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he cool nights and the crisp clear days, along with the delicious aroma of pumpkin pies, are good indications that the holiday season is approaching quickly. It is the perfect time to start thinking about giving. This season is the perfect time to approach your holiday with ‘an attitude of gratitude with giving.’ Show your gratitude for what you have by giving and sharing with others.

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Art in the Heart Gallery in Downtown Kingsport

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rt in the Heart Gallery promotes art and artists from our region with over 50 local and regional artists represented by the gallery. Art in the Heart Gallery, located in beautiful Downtown Kingsport, offers excellent fine art for sale with the goal to support the work of our local artists.

Classes for adults and children are also regularly offered at Art in the Heart Gallery and all classes are open to the public. In addition, special monthly shows will feature many of the local artists.

Art in the Heart Gallery offers paintings in oil, watercolor, acrylic and pastel. You will find pottery by various artists as well as turned wood pieces, stained glass, mosaics and assemblage, as well as fabric creations, baskets and jewelry. For that perfect one of a kind gift, original artwork is the answer!

“Rooster” Wood Burning: Michele Howe Saturday Oct 10, 2015

The following is a list of upcoming classes:

Introduction to Oil Sticks: Paul deMarrais Saturday Nov 14, 2015

“Tom Thumb’s Laundry Basket”: Joy Smith Saturday Oct 3, 2015 Photographing Your Art for Submission: Byron Kindig Saturday Oct 3, 2015

Paint the Town! with Donna Bird Thursday Oct 22, 2015 Double Wine Basket: Joy Smith Saturday Oct 24, 2015 Creating Stencils for Painting: Byron Kindig Friday Nov 6, 2015 Mixed Media Workshop: Renee Pitts Saturday Nov 7, 2015

Art in the Heart Gallery is located at 246 Broad Street, Kingsport, TN. The gallery is open Wednesday & Thursday 11 am to 5 pm; Friday 11 am to 7 pm; and Saturday 11 am to 3 pm.

Participants may register for classes online at www.EngageKingsport.com or by calling the gallery at (423)-480-9702.

CHRISTMAS CONNECTION Arts & Crafts Fair 2015 November 6–8, 2015 Kingsport Civic Auditorium

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Kingsport’s Christmas Connection, an event sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts, is celebrating 36 years of arts and crafts in 2015! The Civic Auditorium will be filled with holiday wreaths & floral arrangements, primitive & country crafts, Christmas ornaments, pottery, stained glass, woodcrafts, handmade soaps and lotions, fabric crafts, needlework, doll clothing, true-to-life baby dolls, jewelry, dichroic glass, handmade greeting cards and paper art, leather crafts, basketry, paintings, figurines, photography, candles, baked goods and much more!

Again, this year, courtesy of Bubba’s Book Store, several regional authors will be on hand each day to sign their books­—a truly unique item for anyone in your family. Look for them in the Civic’s West Room.

For more information on the Christmas Connection Arts & Crafts Fair, please call 423-3928415 or go online: www.EngageKingsport.com Admission to this fun-filled, shopping event is FREE and open to the public!

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2. Protect your carpeting by placing a non-flammable rug before the hearth. You can buy one of these at a fireplace supplies store.

3. Water damage can be avoided by using a chimney cap. It also helps to prevent small animals from nesting, or debris clogging the shaft. If not taken care of, this could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. A spark arrester also needs to be used to stop sparks from flying out.

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4. The firebox should be cleaned at least once every week during the months of active fireplace usage. However, to keep the insulation, let an inch of ash remain at the bottom of the firebox. Heat will be retained and coals will warm up faster. During the months when you don’t use your fireplace keep the firebox absolutely clean.

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Chimney cleaning and repair are essential as professionals use special brushes, rods, vacuum, and hand brushes to thoroughly remove flaky creosote deposits from the smoke chamber, flue, and firebox.

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Adopt a Shelter Pet Month T

he Humane Society of Washington County, TN is in need of those who love animals who would like to foster a dog or cat until it finds its forever home. If you would like to foster or adopt a pet, please visit the Washington County Humane Society at 2101 W. Walnut Street Johnson City, TN, call them at 423-926-8533, or visit them online at hswctn.org and open your home to a dog or cat that needs a family for a short time or a lifetime!

What does it take to become a foster family?

• love • time • patience • pets kept in good health • everything you need to care for the pet is provided

by HSWCTN • Humane Society will assist in anything you need to become a foster mom

What is the purpose of the Humane Society of Washington County, TN? • As the only local NO-KILL shelter, they accept animals who need forever homes • Prevention of cruelty to animals • Spay and neuter to reduce the number of unwanted animals • Foster and Adoption of abandoned and unwanted animals • Fundraising to offer financial assistance to fulfill our mission • Education and Promotion of our programs to the community

What does it take to adopt?

