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From Raptors Blog
Sorry about the silence. We have been working very hard to complete our task of re-branding the Greeneville Raptors to the Tennessee Raptors. There is still some work left to be done, however we are far enough along to at least inform those of you who are not aware. Here’s the scoop… Management collectively decided that it was in our teams best interest, to fully take advantage of the territorial rights to the tri-cities region. As the Tennessee Raptors, we are now Johnson City, Bristol, Kingsport and Greeneville’s team.
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Mr. Nelson has an update to the progress of the Art-O-Mobile on his site. Looks like it is going well so far. He has posted photos from all sides of the van. Most of the spaces are taken so if you want yours you better hurry. The proceeds from this project will go to the Louise and Dwight Nelson Art and Design scholarship at ETSU.

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This is certainly sad news coming from Johnson City. The hotly debated beech trees located at the corner of Market Street and State of Franklin will be cut down by developers. After many years of discussion on the hot topic, the 300-500 year old trees are finally coming down for the sake of profit. It is certainly disappointing that our community leaders are encouraging the removal of these trees; they are giving up a part of our environment for the sake of development and commerce. Northeast Tennessee is certainly known for its beautiful surroundings, but do our elected officials want to continue that reputation? With the removal of these extremely historic trees, one would certainly not sense the ecological-friendliness of our leaders. We need to tell the people that represent us that we care about our surroundings and that we want to preserve our historical and environmental heritage! Myself, I would much rather see those trees sitting on an empty lot than not seeing them at all and with a concrete parking lot in their place!

From VOLuntarilyConservative
No, this isn’t breaking news or an earth-shattering investigation, but it is noteworthy. As reported by the Johnson City Press, the Golden Corral restaurant in JC hosted many veterans as part of its Military Appreciation Night yesterday. The vets that participated were treated to a free buffet at the restaurant my Dad affectionately calls “the hog trough.”

It’s great to see businesses giving back to those who have served and allow for those of us in the United States to enjoy our everyday lives.

Thanks Jama for the info.

By Jama
While the 278th has received a wonderful welcome home from Iraq, it was recently brought to my attention by Dustin Goforth (ETSU student and SGA member) that our local Lima Company has also recently returned from service in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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There are many Christmas Volunteer opportunities with the Salvation Army serving Washington, Carter and Unicoi Counties. Many of these same programs are going on through the end of the year in Kingsport and Bristol through the Salvation Army units serving these other areas of the Tri-Cities. To act on any of these opportunities, persons should contact the unit serving their area.
 
I would encourage you to share this file via e-mail with interested parties.
 
Johnson City, TN
The Salvation Army
700 Spring St., Johnson City, TN 37604
Mail Address P.O. Box 1715, 37605
Phone (423) 926-2101, (423) 928-9426 - Fax (423) 926-2616

Kingsport, TN
The Salvation Army
505-517 Dale St., Kingsport, TN 37660
Mail Address P.O. Box 2280, 37662
Phone (423) 246-6671 - Fax (423) 246-9787

Bristol, TN
The Salvation Army
137 Edgemont Ave., Bristol, TN 37620
Mail Address P.O. Box 887, 37621
Phone (423) 764-6156 - Fax (423) 764-8082

At last count, the volunteer opportunities are many and spaces need to
be filled on the organizations master calendar.
 
Let’s spread the word!

Bob Plummer
Johnson City, Tenn.
H E: treborplum@charter.net
O E: plummerb@mail.etsu.edu

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
–Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain)
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I thought this might be of use for some folks out there.

From Kingsport!
The Health Resources Center, Johnson City Medical Center’s outreach facility in The Mall at Johnson City, is offering flu shots for adults only on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 1-4 p.m., on a first-come, first- served basis. No appointment is necessary. The shots will be administered as long as supplies last. The cost will be $20, cash or check. Medicare Part B will be filed.

The Health Resources Center offers free or low-cost health screenings and classes, direct access to The Health Professionals for free health information and physician referral, service referral by RNs and other health professionals, physician-directed medical lectures, health programs for all ages and a medical research and reference library including Internet access.

For more information, contact The Health Resources Center at 423 915-5200.
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In case you missed today’s Kingsport Times-News article, the Tri-Cities region has been selected as the 77th best place to live in the United States and has also been chosen as the best place to live in Tennessee. This ranking comes from the 2005 Sperling’s Best Places list. Our lovely area ranked above some of Tennessee’s major cities, such as Nashville and Knoxville. Sperling cited our area as having a low cost of living, low crime rate, low commute times, and wonderful climate; the publishers only mentioned a lack of culture and art activity in the region, which was redeemed by cultural events at nearby colleges. If you are from the Tri-Cities, today is your day to shine! Be proud to live in the greatest metro area in Tennessee!

By Chief Mocephus
Yes we went to see Willie. Why not? He’s a legend and one of my favorites even if he has his bad marks against him. Like making a song with that windbag Toby Keith and taking part in the biggest sellout of something beloved from my childhood. But most of my favorite musicians have black marks[1].

The show was okay but not great. Willie and the harmonica player really could pull off the show themselves and it would be fine. Old Paul the drummer was just not sounding good. Paul’s little brother (forget his name) played drums on a few tunes and was much much better.
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If anyone is in the Mountian Empire Region there will be a much anticipated concert which will be held at the Down Home on West Main Street in Johnson City, TN. This event will be a live recording of the ETSU BLuegrass Pride Band Featuring special guests. Come and be a part of this live event on December 1st 8:00am General $8.00 and with an ETSU Student ID $6.00. Please come out and support the program!
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