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London’s Lofts: Offering Thoughtful
London’s Lofts marks the beginning of urban allure to downtown Johnson City, TN. A short walk to many local eateries and watering holes, the new Founders Park, Northeast State, brand new Tweetsie Trail and many other new and upcoming projects that will continue to draw in residents. London’s Lofts will provide upscale amenities and all the conveniences the urban renter desires. Johnson City’s most thoughtful, character-laden, soul-enriching downtown living spot. We took a 100-year old building and lovingly restored it, leaving the wonderful things you love like exposed brick, 100 year old beams and heart pine flooring while bringing you thoughtful touches like indoor bicycle storage, rooftop deck, walk-in showers and an open, inviting layout. Built in 1920, her structure and style has stood the test of time. This graceful lady has seen the heyday of downtown Johnson City, the sleepy years and now - the rebirth. She is in the midst of some fine-tuning on the out-
side and a completely new identity on the inside. London Holdings has nearly completed their extensive renovation and is now beginning to accept applications for a November lease-up. The 5,300 square foot ground floor is also for lease and will be completed shortly after occupancy of the residential levels. The first floor also has a smaller commercial space facing Northeast State that would make a great deli, coffee shop, etc. The second and third floors will offer 20 residential units in a range of floor plans from 1to 2 bedroom lofts with expansive views of nearby mountains and Founder’s Park. Exposed brick walls, timbers and original heart pine flooring will combine with new and thoughtful materials to offer residents the modern living amenities they expect while still maintaining the rich heritage that is The London Building. Additional amenities, indoor bicycle corral, elevator and rooftop deck. Welcome home to London’s Lofts. Thoughtful downtown living!
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An Aging Beauty: The History of London Lofts Located in the heart of downtown Johnson City at 110 W. Market Street, London Lofts was built in 1920 and was originally the Farmer’s Exchange. Then, for the majority of its life it was London’s Hardware (namesake of London’s Lofts) which was a general store of sorts. Most recently it was Johnson City Woodworking. Her structure and style has stood the test of time. This graceful lady has seen the heyday of downtown Johnson City, the sleepy years and now - the rebirth. She is in the midst of some fine-tuning on the outside and a completely new identity on the inside. These loft-style apartments are currently available for lease with 1-bedroom units starting at $600 and 2-bedroom units starting at $850. For rental information please visit www.londonslofts.com or call 423-389-4554. Now leasing!
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Don’t Sweat It! I Don’t Anymore! Helping You Look & Feel Your Best BY DR. ANGELA SHELTON Chances are every person reading this article knows several people who have problems with excessive perspiration and/ or odor. But you may not know who they are. Excessive sweating is a medical condition called hyper- (meaning too much) hidrosis (meaning water). Medical researchers have found that over 4% of the population suffers from severe excessive sweating. And about 10-15% more suffer from sweating that is a daily concern. Anybody area can be affected, with the most common areas being the underarms, soles of feet, and palms of hands. Other less common areas include the head, chest, under the breasts (for either gender), and groin areas. Persons with problematic sweating often keep the issue confidential, believing they are the only one with the condition. They are often unaware that there is frequently a hereditary component, and that a relative has probably had the same issue. And most are never told that treatment is available and can be helpful in alleviating excessive sweating. Prindle Sergent was one such person. Ms. Sergent suffered with wet underarms and unpleasant odor from a young age, until this year. Since childhood, she had been self-conscious of always having underarm sweat rings and odor. Frequent bathing, all types of anti-perspirants (including “clinical” strength ones), and home remedies never helped. “I would get out of
the work force as a a newly single mom. “Suddenly the issues of the sweating became more of a problem. How could I work and socialize with the wet stains and odor?” Internet searches led her to miraDry, an FDA-approved treatment for underarm perspiration, and to Dr. Richard Jackson in Johnson City, the only provider of the miraDry procedure in a 100+ mile radius. “After a long telephone consultation, and a lot of time on the internet gathering information, I decided this miraDry was the treatment for me. It required only 2 visits from my home in Kentucky to the doctor’s office, and had excellent patient reviews. So I did it!” MiraDry is a microwave technology treatment which uses very controlled microwaves to eliminate the underarm sweat and odor glands permanently. There is no surgery involved, and no downtime from activities. Most patients drive themselves home immediately following the procedure. Ms. Sergent drove herself home, 3 hours away. Usually two treatments are used, three months apart, for the best results. Any sweat and odor glands not fully eliminated in the first procedure will be eliminated in the second. “My biggest concern was that the sweat would come back, but after finishing my treatments, I’ve been dry and odor-free for months now. I had read that having it done would not cause more sweating on other places, and it hasn’t. I would recommend this to anyone who hates how much they sweat. I just wish I’d found it years ago! Dr. Jackson and his staff were incredible. So caring and encouraging,
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“E” Gals from “E” Land
BY ROBERT KOSTREVA
Eagles...here, there, at Boston College, Philadelphia, Georgia Southern and Georgia Northern (Emory University). Post grad academic “eagle” that I am, Emory excellence has remained the influence of its intention as I now observe a solo “E” flying over the return of ETSU to Southern Conference playlist. And East Tennessee eyes are smiling at young women winning impressively on Summers-Taylor pitch. Let’s call them “E” gals shall we. Head coach Adam Sayers has gathered and encouraged talent from near and far. His enabling touch has assist written all over it as good pass meets the good foot of futbol. This scores points in standings and on personal ledger. Take Hannah Short of “E” land (UK). She leads the nation in scoring. That’s right. Quite a feat and she’s appreciative of World Cup (qualifying) Austrians Sara Zadrazil and Simona Koren
crossing the pond to produce worthy efforts that result ETSU goals and aspirations. Tourney time is here, an NCAA bid the prize alongside trophy. The good Dr. Coach is of quiet, confident spirit. “The gals have progressed well. They’ve developed relationships on the pitch, role playing to effective ends. Local support is peaking beyond the autumn leaves. Of ETSU junior class and soccer knowledge, Sarah P. believes “They’re going to do it, win the conference tourney, go to the dance”. Co-worker James of DB influence and sport report worthiness adds “Tipton FC is an “E” gals ally. Well said for both sides of “the pond” soccer and society. Homecoming headline… “E” Gals Swoop by UNC Greensboro 3 – 2 in overtime. From comeback to Cullowhee, West Carolina weekend is championship opportunity. Fly gals, fly!
