Emails, text messaging, cell phones with cameras, GPS that talks to you, and the list goes on and on. How great it is to have easy communication–except when it does not work. Many of you sent emails to Voice Magazine lately only to have them bounce back. Yes–there was a cyber attack on our server provider, and even though no information was comprised, it slowed down many emails, and our system came to a halt. Not to worry. Just be patient, and the technicians assured us that it will be corrected soon! But it was fun trying to figure out how “we used to do it” before we had all that easy communication. We figured it out–it’s called phone, fax and handwritten notes! Thank goodness we remembered how to do that! Even with the interruptions, Voice Magazine remains focused and is on the move again! First, please join us in seeing Barter Theatre's production of The Blonde, the Brunette & the Vengeful Redhead, which Voice Magazine is one of the media sponsors. Premiers on May 10, 2013. Don’t miss this fun and fascinating production. Follow us on Facebook for ticket giveaways to attend this can’t wait to see theatre production! Also, do you have your calendars marked for this year's 2013 YW Tribute to Women? This is an inspiring, enjoyable dinner and your attendance supports the YW and directly affects women, children and families in this region. We hope to see you at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Bristol, Virginia, on April 25, 2013 for this event. In the next few months Voice Magazine for Women will be highlighting women making a difference in our region. If you know of someone deserving of special recognition, please let us know by emailing us at editor@voicemagaineforwomen.com. “Thank you” to all for showing your support to our advertisers and our authors. Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. continues to grow with many types of genres and we are accepting submissions. If you have not entered our writer's contest, you still have time to do so. You still have time to enter our front cover photo contest as well. Voice Magazine has been your voice for over nine years and as we move into our 10th year, we remain the local voice for the region. A local voice that works for businesses to get their voice out in the community. Thank you ALL for your support! Check out our calendar of events on our website, www.voicemagazineforwomen.com. Send inquiries and suggestions to comments@voicemagazineforwomen.com. Thought of the month: “If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.” Nora Roberts, Author Verse of the month: “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.” Matthew 7:15 (KJV)
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Journey or Destination? By Mike DeVries “Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed–not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence–continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” Philippians 2:12-13
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We live in an instant society, don’t we? It seems that we can get anything we want, how we want it, when we want it. A few weeks back, I was looking at upgrading a bit of our backyard landscaping, so I decided to head over to Home Depot to see what I could find. Now, mind you, I’m not very good at gardening. I seem to have quite a knack for killing anything living and green. Perhaps you know what this is like as well. As I entered Home Depot and asked someone for help, I was directed to the outside patio where I was met with a myriad of foliage options, all full-grown and ready to plant. I found an employee who was willing to help. I asked, “Not that I’m ready for this, but where are all the seeds? Do you still carry those?” “Sure. But no one really uses them anymore. Too much work.” Really. Fascinating. It seems we live in a society where we want the instant result, off-the-shelf, and ready to go–but rarely are we willing to personally put in the effort required for the results we desire. We want the destination; we just don’t want the journey. Oddly, we approach our faith in much the same manner. We want wholeness now. We want freedom now. We want peace now. Somehow we’ve bought into a myth that says once we embrace life in Jesus, it’s over–mission accomplished, we’ve reached the finish line. But what if embracing life in Jesus is just the start of the journey? What if, rather than crossing the finish line, all we’ve done is take a step across the starting line? This is the experience of the people in the scriptures. Faith wasn’t about having all the right answers, or arriving at some final destination, but was about being in process. It was about interacting with the present and living God, always growing in their understanding of this God. That is why Paul writes what he does in Philippians 2:12-13. He tells the followers of Jesus that just as they had done in the past, so they should “continue to work out their salvation with fear and trembling.” In other words, don’t think you’ve arrived, but continue to wrestle with what it looks like to live this salvation kind of life in the here and now. He tells them to do this with “fear and trembling,” or with a sense of awe and importance, because to live this way is to expand the dream God has for this world – His good purpose for all things. So, as you journey , approach your faith as a work in progress, asking yourself the question, “What might it look like for me to live the good news in the here and now?”
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• Check the air filter every two months and replace it when dirty or as part of a tuneup. Air filters are generally easier to get to than oil filters. • Change your transmission fluid filter after the first 5,000 miles (8,000 km) of driving and every 25,000 miles (40,000 km) or two years, thereafter. • Change automatic transmission fluid and filter after the first 5,000 miles (8,000 km) and after every 25,000 miles (40,000 km) or two years thereafter, or as recommended in your owner’s manual. If you use your vehicle for towing, change the fluid and filter every year. For manual transmissions, change the lubricant (motor oil or gear oil, depending on the car) after the first 5,000 miles and after every 50,000 (80,000 km) thereafter. Use synthetic motor oil or gear lube for longer transmission life, unless the manufacturer recommends otherwise.
• Check the car’s heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system as proper heating and cooling performance is critical for interior comfort and for safety reasons, such as defrosting. • Inspect the steering and suspension system annually, including shock absorbers and struts and chassis parts, such as ball joints, tie rod ends and other related components. • Check the pressure of all tires, including the spare, at least once a month. Have your car’s alignment checked at least annually to reduce tire wear and improve fuel economy and handling. • Test exterior and interior lights and have bulbs that are not working checked immediately. Replace windshield wiper blades every six months or when cracked, cut, torn, streaking or chattering for optimum wiping performance and safety. (Source: rd.com)
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Rocky Mount to present ‘Wooly Day’ Rocky Mount Museum will be presenting its annual “WOOLY DAY” on April 13th, 2013, from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Wooly Day is Rocky Mount's spring event which features hand shearing of its flock of sheep. Wool processing techniques of the 18th century will also be presented. Admission is $5 per person ages 5 and up. Members of Rocky Mount Museum receive free admission. Group rates available with reservation. Candle Dipping, and Wool Felting cost an additional $2 per craft person. In the days before Wooly Day, Rocky Mount's ewes will give birth to lambs. As in years past, Rocky Mount will have a contest to name these lambs for children 11 or younger. Submissions can be made at Rocky Mount and will be taken through April 13, 2013. The newborn lambs are always a hit at Wooly Day; children will have opportunities throughout the day to meet and pet them. Rocky Mount's Wooly Day is a great way for visitors to experience the spring activities of the early settlers of Tennessee. The focus of this event is on wool processing. Rocky Mount's flock of sheep will be sheared throughout the day using hand shears. Visitors may also wash the freshly sheared wool, and use wool cards to straighten the fibers. They will also see it spun into yarn, and woven into cloth. Other demonstrations include hearth-side cooking, gardening (there are Master Gardeners with us daily) and 18th century toys. Tours of the Cobb House and buildings will be given throughout the day. For more information please call: (423) 538-7396 or (888) 538-1791 or rockymountmuseum.com.
