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NOVEMBER 2011

Arts & Entertainment Throughout the Tri-Cities Scene

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Allandale4214 West Stone Dr.


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Colonial Heights4844 Fort Henry Dr.


Rogersville136 James Richardson Ln.

Rogersville423.272.5690

Women’s Fitness Center1944 Brookside Dr.


5 Locations1 Membership

Gold StarFitness

Sharon Alley

Racquetball Fun!

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Indoor Aqua Fitness

Dave Clark

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editorialsCalendar of Events.....................................................14-15Etiquette Page: Taming the Bumptious Bow...........24Christmas Gift Ideas........................................................28Community Profile: Elizabethton...........................31-33From our table to yours............................................46-48Non-Profit Profile: Second Harvest Food Bank........49New on the SEEN.......................................................58-59Daytime Doc: Dr. Tom Rogers......................................61SEEN on the SCENE.........................................................64HAPPY…..............................................................................73

events The Farmer and The Chef.........................................10-11Second Harvest Food Bank Golf Tournament........12Conservation Camp.......................................................13Storytelling Fetival.............................................................16Plug-In America................................................................17Apple Festival....................................................................18Strawberry Festival............................................................19Biggie’s Sponsor Breakfast.............................................20March of Dimes: Wine Tasting................................22-23Denim & Diamonds.........................................................26Blakley-Mitchell Trunk Show..........................................34Gilbert Asset Management Gala..............................37Performance Medicine Soiree....................................38Ashley Home Furniture: Ladies Night..........................40Tri-Cities Race for the Cure.....................................42-44Sharky 500....................................................................50-51Troutdale Dining Room Celebration..........................52Lord’s Acre Sale.................................................................54Old Island Community Fun...........................................57Bellacino’s Business After Hours...................................60Ferguson Enterprises.......................................................62Round to Remember Golf Tournament....................65Miss Food City Beauty Pageant............................66-67Best Western Plus Business After-hours.......................68Indian Path Foundation..................................................70Wellmont Hematology Oncology...............................75Kingsport Chamber Prime-time Tailgate..................76Appalachian Fusion..................................................78-79

NOVEMBER 2011ISSUE 5

on the coverBernie Mosley andDavid Meredith

eventAppalachian Fusion

photography by: Bruce Green

March of Dimes Wine Tasting.......22-23

Gilbert Asset Management Gala.......37

Appalachian Fusion.......78-79

NOVEMBER 2011

publisherAngela Striligas

co-publisherBrian Hullette

creative directorChelsie Gregory

designerJohn Conner Trimmer

account managersMary Ann BlairFelicia Conners Bruce GreenShelley Parham

copy editorCarolyn Koesters

writerRita Dykes

distributionTJ Furchess

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She Says...How can it already be No-vember? It feels as if it was only a few weeks ago when Brian and I were merely planning to start VIPSEEN, not seven months ago! I suppose the old adage, “Time flies when you are hav-ing fun,” would apply here.

As I sit down to write this letter, only one word continually comes to mind instead of the couple hundred that I need and am searching for...Thankful.

This past year has presented more change than I have ever experienced in my life. To grow as a person, I had to face and embrace every change, every challenge that came my way. It was through my faith in God, sup-port of my amazing family, and encourage-ment from the wonderful friends that I have been blessed with, that I am able to sit here, reflect, and be truly thankful. I am thankful that this magazine allows me to see into the hearts of so many caring and phil-anthropic individuals in the Tri-Cities region. Never have I witnessed so much compassion and empathy for those in need! It is all of you out there with your golden hearts who are responsible for making the pages of this magazine shine! I thank all of you for using your blessings in life to serve others.

I am thankful for the work family that the Lord has blessed me with, one by one, to make this dream of a magazine turn into a reality. Brian, Chelsie, Felicia, Bruce, Shelley, Mary Ann, Kris-tina, Rita, TJ, Tim, Rob, JC and Carolyn… you have all been gifts to my life and the impact that each of you has made in one way or another is something that I will be eternally grateful for.

Last but not least, I am thankful to be the mother of two beautiful and amazing chil-dren… my inspiration, my motivation, and my heart’s smile.

Happy Thanksgiving to all and thank you once again for being a part of this amazing journey…

He Says...November has tradition-ally been a favorite month of mine because of family, great food, and football! After all, how much better could it get? November also makes me realize just what all I do have to be thankful for. First of all, I am thankful for my family. Just to mention a couple members of my family that inspire me to be a bet-ter person; my teenage son, Logan, who is the light of my life, and my late grandmother,

who was always my strength and guiding light, that I miss dearly. I am also thankful to live in a safe and peaceful community in our great world, for my five senses, and for the gift of literacy for all. Without these things I would not be able to take in all of the magnificent things this world has to offer and, in turn, share them with all of you. The Tri-Cities is full of unknown heroes and I am amazed to see so many people give back. Last but definitely not least, I want to say that I am very thankful to have a great and talented partner. You’re the best, Angela! And of course, to all of our wonderful VIPSEEN readers, sup-porters, gracious advertisers, and the flourishing VIP community... without you, we would not be here today! I am also very fortunate and grate-ful to work with a bright, talented, hard-working, creative, and driven team that has a special place in their heart for the Tri-Cities just like An-gela and me. With a combined effort we have experienced tremendous growth in just five short months! There is so much to be thankful for this time of year, but there are thousands of things to be grateful for all year long. Angela and I are so proud to give our region a tool to help it gain exposure and awareness. I’m grateful to the mis-sion of this publication to spread the word about all of the great things happening right here in the Tri-Cities scene, so keep it up, Tri-Cities! So, from my house to yours, may each and every one of you have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Angela Striligas Brian Hul lette

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The Farmer & The Chef

Photography by: Brian Hullette • Story Submitted

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee recently held its culinary fundraising event, The Farmer & The Chef, at The Black-thorn Club at The Ridges. Pairing local farmers with local chefs, proceeds raised at the event directly benefit hungry families and individuals served by Second Harvest’s programs and partner agen-cies. In addition to unique cuisine prepared by six regional chefs using product provided by ten area farms, attendees also enjoyed live music, silent and live auctions.

Guests dined on Fried Goat Cheese Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette; Greek Style Sliders with Feta & Housemade Pickles; Raw Gourmet Pesto Zucchini Linguine; Chicken, Sweet Italian Sausage and Goat Cheese, Dark Rye Bread, Peach Habanero Jam, and Green Tomato Relish; Vegetable, Seafood, California and Steak Sushi; Pork Stuffed Chile Peppers; Triple Sweet Creamed Corn; Jalapeno Grit Cakes; Chocolate Truffles; Chocolate Dipped Chile Peppers; and Cucumber Martinis.

Second Harvest has led the effort to end hunger in Northeast Ten-nessee for 25 years, and is the only food bank serving the eight-county region. In this country, one out of every six individuals struggles with hunger, impacting children, the elderly, and the working poor. Second Harvest continues to meet the need in this region in an efficient, cost-effective manner. For every dollar do-nated, the Food Bank is able to distribute six pounds of food. This year, Second Harvest anticipates distributing 8.4 million pounds of food, equivalent to well over six million meals, to hungry families and individuals.

The inaugural event of The Farmer & The Chef was held at The Blackthorn Club at The Ridges in March. With a greater selection of locally-grown seasonal product available in September, Second Harvest chose to repeat the event this fall and will hold it annu-ally in September from now on. Mark your calendars now for next year’s event!

The Farmers The Chefs

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Paulette Baskin and Adams Dickson Janyce and Bill Dudney

Lucinda Grandy and Sandra Lewis Kathy & Bill Armstrong

Will and Sheri Wingate Dr. Mike Bodary & Stacy Jones

Jim and Kathy Dorton

Colby Bishop and Giania Pezzinenti

Rick and Diana Storey Heather Tillman and Shelley Huber

Wilma and William Ward

Jeff Jones and Rhonda Chaffin Roger Cox and Ralph Jay Van Brocklin

The Farmer & The Chef

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Joe & Luci Grandy

Sharon Boles, Rhonda Chaffin and Annette Kitchen Sarah Whitson and Grant Summers

Jack Dempsey

Bill & Amy Armstrong

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Steve Smith and Jeff Blake

Brent Herron, Nick Pavlis and Kris McGrady

Jeff Hodge and Bob Sams

Eddie Huff and Kris Epperson

Mike Castle (Closest to pin on hole 7 winner)

Chuck Wynne, Mark Arnett, Rhonda Chafin, Jim Stewart, Dave Johnson and Stan Polichnowski Doug Mullins, Jack Harr,,Mike Miller, and Chris Lee

Jones Chiropractic: Ray Pipkin, Gena Pace and Chris Wright

Ashok Gala, Les Arnold and Dave Fischer

Outback Steakhouse

Second Harvest Golf Glassic

The 18th annual Golf Classic took place Monday, September 26 at The Blackthorn Club at The Ridges. Two tee off times were scheduled: 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Corporate level sponsorship was by Bill Gatton Chevrolet, Cadillac, Isuzu, Mazda, Acura. The Annual Golf Classic is one of the Food Bank’s largest fundraising events and proceeds go to the Food Bank’s ongoing work to feed the hungry in Northeast Tennessee. For more information on the Food Bank visit www.netfoodbank.org.

Photography and story by: Angela Striligas

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Steve Smith and Jeff Blake

Brent Herron, Nick Pavlis and Kris McGrady

Jeff Hodge and Bob Sams

Eddie Huff and Kris Epperson

Mike Castle (Closest to pin on hole 7 winner)

Chuck Wynne, Mark Arnett, Rhonda Chafin, Jim Stewart, Dave Johnson and Stan Polichnowski Doug Mullins, Jack Harr,,Mike Miller, and Chris Lee

Jones Chiropractic: Ray Pipkin, Gena Pace and Chris Wright

Ashok Gala, Les Arnold and Dave Fischer

Outback Steakhouse

Second Harvest Golf Glassic

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This September, over 900 fourth graders from Kingsport City, Bristol City, and Sullivan County schools attended camp at Warriors’ Path State Park. Keep Kingsport Beautiful and Allied Waste Services sponsored Conservation Camp 2011 on September 13th, 14th, and 15th. Along with co-sponsors Keep Bristol Beautiful and the Sullivan County Department of Recy-cling, Keep Kingsport Beautiful and Allied Waste provided area youth with hands-on learning opportunities in the areas of conservation, recycling, and environmental awareness.

Students were introduced to a variety of environmental learn-ing activities as they rotated through thirteen stations. Topics ranged from “Wildlife Skins and Skulls,” presented by the Wildlife Resources Agency, “Industry’s Role in Conservation,” presented by Eastman Chemical Company, and an informative session presented by Allied Waste on waste management... complete with a garbage truck! Students met Chia, the black vulture from Bays Mountain Park, learned about the mysterious work of pollinators from Keep Kingsport Beautiful and the Exchange Place, and had a great time with The Magic Recycling Box brought by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Other presenters were Nuclear Fuel Services, the Remnant Yuchi Nation, Kingsport Public Works Department, Tennessee Valley Authority, Warriors’ Path State Park and the Tennessee Division of Forestry.

