October 2018 71
Kim Dugger
Survivor of the Week: Kimberly Dugger
August 13, 2006 my whole world changed. Here I am 34 years old with a month old daughter, a ten year old daughter, and a 6 year old son, and I am being told I need a biopsy on my right breast. I have never been so scared in my life, since I had already […]
The Loafer
Veteran of the Week: Mozer Fife Coelho
Name: Mozer Fife Coelho Branch: United States Navy Age Joined: 28 Rank: Logistics Specialist Years Served: My contract is for five years. Three of mandatory sea duty, with three years of optional shore duty. What made you want to serve our country? After a near death experience while filming music videos I thought the military […]
Food Blog – Chef of the Week: Kathie Cornett
As a long time reader of this publication, it’s such an honor for me to share a bit of my knowledge with you via The Loafer. Officially, I am a Tri-Cities native and wine rep with a local beverage distributor. Unofficially, I am a single 30-something professional, dog mom, travel junkie who is simultaneously building […]
Appalachian Wanderers
Silver Dollar City Part 2
Last week we introduced you to Silver Dollar City, undoubtedly one of the best theme parks found in the country. Like its sister park Dollywood, you’re transported to a world of world-class shows, food, entertainment, and thrill rides. We finally made our first trip to Branson over the summer and were so impressed with the […]
Anthony Wayne
It’s Just a Review, Right?
It’s often been said, don’t meet your heroes. I’ve broken that rule and held on to it tight as can be on various occasions. Sorry and sacred I’ve been on some nights. I’ve met heroes, said my piece on their influence and other times just held the handshake and no words were shared, just vibration. […]
Pop Life
Halloween
I’m glad the new movie “Halloween” has that title and not “Halloween 2”, “Halloween Returns”, or “Halloween Strikes Back.” The simple title hearkens back to the 1978 original film of the same name, which is even better since this is a direct sequel. It’s also great all the other less-than stellar sequels have been forgotten […]
Batteries Not Included
Village of the Damned
I wonder what was going on the media zeitgeist in the early 1960s where two prominent works of media focused on creepy children with terrifying powers. In December 1960 MGM released “Village of the Damned” a big screen adaptation of the 1957 John Wyndham novel “The Midwich Cuckoos.” Then in 1961, Rod Serling’s seminal TV […]
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Jonesborough Senior Center wins First Place at State Brain Games Competition
With one point between first and second place, Jonesborough Senior Center’s team “The Olde Towners” was announced the winner for a third year in a row at the 2018 Tennessee Senior Brain Games State Championships. The competition, now in its sixth year, was held on October 17th at the McKinney Center in Jonesborough. Jonesborough Senior […]
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Author Joe Tennis Holding Book Signing
Bristol author Joe Tennis is signing copies of his latest book called “Swamped!” at the Johnson City Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3030 Franklin Terrace, on Nov. 7, 4-7 p.m. “Swamped!” (Little Creek Books, 2018, $10.95) follows four teenagers from the suburbs into a saltwater swamp loaded with marsh grass, fiddler crabs, thorns, thickets – and […]
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Free Screenings of ‘Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World’
RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World is an electrifying look at the Native American influence in popular music — despite attempts to ban, censor and erase Indian culture. The film reveals how early pioneers of the blues and jazz had Native American roots, and as the folk-rock era took hold in the ’60s and […]
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Inaugural Shop With a Cop Superhero 5K
The inaugural Shop With a Cop Superhero 5K and Family Fun Run is set for Nov. 10, and this event is not to be missed by big or little caped crusaders! Your mission: to save the day for children in need. All proceeds from the race will go toward the Johnson City Police Department’s Shop […]
Stargazer
Ride With MarQ’s Tour of Solar System Spacecraft
The autumn nights have Red Mars and yellow Saturn shining bright in the southern skies on each side of the setting Milky Way. As you look up, just imagine these worlds in a new perspective through the eyes of the man-made spacecraft orbiting them. Strap into my virtual rocket, Starship Q, and get a look […]
