tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21664013919238397132024-03-15T23:19:31.380-04:00Douglass-Riverview News and Current EventsThis page is the main news and information section of the Douglass High School website. Compared to the National and Metro sections of a standard newspaper, news pertaining to Douglass High Alumni and the Riverview-South Central Community will be listed here, with pictures where available. View older articles by clicking "Older Posts" at the bottom of this page.douglassriverviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995770275229004310noreply@blogger.comBlogger2128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166401391923839713.post-61748975982082311252024-03-15T22:02:00.010-04:002024-03-15T23:18:59.475-04:00The Scat Springs Memorial Scholarship at Dobyns-Bennett - Honoring One of Our Own<p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhukfunbslq_iKVL8cD8wQlYwcSWTB7wZhyphenhyphenWTwpXwsNaRcgQFbXnNAnIN1pbLzLUhW4NNJNHZvW6ipYeVgrOb8KLL9Jgp6PmzpgMsoe0QKbt54ngJoA8It8YFAwWtw5o5DD5HJG02c8AfDWs2HbtoRWzb5Zpjm7rwScYHFXbbkBfcQV0heRjtrySh9lepo/s1405/Scat%20Springs%20Scholarship.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1178" data-original-width="1405" height="461" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhukfunbslq_iKVL8cD8wQlYwcSWTB7wZhyphenhyphenWTwpXwsNaRcgQFbXnNAnIN1pbLzLUhW4NNJNHZvW6ipYeVgrOb8KLL9Jgp6PmzpgMsoe0QKbt54ngJoA8It8YFAwWtw5o5DD5HJG02c8AfDWs2HbtoRWzb5Zpjm7rwScYHFXbbkBfcQV0heRjtrySh9lepo/w544-h461/Scat%20Springs%20Scholarship.jpg" width="544" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>To apply for the scholarship by the deadline, click the link below and to the Attached Files at the bottom. Then click on the pdf link:<br /></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://dbhs.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1894140">https://dbhs.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1894140</a> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">You can also print the application below and get it into the DB Front Office:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYxrcQD6Bv1U8GxeZhbtFcqrMuPGf7JDQZRC5rMYmON3RIpqgtv4ot_L7uswPP7Q-JNUetP4URMTDe7YV9-O0xLAOBTEH1qxn-rvTYRUgi175BqMeszovPKG7b4_IqPQNUd9sorkNsS_rxKVOAwlmJAza8KrWxjVpNTqmaP_ekiw67aSVCaaiNeoXJWEg/s1164/Application%20hard%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1164" data-original-width="1017" height="580" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYxrcQD6Bv1U8GxeZhbtFcqrMuPGf7JDQZRC5rMYmON3RIpqgtv4ot_L7uswPP7Q-JNUetP4URMTDe7YV9-O0xLAOBTEH1qxn-rvTYRUgi175BqMeszovPKG7b4_IqPQNUd9sorkNsS_rxKVOAwlmJAza8KrWxjVpNTqmaP_ekiw67aSVCaaiNeoXJWEg/w467-h580/Application%20hard%20copy.jpg" width="467" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>douglassriverviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995770275229004310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166401391923839713.post-19174379403304157062024-03-05T14:16:00.004-05:002024-03-05T14:31:53.761-05:00Douglass Alumni Board Meeting set<p> </p><p><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Sons and Daughters of Douglass Alumni Board will meet in its regularly scheduled meeting on Saturday, March 9, 2024.</span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">The meeting will be at 11 AM in the Eastman Board Room on the second floor of the V.O. Dobbins Sr. Complex tower, 301 Louis Street, Kingsport.</span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Please note the new scheduled meeting time of 11 AM.</span></b></p><p><br /></p>douglassriverviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995770275229004310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166401391923839713.post-689678264986434682024-03-05T14:12:00.000-05:002024-03-05T14:12:35.465-05:00"e Little Girl of Rotherwood Mansion"<p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #384143; font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline));"><h2 class="wp-block-post-title" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--libre-baskerville); line-height: var(--wp--custom--heading--typography--line-height); margin-block: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; margin-top: var(--wp--custom--gap--vertical); max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size); word-break: break-word;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Reprinted with permission from former Kingsport City Manager Jeff Fleming:</span></i></h2><h2 class="wp-block-post-title" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--libre-baskerville); font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--x-large); font-weight: var(--wp--custom--heading--typography--font-weight); line-height: var(--wp--custom--heading--typography--line-height); margin-block: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; margin-top: var(--wp--custom--gap--vertical); max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size); word-break: break-word;"><br /></h2><h2 class="wp-block-post-title" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--libre-baskerville); line-height: var(--wp--custom--heading--typography--line-height); margin-block: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; margin-top: var(--wp--custom--gap--vertical); max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size); word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-size: large;">Virgealia “Jill” Ellis was a leap-year baby in 1928. Since 2024 is a leap year (and February is Black History Month) I wanted to honor her. </span></h2><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Mrs. Ellis was the counselor for generations of students at Douglass High School (before integration) and Dobyns-Bennett High School (after integration), including me. </b></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>She made a lasting impression, and I was honored to be asked to deliver a eulogy on her behalf in 2021. I was unaware of most of these things while growing up as her student.</b></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div></div><main class="wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow" id="wp--skip-link--target" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #384143; font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline));"><div class="entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block: 0px; margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Virgealia “Jill” Denny Looney Ellis was a leap year baby in 1928. Since 2024 is a leap year, I wanted to honor her. Mrs. Ellis was the counselor for generations of students at both Douglass High School (before integration) and Dobyns-Bennett High School (after integration), including me. She made a lasting impression, and I was honored to be asked to deliver a eulogy on her behalf in 2021. </b></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I was unaware of most of these things while growing up as her student. What I remember most was her jovial, encouraging personality. Her parents were employed as the live-in caretakers of Rotherwood Mansion by wealthy New York financier John B. Dennis during the Jim Crow South. </b></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>She was the only child in the mansion and Mr. Dennis took a personal interest in her education and upbringing–in fact, her middle name was “Denny”. He never had children of his own, so he directed his attention toward her. He affectionately called her, “Little Girl”. </b></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>She said that he admonished her to, “read, Little Girl, read!”, so she did. He also gave her his pocket change each year as he returned to his native Oyster Bay, New York (on Long Island). She recounted that her father, the butler, would appear in the room and announce, “Mr. Dennis, Oyster Bay calling.” </b></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>She was caught in the transitional years post-slavery, but before integration and served as a bridge between the black and white communities. She was teased by the black community for arriving to school in a limousine, but not fully accepted by the white community because of the laws and customs of the day.</b></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Undeterred, she lived her life as a daily example that people are just people. She devoted her lifetime to admonishing the children of Kingsport (black & white) to read, learn, and aspire to be the best they can be–just like John B. Dennis did for her. She raised an amazing family who still carry on her legacy and make an impact in their own respective communities. </b></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>She wrote a children’s book, “Denny at Rotherwood-God Talks To Me” from which many of the illustrations and photographs are taken.</b></span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></em></p><figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large" style="box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; display: table; font-size: 18px; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; margin-top: 0px; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size); text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="wp-image-764" height="1000" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" src="https://kingsportspirit.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/image-2.png?w=800" srcset="https://kingsportspirit.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/image-2.png 800w, https://kingsportspirit.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/image-2.png?w=80 80w, https://kingsportspirit.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/image-2.png?w=240 240w, https://kingsportspirit.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/image-2.png?w=768 768w" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: bottom;" width="800" /></figure><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><br /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Jill Ellis was a Kingsport treasure. She freely shared her life stories of growing up in times that are hard for us to imagine and uncomfortable to discuss. A time of segregation and the struggle for civil rights. She was kind, optimistic, and focused on leaving a better world for future generations. </b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>And she did. </b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Her smile and the brightness in her eyes always drew a similar response from all she met. And she especially passed that trait along to her daughters. She was the personification of God’s grace – freely given and totally undeserved.</b></span></p><figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large" style="box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; display: table; font-size: 18px; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; margin-top: 0px; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size); text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="wp-image-761" height="189" sizes="(max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px" src="https://kingsportspirit.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/image.png?w=266" srcset="https://kingsportspirit.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/image.png 266w, https://kingsportspirit.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/image.png?w=100 100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: bottom;" width="266" /></figure><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Her stories were authentic, important, and priceless. She always spoke so matter-of-factly. This is the way it was. And this is what we did. She channeled her energy into improving herself and those who knew her. </b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>She didn’t dwell on the things that divide us, she focused on our shared humanity and the common struggles we all face in trying to find our way in this world. She made life better one person and one life at a time.</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large" style="box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; display: table; font-size: 18px; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; margin-top: 0px; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size); text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="wp-image-762" height="224" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" src="https://kingsportspirit.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/image-1.png?w=225" srcset="https://kingsportspirit.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/image-1.png 225w, https://kingsportspirit.files.wordpress.com/2024/03/image-1.png?w=100 100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: bottom;" width="225" /></figure><figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large" style="box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; display: table; font-size: 18px; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; margin-top: 0px; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size); text-align: center;"><br /></figure><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I am one of those lives. I was her student. She was my counselor. And I take her life lessons with me every day. She lives on in the hundreds and hundreds of people she influenced.</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>She was the last living connection to the founding fathers of 1917. Neither John B. Dennis nor J. Fred Johnson had children or descendants. Kingsport was their legacy. And she was their self-described “little girl” and only child living in Rotherwood Mansion during modern Kingsport’s formative years.</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>As my mama used to say, “Oh to go back in time and be a fly on the wall.” She was an eyewitness to history. And thankfully she shared her memories and passed along her stories to the community and her family.</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>She recalled daily life in Rotherwood Mansion as the hub of development in early Kingsport. She observed the steady stream of visiting investors who were being recruited to build this city of industry. She recalled her father walking into the room, announcing “Mr. Dennis, New York calling.”</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>She remembered the fine, horse-drawn hunting carriage that her dad brought out for special guests – including George Eastman.