The Loafer 89

Go Out and Play!

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

Volume 03 Issue 89

Contributing Staff Andy Ross

03 SImple Outdoor Fun 04 Spotlight 05 Summer Camps Are Great for Bored Children 06 Outdoor Activities and Games

08 Puzzle Page 09 Pets of the Week 10 How to Spend the Summer Break 11 Things To Do 12

Tri-Cities Faces and Places

14 Second Harvest Food Bank Boxes Biker Events

16 Tusculum University Launches

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18 His Work is Educating the World

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Hello Friends!

Get out and play! The theme for this week’s cover reminds us to get outside and enjoy this wonderful time of Summer. If you don’t want to or able to play just enjoy the outside. There is something to be said about finding a spot in the shade or a porch swing to enjoy a nap or a good book. Take a walk with your child or pet and enjoy the sights around your neighborhood.

What has been the best part of Summer so far for your family? We had a week at PCB Beach in Florida recently with most of our kids, grandkids and our in laws. Even with the red flags that didn’t allow us to swim in the ocean it was still great to spend time together.

I hope you are enjoying your time and your family. Have a great week!

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By [https://EzineArticles.com/ expert/J_Gill/2267559]J Gill Finding the right activity for children of various ages to be entertained outdoors can be tough. You can’t go wrong with a bubble blower. Younger children can struggle to blow their own bubbles and they will quickly get frustrated. With this type of device, you can have tons of bubbles for all the kids to enjoy. Listen to them laugh and giggle as they bounce around capturing them.

a great source of exercise. With childhood obesity being at an all-time high, it can seem like a great deal of work to get them more active without a fight. They will have so much fun with the bubbles, it isn’t even going to

it flow faster. Many children like the incentive of something like this offered as a special treat. They aren’t going to drag their feet getting their tasks and chores out-of-the-way so they can have more time to enjoy it.

Don’t be surprised if they start trying

Get them Moving Too often, children today are indoors using electronic devices.

Technology has become a huge part of what they do all day long. You need to come up with activities to get them moving and get them outside without complaining. A bubble blower is a huge hit and they will be glad to put away the phones and the video games for a bit and enjoy it. Keep lots of bubble making product ready.

Chasing bubbles can also offer

You don’t have to spend lots of money to create simple outdoor fun for kids of all ages. You can’t go wrong with a bubble blower!

Don’t be surprised if the parents around also smile and enjoy it.

They will like seeing the kids being so playful. They may share memories of their own childhood and blowing bubbles too!

Find a well-made bubble blower though so you don’t feel like you through your money away.

Unfortunately, some of the products are made from cheaper materials and they just don’t perform as well as you would have anticipated.

Read reviews, customer feedback, and compare products to help you decide which one is going to be the best buy for you.

A bubble maker is very simple to use. While the real process can vary by-product, the concept is the same for all. There is a mechanism that turns, allowing the bubbles to be created when you turn it on.

There is a container where you pour in the bubble mix to produce them. Most run with batteries and some models even have a remote control to turn it on and off.

If you have several kids around the neighborhood who seem to be bored, the bubble blower can be a way for them to all have some fun. You will be offering a safe environment for them to relax and have fun in. It can be a great bonding experience for the kids in the neighborhood. Adults can enjoy bubbles too and get the body moving. The kids will love seeing you involved.

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cross their mind you have them taking part in exercise! This is clever parenting at its finest!

Special Treat Getting kids to take care of chores can be tough, but encouraging them to get it all done so they can use the bubble blower can make

to using this to their advantage too.

They will ask if they can play with it after they do their homework, put away the dishes, or anything else on

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Spotlight Dave Eggar & Friends 7:30pm at Bristol Casino Bar Bachelor Boys Band 10:00pm at Bristol Casino Bar MONDAY July 10th Anthony Childress 7:00pm at Cascade Draft House

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TUESDAY July 4th Brim & Marci Leal 6:30pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza WEDNESDAY July 5th BristolBristol, TN/Va TN/VA Rheva & Keegan’s THURSDAY July 6th Irish Fiddle Tunes 5:30pm Little Jon Chrisley and Friends at Mulligan’s Gaming Pub 5:00pm at Cascade Draft House HB Beverly 6:30pm Mac Arnold 8:00pm at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza at Bristol Casino Bar Michelle Malone FRIDAY July 7th and Sarah Peacock 7:30pm at The Down Home Harris and Ragsdale 5:00pm THURSDAY July 6th at Cascade Draft House Justin Mychals 6:30pm Craig Streer Rabmlers at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza 8:30pmat Bristol Casino Bar The Big Throwback 6:30pm Pretty Tied Up at Lakeside Concert Series Guns N’ Roses Tribute 8:30pm at Bristol Casino Bar Kendell Marvel 8:00pm at the Down Home SATURDAY July 8th FRIDAY July 7th Tuatha Dea 4:30pm at Bristol Casino Bar Yarn 8:00pm at the Down Home Chris Long followed by Donnie & the Dry Heavers | Sam Mchale Bright 5:00pm Foster 10:00pm at Capone’s at Cascade Draft House

The Bosses 10:00pm at Capone’s SUNDAY July 9th Rheva & Keegan’s Irish Fiddle Tunes 5:30pm at Mulligan’s Gaming Pub FRIDAY July 7th Sam Collie 7:00pm at Gypsy Circus Cider Company Departure: The Journey Tribute Band 7:00pm at Twilight Alive Flatline: Metallica Tribure 7:30pm at High Voltage Kev & The Big Dog Howlers 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar SATURDAY July 8th Matt Byrd Band 7:00pm at Gypsy Circus Cider Company David Jones & Keeping Up with The Joneses 9:00pm at CJ’s Sports Bar Elizabethton Elizabethton, TN SATURDAY July 8th Dimestore Cowboys 8:00pm at Covered Bridge Jams Jonesborough Jonesborough, TN Friday July 7th Charlie Maples 7:00pm at Music on the Square

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By [https://EzineArticles.com/expert/ Beverly_Frank/42486]Beverly Frank Summer is a fun time for activity and enjoyment for kids. Camps can help them fill their summer with excitement.