Bears, Bulls and Bread BY ROBERT KOSTREVA
Prindle Sergent the shower, dry off, and immediately be wet under my arms. It was always there. And even if I could hide the sweat marks, I could not hide the odd odor. “ Causes of excessive sweating are continually being researched. There is a hereditary component, and a pattern of the sweating starting in late childhood or puberty. Some patients develop hyperhidrosis under the arms or in other body areas as a side effect after unrelated medical treatment or illnesses. Every human is born with all the sweat and odor glands they will ever have. But as a person grows and develops, the sweat and odor glands become more active. And the excessive sweating usually starts at a time when sufferers are becoming teens, and more self-conscious. Often, they realize the problem as they leave home and have a roommate who comments about the frequent bathing, laundry, sweating, or odor. For some, the glands are overactive, and remain that way. Ms. Sergent’s case was no different. “No matter what I tried, nothing worked.” After many years of being a stay at home mom, where she had the flexibility to change clothes & bathe often, or not be in public at all due to the sweating, Ms. Sergent needed to enter
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the nicest people you’d ever want to meet. I just can’t thank them enough for all they’ve done to boost my confidence. ” Ms. Sergent is now working, attending college classes, and being active with her children. “If I hadn’t found miraDry, and Dr. Jackson, I never would have been doing this. It gave me my life back.” Dr. Jackson and staff can be reached at Changes Medical Spa in the Boones Creek area of Johnson City at 423-328-0488. Their websites, www.changesmedical.com and hyperhydrosistreatmentcenter.com offer information about miraDry (miraDry.com is also a resource), as well as other options for treating excessive sweating on all body areas. Dr. Jackson is the region’s only physician trained by The International Hyperhydrosis Society (IHHS.com). Angela Shelton, PhD, MBA is a licensed psychologist in Johnson City, with 30 years experience in the health industry, from direct treatment positions to national-level management in the managed care industry. She will be providing a monthly column on helping persons look and feel their best. She can be reached at ajshelton@comcast.net.
There’s a lot going on in the world these days. All the more reason for a good piece of bread to help stomach situational living. The Middle East bewilders the mind. The “U” in Ukraine and Putin puzzle property rights in Euroland. Jack Ma motherloads Wall Street with “Alibaba” offering. On domestic front Greater St.Louis and the NFL tell tales of Rams unjust and abusive. We need more “manna”, special bread, to calm our nerves and stabilize our diets. I lost a friend this past week. He was an energetic soul, came from Chicago, baked bread. A week before he died we glanced hello, held our burgers at Tipton St. Pub (deliciously bountiful) and gabbed for a few minutes about sports on TV screen. “That’s not me, not my thing, echoed John. But I did have newspaper gig back in the day in Dekalb, Illinois not far from Chicago. My assignment was covering the Bears and the Bulls...Great time, food and drink, you know, pretty cool”. Quick to remind him that Northern Illinois (his alma mater) had just upset Purdue, my friend smiled
an appreciative take to his give. Several years ago I piano played a tribute to Jazz giant Horace Silver at Dick Nelson’s Art Gallery. The “outside mural” was not yet commissioned. However, internally friends of downtown digested my tunes and the best Pizza crust courtesy of the Breadman’s wood burning oven. Already a “Pie Wars” victor, this “Wrestler” of mind and body gifted the gathering. This week sports pages menu about the “Bears” fourth quartering the 49er’s with Jay Cutler TD passes. The New York Times photos Chicago Bulls’ coach Tom Thibideau (a former New Britain High (Conn.) shooting guard like yours truly) mouthing directives to Team USA at the FIFA World Cup Basketball championships in Barcelona. Quite a team...won big, won right...No dream rather reality roundball as it should be. Last but not least, the Pizza man of “Scratch” notoriety replied to my “Ganella” bread reference (sponsor of Loyola of Chicago basketball I radiod back in 1963), “Ah, Ganella bread...good bread...not great... but good”. Our nods said goodbye and so it is for now.
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The Credit Union idea is a simple one: “Not for Profit, Not for Charity, But for Service” People Helping People. Becoming a credit union member is easy. Membership is open to anyone who worships, lives, or works within one of our census tract areas of Carter County, TN. Our membership also includes employees of our various seg groups. Memberships are also available for the family of members. All you have to do is walk in the door, fill out a membership form and open an account. A share account can be opened with a $5.00 deposit into a share account. Eighty one years ago the membership fee was 25¢ and today it still remains at 25¢. You will be doing business with a financial institution that offers great service, cares about you as a member and invests in your community. We are a full service financial institution.