</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>While she lived in Rotherwood Mansion among Kingsport’s elite, she attended the segregated Douglass school. Her dad drove her to school in Rotherwood’s limousine. She would get out of the car with a big bow in her hair – and as you might expect, the kids would tease her because she was different. She was caught between two worlds.</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>And each evening she would return to the mansion.</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>She shared that John B. Dennis would save up his pocket change and give it to her when he returned to Oyster Bay, New York each year. Yes, the same Oyster Bay as President Theodore Roosevelt.</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>That pocket change later paid her tuition at boarding school after her father passed and could no longer drive her to Kingsport for school.</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>She recalled John B. Dennis’ library and his insatiable appetite for books and knowledge – geography, literature, and science. He admonished her, “Read! Read!” So she did.</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>And she began a lifelong thirst for knowledge that lead to a college education and distinguished career. She taught at Douglass and moved with integration. Of all the many distinguished teachers that ever taught in the history of Kingsport City Schools, she was in the inaugural Hall of Fame. It was no contest.</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>She often spoke of her first encounter with God at Rotherwood. It came in the form of an echo. She found a spot in the courtyard and yelled, “Hello, I love you” and she heard an echo come back, “I love you”. She told her mama she talked to God and He answered. It was an experience so vivid she remembered it the rest of her life. She said there are forces in play all around us every day that we don’t comprehend and can’t explain. They’re bigger than us. That’s why it’s called faith. It’s about believing something we cannot prove.</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>One thing’s for sure – an echo is a reflection. You get back what you give.</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>And Mrs. Ellis’ echoes are truly timeless because the children of the children of the children that she influenced will make it so.</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><br /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size);"><br /></p></div></main>douglassriverviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995770275229004310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166401391923839713.post-33911521776281181722024-02-22T11:11:00.004-05:002024-02-22T11:11:33.261-05:00Sherry Pierce Kinchloe remembrance<p><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);"> </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBJNNfqCOfB2lDSZuOccpVpfpgeuldXUFGot8YFRGTNqdEQRq_nSnbB1X5B1-HW2YhQjlBL1vzuh4iqqV9qDXi0LhsKFlgZU-IPEp9yeD6ZRurZIbZpjnWrpiwa4eEkYya7Yv6FAftnoCyoN3vtmKBT3O5rYNprKORnOuktDLdcsnfBSGNOs1fuQeKMbA/s490/Sherry%20Pierce%20Kinchloe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="490" data-original-width="330" height="557" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBJNNfqCOfB2lDSZuOccpVpfpgeuldXUFGot8YFRGTNqdEQRq_nSnbB1X5B1-HW2YhQjlBL1vzuh4iqqV9qDXi0LhsKFlgZU-IPEp9yeD6ZRurZIbZpjnWrpiwa4eEkYya7Yv6FAftnoCyoN3vtmKBT3O5rYNprKORnOuktDLdcsnfBSGNOs1fuQeKMbA/w392-h557/Sherry%20Pierce%20Kinchloe.jpg" width="392" /></a></div><span style="color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;"><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Rev. Sherry Pierce Kinchloe was born to Jerome and Elizabeth Piece in Kingsport, TN, on December 16, 1953. After graduating from Lees-McRae College and attending ETSU, she returned to Kingsport and worked as a Case Manager for Indian Path Hospital and Superior Home Health. She married and gave birth to the joy of her life, Cameron.</b></p></span><p></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Rev. Kinchloe joined Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church in 1990 and never believed in being just a "pew" member. She actively served in the Missionary Society, Stewardess Board, The Christian Education Department, and worked with the youth in their activities. In 1994, she received the call from God to teach and preach His Word. She was ordained as a Deacon in 2003 and an Elder in 2004 in the A.M.E. Zion Church. She assisted Rev. Kingsley Blay and several other pastors at Bethel before receiving her first appointment. She was assigned to Limestone A.M.E. Zion church for two years before transferring to her post in Jonesborough, TN.</b></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>In 2002, during her first year at Jonesborough, she had to undergo an emergency surgical procedure. Doug and Vivian Releford were faithful and loyal with their assistance and friendship during her recovery. She had a long and slow recovery, but she said, "Where I was weak, God was strong. I never lost my faith in God. He said I'll never leave nor forsake you, and He is still by my side." Despite challenges with mobility, she continued to rejoice and give God the glory.</b></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Sherry's parents, Jerome and Elizabeth Pierce, preceded her in death.</b></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>She leaves to cherish fond memories her son, Cameron (Yaree) Grimes of Atlanta, GA; sisters, Star Morris of Lithonia, GA, and Aleea P. Tarplin of Stockbridge, GA; brother, Jerome (Blossom) Pierce of Kingsport, TN; the new joys of her life, her precious grandchildren, Pierce Cameron and Parker Grimes; niece, Beth (Jayce) Fulwider; nephews, Tyrome Avery, Bernard (Sharonda) Tarplin, and Byron Pierce Tarplin; great-nieces and nephews, Kanaan and Kassidy Fulwider and Myles, Maliyah, and Malachi Tarplin; paternal uncle, Jack (Betsy) Pierce; goddaughter, LaVonda Harris; and a host of relatives and friends.</b></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>A special thank you to cousins Rev. Dr. Charlotte and Rev. Joseph Comage for visiting and ministering to Sherry during her illness. </b></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>The family extends a thank you to all who knew and loved Sherry. </b></p>douglassriverviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995770275229004310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166401391923839713.post-83036162974305998132024-02-20T17:55:00.003-05:002024-02-20T17:57:10.710-05:00Kingsport's Lola Campbell receives proclamation from Sullivan County Commissioners<p> <span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i>This story courtesy WJHL-TV</i></b></span></p><p><b style="background-color: white; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Leola “Lola” Campbell was recognized by Sullivan County Commissioners on Thursday for her outstanding leadership and exemplary community service.</b></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Campbell was the first African American to integrate the Holston Valley Nurse Corps in the 1950s.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>She encourages younger generations to keep pursuing their dreams.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>“We know that all things are under God’s control,” Campbell said. “We have to ask him for the strength, the patience, the wisdom, whatever we need to cross this mountain that we’re facing. You don’t give up, never.”</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>“If you know Ms. Campbell and her family, you know how deserving she is of this honor. I’ve had the privilege of knowing them for many years,” Commissioner John Gardner said. “Her contribution, it’s beyond words.”</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Sullivan County Commission proclaimed Feb. 15, 2024 as Lola Campbell Day.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>“The proclamation is just the least we could do to honor such a great lady and her family. It was just great to have her and the family up here this evening so we can pay her respect,” Gardner said.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Lola Campbell persisted to integrate Holston Valley Nurse training corps</i></span></b></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-size: x-large;">KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — For Leola “Lola” Campbell, becoming a nurse was a lifelong dream and calling.</b></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>“Ever since I was old enough to know what a nurse was, that was what I wanted to be,” Campbell told News Channel 11. “That’s about the only way I can explain it. I just wanted to be a nurse. I wanted to care for people.”</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>But as a Black woman in the 1950s, it was a dream that wouldn’t come easily.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>“When I finished 11th grade, I started looking into places to go, but everything everywhere was segregated,” said Campbell.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Like public schools across the region, Kingsport’s nurse training school at Holston Valley Community Hospital was segregated at the time. Still, it had a great reputation, and Campbell set her sights on admission.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>She called and visited the office relentlessly but never received an application. Campbell said administrators told her they would run a segregated class if she could find at least ten other black students to enroll.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>“That wasn’t possible,” said Campbell. “The Black population here is so small and most of the women worked.”</b></span></p><h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Serif Pro", georgia, times, serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Making the impossible possible</span></em></span></h2><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Regardless, Campbell was determined to meet her goal.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>“I just kept going, I kept calling,” Campbell said. “I knew that I wanted to be a nurse, and I knew that Holston Valley had the best training program in the Tri-Cities.”</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Kingsport City Schools announced its plan to begin integrating, grade by grade in 1960.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>“If schools integrated, why wouldn’t the nursing program be integrated?” Campbell said.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Finally, the administrators relented. The school called her on a Friday to tell her the spring session would start Monday, but that she wouldn’t be able to gather the paperwork needed in time and could start in the fall.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Campbell never received an application.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>“I knew what all we had to have, so I got busy,” Campbell said. “With the help of God, my aptitude tests and all the things I had to have, I was done by Friday afternoon.”</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>“So I walked in, surprisingly, Monday morning.”</b></span></p><h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Serif Pro", georgia, times, serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Pushing past prejudice</span></em></span></h2><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Clearing the hurdles to admission was only the beginning for Campbell, who integrated the nurse training program at Holston Valley Medical Center along with one other Black student.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Campbell trained hard for 13 months, all the while facing patients who sometimes declined to receive care from a woman of color.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>“You didn’t know from one day to another in the hospital what somebody was going to ask you or what somebody was going to say,” Campbell said. “You never know what questions [you’ll] face so you had to learn to smile and say, ‘I’m so-and-so and this and I’m here and I’m going to take care of you today if you want me to.'”</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Campbell credits many of her early supervisors for looking out for her through training and into the early years of her nursing career.</b></span></p><div class="wp-block-image" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><figure class="alignleft size-full is-resized" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: table; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0.5em 1em 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="" class="wp-image-1745702" decoding="async" height="299" loading="lazy" pinger-seen="true" sizes="(max-width: 899px) 100vw, 410px" src="https://www.wjhl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/98/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-20-093216.png" srcset="https://www.wjhl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/98/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-20-093216.png 820w, https://www.wjhl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/98/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-20-093216.png?resize=300,218 300w, https://www.wjhl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/98/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-20-093216.png?resize=768,559 768w, https://www.wjhl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/98/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-20-093216.png?resize=50,36 50w, https://www.wjhl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/98/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-20-093216.png?resize=410,299 410w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: bottom;" width="410" /></figure></div><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>For her first hospital placement, Campbell was assigned the most notoriously difficult floor.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>“Their nurse was a retired Army lieutenant, and she ran a tight ship,” Campbell said.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>But that nurse ended up being one of Campbell’s “angels,” and offered her her first hospital job.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-size: x-large;">Campbell graduated in March 1961, becoming the first Black nurse trained at Holston Valley Medical Center, where she spent the entirety of her 27-year career.