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Tri-Cities Faces & Places

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Car Shows & Bike Nights

06 MPCC Offers Start Smart Basketball 08 Spotlight 10 Sycamore Shoals October Events 11 Karaoke 12 I-26 Welcome Center Named Welcome Center of the Year 13 Things To Do 14 Puzzle Page 15

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15 Hands On! Discovery Center October Events 16 The Month of October Haunted Attractions

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18 Know the Main Causes of Breast Cancer

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19 6 Little Known Facts About

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26 A Tribute to October

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23 Ponderings to Ponder Only in America 25 Social Sentiments: What Do You Want to Say to Your Audience 27 Tea Time with Appalachian Barbie: Women in Service 29 Pop Life: Batman: The Long Halloween Part II 30 Batteries Not Included: An Insulting Thing

Hello Loafer Readers!

October is here! Such a great month.

The leaves will be beautiful, pumpkins will be everywhere and kids are buying or making their Halloween costume.

You may leave in the morning wearing short sleeves but you will need a jacket by the end of the day. Spring and Summer will always be my favorite but I do love fall. Fall breaks are coming up for some of the schools so I hope you are able to do some fun things with your kiddos.

We have so many exciting things happening here at The Loafer. I am sure you have noticed a few changes such as my name here on this page.

Kimberly needed to retire due to some health issues and I pleased to be able to keep the Loafer alive. I will keep you updated on things coming but you will want to watch our social media for the many contests coming.

Please shop local when you can and also advertise local. We would cherish your business with us!

Take care and Be Kind!

Lisa Durbin Publisher

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Tri-Cities Faces and Places Celebrating the people and places of our community!

Celebrating the people and places of our community!

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CAR SHOWS & BIKE NIGHTS MPCC Offers Start Smart Basketball

CAR SHOWS Elizabethton, TN

Saturdays Thru October Downtown Elizabethton 5pm-9pm

Bristol, TN

Saturday Oct 9th Cars&Coffee at the Colosseum 8:00am at Bristol Motor Speedway

Registration is now under way at Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St., for Start Smart Basketball. The sixweek program for 3-5 year olds teaches participants the basic rules of the game with parent participation.

program is $25 per resident and $30 for each nonresident.

Registration is open through Friday, Oct. 8 in person at MPCC or at myjcparks.org.

Start Smart Basketball is a National Alliance for Youth Sports program.

Sessions will be held 5:30-6:30 For more information, call p.m. each Wednesday, Oct. 13-Nov. 17. The cost for the 423-434-5749.

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Bristol, TN/VA Thursdays 7pm Bike Nights at Quaker Steak

Johnson City, TN Fridays 7pm Bike Nights at Tulip Grub & Pub Thursdays Bike Nights at Kickback Jack’s

Kingsport, TN Thursdays 6:00pm Bike Nights at Kingsport Moose Lodge

Bulls Gap, TN Thursdays 6:00pm at Roadhouse Bar & Grill

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Spotlight

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Saturday Oct 9th

Saturday Oct 9th

Rogersville

Tuesday Oct 5th

Fritz & Co. 3:00pm at Abingdon Vineyards

Performing Arts Chastain Criswell 7:30pm at Gypsy Circus Cider Company

Saturday Oct 9th

Crossfire 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar

at Mel’s Riverside Bar & Grill

Johnson City, TN

Brim & Marci Leal 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza

Wednesday Oct 6th HB Beverly 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza

Thursday Oct 7th Fozzy 6:00pm at Capone’s

Bristol, TN/VA Bristol TN/Va Tuesday Oct 5th The Guido Awesome Show 10:00pm at O’Mainnin’s Pub

Friday Oct 8th

Saturday Oct 9th

Tim O’Brien Band 7:30pm at The Down Home

Hickory Tree Band 8:00pm at Quaker Steak and Lube

Friday Oct 8th

All My Rowdy Friends (Hank Jr Tribute) 9:00pm at Thunder Valley Tavern

The Rocky Horror Music Show 10:00pm at Capones

Saturday Oct 9th DieLation with Within the Midst and Interpreter 10:00pm at Capones

Sunday October10th Jerome & Chelsea 9:00pm at Mel’s Riverside Bar & Grill

Thursday Oct 21st MicroMania Midget Wrestling 7:00pm at Thunder Valley Tavern Kingsport Kingsport, TN

Friday Oct 8th

Friday Oct 8th

Sam Collie and the Roustabouts 7:000pm at Gypsy Circus Cider Company

Natalie Grace 5:00pm at Abingdon Vineyards

Quarter Bounce 9:00pm at CJs Sports Bar

Abingdon, VA Abingdon, VA

Well Dogs 7:00pm at High Voltage

Night Moves 9:00pm

Blaze the City Acoustic 8:00pm at Quaker Steak and Lube

Justin Mychals 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza

Billy Crawford Band 8:00pm at The Down Home

Friday Oct 15th

Rogersville, TN

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October 2021- Programs and Events Come Share in the Glorious Cause of Liberty!

Carter Mansion Tours

October 9, 23 11:00 am Adults - $9.00; Ages 7 to 17 years - $5.00; 6 and under free Max: 6 Registration required - www. tnstateparks.com/parks/events/ sycamore-shoals Join Interpreter Slade Nakoff for a tour of Tennessee’s oldest frame house! Discover the secrets of this elegant frontier home and learn the history of the family who built it between 1775 and 1780.

