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03 Southern Rock Superstars 04 Spotlight 07 Karaoke 07 Trivia

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09 Pets of the Week 11 Things To Do 13 WQUT Concert Schedule 14 Biker Events by Biker Wear

22 Tri-Cities Faces and Places

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August is ending this week. The months are rolling by so fast! Did you go to the fair? We went on Wednesday because I really wanted to see Walker Hayes while the kids enjoyed unlimited rides.

I will admit that I jumped on the Walker Hayes bandwagon when Fancy Like hit the radio. I started really enjoying several of his songs. I was pleasantly surprised during the show to discover much more into the life of this famous singer. This man glowed when speaking about his kids or dedicating songs to his wife! He loves to talk about God and took at least 15 minutes to give his testimony to us during his recall of his days being an alcoholic. He even reached out to any non-believers in the audience to encourage them. I really enjoyed his show and music but even more than that I was thrilled to see that Walker is a family man who loves God and displays that wherever he goes!

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Bristol TN/Va Bristol, TN/VA TUESDAY AUG 30th Windsor Avenue Bluegrass 7:00pm at Downtown Center WEDNESDAY Aug 31st Mike Preslar 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House THURSDAY Sept 1st Vaden Landers 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House Asylum Suite 7:00pm at Quaker Steak & Lube FRIDAY Sept 2nd Trevor Meade7:00pm at Blackbird Bakery Rare Fiction | Brian Cox 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House Billy Crawfor d Band 7:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ Savage Outlaws 8:00pm at Quaker Steak & Lube SATURDAY Sept 3rd Luke Trimble 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House Erin Coburnv7:00pm at Delta Blues BBQ

Billy Crawford 8:00pm at Quaker Steak & Lube Disorderly Conduct 7:00pm at Laurel Marina.

MONDAY Sept 5th Powershift Band 7:00pm at KC @ Sonny’s Marina

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TUESDAY Aug 30th Brim & Marci Leal 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza WEDNESDAY Aug 31st

THURSDAY Sept 1st

HB Beverly 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza THURSDAY Sept 1st Justin Mychals 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza FRIDAY Sept 2nd Smithcreek Band 7:00pm at KC @ Sonny’s Marina Jay Storm Project 9:30 at Wild Wing Cafe Donnie Dry Heavers Bob Fleming Cambria Iron Co. Dimestore Cowboys 8:30pm at Capone’s SATURDAY Sept 3rd Asylum Suite 7:00pm at KC @ Sonny’s Marina WyndRider | Strange Gods | Season of the Witch 10:00pm at Capone’s SUNDAY Sept 4th Rusty Steel 7:00pm at KC @ Sonny’s Marina

FRIDAY Sept 2nd

Retroville 7:00pm at Marker 2 Grille, Lakeview Marina

SATURDAY Sept 3rd Southern Rebellion 7:00pm at Marker 2 Grille, Lakeview Marina Justin Mychals 7:00pm at Krazy Chicken Retroville 8:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar Jonesborough Jonesborough, TN

FRIDAY Sept 2nd Florencia & The Feeling Rusty Steel 7:00pm at 7:00pm at Music on the Square Marker 2 Grille, Wayne Kelly and Friends Retroville 6:00pm at Lakeview Marina Jonesborough Barrel House Cam Ragsdale7:00pm at Gypsy SATURDAY Sept 3rd Circus Cider Company LIghtning Charlie Stone Creek Four 8:00pm Red Hot & Blues Revue 6:00pm at Jonesborough Barrel House at CJ’s Sports Bar

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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 at Quaker Steak and Lube (Bristol, VA) 7pm Karaoke Night at Wonderland Lounge and Bar Karaoke at- Kingsport Lodge Johnson Moose City, TN 9pm6pm Karaoke at Thunder Tavern 8pm Karaoke with RonValley at Kingsport Moose Lodge 6:30pm