</b></p><h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Serif Pro", georgia, times, serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Opening doors</span></em></h2><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The determination that compelled Campbell to fight segregation kept her working. She earned a scholarship to become a Registered Nurse and kept training on the latest equipment as a surgical nurse for nearly three decades.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Campbell graduated in March 1961, becoming the first Black nurse trained at Holston Valley Medical Center, where she spent the entirety of her 27-year career.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The determination that compelled Campbell to fight segregation kept her working. She earned a scholarship to become a Registered Nurse and kept training on the latest equipment as a surgical nurse for nearly three decades.</b></span></p><div class="wp-block-image" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><figure class="alignright size-large is-resized" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: table; float: right; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0.5em 0px 0.5em 1em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span style="border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-style: initial; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit;"><img alt="" class="wp-image-1745697" decoding="async" height="339" loading="lazy" pinger-seen="true" sizes="(max-width: 899px) 100vw, 450px" src="https://www.wjhl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/98/2024/01/2E4A8617.jpg?w=900" srcset="https://www.wjhl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/98/2024/01/2E4A8617.jpg 4271w, https://www.wjhl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/98/2024/01/2E4A8617.jpg?resize=300,226 300w, https://www.wjhl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/98/2024/01/2E4A8617.jpg?resize=768,578 768w, https://www.wjhl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/98/2024/01/2E4A8617.jpg?resize=957,720 957w, https://www.wjhl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/98/2024/01/2E4A8617.jpg?resize=1536,1156 1536w, https://www.wjhl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/98/2024/01/2E4A8617.jpg?resize=2048,1541 2048w, https://www.wjhl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/98/2024/01/2E4A8617.jpg?resize=50,38 50w, https://www.wjhl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/98/2024/01/2E4A8617.jpg?resize=450,339 450w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: auto; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: bottom;" width="450" /></span></span><figcaption class="wp-element-caption" data-ellipsis-id="1" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caption-side: bottom; display: table-caption; font-family: "Source Serif Pro", georgia, times, serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.8125rem; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></figcaption><figcaption class="wp-element-caption" data-ellipsis-id="1" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caption-side: bottom; display: table-caption; font-family: "Source Serif Pro", georgia, times, serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i>Leola “Lola” Campbell, seated second from left, celebrating her 90th birthday in October.</i></b></span></figcaption></figure></div><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Sixty years later, Campbell said there was a moment from the final weeks of her 13-month training period that stood out to her. Her cohort was back in the classroom studying for state boards, with a view of the nursing office.</span></b></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Through the window, Campbell saw a young Black woman she knew walk into the office.</span></b></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></p>douglassriverviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995770275229004310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166401391923839713.post-66706164545117435392024-02-20T08:38:00.001-05:002024-02-20T08:38:10.965-05:00Rev. Sherry Pierce Kinchloe announcement<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_LEir6Rs7c1roF6YflcwzC_zjASam2LkXYQ9r-0guh8vLL3kxF6ukf4pX0638JmpmL8tTy3N6TEi0a4b9StMu1hb2xOvGREU2aFu8vfVvvEh_0dyK3yKdJMPKotnXcfT199BfbKyzK-rcmbclwKUZfX8PLrjx-Vz96ntKbWD3RWZFggzturXksyqFr7w/s490/Sherry%20Pierce%20Kinchloe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="490" data-original-width="330" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_LEir6Rs7c1roF6YflcwzC_zjASam2LkXYQ9r-0guh8vLL3kxF6ukf4pX0638JmpmL8tTy3N6TEi0a4b9StMu1hb2xOvGREU2aFu8vfVvvEh_0dyK3yKdJMPKotnXcfT199BfbKyzK-rcmbclwKUZfX8PLrjx-Vz96ntKbWD3RWZFggzturXksyqFr7w/w281-h426/Sherry%20Pierce%20Kinchloe.jpg" width="281" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #404f57; font-family: "PT Serif", serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Rev. Sherry Pierce Kinchloe departed this life Saturday February 17, 2024 at Ballad Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. </span></b></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #404f57; font-family: "PT Serif", serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Arrangements are incomplete.</span></b></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #404f57; font-family: "PT Serif", serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Professional service and care of Rev. Sherry G. Pierce Grimes Kinchloe and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971</span></b></p>douglassriverviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995770275229004310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166401391923839713.post-10904300763755747662024-02-17T22:12:00.003-05:002024-02-17T22:13:55.499-05:00"The History of African-Americans in Kingsport" - Presentation & Discussion<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjB1DDTaS90T63Aeo5fZHUldVCJtaQqjOdlSIw-gWyj8rOnUrJegjp9kzKFX5zoVj8JEVy8d7sKuIHDOCTbbpu1NNeINtQkro2nvkCYpUWrm1Dt61S4By_nPFAqGcJinXFldyTHo1AyvYHvkH2TF2ZVX61ye2zqN60t6WH9q6TQyIkJuG_UxQ-CxZYOx0/s1200/African%20American%20History%20Seminar.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="407" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjB1DDTaS90T63Aeo5fZHUldVCJtaQqjOdlSIw-gWyj8rOnUrJegjp9kzKFX5zoVj8JEVy8d7sKuIHDOCTbbpu1NNeINtQkro2nvkCYpUWrm1Dt61S4By_nPFAqGcJinXFldyTHo1AyvYHvkH2TF2ZVX61ye2zqN60t6WH9q6TQyIkJuG_UxQ-CxZYOx0/w613-h407/African%20American%20History%20Seminar.jpg" width="613" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: x-large;">On Friday, February 23, 2024, all Douglass alumni are invited to hear "The History of African-Americans in Kingsport," the result of months of research, interviews with residents (many of them no longer with us), old photos and videos.</span><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">To know where we are going as people, alumni and a community, we have to know where we have been and how our lives were shaped by our neighborhood back when. Back then, it took a village to raise a child and often it took a switch to be raised.</span><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Also in attendance will be classes from Dobyns-Bennett High School as they learn about the importance of Black History Month in all of our lives.<br /></span><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">There will also be a question-and-answer session after the history presentation, during which as Douglass alumni and Riverview residents, you'll be able to relate stories of growing up and living in Kingsport's Black community.<br /></span><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Douglass alumnus, and DB graduate/athlete Don Hickman will also speak and a small lunch will be provided at around 11:30.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><p><br /></p></div></div></div></div>douglassriverviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995770275229004310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166401391923839713.post-41293094478537940552024-02-09T19:46:00.003-05:002024-02-09T19:46:41.303-05:00Douglass Alumni Meeting Canceled<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Apparently, the weather will not be our friend on Saturday, Feb. 10th. </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>As a result, the Douglass Alumni Board will NOT hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on that date.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>The next meeting will be on March 9th... feels good to say that. Spring is just around the corner.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Any news updates and current events, as always, will be here on your Douglass website. Meanwhile, we hope you partake of the events during Happy Black History Month.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>See you in the spring!</b></span></p><p><br /></p>douglassriverviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995770275229004310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166401391923839713.post-51649909221565429692024-02-06T17:27:00.005-05:002024-02-06T17:28:32.462-05:00Sons and Daughters of Douglass Alumni Board Meeting announcement<p> </p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>The Sons and Daughters of Douglass Alumni Board will have its regularly scheduled meeting on Saturday, February 10, 2024.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>The meeting will begin at 11 AM, in the Eastman Board Room, 2nd Floor of the V.O. Dobbins Sr. Tower, 301 Louis Street, Kingsport.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p>douglassriverviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995770275229004310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166401391923839713.post-59831514719151981332024-02-05T22:21:00.008-05:002024-02-05T22:22:24.172-05:002024 Black History Month Events in Kingsport<p> </p><p><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Here's a list of events going on in Kingsport and the surrounding area for Black History Month, February 2024:</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGfITpteIpziExiobZjrhavtxOoIIoYf8J4CJ0bC7L9quLWOdFuvHhJo4cgBfZBB9ODmZr7xRYXOBPiGSR4MyNGUDW6FNUY4kl1KmaO1iRBGKj2gEpPLQS8OK_qDmSUpMn7cPCLN69lvICfb_bcmDlzyj815vprot7uFL_YV7Z-GhiCd48vwxPHGcrWHU/s1163/Black%20History%20Month%202024%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1163" data-original-width="1020" height="698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGfITpteIpziExiobZjrhavtxOoIIoYf8J4CJ0bC7L9quLWOdFuvHhJo4cgBfZBB9ODmZr7xRYXOBPiGSR4MyNGUDW6FNUY4kl1KmaO1iRBGKj2gEpPLQS8OK_qDmSUpMn7cPCLN69lvICfb_bcmDlzyj815vprot7uFL_YV7Z-GhiCd48vwxPHGcrWHU/w599-h698/Black%20History%20Month%202024%201.jpg" width="599" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD1kKJJLnAA60KbKHOJWYmWNNyfLy06kewCvTKQ8RBexIhyphenhyphen7-RHEFWckut8itTiTyBYo4cbNBJmk3e9J7rMEYZ05QZJD5E17MvKNVY9Ewo7TNlt1By1IeTACq1kB944P7g_ty-Df2EURxxM-KtVuY9OrEcd63ADvLU6irZ61Alnh-L54APaG4Qwa0kADQ/s1174/Black%20History%20Month%202024%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1174" data-original-width="1021" height="664" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD1kKJJLnAA60KbKHOJWYmWNNyfLy06kewCvTKQ8RBexIhyphenhyphen7-RHEFWckut8itTiTyBYo4cbNBJmk3e9J7rMEYZ05QZJD5E17MvKNVY9Ewo7TNlt1By1IeTACq1kB944P7g_ty-Df2EURxxM-KtVuY9OrEcd63ADvLU6irZ61Alnh-L54APaG4Qwa0kADQ/w600-h664/Black%20History%20Month%202024%202.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>douglassriverviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995770275229004310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166401391923839713.post-78573127084792066882024-01-30T15:54:00.001-05:002024-01-30T15:54:03.046-05:00An All African-American Play at the Barter Theater, Abingdon, VA - Black History Month<p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFChRo_pkaf35iNE1WztNbym2e7puLYb9aV5yt_VBIwuV2mje5QJjnmN1r0UUKap8paetjktwj3vPJ8aPOuNkfcSUXHXWshlzJ2pO3Hx_pvavYbeVeYH2pt7XhFvVFZMqXiVLvwvUtGtAdtD1QtnzdFaRnUTyyrBvmUjoo8MoZurGhwOWZWDSmBXD04eY/s1920/home_keyartwork__2024_1920x1080.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="359" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFChRo_pkaf35iNE1WztNbym2e7puLYb9aV5yt_VBIwuV2mje5QJjnmN1r0UUKap8paetjktwj3vPJ8aPOuNkfcSUXHXWshlzJ2pO3Hx_pvavYbeVeYH2pt7XhFvVFZMqXiVLvwvUtGtAdtD1QtnzdFaRnUTyyrBvmUjoo8MoZurGhwOWZWDSmBXD04eY/w610-h359/home_keyartwork__2024_1920x1080.jpg" width="610" /></a></div><br /><p><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-large;"> February 17th to March 17th at Barter’s Smith Theatre</b></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /></b></span><i style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Cephus Miles is a hardworking North Carolina farmer who has the whole world in his callused hands—until his love Pattie Mae goes off to college and marries another man. Hurt and confused, Cephus leaves his country life and answers the siren call of the city, a journey that leads him to discover his true home. Originally staged by the Negro Ensemble Company, this melodic coming-of-age story gives voice to the unbreakable spirit of every American who has searched for a place to belong.</b></span></i></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /></i></b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This production is a part of Barter’s Black Stories Black Voices initiative.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></p>douglassriverviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995770275229004310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166401391923839713.post-29916326241683846522024-01-26T14:52:00.001-05:002024-01-26T14:52:10.303-05:00Important Juneteenth Meeting on Monday, January 29, 2024<p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZjKgD9C61yTRqQQ7aYhOjFIYXipINiVs0f3dVa8mwsmL2gutgmJRwPoI0EwtCuN0MdBXJyNffrhqTT_7O6z3rgZQ_a4rRvQaScTDt0gZ7GhZFZrDMFWf0NDFKzzKbHekvb1RZpQJbx_PW6gEk0ZNGDtfAe-cQ1uhWg8gDz2k4CWM8Pbs_jNEh0vPJQs4/s1080/420580023_314854481526697_4985960309103778103_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="566" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZjKgD9C61yTRqQQ7aYhOjFIYXipINiVs0f3dVa8mwsmL2gutgmJRwPoI0EwtCuN0MdBXJyNffrhqTT_7O6z3rgZQ_a4rRvQaScTDt0gZ7GhZFZrDMFWf0NDFKzzKbHekvb1RZpQJbx_PW6gEk0ZNGDtfAe-cQ1uhWg8gDz2k4CWM8Pbs_jNEh0vPJQs4/w572-h566/420580023_314854481526697_4985960309103778103_n.jpg" width="572" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>douglassriverviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995770275229004310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166401391923839713.post-30752753937838387982024-01-25T09:36:00.002-05:002024-01-25T09:48:56.805-05:00Ronald E. "Ronnie" Lynch Celebration of Life<p> </p><p><br /></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Ronald Edwin Lynch, 73, of Kingsport, Tennessee, departed this life on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.