The John and Landon Carter Mansion is located at 1031 Broad Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643 Accessibility to the home includes steps and an interior staircase.

Sabine Hill Tours

October 16, 30 11:00 am Adults - $9.00; Ages 7 to 17 years $5.00; 6 and under free Max: 6 Registration required - www. tnstateparks.com/parks/events/ sycamore-shoals Join Interpreter Matthew Simerly for a guided tour of this stately home built by Mary Patton Taylor, widow of Brigadier General Nathaniel Taylor. The site has been described as one of the finest examples of Federal architecture in the State of Tennessee. During your tour you will have the opportunity to take in the colorful and architecturally detailed interior while learning about the influential Taylor family who called Sabine Hill home in the early 19th century. Sabine Hill is located at 2328 West G Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643 Please note, only portable toilet facilities are available at this time. Accessibility to the home includes steps and an interior staircase.

Bird Walks

surrounding Sycamore Shoals and their significance to the formation of our State and Country. This special guided hike will be taking place on the 241st anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain. Dress appropriately for the weather as we will be taking a casual stroll on the walking path and Tomahawk Throwing Workshop through the park grounds. Portions Tuesday, October 5 of the walk will include ground that 9:00 am – 10:00 am Cost: $5.00 may not be flat or solid for people Pre-registration required - www. with mobility challenges. tnstateparks.com/parks/events/ Please no pets. sycamore-shoals Genealogy Workshop Discover the unique skill of 18th Tuesday, October 12, 2021 6:30 pm – century tomahawk throwing by 8:30 pm Admission: $5.00 Max: 10 joining Ranger Jason Davis for Registration required - www. a hands-on tutorial. Topics will include the versatile applications of tnstateparks.com/parks/events/ the tomahawk on the early American sycamore-shoals Frontier as well as proper technique Have you ever wondered if your ancestors might have some of and release for throwing with the very first settlers here in East safety and accuracy. No children younger than 12. Parents who wish Tennessee? Would you know how to be present but not participate do to go about finding out? Join not need to register. Please dress Melodie Daniels, Joe Penza, and appropriately for the weather. Bring Leslie Brockley for an informational your own water, all other supplies evening of tips, tricks, suggestions, will be provided. Please don’t bring and sites that you can use to research your own tomahawk unless it is an and find your ancestral history!

18th century reproduction. Meet Laptop, Tablet, or inside Fort Watauga, subject to Smartphone required! cancellation due to significantly Gardening Series inclement weather. with Ben Hunter Walking in Frontier Footsteps Tuesday, October 16, 2021 9:00 am – Saturday, October 7, 2021 12:30pm 12:00 pm Admission: Free Max: 35 Admission: $5.00 Max: 10 Registration required - www.

Registration required - www. tnstateparks.com/parks/events/ tnstateparks.com/parks/events/ sycamore-shoals sycamore-shoals Get ready for Spring: Gardener Join Ranger Cory Franklin for a extraordinaire, Ben Hunter, will be special guided interpretive walk joining us to share his experiences through the grounds of Sycamore and techniques for growing the Shoals and along portions of garden of your dreams! The program the walking path. Discover the historical events that took place meets in the park Gathering Room. with the Lee and Lois Herndon TOS Chapter Saturday, October 2, 9, 16, & 23 2021 8:00 am Meet other birders and naturalists at Sycamore Shoals for a morning of birding during the migratory season.

Visitors Center Hours:

Fellowship English Country Dancing

Sunday, October 19, 2021 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Beginners and seasoned dancers alike are all welcome! The afternoon will include the opportunity to learn dances from different worldwide cultures. No cost to attend. Open to anyone, with or without experience or a partner. Meet in the Visitor Center. Sponsored by the Sabine Hill Social Society.

Scary Stories at Fort Watauga Sunday, October 28, 2021 7:30 pm Strange things happen around All Hallows Eve, especially at an old fort by the river. But don’t be afraid, Fort Watauga at Sycamore Shoals isn’t haunted… Or Is It?!?! Join us for an evening of family friendly stories, songs, and tales that are sure to send a shiver down your spine and tickle your funny bone.

Small Works Art Show

Sunday, October 17 – October 31 Reception: Sunday, October 17, 2021 1:30 pm Display of 8 x 10 or smaller works by members of the Watauga Valley Art League are featured during this art event.

Sabine Hill Social Society – Historic Halloween

Sunday, October 31, 2021 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Admission: Free Max: 25 Registration required - www. tnstateparks.com/parks/events/ sycamore-shoals The program will feature music, songs, storytelling, and a cake walk! Special guests include The Appalachian Clarinets, a local quartet providing seasonal tunes. Dress in an outfit from any period of time, if desired. This is a free event with light refreshments provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday through Saturday (closed 11:00 -12:00 for lunch & cleaning) 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Sunday Our Visitors Center is closed on most State holidays. Park grounds are open from dawn until dusk.

In the event of extremely inclement winter weather, contact the park about program cancelations and park office closings.

