Hooray for May! The flowers are blooming; the grass is growing, lawn mowers are mowing and all the fragrances of the spring season are sweeping through the air! Yup! It’s allergy season. But the warm weather has been a long time coming! So, as I sneeze and snif fle through each day, I still cheer–Hooray for May! I am anxious for the new season. As we embrace another season, Voice Magazine continues to embrace changes. We are excited to sponsor the front cover contest. It is not too late to participate for the chance to be on the July front cover of Voice Magazine, but hurry! Also, you still have time to enter our writers’ contest. Your story could be selected as one of our ten short stories, in the collection for our new book of Appalachian Women Stories, called Whimsical Petals. Please see pages 9 and 16 for details. Be sure to visit our websites, voicemagazineforwomen.com and jancarolpublising.com. Follow both Voice Magazine and JCP on Facebook and invite your friends to do so. We offer fun giveaways on both and you will want to participate! Voice Magazine has been your voice for over nine years and as we move into our tenth year, we remain the local voice for the region. A ‘local’ voice that works for businesses and women to get their voice out in the community. Thank you ALL for your support! Our wide range footprint of coverage both regionally and online is exciting for us and our fans. We ask for your continued support to our advertisers and authors. It is about all of us working together! Support and shop with our advertisers and our authors. Be sure to tell 'em you saw their ad in Voice Magazine! That support is important to all of us. And Thank You! We hope that you enjoy our May Mother’s Day issue. Please join us in celebration for Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. To all mothers and a very special mother–mine –Happy Mother’s Day Mother! Check out our calendar of events on our website, www.voicemagazineforwomen.com. Send inquiries and suggestions to comments@voicemagazineforwomen.com. Thought of the month: “To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.” Thomas Aquinas Verse of the month: “Jesus said, ‘If you can believe, all things are possible.’” Mark 9:23 NKJV PUBLISHER Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. PO Box 701, Johnson City, TN 37605 EDITOR Janie C. Jessee 423-502-6246 editor@voicemagazineforwomen.com Office Phone/Fax: 423-926-9983 office@voicemagazineforwomen.com MAY CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
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Dash Between the Dates By Leslie Snyder
“Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 Not long ago, I was at a Bible study where the leader suggested that while a headstone shares the birth and death dates of the person, life is what happens in the dash between the dates. The art of good living and the quest to live longer surround us. Modern medicine lengthens life, heals innumerable diseases and is now suggesting babies born today may see a life expectancy of150 years. But the truth is no one knows how many days a person will see on this earth. Recently, I heard of a friend whose great-great grandmother passed away at the age of 105, while another friend lost his college-aged daughter in a tragic car accident. Still another friend has a baby clinging to life after an emergency delivery. In this life, we have no guarantees about our length of years. Scripture is full of reminders that life is brief. Even a full life of one hundred years is nothing in light of eternity. James 4:14 reads, “What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.” Psalm 103:15 records, “As for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field; for the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place knows it no more.” Knowing this, how can we waste even one day? Life is precious and our days are numbered. Today we are living somewhere in the dash between birth and death. The question is: what are we doing with our dash?
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Setting the style for this spring/summer season is a familiar fabric, brought forward with a new look and with no age limit! One fits all! It is the chambray fabric. The chambray fabric has been used for years to make men's work shirts and now has gone from rugged to refined. Some of the colors may be a flashback to the time of washed-out denim, faded denim, or vintage denim with a splash of today’s modern versatility. While there are more similarities than differences between the two, there are some differences. Chambray and denim are types of cloth fabrics. Usually, they are both blue on the bolt, but color variations are available in both types. Both are coarse cloths, that is, the threads per inch in the cloths is lower than for finer, higher count fabrics such as percale. Both are made of cotton. Chambray is the lighter of the two fabrics; sort of like muslin. It is also usually light blue in color. Denim is the heavier of the two fabrics; similar to a lightweight canvas. It is usually dark blue—darker than chambray. Chambray is usually used to make long and short sleeved work shirts, while denim is usually used to make work pants or jeans. Chambray can be used where a lighter fabric is more appropriate. Chambray fabric is now setting the fashion style and is used in feminine pieces with sleek silhouettes and sharp tailoring that tone down its toughness. Chic tops, elegant jackets and flirty skirts can now be found in chambray; an extremely versatile material that can be worn for any occasion from work to a night on the town. It can be paired with anything from flats to heels. The fabric can look like denim, feel like cotton and hang like linen. It’s soft, cozy and refreshing. And it comes in a dreamy palette of blues and grays. Chambray—what’s not to love? Chambray dresses are also very popular this spring and while the shirtdress is the most popular silhouette, consider making a fashion statement with an unconventional shape, such as this simple A-line style. If you want to try out chambray, but you don't know what pieces to look for, here are some ideas. First, try chambray shirts. Chambray shirts give you a casual/working girl look (think Rosie the Riveter, everybody), but you can always feminize the look with the right accessories or a cute skirt.