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Tis’ the time of year for Toby’s holiday season film guide By: Toby Laek, Producer, Daytime Tri-Cities Back in the day, sumBig Hero mer was the big season at the theater. In the mid-to-late seventies, Jaws and Star Wars created the “summer tentpole” template that studios still follow to this day. However, as more and more families began making Christmas Day treks to the Cineplex and annual tradition, in Hollywood’s eyes the holiday season has turned into “summer-lite”. The Lord of Horrible the Rings films were released Bosses to tremendous success over the holidays. The upcoming Star Wars Episode VII (as of now, at least) is eschewing the traditional SW summer release for a holiday entry. So before you get inundated with commercials promoting this year’ holiday season big budget blockbusters, here’s a quick guide of the ones I’m most anticipating. must-see family film of the season. Big Hero 6 – To follow up Interstellar – With Christopher their megahit Frozen, Walt Disney Nolan coming off his brilliant run of Animation Studio is taking a page Batman films and Matthew McCoout of Marvel’s playbook with Big naughey coming off his career best Hero 6 (it’s actually based on a performance on True Detective, Interlittle-known Marvel comic). The stellar has the best talent pedigree of story is about a boy who bonds with any film coming out this season. Add an inflatable robot and decides to to that a mind bending science fiction form a superhero duo. Walt Disney script and you get a rarity – a blockAnimation is on their own Pixarlike hot streak of making wellwritten, heartfelt films with multidimensional characters (The Princess and the Frog, Tangled, Wreck-It-Ralph, and Frozen) and this looks to continue the streak. It should be the
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buster with a brain. The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies – while it’s not gotten the fanfare of the original Lord of the Rings trilogy, Peter Jackson’s Hobbit films have quietly been making lots of money. Once you get past the fact that they’ve stretched out one really short book to a nine hour film series, you find that the films are really entertaining. The fact that they kept the same director and cast (can you imagine anyone besides Ian McKellen playing Gandolf?) has enabled the Hobbit films to maintain a thematic unity with the original series. The last film ended on an Empire Strikes Back-ish
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cliffhanger and this one looks to be an exciting conclusion. Horrible Bosses 2 – Due to an extremely likable cast, the first Horrible Bosses film was much better than it had a right to be. That entire cast (with the welcome additions of Christoph Waltz and Chris Pine) is back for
more R-rated hijinx. Comedy sequels rarely get it right the second time (does anyone remember anything about Hangover 2, Caddyshack 2, Teen Wolf Too…?), but for some reason, I’ve got faith in this creative team to see to it that the proverbial lightning strikes twice.
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Corner Nest Antique Mall is a great place to visit this holiday season! Elizabethton, TN. --- If you are in need of seasonal holiday decorations or that special unique gift for that special person you’ll find it here at the Corner Nest Antique Mall. Fall and holiday merchandise has replaced the summer items contained within this massive two story mall that boasts 90+ vendors. This month, our focus is on two new vendors who have recently opened their booths. Julie Clouse says she landed at Corner Nest Antique Mall through suggestions from friends. “I have the ‘She’s Thrifty’ Community Store in Johnson City and I was looking for a different space,” she said matter-of-factly. “I love to paint and I have found there are many creative people here and with [Store Owner] Robin Harrison’s 90+ booths I actually find myself wandering around!” Julie explains that
she is in the art of repurposing old furniture that she, in fact, sometime finds discarded items by the roadside. “I just love finding things and I’m a big believer in the repurposing process whereby someone can enjoy a piece of furniture or [even] art that was supposed to be gone forever.” She also finds items for her booth at auctions and estate sales. Located on the top floor at the
Corner Nest Antique Mall, Julie invites everyone to come by for a visit. “I’m upstairs by the huge windows and I think I have a great booth with really reasonable prices. I give people a bargain on unique items that have been created through a labor of love.” Pam Richard, new vendor #2, makes a lot of the items featured in her booth space. She offers a variety of unique and hard-to-find trunks, handmade wreaths and crafts. “I work a lot with burlap,” she ex-
plained. “During this time of year, I have burlap wreathes, Santa Bags, and pillows. I also paint furniture and really got interested in ‘antiquing’ after painting my kitchen cabinets and thought. . . Wow! They really look great!’” “I have a passion for this ‘hobby,’” she adds. “I have been trying to get a spot at the Corner Nest but they rarely become available. I’m really happy I am finally able to be a part of the Corner Nest Antique Mall family.” The Hampton, Tennessee native enjoys the place so much she is a willing volunteer. “On my days off I just love to come and volunteer and hang out with Robin,” she said. “I love being there and everyone seemingly has different interests and different items in their booths. Plus, we are all friends; so come see us!
Please don’t miss the annual Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 6th from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Entertainment, door prizes and food. It’s free and fun for all!