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TUESDAY Karaoke at Numan’s - Johnson City WEDNESDAY

Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City Karaoke Night at Wonderland Lounge and Bar Karaoke at Quaker Steak and Lube (Bristol, VA) 7pm Karaoke at Kingsport Moose Lodge 6pm Karaoke at Thunder Valley Tavern 8pm Karaoke at Marker 2 Grille at Lakeview Marina

THURSDAY

Karaoke at Zachary’s Steakhouse Michael’s Krazy Karaoke at Stateline Bar & Grill Karaoke w/ DJ Marquez Top Shelf Entertainment at Wild Wings Café JC Karaoke at Numan’s - Johnson City Karaoke at Jiggy Rays Pizzeria Karaoke w/Tony & Rod at CJ’s Sports Bar 8pm Karaoke at Tipsy Toad (Jonesborough) Open Mic & Karaoke at Wonderland Lounge/Bar N Grill Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub 7-10 Karaoke at Midnight Oasis - Brtistol, TN Karaoke at Sonny's Marina/The French Quarter Restaurant

FRIDAY

Karaoke w/ Shane Rouse at Bear’s Bar Karaoke at Kingsport Moose Lodge Karaoke w/ Reverb Karaoke at The Cottage 8:30pm Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City Karaoke at Elizabethton VFW Karaoke w/ Michael Hawkins at Holiday Inn (Exit 7) – Bristol, VA Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City Karaoke at 27 Lions (Marion, VA) 9:00pm Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at Rainbow Asian Cuisine 9pm Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at Laurel Marina on South Holsten 9pm

Trivia TUESDAY

Wild Wing Café JC- Team Trivia Tuesdays 8:30pm Johnson City Brewing Company- Trivia Tuesdays 7pm Aubrey’s Johnson City- Trivia Night 7pm 27 Lions - Trivia Night 7pm Union Street Taproom - DJ Trivia 6pm

WEDNESDAY

Tipton Street Pub- Trivia Wednesdays 9pm Aubrey’s Bristol- Trivia Night 7pm Johnson City Moose Lodge 1831 - DJ Trivia 7pm Tipsy Toad (Jonesborough) - Trivia 7pm

THURSDAY

Holy Taco & Cantina Trivia Night 9pm JRH Brewing - Trivia Night 7pm Mellow Mushroom Johnson City - Mellow Trivia 7pm Gypsy Circus Cider Company - Trivia 6:30pm

MONDAY

Barley Waters- Trivia Night 7pm Yee-Haw Brewing- Trivia Mondays 7pm Woodstone Deli - DJ Trivia 7pm Model City Tap House - Live Team Trivia Night 7pm

SATURDAY

Karaoke at Kingsport Moose Lodge Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub 8-11 Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City Karaoke w/ Tony & Rod at CJ’s Sports Bar

SUNDAY

7pm Open Mic with Karaoke at Go Burrito Johnson City Karaoke at Kingsport Moose Lodge 6pm

MONDAY

Karaoke at Thunder Valley Tavern 8pm

**The schedule is subject to change due to the request for social distancing at this time.**

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THINGS TO DO JOHNSON CITY

BRISTOL

FRIDAY OCT 8TH

SATURDAYS

WEDNESDAY OCT 6TH

Paint Night Fundraiser

ACOA (adult children of Comedy Open Mic 7:30pm alcoholics) 1:30-3:00pm. at Blue Ridge Comedy Club Call for info Bill 423-444-6107 or Cheryl 423-262-6149 WEDNESDAY OCT 13TH

7:00pm at Washington

THURSDAY OCT 7TH

George Blanks7:00pm at

Happy Fall Canvas Class 6:00pm at Into the Fire FRIDAY OCT 8TH Witch Hat Door Hanger 6:00pm at Into the Fire SATURDAY OCT 9TH Storytime & Paint: "It's pumpkin day, mouse" 10:00am at Into the Fire

Comedy Open Mic 7:30pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club

ABINGDON, VA WEDNESDAY OCT 6TH Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center SUNDAY OCT 10TH Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center

KINGSPORT

LIMESTONE

WEDNESDAY OCT 6TH

WEDNESDAY OCT 6TH

Nature: Evening Paddle Cosplay Cape Class 6;00pm at Bays Mountain Park 1:30pm at Washington SATURDAY OCT 9TH College Academy Wolf Howling THURSDAY OCT 7TH 8:00am at Bays Mountain Park October 7th Painting The SATURDAY OCT 9TH Masters: Claude Monet 9:00am at Washington Fall Fest 11:00am at Bays Mountain Park College Academy

College Academy Art Appreciation With Dr. Washington College Academy SATURDAY OCT 9TH Alumni Storytelling Workshop 10:00am at Washington College Academy

ELIZABETHTON SATURDAY OCT 9TH Bird Walk 8:00am at Sycamore Shoals State Park

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PUZZLE

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12. Angry, with "up" 13. Cent. parts 18. Tiny spot in the ocean 22. Number on some faces?

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32. Mine passage 33. Tiny elemental components 34. Capital near Casablanca 38. TV's "How ____ Your Mother" 40. ____ sauce 41. Expensive car trips 44. Hall of comedy 46. Captured, as prisoners 49. Nantes negative 50. Like some designs 51. Underwater steerer 55. Lhasa ____ (little dog) 56. High-tech tablet 58. Bestowed 59. Old-fashioned oath 60. Mail 61. 650, to Nero 62. Swedish handwoven rug 63. Clip-___ (certain sunglasses) 64. Pt. of wpm 66. No ___ in sight

La cy This pretty little girl is Lacy. She is playful, affectionate, and will let you know that she likes your attention by purring a lot !!!

