Carter County Living Spring 2020

Carter County Living

ARTS

SHOPPING

LIVING

FEATURES

FOOD

SPRING 2020

TOM TAYLOR A Voice of Distinction...

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Carter County Living

Now that spring has finally arrived and with most minds on trying to get a little bit of fresh air and enjoying the outdoors, we have decided to bring a little color and outdoors to you.

With spring being one of my favorite seasons because of all the color from blooming flowers and trees and the chance to get out and enjoy mother nature, wherein Carter County, she is at her best. The temperature is not too cold or hot. The smell of a fresh cut lawn and the sounds of kids playing at the parks, it seems like, with spring, it brings new life to everything and with this edition, we would like to bring some of that to you.

On the cover of this issue, you will find what many fans that attend Elizabethton sporting events have seen. A tall man with long, silver hair flowing from under a unique, distinctive hat that takes his place in preparation of broadcasting the event out to Cyclone Nation.

It isn’t the cowboy boots he wears or the long, black coat that almost brings a unique Old West feel to his presence that sets him apart.

What sets this man, Tom Taylor, apart is a deep voice that demands attention as he begins to paint a picture of the contest that unfolds before him so his listeners can place themselves almost present for the live game that is being played.

Our artist spotlight is an organization that will be turning 50 this year.

The Watauga Valley Art League began in November of 1970 with under 30 members that put on their first art show with over 80 pieces on display. With a goal to develop skills and share a love of art, the Watauga Valley Art League is still building up artists.

While sometimes quitting your job to follow your passion is the right thing to do, this was true in the case of Kate Taylor.

Taylor has been a professional photographer for the past nine years.

Her love for photography began when she became a mother. While taking pictures of her daughter, she started studying at ways to take better photos, which led to a better camera to taking photos of family members and coworkers. From this, Taylor began balancing her teaching and work with photography until it

became too much. Which led to her quitting her job as a teacher and concentrating on her career as a professional photographer.

To bring a little outdoors to you, we have a father and son living a dream.

C & C Outfitters is where the father and son duo of Chip and Colton Chambers have turned a love for the outdoors into a passion.

When you talk to them, it is impossible not to see the passion in their eyes for what they do. They are not only sharing their love for the outdoors with others, but they are making memories together that will last both of them a lifetime.

Barbara Guinn, who lives in the heart of Roan Mountain, has been helping families heal from a death in the family by stitching special teddy bears made from the clothes of the deceased loved ones.

Guinn came up with the idea after her husband died in October of 2018. She was going through her husband’s stuff and found it hard for her to part with it, so rather than throw it out or donate it, she decided to make a few teddy bears out of her husband’s clothes for her grandchildren. They loved the idea and from that, a way to help others cope with the loss of a loved one was born.

For our restaurant in this issue we have The Hungry Wolf. Though the restaurant that used to occupy the space has left the Milligan community, the spirit and passion for food has not truly left, and another chain has stepped up to give the community a place to have fun, relax and enjoy good food.

These are just a few amazing stories in this issue that remind us what makes Carter County what it is today, the greatest place on earth to live.

We hope you enjoy this issue, and if you know of anyone that would make a great story, please let me know at delaney.scalf@elizabethton.com.

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Staff General Manager DELANEY SCALF delaney.scalf@elizabethton.com Editorial Director Rozella Hardin rozella.hardin@elizabethton.com Human Resources Kristina Cruz kristina.cruz@elizabethton.com Customer Service Kathy Scalf kathy.scalf@elizabethton.com Operations Manager Scott SCALF scott.scalf@elizabethton.com Marketing Consultants BRANDY TRIVETT brandy.trivett@elizabethton.com JOYCE BARTLETT joyce.bartlett@elizabethton.com Copy Editor JANIE MCKINNEY janie.mckinney@elizabethton.com

Star Correspondents BRITTNEE NAVE & DANNY BLEVINS Sports IVAN SANDERS ivan.sanders@elizabethton.com Composing ROBIN JOHNSON robin.johnson@elizabethton.com

ARTS & CULTURE

28 Barbara Guinn 6 Watauga Valley Art League Building up artists for 50 years

18 C&C Outfitters Father and son are living a dream

Roan Mountain resident makes memory bears for grieving families

FOOD

9 Have You Been Spotted

Check out these photos from area events

12 Upcoming events

Plan ahead for these favorite events

LIVING 21 William Carter

Why I Love Carter County

32 The Hungry Wolf

Serves a variety of foods, from soups and steaks to desserts

35 Short Ribs

Cozy up to a slow-cooked meal

36 Pineapple Upside Down Cake

FEATURES 16 Kate Taylor Capturing Moments

22 Tom Taylor A voice of distinction

Tropical tasting dessert an entertaining hit

Carter County Living

ARTS SHOPPING LIVING FEATURE S FOOD

SPRING 2020

TOM TAYLOR

On the Cover

A Voice of Distinction...

Over the last three years, many fans that attend Elizabethton sporting events have seen a tall man with long, silver hair flowing from under a unique, distinctive hat take his place either in the press box or courtside as he goes to work setting up his computer and connections in preparation of broadcasting the contest out to Cyclone Nation.

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Watauga Valley Art League: Building up artists for 50 years

he Watauga Valley Art League will be turning 50 this year.

The organization began in November of 1970 with under 30 members and put on their first art show with over 80 pieces on display.

Judy Cable, vice president of the organization, said that the goal was always to develop skills and share a love of art.

“Their desire was to develop art skills, share their love of art with others and encourage fellow artists,” she said. “That is still a desire to

this day.”

Cable said that besides the monthly meetings that take place at Sycamore Shoals, the group also holds workshops, hosts outings and even has outreach programs that are all centered around art. She said members come from all walks of life, ranging from teachers to professional artists with pieces shown all over the world. She said that the group is good for building each other up as well.

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Judy Cable

Cable, a painter from California, discovered the group three years ago after she and her husband moved here and she wanted to continue her art.

Cable said she keeps her excitement for art alive with new members as they join. Since joining this group, she feels her own art has improved.

“I’ve improved leaps and bounds,” she laughed.

Cable said the group pushes artists to improve, as it does for her.

“I think the encouragement we get from each other, that camaraderie among fellow artists, we are always learning from each other and challenging each other,” she said. “The league also provides a resource to display and sell artwork.”

An art show celebrating 50 years will be taking place in July, and a dinner will be held in November in celebration as well. Cable said the group is also working with a poetry society to make a book that pairs poems to art from the league.

