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Dancing with the Stars Celebrates Sixth Year Johnson City – Dancing with TriCities Stars is stepping into its sixth year Saturday, June 28th 2014 at 5 p.m. The stars taking the floor this year are: Beth Shumaker – Owner, Fit Life, LLC Wellness Coach, Viridian Health Management, Wellness Coach Dessi Foster – Fitness Instructor, Lifestyles Fitness Center, Mary Kay Ind. Sales Director Aundrea Wilcox – Executive Director of the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) at the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce, Tennessee Kelly Torbett – Account Manager, McKesson Medical Surgical Carla Campbell Karst – Contemporary Christian Recording artist, Edinburgh Development Group Teddy Gaines – Assistant Coach, ETSU Bucs Football Jeff Jones – Site President, Citigroup Dr. Bernard Tisdale – Medical Director of Radiation/Oncology, Chief of Medical Staff, Johnston Memorial Hospital Monty McLaurin – CEO and Vice President, Indian Path Medical
Center Dr. Sam Huddleston – Plastic/Reconstructive surgeon, Huddleston Plastic Surgery Center The judging panel will spotlight some well-known faces/voices in the Tri-Cities, as well professional UCWDC World Champions and Rising Star Ballroom Professionals Rex and Rachel Jones. The Tri-Cities stars are taught by Mike and Kim Adler, of Johnson City. Both Mike and Kim achieved World Champion status with their professional partners and as a couple with the United Country Western Dance Council. The dancers will each perform two dances. The women will wear original pieces from Randall Designs that were worn for ABC’s Dancing With The Stars. Mirror-ball trophies will be awarded to the highest scoring man and woman. Our participants are logging long hours practicing for a great cause.
All of the money raised goes to SteppenStone Youth Treatment Services. SteppenStone is a Tri-Cities treatment center in Limestone, TN that helps boys who experience emotional and behavioral problems. They provide a continuum of treatment in a residential setting as well as day treatment, after school treatment and outpatient treatment. SteppenStone is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. This year’s competition will again be held at The MeadowView Conference Resort and Convention Center in Kingsport. The venue allows for more seating and maintains an intimate atmosphere enjoyed in years past. General Admission tickets are $100, Premium seating is $125, and VIP tables are $2,500. Each ticket includes dinner served at food stations placed around the ballroom, which allows guests an opportunity to mingle and enjoy their favorite entrée. Tickets can be purchased at www. dancingwiththetricitiesstars.com For more information on the Dancing with Tri-Cities Stars event or SteppenStone Youth Treatment Services, contact Paige Peters, 423257-7512
Mekkah’s Meadow is serving needs of low-income seniors in a beautiful mountain setting Johnson City, TN — A year has passed since Mekkah’s Meadow Apartments opened but you wouldn’t know it because the housing community still looks brand new. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain views, Mekkah’s Meadow has quickly become a favorite place that many seniors now call home. “Our company’s mission is to provide quality, affordable housing to very low-income seniors,” Site Manager Candace Marra explains. “Here at Mekkah’s Meadow, we strive to provide a positive, friendly environment for all residents and newcomers. Residents enjoy a variety of monthly activities and know that when difficult circumstances arise, they can count on management to provide assistance and/or referrals in partnership with various outside helping organizations.” All the new units at Mekkah’s Meadow are one-bedroom on ground level and handicap accessible.
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Residents Jim Lucas and Chloe Leenor with site manager Candace Marra, and their favorite monthly magazine.
Each apartment has a self-cleaning oven/range and energy-star refrigerator. Other amenities include: Central heat and air, on-site laundry room, and rent is based on your income. Mekkah’s Meadow residency qualifications state that the head of household must be 62 years of age or older and meet HUD’s very low income limits. “I’ve lived here since July and
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these are really nice apartments that are easy to keep clean,” said resident Chloe Leenor. “I moved here from Mountain City and because my children, who live in Elizabethton and Gray, wanted me to be closer to them should I need them for any reason. I feel really safe here.” Resident Mary Barry added, “You have the best of both worlds here. It’s a unique place all on one level that
suits my needs. The mountains are beautiful and it’s like country living in town.” Yvett Rudolf says it’s the management that makes the place special. “Candace [site manager] makes the place what it is. She goes out of her way to provide a positive understanding of situations involving seniors and we get older. Her communication skills are excellent and she is pro-ac-
180 Bishop Road [Exit 27 off I-26 Okolona Rd]. Johnson City, TN. 37601 Phone: 423-929-2925 Fax: 423-929-2923 Email: cmarra@metroprop.org tive in meeting with us to discuss any situation that should arise.” Another resident, Jim Lucas, who relocated to the area so that he could be closer to the Mountain Home V.A. Medical Center said of Mekkah’s Meadow, “It’s the best that I’ve seen and I like living here very much. Its location makes it convenient when I want to visit the library or have an appointment at the V.A.”