Lacy could be a good lap cat.

She’s good with other cats. Lacy has been spayed and up to date on shots. Bday 6/2018

R ox y Roxy is a 2 yr old beauty with a shiny black coat of hair. She’s a Rottweiler Lab mix and is playful, friendly and well behaved. Roxy had been an outdoor dog, but here at the

shelter, she won’t mess in her kennel. She would prefer to be an only animal. Roxy is up to date on shots and has been spayed.

If you are interested in adopting : The Bridge Home No Kill Animal Shelter 423-239-5237 • 2061 Highway 75 Blountville, TN Facebook: bridgehome

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October Calendar of Events Weekdays in October Discovery Cart Activities Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. All activities are self-guided. All cart program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. Each cart activity may contain small parts not suitable for children 3 and under.

October 5th-8th - Straw Rockets for World Space Week (Yours to keep!)

October 12th-15th - Micro-fossil picking through sediment from Aurora, NC for National Fossil Day October 19th-22nd - Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks October 26th-29th - K’nex Tuesday, October 5th - Sunday, October 17th - Space Explorers Discovery Lab Program To Hands On! Discovery Center and beyond, for World Space Week!

Try your hand at the Deep Impact Simulation challenge. Then, design and build a simple model spacecraft and complete a series of tests to ensure you are ready for launch.

Can your spacecraft withstand the vibration of launch, or the spin of navigating through space? (*This program may contain allergens such as wheat, corn, and traces of nuts.)

Discovery Lab programs announced periodically throughout each day.

Tuesday, October 5th - Sunday, October 31st – October Art Studio Programs Join us for Pablo Picasso-inspired cubism drawings, Frida Khalo inspired collages, and crayon resist watercolor leaf paintings. All activities are selfguided with instructions provided.

Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day.

Tuesday, October 19th - Sunday, November 7th - Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program We are stirring up something gloppy, goopy, and spooky in the lab for National Chemistry Week

and Halloween. Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers and make your own atomic glowing silly putty to take home. Discovery Lab programs announced periodically throughout each day.

Tuesday, October 26th, 4- 6 pm Fossil & Artifact ID Night You don’t have to be a paleontologist to find fossils. Identifying them is a different story. Bring any kind of rock, fossil, artifact, or mineral to Fossil & Artifact ID Night, and scientists from the Gray Fossil Site and Museum will provide space for the study of these finds. There will be an archaeology, paleontology, and geology expert on site. The event is free and open to the public but does not include admission to exhibits.

Additional Programming Tesla Experience Shows Enjoy an electrifying, Guinness recordholding experience that honors Nikola Tesla. Watch in amazement as the world’s most powerful, musical, bi-polar Tesla coil turns 240 volts of electricity into 200,000 volts. For your safety, masks are REQUIRED during Tesla shows. Seating is limited.

Shows are offered at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, & 4:30 pm. Tickets are $2 per person with general admission.

Paleo Tours Learn more on an up-close tour of the Gray Fossil Site, home to an incredible paleontological operation.

See what the paleontology staff has been working on in the excavation pits, in the fossil preparation lab and collections room!

Tours are offered at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, & 4:00 pm. Tickets are $2 per person with general admission.

Operating Hours During October Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 1pm-5pm Closed Monday

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The Month Month of of October October The By [https://EzineArticles.com/ expert/Linda_Hancock/152728] Linda Hancock Have you ever wondered about the origin of certain words? This weekend I was thinking about the word “October” and decided to look it up.

changed. Because the original Roman calendar only had eight months, October was the eighth month of the year. The “Oct” prefix represented the number eight (like octopus).

At that time, the last four months of the year all ended in “ember” which doesn’t seem to have a significant meaning.

Then, in 46 BC Julius Caesar decided to change everything.

With the assistance of Greek mathematicians and astronomers he introduced a new calendar beginning on January 1, 45 BC. It had 365 days for three years followed by 366 days in the fourth or “leap year”. He added January and February which meant that October became the tenth rather than the eighth month of the year but left the name the same.

The prefix for the last four months of September, October, November and December, however, were derived from the Old French words representing the numbers seven, eight, nine and ten. Old French was converted to Old English and that was why the spelling slightly

Change came again with Pope Gregory XIII who, in 1582, altered the calendar because of equinoxes and the lunar cycles that were being used by the church. October 4 of that year became October 15 to make up for the “drift” that had been occurring. The year was now

The Roman calendar only had ten months as January and February were not included at that time.

Winter had cycles that were divided into eight-day weeks but not into months until later.

recognized as 0.0075 shorter than it had been in the past.

Interesting!

This whole story recognizes the fact that things change over time and likely will continue to change.

Now let’s think about what October means at a personal level: Transition - Nature turns green to bright orange and yellow before leaves drop and trees are bare.

This symbolizes the move from summer to winter and reminds us to think differently about our behaviours as we approach winter and temperatures drop.