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,atTN Karaoke w/ DJ Marquez Top Shelf Entertainment Wild8pm Wings Café JC Karaoke at Numan’s Johnson City, TN 10pm Karaoke at Numan’s - Johnson City Karaoke at Jiggy Rays Pizzeria - Johnson City, TN Karaoke at Jiggy Rays Pizzeria Abby’s Hell Yeah at CJ’s Sports Bar - Kingsport, TN 8pm Karaoke w/Tony & Rod Karaoke at CJ’s Sports Bar 8pm Karaoke at Tipsy Toad Tavern JonesboroughTN Karaoke at Tipsy Toad (Jonesborough) Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub 8pm Open Mic & Karaoke at Wonderland Lounge/Bar N Grill Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub 7-10 Karaoke at Midnight Oasis - Brtistol, TN Karaoke at Sonny's Marina/The FrenchPost Quarter Restaurant Karaoke w/ Eric Huskins VFW 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City, TN 10pm Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment Rainbow Asian Karaoke w/ ShaneatRouse at Bear’s Bar Cuisine 9pm Karaoke at Kingsport Moose Lodge Karaoke w/ Reverb Karaoke at The Cottage 8:30pm Turn the Page Karaoke at VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City Karaoke w/ Eric Huskins VFW Post 2108 – Johnson City, TN 8pm Karaoke at Elizabethton VFW Karaoke w/ Absolute Entertainment at Tulips Grub & Pub 8-11 Karaoke w/ Michael Hawkins at Holiday Inn (Exit 7) – Bristol, VA Karaoke at Numan’s – Johnson City, TN 10pm 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

FRIDAY

FRIDAY

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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3. Conceals 4. Proofreaders' marks 5. Eeyore's outburst 6. Affirmative answer 7. "Tobacco Road" author Caldwell 8. Symbols to click on 9. Drink quickly 10. Tear mopper 11. Approached abruptly 12. TV show starring Fran Drescher 13. Large piece of meat 15. Equally effective 20. Chichén ____ (renowned Mayan ruins)

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25. Automobile pioneer 26. "___ man put asunder" 27. ____ Muybridge (pioneer in animal locomotion photography) 30. At wit's ___ 31. "Roman Holiday" transport

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46. Mideast carrier 47. Spot of trouble 48. Big name in whiskey 50. Lessor 52. Handbill heading 53. The yolk's on him?

54. Length of many stands?

56. Installed anew, as flooring 57. Sent forth 58. Tears apart 59. Bears witness (to)

22. "A ___ Good Men" 25. Celebration of age, for short 26. Cholesterol types 28. Broken pane?

29. Broccoli ___ 31. Resident of a small community 32. Twist together 34. Self-denying sorts 35. Winding machine 37. Middle East prince 38. Venetian boat 39. "Only a ____" (Oingo Boingo ditty) 41. Dad, slangily 44. 50's White House name 45. Hidden supplies 47. Ways to hold you tight 48. "For Whom the Bell Tolls" poet

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Last Week's Puzzle Answers This handsome boy is Leo. He’s a 3 1/2 yr old Pit Bull Terrier that loves people. Leo is very affectionate and loves to lay on you. He needs to be the only pet, as he does not get along with other dogs and NO cats.

He would be a great companion for an adult household. Leo loves to run and play and is strong and energetic, so he wouldn’t be good with younger children. He knows basic

commands, takes treats easily, loves to go on walks, is great on a leash, has been neutered and current on vaccinations.

Leo will require a fenced-in yard, with at least a 6 ft fence - he’s a jumper and quite the acrobat in his kennel. That’s how he stays so fit and trim.

He would love to have a new home and family.

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WEDNESDAY AUG 31ST

BRISTOL

THURSDAY SEPT 1ST Free Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic Farmer's Market 7:00am at 8:00am at Bristol Public Library Kingsport Farmers Market IBN Biz Lunch 11:30am at THURSDAY SEPT 1ST Stateline Bar and Grill First Thursday SATURDAY SEPT 3RD Shop and Hop 4:00pm Cleetus And Cars 6:00pm at Downtown Kingsport at Bristol Motor Speedway SATURDAY SEPT 3RD SUNDAY SEPT 4TH Farmer's Market 7:00am at NASCAR Watch Party: Kingsport Farmers Market Darlington 6:00pm Wolf Howling 10:00am at Bays at Michael Waltrip Brewing Co. Mountian Park & Planitarium

JONESBOROUGH TUESDAYS Jonesborough Storytelling Guild “Stories n’More” Show 7:00pm at The International Storytelling Center FRI. SEPT 2 - SAT. SEPT 3 The Washington County Heritage Fair Fri - 11:00am Sat - 9:00pm at Jonesborough Visitors Center SATURDAY SEPT 3RD Farmer's Market 8:00am at Jonesborough Farmers Market Historic Jonesborough Town Tour 1:00pm at Chester Inn State Historic Site

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WEDNESDAY AUG 31ST Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center FRIDAY SEPT 2ND Movies for Grown-Ups 2:00pm at Washington Co. Public Library

COMEDY SHOWCASE WEDNESDAYS Comedy Open Mic 7:30pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 1ST Storytelling Show 8:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND Shawn Carter 8:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 3RD Shawn Carter 8:00pm & 10:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club Improv Sports 8:00pm at Wallace Theatre FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH Drew Dunn 8:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club SATURDAY SEPTMEBER 13TH Drew Dunn 8:00pm & 10:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club Boomtown Improv 8:00pm at Wallace Theatre

