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Winter’s done, and April’s in the skies.

Earth, look up with laughter in your eyes!

– Charles G.D. Roberts.

Volume 03 Issue 117 Publisher Lisa Durbin Creative Director Jon Bill Forrester Managing Editor Peggy Gale Distribution Herbie Durbin Jon Bill Forrester Entertainment Coordinator Andreax Jarre Public Relations Correspondent Lee Lee Williams Contributing Staff Andy Ross

your week’s line-up

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Kathie Scalf

Jonesborough Storytelling Guild Celebrates 30 Years

04 Spotlight 05 Johnson City Public Art 06 Hatch Show Print 06 Beezwax 07 Tri-Cities Nightlife 08 Puzzle Page 09 Pets of the Week 10 Pro-Art Welcomes Appalachian Spring 11 Things To Do 12 Tri-Cities Faces and Places 14

Tree Giveaway

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Biker Events

16 Tusculum University Summer Camp 18 ETSU Committed to AIding Veterans

Wendy Hayden

20 2nd Annual CItywide Beautification Day

Ann Hartley

22 WQUT Concert Schedule

Ken Silvers

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NOTE

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PUBLISHER Hello Friends!

SPRING IS HERE!!!!!! I am so excited for these sunshine filled days. What are your Springs plans so far? For my family it is time to start mowing our 8 acres on a weekly basis. I would love to plant flowers or have a garden but I am not sure if this will be the year for either.

Please look inside for something new we have been working on the last few weeks. Each issue we are planning to recognize some of the area business that we consider to be some of the very best.

Look for the Loafer Star of Excellence for the featured businesses. We ask that you take the time to read and visit to get to know more about these local places.

Remember shopping local is good for everyone.

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Social Sentiments:

Rebound From Your Karen Moment 19 Tea Time with Appalachian Barbie:

Knowing Your Worth 21 Pop Life Argylle 23 Batteries Not Included: To Die For

Have a great week!

Love, Lisa Durbin Publisher

The Jonesborough Storytellers Guild invites the community to join them for a year filled with captivating events, including: Special guest storytellers: Renowned storytellers from across the country will grace the stage, sharing their unique blend of narratives and captivating audiences.

Themed storytelling nights: Immerse yourself in specific themes through

The Jonesborough Storytellers Guild is thrilled to announce its 30th anniversary of weaving tales and fostering a love for storytelling in Tennessee’s Oldest Town, Hisatoric Jonesborough.

throughout the year.

events and captivating stories

Historic Jonesborough

the power of a well-told story.

Stay Tuned for Event Details Specific details about the yearlong celebration, including event dates, times, and locations, will be announced in the coming months.

Please refer to storytellersguild.org and Facebook for more information.

Join the Storytelling Journey The Jonesborough Storytellers Guild extends a warm invitation

“For three decades, the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild has been a cornerstone of our community, bringing people together through the power of storytelling,” said Linda Since 1994, the Guild has provided a Poland, Founding Member, and Sherri platform for storytellers of all ages to Peters, President of the Jonesborough share their voices and connect with Storytellers Guild. “We are excited to audiences through the timeless art of commemorate this anniversary with the oral tradition called storytelling. a year-long celebration that promises The Guild will celebrate this remarkable unforgettable experiences for all ages.” milestone with a series of special A Year of Storytelling Events in

dedicated storytelling nights, exploring to the community to join them everything from historical tales to in celebrating this momentous humorous anecdotes. occasion.

Workshops and educational programs: For more information about the Hone your own storytelling skills Guild or upcoming events, please or learn more about the art of oral visit Storytellersguild.org, email tradition through workshops and educational programs offered by Jsgwebmaster21@gmail.com, or the Guild. leave a voicemail at 423-720-0977.

A Warm Welcome to All Ages A member of the Guild will respond to you.

The Jonesborough Storytellers Guild celebrates the magic of storytelling Together, we will continue to for everyone. Their events are open celebrate the art of storytelling to audiences of all ages, providing a and share the magic of words for welcoming space for families generations to come. and individuals to connect and enjoy

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MONDAY Apr 8th

Kingsport

Anthony Childress 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

FRIDAY Apr 5th

Johnson City Johnson City, TN

E.C. FraZier 7:00pm

TUESDAY Apr 2nd Old Time Jam 5:00pm at Yee-Haw Brewing Company

Bristol, TN/VA Bristol TN/Va WEDNESDAY Apr 3rd Peter Dee 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House THURSDAY Apr 4th Jason Passmore & Carolina Kin 7:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar FRIDAY Apr 5th The Company Band 6:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar Hannah Rae 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House JP Parsons 8:00pm at The Corner Craig Street Ramblers 9:30pm at Bristol Casino Bar SATURDAY Apr 6th

Brim & Marci Leal 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza WEDNESDAY Apr 3rd Rheva & Keegan’s Irish Fiddle Tunes 5:30pm at Mulligan’s Gaming Pub HB Beverly 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza

at Model City Tap House Donnie and the Dry Heavers 8:00pm at Gypsy Circus Cider Company Double Barrel Band 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar SATURDAY Apr 6th Southern Cities w/Dallas Danger

THURSDAY Apr 4th

8:00pm at Model City Tap House

Justin Mychaels 6:30pm at Rocks Wood FIred Pizza

Copper Ridge

FRIDAY Apr 5th Sam Collie 7:00pm atTennessee Hills Brewstillery Rusty Steel Band 8:00pm at Tulip’s Pub and Grub Elderbug | Rough Dreams | Jacob Danielsen-Moore and the Boys 10:00pm at Capone’s SATURDAY Apr 6th