Preparation - We put the garden hoses away and bring out the snow shovels. Thoughts go to canning and freezing the produce from the garden that will be enjoyed in the winter months.

Flip flops are replaced with warm boots and gloves become part of daily wearing apparel.

Surprises - October always offers random challenges. One day might offer good weather

and fresh air while the following day may cover us in snow with freezing temperatures only to be followed by nice weather again!

Traditions - October also brings thoughts of Thanksgiving Day, Hallowe’en and gift buying for Christmas.

No matter where you live in the world, October brings special meaning for people.

What does this month mean for you? How will you make it a lovely time for you and those around you this year?

And now I would like to invite you to claim your Free Instant Access to a complimentary list of 10 Steps to Making Your Life an Adventure when you visit http:// lindahancock.com From Dr. Linda Hancock, Registered Psychologist and Registered Social Worker Article Source: [http:// EzineArticles.com/?The-Monthof-October&id=10202467] The Month of October

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Haunted Attractions Tennessee

Beck Mountain Corn Maze

110 Corn Maze Ln, Elizabethton, TN (423) 543-1045

Frightmare Manor

7588 W Andrew Johnson Hwy, Talbott, TN(865) 471-2878

The Dam Haunted Woods

3460 TN 75 Kingsport, TN

Elizabethton’s Haunted Forest

172 Big Springs Rd, Elizabethton, TN(423) 213-6122

Hartman’s Corn Maze & Zombie Paintball Hunting

7941 Blue Springs Pkwy, Mosheim, TN (423) 422-4836

Stickley Haunted Farm

531 Timber Mill Private Dr, Bluff City, TN (315) 777-2004

Fender’s Farm & Corn Maze

Virginia

The Warehouse

254 TN-107, Jonesborough, TN (423) 753-4469

313 Legion St, Weber City, VA 24290

The Haunted Factory

Backwoods Haunted House

1171 Shipp St, Kingsport, TN (828) 702-7911

Avondale Haunted Barn

1662 US-11W, Rutledge, TN

471 Cedar Hill Church Rd Jonesville VA (276) 346-7904

Arrow B Ranch Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

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The Cameo Theater, one of the 15 oldest theaters in Virginia, is a landmark icon of the Bristol, VA/TN community (since it began entertaining the region on March 30, 1925). At the time of its opening, The Cameo was the premier and most state of the art facility in the region. The Cameo provided family entertainment such as films, plays and live music until the 1970’s, when modern malls and cineplexes brought a swift and sad end to The Cameo (and many vintage theaters across the country).

Three theaters were eventually torn down in the city and many felt The Cameo should experience the same fate. For over 40 years, The Cameo spent most of its time neglected. The building sat with a crumbling façade, “For Sale” sign in the window and no real plan from anyone on how this gem of downtown could be brought back to the people of the region…until now.

About the Owner, Brent Buchanan The Cameo found its hero in local Bristolian and music lover – Brent Buchanan. A lifelong resident of Bristol, Brent had never been inside the theater until the day a realtor agreed to meet him for a tour. Brent saw past the crumbling, yet surviving, ceilings and chipped paint. “It has a soul! I fell in love as soon as I walked through the doors. I began to see a future here.” Thus began a three-year process to purchase the building.

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He was born on July 19, 1814.

With a loan from his cousin, Dudley Selden, and letters of He was an American inventor recommendation from Ellsworth, and industrialist from When he returned to the United States he formed a corporation of venture Hartford, Connecticut. capitalists in April 1836 to bring his in 1832, he went back to work for his His father, a farmer had moved his father, who financed the production of ideas to market. family to the city after he became two guns, a rifle and a pistol.

Constant problems for him were the a businessman. provisions of the Militia Act of 1808 He had learned about nitrous oxide At age 11, he was indentured to a which stated that any arms purchased (laughing gas) from the factory farmer in Glastonbury, where he did chemist in his father's textile plant, so by a State militia had to be in current chores and attended school. he took a portable lab on the road and service in the United States Military.

Here he was introduced to the earned a living performing laughing This Act prevented state militias from Compendium of Knowledge. gas demonstrations across the United allocating funds towards the States and Canada. purchase of experimental weapons or In this book He discovered that other inventors in the Compendium had Having some money saved and keeping foreign weapons. accomplished things that were once his idea alive of being an inventor, he He undermined his own company by made arrangements to begin building deemed impossible. his reckless spending. guns using proper gunsmiths from In 1829, at the age of 15, he began His company was briefly saved by the Baltimore, Maryland, a dream he had working in his father's textile plant in war against the Seminoles in Florida from inventing explosives.

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By [https://EzineArticles.com/expert/ Karan_Dubey/1999901]Karan Dubey Well, it’s a marvelous night for a Moon dance, With the stars up above in your eyes A fantabulous night to make romance, ‘Neath the cover of October skies And all the leaves on the trees are falling, To the sound of the breezes that blow And I’m trying to please to the calling, Of your heart-strings that play soft and low And all the night’s magic seems to whisper and hush, And all the soft moonlight seems to shine in your blush.