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“I just love finding things and I’m a big believer in the repurposing process whereby someone can enjoy a piece of furniture or [even] art that was supposed to be gone forever.” — Julie Clouse
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While we imagine monks working in silence and solitude over their manuscripts and meditation on a distant mountaintop, monks of Drepung Loseling monastery in India have been traveling the world performing their traditional music and masked dances and sharing their intricate mandala sand painting skills since 1988. They leave their confines and lifelong devotional efforts to “represent their monastery and share their cultural traditions on the tour, hoping that they will be able to make some small contribution toward world peace,” their website says. Each 15-month Mystical Arts of Tibet tour takes a select group of nine or 10 monks to more than 100 cities in the U.S. and other countries. The Mystical Arts of Tibet tour will reach Johnson City on Nov. 10 and begin with four days of mandala sand painting in ETSU’s Reece Museum from noon Monday, Nov. 10, until a closing cer- emony Thursday, Nov. 13, at 5 p.m. Each day, other than Monday that starts later, the monks’ painting process – using multicolored sand and a slender metal funnel – will be open to public viewing free of charge and the monks available for questions, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Then on Friday, Nov. 14, the monks will conc l u d e their residency at
Laugh, learn with ‘worldly’ stories
A trained dancer, actor, teacher, storyteller and musician, Arianna Ross uses the power of acrobatics, dance, photography, music and the spoken word to create programs that are a mix of personal experiences, international folk tales and historically true stories. Into her stories, Ross weaves her experiences as a performer and teacher in India, Brazil, Indonesia and Vietnam with energy and a sense of fun. Arianna Ross, the director of Story Tapestries network, will perform a program suitable for the whole family on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 3 p.m. in ETSU’s Martha Street Culp Auditorium. “You’ll be laughing and learning,” Ross says. “There will be ‘ah-ha’ moments and the next moment you will be chuckling.”
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ETSU with the spectacle of extravagant costumes, ancient traditional dance and multiphonic chant in Sacred Music Sacred Dance in Martha Street Culp Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The Washington Post calls the performance “… a universal expression of the human subconscious … It transports you.” “This is a group that I’ve wanted to bring to our community because we have an interest in not only celebrating our regional culture by hosting events like The Devault Tavern Exhibition, but we also like to bring other cultures to the area for our community to experience as well,” says Anita DeAngelis, director of event sponsor Mary B. Martin School of the Arts. For information or tickets, visit www.etsu.edu/martin.
Storyteller Arianna Ross, below, combines stories, music & motion.
Freda Kelly was almost 17 years old when she went to work for a local band in Liverpool. In a new documentary, she is telling about her adventures with The Beatles. Kelly will visit ETSU Monday, Nov. 10, for a screening of the film about her experiences with the legendary Fab Four. At 7 p.m., the Mary B. Martin School of the Arts will present a screening of Good Ol’ Freda with Kelly and filmmaker Kathy McCabe in ETSU’s Martha Street Culp Auditorium. Following the screening, which is as part of the South Arts Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers, Kelly and McCabe will hold a Q&A. The screening and reception afterward are free and open to the public.
‘Oklahoma!’ sweeps onto ETSU stage Nov. 19
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s first collaboration, Oklahoma!, combines the team’s most joyous and feisty musical répartée intertwined with elements of romance, rivalry, danger and a generous helping of dance. All this is seen through the lives and loves of two farmer’s daughters and two cowpokes and their neighbors. Like the budding partnership of farmers and the cowmen, ETSU’s production of Oklahoma! melds the talents of the Department of Music and Division of Theatre & Dance and is sponsored by Mary B. Martin School of the Arts. Oklahoma! will run Wednesday-Sunday, Nov. 19-23, with performances at 7:30, including Sunday, and a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. in the Bud Frank Theatre in Gilbreath Hall. To purchase tickets, please visit www.etsu.edu/theatre. For information on the School of the Arts’ season, visit www.etsu.edu/martin.
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Obamacare in year two I was disappointfits-all policy. To make ed—but not surmatters worse, 60,000 Tennesseans were at risk prised—to learn that of losing their existing the Obama adminisinsurance plans before tration has delayed the the administration anrelease of Obamacare nounced they could keep premiums for 2015 their plans last year. It until after the elecCongressman remains to be seen if they tion. Since the law’s Phil Roe will be permitted to keep passage, the Admintheir plans through 2015. istration has insisted House Republicans have long that consumers will benefit from this law by having access to more af- believed problems like this were fordable health insurance and lower inevitable because the Affordable premiums. If that’s the case, they Care Act mainly focused on expandshould be eager to share the news, ing access with little regard to cost, but instead this delay seems to be but instead of acknowledging the a strong indication that premiums shortcomings of his plan, the presiand out-of-pocket costs will con- dent claims he had to act because tinue increasing dramatically, while no one had any other ideas to remore people could be at risk of their form health care. When the president says Republicans have no plan policy being canceled. Data from the Health Research for health care reform, he’s wrong. Institute estimates that rates will rise I have introduced H.R. 3121, the nearly 14 percent on average in Ten- American Health Care Reform Act, nessee, with some premiums rising as a commonsense, market-based as much as 19 percent. As I’ve trav- replacement to Obamacare that has eled through the First District, I’ve the support of more than half the talked with many Tennesseans who Republican conference. There is are struggling to simply make ends no shortage of Republican ideas to meet. They need the ability to buy expand access to health care, lower insurance that meets their family’s the cost of care and protect people needs and budget, but under Obam- who are sick. There’s no such thing as a acare they can only get a one-size-