SATURDAY SEPT 3RD Farmer's Market 8:00am at Abingdon Farmers Market SUNDAY SEPT 4TH Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon Community Center

LIMESTONE TUES SEPT 6, 8, 13, 20, 22 Chair Caning with Doug Lowman 9:00am at Washington College Academy

Upper East Tennessee Celtic Festival

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CONCERT SCHEDULE Bristol

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PARAMOUNT Aug 19 The Reep & Reno Comedy Show Sep 2 Beatles Vs Stones:Abbey Road and Satisfaction Oct 5 Nikki Lane Oct 22 The Wallflowers Oct 26 Lindsey Buckingham Oct 27 The Glenn Miller Orchestra Oct 29 Blackberry Smoke

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Aug 21 Neal McCoy Aug 28 Air Supply Sep 8 Anderson East Sep 17 Girl Named Tom Sep 18 The Robert Cray Band Oct 1 Kansas Oct 8 Tommy Emmanuel Oct 15 Josh Turner Oct 24 Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Dec 2 The Gatlin Brothers Country & Christmas

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CAMEO THEATER Aug 20 The Oak Ridge Boys Aug 27 Chris Knight Sept 16 Firehouse Oct 29 Craig Morgan Nov 12 GCMA Southern Gospel Quartet BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY Sept 30-Oct 1 Country Thunder Music Festival with Morgan Wallen, Jason Aldean, Hardy, Lauren Alaina, Tracy Lawrence and others BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS REUNION Sept 9-11 JJ Grey and Mofro, Tanya Tucker, Roseanne Cash, Del McCoury Band, Jerry Douglas Band and many others.

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TENNESSEE THEATRE Aug 17 Weird Al Yankovic Aug 27 Little River Band Sep 22 St. Paul and The Broken Bones Sep 23 Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Oct 4 Carly Rae Jepsen Oct 28 Straight No Chaser Oct 21 Ray Lamontagne THOMPSON BOWLING ARENA Aug 19 Luke Bryan Aug 28 Shinedown Sep 28 Greta Van Fleet Oct 14 Keith Urban

KNOXVILLE CIVIC AUDITORIUM Sep 23 Kathleen Madigan FREEDOM HALL Sep 28 Wheel of Fortune live Aug 26 Lee Brice Oct 12 Gov’t Mule with Mike Campbell Oct 21 Chris Janson & The Dirty Knobs Dec 1 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Oct 14 Steve Martin and Martin Short Dec 2 Little Texas Oct 16 My name is NOT Mom Oct 21 Jerry Seinfeld Nov 10 Clay Walker & Tracy Lawrence MARTIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS Nov 11 Sal Vulcano Aug 16 John Hiatt and The Goners Aug 18 Brit Floyd BIJOU THEATRE Aug 20 Amy Grant Aug 27 The Gatlin Brothers Sep 23 Black Jacket Symphony Sep 30 Darrell Scott presents Van Halen’s 1984 Oct 1 Henry Cho Sept 24 Brian Wilson Oct 6 The Earls of Leicester Oct 4 Scott Bradlee’s featuring Jerry Douglas Postmodern Jukebox Oct 14 Craig Ferguson Oct 19 The Wallflowers Oct 29 Straight No Chaser Dec 13 Michael W. Smith Christmas Show Oct 20 Mavis Staples

Nov 1 Nov 11 Nov 17 Nov 30 Dec 1

Gin Blossoms Sam Bush Band Joanne Shaw Taylor Eric Gales Paul Thorn

Sep 23 Sep 24 Oct 1 Oct 15 Oct 16

My Morning Jacket Alicia Jon Pardi The Head and The Heart Stevie Nicks

BRIDGESTONE ARENA Aug 23 My Chemical Romance Aug 26 Dierks Bentley THE SHED Aug 27 Roger Waters Aug 19 Gangstagrass Sep 1 The Lumineers Aug 20 The Cadillac Three Sep 7 Twenty One Pilots Aug 27 Jackyl Sep 8 Backstreet Boys Sept 3 The Kentucky Headhunters Sep 10 Kevin Hart Sep 10 Colt Ford Sep 14 OneRepublic and NeedToBreathe Sep 16 Pearl Jam Gatlinburg Sep 17 The Killers Sep 20 Knotfest featuring Slipknot Keith Urban MONSTERS ON THE MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL Oct 7 Oct 9 Pitbull Aug 19-21 Cinderella’s Tom Keifer, Oct 10 Smashing Pumpkins Extreme, Yngwie Malmsteen, Quiet Riot, & Jane’s Addiction Kip Winger, Autograph, Queensryche, Oct 12 The Doobie Brothers Stryper, Ratt’s Stephen Pearcy, Night Oct 14 Jason Aldean Ranger, Vixen, Firehouse, Nelson, Brother Oct 16 Post Malone Cane, Pat Travers and many others.