“The whole reason we are doing this is because we want to make a book that we hope to have done by the end of the year,” she said. “It would be really cool to have a book with all the artists who want to participate and have it published.”

Cable said that the group is still growing.

“At every meeting, generally, I am seeing one to three new faces with people wanting to check us out who end up joining before they leave.”

For more information on the Watauga Valley Art League, you can go to www.wataugavalleyartleague.com or check out their Facebook page. Monthly meetings take place on the second Sunday of every month from 1:30-3 p.m. at Sycamore Shoals.

“I came to one of our shows

and I didn’t think my art was worthy of being shown,” said Cable. “It was at that show that one of my larger and more expensive pieces was sold. So that said I was good enough. Art is so subjective and artists are their hardest critics. Never put your artwork down. There may be room for improvement, but don’t ever shoot your artwork down, and don’t ever think it isn’t good enough.”

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SP Andrew Ellis and his Lab-Mastiff Colt

You’ve Been

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Judd Howser

Michael, Logan, and Zoey Porter

Ella Schreiber

Chris Johnson

Photos Submitted by Ivan Sanders, Larry N. Souders, Janie McKinney and Robin Johnson

Stephen, Kristen, Sydney and Daizee Greene

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You’ve Been

Morgan Guinn

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Lucian

Brandon and Danielle Hyde

Ben and Ruthie Sturgill

Danielle Melton

Jim and Sandy Barker of Elizabethton with friends P.B. and Amanda Bachman

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Photos Submitted by Ivan Sanders and Larry N. Souders

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Natalie Cline

Cagney Bennett

Molly

The Happy Valley Warriors

Luke Hutchinson

Cash Royston

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UPCOMING EVENTS Plan ahead with fun happenings across Carter County

Friday, May 1 Morning Bird Walk 8 a.m. - ? - Meet Larry McDaniel of the Friends of Roan Mountain at Picnic Shelter 1 at 8:00 a.m. for an easy walk looking for migrating and resident birds in the park. This is a great time of year to find warblers, tanagers, thrushes and many other species. We will walk around the area and optionally drive to another location in the park if time permits.

Bring binoculars if you have them or I can lend some for those who don’t.

Wear sturdy enough shoes for easy off pavement walking. This is a free program with no registration required. Meet at: Picnic Shelter #1 Saturday, May 9 Bird Walk 8:00 a.m. - ? - Meet other birders and naturalists at Sycamore Shoals for a morning of birding during the migratory season.

Meet at: Visitor Center Parking Area Saturday, June 6 Outdoor Photography Workshop Adventure 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Join David Duplessis of Tennessee Photographs and a Park Ranger for an amazing ALLDAY photography workshop through Roan Mountain State Park! The photographic opportunities are almost endless from the gorgeous arboreal forests, trails and rivers, to the mountain views and idyllic valleys there’s beautiful scenery every where you look.

After the workshop is over (around 1 p.m.), an optional caravan trip is available up to the top of Roan Mountain to enjoy the Cloudland Trail & Rhododendron Garden.

Plan to meet at the Gristmill Visitors Center at 7:45 a.m. the workshop will

start promptly at 8 a.m. We will caravan & hike around the park to different points of interest through out the day, like: - Peg Leg Mine & Trail - Cloudland Trail - The Doe River - Miller Homestead (where we’ll picnic) - Chestnut Ridge Overlook - Riverside Trail - And more!

Please bring your DSLR & lenses*.

There will be hiking involved (some short but strenuous bursts in places) so please bear that in mind and wear appropriate clothing & shoes**. Also, be sure to bring plenty of water/fluids as well as your own snacks & lunch. *All you really need to bring with you is your favorite camera and a sense of adventure. But...you are also encouraged to bring a tripod/monopod, shutter release, your collection of lenses, filters, etc., Basically, bring what YOU want to use and are comfortable with! **The top of Roan Mountain can be significantly cooler and wetter then the valley below, it’s fun and unpredictable that way. So there is a possibility you and your gear might get wet. So please be aware of that, and pack accordingly.

Meet at: Visitor Center Porch Saturday-Sunday, June 20-21 Rhododendron Festival 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Since 1947, the community of Roan Mountain has celebrated each June to herald in the blooming of the famous Catawba Rhododendron along the highlands of the Roan. Join us at Roan Mountain State Park on Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for a true mountain celebration. Aside from the natural beauty of the blooming Rhododendron, people from all over the world come to enjoy the flavors of local cuisine, browse local crafts and arts, and take in the music of the region.

The Festival will be held around the Roan Mountain State Park amphitheater and pool. Parking is by donation to local civic groups in the park fields along-side Hwy 143. For more information about

this event, visit the Roan Mountain Citizen’s Club website at http://www. roanmountain.com/rhododendronfestival/.Meet at: Park Amphitheater

for an easy walk looking for butterflies and other insects. We should see swallowtails, whites, sulphurs, hair streaks, blues, fritillaries, ladies and more. We will walk around the grounds of the farmstead enjoying vast views of the 6.8 acre certified Monarch Waystation. Binoculars are helpful and wear sturdy enough shoes for easy off pavement walking.

Meet at: Miller Farmstead Parking Lot

Saturday, June 27 Independence Day Celebration Join Roan Mountain State Park on Saturday, June 27th for a 4th of July Weekend celebration! The park will be hosting a line-up of fun activities for kids and adults alike. Times to be determined The actual Saturday of the 4th of July will offer various firework shows and events in the surrounding communities.

Our Field Game line-up and times will be announced closer to the event date, but expect the following: 4th July Bicycle Parade and Contest, Tug-O’-War, Corn Hole Tournament, Various Relay Races Meet at: Picnic Shelter 3 in the Campground

Independence on the Frontier: Militia Muster 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Experience the 4th of July, 18th century-style! What did colonists think about a new nation?

Be a guest in Fort Watauga as news of Independence arrives to the colonial frontier. Walk among historical characters and hear their varied reactions to the Declaration, from fear of war to the hope of a brighter future.

Meet at: Fort Watauga

TN Promise Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Attention TN Promise Students! Roan Mountain State Park will be hosting a volunteer workday on Saturday, June 27th alongside various other parks and agencies across the state. TN Promise students will meet at the Park Headquarters starting at 8 a.m. and assist the park with trail work and conservation projects ending at 4 p.m. Students will be able to earn their 8 hours for TN Promise requirements or work a portion of the day. Work details will be announced closer to the workday so check back often. Workers are encouraged to wear proper outdoor work gear (close-toed shoes, work clothes, etc.) and bring plenty of water.

Meet at: Park Headquarters.