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Republican cancer or a Democrat heart attack – there are just people problems. That’s why for meaningful and effective health care reform to take shape we have to work across the aisle – something President Obama and Democrats in Congress failed to do when passing this train wreck. Health care is an issue too personal and too important to get wrong again. I believe that, if we worked together, we could find a bipartisan path to health care reform. The health care system in this country was broken before Obamacare, and it still is. We need real health care reform because Obamacare isn’t working, and the sooner the President and Democrats in Congress acknowledge this fact, the sooner we can work together on actually solving the problem. And as long as I hear from Tennesseans who are struggling because of this law, I will continue to fight against it. There is an answer to our country’s health care problems, but Obamacare isn’t it. Feel free to contact my office if we can be of assistance to you or your family. Our contact information can be found on our website, www.roe.house.gov
What college seniors need to know about LindedIn LinkedIn is one social media platform woefully underused by college students. Recently I was invited to present a LinkedIn workshop to a group of Milligan College Juniors and Seniors. The students who attended came on their own time so the classroom was full of soon-to-be graduates who were eager to learn. It was a two-part session with the first hour sharing information and questions about LinkedIn and the second being hands-on creation of individual student profiles. Students brought their laptops. Each student brought their resume to class in order to have it handy for the LinkedIn profile creation. Here are a few of the tips I shared with the college students. 1. Professional Photo: Probably one of the most critical elements of LinkedIn is the good, professional head shot. The school provided a professional photographer. Then each student had a professional head shot made to upload for their profile creation during the hands-on portion. 2. Professional attire: All students were advised to look professional for the photo. In other
words wear clothes appropriate for a job interview. 3. Use LinkedIn to find potential job leads: LinkedIn has an excellent internal search engine specifically for jobs. We used this as an example in class to look for “marketing jobs in Johnson City, TN” as an example. 4. Join Groups and ask pertinent questions: I showed the students how I used an actual LinkedIn group, the Public Relations and Communications Job Community, to crowdsource in helping me prepare for the talk with them. We received 25 very helpful comments on using LinkedIn to find a job that I shared with the class. 5. Updates: Post regular updates on LinkedIn that will be of use to your business audience. 6. Get references: When we
went to the hands-on portion of the workshop I invited students to connect with ten people, then seek out a written reference and give someone they know a written reference. (In LinkedIn as in life, what goes around comes around.) If you would like to know more about this I will be offering a Brown Bag Lunch & Learn for Business Professionals on LinkedIn at the Johnson City Chamber of Commerce December 2 at noon. The program is free and open to Johnson City Chamber members. To register please call the Chamber at 461-8000. Mary Ellen Miller is founder and CEO of MarketingMel, an innovative marketing, public relations and social media strategies firm for business professionals. www. marketingmel.com.
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Something to ponder: Common sense and gun control
TIM SIMPSON
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If everything in our lives were governed using the oldest knowledge in the world that we dub as “common sense” our lives would be so much easier, please let me explain. Today most people rely on these so called “experts” to tell us what is right and what is wrong in our world today, for example one of the hot topics of today is gun control, it seem every time we turn on the TV someone is getting shot, and everyone that watches this on the news where they see some poor soul get shot has an issue with the gun more than the one using it and in
turn they want guns taken away from everyone, now let’s apply some good old common sense to this. If all of the good hard working honest men and women had to give up their guns then that would empower the lower elements to have free reign to take and do as they please, in other words, they would have a key to your house, or be able to take your automobile away from you at anytime that see fit, now how do I come to this conclusion? Simple history! the one thing Americans over look, it is no secret that I have a passion for history but we tend to over look it in favor of what we think is right, here and now, just look back for a moment, just because something is illegal does not mean people cannot get a hold of it, during the early twentieth century it was alcohol and now it is illegal drugs and both were and are always available regardless of the legal issues involved. Now let’s say for example that all of the firearms are done away with, well then people (as they have always done throughout history) would find other methods of murder whether it be a knife, or even a baseball bat, and for those that want to commit mass murder they use a bomb, so then what are we to do, remove all knives and baseball bats and make it illegal to own such “weapons” common sense dictates that just because a few do something bad with something good that does not make the object in question a bad thing just the people that misuse it, this is also simple logic, take the internet for example it can be a very valuable tool if used properly, I could never be able to pursue my writing dreams without it, oh I could but what I