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Spending Time with Mom on Mother’s Day By Crystal Robertson, UT Extension Agent-Unicoi County Each Mother’s Day most of us scramble and rack our brains to think of the perfect gift to declare our love for mom. But oftentimes what we don’t think of is the greatest gift of all: the gift of your time and attention. Flowers and candy will be here and gone, but memories made with mom will live on for a lifetime. Here are a few fun events going on around the region mothers and families can enjoy together this Mother’s Day. Crystal Robertson 1. Enjoy an afternoon at the ballet. Highlands Ballet presents Alice in Wonderland Mother’s Day weekend at 2:30 p.m. Based on the 1865 novel written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Caroll, it tells the tale of a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar creatures. Original choreography by Deanna Cole-Roberts and Deirdre Cole, this timeless story unfolds on stage. Tickets: Adults $6.00 in advance, $8.00 at the door. Children 12 and under $4.00. 2. Stop and smell the flowers. Spring wildflowers are blooming, so take mom out to enjoy nature and see how many wildflowers you can name. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park boasts over 1,500 kinds of flowering plants that can be found on the shortest of trails. Porters Creek Trail is a favorite of mine near Greenbrier, or you will see
many in a short stroll at the beginning of Chestnut Top Trail off Hwy 73 near Townsend. A little steeper, but closer to home, is Lady Slipper Loop on Buffalo Mountain in Johnson City. May is peak time to see lots of Lady Slippers on this scenic loop. 3. For a more formal floral viewing, Biltmore's “Festival of Flowers” offers a variety of events for all ages, featuring exquisite floral displays of tulips, azaleas and other spring flowers. Estate restaurants will feature special menu items and the winery will offer wine seminars and commemorative “Festival of Flowers” wine. Now through May 19. 4. Active family? Take mom on a run! Fleet Feet Sports is sponsoring the Run Like a Mother 5k Run or Walk on Mother's Day evening at 6:00 p.m. You don't have to be a mom to run like a mother, but you do have to be a lady. Sorry guys, this one is for women only. Benny Wilson Band will be performing, wine to be served afterwards, and carnations given to all race participants. Warriors Path State Park, $25.00. 5. Go see a play. The Blue Moon Dinner Theater is presenting Things My Mother Taught Me, a new romantic comedy by Katherine DiSavino, author of the smash comedy Nana's Naughty Knickers, will have you reminiscing lessons moms pass on to kids. This funny and touching show will make you laugh out loud and fall in love all over again. Mother’s Day matinee at 2:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 each with dinner, $20 without dinner. 6. Moms may want to take younger children to the new Disney on Ice. Experience Disney’s Dare to Dream, a hilarious hair-raising escapade that combines exceptional moments from Disney’s Cinderella, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast, Mulan and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in one ice show. All your favorite princesses take to the ice for the Disney Princess event of a lifetime! Mother’s Day, 1:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. at Freedom Hall. Ticket prices vary. Whatever fits your mom’s taste, she will always be happy to receive the gift of your time. For more information on trails or events listed here, please call (423) 735-1637.
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What’s the best advice your mother gave you or have you given to your children? “Work smarter, not harder.” — Jen Schultz
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EXTRA! EXTRA! The Day Rhonda Snapped at the Shopping Mall Christine Webb, Associate Director of Marketing Barter Theatre What happens when Rhonda Russell’s husband of the past 17and-a-half years calls her from out of the blue and says he’s moved out? Something no one could have predicted, that’s what. Rhonda has to ask herself ‘ is there another woman and what am I going to do about it?’ Barter Theatre’s “The Blonde, Tricia Matthews stars in “The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead.” Redhead,” beginning May 10 at Barter Stage II, springs forward from this simple question. Starring Tricia Matthews, an audience favorite in Barter Theatre’s Resident Acting Company, “The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead” is directed by Susanne Boulle.