Hands to Service, Hearts to God Cherokee United Methodist Women’s 20th Annual Quilt Show Friday, April 5th and Saturday, April 6th This annual event features a marvelous display of family heirlooms and works of art in the medium of needlework from quilters and crafters throughout the area. For more information or for group reservations for the famous tea plate luncheon, please call 423926-0978. To show a quilt, please call 423-431-8822. 2615 S. Roan St. Johnson City, TN
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Recipients Announced for 2013 Y W Tribute to Women They are women of courage, integrity and passion. They are dedicated to their goals, which to a woman involve creating a better world for the people around them, their loved ones and their communities. And with the trove of leadership skills and compassion they possess, it is no wonder they succeed. They are the YWCA’s Tribute to Women award recipients for 2013. The YWCA’s Tribute to Women Steering Committee is proud to announce the women who will be honored with this prestigious award during a banquet set for 6 p.m. Thursday, April 25 at the Holiday Inn in Bristol, Va. A special panel of out-of-state judges considered numerous nominees in the fields of art, business, education and community service before selecting the 12 women from the Tri-Cities region who will be honored in April. The YWCA proudly recognizes their many contributions to the artistic, cultural, educational and charitable facets of our community. This unique program empowers women by providing corporations, organizations and businesses the opportunity to publicly recognize the outstanding achievements of exceptional women in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Every day in the Tri-Cities, our communities are supported and strengthened by women devoted to enriching the quality of life for others. The recipients are:
ARTS Diana B. Blackburn One might say she took a leap of faith, but Diana B. Blackburn exhibited unwavering belief in the viability and significance of a nonprofit agency that would unite the artisans of Southwest Virginia in a way that would spotlight their creativity and ingenuity while providing entrepreneurial education and opportunity. Thus was born ‘Round the Mountain: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Network, of which Blackburn has served as executive director since its inception in 2004. The organization now boasts about 500 members, and is credited with sparking the region’s “creative economy.” A key role of the organization involves supplying the art and crafts displayed and sold at Heartwood: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Gateway, and Blackburn lead the creation of a juried system for that effort. Her dedication to the arts continues with her service on the Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage Foundation Commission and serving as a grant review panelist for the Virginia Commission for the Arts. Blackburn also has served in a number of other community service roles, from a term as executive director of the United Way of Washington County to being a business development specialist with People Incorporated.
Elizabeth B. Brown An author, speaker, teacher, mother and community volunteer, Elizabeth B. Brown has spent most of her life using her psychology and counseling education and her personal experiences to help others. She has authored five books, which have been best-sellers in the Christian book market. Those books include “Sunrise Tomorrow, Coping with the Death of a Child,” which she wrote after her own 7-year-old daughter died. The book was eventually given to every police chaplain in the country. But her work doesn’t stop with her writing. She also teaches a class on death and dying at the Quillen Medical School; she is a frequent speaker on radio, television, and at conferences, including the Police Chaplains Tennessee Association and Christian Women’s Clubs. She serves on several leadership and community boards including the Johnson City Symphony, Mountain States Children’s Hospital, Young Life, and East TN State University Foundation. Brown has also received many honors and accolades. Among them, The DeFriece Humanitarian Faith Award, Tri-Cities Benefactor Award, Leaders in Christian Service, and she was knighted as Dame in the Sovereign Military Order Knights of Templar and listed as a Lifetime Member in Who’s Who in American Women for Excellence in Writing and Service.
Bonnie Macdonald Creating a community carousel was not her idea, but Bonnie Macdonald is at the heart of the effort making it happen. She is the cultural arts administrator for the city of Kingsport, Tenn., but her role in the arts community of the city and the region is much broader: Macdonald was a key force behind the development of Kingsport’s public art program; she worked on the committee that started the Sculpture Walk Exhibition; and she served for a number of years, long before taking the job with the city, as a volunteer with nonprofit arts groups across the region. She also is the energetic force behind the effort to create a community carousel–through the work of local artists. She’s also quite a dynamo as a volunteer, having served as a Girl Scout troop leader, a board member for the Children’s Advocacy Center, a founding member and past president of the Kingsport Ballet, and as past president of the Women’ Symphony Committee. Currently, she also serves as vice president for East Tennessee for the statewide organization Tennesseans for the Arts, and as co-chairwoman for the Downtown Kingsport Design Committee. Macdonald considers it a privilege to work with volunteers and to act as a liaison and collaborator with the citizens of Kingsport who wish to invest in a creative community.
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL Christina Blevins With extraordinary passion and enthusiasm, Christina Blevins has forged partnerships, sparked development, produced programming and worked tirelessly to help local businesses and nonprofit organizations create a vibrant downtown community drawing people for its entertainment, food and shopping–but also international talent for performances that generate thousands of dollars for the states’ economies. She is the executive director of the downtown organization Believe in Bristol, but also a board member for the Bristol Train Station, the Bristol Chamber of Commerce, the Bristol Convention & Visitors Bureau and Celebrate Bristol. Blevins has created a Youth Advisory Board to help sustain the future of downtown; she helped to establish, with the Junior League of Bristol, a permanent scavenger hunt called the Caterpillar Crawl; and she helps to organize the annual Pumpkinpalooza event downtown. All of that work is accomplished while bridging the political boundaries of two separate cities and two distinct states, as the main street in town is also the state line between Virginia and Tennessee. Additionally, Blevins and her husband, Eric, have invested in downtown real estate, buying and restoring properties to create upscale loft living spaces. She is also recognized as a leader in the field of downtown development because of her success in Bristol, and been invited to speak at the National Main Street Conference in Baltimore, Md., and the South Carolina Festival & Events Association’s annual conference.
Candace Jennings From the time she was 6 years old, Candace Jennings knew that she wanted to spend her life helping others, and would do so as a medical care professional. Once she had her nursing degree in hand, she was off and running. Now the senior vice president of Tennessee Operations for Mountain States Health Alliance, Jennings finds her greatest joy and strongest successes on the front line. Jennings is responsible for the hospital system adopting a program based on the Lean principles outlined by the Toyota Production System that has significantly improved quality of service and teamwork in the Mountain States’ 13 hospitals. She also was one of the first Mountain States executives to participate in a program called Rapid Improvement Events, in which she spent time working with staff to identify beneficial processes and eliminate waste. Her team succeeded in
reducing door-to-admission times at Johnson City Medical Center by 19 percent, and moved the number of cardiac patients who received an EKG within 10 minutes from 86 percent to 98 percent. Those who work with Jennings say she creates an atmosphere in which people feel comfortable sharing ideas and offering feedback; she fosters a spirit of teamwork; and uses her compassion for patients to drive excellence in care.
Sue Lindenbusch A belief that the whole person, not just the physical ailment, must be treated to achieve well-being has been a driving force in Sue Lindenbush’s career. She has served as the vice president of the Wellmont Cancer Institute for the past two years, following 25 years of health care leadership work in St. Louis. A registered nurse by training, Lindenbusch has succeeded in making a number of significant changes to care for cancer patients in the Wellmont hospitals. Among those changes are acquiring landscape images from a local photographer that are now fused into light fixtures at Holston Valley Medical Center, so hospice patients have something joyful to view, rather than stark white ceilings. She also is responsible for developing the Shepherd’s Watch at Holston Valley, which ensures that no patient dies alone; for acquiring new gowns that cover more of the body and are softer for women with breast cancer who are getting mammograms; for a number of fundraising efforts that aid cancer patients with financial needs; and for developing integrated therapies for cancer patients, such as massage, music and art. Lindenbusch also is an active member of the American Holistic Nursing Association.
EDUCATION Linda W. Calvert Considered an innovator in her field, Linda W. Calvert has been credited with a number of firsts in her 23 years of service at Northeast State Community College, including establishing the first transfer agreements between Northeast State and a number of colleges and universities in the region. Calvert also is responsible for establishing a professional education program for pharmacists; developing a college readiness program for at-risk high school students; and revising Northeast’s grant management processes. She currently is the executive director of grant development for the college, but also has served as the dean of liberal arts and director of college access programs. She also is responsible for starting the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, The Honors Program, and Echoes
and Images, the college’s award-winning literary magazine. Calvert started her career as a mathematics teacher in Knoxville. Tenn., and also in West Point, Miss. She also has served as the mathematics department head at Pellissippi State Technical Community College in Knoxville. She has completed the President’s Leadership Institute and was recognized as a Tennessee Board of Regents Maxine Smith Fellow. Calvert says that throughout the changes in her role at the college, she believes that if she can help somebody as she passes along, her living shall not be in vain.
