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Sunday, April 17, 2022 7:00 PM- -10:00 PM NASCAR Cup Series

Saturday, April 16, 2022 8:00 PM NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

Friday, April 15, 2022

Felony Spirits Launch Party with The Mile High Band 7:00pm at Capones in Johnson City, TN

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Volume 03 Issue 29 Publisher Lisa Durbin Creative DIrector Jon Bill Forrester Managing Editor Peggy Gale DIstribution Elizabeth Armstrong Sales Jessica Carlisle Entertainment Coordinator Andreax Jarre

your week’s line-up

04 Spotlight

Contributing Staff

06 Earth Day Work Day: Community Clean-Up Project 07 Karaoke 07 Trivia 08 Puzzle Page 09 Pets of the Week 11 Things To Do 12 VHCC Arts Array Spring Concerts 13 The Open Road: The Art of the Motorcycle 14 Real Talk with Gary Levox

Andy Ross Kathie Scalf

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Ken Silvers

BMS Weekend Schedule

16 Tri-Cities Faces and Places

Wendy Hayden Ann Hartley

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The Loafer

WQUT Concert Schedule

21 “Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr.”

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FROM THE

PUBLISHER Hello Loafer Readers!

Its Bristol Baby! Race week is here and I hope everyone is as excited as we are. Nascar on dirt sounds like such fun and I can’t wait to attend.

I know the main race is on Easter Sunday this year but Bristol Motor Speedway is having an Easter celebration starting at 4:00pm led by Chris Tomlin, Max Lucado and Gary LeVox. Look inside for a story from my interview with Gary!

I hope everyone that attends has a wonderful and safe time!

Is Spring really here? It is so hard to tell with the weather going back and forth. One day its 30 and the next its 80. Who can keep up?! Let’s hang in there for the warmer weather.

Inside this issue you will find local folks running for local offices. We will not tell you who to vote for but I urge you to do your research and get out there and exercise your right to vote. Thank you so much for your support and keep picking up those Loafers!

Have a great week!

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23 Beanz Biker Corner 25 Social Sentiments: Spring Easter Into Your Feed 27 Tea Time with Appalachian Barbie: Easy Easter Eatin' 29 Pop Life: The Adam Project 31 Batteries Not Included: One Does Not Simply Pack a Bag

Love, Lisa Durbin Publisher

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SATURDAY Apr 16th Tray Wellington Band 7:00pm at the Down Home Gypsy Moon Coalition 7:00pm at High Voltage

Johnson City, TN Johnson City, Tn TUESDAY Apr 12th Brim & Marci Leal 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza WEDNESDAY Apr 13th HB Beverly 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza Haas, Andrade, Hood, Elkins: Mountain Tunes & Tales 7:00pm at the Down Home THURSDAY Apr 14th Justin Mychals 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza FRIDAY Apr 15th Classic Highway 7:00pm at Tulips Pub & Grub Well Dogs 7:00pm at High Voltage Mike Snodgrass Band 9:30pm at Wild Wing Cafe Daniel Byrd’s Boogie Machine, Dimestore Cowboys, Mahto and The Loose Balloons 10:00pm at Capone’s

Dirt Road Rising 8:00pm at Johnson City Moose Lodge Southern Rebellion 9:30pm at Wild Wing Cafe The Kindest People and Strange Gods 10:00pm at Capone’s Kingsport Kingsport, TN FRIDAY Apr 15th Kasey Williams 7:00pm at Gypsy Circus Cider Co. The Color 7 8:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar SATURDAY Apr 16th Stone Creek 4 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar Another Last Time 9:00pm at Krazy Chicken International Bristol TN/Va Bristol, TN/VA WEDNESDAY Apr 13th Vaden Landers 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

THURSDAY Apr 14th Scotty Melton 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House Bike Night Kick-off with Wyldeheart 7:00pm at Quaker Steak & Lube FRIDAY Apr 15th Rusty Steel Acoustic 7:00pm at Quaker Steak & Lube BELOW 7 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House Jay Storm Project 8:00pm at Thunder Mountain Tavern SATURDAY Apr 16th The Dimestore Cowboys 7:00pm at Michael Waltrip Brewing Company Steam Engine 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House The Jaystorm Project & The Kind Thieves 7:00pm at Quaker Steak and Lube TJ Darnell 7:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ Thunderstruck: AC/DC Tribute 9:00pm at Thunder Mountain Tavern

FRIDAY Apr 15th Lightning Charlie 6:00pm at Jonesborough Barrel House Sam Collie 7:00pm at Tennessee Hills Distillery SATURDAY Apr 9th Samantha Gray Blues Band 6:00pm at Jonesborough Barrel House Elizabethton Elizabethton, TN TUESDAY Apr 12th Downtown Country 6:30pm at Jiggy Ray’s Abingdon, VA Abingdon, VA FRIDAY Apr 15th The Kind Thieves 6:30pm at Wolf Hills Brewing SATURDAY Apr 16th Jon Stickley Trio 6:00pm at Wolf Hills Brewing

Jonesborough Jonesborough, TN THURSDAY Apr 7th Jay Dee 6:00pm at Jonesborough Barrel House

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Earth Day Workday - Community Clean-up Project Volunteers are requested to sign up for cleaning slots throughout the downtown district. Cleaning projects include but are not limited to litter pick-up, window cleaning, sidewalk sweeping, removal of weeds, and more.

The work will take place around Founders Park, King Commons, Main St, Market St, Commerce St, Buffalo St, parking lots, and more.

Sign-up: downtownjc.com/earthday

Background: We all know that litter, trash, and debris collect very easily in our downtown district – especially in areas with a lot of foot traffic. Litter in our district includes plastic bottles, packaging, food wrappers, cigarette butts, and more – detracting from the natural beauty of our historic district.

Connect Downtown is happy Founders Park Pavilion, to announce the first of many Downtown JC – Connect What: Earth Day Workday with downtown community clean-ups Connect Downtown Johnson City that will occur in our district. Come Downtown Johnson City is looking for adult (18+ only) lend a helping hand and play a role Date: Friday, April 22, 2022 in keeping our downtown beautiful volunteers to join them in a Time: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. and clean. community clean-up event throughout the entire downtown Location: Check-in will be at Connect Downtown Johnson City district on Friday, April 22nd the Founders Park Pavilion from is an accredited organization in from 3-6pm. the Tennessee Main Street and 2:30-3:30pm

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National Main Street program. The mission of Connect Downtown Johnson City is to foster a thriving downtown ecosystem that is desirable for residents, businesses, and visitors by forging partnerships and facilitating community connections.