Miller Farmstead Butterfly Walk 1 p.m. - ? - Meet Larry McDaniel with the Friends of Roan Mountain at the Miller Farmstead at 1:00 p.m.

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TN Promise Volunteer Day 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - It is that time of year again! Come join in the glorious cause of liberty by helping us protect and preserve our beautiful park grounds. Sycamore Shoals State Park has teamed up with NeTREP (Northeast Tennessee Regional Economic Partnership) along with the Tennessee Master Gardeners to make this year’s annual Tennessee Promise Saturday a unique experience. Volunteers will be able to help prevent the spread of invasive species as well as gain a better understanding of how to properly plan, implement, and maintain a butterfly garden. Tennessee Promise Hours will be awarded to volunteers upon completion of their service.

Most time will be spent working in and around the garden, so we ask participants to wear closed toe shoes and dress properly for outdoor work.

If possible, please come prepared with gloves, water, and snacks. This is the season we start seeing the emergence once again of poison ivy so being prepared is vital. Proper methods of identification will be given. Tools and proper work equipment will be provided.

This event beings at 10 a.m. and ends at noon. Time and weather permit-

UPCOMING EVENTS Plan ahead with fun happenings across Carter County

ted. Be prepared to do other light labor task on the park grounds or on the trail. **Registration is required** Monday - Friday, July 6-10 2020 Junior Ranger Camp Roan Mountain State Park proudly offers our 2020 Junior Ranger Camp to 30 individual youth ages 8-12. Junior Rangers at Roan Mountain will take part in outdoor classes focusing on safety, wildlife, plants, astronomy, water, and history. Each day, Junior Rangers will set off on adventures around Roan Mountain State park learning and playing in the outdoors. Camp this year will take part this year from Monday, July 6th through Friday, July 10th. Activity details and times will be available soon and a schedule will be posted for download.

This camp is limited to 30 and Registration will begin on May 1st and end May 16th. Registration details will be posted on our Facebook Page and this page soon.

Thursday, July 9 — Saturday, July 25 Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals Performances begin at 7:30 p.m., Thursday through Saturday on July 9-11, July 16-18 and July 23-25.

Tennessee’s official outdoor drama is presented by local performers against the backdrop of Fort Watauga. See the Revolution as told by the Overmountain Men. These settlers formed an independent government, made treaties with the Cherokee, defended their homes, and fought a British army at the epic battle of King’s Mountain. Bleacher seating is available in the Amphitheater.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. The concession stand opens at 6:30 p.m.

For ticket pricing, purchasing, and discount information, please visit www.

thelibertydrama.com Meet at: Fort Watauga Amphitheater

winged adventure across town. The morning is spent at Sycamore Shoals and the afternoon in other areas of Elizabethton. Come for all or part of the day!

(There is a small fee if you wish to have your name included on the official count list.) Sponsored by the North American Butterfly Association & Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park. (Rain Date to be announced).

Meet at: Visitor Center Parking Area

Thursday, July 9 — Sunday, July 26 Summer Art Show Visitor Center Operating Hours Meet-the-Artist Awards Reception: Sunday, July 12, 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

- This multi-media exhibit is two art shows in one: “17th Annual Judged show” and the “25th Annual Watauga Valley Art League Member show”. Please join us for this popular summer event!

Meet at: Park Visitor Center Saturday, July 18 Morning Light Moth Party 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. - Stop by Conference Center between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. on July 18th (early is better) to meet Larry McDaniel of the Friends of Roan Mountain and see what moths and other night flying insects were attracted to the moth lights. The lights will be set up and left on Friday night so to attract all sorts of unique insect visitors. We should see many species of moths including silkworms, sphinx and tigers. This is a good way to photograph moths. Smart phone cameras work great. Stop by any time for this free, no-registration activity.

Meet at: Park Headquarters

Saturday, August 1 17th Annual Elizabethton Butterfly Count 9:00am - ? - Meet naturalist Don Holt at Sycamore Shoals for this day-long

Gardening Seminar Series: Fall Gardening 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - The third session in our gardening seminar series will focus on fall gardening. Gardener extraordinaire, Ben Hunter, will be joining us to share his experiences & techniques for growing the garden of your dreams!

Free admission!

Meet at: Park Visitor Center Saturday, September 12 — Sunday, September 13 23rd Annual Fort Watauga Knap-In 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Knapping—with a “K”—has nothing to do with sleep! Knapping is the art of making stone tools, and the Knap-In at Fort Watauga is our celebration of Tennessee Archaeology Week. Watch primitive skills craftsmen make arrowheads, spear points and other survival tools. There will be demonstrations of primitive tools such as the bow, arrow and atlatl throughout the day.

Meet at: Fort Watauga

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Friday, September 25 OVTA Watauga River Crossing

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Members of the Overmountain Victory Trail Association have recreated the historic march to King’s Mountain since 1975. On September 25, marchers will cross the Watauga River at Sycamore Shoals, just as the Overmountain militia crossed 240 years ago.

Meet at: Watauga River Crossing Site on the Park Trail Saturday, September 26 The Overmountain Men and the Battle of Kings Mountain 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. - The Overmountain Victory Trail Association will present the story of the Overmountain Men and their journey to the Battle of Kings Mountain in September 1780. Join historical interpreters in period dress at the Roan Mountain State Park Amphitheater for an interesting and informative program. Program begins at 6:00 PM. There is no admission charge for this event. For more information, please contact: Steve Ricker, OVTA Director of Interpretation Primitivetrails@gmail. com. Meet at Park Amphitheater Saturday, September 26 — Sunday, September 27 Overmountain Victory Trail Celebration & Militia Muster Sat. 10:00-4:00, Sun. 10:00-3:00 Join us for an encampment by the Overmountain militia before the Battle of King’s Mountain in 1780.

Enjoy historical demonstrations and presentations, and live some of the most crucial days of the American Revolution!

Meet at: Fort Watauga Friday, October 2 — Sunday, October 4 25th Annual Sycamore Shoals Quilt Show Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - This threeday exhibition, sponsored by the Sycamore Shoals Stitchers, features a show and demonstrations by local quilters. Bed quilts, wall hangings, holiday and baby quilts, miniatures and antique quilts will be on display.

Meet at: Park Visitor Center

Manager Anthony Carpenter

Why Carter County - Farmers Home 1. What made you choose Carter County and Elizabethton for your services and business?

With more than 230 stores spanning seven states, we have the benefit of strong buying power to provide low prices without losing our hometown quality and service. Our in-house financing plan has helped the residents of communities across the Southeast purchase their dream furnishings for over half a century.