Oct 21 Reba McEntire with Terri Clark Oct 23 Lizzo Nashville Oct 26 Mary J Blige Oct 28 The Judds featuring Wynonna NASHVILLE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM with Martina McBride Aug 31 Rockzilla Summer Tour with Papa Roach, Falling in Reverse, Hollywood Undead & Bad Wolves Asheville Sep 30 Kevin Gates THE ORANGE PEEL Oct 1 Lil Nas X Sep 3 Switchfoot Sep 8 Apocalyptica RYMAN AUDITORIUM Sep 16 Jack White (Rabbit Rabbit) Aug 24 Blondie (Opry House) Sep 11 Collective Soul and Switchfoot Sep 21 Testament, Exodus and (Opry House) Death Angel Sep 17 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Oct 1 Trial By Fire- Tribute to Journey Sep 18 Crowded House Sep 21 Steve Earle and the Dukes THOMAS WOLFE AUDITORIUM Sep 27 & 28 Jordan David Aug 25 Vince Gill Sep 29 & 30 Marcus King Sept 24 Kathleen Madigan Oct 13 Diana Krall Oct 15 Ryan Adams Oct 14-16 Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit Oct 21 Casting Crows Oct 24 Joe Satriani Nov 1 Marcus Mumford Oct 25 Demi Lovato

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BIKER EVENTS sponsored by biker wear Local Events: 1. Sword & Shield Tournament 11am Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site Sept. 3rd

2. Celtic Festival Tipton Haynes State Historic Site Sept. 3rd – 4th 3. Southern Rock at Its finest. East Tennessee Distillery in Piney Flats Host The Kentucky Headhunters, Confederate Railroad, Slick Cadillac, Arron Walker all in one night. Sept. 4th 4. Rhythm & Roots Bristol TN and VA Sept 9th – 11th 5. Goose Head Reunion Boozy Creek Sept. 9th – 10th 6. Bike Show & Swap Meet at Temple Sept. 10th

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5. Peacemakers Bike Night 801 Boozy Creek 3rd Friday of each month 6. East Coast Wings Every Wednesday 7. Dog Tag Brigade Every Wednesday at Jonesborough VFW 8. The Pub Out Back Every Monday 9. Freddy’s in Kingsport every second Monday 10. Creek Side Bar & Grill in Stoney Creek every Wednesday

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Hello once again my brothers and sisters.

Hope the weather is treating you right and you get to ride for miles and miles and miles. Keep those knees in breeze, sunny side up and rubber down. Hoping you enjoy this article and hoping it reaches folks who don’t have any understanding of who we are.

Bikers who are they? This is a question asked a lot by folks who maybe have never met a biker, never ridden a bike. They tell us its unsafe to ride a motorcycle. Why do you ride, you could be killed? Well, its unsafe to swim in the ocean, go for a walk in the woods, drive your car and sometimes even unsafe to walk out your front door. You can’t live your life in fear.

What makes a biker a real biker? Is their leather-clad style dashing, or the roads that make them so intimidating, or that seem to be the part of a cult of motorbike worshipers? These motorcyclists are the modern knights of the open roads. And their bond with their comrades is more significant than blood, and here is why they have honor among themselves.

Whether you’re a motorcyclist from heart or a born daredevil, no Code in the world hasn’t been broken by you. There is an unspoken code that you follow all your life. Motorcyclists are fiercely loyal to each other. You know behind that rough and tough face a person lies who is sincerer than the neighbor to your next-door!

We were leather to help protect our bodies, helmet to protect our heads, and boots to protect our feet. We have tattoos because we like them but not every biker has tattoos. We are always the first to help out in our communities. We will stand up for our country, kids, animals, and our

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veterans. We raise money to help those in need. Can you say that?

Bikers Are Family! We are all about our families and friends and we will defend them at all cost. Bikers are very protective of their fellow bikers. Thus, each biker is like their brother and sister, so no one tries to mess up with them. They always stand for each other no matter what happens. That’s why you can see dedicated riders in the groups because bikers are not just a family; they are a pack.

Respect All! It doesn’t matter if it’s a man, woman, child, animal, and respect should be given to everyone. If someone is clearly at fault, bikers, don’t tolerate rubbish from anyone.

