hudson Walker

Storytelling Kid Press, Alex and Olivia with Storyteller Kim Weitkamp

Jeff Fabozzi, Peggy Fabozzi, and Peggy JohnsonÂ

Marian Ferranti, Sarah Lord, and Sylvia Greene

Ellie, Paula, Bill (Storyteller), and Noah Lepp

Be prepared for the cool air with all your winter necessities from Turquoise Boutique. With everything from scarves and ear warmers to mittens and boot socks Turquoise Boutique will have you ready for the cold weather.

TURQUOISE BOUTIQUE 238 East Market Street Kingsport, TN (423) 343-9627

ADVANCED MEDICINE

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The Georgica Jelly by Jack Rogers comes in a rainbow of the most luscious colors and at the price you’ll want to buy more than one pair. Come by Monkee’s and you won’t leave empty handed.

MONKEE’S

2515 N Roan St Johnson City, TN 37601 (423) 328-9488 monkeesofjohnsoncity.com

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The Gazebo Party Shop in downtown Kingsport has more than enough for everyone’s Holiday needs including two of their best selling items, the Captain Rodney’s Boucan Glaze and their Wind and Willow mixes.

Gazebo is the only place in the Tri-Cities to find Captain Rodney’s and if you have not tried it yet, hurry in! This boucan glaze always sells fast and makes the perfect gift for the foodie in your life!

GAZEBO PARTY AND GIFT SHOP

225 East Market Street Kingsport, TN 423-245-0771 facebook/GazeboPartyShop

Barter’s Season PassBooks are the best way for you to see the most theatre for less! Barter offers a variety of passes that will fit with your lifestyle.

Over 50% in savings on tickets to both Barter Theatre and Barter Stage II productions.

BARTER THEATRE

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Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is distilled, aged and bottled at the most award-winning distillery in the world. Made from the finest corn, rye and barley malt, this whiskey ages in new oak barrels for years in century old warehouses until the peak of maturity. The taste is rich and complex, with hints of vanilla, toffee, and candied fruit. The smooth finish lingers on the palate. This will never change.

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Piyaro bracelets are the perfect gift this holiday season. Hold and behold the beauty of these exceptionally crafted bracelets, with sterling silver, 14K yellow or white gold, and geniune diamonds.

BOWMAN JEWELERS

2111 N. Roan Street Johnson City, TN 423-282-8101 www.bowmanjewelers.com

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New Peppermint Twist Light Siam Swarovski Crystals $55.00 Charms starting at $35.00

BAKER’S JEWELRY

1101 North Eastman Road Kingsport, TN 37664 (423) 245-7544 The Perfect Gift! Join the Box Wine Revolution and be one of the first to have this beautiful and functional piece of art in your home!

We offer GloMinerals products. GloMinerals is an Advanced Mineral Makeup That Covers, Corrects & Protects.

PRESTIGE AESTHETICS

217 E. Unaka Ave Johnson City, TN 37601 (423) 302-0858 www.prestigeaesthetics.com

CINDY SAADEH FINE ART GALLERY 128 E. Market St. Downtown Kingsport, TN (423) 245-2800 www.cindysaadeh.com

Tucked into the heart of downtown Kingsport, we bake fresh cupcakes and cake pops every morning and brew lots of coffee. We are passionate that life is about the small things.

LITTLE CAKE

231 Broad Street Downtown Kingsport, TN (423) 765-2992 www.littlecakekingsport.com

A gift card so awesome you’ll be tempted to buy it for yourself.

Sherrie Bacon is East Tennessee’s ONLY Certified Advanced Eyelash Professional and Xtreme Lashes™ Educator.

SHER EXTENSIONS

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Don’t know what to get the man in your life? How about a unique gift that will produce a delicious result? Everything you need to create the next best brew is now available at Libation Station. The brewmaster in your life will love it, you’ve got to come check it out!

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CO SM ET IC SU RG ERY AS SO CI AT ES Give the gift of flawless skin and features through one of our facial procedures. Fillers and Botox are great gifts for that special someone in your life. Our team of certified surgeons will perform the best and most advanced procedures, simple or complex.

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What woman does not like shoes?

Corky’s boots and booties will be ARRIVING soon at Shellz.

Shop the Pinnacle for great gift ideas

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SHELLZ

4411 North Roan Street Johnson City, TN 423.434.4880 120 East Main Street Jonesborough, TN 423.913.0339

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Shop on-line at sherrijessee.com or visit our salon.

SHERRI JESSEE

1932 Euclid Avenue Bristol, VA www.sherrijessee.com

Wise Men Still Give Good Gifts. And what better way to show your special someone how much you love them with Vahan jewelry. Vahan jewelry is the perfect gift of classic and elegant. Come see Greg and his staff and we can help you pick the perfect gift.

GREGORY ISBELL CO. Jewelers • Gemologists Since 1979

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The Mall at Johnson City is the region’s premiere Shopping destination with more than 600,000 square feet of shopping and restaurants. More than 85 national and regional shops, a food court filled with many tasty eateries. Give the gift of a gift card from Johnson City Mall this year!

JOHNSON CITY MALL 2011 North Roan Street Johnson City, TN 423-282-5312

Your one stop destination for all your holiday spirit needs. Gift sets, a variety of wines, and the biggest selection of bourbon in the state. The perfect place to shop for the wine and bourbon connissuers on your list!

Prices ranging to fit any budget....from small to BIG

B & B PACKAGE STORE

3636 Fort Henry Dr. Kingsport 37664 (423) 246-6801

Fitness for the holidays. Gift certificates available.

122 Spring Street Johnson City, TN 37604 (423) 232-9642

MALL OF JOHNSON CITY

SEEN IN JOHNSON CITY

Magical Night of Giving

Ticket Sales PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY JAMES HELMS

This year’s Magical Night of Giving promises to be a spectacular event on Sunday November 15, 2015 at the Mall of Johnson City. The event is designed to “give back to the community that shops with us all year” according to general manager Tembra Aldridge. This year all 501c eligible non-profit groups are allowed to pick up tickets to sell for the event. Tickets will be available for only $5 each and the non-profit groups get to keep all of the proceeds from the ticket sales. This will be the 16th year of the event and in 15 years over one million dollars has been raised. As an added incentive this year the three groups with the highest ticket sales will be allowed to work the door the night of the event and will receive the proceeds from the door sales that night. There will be giveaways, door prizes, music, food and entertainment that evening plus special attractions like the Angel Tree.

Jessica Poff

Jenny Bouch

Debra Roberson

Rozella Denten and Edith Street

Lori Brown

Mindie Light

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DOWNTOWN

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICKEY AND ANGELA BAKER, LARK ADAMS, AND JAMES HELMS | STORY BY LARK ADAMS

The Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion is held annually in September. A three-day celebration of Bristol, TN/VA’s heritage as the birthplace of country music, Bristol Rhythm boasts a wide-range of genres from alt-country and folk-rock to bluegrass and old-time. This was the festival’s 15th year in Historic Downtown Bristol with 20 stages and around 130 live music acts. And as the festival has grown, so has downtown Bristol. Once neglected properties now gleam with bustling storefronts and high-end loft spaces.

“Before our festival and before the Birthplace of Country Music (BCM), I think it was more difficult for people to see the value of our music heritage and how truly important the music of our region is on an international scale,” said BCM Executive Director Leah Ross. “Today there is a sense of pride that may not have commonly existed before.”

During the three day festival, which officially started on Friday, September 18 and went through Sunday, September 20, there was literally ‘something for everyone,’ and perfect early fall weather on each day of the festival. Before Friday, there were several events, including a Bluegrass Jam Camp at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, located in downtown Bristol. Opened in August 2014, the state-of the-art facility is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and simply amazes with interactivity. Also at the Museum was a special Radio Bristol Sessions concert in the Performance Theater on Thursday, September 17, by the Black Lillies.

Once the festival began, music literally resounded throughout the entire downtown Bristol area. On Saturday morning, the annual 5k road race and 2 mile fun walk was held, along with the annual chili cook-off in Cumberland Square Park. The completely free Children’s Day festivities took place alongside the chili contest in the park. Yoga in the park took place at Anderson Park, there was a “Rockin’ Stroll window contest,” and both Friday and Saturday night, Holston River Brewing was host to an “Up Late” event that started at 12:30 a.m. Sunday morning Radio Bristol presented their “Farm and Fun Time” live radio show, and Bristol Native Lee Ann Agee, the “Moon-Bound Girl” artist, held a kid’s design event at Bristol Ballet.

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum tells the story of the Bristol Sessions, the “Big Bang” of country music, through incredible sound and film experiences, touch-screen listening and mixing stations, a sing-a-long booth, and a working radio station. The museum hosts tours and educational programs on a regular basis, and holds concerts in its intimate Performance Theater. The museum has become a touchstone for our region’s music roots and an authority on the Bristol Sessions. The awe-inspiring nature of the museum, with its ultra-modern finishes and unexpected narrative, is just one more way BCM is enticing a new generation to embrace their birthright.

As an organization the Birthplace of Country Music (BCM) is relatively young, though its foundation has been decades in the making. It all began with the recording of the 1927 Bristol Sessions, the most influential country music recordings in history. They are the first recordings of The Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers, among others, and are regarded internationally as the “Big Bang” of country music.

The non-profit BCM was formed in December 2012 when the former Birthplace of Country Music Alliance and Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival decided their parallel interests would take them farther as a unit.

Since dropping “Alliance” from its title, BCM has changed the cultural landscape of Bristol, VA/TN. In the simplest of terms, BCM has made Bristol’s music heritage “cool” by proving just how relevant the Bristol Sessions are— across a wide range of genres—in today’s colorful music landscape.

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DOWNTOWN

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Yoga

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DOWNTOWN

Ben Walls Rooftop Party

Chili Cookoff

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DOWNTOWN

SEEN IN BRISTOL

Kids Day

Farm & Funtime Radio Show

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ARTSEEN

Necessity and

Two Artists, the Mother of

Invention

Several years ago, Artist and Oil painter, Cindy Saadeh saw the “necessity” for an existing product to be much more functional while adding a touch of class and beauty to simple packaging.

Cindy approached Studio Artist and Wood Craftsman, Michael Ripper to help bring this fantastic idea to life.

HOW MANY PROTOTYPES DID YOU GO THROUGH BEFORE YOU HAD A FINAL BOX? MICHAEL: I ended up making 5 different prototypes in varying dimensions, and refined the hand forged steel base design twice. We thoroughly tested the function of each design and made slight modifications before arriving at the Wine Nook that we Patented and produce for sale now.

WHAT MADE YOU THINK TO CREATE THE WINE NOOK? CINDY: I had just tried box wine for the first time and found it to be a nice way to enjoy a glass of wine without opening a bottle and having to finish it in a short amount of time. I didn’t like, however, the cardboard box sitting on my counter top. I thought it would be nice to have something prettier to put the wine in as well as not have to drag it to the edge of the counter to fill a glass.

MICHAEL: Cindy approached me one morning, absolutely glowing, with a fantastic idea that she wanted me to help design. Once she told me of her idea, the excitement was contagious and I couldn’t wait to start!

THE BOXES ARE MADE OF PINE-IS THIS THE BEST MATERIAL OR ARE OTHER WOODS JUST AS GOOD? MICHAEL: Pine was definitely the best choice for this design. Other Hardwoods could suffice, but they are much heavier, and many don’t have the same beautiful character and deep grain patterns that Pine has when finished with a rich stain, like the ones we chose for the Wine Nook.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE A BOX FROM START TO FINISH? MICHAEL: It was a lengthy process, to say the least. Each Wine Nook I handmade, hand distressed, and hand finished. There are 13 components, including the addition of a decorative and functional steel handle and hand forged scroll feet. It took a lot more time while developing a prototype, as opposed to having numerous Wine Nooks produced. That’s why we found an American Manufacturer, specializing in Wood products, to produce a larger number of Wine Nooks, that I am able to craft in my Studio here in Kingsport.

Several people mentioned saving money on production by outsourcing to another country. Absolutely not. Cindy and I were in agreement from the

very beginning, that if we did get to the point of production for the Wine Nook, we wanted it “Made in the USA, from American Hardwood.