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READ ALL ABOUT HER! “This play is the patchwork story of a scandal that shakes up a suburban town. Lives are changed forever by jealousy and a fallen ice cream cone at a shopping mall,” said Boullee. Everyone has a completely dif ferent story to tell about that day , the events leading up to it and what happened afterwards. Who is to blame? Is it the jealous wife, the friend who eggs her on, or that blonde in the jewelry store? How about the husband who won’t open up about anything? It’s a story that critics call unexpected and intriguing. “Beyond a standard thriller, [this show] wants us to consider how the most serious occurrences in life are so open to interpretation,” writes the Chicago Tribune. Set up in an interview style, the truth as each character sees it unfolds onstage. Through each character’s stories, a whole picture is fascinatingly revealed, which will no doubt include personal bias. The biases of the blond, the brunette and the redhead will be brought to light as they tell their story and perhaps playgoers will discover their own biases unveiled. How does one actor play so many different people? Boulle calls Matthews ‘a one-woman tour-de-force.’ "I believe the audience will be blown away by the honesty she brings to each and every one of these complex characters. She breathes life into each of these people and each one of them is full of the thoughts, habits and idiosyncrasies that make every human being unique,” said Boulle. “I think people are going to be surprised by this piece. It is funny, moving, thought provoking and very much a theatrical event,” added Matthews. For tickets and more information about Barter Theatre visit BarterTheatre.com or call 276.628.3991.
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10 Essential Herbs for Good Health Like carrots are nature’ s candy, herbs are nature's medicine. It’s estimated 25 percent of today’s pharmaceutical drugs have plant origins. That includes aspirin, which originally came from white willow bark, and the cancer drug Taxol, which is derived from the Pacific yew tree. Below are herbs noted for healthy effects. Sharpen your mind and keep it that way with SKULLCAP. This herb, a hardy perennial, is good for reducing anxiety, alleviating insomnia and other major impairments of sound thinking. Breathe easier with PELARGONIUM . This herb wards off colds and flu. It is also effective at treating respiratory infections like bronchitis and sinusitis. For therapeutic support of vision and protection against free radicals, BILBERRY is an excellent herb with no known side effects. Bilberry is related to blueberries in antioxidant content, but is more beneficial because the entire berry (instead of just the skin like that of the blueberry) is rich in these compounds! Recent research also suggests its use as an effective treatment for ulcers and in regulating sugar levels in diabetics. Maintain and improve digestion with PSYLLIUM . Endorsed by the US Food and Drug Administration for its role in lowering blood cholesterol, it also has over ten times the soluble fiber of oatmeal! ROSEM ARY, a commonly used herb, is good for muscles and joints, as it helps keep them flexible and pain-free. It also improves circulation making it good for achieving or maintaining healthy, glowing skin! Steep the leaves like tea, (branches, too, if you like) or apply it topically; creams, salves and ointments are easy to come by in most health food stores. ASHW AGANDHA has been revered for centuries in the Middle-East and South-West Asia for its alleviation of fatigue and anxiety. It also has superb anti-inflammatory and immune system strengthening properties. Additionally, research is underway on its enhancement of cognitive functions and as protection against seizures!
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CALENDULA in the Garden, also known as pot marigold, is considered antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and has immune-stimulating properties. It is perfectly designed for soothing and healing the skin. It is primarily used in external preparations for a myriad of skin conditions. Calendula soothes cuts, bruises, diaper rash, eczema, hemorrhoids, burns and other mild or chronic conditions. Some herbalists also recommend calendula in mouthwashes to treat sores and gingivitis. Calendula tea or tincture can be used for heartburn relief and as part of ulcer treatment because of its ability to lower stomach acid levels. TEA TREE OIL is an extract from a plant native to Australia. Tea tree oil was used as a topical treatment by the Aboriginal people for centuries. Tea tree oil has been used traditionally as a topical antiseptic and antifungal treatment. It appears to be effective with toenail fungus and possibly athlete's foot. Studies of tea tree oil for other conditions such as gum disease, vaginal infections and dandruff have been inconclusive. Tea tree oil has been proposed as a topical treatment for herpes labalis (the common cold sore), but it does not appear to be effective. Laboratory studies have shown that tea tree oil is effective against MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), a type of staph infection that's resistant to many antibiotics. More research needs to be done. Tea tree oil is only a topical treatment. It should never be taken by mouth. GINGER helps soothe upset stomachs. GARLIC can help control cholesterol and reduce the risk of some cancers. Before taking herb supplement or vitamin supplement, always consult your medical doctor. (Sources: www.motherearthnews.com www.rouilliewilkerson.hubpages)
The 65th Annual Virginia Highlands Festival Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts artisans have the opportunity to be part of a show that was named “Best Art Event” by the readers of Virginia Living Magazine, and an event that is one of the American Bus Association's “Top 100” events in the nation. Thousands of shoppers from all over the nation browse the Festival tents each year. Last year the show's organizers located the youth programs in the middle of Arts & Crafts, and found that sales increased during youth shows. They plan on doing this again for 2013, drawing shoppers while their kids enjoy their own craft-making, magic shows, and other performances and activities. New for this year is the show length—it's a ten-day show rather than sixteen days. Show organizers are offering special rates for artisans who only want to stay 5 days or who only want to come on weekends.