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Budget proposal pushes tax, borrow and spend Last month the president released his budget proposal for fiscal year 2015. I believe the $3.9 trillion spending blueprint, unfortunately, includes the same tax-borrow-and-spend policies the president has been pushing since he took office. The proposal would increase spending by $791 billion over the 10-year budget window and by $56 billion in 2015 above the Murray-Ryan spending compromise he signed into law just two months ago. This proposal would shrink our military and increase funding to support the administration’s climate change plan, a huge part of which is a war on coal. Worse, this budget blueprint does nothing to eliminate wasteful spending and balance our budget, adding $8.3 trillion to the debt over
ten years. Out-of-control spending is one of the most significant threats to American prosperity. For too long, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have been irresponsible with your tax dollars, amassing a national debt of more than $17 trillion. Despite warnings from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office that our large budget deficits and growing debt will lead to higher interest rates, more borrowing from abroad and less domestic investment, and I believe the administration continues to push failed economic policies. We must act now to ensure that our children and grandchildren do not inherit a mountain of debt that erodes opportunity. I strongly believe we must make the hard decisions now, and bal-
get would never ance our budget. balance—ever. I am a proud If you aren’t original cosponconvinced the sor of H.J.Res. 2, president’s buda Balanced Budget is bad for get Amendment the country, just to our Contake a hard look stitution that at some of his would prohibit Congressman spending prispending from Phil Roe orities. President exceeding revenues unless three-fifths of Obama wants more than $12 both the House and Senate billion to go to the Internal vote otherwise. In the last Revenue Service while conCongress, I voted for a simi- gressional leaders are still lar constitutional amend- investigating IRS targeting ment, but unfortunately, the of conservative groups. Furmeasure did not receive the ther, the White House wants necessary two-thirds vote to a portion of those increased pass the House. Forty-eight funds to help implement states, including Tennessee, and administer Obamacare. The president has already require a balanced budget. It’s time for Washington to increased taxes by $1.7 trilstep up and show the re- lion. Now, he wants to raise straint so many states have taxes another $1.8 trillion. already shown, but the presi- To make matters worse, dent doesn’t agree. His bud- roughly half of the pro-
posed tax increases would go toward new spending, not deficit reduction. Simply put, this is unacceptable and embarrassing. I had hoped the bipartisan budget negotiations would lead to more working across the aisle to lower our deficits, but the president has moved back to promoting his old mantra of tax, borrow, and spend. Since winning the majority in 2010, House Republicans have fought tirelessly to rein in wasteful spending, and we’ve made real progress. For the first time since the Korean War, federal discretionary spending has been cut four consecutive years. But that’s not enough. Many Democrats claim that raising taxes is the best way to deal with our crippling national debt.
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18th Annual State Line Classic softball tournament to be hosted in Whitetop Creek Park The 18th Annual State Line Classic Softball Tournament will take place in Whitetop Creek Park on Wednesday, April 9th. The park is located on 410 Sportsway Drive, just off Highway 394 in Bristol, Tennessee. “This tournament has historically been a wonderful showcase for both high school and college softball. We are thrilled to be able to host this fantastic event on the fields of Whitetop,” said Mike Musick, Recreation Superintendent. Eight high school teams from throughout the region will participate in the competition, four from Tennessee and four representing Virginia. Those high schools include, Patrick Henry, Sullivan East, Abingdon, Elizabethton, Virginia High, John Battle, Tennessee High and Sullivan South. Those games will begin at 4:30 p.m. The college game will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be played by Bristol Tennessee’s King University and Bristol, Virginia’s Virginia Intermont College on Field B. Sandra Cole, Tournament Director said, “While in city government the two states work together to accomplish tasks, however it is a different story on the playing field. Tennessee and Virginia have had a competitive legacy for years, but when the competition is team based, such as sports, the rivalry is even more intense.” For more information on the tournament contact Sandra Cole at 423-764-4023 or scole@bristoltn.org.
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Brewski’s Back! Your Guide to the Third Annual Thirsty Orange Brew Extravaganza Johnson City — Thirsty Orange. Two words that up until 2011 sounded silly, but now they are synonymous with craft beer in the Tri-Cities. The Third Annual Thirsty Orange Brew Extravaganza kicks off April 12th at the Millennium Centre in Johnson City. A new location for this year, but you can expect the same quality craft beer and good times, with a few new events thrown into the mix. Festival director Stephanie Carson says enthusiasm around this year’s event is incredible. “Tickets have been selling at a faster pace this year. People are marking their calendars for this event and making sure they’re there. We also think the convenience of parking on site and proximity to ETSU’s campus is helping,” said Carson. Here’s everything you need to know about the Thirsty Orange: Tickets Tickets can be purchased on-
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line at www.thirstyorange.com or from a Trout Unlimited member – which is the nonprofit beneficiary of this year’s event. Early Bird Tickets will get you access to the event an hour and a half early at 1pm. They are $50 if you purchase in advance. They’ll be $55 at the door, but they are expected to sell out before then. General Admission tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door. It will get you access to the Beer Garden at 2:30pm until 7pm. A portion of the proceeds from the Thirsty Orange benefit the local chapter of Trout Unlimited – an organization dedicated to keep the region’s coldwater fisheries and their watersheds safe from environmental threats so generations to come can enjoy the water and the fish that come from it. Breweries Involved (plus a few more surprises) Activities Tennessee Iron Brewer Chal-
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Running with the How to Handle Difficult Conversations: 7 Tips from The SoloPR Summit shirt off my back One of the many benefits that come with running road races is the shirt you get for running the course, “doing the deed”. My shirt closet is filled with shirts with short sleeves, long sleeves, no sleeves, hoodies, sweatshirts, and in some cases – no shirt at all. Some races gave me socks, gloves, and shorts, when registering to run and support their cause. Most runners wear the race day shirt while running the race. While I on the other hand, never wear my shirt until I have run the race. The thought process behind this – it is not my shirt to wear until I have run the race, crossed the finish line, and partaken of the post race sacrament/ refreshment. In my mind – I could jinx my run if I put the shirt on my back while running the race. Sound crazy? Well welcome to the world of running. Running is crazy and that is why I love it. There are no rules, only goals – the ones you set for yourself. Running any race is more than effort and workout. It is a process that starts with registering, preparing and showing up to participate. How can I rightfully claim / wear the race day shirt, if I haven’t shown myself and others that I earned the right to show it off? In my mind, I cannot and I will not wear the shirt until the race has
Suzy Cloyd been run. Spring time brings out the best in runners. It is time to come out of the winter slump. Shake off the cold weather slow down, and pick up the pace. I encourage readers to find races to run. There is an abundance of races in the Tri-cities where you could run a race every week if you chose to. I love my race shirts. I love the miles behind every shirt I have and I love the effort that has gone into the thread, fabric and logo of my earned, well-deserved shirts. Register to run it, walk it, or skip it. Do whatever it takes to get to the finish line so you too can put the shirt on your back that tells everyone, “been there, done that!”