Dr. Teresa Keller Teresa Keller believes that every time one individual becomes better educated, our entire democracy is stronger. It is a belief that drives her accomplishments, both in and out of the classroom, because, as she explains, one cannot tell a student he or she can make a difference in the world, if one is not attempting to do so herself. Keller, a professor of mass communications and general manager of the radio station WEHCFM at Emory & Henry College has a number of accomplishments to that degree. Those include establishing the radio station at the college; writing the textbook, Television News: A Handbook for Writing, Reporting, Shooting, Editing and Producing; and penning a dissertation titled Cameras in Courtrooms in Virginia that eventually influenced a change in Virginia law. Keller also serves as a member of the Virginia Association of Broadcasters, on the board of Appalachian Sustainable Development; and as the official moderator for the League of Women Voters’ election forums. A native of Appalachia, VA, Keller has regularly worked with state lawmakers on First Amendment Rights, and worked with students on efforts to gain a federal shield law aiding reporters who follow through on promises to protect sources. Her work on that effort intensified after watching one of her former students risk a jail term by refusing to tell a federal judge the name of a confidential source. Keller often says that her success materializes in the work of her students, some of whom have gone on to win state and national honors, including four Emmy awards and two nominations for the Pulitzer Prize.
Judith B. Slagle, Ph. D. A well-published author, college professor and recognized scholar of 18th century studies, Judith B. Slagle is just as passionate about the women of today, serving often as a mentor to young women educators as much as a role model for her students. Slagle is a full professor and chairwoman of the Department of Literature and Language at East Tennessee State University, where she has been a champion for women and their achievements both inside and outside the classroom. She is credited
for changes in the department that allowed women the room to advance in their educational careers at the university and be promoted to tenure track. Among her written works are seven books and more than 20 articles, book chapters, and reviews. She has presented at professional conferences in such venues as Oxford University in England, and in Beijing, China. She also has completed archival research at the Public Record Office in London, England, as she unveils the stories and lives of women who were historically neglected or otherwise failed to receive the attention they deserved. Born and raised in Kingsport, Tenn., Slagle’s success also is due to the fact that she shares her passion and her work with other women who desire to achieve and dream. She invites younger faculty women to co-write essays with her and to assist in giving literary papers at conferences. She also recommends them for opportunities at the university and beyond. Among the most favorite offerings Slagle provides to other women faculty is her afternoon on the porch, when she invites them to her home for chicken salad and the fellowship of women in what was once a male-dominated career. The afternoon on the porch provides them a room of their own, to share ideas, to give and receive advice, to grow, and to dream.
VOLUNTEER – COMMUNITY SERVICE Pamala S. Bowman Whatever the task, Pamala S. Bowman leads and encourages by example. She does so as a team with her husband, Tom; they have been foster parents to five children and adopted two others with special needs. She does so for TriSummit Bank, where she serves as vice president and human resources director. She particularly does so in the community, where she volunteers her time with as many as 15 charitable organizations, many focused on children’s services. Bowman has been active with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Girls Inc., Small Miracles Therapeutic Equestrian Center and the Children’s Miracle Network. She’s also involved with Holston Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels and the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. She also volunteers at the elementary school. And, she has served a term as Kingsport’s mayor. In the 1990s, she was part of the citizen-led group that established Kingsport Tomorrow and its first 10-year vision for the community. During that process she was praised for being able to work well with a diverse group of citizens and leaders. In the late 1990s, she was on the Kingsport Tomorrow team that extended hand to the black community following a drug related shooting of a child, and from there she helped to build relationships and organized the first Community Unity Celebration for the city, now held annually during Black History Month. Then, as mayor, she started a prayer breakfast that is held on the Saturday before the celebration.
Donna B. Fowlkes Volunteering is about giving, not getting; about saving time, not spending time; about helping, not judging; and about offering hope when others feel despair. Just ask Donna B. Fowlkes, who couldn’t wait to retire from teaching so she could become a full-time volunteer, and live out those beliefs–not that work as a music teacher and life as a single mother ever got in her way of giving. Fowlkes’ passion is to help smaller health and human services nonprofits, such as the Virginia Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol, Va., where she was a volunteer, and currently serves as a board member; or her role as president of Abuse Alternatives, during which she helped the organization acquire a new office building and start two fundraising events that still aid the organization. She also has served as president and secretary of Bristol Faith in Action, for which she still volunteers a half day every week interviewing those in need and matching them to resources available. Among her major accomplishments, however, is Backpacks Unite, a program of the United Way Virginia Highlands that provides nutritious foods to students in the elementary schools in Washington and Russell counties – a whole backpack full every month. Fowlkes, at the request of the United Way president, was at the helm of starting this program about two years ago, a challenge she accepted without hesitation. The program delivered 142,560 meals last year, and is expanding to Smyth County this fall. Fowlkes remains a key force behind its success. And still she saves more time for other agencies, working with Habitat Humanity through the Central Presbyterian Church in Bristol, Crossroads Medical Mission and Communities In Schools. Those working with Fowlkes call her a catalyst for positive change, and a woman as at ease with board leadership as in the trenches, working with clients, or just filing paperwork.
A resident of Johnson City for 30 years, Smith currently serves on the board of directors for the Johnson City Area Arts Council, and was previously a member of the Tennessee State Museum Committee. She is in her second term as a member of the Tennessee Arts Commission. Among the accomplishments most lauded by her colleagues is her work to renew the relationship between the town of Jonesborough and the International Storytelling Centre, and preserve that rich cultural resource after the organization faced financial collapse. She also is responsible for placing a “Hospice Tree” in the Johnson City Mall, and was significantly involved in the effort to raise $25 million to build a regional children’s hospital. Additionally, she served on the Golf Classic Committee that helped to raise $1.5 million for that project. She says, however, that she is most proud of her hospice work, and of a simple thank you she received once, written on the back of a paper plate, from a family whose home had no floors. They were treated with dignity, compassion and respect at hospice, just as anyone else would be, and for that she was extremely proud.
Special thanks to the following nominating organizations: ‘Round the Mountain: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Network, The Crumley House Brain Injury Rehab Center, Cindy Saadeh Fine Art, Birthplace of Country Music, Mountain States Health Alliance, Wellmont Health System, Northeast State Community College, Emory & Henry College, East Tennessee State University, TriSummit Bank, United Company, Johnson City Area Arts Council. The awards banquet is scheduled for April 25, 2013, at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Bristol, Va. Tickets for the event are $100 per person and are available by visiting www.ywcabristol.org or calling (423) 968-9444. Support of the YWCA through Tribute to Women directly affects women, children and families in this region as the YWCA tackles the toughest community issues, which include affordable childcare, racial justice, teen pregnancy, youth development, technology education and much more.
Ann C. Smith Bearing the humility of a servant leader, and the creative initiative of an artist, Ann C. Smith has turned volunteering into a profession. She has a remarkable ability to use her connections and resources to serve community causes, fueled by her great passion for the arts, her tireless compassion for children and her desire to improve health care in the region. Much of her work began shortly after her husband died in 1990. As she reflected on the compassionate care he had received from hospice workers, Smith knew she wanted to be a part of that noble work. Soon, she was chairing the Hospice Committee of the Mountain States Health Alliance Foundation. But she had energy and compassion to spare, and has since been a key volunteer for a number of organizations.