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Celebrates Except ional Women 22nd Annual YW Tribute to Women
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Passion. It is what’s behind the accomplishments and drive of 12 exceptional women who recently added their names to the long list of venerated YWCA Tribute to Women award recipients. For 22 years and in keeping with its mission to empower women, the YWCA has recognized women from the Tri-Cities region who have excelled in the areas of art, education, volunteerism and business. Friends, family and corporate supporters of the YWCA gathered at the Holiday Inn in Bristol, Va. to celebrate the 2013 award recipients: Diana Blackburn, Elizabeth Brown, Bonnie Macdonald, Linda Calvert, Dr. Teresa Keller, Dr. Judith Slagle, Christina Blevins, Candace Jennings, Sue Lindenbusch, Pam Bowman, Donna Fowlkes, and Ann Smith. These ladies have a long resume of accomplishments that include working with lawmakers on First Amendment rights, organizing a community carousel project, raising $25 million for a regional children’s hospital, supporting community development in the Bristol area and much more. Themed “Live Your Passion,” the evening event began with a silent auction and reception, followed by dinner and an awards ceremony. All proceeds from the event benefit the programs of the YWCA as they work to serve the local community. To learn more about the mission and programming of the YWCA, visit www.ywcabristol.org.
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Intimate Apparel Week is May 6-10 Just in time for Mother’s Day! The title may be a euphemism for lingerie, but the term Intimate Apparel goes deeper than clothes. Intimate Apparel was coined as a reference to an African-American woman, named Esther, who in 1905 earned a living by sewing elegant undergarments and whose skill allowed her access to the private lives of others. The Beginnings of Lingerie are given through the ancient frescoes and terracotta figurines found in Egypt that give us images of the forerunners of modern lingerie. These artifacts depict Egyptian women of higher social status wearing tunics, supported by shoulder straps which extended all the way to their ankles, while women of lower status are shown wearing loincloths or nothing at all. Besides defining the fashion style of the era, ancient Egyptian lingerie also testifies to the existence of a stratified society. By the 1500s, lingerie design began to reflect the revived interest in female curves. The nineteenth century marked the beginning of a revolution in lingerie design. Although the corset had been introduced centuries earlier, the new designs were embroidered and ornamented with lace and ribbons. Corsets also became smaller and less rigid once the elastic model, which allowed for easier breathing, was introduced in the early 1800s. The front closure system further revolutionized corsets, allowing women to put them on without assistance. Entering a lingerie store today is very much like visiting an art gallery. The silk, satin and lace creations designed to adorn the female body are true masterpieces of fashion design which engage our visual sense and stimulate our imagination. Does your lingerie drawer need a fresh new look? Celebrate Intimate Apparel Week!
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Dining Diva Dines Out… By: Jennifer Maupin
Johnson City native David Read has always loved to cook. For many years he cooked for church dinners and often catered for large groups. However, David dreamed of purchasing an independent bakery. Earlier this year he discovered Cranberries and on March 1st, David became the new owner of the restaurant. While the original menu is still available at Cranberries, David has added a few new and yummy meals such as a four cheese Pimento cheese sandwich, which is wildly popular among customers. Another new item is the edamame salad. This is a light salad, with a lot of protein. Although Cranberries boasts many amazing choices of salads, soups and sandwiches, another very popular item on the menu is their quiche. The quiche
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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.