Nathan Morgan 6:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar

Donnie and the Dry Heavers 6:00pm at Offleash Social Dog Park

Son of an Outlaw 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

The Bosses 10:00pm at Capone’s

Corey Snowden 8:00pm at The Corner

SUNDAY Apr 7th

Victor Lawson and Boogie Chillen 9:30pm at Bristol Casino Bar

Kingsport, TN

Rheva & Keegan’s Irish Fiddle Tunes 5:30pm at Mulligan’s Gaming Pub

9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar Rock Steady 9:00pm at Krazy Chicken International

Elizabethton, TN Elizabethton WEDNESDAY Apr 3rd Tyler and Brian 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House FRIDAY Apr 5th Tumbling River Band 6:00pm at Jiggy Rays SATURDAY Apr 6th Mick Kyte 6:00pm at Jiggy Ray’s

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The Johnson City Public Art Committee (JCPAC) is sending out a call for a new series of artworks for its downtown outdoor display, Gallery on the Square.

This round of original artworks will be printed onto canvas and installed in frames in the breezeway area around the Downtown Square Parking Lot between State of Franklin Road and Main Street.

Installation will take place by November 2024, and the exhibition will remain on display for a two-year period from 2024 to 2026.

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Birthplace of Country Music Museum: Celene Aubry on Hatch Show Print Join us at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum on Tuesday, April 9, 7:00 p.m. for our monthly Speaker Sessions with Celene Aubry exploring the history and work of Hatch Show Print (HSP), a letterpress poster and design shop located in Nashville, Tennessee.

Founded in 1879, HSP is still designing and printing over 600 jobs a year, using the original wood type found on countless posters advertising carnivals, circuses, and vaudeville and minstrel shows of years gone by, combined with handcarved imagery that spans the history of the shop. Though the 144-year-old business is known for its 20thcentury country music posters, the work the shop has put out over five generations in operation reflects changes in technology, communication arts, and commerce, as well as the evolution of popular entertainment.

Celene will also be revealing a “surprise poster” during this program!

About Celene Aubry

About Hatch Show Print

Celene Aubry is the Director and Print Shop Manager at Hatch Show Print, one of America’s oldest surviving letterpress show poster and design shops. While the business thrives as a letterpress, expanded programming includes a visiting artist program, a gallery showcasing print-centric art, and hands-on tours and workshops from the education space. In between poster runs and whatnot, Celene also enjoys analog photography, making cyanotypes, and van Dyke photoprints specifically.

Opened in 1879, Hatch Show Print is recognized around the world for its 19th- and 20th-century posters and billboards advertising the stars of country music, rock n’ roll, jazz, carnivals, circuses, and variety shows. This tradition continues today with its limited-edition prints and posters for shows and artists appearing live in the 21st century, as well as prints, cards, gifts and more designed by the shop’s staff who draw inspiration from the vast collection of wood and metal type and handcarved print blocks created in the shop.

In-person attendees can enjoy a curator-led tour of the museum’s current special exhibit A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music at 6:15pm, which features several historic Hatch Show Print posters.

Please note: For those attending virtually via YouTube, the live stream will originate on the Radio Bristol YouTube channel after 6:50pm EST. If you load the channel page before 6:50pm, and the live stream does not automatically appear, please refresh the page after 6:50pm.

You can follow Hatch Show Print (@hatchshowprint) via their Instagram, X (Twitter), and Facebook.

NIGHTLIFE

WEDNESDAY Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at The Pub Out Back (The Italian Pizza Pub) - Johnson City 7pm Karaoke w/ Eric Huskins VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke Night at Wonderland Lounge and Bar - Johnson City, TN 9pm Karaoke with Ron at Kingsport Moose Lodge 6:30pm Loudmouth Karaoke at Michael Waltrip Brewing Company - Bristol, VA on Wednesday, April 5th at 7pm THURSDAY Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub - Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at Wild Wings Cafe - Johnson City, TN 9pm Karaoke at Numan’s - Johnson City, TN 10pm Karaoke at Jiggy Rays Pizzeria - Johnson City, TN Karaoke at Tipsy Toad Tavern - Jonesborough, TN FRIDAY Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at Rainbow Asian Cuisine - Johnson City, TN 9pm Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at The Sports Mill - Kingsport, TN 8pm Karaoke w/ Eric Huskins VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City, TN 10pm Karaoke with Handsome Hodge Entertainment at O’Mainnin’s Pub and Grille - Bristol, TN 10pm SATURDAY Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City, TN 10pm Karaoke w/ Eric Huskins VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City, TN 10pm Karaoke with DJ Clyde and Prestige Entertainment at Macado’s -Kingsport, TN 9pm Karaoke with Handsome Hodge Entertainment at O’Mainnin’s Pub and Grille - Bristol, TN 10pm

TRIVIA

TUESDAY Team Trivia at Wild Wing Café Johnson City TN DJ Trivia at Union Street Taproom Erwin, TN 5pm Trivia at The Corner Bar Bristol, VA 8pm Trivia at Aubrey’s Johnson City 7pm WEDNESDAY Trivia at Tipsy Toad Jonesborough, TN 7pm Trivia Night Mellow Mushroom Bristol, VA 7pm Trivia at Aubrey’s Bristol 7pm THURSDAY Mellow Trivia at Mellow Mushroom Johnson City, TN- 7pm Trivia at Riverside Taphouse at South Fork Bluff City, TN 7pm

BINGO

TUESDAY Singo at Riverside Taphouse at South Fork Bluff City, TN 6:30pm

DJ NIGHT THURSDAY DJ B-Digital at O’Mainnin’s Pub and Grille Bristol, TN 10pm

WEDNESDAY Bingo at Tipton Street Pub Johnson City, TN 9pm Singo at Holy Taco & Cantina Boones Creek, TN 8pm Blazin’ Bingo at Mellow Mushroom Johnson City, TN 6pm