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Zella Moretz Roberts Celebrates 104th Birthday in Bristol Happy Belated Birthday from Voice Magazine for Women! Broadmore Senior Living celebrated the birthday of their oldest resident earlier this year. A resident since 2011, Zella Moretz Roberts was honored for her 104th birthday in February at the assisted living community in Bristol. Heard echoed throughout the afternoon was “She is simply amazing!” which only begins to describe Zella’s youthful appearance and southern charm. The celebration was attended by community residents, numerous church family and friends, many of her dozen nieces and nephews as well as her extended family. She moved to Bristol in 1936 and on April 2, 1938 she married Russell Butler Roberts. After Butler’s death in 1993 she continued living in the home they built, doing her own housework and driving around town for errands. In September 2011 she moved to Broadmore Senior Living in Bristol. Here she found many new friends and activities and is lovingly cared for by the staff. Zella has always inspired her family and friends with her many talents, physical stamina, a willingness to help others, and her “can do” attitude. With more than 45 nieces and nephews and hundreds of great and great-great nieces and nephews across the county, there is constantly a family member coming through the doors at Broadmore looking for “Aunt Zella.” You may send your belated birthday wishes to: Zella Moretz Roberts, Broadmore Senior Living, 826 Meadowview Road, Bristol, Virginia 24201.
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Crisis Center hosts Clothesline Project: Quilting together recovery Project Supports Victims of Violence April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In honor of this, The Crisis Center is partnering with Abuse Alternatives to organize the third annual Clothesline Project to honor women affected by sexual and domestic violence. The Clothesline Project works to raise community awareness about the reality of violence, provide support and expression to survivors and provide information on how to identify and prevent sexual and domestic violence. The Clothesline Project is a visual display of shirts designed by survivors/friends of victims of sexual violence. Those who have experienced such violence will have the opportunity to express their feelings through the creation of t-shirts, which will be on display. The display provides healing for survivors of violence and educates the public about the prevalence and impact of violence against women. Join us April 13th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the State Street MuralFarmers Market at 810 State Street in Bristol, TN. Come enjoy local music and vendors and make t-shirts that reflect your experience or the experience of a loved one. The event is free of charge. Shirts and materials to decorate them are provided to the public. Donations are appreciated and will go to the sexual assault program at The Crisis Center and to Abuse Alternatives. This event will include performances by Major Canty, Guido Au’some, JP Parsons, Dane and Taylor, and Jake Quillin. Local food and merchandise vendors will be present to help support this important cause. “The Clothesline Project is a brave, concrete depiction of the emotional journey that survivors follow. You will see anger, pain, shame and fear but you will also see hope, healing, love and recovery,” said Sandra Rasnake, Sexual Assault Program Director at The Crisis Center. This project is funded by One Billion Rising: Johnson City. The Crisis Center is currently celebrating 40 years of providing services to the community. The mission of The Crisis Center is to offer the communities we serve education, advocacy and intervention allowing individuals to find positive solutions for personal crisis. Through support, hope and education we strive to restore emotional balance to both individuals and the communities in which they live. The Crisis Center 100 Oakview Avenue Bristol, VA 24201
Plant the Seeds of Wonder By Crystal Robertson, UT Extension Agent- Unicoi County If you are searching for ways to “unplug” and enjoy great family entertainment, look no further than your backyard. Kids love digging in the dirt and making mud pies. They are fascinated by looking for worms and bugs and love to water the garden (and anything else in the near vicinity). By cultivating their curiosity about these things, you can help them to develop a love of nature and gardening. It's fun to go to the nursery and choose seed packets and starter plants together. Try experimenting with one or two items you've not seen grow but like to eat. Choose plants that appeal to sight, feel, and Crystal Robertson smell, such as herbs. They grow fast and can be tasted. If you have a cat, children may enjoy growing catnip. Gourds can be decorated and used as birdhouses or autumn table decorations after they are harvested. Vegetables are also a good choice, and miniature vegetable varieties may be more accessible and understandable to smaller children. They germinate quickly and can be eaten when mature. Some popular choices are tomatoes, radishes, zucchini, pumpkins, carrots, lettuce and peas. You may be surprised to see your kids eat vegetables that they have grown and would otherwise avoid. Children should have their own tools to use in the garden and be allowed to do the planting themselves. They can then proudly say it is “their” garden. Child-sized rakes, hoes, spades and gloves can be found in most garden shops and home improvement centers. Less expensive alternatives might include old, heavy kitchen spoons for digging and measuring cups for scoops. Be sure to include your child when deciding where to put the garden. This can be a good time to talk about what is required for a successful garden. Teach your young gardener that growing a healthy garden begins with good soil. Explain that plants, just like people, need to eat and drink. Make sure that the chosen spot gets enough sun and has a readily available source of water. The garden should be located where it is easily accessible to your child and can be admired by others. Remember to keep it small. Measuring out a “yardstick” garden keeps the size easily manageable for most children. If you live in an apartment or don't have much space, gardening in pots and containers can be fun and productive. Just about anything that holds soil and has good drainage can be used as pot. Get creative with your garden. A “pizza” garden can be planted in a circle and divided into wedge-shaped sections. Or use a tripod support to train climbing plants such as sugar snap peas, beans or nasturtiums to grow a live teepee. Planting sunflowers in a circle or square, leaving space for entry, and tying the tops loosely together near the heads can make sunflower houses or hideouts. The floor can be covered with a section of old carpet or planted with clover or thyme. From preparing the soil, selecting the Did you know? plants, planting seeds or transplants, watching them grow to finally Shoes can pick up pesticides such as those often found in lawn harvesting the “crops,” your family will treatments. Shoes carry animal fecal material and outdoor allergens. On a rainy day, foot traffic brings in moisture that can lead have shared hours of fun and learning to mold growth in entry rugs or carpets. Maybe your mother together. For more tips or questions, knows something when she tells you “take off your shoes before you come in the house!” email me at crobertson@utk.edu.
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The Blonde, the Brunette & the Vengeful Redhead Everyone remembers the day Rhonda went berserk in the shopping mall. It seems so simple: Rhonda Russell’s husband is carrying on with that blonde at the jewelry counter, and Rhonda has had enough. But who really knows the truth about that day at the mall? As the story unfolds, seven different characters give their own version of events–all played by Barter Resident Acting Company Member and audience favorite Tricia Matthews–in this fascinating and funny play about perception and redemption. Join us for two “Barter 360 Panels” immediately before the shows May 17 and 18, as we delve in to the themes of the play. This show contains mature themes and language. Not recommended for ages 17 and below. For season schedule, ticket purchase or more information visit www.bartertheatre.com or call (276) 6283991. Barter Theatre is located at 127 W. Main St Abingdon, VA. Corporate Sponsor: Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Media Sponsors: viamedia and Voice Magazine for Women
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WOMEN GOLFERS INVITED TO SPRING OPENER TOURNAMENT The Tri-Cities of Tennessee Chapter of the Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) Spring Season Opener Tournament will be held on April 21, 2013 starting at 1:00 pm at Cattails of Meadowview Golf Course in Kingsport, TN. The tournament fee for EWGA members is $50. The non-member fee is $55. Participants can sign up as a team, or with a favorite playing partner, or as a single. The tournament will be a handicapped scramble format using the EWGA Championship Scramble method. The handicap system will level out the teams giving everyone an equal chance to win. A cookout will be held following the tournament. The event rain date is April 28th. Flight prizes will be awarded.
“Everyone is welcome to join us,” notes Marilyn Martin, Chapter Golf Programs and Services Director. “This is an excellent networking opportunity for new and experienced women golfers. Come and kick off another great golf season and find out more about what EWGA membership can offer!” Call Marilyn Martin, at 423-612-3738 or Membership Director, Cindy Humphrey, at 423-915-6069 if you have questions or to sign up. Visit the Chapter’s web site at www.triewga.com to see the full schedule of this season’s local EWGA golf outings. As the largest women-focused amateur golf association in the United States with chapters in nearly every U.S. major market and corporate center, the EWGA has connected more than 100,000 working and professional women who share a passion for cultivating relationships and enjoying the game of golf. Offering a wide range of affordable organized golf activities and educational programs, this award-winning association has been driving social and networking opportunities for women through the game of golf since 1991. With EWGA Chapters located in more than 120 cities throughout the United States as well as in international locations including Bermuda, Canada, Italy and South Africa, EWGA members are active participants in hundreds of communities. EWGA is a tax-exempt 501(c) 6 membership association. For more information about the EWGA and its membership, visit www.ewga.com.