2. What is your purpose as a business? What do you do?

Farmers Home Furniture, a leading provider of affordable home furnishings and exceptional customer service. We offer home furnish-

ing products and services that exceed customer expectations and our products can be purchased for a reasonable price on a financing plan that allows for a same-day sale.

3. How long have you been in business?

Farmers Home Furniture opened its first store in Soperton, Ga., in 1949 with fairness, trust, quality and value in mind for the customer. The company is equally committed to those same ideals today.

4. What makes you different from others in the industry?

A member of our friendly and knowledgeable staff, whose top priority

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is to provide excellent customer service, will greet you. This location is decorated with the latest styles and trends in the furniture industry, promoting a comfortable and inviting atmosphere to treat you, the customer, to the perfect shopping experience.

5. Are you part of a franchise or are you independent?

Farmers Home Furniture has become one of the largest and one of the most successful furniture retailers in the Southeast with more than 230 locations in the states of Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and Kentucky. Since 1949, Farmers Home Furniture has focused on providing quality home furnishings to our neighbors in local communities across the Southeast.

6. What impact do you think your services/business will have on the Carter County community?

Farmers Home Furniture is committed to being a part of the positive and progressive ideals of this community and is humbly grateful to be able to contribute to Elizabethton’s area growth. For more information, please give us a call at 423-543-0307.

The Farmers Home Furniture store is located at 1729 Highway 19E in the Betsytowne Shopping Center.

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Kate Taylor: Capturing Moments

Kate Taylor loves photographing weddings, saying that it is a gift to be part of such a special day.

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ometimes quitting your job to follow your passion is the right thing to do. This was true in the case of Kate Taylor.

Kate Taylor has been a professional photographer for the past nine years, and has over 7,000 people following her photography Facebook page.

Taylor said she began photography once she became a mother.

“I sort of started my business accidentally,” she said. “After my daughter was born, I started studying to take better pictures of her and then I wanted a better camera to take pictures of her. I was a teacher at the time and a friend I worked with asked me to take photos of her and her family even though I said I didn’t do that, and soon other coworkers did too.”

From this, Taylor began balancing her teaching and work with photography with about four families, until it became too much.

“I couldn’t keep doing both, and everyone thought I was crazy, especially my parents, but I quit my job and that was nine years ago,” she said.

Taylor says she hasn’t regretted this decision.

She said one of her favorite things to shoot are weddings.

“Just to be able to be apart of something so personal and be able to tell that story for them, that’s just amazing to me to be able to do something like that,” she said. “It’s such a personal and intimate day, and to be able to share in that joy and get to know them throughout the day and those moments to hopefully share that story with their children and grandchildren someday is an incredible gift to me.”

In addition to weddings, Taylor also said she loves to photograph births,

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“Just to be able to be apart of something so personal and be able to tell that story for them, that’s just amazing to me to be able to do something like that.”

— Kate Taylor

which includes a father seeing his child for the first time or a baby being laid on a mother’s chest for the first time.

Taylor said that she has bonded with some clients, telling the story of being able to capture the first steps of a baby of one of her first clients and the mother’s reaction.

In regards to photography itself, Taylor said she loves capturing moments and never stops learning, something she also encourages fellow photographers to also do.

For more information on Kate Taylor Photography, you can check out her Facebook page, go to her website at www.katetaylorphotography.com or call 423-408-8114.

Kate Taylor has been a professional photographer for nine years.

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C & C Outfitters:

Where a father and son are living a dream

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have killed was killed by dad. It weighed assion. The very around 500 pounds.” word means to Though the two are successful hunters, have a strong their true passion lies in fishing the many desire, an advenquality waters in East Tennessee. ture. Passion is the first word that “We guide clients on a jet boat this time comes to mind when you meet of year up the South Fork of the Holston the father and son duo of Chip River,” said Chip. We also do float trips for and Colton Chambers. trout and smallmouth bass and guided Together the two have turned trips for largemouth bass, smallmouth a love for the outdoors into a bass and walleye.” passion and taken countless Both Chip and Colton had a dream of clients along on the adventure as competing in the FLW Professional Bass customers of C & C Outfitters.

Fishing Tour, and they have lived to see “We had this idea about four this dream come true. years ago that there was no one So far Chip has fished 20 BFL (Bass in this area that offered a full line Fishing League) tournaments and finished of hunting and fishing trips for four times in the top ten, while Colton trophy game,” said Chip Chamhas fished 21 BFL tournaments and has bers. “We decided to open C & C finished in the top ten in five of them.

Outfitters to correct that.”

“Colton has qualified for the hardest Chip and Colton offer a wide tournament in the pro fishing circuit, variety of hunting trips, including the BFL All-American Tournament, and trips for bear, turkey, and deer, that is an accomplishment itself,” said and most of their clients are very Chip with pride in his voice. “During this successful. tournament, he caught the largest bass, an “We had one client last fall 8.90-pound largemouth bass.” who took two huge 8-point bucks C & C Outfitter clients catch a big and tagged out. These two deer variety of fish, in good numbers and good would have scored a respectable sizes. They take these clients to South 125 and 135 inches in the Boone Holston, Boone, Cherokee, and Watauga and Crockett Record Books,” lakes as well as South Holston and stated Colton with a sheepish Photo Contributed Watauga rivers, and have watched as their grin.

“The big- Chip Chambers is pictured with a giant smallmouth. clients fill the boat full of fish.

“On the Holston River, we will see people gest deer we catch 50 or 60 fish with an average of around 30-40. We generally have ever taken though was by Colton himself,” stated his father Chip. “He killed use jerk baits for the trout and swim baits for the smallmouth bass a 21-point buck that was living in a 20- and walleye in Watauga Lake. March and April are really good acre wood lot near a main highway.” times to catch bass on any of the local lakes,” said Chip.

“We use custom-built baits and know where to fish in this area The two also guide bear to catch fish in good numbers and size,” stated Colton. hunters who want to take the “We have clients from all over the South. If I am not mistaken, bear of a lifetime. They are we had 71 nights last year where these clients used lodging and rarely disappointed. local restaurants, and when they come, we do our best not to disap“We had two clients last fall take bears that were over 400 point them,” said Chip. pounds and one a few years ago killed a bear that weighed “We had one client catch a walleye from Watauga Lake that around 485 pounds,” stated Colton. “But the biggest bear we 18

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Caleb Chambers is pictured with a monster largemouth.

Caleb is Chip’s oldest son.