FRIDAY Handsome Hodge Entertainment at O’Mainnin’s Pub - Bristol, TN 10pm

THURSDAY Bingo at Mellow Mushroom Bristol VA 6pm Singo at Aubrey’s Bristol 7:00 PM

SUNDAY DJ B-Digital at O’Mainnin’s Pub and Grille Bristol, TN 10pm

SATURDAY Handsome Hodge Entertainment at O’Mainnin’s Pub - Bristol, TN 10pm

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TRI-CITIES

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ACROSS 42. River near York 1. Seattle neighborhood 43. Variety of guitar 5. Verb for Tweety 45. Bird symbolizing happiness 9. Sitcom import, briefly 14. Part of Can. 47. Scottish boy 15. Above, to Albrecht 48. "Awakenings" actor 16. Russian mountains 52. Le Champs ___ 17. Like nicotine 53. Bay area airport (abbr.)

19. Owner of Donner and Blitzen 54. Cornishmen 20. Alpine warble 57. Skill 21. Actor's first role 61. ___ Triomphe 23. "I knew that!"

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25. iPod accessories 30. 1959 movie with Tony Curtis and Marilyn Monroe 33. Soda container 35. College teacher, for short 36. Far from oblivious 37. In ____ (muddled) 39. Overshadow, big-time

65. Joseph's home, in the Bible 67. Fever or cruiser preceder 68. Hitler follower 69. Scope starter 70. Club gig 71. Zeppelin's "____ Mak'er" 72. Relaxing retreats

Answers to last week’s puzzles can be found on page 09.

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1. Fix, in a way 2. Catholic mass calendar 3. "The Days and Nights of Molly ___" 4. City in northern Spain 5. Palindromic king 6. Put in ____ (raise a paddle) 7. Bob Seger's "____ Got Tonight" 8. His questions are answers 9. Waldheim was its president 10. Neighbor of Arg. and Col. 11. Word with mail or club 12. Flight concern (abbr.)

13. Youth org. since 1910 18. Mass 22. Dubai is part of it (abbr.)

24. Some dogs do it 26. Riboflavin, familiarly 27. Movers' rentals 28. Anatomical backs 29. Spirited horse 30. Condescendingly exclusive 31. In a funk 32. Patsy Cline tune "____ to Pieces" 33. Personnel group 34. "Don't play me for ___!"

38. Spanish cubist Juan 40. "Too Ra Loo Ra Loo ___" (Irish lullaby) 41. Days mentioned in TGIF 44. Smallest stamp value, currently 46. "The Metamorphosis" author Franz 49. Miniature 50. Alcatraz, for one 51. Lunar periods, roughly 55. Buffet meal carrier 56. Label info 58. Skip and jump start?

59. Michael of "Arrested Development" and "Superbad" 60. Villainous group in "Get Smart" 61. Creator of Holmes and Watson (inits.)

62. Koothrappali of "The Big Bang Theory" 63. "NCIS" network 64. Fall flat 66. Russian space station

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s a s s y Meet Sassy, a 1 yr old Manx that’s a little shy at first, but give her some time and you’ll find a bundle of love in this petite Tabby package.

She has been spayed, up to date on vaccinations, and microchipped and

ready to bring joy to your home.

If you’re patient and ready for a lifelong feline friend, I’m here, waiting to grace your world with gentle purrs and a whole lot of tabby charm.

There are 5 Spring Umbrellas hidden in this issue of The Loafer.

Can you find them all?

Last Week's Puzzle Answers

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Milo is a 4 yr old Treeing Walker Coonhound that’s a super sweet friendly guy with high energy! 91 lbs, good with other dogs, loves to go on walks, housetrained, neutered, current on vaccinations, microchipped and heartworm tested negative. He needs a family that can keep up with his active

lifestyle. If he gets the attention he needs, he is the most lovable boy. Might have some separation anxiety. He will need at least a 6 foot fence and could possibly dig if left unattended. Was destructive and an escape risk at his last home, but was not given enough attention.

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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Pro-Art Welcomes Appalachian Spring Dave Eggar And Fiddler Meg Okura To Perform Seven-time Grammy-nominee Dave Eggar celebrates spring in our beautiful mountains with special guest Meg Okura.

Pro-Art and The University of Virginia’s College at Wise present “An Appalachian Spring: Dave Eggar featuring jazz/ bluegrass fiddler Meg Okura” on Sunday, April 7th at 2 p.m. in Cantrell Hall on the UVA Wise campus. In what promises to be a diverse musical adventure, Eggar will take the audience through the centuries and around the world with music by Bach, Debussy, The Beatles, Miles Davis, Hillsong, Aaron Copland, Ralph Stanley, and more. Dave Eggar and Meg Okura will be accompanied by pianist Peter Ryan and classical guitarist Phil Faconti. In conjunction with Pro-Art’s 47th season and the W. Campbell Edmonds Concert Series, this event is free and open to the public. For more information and to make reservations visit proartva.org.

Dave Eggar has appeared as a featured solo performer at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Barbican Center London, the Sydney Opera House, Aspen Music Festival, Lincoln Center and more. His mission to “not just cross over, but to

cross through” multiple genres of music is apparent in all his releases. Whether it’s classical, reggae, bluegrass, jazz, pop, or world music, he finds a common voice within his musical vocabulary and introduces it with his own unique and imaginative vision.

A Tokyo native, Meg Okura is a Grammynominated violinist and award-winning composer based in the Bronx, New York.