Volunteers and presenters were treated to lunch each day by Chef’s Pizzeria, Food City of Colonial Heights, and Arby’s of Colonial Heights.

Allied Waste Services of Tri-Cities serves residential, commer-cial, and industrial customer’s through out the Tri-Cities area,

Photography by: Brian Hullette • Story by: Rita Dykes

providing customized non-hazardous solid waste and recy-cling services.

Keep Kingsport Beautiful is a cooperative program between the City of Kingsport and the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce. An affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, the pro-gram has won over 60 state, regional, and national awards. For more information on Keep Kingsport Beautiful, visit www.facebook.com/keepkingsportbeautiful or www.keepkingsportbeautiful.com.

Kathy Lowdermilk, Scott Barnett and Robin Cleary

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Workspace Interiors (new location) Ribbon Cutting

at 200 E. Main Street Suite 300 – 3rd Floor 3 pm

Kingsport

Wine Tasting Benefit for East TN Alzheimer’s

Ridgefields Country Club from 3-6pm. Cost is $40

Mom and Prom Expo Mead-owview Conference Center

1-6pm

Flannagan to Speak on the Remarkable Life of Judge John

Alexander KellyBristol Library 6:30 Free admission

Ribbon Cutting Sweet CeCe’s, 1001 Sunny Place

Kingsport 3pm

22nd Festival of Trees Niswonger Performing Arts

M-F 9:30am–5:30pm

Humorist Jeanne Robertson Paramount Center

All tickets are reserved seating.

Downtown Christmas Open House on State Street

For info: contact Believe in Bristol at (423) 573-2200

Appalachian Express Chorus at

Niswonger Performing ArtsGreenville TN 2:30pm

Christmas Tree Lighting at Cumberland Square, Bristol, VA

6:30pm

Joyful Stillness Yoga Studio Classes - At the BANQ

255 Broad Street, Kingsport. Contact Information: Abby 423-863-1638 or

www.joyfulstillnessyogastudio.com

American Cancer Society Relay for Life Meet and Greet, Kingsport Stir Fry. Contact info:

[email protected]

Jason Coleman at Niswonger Performing Arts

Greenville, TN 3:30pm

Douglas Equipment Ribbon Cutting

628 CommonwealthBristol, VA

Bowmans Jewelers After Hours

2111 N. Roan St. Suite 25 JC 5:30pm

After Hours – RCAM305 West Main Street

Kingsport5:30pm

American Cancer Society Relay for Life Meet and Greet,

Kingsport Starbucks.Contact information:

[email protected]

March of Dimes Signature Chef Event at the Venue, Johnson

City, TN 6-9pm

Industrial Development Board of the City of

Kingsport, Chamber Board Room 10am

American Cancer Society Relay for Life Meet and Greet, Bonefire Smoke House,

Kingsport. Contact information: [email protected]

American Cancer Society Relay for Life Meet and Greet, Bonefire Smoke House,

Kingsport. Contact information: [email protected]

American Cancer Society Relay for Life Meet and

Greet, Korner-Copia, Kingsport. Contact information:

[email protected]

BMS – Ice Rink and Chill Hill opens

Guy Penrod to Perform at the Paramount, Bristol, TN 7pm

Red Tape Road Trip: A Conversation with Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey, Food City Press Room – 300 Clinchfield

Street, Kingsport 11:30–1pm

Radford University presents SOUNDS OF STORIES

at the Paramount, 7:30pm

Johnny Brusco’s Kingsport Chamber After Hours 1700 N. Eastman Road 5:30pm

11/01 – Fall Technology Career Fair – RCAM 305 W. Main

Street, Kingsport

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VETERANS DAY

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BMS – Speedway in Lights opens

Fourth Friday - Charter Media, Meadowview Conference

Center 7:30am

Denim & DiamondsThe Margaret B. Mitchell Spray/

Neuter Clinic at the Bristol Train Station 7pm

Santa Train!

Kingsport Christmas Parade Downtown Kingsport 3:30pm

St Jude Give Thanks Walk Kingsport Town Center 7am

Bristol Chamber Breakfast at King College, Maclellan

Dining Hall 7:30am

Arts and Crafts Event, 308 E. Main Street, JC

10am–6pm

Mary Kay Andrews to speak at Bristol Public Library

1:30-3pmCrossroads Medical Mission Gala at Troutdale Dining Room, Bristol, TN 6-10pm

Barter Theater and Symphony of the Mountains

perform CABARET at the Toy F. Reid Center Kingsport, TN 8pm For info: call Nicole

(276) 619-3315

2nd Annual Wine Tasting Event with Junior League of Bristol and

SJ Strategic InvestmentsBristol Train Station 7-10pm

Spirit of the Season at the Millennium Center, JC 5pm

Downtown KingsportAssociation Casino Night, 140 W Main Street 6:30pm

31st Annual Turkey Trot/ Gobbler’s Gait, YWCA,

106 State Street, Bristol, TN 8am Contact info: (423) 968-9444

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Authors Taylor Reese and Jack R. Pyle

Kaley’s & Co. Oscar & Liz Lesperance Ben Barnett & Tara Arnold

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Beautiful Historic Jonesborough was home to the Na-tional Storytelling Festival for the 38th year in a row! The Festival took place October 7-9, 2011 in downtown Jonesborough, Tenn. Amazingly, the Jonesborough Storytelling Festival, right here in the Tri-Cities is listed as one of the top 100 events in North America. The Festival always brings a wonderful crowd and this year was no different.

The Festival has events for the entire family, and, of course, what festival couldn’t do without a variety of great food! There was food for every craving such as stir-fry, barbecue, pizza, and veggie burgers. The week-end offered four special storytelling events. The Mid-night Cabaret was filled with two magnificent nights of grown-up storytelling fun. The brave at heart listened as the frightening tales were told at the Ghost Story Concerts in an open-air venue beneath the stars. The Exchange Place was a unique experience with diverse storytelling from all across the country. The Swappin’ Ground storytelling stage was an old wagon and bales of hay were scattered around for seats. At the Swappin’ Ground, anyone can tell a story, and boy, did they ever!

Many storytellers from around the country came to entertain the crowd. The Festival always has a “teller-in-residence” this year it was none other than Suzi “Mama” Whaples from West VA. “Mama” wowed the crowd with her stories to standing ovations. Many world-renowned storytellers got their storytelling début at the Jonesborough National Storytelling Festival.

When you wanted to take a short break away from the storytelling, you could visit the Marketplace. The Mar-ketplace was where you could meet the storytellers and get autographs, purchase storyteller merchandise, and festival souvenirs.

The Festival is always the first weekend in October in downtown Jonesborough. If you have never attended the Festival, you just don’t know what you are miss-ing. To learn more about this year’s festival, past and future festivals, or get information on events happening throughout the year at the International Storytelling Center, visit them online at www.storytellingcenter.net.

Jonesborough Storytelling Festival

Photography by: Angela Striligas • Story by: Rita Dykes

VIPSEEN@Historic Jonesbrough

NOVEMBER 2011 Liz McCoy and Jeanette Millerwith Marj on Main

Authors Taylor Reese and Jack R. Pyle

Kaley’s & Co. Oscar & Liz Lesperance Ben Barnett & Tara Arnold

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On Sunday, October 16th from 2-4pm the City of Kingsport and Plug-in America had a show and tell of the public charging stations

now in operation at the Kingsport parking garage. The garage is located on the corner of W. Center and Shelby Streets. Several electric vehicles were on hand for the event two Nissan Leafs, a Chevrolet Volt, a Tesla Road-ster, and a Toyota Plug-In Prius. Many owners were on hand to answer questions about driving gasoline free.Sun-day was National Plug-In day and Kingsport will be joined more 25 cities across the country to educate the public to the benefits of electric transportation.

Moving our transportation from gasoline to electric drive can do more to reduce green house gas emissions than any other action. For about the same amount of energy to refine a gallon of gasoline one can drive an electric car 30 miles. Another sizable benefit is the largest contribu-tor to the huge trade deficit in the USA is the over $1B/day we send out of the country to pay for oil. If we can keep that money inside the country that would do far more than any jobs program the government has proposed. Electric vehicle technology is advancing rapidly, as there are al-ready cars that can drive to Knoxville and back on a single charge for only $4.25 of USA produced electricity.

Photography by: Brian Hullette • Story by : Rita Dykes

...drive to Knoxville and back on a single charge...

David Hrivnak, David Saleh and Bill Horton

Tim Whaley

VIPSEEN@Downtown Kingsport

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VIPSEEN@Downtown Erwin

The Unicoi Chamber of Commerce held its 34th an-nual Apple Festival in downtown Erwin, right in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. Beautiful fall air seemed to cool the streets of Erwin as a crowd of over 100,000 joined the festivities. The Festival was held October 7 and 8. The Apple Festival has been named one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 events in the southeast and is a 3-year winner of the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association’s Pinnacle Award.

Nearly 350 vendors lined the streets with their hand-made crafts, antiques, entertainment, large children’s area, a Blue Ridge Pottery show and sale, contests, and a vast amount of delicious food. There was Chinese food, Greek food, all-American food, and you better believe the apple pies and fritters were to die for! After all, they don’t call it the Apple Festival for nothing! The contests consisted of a cooking contest sponsored by the UT Agricultural Extension Service, a tennis tournament sponsored by Farm Bureau, a Nuclear Fuel Services 4-mile footrace and 2-mile walk race and a photography contest sponsored by The Erwin Record and the Chamber.

Crowds gathered by astonishing numbers to listen to the many talented musical guests the Apple Festival presented. The Phil Bachman Toyota Gospel Stage was home to some of the top gospel groups from around the nation. The Gathering Place Park Stage, sponsored by Waste Management, featured the sounds of country, bluegrass, and southern rock from musical artists throughout the region.

The large children’s area, sponsored by the Unicoi County Family YMCA, was full of excitement with games and rides of all kinds!

What an amazing festival for everyone! For informa-tion on next year’s festival and other events, visit www.unicoicounty.org.

Apple Festival


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Scott’s Farm Strawberry stands can be seen all around Eastern Tennessee, from the Tri-Cities to as far away as Knoxville. They, along with the farm from which they come, are traditions that stretch back two generations. Every May, in the town of Erwin, TN, that tradition means the Strawberry Festival.

The small festival celebrates the “fruits” of Unicoi County’s labors. Vendors set up tents where delicious strawberry-based creations are sold, as well as the familiar summer cookout fare like hot dogs and hamburgers. After snacking, kids could test their aim with games of corn hole or a dunk-tank set up by the D.A.R.E. program. Other local businesses set up shop as well, selling items ranging fromcustom wooden furniture, to quilts, to jewelry and art. Meanwhile a stage hosted performances which this year included a fabulous all female line-dancing troupe and The Red Barn Band, among others.

This year’s festival also featured its second annual parade with members of JROTC, the Shriners, and Erwin’s Fire Department.

Between the delectable selections of food and the lovely residents of Unicoi County, it was a real treat to see all the strawberry-smeared faces enjoying a delicious and fun-filled tradition.