Bikers have enormous self-respect and know that respecting each other is integral to avoid unruly violence or trust issues. When others get rude, they maintain cool and back their words with actions. But at the same time respect is earned.

Prestige Your Bike! There is a no-doubt. If you’re a biker, then your bike is your soul. As a motorcyclist Honoring your bike is necessary because your life depends on it. Taking care of your motorcycle and maintaining it is the utmost essentiality. Most bikers would like to explain, “Motorcycles are like our spouses; you don’t get to touch it, only look from afar!”

Never give up! Bikers don’t give up easily on these two things. 1. Once their mind is set and 2. nothing in the world can stop them from getting it done. That’s a bikers’ way; love in other aspects of life matters, just like their passion for their loved beast. The bikers’ topmost quality is that everyone envies, as they know what they want in life, and they will go to any limits to fulfill it.

No rider left behind! This shows the sign of Friendship between bikers. Come hell or high water, and the biker always sticks to the people who ride along with them. When anyone down at the side of the road, you wait for them. It’s one of the only times bikers hit the brakes. ​ Be Loyal to Your Own! A real biker is happy with whom they are, always. However, life is or how many actions they take, which might open to question (like those wheelies), everything defines them. Right from the way they talk or the way they dress, there’s an undoubted charm to every biker that makes them so alluring and a little freaky. Thus, there’s nothing that will make them change.

Keep Your Thoughts Constant! Stick to your principles and words. If you have made a promise to someone, that promise is etched in time. If you think what you said is right, then don’t turn back your words. A biker stands his ground and trusts his/her instincts more than others.

Ride with pride! Biking is not a game or hobby—it is art, which can be understood only by passionate people. No matter the cause or occasion, bikers ride. When they are sad or in doubt, they take a ride. But they never get tired of riding. Their soul is their motorcycle, and wherever they go, the bike goes too.

116 Buffalo Street Johnson City, TN • www.bikerweartn.com • (423) 631-0542 Facts:

1. Respect Is Key. For any outsider stumbling into one of the many motorcycle forums or social media groups, the motorcycle scene can seem like a war zone at times. This might not seem very respectful, but there's a huge difference between what's going on online and what's going on in the real world. Don't let the beard, leathers, and skull rings fool you, bikers really are some of the nicest people you'll ever come across. Just realize that in order to get respect you'll also have to give it.

2. Don't Ever Touch Another Man's or Woman’s Bike. You'd think this one would be kind of obvious, but no. I've seen random members of the public grab the handlebars on a stranger's bike, even throwing their leg over it and taking a seat. Even worse are those who place their kid on a bike without asking.

What's going through these people's minds?

There's the risk of damaging the paint, the alarm could go off, or they could even drop the bike - causing damage worth thousands.

And they would most likely be long gone by the time the owner gets back. There's an unwritten rule amongst motorcyclists you don't ask to try someone's bike, ever!

If someone offers you to try it, then it's ok, otherwise, stay off.

3. We Wave to Strangers. Have you ever seen motorcyclists greeting each other with a wave or a nod in traffic? It's not because they know each other, it's basically just to show some solidarity with other bikers. There are different ways of doing the "biker wave", none of them involve enthusiastic waving like a dork. The most common way is to just put your arm slightly out and point at the oncoming bike with two fingers. In countries where they drive on the right side of the road, a nod is more commonly used, and in some southern European countries they stick out a leg to say hello.

4. We Use Hand Signals to Help Each Other Out. Whether they're riding as a club or just tooling around town, there is an unspoken code of respect between motorcyclists. You can see this as they wave to each other, extending their hand low rather than high, or using specific signals to warn each other of speed traps, dead animals in the road, and other traffic issues.

5. Riding Makes Us Better at Driving Cars.

If you want to get home in one piece when riding a bike, you'll have to be constantly vigilant. Always scanning the road for any dangers, reading the surrounding traffic, positioning yourself to see and be seen... there's a lot going on at all times.

6. Everyday Fashion Is Often Inspired by Bikers. Lately, the world of high fashion has become influenced by bikers as well as they've taken notice of the alternative fabrics and styles, bringing the biker influence onto the wider culture.

7. We Practically Have Our Own Language.

Spend some time around a group of bikers, and you're bound to hear some biker slang, and it's not given that the average cager will understand what it all means.

You might know that an old' lady is a wife or long-term girlfriend, but if she's just an acquaintance or friend riding pillion on the bike, the term back warmer or backpack is used. OMG does not mean 'Oh My God,' 'ape hangers' are not found in a zoo, 'church' is not where you go on Sundays, 'squids' are not found in the ocean, and 'weekend warriors' are not true bikers.