It has already been 4 days since October arrived. Yes I know this, but I don’t really realize it until tonight, when I take some time out of my tedious life, listening to some Van Morrison while lying ALONE on the rooftop, eyes closed, underneath the clear naked October sky with the beautiful cover of the infinite stars

twinkling like little fireflies, while the cool wind blows past me carrying the slight chill of the coming winter, and that’s when I finally realize the arrival of my favorite month.

Favorite why? I don’t know. But there is something in the air, in the atmosphere, at this time of year that makes it unique and special compared to other months.

Maybe it is the arrival of the Autumn season, when the shredding of leaves from the trees makes it a sight to behold.

The change of colors from green to all sorts of yellow, golden and red makes it the most beautiful season of the year.

child I have always ADMIRED this time of year. Running around and catching those colorful dried leaves when they got blown away by the gust of the wind was one of my favorite pass time. The streets and even our lawn used to be full of these dried, shredded leaves. I am sure my mom didn’t appreciate the season for this reason alone ;). I mean why would she? she would clean the whole lawn, and it was a really big one, and she would sweep it all by herself with her broom first thing in the morning but even before she was done, one gust of wind and it’s all back again! But that was a long time ago, I never asked her about her favorite time of the year, maybe I would ask her tomorrow.

But that was then, once you grow up you kind of drift away from yourself and forget about all those beautiful memories that Or maybe it is because of some relief, made your childhood special. With the finally, from the scorching red hot unwanted job of surviving and keeping up summer sun to a more merciful and with the society, we forget to appreciate the understanding October sun that makes it simple beauty of this nature, we ADMIRED the best part of the year especially here in so much as a child. It happens with me, you India. The truth is I don’t really know the and everyone.That’s just how it is. reason for my blind love of this month.

But sometimes there are these moments, But what I do know is as a child, I always like right now when am lying ALONE on thought of the Fall as the time of the year, my rooftop, away from the crowd, and I when Nature wore her best costumes. appreciate my favorite month once more Just like a Child on her birthday, nature and all the beautiful memories that are would wear these colorful clothes to attached to it and I think who knows, maybe Nature is really a child, a billion look beautiful and pretty. Even as a

year old child who does celebrates her birthday at this time of year getting dressed in her favorite costumes, impervious of the onlookers. How awesome would that be!!

October has just arrived and so has the season of fall, when the beautiful leaves shreds from the trees making it a sight to behold. The all sorts of colorful leaves falling down the trees makes it the most beautiful month of the year in terms of scenic beauty.

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I’ve worked in the service industry in some capacity since I was 16 years old, minus the 2 years I spent in the office at a car dealership. During my almost 20 year tour of duty, I’ve grown to love that world, although some might call that Stockholm Syndrome. I love the contrast that exists between the front of house (the dining room) and the back of house (the kitchen); the way there can be pure pandemonium transpiring mere feet away from guests while they laugh and clink glasses over upbeat music and are never none the wiser. I thrive off the anxiety of being in the weeds (when you’re over-extended trying to service more people than you can handle.) There is a certain high that comes from doing absolutely nothing, then suddenly spinning in 15 different directions while the demands of 20 people run like a ticker tape through your head, then dropping back off to nothing again all in the span of 4 hours.

I thrive off the adrenaline required to survive in these conditions, and the trauma bonds that are created from such conditions amongst the staff.

There is no better group dynamic than the one that exists within the restaurant industry. In no other occupation will you find more heart-warming functioning dysfunction. The idea of HR is borderline laughable, with most of the staff sharing food, tears, living quarters, dirty jokes, drugs, alcohol, sexual relations or all of the above at once. At the best restaurants, management knows where their employees’ individual boundaries lie

and have their back when those lines are crossed. At the worst, nepotism, narcissism, greed and cowardice prevail, creating uncomfortable and unstable circumstances for everyone. I have worked in both, and thankfully my current establishment is of the former and not the latter persuasion…but that doesn’t mean it’s perfect. Which brings me back to this weekend.

While my male cohorts have never had the pleasure of being told to smile while 2 customers argued over what size their breasts are, they also have never had a man slip a $100 bill into their apron pocket every time they came to the table just to talk to them…6 times in a row. Learning how to survive and thrive in service requires a degree of hardening, boundaries and self-assurance that not a lot of We had a situation on Saturday night women can achieve, nor should they where a man in his 50s got aggressive be required to. By now, 20 years of and verbally accosted our 16 year old experience and trauma down the road, hostess until she cried. This girl has a rude customer could never bring me worked at our restaurant for all of 3 to tears. I know my worth, I know my weeks. It is her first job and she’s as intelligence, I know my dignity, I know quiet and timid as a field mouse, so how to tell someone their behavior is when I saw this grown man getting unacceptable in a professional way, I off on asserting his power over a child know my own shortcomings, I know in high school, it triggered a lot of when to walk away and when to let suppressed memories and emotions management take over, and I know how from over the years and something in far is too far for my level of comfort and me snapped. am able to communicate that clearly For all my warm feelings toward the and directly when that line is crossed. service and hospitality business, It’s taken decades of being groped, there is definitely a dark side. And being talked down to, being screamed while I don’t like to play the “woman at in my face by mentally ill business minority” card, women definitely are at owners, sobbing in walk-in coolers, a disadvantage in this male-dominated and countless night terrors from job industry. From belligerent customers to related anxiety, but in the end it has predatory or opportunistic managers to made me a damn powerful woman and toxic co-workers, women are expected I’m grateful. Because now I can be the to tolerate a ridiculous amount of person I needed at 16. physical and mental abuse to get Which is why it gave me a great deal of ahead. As a 16 year old host working pleasure to intervene when that man at Pizza Hut to this very day at 35 attacked our hostess. For all the sick years of age, I’m still not immune to ego boost it was giving him to verbally being called “f-ing stupid” to my face abuse this child, I can promise you it by an angry cook for messing up the gave me even more to look down at his occasional order when busy. There’s 5’9” beady, bloodshot eyes from my never been a cease in men who have told me I should smile to look pretty or 6’0” vantage point and directly ask him commented on my body or feel it’s ok to what was his problem. Nothing really puts lead in my lady pencil quite like physically touch me even though they are strangers. And even at my age now, asserting my dominance over a man I occasionally have to endure the wrath with an inferiority complex, reducing of a miserable person who is projecting him to stuttering until he shuts up their own inner demons as a way to feel completely; it’s a very therapeutic form of vindication for the jerks who have superior, because I’m a “lowly server” hurt me over the years. just like our young hostess.