The following is a look at some of the summertime activities for kids and the benefits of summer camp: Kids love to swim. Swimming has been a summer pastime for years. Many summer camps offer swimming as an activity that kids can participate in, and most kids jump at the chance to do so. They love the ability to stay cool, get a tan, and just enjoy time with friends. This is a great way to get fit during the summer as well. Swimming can be a full body workout, which means that having your kids participate in swimming as one of their summer activities, and as an activity offered at any camp you send them to. If you aren’t sending your kid to summer camp, and there is a pool nearby, then get them a swim pass to the poor for the summer so that they have something to do during the summer.

Another great summer activity for kids is a team sport. There are all kinds of soccer leagues, baseball, t-ball, football, touch football, softball, coach pitch, tennis,

and other things. So, ask your kid which summer activity they are interested in, and then sign them up. They can either be part of a team that they practice with and play games on weekends or a specific night of the week. Or, they might want to go to a summer camp that is a sports camp and focused on a specific sport, so they learn different skills, drills, techniques, and the like. Sports help kids learn to get along with others, work with people, helps them stay active, and can be a lot of fun. These are all good reasons for sports and sport camps to be part of your kid’s summer activities.

If you are running low on activities for your kid, ask them what they are interested in. Most recreation centers, colleges, and the like offer plenty of summer activities to keep your kids busy and learning, while having fun.

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Another great summer activity is having your kid take a class or visit a day camp or summer camp of some kind. Usually it is something like space camp, or a class on photography or something else that interests them, but is still fun for summer, and is not really serious like a literature class or math class. Options could include things like pottery, art, music, dance, karate, etc. Find an activity your child has always wanted to be apart of or try, and then sign them up for a camp or a class so that they can experience. It will fill their day with fun activities, and give them a chance to see if they are as interested in it as they thought they would be.

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Outdoor Activities and Games for the Whole Family By [https://EzineArticles.com/ larger parks you may need to expert/Dave_C._Roth/639689] reserve a baseball diamond in Dave C. Roth advance because sometimes adult leagues or little league There are many things to do teams will book diamonds for when it comes to fun outdoor practice at public parks, so activities. They can vary make sure to check with your depending on the number of local park to see if reservations people involved, the space are required or recommended. available and interests of the participants. Let’s discuss The game can be arranged some common and not so for larger or smaller teams, common options. depending on the number of One of the most popular outdoor participants involved. A softball activities for groups of people is game is a great thing to do most likely a nice softball game. before or after the serving of an Almost everyone knows how to outdoor meal like a barbeque. It play softball and it’s great fun no gives the cooks time to prepare the meal and set up the tables. matter what your skill level.

If the outdoor activity is set at a Or if set up after the meal, it’s a nice way to keep people busy public park, there is most likely a baseball field already available throughout the day.

Some people enjoy football there for a game. Before you so they make like to plan for a go, make sure to bring the key simple game of touch football. equipment necessary like bats, balls, and perhaps mitts. At some It is a nice game for boys and

girls. The teams can be as small as three or four each so it’s great for smaller gatherings. The equipment typically only entails a football so it’s easy to plan for.

For a fun outdoor activity by the beach, there is nothing better than a great game of beach volleyball.

Simply set up a net in the sand and players can have a fun time bouncing the ball back and forth.

Beach volleyball is also a very social sport, so you may even have strangers on the beach asking if they can join in on the fun too!

There are some great lawn games consider as well. A popular one is horseshoes. Most people already know how to play the game and it can be a great source of entertainment. Another game which has been played in the Midwest and particularly Ohio for many years is called Cornhole.

It uses simple equipment including two slanted boards with a hole on each end and a bunch of corn filled cotton bags. The goal of the game is for each player to toss the bags at the slanted board and try to keep it

on the board. If they are able to get the bag to slide up the board and into a hole at the end, they will earn maximum points.

The great thing about cornhole is that it is a very easy game to learn and it perfect for players of all ages, so you can have grandparents playing right alongside the grandkids!

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NIGHTLIFE

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

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TUESDAY Team Trivia at Wild Wing Café Johnson City TN DJ Trivia at Union Street Taproom Erwin, TN 5pm Trivia at The Corner Bar Bristol, VA 8pm WEDNESDAY Trivia at Tipsy Toad Jonesborough, TN 7pm Trivia Night Mellow Mushroom Bristol, VA 7pm THURSDAY Mellow Trivia at Mellow Mushroom Johnson City, TN- 7pm Trivia at Riverside Taphouse at South Fork Bluff City, TN 7:00pm

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

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

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

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

THURSDAY Bingo at Mellow Mushroom Bristol VA 6pm

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

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

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A ce a Acea is a 2 yr old boy that has the cutest mustache !!! He is a little shy so he might need a quiet home.