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was just short of 16 pounds,” added Chip. “Another client caught a sixpound rainbow trout, and we had another catch an eight-and-a-halfpound brown trout.

“We guide a lot of families and kids, and we do our best not to disappoint them. Not too long ago one 10-year-old boy hooked a six-pound smallmouth. He fought it for about 15 minutes, and when he got it in, he was as happy as a 10-year-old can get. It was a lot of fun to watch.”

“We also guide for striped bass on Boone Lake,” Chip continued. “I know Boone is not the best lake in the area right now, but once they refill it, it will be an excellent lake in about five years.”

Chip summed up everything in one very profound statement.

“We have been blessed in that we have great partners, and we can do something to also bring in tourists and business to Carter County. We are blessed indeed.”

When you talk to Chip Chambers and his son Colton Chambers, it is impossible not to see the passion in their eyes for what they do. They are not only sharing their love for the outdoors with others, but they are making memories together that will last both of them a lifetime.

To book your next adventure with C & C Outfitters, call them at 423707-8822. To see more photos of their adventures and their trophies, go to their Facebook page at C & C Outfitters.

Another happy client put on the fish by C & C Outfitters.

The early spring is the perfect time for walleye fishing on Watauga Lake.

Colton Chambers holding two nice largemouth bass caught back to back.

Chip Chambers is pictured with a giant bear taken with a compound bow.

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Why I Love Carter County William (Bill) E. Carter Short bio: - born in Elizabethton - grades 1-12 in Elizabethton Schools - Drafted in U.S. Army 1966, Honorable Discharge from Active Duty 1969 - B.S. Degree from ETSU 1973, major microbiology - Laboratory Director/Microbiologist Laboratory Supervisor 19732003.

- Medical Service Officer, U.S. Army Reserve 1976-2005. Retired rank of Lieutenant Colonel - Owned Eagle Stores Building and operated as Ladybug Cottage Antiques in Eagle Center 2003-2018.

-Elected to City Council in 2010 and currently serves as Mayor Pro Tem -Son of Elmer (deceased) and Ruby Carter. Married to Ann Boatright.

Daughter- Becki Carter James, (Stephen), Granddaughter Karrah Ann Son-Chad Carter (Renata), grandson Nykolas

Questions- Why I love Carter County:

1. What makes Carter County unique by comparison to other places?

I have traveled to several foreign countries as well as several states and have never found a place as unique in a positive way as Elizabethton, Tennessee. We are blessed by having natural resources as well as our TVA lake. We are extremely friendly and concerned about each other as well as always willing to offer a helping hand. I guess if I could sum up Carter County uniqueness to other places it’s THE GREAT PEOPLE living in Carter County.

2. Favorite place to visit in Carter County?

The Covered Bridge- Growing up in East Side (Lilly Addition)

Why Do You Love Carter County?

made it possible for me to pass through this bridge frequently on my way home. When I lived away, I would always make it a point to drive through the bridge, before they stopped vehicle traffic flow, when I would come home to visit as I thought it would bring me good luck(it did). The City Parks are great and gives me a place to take my grandchildren as well as the Watauga Lake in the county. The Veterans War Memorial and Walk of Honor are structures which show the feelings of our community toward our Veterans and the patriotism displayed by Carter County.

3. Living in Carter County change me in any way?

Growing up and living in Carter County provided me with a base that allowed me to participate in the world if you will. At my age now and looking back at growing up in Carter County made me aware of the importance of the life values instilled in me by my parents, friends, neighbors, school mates, teachers and churches. Pretty much showed me everyone had the same chance as a whole. A really great place to live.

4. Favorite time of year?

Carter County is unique in that you can usually experience all four different seasons. I love the spring because I realize warm weather is coming. Fall season is a beautiful time here with all the mountains and the changing color of the leaves. Nature at its best.

5. First time visitors recommendation not to miss.

Be sure to visit our beautiful downtown main street area with our unique stores and shops. People are working together very hard to continue to develop our downtown and you must see it. At the end of downtown Elk Avenue, you can look over one block and see our city signature Covered Bridge.

From April through October we have a big antique car show cruise-in each Saturday night. Take a nine mile linear pleasure drive and enjoy our entire City and share some time with “what makes us tick”. You also must see the Veterans War Memorial and the Walk of Honor saluting all our Carter County Veterans in the middle of downtown.

Is it the wonderful natural resources? How about the historic downtown district?

Perhaps it’s the people who make up our community?

Whatever the reason, we want to know why you love it here. Tell us why you love Carter County and you could be featured in an upcoming edition of Carter County Living. Just send us a message telling us why you love Carter County.

You can reach us by email at news@elizabethton.com or you can mail it to 300 N. Sycamore St., Elizabethton, TN 37643.

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A voice of distinction...

Tom Taylor started broadcasting Cyclone baseball three years ago and since then has expanded to broadcasting basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, and some T.A. Dugger athletics as well.

* Story by Ivan Sanders & Photos Contributed & Ivan Sanders *

Taylor’s God-given voice paints the world of sports for his listeners

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ver the last three years, many fans that attend Elizabethton sporting events have seen a tall man with long, silver hair flowing from under a unique, distinctive hat take his place either in the press box or courtside as he goes to work setting up his computer and connections in preparation of broadcasting the contest out to Cyclone Nation.

It isn’t the cowboy boots he wears or the long, black coat that almost brings a unique Old West feel to his presence that sets him apart.

What sets this man, Tom Taylor, apart is a deep voice that demands attention as he begins to paint a picture of the contest that unfolds before him so his listeners can place themselves almost present for the live game that is being played.

Taylor has been heard throughout many places whether via radio

or now currently through the internet that allows him to bring Cyclone athletics to people not only in the Tri-Cities but throughout the world.

His journey began during his college days.

“I graduated high school in West Virginia and went to Marshall University where I majored in Broadcasting and minored in Public Relations. I didn’t play football in school because I was too small. I was a little fellow,” said Taylor.

“I did sports broadcasting for several high schools around Huntington. I also did Marshall while I was there. A classmate who had graduated ahead of me had a radio station down in Ocala, Florida that wanted me to come and work for him so I did.”

While working at the radio station in Florida, Taylor realized that what he wanted to do was to broadcast collegiate sports. It wasn’t until 22

one day that he began working a list of colleges to contact that his path took a turn that lead him to the Johnson City area.

“It’s kind of a crazy story and kind of cool because I always wanted to do college sports broadcasting,” Taylor said. “I sat down and made a list of 50 colleges that I wanted to work for. I started alphabetically going down the list and got no, no, no until I got to East Tennessee State and they were looking for somebody.