</b></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Ronald, also known as "Ronnie" or Bubba," was a lifelong resident of Kingsport, TN. He attended the Douglass High School and graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School. Ronald continued his education at East Tennessee State University. He enjoyed traveling and attending sporting events like football, basketball, and tennis. He was employed by Domtar and retired in 2018.</b></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Ronald was preceded in death by his mother, Clara D. Lynch, and grandparents, Clarence and Mary Frances Lynch.</b></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Bubba will be greatly missed. To mourn his passing, Bubba leaves his brothers, Jonathan (Lula) Lynch and Donald Lynch, both of Kingsport, and Randy (Linda) Lynch of Atlanta, Georgia; sisters, Karen L. Wolfe of Kingsport, Connie Hicks of Wesley Chapel, Florida, and Jackie (Terry) Shields of Nashville, Tennessee; five nephews; five nieces; 7 great-nieces; many great-nephews; and a host of other wonderful friends.</b></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>The Receiving of Friends will be Friday, January 26, 2024 from 1 PM to 2 PM at the Shiloh Baptist Church, 712 East Sevier Avenue in Kingsport. The Celebration of Life will follow at 2 PM at the church. Interment will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Kingsport.</b></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><br /></b></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><b> </b></p>douglassriverviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995770275229004310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166401391923839713.post-41211237595926917842024-01-19T13:07:00.009-05:002024-01-19T13:07:57.429-05:00William Clifford Leeper Celebration of Life<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7MoVQS8eJZU91IDyJX3VT_n5Rpjzo614aNGkzQ5WXBG4pj5A3mECx3vAbqDucBMvrNysbpXEdr7p59usHtyObDl5CHBkMxA3O5MwaIEztV0HKoWv3ts-0SkPMGH_UkfrgZkDz1CZoTTMSxqcvEeG3ngnllOMrYz8R1xBEfdDSVcdGI_lAv39jgEm7OrE/s200/William%20Clifford%20Leeper.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" height="479" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7MoVQS8eJZU91IDyJX3VT_n5Rpjzo614aNGkzQ5WXBG4pj5A3mECx3vAbqDucBMvrNysbpXEdr7p59usHtyObDl5CHBkMxA3O5MwaIEztV0HKoWv3ts-0SkPMGH_UkfrgZkDz1CZoTTMSxqcvEeG3ngnllOMrYz8R1xBEfdDSVcdGI_lAv39jgEm7OrE/w463-h479/William%20Clifford%20Leeper.jpeg" width="463" /></a></div><br /><p><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: large;">William Clifford "Papaw" Leeper departed this life on Friday, January 12, 2024, at his home. He was born in Church Hill, Tennessee on January 2, 1938.</b></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Over the years, Papaw wore many hats, working in many different trades. He worked at a glass plant, Barley Construction, and Leeper Construction. Through Leeper Concrete, Dad worked on places you may have walked, stood, sat, or drove. His brickwork stretches across Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, and South Carolina. He was also a supervisor at the TVA and Fluor Daniels. For many years, Dad had his own eatery on Eastman Road. He served up Broaster chicken, his specialty, chicken and dumplings, and much more. </b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Papaw was an active member of his community. He loved watching the Kingsport Mets and any football games. He served as a deacon at Shiloh Baptist Church and worked with the Manna Meals at Central Baptist. He was known for his peach cobbler and biscuits and gravy. Papaw never met a stranger, and he loved to serve his food and being of service to the community. If you needed a job, he was there for you. If you needed someone to listen, Papaw was there for you. When you asked him not to tell anybody what was said, best believe he didn't share it. We will miss being greeted by Papaw's "Hey young man" or "Baby girl" and his tough handshake crafted from his years of working. </b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Clifford was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Lillian Leeper; parents, Albert F. and Myrtle Leeper; brother, James Leeper; and sisters, Estella Leeper and Cecil Leeper.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>To cherish his memory, Clifford leaves behind his children, Billy (Edith) Leeper, Reggie Leeper, and Tonia (O'Nile) Johnson; grandchildren, Kris (Tierra) Leeper, Blake Leeper, and Sadie Trammell; great-grandchildren, Thea Leeper and another grandbaby is on the way; best friend, Zeloa Leeper; special son, Robbie Cox; special daughter, Sonya Clark; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The visitation is Friday, January 19, 2024 from 12 Noon to 1 PM at the Central Baptist Church, 301 Carver Street, Kingsport, TN. The Celebration of Life will follow at 1 PM at the church on that day. Interment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Kingsport.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service is serving the Leeper family.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></p>douglassriverviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995770275229004310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166401391923839713.post-90414972063740454922024-01-17T10:08:00.004-05:002024-01-17T17:39:44.312-05:00The Snow in Riverview<p> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='546' height='458' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dymD7jUgoEw5yhURYou2WTTeff6rioc2uiZP4lNMp-lZPLG3Ys7tGD0l8FEsiDjdSFiJM4f-W2lhyATiYfnCw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Remember back in the day when us kids would be waiting for the snow, just so we could get outside and play in it? How many yards had snowmen in them? How many snowball fights would we have? How many cardboard sleds were coming down Clay Hill? </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Click the play button above twice, to relive some great memories of snowing in Riverview. What does it make you remember? This video is from the Douglass office in the V.O. Dobbins tower.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I had to leave on Monday to get back to Chattanooga before the weather got bad (and it still did... took me 6 hours for a trip that normally takes 3), but before I left, I took a riding tour of the Riverview neighborhood while it was snowing. That video is hopefully coming soon.</b></span></p><p><br /></p><p> </p>douglassriverviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995770275229004310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166401391923839713.post-83170541395391993212024-01-15T09:40:00.000-05:002024-01-15T09:40:06.364-05:00CANCELLED<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2i5TeFUfAYrymlQ5pie2TokoHrNZXao8Vt8HN4Eq6HsJbRah6gMpd7WxWqfqc8SEDzf45rmCtjf7FfHijEcSLuby54HCfaG79zgMtwcNLlFFRb_PJn7Xs22o5Cshl5UZbkMwc2YvjZ0Z23mh_xYF55zKCOS5e15uodcrC7Z2TvqPzv3oJqLkqtx3eRT0/s4032/IMG_7079%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2i5TeFUfAYrymlQ5pie2TokoHrNZXao8Vt8HN4Eq6HsJbRah6gMpd7WxWqfqc8SEDzf45rmCtjf7FfHijEcSLuby54HCfaG79zgMtwcNLlFFRb_PJn7Xs22o5Cshl5UZbkMwc2YvjZ0Z23mh_xYF55zKCOS5e15uodcrC7Z2TvqPzv3oJqLkqtx3eRT0/w530-h366/IMG_7079%20(1).jpg" width="530" /></a></div><br /><p> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>The Snow in Riverview on MLK Day</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">All events scheduled for MLK Day in Kingsport have been CANCELLED. The snow proved to be too much of a challenge. Keep watching here for an update on rescheduling the events.</span></p>douglassriverviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995770275229004310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166401391923839713.post-42794211629384296162024-01-13T09:01:00.003-05:002024-01-13T09:10:31.683-05:00Parade Route Map for the 2024 MLK Day Parade in Kingsport<p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxqiuxsgHlGJJH0OzNKXtP8tUmt71uB7hHt9U6fDVzNlIcIxiOqXnvD4CjqpjFGqLkzudK-Sy8Bpf13IWHyNZQN0SY4iCniwhPk01Z4UHHuONYbnEqSYT5QppOFQRdXCKYOxJkOmCJ4tvZs1h-UG1swkWRhdBriO_G_IrjOR-vBc4yzXPWSdxVlBICscg/s1489/MLK%20Parade%20Route%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="713" data-original-width="1489" height="413" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxqiuxsgHlGJJH0OzNKXtP8tUmt71uB7hHt9U6fDVzNlIcIxiOqXnvD4CjqpjFGqLkzudK-Sy8Bpf13IWHyNZQN0SY4iCniwhPk01Z4UHHuONYbnEqSYT5QppOFQRdXCKYOxJkOmCJ4tvZs1h-UG1swkWRhdBriO_G_IrjOR-vBc4yzXPWSdxVlBICscg/w603-h413/MLK%20Parade%20Route%202024.jpg" width="603" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"> CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO MAKE IT BIGGER</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The parade begins at 12 Noon. The long street at the bottom of the picture is East Center Street. The street in red is East Sullivan Street, the new parade route; the circle in red at the lower right is where the parade begins, East Sullivan Street at East Center Street. The diagonal street at the upper right is Dale Street. The markings in yellow are the street entrances to Sullivan Street that will be blocked off during the parade. The green circles indicate places where people can park.. the green circle at the extreme upper left is the City Hall parking lot where the parade ends. </b></span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The only place not visible in this picture is where marchers will assemble at 11:15 AM. That will be the parking lot at the Preaching Christ Church, 707 East Sullivan Street. That's at the extreme bottom right of the picture.<br /></b></span><p><br /></p></div>douglassriverviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995770275229004310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166401391923839713.post-13753834398778624572024-01-12T08:10:00.005-05:002024-01-12T08:10:42.505-05:00Doris Jean Rogers Celebration of Life<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmqVk7GZMUyXggMZRZKa1HML78dgkqFnAeAqhtYCa8c2EUS6nH9ZLjCubFdf4UVsOn-oF_obZ7rx0YBTHyJ12LQcVacERz0i78X6AOCevuuAZncN77tZvZancAeK8TO4NfbGyprKIfeIEA-cfM6woXvAsrDxhyphenhyphennY7TovvpNLtleoQ6_iAhNBDshM_mJWg/s200/Doris%20Jean%20Rogers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" height="457" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmqVk7GZMUyXggMZRZKa1HML78dgkqFnAeAqhtYCa8c2EUS6nH9ZLjCubFdf4UVsOn-oF_obZ7rx0YBTHyJ12LQcVacERz0i78X6AOCevuuAZncN77tZvZancAeK8TO4NfbGyprKIfeIEA-cfM6woXvAsrDxhyphenhyphennY7TovvpNLtleoQ6_iAhNBDshM_mJWg/w385-h457/Doris%20Jean%20Rogers.jpg" width="385" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Doris Jean Rogers departed this life on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Ballad Holston Valley Hospital Medical Center.</b></span></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Doris Rogers was born in Rogersville, Tennessee, on March 5, 1956. She worked for the Christian Care Center in Johnson City, Tennessee, for ten years before retiring as an activity director. She was a faithful member of Full Gospel Mission Church in Kingsport, TN. Doris was known for her infectious laughter, unwavering kindness, and unyielding devotion to her family.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>She was preceded in death by her mother, Carrie M. Rogers; father, Louis Rogers; brother, Junie Rogers; and three sisters, Carrie Lee Cash, Kathy Collins, and Alfreda Womack.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>To cherish her memory, she leaves two daughters, Clarissa Gass and Aiesha Edwards; son-in-law, Brandon Edward; three granddaughters, Courtney Gass, Mia Gass, and Justice Blye; and one grandson, Nathan Blye.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the Full Gospel Mission Church, 740 East Sevier Avenue, Kingsport, TN. The visitation will be from 12 PM to 1 PM, and the Celebration of Life will begin at 1 PM at the church. </b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Professional care for Ms. Doris Jean Rogers and family is entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service,</b></span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;">423-245-4971.</span></p>douglassriverviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995770275229004310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166401391923839713.post-75794206488701975012024-01-10T14:00:00.007-05:002024-01-10T14:50:30.837-05:00William Earl Evans remembrance<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">William Earl Evans, 73, departed this life and went to his heavenly home on
Thursday, December 21, 2023 after a 4-year courageous battle with Lung Cancer. </span></b><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">"William Earl" was born in Kingsport, TN, December 5, 1950 one of seven children of
William and Julia Evans.</span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_QEAbu-QQIF_i8pQZF0aSHdTYIulBBn7aIA1_0azzv5A2ulg2HLCeboufebNtZfdni1p48fMaAVmUfnY4AnNt211d-xCICzJUkcGfjbSX2jYoLe0Zf6OueGg4kVcn6y0vAvGOQfwQx1-EG2I7WiCtgUrUBjvse4QpuYdUdWxhCG2qRO21qMsc0SsbKFU/s307/William%20Earl%20Evans%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="307" data-original-width="237" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_QEAbu-QQIF_i8pQZF0aSHdTYIulBBn7aIA1_0azzv5A2ulg2HLCeboufebNtZfdni1p48fMaAVmUfnY4AnNt211d-xCICzJUkcGfjbSX2jYoLe0Zf6OueGg4kVcn6y0vAvGOQfwQx1-EG2I7WiCtgUrUBjvse4QpuYdUdWxhCG2qRO21qMsc0SsbKFU/s1600/William%20Earl%20Evans%202.jpg" width="237" /></a></div></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">William attended the Douglass School through 9th grade, and after
integration he went to Dobyns Bennett High School.</span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">He served in the United
States Army and later obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from
East Tennessee State University. </span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">In the 80’s William moved to Kansas City,
Missouri. He was very well known and respected. As a musical technician, there
was none greater. He served at various churches as the Minister of Music,
serving every domination from Baptist. AME, Presbyterian and Pentecostal.