TUESDAY TUESDAY

Karaoke at Numan’s - JohnsonEntertainment City Karaoke with Absolute at The Pub Out Back Karaoke with Bert & L.A. at Kingsport Moose Lodge 7pm (The Italian Pizza Pub) - Johnson City 7pm

WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City Karaoke Night at Eric Wonderland Karaoke w/ HuskinsLounge VFW and PostBar 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke NightSteak at Wonderland Lounge and Bar Karaoke at Quaker and Lube (Bristol, VA) 7pm Johnson Moose City, TN 9pm6pm Karaoke at- Kingsport Lodge Karaoke with RonValley at Kingsport Moose Lodge 6:30pm Karaoke at Thunder Tavern 8pm

THURSDAY THURSDAY

Karaoke at Zachary’s Steakhouse Karaoke with Karaoke with Open Mic Entertainment Michael’s Krazy Karaoke at Stateline Bar & Grill at Wild Wing Café Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke w/ DJ Marquez Top Shelf Entertainment Wild Wings Café JC Karaoke at Numan’s - Johnson City, TN at 10pm Karaoke at Numan’s Johnson City Karaoke at Jiggy Rays Pizzeria - Johnson City, TN Karaoke at Hell JiggyYeah Rays Pizzeria Abby’s Karaoke at CJ’s Sports Bar - Kingsport, TN 8pm 8pm Karaoke w/Tony & RodToad at CJ’sTavern Sports Bar Karaoke at Tipsy - JonesboroughTN Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub 7pm 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 - Brtistol, Karaoke w/ EricOasis Huskins VFWTNPost 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke at Sonny's Marina/The French Quarter Restaurant Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City, TN 10pm

FRIDAY

Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment FRIDAY at Rainbow Asian Cuisine 9pm

Karaoke w/ Shane Rouse at Bear’s Bar Karaoke at Kingsport Moose Lodge Karaoke w/ Reverb Karaoke at The Cottage Karaoke w/ Eric Huskins VFW Post 8:30pm 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 – Johnson Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at City Tulips Grub & Pub 8-11 Karaoke at Elizabethton VFW Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City, TN 10pm Karaoke w/ Michael Hawkins at Holiday Inn (Exit 7) –Macado’s Bristol, VA Kingsport Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment 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

SATURDAY

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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KARAOKE Kara ke

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PUZZLE

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SUDOKU

DROPQUOTE QUOTE DROP

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CROSSWORD

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1. Nimbus 5. Total bore 9. Cause for a pause 14. Second word in many fairy tales 15. Bum 16. ___-miss 17. Vital component 19. "___ want his job!"

20. "... ___ death do us part" 21. Spiral shape 23. Fall behind 25. Southeast Asian nation 30. Pasta type 33. ___ of thieves 35. Protein-rich bean 36. Jewish month 37. Unaffiliated voters, briefly 39. Request in a Chinese restaurant 42. ____ one's loins

SJX DWCKXC VI SJX TMZP KWM VM TLC XHTMTKP UJT CRYPTOGRAM

QLPI XNXCPSJVMY WS CXSWVZ, IXZZI XNXCPSJVMY WS UJTZXIWZX, WMG EWPI SJX DCXVYJS QTSJ UWPI. — John F. Kennedy

43. "I Am ____" (Paul Simon song) 45. Yawn-inducing speaker 47. Bad ___ (German spa) 48. Danielle Steel novel 52. Catch in a net, e.g.

53. Precious stone 54. Contending 57. Brisk 61. Wise saying 65. Nay 67. Fall drink 68. Bit of thunder 69. Rose Nylund's birthplace St. ____ 70. "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" novelist Ken 71. Appetizer starter?

72. Pink, as cheeks

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

Down

1. Online TV site 2. Hear ____ drop 3. Barn storage space 4. "The Hairy Ape" playwright 5. UPS rival 6. Aussie jumpers 7. "Take ____" (Rihanna song) 8. Horse lady 9. Like some sea bass 10. Suffix with meteor or planet 11. Feature with a high elev.

12. Emulate Bossy 13. Skill 18. Lets the cat out of the bag 22. Flair or Ocasek 24. "I'm listening..."

26. Math class before calc 27. More prying 28. ____ and a leg 29. Follows orders 30. Provides with funds 31. Bighorn Mtns. st.

32. Cuban dance 33. Sawyer of morning TV 34. Ken Lay's company 38. CAT procedure 40. Sisters' org.

41. Diver Louganis 44. Rascality 46. Each's parnter 49. Arid 50. Recoil 51. Musical key with four sharps 55. Possible plea, briefly 56. Shock rock band 58. Game on horseback 59. "Stupid ____ stupid does" 60. Resist boldly 61. "Oh no!"

62. Fade away 63. Want ___ 64. "Holy cow!"

66. College-level H.S. tests

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PETS

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This sweet boy was brought to the rescue when his person passed away.

He came with the name “Fat Cat” but we prefer calling him Mr. Big.

(if you can handle his 15 pounds).

He is still a bit cautious in the cat room, we think he would do better in a calm place. He would be a great couch/lap cat! Mr. Big has He was really scared when he came been neutered and is current on his in, but still super sweet - he loves head rubs and he will let you hold him vaccinations. Bday February 2016.

There are 5 Race Cars hidden in this issue of The Loafer.

Can you find them all?

Last Week's Puzzle Answers

A

Crossword

Cryptogram:

Dropquote:

ce

Sudoku

Meet Ace !!! He is an Australian Cattle Dog/ Blue Heeler/Pit Bull Terrier mix that loves to run and play, so he will need a yard to run in. Ace is good with kids and other dogs, but NO cats. Look at those beautiful

ears !!! He can NOT have blankets or soft toys to play with because he will eat them and we all know that can be bad news.

Ace has been neutered and is current on vaccinations. Bday 12/01/20.

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

bridgehome.org

"I'm keenly aware of the Pride coming "A story should have a beginning, a middle, and an end... but not before the Fall... but I really do like necessarily in that order." what I've been able to do here."

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F REE HEAL T H F AI R Open to the Public! Everyone Welcome!

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Register to win one of two 40" Flat Screen TVs at your appointment!

Services Offered PAP Smears EKG Chest X-Rays (especially recommended if you have previously had COVID-19) Hearing Tests

Cholesterol & Blood Sugar Tests Blood Pressure Checks School & Sports Physicals Mental Health Assessments Health Education Classes Any Other Health Concerns

Appointments are REQUIRED Please call 423-652-0260 x3 to see a doctor or to schedule a chest x-ray Free t-shirts & door prizes Masks Required! Please share & post flyer!