WHAT HAS THE RECEPTION BEEN SO FAR REGARDING THE BOXES? CINDY: The Wine Nook really has the “Wow” factor with people. Right when they see it, they have the “a-ha” moment, and respond with what a very clever idea and design that it is. They love the ease of use and that the Scroll feet eliminates the need to drag the box to the edge of your counter, in order to fill your glass. The Wine Nook nestles perfectly between your counter and wall cabinets. Each Wine Nook comes with a piece of chalk and an ice pack.

The chalk is to label on the chalkboard plaque shape, what type of wine is nestled in your Wine Nook. The ice pack is to keep your white wine chilled during your party, gathering or event. Simply chill the Wine first and add your ice pack to keep it cool.

HAVE YOU HAD SUGGESTIONS FROM FRIENDS AND FAMILY ABOUT THE BOX DESIGN? CINDY: The main suggestion we hear, is one that we have already addressed, and that is to have a different color option. So now, the Wine Nook is available in a Satin finished, Antique Maple OR a rich, dark American Black Walnut. Several have also suggested to use the lighter color Wine Nook for your white wine, and the darker color for your red wine. They really are perfect for parties, and events.

WHERE DO YOU SEE THE WINE NOOK GOING ON FROM HERE? SAY IN THREE-FIVE YEARS? CINDY: We just launched our brand new professional website designed by Ray and Andy at The Possible Zone, and are mostly focusing on Internet sales and selling locally through Cindy Saadeh Fine Art Gallery.

IN THREE YEARS...

We have heard quite a few, “you should present the Wine Nook to the Sharks on the TV Show, Shark Tank”!

We would like to eventually be able to manufacture them here. Who knows where the possibilities will go!

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ADVANCED MEDICINE

Advanced Medicine

Ladies Night Out STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY JACQUELINE JOSEPH

The Advanced Medicine & Aesthetics Group led by founder Brooke Bentley held a Ladies Night event on September 24, 2015. Brooke and other members of the Advanced Medicine & Aesthetics Group, including Dr. Benjamin Scharfstein Jr. (MD, FACS), and Angela Smith (FNP, BC) provided various skilled cosmetic and aesthetic services. The Ladies Night event was very well attended and fun as always, held at their office location 3135 Peoples St in Johnson City.

Brooke and the Advanced Medicine & Aesthetics Group is a premier provider of integrative medicine and cosmetic procedures in the Tri-Cities area, specializing in weight loss hormone therapy, fillers, and aesthetic services.

Their cheerful staff and skilled services provide for excellent results.

Cher Taylor, Jan Snead, and Lisa Hudgins

Theo Buncamper and Brook Bentley with daughter Sola

Judy Savage and Beverly Davis

Brandi McKinney, Susan Saylor, and Jennifer Cook

Dr. Scharfstein and Angela Smith

of Johnson City

Located in the Peerless Center!

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WHAT IS

The Importance of Gut Support?

BY: BOB HARSHBARGER, III, PharmD DOCTOR OF PHARMACY FELLOW OF AMERICAN COLLEGE OF APOTHECARIES

Probiotics are beneficial, friendly bacteria that reside in our intestinal tract. There are approximately 500 different strains of bacteria that live in our intestinal tract. In fact, there are several times more bacteria in our intestinal tract than there are cells in our body!

In all, there are three to four pounds of bacteria growing in our intestinal tract daily. The probiotic bacteria, the “for life bacteria” are essential for healthy living.

Lactobacillus bacteria are the primary bacterial strain living in our small intestine, while the bifidobacterium are the main bacteria in residence in our large intestine. Whatever the appropriate strain, probiotics perform many important functions in us. First, they are an essential part of our immune system and work to increase the production of immune cells in the intestinal tract. They then serve another function by helping to reduce inflammation throughout the body.

Probiotics have been shown to assist in helping to lower cholesterol. The major role of probiotics in the gut is to assist in the digestion of food and the absorption of nutrients such as calcium and other minerals. Finally, probiotics have been shown to actually produce certain vitamins in our intestinal tract.

A healthy bacterial flora is essential for good health. However, there are several ways that the population of these friendly bacteria can be diminished. Taking an antibiotic will kill off the good, friendly bacteria as well as the bacteria causing an infection. Episodes of diarrhea can affect the population

of friendly bacteria as well. Extended periods of stress can diminish the population of healthy bacteria. Finally, drinking chlorinated water can have an adverse effect on intestinal flora.

Probiotics have proven helpful for a wide range health issues: • Using probiotics while taking antibiotics helps to reduce diarrhea and prevent secondary yeast infections • Diminishing diarrhea by re-establishing normal gut flora • Acid reflux • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) • Enhancing recovery in compromised immune systems With all of the many probiotic formulas available, how does one choose? You can trust our Premier Pharmacists to help you choose the best formulation for you. Some individuals believe that eating yogurt is sufficient to restore normal bacterial flora. However, one capsule of a good probiotic will have ten times more live culture per dose than an entire container of yogurt. It is difficult to take too much probiotic and the one billion to ten billion live organisms per dose, helps to quickly address bacterial insufficiencies. The majority of probiotic formulations are refrigerated. However, there are some excellent products that do not require refrigeration.

We will be stocking only the best products in our Gut Support line: • • • • •

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Enjoy a winter wonderland and experience the miracles.

NIGHT of

Holiday Miracles

The Night of Holiday Miracles has everything you need for a casual, festive evening of fun.

With carols in the air, you and your friends can stroll through our silent auction and tasting stations, featuring selections of seasonal drinks and food pairings.

Proceeds from this one-of-a-kind event will benefit the Next Generation campaign for Holston Valley’s NICU.

Buy your ticket today!

• One ticket - $100

Friday, Dec. 4 • 6:30 p.m.

MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center

• VIP package - $500 (includes two tickets, a $300 donation to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, free valet parking, reserved seating area and a commemorative gift)

Ask about our special pricing for professional organizations and groups.

Visit WellmontFoundation.org or call 423-230-8592 to purchase tickets or learn more.

Knox Morris Born 12 weeks early, Knox Morris weighed just two pounds at birth.

He was so small, doctors weren’t able to diagnose him with Down Syndrome until a month after his birth.

Nonetheless, Knox is now a healthy, active toddler who loves Curious George and his pet cat.

Lily Smith From the start of her pregnancy, Shannon Smith relied on Holston Valley’s highquality women’s care for preeclampsia, which posed a major risk for her and her daughter, Lily.

After a C-section at 33 weeks, Lily was quickly whisked away to the nicu, where she stayed for 12 days. The nicu team worked around the clock to provide care for Lily’s respiratory and feeding troubles, while Shannon recovered from her surgery.

Lily is now a thriving, energetic 3-year-old, and Shannon and the Smith family remain grateful for Holston Valley’s staff and physicians.

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The NICU Next Generation campaign – furthering our legacy of care With thousands of NICU graduates grown up and thriving, it is time to equip the NICU for the next generation of miracle babies. We’re planning to expand, renovate and relocate Holston Valley’s NICU – and we need your help.

This $2.5 million project is desperately needed to improve care and create an atmosphere that’s better suited for patient and family needs, as well as emerging and advanced technology.

With your support, the new NICU will:

• Relocate to Holston Valley’s third floor as part of the newly announced Center for Women and Infants. This new unit will consolidate the birthing unit, post-partum care, neonatal intensive care unit, pediatrics and gynecology on one floor, with its own entrance.

• Significantly expand floor space, nearly doubling the available amount of room per baby. This extra area will allow parents to be more comfortable at bedsides, while also accommodating babies’ developmental needs.

• Offer a private step-down room where parents can spend the night with their infants as they prepare to go home.

• Include a specialized procedure room where infants can be taken for invasive treatments. The new area will allow parents to stay by their babies’ sides, while also protecting the sterilized area.

• Create a larger nurses’ center to aid in caregivers’ communication, management and safety.

J.B. Moore John Benjamin “J.B.” Moore had a relatively uneventful birth, but once in the nursery, he was diagnosed with a pulmonary hemorrhage. Thanks to the right equipment being at the ready, J.B. received prompt, life-saving treatment and was able to return home within a week.

“ The doctors, nurses and staff of Holston Valley selflessly shared their gifts and talents with our son, so that he might share his gifts and talents with the world.

Thank you from a grateful father, mother and little sister.”

Neonatal care at Holston Valley • The Holston Valley NICU opened in 1986 – one of the first in the state.

• The NICU cares for babies born as young as 24 weeks, weighing as little as 15 oz.

• Many NICU babies are born prematurely and suffer complications, such as respiratory distress, heart defects and infections. Other causes for admission include multiple births, such as twins or triplets, poor prenatal care or maternal health problems.

• Up to 50 percent of the babies in the NICU are struggling through opiate withdrawal, a condition known as neonatal abstinence syndrome.

Complications from withdrawal can include birth defects, low birth weight, premature birth and problems with growth and development.

• Newborns frequently stay in the NICU for weeks or even months.

As such, the unit is usually filled to capacity.

• The equipment used to treat a single baby in the NICU typically costs $100,000 to $250,000.

• Wellmont Health System is our region’s Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals affiliate, a partnership which began in 1986.

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This holiday season, YOU can make

miracles happen.

The next time you see local children playing, laughing and growing up, just imagine: ten percent of them started their lives in a neonatal intensive care unit, where sick and premature newborns receive lifesaving intervention and care.

And for more than 26 years – an entire generation – more than 9,000 local children have received that level of care at Holston Valley Medical Center.

But to continue that care for a generation more, we need help from our community.

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UP AHEAD! A PREVIEW of a few 2016 cars, trucks, and SUVs from some of the finest car dealers in the Tri-Cities There’s nothing quite like the smell of your new car or the feeling of driving it off the lot, admiring it’s cleanliness, and promising yourself it will stay that way forever. The many advantages of buying a new vehicle makes a person truly appreciate the full value of a well thought out purchase.

Buying a new car can be one of life’s most exciting experiences, especially with the friendly, family-focused dealerships in the Tri-Cities. These men and women take joy in assisting you with one of the largest purchases in your life. After turning the pages in VIPSEEN’s automotive feature you will be ready to start looking for your new car, truck, or SUV. The vehicles in this section are among the top ranked brands in the world waiting to be driven home!

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2016 CHEVY COLORADO

C

olorado reinvented the midsize pickup from the frame up.

Offering unsurpassed safety technology along with a refined, quiet interior, Colorado is the fastest-growing midsize pickup in 2015. An all-new available Duramax 2.8L Turbo-Diesel has been added to the engine lineup and provides the ultimate combination of power and efficiency. Available Fall 2015.

Colorado is the first midsize truck to offer 4G LTE Wi-Fi. The signal is more powerful than your Smartphone and provides a connection for up to seven devices.

Colorado features an available customizable Chevrolet MyLink 8-inch diagonal touch-screen radio with support for Apple CarPlay that allows you to easily interact with some of your iPhone’s features, like music and text messages, the way you’re used to through the interface of your truck.

The customizable Chevrolet MyLink system is equipped with Pandora streaming radio so your favorite tunes always come along for the ride.

Make phone calls, select radio stations, choose music from your mobile device and more through voice commands or through steering wheelmounted controls.

The available Chevrolet MyLink Radio with Navigation includes turn-byturn directions and a 3-month trial of SiriusXM Travel Link, all integrated into your MyLink system.

Providing available best-in-class horsepower and towing, Colorado offers advanced 2.5L I-4 and 3.6L V6 engines in addition to the highly

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anticipated Duramax 2.8L Turbo-Diesel. Whichever engine you choose impressive performance and efficiency ride shotgun on every trip.

Standard on Crew Cab Short Box 2WD models, the 2.5L I-4 engine offers an impressive 27 MPG highway along with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing. The I-4 provides enough horsepower and towing to pull 3,500 lbs. without breaking a sweat.

The V6 engine offers 26 MPG highway with technologies like Spark Ignition Direct Injection and deceleration fuel cutoff. It provides best-inclass horsepower and towing — up to 7,000 lbs.

Available Fall 2015, Colorado will introduce an all-new Duramax 2.8L Turbo-Diesel engine that combines power and efficiency in a diesel package. No competitor offers a diesel midsize pickup.

Colorado offers ingenious active safety technologies like a standard rear vision camera, available Forward Collision Alert, and Lane Departure Warning to help prevent collisions before they happen, providing added peace of mind as you focus on your drive.

Colorado is designed to perform in any environment, from city streets to camping retreats. The available GearOn accessory system brings incredible utility with two-tier loading and a bed divider to help secure and store your gear. A quiet, refined interior combines luxury and convenience.