Photography and story by: Corey Ray

Strawberry Festival

VIPSEEN @ DownTown Erwin

VIPSEEN@Downtown Erwin

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Biggie’s Clam Bar held an appreciation luncheon for the King-sport Chamber of Commerce on October 20. The Chamber members were treated to delicious food and drinks while enjoying the wonderful atmosphere of the restaurant. Biggie’s is located at 417 West Stone Drive in Kingsport and is officially open forbusiness.

Joseph Yaccarino, a legend in family lore, founded Biggie’s Clam Bar in 1946. In the 1930’s, he performed as a comedian under the stage name “Biggie.” Mr. Joseph Biggie started his clam ad-venture by going corner-to-corner selling raw clams out of pails. Eventually he operated a pushcart, selling clams on the half shell for a nickel apiece. Joe Biggie then recruited his son Michael into

the business, and in 1946, father and son opened the first Biggie’s Clam Bar on Madison Street in New Jersey.

Biggie’s is proud to be guided by a set of values and principles, honed by members of Joe’s family. This is what empowers their staff to provide customers with an excellent dining experience. Biggie’s has always stood for tradition, quality, consistency, stabil-ity, and a firm commitment to its employees, customers, suppli-ers, and community.

Come out to enjoy this new and exciting restaurant with a menu to suit anyone’s appetite. To learn more about the restaurant and its history, visit them online at http://www.biggiesclambar.com.

APPRECIATION LUNCHEON AT BIGGIE’S

Photography by: Brian HulletteStory by: Rita Dykes

VIPSEEN@Biggie’s

NOVEMBER 2011

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The Bristol Motor Speedway Corporate Suites were in high spirits on the evening of Thursday, September 29. The suites filled with the chatter and laughter of over 400 guests enjoying casual dining, paired with a selection of fine wine samplings, and musical entertainment.

The 13th Annual March of Dimes Wine Tasting is held every year on the last Thursday in September, in the corporate suites of Bristol Motor Speedway. The evening includes samplings from 8 different area restaurants, wine tastings from Knoxville Beverage Company, and numerous local bands and performers. This year’s event chairs, Michael and Kristen Reedy of Reedy Creek Vineyards, spent countless hours working diligently on the vision for this year, and this year’s event was a record breaker in both attendance and money raised!

The March of Dimes Foundation is a national non-profit estab-lished in 1938 to conquer polio by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Today the March of Dimes continues to protect the health of America’s children. Their Nobel Prize-winning re-search offers hope of treatments and preventions for serious health problems, like birth defects and premature birth.

This year’s event was proudly presented by Wells Fargo Ad-visors. Additional sponsors include Reedy Creek Vineyards, Ferguson Enterprises, Bristol Regional Medical Center, The Friends of Bristol, 98.5 WTFM and 11 Connects. A special thanks goes out to all the many people involved in making this year’s event a huge success including Chocolate Elegance, Levy Restaurants, Machiavelli’s, Earth Fare, Stir Fry Café, Food City, Chef Stacey Bedingfield, One12 Downtown, John Bill Forrester, The Tyler Wil-liams Band, Kevin Wilson & Quinton Horton, The Groove Band, and the many volunteers and supporters that dedicated their time and efforts to this annual event.

For further information on the March of Dimes and our annual events including March for Babies, Signature Chefs and Wine Tasting, please contact the March of Dimes office at 423-461-8840 or email Suzzi Cocklin, Sr. Community Director at [email protected].


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Miles Burdine and Tony HewittPatty Bolton, Hedi Dulebohn and Koni Minter

Brad and Lark Adams David and Raee Akard Forooz and Kel SmalleyJudge Randy and Jonya Kennedy

Rose Marie Burriss, Sarah Hull, Ben Walls and Frances Rowell

Holly and Brendan Vining Michael and Kristen Reedy James Nuckolls and Dawn MurrellKatie and Russell Morrell

Olan & Sylvia Jones, and Donna & Norris Sneed

VIPSEEN@Bristol Motor Speedway

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4. With your left thumb and forefinger, fold the front bow ends together around the hanging end, by pulling the folded bow forward.

5. You will make a small passage behind which you can push the looped end of the back bow using your right forefinger.

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The majority of men who wear bow ties do so because the major-ity of men do not. The bow tie has been around since the 1700s, and for all its highs and lows over the centuries, it still remains fashionable. Today, the colors and designs of bow ties have ex-ploded, and a whole new generation of young prepsters are forgo-ing the regular necktie for the bow. Although the necktie is certainly more prominent in today’s so-ciety, the bow tie has been a staple in many southern gentlemen’s wardrobes through the years. Bow ties tend to be associated with

particular professions, such as architects, attorneys, professors, politicians, and doctors. Whatever your profession or style is, there is always room for a bow tie in one’s closet. The bow tie inspires a staunch loyalty that can only be under-stood by those independent thinkers who look into the mirror, tie their bows, and go forth as proud members of this civilized minority. And, yes, it takes extreme agility to spill something on your bow tie.

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Denim & Diamonds

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Jay and Sunny Sandos

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Dale Fair, Erwin Major, Johnny Lynch, Unicoi County Mayor Greg Lynch and Vice Mayor Doug Hopson

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Joe Hardin, Diane Bradley, Linda Hoit and Steve Baldwin

Robin Crumley, Lynn Armstrong and Mary Finucane

Teresa Bowman and Tammy Hyatt

Safe Passage Domestic Violence Shelter and First Tennessee Human Resource Agency hosted their 7th annual Community Hope “Fun” Raiser and Reverse Raffle “Denim & Diamonds” Benefit at The Carnegie Hotel in Johnson City on October 6. The Carnegie Hotel was the perfect venue for the benefit with its beautiful décor and spacious ballrooms. Safe Passage is a domestic violence shelter that strives to be the safe and com-fortable home that many clients may have never experienced. The shelter provides emergency housing, counseling, advocacy, transportation, referrals, and follow-up services for victims of do-mestic violence. Since opening their doors in 1996, the shelter has helped over 3600 victims and their families.

Denim & Diamonds was a great success with more than 100 items donated for the raffle and silent auction. Guests also enjoyed great food and entertainment while supporting such a magnificent cause. Safe Passage Shelter and First Tennessee Human Resource Agency would like to thank all of the wonderful sponsors, donors, and supporters that made the event possible and additionally, for the greatly-needed funds to help so many victims of the horrible crime of domestic violence.

For more information and ways you can help Safe Passage Domestic Violence Shelter and many other get services, visit First Tennessee Human Resource Agency online at www.fthra.org. For more info contact: (423) 232-8920 for more information.

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Community Profile

History The story of Elizabethton is one of rebels. Home to many Overmountain Men, who settled the area against the British King’s wishes, she was the home of the first free government in the new world. Settled in late 1760s, The Watauga Articles of Association were signed by the earliest settlers of these beautiful hills at the sycamore-covered shoals of the Watauga River in 1772.

It was 1759 when young James Robertson accompanied explorer Daniel Boone on his third expedition beyond the Alleghany Moun-tains. Together they discovered the “Old Fields” as they were called, land which had been cultivated by generations of Native Americans along the Watauga River Valley, now located in present-day Eliza-bethton. Robertson stayed in the area, planting those fields with corn and Boone continued on to Kentucky. By 1769, Daniel Boone had begun plans with Judge Richard Henderson, a North Carolina promoter, with a goal to purchase and settle a vast tract of Chero-kee land. He later relocated his family to the Watauga Settlement in 1771. The land deal happened and was known as the Transyl-vania Purchase. It was technically a lease from the Cherokee, and the signing of the documents took place at Fort Watauga in the presence of 1,200 Cherokee including their leaders such as Chief Attacullaculla, Oconostota, and Dragging Canoe. The purchase covered 2 million acres of land in middle Tennessee and Kentucky covering about half the size of present-day Kentucky. It was there that a warring faction of young braves who opposed the deal, joined Dragging Canoe in his brutal attack on Fort Watauga in 1776.

It was September 25, 1780 when 1,100 men mustered at Sycamore Shoals, many coming from as far away as Abingdon, in response to the call of Col John Sevier, Daniel Boone, Isaac Shelby and others to take the settlers’ fight to Col. Patrick Ferguson and silence his threats against their lives for settling past the proclamation line. After marching for 14 days to King’s Mountain South Carolina, they sur-prised the Colonel and defeated him and his British Militia. He’s buried on that hill to this day.

From 1838 to 1839, nearly 17,000 more settlers came and many of the Chero-kee people were marched from “emi-gration depots” in Eastern Tennessee to Indian Territory west of Arkansas, on what became known as the Trail of Tears. Today, her earliest history is told through the Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area staff and volunteers who love the story told by the “Liberty!” drama each July at the Fort, the Overmountain Victory Trail Association, and the Washington County Militia. With the back-drop of Fort Watauga, the Carter Mansion, and soon, Sabine Hill, over 300,000 people step back in time each year and experience the exciting story of this town.

Elizabethton is the seat of what used to be Wayne County in the “lost” State of Franklin

and Johnson County. Carter County is named for Landon Carter, son to one of the earliest set-

tlers to the area, John Carter. Elizabethton was named after Landon’s wife, Elizabeth MacLin and

Elizabeth McNabb, wife of David McNabb who, with Landon, was members of a committee appointed by the

Tennessee Assembly in 1796 to locate and name the county seat of Carter County.

On Oct 6, 1928, Republican Presidential candidate Herbert Hoover made a stop in Elizabethton – the only southern stop of his cam-paign, delivering his nationally broadcasted “stump speech” before 50,000 people on the grounds of the Elizabethton Chamber of Com-merce and park grounds next door. During the same years, German and Dutch business investors established two major rayon manufac-turing plants on the banks of Watauga River. They produced rayon for domestic use and foreign export. During World War II, the U.S. government took managerial control of the plants and during the post-war era in 1949, both rayon mills employed over 6,100 people, nearly half of the present-day population. Neighborhoods built for the plant employees are still called Germantown off Carter Blvd. A fiber made in the 1980s in Elizabethton was used by NASA in the Space Shuttle program. After many years of foreign competi-tion following the US passage of the General Agreement on Tariffs (GAT) and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the plants closed in the late ‘90s. The Bemberg Smoke stack can still be seen from road, just between Wal-Mart and the shopping strip on Elk Ave.

Present Day.With a population of 14,176 and settled on just over 9 square miles, Elizabethton’s history is bigger than life. She’s home to a quaint downtown historic district in which any antique-hunting visitor can lose themselves for hours, and also home to the Covered Bridge, built in 1882, whose annual summer festival along the Doe River brings out local flair as well as exhibits from other continents. Year round, events at Sycamore Shoals appeal to

all kinds of interests from native plants to quilting, basket mak-ing, story-telling, Celtic and Cherokee history, and more.