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

Call for info Bill 423-444-6107 or Cheryl 423-262-6149 TUESDAY APR 12TH Easter Bud Vase Canvas Class 6:00pm at Into the Fire SATURDAY APR 16TH Easter Peep Fun Run 9:00am at The D. P. Culp Student Center Folk Art Easter Kids Canvas 10:00am at Into the Fire Earth Day Program 10:30am at Johnson City Public Library

KINGSPORT THURSDAY APR 14TH Incredible Business Networking Biz Lunch 11:30pm at Pratt's BBQ PEAK Presents DC Comics Trivia 6:00pm at High Voltage Kingsport FRIDAY APR 15TH Petworks Rhinestone Roundup 5:30pm at MeadowView Conference Center SATURDAY APR 16TH Garden Faire 9:30am at Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center

Keep Kingsport Beautiful Lynn SATURDAY APRIL 16TH Garden Cleanup 10:00am Easter Egg Hunt at The at Lynn View Community Center Martha 2022 12:00pm at The Nature: Wolf Howling 10:00am Martha Washington Inn at Bays Mountain Easter Egg Hunt 1:00pm Kid's Maker-Entrepreneur Fair 2:00pm at V. O. Dobbins, Senior Complex

at Blue Mountain Therapy SUNDAY APR 17TH

BRISTOL

Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center

FRIDAY APR 15TH

JONESBOROUGH

Truck Night 7:00pm at Quaker Steak and Lube SATURDAY APR 16TH Spring Hunter Pace and Trail Ride 10:00am at Magna Vista Farm

TUESDAYS Jonesborough Storytelling Guild “Stories n’More” Show 7:00pm at The International Storytelling Center SATURDAY APR 17TH

Car Show and Cruise In 5:00pm Farms to Folks Fair 12:00pm at The Cave Pizza at Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center ABINGDON, VA WEDNESDAY APR 13TH

GATE CITY, VA

Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center

SATURDAY APR 16TH

FRIDAY APR 15TH

COMEDY SHOWCASE WEDNESDAYS Comedy Open Mic 7:30pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club SATURDAY APRIL 16TH Improv Open Mic 8:00pm at Wallace Theatre SATURDAY APRIL 23RD Comedy Showcase 8:00pm at Wallace Theatre FRIDAY APRIL 22ND James Gregory 8pm at Capitol Theatre of Greeneville

HEAR me Roar: 2022 6:00pm at Creation Kingdom Zoo

Movies for Grown-Ups 2:00pm at CHURCH HILL Washington Co. Public Library FRIDAY APR 15TH Lip Sync Battle 6:00pm at Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center

Bays Mtn Wildflower Hike 10:00am at Laurel Run Park

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VHCC Arts Array Concerts Spring 2022 Concerts are FREE for all area students April 12th E&H & VHCC Concert Band Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion Concert 7:30 McGlothlin Center-E&H April 19th VHCC Old Time String Band class performance 5:00-5:45 Southwest VA Cultural Arts Center (Heartwood) FREE to everyone.

April 23rd VHCC Old Time String Band BBQ Fundraiser for the Mill at White’s Mill 5-7 Music is free, dinner is $10.00 Bring a chair.

May 1st Paramount Chamber Players Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church 3:00 10.00 Admission May 3rd VHCC Choir & Old Time String Band-LRC Theater at VHCC-7:00 PM PreConcert entertainment begins at 6:30 $5.00 admission for general public May 6th Stateline Wind Symphony Higher Ed. Center 7:00 FREE (Donations accepted) 80 members: brass, woodwinds & percussion For More Info Contact Mary Munsey-276-739-2454 mmunsey@vhcc.edu

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Experience vintage motorcycles and memorabilia in the upcoming exhibition “The Open Road: The Art of the Motorcycle,” on display at William King Museum of Art in Abingdon, VA, June 16 - September 18, 2022. “The Open Road: The Art of the Motorcycle” is a retrospective of the art, design, and history of the motorcycle. A visual timeline will feature the history and design of the motorcycle from the controversy of the original make and model, to present day designs from various brands. Learn more at williamkingmuseum.org or call (276) 6285005 ext.106. “The Open Road: The Art of the Motorcycle” will feature motorcycles that are artfully crafted in their designs from categories including street bikes, off road bikes, dual purpose bikes, vintage bikes, and more. This exhibition will investigate questions such as: How was the motorcycle used in WWI and WWII? How did motorcycle culture evolve to the biker culture that we know today?

The Open Road BikeFest Celebrate the opening of “The Open

Road: The Art of the Motorcycle,” at William King Museum of Art in Abingdon, VA, with the Open Road BikeFest!

Join businesses in Abingdon, VA, June 22 - June 25, 2022, for a full week of Bike Nights, Block Parties, Bike Shows and Rides with the Open Road BikeFest!

Plan your route ahead of time with Appalachian Backroads, your complete guide to routes in Southwest Virginia, or The Southern Dozen, your complete guide to routes in Northeast Tennessee.

Then, experience Abingdon’s award winning Small Town Food Scene at over 30 inde pendently owned restaurants.

Finally, relax for the night at Hampton Inn

by Hilton. Receive special BikeFest rates by calling Hampton by Hilton’s front desk at (276) 619-4600 and mentioning William King Museum of Art or the Open Road BikeFest.

JUNE 22 Best in Show Bike Contest Texas Roadhouse, Bristol, VA 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

(276) 821-2870

JUNE 24 Block Party Tumbling Creek Cider Company, Abingdon, VA 6:00 p.m. (276) 477-9184 Black Wolf Harley-Davidson Ride Hampton Inn, Abingdon, VA 9:00 a.m. Registration Harley-Davidson: (276) 644-9653 Hampton Inn: (276) 619-4600 JUNE 25 The Open Road BikeFest & Bike Show Latture Field, Abingdon, VA 2:00 p.m.

Tickets: $20.00 Featuring music, vendors, food trucks, beer garden, 50/50 raffle, & more!

3:00 p.m. – Ron Short and the Possum Playboys 5:00 p.m. – Phantom Order tickets online at WilliamKingMuseum.org or call (276) 628-5005 ext. 113.

Learn more about the Open Road BikeFest online at williamkingmuseum.org/event/ the-open-road-bikefest/. “The Open Road: The Art of the Motorcycle” is organized by William King Museum of Art and is part of the McGlothlin Exhibition Series. Support for the Open Road BikeFest provided by the Town of Abingdon, Virginia.

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JUNE 23 Hampton Inn Bike Night Hampton Inn, Abingdon, VA 6:00 p.m.

Music: From The EDGE (276) 619-4600

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Real Talk with Gary Levox By: Lisa Durbin I was lucky enough to have a conversation with Gary Levox and what a nice gentleman!

This Ohio born Buckeye has spent most of his adult life bringing music to our radios. After more than two decades with one of the most awarded country groups, Rascal Flatts Gary is now a solo act pursuing a lifelong dream of preaching gospel through music. Inspired by his Mamaw, Gary has always had a desire to bring us Gospel music but was never able to find the time while being the lead singer of Rascal Flatts. He was raised with a solid foundation of faith and has kept that alive in his family with his wife and daughters. When I asked Gary about raising kids he said “I just don’t know how anyone can get by without the Lord as their foundation.” When he isn’t on tour he spends his days with his family farming, hunting and just being outdoors.

This amazing talented singer reiterated to me more than once that nothing was more important to him than his Lord and his family.