can do now in mere days would have taken me years to achieve, however the same tool can be a very dangerous weapon as well in the wrong hands. Gun control was just one example of how it seems our society is getting away from the common sense that our fathers, grandfathers, and great grandfathers handed down to us, instead we turn ourselves over to the politicians to decide what is right and what is wrong with our lives when in reality we have our own mind and we have common sense enough to know if we do not elect politicians with the same common sense that we possess and only elect ones that will follow whatever special interest groups that they are affiliated with then we as a nation are part to blame for the lack of inelegance that sits in our political offices, just something to ponder. Tim Simpson is the author of “A life worth living/ a true journey of faith, a true story of the life of Tim Simpson of his journey, from his roots in Johnson city, TN to Michigan and back including all of the struggles of life from Drinking Alcohol to thoughts of suicide to redemption and salvation, to preaching the word over Michigan. Now Tim has written and published several novels including (sons of thunder and M, and three children’s books the adventures of yancy and Trixter,) all are available from Tim Simpson at the Boone store located on hwy 75 or online from Tim Simpson direct at, http://authortimsimpson.weebly.com or amazon.com
It’s that time of year again so let’s talk turkey! This time of year you hear about turkey feathers, turkey dinners, turkey gizzards, turkey gravy, and of course, the most coveted of them all “Turkey Trots.” As traditions go with family get togethers, holiday meals, and extra snacking, athletes should have a traditional “holiday” running schedule in place and ready to use while enjoying turkey and all of the trimmings. A traditional Thanksgiving dinSuzy ner can put on some pounds, however with some careful planning, the holiday feasting season can be healthy and tasty, as long as you keep your eating and exercise routine in balance. Everything in moderation makes a difference. Pay attention to portion sizes during the holiday feasting season and add some extra miles to your run to keep calorie intake under control. Knowing the nutritional value of your Thanksgiving meal is helpful as well. So let’s “talk turkey.” Turkey – Meat at any meal should be thought of as one item, rather than the central focus. A serving of turkey has 150 calories and 5 grams of fat and also 25 Gms protein and 20% of the days supply of minerals such as Zinc that boost the immune system to ward off colds and others virus conditions. Stuff the turkey with some healthy fiber items such as wild rice, celery, onions, water chestnuts, nuts, and whole grain breadcrumbs. Sweet Potatoes – A must-have dish for Thanksgiving. About ½ cup provides 300% of
the daily requirement for Vitamin A as beta-carotene, a plant product that fights off cancer. Their cousin, Yams have somewhat less betacarotene. Cranberry Sauce – A source of antioxidants to fight cancer, fiber to lower cholesterol, and vitamin C. Mashed potatoes - Be sure to wash thoroughly and leave the skin on. A ½ cup will supply 100 calories and Cloyd a large dose of potassium, which is good for blood pressure control. Cook with pre-roasted garlic cloves instead of adding gobs of butter and salt. Pumpkin Pie – This dessert ranks at the top-of-the-list - good-for-you desserts. Mashed pumpkin oozes with beta-carotene and lutein, to fight off macular degeneration, which afflicts millions of older Americans. If you make your own pumpkin or any other cream pie use nonfat evaporated milk to reduce saturated fat calories. Green Vegetables & Fruit- Add your favorite green vegetable or mixed vegetable dish choosing from such foods as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussel sprouts, etc. to complete your nutritional needs for the day. Like most things in life, moderation is the key. Moderate your food intake while staying active with your workout routine. Look in your area for Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trots and long distance runs to keep your holiday feasting a festive, fun and healthy event. Until next time… Run Along (gobble, gobble).
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Science Hill High School Fine Arts Department in Johnson City, TN. Presents:
“It’s a Wonderful Life” November 14, 15, 21, 22 at 7:00 p.m. • November 16, and 23 at 3:00 p.m. Science Hill High School Auditorium. Tickets Are Only $12.00 For Adults, Seniors $10.00, and Students (K-12) $5.00 Tickets will be available at the door.
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Re-discover DowntownErwin ERWIN, TN. --- Phase two of the revitalization to the down business district here was completed recently. New paved streets, wider sidewalks and traffic lights were installed as well as new landscaping placed in front of the businesses. The unsightly telephone poles and overhead wiring is now underground. “It’s absolutely beautiful,” said John Hash, owner of Main Street Antique Mall. “I guess it was worth going through the construction phase after all.” “I think the new improvements will see many more people coming to our downtown,” added Tony Baker, owner of Baker’s Shoe Repair and Saddle Shop, located across the street from the Unicoi County Courthouse. “It truly is pedestrian friendly.” Business has already picked up at the local eateries like the ChooChoo Café, says owner Brenda Hawley. “I just think it is absolutely wonderful! We now have one of the prettiest downtowns anywhere in our region.” So, take the time to make the short drive over to Erwin and spend some quality time [and money] with the friendly folks downtown.
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Concert Schedule Freedom Hall in Johnson City: Dec. 6 Diamond Rio Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Greeneville TN: Nov. 1 Straight No Chaser Nov. 11 Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. Nov. 13 Sinbad Nov. 20 Steven Curtis Chapman Bijou Theatre in Knoxville: Nov. 9 Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam Knoxville Civic Coliseum: Nov. 14 Little Big Town Dec. 7 Diamond Rio Bridgestone Arena in Nashville: Nov. 5 48th Annual CMA Awards Nov. 7 2014 CMA Country Christmas Nov. 9 James Taylor Dec. 5 Brantley Gilbert
Dec. 8 The Black Keys Dec. 19 Justin Timberlake