Before his passing, he was the Music Director of ministry at Second Baptist
Church. </span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">William worked as a Teacher in the Kansas City, Missouri school
district. He taught middle and high school choral and band classes. He retired
as an elementary music teacher. After his retirement, he became an Aquatics
Director for several Kansas City, Missouri community centers from which he
enjoyed a second retirement. </span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">William was always unapologetically involved in
African centered justice organizations and activities. He studied relentlessly
and prided himself on knowing a lot about a lot. For several years he
faithfully gave of his time and financial support to the Black United Front,
with whom he traveled to Africa. He loved ASKACK, a black book club and any
organization that promoted youth of color. He took annual trips all over the
United States and various islands with family and friends. </span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">William loved to
swim, read, play in jam sessions, travel and eat. He did it all from the top
of the line. No amount of money was too much for a good book, a new
instrument, a trip or a good </span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">meal. </span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">William was preceded in death by his
parents, two brothers, Ricky, Carl and one sister Kathy Evans. </span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">To cherish his
memory, he leaves behind his wife, Cynthia Evans, 3 step children, Victorie
Kelley, Tondaling (Floyd) Thomas, Vonzell Kelley, Jr. and 6 grandchildren,
Darius Hollwell, Akila Hollwell, Vonzell Kelley III, Dajha Kelley, Nia
Abdullah, and Jalila Abdullah; one sister, Gail Evans-Harris (John),
Kingsport, TN, two brothers, Dale Evans(Marie), Norfolk, VA and John Evans,
Kingsport, TN, his Uncle Jack and Aunt Betsy Pierce, Kingsport, TN, as well as
a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and a whole city of music loving family and
friends in both Kansas City and Kingsport, TN.</span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK0-7Gn_O3cymnArm-yRHikBNNlK7x-Rpo4es958eW4_YrrGhsS5dvLCBdJo9v5KK2OZxe7jSFY0ADPITaaJ-0Dm8A0aEH31LwXYSiPFTOv5rTjQ3WSt2o7pV8bgaiZOEtGiHNgR6KttxXWShFp5TfMhYkamoQFzrVCBRBFiLJjqe3URt3f0JUooGj6_U/s200/William%20Earl%20Evans%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" height="337" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK0-7Gn_O3cymnArm-yRHikBNNlK7x-Rpo4es958eW4_YrrGhsS5dvLCBdJo9v5KK2OZxe7jSFY0ADPITaaJ-0Dm8A0aEH31LwXYSiPFTOv5rTjQ3WSt2o7pV8bgaiZOEtGiHNgR6KttxXWShFp5TfMhYkamoQFzrVCBRBFiLJjqe3URt3f0JUooGj6_U/w307-h337/William%20Earl%20Evans%203.jpg" width="307" /></a></div></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">It was his faith, wisdom,
determination and fierce warrior spirit that those who knew him will miss the
most. </span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Vaya Con Dios William – translated: Go with God!!!!! </span></b></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Visitation for William Earl Evans will be Friday, January 12, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Central Baptist Church, 301 Carver Street, Kingsport, TN. The Celebration of Life Services will begin at 3 PM at the church. Interment will be in the Historic Pierce Chapel AME Church cemetery, 1810 Seaver Road, Kingsport (Sullivan Gardens), TN.</span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Care of the William Earl Evans family has been entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service, Kingsport, TN.</span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div>douglassriverviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995770275229004310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166401391923839713.post-11682096180128481452024-01-09T17:31:00.003-05:002024-01-09T17:31:43.698-05:00MLK Day Events in Kingsport for 2024<p> </p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQfQ_n3NfTtSIOp0IAVxPo-UJqtFgE7kRMFrZkyS5nSINrVW85bpPBh-PLyK5-REhwgyD0awOvp8JPyXXRSbUOZmI_TGMXQ4v-dRVw0K5Ke_NsOziyOo8FTGJzrg9bK9RlNoGMW9XlZQSECL-Rz-cGTWC-ODEdeT-jhqLv-OIwWx45viwvqq3ClUg_cpE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="704" height="633" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQfQ_n3NfTtSIOp0IAVxPo-UJqtFgE7kRMFrZkyS5nSINrVW85bpPBh-PLyK5-REhwgyD0awOvp8JPyXXRSbUOZmI_TGMXQ4v-dRVw0K5Ke_NsOziyOo8FTGJzrg9bK9RlNoGMW9XlZQSECL-Rz-cGTWC-ODEdeT-jhqLv-OIwWx45viwvqq3ClUg_cpE=w558-h633" width="558" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>This month, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would have celebrated his 95th birthday. On Monday, January 15th, the city of Kingsport will come together to celebrate his legacy of equality, nonviolence and justice and it all begins with the annual MLK Day parade downtown.</b></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>This year, the parade route is different. Instead of a parade on four-lane East Center Street, the decision was made to move to a more secure street. The parade will begin promptly at 12 Noon at the intersection of East Sullivan Street and East Center Street, then continue on the two-lane Sullivan Street, through the Cherokee Street intersection, ending in the new Kingsport city hall parking lot at the Church Circle. The Sullivan Street parade route walk time will now be about 15 to 17 minutes, and it's about a thousand feet shorter than the Center Street route that ended at the old city hall building.</b></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>"East Sullivan Street is a much safer platform," says parade organizer Bishop Ronnie Collins with the Tennessee Virginia Fellowship Against Racism. "Based on safety and security, many traditional parade routes around the country are changing because of incidents of vehicles hitting pedestrians. On Center Street, we were always walking along with cars and trucks going by. Luckily, none were going very fast, but since Center Street could not be closed down completely except in an emergency and for the safety of participants, it was thought best to move the parade to Sullivan Street, which is a more secure street."</b></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Parade participants are asked to assemble at 11:15 AM in the parking lot of the Preaching Christ Church, 707 East Sullivan Street, Kingsport. The parade continues the ongoing message of past parades. "That message is 'the answer to racism is the Love of Christ,'" says Bishop Collins. "This year's theme is 'Show Love More in 2024.' The object is to continue to work together for love, harmony and collaboration during this election year in our community and country."</b></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Charles Maxwell of American Tours and Charters will furnish a free ride for those parade participants who need to get from the end of the parade to the luncheon that follows. Speaking of that, the day's activities continue at 1 PM with the annual MLK New Vision Youth Group/South Central Community Unity Luncheon in the Riverview Community Room. It's located on Wheatley Street beside the pickle ball courts. </b></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Featured at the event will be guest speaker Rev. Robert T. Smith, retired pastor of the Antioch Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, Virginia, along with Mercedes Hill performing praise dances. A box lunch from Center Street Grill and SmokeHouse will be served, consisting of barbeque, baked beans, slaw, dessert and drinks. </b></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The luncheon is sponsored by the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, Kingsport Housing and Redevelopment Authority, the New Vision Youth, South Central Kingsport Development, Inc., the Omega Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the Sons and Daughters of Douglass Alumni Association, Inc., Kingsport Parks and Recreation, Texas Roadhouse and Charles Maxwell/American Tours and Charters, Inc. </b></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The day's events conclude at 6 PM with the annual MLK Candlelight Vigil at the Shiloh Baptist Church, 712 East Sevier Avenue, sponsored by the New Vision Youth, South Central Kingsport Community Development and the church. The guest speaker is 16-year old Tybre Faw of Johnson City, named last year as National Student Ambassador for the '400 Years of African-American History' Commission. "Justice and equality," Tybre says, "are still the goals to be achieved. The only way to reach those goals is to love each other and use our voices when we see injustice, not just when it affects us personally, but when it affects any one of us." </b></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Faw was a mentor of the late civil rights pioneer and Georgia congressman John Lewis, who was severely beaten along with dozens of civil rights marchers as he led them across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama in 1965. "Today, Congressman Lewis would say that we have turned a blind eye to what is right. We need a country that has morals and character and every generation must do its part. Congressman Lewis called standing up and speaking out 'good trouble.' We have got to stand up for what is right and loving each other is part of that process." </b></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Faw is a sophomore at Science Hill High School and was also recently named the National Chair for the 'Let Me Read You Your Rights' campaign and the National Youth Advisor for the John R. Lewis Legacy Institute. He aspires to graduate high school and college, and then be involved in bringing about change in some capacity on the local, state and/or national level.</b></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service. To honor Kingsport civic and municipal organizations including first responders and government leaders, candles will be lit by representatives of those groups to further pledge their commitment every day to serve the Kingsport community.</b></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div>douglassriverviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995770275229004310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166401391923839713.post-79490958234005093572024-01-09T17:20:00.003-05:002024-01-09T17:31:58.381-05:00MLK Day Events in the Tri-Cities for 2024<p> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p align="center" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span>2024 DR. MARTIN LUTHER
KING, JR. CELEBRATION </span>
</b></span></p><p align="center" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>CALENDAR
OF EVENTS</b></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br />
</b></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>ABINGDON,
VA</b></u></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span><i>Thursday,
January 11, 6:00 pm</i></span><span>,
“Black in Appalachia”. Speaker: William Isom II, Director of PBS
Project, Black in Appalachia. Location: St. Thomas Episcopal Church,
124 East Main Street, Abingdon</span></b></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br />
</b></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span><i>Saturday,
January 13</i></span><span>, 37th
Annual Abingdon MLK Celebration and March</span></b></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> 1:30
pm - March begins at Charles Wesley UMC, 322 East Main Street,
Abingdon</b></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>2:00
pm – MLK Celebration at Abingdon UMC, 101 East Main Street,
Abingdon</b></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br />
</b></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span><i>Monday,
January 15, 6:00 pm</i></span><span>
Folk singers, Sparky and Rhonda Rucker perform. Location: SWVA
Cultural Center,1 Heartwood Circle, Abingdon, VA</span></b></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br />
</b></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span><i>Tuesday,
January 16, 4:00 pm</i></span><span>
Folk singers, Sparky and Rhonda Rucker perform.Location: McGlothlin
Center for the Arts, Emory and Henry College</span></b></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br />
</b></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>EMORY
& HENRY COLLEGE</b></u></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span><i>Monday,
January 15, 9:30 am</i></span><span>
E&H MLK Day Convocation featuring Keynote Speaker </span>
</b></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ms.
Bettie Mae Fikes: The Voice of Selma. Location: McGlothlin Center for
the Arts, Emory and Henry College</b></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br />
</b></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span><i>Monday,
January 15, 7:00 pm</i></span><span>
Jazz/Blues music night. Location: McGlothlin Center for the Arts,
Emory and Henry College</span></b></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br />
</b></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span><i>January
16-21</i></span><span> - E&H
Dreams: An MLK Art Installation by Sabrina Durling-Jones (time TBD).