Acea would probably do best with no dogs and children over 12 years old. He does great with other cats and loves playing with feather toys!

Acea has been neutered, current on vaccinations and microchipped.

Acea has been at the rescue for more than a year and qualifies for the “name your price” adoption fee during the month of June.

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How to Spend the Summer Break By [https://EzineArticles.com/expert/ YWee_Williams/1953628]YWee Williams There are different schools of thought on the idea of how Children should spend their Summer Break, some parents and caregivers believe Children are kept so busy during the school year so they deserve to rest and be lazy during the summer while some other caregivers and parents believe children should be kept busy during the summer.

Here the use of the internet could be encouraged to research and learn about different topics, just be sure to monitor their internet usage.

Work Experience - Depending on the age of your child, summer time could be a good way to get some experience in the office setting. Have them volunteer and spend a few hours a day in an office setting. They will learn what it means when people say they are “going to work”.

It enables them pick up necessary work experience skills and more importantly will open their minds as they see people at work.

need time to relax and to explore their thoughts, their surroundings and their interests. This should be encouraged all the time but more importantly during the summer children should have ample time to explore in a more relaxed setting.

According to the [http://www. parenting.org/article/schools-outbut-summer-experiences-keep-kidslearning-0]research of Entwisle, Alexander, and Olson (2001), students Summer Programs - Summer programs who are not provided with summer focus on various topics ranging from learning opportunities start each school school work revision, to others that focus year with a learning deficit, compared on skills such as swimming, arts and craft, cooking, drama or other. There is Summer Project - All children have skills to students who enjoyed experiential an increasing number of Summer Camp and interests which might not be explored opportunities for summer learning.

Their work refers to these types of options in Lagos now. appropriately during the school year so experiences: organized sports, day Reading - This is a good time to encourage Summer could be a good time to pick a camps, swimming lessons, and trips to project based on their interest.

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Call for info Bill 423-444-6107 or Cheryl 423-262-6149 TUESDAY JULY 4TH Tree Streets Fourth of July Parade and Celebration 10:00am at Veterans Park WEDNESDAY JULY 5TH Sip and Sew: Bowl warmer and pot holder set 6:30pm at The Philosopher's House THURSDAY JULY 6TH Cosplay 5:00pm at Johnson City Public Library FRIDAY JULY 7TH Johnson City Love & Hiking Date For Couples (Self-Guided) 7:00am at Willow Springs Park Weekly YuGiOh Duel Night 6:00pm at CardFox SATURDAY JULY 8TH Johnson City Love & Hiking Date For Couples (Self-Guided) 7:00am at Willow Springs Park Johnson City Farmers Market 8:00am at Founders Park Cosplay Creative Circle 4:00pm at The Philosopher's House Tulips Cruise In 7:00pm at Tulips American Grub And Pub

SUNDAY JULY 9TH Hiking Date For Couples 7:00am at Willow Springs Park Sunday Makebreak: Sunshine Wood Frame 2:00pm at Michaels

BRISTOL THURSDAY JULY 6TH IBN BIZ Linch 11:30am at Michael Waltrip Brewing Co. "Pretty Pig" Canvas Class 6:00pm at Kil'n Time Studio FRIDAY JULY 7TH Aaron Weber 8:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club SATURDAY JULY 8TH Board Game Night 5:00pm at Bristol Public Library Aaron Weber 8:00pm at Blue Ridge Comedy Club

KINGSPORT TUESDAY JULY 4TH Independence Day Blast!

11:00am at Fizzy Fairway THURSDAY JULY 6TH First Thursday Shop and Hop 4:00pm at Downtown Kingsport SATURDAY JULY 8TH Farmers Market 8:00am at Kingsport Farmer's Market Nature: Wolf Howling 10:00am at Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium

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FRIDAY JULY 7TH Movies for Adults 2:00pm at Washington County Public Library

TUESDAYS Jonesborough Storytelling Guild “Stories n’More” Show 7:00pm at The Intl. Storytelling Center SUNDAY JULY 9TH WEDNESDAY JULLY 5TH Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon IBN BIZ Lunch 11:30am Community Center at The Black Olive GRAY SATURDAY JULY 8TH SATURDAY JULY 8TH Jonesborough Farmers Market 8:00am Gray Block Party 5:30pm at Downtown Jonesborough at Appalachian Fairgrounds Historic Jonesborough Town Tour 1:00pm at Chester Inn HAMPTON State Historic Site SATURDAY JULY 8TH Old Jonesborough Cemetery Family Fun Day 6:00pm Tours 2:30pm at Hampton Valley Forge at Heritage Alliance Volunteer Fire Department ABINGDON, VA Station 1 ELIZABETHTON WEDNESDAY JULY 5TH Carter County Car Club Cruise In Bingo 5:00pm at Abingdon 5:00pm on Elk Avenue Community Center

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Useless Facts 1.There is a metallic asteroid shaped like a dog bone named “Kleopatra.”

2. A “jiffy” is about one trillionth of a second.

3. The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.

4. Dragonflies have six legs but can’t walk.

5. It’s possible to lead a cow upstairs… but not downstairs.

6. Pope John Paul II was an honorary Harlem Globetrotter.

7. Mulan has the highest kill-count of any Disney character.

8. 3.6 cans of Spam are consumed each second.