At 19, she made her U.S. solo debut at Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. She earned B.M. and M.M. degrees from the Juilliard School as a violin performance major, only to make a difficult switch to jazz upon graduation. She has toured internationally as a violinist, appearing at Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Barbican Hall in the U.K., Madison Square Garden, Village Vanguard, Blue Note Tokyo, Hollywood Bowl, and many others.

musical journey for the listener, elegant and expressive.

Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues, therefore individuals with accessibility needs or general questions Pro-Art’s spring season is underway!

Explore the complete schedule of events, are encouraged to call (276) 376-4520 or email pro-art@uvawise.edu. For purchase season tickets, and make reservations at proartva.org. Season tickets evolving conditions related to weather cancellations, or similar unforeseen are valid for all performances of the 47th circumstances, patrons are season and can be purchased online, in encouraged to check proartva.org person at any show, or by calling (276) for up-to-date information.

376-4520.

Peter Ryan is an Associate Professor of Music at UVA Wise, where he teaches and coordinates the Piano and Music Theory programs and serves as the Division of Music Coordinator. Phil Faconti has performed throughout the United States and in Europe as a solo guitarist. His unique blend of classical, flamenco and contemporary styles creates a captivating

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JOHNSON CITY SATURDAYS ACOA (adult children of alcoholics) 1:30-3:00pm.

Call for info Bill 423-444-6107 or Cheryl 423-262-6149 WEDNESDAY APR 3RD Johnson City Drum Circle 7:30pm at Samadhi Healing Arts Center THURSDAY APR 4TH Tri-Cities Turtles Run Club 12:45pm at Yee-Haw Brewing Co. April Showers Duck Canvas Class 6:00pm at Into the FIre FRIDAY APR 5TH Johnson City Love & Hiking Date For Couples (Self-Guided) 7:00am at Willow Springs Park SATURDAY APR 6TH Johnson City Love & Hiking Date For Couples (Self-Guided) 7:00am at Willow Springs Park JohnsonCityCon - ComiCon 10:00am at Holiday Inn Bikers and Bunnies Egg Hunt 12:00pm at Wrecking Crew Harley-Davidson Comedy to the Rescue 4:30pm at Holiday Inn Improv Jam 8:00pm at Wallace Theatre

SUNDAY APR 7TH East Tennessee Music Collectors Show 10:00pm at DoubleTree by Hilton Cars & Coffee 10:00am at YeeHaw Brewing Johnson City

Monster Truckz Tour 7:00pm at Kinsport Speedway SUNDAY APR 7TH Brunch 11:30am at Gypsy Circus Cider Company

BRISTOL

TUESDAYS Jonesborough Storytelling Guild “Stories n’More” Show 7:00pm at The Intl. Storytelling Center SATURDAY APR 6TH Historic Jonesborough Town Tour 1:00pm at Chester Inn State Historic Site

WEDNESDAY APR 3RD Open Mic 8:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club THURSDAY APR 4TH “Dreamy Fox” Canvas Class 6:00 PM at Kil'n Time Contemporary Ceramics FRIDAY APR 5TH “Fancy Feline” Canvas Class 6:00 PM at Kil'n Time Contemporary Ceramics Hunter Roberts 7:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club SATURDAY APR 6TH Board Game Night 5:00pm at Bristol Public Library Venus Envy 7:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club

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ABINGDON, VA WEDNESDAY APR 3RD Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center FRIDAY APR 5TH Movies for Adults 2:00pm at Washington County Public Library SUNDAY APR 7TH Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center

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THURSDAY APR 4TH April Shop & Hop 5:00pm at Downtown Kingsport SATURDAY APR 6TH Nature: Wolf Howling 10:00am at Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium

FRI APR 6TH AND SAT APR 7TH FamilyCon: Family Expo 10:00am at Appalachian Fairgrounds SATURDAY APR 6TH Tri Cities Tool & Equipment Show 9:00am at Appalachian Fairgrounds

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Useless Facts sponsored by biker wear Local Events: 1. 2nd Annual St, Patty’s Day Party 1pm March 16th at True Sons Club House

Tree Giveaway: Arbor Day Observance Scheduled for April 6 Citizens are invited to a tree giveaway on Saturday, April 6 at Metro-Kiwanis Park, 817 Guaranda Drive, from 9 a.m. until the supply of seedlings runs out.

Approximately 4,000 tree seedlings will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis. Varieties offered will include Redbud, White Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood, Bald Cypress, Trident Maple, Paw Paw, Yellow Poplar, and Swamp White Oak. A limited number of seedlings will be available per person. Since 2010, the City has celebrated Arbor Day by distributing a total of 36,450 trees to the public.

This Arbor Day marks the 24th consecutive year that Johnson City has been named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation. To maintain the Tree City USA designation, the City must have an Arbor Day observance, a tree ordinance, a tree board or department responsible for trees, and meet the minimum funding requirements for tree maintenance and planting.

“Johnson City’s recognition as a Tree City USA signifies our commitment to trees and the urban forest for the enjoyment and benefit of our community,” said City Forester Patrick Walding.

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2. Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction March 24th 4pm-6pm Guardian Riders Club House Blountville, TN 3. Rod Runs April 18th – 20th Pigeon Forge 4. 1st Annual Stoners Ball April 19th – 20th Maggie Valley NC 5. WJ’s Spring Bike Show April 20th 11am

BIKE NIGHTS START IN APRIL Bike Nights: Wednesday: 19E Pit Stop Wednesday: Jonesborough VFW Thursday: Darrell Waltrip Friday: Tulips

Rides: 1. Lids for Kids March 30th Registration 10am KSU 2pm Wrecking Crew 2. Isaiah 117 House Benefit April 13th 11am Wrecking Crew 3. Triple T Poker Run meet Peacemakers 10:30am at Jonesborough VFW KSU Noon 4. Spring Kickoff Ride for the Senior Citizen Center Registration 9:30am KSU 10:30am start at Wrecking Crew Harley Davidson Hosted by Appalachian Warriors

Bike Rallies: 1. Daytona Bike Week March 1st – 10th Daytona Beach 2. Route 66 Spring Fever Bike Rally March 28th – 31st.