Location: Blackbox Theatre, McGlothlin Center for the Arts, Emory and
Henry College</span></b></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br />
</b></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>BRISTOL,
TN/VA</b></u></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span><i>Monday,
January 15</i></span><span>, 6th
Annual Bristol MLK Celebration</span></b></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>12:30
pm - Youth program with activities at Bristol YWCA, 106 State Street,
Bristol, TN</b></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>1:30
pm - March to Bristol Sign begins at Bristol YWCA</b></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0.5in;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span>2:00
pm – MLK Program at First Baptist Church, 1 Sedgefield Street,
Bristol, VA, </span>
</b></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>featuring Speaker: Tybre Faw,
15-year old Science Hill High School</b></span></p><p>
</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Student Activist, Author and
National Youth Representative for 1619 Project</b></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span>
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><span style="color: black;">MLK Day of Service</span></u><span style="color: black;"> at the Carver Recreation Center in Johnson City from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm</span><span style="color: black;"><u></u><u></u></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: black;"> <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://go.activecalendar.com/etsu/site/students/event/mlk-day-of-service/&source=gmail&ust=1704923932382000&usg=AOvVaw0ztCsAvjr8mGgIHm3PQ1jS" href="https://go.activecalendar.com/etsu/site/students/event/mlk-day-of-service/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="https://go.activecalendar.com/etsu/site/students/event/mlk-day-of-service/">https://go.activecalendar.<wbr></wbr>com/etsu/site/students/event/<wbr></wbr>mlk-day-of-service/</a></span><span style="color: black;"><u></u><u></u></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: black;">Please join the Mary V. Jordan Multicultural Center and students for the Day of Service at Carver Recreation Center on January 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Collaborating with local schools, community centers, leaders, and agencies, join the "Beloved Community: Persevering in Love" activities, community services, Unity Walk, storytelling, and celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.</span><span style="color: black;"><u></u><u></u></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: black;"><u></u><u></u></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><span style="color: black;">MLK Legacy Program</span></u><span style="color: black;"> at the ETSU Alumni Plaza Carilion at 11:30 am. Rain location at Burgin Dossett 2<sup>nd</sup> Floor lobby.</span><span style="color: black;"><u></u><u></u></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: black;"> <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://go.activecalendar.com/etsu/site/students/event/mlk-legacy-program/&source=gmail&ust=1704923932382000&usg=AOvVaw1Se1CWQiPLKJ_EH5Yp4EDM" href="https://go.activecalendar.com/etsu/site/students/event/mlk-legacy-program/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="https://go.activecalendar.com/etsu/site/students/event/mlk-legacy-program/">https://go.activecalendar.<wbr></wbr>com/etsu/site/students/event/<wbr></wbr>mlk-legacy-program/</a></span><span style="color: black;"><u></u><u></u></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: black;">Please join the Mary V. Jordan Multicultural Center on January 16, to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a prominent leader in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement and global icon. We invite you to reflect on King’s efforts in developing the “Beloved Community.”</span><span style="color: black;"><u></u><u></u></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: black;"><u></u><u></u></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><span style="color: black;">“King’s Beloved Community”</span></u><span style="color: black;"> at ETSU D.P. Culp East TN Room 272 at 6:00 pm</span><span style="color: black;"><u></u><u></u></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: black;"> <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://go.activecalendar.com/etsu/site/students/event/kings-beloved-community/&source=gmail&ust=1704923932382000&usg=AOvVaw2kbwhEcoWnRMq5CDxxdVp-" href="https://go.activecalendar.com/etsu/site/students/event/kings-beloved-community/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="https://go.activecalendar.com/etsu/site/students/event/kings-beloved-community/">https://go.activecalendar.<wbr></wbr>com/etsu/site/students/event/<wbr></wbr>kings-beloved-community/</a></span><span style="color: black;"><u></u><u></u></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Please join the Mary V. Jordan Multicultural Center on January 16, at 6 p.m. for an event commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a prominent leader in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement and global icon. We invite you to reflect on King’s efforts in developing the Beloved Community.</b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p>douglassriverviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995770275229004310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166401391923839713.post-61971189140055507372024-01-08T22:44:00.005-05:002024-01-09T17:06:15.303-05:00Sons and Daughters of Douglass Alumni Board Meeting this Saturday<p> </p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">The Sons and Daughters of Douglass Alumni Association Board of Directors will have its first meeting of the New Year and the new term, this coming Saturday, January 13, 2024.<br /><br />The meeting will be at a special time, 11:00 AM, in the Eastman Board Room, 2nd floor, of the V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex tower, 301 Louis Street.<br /><br />The meeting should last about an hour.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><br /></span></span></p>douglassriverviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995770275229004310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166401391923839713.post-77308465925691105692023-12-23T23:44:00.004-05:002023-12-23T23:45:39.834-05:00Douglass Graduate Dr. Rosemary Gray and son Establish Scholarship at McNeese State<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidQ7zKpx2yFa83lrXa0gyC4-GUS7MnuChg8Cns0xUbFQUOCOYpoFjAEcC-DTK3kHxtAbsivXBCbdbKtwp6nBtYxh9oYpn5euG4_2-q9g8U3P6IVRBflHDg32lEfDrInMrRo_5sngS8jDyrqtqhw89-eAAtUSbGDhGRhRYkwmR8nFmlAV6wybZlPufuQeE/s361/McNeese%20scholarship-fotor-20231223234131.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="258" data-original-width="361" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidQ7zKpx2yFa83lrXa0gyC4-GUS7MnuChg8Cns0xUbFQUOCOYpoFjAEcC-DTK3kHxtAbsivXBCbdbKtwp6nBtYxh9oYpn5euG4_2-q9g8U3P6IVRBflHDg32lEfDrInMrRo_5sngS8jDyrqtqhw89-eAAtUSbGDhGRhRYkwmR8nFmlAV6wybZlPufuQeE/w420-h328/McNeese%20scholarship-fotor-20231223234131.jpg" width="420" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #003060; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Dr. Rosemary Gray and her son, William S. Bundy II, have donated $10,000 to establish the Janie Vincent Turner Gray Memorial Scholarship through the McNeese State University Foundation. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #003060; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The scholarship will be open to freshmen and sophomores majoring in education who are active members of the McNeese Student Government Association and who are committed to promoting inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #003060; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The scholarship honors Gray’s mother and Bundy’s grandmother. Gray retired from McNeese in 2011 as the vice president for special services and equity.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Bundy is a former teacher at Oak Park Elementary and is third grade department chair and reading and language arts teacher in the Houston area. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #003060; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">On hand for the presentation are from left, Richard H. Reid, vice president for university advancement and executive vice president for the McNeese Foundation, Bundy, Gray and McNeese President Dr. Philip Williams.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #003060; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> For information on contributing to the Janie Vincent Turner Gray Memorial Scholarship, contact the McNeese Foundation at 337-475-5588.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #003060; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 1.6em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p>douglassriverviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995770275229004310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166401391923839713.post-30248038467846155932023-12-22T17:35:00.007-05:002023-12-29T09:08:57.010-05:00Ralph Clinton Watterson remembrance<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj11Opl5LEOg2rHmfGFMJMxNUX6sdM0cmWlJB4i-1IkFOqTVaS-cUx7pWD5VtcgmWZc3r-cGXC3pH7qyNWR9plNMR0gpZR1SApOyb66FpmZuWb6vFIGC0r7iH0hM02qwuU56CLO8CjukDLhTrs6psiVkrXCI5k2knIrynsp3RbRJEpDxjtXGIkRdjNOGqk/s249/Ralph%20Clinton%20Watterson.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="249" data-original-width="249" height="409" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj11Opl5LEOg2rHmfGFMJMxNUX6sdM0cmWlJB4i-1IkFOqTVaS-cUx7pWD5VtcgmWZc3r-cGXC3pH7qyNWR9plNMR0gpZR1SApOyb66FpmZuWb6vFIGC0r7iH0hM02qwuU56CLO8CjukDLhTrs6psiVkrXCI5k2knIrynsp3RbRJEpDxjtXGIkRdjNOGqk/w387-h409/Ralph%20Clinton%20Watterson.jpg" width="387" /></a></div><br /><p><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ralph Clinton Watterson departed this life on Monday,</span></b></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>December 18, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center. He </b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>was born on May 24, 1936 in Hawkins County.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></b></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Ralph was a graduate of Swift High School. As an adult, </b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b>Ralph </b></span><b>worked at the Kingsport Press, Human </b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Development</b><b> Agency, and owned Tri-City Development</b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Construction </b><span><b>Company. He enjoyed watching Westerns </b></span></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b>and </b></span><span><b>loved to joke </b></span><b>around with his friends and family, </b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">making them laugh. </span></b></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Giles and </b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Annie Watterson; grandparents, Henry and Sadie </b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Watterson; and sister, Roberta "Pat" McClintock. </b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />To cherish his memory, Ralph leaves behind his special</b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>companion, Lola Campbell; devoted nephews, William </b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>McClintock and Giles McClintock; niece, Ilesia Anderson; </b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>and loyal friends, Ed Fanney, CT Lawson, Artie Fanney,</b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Rawls Bradford, Al Howe, and Varley Hickman.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The visitation will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2023 from 12 to 1 PM </b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>at </b></span><b style="font-size: large;">the Central Baptist Church, 301 Carver Street, Kingsport. </b></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The Celebration of Life will be at 1 PM also at the Central Baptist Church. </b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Internment will follow at the Brice Cemetery, 306 Cold Spring Road, </b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Surgoinsville, TN.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Professional service and care of Mr. Ralph C. Watterson</b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and </b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Cremation Service, Inc. Kingsport, 423-245-4971.