I was fortunate to once again be able to attend the SoloPR Summit in Atlanta in February. This was the second year in a row that Kellye Crane and Karen Swim brought together Solo Public Relations professionals from across the country (including Alaska and Canada.) While all of the sessions were very good, one of my favorites was “Managing Difficult Conversations” with Cloudspark’s Jenny Schmitt and SoloPR Founder Kellye Crane. Whether it’s a financial issue, scope creep or tactical disagreements over strategy, all of us who are Solo Pro’s end up occasionally being challenged with a prospective client or partner. Here were their 7 top tips: 1. Plan – Have a script. Actually have in writing what you plan to say on the phone or in person and then practice. Kelly and Jenny had each of us turn to a partner and “play act” our parts. Don’t just “wing it.” 2. Don’t Be Afraid of Silence – At lunch later we laughed about this favorite old journalist’s technique. Remain silent and the interviewee will look to fill the void (and often trip over both themselves and their words, much to a reporter’s delight!)
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Of course in any negotiations, silence is golden. 3. Stay Firm – This was really encouraging. If you stay firm our instructors said, you will ultimately win more respect. 4. Use Active Listening – This fantastic listening style was actually taught to my husband and me before we were married (and it’s worked well
for nearly 19 years!) When you’re striving to understand the other person, reflect back to them what you heard. “So I hear you to say…” (Hint: If this is your spouse I’ve found it helps to hold hands as you play this out. It’s extremely hard to argue with someone when you’re holding his/her hand.) 5. Back up Your Position in Writing – Wow! There is only one time since I started my business five years ago that I did not get an agreement with a client in writing and what a huge mistake that was! A written agreement brings clarity and provides an easy reference document. 6. Make Recommendations – Here Jenny and Kellye suggested coming up with alternatives if one scenario does not work. Use “I wish” statements instead of “You’re wrong.” 7. People have their own pressures – We all are under unique stresses including our clients in their jobs. We really don’t know what they are going through so remember, be kind. You never want to burn a bridge. Mary Ellen Miller is Founder and CEO of MarketingMel, an innovative marketing, public relations and social media strategies firm. Find her at www.marketingmel.com, on social media or call her at 423-335-7267.
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Warm Weather: Time for a visit to the popular Corner Nest Antique Mall • Buy Estate Items or Sell Your Estate! • Outstanding Prices! • Everything Offered From Collectables To Primitive Antiques, Glassware, Furniture, Bedding And Large Assortment Of Tools! • Our Auction Items Change Every Week. Something For Everyone! PLENTY OF SEATING EXCEPTIONAL & UNIQUE ITEMS 423 EAST E. STREET 423-543-9111 [Next Door to Corner Market in Downtown Elizabethton, TN] 5 p.m. — Preview Items. Auction Starts At 6:30 p.m. Consignment Prices Accepted. Payment accepted in cash, Visa, M/C, Discover & Checks with proper ID. Up-to-date Tax Certificate MUST Be On File for Sales Tax Exemption –No Exceptions! 10% Buyer’s Premium on All Purchases. Liquidate. 10% Buyer’s Premium on all Purchases. Auctioneer: Mike Duckett ID Number: 00005216 Liquidate
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Elizabethton — The recent summerlike weather has had us “Out ‘N About” at Corner Nest Antique Mall to see what new . . .and old items the 90+ vendors have stocked recently for the spring and summer months. We ran into Bridget and Bo Carr at their booth on the second floor of this massive 30,000 square foot antique mall. Bo, from the Kingsport area, has been an accomplished auctioneer for years in the Tri-Cities and Knoxville. He his wife, Bridget, has been “antiquing” for about five years and concentrates on Primitive items. “I guess I learned about this business while participating as an auctioneer,”
Bo said. “And, also through family and friends of mine and my wife’s in Ohio and Pennsylvania. I study certain subjects and then we present them in our booth like, for example, pottery. We have Cash Family Pottery and Roseville Pottery. Then when those items sell we may present another subject matter. . .like railroad items or old Coke coolers or old splatter ware. I learn and study about certain items we offer for sale. So, really our booth constantly changes.” Bo said he has a deal with his wife about certain purchases. “At one point she had 109 pottery bowls,” he said matter-of-factly. “When she sold one she could replace it. When she sold two
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she could replace and re-stock them. As we travel with our mobile concession units to events and fairs, we take advantage of the opportunity to visit area yard sales, antique shops and flea markets and find unique items and bring them back to the Corner Nest Antique Mall. We really enjoy this business!” Another vendor at Corner Nest Antique Mall, Doris Hayes, calls her business the “Grapevine Cottage” offering unique items of garden décor in which she discovers at estate sales, auctions and out-of-town antique stores and she always hits the Atlanta Thrift market. “Recently, I expanded my space at Corner Nest,” she said. “I try to present to
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my customers’ unique and one-of-akind old garden décor items. When the seasons change so do the items in my booth in an effort to compliment that particular time of the year,” she said. Doris has had a presence at Corner Next Antique Mall for years. “ I really enjoy bring the outside inside. Anything associated with nature, including bird houses, statues, and rabbits, for example; and, also old planters. I’ve been in the business for over 20 years with several locations throughout the Tri-Cities. I invite everyone to visit me at Corner Nest. It’s a really great place to find that unusual item at a great price!