Cockpit-style gauges and intuitive controls allow for easy operation.

Both available leather-appointed and standard cloth seats provide great

support and over three-inches more front and rear leg room than Tacoma.

With easy, secure storage, a nonskid space for charging devices, and up to four USB ports, you get the best of comfort and function.

A fully boxed frame and shear-style mounts help provide a smooth ride on most any surface. Four-wheel disc brakes with Duralife brake rotors help reduce wheel shudder, and Electric Power Steering provides a confident feel in any road condition.

Colorado is the first small truck to feature inlaid triple sealed doors, thick windshield and side glass, and liquid applied sound deadener to help keep outside noise out and the music on the available Bose sound system sounding that much better. In fact, there’s no quieter midsize truck on the road today.

The bed of the 2016 Colorado was developed with your passions in mind. The GearOn storage system features two-tier loading and bed divider to help secure and organize your stuff while a bike carrier and utility rack allow you to gear up for just about any adventure.

Whether it’s on the town or off-road, Colorado offers new special editions to help you find even more adventure. Make your own trails with the Z71 Trail Boss, available Fall 2015, or take on the night with the all-new Midnight Edition, now available to order. When it comes to customization, there’s a Colorado for everyone.

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Tri-Cities Only Customer First Club Winner One of only 60 Volkswagen Dealerships Nationwide

Isn’t it time for German engineering?

NEW BODY DESIGN The new Passat has an updated front and rear design, new interior with advanced instrument panel and energy-efficient LED headlights. The 2016 Passat SEL’s “more aggressive styling” consists of slimmer headlamps that can be outfitted with optional LED illumination, a slightly enlarged upper grille, resculpted front and rear bumpers and a new bulge sculpted into the hood.

ENGINE / MILEAGE The 2016 Passat 1.8T with it’s 1.8-liter turbo fourcylinder engine has an EPA estimated highway fuel economy rating of 24 mpg City / 36 mpg Highway INTERIOR The dashboard in the 2016 Passat gets major changes as its infotainment system has been

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replaced with Volkswagen’s second-generation MIB II system, “modular infotainment platform.”

With capacitive touch screens, the same as what’s found in smartphones and tablets, the MIB II responds to taps rather than pressure and enable swipe-and-pinch control. These screens also will feature proximity sensors to pop up the relevant controls as your hand gets closer to the screen. The system is set to offer Volkswagen’s Car-Net connectivity system, with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and MirrorLink compatibility, which allow you to seamlessly connect nearly any smartphone.

Inside, the cabin gets nicer materials, including chrome and piano-black trim, a new steering wheel and 60/40 split folding rear seats with optional heating.

2016 Volkswagen Passat

The New Family Resemblance

Fairway Volkswagen of Kingsport 2301 East Stone Drive | Kingsport, TN 37660 | (866) 782-7619 www.fairwayvw.com

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SEEN IN KINGSPORT

WALLACE NISSAN

Wallace Nissan of Kingsport

Grand ReOpening PHOTOGRAPH BY ANGELICA ARES | STORY BY SAVANNA MCDAVID

Wallace Nissan of Kingsport had their official grand ReOpening on September 24th. The dealership, located at 2733 East Stone Drive in Kingsport, completely renovated their showroom and is now brand new. The local community came out to support everyone at the dealership and give their congratulations. After the ribbon cutting and a heartfelt ceremony, guests were invited inside to enjoy some early dinner and stay for the cutting of the cake!

Wallace Nissan was built with one mission to provide amenities to guarantee customer satisfaction before, during and after the sale of their great cars, trucks and SUVs. The Kingsport dealership is not only one of the premier Nissan dealers in the State of Tennessee but all over the Southeast. At Wallace, their primary concern is satisfaction of their customers.

To learn more, visit them at wallacenissan.com.

Vann Avirett, Kingsport Mayor John Clark, Bristol Tennessee Mayor Lea Powers, Shelbourne Wallace, Alderman Mike McIntire, and Alderman Darrell Duncan

Jane Rasar and Tracy Moorelock

Jim Maxwell and Barry Hampton

Kristi McReynolds and Dan Howard

Becky, Faye, Claire, and Vann Avirett

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NO ONE PLANS A BAD DAY.

We can help you be prepared for the unexpected.

Our State Farm office can insure your Auto Insurance needs in both Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

Ben Igou, CLU, ChFC

Providing Insurance and Financial Services

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“TOYOTA OF KINGSPORT IS THE FRIENDLIEST DEALERSHIP I’VE BEEN IN. EVERYONE IS NICE AND HAS A SMILE ON THEIR FACE. AND THE SERVICE IS EXCELLENT.” Marty, June 27, 2015 Toyota of Kingsport is a premier Toyota dealer in East Tennessee.

Locally owned and operated, Toyota of Kingsport has been serving the community since 1978 with the mission that their commitment to customer service is second to none. Toyota of Kingsport offers one of the most comprehensive sales, parts and service department in the automotive industry. The primary concern at Toyota of Kingsport is the satisfaction of their customers.

Toyota of Kingsport proudly serves the areas of Bristol, Johnson City, Elizabethton, Erwin, Jonesborough, Bluff City, Greenville, Church Hill, Bloomingdale, Blountville, Morristown, Knoxville, Mountain City, Hampton, Tri-cities, Piney Flats, Sevierville, and everywhere else in the greater East Tennessee area also, including southwest Virginia, Bristol, Abingdon, Meadowview, Gate City, Weber City, and even Asheville NC. Toyota’s signature is about increasing customer satisfaction, operational effectiveness and efficiency, and customer loyalty through improvement of familiar dealership processes such as sales negation, service reception and write up and vehicle delivery. Toyota of Kingsport uses three guiding practices…

NO DEFECTS: At Toyota of Kingsport we will deliver vehicles in perfect condition: fix a vehicle right the first time: ensure dealership transactions in

sales, service or parts have no errors or omissions that will impact customers negatively.

TIMELINESS: At Toyota of Kingsport we will always respect the customers’ time and never keep them waiting. Have enough staff to take care of customers’ needs quickly. We will always ensure that processes never take more time than necessary. Agree to keep customers posted on what is happening and meet the commitments made to all customers.

CARING: At Toyota of Kingsport we will see customers as people not a sale. We will treat them as if we understand exactly where they are coming from and ensure them we want to help them get what they are looking for.

We will not put up roadblocks to keep customers from purchasing cars.

We will always acknowledge customers’ value to our business. We will always be honest and listen.

NOT JUST NEW AND USED CARS… Toyota of Kingsport has factory-trained technicians that will service customers’ Toyota vehicles for repairs, scheduled maintenance, oil changes, tire rotations, brake service and much more. This state-ofthe-art facility is located in Kingsport, TN, and the highly experienced staff is ready to take care of all Toyota service needs. The Toyota of Kingsport parts department also located in Kingsport, TN, has a large inventory with thousands of Toyota parts, including oil and air filters, to meet customers’ vehicle needs.

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2016 TOYOTA TACOMA

A BOLD NEW LOOK

The all-new 2016 Tacoma delivers unwavering capability and the good looks to match. Chiseled character lines and muscular fenders help show off Tacoma’s strength, and an available hood scoop and aggressive grille hint at the power that lies under the hood. It’s attitude amplified, and it shows everyone that this off-road icon is ready to rock.

A TOUGHER, MORE REFINED INTERIOR

Tacoma is built to handle the demands of a hardcharging weekend. Its interior features soft-touch materials to boost your comfort. And Tacoma Limited adds new leather-trimmed seating surfaces for the ultimate in tough sophistication.

SMART KEY W/PUSH BUTTON START

Keys at the bottom of your gear bag? No problem.

When you approach Tacoma with the available Smart Key fob 21 in your pocket (or bag), you can unlock the doors by touching the driver-side door handle and start it up with just the push of a button on the dash.

HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL

New high-strength steel is used in the construction of every 2016 Tacoma, helping ensure it delivers the toughness you expect. Stronger and lighter than conventional steel, this hot-stamped high-strength alloy helps optimize safety and performance.

CRAWL CONTROL

When the trail gets challenging, Tacoma TRD OffRoad’s Crawl Control (CRAWL) 30 is here to help you conquer your off-road adventure. This advanced system automatically modulates the throttle and brakes on five low-speed settings so you can keep your focus on navigating across difficult terrain.

SECURE STORAGE

In addition to Tacoma’s standard locking tailgate handle, the available locking hard tri-fold tonneau cover 24 adds extra security, so you can rest assured your cargo is protected.

NEW DOOR STRUCTURE

A lot of innovation went into designing Tacoma’s doors. New construction techniques and advanced high-strength steels are used to create a door that is stiffer, stronger and built with the toughness you expect. These doors are built to look good, and most importantly, help keep you and your passengers safer.

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#1 in the World in Quality

2016 SORENTO “With its high level of refinement, new engine, and solid driving feel, Kia’s all-new Sorento is an impressive symbol of the brand’s dramatic move upmarket” NHTSA OVERALL 5-STAR CRASH SAFETY RATING FOR THE 2016 SORENTO Starting with 2011 models, NHTSA has introduced tougher tests and rigorous new 5-Star Safety Ratings that provide more information about safety feature performance and crash avoidance technologies.

2016 SORENTO NAMED A 2015 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK To qualify for 2015 TOP SAFETY PICK, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests, as well as a good or acceptable rating in the small overlap front test.

THE PERFECT GETAWAY VEHICLE

SEATING THAT BENDS TO YOU

STYLE FROM NEW HEIGHTS

SMART POWER LIFTGATE

Redesigned to be sleek, strong, and adaptive to your needs, the 2016 Sorento has elegantly sculpted surfaces, more cabin space, and a wraparound dashboard for distinctive appeal. From finely crafted seating to intuitive advanced technologies, it’s the car you drive to seek out adventure.

Redesigned with a sleeker, more sculpted exterior, the Sorento exudes sophistication with an edge. It has a wider stance and longer wheelbase for even more versatile cabin space with available seating for up to seven. Now available with Smart Power Liftgate for touch-free opening and a hatch adjustable to your height, the Sorento is one highly stylized, modern utility vehicle.

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It’s a spacious interior that adapts to your needs. Designed with available second-row sliding seats to give rear passengers easy third-row access.

Plus, available Remote Release lets you conveniently fold down the second row while standing at the rear of the vehicle—giving you more room as you pack in your cargo. See more interior in the Gallery.

Automatic and intuitive, the available hands-free Smart Power Liftgate opens when it senses your smart key—with no hands or feet required.

And the liftgate can be adjusted to your height preference, making closing the hatch even more convenient

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The Man...

The Myth...

The Legend...

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2016 CADENZA LUXURY LIBERATED.

As the result of leading-edge design, precision engineering and innovative technological systems, we’re proud to offer you the 2016 Cadenza. It is because of this foundation that its drivers can enjoy sophisticated exterior styling, a luxurious interior and exhilarating performance in a truly elite luxury driving experience.

BOLD LINES. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES.

A premium sedan’s exterior should be as sophisticated as the technology it houses.

With its bold lines and luxury features, the Cadenza exudes confidence from every angle and inspires its drivers to arrive with the same demeanor.

With its sleek, yet muscular design, the Cadenza demands attention with features like its available 19-inch machined-finish alloy wheels, tasteful chrome accents and a large, distinctive signature grille.

YOUR PERSONAL SANCTUARY.

Graced with superior craftsmanship, fine materials, and sophisticated amenities reserved for the world’s most luxurious automobiles, the Cadenza is designed to satisfy the most sophisticated driver and indulge passengers with the highest of expectations with its driver centric cockpit and tastefully appointed cabin.

3608 Bristol Hwy, Johnson City, TN 37601 (423) 262-4200 | (423) 543-BOSS www.GrindstaffKIA.com www.543BOSS.com

CONTROLS MADE EASY.

What could be simpler than using your voice or a touch screen to control the onboard navigation and entertainment systems? The Cadenza utilizes the latest technology to elevate every aspect of your driving experience.

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Q&A WITH THE BOSS MR. GRINDSTAFF, WHY DIDN’T YOU WANT TO INCLUDE YOURSELF ON THE COVER OF VIP WITH THE OTHER DEALERS? I’m not like all the other new car dealers, I’m different. I have never forgotten where I came from. I personally want to engage with all my customers so I can make sure they are treated the very best and receive the best price.