• love • time • patience Where can you see the animals?

The Humane Society features an adoption event at PetSmart every-other weekend. The next adoption event is scheduled for October 17, 2015. Please see their website hswctn.org and Facebook page for more information www.facebook.com/HumaneSocietyWCTN.

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Pumpkins, Corn Mazes, and Hay Rides

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s October creeps in, the chatter of Fall festivities abound, pumpkin, or apple flavored treats fill the shelves, and vibrant colors fill the hillsides. Whether you’re looking for a terrifying haunted house, or a family-friendly day at the pumpkin patch, there’s plenty of fun to be had. This region provides the perfect setting for fall, with farms offering many opportunities to celebrate this colorful holiday season. Our region is full of activities to help you enjoy Autumn, just be sure to check schedules and pricing before heading out.

Beck Mountain Corn Maze & Entertainment Barn boasts of a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay bale maze, gift shop, hay rides, petting zoo, and more. Beck Mountain starts haunting at dark and offers two scary attractions not for the faint of heart.

Take the hayride to Murder Manor and confront all of your worst fears, so make sure not to wake the dead! If you make it out of Murder Manor alive, you might just find yourself in the Haunted Corn Maze. The Maze has three acres of goblins and ghosts. Beck Mountain Corn Maze is located at 116 Corn Maze Lane, Elizabethton, TN. For schedule and ticket prices go to beckmountaincornmaze.com.

Hartman’s Corn Maze includes eight acres of corn maze and haunted corn maze, pumpkins for sale, pumpkin patch, hay rides, haunted rides, and more. The haunted maze and haunted hayride will run on Friday and Saturday nights through October 31. Zombie enthusiasts can take aim day, or night, with Zombie Paintball Hunts. Fire at hordes of animatronic zombies in a specially designed village, or as darkness rolls in, the evening hunt will also include live zombies. Located at 7941 Blue Springs Parkway, Mosheim, TN. Visit hartmanscornmaze.com for more information.

Myers Farm offers a whopping 24 acre corn maze following a hay ride, with four miles of trails. Haunted Hayrides are offered Friday and Saturday nights throughout the month of October.

Other attractions include gem mining, pick your own pumpkin, crafts, and games. Located at 3415 Gap Creek Road, Bulls Gap, TN. Visit myerspumpkinpatch.com for more information.

Cleek Farms offers more than five acres of corn maze trails, hay rides, pumpkins for sale, or rides on the Cleek Farm Express, a custom-made cow train for the kids, plus much more. Flashlight Nights happen every Friday & Saturday night after dark. Try out the maze in the dark for a different twist—but be sure to bring a flashlight in case you “get lost”! Cleek Farms aims to increase agricultural awareness and knowledge while providing an entertaining experience. Located at 2233 Cleek Road, Kingsport, TN. Visit cleekfarms.com for more information.

The Stickley Farm offers nearly five miles of trails in three corn mazes, a pumpkin patch, hay rides, zipline, and more. On Friday and Saturday nights the Stickley Farm will open up their haunted maze.

This year you can expand your haunted experience in the Catacombs.

It is located at 531 Timbermill Private Drive, Bluff City, TN. Visit thestickleyfarm.com for more information.

Fender’s Farm is an adventure for all ages, offering a seven acre corn maze, three acre haunted “Field of Screams,” pumpkin patch, hayrides, ziplines, and so much more. Other scary activities include the haunted Insane Inn, or get Buried Alive, the ultimate sensory experience! Try your hand at Redneck Zombie Paintball where you can take aim at zombies during the day or at night. Fender’s is located at 254 Tennessee Hwy 107, Jonesborough, TN. Visit fendersmaze.com for more information.

Laurels Pumpkin Barn opened its doors last year and you are in for a treat if you love pumpkins! They have hundreds of pumpkins in all shapes, colors, and sizes, as well as other natural items for fall displays. The pumpkin field is just across from the barn and gift shop, and if you go by during harvesting time, you can see all the pumpkins getting picked and prepared for their trip back to Hart Barn. Located at 303 Laurels Road, Johnson City, TN, their hours are: M–F 3–7, Saturday 9–9, Sunday 1–6.

Glenmary Gardens is a premier farm serving the Bristol area.

Choose to pick in the field, or from an assortment already gathered.

In addition to fresh fruits and veggies, they offer farm animals, a gift shop, and a picnic area. Located at 224 Old Abingdon Hwy, Bristol, VA. Contact them at 603-526-5146.