8. Bikers Do a Lot of Charity Work. There are countless biker charities out there.

Everything from getting war veterans back on their feet, raising awareness for issues and diseases, to help fight bullying and making children's lives safer. And there's a perfectly good reason for this. While many people see bikers as big scary people covered in tattoos and leathers, they are actually normal people with families of their own. And just like normal people, they have been in the military, they've experienced illness, and they want people to feel safe. Next time you see hundreds of bikes riding in a convoy, it's more likely that they're on a charity ride rather than a bunch of hooligans out to cause havoc.

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It's been plastered all over Facebook, and in light of recent changes, it seems legitimate at first glance.

"Don’t forget TODAY starts the new Facebook (aka...new name, META) rule where they can use your photos. Don't forget the Deadline is today!!!

I do not give Facebook or any entities associated with Facebook permission to use my pictures, information, messages or posts, both past and future. With this statement, I give notice to Facebook it is strictly forbidden to disclose, copy, distribute, or take any other action against me based on this profile and/or its contents. The information: The violation of privacy can be punished by law NOTE:

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Facebook is now a public entity. All members must post a note like this.

If you prefer, you can copy and paste this version. If you do not publish a statement at least once it will be tacitly allowing the use of your photos, as well as the information contained in the profile status updates.

Thank you."

Notice how the post doesn't have a certain date? That's a great clue that it's false information. Logistically, Facebook employees do not have the time to go through every single page to search for this post, so it would likely not be seen even if it was legitimate. When you sign up for Facebook (or any other social media platform), you

automatically agree to your content being accessible to Facebook employees for research and advertising purposes. You maintain ownership of your posts and all content will be deleted if your account is deleted.

Posting this false "disclaimer" is not legal in any way and does not absolve you from the terms and conditions that apply to each platform. Please take the time to read through the terms and conditions for each platform so you are fully aware of what you're signing up for.

Terms for Facebook can be found at : facebook.com/legal/terms.

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by Kathie Scalf

To say the last 3 weeks have been tough would be a gross understatement. It’s been, in fact, probably top 2 hardest times in my life. After being blessed with 17 beautiful, healthy, and love-filled years with my dogs, 1 of them has suddenly dipped over to that critical stage of life where things are going wrong and his little body is getting tired. And I have another one of the same age who isn’t far behind him. This process can’t be easy for anyone, but being the sole captain of this ship and trying to battle the storm alone has been nothing short of agonizing.

day in 2007 I found him. Skelly, or ‘Wizard’ as they had him named on the website, just jumped out of the page at me as soon as I saw him. He was around the same size, was the same age and with his silky white coat and big pink ears, I fell in love instantly. After a home inspection, some paper work and the adoption fee, his foster mom brought him home to me and they were the dynamic duo all the way up to 2015 when the Sherman monster crashed into our home and made our twosome a triple threat.

surgery to repair the ACL, which at his age and the kidney disease he would never survive, or administer high powered pain medications daily to “keep him comfortable” which will slowly poison his little body and basically keep him sedated until his only working kidney fails and he dies. No thanks.

rice, potatoes, peas and if he seems uncomfortable, supplementing with small doses of pain medications. I am not knocking this dog out so he can just be in a medical coma until it’s time to go, as was prescribed.

That seems like the most inhumane thing to do.

No one prepared me for how hard The level of callous and emotionless this was going to be. I’m single with veterinary “care” I’ve received over no children and no plans for any; these dogs truly are my kids. For the last 3 weeks has been a slap in half my life they’ve experienced the face. Beyond not being able everything with me, from moves, to put weight on his back leg and job changes, marriages, divorce, becoming a snob about his dog heartbreak, college graduations, Shermy is the best bad boy in all the food, Skeletor is otherwise still land. He terrorized his way into all fine. He’s got an appetite, he’s alert, birthdays…through it all they’ve For those who don’t know, I have 3 our hearts when he was 6 months inquisitive, loving, skipping around been there with a wagging tail, a cuddle and unconditional love. dogs named Mousey, Skeletor and old, with his adorable under-bite on his 3 good legs and drinking Sherman. Mousey and Skeletor (or and a puppy mentality that now at water. This is not a dog who is ready They trust me implicitly and now I have to return all that love, trust and Skelly) are Chihuahuas, Sherman the age of 7 seems to just be staying to be put down, but that was the bravery and get them through this is a Pomeranian and they’re all forever. For a stodgy old couple of only option I was given. Basically the best way I know how. It might rescues, who actually rescued me. almost 10 years, it was a breath of “he’s 17 and not going to recover. be the hardest thing I’ll ever do.