Elizabethton’s local government is a strong council, weak mayor system, with the mayor elected from among council members serving 4 year terms. In 2004, Elizabethton was awarded the

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Tennessee Municipal League’s Excellence in Governing Award, sponsored by the Tennessee City Management Associa-tion, to “honor municipalities that have developed unique and creative programs that have increased the efficiency and effectiveness of lo-cal government.” With quick access to the far-thest northeast corner of the state and Western North-Carolina, the Elizabethton Airport was built by Moody Aviation. Established in 1946 to train missionary pilots for the jungle, Moody called Elizabethton home from 1969 to 2005, building its airstrip and school on the valley floor between the Holston and Iron Mountain Ranges leading to Stony Creek. Not only did the school bring young men to the area, training for the foreign mission field, it brought young families, many of whom never left the area. Open seven days a week, and used by private pilots and NASCAR, the airport has a full-service FBO with a full-time flight training center that teaches private, instrument, and

commercial ratings, maintaining three training aircraft: 2 Cessna Skyhawks

and a Piper Arrow. Since 1974, the Minnesota Twins have been

sending their first-year players to Elizabethton continuing to play a key role in player development for the profes-sional. With the latest of

seven Appalachian League Championships in 2005, the

Elizabethton Twins continue to produce quality teams. Their home

field, Joe O’Brien Field is located along the banks of the scenic Watauga River near Milligan. Overlooking the Appalachian Mountains, this stadium provides fans with a won-derful setting to enjoy this favorite all-American past time.

Food No small southern town can be truly experienced without eating where the locals do. Sycamore Drive-in isn’t really a drive-in, but serves traditional southern staples.

The Bonnie Kate Theatre, named for the spunky Catherine Sherrill who married Col. John Sevier after his first wife passed away on the frontier, is a still a functioning movie theatre where you can bring a “brown bag” meal to a movie, have ice cream, request to have them cater an event or pick up a wedding cake.

Red Chili offers a South Korean flair, while Dino’s brings Italy to town. The Italian diner was opened by the 2nd Italian in the area, right after the LaPort and is now owned now by Tennessee State Speaker of the House Representative Kent Williams. City Market on E Street is loved by locals and The Coffee Company is the Tri-cities region’s only full-time roaster, featuring in-house roasting and provid-ing fresh varieties to restaurants, bed and breakfasts, and other coffee shops in the area. With German-skilled bakers on staff, the cases are filled with cakes, pies, scones, and more.

Elizabethton has been home to one of the few State Line Drive-in Theatres on Hwy 19E since 1947.

Family-owned, the seasonal theatre presents shows Friday-Sunday nights from April

through September, with double features on major holiday weekends.

Recreation Watauga Lake is just a few miles from

Elizabethton is Watauga Lake. Half

of the surrounding land is the Cherokee

National Forest where de-velopment is prohibited, keeping

a breathtakingly beautiful place preserved. Complete with marinas, seafood restaurants, swimming beaches, and tent or RV camping, right on the water’s edge, the lake is busy with houseboats, skiers, campers, and day-visitors any time the weather allows it. Capturing the Watauga and Elk rivers, Watauga and Wilbur Lake are actually reservoirs. Beneath the shimmer-ing water of Watauga Lake, lies Old Butler, called “the town that wouldn’t drown” for a reason. Current-day Butler holds the Old Butler Days festival annually and tells its story year-round to visitors to the Old Butler Museum. Watauga Lake is regularly released by TVA schedule into Wilbur Reservoir (Wilbur Lake) and held by the TVA Wilbur Dam and then generated to add to the flow of the Watauga River, winding its way to Boone Lake in Johnson City. Watauga Lake is just over 16 miles long, with nearly 105 miles of shoreline. During the TVA summertime water-levels, the lake surface covers 6,430 acres and is an estimated 265 feet at the dam. The Appalachian Trail even runs across the Watauga Dam, taking hikers from one side of the reservoir to the other.

Watauga River – FishingIn the 1960s, the water downflow of the Raytheon Plant was

a marked dead zone with warnings against fishing or swimming in the water. The Watauga River, generated

off the bottoms of Watauga and Wilber Lakes, boasts Trophy Trout and Bass Fishing with Guided Trout

Fishing tours. Pictured here is Greg Braunstein who fishes with Altamont Anglers to escape his medical practice in Florida. Though an avid fly-fisherman, Braunstein, at the recommendation of his guide, Teo Whitlock, used a new technique and the results were impressive! In the 1960s the Watauga River flowing below the old Raytheon plant was considered a dead-zone. The plant used the water and then spit out garbage right back into the same water. Local efforts cleaned up that river and now, that very same area boasts trophy trout fishing

tours.

Barely a 25-minute drive from downtown is Roan Mountain, home to miles of Appalachian Trail, the fa-

mous Rhododendron Gardens, and The Bald (mountain) and Cloudland Trail. From Springer Mountain, Georgia

to Katahdin Mountain in Maine, the Appalachian Trail is the world’s longest foot path. At 2135 miles long, it winds some of its most

beautiful scenery through Carter County for 60 miles, from the shore line of Watauga Lake to the top of Roan Mountain. Through hikers rate Yellow Mountain Barn in Yellow Mountain Gap one of the best hiking shelters of the trail and many return to this beautiful area after they’ve completed

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their hike. Yellow Mountain Gap holds historic significanceas a place the Overmountain Men sought shelter on their two-week hike from Elizabethton to King’s Mountain, South Carolina in search of Col. Patrick Ferguson.

The Tweetsie Railroad used to bring farmers into town from Stony Creek for $.10 and then brought iron ore and lumber from the logging camps. The city of Johnson City recently bought the right of way for the old Tweetsie route and has begun making plans for a bike/walking path from the Downtown Train station all the way to Hampton. The abandoned railroad line runs a10-mile stretch of scenic land and is now slated to be part of thefirst “rails to trails” project in NE Tennessee.

In April of this year, the Johnson City Commission approved $600,000 to buy about 70 acres of land, which was formerly the path of the East Tennessee and Western North Carolina railroad run-ning between Johnson City and Elizabethton. The railroad has 2 years to remove the rails and repair road crossings. Until then, groups such as the Tweetsie Historical Trail Association are looking at grants and other funding for the trail to connect sister cities by more than only their history.

Do not let Elizabethton’s size and short hop from the interstate deter you from visiting this jewel of a town. Her rich history is inviting, her peaceful, home-town feel is charming and her up-close-and-personal views of the mountains are always welcoming.

WHERE TO EAT

The Coffee CompanyCity MarketThe Bonnie Kate CaféThe Captian’s Table (on Watauga Lake)Dino’s RestaurantSycamore Drive-InStoney Creek Grill & PizzaRed Chili – South KoreanDee’s CaféOut To Lunch CaféBella BistroTammy G’s CafeteriaSouthern CaféNanny’s Country KitchenCorner Nest CafeMayflower SeafoodChick fil A Amigo’s Mexican RestaurantTexas RoadhouseFatz Café

WHERE TO SHOP

The Design Co. Nunley’s Uptown FurnitureThingsJeweler’s Bench

WHAT DO DO

Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area - The Carter Mansion - Fort Watauga - Sabine Hill

Doe River Covered Bridge Elizabethton Municipal Golf CourseElizabethton/Carter County Public LibraryWatauga Lake and RiverWilber Lake and DamDowntown Historic DistrictAppalachian TrailRoan Mountain and Rhododendren GardensThe Bonnie Kate TheatreStateLine Drive InElizabethton Scheduled EventsCommunity Plant Exchange Militia Muster at Fort Watauga (April)Colonial Kids – Sycamore Shoals (May)May Seige, reenactment of Indian attack Sycamore Shoals (third week of May)Native American FestivalThe Covered Bridge CelebrationLiberty! Historical Drama at Fort WataugaFine Arts Show House Boat Parade – Watauga LakeCarter Mansion CelebrationCeltic Festival – Sycamore ShoalsOvermountain Victory Trail Celebration and River Crossing – Fort WataugaSycamore Shoals Stitchers’ Quilt Show Thanksgiving Garrison at Fort WataugaFraiser Fir Tree Lighting Christmas at Carter MansionElizabethton Christmas Parade Christmas Tree Exhibit and ShowHomespun Storytelling Guild Living History & PreservationOvermountain Victory Trail AssociationWashington County MilitiaFriends of Sycamore Shoals State Historic

WHERE TO STAYOld Main ManorHeartwood Mountain PropertiesMountain Harbour Bed & BreakfastTravelers InnBee-Cliff Cabins Lakeshore Resort & MarinaLazy Bear LodgeMeredith Valley CabinsLaurel Fork LodgeAmericourt HotelKincora Hiking HostelSugar Hollow RetreatThe Guest House at the BluffsWatauga Falls ResortSafe haven FarmA Mountain Hidwaway

Photgraphy by: Angela Striligas • Story by: Kristina Twitty

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Dreana and Roger Mowen

Robert Peters and Frank JohnstoneBill Testerman and Jim Kaiser

John Warshauer

Bill Testerman and Ed Waller

Rhea Harkleroad, Bill Testerman, and Robert Peters

Blakley-MitchellTrunk Show

Blakley-Mitchell launched their new fall line of men’s specialty clothing with their annual Fall Trunk Show on October 12th at their Bristol location and on October 13th at their Kingsport location. The Trunk Show featured four ma-jor vendors, Hart Schaffner Marx fine men’s clothing, Allen Edmonds shoes, Overton semi-custom made shirts, and Berle slacks. Both Hart Schaffner Marx and Allen Edmonds lines are made in the USA by American craftsman.

Blakley-Mitchell has been offering family tradition in quality clothing since 1933. They also offer in-house tailoring from purchases made from their wide range of fine men’s clothing to fit and please the customer. So, if quality clothing with a family atmosphere is what you are looking for, stop in one of their stores at 240 Broad Street, Kingsport, or 517 State Street, Bristol. They can be reached at (423) 345-8351 or (276) 669-0116.Photography by: Brian Hullette • Story by: Rita Dykes

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Dreana and Roger Mowen

Robert Peters and Frank JohnstoneBill Testerman and Jim Kaiser

John Warshauer

Bill Testerman and Ed Waller

Rhea Harkleroad, Bill Testerman, and Robert Peters

Blakley-MitchellTrunk Show

SJ Strategic Investments & the Junior League of

Bristol TN/VA

Save the date for our second annual JLB Wine Tasting. Enjoy the best farm to table ingredients prepared

by Chef Jassen Campbell paired with wines from Abingdon Winery.

November 12, 20117:00 p.m. ~ 10:00 p.m.

Historic Bristol Train Station

Ticket Price $25.00 per ticket for �ve tastings/pairings SJ Strategic Investments

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Sapphire are the most beautiful blues of the gem kingdom, and symbolizes fidelity and soul. Traditionally a gift of a sapphire is a pledge of trust, honesty, purity and loyalty which makes the perfect choice in a pendant or ring for your loved one. Sapphires are the hardest of the gem stones making them the most durable. Sapphires are a current fashion favorite and besides their beautiful blues they also come in pinks, oranges, yellows, greens, purples and the rare distinctive salmon color, like a delightful tropical sunset.

You can find a beautiful selection of Sapphire jewelry here at Sandy’s Jewel Box. Come see me, Sandy, and I’ll show you some of my favorites or I’ll create anything you can dream. Until Then...

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“...a pledge of trust, honesty, purity and loyalty...”

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NOVEMBER 2011

Recently, Gilbert Advanced Asset Management (GAAM) hosted a star- studded evening of dancing and dining at Meadowview Convention Center in Kingsport. The GAAM staff sure rolled out the red carpet for their clients on a night that was filled with Old Hollywood style.