7th Annual Sculpture Exhibition The City of Kingsport is having their 7th Annual Sculpture Exhibition in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dates for the Exhibition are May 2013 through April 2014. Works will include all media. The temporary exhibit will be located in the heart of downtown Kingsport on Main and Broad Streets. A citizen-led effort has enabled the City of Kingsport to acquire eight sculptures in the past six years. Annually a full-color brochure is produced and distributed as well as a digital video.
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Dining Diva Dines Out… By: Jennifer Maupin
Dreams do come true. Just ask the owners of the restaurant, Salt N' Pepper! Owners Bridgette Gordon and Tiffany Greenlee are finally living their long-time dream of cooking and owning their own restaurant. Lifetime friends, Bridgette and Tiffany opened Salt N' Pepper in January 2012. What began as cooking for friends or for cookouts, turned into selling plates of food and doing fish fries for ballgames. This led to the opening of Salt-n-Pepper, located at 3002 East Oakland Avenue in Johnson City, TN. With its Motown atmosphere, Bridgette and Tiffany serve home-cooked soul food. The restaurant has a delightful and fun atmosphere; with displays of records covering the walls and tables in an assortment of colors. Some of the most popular dishes at Salt N' Pepper include Chicken-n-Waffles, Shut Your Mouth Burgers, and Fish-n-Grits. A featured special is offered every day. Some of the specials include meatloaf, ribs, salmon patties, chicken-n-dumplins, hamburger steaks or cabbage rolls; just to name a few. Looking for freshness? All the food is cooked in fresh batches and everything is made from scratch including dressings, special sauces and desserts. For my meal, I chose to try chicken wings as an appetizer. They were moist and bursting with flavor! Next, I chose to try the Chicken-n-Waffles. This was my first time trying Chicken-n-Waffles and certainly won’t be my last. The chicken (which is hand breaded when ordered) is very crispy and served with buttered, fluffy waffles. The food was steaming hot on my plate. And to accompany my entree, I chose mac-n-cheese as my side dish. This mac-n-cheese was some of the best I have ever eaten! So cheesy and so good! No meal is complete without dessert! And when it came to dessert, I definitely had a hard time choosing. Salt N' Pepper proudly presents red velvet cake, strawberry shortcake, blueberry pudding, apple pecan pie, Mountain Dew cake, cookies and cream cake and the list goes on and on. I wanted to try the dessert nachos, which is a dessert item that I had not seen on a menu before. This must try dessert consisted of cinnamon sugar chips with white and dark chocolate drizzled on top. It was served with warm, homemade berry sauce and vanilla ice cream. Soooo good! I really enjoyed my dessert and will go back for more! Salt N' Pepper serves up homemade soups including potato, chicken noodle, broccoli cheese, and beef stew. They are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but open at 11:00 am Wednesday through Friday. On Saturdays and Sundays they open at 12:00 pm. If you crave homemade, southern-style comfort food, then Salt N' Pepper is right up your alley! Stop by and enjoy a taste of the south, some soul food and some Motown! Be sure to tell’em Voice Magazine for Women sent you!
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It’s Time To Go Shopping! Provided by Jan Howery Old Man Winter may be reluctant in letting go, but the evidence of spring is seen in the flowers peeking through the snow and the bright color clothes decorating retail windows. For the new season, brightly colored jeans with sheer blouses cascading over them appear to the must-have items to transition from winter into spring. White jeans are included in the mix. Now that you have a sneak preview or hint of what’s in fashion for the new season, it’s time to go shopping! Now is the perfect time to go bargain shopping at those thrift stores and consignment boutiques. Many thrift stores have sales or clearance racks to unload items that have not Pinterest via Rumor Boutique sold in some time and this can include all seasons. Also, many bargain shops and consignment shops will have a special discount day or volume purchase days. Look for their signs posting these events, or ask the cashier when and if they have a special day for bargains.
Thrift Store or Consignment Tips: • If you find something amazing, don’t leave it alone. You’d be amazed at how quickly another eagle-eyed shopper can swoop in. If you see a heavy item you think you may want to purchase, have the clerk tag it for you while you shop. At the end of your shopping expedition, you can decide if you want to purchase it or not. • If you find an item you are unsure about, put it in your cart and walk around with it. Mull it over. And if it is clothing, be sure to try it on. This could make or break your decision. If it a décor item, after a few minutes of thinking about it, you might think of the perfect place for it. • Change of the season is the opportune time to purchase at discount prices but also plan for the next season. Top designers are now displaying their lines for the fall 2013, and you can take a hint from their designs to get an idea of colors, styles and overall theme for next season. Shop with that trend in mind. • Is thrift store shopping for you? You must have perseverance,
determination, patience and grit. There are two ways to shop. Shopping for anything or shopping for a specific item. • Don't buy clothes that you don't absolutely love, or don't quite fit, or are otherwise substandard—even if they are a bargain! It is a waste of money and a waste of time. • Don't be embarrassed to be shopping at a thrift store. Lots of people do it! Second-hand is no longer second-best! As we come to the end of our thrift store and consignment shopping series, you must decide if you're the type of person who likes thrift store shopping. Thrift stores require a lot of rummaging, which can be time-consuming and tiring. Often they smell musty or are dusty, so if you have allergies, be sure to spend only short amounts of time visiting. You won't always find an item in your size and you won't always find something you like. But if you are someone who loves to rummage, would sacrifice a half day in pursuit of a bargain and enjoys the thrill of the hunt as much as the kill, then thrift store shopping is for you! And if the weather is just too bad to go outdoors, try shopping online at shopgoodwill.com or shop.housingworks.org. Both are non-profits sites with ongoing auctions with donated items. DID YOU KNOW? There are some great hats at thrift stores, but if you buy one, once you get home you should put it in the freezer for 24 hours, and then (if possible) wash it. This kills anything that might have been living on it! This also applies to shoes. Just put them in a plastic bag and leave them in the freezer overnight. DID YOU KNOW? For those second hand shoes, use rubbing alcohol to kill bacteria. Be careful not to use an alcohol-based solution with more than 10% water, because this may damage the shoes. Place the shoes in direct sunlight for two hours. This will dry the alcohol and help to remove any germs in the shoes. It is best to replace the insoles completely. Spray the outside of the shoes with a disinfectant spray. This will kill some germs, but disinfectant sprays will usually only disinfect non-porous surfaces. Baking soda can be used to deodorize the inside of shoes.
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between the brain and the gut, stress can worsen or trigger symptoms. • The impact of IBS can range from mild inconvenience to severe debilitation. It can control many aspects of a person's emotional, social and professional life. Persons with moderate to severe IBS must struggle with symptoms that often impair their physical, emotional, economic, educational and social well-being.
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• IBS is unpredictable. Symptoms vary and are sometimes contradictory. Diarrhea can alternate with constipation. Long-term symptoms can disrupt personal and professional activities, and limit individual potential.
• IBS affects between 25 and 45 million people in the United States (10 to 15% of the population). About 2 in 3 IBS sufferers are female. About 1 in 3 IBS sufferers are male. IBS affects people of all ages, even children.
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• Treatments are available for IBS to help manage symptoms. Not all treatments work for all people. Through research, better treatments may be found.
• Worldwide it's estimated that between 1 in 10 and nearly 1 in 4 people (9% to 23% of populations) have IBS.
• Although IBS is common in the general population, few seek medical care for their symptoms.
