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Chapo's chiles

Whether you grind them, stuff them or pickle them, there's a chili pepper for every taste. Chapo's Chiles grew 77 varieties of chili peppers last year, sharing them with the public at two East Tennessee farmers markets. -Mariam Ayad

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Language class at St. Michael's in Erwin

"I know enough English to teach English and I know enough Spanish to teach Spanish,”says former schoolteacher Kathy O'Brien, who is helping Erwin residents understand one another through language classes at St. Michael the Archangel Mission. - Ben Hunt

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Running away with the circus

Diana Marcela Velasco hasn't always thought of herself as the graceful type. That changes when she's practicing aerial dance. She plans on a career as a paleontologist, but if she gets really, really good on the silks, she won't rule out joining the circus. - Jami L. Bennett

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To give back

Much has been accomplished by Maria Hernandez, who at the age of 20 has done things that others may take a lifetime to achieve. Hernandez thanks her local Boys and Girls Club for helping her get to where she is today.
En sus 20 años de vida María Hernández ha logrado lo que a otros les puede llevar toda una vida. Hernández agradece al “Boys and Girls Club” por ayudarla a llegar adonde hoy está.         Katy Beall & Jon Vaughan

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'Ritmo Latino'

For 12 years, "Ritmo Latino" has brought Latin American music to listeners in Northeast Tennessee and beyond. Juan Chiu and Tino Diaz-Miranda host of the Sunday night program on WETS-FM, Johnson City.

¨Ritmo Latino¨ ha estado trayendo música latinoamericana a los oyentes del noreste de Tennessee y alrededores durante 12 años. Juan Chiu y Tino Díaz-Miranda conducen el programa radial del domingo a la noche en WETS-FM, en Johnson City.      Richard Moreno & Landon Bedford

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Making art, line by line

East Tennessee State University art student Pedro Flores has been drawing since he was 5.  His complex line drawings are inspired by engravings a German Renaissance artist. 

El estudiante de la Universidad Estatal del Este de Tennessee Pedro Flores comenzó a dibujar a la edad de 5 años. Sus dibujos de líneas complejas se inspiran en grabados de un artista alemán del Renacimiento. --- Zack Vance & Jazmine Brown

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Leslie's quinceanera

Once her Mass is complete, Leslie's celebration begins. The community gathers at a rented hall to mark her transition to womanhood.

Una vez que se da por terminada su misa, comienza la celebración de Leslie. La comunidad se reúne en un salón alquilado para celebrar su transición de niña a mujer.  — Bobby Michael

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Learning Spanish

"Children learning a foreign language use their brain in a different way," says Karen Childress of Jonesborough, who took her children to Bolivia for three months to immerse them in the culture and language.

"Los niños que aprenden un idioma extranjero utilizan su cerebro en una manera diferente," dice Karen Childress de Jonesborough, quien llevó a sus hijos a Bolivia por tres meses para sumergirles en la lengua y la cultura.  — Chelsey Bishop

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Fun plus learning at 'Even Start'

Building blocks, stuffed animals and shelves upon shelves of children’s books fill this room full of laughter and play. For more than 10 years Even Start, located on 100 Dyer St. in Johnson City, has helped parents and children meet their educational goals.

Bloques de construcción, animales de peluche y estante tras estante de libros infantiles llenan esta sala colmada de risas y juegos. Por más de 10 años Even Start, situado en 100 Dyer St. en Johnson City, ha ayudado a padres y a niños a alcanzar sus metas educativas. — Kayla Thomas
 

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ESL Class

“Out there in their other classes, they’re often quiet and soft-spoken," says Science Hill High teacher Joe Hoffman. "In here, in ESL, they feel more comfortable ..."

“En sus otras clases, generalmente [los estudiantes] están callados y son tímidos al hablar," dice Joe Hoffman, un profesor en la Escuela Secundaria de Science Hill."Aquí en ESL, se sienten más cómodos ...”    — Brittany Shope