After an elegant and delicious dinner, “Old Holly-wood” really come to life when some local theater actors and actresses came dressed as: Marilyn Monroe, Scarlett O’Hara, Mae West, John Wayne, Dorothy (from The Wizard of OZ), James Dean, and even Elvis. The clients were encouraged to get their pictures made with these “stars.”

As the musical band, Bag O’ Cats, began to play some hits reminiscent of the old Hollywood days, the dance floor filled with smiling couples who talked and laughed at this trip down memory lane. The clients even danced with some of the characters who were present. “When was the last time you danced with John Wayne or got your picture taken with Marilyn Monroe?”, joked Whitney Allen-Carr, Director of Mar-keting and Public Relations for the firm. “I think everyone had a wonderful time.”

The clients of Gilbert Advanced Asset Management were treated to an enjoyable evening with the staff. Michael Gilbert, President and CEO, was present for this star-filled event and thanked everyone for attending. This was an eve-ning that will be remembered for years to come.


Gilbert Asset Management Gala

Don and Teri Laferney

Lydia Boaz and Maria EvansDoris and Charles OrrBob and Rosie Johnston

Robert and Veronica Gryder

Marilyn Monroe and David Stickler

Bob Scibor and Dolly Parton

Nina and Charlie Swanson

Marilyn Monroe and Bill and Glenda Ducan

Paul and Joyce Curtis

Michael Bird, Amy Edwards,Michael Gilbert, Denise DePriest, Jeff Kastner, and Joy GarlandGilbert Staff

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VIPSEEN@Performance Medicine

It was chocolate, cheese and Botox please, during the Ladies’s Soiree, hosted by Performance Medicine in Johnson City. Women came out ready to be educated on the latest beauty procedures available that evening, take advantage of a complimentary chair massage, facials and so much more!! There was plenty to eat and drink as the ladies mingled throughout the clinic conversing with one another. The entire staff was present and gracious as always. This was a beautiful event in more ways than one!!!

Ladies

Photography and story by: Angela Striligas

Kelli Rogers & Felicia Conners Ciao Bella!Deborah & John Mykytka

Bonsoir!

Performance Medicine

Everyone loves the DayTime Doc!

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Soiree

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Tamara Marshall and Krista Wharton

Amy Adkins and Dawn Berry

Karleen and Madeline Kilday

Ryan Thomas and Joe

Hailey and Tj Furchess

Karen and Alexis Wilson

ASHLEY HOME FURNITUREWOMEN’S RALLY

Photography by: Bruce Green and Brian Hullette

Story by: Rita Dykes

October 13th was Ladies Night at

Ashley Furniture HomeStore

located at 155 Marketplace Blvd.

in Johnson City. This was their 2nd

annual Ladies Night to benefit

the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

There was a $10.00 entrance fee

with all of the proceeds going to

the local affiliate with the Susan

G. Komen Foundation. The event

was a huge success with hundreds

in attendance. The night featured

shopping, great food and prizes.

There were vendors with everything

from handbags, beauty items and

massages to tools designed just

for ladies. Prizes were given away

every 15 minutes from either vend-

ers or Ashley Furniture. Chef Anna

was also there cooking up some

delicious tailgating treats.

If you missed Ladies Night this year,

don’t let another year go by with-

out coming out to support a great

cause and have a blast while

doing it! For more information call

Ashley Furniture HomeStore

at 423-283-0102.

Janee Fleenor and Jaclyn Brooks

John Haben and Ashley Garland

Dr. Lynn Conley, DC and Michelle Livingston, LMT

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NOVEMBER 2011

Classes Begin Monday, November 28at BANQ - 255 Broad Street - Kingsport

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NOVEMBER 2011

The 6th Annual Komen Tri-Cities Race for the

Cure® set yet another attendance record with the final participant count total-

ing approximately 5,700. The race, which raised more than $400,000 for breast cancer research,

screening, and education, was held on Sunday, Octo-ber 23, in Memorial Park in Kingsport. The event has set a

remarkable precedent in terms of growth; since the first race in 2005, each year the race has grown significantly in number of

participants than the year before it.

“I’m so proud to be associated with Tri-Cities Race for the Cure,” said Natalie Whitlock, Race Chair, “Once again we had record numbers in the

race. Our race continues to grow every year because of the continued sup-port from our wonderful sponsors, volunteers, and participants.” Whitlock

has been involved with Tri-Cities Race for the Cure since day one. Much of the continued success of the event is due to her efforts. “I think the race growth is

a personal testament to the fact that people really want to find a cure for breast cancer which will blaze a path to finding a cure for other cancers. I’m already

excited to see how much bigger we’ll be in 2012.”

To learn more about Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and their mission to end breast cancer forever, visit www.komen.org. For more information on Komen Tri-Cities Race

for the Cure® or the Susan G. Komen Tri-Cities Affiliate, visit the website at www.komentricities.org or email Natalie Whitlock at [email protected].

About Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and the Komen Tri-Cities AffiliateNancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do ev-

erything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement. TheTri-Cities Affiliate of Komen for the Cure is working to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in the local community joining more than 1 million breast cancer survivors and activists around the globe as part of the world’s largest and most progressive grassroots network fighting breast cancer. Through

events like the Komen Tri-Cities Race for the Cure®, the Tri-Cities Affili-ate has invested more than $1.74 million in community breast health programs in the affiliate’s 23 county coverage area Northeast Tennes-

see, Southwest Virginia and Western North Carolina. In addition, $500 thousand has been given to the Susan G. Komen Scientific

Research and Grants program to find a cure. Up to 75 per-cent of net proceeds generated by the Affiliate stays in the

Tri-Cities. The remaining 25% of net proceeds goes to the national Susan G. Komen for the Cure Grants Program to fund research. For more information,

call (423)765-9313 or visit www.komentricities.org

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Sweet Potato Casserole from Brian’s Aunt Rita

Ingredients:3 cups sweet potatoes1/2 cup melted butter1/3 cup milk1 cup sugar1 tsp vanilla1/2 cup chopped pecans

Topping1/2 cup brown sugar2 1/2 tsp butter1/4 cup flour1/2 cup chopped pecans

1. Cook and mash sweet potatoes.

2. Add sugar, butter, vanilla, and milk to potatoes and stir till blended.

3. Stir in chopped pecans.

4. Put potato mixture into a 2 quart baking dish. Mix top-ping ingredients in a bowl.

5. Sprinkle over potato mixture and bake at 350 degrees 25 minutes.

(This is a dish that you can make a day ahead of time and just bake off the following day.)

Cranberry Saladfrom Brian’s Grandma Sandy

Ingredients:1 pkg. fresh cranberriesJuice of 2 orangesJuice of 2 lemons2 cups sugar1 can crushed pineappleDash of saltRind of ½ orange4 pkgs. red jello

1. Grind cranberries and orange rind.

2. Add all other ingredients.

3. Add jello. Chill in mold (if desired)

Grape Saladfrom Shelly’s Mom

Ingredients:8 oz. Cream cheese, softened8 oz sour cream1/2 c sugar1 tsp vanilla2lbs. red seedless grapes2lbs white seedless grapes1/2 c brown sugar1 c chopped pecans

Cream together cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Add washed grapes. Combine brown sugar and chopped pecans. Sprinkle on top. Refrigerate.

Baked Mac n’ CheeseAngela’s Sister Amber

Ingredients:1/2 lb. elbow macaroni3 tbsp. butter3 tbsp. flour1 tbsp. powdered mustard3 cups milk1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced1 bay leaf (optional)1/2 tsp. paprika1 large egg12 oz. sharp cheddar, shredded1 tsp. salt (sea salt preferably)Fresh black pepper

Topping:

3 tbsp. butter1 cup bread crumbs (panko is the best for this)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F

2. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta to al dente’ (firm, but not hard).

3. While pasta is cooking, in a seperate pot, melt the butter. Whisk flour and mustard and keep it moving for about 5 minutes. Make sure it is free of lumps. Stir in milk, onion, bay leaf, and paprika. Simmer for 10 minutes, and remove bay leaf.

4. Temper in the egg. Stir in 3/4 of cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Fold mac into mix and four into 2-quart casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.

5. Melt butter (topping ingredients) in a saute’ pan and toss bread crumbs to coat. Top mac with bread crumbs. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes before serving Enjoy!

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Cranberry-Orange Relishfrom Mary Ann Blair Ingredients:4 large navel oranges, peeled and cut into chunks12 ounces of FRESH cranberries 1 cup white sugar1 cup chopped pecans1 package gelatin mix (make as directed) Strawberry or Raspberry are good flavors to use or you can even use Orange flavor gelatin

Directions:1. Place the oranges in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse until chopped, 2 or 3 pulses.

2. Remove and place the chopped oranges into a large bowl.

3. Chop the cranberries in the food processor for 2 or 3 pulses, and place in the bowl with the oranges and apples.

4. Stir the gelatin mix, sugar, and chopped pecans into the chopped fruit, and mix well.

5. Cover and refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours.

Aunt Helen’s Cornbreadfrom Angela’s Mom

Ingredients:

1 Cup Corn Meal

¾ Cup Plain Flour

1 Tpsb. Baking Powder

Pinch of Salt

1 Cup Milk

Directions:1. Heat up oiled iron skillet before pouring in.

2. Mix and bake at 425 degrees.

3. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. All oven temperatures may vary.

Green Bean Casserolefrom Chelsie’s Sister Courtney

Ingredients:1 can Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup 1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon Dale’s SeasoningDash ground black pepper4 cups cooked cut green beans1 1/3 cups fried onions

1. Stir the soup, milk, Dale’s Seasoning, black pepper, beans and 2/3 cup onions in a 1 1/2-quart casserole.

2. Bake at 350°F. for 25 minutes or until the bean mixture is hot and bubbling.

3. Stir the bean mixture.

4. Sprinkle with the remaining onions.

5. Bake for 5 minutes or until the onions are golden brown. 6. Serve warm and delicious.

Broccoli CasseroleAngela’s Grandma Peggy

Preheat Oven to 350 degrees

Ingredients:2 boxes of frozen broccoli or Fresh (optional)Medium Onion1 Tbsp of ButterSalt and pepper to tasteSteam or Blanch Fresh Broccoli (thaw first if frozen) use little water as possibleBring to a boilLet boil for 2 minDrain BroccoliDice into small pieces (if using fresh broccoli cut off 3 to 4 inches from the bottom and discardPlace in Large BowlAdd 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese3/4 cup of Mayo1 Can of Cream of Mushroom Soup (I prefer Healthy Choice)2 well-beaten eggs

Directions:1. Mix Well

2. Place in ungreased Casserole dish

3. Spread evenly

4. 1 roll of Ritz Crackers and crumble fine (I use a rolling pin for this)

5. Bake for 45 min to 1 hr or until light brown

Serve...Delicious!

From our table...to yours...