I AM CURIOUS TO ASK YOU ABOUT WHERE YOUR FROM AND WHY YOU MADE THAT COMMENT IN OUR FIRST QUESTION? I grew up poor in Carter County and worked hard all my life to be where I am today. I don’t feel like I am better than anyone else and I always try to speak to everyone if time allows.

CAN YOU ELABORATE ON HOW YOU ARE THERE FOR YOUR CUSTOMERS? Not only do my customers have my personal cell number, 543-BOSS (2677), but all of the East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia communities have it.

That way, if I’m not at one of the stores they are shopping at, they can call me and I will meet them anywhere to handle their deal personally.

I AM A LITTLE CONFUSED WHY YOU CHANGED ALL YOUR DEALERSHIP NAMES AND ARE NOW COMING BACK AGAIN AS GRINDSTAFF? I took a little backseat to the dealerships so that I could spend more quality time with my family, but it backfired on me, because a lot of my customers that were with me from the very beginning thought I was out of the car business completely.

HOW DID YOU GET IN TO THE CAR BUSINESS? I was a senior at ETSU, football season was over, and I needed a part-time job. Ray Lewis was the Sales Manager at Bunton Chevrolet in Elizabethton.

He hired me and I sold 42 cars that month in the dead of winter working only part-time. At that time I decided I was not going to become a teacher and coach football. I was bitten by the car bug.

IN OUR CURRENT ECONOMIC STATE, WHAT CONTINUES YOU TO PUSH FORWARD IN THE CAR INDUSTRY? To make sure my local community is taken care of. There are several new car groups coming into town buying up the majority of the dealerships. I am a local business man who wants our local economy to thrive without these outsiders and out-of-state owners taking all the profit to their communities.

I SEE YOU AND YOUR WIFE PARTICIPATE IN QUITE A FEW CHARITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR BEING VISIBLY SEEN IN THE MAGAZINE. WHY ARE YOU BOTH SO INVOLVED? Very simply–because we care. My community has been extremely supportive of my businesses over the years and we both feel like we need to give back.

We thoroughly enjoy helping children, especially children in need. We were early pioneers of the Mountain States Health Alliances initiative of having a children’s hospital. With the help of Scott and Nikki Niswonger they helped make a dream a possibility for all children in the Mountain Empire.

TELL OUR READERS A LITTLE MORE ABOUT YOUR FAMILY. My time is so limited because I work almost 6 days a week with little time in between. I truly cherish every moment with all my children. I have two older daughters; Amie and Renee, and between the two, I have five grandchildren; Adam, Chandlor, Zeth Landon, and Stephanie. I also have three sons; Steven, Baron, and Bentley. I try to attend every ballgame that I’m available for my grandsons–I am so proud of them. Thanksgiving and Christmas are the two best times of the year because we are all together and it’s wild–but it’s a fun house!

WITH THE NAME CHANGE, HOW WILL THAT EFFECT YOUR STORES? It won’t effect them at all. My wife is the only female owner in the Mountain Empire. She was originally the spokesperson of all my dealerships years ago. She remained the face of KIA of Johnson City and took on larger role a few years ago leading up to today. She has a great team, with one of our most loyal employees right beside her–our General Sales Manager, Kenny Thomlinson. He has been with my organization for over 15 years. The atmosphere is pleasant, friendly, no-hassle, no-pressure and we constantly get complimented on our fantastic sales staff. We have employees that are truly loyal and talented. Most everyone there has been with me a long time.

When I say we are family within the entire organization, we truly are.

My Ford store in Elizabethton hasn’t changed much, but soon the store will be under construction as we are remodeling, but don’t worry we will remain open the entire time. Most of my time is spent at this store, as I am in the original building where I started my career. Elizabethton is a truck town but we cater to our entire market. I will always beat another dealership’s deal.

Why? Because it’s all my money and I control it, not like the other stores where the managers get paid on how much they can make off of you. I also have great people at Ford that have also been with me so many years I can’t keep count. Josh Hartford, General Sales Manager is so excited that I’m back because we really make a great team. He’s the guy you have probably seen in some of my older commercials like the Boss Showdown. We also have the number one body shop in East Tennessee that works with all major insurance companies so you can get quality work.

WHY AREN’T YOU CHANGING THE NAME OF KIA OF KINGSPORT? For right now its staying the same. Chantz Scott, my partner has done one heck of a job running that dealership, making it number one in our market.

He has been loyal to me and I trust him fully. That’s a comment I can only make about a few people in the car industry.

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CALL ME 423-543-BOSS

STEVE GRINDSTAFF Owner/President/CEO www.543Boss.com

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2016 OPTIMA STYLE REBORN.

Optima’s updated, emotionally charged exterior is punctuated at every corner with striking, allnew front and rear fascia, completely redesigned down to Kia’s signature Tiger nose grille. The fresh interpretation of the iconic Optima simply can’t—and won’t—be ignored.

HUGS CURVES. TURNS HEADS.

With curves in all the right places, Optima’s exterior is a masterpiece of form and function.

Aerodynamically sculpted and precisely calculated, its design details make Optima just as appealing to look at as it is to drive.

EXHILARATING, INSIDE AND OUT.

A thrilling Optima driving experience begins before you start the engine. The moment you slide behind the wheel, you discover a quieter, more spacious cabin loaded with the latest available amenities. The perfect environment for pure driving pleasure.

THE DRIVER’S COMMAND CENTER.

The updated driver-side console features a cleaner, horizontal design that streamlines ergonomics and helps create a greater sense of space.

LOADED WITH COMFORT.

Open the door and you’ll find a spacious, modern interior enhanced with bold accents, softtouch surfaces and fine, premium stitching, all of which come together to create a sanctuary of quiet comfort and craftsmanship for you and your passengers.

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#1 SELLING TRUCK FOR 38 YEARS IN A ROW!

TODAY’S FORD F-150: THE FUTURE OF TOUGH.® For people who depend on their trucks every workday, it comes down to one all-important question: How well do they deliver? At Ford, we go a major step further: How can we build trucks that can go that crucial extra mile and over-deliver? Our latest generation of the Ford F-150 is lighter, stronger, more powerful and more capable. It’s built on the principle that the best truck for today is the one engineered to meet the challenges of performance, efficiency and dependability long into the future. It’s how we’ve achieved the distinction of being the top-selling truck brand overall for 29 years in a row.

THE TOUGH 10 REASONS EVERY OTHER TRUCK IS HISTORY:

1. High-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy body and high-strength steel frame.

Less weight, yet greater strength.

2. Best towing: 12,200 lbs. (max towing)*

3. Best payload: 3,270 lbs. (max payload)**

4. Accelerates Faster. F-150 is now up to 700 lbs. lighter. Which means it can accelerate faster than ever before.

5. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating.†

6. No body rust.††

7. Available Pro Trailer Backup Assist™. Helps you put your trailer exactly where you want it.

No guessing games. No do-overs.

8. 10 Million Miles Testing. The most tested F-150 ever.

9. Over 100 patents so you can work smarter.

10. F-Series is the best-selling brand of trucks 38 years and counting.

*When properly equipped with available 3.5L EcoBoost® V6, 4x2. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs. GVWR. **When properly equipped with available 5.0L V8, 4x2. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs. GVWR. †Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ††On aluminum panels

NEW PRO TRAILER BACKUP ASSIST™*

Whether you’re a towing novice or a seasoned pro, Pro Trailer Backup Assist makes backing up a trailer as easy as turning a knob.

• Rotate the knob left or right in the direction you want the trailer to go • Makes navigating the trailer more intuitive • Advanced rear view camera technology alerts you to obstacles in your path • F-150 is the first pickup truck to offer this breakthrough feature *Available feature.

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2016 FORD MUSTANG

Be Powerful. By Design.

All legend. All power. No compromise. Mustang combines iconic design and pulse-raising torque with intelligent features designed to connect and assist you. Simply put: Mustang is built with the intent to thrill.

Precise handling and control

The front and rear suspension systems work together to provide precise handling and control.

• Fully independent rear suspension • Double-ball-joint front suspension • Pitch control during hard acceleration and hard braking • Reduction of body roll improves the overall feel and ride vs. the previous generation.

Start Your Imaginations

Like the Mustang, our Customizer is new from the ground up.

The only limit? Your imagination.

• 3-D rendering allows you to customize from any angle • Nearly endless custom colors and options • Create a profile and save dozens of cars • Share your creation with your social networks • Future updates: Google Street View and a racing game • Download the app on your handheld device to customize anywhere*

*Message and data rates may apply.

2224 W Elk Ave, Elizabethton, TN | (423) 542-4136 | (423) 543-BOSS www.GrindstaffFord.com | www.543BOSS.com

10 FACTS 1

THERE IS NO LAW REQUIRING YOU TO OBTAIN MORE THAN ONE ESTIMATE OR APPRAISAL.

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YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO GO TO THE REPAIR SHOP OF YOUR CHOICE. YOUR INSURANCE CANNOT REQUIRE YOU TO GO TO A PARTICULAR SHOP.

NEVER DRIVE A CAR THAT COULD BE UNSAFE BECAUSE OF DAMAGES.

SOME INSURANCE COMPANIES MAY WANT YOU TO VISIT THEIR DRIVE-IN CLAIMS CENTER BEFORE HAVING YOUR CAR REPAIRED. YOU CAN BRING IT TO THE AUTO BODY SHOP OF YOUR CHOICE TO HAVE THE CAR INSPECTED BY THE INSURANCE THERE INSTEAD OF GOING TO WHERE THEY WANT YOU TO GO.

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DIFFERENCES IN REPAIR ESTIMATES ARE COMMON. A LOWER ESTIMATE MAY NOT INCLUDE ALL NECESSARY WORK. IF YOU’RE NOT SURE WHY ONE ESTIMATE IS DIFFERENT FROM ANOTHER YOU’VE RECEIVED, PLEASE ASK US.

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ASK IF THE SHOP OFFERS A REPAIR WARRANTY. FYI, INSURANCE COMPANIES DO NOT GUARANTEE THE REPAIRS (THEY ONLY PAY FOR THE REPAIRS). ONLY THE AUTO BODY SHOP MAY OFFER THE GUARANTEE.

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YOUR CAR IS YOUR SECOND LARGEST INVESTMENT YOU’RE LIKELY TO MAKE. PRESERVE ITS VALUE AND YOUR SAFETY BY HAVING IT REPAIRED PROFESSIONALLY.

CHOOSE A SHOP THAT HAS UNI-BODY EQUIPMENT AND CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS (BY I-CAR OR ASE, FOR EXAMPLE).

ASK IF THE SHOP WILL BE USING GENUINE MANUFACTURER (OEM) REPLACEMENT PARTS.

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PAINT TECHNICIANS

“Your family’s safety is our family’s first priority.”

AUTO BODY TECHNICIANS & DETAILERS

Millennium Auto Collision Repairs is a family owned and operated business with 45 years experience. We are located in Kingsport, TN, servicing all the Tri-Cities area. Millennium is owned by Cassandra Honaker. Cassandra and her husband Charles work side by side. They also work with Cassandra’s Father, their two sons, and daughter-in-law. Their oldest son Charles III will one day carry on the family business.

WHAT WE OFFER

* Lifetime Warranty & Paint Match Guarantee

* Full auto collision repairs * Full auto refinishing * Paint less dent repair and head light restoration * Specialize in frame and Uni-body structural repairs * Plastic bumper repairs * Same day small dent & scratch repairs * Custom restorations * Free estimates * 2015 Ford F-150 I-CAR certified Equipment * Grabber Frame Machine * AC Recycling System * Mig Welders * CCC Pathways Estimating Guide * Aluminum Welder

…and a friend and an always hot cup of coffee.

Maintain your vehicle all year to keep your car’s paint and interior looking new!

Family owned & operated

SERVING TENNESSEE, VIRGINIA, KENTUCKY, AND NORTH CAROLINA.