Both of his daughters have taken an interest in music but one is currently being a caregiver where she feels led to be serving and the other is loving on her horses. Gary supports their love of the music industry but says they understand it is a long road.

I asked Gary if he has thought much about what his music has brought to people and he told me many stories of fans letting him know all about that. Songs that have soothed people during sickness or grief, their favorite music used at their weddings and so many other heartfelt stories. It was nice to hear that someone as famous and talented as Gary

Levox realizes that music is therapy and so helpful to people during the good and bad times. Gary is looking forward to being in Bristol this weekend and he will be part of the Easter celebration before the Nascar race on Sunday. He said he was excited to be singing the National Anthem as well.

Even if you don’t normally listen to Gospel music I would strongly urge you to listen to his album One on One. Now more than ever we could all use a little gospel while jamming to some amazing music that Gary has always brought to us with his distinctive voice. Gary Levox’s tour begins this month!

for “Never Forget,” and LeVox’s daughter Brittany joins the family business on “While I Wait.” Then, with the reflective “All I See,” country-rap firebrand BRELAND helps the superstar keep his eyes on the ultimate prize and LeVox and MercyMe mix California pop and sunny spirituality on “A Little Love.”

LeVox also recently released “We Got Fight,” featured as the coveted end credit in Netflix’s new film The Ice Road, out June 25. Along with bandmates Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney, LeVox founded Rascal Flatts in 2000, and they went on to enjoy one of the most successful careers in modern country

music. Infusing the genre’s traditional sound with massive pop hooks, rock showmanship and faithful positivity, they scored 17 No. 1 singles and sold over 23 million albums, while also selling more than 11 million concert tickets and earning 40+ awards-show trophies – making them the most awarded country group of the last decade. The group celebrated its farewell with TWENTY YEARS OF RASCAL FLATTS: THE GREATEST HITS in 2020 as well as a sentimental radio hit together with the reflective “How They Remember You.” LeVox will continue to pursue a career as a solo artist.

About Gary Levox: After 20 years as front man to one of the most influential groups in Country history, Rascal Flatts’ Gary LeVox is embarking on a solo chapter that combines two of his biggest passions – music and faith. With his debut Christian single “The Distance” (Big Machine Records/Capitol Christian Music Group), the Ohio native unveils the empowering first taste of that mission, delivering an epic expression of the power of belief that’s tailor made for the COVID-19 era. Grounded in the Flatts legacy, but clearly existing on a different sonic plane, the track features an exhilarating mix of LeVox’s stratospheric vocals and high energy instrumentation, encouraging fans to never give up – and it’s a message he knows by heart. “The Distance” is one of five songs on LeVox’s debut solo collection ONE ON ONE (Big Machine Records), which includes multiple compelling collaborations as LeVox leans on his “congregation” to explore his new purpose. GRAMMY-winning Jonathan McReynolds offers a testimony of gratitude

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Garage Opens, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Garage Opens, NASCAR Cup Series Grandstand gates open Bush’s Beans First Qualifying Race (Truck, 15 laps) Bush’s Beans Second Qualifying Race (Truck, 15 laps) Bush’s Beans Third Qualifying Race (Truck, 15 laps) Bush’s Beans Fourth Qualifying Race (Truck, 15 laps) Bush’s Beans First Qualifying Race (Cup, 15 laps) Bush’s Beans Second Qualifying Race (Cup, 15 laps) Bush’s Beans Third Qualifying Race (Cup, 15 laps) Bush’s Beans Fourth Qualifying Race (Cup, 15 laps) NASCAR Camping World Truck Series drivers report for pre-race NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver introductions Pinty’s Truck Race on Dirt (Stages 40/90/150 laps = 75 miles)

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Garage Opens Easter Celebration Service, Fan Midway Grandstand gates open NASCAR Cup Series drivers report for pre-race NASCAR Cup Series driver introductions Food City Dirt Race (Stages 75/150/250 laps = 125 miles)

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

Nascar Driver Austin Dillon with his Biggest Fan Jeremy Marlor

Photos by Roy Head

Lyrik Johnson

Kyle Larson

by Gary Morrison

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DEALERS AUTO AUCTION PRESENTS

Classic Car Auction OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

207 Princeton Road Johnson City, TN • 423.391.0044 DEALERSAUTO.COM

Friday April 22

Saturday April 23

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Gates Open: 5:00pm Entertainment: 7:00pm

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$10 Admission (good Friday & Saturday) Children 12 & under FREE FREE Admission to Registered Dealers & Registered Individuals with a Bidder Badge Saturday’s Auction includes a 1965 Ford Mustang with all proceeds benefiting

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CONCERT SCHEDULE Bristol

BRISTOL TN/VA

PARAMOUNT Apr 3 Crowder Apr 7/8 The Black Jacket Symphony: The Police’s Synchronicity Apr 9 Mark Lowry Apr 16 Bela Fleck & The Flecktones Apr 22 Don Felder May 15 Scotty McCreery May 29 Million Dollar Quartet CAMEO THEATER Apr 22 10,000 Maniacs Apr 23 Three Dog Night May 20 Bellamy Brother BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY Sept 30-Oct 1 Country Thunder Music Festival with Morgan Wallen, Jason Aldean, Hardy, Lauren Alaina, Tracy Lawrence, Travis Tritt and others

May 1 May 14 May 20 May 21

Dailey and Vincent The Oak Ridge Boys The Commodores Boston singer Tommy DeCarlo with American Idol Singer Rudy Cardenas performing the music of Boston and Journey

KNOXVILLE TN

Knoxville

TENNESSEE THEATRE Apr 3 Newsboys Apr 15 Postmodern Jukebox Apr 24 Taylor Tomlinson Apr 25 Primus Apr 28 Walker Hayes Apr 29 Amos Lee May 4 Tom Segura May 13 Blue Man Group May 22 Needtobreathe May 29 Bonnie Raitt June 16 Three Dog Night Aug 17 Weird Al Yankovic Aug 27 Little River Band

BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS REUNION Sept 9-11 JJ Grey and Mofro, Tanya Tucker, Roseanne Cash, Del McCoury Band, THOMPSON BOWLING ARENA Apr 8 Elton John Jerry Douglas Band and many others.