October is full of festivities, corn mazes, and pumpkin patches, so celebrate the season with some of these great local spots!

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H- Halloweeners should be accompanied by an adult when trick-or-treating.

A- Always carry a flashlight or glow stick to be clearly visible when trick-or-treating.

L- Let your children know the planned familiar, well-lit, route in advance.

L- Look both ways when crossing the street.

O- Only visit homes that have the porch light on. Never go to a dark house.

W- Wear bright costumes and place reflective tape on costumes for extra visibility.

E- Everyone should stay together when trick-or-treating.

E- Every treat needs to be inspected by a parent before the kids can enjoy their loot!

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Picking the Perfect Pumpkin

By April Hensley

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he autumn months are filled with all things pumpkin. Glowing ghoulish Jack-O-Lanterns leer from shadowy porches. Hot drinks like pumpkin spice lattes warm cold fingers and tingly noses.

Pumpkin cookies and milk make a great after school snack and Thanksgiving wouldn’t be the same without yummy gooey pumpkin pie.

There are as many different types of pumpkins as there are ways to use them. Pumpkins come in sizes, shapes and colors to fit all tastes. Big, small, short, tall, orange, striped or white.

All you have to decide is it for decoration, or for eating. You can also roast the pumpkin seeds for a tasty snack. Surprisingly pumpkins are a fruit! They are rich in vitamin C, potassium and carotenoids. So when it’s time for that slice of pumpkin pie, don’t feel too guilty if you go for an extra-large piece.

Picking out a pumpkin can be done at a farmers market, produce stand, or a farm where you pick your own right from the field. Maybe you grew pumpkins yourself this year. The

criteria for choosing a pumpkin for decoration, or for cooking is the same. However, smaller pumpkins are better for pies and other recipes, but larger pumpkins can be used if necessary.

Here are a few tips to help you find the best pumpkin for your fall decorating and cooking.

• Make sure it’s ripe all over with no green. It’s okay if it has a brownish flat spot on its back, that’s where it grew on the ground.

• When you knock on the pumpkin, the outside should feel hard and it should sound hollow with a solid weight.

• Place pressure on the bottom of the pumpkin with your thumbs. If it flexes, it is not fresh and will not keep long. If you are going to use it right away, it should be okay.

• Pull on the stem to make sure it is firmly attached and long enough, at least 4 inches to make a good handle on your cap.

• Look for mold, or rotten and soft spots. Avoid these pumpkins.

• Make sure the pumpkin can sit up by itself so it doesn’t roll over if you are using it for decoration.

• Toss all your leftover pumpkin parts and tired pumpkins into your compost pile. Pumpkin decomposes nicely and is great for putting nutrients into next year’s garden soil.

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• Scoop out all the seeds in your pumpkin. Place in a bowl of water and pick out the seeds until all the pumpkin guts are removed and the seeds are clean.

• Blot the seeds dry with a few paper towels and place in a bowl.

• This is when you get to decide the flavor your seeds are going to be. You can add a teaspoon or two of salt, cinnamon and brown sugar, or go spicy with chili powder or even a dry ranch dressing.

• Mix your seasoning with your choice of 1 tablespoon of oil, such as vegetable or olive oil, and toss with the seeds until they are all well coated.

• Spread in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Bake at the lowest oven setting, probably around 250 degrees F. • Stir the seeds every 10 minutes until they are golden brown, usually 30 minutes to an hour.

• Crack open a couple of seeds while baking to make sure that the meat inside the seed isn’t turning dark. This means the seeds are burning. Let cool and enjoy!

• Don’t worry about shelling the seed. You can eat the whole seed. However, remember, like all seeds, pumpkin seeds can be a choking hazard.

How to Make an Owl Wreath

By Sheila Reed

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hort on time? Saving money for Christmas? Still want to be festive for Fall? Are scary decorations just not your style? Then I have the perfect solution for an economically, kid friendly wreath. You can both upcycle fabric scraps and old silk flowers to make an owl wreath, or buy new supplies. Even though I bought everything new, I was still able to make this wreath for around 25 dollars and in less than thirty minutes.

To make this wreath you will need the following: • hot glue gun • a grape vine wreath • circle fabric shapes for the eyes • smaller circle fabric shapes or flowers for the pupils • orange foam or scrap fabric for the beak • flowers of your choice for the body • Scotch Guard (optional) For my owl’s eyes, I looked at a seasonal end cap at the craft store and hit the jackpot when I found small gold doilies. If you crochet and already have yarn to match your flowers you could absolutely make your own owl eyes. To make the pupils of the owl eyes I bought two packs of burlap flowers from the scrapbooking aisle.