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DOOR PRIZES A PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR TREE Thirty One Gifts........................................$100 Gift Certificate TWO TURTLE DOVES Shear Class Salon......................... Hair dryer, Hair Products &

$5 off coupon basket ($150 value) THREE FRENCH HENS Mall at Johnson City Gift Card......................... $100 Gift Card FOUR CALLING BIRDS Bonita Brow Bar....................... Microderm Abrasion Gift Cert Hands On Museum...................... 4 Passes for Museum Entry Great American Cookie.................................. 16" Cookie Cake FIVE GOLDEN RINGS Merle Norman...................................................Gift Certificate Victoria's Secret.......................................................Cozy Robe SIX GEESE-A-LAYING Mall at Johnson City......................................... $175 Gift Card

Courtesy of Custom Gardens SEVEN SWANS-A-SWIMMING AJ Graphics.......................................... Free Customized Plate Maurices.................................................................... Gift Card Petro's ....................................................................... Gift Card Build-A-Bear...................$10 Bear Bucks; 1 Small Bear Buddy Hands On Museum.......................2 passes for museum entry Dippin Dots.................................... 2 small cups of ice cream

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EIGHT MAIDS-A-MILKING Texas Roadhouse................................................... Gift Basket Hands On Museum.......................4 passes for museum entry Essence Day Spa...............................................Gift Certificate Rita's Italian Ice..................................One Quart of Italian Ice NINE LADIES DANCING MJC ..................Gift Card courtesy of Century Fire Protection Petro's ....................................................................... Gift Card Dippin Dots...................................... 2 small cups of icecream TEN LORDS-A-LEAPING Mall at Johnson City......................................... $175 Gift Card

Courtesy of Custom Gardens ELEVEN PIPERS PIPING Mall at Johnson City......................................... Mall Gift Card

Courtesy of BATH FITTER Crazv 8’s..................................................................... Gift Card TWELVE DRUMMERS DRUMMING Mall at Johnson City......................................... Mall Gift Card Crazy 8’s..................................................................... Gift Card

The first 200 shoppers to bring their Magical Night of Giving sales receipts totaling $200.00 or more to Guest Services during the event will receive a Mall at Johnson City gift card for $25.00!

ENTERTAINMENT

Spirit of the Soul Band at the ETSU Food Court at Belk Home Court

Elizabeth Painter Miss Watauga Valley

T.R. Dunn

Aca-Pats

Sullivan East High School

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ENTERTAINMENT

Upper and Lower Level Annabelle the Reindeer Olaf (Frozen) Kevin and Stuart (Minions) Buddy the Elf 速

And Many Mall Mascots

Salvation Army Angel Tree Upper Level Across from Santa

Toys for Tots

In front of Santa Set and in ETSU Food Court

Free Gift Wrapping

Provided by NorthPointe Community Church Near Belk for Women

6p.m. - 9 p.m.

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JOHNSON CITY COUNTRY CLUB

Taste of Johnson City PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANGELA BAKER AND SAVANNA MCDAVID | STORY SUBMITTED

The 33rd Annual Taste of Johnson City was a success on Monday, September 21st, at the Johnson City Country Club. Three hundred ticketholders enjoyed a variety of foods and beverages at the signature event. Guests socialized, laughed and made great memories. The room was filled with good cheer and great smells from the fabulous and diverse food served all evening long.

Special thanks to all the participants: The Black Olive Italian Restaurant, Blackthorn Grille at The Ridges, BoneFish Grill, Bronco Wine Company, Burger Bar at DoubleTree Hotel, Cherokee Distributing, Chocolate Elegance, Coca-Cola Bottling, Firehouse Restaurant and Catering, Holiday Inn, Holston Distributing, JK Sweet Cakes, Johnson City Brewing Company, Johnson City Country Club, McAlister’s Deli, The Millennium Centre, Olive Oil Divine, Our House Restaurant, Pepsi Beverages Company, Portico, Pristine Springs Water Company, Rainbow Asian Cuisine, Reedy Creek Vineyards and Cellars, Sicily Italian Cuisine, Wellington’s at Carnegie Hotel, and Yee-Haw Brewing Company.

Cherokee Distributing

The Burger Bar; Kellie, Jessica, and Rebecca

Josh Harris, Lindsey Harris, Chuck Stiller, and Shawn O’Dell

Blackthorn Club

Jeff, Mattea, and Robin Williams with Rusty Little

Bob Cantler and Danny Blackburn

The Johnson City Rotary

Brandi McKinney, David Meredith, Joy McCray, Bernie Mosely, and Jennifer Jenks

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Rainbow Asian: Rachel Liebers

Diana Cantler and Barbara Mentgen

Savanna McDavid and Vanessa Bennett

Angela Baker, Linda Bowman, and Debbie England

Allison Phillips and Jessica Bausell

Reedy Creek: Michael Reedy and Sarah Jobe

Jon Fales, Shaunda Blackwell, Becky Porter, and Shawn Porter

Bonefish Grill: Ean Harris, Amanda Johnson, Ryan Hite, and Josh Maples

Firehouse; Sarah Mast, Jessica Smith, and Felicia Gouge

Our House Chef Seelye, Elizabeth Quintero, Frank and Maryanne Quintero

Kevin Bryan, Yvette Bryan, with Fran and Art Powers

Crystal Phillips and Adam Walton

Sean Sherrill and Natalie Patton

Brooke Bentley and Theo Buncamper

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MEADOWVIEW CONVENTION CENTER

YoungLife Kingsport Annual

Fundraiser Banquet PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY JAMES HELMS

The Younglife Kingsport organization celebrated its 25th year in Kingsport this year. Led by Scotty Dancey, this organization works to enrich the lives of local middle school and high students through mentorship, fellowship, and teaching them about the love of Jesus Christ through ministry in a fun laid back atmosphere. This annual fundraising banquet helps secure the funds necessary to run the organization which operates solely on private donations. Some of the funds are used to help send students to one of the many summer camp programs available across the United States. Children spend the best week of their life meeting new people and learning the gospel in a way that helps change their lives forever. Some students even go back to volunteer for a month to work at the camps. When they are home many of the kids will meet on a weekly basis with their Younglife leaders and some will go on to work as Younglife staff members.

Taylor Morgan

Scotty Dancey

Hunter Byington

Dr. Eric Parks

EJ Scalf

Evan Earles and Lisa Cross

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SEEN IN KINGSPORT

BRICK YARD PARK

Mud, Sweat, & Cheers PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY JAMES HELMS

Brickyard Park was home for this year’s Mud, Sweat, and Cheers event hosted by the National Guard. The event started with a 1 mile kids mud run and followed by an all age 5K mud run. During the race runners encountered many obstacles that they had to run through or climb over such as 7 foot walls, a 200 foot water slide, and a mud pit. Mother Nature helped supply the mud as a quick moving storm moved in to help temporarily wet the running area.

After the races were completed the Kingsport fire department was on hand to provide a large water play area. National Guard spokesman Jeremy Lindsey said the Army National Guard is proud to sponsor this year’s event and that anyone looking for a position in the army National Guard should contact a local recruiting center or visit the Kingsport, Tennessee Army National Guard Recruiting Facebook page.

Pat Smith, Isaiah Booher, and Debbie Booher

Volunteers

The Blaylock Family

Jeffrey Louthian

Logan Coffey

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Seen on the Scene DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY STUDENTS HOSTING FOOD DRIVE AS PART OF DAY OF SERVICE

EASTMAN HOSTS INAUGURAL EDUCATORS’ DAY Inspires educators to build excitement for students through real-world connections

The Department of Physical Therapy in East Tennessee State University’s College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences is taking part in a global day of service that culminates later this month.

The Global Physical Therapy Day of Service (PTDOS) is an international effort in which physical therapists, students and PT staff across the world are joining together to better their communities on Saturday, Oct. 17, through a variety of volunteer efforts.

At ETSU, the Department of Physical Therapy is holding a food drive over the next few weeks to collect non-perishable items to be made available to individuals living in the estimated 88 percent of households in East Tennessee that are struggling to get enough food for their families.

Food collected, including items such as peanut butter, canned vegetables, baby food and diapers, will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee for distribution.

“ETSU’s Department of Physical Therapy is so excited about our involvement in PTDOS,” said Alexis Morgan, student organizer. “Planning PTDOS has given the DPT students a chance to grow, connect and challenge ourselves both personally and professionally. Most importantly, planning PTDOS has rekindled our passion for service.”

To donate items to the PTDOS food drive, bring them to the Zombie Survival 5K run/ walk on ETSU’s main campus starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. For more information, call 423-439-8793 or email Morgan at morganab@goldmail.etsu.edu.

A HEALTHY AMERICA LAUNCH Healthy Kingsport has aligned itself with Healthy Tennessee to launch a new mass media campaign for a Healthy America aimed at reducing the consumption of sugary drinks in the Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia and replacing those drinks with water. The campaign is designed to educate the public on the benefits of drinking water through videos, commercials, and social media ads.

Businesses and consumers can visit www.Livesugarfreed.org for more information and use the #Livesugarfreed to spread the word. Businesses can also get involved by becoming a bronze, silver, or gold level company by choosing different options to provide water, educate their employees, and replace sugary drinks in the workplace with healthier options.

Today, nearly 700 local educators gathered at Eastman’s Toy F. Reid Employee Center for a half-day of learning, inspiration and fun. Focused on education, innovation and connecting students to real-world experience, the event served as a Teacher In-Service Day for Kingsport City Schools with a number of teachers from surrounding counties joining the unique training event.

Eastman welcomed four esteemed, keynote speakers who shared their experiences and insights with the audience. Peter Vidmar, captain of the 1984 men’s Olympic gymnastics team, Olympic gold medalist, and the highest scoring American Gymnast in Olympic history, gave an incredibly motivational message on risk, originality, and virtuosity. Jessica Stollings, founder and president of ReGenerations, shared her knowledge of generational differences and leveraging such learning in and out of the classroom. Dr. Carol Anne Clayson, senior scientist and director of the Ocean and Climate Change Institute at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, highlighted the immense challenges and opportunities surrounding ocean exploration, and provided insight into motivating students to study science, technology, engineering and math by bringing real-world problem solving into the classroom. Teacher and full-time poet Taylor Mali spoke passionately about the noble profession of teaching, and helped remind attendees that they have the greatest jobs in the world.

AUBURN’S KENNETH NOE TO SPEAK ON CIVIL WAR IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA The Bristol Historical Association and the History Department of King University have partnered to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the end of the American Civil War. Dr. Kenneth W. Noe, Draughon Professor of Southern History at Auburn University, will present a lecture entitled “Like a Storm over the Ridges: From War to Peace in Southwest Virginia, 1865”. This presentation will be held on Monday, October 26, 2015, 6:30pm at the Bristol Public Library A native of Richmond Virginia and growing up in Ellison Virginia, Kenneth Noe received his B.A. from Emory & Henry College, M.A. from Virginia Tech in 1981, his PhD from the University of Illinois. He then taught at West Georgia College for ten years before going to Auburn in 2000. His major teaching and research areas are the American Civil War and Appalachian history.

Noe is the author or editor of seven books, including “Perryville: This Grand Havoc of Battle” in 2002 and “Southwest Virginia’s Railroad: Modernization and the Sectional Crisis” in 1994. In 2014 he published his most recent book, “The Yellowhammer War: Alabama in the Civil War and Reconstruction”. He is currently working on a new book on Civil War weather.

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Seen on the Scene FEEDING AMERICA SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA RECEIVES TRAILER TRUCK FULL OF FOOD FROM THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Roanoke Valley’s regional food bank, Feeding America Southwest Virginia, received a trailer truck shipment of 30,664 lbs. of food on October 1st from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The pallets of beans, peanut butter, soup, juice, and other goods traveled over three days from Salt Lake City, Utah. “A donation of this size equals $28,000,” said Jenny Doud, VP of External Affairs for Feeding America Southwest Virginia, “and will provide over 25,000 meals” in our region. The shipment is an integral part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ “Day to Serve,” which last year, according to Dr. Dane McBride, local physician and LDS Director of Public Affairs for West Virginia and Virginia, “involved over 50,000 volunteers and logged 180,000 service hours.”

“This donation is particularly timely,” said Pamela Irvine, President and CEO of Feeding America Southwest Virginia. “We are nearing crisis-shortages of food to help feed the region’s food insecure who are unable to adequately feed their families. Far too many of our neighbors, including children, are still having to go to bed hungry,” she said. “We so appreciate the efforts of so many volunteers that are collecting food and making donations to help us in our mission of alleviating hunger. We are especially grateful for this large scale donation at this time from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints,” Irvine stated.