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Hello everyone, well its March 2024 still some cold weather ahead but spring is just around the corner.

Daylight Saving Time Begins March 10th, St Patrick’s Day is March 17th and the first day of Spring is March 19th. We are getting close to those warm sunny days so hang in there.

This week I thought it be nice to write about one of our local Motorcycle Clubs (The True Sons MC). Let me first say when I arrived at the True Son Clubhouse, I was welcome with open arms. I instantly felt like family. They had salad, lasagna, brownies, peach cobbler ready to eat. What a wonderful way to welcome someone.

Harley Davidson or Indian Motorcycle.

They want quality over quantity when it comes to the members of the club. They do not go looking for new members, they prefer folks come to them and hang around for at least a year to see if it’s a fit for the club and the individual wanting to join. After 15 years of being an active member in the club they can apply for retirement and become a lifetime member at the approval of the leadership of the club. Rothie is now 77 years young.

While talking with him I could see in his eyes that he is a man of honor. I knew I was right about how much honor I saw in eyes and heard in his words when he told the wifies or girlfriends of the club members wear patches saying True Son (A man named Rothie) The founder Ladies. I love that. I asked Rothie why he father of the True Sons retired Army named the club True Sons. He told me Special Forces, 1974 Combat Vet, with it was because of a book he read called a wife and two sons. When Rothie True Son, a true story about an Indian came home from the army he missed tribe who had killed a white man & his the feeling of the camaraderie he had wife but could not kill their infant child, when he was in the army. The mutual so the chief took the infant boy back to trust and friendship among people his tribe where he raised the boy as his who spend a lot of time together. own and called him his True Son. The Rothie and his wife both loved riding chief sent the boy back to the white man a motorcycle. After a couple of years where he learned to speak English and Rothie had found a group of folks went to school in England. The story in who like to ride and likeminded. So, this book touched his heart. Their center he started the True Sons Motorcycle piece is an Indian Chief and the feathers Club. When he first started the club on the member’s vest stands for the years there were 12 members and of course in the club. The True Sons MC not only have grown since then. Rules were and helps its members, but they love helping the kids in the community, veterans, and still are very simple. Family first then club, must be past your 21st birthday, those in need. They help raise money for a variety of charities and the support must have a job, and either have a their community and other clubs. They want the world to know that motorcycles clubs are not about drugs and alcohol. It’s about a group of individuals who become family, people who are like minded, who like the camaraderie, like to help others, and please have a love of riding motorcycles.

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It was a great honor for me to meet and hang out with the members of the True Sons and their ladies, to eat dinner with them. To be invited into a meeting with their members and meet face to face with their founder father and president of the club. So, folks when you are traveling and see motorcycles thundering down the road know they too have families and are not some gang looking for trouble. It’s a pack of family members out for a ride or maybe out paying to ride to help raise money for someone in need. MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT TO MY BIKER FAMILY

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Useless Facts About Animals: 1. Turtles, water snakes, crocodiles, alligators, dolphins, whales, and other water-going creatures will drown if kept underwater too long.

2. Almost half the pigs in the world are kept by farmers in China.

3. On average, dogs have better eyesight than humans, although not as colorful.

4. Deer have no gall bladders.

5. The ostrich can run up to 40 mph. Ostriches can run faster than horses, and the males can roar like lions.

6. The hummingbird can flap its wings up to 80 times per second.

7. The cheetah can reach speeds of up to 70 mph.

8. Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.

9. A lion in the wild usually makes no more than twenty kills a year. The female lion does ninety percent of the hunting.

10. The only mammals to undergo menopause are elephants, humpback whales and human females.

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Six Camps Scheduled for This Summer at Tusculum University to Provide Active and Experiential Learning In Beautiful Setting Participants in Theatre Camp perform a scene in 2023.

for high school students: June 10-14, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Thomas J. Garland Library, $105

· Historic Woodworking Camp for ages 10-12: July 22-26, 9 a.m.noon, Doak House Museum, $75

· Pioneer Skills Camp for ages 10-12: June 17-21, 9 a.m.-noon, Doak House Museum, $75

“We encourage people to sign up for as many of the camps as they can,” Fay said. “Participants will learn from experts in these fields, · Esports and the Business of who will provide compelling and Video Games for 6th grade-12th grade students: June 24-28, 9 a.m.- well-designed material for these camps. The experience of these 12:30 p.m., esports and gaming

Families seeking a high-quality campus is a perfect setting experience at summer camps will for children to enjoy a portion find exactly what they need at of their summer away from Tusculum University. school while still expanding their knowledge,” said Greg Fay, Tusculum has developed six Tusculum’s director of camps camps, capturing an array of and continuing education. interests, that will take place in “The university’s faculty and June and July on campus. The staff members have prepared university’s faculty and staff exciting camps that will create are ready to spend a week at each camp providing active and memories children will take with them for a lifetime.” experiential learning that will grow children’s skills in a fun and Here are the camp lineup and inviting manner. the prices: “Our gorgeous and historic · Creative Writing Workshop Two boys have fun at the Pioneer Skills Camp in 2023.

Dr. Peter Noll, left, assists one of the participates in the Woodworking Camp in 2023.

lab in the Scott M. Niswonger Commons, $150 · Tusculum Theatre Camp for ages 8-12 and 13 and older: July 8-12, 2-5 p.m. (ages 8-12) and 6-9 p.m. (13 and older), Annie Hogan Byrd Fine Arts Center, $115 · Tusculum Theatre Camp for ages 5-8 and 9-12: July 15-19, 8-11 a.m. (ages 5-8) and noon-3 p.m. (9-12), Annie Hogan Byrd Fine Arts Center, $115

leaders will result in an exciting time for younger children and teenagers that will stimulate further learning for them.”