Apr 16 Alabama May 7 Shinedown JOHNSON CITY May 14 Brooks & Dunn with Walker FREEDOM HALL Hayes & Morgan Wade June 19 David Victor formerly of Boston May 31 Paul McCartney Oct 21 Chris Janson KNOXVILLE CIVIC AUDITORIUM MARTIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS Apr 7 Reo Speedwagon Apr 11 Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Apr 20 My Morning Jacket Apr 27 Melissa Etheridge Apr 21 Modest Mouse Apr 25 Rainbow Kitten Surprise WILLIAM B. GREENE JR. STADIUM Jun 9 Jo Koy Apr 29 Miranda Lambert

JOHNSON CITY TN

KINGSPORT TN

Kingsport

KINGSPORT’S RED WHITE AND BOOM INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION Jul 2 38 Special and Ultimate Garth, the Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute Band

GREENVILLE TN

GREENVILLE

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Apr 8 Hotel CaliforniaSalute to The Eagles

KNOXVILLE CIVIC COLISEUM Apr 15 For King & Country May 5 Justin Moore with Granger Smith BIJOU THEATRE Apr 6/7 The Wood Brothers Apr 8 Girl Named Tom Apr 11 Henry Rollins Apr 14 The Zombies Apr 26 Shelby Lynne & Allison Moorer May 11 Justin Hayward with Mike Dawes May 17 Rodney Crowell

Nashville

Asheville

NASHVILLE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM Apr 22 Ryan Upchurch May 7 Deftones May 8 Mike Epps Comedy Tour

THE ORANGE PEEL Apr 1/2 The Wood Brothers Apr 27 Matt Kearney Apr 30 Paul Thorn May 27 Robert Earl Keen

NASHVILLE TN

RYMAN AUDITORIUM Apr 3 Daryl Hall and Todd Rundgren Apr 3 Lorde (Opry House) Apr 5 Micky Dolenz Apr 8 Trace Adkins Apr 9 The Wood Brothers Apr 10 Tanya Tucker Apr 13 The Zombies Apr 13 JohnnySwim (Opry House) Apr 17 Jerry Cantrell Apr 18 Kid Rock’s Comedy Jam Apr 25 Gladys Knight Apr 29 Walker Hayes May 3 Van Horrison May 5 Melissa Etheridge May 6-8 Billy Strings May 9 Primus May 12 Don McLean May 19 George Thorogood and the Destroyers May 26/27 Bonnie Raitt May 28 Weird Al Yankovic ASCEND AMPHITHEATER Apr 30 Jack White May 1 Jack White May 13 Leon Bridges May 18 Sting BRIDGESTONE ARENA Apr 8 2Cellos Apr 13 John Mayer Apr 15 Chris Tomlin Apr 27 Journey and Toto Apr 28/29 Eagles Apr 30 Bon Jovi May 4 Shinedown May 6 Megadeth and Lamb of God May 13 New Kids On The Block May 17 Justin Bieber May 21 Kid Rock with Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening

ASHEVILLE NC

THOMAS WOLFE AUDITORIUM Apr 2 Bob Dylan Apr 27 Indigo Girls Apr 30 Amos Lee May 5 Tom Segura May 15 Chicago May 20 Kenny G May 26 Little Feat Jun 24 Leanne Morgan Aug 12 Foreigner

CHEROKEE NC

Cherokee, N.C.:

HARRAH’S CASINO Apr 1 Grand Funk Railroad Apr 23 Blackberry Smoke May 6 38 Special May 13 Blues Traveler June 4 Tanya Tucker June 25 Kansas

GREENVILLE SC

Greenville, S.C.

BON SECOURS WELLNESS ARENA Apr 11 Bon Jovi Apr 22 Zac Brown Band Apr 23 Annual Greenville Blues Festival Apr 25 Eagles May 4 Megadeth and Lamb of God May 6 Shinedown June 17 Brooks & Dunn June 19 The Temptations and The Four Tops

PIKEVILLE KY

Pikeville, KY

APPALACHIAN WIRELESS ARENA Apr 8 Whiskey Myers SONESTA AIRPORT HOTEL July 9 Poison with Lita Ford and May 27/29 Creatures Festival with Ace Grimsley Rose Frehley, Vinnie Vincent, Quiet Foreigner Riot, Enuff Z’Nuff, Vixen and more Aug 2

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“As a retired Criminal Court Judge who served Washington, Carter, Johnson, and Unicoi Counties for 16 years, to say the least, I became quite familiar with a lot of lawyers, including the three candidates for General Sessions Judge, Part III. Without question all three are fine folks. However, in my opinion Johnathan stands out with the right mixture of transparency, character, and legal competence you want to see in a courtroom. Many of you have seen the difference a good Judge can make, and I believe Johnathan can make that difference. He will make you an excellent Judge.”

-THE HONORABLE ROBERT E. CUPP RETIRED JUDGE

EARLY VOTING: APRIL 13TH – 28TH ELECTION DAY: MAY 3RD FIND HIM ONLINE: www.voteminga.com | mingaforjudge

“I’ve worked alongside Johnathan in the Court system for many years. He is exactly the type of person that our community needs as a Sessions Court Judge. Johnathan will bring judicial leadership and the ability to bring others in the community together as we expand the recovery courts and move toward a residential recovery court in East Tennessee.

He has the expertise and experience of knowing the problems children and families face and how they impact our region in a larger scale. Johnathan will be a true asset to the people in our region.”

-LISA TIPTON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FAMILIES FREE

Paid for by Committee to Elect Johnathan Minga, Robert Williams, Treasurer

An important and treasured part of childhood for many people was the “Schoolhouse Rock!” segments they watched during the Saturday morning cartoons.

Featuring iconic songs such as “I’m Just a Bill,” “Interjections!,” “Conjunction Junction” and “The Preamble,” these energetic short segments have entertained and educated generations of children. Now, Theatre-at-Tusculum is bringing these and several other songs from this beloved series to the Behan Arena Theatre at Tusculum University for six shows in April.

“Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.,” directed by Beth Schnura, will feature a cast of 27 from ages 8-18, along with the talents of the Theatre-at-Tusculum staff and community volunteers. Schnura grew up watching these segments, so this production is a labor of love.

“These songs are a part of many people’s lives, and it helped them get through school,” said Schnura, who also serves as director of Tusculum Arts Outreach. “It was education in a fun format. Children might not have even realized how much they were learning by watching these beautifully crafted segments. We are thrilled to help people relive that special time in their lives and introduce these songs to anyone who

TUESDAY Apr 12th, 19th & 26nd

WEDNESDAY Apr 13th, 20th & 27th

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might not have experienced them.”

The musical is about a school teacher named Tom who is preparing to teach his first day of school. He is nervous and second-guessing why he entered the profession because he fears he will not be well received.

“He decides he has a few minutes to sit back and watch television, and ‘School House Rock’ starts to play,” Schnura said.

“He begins to watch it, and the characters come out of the television. They give him a pep talk, letting him know he has all of the knowledge to teach – in part because of what he learned as a child from ‘Schoolhouse Rock.’ They let him know he can use that information to teach his students.”

said Wayne Thomas, dean of the College of Civic and Liberal Arts and executive director of Arts Outreach. “We are proud to contribute to the region’s quality of life and encourage people to support these upcoming six shows and consider an additional donation so we can continue our tradition of arts excellence.”

“Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.” performances are April 21, April 22, April 29 and April 30 at 7 p.m. and April 24 and May 1 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $17 for anyone 12 and older, $15 for audience members 60 and older and $5 for children younger than 12. Those who want to attend can obtain tickets by calling Arts Outreach at 423-798-1620 or emailing Jennifer

Hollowell, director of Tusculum’s Center for the Arts, at jhollowell@tusculum.edu. Seating is general admission.

Theatre-at-Tusculum is under the auspices of Arts Outreach and is supported in part by a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission, Hearts for the Arts, a Walmart Inc. local community support grant as well as many generous donors and volunteers.

Additional information about Theatre-atTusculum and Arts Outreach programs is available at http://arts.tusculum.edu. To learn more about the university, please visit www.tusculum.edu.

Schnura said anyone who has watched the segments will be ready for what transpires in “Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.” She said the performances will bring the cartoons to life in a fun way using a lot of bright colors. The cast will have some interaction with the audience, and those in the seats will have some opportunities to sing along at certain moments in the show.

“This is an outstanding production and another example how Tusculum University provides high-caliber entertainment to the community at extremely affordable prices,”

Cast members of “Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.” rehearse in the Behan Arena Theatre.

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Pastor’s Wife, Mother, & Leading Trial Attorney

SUZANNE COOK

Married to Rev. Joel Cook for 25 years. They have 3 children: Sarah Grace, Samuel, & Noah.

• • M.S. & J.D., University of Tennessee Knoxville • Adjunct Professor of Trial Practice, UT College of Law

• • Partner at Hunter, Smith & Davis • • Judicial Duties as Arbitrator and Special Master • Practiced at every judicial level in Tennessee

CARTER, JOHNSON, WASHINGTON, UNICOI COUNTIES

• • Rated AV Preeminent by MartindaleHubbell, the highest peer-review rating for “legal ability and ethical standards.”

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• Significant Courtroom Experience: ~40 Jury Trials and hundreds of Bench Trials

CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE

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Heads Up Folks’ Biker Wear Is Moving Soon

Directions From Holiday Inn, Johnson City

We are still at our old location for now on the motor mile, but we are moving to downtown Johnson City, New address will be 116 Buffalo Street. Beside Yee-Haw Brewing. We will announce our Grand Opening Date soon. We love all of you and thank you for being since great customers. We look forward to seeing you at our Grand Opening.

1. Turn right at light 11E S, 250ft.

Turn right onto I-26 W / US 23 N, 3.1 miles. Exit right at Exit 17 then turn left onto TN 354 S. Boones Creek Rd., 6.3 miles. Continue straight on Boone St., 0.4 miles. Turn right on Main St. / Old Tennessee 34, 0.7 miles. Turn right on Persimmon Ridge Rd., 1.1 miles. Turn left on US 11E S / US 321 S, 18.9 miles. Turn left on US 11E S Business / Tusculum Blvd., 2.5 miles. Turn left on College St., 0.3 miles. Turn right on Andrew Johnson Site. Turn right on E. Depot St., 0.1 miles. Turn right on N. Main St., 1.2 miles. Turn right on US 11E N / US 321 N, 11.2 miles. Turn right on Heritage Rd. S / Old State Rt 34, 1.2 miles. Turn right on Davy Crockett Rd., 1.2 miles. Turn right on Davy Crockett Park Rd., 0.9 miles. Davy Crockett Birthplace Park. Turn right on Charles Johnson Rd., 0.2 miles.

Turn right on Davy Crockett Park Rd., 1.2 miles. Turn right on Chuckey Hwy., 0.5 miles. Turn right on US 11E N / US 321 N, 12 miles. Turn left on TN 354 N /Boones Creek Rd., 6.1 miles. Turn right on I-26 E / US 23 S, 3.0 miles. Exit 20, Roan St.

Hello, hope you’re is a great and if it isn’t get on your bike and ride. This week I will give you the information about the 3rd ride in the Southern Dozen Rides. Places Of The Past Ride 66 miles. Take in sweeping pastures and twist the throttle as you race around curves and tight switchbacks on this journey into the past to discover Northeast Tennessee’s epic history. From the volunteers who saved the American Revolution, to the homes of legendary pioneers, statesmen, and even a U.S. President, this region is rich in memories of the past. Venture down cobblestone streets to the birthplace of Davy Crockett, past extraordinary museums, and even to a farm preserved since 1791.

Local Events: 1. WJs Spring Bike Show April 16th 2. Dirt Race Bristol Motor Speedway April 16th – 18th 3. World of Outlaws Bristol Bash April 28th – 30th

Rallies: 1. Thunder Beach Rally April 27th – May 1st Panama City, FL 2. Thunder In The Smokies April 29th – May 1st

Rides: 1. Benefit Ride for Chris Calloway Washington County Moose April 24th 2. 2nd Annual Feeding 5,000 Fun Ride April 31st 3. Smokey Mountain HD Cannonball Run April 31st

Bike Nights: 1. Kingsport Moose Riders 2nd & 4th Wednesday Each Month

1. Downtown Jonesborough Explore Tennessee’s first town

3. Quaker Steak & Lube Every Thursday

2. Main Street Café & Catering Great, fresh food since 1982

5. Thunder Mountain Tavern Every Tuesday

4. Boone Street Market - Find locally sourced treats and flavors

By Anne Hartley 423-297-5675

EVENTS

Things you might enjoy along your ride:

3. Davy Crockett Birthplace - Learn about the King of the Wild Frontier

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5. Andrew Johnson’s Homestead Learn the rich history of our 17th president 6. Peggy Ann Bakery Satisfy your sweet tooth with a delightful local pastry 7. Tennessee Hills Distillery – A taste of Tennessee

2. 19E Pit Stop Every Wednesday 4. Tulips Grub & Pub Every Friday 6. Peacemakers Bike Night 801 Boozy Creek Every 3rd Friday of each month

Useless Facts:

1. Jupiter is twice as massive as all the other planets combined.

2. The chicken & the ostrich are the closest living relatives of the Tyrannosaurus Rex. 3. The infinity sign is called a lemniscate.

4. Octopuses and squid have three hearts.

5. Ketchup was used medicinally in the early 1800s.

6. Captain Crunch's full name is Captain Horatio Magellan Crunch.

7. All blue-eyed people have single common ancestor who lived near the Black Sea six to ten thousand years ago.

8. If you put a mirror one light-year away from Earth and looked at it through a telescope, you would see two years into Earth's past.

9. Like snowflakes or fingerprints, the bacterial profile in your belly button is unique.

10. The Bible is the most shoplifted book in the world.

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SHERIFF Paid For By Campaign To Elect Keith Sexton SHERIFF- Sandra Conley, Treasurer

REAL EXPERIENCE PROVEN INTEGRITY PROVEN LEADERSHIP

Meet Keith Sexton

I am a lifelong resident of Washington County, attending school at Towne Acres Elementary, Sulphur Springs Elementary/Middle School, and graduated from Daniel Boone High School in 1987. I earned my bachelor’s degree in criminal justice in 2014 while working full-time as a police officer.