“I sent them a cassette tape and they hired me. That was in the early ‘80s. Buddy Sasser was the football coach and Barry Dowd was the basketball coach.”

One thing many people don’t know about Taylor is he is blessed to be alive as while working for ETSU he was part of the infamous ETSU plane crash which Taylor said was a life-changer.

The twin-engine plane carrying the East Tennessee State University basketball team crash-landed and burned at a Jasper airport injuring nine players.

The Convair 440 which was operated by Tennessee Airlines, notified air traffic controllers in Birmingham about 12:30 p.m. that its right engine was on fire and that it was going to have to make a crash landing at Bevill Field in Jasper.

The plane, carrying about 33 players, coaches, reporters, and alumni, made two passes over the airport and then landed. The airport manager at the time, Bill Starnes, said the tires blew out when the plane touched down and it skidded off the runway.

The passengers broke windows out of the plane and escaped minutes before it was gutted by fire.

After the fateful crash, Taylor spent a little more time in the Tri-Cities before ending up in Charleston, S.C. “I stuck around here after that and started doing Dobyns-Bennett sports and then I left and got a job down at The Citadel in Charleston in 1990,” Taylor said. “I left and went down there and two weeks after I got there Hurricane Hugo hit and that kind of soured me a little. I didn’t have no power or no water for four weeks so when it cleared up and it did, I shagged on back up here.

“Since then I have done Dobyns-Bennett and South and now Elizabethton.”

Taylor not only has been involved in sports broadcasting, but he has done everything from A to Z in the radio business.

“I have done mornings, I have done overnights, I did Love Notes on WTFM, I have done morning shows on the radio, middays, afternoon drives — I have done it all on the radio,” Taylor stated.

“I have worked in different genres. I’ve done Country, Adult Contemporary, and even a Big Band show when I was in Florida so I have done it all.”

Another chance encounter while Taylor worked at a radio station in Kingsport opened up another door for Taylor.

For those that have ever been to a NASCAR race at Bristol Motor Speedway over the last 19 years, the voice of Taylor has been a staple as he has worked as the track announcer during racing events interviewing drivers, talking to winners in Victory Lane, and providing information for the thousands who have flocked to the World’s Fastest Halfmile.

“It’s a great story. I was doing mornings in Kingsport and the late Jeff Byrd listened to the show and he called me one morning and asked me if I would be interested in auditioning to be the track announcer at the speedway. Of course, needless to say, it was a big thrill and I went up there and obviously I made it,” Taylor shared about the opportunity.

Tom Taylor provides play-by-play of a sectional girls basketball game for Elizabethton.

Tom Taylor and Elizabethton football player Jake Roberts share a moment during the Cyclones state championship celebration.

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“This will be my 20th year and I owe it all to the late Jeff Byrd, who was just a phenomenal human being.”

And while many think that the drivers have big egos, Taylor was quick to paint an entirely different picture of those who climb behind the wheels of the cars that circle the track looking for victory.

“Those guys are so down to earth - just like you and me,” Taylor added. “They really are. I have had the privilege of talking to the oldtimers like Richard Petty, Bill Elliott, the late David Pearson, and some of those guys and some of the modern guys as well - Terry Labonte, Kyle Busch, Rusty Wallace, Dale Jarrett, and all the guys that come to Bristol I have had the opportunity to mingle with a little bit.

“I can’t emphasize enough that they are just like us. They talk anything but NASCAR. They kind of want to get away and talk about anything sports. They are interested in other things besides NASCAR.” And while the story of how Taylor became the BMS track announcer was unusual, the way that Taylor became a household name in Elizabethton is just as unusual and even comical in a way to hear Taylor share the story.

“That’s another great story and let me just say that the Voice of the Cyclones is the late John Holsclaw. He is the Voice of the Cyclones, I am just an old boy that came along at the right time,” Taylor made sure to emphasize.

“I was eating in Johnson City and an old boy walks up to me and I didn’t know him from Adam’s house cat — I didn’t know who it was and he came up real close to me as I was getting a tea refill and I was Tom Taylor has become a popular figure in Elizabethton where like who is this guy, who is this knucklehead.

“He said, ‘Hey, my name is Ryan Presnell and I am the baseball many follow his broadcast of Cyclone sports. Taylor assists one of his many followers, Betty Lacy, with her groceries. coach at Elizabethton,’ and I said OK it’s Sunday afternoon and what’s this got to do with anything. He asked me if I would be interested in broadcasting their baseball games and I said sure I think. At first, I thought it was a prank or joke so I said here’s my number and he said that he would call me.”

And even though Taylor didn’t hear from Presnell for a couple of days, he would find out later that it was the real thing and for the last three years Taylor has manned the mike for Cyclone baseball.

That initial invitation eventually led to a spawning to other sports at Elizabethton that Taylor now broadcasts to listeners throughout the world including football, basketball, volleyball, and soccer. Taylor also has even broadcast some of the T.A. Dugger games as well.

Taylor admits that putting on the headsets and calling all the sports is a true honor to him.

“I love the Elizabethton community — they are awesome,” stated Taylor. “They have embraced me beyond words and I can’t put into words how special the Cyclone community is to me. It’s a great community, great people, and they support their teams and programs and it’s just an honor.”

It only took one thing to seal the deal for Taylor when he was considering coming to do Cyclone baseball and that event took place on the football field during pregame activities before his chance meeting with Presnell.

“I was coming to the football games anyway and Shawn had been on my sports show before I even started calling the football games and he called me and said why didn’t I come and stand on the sidelines and watch them play and I said OK I will do that,” Taylor recollects.

“And what sold me about Elizabethton and I will never forget this, I was standing on the sidelines with Doug Fritz just shooting the bull 24

Tom Taylor speaks with Elizabethton soccer head coach Bill McClay during the EHS Coaches Show that Taylor does each week at the school.

with him during the pregame and I hear the ensemble out on the field singing ‘Mansion Over the Hilltop’ and I thought that’s a Cathedral’s song — a Southern Gospel song, and they are singing that at a public high school.

“I thought, ‘Man this is where I want to be, in a place where they are singing about the Lord.’ That really clinched it for me and then as fate would have it Ryan Presnell would run into me at the restaurant and the rest is history.”

Anyone that has ever been around Taylor will instantly pick up on the fact that Taylor isn’t ashamed to speak of his faith and close relationship with Christ.

If there is a free opportunity to give a shout out to his Lord, one can be assured that Taylor will definitely take advantage of it.