Further details about this year’s camps and registration are available at: tusculumuniversitycamps. totalcamps.com/shop/EVENT. More information about the university is available at: www.tusculum.edu.

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In a world where every single thing is documented, it’s easy to be caught in a bad situation.

The way you handle the situation speaks volumes about your character and can help turn a bad perception into a teachable moment.

Overcoming a Karen moment starts with understanding what it entails. The behavior is often associated with entitled, demanding, and confrontational actions. The term does not refer to instances where a change in tone or mood is warranted.

A Karen moment refers to a person who exhibits a sense of entitlement, a sense of superiority, and a tendency to complain or make unreasonable demands. The consequences of these moments can be

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detrimental to that person and everyone around them.

These moments can be problematic if the person refuses to learn from the experience, but if handled correctly, a rebound can save their reputation.

Everyone has bad days and problematic moments can ensue, but understanding the false entitlement and lack of empathy felt in those moments can lead to overcoming a bad situation. The moment may not be typical for the person and may be the result of an underlying issue that has not been addressed.

Shaming a person who is having a Karen moment only ignites the issue. Videos do nothing but give the internet five minutes of entertainment. If you can help diffuse the situation, put your

phone down and help. If you aren't able to help, try to find someone who can or simply walk away. Changing the perspective of a Karen moment is essential to diffusing the situation.

Think about a time when you had a bad day and accidentally lashed out at someone who didn't deserve it. Were you labeled as a Karen in that moment? How many people changed their perception of you based on just that one moment?

How many people only have that moment to use to describe you?

One interaction is never enough to truly define someone. The next time you encounter a Karen moment, take a step back to understand where they are coming from to gain perspective on how you can recover when you have a moment of your own.

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Committed to Aiding Veterans, ETSU Wins Major Award East Tennessee State University senior Kenton Rowe chose to serve his country, enlisting in the Tennessee Army National Guard in 2020.

Now a platoon leader shadowing officers in his unit, Rowe is deeply grateful for the support he has received at ETSU. “The Military and Veteran Services at ETSU has helped me tremendously by navigating my different benefits.

They also provided me a work-study position when I first arrived at ETSU to help me earn a little extra money,” said Rowe. “The staff has always been friendly and have given me advice for my military career.”

For fellow senior Alexis Calain, staff have been equally helpful.

Calain is the child of a 20-year Navy veteran.

“The Veterans Affairs staff has been very helpful in ensuring all of the questions I have about the benefits I am receiving are answered in a timely manner,” said Calain. “They see us

military- affiliated students as more than a number, and they really do want to know us as individuals. This makes asking for advice or assistance with anything incredibly easy.”

Such experiences have helped ETSU secure the prestigious Military Friendly® School designation for the 14th consecutive year. It is a major honor that institutions earn through public data analysis and responses from surveys.

ETSU earned a silver status, the second-highest designation available.

The university takes considerable steps to aid those who served in uniform, providing priority registration for classes each semester, exclusive access to social and study space at ETSU’s Military-Affiliated Student Resource Center, membership in the ETSU chapter of the Student Veterans of America and consistent personalized support from Military and Veteran Services.

Out-of-state tuition waivers,

scholarships and work-study positions There is an incredible tradition for those using the GI Bill® benefits are at this university of generating all financial-related options. servant leaders, and we want that to “ETSU has a long and established continue.” history of assisting those who served For assistance, visit Military and in the U.S. Armed Forces,” said Dan Bishop, director of Military and Veteran Veteran Services or contact va@etsu.

Services. “But we aren’t complacent. edu or (423) 439-6819.

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I was recently talking with a friend who is going through some relationship issues; matters of which I tend to tread lightly. As they divulged some of the details of their discord, I found myself repeatedly stating, “you know you’re WORTH more than this.” The more I reiterated this short statement, the more they kept excusing and defending the other person’s behavior, and I suddenly realized that my friend did not in fact know they were worth more than what they were getting. And worst of all, I saw in them the same behavior I myself have routinely exhibited.

One of the most underrated skillsets as a human being is being able to find - and subsequently KNOW - your worth. Whether it’s in regards to relationships, job salaries, or simply personal standards, how does one “set their going rate?”

world. I’m speaking from experience on this matter as someone who struggles a great deal with imposter syndrome every single day. I never really knew what that phrase meant; I assumed it meant you were someone who constantly tried to “fake it til you make it” and were a con or something. It’s not that at all, and in the simplest definition, ‘imposter syndrome’ means you never feel like you deserve good things when you get them, that you’re a fraud for receiving them, or you’re not worthy.

A lot of my issues stem from growing up in the way I did and how that impacted the core person I am today; for that reason I don’t think I’ll ever fully conquer those demons.