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Red Velvet Cakefrom Shelley’s Grandmother

1 cup shortening2 eggs2 tbsp cocoa2 oz. red food coloring1 tsp vinegar1 cup buttermilk2 1/4 c flour1 1/2 cup sugar1 tsp salt1 tsp soda1 tsp vanilla

Cream shortening, sugar and eggs. Make paste of coloring and cocoa and add to mixture. Add buttermilk, salt, flour and vin-egar. Pour into 3 greased and floured pans. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees.. Cool and frost with the following frosting.

Red Velvet Frosting3 tbsp flour1 cup sugar1 cup butter1 cup milk1 tsp vanilla

Cook flour and milk until thick. Cool. Cream butterand sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla. Spread on cake.

Toffeefrom Felicia 1 Sleeve Saltine Crackers (may use unsalted crackers)2 Sticks of Butter1 Cup of Light Brown Sugar (packed)1 12 oz. Bag of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels1 Cup Chopped Nuts (optional) Line 10”x15” cookie sheet with saltine crackers.On medium heat, in a medium size saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar, carefully stirring until completely blended.Let butter/sugar mixture boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.Remove from heat and pour over crackers, spreading mixture evenly with butter knife.Bake in (preheated) 400 degree oven for 7 minutes.Remove from oven and evenly sprinkle chocolate morsels, allowing to melt for 3 - 5 minutes, then spread with butter knife as well.If adding nuts...Add at this point.Refrigerate or freeze (about an hour).Remove and twist the pan until candy pops up.Break into bite size pieces.ENJOY!!

Caramel Crunch Pumpkin Piefrom Angela’s Grandma Peggy

3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts2 tablespoons butter, melted1 unbaked pastry shell 9 inches3 eggs1 cup canned pumpkin1-teaspoon rum extract3/4-ground cinnamon1/2-teaspoon salt1/2-teaspoon ground mace1/4-teaspoon ground ginger1 1/2 cups heavy whipping creamWhipped cream & additional chopped walnuts, optional

In a small bowl, combine 1/4-cup brown sugar, walnuts & butter. Press onto the bottom of pastry shell.In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin, rum extract, ground cinna-mon, salt, mace, ginger and remaining brown sugar untilblended; stir in cream.

Pour into pastry shell, then cover edges loosely with foil.Bake @ 400 degrees for 10 min.Reduce heat to 350 degrees; Bake 40-45 min. longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.Remove foil, cool on a wire rack.Garnish with whipped cream & additional walnuts if desired.

German Fresh Apple Cakefrom Bruce’s Dad

(Mix By Hand)

2 Cups Sugar 2 or 3 eggs3 Cups Flour1 tsps Salt1-Cup Nuts2 tsps Cinnamon1 ½ Cups Wesson oil 2 tsps Vanilla 1-½ tsps Soda5 Cups Chopped apples2 cups Chopped Dates 1 small jar of Maraschino Cherries

Mix sugar, Wesson oil, add eggs and mix by hand. Add Vanilla, dry ingredients, then apples, nuts, dates and cherries.

Bake in greased floured Angel Food Cake pan For 1 ½ at 350 degrees. Let cake cool before removing from pan.

Cream Cheese Piefrom Felicia

9” Graham Cracker Pie Crust1-14 oz. Can Sweetened Condensed Milk1-8 oz. Cream Cheese1/3 Cup Real Lemon1 tsp. Vanilla Extract1-21 oz. Can Pie Filling (Blueberry, Cherry, Strawberry, etc.) Mix (on high) Cream Cheese until Fluffy.Add Sweetened Condensed Milk until Fluffy.Gradually Add Real Lemon & Vanilla Extract, Beat until Smooth.Pour into Pie Crust & Refrigerate for 3 hours.Spoon Topping of your choice on top just before serving. ENJOY!!!

NOVEMBER 2011

For over a quarter of a century, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee has led the effort to end hunger in our region, and is the only food bank serving the eight-county region incorporating Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi and Washington counties. Second Harvest is one of only five food banks in Tennessee. All Tennes-see’s food banks are members of Feeding America, the national network of over 200 food banks.

The mission of Second Harvest Food Bank is to feed the hungry by securing dona-tions of food from national and local manufacturers, grocers, restaurants and individuals, and redistributing that food to 200 food pantries, soup kitchens, children’s programs, and other non-profit agencies that feed the hungry in this area.

Over the past few years, Second Harvest has seen a 46% increase in the number of households requiring emergency food assistance. To meet this increased need for food as-sistance in Northeast Tennessee, the Food Bank has grown steadily every year. Since 1986, we have provided millions of pounds of food and grocery items to thousands of people in need through our 200 partner agencies, as well as through our programs.

Second Harvest’s programs include:The Food for Kids Backpack Program is currently supplying a bag full of healthy, ready-to-eat meals and snacks for nearly 4,000 chronically hungry children to take home from school every other weekend during the school year. The Summer Food Service Program served over 650 children meals and snacks at 10 feeding sites last summer.The Kids Café Program supplies free meals and snacks for non-profit organizations that serve at-risk children in an after-school setting. Twelve Kids Café sites serve 600-800 children each week. The Mobile Food Bank delivers food to Second Harvest part-ner agencies that lack the resources to visit the warehouse located in Gray.The Mobile Food Pantry delivers food directly to people in need of emergency food assistance in areas that are under-served by agency or community resources. In fiscal year 2010-2011, this program served approximately 13 communities and nearly 700 households per month.

Second Harvest’s Food Rescue Program is the largest source of all food donations received at the Food Bank, accounting for 45% of all donated food. In the last few years, this program has increased by 62% to meet the expanding need for food

assistance. The Food Bank also regularly purchases food items that are not received through donations to ensure adequate supplies and optimal nutrition for distribution. Nearly 20% of all distributed food is purchased each year, and Second Harvest allocates half of its organizational budget for food purchase.

Every weekday throughout the Northeast Tennessee region, Food Bank trucks are on the road collect-ing and delivering donated and purchased food for people in need. Food is stored in and distributed from our 25,000-square-foot facility centrally located

in Gray.

In fiscal year 2010-2011, the Food Bank distributed over 8 million pounds of food to hungry families and individuals in Northeast Tennessee (equivalent to 6 million meals) through its 200 partner agencies, programs and services. Food was pro-vided for more than 36,000 people per month through Second Harvest Food Bank’s agencies, programs and services, 3,000 more people per month than were served in the previous year.

Second Harvest’s vision for our region is that no one in North-east Tennessee will go hungry due to lack of access to food. Without our food distribution program, many of our partner agencies would not be able to serve the hungry in their com-munities. For 25 years, this region has supported hunger-relief efforts in these communities through Second Harvest Food Bank. We thank all of the many individuals, businesses, church-es, civic organizations, and local governments who have been a part of these efforts, and look forward to continu-ing to work together for a hunger-free NortheastTennessee.

For more information about Second Harvest, please call (423) 477-4053, or please visit our website at www.netfoodbank.org.

THANKYOU

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VIPSEEN@Bristol Motor Speedway Jerry Caldwell and Betsy Holleman

Claudia Byrd

The Speedway Children’s Charities has done it again folks! An astonishing amount of over $70,000 was raised for children agencies in Northeast TN and Southwest VA. It was a cold October 1st in the Tri-Cities, but that didn’t stop hundreds of people from enjoying the events of the day. The Kid’s Expo kicked off the day with over 30 organizations providing events such as rock climbing, pumpkin decorating, arts and crafts, a big wheel drag race, various games and even pet adoptions, just to mention a few. Daisi Rain, a local youth country group who recently recorded at Dark Horse Studios in Nashville wowed everyone with their songs. Seven-year-old fiddle prodigy, Carson Peters, won the crowd over with his sweet voice, infectious smile and outstanding fiddle playing.

Last but most definitely not the least, the event everyone had been waiting for, the Sharky 500! That’s right, I said Sharky 500 not Sharpy 500. I am sure you have heard of the Sharpy 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, but I am here to tell you that the Sharky 500 is a race that can get you just as pumped. Shark racers from all around the Tri-Cities and beyond gathered up their blue rubber sharks and head-ed to Beaver Creek at Bristol Motor Speedway. There weren’t just 10, there weren’t even 100 or 1000; there were over 5000 sharks battling for the big win! The crowd roared as they watched in anticipation for their shark to be the first one to make its way through the turns and rushing waters all of the way down the 500 yard stretch to the finish line! And as in any big race at BMS there were big prizes. The grand prize was a 2011 Ford Mustang GT Bristol Motor Speedway pace car, awarded to Carl Tester of Elizabethton, TN. 2nd place prize of $5000.00 worth of furniture from Grand Home Furnishing went to Tommy Head, of Johnson City, TN. 3rd place prize of four American Airline tickets went to Don Ma-bery, of Roanoke, VA. 4th place prize of two tickets to the 2012 Irwin Tools Night Race went to Ben Ser-gent, of Pennington Gap, VA. 5th place prize of two tickets to the 2012 Food City 500 went to Greg Bell, of Lake Villa, Ill. More prizes were awarded.

The Speedway Children’s Charities would like to thank all of the organizations, businesses and people that made this event a great success and giving chil-dren a brighter tomorrow. For more information go online at www.bristol.speedwaycharities.org.

Sharky 500

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Photography by: Brian Hullette and Bruce GreenStory by: Rita Dykes

NOVEMBER 2011

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Troutdale 10-Year

Anniversary C E L E BR A T I O N

Photography by: Brian HulletteStory by: Rita Dykes

The Bristol Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Troutdale Kitchens on October 18. The ribbon cutting commemo-rated the 10-year anniversary of Ben and Debra Zandi as the owners of Troutdale. The Cer-emony also served as a “thank you” to the Bristol community for their support in helping Troutdale Kitchens grow from only one location in 2001 to an amazing nine locations in ten short years. A large group came out to join in the festivities. Everyone was treated to delicious food, des-serts, and drinks.

The story of Troutdale begins with the Zandis wanting to be closer to their own family, so they packed up, said goodbye to New England, and headed for Bristol where they purchased Troutdale on September 11, 2001. Ben already had an extensive background in the restaurant/hospitality industry where he spent 15 years with Marriott in New England. He began as Marriott’s Food and Beverage Manager, then went on to be the Regional Vice President.

Troutdale Kitchens have 8 restaurant locations; Troutdale Bistro and Burger Bar in downtown Bristol, Troutdale Dining Room in Bristol, House on Main in Abingdon, Hale Springs Inn in Rog-ersville, Troutdale at Ridgefields in Kingsport, Troutdale at Johnson City Country Club, and Troutdale at Harbor Club in Greensboro, GA. If you want their delicious food somewhere else, you are in luck, as Troutdale also has a catering department. Troutdale Kitchens takes pride in using locally grown products. Their chefs regu-larly visit Farmer’s Markets in the area to pur-chase fresh produce.

If you haven’t been to one of Troutdale’s loca-tions, you don’t know what you have been miss-ing! For more information on all of Troutdale’s services, visit them online at www.troutdalekitchens.com.

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Mafair United Methodist Church hosted its first Lord’s Acre Sale in October. The sale was a fundraiser and fel-lowship event. The Lord’s Acre Sale featured a silent auction, craft booths, artwork, gift items, various foods and baked goods. The event was a success with all of the proceeds going to Mafair’s mission projects.