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday & Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
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Concert Schedule
Freedom Hall in Johnson City: May 31 1964 The Tribute Thompson Boling Arena in Knoxville: Apr 25 Volapalooza 2014 Apr 27 Lady Antebellum Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville: Apr 19 John Legend Apr 26 Kansas Apr 27 Nickel Creek Knoxville Civic Coliseum: Apr 17 Casting Crowns Clayton Center for the Arts in Knoxville: Apr 11 Diamond Rio Station featuring Jerry Douglas Bijou Theatre in Knoxville: Apr 2 Railroad Earth Apr 8 Robert Cray Apr 16 The Zombies Bridgestone Arena in Nashville: Apr 17 Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band Apr 18 Miley Cyrus Ryman Auditorium in
Nashville: Apr 1 Vince Gill and Friends Apr 5 & 6 Weezer Apr 13 Mandisa and Brandon Heath Apr 18 & 19 Nickel Creek Apr 22 Rob Thomas Apr 23 Santana Apr 26 Joe Bonamassa Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, TN: June 12-15 Elton John, Kanye West, Jack White, Lionel Richie, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and many many more. U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville, N.C.: Apr 17 Nickel Creek Apr 19 Hunter Hayes Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C.: Apr 7 Miley Cyrus Apr 19 Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band The Fillmore in Charlotte: Apr 3 Railroad Earth May 6 Jason Bonham’s Led
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Wednesday, April 9 8:00pm New Country Rehab with special guest Josh Oliver Thursday, April 10 7:00pm ETSU Square Dance Friday, April 11 8:00pm Chatham County Line Wednesday, April 16 8:00pm JP Parsons Friday, April 18 8:00pm The Brother Boys
Zeppelin Experience PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte: Apr 24 Jimmy Buffett Apr 26 Lady Antebellum Harrah’s in Cherokee, N.C.: Apr 25 The Band Perry May 2 Alice in Chains Bon Secours Wellness Arena (formerly Bi-lo center) Greenville,S.C.: Apr 19 Casting Crowns May 10 Brantley Gilbert House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, S.C.: Apr 29 Rob Zombie May 10 Uncle Kracker, Jessee James Dupree & Dixie Inc Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at Encore Park in Alpharetta, Ga: Apr 27 Alabama May 24 Foreigner, Styx & Don Felder Philips Arena in Atlanta: May 6 Lady Gaga May 12 Cher June 28 Katy Perry
Concert Schedule Saturday, April 19 8:00pm The Brother Boys Wednesday, April 23 8:00pm Dana Gillian/Carolina Bound Thursday, April 24 8:00pm Blue Ridge Entertainers Saturday, April 26 8:00pm Motel Rodeo Wednesday, April 30 7:00pm ETSU Bluegrass
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Paramount Center for the Arts
BRISTOL BALLET PRESENTS “COPPELIA” Apr 5th 7:00 pm, April 6th 2:00 p.m. Adults $12 | Seniors/Students $8 | $5 Children 6 years and under
THE TALE OF THE MANDARIN DUCKS Apr 10th, 11th 7:30 pm; April 12th 2:30 p.m. Adults $10 | Seniors/Students $8 & $5 | Free with King ID | Get Tickets PARAMOUNT CHAMBER PLAYERS PRESENT A GHOST, A TROUT AND TCHAIKOVSKY VARIATIONS
Apr 12th 7:30 pm Adults $15 | Seniors/Students $12
BARTER YOUTH ACADEMY DEMO NIGHT Apr 14th 4:30 pm $5. 11TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF ETSU BLUEGRASS, OLD TIME, CELTIC AND COUNTRY MUSIC AT PARAMOUNT WITH GUEST OF HONOR RICKY SKAGGS Apr 19th 7:00 pm Adults $16 | Seniors/Students $12
Paramount Center for the Arts • 423- 274-8920 For more information, please visit: paramountcenter@btes.tv
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Hands On! April Calendar of Events Art Studio Schedule • Let’s Go Fly a Kite!: April is Kite Month! Learn about the history of kites and design your own! • Recycled Art: April 22nd is Earth Day! Celebrate Earth Day by making art out of recyclable items. Use what supplies we have or bring your own to create an Earth friendly art project. Special Events All Month Long - Two Feature Exhibits Now Open! Two new feature exhibits are now open at Hands On! • Spin - an exciting exhibit that explores the fun and science of objects that rotate. Includes 15 unique exhibit areas like The Human Centrifuge, Let it Roll, and Speed Limit. • Imagine, Design, Play Promoting imagination and critical thinking, visitors can design and create almost anything using blocks, tubes, and connectors. Tuesday, April 1st - Sunday, April 6th - NanoDays Join us for the biggest event for the smallest science! At the nanoscale, the scale of atoms and molecules, many common materials exhibit unusual properties. Explore the world of nanotechnology with experiments involving ferrofluid, memory metal, invisibility, and more! The Eastman Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day and a variety of
experiments will rotate throughout the day. Friday, April 4th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm - Discovery After Dark This Discovery After Dark, drop it like it’s hot! Use your ingenuity to design a contraption for our egg drop challenge. Cocktails and snacks will be provided as you design your egg’s apparatus. Can your egg survive the fall? Tuesday, April 8th - Sunday, May 4th - Get Energized! We are getting energized about Earth day this month! Discover the worlds of alternative and renewable energy sources with some fun experiments with gadgets such as a water wheel, EnviroScape, alternative energy cars, and more! The Eastman Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day and a variety of
experiments will rotate throughout the day. All programs are sponsored by: TVA Saturday, April 12th - Hot Tea & Totes Fund-raiser Join us for the 7th Annual Hot Tea & Totes! Over 200 women and girls will get together to for a tea, brunch, and an auction for all purse lovers. 40+ purses, bags, and totes will be auctioned to raise money for the Museum’s programs and exhibits. A special edition this year will be a jewelry show by local artist, Blair H. White of jewelry by hand. For tickets, more information, or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kristine at kristine@handsonmuseum.org or call 423-434-4263, ext. 108. Friday, April 18th, 10:00 am 12:00 noon - 3rd Annual Dinosaur Egg Hunt Head over to Hands On! for an EGG-cellent day of prehistoric family fun! Our Dinosaur Egg Hunt will include experiments, crafts, games, treats, and more! Admission to the Dinosaur Egg Hunt is FREE for members, and $2 per person ages 3 and up for non-members. Admission to the museum exhibition area is not included. (***Please note this event contains small parts that may not suitable for children under 3 years of age and may also contain traces of nuts, soy, and chocolate.) Sunday, April 20th - Hands On! will be CLOSED for Easter.