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• Most persons with IBS are under the age of 50, but many oder adults suffer as well.
• Nearly 2,000 patients with IBS reported in a survey by the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders that diagnosis of their IBS was typically made 6.6 years after the symptoms began.
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• The exact cause of IBS is not known. Symptoms may result from a disturbance in the way the gut, brain, and nervous system interact. This can cause changes in normal bowel movement and sensation.
• Approximately 20 to 40% of all visits to gastroenterologists are due to IBS symptoms.
• Stress does not cause IBS. However, because of the connection
• IBS can only be diagnosed by a medical professional. Source: aboutibs.org
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2013 SHORT STORY CONTEST Enter your short story in Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.’s writing contest and maybe your story will be published in the forthcoming Mountain Girl Press story collection, Whimsical Petals in the fall of 2013. Whether you are an experienced writer or a novice, we are currently soliciting short stories for entry into our new writing contest. When the contest ends we will pick the top 10 stories to publish in a new short story collection from Mountain Girl Press titled Whimsical Petals. Each winner will receive three copies of Whimsical Petals. The new collection will be an addition to our other short story collections titled The Zinnia Tales, Self-Rising Flowers and Christmas Blooms. You may view those collections on our website www.jancarolpublishing.com.
Contest requirements: 1.) The story must be set in the Appalachian Mountains and must feature strong Appalachian women, either from the past or contemporary times. 2.) The theme of the story should reflect the Appalachian woman’s humor and grace through adversity. 3.) The length of the story must be no less than 1500 words and no more than 2500. 4.) All stories should include the name, address and daytime telephone number of the author. 5.) All stories may be submitted online atsubmissions@jancarolpublishing.com and should be accompanied by a $10.00 administrative fee mailed to Voice Magazine for Women, P.O. Box 701, Johnson City, TN, 37605. 6.) Contest will close June 30, 2013. Winners will be notified by a representative of Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. 7.) Stories not fitting the guidelines will not be published online.
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JCP authors love to meet their readers. This month our authors will be appearing at the following events. Questions about booking our authors for your event? Email publisher@jancarolpublishing.com.
Carolina Major Diaz - The Fantastic Herbs
Sunday, April 21, 2013 - 8 am to 4 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market - Rt 19-460 between Claypool Hill and Tazewell, VA Monday, April 22, 2013 - 8 am to 4 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market - Rt 19-460 between Claypool Hill and Tazewell, VA Friday, April 26, 2013 - 10 am to 8 pm - Better Living Show, Brushfork Armory, Bluefield, VA Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 10 am to 6 pm - Better Living Show, Brushfork Armory, Bluefield, VA Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 8 am to 4 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market - Rt 19-460 between Claypool Hill and Tazewell, VA Monday, April 29, 2013 - 8 am to 4 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market - Rt 19-460 between Claypool Hill and Tazewell
Saturday, April 27th, Children's Day, 2 pm -5 pm Providence Community Libraries, Knight Memorial Library, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI
Lisa Hall – Cutie Pies Chronicles and Burton the Sneezing Cow
E. Louise Jaques - Dreams of Amelia
Saturday, April 20th, 9:00 am-5pm, Tusculum College Old Oak Festival, 60 Shiloh Rd., Greeneville, TN
Saturday, April 27, 10 am-4 pm Amelia Island Book Festival, 2500 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, Florida
Janie Dempsey Watts - Moon Over Taylor's Ridge Wednesday, April 3, Northeast Georgia Writers, author talk, 1 pm, 355 Peach State Bank, 3rd Floor Gainesville, GA Saturday, April 20, 2 pm -4 p.m. Book signing, Barnes and Noble, Hamilton Place Mall, Chattanooga, TN
Ksenia Rychtycka - Crossing The Border Sunday, April 21, 1pm -3 pm, Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Il
Linda Hudson Hoagland - Snooping Can Be Contagious, Snooping Can Be Dangerous, The Best Darn Secret Saturday, April 6, 2013 - 8 am to 6 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market Spring Fling - Rt 19-460 between Claypool Hill and Tazewell, VA Sunday, April 7, 2013 - 8 am to 6 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market Spring Fling - Rt 19-460 between Claypool Hill and Tazewell, VA Monday, April 8, 2013 - 8 am to 2 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market Spring Fling - Rt 19-460 between Claypool Hill and Tazewell, VA Monday, April 8, 2013 - 4 pm to 6 pm - Buchanan County Public Library, Grundy, VA Saturday April 13, 2013 - 10 am to 4 pm - Bluefield College, Bluefield, VA Sunday, April 14, 2013 - 8 am to 4 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market - Rt 19-460 between Claypool Hill and Tazewell, VA
Nancy Fisher – Vision at Delphi and Sunday Sonnets Wednesday, April 3rd, Supper at 5:15 pm, Reading at 6:15 pm, First Broad Street Methodist Church, Kingsport, TN. Nancy will be dialoguing with Lee Ambrose, celebrating National Poetry Month and reading selected poems from Vision at Delphi, Sunday Sonnets and other works. Everyone is welcome. Reservations are recommended, not required. (423) 224-1502. Sunday, April 28, 2 pm - 4 pm a book signing and reading is scheduled with Rose Klix and Chrissie Anderson Peters at the Bristol Public Library, Bristol, VA. This event is co-sponsored by the library and Poetry Society of Tennessee - Northeast branch (PST-NE).
Rose Klix - God My Greatest Love Saturday, April 6th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Book signing at Perkins, Johnson City, TN Saturday, April 13, Noon-7 pm, Book signing at Picadilly Cafeteria, Fort Henry Mall in Kingsport, TN sponsored by Appalachian Authors Guild and Associates. Sunday, April 14, 2:00-4:00 pm participate in a family-friendly poetry Open Mic and book signing at Barnes&Noble, 3030 Franklin Terrace, Johnson City, TN. Rose Klix will be available to sign her books pre-ordered through the store. Monday, April 15, 6:00-8:00 pm Poetry Bouquet, participate in a family-friendly poetry reading with featured poet Rose Klix, Elizabethton Carter County Library, 201 North Sycamore St, Elizabethton, TN. Tuesday, April 16, 6:00-8:00 pm at Books A Million, 2116 N. Roan St., Johnson City, TN, Participate in a family-friendly poetry reading and book signing of Rose Klix’s books pre-ordered through the store.
Monday, April 15, 2013 - 8 am to 4 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market - Rt 19-460 between Claypool Hill and Tazewell, VA
Sunday, April 28, 2:00 to 4:00 pm a book signing is scheduled with Rose Klix at the Bristol Public Library. This event is co-sponsored by the library and Poetry Society of Tennessee Northeast branch (PST-NE). She is one of three featured readers along with Nancy Fisher and Chrissie Anderson Peters
Saturday, April 20, 2013 - 8:30 am to 5 pm - Redbud Festival, Honaker, VA
Victoria Fletcher - Fletcher’s Fables Saturday, May 4th from 9 am to 1 pm, Bristol Perkins Restaurant, Exit 7, Bristol, VA
Author News GA Author of the Year Nominations for two JCP authors The Georgia Writers Association recognizes Georgia's authors of excellence by presenting the Georgia Author of the Year Awards. The GAYA has the distinction of being the oldest literary award in the Southeastern United States, while reflecting the current publishing world. Two JCP authors are nominated this year for the GAYA award: Janie Dempsey Watts for Moon Over Taylor’s Ridge and Martha Jane Orlando for A Trip, A Tryst and A Terror (Book 1 of The Glade Series). authoroftheyear.org Daytime Tri-Cities Book Club will feature poet Rose Klix on Tuesday, April 9th at 10 am on WJHL-TV.