Mousey came along first, when I fresh air for Mousey and Skeletor, Let’s just take him back behind the got my first apartment during my much to Mousey’s chagrin. woodshed like Old Yeller and do the Love your pets extra today. We first year of college in 2005. I was humane thing.” There was no offer don’t deserve them.

With all that being said, the last 3 volunteering at the animal shelter for water therapy, no options for weeks have been an unexpected for college credits, when one day gentle exercises, or being told how nightmare because quite frankly I came in and this tiny angel was to jazz up his dog food. When I told I always expected Mousey to be sitting all alone in a big concrete them he really enjoyed the boiled cell, shivering and petrified. I called the first to go- since 2 years ago a chicken and rice with carrots I was vet issued him a 6-month death an ex boyfriend and asked him to making him but was concerned he loan me the $100 or so that it took sentence- but instead Skelly has might be lacking crucial nutrients been the one to take a nosedive. I to adopt him and took him home that dog food provided, they just where his little presence fit perfect came home Saturday the 6th and he was unable to put his back right said it didn’t matter what I fed into my 400 sq ft apartment. him, served an outrageous bill for paw down. He didn’t seem to be After about a year and a half, services rendered and prescriptions in pain, so I waited til first thing I realized he was pretty lonely for codine and morphine.

Monday morning to take him to between all the time I was spending the vet. He has been healthy as a I’m choosing to go with my heart. at school full-time and working 2 horse and refuses to use his doggy I’m not providing him with “end part-time jobs during the day. I stairs, so I just assumed he jumped of life care,” I’m going to give him made the decision he needed off the couch and maybe hurt his EXTRA life care for as long as he has a friend, and after a long time hip.

Following an x-ray where left. Extra yummy food, extra love following Small Breed Rescue of they unintentionally discovered and paying extra close attention to East Tennessee on Facebook, one a large mass on his kidney and a the signs he’s giving me. When he’s misdiagnosis of sprain that turned ready to pass through to the next out to be a torn ACL, his diagnosis phase of this journey, he will let is worst case scenario. I was given me know. Until then, I’m feeding 2 options by a vet- attempt a risky him steak, chicken, burgers and

XO - Kathie

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Appalachian Fair is proud to announce our queen for 2022 is: Mattie Roark Daughter of Jon and Stephanie Roark of Gray

Appalachian Fair is proud to announce our queens for 2022: Wee Miss (2-3 years old): Scarlett Vance Daughter of Ron & Joshlyn Vance

1st Runner-Up - Nora Walters Daughter of Scott & Deanna Hood of Elizabethton

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3rd Runner-Up – Tiffany Gillis Daughter of James Gillis of Johnson City

Little Miss (6-9 years old): Kinsley Dillow Daughter of Ron & Joshlyn Vance and Aaron & Makala Dillow

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The film "Uncharted" opened in theaters earlier this year and for some reason fell under my radar.

Thankfully, the film is now playing on Netflix so for those of us who missed the theatrical run can now see the film starring the current Spider-Man, Tim Holland, and Mark Wahlberg. The film is based on a video game franchise, so that explains why the action in the film is at times a bit over-the-top.

The film opens by introducing us to orphan brothers Sam and Nathan "Nate" Drake (Holland), who have been caught trying to steal a map made after the Magellan expedition, which can lead to hidden gold. As a result of the attempted theft, Sam is thrown out of the orphanage where they reside, leaving Nate behind, but promises his younger brother he will come back to get him. The film then flashes fifteen years forward and we see Nate working as a bartender in New York City where he pickpockets wealthy customers. Nate's bar "activities" are witnessed by Victor "Sully" Sullivan (Wahlberg), a fortune hunter who has worked with Nate's brother Sam tracking treasure hidden during the aforementioned Magellan expedition. Sully explains to Nate that when he and Sam were stealing a diary containing

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information about the location of the hidden gold, Sam vanished.

This revelation causes Nate to agree to help Sully find Sam. The two begin their adventure by attending an exclusive auction in order to get their hands on one of the golden crosses linked to the Magellan crew. While attending the auction they meet Santiago Moncada (Antonio Banderas), the last descendant of the Moncada family, who helped finance Magellan's expedition. The two also meet Jo Braddock (Tati Gabrielle), the leader of Moncada's mercenaries.