While I grew up thankfully with two amazing, loving parents who did the best they could and worked hard to ensure I never wanted for a thing, financially I had less assets The worth of an item is only than my friends. I lived in a trailer; determined by the value assigned the first 6 years of my life in a trailer to it. I’ve never really thought about park, the rest on 3 acres of land in why items cost what they cost, but the country until I moved out to my as I’m writing this article I began considering why it is that 2 purses can own apartment. My parents held down multiple blue collar jobs to have the exact same functionality, keep us going, but there were times style, size, and features, but will I definitely remember payday hitting cost $9.99 at Walmart and $3,799 at on Friday and having $20 left on Gucci; more importantly, why is one Monday that would last the rest of so much more highly coveted? That is because someone, whether it’s the the week. I feel like I’ve lived my life designer, the media, or the consumer, in survival mode, from paycheck-topaycheck, navigating catastrophes have decided that the word ‘Gucci’ as they arise and never fully feeling carries more value than ‘Walmart.’ like I’m able to get ahead. I struggle Knowing that it truly is that simple, with seeing the progress I’ve made, that you only must believe with your whether it’s in my career or health or mind that something is valuable to make it so, why don’t we do the same whatever because I don’t know how to feel comfortable with or worthy thing to ourselves? of the wins; it’s a mindset of scarcity, People will put themselves through that the promotion, the weight loss, incredible agonies because they the move was a fluke and shouldn’t don’t see the value they add to the have happened to me so I don’t need to get too comfortable enjoying it because it won’t last.

There are times I look around the room when I’m eating in nice

restaurants or walking around my neighborhood and think, “this isn’t my life. I’m that girl in the trailer and I’m going to wake up and none of this is real.” Or when I’m doing a private presentation to a group of high end clients in one of their multi-million dollar homes and they’re all listening to what I have to say, I feel like a fraud, like they’re all staring at me and they know I don’t belong there. This same inner voice is what has led me to accept less in relationships, to pursue people who were less attractive, less successful, had smaller goals and ambitions than I wanted, simply because I felt someone of a higher caliber would see right through me and not want me, so why try? It’s the same voice that silenced me into accepting first offers on salaries without negotiation, because I never believed I was smart enough or added enough value to the company to deserve more.

Navigating the last few years on my own has helped me begin to see my own worth and enforce it.

On a personal level most recently by valuing my health as my most precious asset and treating it as such.

I’m worthy of nourishing foods and clean ingredients versus boxed cheap crap full of toxins and chemicals. I’m worthy of fresh air and exercising my body and enjoying every inch of freedom and mobility it affords me. After back-to-back life altering heartbreaks, I’ve stayed single since 2018, refusing to allow another human being that much control over my life again and knowing I’m worth more than being lied to, lied about, and deserve someone who will treat me at LEAST as good as I treat myself because it’s not asking too much.

I’ve put the work into building my career, learning as much as I can and becoming as much of an asset to the workforce as possible so when I climb those rungs on the ladder I have

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ammo for salary negotiations. I know now that my work ethic is stronger than most, that I always rise to meet a challenge and that I deserve every penny I earn because I worked hard for it.

People can subconsciously see the value you’ve assigned to yourself. It’s the way you speak, the way you carry yourself, the things you accept; all those things are how you “set your going rate.” People will treat you with the same respect you treat yourself, so you must believe you’re a very rare, high-dollar item. Think of yourself as that one-of-a-kind Gucci bag and not the Walmart purse that’s been produced for mass consumption at the lowest dollar. Make a physical list of all your wins, the things you’ve done that were no small feat and review them regularly. It truly is as simple as believing you deserve these things to make other people start to see it too.

XO - Kathie

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2nd Annual Citywide Beautification Day Exceeds Expectations Visit Johnson City, alongside ETSU Leadership, Civics & Engagement, Volunteer ETSU, Young Professionals of Johnson City, Appalachian Maid Services, LLC, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Food City, Chick-fil-A, and the City of Johnson City, sprung into spring cleaning for the 2nd Annual Johnson City Beautification Day on Saturday, March 23rd from 8am to 1pm.

156 volunteers were in attendance to pick up a total of 1500 lbs. of waste all around Johnson City. The Salvation Army and Tipton-Haynes Historic Site were also chosen as sites to help beautify.

Volunteers returned to the Farmers Market Pavilion in Downtown Johnson City for a community picnic and short presentation on stormwater systems, presented by Public Works’ Environmental Specialist, Theresa White, to conclude the Beautification Day. “I’m so grateful to the City of Johnson City and Visit Johnson City for holding this event. It’s such a fun way to help the community and you get to see the difference immediately,” said Jenna Tamayo, owner of Appalachian Maid

Services, LLC. “This event was a great success story last year, so I expected a small bump in turnout for this year. What I didn’t expect was doubling the amount of volunteers and picking up so much litter! We really had a great group of people–from students to families–helping to clean up our city,” said Tosha Yoder, Event Coordinator for Visit Johnson City and Festival Director for the Meet the Mountains Festival.

The Visitor Center has had guests comment on the cleanliness of Founders Park, showing the impact of such an event for locals and visitors alike. Project leaders are looking forward to coordinating an effort in November as well as this event returning in 2025.

The mission of the Meet the Mountains Festival is to promote Johnson City and the region’s world-class outdoor assets to all.

Visit Johnson City strives to showcase the uniqueness of the community by promoting its distinctive resources, events, and attractions to both visitors and citizens.

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The current film "Argylle" is an all-star action-comedyspy film featuring Bryce Dallas Howard as Elly Conway, a successful spy novelist who finds herself in danger and intrigue.

At the beginning of the film Conway is writing her fifth novel about the spy adventures of the fictional James Bond style character Aubrey Argylle( Henry Cavill), until she experiences a writer's block, leading her to travel to her parents home by train. While she is on the train to her parents home, accompanied by her pet cat Alfie, she is saved by a real spy named Aidan Wylde (Sam Rockwell) who tells her an evil organization called the Division is out to get her because her novels seem to predict the organization's future. After the attack and a thrilling escape, the duo travel to England in the hopes that the next chapter of her unfinished novel will reveal how to stop the Division.