Use your imagination and personal style to pick out flowers to match your eye materials.

Once you have all your supplies laid out, start by gluing the small circles or flowers onto the larger circle to make the eyes. Once the glue is dry, center them on the wreath. Next, cut a small to medium sized orange triangle for the beak, and glue it on the wreath, centered on the edge beneath the eyes.

The final step is adding the flowers on the bottom. You can center them, or have them at an angle.

Once you are finished and decide where you want to hang your wreath, you may choose to use Scotch Guard to protect your wreath. My wreath is hanging in my kitchen so I did not use Scotch Guard. However, if I had hung it on my front door, I would have used it.

If you especially love owls, and this tutorial, feel free to make one for every season.

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I’VE FOUND MY NICHE . . . I MEAN MY STITCH!

By Tammy Robinson Smith

ecently, I picked up my sticks again and started to knit. I must admit it had been awhile. Life had gotten in the way of leisure time spent feeling my way through the local yarn shop, touching each skein of yarn while delighting in the textures, colors and wild ideas of knitting patterns that were way above my skill level, but, well within my dreams!

Spoiler Alert! Crafts have always escaped me.

I’ve tried learning to embroider, sew, crochet, draw, scrapbook, the list goes on, but, nothing ever stuck.

It was as if my brain could not distinguish left from right, or up from down, as soon as I tried to make it learn something that many people considered fun, but, for me was sheer torture. That was, until I found knitting. Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m still pretty terrible! I’m slow, I lose stitches, I find stitches that weren’t there before, but, it doesn’t seem to bother me so much that I don’t excel at knitting.

One reason may be the knitting group I found. We meet weekly and take turns bringing dinner. In addition to honing my craft, I now have a circle of friends who not only cheer when I master a new stitch, but also provide a warm and cozy social group where news from good days, and sometimes bad days, can be shared. There is even science to back up my personal discovery. Accord-

ing to a 2012 study from Cardiff University in the United Kingdom, knitting in a group impacted significantly on perceived happiness, improved social contact and communication with others. Knitting has significant psychological and social benefits, which can contribute to well-being and quality of life.

I have found all of those things to be true. Knitting, like all of those other crafts I tried, can be hard and it takes a while to catch on . . . but, you know what? It’s okay. I don’t have to be best, or first, or perfect. I just have to take a breath and start over with a new stitch. It’s a lot like living your life. Not every day is perfect, but, if you are lucky, you wake up the next morning, take a deep breath and try all over again. You don’t have to be the best, you just have to try. And, with the help of a few friends, you just might get it right the next time. It’s true for stitches and true in life.

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Think positive! Surround yourself with women who share your values. When a friend is struggling, overflow her with love. That positivity will come back to you when you need it most!

Have fun! Keep you relationships strong by calling friends for a ‘girls date.’ Embrace adventure together, even that adventure is just treating yourself to a mani-pedi or sharing chic-flick.

Stay connected! Either via Facebook or texting her, let her know that you are thinking about your friend!

It’s never too late to make new friends. Host a small get-together at home and ask close friends to extend the invitation to someone in their circle who you don’t know well. Or search a site like meetup. com for local get-togethers related to your hobbies and interests.

And don’t be afraid to show up alone—you’ll be more likely to introduce yourself to new people without the safety net of arriving with a group. Source: www.care2.com/greenliving

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ow do you know if you could benefit from the services of a financial planner professional? You may not have the expertise, the time or the desire to actively plan and manage certain financial aspects of your life. You may benefit from an objective, third-party perspective on what are often emotional, difficult decisions, such as: • Set realistic financial and personal goals • Assess your current financial health by examining your assets, liabilities, income, insurance, taxes, investments and estate plan • Develop a realistic, comprehensive plan to meet your financial goals by identifying financial opportunities and building on financial strengths • Put your plan into action and monitor its progress • Stay on track to meet changing goals, personal circumstances, markets and tax laws • Coping with retirement planning, a death of a spouse and other complex situations • Always seek professional financial planners with the required education, certifications and experience, and those who uphold to the code of ethics. It is your money and your future.

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Dealing with all of the choices an employer has to establish retirement benefits for a Company can be an overwhelming task. The many choices include 401(k) Plans, Simple Plans, SEP Plans or individual IRAs. These options are dependent on the company’s goals and the employee demographics. Are you planning in a way that maximizes the company’s tax strategies and employee benefits?