Nov. 13 John Butler Trio Nov. 19 Phillip Phillips
Ryman Auditorium in Nashville: Nov. 1 Martina McBride Nov. 12 Straight No Chaser Nov. 13 John Butler Trio Nov. 19 Phillip Phillips Dec. 3&4 Christmas with Vince Gill & Amy Grant Dec. 8 Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rocks Extravanganza Dec. 15 Andrew Peterson
Harrah’s in Cherokee, NC: Dec. 13 Trace Adkins
U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville, NC: Nov. 1 The Avett Brothers
Bon Secours Wellness Arena (formerly Bi-lo Center) Greenville, SC: Nov. 7 Jeff Dunham Nov. 23 Trans-Siberian Orchestra House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, SC: Nov. 7 Kip Moore Nov. 8 Buddy Guy
Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, NC: Nov. 20 Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 4 Brantley Gilbert Dec. 12 The Black Keys
Fox Theatre in Atlanta: Nov. 12 One More For The Fans Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Show Featuring Lynyrd Skynyrd, Gregg Allman, Cheap Trick, Peter Frampton, Warren Haynes and Gov’t Mule
The Fillmore in Charlotte: Nov. 1 Drive By Truckers Nov. 5 Robin Trower
Philips Arena in Atlanta: Dec. 11 The Black Keys Dec. 17 Fleetwood Mac
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Saturday, November 1ST 8:00 pm New Found Road Wednesday, November 5TH 8:00pm Old Salt Union Friday November 7TH 8:00pm Jack Williams Saturday November 8TH 8:00pm Mountain Rose Band Thursday, November 13TH 8:00pm Jayme Stone’s Lomax Project
Concert Schedule Friday, November 14TH 8:00pm III Tyme Out Saturday, November 15TH 8:00pm Ed Snodderly Friday, November 21ST 8:00pm Folk Soul Revival Saturday, November 22ND 8:00pm Folk Soul Revival Saturday, November 29th 8:00pm Robinella
Hands On! November Calendar of Events Art Studio Schedule Pilgrim Hats: Celebrate our country’s Thanksgiving tradition this month by making hats like the pilgrims would have worn! Fall Foliage: Be inspired by fall’s changing foliage by making colorful leaf plate rubbings! Special Events All Month Long - PostHalloween Costume Drive Throughout the month of November, bring in your gently used Halloween costumes to donate to the Hands On! Theater on Main! In exchange for the donation, receive a Hands On! key chain! Tuesday, November 4th Sunday, November 16th Come Fly with Me Join us in the Eastman Discovery Lab to celebrate National Aviation Month. Learn about aviation, aerodynamics, gravity, and more as you test your creativity, skill, and craftsmanship by inventing an aircraft to send flying into our wind tubes. The Eastman Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day. Friday, November 7th Bourbon & Bubbly Treat your taste buds to an evening of drinks and appetizers and preview designer decorated greenery items that will be auctioned at the Night of Lights Gala. For
ticket information, please contact Kristine at kristine@handsonmuseum.org or 4344263 x.108. Drink and appetizer selections presented by the Carnegie Hotel. Thursday, November 13th, 9:30 am - 12:00 noon Luminous Lab Workshop Use your imagination to take a mini LED light and turn it into jewelry, gadgets, creatures, throwies, and more. Try your hand at “painting” an LED light masterpiece with a few camera tricks. Get ready for a strobing, color-morphing, hand-held light show with our White Lightning sticks. Then get a backstage pass to our Tesla coil show! Ages 5-13. Cost $15 for members, $18 for non-members. A healthy snack is included. Payment is required with registration by Wednesday, October 29th. Tuesday, November 18th Sunday, November 30th - Table Trick Science
Bring flair and fun to your Thanksgiving meals with our fun experiments! First, try your hand at the good ole’ tablecloth trick, but without the fine china! Play a tune with singing water glasses and try your luck with our toothpick star trick. The Eastman Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day. Friday, November 21st - Hands On! will be CLOSED for the Night of Lights Gala Friday, November 21st, 6:30 pm - Night of Lights Gala Luck Be a Lady at this year’s Night of Lights Gala! Get your gala tickets and mix it up with the coolest cats in town! All you pals and gals can place your bets at the fund-raising event of the holiday season. Step back in time and relive the Rat Pack era ...It’ll be a blast! Designer decorated greenery items and fabulous packages will be auctioned to raise money for the Museum’s programs and exhibits. Enjoy a delicious buffet catered by Main Street Catering and dance the night away with music by The Diamonds. For more information or reservations, please contact Kristine at kristine@handsonmuseum.org or 434-4263 x.108. Thursday, November 27th CLOSED for Thanksgiving Day
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Niswonger Performing Arts Center recognized as “Best” by Tennessee Magazine Readers Nashville, TN. --- Niswonger Performing Arts Center was recently named Best Performing Arts in EAST Tennessee by readers of The Tennessee Magazine. The publication announced the winners of its annual Best of Tennessee Readers’ Choice Awards earlier this month. Hundreds of entries were submitted nominating the best food, attractions and accommodations across the state. The annual statewide awards program seeks to determine the best of all Tennessee has to offer. The ballot is divided into six categories – eats, destination and recreation, the arts, getaways, shopping and events. “Congratulations to NPAC says Robin Conover, editor of The Tennessee Magazine “Our readers believe they have earned a place among the best Tennessee has to offer.” A complete list of winners, runners-up and an inter-
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active map are available on the magazine’s website at tnmagazine.org. About Niswonger Performing Arts Center The Niswonger Performing Arts Center is a regional performing arts center located in historic downtown Greeneville, TN. NPAC, celebrating its 10th anniversary season, is recognized nationally as a leading entertainment venue for performing artists and theatrical productions. The over 1100 seat venue hosts a variety of concerts and events. From country and bluegrass, to jazz, contemporary Christian, and family programming, NPAC offers an outstanding selection of entertainment options. On behalf of the staff and management, NPAC would like to thank our patrons for their continued support in making this venue one of the best Tennessee has to offer.