</b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #080808; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><div><br /></div>douglassriverviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995770275229004310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166401391923839713.post-73226173475453090162023-12-11T17:30:00.005-05:002023-12-11T17:49:04.415-05:00Commemoration Classic Basketball: Former All-Black Schools Well Represented at Event<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i>TEAMS PARTICIPATING IN THE COMMEMORATION CLASSIC, MEADOWVIEW-KINGSPORT<br />AND THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN SCHOOLS THEY REPRESENT:</i></b></span></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDNwjqWGpnwqlR77oe2qMVmnTSZnn57nc2SuJ72vluATQF-PnKiyGMZw5PcSz4L4js8Q1xcrjyRMw76kX7nt6yGFVhbj2ytpKsELKvne1Ojn0vStpYHlFAcCvpzq0z464JBb-VJorhyphenhyphenflW6CmyqVCwtAYM0x0f3b4Fh-XRtEB2id7BINnN3ixjskHJLOA/s4000/3.%20%20Dobyns-Bennett%20(Douglass-Kingsport).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="461" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDNwjqWGpnwqlR77oe2qMVmnTSZnn57nc2SuJ72vluATQF-PnKiyGMZw5PcSz4L4js8Q1xcrjyRMw76kX7nt6yGFVhbj2ytpKsELKvne1Ojn0vStpYHlFAcCvpzq0z464JBb-VJorhyphenhyphenflW6CmyqVCwtAYM0x0f3b4Fh-XRtEB2id7BINnN3ixjskHJLOA/w609-h461/3.%20%20Dobyns-Bennett%20(Douglass-Kingsport).jpg" width="609" /></a></b></div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Dobyns-Bennett High School (Douglass High School, Kingsport)</i></span></b><p></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3JajJBPULarH8j53X9RViu0PgOXw6eb86-6aL9r6PhN_kU_T-o3VrLJqCRilV0knLQMmzBzXy0aBx08uGIjFInisOPR1foqpvZgkAGK-ZR9qU2YE7x7Bxfh6ZiBRXAYmtPbuSdz0_N5oMX-3QrRIO3jILEXbQhIjI3paRKy2ETkPzr-sjrB0vbFwYI0k/s3899/4.%20%20Knox%20West%20(Rule).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2751" data-original-width="3899" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3JajJBPULarH8j53X9RViu0PgOXw6eb86-6aL9r6PhN_kU_T-o3VrLJqCRilV0knLQMmzBzXy0aBx08uGIjFInisOPR1foqpvZgkAGK-ZR9qU2YE7x7Bxfh6ZiBRXAYmtPbuSdz0_N5oMX-3QrRIO3jILEXbQhIjI3paRKy2ETkPzr-sjrB0vbFwYI0k/w612-h414/4.%20%20Knox%20West%20(Rule).jpg" width="612" /></a></b></div><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Knoxville West High School (Rule High School, Knoxville)</span></i></b><p></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Hit the "PLAY" button twice on each of the two videos below, to hear special words of inspiration from two Douglass-DB fans:</i></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='576' height='381' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyGVGgq0rC6SoX5REMvaQIC2R4Gb7Z89eEg6tK9Oneg7B9KyrQGdqeEz411w--NR0u6pC1daT2Zd5nyeDY5zg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></span></b></div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><i><br /></i></span></b><p></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='571' height='368' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxOe8CKjZl2eS1bSDzTEM4hcXjmHUjV7Wg8-XfiLNhMoKpK9CKcwHA5lz9WSHgTeX4TV34XFBAjCAuTqisLzA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></span></b></div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;">The following recaps courtesy the Kingsport Times-News, photos by J.D. Vaughn and a couple by Calvin.</span></i></b></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Friday:</span><br /></i></b><p></p><p><span face=""Fira Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>D-B DROPS COMMEMORATION CLASSIC OPENER 77-57</i></span></b></span></p><p><span face=""Fira Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""Fira Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj26tx8LK41yarm_5igFFYYrLeI46pFfIBfs9H5seBAXNq3MFLsuUgbFHkjEeRY99SWuiTTJgw8w3PHxGZIc3WlXT0BHea-K7uCQzc-SaCIeIS2bXreLpmSrXKYDGzlmeexEbyJY9rwGZiNnawTnM5Kgi4aXRc20hT8jVU6COGtUcXCVi3uMNO4QzTTQ3Y/s804/Day%201%20DB-West%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="804" height="441" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj26tx8LK41yarm_5igFFYYrLeI46pFfIBfs9H5seBAXNq3MFLsuUgbFHkjEeRY99SWuiTTJgw8w3PHxGZIc3WlXT0BHea-K7uCQzc-SaCIeIS2bXreLpmSrXKYDGzlmeexEbyJY9rwGZiNnawTnM5Kgi4aXRc20hT8jVU6COGtUcXCVi3uMNO4QzTTQ3Y/w553-h441/Day%201%20DB-West%201.jpg" width="553" /></a></span></b></span></div><p></p><p><span face=""Fira Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>KINGSPORT — Two fast-break layups after the opening tip, and the Knoxville West boys basketball team had already gained the upper hand.</b></span></span></p><div class="subscriber-preview" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: "Fira Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Rebels never relinquished control in Friday’s nightcap at MeadowView Conference Resort and Convention Center, winning 77-57 over Dobyns-Bennett to begin the Commemoration Classic.</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJj9oN_Wsv-r5vTlda0Jkq_EtO96xkPl0UF9RmbjWpabbQqYCO9PhW94s2i7Msfi1VRoaXhxmbvU6FrT1J9QlHC47eCWRtLYXkzj1MPDTmFgJVFGK6p1-yHu0rsLH_KdpiCBPoEQirgtBKRu-DAUCtTHTk-L2-M4EP1cMJ6Tc7d8fn8INpnoSsjp4JNmc/s833/Day%201%20DB-West%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="623" data-original-width="833" height="421" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJj9oN_Wsv-r5vTlda0Jkq_EtO96xkPl0UF9RmbjWpabbQqYCO9PhW94s2i7Msfi1VRoaXhxmbvU6FrT1J9QlHC47eCWRtLYXkzj1MPDTmFgJVFGK6p1-yHu0rsLH_KdpiCBPoEQirgtBKRu-DAUCtTHTk-L2-M4EP1cMJ6Tc7d8fn8INpnoSsjp4JNmc/w592-h421/Day%201%20DB-West%203.jpg" width="592" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="text-align: left;">In tribute to the former teams of old, Dobyns-Bennett wore the replica school colors of the former African-American Douglass High School Tigers of Kingsport, while Knoxville West players donned the colors of the former Knoxville Rule High School .</b></span></div><p></p></div><div class="subscriber-only" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: "Fira Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Three players scored in double figures for West (4-2), which recently added Hunter Dance and Jack Keith after they led the Rebels to another football state championship. Keith hit two 3-pointers in the first half en route to a nine-point night, and Dance made a pair of field goals himself.</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx8qhmMcPUREwf_Sl3UrsEpbdK62B7R9wPtQ9l6HUvGkCKectyHOd5pY9xttfsgJupICrHRajF33DwqbHvpw6XxumSmEG0Mawkxy6DWRebVWXQxfuBmh6RW0CUYdwxLtt_fbX-gGOcGlv7d-W2EUDUDtRhgZAIvp-1TApNPVeZHfdttabJpSMG7RgO-rQ/s649/Day%201%20DB-West%204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="649" height="421" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx8qhmMcPUREwf_Sl3UrsEpbdK62B7R9wPtQ9l6HUvGkCKectyHOd5pY9xttfsgJupICrHRajF33DwqbHvpw6XxumSmEG0Mawkxy6DWRebVWXQxfuBmh6RW0CUYdwxLtt_fbX-gGOcGlv7d-W2EUDUDtRhgZAIvp-1TApNPVeZHfdttabJpSMG7RgO-rQ/w630-h421/Day%201%20DB-West%204.jpg" width="630" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><b><br /></b></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><b>The Tribe (5-3) simply couldn’t find an answer for Kevin Jack and Devyn Martin early. Martin made six field goals and scored all 12 of his points in the first half. Jack finished with 17 after his nine-point second quarter, and Maurice Clark added 15.</b></p></b></span><p></p></div><div class="subscriber-only" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: "Fira Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>“We really play as a team,” West coach Aubin Goporo said. “If you don’t share the ball, you’re coming out.”</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0mWt0jOFZUFmzCXU7jL9ONHKbTwVjZO7f9q5apCfzZLxxjZaZCcRxqKa8yUgycmzg6bN5ylGSF7d_-HjbmxoTChPRNcYwQdaGrpsGNOKmZflFvHHxyclun96xiavSGWknxoGdf_acgLOEFdNDhICrEHH9RLXPgz9pFsKj9LD9rzJbshxONbg4fTXnii8/s819/Day%201%20DB-West%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="627" data-original-width="819" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0mWt0jOFZUFmzCXU7jL9ONHKbTwVjZO7f9q5apCfzZLxxjZaZCcRxqKa8yUgycmzg6bN5ylGSF7d_-HjbmxoTChPRNcYwQdaGrpsGNOKmZflFvHHxyclun96xiavSGWknxoGdf_acgLOEFdNDhICrEHH9RLXPgz9pFsKj9LD9rzJbshxONbg4fTXnii8/w595-h390/Day%201%20DB-West%202.jpg" width="595" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></p>West had built a 50-32 cushion by halftime, and the Indians couldn’t get closer than 54-41 the rest of the game.</b></span><p></p></div><div class="subscriber-only" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: "Fira Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Zayden Hayes led D-B with 17 points, making half of the Indians’ four 3-pointers. A baseline jumper by Charlie McHugh put D-B up 7-4 early before two foul shots by Major Dawson gave the Tribe their final lead at 9-8. Tegan Begley made a 3-pointer and a floater to cut West’s lead to 15-14, but the Rebels never looked back after their ensuing 11-1 run.</b></span></p></div><div class="subscriber-only" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: "Fira Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Dawson finished with nine points, Begley eight and McHugh seven. But the Indians shot 16-for-38 at the free-throw line.</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh40kwN5bX2Xa1ZSXaOCvStbO64W-n_JFnz3N4P2MXBjI4KWewAz_VEhy-oXXXJe-p1lq_xU9ldW73uYGr7N4cGMW8mkAWzoLJ8nmHD3rITVJJ9faNEhqZIGHFMi4jC49NxZn_Oumxrv0pHeJoDgRHa94ek4tXpGUIIWQkzC0Z302wEThlJxaDaEjG0v_I/s4000/IMG_3356-fotor-2023121117127.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="467" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh40kwN5bX2Xa1ZSXaOCvStbO64W-n_JFnz3N4P2MXBjI4KWewAz_VEhy-oXXXJe-p1lq_xU9ldW73uYGr7N4cGMW8mkAWzoLJ8nmHD3rITVJJ9faNEhqZIGHFMi4jC49NxZn_Oumxrv0pHeJoDgRHa94ek4tXpGUIIWQkzC0Z302wEThlJxaDaEjG0v_I/w641-h467/IMG_3356-fotor-2023121117127.jpg" width="641" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></p>“It’s not youth, just a mindset,” D-B coach Chris Poore said. “It’s a mindset, a feel-sorry-for-you type attitude we possess as a group. That’s something that has to change. It’s called get up there and get the job done, and we didn’t.</b></span><p></p></div><div class="subscriber-only" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Fira Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><b style="font-size: x-large;">“This game today was lost yesterday, our focus our approach to the game, we didn’t value the details. I did a poor job getting practice ready for our guys and putting them in a situation where we were ready today. I’ll do a better job in the morning, we’ll have a shoot-around. I’ll make sure that tomorrow you’ll see a vivid difference in our basketball team.”</b></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><i style="font-size: xx-large;"><b>Austin-East 80, Tennessee High 69</b></i></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><i style="font-size: xx-large;"></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="font-size: xx-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinaNGQN2KA745hHJ-G9I8E5rOiiUny8T3VwUkEiaNCdD3XogJonFXhyhrAz3pSMxhS55DvpwuIEufc8K07SE-sjqy-GZ2OuhMgkjrQVxFyiV9J4p2kUrlr6yIhyNvpkB2NT0O87Oyp8Q3d6iA3pAb0cDexk4bX7QSg0Pp9rlC2W301Vy7bi4VPeMVPnJA/s818/Day%201%20Austin%20East-TN%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="818" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinaNGQN2KA745hHJ-G9I8E5rOiiUny8T3VwUkEiaNCdD3XogJonFXhyhrAz3pSMxhS55DvpwuIEufc8K07SE-sjqy-GZ2OuhMgkjrQVxFyiV9J4p2kUrlr6yIhyNvpkB2NT0O87Oyp8Q3d6iA3pAb0cDexk4bX7QSg0Pp9rlC2W301Vy7bi4VPeMVPnJA/w610-h444/Day%201%20Austin%20East-TN%203.jpg" width="610" /></a></i></div><b style="font-size: x-large;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><b style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></b></p>Shane Cherry gunned in 35 points to help the Roadrunners (5-3) finally claim the lead in the fourth quarter. His stepback 3 early in the final frame built a 67-62 advantage, and Austin-East remained in control the rest of the game.</b><p></p><div><div class="subscriber-only" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Jaxon Young also hit double figures with 13 points. JaKaylon Bogus buried three triples in the second half, matching Juwaan Troutman with nine points.</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKA8HzIqm4mIrnEPSuYAiav0Vwpett0Np-IH5hiaIupBZvv-7KNekTRq-2EGNPtfkBqQBmQS9al8g9OaUnDmXky3t1-1y3QS86tcjgZ3kGRQvh_MKZEl3jYjLPTVGZjmzs4yWLRrF2c3B8R0TcjdTiey5Ilpo1XRB0v9E1f4hJznuEd9zn48yJWYeoD3Y/s840/Day%201%20Austin%20East-TN%205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="623" data-original-width="840" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKA8HzIqm4mIrnEPSuYAiav0Vwpett0Np-IH5hiaIupBZvv-7KNekTRq-2EGNPtfkBqQBmQS9al8g9OaUnDmXky3t1-1y3QS86tcjgZ3kGRQvh_MKZEl3jYjLPTVGZjmzs4yWLRrF2c3B8R0TcjdTiey5Ilpo1XRB0v9E1f4hJznuEd9zn48yJWYeoD3Y/w619-h428/Day%201%20Austin%20East-TN%205.jpg" width="619" /></a></span></div><p></p></div><div class="subscriber-only" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Colin Brown led the Vikings (4-7) with his 27-point effort, 15 coming in the first half when Tennessee High led 24-19 after the opening frame. The halftime score was tied at 36, but a Braden Howard 3-pointer gave the Vikings a 55-47 lead late in the third.