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Goose-Stepping ‘Out of The Box”’ My philosophy is, if you never try you’ll never know. Or at least, it was my phiCarrie losophy unWilliams til my best friend suggested I audition for the school musical this year, The Wizard of Oz, to which I replied with a resounding NO. Of course, she poked and prodded insistently, saying things like, “It’s senior year!” and, “You can just be a tree if you want!” in an attempt to break my resolve. I thought for sure I would never agree, but a week later I found myself in the drama room after school, stumbling through a dance routine I had to learn in a matter of minutes, and singing some song about a jitterbug in front of a bunch of theater kids. Being the tactile artist that I am, most of my skill resides in my hands, not my feet, so you can imagine what
me dancing would look like. Here’s a visual: spidery limbs, bumping knees and jutting elbows, hips out of time, all moving together at least three beats behind everyone else. What was worse than the embarrassment of auditions was the remarkable shade of beet red my face turned the first time someone said, “Hey Carrie, the castings are up. Congratulations!” I had just assumed I would be cut, but I neglected to note the large number of cast members needed. Obviously they couldn’t afford to cut anyone they didn’t absolutely have to cut. I guess they thought if they could just stick me in the back somewhere I would at least fill the empty space right? Wrong. Our first rehearsal saw me front and center, dancing, singing, and literally flipping a little girl over my head. Figures. I silently cursed my best friend for that one. But what I didn’t expect was that I would actually enjoy it. I found that I had an apprecia-
tion for theater that I had never realized before. There’s a bit of satisfaction in being able to dress up as someone else in some nonsensical costume and be a completely different character on stage. Of course, being one of the few artists on the cast, I got to be in charge of hair and makeup, which meant getting to paint one of my friends completely green. Plus, the best friend who goaded me to audition was casted as a monkey, which as you can imagine was thoroughly entertaining. Sometimes the most enjoyable and memorable things you’ll ever do are the things you were reluctant to try in the first place. I almost let the fear of embarrassing myself deter me from meeting new people and discovering new things about myself that I might never have realized otherwise. And sometimes stepping — or goosestepping if you will — out of the box is exactly what you have to do.
Performance Schedule Every Monday 7-9 p.m.
Times, Dates and Artists subject to change
April 7 ETSU Old Time, Bluegrass and Country Bands April 14 David & Valerie Mayfield Daniel Sage April 21 Chase & Melissa Johner
Located in the Foundation Event Facility • 620 State Street, Bristol, Tennessee 37620 (2nd Floor)
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Balancing budget requires tough decisions, hard choices tighten its belt or cut waste. In just a few short weeks, the legislature will adjourn for the Their first impulse was to year. We have confronted and tax. They did not try to solve conquered many of the big isthe problem. They wanted sues facing this state and we the taxpayers to solve the still have a few to go. problem for them. But the biggest issue we face This is the kind of thinkis the one and only constituing that led to the income Lt. Gov. tionally proscribed function Ron Ramsey battles of the late nineties the legislature must perform and early 2000s. before it can conclude its busiWhen the books wouldn’t ness: passing a balanced budget. balance, the Democrats in the legisThis year we will face something lature and a compliant governor collegislators have not faced in quite some laborated to bring an income tax to time: a revenue projection shortfall. It Tennessee. As many of you remember, is important to make clear that this is it almost worked. If not for the intermerely a shortfall from what was pro- vention of conservative legislators, a jected. few talk show hosts and a critical mass Tennessee is in excellent fiscal shape of regular citizens: Tennessee might and our revenue stream is strong — have an income tax today. especially when compared to other I’m proud to report that, when word states. We simply don’t have as much as filtered down to my fellow Senators that we assumed we would and thus we as a revenue was leaner than predicted and legislature must reevaluate and adjust that hard choices were on the horizon, our priorities. not one Senator talked about taxes. Most of my colleagues have not Not one. The subject didn’t even confronted a budget situation like this come up. It wasn’t even a thought. one. In the House, 41 members are in This Republican majority, unlike their first or second term. In 2012, the the Democrat majorities of old, unSenate elected 8 freshmen. While some derstands that the government does of them did have previous legislative not have one red cent that doesn’t first experience, for most of my colleagues, reside in the pocket of a hard working the hard choices we as legislators will Tennessean. be making over the next few weeks will Making these kinds of hard choices be new. on the budget will not be fun. For many What truly warmed my heart about government expenditures there are our current budget situation is the out- worthy recipients and passionate adlook many of our Republican legisla- vocates. But as Republicans we choose tors have. Having been in the legisla- to fight first on the side of the taxpayer. ture for twenty years, I can remember Working families do not have the opa bad budget year or two. When the tion to simply raise taxes when times Democrats were in charge, the first are lean. thing they would do was look at the Neither should their government. revenue side of the equation. If revenue And, as long as Tennessee has a Repubwas lower than expected, they didn’t lican legislature, that is how it shall first look for ways government could remain.
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The Party will continue on after the festival with $2 Highland Pints all night long. Just keep your wristband on and get some great deals all night at both Holy Taco and Tipton Street Pub. Also, Holy Taco will have their amazing Tacos for sale at the Thirsty Orange so make sure you bring your appetite. Nothing like washing down a great taco with an awesome beer!