9. The average American looks at eight houses before buying one.

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Local Events: 1. Hungry Mother Festival Marion VA July 21st – 23rd 2. Celebration of Life for Travis Mizzell July 16 at Highlands BBQ 3. DTB Hillbilly & Vet Pre-Party East Tennessee Distillery 6p - 11p July 15th 4. Hillbilly Show & Shine Maggie Valley, NC July 22nd Bike Night: 1. Wednesday – 19E Pit Stop 2. Wednesday – Jonesboro VFW – Dog Tags 3. Thursday - Quaker Steak & Lube 4. Friday - Tulips Rides: 1. Ride of his Life Travis Mizzell Memorial Ride Hampton Highschool 11:30am July 15 2. DTB Hillbilly & Vet Ride to Maggie Valley Meet at Jonesborough VFW 8:30am July 22 Rallies: 1. Thunder In The Smokies June 30th – July 2nd Maggie Valley NC 2. 55th Annual Dirt Drags June 30th – July 2nd Boozy Creek 3. Sturgis KY Bike Rally July 12th to 16th Sturgis KY 4. Harley Davidson 120th Anniversary July 13th to 16th Milwaukee Wisconsin

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Hello my fellow riders. Hoping you and your families are having a great summer. Please stay safe watch out for other riders and those who are in the cage.

Kiss" and Jan and Dean's "Dead Man's Curve" maintained this sad pop genre's popularity, but the teenage tragedy song really hit its peak in 1964 with the ShangriLa's legendary "Leader of the Pack." But not all songs about The motorcycle has long riding a motorcycle are so sad. been synonymous with Bikers and riders are a unique disenfranchised youth. The breed. We love the freedom, influential 1953 film The Wild independence of the open road, One, which starred Marlon and of course, we love their bikes.

Brando as the young leader Something about a motorcycle of a California biker gang, captures the imagination and helped permanently shape inspires passion like nothing else. the look and attitude of the Whether it’s the thundering sound pop-culture motorcyclist. of the engine or the wind in your Given the film's success, it was hair, there’s nothing quite like only a matter of time before riding a bike or listening to songs record labels took notice. In about motorcycles. If you’re a 1955, the classic songwriting biker or rider, then you know the duo Lieber and Stoller penned feeling that comes with biking the Cheers' "Black Denim songs. And if you’re not, then you Trousers and Motorcycle probably envy us. Steppenwolf’s Boots," a song inspired by biker classic biker anthem “Born to culture. Despite being about Be Wild” is a must for anyone’s a motorcyclist who crashes motorcycle playlist. If you’ve ever his bike into a diesel truck, heard it blasting out of the open the song became a worldwide windows of an old Harley, then smash single, and the "teenage you understand why this needs tragedy song" was born. Singles to be in your library. The song like Wayne Cochran's "Last perfectly captures the spirit of riding and freedom. The songs about motorcycles are all about the joys of riding and being on the open road. Willie Nelson “On The Road Again” sings about the simple pleasures of life and how they can be found while traveling on your motorcycle. He sings that life without care is ‘just around the bend.’ Also, the song’s guitar solo is phenomenal, making it one of the best riding songs ever.

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motorcycles and riders who crave adventure and freedom. He released ‘Thunder Road’ in 1978, and it has become an all-time motorcycle classic. Christopher Cross sings about the pleasures of riding a motorcycle. ‘Ride like the wind,’ he sings as his voice echoes across the open road. The song is all about how wonderful it feels to ride on a sunny day with nothing to stop you from reaching your destination. It gives you a feeling of freedom and independence that’s hard to find anywhere else. Tom Cochrane ‘s ‘life is a highway’ and riders love to live their life on it.

The artist sings about riding his motorcycle with the wind in his hair and how good it feels. It’s the perfect anthem for anyone

who loves to be on the road and explore new horizons.

This song is all about the freedom of the open road. Tom Cochrane sings about how life is a highway and riders can ‘take it to the limit one more time.’ It’s a song for those who cherish moments while the strong wind blows through their hair as they speed off on their bikes. This is just a few of the songs that should always be on your play list when you are riding the open roads with your knees in the breeze.

Whether you’re a hardcore biker or just a casual rider, songs about bikers will get your heart racing. So put on your favorite helmet and hit the open road.

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Tusculum University Launches Dorm Refresh Campaign to Enhance the Residential Living Experience for Students Tusculum University has embarked on a $110,000 campaign to ensure an enjoyable and comfortable living space on campus for its traditional residential students by providing an updated look and feel.

The university has launched the Dorm Refresh Campaign. This opportunity for the community will help Tusculum continue to provide quality residence halls that complement the active and experiential learning the university provides.

major component of a traditional student’s collegiate experience, and this campaign will strengthen the bonds students will establish at the university, she said.

that her sister be included as a fellow alumna.”

In addition, Dr. Scott Niswonger, a 1987 Tusculum graduate and a member of the university’s Board of Trustees, as well as Many individuals have already a prominent businessman, civic leader donated to the campaign. Justin and philanthropist, has donated $10,000 Jeffers, a 2004 Tusculum graduate; his to the campaign. It is the latest sizeable father, Richard Jeffers; and his aunt, donation he has made to Tusculum and

Among the items the campaign will fund are replacement furniture, flooring and ceiling fans as well as fresh paint and enhanced lighting. The campaign will impact residence halls throughout Tusculum. The university seeks to have some of the initial projects completed by the start of the fall semester in August.