E. Louise Jaques - Dreams of Amelia, A Novel
Sunday, May 5, & Monday, May 6, 2013, 8 am - 4 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market - Rt 19-460 between Claypool Hill and Tazewell, VA Saturday, May 11, 2013, Noon - 7 pm - Piccadilly, Kingsport, TN Sunday, May 12, & Monday, May 13, 2013, 8 am - 4 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market - Rt 19460 between Claypool Hill and Tazewell, VA Saturday, May 18, 2013, 10 am - 2 pm - Spring Fling - Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens, Wardell Industrial Park, Cedar Bluff, VA
Friday, May 3, 10 am-6 pm; Saturday, May 4, 10 am-6 pm; Sunday, May 5, 10 am-5 pm; Books Plus, 107 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, FL, during the 50th Annual Amelia Island Shrimp Festival
Sunday, May 19, & Monday, May 20, 2013, 8 am - 4 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market - Rt 19460 between Claypool Hill and Tazewell, VA
Janie Dempsey Watts - Moon Over Taylor's Ridge
Saturday, May 25, 2013, 8 am - 3 pm - Plumb Alley, Abingdon, VA
Thursday, May 9, 6:30, The Colonnade, Ringgold, GA
Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19, Canton Literary Festival, Brown Park, 223 E Marietta St, Canton, GA
Linda Hudson Hoagland - Snooping Can Be Contagious, Snooping Can Be Dangerous, The Best Darn Secret Friday, May 3, 2013, 10 am - 4 am - Heartwood, Abingdon, VA
Saturday, May 4, 2013, 10 am - 4 pm - Centennial Bazaar, Main Street United Methodist, Tazewell. VA
Celebrate “Get Caught Reading Month” during May with a book from JCP! Read books from our imprints Mountain Girl Press, Little Creek Books, Express Editions and DigiStyle available at jancarolpublishing.com and select retailers. All of our books are also available as eBooks on amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com. And make sure you follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/jancarolpublishinginc for contests, new releases and more!
Young Children Burton the Sneezing Cow The Fantastic Herbs 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 World’s Smallest Dragon
Tween and Teen Literature The Forever, Marty Series The Tale of Two Sisters The Glade Series The Lost Creek Saga Series Best Darn Secret Breadline Blue Dreams of Amelia, A Novel Malina and the Lost Art Chicken in the Car and the Car Won’t Go
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Sunday, May 26 & Monday, May 27, 2013, 8 am - 4 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market - Rt 19460 between Claypool Hill and Tazewell, VA
Lorna MacDonald Czarnota - Breadline Blue
Wednesday, May 15-7 pm - Talking Leaves Bookstore, Main Street, Buffalo, NY Wednesday, May 16- 7pm - Clarence Library, Clarence, NY
Victoria Fletcher - Fletcher’s Fables
Saturday, May 4-9 am to 2 pm- Bristol Perkins Restaurant Saturday, May 25-10 am to 6 pm- Abingdon Plumb Alley Days
Poetry, Essays and Inspirational Heart Ballads God, My Greatest Love Visions at Delphi Sinking Creek Journal Sunday Sonnets We are like a Brilliant Star
Appalachian Women’s Fiction The Cutie Pies Chronicles Under the Weeping Willow The Man Inside the Mountain Emmybeth Speaks The Zinnia Tales Self-Rising Flowers Christmas Blooms
Nonfiction Lori’s Miracle To Hide the Truth Tom Dooley, The Story Behind the Ballad Eating Local in Virginia Mountain Wisdom, Mountain Folk
Murder Mysteries The Lindsay Harris Murder Mysteries Deathoscope
Novels and Short Story Collections Moon Over Taylor’s Ridge Crossing the Border (Short Stories) Dining with Robert Redford and Other Short Stories
AUTHOR NEW S Two JCP novels published under our imprint, Little Creek Books, are nominated in the fiction category for a Library of Virginia award for 2012. Snooping Can Be Dangerous, Book One from The Lindsay Harris Murder Mystery series and Best Darn Secret, both written by author Linda Hudson Hoagland, are up for an award this year. The awards celebration is in its 16th year and honors outstanding works in three categories: fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Congratulations to Linda for this well-deserved recognition. Daytime Tri-Cities Book Club will feature author Linda Hudson Hoagland on Tuesday, May 14th at 10 am on WJHL-TV.