Mafair United Methodist Church is located at 1409 East Center Street in Kingsport. For more information on Mafair, call 423-378-9620 or visit them online at www.mafairumc.org.

Photography by: Angela Striligas • Story submitted

Lord’sAcre Sale

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NOVEMBER 2011

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Each year the residents of Old Island Community come together to share laughter, fun times, and catch up on stories and life’s adventures. As we all know, life can get so busy that we sometimes forget what is important in life. We believe that it is very important to create a special event for the Commu-nity to bond and develop friendships. Laughter filled the air as stories of new and old were shared on Sunday, October 16th. The Old Island Community was blessed with one the most beautiful days of the year for the gathering. The fall colors brightened the trees while the warm sun and light breeze cre-ated the perfect atmosphere. Everyone enjoyed hors d’oeuvres provided by the residents, games and prize drawings. Residents also brought guests to mingle and enjoy the endless mountain views and the rolling landscape of Crockett Ridge Golf Course.

Old Island is a master planned community in Kingsport, TN conveniently located near John B Dennis and I 26. We offer custom built homes rang-ing from at $300,000 to over 1 million dollars! Old Island is currently home to 35 residents who enjoy the serenity, peace and tranquility of the area. Residents also enjoy the 3 miles of sidewalks for exercising and a beautiful landscaped entrance with a waterfall to welcome them home.

If you haven’t visited our Community we would love for you to come by and see what all we have to offer. We would love for you to join our community and call Old Island your home! Come live with us!

Community Fun at Old Island!

Photography by: Brian Hullette • Story Submitted

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VIPSEEN@Meadowview Convention Center

Bristol, VA

Bristol, VA

The Bristol Chamber of Commerce held the ribbon- cut-ting ceremony on October 6 for the brand-new Chick-fil-A located just off of Exit 7 in Bristol. The restaurant and both drive-thru lanes were packed as customers arrived to wel-come the restaurant to Exit 7. Even the Chick-fil-A mascot, a friendly cow, was available for hugs and photos. Truett Cathy founded Chick-fil-A, Inc. in the early 1960’s, and pio-neered the establishment of restaurants in shopping malls with the opening of the first Chick-fil-A Restaurant at a mall in suburban Atlanta in 1967. Chick-fil-A has always been and remains privately held and family owned. When you are in the area, please stop by and EAT MORE CHICKEN!

For more information on Chick-fil-A, please visitonline at www.chick-fil-a.com.

Kingsport, TN

The Kingsport Chamber of Commerce welcomed Gameday Depot to Kingsport on October 19 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony! An elated crowd came out to celebrate with the Chamber and Gameday Depot. Gameday Depot is a great source for university apparel and merchandise, NCAA merchandise and clothing, and sportswear for your favorite sports enthusiast or participant. Gameday Depot also designs t-shirts, and so can you! Check out their website and learn how you can design your own shirt. Gameday is constantly add-ing more teams to their collection and will also be add-ing NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL merchandise. Stop in and see them at Reedy Creek Terrace; 1880 North Eastman Road in Kingsport, or you can visit them online at www.gamedaydepot.com and on facebook.

Kingsport, TN

The Kingsport Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cut-ting for the Valley Springs Spa on October 5. This happy oc-casion was also an open house and anniversary celebration. A large crowd enjoyed great refreshments while meeting the staff and exploring all that Valley Springs Spa had to offer. Valley Springs Spa is located inside Holston Valley Medical Center at 130 West Ravine Road, Suite A in Kingsport. The spa has been in business since October 10, 2006 and was named 2011 Times News Readers Choice Award winner. Valley Springs Spa offers massage, manicures, pedicures, waxing, skin care, and cosmetic skin care treatments. For more infor-mation or to make an appointment, visit them online at www.valley-springs-spa.com or call (423) 224-3217.

Johnson City, TN

MSHA opens new outpatient rehab center on State of Franklin.

Mountain States Health Alliance officials held a ribbon cutting and open house on October 17th to celebrate their new location on State of Franklin Road in Johnson City. This facility is a MSHA outpatient rehabilitation cen-ter. The event marked the cooperative efforts of Moun-tain States Health Alliance, State of Franklin Healthcare Associates, the City of Johnson City, and Washington County.

Mountain States Health Alliance employees and volun-teers are committed to its mission of bringing loving care to health care.

For more information, visit them online at www.msha.com.

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Eastman Credit UnionGray, TN

On October 6, the Johnson City Chamber of Commerce celebrated Eastman Credit Union’s Grand Opening in Gray, TN with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Many were pres-ent for the celebration and enjoyed tasty snacks as they toured the facility. Eastman Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution. Their headquarters are located in Kingsport, TN. ECU is the largest credit union in the state of Tennessee and is the 45th largest credit union in the United States. Eastman Credit Union has been in business since 1934 and is still going strong today. For more information on ECU, visit their website at https://home.eastmancu.org.

Citizens BankJohnson City, TN

The Johnson City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new location of Citizens Bank on October 13.

A crowd gathered to celebrate with the Chamber and Citizens Bank officials and employees. This was a great opportunity for everyone to see their beautiful new facility and to learn about the services that the bank has to offer. Citizens Bank opened their first branch in 1934 in Carter County, Tenn. right at the beginning of the Great Depression. Citizens Bank has established a reputation as one of the state’s most well-capitalized, stable financial institutions.

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While distributing business cards and making introductions, at-tendees enjoyed amazing food and drink provided by Bellac-ino’s owners, Chad and Tara Bacon. Door prizes where given away from Cartridge World and Bellacino’s.

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The Johnson City Chamber of Commerce hosted an after-hours event at Ferguson Enterprises on October 17. Ferguson Enterprises was a wonderful venue for the event. The Chamber enjoyed delicious food and drinks along with a special treat from Mike Keith, the voice of the Tennessee Titans. Mr. Keith shared a great deal of knowledge about the Titans and football. He was also excited to share all of the things the Titans are doing to improve as a team. After he finished his presentation, the floor was opened to the guest for questions, autographs, and pictures. Everyone had a blast; after all, what’s better than a great venue with food, drinks, and football!

Homeowners, contractors, and other trade professionals have trusted Ferguson since 1953 to provide quality products and knowledge to make their projects successful. Ferguson is ranked as thelargest plumbing wholesaler in North America. They have three locations around the Tri-cities: 1000 Quality Circle, Johnson City, 1817 N Eastman Road, Kingsport, and 2701 Lee Hwy, Bristol. For more information, visit them online at www.ferguson.com.


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NOVEMBER 2011 Clem Wilkes, Steve Campbell, Lucinda and Joe GrandyMike Keith (Voice of the Titans) and Joe Grandy

Joette Street and Dusty Weathers

Tallie SheltonLes Vannoy, Kristy and Pat WeberKristina Twitty and Becky Jones

Bobby Hamilton and Noland Noffsinger

Lauren and Justin Powell, Brendan and Ellie and

Rachel O'HaraDoug Lewis and Mark LewisCarlos Chikion Chan andBrandy McKinney

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CEO named to TN governor’s task force

JOHNSON CITY, TN – Dennis Vonderfecht, president and CEO of Mountain States Health Alliance (MSHA) has been named to Gov. Bill Haslam’s Health and Wellness Task Force, a group charged with developing an initiative to improve Tennessee’s health status by leveraging private and public resources.

Vonderfecht is one of 16 health care industry leaders in the state chosen to lead efforts to improve Tennessee’s overall health status. In the most recent America’s Health Rankings report from the United Health Foundation, Tennessee ranked 42nd out of the 50 states in overall health.

“This group’s mission is to chart a course to promote and sup-port healthy lifestyles for Tennesseans with the ultimate goal of healthier citizens, reducing the burden of chronic disease on our state,” said Haslam. “The task force will focus on meaningful ways to promote healthy choices and personal responsibility to decrease rates of illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes.”

The task force has been asked to:

Focus on the top preventable causes of chronic disease and disabil-ity in the state;Develop metrics to measure success;Identify promising strategies;Serve as advocates for change; andForm partnerships and garner resources necessary to reach estab-lished goals.The members are: Healthcare Corporation of America CEO Rich-ard Bracken;Regional Medical Center CEO Reggie Coopwood, MD; DeRoyal Industries CEO Pete DeBusk; Health Commis-sioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH; Zycron CEO Darrell Freeman; Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Tennessee CMO Inga Himelright, MD; Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman; Methodist Hospital Vice President Cato Johnson; TC Thompson Children’s Hospital Medical Director Alan Kohrt, MD; TennCare CMO Wendy Long, MD, MPH; Tennessee Medical Association Michael Munch, MD; Pershing Yoakley & Associates Pres. Ed Pershing; Healthways, Inc. Senior VP Vickie Shepard; Mental Health Commissioner Doug Varney; and Mountain States Health System CEO Dennis Vonder-fecht.

To download a high-resolution photo of Vonderfecht, click here: Vonderfecht photo

About Mountain States Health Alliance

Mountain States Health Alliance, a not-for-profit health care orga-nization based in Johnson City, Tenn., operates a family of hospi-tals serving a 29-county, four-state region (Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Southeastern Kentucky and Western North Carolina). MSHA offers a large tertiary hospital, several communi-ty hospitals, two critical access hospitals, rehabilitation, a children’s hospital, a behavioral health hospital, home care and hospice ser-vices as well as a comprehensive medical management corporation. Its 13,500 team members, associated physicians and volunteers are committed to its mission of bringing loving care to health care. For more information, visit www.msha.com.

Experience this classic holiday tale at Barter! Come ex-perience Richard Rose’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’s classic tale! Follow the curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge on his ghost-guided look into his past, present and fu-ture intended to resurrect his long lost Christmas spirit. Gather your family and friends and celebrate the joy of the holiday season!

A Christmas Carol

Wooden SnowflakesA Heartwarming Appalachian Christmas Story After sliding off the road on Christmas Eve, Eve Lawson – a cynic who refuses to believe in Christmas spirit – is rescued by Simon Peter Whitaker, who happens to be dressed as Santa. Believer and non-believer clash time and time again as old wounds struggle to be healed by the love that is Christmas.

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Preston Place Assisted Living Community hosted its 3rd annual “Round to Remember” golf tournament on October 7, 2011 at Cattails in Kingsport. The tournament was a successful affair and all proceeds benefited the Alzheimer’s Association. Eighteen teams participated in this exciting event and over 25 sponsors were noted. Major spon-sors included Ralph Hudson, and Peter and Linda Cancro.

Preston Place Community is committed to providing care and sup-port to people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and it is their goal to help raise Alzheimer’s awareness. Currently, an estimated 5.3 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and it is the 6th leading cause of death. Proceeds from this tournament will be utilized by the Alzheimer’s Association to support vital programs and services provided for persons with Alzheimer’s disease, their family members and caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association also offers many educational programs, a 24-hour helpline for caregivers, com-munity support groups, and many other beneficial programs.

Last year, Preston Place Community helped raise over $18,000.00 for the Alzheimer’s Association and with the success of this golf tourna-ment and the annual Memory Walk, they aspire to donate a greater amount this year.