“Residential life at Tusculum is an enriching part of the university experience,” said Dr. Scott Hummel, Tusculum’s president. “Within the residential halls, memories are made and life-long friendships are formed.

The shared experience connects current students to generations of alumni who have lived there before.

We are grateful for those who are supporting our students by refreshing the dorms to provide them with a great learning and living environment.”

Student leaders and Tusculum alumni have embraced the campaign.

“In the fall, I will have lived in every space that a female student can reside on campus, and each dorm has its own unique environment,” said Maggie Vickers, a senior pursuing majors in history and English and the Student Government Association president. “I have gained many of my opportunities from residential life. While living in the dorms, I met my current best friends and created a home for myself in a place that I thought would never feel like home.

A refresh of the dorms is so important for the comfort of our students.”

Investing in the residence halls will enhance student retention, Vickers said. A residence hall is a

Bob Kleinertz, left, president of the Tusculum Alumni Executive Board, and student Laikin Smith stand inside the lobby of the Charles Oliver Gray East residence hall.

Sharon Jeffers Hill, have contributed $15,000 for a study room in the Charles Oliver Gray East residence hall. The donation is in honor of Justin Jeffers’ grandmother, Helen Gillespie Jeffers, a 1941 Tusculum graduate, and her sister, Louise Gillespie Seaver, a 1936 Tusculum graduate. Tusculum will hold a ceremony Thursday, July 20, at 3 p.m. to unveil the study room.

“We wanted to do something in memory of my grandmother since she passed away,” Justin Jeffers said.

“When we heard about the Dorm Refresh campaign, we saw that as the opportunity we were seeking. Since she was an educator, we thought the study room would be the most appropriate way to incorporate her memory into the campaign. We also knew she would not want to be honored by herself and would prefer

aligns with his extensive commitment to education as founder of the Niswonger Foundation.

hold a yard sale from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday, July 22, at the university’s Welcome Center, which is across the Erwin Highway from Tusculum Baptist Church. The church is located at 775 Erwin Highway in Tusculum.

All proceeds from the yard sale will benefit Tusculum’s residence halls.

Anyone who would like to contribute items to the yard sale can contact Belle Kemp, director of alumni and community engagement, at bkemp@ tusculum.edu or 423-636-0565. She will work with interested individuals to set up a date and time for bringing the items to the university.

“We’re proud to assist the students who have followed us at Tusculum, and we wholeheartedly support the Dorm Refresh Campaign,” Kleinertz said. “Alumni have wonderful memories of living on campus and treasure that period in their lives. We want today’s students to have a terrific time as Pioneers, and the updated look through the Dorm Refresh Campaign will be another contributing factor to what makes Tusculum an outstanding university.”

Anyone who is interested in supporting the campaign can donate by visiting www.tusculum.edu/giving. Donors can also mail a check, made payable to Tusculum University, to the Office of Institutional Advancement at P.O. Box 5040, Greeneville, TN, 37745. Please note that the check is for the Dorm Refresh Campaign.

“This campaign is an excellent initiative because it contributes to the overall learning that takes place in college,” said, Dr. Niswonger, who was also awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters in 2006 by Tusculum. “The friendships and collaborative atmosphere in residence halls bolster a student’s personal and academic development. I am enthusiastic Additional information about the about the way this campaign will stimulate a fun and inviting environment campaign is available at https://site. in the residence halls and help students tusculum.edu/dorm-refresh/. Further progress in their studies.” detail about Tusculum’s residence Two alumni have organized a special halls is accessible at https://site. event to support the campaign and the tusculum.edu/housing-2/. To learn students. Bob Kleinertz, president of the Alumni Executive Board, and Carol Eggert, more about the university, please visit www.tusculum.edu. both of whom are 1976 graduates, will

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In a world where every single thing is documented, it’s easy to be caught in a bad situation. The way you handle the situation speaks volumes about your character and can help turn a bad perception into a teachable moment.

around them.

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

Everyone has bad days and problematic moments can ensue, but understanding the Overcoming a Karen moment false entitlement and lack of starts with understanding empathy felt in those moments what it entails. The behavior can lead to overcoming a bad is often associated with situation. The moment may entitled, demanding, and not be typical for the person confrontational actions. The term does not refer to instances and may be the result of an underlying issue that has not where a change in tone or been addressed. mood is warranted. A Karen moment refers to a person who Shaming a person who is having exhibits a sense of entitlement, a Karen moment only ignites a sense of superiority, and the issue. Videos do nothing but a tendency to complain or give the internet five minutes make unreasonable demands. of entertainment. If you can The consequences of these help diffuse the situation, put moments can be detrimental your phone down and help. to that person and everyone If you aren't able to help, try

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to find someone who can or simply walk away. Changing the perspective of a Karen moment is essential to diffusing the situation.

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

How many people only have that moment to use to describe you? One interaction is never enough to truly define someone.

The next time you encounter a Karen moment, take a step back to understand where they are coming from to gain perspective on how you can recover when you have a moment of your own.

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His Work Is Educating The World – And Winning Major Awards Even before Anthony Salas crossed the commencement stage in May, the East Tennessee native had earned experiences that seasoned industry experts could envy.That includes time with ESPN films and HGTV. Now, he can add another line to his already impressive résumé.