I am a family man, married to my wonderful wife Ashley, and blessed with three grown children, two grown stepchildren, and six grandchildren.

They are my life’s greatest possessions.

I am a conservative Christian with strong beliefs in God, family, and service to our fellow man. I am an honorably discharged veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps and the Tennessee Army National Guard.

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now. I started my law enforcement career in January of 1991, working with Washington County Sheriff’s Office for 17 years, where I was promoted through the ranks to the rank of Lieutenant/ Watch Commander. The Johnson City Police Department currently employs me as a Lieutenant in charge of the training unit. I am also an FBI certified Bomb Technician, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team commander, and the SWAT team commander.

I have a great deal of real law enforcement leadership experience in both agencies working in the patrol divisions, criminal investigations units, special operations, drug enforcement investigations, and training. Throughout my career, no matter my rank or I have spent my life as a public servant, position, I have always believed in choosing a career as a law enforcement treating people the way that I want to be treated, respectful, polite, officer serving Washington County and professional. and Johnson City for over 30 years

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Social media, if used correctly, can be extremely motivational. It can motivate you to start that project you’ve been working on through groups filled with expert advice. It can also inspire you to start a business that shows the world what you are truly passionate about. Negativity runs rampant on social media, but with some tweaks, you can have the positive experience you deserve.

Ridding yourself of negative followers is a great way to add more sunshine into your feed. Content created and shared by negative people can significantly impact your mental health. Don’t be afraid to click the unfollow button on negativity. That button is

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the start of your path to a positive social media experience.

Comments are able to be deleted for a reason. Negative comments can have a lasting effect on mental health, whether intended or not. You hold the power to remove comments that interfere with your ability to maintain a positive outlook.

Take control of your feed by using your settings to your advantage. Filter negative language, block harmful users, and control tagging settings along with deleting negativity through followers and comments to ensure a positive social media experience that leaves you feeling fulfilled.

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Spring Sunshine Into Your Feed!

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Elect

Josh

Edens

County Commission District 4

ELECT Josh Edens for Washington County Commission District 4.

Service comes in many forms.

Everyday we have a chance to make a difference in a positive way.

I am blessed beyond measure to be able to serve my community in a variety of ways.

As a youth pastor I serve my community, students, and church family through matters of life and faith.

As a teacher I serve my community, school, and county by mentoring young people on their educational journey.

As a coach I serve my community by leading young men and women on the field of competition with humility and grace.

As parents my wife Ashley and I try to show our children what a marriage should look like through good times and bad.

As a father I try to guide the steps of my children in the way they should go as they continue on the journey that is their life.

I love my life and I am truly blessed to be right where God

has placed me. I have always had a heart for service and I hope to serve my district as your next County Commissioner.

I humbly ask for your consideration and VOTE for Washington County Commissioner district 4.

Thank you and God Bless Early Voting - April 13th through April 28th Primary Day - May 3rd

Paid for by Josh Edens County Commission

Happy Easter everyone! If you celebrate the holiday then I’m certain your upcoming weekend is going to be full of family fun like mine. While I don’t necessarily share the same religious views as most that honor this event, I still love the celebration and fellowship with family and friends.

The focus on outdoor activities and ham rolls really seals the deal and might make Easter one of my favorite holidays of the year.

I’ve taken on the role of chef in my little family unit and considering I spend 99% of my time cooking for only myself, a large meal can seem a bit daunting. But thankfully over the years I’ve honed my craft and have curated what I consider one of the best hams you’ll ever taste.

It’s both sweet and savory, feeds a crowd, and requires very little hands-on prep. Lucky for you I’ve decided to share my secret recipe in case it might be your first time cooking for the holiday or you’re just looking to mix it up a bit this year. Behold....

Kathie’s Fantastic Ham! 1 10-12lb spiral ham 2 cans of pineapple rings in juice, drained 3C sugar 2C water 1/4C grainy country style Dijon mustard For the glaze (I always make the night before, but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days):

Bring the pineapple rings, sugar and water to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer for 60-80 minutes, or until it has reduced down to about 4 cups. Transfer to a large bowl and after it has cooled, stir in mustard.

since there aren’t any children involved, I try to set up fun adult oriented activities in the backyard that make you feel a bit like a kid. Badminton, croquet and kickball are all super fun for any For ham on day-of: age group, and especially fun Heat oven to 325 degrees and put watching middle aged people rack in lowest position. Remove attempt things they might not all packaging and glaze packets from ham and discard. Place ham have done in awhile. After we’ve in roasting pan and pour over half all gotten our fill on Easter dinner of the glaze, sticking pineapple rings between spiral slices. Bake and games, I light up the firepit uncovered for 1.5 hours, then and everyone can relax with a baste with rest of glaze, tent with beverage and some foil and continue baking until thoroughly heated. I typically let music and just enjoy each other’s mine go about an hour and a half company. to 2 hours total. Serve by drizzling individual slices with glaze and While this might not be pineapples from pan. “traditional” it has become MY That’s the total recipe for the main family tradition and one that I look dish of the meal. While the ham is baking down below, you’ll have forward to every year. Regardless plenty of time to whip up hearty of the origin of a holiday, I see side dishes like garlic mashed no problem with celebrating potatoes, 3 cheese macaroni, sautéed green beans and deviled special moments with your eggs on the stovetop. Lastly, nearest and dearest. Life doesn’t don’t forget the rolls! You’re going always have to look like a Norman to need something for all those Rockwell painting to be valid or delicious ham leftovers! enjoyable and usually the best Easter is the perfect holiday to kick hungry guests out of the memories come in unexpected house while you’re busy preparing packages. Whatever your reason the meal. Weather permitting, it’s for the season, I hope you have a great time of year for outdoor activities. When I was a kid, my a wonderful weekend with an favorite thing to do was to dye abundance of food and happiness.

Easter eggs then hunt for them See you guys around the yard. Afterward my cousins and I would have next week! egg fights, where we would try and crack one another’s eggs by tapping them against each other. Now that I’m older and

XO - Kathie

by Kathie Scalf

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Easy Easter Eatin’

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CALVIN CLIFTON

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Candidate for Commissioner of Highways •

Calvin Clifton spent 11 years with the City of Kingsport, working first in the transportation department before becoming Water/Wastewater Manager. He served as Public Works Director for the City of Athens and, later, entered the private sector.

Calvin has spent the last 18 years working for engineering firms serving counties and cities in multiple states.

He presently serves as Business Development Manager for Mattern & Craig Engineers-Surveyors.

• Calvin earned his AAS degree from Northeast State Tech and a BS degree from ETSU. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Public Works Association. Governor Bill Lee appointed Calvin to serve as a member of the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations. TACIR works to address concerns and issues while building relationships among government

agencies at the state, county, and municipal levels. He has been involved in numerous community organizations including the Boy Scouts, Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club, and the Republican Party.