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Slice of Americana Bobby Horton was born and raised in Birmingham, Ala. His lifelong passion for music and history began at an early age. With a trumpet playing father and a banjoplaying grandfather, he was exposed to a varied menu of music – from the sound of the big bands, jazz combos and classical to the old-time sounds of Southern gospel, sacred harp and “hillbilly” music. Most of the men in his young life were World War II veterans, and as he listened to their war stories he soon made the connection between these stories and the content of his school history books. When he was 9 years old, the United States celebrated the Centennial of the Civil War. This celebration brought the Civil War to the forefront of his interest and his love of history became deeply rooted. In 1984, Horton was asked to produce the score for a feature film set in 1863
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I don’t believe I’ve met anyone quite like Bobby in the ability to understand the soul of American music. – Ken Burns filmmaker
Instrumentalist-historian to share ‘fascinating’ ‘Songs & Stories of Civil War’ in two ETSU shows
in Southern Indiana. While researching music from the mid-19th century, he uncovered literally thousands of tunes from that period. Combining his passion for music and Civil War history, he began recording what has now become 14 volumes of authentic Civil War tunes in his home studio – playing all of the period era instruments and singing all the parts himself. This series is sold around the world and has led to a career in film scoring and a live presentation of these songs with the stories that accompany them. Bobby Horton is widely recognized as one of the country’s leading authorities of music from the Civil War period. Horton will present his ‘Songs and Stories of the Civil War’ in ETSU’s Bud Frank Theatre two nights, Monday, April 14, and Tuesday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. “I just like to purvey that which I have discovered, but it’s almost like show and tell at school,” says Horton from his Alabama home. “I mean I get really ex cited about finding these little stories, these little songs and the stories behind them. It’s something that’s kind of fascinating to me and I just hope that other people share that fascination. I love it.” He has performed with the musical-comedy trio Three On a String, throughout the U.S. and Canada for 35 years. He has also produced and performed music scores for 13 PBS films by Ken Burns including The Civil War and Baseball, two films for The A&E network, and 16 films for the National Park Service. His series of recordings of authentic period music has been acclaimed by historical organizations and publications through America and Europe. Tickets are $15 general admission, $10 senior 60plus and $5 for students of all ages. For tickets or information about the sponsor, ETSU Mary B. Martin School of the Arts, call 423-439-TKTS (8587) or visit www.etsu. edu/martin.
Bobby Horton is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and music historian. He will perform two evenings at ETSU’s Bud Frank Theatre.
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Documentary explores realities, results of public school experiment
Can a cutting-edge curriculum and nurturing teachers work miracles with struggling, lower-income urban youth? It happens in movies all the time. The award-winning film The New Public documents what really happens as it follows four years in the life of a new principal and a new public high school in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, and their efforts to use unconventional approaches to reap positive results for the students and their families. Mary B. Martin School of the Arts presents The New Public with filmmaker Jyllian Gunther and editor Penelope
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Falk as part of the South Arts Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers Monday, April 7, at 7 p.m. in ETSU’s Martha Street Culp Auditorium. Following the free screening, Gunther and Falk will engage the audience in a discussion about the film and their work in film. The documentary focuses on former DJ and point-guard turned first-time principal Dr. James O’Brien, who in 2006 opens Brooklyn Community Arts & Media High School, where a third of the residents live below the poverty line and the graduation rate is 40 percent. With infectious optimism, O’Brien and his staff of eight under-
take a new and unconventional approach – emphasizing strong individual support and arts-based non-traditional instruction. “Ultimately, what makes this film so powerful are the people and the intimacy between the parents, kids, teachers and film director Jyllian Gunther,” says Mark Phillips on Eductopia.org. “The scenes shot in student homes are remarkably intimate and real. The kids and parents are far more engaging than the stars in any fictional film about kids and schools … This is as good as it gets in educational filmmaking.” For information, visit www.etsu.edu/ martin or call 423439-TKTS (8587).
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Unheralded Disney classics By: Toby Laek, Producer, Daytime Tri-Cities
The Emperor’s New Groove
The Jungle Book
The Black Cauldron When one talks about the history of film, Walt Disney Studios is one of the few names that can’t go unmentioned. Since their first animated feature, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, was released in 1937 (!!), the Disney name has been synonymous with quality family entertainment. From then to now they’ve released 53 animated films with many being unparalleled generation-defining classics (i.e. the aforementioned Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King…). In that time, they’ve had some flops (it happens to the best of them) and they’ve had some down periods, but they always seem to make a comeback. Their newest cultural phenomenon, Frozen, is not only breaking box office records, but in one week became Amazon’s biggest selling family DVD/Blu-ray release of all time. And rightfully so - it’s a wonderful film with a great message and songs that seemingly take up permanent residence in the recesses of your brain (which is not always a welcome thing). Along the way, they’ve had a few films that, in my opinion, were fantastic, but not really seen that way by the public.
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Here is a list of some unheralded classics from Disney’s past. Princess and the Frog – After the success of the digitally animated Pixar films and the Shrek franchise, traditional hand drawn animation was out of favor with an entire generation of kids. They became accustomed to the new, flashy animation of the day and looked at the older style of animation much the same way I look at the little ladies that you find making candles in Colonial Williamsburg. Princess and the Frog was Disney’s answer to that sentiment. A lush New Orleans was the setting for an updated take on the classic fairy tale. The film captures the beauty of the city and its surrounding bayous, plus a great soundtrack full of New Orleans jazz adds to the proceedings. It’s
Sleeping Beauty (which is still Walt Disney’s visual torch bearer), I think that The Black Cauldron is the best looking animated Disney film of all time. The Emperor’s New Groove – While it remains an under the radar film, The Emperor’s New Groove is by far the funniest movie in the Disney catalog. This is the first time that I actually enjoyed David Spade’s brand of snide sarcasm, Patrick Princess and the Frog Warburton is fantastic voicing rounded out with great writing, the ‘himbo’ character, and John funny characters, and perfect vocal performances all the way around. The Black Cauldron – This is a film that was in production for almost 15 years at Disney and the first animated Disney film to receive a PG rating due to animated violence. While known more for its swollen budget and relatively low box office take, the artwork is what keeps The Black Cauldron relevant. Disney invented a new way to process the animation cells and it shows in the final product. Several scenes were cut and re-edited late in the production, which causes the story to be somewhat hit and miss, but the visuals are still amazing to this day. As a matter of fact, aside from
Goodman is as likable as ever. This is the closest thing that Disney has to a ‘cult classic’. The Jungle Book – While it’s enjoying a revival of popularity due to a great new Blu-ray release, for some strange reason, The Jungle Book isn’t often mentioned in a list of Disney’s successes. That’s a shame because The Jungle Book is a wonderful film filled with some of the most memorable characters that Disney has to offer.