Photo: (From left to right) Dr. Don Hudson, Chair of the Philosophy and Religion Department at King Universtiy, son Michael, and Rev. Joshua Russell of the Old Catholic Church pictured with Rep. Phil Roe of Tennessee after they attended an address by His Holiness Pope Francis to a special joint session of the United States Congress.

LIVING IS GIVING STUDENT FOOD DRIVE COLLECTS OVER 22,000 POUNDS OF FOOD TO HELP THOSE IN NEED

APPALACHIAN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ITS PARTNERS TO HOLD NORTHEAST TN-SOUTHWEST VA FOOD SYSTEMS CONNECTIVITY CONVENING

The Living is Giving Student Food Drive wrapped up on Tuesday, October 6 with a total collection of 22,077 pounds of food to feed people in need in Northeast Tennessee. Participating schools were Cloudland, Daniel Boone, David Crockett, Dobyns Bennett, Hampton, Johnson County, Providence, Sullivan North and TriCities Christian. WJHL and Hardee’s Co-Sponsored the Food Drive to help people in need through Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.

Respected for its important work in sustainable forestry, sustainable agriculture and food access, Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD) continues to gather partners in northeast TN and southwest VA around a shared common interest to create a strong local food culture. On Thursday, October 1, from 9am-3pm, regional partners comprised of ASD, Rural Resources, Appalachian RC & D, USDA Rural Development, East TN Foundation, Feeding America, public and private healthcare partners, various NGOs and interested corporate partners met at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast TN, 1020 Jericho Dr., Kingsport, TN 37663.

Winning schools qualified for monetary donations from food bank sponsors for their participation and competed for first and second place prizes of $500 and $250 for collecting the most food per capita. There were two divisions in the competition.

Division A schools have over 500 students and division B has under 500 students.

This year’s food drive winners for Division A are 1st place, Sullivan North High School who brought in 6.61 pounds per student. 2nd place went to Dobyns Bennett High School who collected 3.93 pounds per student. Division B winners were Providence Academy in 1st place with a collection of 30.47 pounds per student and Tri-Cities Christian School who collected 28.79 pounds per student.

Students at each school also created videos that are posted on WJHL.com. The school with the video getting the most votes was Sullivan North High School, who got over 50% of the votes followed by David Crockett High School. The winning school for the video received an additional $250 donation for their school.

The purpose of the meeting was to create an opportunity for regional, cross-sector collaboration under an initiative called Building Food Systems Capacity in Central Appalachia. Participants looked at the food system from a holistic perspective with the goals of building a movement around healthy food and thriving economies, seeing the connections between food and public health, and understanding how we can deepen our impact by having a more deliberate and collaborative approach to achieve the objectives of this work. The meeting is reflective of the great work being done in southwest VA and northeast TN and the willingness of partners across sectors to collaborate to make our region a healthier place.

CABELA’S The newest hunting, fishing, and outdoor gear store in Bristol VA, just opened its doors to the public in October. They have everything from flyfishing to archery and boating. If you are looking for some new fishing or hunting gear, you should head over and check them out. Contact them at 1-800-237-4444.

AGAPE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER Recently opened their doors to the public in Johnson City. Agape provides long time care for their residents in a friendly and calm environment. This center allows its residents to still have a sense of freedom, human dignity, and independence. Contact them at (423) 975-2000 or admissions@agapenrc.com.

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Seen on the Scene UNITED WAY OF GREATER KINGSPORT ORGANIZATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS IN COMMUNITY IMPACT AREA The United Way of Greater Kingsport (UWGK) is pleased to announce the hiring of three individuals in the Community Impact area. Each brings a unique and value-added skill set to her role at UWGK. Our organization is extremely pleased to have these talented individuals join us as we work to improve lives and make Greater Kingsport an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.

Rebecca “Becca” Sutphen is assuming the role of Director of Agency Impact (formerly known as Director of Community Impact - Agencies) as of Tuesday, October 6. Becca most recently worked for Occupational Enterprises Inc. as a Self-Sufficiency Specialist. Her email address is bsutphen@uwaykpt.org and her phone number is (423) 378-3409, ext. 13.

Susan LaGuardia has joined our organization in the new role of Initiatives Manager. Susan is responsible for supporting the Health, Safety, and Stability Vision Council, Appalachian Miles for Smiles, Hunger Task Force, and Harvest of Hope Community Garden. She was the former Executive Director of Kingsport Tomorrow. Her email address is slaguardia@ uwaykpt.org and her phone number is (423) 378-3409, ext. 18.

Emily Merritt is assuming the role of United WE READ and Communications Manager as of Monday, October 12. Emily most recently earned her master’s degree from the University of Tennessee where she worked as an adjunct teacher and tutor. Her email address is emerritt@ uwaykpt.org and her phone number is (423) 378-3409, ext. 12.

We ask that you join us in welcoming these individuals to our United Way team. As always, we are depending on our committed volunteers to help them learn and grow in their respective roles. We look forward to the positive impact these individuals will have in driving and inspiring community change.

KOSBE ANNOUNCES 2015 KOSBE AWARDS CONTENDERS

The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) today announced 34 area small businesses as contenders for the 21st Annual KOSBE Awards. At a special recognition event on Thursday, December 10th, from 6 to 9 PM, at The Meadowview Marriott in Kingsport, Tennessee, the winners will be revealed.

“I congratulate all these entrepreneurs for the strength and creativity they bring to our local marketplace. Their presence and contributions have a positive ripple effect in our city that is undeniable and deserves our applause and support,” says this year’s awards chair, Jane Hillhouse, President of Hillhouse Graphic Design. “Few elements in a community are more powerful or valuable than small businesses. Not only are they the engines of job creation – they account for 60 to 80 percent of all U.S. jobs – but they also tend to drive innovation as well. They deserve all the encouragement and patronage that we can give them.”

“This annual competition is a vehicle to sharing best practices, lessons learned and the challenges of owning and operating a small business,” said KOSBE Executive Director, Aundrea Wilcox. “I continue to be blown away by the thirst and enthusiasm of small businesses in our region. When they enter, they are making a statement that they refuse to sit back and just let things happen to their business. They are saying they want to lead in their industry.”

The 2015 KOSBE Awards Contenders: Appville 101 – Marketing (Keddrain Bowen) Blimpie Sub Shop – Sandwhich Shop (Mack Fletcher) Brushstrokes n’ More – Paint Your Own Pottery Studio (Kaye Ball) Camellia Digital Agency – Web Designer (Cam Collins) Can2’s Car Care – Car Detailing (Kris Cantu) Chris Mullins Co. – Installation & Acoustics Contractor (Bryan Mullins) East Coast Wings & Grill – Restaurant (Robert Feathers) F&L Limo and Livery – Special Services Transportation

(Sherri Monroe) Fanatics 101 – Licensed Sports Apparel (Keddrain Bowen) Halloween Express – Halloween/Decoration Store (Starr Beverly) JWP Rentals – Real Estate Rental (James Phillips) Kontos Creative – Graphic Design Services (Jenny Kontos) Law Office of Mark A. Skelton– Law Firm (Mark Skelton) Martin Dentistry PC – Dentist Office (Kevin Martin ) MedFit Center – Medical Wellness (Stan Johnson) Monkee’s of Johnson City – Ladies’ boutique (Krista Wharton) Muse Family Chiropractic – Chiropractor (Joseph Muse)

NET Elite Baseball – Baseball Tournament Management

(Brad and Wesley Jones) No 7 Designs – Screen Printing (Troy Wade) Per Vivo Labs, Inc. – Human Thermoregulation Products (Russ Hubbard) Premier Pharmacy, Inc. – Compounding Full Service Pharmacy (Joe Carter) Prestige Aesthetics – Medical Spa (Wendy Wilgus) Sher Extensions - Xtreme Lashes Professional (Sherrie Bacon) Snap Fitness of Kingsport – 24/7 Fitness Center (Clark & Trisha Hernandez) Shorten My List – Professional Services (Donna Farrell) Subco East, Inc. – Subway Restaurant (Mickey Baker & Kenneth Vance) Sweet Snaps Photography – Photography (Tara Hodges) Tele-Optics, Inc. – TeleCommunication (Jeff Hostetler) Thrivent Financial – Insurance and Investments (Larry Braaten) TUC Technologies – Managed IT Services (Dawn Bouch) Turquoise Boutique – Ladies Clothing and Accessories (Keta Hawley) Uncorked – Small Plate, Wine/Bourbon Café (Tony Hughes) Vintage Timbers – Reclaimed Lumber (Jamie Shaffer) The Vaughn Firm – Law Firm (Kyle Vaughn)

In addition to naming the winners of the business competition, KOSBE will also announce the recipient of the small business Impact Award and the CVB Impact Award, a new award category for an outstanding employee in the hospitality industry who has made an impact on the small business scene through referrals and/or support.

ANDY’S Andy’s is new 99 cent store that recently opened in Bristol VA right beside Sally’s. Everything in the store is 99 cents! Check them out!

FOUNDATION CHIROPRACTIC Foundation Chiropractic just recently opened in Johnson City. Their goal is to provide you with a solution to your symptoms. Their focus is in an area of chiropractic that is known as Structural Correction, it restores the body’s integrity to encourage optimal function. Contact them at (423) 707-2509.

HOOK & LADDER DISTILLERY Hook & Ladder is a father and son business that just opened in Kingsport. They created this place in honor of firefighters. The place is filled with tons of firefighter memorabilia, honoring those who have served. They produce a proof moonshine and hand out free samples to the community. They hope everyone will come by and enjoy a drink! Contact them at (423) 555-1212

ULTIMATE SHINE EXPRESS CAR WASH A new 3-minute car wash just recently opened in Kingsport. They sell gift cards; have coupon books, and more. If your car needs a good wash, head over and check this place out. Contact them at (423) 289-1046 NOVEMBER 2015 | VIPSEEN | 79

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DOWNTOWN

Fall for Downtown Folk Fest

& Pepper Festival PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY SAVANNA MCDAVID

Fall is upon the Tri-Cities and Downtown Kingsport celebrated with their Fall for Downtown Folk Festival on September 26th. People from all over the region attended to enjoy the mountain heritage of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Arts and craft booths were lined along Broad street, many with old time items and décor. At the end of Broad street was a stage set up for performances by local bluegrass artists.

Vendors were selling home cooked meals and a little ways down the road on Main Street, the Pepper Festival was going on. People from the area brought their homegrown peppers to show off and compete in a contest.

There was a delicious chili cook-off and a hot wing-eating contest. The Pepper Festival is the Harvest of Hope Community Garden’s yearly fundraiser. Lamplight Theatre was also holding shows during the festival that mirrored life in the Appalachian Mountains.

Linda Rothwell and Elizabeth Anderson

Jerry Ramey and Doug Hilton

Festival Goers trying the Pepper Festival’s Hot-Wings.

Barbara Bass and Carl Rains

Jacob Phillips and Caleb Banks Jo Anna Walters, with Beth and Jaynee Ghram

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The Clark Family

Trendy Cindy’s

THE VENUE

SEEN IN JOHNSON CITY

ETSU’s College of Public Health Celebration Gala STORY BY JENNIFER ARES | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANGELICA ARES

Carol Sloan, Anita Deangelis, Paula Masters, and Dr. Randy Wykoff

Dr. Jonathan and Wendy Ward

Daniel Owusu, Ifeoma Ozodiegwu, and Jocelyn Aibangbee

Janine Wykoff, Dr. Wilsie Bishop, Commissioner of Health for the State of Tennessee Dr. John Dreyzehner

Dr. Katie Baker, William White, and Dr. Brian Noland

Dr. Robert and April Pack

The College of Public Health celebrated its successes over the past 60 years on Friday September the 25th at The Venue in Johnson City. Dr. Randy Wykoff, Dean of the College, was among many in attendance who celebrated all that the College of Public Health has been able to do over the past several decades. Annabelle’s Curse provided music and dinner and dessert were offered as well. After a great buffet dinner, several in the department spoke about all that Public Health at ETSU has been able to accomplish both in academia and the community. Dinner was followed by some short speeches, an acknowledgment of those who work tirelessly to make the College of Public Health a success, and of the dedication that everyone in the department shows for bringing health and health awareness to the surrounding areas. Annabelle’s Curse took to the stage after this and the rest of the evening was spent mingling, drinking, and listening to some fantastic music. A special thanks to everyone how helped to make the night a success!