• In local government, he serves as vice-chairman of the Kingsport Board of Zoning Appeals, a member of the Sullivan County Planning Commission, and the Sullivan County E-911 Board. At the state level, he is active with the Tennessee County Highway Officials Association.

• Calvin and his wife, Leslie, are active members of Mountain View United Methodist Church. Leslie is in her 34th year as a sixth-grade science teacher at Ross N. Robinson Middle School. The Cliftons are the parents of Peyton and Megan and grandparents to three.

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If you are a sci-fi fan you may want to consider a viewing of "The Adam Project" starring Ryan Reynolds, who I can personally take or leave as an actor. Reynolds aside, the film has the fascinating aspect of time travel, which tends to be fun in most cases. The movie begins in 2050 where we meet fighter pilot Adam Reed (Reynolds) who steals his "time" jet in order to return to 2018 on a rescue mission. As fate would have it, Adam crashlands in 2022 where he meets his 12-year-old self (Walker Scobell), who is as annoying as his adult self. After the younger Adam recovers from the shock of meeting his older self, the older Adam enlists his younger self to help repair his jet. Adult Adam reveals to young Adam he has traveled back in time to rescue his wife Laura (Zoe Saldana) who was seemingly killed after crashing in 2018.

While he is in 2022 adult Adam helps his younger self deal with the bullies he had to deal with earlier in life and is able to get a bit of satisfaction by giving the bullies a taste of their own medicine. While the visiting Adam is trying to find

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a way to travel back to 2018 he is being pursued by Maya Sorian (Catherine Keener), a businesswoman who funded a time travel project for Adam's deceased dad Louis (Mark Ruffalo). The two Adams manage to jump back to 2018, where they see their dad and have the opportunity to interact with him as old and young Adam. While in 2018, the two Adams plan to destroy their dad's particle accelerator, which is responsible for time travel. At first Louis refuses to cooperate for fear of what effect destroying the device will have on the timestream, but eventually decides to join the Adams in the effort. When the three arrive at the location of the particle accelerator, they run into the younger Maya, who is later joined by her older self. A fight to keep the particle accelerator safe begins and the end result of the fight is quite surprising. Let me just say the ending is happy for all involved, except for one character who gets a taste of karma. I did find the storyline interesting in how both Adams react in meeting their older and younger selves. How would you react if you went back in time and met your younger self? I bet we would all try to help our younger self with advice to help with the awkward years. It would also be hard to keep from telling our younger self what is coming up in the future less we endanger what is supposed to happen.

Adult Adam does give his younger self some great advice about being nicer to his Mom, especially due to the untimely death of their father. The film does have several sentimental moments that will pull at your heart strings. The actors are all fine in their respective roles, and despite the fact I often find

Reynolds annoying, he is perfect as the often irritating Adam, whose role was originally to be played by Tom Cruise. Jennifer Garner is also effective as Adam's mother Ellie. The actor who portrays young Adam, Scobell, has great onscreen chemistry with Reynolds, and their banter is a highlight of the movie. If you

enjoy sci-fi films about time travel then you may enjoy "The Adam Project", a film about how second chances can be an unexpected gift. Now playing on Netflix. (Rated PG-13)

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The Adam Project

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My name is Danny Edens and I am running for Washington County Clerk in the May 3rd Republican Primary. I am a current Washington County Commissioner, having served for sixteen years. In my tenure I have dedicated myself to serving the citizens of this great county with loyalty and My name is Danny Edens and I am running Washington County Clerk dependability.

If elected I willforcontinue that same in the May 3rd Republican Primary. I am a current Washington County leadership theforClerk’s Commissioner, havinginto served sixteen office. years. In my tenure I have dedicated myself to serving the citizens of this great county with loyalty and dependability.

I will continueand that same Thank youIf elected for your support yourleadership vote. into the Clerk’s office.

Thank Early you for your support your vote.

Voting : April and 13th-28th Primary Election: May 3rd Early Voting : April 13th-28th Primary Election: May 3rd

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Two weeks ago I did something I haven’t done since 2019, I traveled a sizable distance. It was a quick trip back to my old stomping grounds in Nashville. Since July of last year, I had tickets to see one of my favorite bands, Sparks, at my favorite venue on this Earth, The Ryman. Sparks were absolutely amazing, by the way.

Allow me to use this as a chance to tell you to run to Netflix and watch the fantastic documentary on the band, “The Sparks Brothers,” by director Edgar Wright.

for dinner, but that’s never worked for me. I typically keep my bathroom bag under the sink in my bathroom stocked and ready to go, so I just grabbed it and sat it out and felt a sense of accomplishment that I had achieved one part of my packing. I got some ice cream and sat down for a breather in celebration.

I rushed to the grocery store and bought extra diapers, formula, and baby powder, and then went back home and packed them up into their own duffle bag. It was when I did that I remembered that I am single and do not have children. I mean, I do play “Animal Crossing” and there is an island full of anthropomorphic animals that depend on me, but I can’t deduct them from my taxes so I suppose that doesn’t count.

closet. All this for a trip that was going to last three days.

At this point, I thought it seemed a bit excessive. After another three hours of work, I finally got everything down to one suitcase and my weekend bag just in case. Turns out I even overpacked a bit for the trip and in “Ah. Yes. I have one bag packed the confusion of it all, I forgot to take ha-ha-ha.” I said to myself like I was the bathroom bag that I had laid The Count from “Sesame Street.”

The second part of this plan is where After giving the baby stuff to a friend out. I did stop and get some soap at a drugstore and all that jazz, so I who just had a kid, and calling it a things went off the rails. “Clothes? “gift,” I’m resourceful when I need to Right?

How do we do this?

There’s a wouldn’t feel like a bunch of freshly Now, I had traveled a small bit before be. I went back to figuring out how this trip. A weekend work trip down to time change involved, the weather rinsed celery when I was running may be different. I should pack it all, to pack. “Hmm, Tennessee in Spring?

Oak Ridge last fall when I performed around seeing friends. Is this what right?” As I was laying out six different It could be warm, or it could be a at an improv festival with Blue Plate “getting back to normal is?” If so, blizzard. I’d best pack this parka.”

Special. But that wasn’t that far away. types of pants for a three-day trip, can someone please publish a guide When I had finished I had six suitcases I suddenly realized “What about Nashville is a good bit of a drive, and about it? See you next week. packed full and a mostly empty the baby!?” despite having had packed a weekend bag for that work trip, I hadn’t had to deal with anything beyond that.

Suddenly, after having spent two and a half years in my house, I was drawing a blank on how to pack for a trip.

I knew that I needed to take basic things, under items, soap, and that stuff. I could just try standing under the running water of a shower like I was a bunch of celery getting rinsed

Batteries Not Included

By Andy Ross theloaferonlineprint @gmail.com

theloafer.net | April 12, 2022

One Does Not Simply Pack a Bag