“I spent many years as Frank Sinatra sang ‘I Did It My Way’ and it didn’t work so I turned my heart over to the Lord and gave it to Him and told Him that He runs the show,” stated Taylor.

“I keep my fingers hooked in His belt loop and He takes me where He wants me to go. I am just a servant of His, a servant of the Lord Jesus, and He has given me the ability to talk on the radio, to call ball games and I give Him credit every juncture I can. He is all I have and He is all I need quite frankly.

“All He wants us to do is tell people what He has done in our lives. We

are just passing through and I want to give Him all the glory because He went upon the cross to die for us. One of the coolest things about Elizabethton is that we still pray before the games. That is the coolest thing. It’s student-led but we still pray at Elizabethton and I think that is awesome.”

As the internet developed over the years, Taylor has found that what once was a short-distance airwave has turned into an opportunity to reach people globally through his broadcast.

It still amazes him that almost every broadcast he does that he receives notes from people all over thanking him for bringing a piece of home to them even though they may be hundreds or even thousands of miles away.

“I get that all the time from people. People always send me notes telling me that they are in Texas or Nashville or California. At the state championship football game we had somebody that was on the Air Force base in Japan and for me to be able to take the games to the Cyclone fans all over the country and sometimes all over the world is phenomenal,” Taylor said.

“What is really cool to me is that I have people that have told me, for example, I have a guy up in Cincinnati that hasn’t even been to Tennessee who listens to the Cyclone games now because of the broadcast, which I think is really cool.

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“He told me that he had never even been to Tennessee, he didn’t know anything about Elizabethton, but the broadcast is so cool and he just likes listening to them and has become a fan of Elizabethton High School. For me it’s an honor to send these games out to people that are shut-ins or particularly on a cold night of football or can’t travel to somewhere like William Blount, it is awesome just to send the games back to Cyclone Nation and they are all over the country.”

Just to show the magnitude of Taylor’s Cyclone listening audience, the broadcaster received a message from Facebook following the week-long state football championship that Taylor covered from beginning to end.

The message informed Taylor that for the week, there were 45,613 people reached that listened to his broadcast. Taylor said that number was a huge tribute to Elizabethton High School and to its fans.

Taylor added that this message was definitely gratifying.

Also, Taylor wanted to acknowledge the team that helped him throughout the football season including his color men — Coach Ryan Presnell and Richard VanHuss. He also said that Kevin

Tom Taylor became associated with Cyclone athletics three years ago when Elizabethton head baseball coach Ryan Presnell invited Taylor to broadcast the Cyclone baseball games.

Harmon was integral in keeping up with all the stats which made for a great team.

The future looks bright for Taylor and for Cyclone athletics thanks in part to the efforts of the administration and all the coaches.

“They are all about promoting the positivity for their studentathletes and their kids,” Taylor said. “It’s just a super place.”

The entire Elizabethton Lady Cyclone team joined Tom Taylor after winning the Region 1 Class AA title.

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Tom Taylor has been called upon to MC many special events throughout the Tri-Cities. Here he is pictured with Mr. Sun from the Kingsport Fun Fest.

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“It is very humbling. It is kind of an honor they would trust you with an article of clothing that is so personal for them.”

—Barbara Guinn

Roan Mountain resident Barbara Guinn has been making memory bears since October 2018 when her husband died. She has since made between 150 and 175 bears for dozens of families across the country.

* Story and Photos by Star Staff *

Roan Mountain resident makes memory bears for grieving families

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oan Mountain resident has been helping families heal from death in the family by stitching special teddy bears, made from the clothes of the deceased loved ones.

Barbara Guinn, who lives in the heart of Roan Mountain, said she came up with the idea after her husband died in October of

2018.

“As I was going through his stuff, it was hard for me to part with it,” Guinn said.

Rather than throw it out or donate it, however, she decided to make a few teddy bears out of her husband’s clothes for her grandchildren. They loved the idea.

“I took a picture and posted it on Facebook,” she said. “I was

surprised how many people still have a shirt that belonged to a loved one.”

Popular demand saw her make a few more for her friends and neighbors, and slowly her reputation spread.

Now, a year later, Guinn occasionally gets requests from as far away as Montana. Currently, she is working on five orders of about 14 28

bears total.

“It is very humbling,” Guinn said. “It is kind of an honor they would trust you with an article of clothing that is so personal for them.”

Clients can contact Guinn with a variety of requests, and the two parties discuss what will work and what will not. For starters, she said she does not use T-shirts or

represent the roughly 150 to 175 bears she has made in the last year.

“I am not in it to get rich,” Guinn said. “I want to make something they can cherish.”

This desire to help people, she said, comes from her faith. An attendee at Morgan Branch Freewill Baptist, she said she takes particular inspiration from Psalms 147:3, which reads “He heals the brokenhearted and stitches their wounds.”

“If I did not have my church family, I do not know what I would do,” she said. “It is not just a verse.

It is a promise.”

She said she loves seeing the smiling faces when they see their completed bear. One little girl who got one took multiple tries for her parents to convince her not to take hers literally everywhere they went, for fear of losing it.

Lately, as word has spread of her work, Guinn said it has been overwhelming keeping up with all the requests.

stretchy fabrics, as it is too difficult to cut consistent limb shapes out of them.

“My favorite fabrics to work with are cotton and flannel,” Guinn said.

She uses patterns to make sure all the limbs, the torso and the head are all the same size, which have been used so often in the past year they are starting to fade with age and tear slightly at the edges.

From there, Guinn has a small, personal sewing machine she uses to attach the pieces together and fill the bear with the right amount of stuffing. Each bear takes between four and five hours to complete.

The bears will not use all of a given article of clothing, so unless the client specifically requests Guinn keep the scraps, she will always send them back to them along with the bear.

She said she is thinking of creating a quilt later using these scraps to

Guinn sits at a desk in her bedroom with her small sewing machine to make the magic happen. She said she prefers to avoid stretchy fabrics if she can. Cotton and flannel work great for this purpose.

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Teddy bears are not the only thing she makes, however. Guinn said she enjoys making pillows and quilts, as well. She said she has been sewing since she was a child.

Guinn uses patterns to ensure each body part is the same size.

They have seen extensive use in the past year since she started making the bears more consistently.

“You hear a lot of heartache,” she said. “It touches your heart.”

Again, she said faith is her motivator when the job gets tough.

“I always pray for [the recipients],” Guinn said. “It was the worst heartache I have had in my life.”

Those interested in obtaining a bear of their own can contact Guinn for details either through email at nannybguinn@hotmail.com or by messaging her on Facebook. She said each bear is $35, and she works to make sure her prices stay exactly the same unless the cost of materials go up.