Dr. Jonathan and Amanda Peterson, with Dr. Patrick Brown

Karen and Brad Spencer

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BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY

J.A. Street & Associates

30th Anniversary Party PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICKEY AND ANGELA BAKER | STORY BY SAVANNA MCDAVID

In Jim Street’s mind, there is no better place to celebrate the company’s thirty year celebration nor a more exciting celebration than the VA Tech vs Tennessee, BATTLE OF BRISTOL. To be the first tailgating party while celebrating his company’s 30-year anniversary was the perfect reason and perfect time.

Jim is a ‘ 72 graduate of VA Tech with a degree in civil engineering. He feels fortunate to live and to work in the Bristol area and beyond. In 1985, he decided to start his own construction company.

It was a special day as Jim went all out providing great food, games, entertainment and fun. It was what a tailgate should be. Just like everything Jim does...It was 100% plus.

Jerry and Jim Street

Being ever aware of community service, he wanted to make sure that Claudia Byrd, represented Speedway Children’s Charity raising money for the charity. It’s a better party if you can have fun and raise a little money for others.

Future Plans...I want to make sure I train the next generation so they can keep the company moving forward with the same ethics and values I have. Street said...”My goal is to make sure the next generation of company leaders have the same company values.

Dick Roy and John King - King University

Jenna Fields, Jessica Fields, and Peyton Nelson

Shelburne and Beulah Ferguson

Nathan Jackson and Marcus Wilcox Belia Ralston playing Cornhole Bobbie and Chris Rutledge

Barb Street, with Tom and Wanda Shepard Lori Rose and Ed Lyda

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TURQUOISE BOUTIQUE

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Turquoise Boutique One-Year Anniversary & Ribbon Cutting STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMITTED

Turquoise Boutique, located in beautiful Downtown Kingsport, celebrated their oneyear anniversary with a “Thank You” party and a ribbon cutting ceremony earlier this year. Boutique owner, Keta Hawley put her signature “Turquoise” touch on the entire event with turquoise champagne and plenty of finger food. Members from all over the area showed up to support the unique boutique and some even did a little shopping. Neighbors to Turquoise Boutique, Model City Groove School, jammed on the sidewalk to keep the party fun and every one dancing. The Downtown Kingsport Association held a ribbon cutting to help Turquoise Boutique celebrate and to officially welcome them into the DKA family.

Turquoise Boutique is full of clothing and accessories that can’t be found in other places around the Tri-Cities. Their inventory is always changing and most items do not last long! Visit Keta, and her gorgeous stuff at 238 East Market St. 423.343.9627 or check out their daily clothing and accessory updates on Facebook/Instagram.

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Children’s Advocacy Center

Golf Tournament PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY JAMES HELMS

John Taylor and his crew of volunteers have done a wonderful job hosting this fall’s golf event to raise funds for The Children’s Advocacy Center. John and his team hosted the event at Crockett’s Ridge Golf Course in Kingsport, TN. Special thank you’s go out to Pizza Plus for catering supper after the event and to the main sponsors S&ME and CrossBridge Wealth Management. John also wishes to thank his “hole sponsors” Northern Safety Company, Inc., Begley Development LLC, Comfort Systems USA, Marci Russum CPA, and Canteen Vending. The AFD Charity Golf Tournaments have raised over $7000 this year for their charities and hopes to continue to grow those numbers each year. For more information on these tournaments, please visit their Facebook page AFD Charity Golf Tournament.

Team AY

David Speaks

Dustin Moody

Alison Osborne and Mark Hamilton

Karen Manis

Cindy Williams and Susan Hamilton

Glen Peters

Michael Manis

Dwayne Ledford and Gerald Scott

John Taylor and Lacey Johnson

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KINGSPORT TOWN CENTER

St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY JAMES HELMS

The St. Jude 5K run and walk is a yearly fundraiser designed to help support the St. Jude hospital network. Volunteers, walkers, runners, patients and their families participate in the walk and run from all over the tricities area.

Money is raised so that any child stricken with cancer or their families have a place to seek treatment at no cost to them. Most people are aware of the hospital in Memphis but we also have a local facility in Johnson City, Tennessee. Today’s event began and ended at Kingsport Town Center or as it is commonly known the Fort Henry Mall. The organizers wished to thank the local sponsors, volunteers, patient families, We Run Events, all of the participants, and the St. Jude ALSAC staff. Entertainment today was provided by The Model City Wrecking Crew.

Heath Harmon

Princess Parties by Malinda

Ally Deason and Bridget Massa Model City Wrecking Crew

Crystal Statan and Morgan Statan

Team Faith

Betty Mason and Anne Herdel

Team Briggs

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Team Holly

Marli Maxwell and Andy the Armadillo

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WitBit Things Beth and GC are Thankful for...

Websites that remember my user name and password, because I can’t remember what I did 5 minutes ago, much less passwords to every website I have ever visited.

Moms in yoga pants. Because, ya know... they’re moms... in yoga pants.

That I have never had to use higher math in my adult life. I pray that the Lord continues to bless me in this way, because I can barely do simple subtraction without a calculator.

Gyms. Because kissing my biceps in any other public venue would be generally frowned upon. Plus... it’s a centralized meeting place for moms in yoga pants.

That my fear of a public toilet flushing out instead of down has never actually happened.

Large, jacked-up 4x4 trucks. So people know that I am in no way overcompensating for anything.

That snakes, lice, clowns, and monkey grinders aren’t a part of my everyday life, because they are all absolutely terrifying.

Paper money. Because people paying me to mediate their divorce with cows and chickens would be both inconvenient and overwhelmingly smelly. Have you have tried to stuff a chicken through a night-deposit slot? Don’t. Trust me. I still have scars.

That I’m not a person who is offended by everything.

People who are offended by everything. To a satirist, they’re basically portable, two-legged versions of Disney World.

That those creepy Elves on Shelves were not around when I was little. How scary to think that a stuffed toy comes to life while you sleep, wandering around your house, making mischief, and watching your every move. I think each Elf on the Shelf should come with at least 10 free counseling sessions, because it’s the stuff horror movies are made of.

Bacon. There’s no punchline here.

I’m just annoyed that it’s not it’s own food-group.

That people are finally bringing awareness to the fact that leggings are not pants, that the “blog craze” has passed, and that “40 is the new 20”.

Voicemail. It’s the antisocial person’s best friend.

That I don’t have to kill the food we’re eating on Thanksgiving Day, make every dish from scratch, and wash every plate by hand, because let’s face it, I’m not a pioneer woman. We would starve.

That I’m already happily married, because there are an unbelievable number of psychos out there, and I’m sure I would attract many of them. I’m also thankful I had cute kids, because no matter how many times I fail in life, having cute kids means I’m still winning.

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Black Friday. Because Sadie and I love to watch YouTube videos of people trampling each other for discounted flat-screens, while we lounge in bed and buy all of our Christmas gifts on Ebay.

Sadie and the kids. Because of all the people I make laugh, I love making them laugh most of all. (Plus Sadie is a mom... in yoga pants.)

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The Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Golf Classic 2015 PHOTOGRAPHY BY SAVANNA MCDAVID | STORY SUBMITTED

On Monday, August 10th, The Fellowship of Christian Athletes of Upper East TN / Southwest VA had their annual “FCA Golf Classic” which was held at the Virginian Golf Club, in Bristol, VA. It was a beautiful day with great golf, fun, fellowship, and food! 124 golfers (31 teams), came out to support this great ministry that works through coaches and athletes on middle, high school, and college campuses throughout our region. The FCA mission statement is, “To present to athletes and coaches and all whom they influence the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church.” The FCA in East TN / Southwest VA is involved with almost 100 schools throughout the region.

Through the FCA campus huddles, team devotions, coaches Bible studies, school assemblies, weekend retreats, and sports camps, FCA staff are involved with close to 10,000 students each year in our region!

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The Fellowship of Christian Athletes would like to say a Big “Thank You” to the amazing staff at the Virginian Golf Club!

Director of Golf and General Manager, Jim Blackmore, and his staff made the day, the food, course conditions, and the golf absolutely perfect! If you would like more information on The FCA Golf Classic tournaments for next summer, or you would like to be involved with FCA Ministry, please check out the websites www. fcaeasttn-swva.com and www.fcatricities.org and www.fca.org.

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Chris Crockett and FCA Volunteer Lee Byington

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Bill Gatton Cadillac- Frankie Lopez, Kenny Sweitzer, Chris Lee, and Chuck Crockett

Debbie Tritt, Chris Crockett, and LuAnn Crockett

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Happy November Happy Birthday Brian Trent!

Happy Birthday Kristen Reedy!

The BIG 21! Happy Birthday Alex!

Happy Birthday Lori Payne!

Happy Birthday! We love you both!

Happy Birthday to my handsome & amazing gift from God! I love you Chase Birmingham!

Happy Birthday 1st Birthday Ayden!

Mommy and Daddy love you!!

Happy Birthday Will!

Happy Birthday Jack Dempsey!

Happy Birthday Jud Teague!

Happy Birthday Tom SegalHorst!

Happy Birthday Alyce Burdine!

Happy 3rd Birthday Holland!

Happy Birthday Lara Potter!

Happy Birthday Linda! We love you!

Happy Birthday Michelle!

Happy Birthday Brad Hoover!

Happy Birthday Chris Hartley!

Happy Birthday Joe Waters!

Happy Birthday Larry England!

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Happy 40th Birthday to the beautiful Cara Ledbetter!

Happy Birthday to our VIPSEEN Funny Lady Beth Street!

Happy Birthday to our amazing and gorgeous friend, Michelle Garber!

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Junior League of Bristol

Follies Idol PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY LARK ADAMS

Sarah Trent

Follies Idol Contestant

The Junior League of Bristol is gearing up for a much anticipated local tradition – Follies! About every three years, the Junior League of Bristol puts on a Follies performance, a one of a kind event that features an elaborate theatrical revue of music, dance, and skits performed by local celebrities and personalities. Follies is a variety show that promises a good time will be had by all. This year the performance will be on November 6 & 7 at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Bristol. The Follies theme is “Shaken with a Splash of Sublime,” since the Junior League is currently raising funds for a Splash Pad to be installed at Steele Creek Park in Bristol, TN. At Quaker Steak and Lube on September 23, locals gathered to participate in karaoke and possibly be selected as the “Follies Idol”. Performers garnered audience donations and Junior League members were on hand to cheer on contestants and circulate in the audience to collect tips.

The overall winner of the Follies Idol contest was Elizabeth Davis, who has been invited to be in the Follies. There was also an Under 18 winner, Navaeh Newton, who also may have a role in Follies. Tickets for Follies are available from any Junior League of Bristol member. For more information on the Junior League of Bristol, its projects and the Follies production, visit jlbristol.org

Collecting Donations

Leigh Littleford and Mosely Snyder

Navaeh Newton

Donna O’Dell, JLB President Dawn Roller, Beth Muncy

Follies Idol Contestant

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March of Dimes

Signature Chef Event STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY SAVANNA MCDAVID

It was a beautiful scene as guests arrived at the Holiday Inn in Johnson City for the annual March of Dimes Signature Chef dinner. The halls were lined with fabulous auction items from all over the region. A purple glow engulfed the halls as the beautiful decorations were displayed. Guests meandered through the halls enjoying opening Hors D’oeuvres by Olive Oil Divine and bidding and donating to a great organization while they were waiting for the chefs to prepare the gourmet meals.

Eudoro Vanderbiest and Martin Gott

Robyn Berrigan and Rusty Little

Daphanie Parham, Christy Steadman, and Lisa Baker

Seven chefs, all from the Tri-Cities Region, prepared the various dishes, including James Allen with Blackthorn Grille, Amanda Hope with Grann’s Gourmet Apples, Victor Luzarraga with Portico, Ryan Stipp with Studio Brew, Mickey Rhoden and Drew Rafalowski with Yong Asian House, Felecia Conners with Cha Cha’s and Kimberly Martin with Fermented. After dinner, a family who has been personally assisted by the March of Dimes shared their story, followed by a live auction that raised a large amount of money. To learn more about how you can get involved with March of Dimes, please visit www.marchofdimes.org

Susie Racek and Regina Jilton

Yong Asian House

Cha Cha’s; Felicia and Ed Conners

Holly and Rodney Pilson

Domtar

Sunnie Stewart and Heather Taylor Shirley and Greg Mueller

Fermented

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5th Annual Kingsport

Oktoberfest STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY SAVANNA MCDAVID

The 5th Annual Kingsport Oktoberfest was held on October 3rd in beautiful downtown Kingsport. Many people from all over the Tri-Cities attended to sample delicious local beer. The event, sponsored by Yuengling, is the largest Oktoberfest in Tennessee and has been named for the second year in a row, by Blue Ridge Outdoor Magazine, as a “Top 50 Festival.”