For better or for worse, I have acclimated to these unsavory environmental factors and accepted them as just coming with the territory.

More importantly, it was an opportunity for me to be an example to that girl of what she does and does not have to accept, and hopefully how to conduct

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herself when she finds herself in the next situation. Because sadly, we all know there will be another. Whether she stays in this industry or not, women need to recognize and assert their voice in the workplace, or they will be mistreated. Use your womanly wiles to your advantage and don’t feel guilty; men do it all the time, but it’s with expense accounts and perks. Know your boundaries and be firm in them.

And don’t react on your emotions, instead work from a headspace of logic.

Most important, don’t let your trauma be your detriment. Use it as a learning opportunity and grow from it; it will only serve to make you unstoppable in all aspects of life.

As for the idiot, he’s blacklisted from our hospitality group and good news travels fast in the small world of restaurants.

And let’s just say I never forget a face and eagerly anticipate the day I’m off the clock, off company property and can pick up where we left off on our little conversation, in case he missed the memo on why gross old men shouldn’t be mean to little girls who just got their driver’s license.

XO - Kathie

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MPCC Offers Outdoor Youth Tennis Clinics Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St., will conduct two four-day tennis clinics in October to help participants build and improve their skills. The clinics will meet each Tuesday from Oct. 5-26.

doubles drills, including positioning and different styles of play. This is a great opportunity to prepare for team selection at school.

All equipment will be provided. Participants must Participants age 10 and bring sneakers and water. under will attend from 4-4:45 Attendance by parent or p.m. This age group will use racquets sized for smaller guardian for children under hands, and the court size will 10 strongly recommended. be reduced. This format allows Special needs students are for immediate benefits and welcome with accompanying within a short time, kids will be parent or caregiver. Classes may excited about playing. be cancelled due to wet and Participants age 11-18 will slippery courts. attend from 5-6 p.m. This To register or for more age group will participate in competitive singles and information, call 423-434-5749.

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Back in July I discussed "Batman: The Long Halloween Part 1", and now that part 2 of the animated film has been released it's time for a follow up. If you saw the ending of the first film you know the villainess Poison Ivy (voiced

by Katee Scakhoff) took control of Bruce Wayne (voiced by Jensen Ackles) leaving fans anxious for the concluding chapter of the film. The fist film featured a battle between two Gotham City crime families, and one of the families, headed by Carmine Falcone, has Poison Ivy forcing Wayne to sign his wealth over the the Falcone dynasty. Before Bruce signs over his holdings to Falcone, Catwoman comes to the rescue and thwarts Ivy's efforts. While Bruce was out of commission, the Holiday killings of the first film have continued in the new film, this time happening on Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day and April Fool's Day, and have targeted both the Falcone and Maroins crime families. Once Bruce has been freed, he can once again investigate as Batman, and when the Dark Knight is back in action, a new murder occuring on Mother's Day. The same evening of the murder, the Scarecrow

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(voiced by Robin Atkin Downes) escapes from Arkham Asylum, and has a fight with Batman. The fight does not end well for Batman who ends up being injected with a fear toxin courtesy of Scarecrow.

Batman ends up in Crime Alley in a fear induced state, and is once again rescued by Catwoman (voiced by the late Naya Rivera).

Thank goodness Catwoman has been around to rescue Bruce from two perilous situations. While the Holiday killings continue on Father's Day, the Fourth of July, and Labour Day, other characters show up, including Falcone's daughter Sofia, and the Mad Hatter, who teams up with Scarecrow. Meanwhile, the story line of Harvey Dent as his eventual change into the villain Two-Face is carried over from Part 1, and his relationship with Batman and Commissioner Gordon becomes strained. Dent's story, as Batman fans know, is tragic and is made even more so when we see his often strained marriage. The film also features Solomon Grundy (voiced by Fred Tatasciore), a zombie-like character who dwells in the sewers of Gotham City. Grundy has helped various inmates of Arkham escape, and they plan an attack on Falcone's building. Poison Ivy, Mad Hatter and Scarecrow attack part of the city to distract the police, in order to allow Grundy, the Joker (Troy Baker), and the Penguin (David Dastmalchian) to capture Falcone and supposedly kill his daughter Sofia. There is a lot of mystery and intrigue occurring in this film, with characters galore adding to the fun. Of course in the end the identity of the Holiday killer is revealed, and is a bit shocking.