After an unexpected fight at the auction, Sully manages to steal the cross, and the action kicks into high gear. Now in possession of the cross, Nate and Sully head to Barcelona, Spain, where the treasure is supposedly hidden, to meet up with Sully's contact Chloe Frazer (Sophia Ali), who has another cross. The trio then begin to follow clues in the diary Sully had procured with the missing Sam, and soon find themselves in the Santa Maria del Pi church, where Nate and Chloe almost meet their untimely end. Despite cheating death, Nate and Chloe find a map revealing the treasure is in the Philippines. Following the discovery, Nate, Sully and Chloe are headed to the Philippines, but due to an unexpected betrayal, are dealing with Braddock's team, who are also in pursuit of the hidden treasure. While in the Philippines, the trio and Braddock's crew, which includes vicious leader Jo, have exciting fights and an unreal attempted stealing of the newly discovered Magellan ships and the massive amounts of gold they contain. Along with video game style action, the film features betrayals, witty banter between the characters, shocking revelations, and Holland leaping about as if he is playing Spider-Man. Holland is his usual charming self, and proves he can branch out from playing

Spidey. As for Wahlberg, he doesn't do anything we haven't seen him do before, with his squinting facial expressions and grumpy demeanor in which he excels. The actors' co-stars are all fine, with Gabrielle proving to be an excellent villain and worthy adversary, while Ali brings relief to the testosteronie driven duo. Director Ruben Fleischer ("Zombieland") keeps the action and intrigue moving at the proper pace. There is a post-credits

scene you must see that leads to a sequel, of which the chairman of Sony Pictures has revealed this as the first film in a new franchise.

"Uncharted" is a fun adventure film that allows you to relax, forget about turbulent world events, and have fun. Now on Netflix and available on Blu-ray, 4K and DVD. (Rated PG-13)

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Like a true moron, one of the first things I do each morning is glance at Facebook. I’ll sit there with my coffee and give it a little going over. I sometimes wonder if this is good for my mental health. There’s maybe only 20% of the things I see that I care about while the other 80% is mostly blabber from people I haven’t spoken to since high school. Right now it’s a glut of posts about going back to school.

Why? As 90% of them are just things on slider buns. I don’t know exactly when the humble slider overtook American kitchens as a trend, but I know it was only in the last decade or so. You click the link or follow the recipe and it’s just a sloppy Joe, on a slider bun! Shredded chicken cooked in French onion soup mix, on a slider bun!

I’m not knocking these things, mind you. It’s just that after a Yet, mixed in with all the usual while the proliferation of slider nonsense I’ve noticed that more bun-centric recipes on Facebook and more people tend to share all start to look the same and it recipes these days. You’ve no doubt seen one of these posts. It’s confuses me. I want to see this trend be carried to the extreme of just a photo of the finished food the foodie scale. Let’s see them with either a link or a write-up of the recipe. They all have some sort work Molecular Gastronomy into the mix. I want to see clickbait-type of chatter attached to them like “Ah! This is one of the true classic posts for “brie cheese foam the way grandma used to make it!” soups!” Sometimes they go for a more homespun approach with I wonder where the source of “Grandpa used to make these for many of these recipes comes us every Sunday and I’ve not seen from? They have so many oldthem since.” church cookbooks of the late 1980s terminology that I can’t help but I doubt that many of these wonder if many of these clicky, recipes that make such claims are authentic “Pee Paw” material. buzzy-sounding food pages just copy and paste out of yard sale finds. The 29th food post from “Real Food For Your Family” has a lot of recipes centered around cans of soup and dry ranch dressing mix.

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Again, I don’t think there is anything wrong with this, it just seems oddly out of trend for a lot of the modern food views that are so popular on, say, YouTube.

I don’t recall the last time Claire Saffitz, queen of the kitchen, told me to crack open a can of soup during one of her videos. If we want to get terrified by a soup can cuisine, I’d like to see a post about the time that Campbell’s tried to convince people to make cocktails and chilled pre-dinner drinks with cans of soup.

I can picture it now. A post shared by some older relation that you don’t speak to because of political reasons. The post is from “True Classic Kitchens Now.” “Remember when you’d spend the weekends at your grandparent’s house and grandpa would come in from the farm work he spent all day doing and drink a classic ‘Campbell’s Settler?’ Well, we can’t wait to share that feeling with you again with our take on the classic drink.”

Sure, a vaguely alcoholic drink that looks opaque yellow sounds mighty temping after a long, hard day at work. Then you look at

the ingredients and it’s a mix of brandy, half & half, chilled vodka, and half a can of Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup. It’ll settle you alright, but to where I can not dare to fathom. There must be a market I am missing out on here, maybe it’s time I looked into making my clickbaitstyle food page on Facebook?

“Andy’s Weeknight Tattler Meals?”

Something that will get lots of shares, lots of likes, and is loaded to the gills with sodium. I better get to work on this right away. It’s been a while since I’ve explored the wonders of condensed soup anyways. See you next week.

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