A film he helped produce won Best Documentary Short at Tribeca, a prestigious annual film festival in New York. The honor means the work automatically qualifies for an Academy Award. “Black Girls Play,” an 18-minute film that emphasizes the contribution to popular culture that young Black girls have had in upholding musical traditions through hand games, was one of about 60 short films accepted – out of thousands of submissions – at Tribeca.

for laying a sturdy academic and professional foundation.

students have access to $1.5 million that he doesn’t want to be viewed as worth of experiential media facilities. an outlier.

“ETSU helped prepare for my career with the opportunities available not just in the classroom but with experience accessible outside of the usual curriculum,” he said.

All professors, including chair Dr. Andrew Dunn, have real-world career experience.

A few months ago, Salas made clear

Salas’s involvement in a variety of activities makes plain the opportunities open to ETSU students.

He was president of Alpha Sigma Iota and worked as a member, as well as vice president, of BucFilms. He also served as a writer and editor for the East Tennessean.

Students getting hands-on learning opportunities is at the core of ETSU’s approach to education. The Department of Media and Communication, where Salas spent “It is always a pleasure to not only learn four years, has made tremendous investments to ensure students are things about my own culture, but to prepped for the workforce. More than share that information to educate the 40 industries have partnered with public is one of our highest honors in the university and department to the documentary space generally,” provide collaboration and training, and said Salas.He credits his time at ETSU

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I’m not sure if it’s symptomatic of having a career in sales or just getting old and sick of everything and everyone, but these days I far prefer peace and relative solitude over high energy crowds when it comes to time away from work.

Gone are the days I dreamed of vacationing in all-inclusive Mexican resorts or the wild pool parties of Vegas; now an ideal vacation consists of 9-hour sleeps, connecting with nature and zero cell service.

lake and surrounding mountains, doing a light yoga stretch while you boil water over open fire for a hot French press. No blaring iPhone alarms to jolt you into consciousness, just the gentle stirring of rising with the natural world. I can’t fathom anything more serene.

Once you’re up and going, you’re going to want to take advantage of some activities. Make sure to pack your walking shoes, because this area is right along the Appalachian Lucky for me and the rest of the Tri- Trail with plentiful routes for Ciites we have the perfect location sightseeing, sweating and cooling for just such an escape. A weekend off. If you’re in the mood to get in a great workout, there is a 9-mile camping on Watauga Lake can be round trip hike just down the way as action packed or relaxing as from Shook Branch to Wilbur Dam. you like, and it’s so affordable it If that is too long or strenuous, can be done for less than the cost of 1 night in most hotels. So allow there’s a much easier 1.1 mile hike from Carden’s Bluff that links me to share my itinerary for an amazing mountain getaway that’s up to the AT. You can drive just a few miles away and do the Laurel close enough to go out for dinner but secluded enough to hide from Falls hike, which will end with an opportunity to wade in and cool your in-laws for a few days. your heels next to breathtaking First you need to secure your mountain waterfalls. (Please accommodations in advance. use extreme caution and do not Carden’s Bluff is a beautiful swim in these areas without a life campground located on the banks preserver, no matter how calm the and cliffs of Watauga Lake, with 40+ water appears to be. There are sites that offer firepits, functioning dangerous currents beneath that showers and toilets, and gorgeous can’t be seen from the surface.) water views. Because of its ideal When you’ve had your fill of hiking, location and amenities the spots you obviously need to enjoy the book well in advance, particularly on holiday weekends, so you need water. If you just want to unwind to get online and book right away. and relax, pack a few inflatables There are options for tents as well and spend the day floating and as RVs and car camping, and each sunbathing. Shook Branch and Watauga Point offer swimming site is only $12 per day! Imagine access where there’s no threat of waking to birds singing each being mowed over by a passing morning, the sun rising over the boat. And speaking of boats, if you want to splurge there are plenty of pontoons available for rent for around $150-$200. Pack your cooler full of snacks and drinks,

grab your friends and explore from one end of the lake to the other.

Most have tubing capacity as well, so tie up and enjoy the ride! If you want some non-motorized excitement there’s also the option to rent kayaks, canoes and paddleboards at multiple docks ranging from $40-$75. One of my favorite ways to spend a day is exploring all the lagoons, passages and islands by kayak that are too small or shallow for large boats to get through.

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pad, layer on the sheets and soft blankets, bring a few fluffy pillows from home and hang battery powered lanterns from the ceiling of your sleeping quarters. I also highly encourage brining some batter powered fans in case you’re like me and can’t sleep if it’s stuffy.

Far too often we hold ourselves back from taking much-needed “me time” because we tell ourselves it’s too expensive or we don’t have enough time.

When you live in one of the most Once you’re fully tuckered out from beautiful places in the US, there’s sun and fun, it’s time to retire back no excuse for not taking advantage at the campground. Make sure you of a few days in practically your own backyard. The older I get the bring plenty of seating, blankets, more I realize the best things in tiki torches and solar powered life really are free and very simple; string lights when you set up.