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OUT THIS MONTH! World’s Smallest Dragon
Genadiya Kortova What happens when the world’s smallest dragon is suddenly not so small anymore? Come along for the exciting story and beautiful illustrations in World’s Smallest Dragon written by Bulgarian author Genadiya Kortova and illustrated by her sister, Ioana Kortova. Join Tiny the Dragon and his new best friend, Millie the Mouse, for a story that will capture the imaginations of children of all ages. Available for order on amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com.
Moving Out and Moving On Rebecca Williams Spindler & Madelyn Spindler Book 3 from The Tale of Two Sisters is now available 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. Malina and the Lost Art
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The Moment of Truth Book 3 of The Glade Series
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? http://gladetrilogy.wix.com/theglade of
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COMING SOON! Reading with Ralph— A Journey in Christian Compassion Leigh Anne Hoover Reading with Ralph—A Journey in Christian Compassion, an inspirational story of hope and lifelong learning, is from Kingsport author Leigh Anne Hoover. Available later this year from Little Creek Books.
Malina and the Lost Art
Pamela Whiting 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 that this latest house is different from any they have lived in Pamela Whiting Keaton 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. www.pamkeaton.com
Hav e You Read This Bo ok? Cl aim Your Power! Cover design by Sloane Trentham Uphoff
Available locally at Bubba's Book Swap and Atlantis Online at Barnes & Noble and Amazon www.jancarolpublishing.com
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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.
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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.
Bristol, TN/VA
Upcoming Events at Paramount Center for the Arts www.theparamountcenter.com Saturday, April 6th at 7:00pm An extraordinary evening of music as the Blue Stocking Club presents Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn in a fundraising event benefiting educational programming for the future Birthplace of Country Music Museum. The show will also include special guests Amber Rubarth, Dave Eggar, and Max ZT. Tickets $35 Saturday, April 13th at 7:30pm Chicago’s legendary sketch comedy theatre, The Second City: Laughing Matters featuring some of the best sketches, songs, and improvisations from The Second City’s fifty two year history. The Second City is truly a Chicago landmark and a national treasure. With economic uncertainty, political gridlock and a dearth of Kardashians clogging up our televisions, laughing has never mattered more and The Second City is here to bring some well needed silliness and hilarious spontaneity to a world in need of some comic relief. The Second City: Laughing Matters puts comedy first in a wickedly funny revue that skewers and celebrates in equal doses. Tickets: $38 Adult, $34 Seniors, $24.50 Students, $32.50 Groups of 6 or more. Thursday, April 18th and Friday, April 19th at 7:30pm and Saturday, April 20th at 2:30pm Based on the popular children’s book, How I Became a Pirate tells the tale of ten year old Jeremy Jacob who joins a pirate crew for the adventure of a lifetime. Tickets: $10 Adult, $8 Seniors, $5 Local students and children. Free for King University students.
Friday, April 26th at 7:30pm King University Bands are proud to present “DANCE!”, an evening featuring dance music and music inspired by dance and rhythm. The King University Jazz Ensemble will begin the evening with arrangements of Duke Ellington swing classics along with music of the Beatles and others. Two selections will feature the King University Jazz Choir under the direction of Shea Clay, and the Symphonic Band will continue the theme. Admission is $5.00 for the general public and free to all students. Faculty presenting a King ID will also be admitted at no charge. King University Bands are under the direction of Lonny Finley. Saturday, April 27th at 7:30pm The Paramount Chambers Players return with a variety of music sure to please all. From Aaron Copeland to George Phillip Telemann, Nino Rota to Antonin Dvorak, this dynamic program presented by the popular group of extraordinarily talented musicians and vocalists is always a special event. Tickets: $12 Adult, $10 Seniors, $5 Students Now in its 14th year, Border Bash, a free concert series, has grown into a true Bristol tradition! Every first and third Friday, May–August, families join Believe in Bristol, Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, and Birthplace of Country Music® to celebrate our music heritage and community spirit! This year’s lineup is unmatched–from Folk Rock and Alt-Americana to Southern Soul and Country Swing, the bands will deliver soulful vocals and toe-tapping sound throughout the summer. May 3 – This Mountain, Bryan Elijah Smith & The Wild Hearts May 17 – River Whyless, Lizzy Ross Band June 7 – Woody Pines, Paul Burch June 21 – The Tillers, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Rosco Bandana July 4 – L Shape Lot, Jon Stickley Trio July 19 – Barlow Gin & The Hatchetmen, Field Report August 2 – Erick Baker, Amber Rubarth Trio featuring Dave Eggar August 16 – St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Blair Crimmins & The Hookers