</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ-Hj-nJlrLjdSkB4u7K66EGzMUp6hfZjKxGOX2xA0K_fl-Ap5QcbJ3QUuc1pE_VJPZszhfZx9wjpsYwcC4-UN2RkfVX_eTYY39fq2pfnBeJmYLsNzEzh_lMnjK-cD03ddr37jszdUd26GLyC_Tqp_Oo5Q2br6kHUtn4jAOPV3BgoN4hf1Gq5bcCqzjjc/s707/Day%201%20Austin%20East-TN%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="707" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ-Hj-nJlrLjdSkB4u7K66EGzMUp6hfZjKxGOX2xA0K_fl-Ap5QcbJ3QUuc1pE_VJPZszhfZx9wjpsYwcC4-UN2RkfVX_eTYY39fq2pfnBeJmYLsNzEzh_lMnjK-cD03ddr37jszdUd26GLyC_Tqp_Oo5Q2br6kHUtn4jAOPV3BgoN4hf1Gq5bcCqzjjc/w624-h464/Day%201%20Austin%20East-TN%201.jpg" width="624" /></a></span></div><p></p></div><div class="subscriber-only" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Howard scored 14 of his 17 points in the second half. Reed Miller hit two first-quarter 3s enroute to his 14-point night.</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Saturday:</span></b></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>REJUVENATED INDIANS HANDLE BEARCATS TO END COMMEMORATION CLASSIC</i></span></b></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdetozPDXOLTmbMJPN7WZLpzwqKCYZsSQIsmrKWkGYSjtdbx3LyAe-moWhPJndHHaYN2X9U9vNeycNb6ieuoRvX-NDp82VOdghNO-U-fkxHDUj7-B1oWAoJoxUmliYe_19ae_iJADp6Y7866OXfZ-veKbBc_BS4UgHy9Ywu9Z-y7cdb66_Rkvc2iAcL8A/s4000/IMG_3174-fotor-20231211171411.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdetozPDXOLTmbMJPN7WZLpzwqKCYZsSQIsmrKWkGYSjtdbx3LyAe-moWhPJndHHaYN2X9U9vNeycNb6ieuoRvX-NDp82VOdghNO-U-fkxHDUj7-B1oWAoJoxUmliYe_19ae_iJADp6Y7866OXfZ-veKbBc_BS4UgHy9Ywu9Z-y7cdb66_Rkvc2iAcL8A/w630-h430/IMG_3174-fotor-20231211171411.jpg" width="630" /></a></div><p></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><b style="font-size: x-large;">KINGSPORT — Dobyns-Bennett boys basketball coach Chris Poore could already tell a positive difference during Saturday morning’s shootaround.</b></p></div></div></div><div class="subscriber-preview" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: "Fira Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Major Dawson showed why. His fast start helped the Indians quickly recover from Friday’s defeat, ending the Commemoration Classic on a high note with Saturday’s 72-50 win over Virginia High at MeadowView Conference Resort and Convention Center.</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ1Sw_FLadtjE4nffq3XSMNHK03nuIa2QH_9MsT-IN0RswnKS5jAvGHfxdJlkYlRYrtCF4CZ_OstCBW-V7gWurJxgpjE1laHNf45A1Cxmhfav6VzhxrZmpjpgtkVWLniM0DieCgjntVJRJDk-Or1dsrXrYGMw7an3z9k9UICst_C2dbzpCl-wKD_zMkUM/s704/Day%202%20DB-Virginia%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="625" data-original-width="704" height="455" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ1Sw_FLadtjE4nffq3XSMNHK03nuIa2QH_9MsT-IN0RswnKS5jAvGHfxdJlkYlRYrtCF4CZ_OstCBW-V7gWurJxgpjE1laHNf45A1Cxmhfav6VzhxrZmpjpgtkVWLniM0DieCgjntVJRJDk-Or1dsrXrYGMw7an3z9k9UICst_C2dbzpCl-wKD_zMkUM/w617-h455/Day%202%20DB-Virginia%201.jpg" width="617" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></p>Dawson scored the first six points of the game and eight of D-B’s first 11. And his 9-of-12 effort from the foul line in the second half helped him finish with a game-high 21 points.</b></span><p></p></div><div class="tncms-region hidden-print" id="tncms-region-article_instory_top" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: "Fira Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><div class="tncms-block" id="tncms-block-1542289" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div id="flipp-ux-slot-c93jc7" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div></div><div class="tncms-block" id="tncms-block-1474437" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-dmp-hide-lotame="["timesnews_subscribers"]" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div></div></div><div class="subscriber-only" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: "Fira Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>“When he approaches the game like he did today, he’s aggressive, he’s in attack mode, pursuing the ball, he’s a really good player,” Poore said. “I’ve seen tremendous strides from him from last year to this year. He’ll become more consistent.”</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHO7EtxhwmaulvUDLHisU0XAbA-SlBsYs8dSOR94P0cCbQyrWAl4SOLvZyncKaP-LbxRBKe85ekGFECZ7ZxLyhUYjjGw_eY4kX3GAORildnhJ_L0Sq6YgwJ9ZZgRQ0DcMGVhCWEbvVvTyJFpOfqeus1o5OhKaGnGLHQGTpfRffLMB8Qc7aG-44Dm_9LJk/s722/Day%202%20DB-Virginia%204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="625" data-original-width="722" height="461" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHO7EtxhwmaulvUDLHisU0XAbA-SlBsYs8dSOR94P0cCbQyrWAl4SOLvZyncKaP-LbxRBKe85ekGFECZ7ZxLyhUYjjGw_eY4kX3GAORildnhJ_L0Sq6YgwJ9ZZgRQ0DcMGVhCWEbvVvTyJFpOfqeus1o5OhKaGnGLHQGTpfRffLMB8Qc7aG-44Dm_9LJk/w608-h461/Day%202%20DB-Virginia%204.jpg" width="608" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tegan Begley and Jeremiah Jones joined Dawson in double figures with 13 and 12 points, respectively, for D-B (6-3), which ended a three-game slide. Charlie McHugh made an early 3-pointer before finishing with nine points.</b></span><p></p></div><div class="subscriber-only" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: "Fira Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Begley made four field goals, nearly dunking twice, during his nine-point fourth quarter. Jones hit from 3-point range three times between the second and third periods.</b></span></p></div><div class="subscriber-only" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: "Fira Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>“Our strength should be the depth of players that we have, because there’s no one guy that has to play, or that makes or breaks our team,” Poore said. “I’ve seen some growth in (Jones). You can see he’s still green, but he’s giving great effort, and today he made shots.”</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi71kp7U8Q8yvK1bAIC2o6AOtlEnjFd5-4yR0EW_6oHdCEHrCkz5LoBM-iqQns4Puidy1_RbjEsH2G5nUpm-ezrwosqego1JemAE4ejR_C78q3QD3TdOp1Jn4d_lqkp4Cr3FGY7NohHlg1o0CFP4hKU6d9L1BuDBRMiddEFbBw3GbPfy2WN8c3UXzhR3BU/s734/Day%202%20DB-Virginia%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="734" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi71kp7U8Q8yvK1bAIC2o6AOtlEnjFd5-4yR0EW_6oHdCEHrCkz5LoBM-iqQns4Puidy1_RbjEsH2G5nUpm-ezrwosqego1JemAE4ejR_C78q3QD3TdOp1Jn4d_lqkp4Cr3FGY7NohHlg1o0CFP4hKU6d9L1BuDBRMiddEFbBw3GbPfy2WN8c3UXzhR3BU/w542-h422/Day%202%20DB-Virginia%202.jpg" width="542" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></p>Zayden Hayes beat the first-quarter buzzer with a steal and layup for a 15-9 lead, the beginning of his seven-point effort. He and Begley both scored in transition just before the half for a 29-20 advantage. Dawson’s fall-away jumper at the end of the third made it 48-30, and the margin reached 66-40 in the fourth quarter.</b></span><p></p></div><div class="subscriber-only" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: "Fira Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Teron Woolen led the Bearcats (4-2) with 19 points, and his third 3-pointer of the first half closed the gap to 18-17. Deonta Mozell scored his 17 points in the second half, making all 10 of his free throws.</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><i style="font-size: xx-large;"><b>Austin-East 80, Morristown West 66</b></i></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><i style="font-size: xx-large;"></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="font-size: xx-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcc7qZfnRyXx6ovwUOcD9UbvoeXYiZOEyjKJ47c3a7HIqt28pf8MvENGMUUlDXI_xkAw_2efBUYnxN2T4T0EGr9Sd1epo9J0d9QWIjlI1AgnTJkZF36iULifpfx_QsslPUiMOSqIOEaieOwW2QtVCpsTR3_xPHQpzW_HI4MXA6QAA_jUS_9tIDTnsh-nQ/s758/Day%202%20Morristown%20West-Austin%20East%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="758" height="435" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcc7qZfnRyXx6ovwUOcD9UbvoeXYiZOEyjKJ47c3a7HIqt28pf8MvENGMUUlDXI_xkAw_2efBUYnxN2T4T0EGr9Sd1epo9J0d9QWIjlI1AgnTJkZF36iULifpfx_QsslPUiMOSqIOEaieOwW2QtVCpsTR3_xPHQpzW_HI4MXA6QAA_jUS_9tIDTnsh-nQ/w558-h435/Day%202%20Morristown%20West-Austin%20East%201.jpg" width="558" /></a></i></div><p></p><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Shane Cherry finally dented the scorebook in the second quarter, and there was no stopping him once he did. Cherry made 11 field goals between the second and third periods, dropping 25 points to lead the Roadrunners (6-3).</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><div class="subscriber-only" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Terrance Brown and Juwaan Troutman each fired in 15 points. Each made two 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to help Austin-East pull away after taking a 51-50 lead after the third.</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFwHDLXCzGZUmEIooaiPrhLBCEB8Ty0gnlCv2jB6zoxTepWydsK0slnxXJ2biDUQQZpXzlyg1QYUPdl2ucc6Jzpb1hcQhvsqNg9mzoC6TOe5p95sBINwsQw5dHZ2Q0BcT03Ovkbno79HD_Qr2_03uXTooI1vuz9SsSzg1BkjxS0MMlecIgXeobsEOqn_4/s716/Day%202%20Morristown%20West-Austin%20East%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="716" height="449" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFwHDLXCzGZUmEIooaiPrhLBCEB8Ty0gnlCv2jB6zoxTepWydsK0slnxXJ2biDUQQZpXzlyg1QYUPdl2ucc6Jzpb1hcQhvsqNg9mzoC6TOe5p95sBINwsQw5dHZ2Q0BcT03Ovkbno79HD_Qr2_03uXTooI1vuz9SsSzg1BkjxS0MMlecIgXeobsEOqn_4/w581-h449/Day%202%20Morristown%20West-Austin%20East%203.jpg" width="581" /></a></span></div><p></p></div><div class="subscriber-only" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Bricyn Gudger and Juan Gallardo led the shorthanded Trojans (5-3) with 16 points apiece. Gudger knocked down two 3-pointers in the third quarter, after Gallardo’s 11-point first half. Bereket Evans also hit double figures with 12 for Morristown West, which led 14-10 after one quarter and 27-26 at the half.</b></span></p><h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Knox West 76, Tennessee High 38</i></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8e6u13b46t0UaUeXaPU9zNXaOh_kc8SO9749XR1Y0URNa1vvB8xIKrHpYNtSihwwyVxpt39npsD8cCo6UN8CU64m4SUkmn5b2InUNYiqe5sM23X7slwLkIwF4g1f1STM6pgN0px8EnGwKA9u-97KA1MXvdaWFv_hyR_SxtrnvNmrKw1MOF1NEVV3K_wg/s748/Day%202%20Slater-Rule%205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="748" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8e6u13b46t0UaUeXaPU9zNXaOh_kc8SO9749XR1Y0URNa1vvB8xIKrHpYNtSihwwyVxpt39npsD8cCo6UN8CU64m4SUkmn5b2InUNYiqe5sM23X7slwLkIwF4g1f1STM6pgN0px8EnGwKA9u-97KA1MXvdaWFv_hyR_SxtrnvNmrKw1MOF1NEVV3K_wg/w614-h492/Day%202%20Slater-Rule%205.jpg" width="614" /></a></div><i><br /></i></span></div><div><div class="subscriber-only" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Trailing 16-15 after the opening frame, the Rebels (5-2) scored the first 16 points of the second quarter and never looked back.</b></span></p></div><div class="subscriber-only" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>In fact, West owned the second quarter 26-8 to take a 41-24 halftime lead, which grew to 57-31 prior to the final period.</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7xy2zsKxwq7Qh4uRvqto_l5GEwxZeaH8lhOm5PR78T9FViYr9rCQ-uKOrNOhTJ5C1eDHcRysz4S6cp5cBsnfDVDYxDWqfiKxXuFYJaz6S6E7qtn_XW8Oa3CjEpvBg6KwLKN0iZoza8KSOWCuwInKGBnYGkjh6C2t24zHylnnI0CDl1tK3aMicfYGsPLc/s838/Day%202%20Slater-Rule%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="838" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7xy2zsKxwq7Qh4uRvqto_l5GEwxZeaH8lhOm5PR78T9FViYr9rCQ-uKOrNOhTJ5C1eDHcRysz4S6cp5cBsnfDVDYxDWqfiKxXuFYJaz6S6E7qtn_XW8Oa3CjEpvBg6KwLKN0iZoza8KSOWCuwInKGBnYGkjh6C2t24zHylnnI0CDl1tK3aMicfYGsPLc/w607-h458/Day%202%20Slater-Rule%201.jpg" width="607" /></a></span></div><p></p></div><div class="subscriber-only" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Garrett Burch knocked down four 3-pointers in the first half, finishing with 14 points. Dane Britton, who made four layups in the first quarter and a triple in the third, contributed 13 to West’s balanced effort. Joe Dupree hit from deep three times for his nine points, with Devyn Martin scoring all eight of his points in the first half. In all, 12 players scored for the winners.</b></span></p></div><div class="subscriber-only" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Reed Miller led the Vikings (4-8) with nine points, with Jack Singleton and Braden Howard both scoring seven. Miller and Singleton both hit from 3 in the first quarter, when Howard scored six of his points.</b></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px 0px 24px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div>douglassriverviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17995770275229004310noreply@blogger.com