There’s nothing quite as American connecting with nature and disconnecting from digital stressors as toasting marshmallows and being at the top of the list. Take weenies around a campfire, but depending on how much you want a few days to enjoy this beautiful asset to our community with your to invest in camp gear you can create quite the culinary feast. For friends and family! me, if I’m only spending a couple of days, I’d like to keep the bear bait to a minimum and just have snack or even grab a couple of pizzas. If you indulge in alcohol you can stock your cooler with locally canned brews or wine from the surrounding wineries. If you or any of your fellow campers are musically inclined you can break out a few instruments, or just power up a Bluetooth speaker and let your favorite tunes set the mood for stargazing. It shouldn’t be tough to fall asleep after a long day of outdoor activities, but the lull of cicadas and frogs won’t hurt. I consider myself more of a “Glamper” than a camper, so I like to make sure my sleep setup is a luxurious as possible, whether it’s in the back of an SUV or a tent. Get a blow-up mattress and sleeping

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Emory & Henry Breaks Ground on New MultiSport Complex for the Region Emory & Henry Breaks Ground on new MultiSport Complex for the Region Thanks to Generous Lead Gift of $4 Million from Food City

Connections Campaign underway K-VA-T Food Stores (Food City’s at the College to support student parent company), headquartered success and experiences. in Abingdon, Virginia, operates 150 “Food City is proud to partner with retail outlets throughout southeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, our friends at Emory & Henry to Hundreds of Emory & Henry east Tennessee, north Georgia, College students and thousands of help make this project possible,” and Alabama. said Steven C. Smith, Food City middle and high school students The new complex, to be named the president and chief executive will soon be playing sports including lacrosse, track and field and soccer at the new MultiSport Complex at Exit 26 just off the I-81 Emory & Henry Education Corridor. Emory & Henry spans facilities from Marion to Bristol in Virginia serving more than 1,400 students. It is estimated that the new complex will be ready for use

by Fall 2024.

The $15 million facility will feature year round game action, adding a boon to economic development in the region including Abingdon lodging and restaurants specifically.

“This is a collaborative vision to build a high caliber sports facility at Emory & Henry College. The MultiSport Complex is not only for our DII student-athletes but to support the youth in Southwest Virginia and those coming into Abingdon at the Meadowview Sports Complex,” said John W. Wells, president of Emory & Henry.

“We envision opportunities to support one another and to host large tournaments and events throughout the seasons. This will also be an engine for economic impact and growth by increasing the number of visitors to our region who will enjoy lodging, dining, transportation, and recreation in Washington County.”

Leading off the project with a lead gift of $4 million is locally owned Food City. Food City continues to support initiatives that help market and grow the region with an eye on family engagement and healthy lifestyles. The gift is part of the Collective

officer. “We’ve been very fortunate to hire a number of Emory & Henry graduates and former athletes, many of whom worked or interned at our Corporate Support Center, Distribution Center and stores while attending college. We’re honored to work with Dr. Wells and see his outstanding stewardship of the University, as well as the many other great individuals at Emory & Henry. We’re excited to welcome families from all over the globe to Emory & Henry’s campus to compete at this state-of-theart multi sports complex. Not only will this project benefit the students of Emory & Henry and the surrounding areas, but it will also be a huge economic engine for Washington County.”

Food City Sports Complex at Emory & Henry, will be managed by Synergy Sports Global. According to Jason Boudrie, founder and CEO with Synergy, working with Emory & Henry College to develop a sports complex is an exciting opportunity for several reasons.

“Developing a sports complex in alignment with the move to NCAA Division II demonstrates the college’s commitment to providing their student-athletes with top-notch facilities and resources. Being part of this growth and expansion journey is exhilarating, as it allows us to contribute to the development of a high-caliber athletic program,” said Boudrie. “The opportunity to play a role in shaping the spaces where athletes will compete, train, and excel

is truly exciting and rewarding. A well-designed sports complex can give them a competitive edge by providing a facility that aligns with the standards and expectations of their new division.”

Burwil Construction has been retained to build the complex that will feature a Mondo track and turf court, stadium seats, concessions, game day locker rooms, restrooms and ample parking. The complex will include night lighting.

Additional funding to support the construction via a loan comes from local lender, The Bank of Marion.

“This is an amazing opportunity for our athletics department, student athletes and Emory & Henry College,” said Anne Crutchfield, Vice President for Athletics.

“The complex will attract future students and youth teams to our campus and the region. We hope their families explore the area to take advantage of the recreational amenities we offer in Southwest Virginia and enjoy coming out to support E&H events and other events on our campus.”

Emory & Henry Sophomore Madison Osborne, a 2022 graduate from local Patrick Henry High School in Washington County and thrower on the Women’s Track and Field team, shared her comments on the new complex development and what it means to all athletes coming to Emory & Henry in the future. She is a resident of Glade Spring, Virginia.

To learn more about the process and timeline, visit www.edc.edu/sportscomplex To become a title sponsor, contact Rob Parker, VP for Advancement, rjparker@ehc.edu How to book for tournaments starting in Fall 2024, jason@synergysportscenter.com

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It's hard to believe the first ""Fast and Furious" movie was released in 2001(!), and has been spinning off sequel after sequel since then. The first film concentrated on illegal street racing and followed this pattern through the 2009 film "Fast and Furious", until changing the film series into heists and spying plots with the 2011 release "Fast Five". The "Fast" films are Universal Studios largest franchise and there appears to be no stopping the films as they continue to experience box office success. The latest film in the franchise, "Fast X" is currently in theaters and is the first in a planned two part finale.

In this effort Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his team: Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez), Roman Pearce (Tyrese Gibson), Tej Parker (Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Han Lue (Sung Kang), and Ramsey (Natalie Emmanuel), are ordered by the Agency to steal a computer chip in Rome, Italy, that is coveted by the the bad guys of the film. While Dom and Letty sit this mission out, they are told by criminal mastermind Cipher (Charlize Theron) there is someone far worse than her who is out to harm Dom and his family.