Johnson City, TN
Upcoming Events at Atlantis Spiritual Center: Wednesdays: 5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m. Yoga Classes, Cost is $7 per class Wednesdays: 10:30-6 p.m. Aqua Chi Ionic Foot Bath Spa with Registered Certified Reflexologist Turena Austin $60 for 1 hour appointment Please call (423) 926-8884 to reserve your space. Friday-Sunday, May 3-5 Kimberly Crowe offers Soul Readings with Life Path Healing Friday, May 3rd 7:30-9 p.m.: Kimberly Crowe presents “Spiritual Laws of Manifestation.” $11.00 Saturday, May 4th: Intuitive Readings by appointment ($50 half hour, $85 for hour) Sunday, May 5th 1:30-5 p.m.: Workshop: Quantum Reading "Take your intuitive and healing skills to the Next Level" $55 Saturday, May 11: 10-6 p.m. BioMat provided by Trini Sampson and Sandra Deacon $40 for 45 minute session Friday, May 17: 4-9 p.m. Intuitive Readings with Happy Medium Jonna Rae $2/minute Please call (423) 926-8884 to reserve your session. Saturday, May 18: 1-5 p.m. Reiki 2 Class $75—Preregistration required. Certification in Reiki 1 is mandatory. Please call (423) 926-8884 to reserve your space. Sunday, May 19: 2 - 4 p.m. Reiki Share Clinic Receive a 20-minute Reiki healing session for $15. A percentage of the proceeds will go to the Washington Co. Humane Society.
Thursday, May 23: 6 - 9 p.m. Energy 101 Workshop with Dawn Broyles and Christina Dugger, $25 May 24: 12 - 5 p.m. Intuitive readings with Julie King ½ hour $55, 1 hour $100 May 24: 7 - 8:30 p.m. “Be Your Own Oracle: Fortune Creation Tarot” - Free presentation with Julie King. May 25: 10 - 6 p.m. Intuitive Readings with Julie King • ½ hour $55, 1 hour $100 May 26: 12 - 5 p.m. “How to Read Tarot In One Day” with Julie King, $75 Saturday, June 1: 2-4 p.m. Appalachian Folk Belief Workshop with Ian Allen, $25 Please call (423) 926-8884 to reserve your space. Atlantis Spiritual Center, 240 E. Main St. Johnson City, TN 423-926-8884 www.atlantisjohnsoncity.com • “Like” us on Facebook!
Kingsport, TN
The four movements of this Symphony will take you on a ride from the stormy depths to the soaring highs and point in between. It is surely not to be missed. Tickets are on sale now by calling Symphony of the Mountains Box Office at (423) 392-8423 or visiting us on the web at www.SymphonyOfTheMountains.org. As always, students are admitted free of charge pending availability. The Tri-Cities of Tennessee Chapter of the EWGA— a golf association for current and aspiring business and professional women—is sponsoring a golf tournament to support the Tri-Cities Affiliate of Susan G. Komen. The benefit will be held June 8, 2013 with a 1:00 pm shotgun start at Cattails of Meadowview Golf Course in Kingsport, TN. The event entry fee is $100 per person and includes a cook out following the tournament. Both men and women golfers are welcome. Prizes will include hole-in-one, 50-50 give away, and closest to the pin. Bring your own team or be connected with one. For further details, go to the web site www.triewga.com or contact one of the following Tri-Cities of Tennessee EWGA members: Mara Owens mara4196@gmail.com, Marilyn Martin mqbd@eastman.com, or Cindy Humphrey cindyhumphrey@comcast.net.
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 will be performed on Saturday, May 4 at 7:30pm at the Eastman Employee Center in Kingsport, TN. Symphony of the Mountains will join with over 140 voices from Voices of the Mountains, Civic Chorale, King University Concert Choir and four mesmerizing soloists; Jennifer Barnett, Andrew Skoog, Jami Rhodes and Kevin Doherty. Symphony No. 9 • All-State Pest & Termite Control is bonded and insured in both Tennessee & Virginia was composed after • Professional and quality pest control service Beethoven had • 18 years experience in the pest control and termite industry completely lost his hear• Specializing in Commercial & Residential Pre-Treats and Pest Control ing, but is considered by • All technicians are trained, certified and screened some to be the greatest piece of music ever written.
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