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‘The Right Man ... At The Right Time’ Jim Lengel is poised to become the next Unicoi County Sheriff Erwin — Gaging from recent support coming from voters representing districts from all over the county, Unicoi resident and sheriff’s candidate Jim Lengel feels confident he’ll be the next sheriff of Unicoi County. Early voting begins on April 16th and runs through May 1st. The General Election is May 6th at which time the new sheriff will more than likely be confirmed. “I’m overwhelmed at the response I’ve received on the campaign trail, Lengel said. “It’s a great feeling and it’s different from last time in a very good way because in the last race I received 40% of the vote and wasn’t known and had very little name recognition. I’m very encouraged this time around because the voters know me and we have a lot more people involved in the campaign who want to see a change. I have been publically discussing the issues which include targeting the costs of housing out of county inmates in which we receive $37 a day to house them and it cost $65 cost a day to literally watch them, feed them and supervise them. I just don’t think it’s fair for the tax payers of Unicoi County to carry that burden and be paying for that.” Lengel has an extensive background in law enforcement and is a graduate of Kent State University with a major in criminal justice. He worked as a uniformed office in the United State Secret Service in Washington, DC. He retired as Chief Deputy of a 100 person sheriff’s office in a county of 100,000 people where he was commander of its major crimes unit. Presently, Lengel supervises and counsels house arrest felons
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of Unicoi County serving as a “cop coach” to keep previous offenders on the straight and narrow through rehabilitation and education. A family man, Jim has been married to his wife Katy, for 33 years, and they are parents of 2 children, a daughter Heather, a Johnson City nurse and a son Jeffrey, a Unicoi County High School graduate who recently also graduated summa cum laude from ETSU majoring in finance and he is pursuing his MBA degree there as well on a full scholarship. Jim’s is a member of the Unicoi Ruritan Club and American Legion Post in Unicoi. As a veteran of our Armed Forces running for your Sheriff, if elected, I want the folks of Unicoi County to know that I believe in the United States Constitution. I believe in the Second Amendment right to legally bear arms as a citizen of the United States of America, and will once again have the private carry handgun permit training at the Sheriff’s Office. I also believe in the Fourth Amendment Right against illegal search and seizure. I will not allow any citizen or the youth of our community to be intimidated or harassed by law enforcement conducting a questionable search. I will have a drug unit composed of professionally trained and certified peace officers of the State of Tennessee to stem the flow of drugs in Unicoi County. The Sheriff’s Office will be a part of the First Judicial District Drug Task Force. I will continue the senior call/ check-in program and bring other needed programs to the department. I will surround myself with the best,
and most caring law enforcement personnel available in NE Tennessee. That is why, I am, ‘The Right Man, At The Right Time,’ for Unicoi County, Tennessee. Help me help the Unicoi County Sheriff’s Office once again be a law enforcement agency that we can all be proud of, with your vote on May 6. “Why should I vote for Jim Lengel for Sheriff? • CREDENTIALS - Supervisor 35 year law enforcement background with a college degree in criminal justice. • CHARACTER & INTEGRETY - A solid family man with strong church involvement. Member of Unicoi Methodist Church. • VETERAN - A veteran of the Armed Forces running for your Sheriff and the people of Unicoi
County should know that Jim Lengel believes and supports citizen’s rights protected by the United States Constitution. • 2nd AMENDMENT – Jim Lengel says: “I believe in the Second Amendment right to legally bear arms as a citizen of the United States of America, and will reinstate private carry handgun permit training at the Sheriff’s Office.” • 4th AMENDMENT – Jim Lengel also says: “I support Fourth Amendment Rights against illegal search and seizure. I will not allow any citizen or the youth of our community to be intimidated or harassed by law enforcement conducting a questionable search.” • DRUG ENFORCEMENTJim will have a drug unit composed of professionally trained and certified peace officers of the State of Tennessee to curtail the flow of
drugs into and about Unicoi County. The Sheriff’s Office will be a part of the First Judicial District Drug Task Force. • VACATION SECURITY – Jim pledges to “Implement a vacation patrol so the citizens will have Peace of Mind while traveling out of town.” • CERTIFICATION – Jim will restore an “IN AGENCY” POST Certified Training course for all Unicoi Officers to save the taxpayers of Unicoi thousands of dollars each year. • SAVE-THE-BEST – Jim says: “There are many good programs in place at the Sheriff’s, including the senior-call-in program. These programs will continue under Jim Lengel.” “I will surround myself with the most competent, caring and qualified law enforcement personnel available in NE Tennessee. Together we’ll make Unicoi County Sheriff’s Department a law enforcement agency of which all Unicoi County citizens can all be proud.” Should you wish to speak with Jim about his campaign, Call 423330-0109, or visit www.lengel4sheriff .com and send an email. Paid for by Citizens to Elect Jim Lengel for Sheriff, Clarence Bailey, Treasurer.