That person would be Dante Reyes (Jason Momoa), the son of a drug lord who is seeking revenge against Dom and his crew for the death of his father and the loss of his family's fortune during the events of the 2011 film "Fast Five". After

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she reveals this to Dom at his home, she is taken into custody by Little Nobody (Scott Eastwood) who tells Dom there is no Agency mission in Rome, and realizes they have been set up by Dante. Dom and Letty head to Rome to rescue his team from the clutches of Dante. When they arrive in Rome, the duo discover the team has been locked in a truck containing a bomb that if set off, could devastate a large part of the city. After the exciting pursuit to stop the bomb and save his team, Dom is eventually able to guide the bomb into the Tiber River, but the resulting explosion still results in some major damage. As a result of the explosion, Dom and his team are blamed for the bombing, and a multi-million dollar bounty is set for their capture. Meanwhile, back in Los Angeles, Dom's son Brian "Little B" Marcos is being cared for Dom's sister Mia (Jordana Brewster), and the duo are soon under attack by an armed team out to capture Little B. Dom's brother Jakob (John Cena) arrives in time to save the duo, and takes Little B to a secret location in Portugal, where they will wait of Dom to arrive. Meanwhile, Dom is informed Dante is in Rio de Janeiro, and heads off to confront his new nemesis. When he arrives in Rio, he agrees to race Dante, and the race does not end well for two of the four participating. While this is happening Letty is being held in a prison in Antarctica with Cipher, and the two agreed to work together to form an escape plan. Whew, there is a lot going on in this movie!

There are a lot of other happenings that lead to the eventual major showdown between Dom and Dante, which is exciting and overthe-top, as is most of the action in this film. Over the years, fans of the series have expected over-the-top stunts and witty banter between the actors and there is plenty of go around in the latest film. With all the actors making appearances in this film, including Alan Ritchson, Helen Mirren, Brie Larson, Rita Moreno, and Jason Statham, you would

think it would be hard to stand out in this crowded film, but Momoa does, It's as if the "Aquaman" star has decided to play the Joker in a fancy wardrobe and chew the scenery in every scene he is in. His performance is a sight to behold, and leaves him as one of the best villains of the franchise. The film also features surprise appearances from two other stars featured in past films, Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot. There is a mid-credits scene, so don't leave the theater too

soon. The ending leaves you wanting more, and we will get more as "Fast X: Part 2" is scheduled for release in 2025. Despite all the bombast, and amazing special effects, the heart of these films is always family, both related and chosen. "Fast X" is an epic summer film containing all the ingredients for a fun time at the theater. Now playing in theaters.

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I first saw Director Terry in Kevin’s bedroom. Kevin is a bright lad who is interested in Gilliam’s 1981 movie “Time history and as he winds up an Bandits” back when I was in high school, at the peak of my accidental passenger with this Monty Python fandom. I know merry band’s journey of looting you’ll find this shocking, long- treasures from various points in time, he finds it to be a great time readers, but yours truly deal of fun. was the stereotypical Monty Python nerd in high school The pedigree of the people (I even had a theater teacher both on and off screen for who hated me for it). The film “Time Bandits” is impressive was Python member Gilliam’s as well. The great character second film as a solo director, actor David Warner shows and it was co-written with up as the Evil Genius, Sean fellow Python cohort Michael Connery as King Agamemnon, Palin, plus John Cleese another and Shelly Duval and co-writer Palin have a fantastic recurring member of the legendary comedy group turns up in the bit as lovers at various points in history. The film was also film as Robin Hood. produced by George Harrison “Time Bandits” is a sprawling as part of his HandMade Films comedy fantasy that is about company that originally began a kid named Kevin who gets for the Python’s previous movie swept up on a journey through “Life of Brian.” time and space thanks to a The first time I saw the film group of travelers who have was on a DVD by The Criterion stolen a map of time and Collection, which has released space from The Supreme the film in every format they’ve Being. As the unlikely group ever worked in, including takes a wrong turn, they land Laserdisc and blu-ray. They’ve now revisited the title yet again by bundling their previous blu-ray with a grand new 4K UHD blu-ray disc of the film.

The new 4K restoration was supervised by Terry Gilliam and the original stereo soundtrack is presented in an uncompressed, lossless format.

Like most of Criterion’s 4K Batteries discs, this one is presented in Dolby Vision and it looks Not Included absolutely stunning. I recall

By Andy Ross this movie looking a bit dull theloaferonlineprint the last time I saw it all those @gmail.com years ago, but this new 4K disc gives the film a great-looking, rich color pallet with sharpness and detail that looks like you’re

watching a pristine 35mm print of the film, the original camera negative was used as the source for this 4K restoration.

All the bonus material has been carried over to this release from the previous blu-ray, including the very good commentary track with Gilliam and other creative people from the film that was first recorded in the late ’90s for the Laserdisc release of the film. A great clip with Duvall on Tom Snyder’s “Tomorrow” show from 1981 is one of these features, as is the very funny

trailer, a still gallery, and a short documentary on the production design of the film.

As beloved as “Time Bandits” is I admit it’s not my favorite of Gilliam’s work, but it’s a fun comedy/fantasy film that is accessible for all the family that is well welcomed in a great 4K edition from the good people at Criterion. Fans of the film will be more than pleased with the upgrade. See you next week.

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