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While in London searching for a "Masterkey" that would help expose the Division Elly referenced in her novels, she Wh suspicious Aidan is out to kill her as well. In a panic, Elly calls her parents for help, and after they arrive matters take an unexpected turn. I will not reveal what happens when the parents arrive, other than to say the duo are once again on the run, eventually arriving in France. While in France, Elly has more shocking surprises awaiting her, and once again the two are attacked and make another harrowing escape. While she is fleeing danger, her invented character Argylle keeps appearing to her via her imagination, giving her tips and advising her along the way. Elly also discovers her real name is Rachel, and her real occupation is revealed to her by former CIA deputy director Alfie Solomon (Samuel L.Jackson). After she shockingly discovers her real name and occupation, the duo are once again on the road, this time to Arabia, where they retrieve the Masterkey, but have a direct showdown with the Division on their oil tanker headquarters. At the end of the film, Elly/Rachel is speaking at a book signing for her latest Argylle novel, and has a surprise in the audience, leaving her a bit stunned. The film does have a mid-credits scene tying the film to "The Kingsman"

film series. The all-star cast does a wonderful job, and other actors featured in the film include Bryan Cranston, Catherine O'Hara, John Cena and Dua Lipa. Howard is right on target as the confused novelist, displaying great comedic touches in her performance. Cavill appears to be auditioning for the role of James Bond in the film, and his interesting haircut nearly steals the film, along with the cat portraying Alfie.

This fast-paced film requires your full attention, so if you

plan on seeing the film in a theater, plan accordingly.

The screenplay's clever plot twists provide for an enjoyable film, and the aforementioned Rockwell appears to be having a blast in his role. "Argylle" is a great choice for those looking for a action-comedy-spy film to take a break from the real world. (Rated PG-13)

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NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Apr 5 Evil Woman-The American ELO Apr 13 Firehouse Apr 27 The Barricade Boys May 4 Anthem Lights May 10 John Anderson Acoustic May 14 Brothers of the Heart

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MARTIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS Apr 1 ZZ Top Apr 13 The Chain-Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band Apr 25 Rain: A tribute to the Beatles May 17 Black Jacket Symphony will perform Purple Rain From Prince Aug 17 The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA FREEDOM HALL Apr 21 ETSU SGA Spring Concert with Riley Green, Maddie & Tae and Jordy Apr 27 We The Kingdom May 16 Breaking Benjamin & Daughtry

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It’s interesting when you watch a movie that you have clear memories of seeing at the video store, but you were too young to rent so you never gave much thought about seeing it.

I can remember seeing the box art for Gus Van Sant’s 1995 movie “To Die For” and wondering to myself “What is that movie about?” I can recall seeing the ads for it on TV which made it seem like it promised something sexy and about murder.

Yet, there was always something in the material that made it seem like maybe it was sorta funny. Confusing to me at the age of 10.

non-ending news cycle times.

Nicole Kidman gives an incredible performance as Suzanne Stone.

A TV weather reporter on a small, local channel. Suzanne has a perky personality, and dreams of being a famous reporter. She’s driven and determined to find this fame, through any means necessary.

Suzanne meets and marries Larry Maretto (played by Matt Dillon), whose family owns and runs a popular local eatery. During their marriage, Suzanne, in her attempt to further her career, convinces her boss at the TV station to let her make a documentary series about the lives Last week, I finally watched “To of local teenagers in the area. The Die For” as it comes out in a new three teens who agree to take part, 4K UHD release from The Criterion Collection. Knowing very little about who are all somewhat infatuated the movie, and with those wonders with Suzanne, start to spend more time with her, and that’s when things about the film still floating around in my mind, I was happily surprised, turn a little deadly. after the disc showed up at my “To Die For” really surprised me, I doorstep, looking over the credits liked this one a great deal, it wasn’t on the back and found it was written what I was expecting at all, which by one of my favorites, the great is the best kind of movie surprise.

Buck Henry.

It’s funny and has a great cast that Based on a novel by Joyce Maynard, in addition to Kidman and Dillon “To Die For” is a darkly funny movie includes: Joaquin Phoenix, Ileana Douglas, Dan Hedaya, Wayne that satirizes, and feels weirdly Knight, and Buck Henry himself in predictive, of our true-crime, 24/7 a great turn as a very vexed school teacher. The film is presented in a quasi-documentary style that also threw me. It makes for a very good experience.

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By Andy Ross theloaferonlineprint @gmail.com

The Criterion Collection brings “To Die For” to 4K blu-ray in a director’s approved combo pack with a 4K UHD disc, with the movie presented in Dolby Vision, and a regular blu-ray that contains some of the extra features. This new 4K digital restoration was taken from a scan of the 35mm original camera negative.

The final work was approved by both director Gus Van Sant, and the film’s director of photography, Eric Alan Edwards.

Though I can’t compare this new edition to any previous release of the film, the 4K transfer is phenomenal!

Colors are bright and solid, but not

overbearing. The film is clear, sharp, and has a fantastic grain structure.

It looks very much like watching a 35mm print on my 4K OLED TV. Fans of this film should be pleased.

Audio on both discs presents the original 5.1 surround audio track, remastered and in lossless, highresolution DTS-HD Master Audio.

The mix isn’t the most dynamic, as this film doesn’t require that, but it sounds clear and sharp.

It’s a great release.

The extras on this release are light but very good. First, we have a brand new commentary track for the film recorded last year. This commentary features Van Sant, Edwards, and the film’s editor Curtiss Clayton. It’s a good track

with all sharing stories of the making the film, it’s well worth your time. On the regular blu-ray, the film’s trailer is offered, as well as half an hour of deleted scenes.

There’s also an essay by film critic Jessica Klang that comes with the included insert.

“To Die For” is a darkly funny film anchored by an amazing performance by Nicole Kidman, for fans of the film this new 4K edition from Criterion is worth having, and I was delighted to finally see the film and be surprised by it. I enjoyed it immensely and this is one you should pick up. See you next week.

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