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In the last several years the IRS has reported that they have increased the audits of tax returns that have losses from the operation of farms and other small businesses. The IRS is interested in these losses because many times they are used to offset income from other businesses or other ordinary income and thus creating substantial reduction in taxes. The IRS has created a special unit called the SBSE Division. This is the Small Business Self-Employed division. Small businesses report their income and expenses on form Schedule C. Farms are reported on form Schedule F. The SBSE has announced that 75 to 80 percent of their audits are of Schedule C’s or Schedule F’s. Why would someone operate a business or farm continually at a loss just to save 39% or less of every dollar that they spend? In certain cases the IRS assumes that the taxpayer operates the business or farm for pleasure or as a hobby and then claims busi-
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ness expenses for the operation. If this is true the taxpayer is in effect taking a tax deduction for a personal endeavor. This is also known by some as a tax shelter. Farm losses from the operation of a horse farm invite special scrutiny. It is often easier for the IRS to prevail in the disallowance of losses by showing that the taxpayer gets personal pleasure and pride from the riding and showing of horses. It is much more difficult for the IRS to show that a beef cattle farmer enjoys getting out in the cold and snow to deliver a calf. However, they do attack cattle farm operations if the taxpayer does not operate the farm like a business. The discussion in this article can be applied to the operation of any business not just a Farm. Some farm operations can be evaluated by the “three out of five year rule”. This rule says that if your farm has a profit for three out of five years, it is assumed that the opera-
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Congressman Phil Roe addresses a huge crowd at the Carnegie Hotel after winning re-election to Congress on Nov. 4th.
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New store aims to assist treasure hunters in their quest to discover left behind valuables
Charlene Sabisch
Treasure Hunting Outfitters 407 E Elk Ave Elizabethton, TN 37643 November 2014
Elizabethton, TN – Charlene and Andy Sabisch, newcomers to the TriCities area but treasure hunters with more than 50 years of experience, have recently opened Treasure Hunting Outfitters in downtown Elizabethton to equip novices and experts alike so they can be successful in all forms of treasure hunting. Thanks to the numerous TV shows that chronicle treasure hunters searching for gold, coins, relics, gemstones and even meteorites, treasure hunting has become a mainstream activity. With local history dating back to the dawn of time starting with dinosaurs millions of years ago leaving fossils behind to native Americans living off the land for 1,000’s of years, pioneers settling the area in the 1700’s and the industrial growth over the last 200+ years, the valley stretching from Bristol to Asheville is a veritable treasure trove items left behind waiting for a treasure hunter to recover. Andy has travelled around the world searching for and recovering lost relics, coins and other items dating back 1,000’s of years on land and underwater. He says that while some of the items he has recovered have been quite valuable, the story behind the finds is really the true treasure. A Civil War belt buckle with the soldiers name carved in the back enabled Andy to obtain the person’s war records and find out when he enlisted, where he fought and ultimately, the battle in which he died. Andy said that “Holding history like that in your hand gives one an amazing feeling!” Treasure Hunting Outfitters carries a wide range of equipment and supplies including metal detectors from most major manufacturers starting at around $200, gold panning sets, coin collecting supplies, books and accessories. They also carry coins dating back 100’s of years, rocks, gemstones, fossils and framed relics for local collectors or one-of-a-kind gifts. Charlene says that the #1 factor that sets Treasure Hunting Outfitters apart from Internet-based companies is the service provided to customers before
and after the sale. “We listen to what the customer wants to find, what their budget is and then recommend the right equipment based on our knowledge of the conditions in the area. Buying the top-of-the-line model is not always the right recommendation. We also make sure they know how to use what they buy and are always available to answer any questions they might have. We’ve gotten calls from customers who were in the middle of a field on their cell phone with a question and were just as excited as they were when they recovered a silver coin or 100 year old relic as we walked them through the answer to their question.” Andy said “Treasure hunting is an amazing hobby and is about the only one that can pay for itself with what you can find. It doesn’t matter if you have 30 minutes or an entire day, the excitement it brings is indescribable and it helps you forget about life’s issues while you get out in the great outdoors. After 50 years, I am just as excited about seeing what that next find might be as I was when I started decades ago!” If you think treasure hunting is something you might be interested in, Treasure Hunting Outfitters rents detectors so you can give it a try first and they will credit your full rental towards buying one if you are bitten by the Treasure Hunting bug. They also take trade-ins, offer 6 months same-as-cash and gift certificates which are ideal with the holidays approaching. “We have a display of all types of treasures that we have recovered over the years and welcome people to stop by and see what can be found within a short distance of anyone’s house” says Charlene. Andy says that “anyone can find 5,000+ coins and other items a year with today’s equipment.” Having recovered more than 300,000 coins over the years, Charlene and Andy can attest to that statement. So drop by Treasure Hunting Outfitters located at 407 E Elk Ave. in Elizabethton and look at picking up a hobby that for many has become a life-long passion and brings history to life!
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The region’s LARGEST holiday tradition returns to Bristol Motor Speedway. Enjoy millions of lights and hundreds of animated displays, including a synchronized Subway® Symphony of Lights in the BMS grandstand. PLUS carnival rides and Santa himself in Christmas Village.
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Finding that unique gift for a friend or loved one just got easier!
Johnson City, TN. --- If you are looking for that “One of a kind� gift for that special someone. . .Look No Further! Old Farm Reclaimed Lumber Works has been hand crafting those unique gifts for the Tri-Cities for years. Their cutting boards are made from select local reclaimed timber that can be found at The Stock Pot in Johnson City, TN. and at The Corner Nest Antique Mall in Elizabethton, TN. They also have a line of one-of-akind Beach/Beach House/Lake House/ items at Boones Creek Pottery in Johnson City, TN. Locally owned and operated, Old Farm Reclaimed Lumber makes hand crafted products using locally found reclaimed lumber. The uniqueness and craftsmanship of these items makes for a special gift for any occasion. Please call 423-773-8970 for more information!
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