During April celebrate these moments with books from JCP! Available at jancarolpublishing.com and select local retailers Month of the Young Child Week of the Young Child (14 - 20) International Children's Book Day (April 2) Celebrate books for young children with The Adventures of Little Dooey Moondance of the Fireflies Willy the Silly-Haired Snowman Fletcher's Fables The Fantastic Herbs The Treasures of Destiny Sarah Lucele’s Ordeals: Dolly’s Dilemma
Support Teen Literature Day (April 18) The Forever, Marty Series The Tale of Two Sisters The Glade Series The Lost Creek Saga Series Best Darn Secret Dreams of Amelia National Poetry Month Poetry & The Creative Mind Day (April 1) Heart Ballads God, My Greatest Love Vision at Delphi National Pie Championships (26-28) The Cutie Pies Chronicles
New Releases from “every story needs a book”
Breadline Blue Lorna MacDonald Czarnota A Depression-era historical adventure for teens! Sixteen-year-old William Saxton, called Blue, lies awake every night listening to the buzzsaw of his sickly father’s lungs and worrying about his mother. Blue writes to Eleanor Roosevelt in Washington, D.C., asking for help, but she doesn't answer. With no more than food from the family icebox and a fishing pole, Blue runs away intending to hop the rails to D.C. where he plans to confront the First Lady. The journey changes Blue’s purpose and he will never be the same. Author Lorna MacDonald Czarnota lives in Buffalo, New York. Order Breadline Blue at www.lornamacdonaldczarnota.com.
Malina and the Lost Art
Malina and the Lost Art
Pam Keaton Almost every town has a creepy old house that causes people to whisper. For Malina Mason, the problem is that her parents are making her live in it. While her parents spend all of their time and money remodeling the town's largest historical home, Malina feels condemned to poverty and boredom. She knows Pamela Whiting Keaton that this latest house is different from any they have lived in before; but what Malina doesn't know is that this house holds a secret and possibly a treasure! It is a secret that only Malina can discover and a mystery that only she can solve. But will the truth end her family's problems or make things much, much worse? One thing is for certain, Malina is about to stop feeling bored.
Fletcher’s Fables Victoria Fletcher Early elementary readers will be enchanted while they learn through words and pictures in this educational collection of fables from author Victoria Fletcher. A retired elementary teacher, Victoria Fletcher seeks to continue instilling life lessons in her readers just as she did for her students during her three decades in the public school system. Learn more about Victoria at victoriafletcher.biz.
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Martha Jane Orlando In The Moment of Truth, Book 3 of The Glade Series, ten-year-old Davy Murray’s adventures continue not only with his friend, Grey, True Squirrel of the Old Martha Jane Orlando Ones, but with all the other mystical, magical creatures of The Glade whom he finally meets. Davy is beside himself with joy and wonder at it all. But, the idyllic quickly spirals into horrific when the plans of crooked Cousin Ronnie threaten the home and the lives of Davy’s new friends. It is up to Davy to help them, but will his plan work? Will he be able to save them in time? of
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Rebecca Williams Spindler & Madelyn Spindler Book 3 from The Tale of Two Sisters is coming soon from Jan-Carol Publishing. This series praised as “hilarious and extremely honest series” which includes books Sara Jane is a Pain and Life According to Liz, has been listed as Top Middle Grade Novels for two years in a row on Goodreads.com. The final book of the series, Moving Out and Moving On, follows sisters Sara Jane and Liz as they face embark on new chapters of their lives with the same gusto they’ve always displayed! Keep up with the authors and their cast of lively characters at Fans of Spindler Writing on Facebook. Cover design by Sloane Trentham Uphoff
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How to place a classified ad: $25.00 for up to 40 words and .10 for each additional word. Line border is included. Bold and or one-color additional. Must be received by the 15th. All ads subject to approval. Call 423-926-9983 or email: office@voicemagazineforwomen.com How to place a display/classified ad: Contact by phone 423-926-9983 or e-mail sales@voicemagazineforwomen.com. Editing: We reserve the right to edit for taste, clarity and length. Most submissions are edited to shorten, clarify confusing statements or correct grammatical errors. If a submission is potentially libelous, slanderous or appears to have been written with malice or harmful intent, it will be edited or rejected. This applies to submissions for the magazine and for our website www.voicemagazineforwomen.com. How to subscribe: Send $28.00 for one year for 12 issues to: Voice Magazine, P.O. Box 701, Johnson City, TN 37605 How to submit items to “update” and “up & coming events”: We encourage submission of press releases about news and up & coming events. Email your press releases to office@voicemagazineforwomen.com
Career Corner (Employment Section)
Join Us! Voice Magazine is looking to add to our current outside sales staff! This is a growth opportunity for a dynamic individual with a positive attitude. Apply your ‘sales experience’ to selling ads and servicing. Must have ‘do what it takes’ attitude, be tenacious and enjoy serving businesses. This position is part-time to full-time. Commission only. (Abingdon, VA area) Email your resume to: sales @voicemagazineforwomen.com or fax your resume to 423-926-9983. In Home Care Services in Kingsport is now accepting applications for all shifts. Only experienced male and female caregivers need to apply. Call: 423-245-1065.
Clerical Aide Position: Morrison School, a local non-pr ofit school for children with learning disabilities, is looking for a full time Clerical Aide to assist the School Director and the Administrative Manager. Duties would include but are not limited to: • Answer incoming phone calls or emails and distribute to appropriate staff members • Greet visitors • Maintain and mail out general information packets to people inquiring about Morrison School • Key information into database • Prepare student enrollment packets • Maintain stock of office, kitchen and janitorial supplies • Track and maintain academic materials and student files • Develop computer generated spreadsheets • Assist staff with use of iPads, computers etc. Job Requirements: Preferably training and/or experience in general office work with substantial knowledge and skill relative to office equipment and technology. Morrison School in Bristol, Virginia. Call: 276-669-2823.
Morrison School in Bristol, Virginia is now accepting appli cations for teacher and teacher's aide positions. Call: 276-669-2823. Marketing/PR Fundraising Position: • Meet with Marketing and Fundraising Committees to discuss the respective plans, make recommendations, and prepare for implementation. • Meet with volunteers to utilize their services for marketing, PR and fundraising initiatives. • Keep Facebook, Twitter and Website up to date. • Provide appropriate news releases to local media. • Project manager for all fundraising events and Lunch & Learn events • Conduct school tours as necessary. • Review paid advertising programs and make recommendations. • Maintain database of prospective students/parents and donors. • Develop regular direct mall and email campaigns to data base. Morrison School in Bristol, Virginia. Call: 276-669-2823.