The only single-day Oktoberfest, this event packs enough activities and events to fill an entire weekend. Certainly there was the traditional German food, music and dancing and a Brat Trot featuring wiener dogs in German fedoras. In addition, there were Beer Tours of the Craft Bier Garden featuring presentations from local brewers, a craft bier garden with regional craft beers, Das Kidzone for the youngsters, and more. Look out for next year’s event!

Thaine McKee, Morgan Elliott, and James Southerland

Kaelan Lane and Victoria Rodda

Ryan Stipp and Steve Elkin

Kayla Jones and Whitney Andrews

Whitney and Jeb Rohr

Megan Christian and Michelle Thibault Akasha McReynolds, Codie Denton, and Jason McReynolds

Kayla Jones and Whitney Andrews

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Taylor Smith, Josh Morrison, and Robert Monk

John Boggs and Jonathan Brand

Taylor Smith, Josh Morrison, and Robert Monk

Kendall, Everly, and Justin Harbour

Midnight Oil Brewing

Lee and Susan Chase, with Rodney and Margaret Conduff

Kendall, Everly, and Justin Harbour

Katie Gazaway and Chris Ball

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Ruger, Karin, and Roxie

Shelly Parham and Rainia Brown

Sean Corigan, Dennis Corigan, Richard Deal, and Chelsea Corigan

Triple B Brewery

Bob and Erin Harshbarger

Robin Cleary and Lucy Fleming

Kayla Dockery, Nick Bowen, Chris and Dawn Bowen, with Drew Draper

Lori Bateman, Sue Brown, and Leslie Roberts

Serve it up Sassy

S’More

Pumpkin

Please!

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ather everyone outside for an awe-inspiring scene with pumpkins artfully arranged down the center of the table among marshmallows, graham crackers and lots of chocolate. Can you say S’More Pumpkin please? Pumpkins are plentiful this fall season and the inspiration for this pumpkin themed S’more dessert buffet.

Who isn’t sweet on S’mores? The smell of hickory burning logs with the crackling sounds of a campfire and the cool crisp fall evening lends the perfect setting for S’more time. Who could resist melted toasted marshmallows and the taste of sweet milk chocolate sandwiched between two honey graham crackers?

Simply Yum-a-luscious!

Looking to the bounty of the harvest season, pumpkins played a huge role for this table setting. Instead of using a variety of sizes, shapes and colors for this setting, five medium -sized pumpkins were selected for the center of the table S’more buffet. Hollowed out pumpkins made the perfect container for a can of liquid heat for roasting marshmallows. The center pumpkin served as the pedestal centerpiece for the homemade marshmallows. Long wooden skewers with marshmallows were inserted into the pumpkin for each guest to select for their own roasting. Bowls of chocolate bars, chocolate mints, and dark chocolate pieces, salted caramel, homemade marshmallows, pumpkin spice graham crackers and pumpkin pie spice chocolate chip cookies were arranged in front of the pumpkins for easy help-yourself-service.

RECIPE DEVELOPMENT, FOOD STYLING, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND ARTICLE BY LIZ BUSHONG

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Serve it up Sassy will take you into a marshmallow world when you whip up these fluffy pillows of sugar. Unflavored gelatin mixed with hot sugary syrup is whipped in a large mixing bowl then poured into a confectioners sugar and cornstarch bed to rest overnight before cutting. Once the marshmallows are set you can cut out various shapes and sizes to make your marshmallows your very own. Purchased tiny Mallow bites were used to coat the small homemade graham cracker dippers. See recipe Pumpkin Spice Graham Crackers.

You can’t make a traditional S’ more with out graham crackers, how about trying a Pumpkin Spice Graham cracker? This recipe is a blend of whole -wheat pastry flour and all -purpose flour, which makes this dough the right consistency and without the strong flavor of whole wheat for a graham cracker. Hodgson Mill makes the whole-wheat pastry flour and premium whole- wheat flour, both can be used for making the graham cracker. Graham flour is an option but hard to find in grocery stores. Molasses, maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice creates the right balance for a pumpkin flavored graham cracker. After chilling the dough for 20 minutes, the dough rolls out beautifully and is cut into 2 x 2 inch squares, the same size as the homemade marshmallows. Punching a small hole in the center of the grahams and a soft peppermint patty made it possible for a S’more kabob.

As an alternative to the graham cracker, Pumpkin Pie Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies are packed with toasted pecans and the flavor of pumpkin. A package of pumpkin spice instant pudding and pie mix was added to the basic chocolate chip cookie recipe. Sandwich these cookies with a toasted marshmallow and piece of chocolate, drizzle with salted caramel and enjoy!

Creating a S’more buffet can be a bit sweet so offer your guests something salty on the side, like pretzels, nuts and popcorn. If you have an outdoor corn popper, pop some corn over a camp- fire for more fall intrigue. Warm apple cider or hot chocolate with your homemade marshmallows would be a wonderful beverage to serve.

Whether you build a large bon fire to roast your marshmallows or toast them table -side, hosting an impromptu S’ more Bar will create an autumnal ambiance that will linger in the memories of your family and friends each fall season. So, don’t be surprised next September when they say, when can we have “S’more Pumpkin Please?”

For more ideas on how to Serve it up Sassy, go to www.lizbushong.com.

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

Pumpkin Spice Graham Crackers www.lizbushong.com

Ingredients 2¼ cups whole-wheat pastry flour ½ cup all purpose flour ¼ cup dark brown sugar 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice ¼ teaspoon cream of tarter

1teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1teaspoon salt 8 tablespoons butter, grated (frozen) 4 tablespoons molasses 3 tablespoons cream 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions Grate butter onto parchment paper and place in freezer to harden 10 minutes.

In food processor bowl fitted with steel blade, add all dry ingredients including spices, process ingredients twice at 30-second intervals to blend. Add frozen butter, pulse to combine until mixture resembles corn meal. Add molasses, cream and syrup until dough forms into a ball. Remove from bowl and form into a ½ inch flat disc. Wrap with plastic wrap or parchment and refrigerate to chill 20 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll dough between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut crackers using a 2 “ square cookie cutter. Place each cracker on baking sheet. With a wooden skewer poke 9 holes on top- side of cracker 100 | VIPSEEN | NOVEMBER 2015

to allow air to circulate while baking. Bake 20 minutes. Do not remove crackers from baking sheet until completely cool. Store in sealed container for up to three days. This will soften the cookies.

To make mini S’more Dippers, cut graham cracker dough into 1 x 1-inch squares and bake as directed. Dip one end of baked cracker into melted chocolate and roll in purchased tiny Mallow Bites.

Yield: 24-2” crackers and 12-1” crackers

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. For the past several years Liz been entrusted to decorate the White House for several Holidays.

She is a featured monthly guest chef/designer on Daytime Tri-cities, Daytime Blue Ridge and other television shows. Liz is the author of the Just Desserts and Sweets & Savories cookbook as well as a contributing writer for VIPSEEN and Bella Magazine. For more information about Liz go to www.lizbushong.com or www.serveitupsassy.com

Pumpkin Pie Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies

Instructions Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Set aside.

Ingredients 1-3ounce package Pumpkin Spice instant pudding and pie mix-dry 2-½ cups all- purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1-teaspoon ground pumpkin pie spice 1/2-teaspoon salt 12 tablespoons butter, softened ½ cup granulated sugar 1-cup dark brown sugar 2 eggs 1-tablespoon honey 2 cups chocolate morsels 1 cup chopped toasted chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Sift together, pudding mix, flour, soda, spice and salt, set aside.

Homemade Marshmallow

mix, then do not stir, cover pan with lid. Cook for 3 minutes. Remove lid and attach candy thermometer to side of pan and cook over medium high heat until temperature reaches 240 degrees F. (about 7 minutes). Once temperature is reached, remove from heat.

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Ingredients ¼ cup sifted cornstarch or arrowroot ¼ cup sifted confectioner’s sugar 3 packages unflavored gelatin 1 cup cold water-divided 1 ½ cups granulated sugar ¾ cup light corn syrup ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon clear vanilla or crème bouquet flavoring Instructions Lightly spray 8 x 8 inch square metal pan with cooking spray. Sift together cornstarch and confectioners sugar and place in square pan. Cover pan tightly with Aluminum Foil and shake pan to coat completely. Remove foil and sit aside pan.

Place gelatin and ½ cup cold water in bowl of stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment to soften.

Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, add ½ cup cold water, granulated sugar, corn syrup and salt. Stir to

In mixing bowl fitted with beater attachment, cream butter and sugars together until light and fluffy. Add eggs and honey beat until smooth.

Add flour mixture and beat until dough forms together. Add chocolate morsels and pecans to dough, mix thoroughly by hand. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop dough into rounds and place on prepared baking sheet or roll dough into 1” balls. Bake cookies at 350 for 7-10 minutes. Yield: 4-dozen cookies

Turn mixer on low speed and mix gelatin, slowly add hot syrup to sides of mixing bowl and not on beaters. Once syrup has been added, beat mixture on high speed until mixture is thick and fluffy.

Add clear vanilla and beat to blend. When ready, using a wet spatula, spread marshmallow mixture into prepared pan, spread to corners to even mixture in pan. Sprinkle with remaining cornstarch and confectioners sugar mixture over the top of marshmallow mixture in pan. Set uncovered for 5 hours or overnight to set.

Run a knife around edge of pan to loosen and turn marshmallow mixture onto a powdered sugar surface. Cut marshmallows into 2- inch squares or desired shapes. Coat cut edges of marshmallows with confectioner’s sugar. Store marshmallows in airtight container up to 3 days. Yield: 16-2” square marshmallows

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Eastman

Road Race PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORY BY JAMES HELMS Mark Hubbard and Tommy Stanley

volunteers

Yvonne Hawkins and Cindy Jacobs

This year approximately 2000 people were registered to participate in the Eastman Chemical Company Road Race and walk. To escape an early rain, crowds gathered inside of the Troy F. Reid center for registration and packet pickup and to visit the many vendors on hand for the fitness expo. Sponsors for the event included Food City, Day and Zimmerman, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee. Blue Cross Blue Shield donated $5 for every person registered in the 2-mile run and raised $1755 total for the Rise Up program. This year marked the 36th year that the race has been run by Eastman and the original name of the race was the “Kodak Centennial 10K Road Race”. Next year’s race will be held on Saturday September 10, 2016. For more information please visit www.eastmanroadrace.com.

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LEXUS OF KINGSPORT

Serving Orphans Worldwide

Lexus Giveaway PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANGELA BAKER | STORY BY SAVANNA MCDAVID

Sunday September 13th was a day to remember for many people. Serving Orphans Worldwide, a nonprofit that works to better the orphanages that children call home, held their first annual Gala to help raise money and awareness of their organization. One of the fundraisers came with the help of the very generous Lexus of Kingsport who donated a brand new 2014 Lexus to be raffled off. The nonprofit sold tickets months prior to the Gala and announced the winner that evening.

One very lucky ticket holder left the event with the brand new Lexus in their possession. Only 1000 tickets were sold, so the odds to win were very high and with the generosity of the Tri-Cities community, all the tickets were sold, raising a total of $100,000. Serving Orphans Worldwide founder and president John Gregory was extremely appreciative to Chris Hill and Lexus of Kingsport for the incredible boost in their mission. Serving Orphans Worldwide and Leus of Kingsport would like to thank all the participants and congratulate the grand prizewinners Dorris and Dave Jones. To find out more about serving Orphans Worldwide and Lexus of Kingsport visit their websites at soworldwide.org and lexusofkingsport.com.

Brianna Bentley, Mia Baker, Brooklynn Owens, and Jenny Wallace with Serving Orphans Worldwide

Dorris Jones and Dave Jones - winners

Richard Baker with Serving Orphans Worldwide

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Chris Hill presenting the keys to the winners–Dorris Jones and Dave Jones, with John Gregory and his Team based out of Bristol.

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