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Local youth to perform with Broadway professionals Ticket sales to benefit Niswonger Children’s Hospital
Greeneville — Nineteen local youth are preparing for an evening of “sensational” entertainment to benefit Niswonger Children’s Hospital, along with four special guests straight from the Broadway stage. The Mountain States Foundation and Consumer Credit Union will host “{One} Singular Sensational Evening (AGAIN)” on Saturday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center. All proceeds from the event will benefit Niswonger Children’s Hospital in Johnson City. “This is going to be a truly exciting and memorable evening, not only because of the Broadway stars who will perform, but also because of the singularly sensational kids who were chosen from across the region to participate,” said Cookie
McKinney, manager of Children’s Initiatives for Mountain States Foundation. The Foundation held a series of auditions earlier this year to recruit young performers from across the 29-county region served by Niswonger Children’s Hospital. Five featured performers and 14 ensemble cast members were chosen from a wide geographic area. All of the finalists received a special tour of Niswonger Children’s Hospital so they could see what their fundraising efforts would support. Tickets to the performance are still available and can be purchased from Niswonger Performing Arts Center by calling 423-638-1679. Adult tickets are $35 and students are $25. Niswonger is the region’s only hospital dedicated solely to the care
Annual Easter Egg Hunt set for April 13 at Franklin Woods Community Hospital Johnson City — There’ll be more than 3,000 Easter eggs waiting to be found at the third annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Franklin Woods Community Hospital and The Wellness Center on Sunday, April 13. The event will be held at 2:30 p.m. on the grounds between the two facilities, otherwise known as “the boulders.” The event is free and is open to the public as well as MSHA team members, providing a great Easter family activity. This is one of the largest Easter egg hunts in the area, drawing more than 300 kids last year. When the starting signal is sounded, the kids will swarm the area in search of the plastic eggs. There will be three egg hunt areas, each for a different age group: 0-3, 4-5 and 6-10. Parents may accompany their kids. All egg hunters will receive a prize when they turn in their eggs. Golden Egg finders will win a special prize. Scrubs the Bear, the mascot for Niswonger Children’s Hospital, will make a special appearance, as will several other mascots (be on the lookout for the Easter Bunny!). There will also be live bunnies, chicks and ducks. The event will happen rain or shine. For more information on the egg hunt, call the Egg Hunt Hotline at 423-302-1120.
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of children. The 69-bed facility serves more than 200,000 children and is home to one of only six St. Jude Affiliate Clinics in the nation. More than 20 pediatric subspecialties are offered there, including pediatric emergency medicine, pediatric cardiology, pediatric neurology, neonatology and pediatric surgery. Local youth performers for “{One} Singular Sensational Evening (AGAIN)” are: Autumn Crum, Tusculum View Elementary School; Emma Maddux, Nolachuckey Elementary School; Hannah Hausman, Science Hill High School; Stephen Cradic, University School; and Nicholas Reynolds, Abingdon High School. The youth ensemble includes Alexis Heath, Hunter Elementary School; Catherine Phillips, Ashley
Academy; Eli Berney, Greeneville Middle School; Emma Grubbs, Providence Academy; J. Davis Hayman, Science Hill High School; Jackson Beddingfield, Eastview Elementary School; Kailee Amburgey, Jonesborough Middle School; Karis King, Jonesborough Elementary School; Katrina Clark, Central Elementary School; Mary Catherine Morrell, Sullins Academy; Maya Lowery, Emmett Elementary School; Mireille Block, Sullins Academy; Reilly Wild Williams, University School; and Tiffany Reinhardt, Grandview Elementary School. Last year’s overall youth winner, Betsy Nicholson, a home-schooler from Elizabethton, will also be featured. The Broadway performers scheduled to lead the performance are
Gary Mauer and David Elder, both returning from last year, and Niswonger newcomers Elizabeth Southard and Tony Award-winner Beth Leavel. Leavel’s performances include “Hello Dolly,” “Steel Magnolias” and “Mamma Mia!” and she won a Tony Award for “The Drowsy Chaperone” and was Tony-nominated for “Baby It’s You.” Elder’s credits include “White Christmas,” “Curtains,” “42nd Street,” “Kiss Me Kate” and “Titanic, the Musical.” Mauer has performed in “The Phantom of the Opera” in the role of the Phantom, “Les Miserables,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Sweeney Todd” and “Pirates of Penzance,” among others, while Southard’s credits include “Phantom of the Opera,” “Show Boat” and The Sound of Music.”
April Out ‘N About Things To Do: April 5th Johnson City Symphony Orchestra featuring guitarist John Pizzarelli at Milligan College’s Seeger Chapel, 7:30 p.m. For tickets call: 423-926-8742. April 5th & 6th The Bristol Ballet presents “Coppelisa” at the Paramount Center for the Arts, downtown Bristol. 7 p.m. on April 5th and 2 p.m. April 6th. Tickets call: 423-274-8920. April 7th Film screening of “The New Public” 7 p.m. D.P. Culp Auditorium, ETSU. Free. Info: 423-439-8587. April 12th Wooly Day, Rocky Mount Museum, Piney Flats. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tickets $5-8. Event for all ages. 423-538-7396. April 19th Annual celebration of ETSU, Bluegrass, Celtic, Old Time, and Country Music
featuring Ricky Skaggs, 7 p.m. Paramount Center for the Arts, downtown Bristol. Tickets $16 adults, $12, senior/students. 423-274-8920 April 21st Moscow Festival Ballet, Niswinger Performing Arts Venter, Greeneville. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15-25. 423-638-1679. April 23rd Chad Elliott, Kingsport Renaissance Center, 8 p.m. Tickets: $12. www.engagekingsport.com April 26th & 27th Spring Garden Fair at the Exchange Place, in Kingsport. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. April 26th and Noon-5 p.m. April 27th. $3. 423-288-6071. April 29th – May 4th “Jack and the Beanstalk” Barter Theatre, Abingdon, VA. Tines & tickets please call: 276-628-3991.
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