The film ends, as it began, on Halloween night, and this time the

ending is happy with Bruce and Selina watching Alfred hand out some candy to trick or treaters.

Don't miss the post-credits scene, which sets up a follow-up film which I strongly feel will be a Justice League effort. I remember when I read the original 13-issue comic back in 1996(!), I felt the storyline would make a great live-action or animated film.

Thankfully many years later we have an animated version of the popular and critically acclaimed story line. I do find it odd the first part of the film was rated PG-13,

but the second part is rated R. I supposed the heightened violence of the second part led to the rating. Nevertheless, when taken as a whole film, "Batman: The Long Halloween" Part 1 and 2 is one of the best efforts from the DC Universe Animated Original Movies series. On Blu-ray and streaming on various outlets including Apple TV. (Rated R)

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Call for Entries: 16th Annual National Juried Exhibition

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The Arts & Culture Alliance announces a call for entries for its 16th annual National Juried Exhibition, developed to provide a forum for artists to compete on a national scale and display their work.

Approximately 45-55 fine art works encompassing all styles and genres from both emerging and established artists will will be selected for exhibition in the Balcony gallery of the Emporium Center at 100 S. Gay Street, the anchor to Knoxville’s downtown arts scene, from February 4-26, 2022.

printmaking, photography) and

The deadline for entries is Sunday, December 5, 2021.

and allows for three entries only.

Cash awards total more than $1,000.

Artists may view the information and complete the entry form at www.knoxalliance.com/nje-entry.

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The call for entries is open to all artists. Entries must be original works completed within the last two years in the following categories: 2-D (painting, drawing, mixed media,

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3-D (sculpture of all media). Work may not have previously exhibited in any Alliance exhibition. The nonrefundable entry fee is $40 for up to three works ($25 for Arts & Culture Alliance members and students).

Up to three additional entries may be submitted for $7/each ($5 for members/students). A “pay what you can afford” fee structure also exists More information about the program, as well as images from previous exhibitions, may be found at www. knoxalliance.com/national-juriedexhibition. The National Juried Exhibition of 2021 featured the work of 45 artists as selected by juror Addison Karl.

“Ray of Sunshine”

by Yvonne Dalschen

I had a very good record-buying weekend. If you’re someone who collects records then you know that every now and then a particular unique cosmic event happens where you find several things that you’ve been wanting for a long time in short succession.

The crown jewel of the weekend was finding an original 1989 pressing of The B-52’s album “Cosmic Thing.”

Stuff” which was only released on vinyl in a few small foreign territories so I don’t count it.

As I excitedly drove home with the record I was feeling very elated.

Not only for finally finding a copy of “Cosmic Thing,” but a large amount of delight over my love affair with music that’s been going on my entire life. Then, I chuckled to myself thinking about the few times in my life some normal/ boring people have said something related to my musical library.

Something that is the fastest way to make sure you’re never invited into my home again.

And, to my ears, it sounds better!

But the fastest way to get me to add you to a list of people who I’ll think less of and will quickly judge is to say one simple phrase when I show you my records.

“You’re never going to listen to all that, what’s the point?” This phrase, or an occasional variation thereof, has been said to me on at least three occasions. It’s always surprising to me after I’ve clearly That album is extremely rare in beamed about my collection that its original release, and only in someone says this to me. Sure, I’m the last decade or so has new not going to sit down and listen to pressings on vinyl been released. every record I own in a marathon Why is it so rare when it was the session—that would take too much band’s biggest commercial hit?

I love it when people ask to see my time as I own well over a thousand Because it came out in the days records. However, I listen to at record collection. I’m proud of it. where CDs and Cassette Tapes least one to two vinyl records a day were outselling vinyl dramatically. It’s a lifetime of music. My record on average. I sleep better at night collection is, at the most visceral There simply aren’t as many knowing that should I wake up at level, not about the physical copies in the world as say their 4:00 AM and need to listen to either first album. I’ve been trying to find objects themeless per se—though I Burt Bacharach or Devo on vinyl I a copy of “Cosmic Thing” on vinyl do see them as functional art—but can. for close to 15 years. It’s the last of about the music that’s on them.

Sure, anyone can do this.

Vinyl is the most tangible way to their original albums I don’t own Streaming right? Streaming has on vinyl—except for 1992’s “Good get in touch with the music itself.

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its place and I do use it—though I do want streaming to start paying artists more. But streaming feels like you’re renting the music. It’s not really yours. Vinyl? It’s mine.

It’s mine so much it’s literally etched into the plastic. Besides my personal feelings about vinyl, there’s something else about saying that to me that’s annoying.

It’s rude.

I don’t go into your home and say your furniture and wallpaper look like garbage? Why come into my home and say that something which is clearly a source of pride and joy for me has no value in your eyes? It annoys me. It should annoy you if I would show up and insult your kitchen. Why people think they have a pass for making a comment about my records is beyond me. But I’ll tell you one thing. It’s the quickest way for me to know who to disassociate with.

See you next week.

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