For more information on Alzheimer’s disease, visit www.alz.org. Preston Place also offers a support group meeting the first Tuesday of each month. Please contact Sharon Durnin at 423-378-4673 for further information.

Round to RememberAlzheimers Benefit


Sherry Shuler and Alison Colobro

Craig Dennison, Chuck Peterson, Rick Hudson and Mike Freels

Tom Powers, Wallace Ketron, Justin Clark and Johnathan Darling

Linda Hudson Cancro and Trish Hudson Nottingham

Whitney Shuler and Ashley Pierce

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Congratulations to Ginny Cole of Crossville, TN., the winner of this year’s Miss Food City Pageant. Ginny will represent Food City in many events in 2012, including the Food City 500 NASCAR race at BMS in the spring. The Miss Food City Pageant took place at the Paramount Center for the Arts, in Bristol, Tenn. on Saturday, October 22. This year’s Master of Ceremonies was Reggie Neel of the radio station WXBQ and the ladies of the Twin City Woman’s Club directed the pageant. All of the proceeds from the pageant went to bene�t the charities of the Twin Cities Woman’s Club.

The Miss Food City Pageant has become one of the most popular events of this type in the area. The pageant had a competitive field with many very attractive and accomplished young ladies from around the region. From the �rst event at the Bristol Mall to the spectacular event today, the pageant has grown by leaps and bounds credited in part to NASCAR racing. The event is closely related to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Food City 500 and the Nationwide Series Food City 250 held at Bristol Motor Speedway. Food City attributed the main reason for the event’s great success to its wonderful organizers, sponsors, participating vendors, and of course, the contestants.

There was a great turn out for this year’s pageant. Numerous pageant-goers won door prizes including two tickets to the 2012 Food City 500, tickets to the Dixie Stampede, Ripley’s Aquarium, Food City gift cards, and two nights at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Congratulations to all of the prizewinners!

Food City would like to thank the many supporters of this year’s pageant and to all of the outstanding young ladies for their desire to represent Food City. For more information on this year’s pageant and other events, visit Food City online at www.foodcity.com.

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Congratulations to Ginny Cole of Crossville, TN., the winner of this year’s Miss Food City Pageant. Ginny will represent Food City in many events in 2012, including the Food City 500 NASCAR race at BMS in the spring. The Miss Food City Pageant took place at the Paramount Center for the Arts, in Bristol, Tenn. on Saturday, October 22. This year’s Master of Ceremonies was Reggie Neel of the radio station WXBQ and the ladies of the Twin City Woman’s Club directed the pageant. All of the proceeds from the pageant went to bene�t the charities of the Twin Cities Woman’s Club.

The Miss Food City Pageant has become one of the most popular events of this type in the area. The pageant had a competitive field with many very attractive and accomplished young ladies from around the region. From the �rst event at the Bristol Mall to the spectacular event today, the pageant has grown by leaps and bounds credited in part to NASCAR racing. The event is closely related to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Food City 500 and the Nationwide Series Food City 250 held at Bristol Motor Speedway. Food City attributed the main reason for the event’s great success to its wonderful organizers, sponsors, participating vendors, and of course, the contestants.

There was a great turn out for this year’s pageant. Numerous pageant-goers won door prizes including two tickets to the 2012 Food City 500, tickets to the Dixie Stampede, Ripley’s Aquarium, Food City gift cards, and two nights at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Congratulations to all of the prizewinners!

Food City would like to thank the many supporters of this year’s pageant and to all of the outstanding young ladies for their desire to represent Food City. For more information on this year’s pageant and other events, visit Food City online at www.foodcity.com.

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Brandy McKinney, Chikion Chan, and Debbie Taylor Jim Leinbach and Robin CrumblyRusty LIttle, David Meredith, Lucie Jones, Bernie Mosley,Bruce Green, Rob Bowman, and Corbin Lipscomb

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After a long days work attendees were ready to enjoy them-selves at the Johnson City Chamber and Best Western business after-hours. The attendees consisted of different professionals in the region.

Recently updated to a Best Western Plus, the hotel hosted an event of fun socializing. As people filtered in, they enjoyed the buffet, the band impressed them with favorite chart topping cover songs. The crowd mixed, mingled and made new friends as shown in the photos here. All who came to this event had a great time. Mark your calendar for the next business after-hours.

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The Indian Path Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors take time each year to show their appreciation to their sponsors and supporters. The Board of Directors held this year’s “Thank You” reception on October 20 on the rooftop deck of the BANQ in downtown Kingsport. This year’s special guests were supporters of the “Evening with the Path.” “Evening with the Path” is an event where guests are invited into a home for a casual party eve-ning with great food and live entertainment. The foun-dation was able to purchase a Zoll Thermogard Temper-ature Management System with the donations from the evening. Indian Path Medical Center Foundation Board would like to thank this year’s hosts, Dr. Don and Mary Ann Lovelace and Jon and Kim Fales.

The Indian Path Medical Center Foundation provides support to numerous causes that are of great impor-tance to the people of Northeast Tennessee. The gener-osity of individuals, businesses, and other organizations across the region enables the Foundation to fulfill its mission.

For more information on the Foundation visit their website at www.mountainstatesfoundation.org.

Indian Path Medical Center

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Oncology Staff

Leanna Komoromi, Deborah Goodman and Donna Bowen

Rob McGaw, Tim Hammond, Hirm Rash, Jim Moore and Tony Politz

Alison Payne, Jamal Maatouk, Margert Boggs

Kingsport Hematology Oncology, a division of Wellmont Health System, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Oct. 24, to celebrate its new facility, which will enable caregivers to continue delivering superior care with compassion in a healing environment. Officials with Wellmont, the City of Kingsport, BAE Systems, the U.S. Army, and cancer patient Phyl-lis Miller cut the ribbon at the new Kingsport Hematology Oncology facil-ity on West Stone Drive. Wellmont, Kingsport Hematology Oncology, and Kingsport leaders teamed to make west Kingsport a prime location for additional businesses.

Kingsport Hematology Oncology’s new facility opened on October 3, 2011, in the previous BAE Systems administration building. The prac-tice was in great need for a more spacious facility to accommodate its employees and patients with more exam rooms and infusion chairs. The former location for Kingsport Hematology Oncology was 20,000 square feet. Now, it has approximately 33,000 square feet. The number of infu-sion chairs has increased from 30 to 42, and the number of exam rooms

Jerry Hammonds, Denny DeNarvaez, Joe Kennedy, and Tony Hewitt

WellmontHematology Oncology

Dr. Anil Tumkur and Dr. Asheesh Shipstone

Elise Allen, Jim Wozniak, and Ashlea Ramey

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has increased from 12 to 21. The many windows host beautiful views of Bays Mountain and make the facility a more pleasant place to work and visit. The staff now has better access to the clinical areas, making care for their patients much more efficient.

Wellmont now provides space in the new facility for the Ameri-can Cancer Society to dispense wigs and educational material to patients. The American Cancer Society offers many important services to cancer patients and their families. Wellmont is excited to be able to provide a space to accommodate the tremendous service of the American Cancer Society.

For more information, please call Kingsport Hematology Oncology at (423) 578-8500.

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The Kingsport Chamber of Commerce held a unique Business After Hours Tradeshow on September 27, 2011 at the new Farmers’ Market on Center Street. The first-time event was a huge success with around 80 members participating in the Chamber’s Prime Time Tailgate Tradeshow. Businesses set up at tables or in truck beds in true Tailgat-ing style. The event was also a great opportunity for members to network in a relaxed environment and to educate each other and the public about their business. The Chamber got great feedback from the event and the members want to do it again next year! For more information, visit the Kingsport Chamber online at www.kingsportchamber.org.


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Johnson City Morning Rotary Club Presents PHOTOGRAPHY BY: BRUCE GREEN • STORY BY: KRISTINA TWITTY

Cara & Doug LedbetterAricia Whitton & Mina McVeighJennifer & Nicole Bullington

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The Johnson City Morning Rotary Club presented “Appalachian Fusion” at the picturesque Maple Lane Farm off winding Cherokee Road in Washington County on Sunday, Sept 16. Under the open air shelter with a view of beauti-ful orange, red, and yellow fall foliage, the event featured regional food paired with a regional wine (to bring out the delicious tastes of both) against a back drop of bluegrass music. The evening began with just a sip of Ole Smoky Tennessee Apple Pie Moonshine, then moved on to Momma’s Meatloaf, Mixed Berry Cobbler, Goat Cheese and Apple Butter, Red Tomato and Duke’s Mayonnaise Sandwiches just to name a few, and their wine-mates.Even more impressive than the combi-nations were the causes that benefited from the ticket sales and silent auction held during the event. Under the head-ing of “Building Communities, Bridging Continents,” Mina McVeigh and Larry Grogan shared the stage in front of the large, gray stone fireplace to talk about the projects near to their hearts.

Mina McVeigh is the chairman of the Janice Project, aptly called as Janice means “God is gracious”, and was named for an early angel donor as part of the Marakwet Water and Sanitation

Project, “partnering with the world to do the work of God,” in northwest Kenya. Their goal is to harness the spring water from 76 springs in a higher elevation to provide fresh water and sanitation to 40,000 people living in this remote part of the country with miles to walk for access to the water of the valley, while being fiercely fought over and bearing water-borne diseases. The project was brought to Mina’s attention by the Rev. Philip Sang, a student at Emmanuel School of Religion, in Milligan. Thanks to a fellow translator at the time, Alan Gal-livan, who convinced Philip to come to the States to school, Mina was able to build collaboration with St. John’s Epis-copal Church, The Morning Rotary Club (who established a foundation for the project and others), and Hydrogeologists Without Borders in Calgary, Canada. The money raised will send a small team back to the region to continue the work of bringing fresh water to Philip’s people, with water systems to include a hospital and a school, as Mina and her team fol-low the belief that if you “begin to weave, God will give you the thread.” Larry Grogan is the Chair of the Carver Project, working in Carver’s Original Organic Kitchen (COOK), at the Carver Recreation Center where 15-30 children are involved in the after-school program,

helping people eat better, one meal at a time. Named by the students ranging from ages 6-13, it was a 6-year-old who designed COOK’s tomato-face logo, which is now embroidered on all their crisp white aprons. Larry’s efforts have made use of the facility’s underutilized kitchen and existing community garden while working with the students to de-velop a business plan using them both. Local chefs give cooking demonstra-tions for healthy, simple meals and in 10 months time, the students planned, grew their own food, cooked, and served dinner for 20 guests. At the end of this writer’s conversation with Larry, she asked permission to ask a personal question. Given permission, she asked, “Why the emotion when you talked about the project earlier this evening?” Once again, with deep emotion, he replied, “It’s good to see them take pride in their ownership. These kids just don’t have very much.” It was moving to see him take pride in those very same kids.

For more information, please contact the Marakwet Water & Sanitation Project: facebook/waterformarakwet;and for Carver’s COOK Project, contact Larry Grogan, [email protected], or call Carver Park at (423) 461-8830.

NOVEMBER 2011

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Kristina Twitty, Philip Sang, & Alan Gallivan

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Josh Harris, Lindsey Orsburn & Bob Swanay

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