Abingdon, VA
List of upcoming Cooking Along the Crooked Road Classes April 1: Spotlight on Chicken: Comfort Food from a Southern Kitchen, Betsy White, ZazzyZ’s 6 p.m.-9 p.m. April 8: Creative Pizza-Making with Mellow Mushroom, Matt Shy 6 p.m.-9 p.m. April 15: Vegetable Cookery with Fresh Market 6 p.m.-9 p.m. More classes to come! For complete list of spring classes, information or to register, call 276-619-4300 or visit www.swcenter.edu/cooking. Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center One Partnership Circle, Abingdon, VA
Bristol, TN/VA
Upcoming Events at Paramount Center for the Arts On Friday, May 17th at 8:00 p.m. prolific singersongwriter Clint Black has long been heralded as one of Country music's brightest stars. His many talents have taken him even further, as Black has transcended genres to become one of the most successful artists in all the music industry. To date, Black has written, recorded and released more than 100 songs, a benchmark in any artist's career. An astounding one-third of these songs eligible for major single release also achieved hit song status at Country radio, while more than 20 million of his albums have been sold worldwide. While it's wellknown that Black is an accomplished singer and guitarist, people may be surprised to learn that he is also proficient on drums and harmonica. Tickets: $100 Gold Circle, $52.00 Individual
Johnson City, TN
On Sunday, May 5th from 5:00-9:00 pm, a Cinco De Mayo Benefit and Silent Auction for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will be held at Maple Lane Farms, 3134 Cherokee Rd., Johnson City, TN. Suggested donation is $50 at door. Contact Debbie England at dengland@cartridgeworldusa.com or call 423-361-4089 to reserve. Upcoming Events at Atlantis Spiritual Center: Every Wednesday Yoga Classes 5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m. Cost is $7 per class. Friday, April 5: 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Intuitive Readings with Happy Medium Jonna Rae $2/minute Please call (423) 926-8884 to reserve your space. Saturday, April 6: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Reiki 1 Class $75 - Preregistration required. Please call (423) 926-8884 to reserve your space. Sunday, April 7: 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Spirit Talk: Break on Through to the Other Side Get answers to your questions for departed loved ones from Happy Medium Jonna Rae. She'll also teach you how to make your own personal connection with family and friends on the other side during this experiential 3-hour workshop. $30 Friday-Sunday, April 12-14 Friday, April 12, 6-8 pm, Benjamin Bernstein presents “Instant Gratification Invocations for Healing and Awakening.” $5-$15 suggested love offering; no one turned away. Please call (423) 926-8884 to reserve your space. Friday & Saturday, April 12 & 13, 10am-6pm: Private astrology and shamanic healing sessions. Please call (423) 926-8884 to reserve your space. Sunday, April 14, 1-4 pm: "Heal and Awaken with Shamanic Healing & Invocations."$44 suggested love offering; no one turned away. Please call (423) 926-8884 to reserve your space. Friday, April 26: 6-8 p.m. Poet Eve Olive to hold book signing and reading/ discussion from her book “Cosmic Child.” Atlantis Spiritual Center, 240 E. Main St. Johnson City, TN 423-926-8884 www.atlantisjohnsoncity.com “Like” us on Facebook!
Mountain States Health Alliance Health Resources Center Classes HATHA YOGA-QUIET THE MIND, REFRESH THE BODY Wednesdays, April, 3, 10, 17 & 24, 6-7 p.m. Instructor: Darlene Hatley, RN, MS, Certified Yoga Instructor, RYT-500, AFAA The practice of yoga can promote relaxation, focused breathing, toning, flexibility, strength and balance. Dress comfortably to participate and bring a yoga mat. $5 fee. *Annex GROWING HERBS AT HOME Wednesday, April 10, noon-1 p.m. Speaker: John Hamrick, UT Extension Office Learn the basics of growing these fascinating, fragrant and flavorful plants in your garden so you can have them to enjoy all summer long! FREE! *Annex THE POWER TO CONTROL DIABETES IS IN YOUR HANDS Thursday, April 25, noon-1 p.m. Speaker: Jennifer Persinger, RD, CDE & Teri Hurt, RN, CDE, JCMC Monitoring your blood sugar and learning what all your numbers mean can put YOU in control of your diabetes. Join us to learn techniques and strategies to help YOU take charge. FREE! *Annex MOMMY’S MILK CLUB - BREASTFEEDING GROUP Mondays, April 8 & 22, 1–2:30 p.m. Facilitator: Chasta Hite, RNC, IBCLC, MSHA Get to know other moms who are breastfeeding and get info and support. Focus will be growth spurts, weight gain and normal growth (4/8) and reasons babies cry (4/22). FREE! *Annex KNEE OR HIP PAIN? Wednesday, April 24, 2-3:30 p.m. Speaker: Misty Spano, RN, JCMC Do you suffer from knee and hip pain? Learn more about causes, management and the latest treatment options, and get information about medications, nutrition and exercises that can ease the pain. FREE! *Annex All classes are held in the HRC Classroom unless Annex Classroom location is specified. The HRC is located in The Mall at Johnson City by the Belk Women’s Store on the lower level. Our Annex is located at the back of The Mall, between Belk Home Store and Belk Women’s Store. Enter directly from the parking lot at the green awning. Please call REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED CALL 1-800-888-5551 • www.msha.com/hrc
Rogersville, TN
Rogersville Heritage Association and The Rogersville Arts Council are excited to be teaming up with Hale Springs Inn to begin monthly art openings! On the first Tuesday of each month from 6 pm - 8 pm, a local artist will present their works accompanied by local, live music. Hale
Springs Inn (located at 110 West Main Street in Rogersville, TN) will host the event each month offering complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Enjoy dinner before or after the art show or sip on some wine or a cocktail from Hale Springs Inn's full bar as you peruse the artists works. The artwork will remain on display at Hale Springs Inn (available for purchase) for the duration of the month until the following "First Tuesday" when another artist will present their work. Visit www.halespringsinn.com or the Hale Springs Inn facebook page for future, featured artist information .For additional information contact the Hale Springs Inn at 423-272-5171 or info@halespringsinn.com
Tri-Cities, TN/VA
There is not a moment to Spare! Registration for Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee’s 2013 Bowl for Kids’ Sake is now open. People all over the Tri-Cities need to dust off their bowling shoes and come out to support this agency’s primary fundraising and friend-raising effort. Over the past year Big Brothers Big Sisters has served 144 children in the Tri-Cities area by developing positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of the children served. This year the agency wants to serve 30 more children than last year and that means raising $30,000! People can participate by going to www.BowlforKidsToday.org and registering to bowl or they can call (423) 247-3240. “This year’s events will be on April 11th in Bristol at Belmont Lanes, April 12th in Johnson City at Holiday Lanes, and April 13th in Kingsport at Warpath Lanes,” added Katie Carrico, Regional Director. “Find the night that works best for you and come out and support this worthy cause and have some fun while you’re at it.” Join us for a fun afternoon of music, food and drinks at the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough for “Chillin’ & Grillin,” an annual fundraiser to benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center of the First Judicial District on Sunday, April 14th from 3:00 - 5:30 pm. Tickets are $50 and available at CAC 423-926-6528 or at One Stop Wines and Liquors.
Be on the cover of Voice Magazine! Are you a photographer? Or do you have a great photo of yourself in the great outdoors? Join us in celebrating the images of our region! We are looking for a photo taken in the Southwest Virginia and/or Northeast Tennessee Regions. We are looking for a photo/portrait of a woman to express the region’s outdoor beauty. Contest is open to professional and amateurs.
Photo Contest Rules and Guidelines: • A photo/portrait of a woman to express the region’s outdoor beauty. • Exclusive photo for Voice Magazine for Women—original photo unpublished. • Please submit high resolution digital photographs via email to photocontest@voicemagazineforwomen.com. • Photo must have taken within the last 12 months and seasonally appropriate for the month of the July front cover. • Photo submission examples could include a woman boating, water skiing, hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding, etc. Basically just a woman enjoying the outdoors! • Previous issues of Voice Magazine for Women can be found on our website: www.voicemagazineforwomen.com for examples of past front covers. • Three entries per contestant. • Photos that violate or infringe upon another person’s rights, including but not limited to copyright, are not eligible. • Photographs that have won any other contests or have been published in magazines and newspapers are not eligible. • Releases by photographer and subject must be signed for Voice Magazine for Women if selected as the winner. • Deadline date: May 17, 2013. Winner will be notified by email in June.
Prize: • Front cover photo of July issue and full recognition with a profile/bio in the July 2013 issue of Voice Magazine for Women and website. Judging of the annual contest will be conducted by the publisher, editor, staff and Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. ‘informal’ board members. Decisions of the judges will be final. JCP owns rights to the front cover of the magazine and is granted unlimited use of the cover and photo for promotion, publicity and advertising of the magazine. No monetary compensation for present or future in accordance to this promotion will be provided.
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