“I do not know how to put it into words,” Guinn said. “It is a lot of fun.”

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The Hungry Wolf, a place to have fun, relax and enjoy good food

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* Story and Photos by Star Staff *

hough the restaurant that used to occupy the space has left the Milligan community, the spirit and passion for food has not truly left, and another chain has stepped up to give the community a place to have fun, relax and enjoy good food.

Jacob Johnson, executive chef of the Hungry Wolf, said the new restaurant has experienced a steady, large selection of customers since their opening.

“Our goal is we want to bring as natural and homemade food as possible,” Johnson said.

The restaurant is the latest in the Mad Greek chain from Johnson City, situated where the old Aunt B’s was located along Milligan Highway. The restaurant experienced some power issues in the first few days after they opened at the end of January, but Johnson said they have resolved those issues

and have been good to go since.

The Hungry Wolf serves a wide variety of local delicacies, from burgers and sandwiches to soup and BBQ. “I feel like everybody wants the same thing,” he said. “They want to sit down somewhere and feel comfortable.”

This attitude towards a relaxing environment boils down to the items on their menu.

He said everything available is something he knows will work because family members have made it before.

“It is the thought that takes the ingredients and makes it taste like a meal.”

Johnson came into Mad Greek after his time in Texas, where he worked for a catering business. A North Carolina native, he said he wanted to return to the mountains, but found Tennessee provided a better environment.

“I get to make this menu around what I

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Johnson said he takes pride in the food they create at the restaurant. Everything there is something he knows already works.

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Jacob Johnson (center) shows off some of their menu items with his co-workers.

do best,” said Johnson.

An example of an item he will not make is brisket. He said the shelf life is so low, no one is going to take it outside the restaurant, which defeats half the point of the Hungry Wolf’s location.

“We want to feed the community,” he said.

“People want to eat some good food.”

Johnson said his passion for food comes straight from his family.

“I was raised in a kitchen,” Johnson said. “I am happier in a kitchen than sitting at home.”

As the business only gets more and more popular, Johnson already has plans to expand their scope, from offering discounts to law enforcement personnel to creating a lounge area for college students.

He said he wanted to thank Mad Greek for giving him the opportunity to run the Hungry Wolf.

“They do not stop doing stuff,” he said. “Becoming stale is what kills us.”

The Hungry Wolf is currently open from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. every day except Sunday, when they are closed all day. The business is located on 1436 Milligan Highway.

The Hungry Wolf serves a variety of foods, from soups and steaks to desserts.

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Cozy up to a slowcooked meal

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low cookers are a handy tool for any home chef, particularly those who juggle busy daily schedules. With slow cookers, meals can be prepared in advance and then left to simmer for hours while they develop deep flavors as meats become tender and succulent.

When cooking recipes in a slow cooker, it’s best to choose cuts of meats and poultry that can stand up to long cook times. These cuts tend to be more fibrous and tough, but will tenderize with time. Short ribs, for example, are a prime option for slow cooking magic.

They’re the star of this recipe for “Bacon, Onion & Stout Braised Short Ribs” from “Crock-Pot® 365 Year-Round Recipes” (Publications International, Ltd.) from The Crock-Pot Kitchens.

Short Ribs (Serves 4) 4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs, well trimmed 1 teaspoon salt, plus additional for seasoning 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus additional for seasoning 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 6 ounces thick-cut bacon cut into 1⁄4-inch dice 1 large onion, halved and cut

Slow-cooked short ribs and mashed potatoes make for a tasty meal.

into 1⁄4-inch slices 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard 1 bottle (12 ounces) Irish stout 1 bay leaf 1 cup beef broth 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley leaves Hot mashed potatoes or cooked egg noodles (optional) Season beef with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until almost

smoking. Working in batches, cook short ribs in skillet, turning to brown on all sides. Transfer each batch to a slow cooker as it is finished. Wipe out pan with paper towels and return to heat.

Cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 4 minutes.

Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Remove and discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings from pan.

Reduce heat to medium and add onion. Cook until softened and translucent, stirring occasionally.

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Add tomato paste, flour, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt and 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Remove from bottom of pan. Pour over short ribs. Add drained bacon, bay leaf and beef broth. Cover and cook on low 8 hours, or until meat is tender and falls off the bone.

Remove beef and skim fat from cooking liquid. Remove bay leaf and stir in parsley. Serve with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.

Tip: This recipe can be cooked ahead and refrigerated overnight.

Tropical tasting dessert an entertaining hit

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hat could make a long day sitting by the pool or an afternoon at the beach even better? A dessert reminiscent of a tropical island, of course. Pineapple and coconut are two flavors that evoke Caribbean shores with steel drum bands playing in the background and salty seas on the horizon.

Pineapple upside down cake is a familiar dessert classic on which people can put their own unique spins. With this recipe from “Vegan Cooking for Beginners” (Publications International) by PIL editors, vegan dessert guests can also enjoy the fare thanks to vegan-friendly ingredients.

Pineapple Upside Down Cake Makes 10 servings Topping 1⁄2 cup packed brown sugar 1⁄4 cup vegan buttery spread 7 canned or fresh pineapple slices 7 maraschino cherries Cake 3 tablespoons boiling water 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup refrigerated coconut milk beverage 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Tropical flavors abound in this vegan Pineapple Upside Down Cake.

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease 9-inch round baking pan.

For topping, cook and stir brown sugar and buttery spread in medium skillet over medium heat until melted and smooth.

Remove from heat. Pour into prepared pan. Arrange pineapple slices in pan, placing cherries in centers of pineapples.

Combine boiling water and flaxseed in small bowl. Let stand until cool. Whisk flour, baking

powder and salt in medium bowl. Whisk granulated sugar, oil and vanilla in large bowl until well blended. Whisk in flaxseed mixture. Stir in flour mixture just until moistened.

Stir in coconut milk just until blended. Place baking soda in small cup; stir in vinegar. Gently stir vinegar into batter just until blended. Pour batter over pineapple.

Bake 45 to 50 minutes, or

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until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes.

Run thin knife around edge of pan to loosen cake. Invert onto serving plate. Cool completely.

Note: The cake can also be baked in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet. Melt the buttery spread and brown sugar in the skillet, add the pineapple and cherries and pour the batter over the fruit. Check the cake for doneness at 40 minutes.

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ATTENTION: $1500 SIGN ON BONUS We are now hiring CNA’s for all shifts due to census increase.

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