“Qualified Plan Administrators, Inc. is a local third party administrator of qualified retirement plans. We help business owners (in coordination with their financial advisors and CPAs) with the design and implementation of the best retirement plan for their workplace, taking into account tax strategies to maximize tax benefits for the sponsoring employer and their employees. On an ongoing basis, we work with the company to make sure that they stay in compliance with the regulations of the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Labor and maintain all proper tax filings,” stated Deborah Snapp, owner and President of Qualified Plan Administrators, Inc.

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• Read your manual and make sure you’ve been doing all the recommended maintenance to this point. Get the things done that you’ve neglected and make an appointment to have anything done that’s required in the immediate future. Anything that’s a problem now (hard starts, stalling, rough idling) can be exacerbated by hazardous winter conditions.

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• Expect the unexpected. You’ve done everything right, but the possibility still exists you’ll be left stranded some cold winter night. Be prepared by having some essentials to see you through until help arrives.

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t’s football time in Tennessee! Go Bucs! #StartJumping to “Enter Sandman”! No matter the colors of fall, for many of us, the only ones that matter right now belong to our alma mater. However, for those who don’t understand, or even care, it can be close to having wisdom teeth removed . . . without anesthetic. So how do “football widows” survive? I’m not sure. But here’s a bit of advice on how we’ve done it.

When I met my angel, we timed the distance between engagement and the wedding in terms of seasons. That is football, basketball and baseball season; or, at least I did, and I survived.

I’ve found finding friends she likes is the key. Hanging with my buddies, retelling tales that sound like scenes from “Animal House” sure is fun, but only for me. My doing the shopping, prep, setup and cleanup at the tailgate helps, too. And buying her a sweatshirt to be a part of the tailgate team isn’t a bad investment, either. The more she knows she is the most important thing in my life, the more likely I am to be at the game. So I let her know, and often. Right up until we start jumping; or, Big Orange breaks the T, or I hear The Tennessee Waltz. Then, she’s on her own.

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• Keep a toolbox packed with small tailgate essentials, so you’ll be ready on a whim with needed tools and little prep. In the main compartment, pack spatulas, bottle openers, tongs, can opener, toothpicks, wooden skewers and a basting brush. In the middle compartment, pack a few trash bags, sunscreen, poncho, zip top bags, sharpie and masking tape. In the smaller compartment, pack your favorite condiments, spices and seasonings.

Also, remember plastic gloves, hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes to help everyone stay clean and healthy.

• One great tip: Create a portable hand washing station by using a large, empty laundry detergent container for hand wash ups with a bucket underneath. Make paper towels accessible near the station, or they can be hung inside your tent struts from a bungee cord.

• For easy access to dips, cut up vegetables, shredded cheeses, etc. and make use of old carriers for takeout drinks. Put a cup in each corner filled with snack, or dip items.

• Pack your cooler properly. Pack your meat the night before. Skewer the kabobs, layer the burgers in waxed paper and place in foil trays, and do the same for burger condiments.

• Make sure to bring extra charcoal, or an extra tank of propane. Bring two sets of tongs (one for taking out the raw meat, one for everything else.) If you are using charcoal, bring a metal bucket so you will have somewhere safe to dump the hot charcoal.

• Among the most overlooked items are lanterns, or flashlights, a basic first aid kit, extra batteries and jumper cables. Depending on the time of year, also consider packing insect repellent, and during the colder months of football season, toss in a few hand and foot warmers.

• Bring a large plastic tub to haul back dirty dishes.

• Enjoy the game, the weather and your friends! Grab a large plastic container, store all the essentials, and your tailgating kit is game-ready!

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The Women in Business Conference was held Wednesday, September 9 at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, VA. The conference is a special program of learning, career-enhancement and renewal for working women from all walks of life. The keynote speaker was LuLu Roman. She has enjoyed many successes in her life.

People know LuLu as the most requested female cast member of the long running hit television series, “Hee Haw.” Many know her as the accomplished and celebrated songwriter; and as the singer who has been successfully making records for over 25 years. Her most recent work is a cookbook, “Kitchen Komforts.” Lulu shared her inspirational story and faith in God with the women who attended the conference.

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Home Sweet Home

By Kelly McFadden “In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you.

I am going there to prepare a place for you.”

–John 14:2 KJV

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hen I was in college, my psychology professor had our class participate in a test. The test was that each student in his or her mind, envisioned a journey along a path. Each student was told to create his or her own details of the journey. At the last part of the path was a wall, where we were told to write down what that wall looked like and how we got to the other side of it. Then, we shared some of our own differing details out loud. At the end, the professor explained what each detail about the wall and getting to the other side of it represented in our life.

When it came to the wall, some classmates saw a large concrete wall with barbed wire, or a brick wall that they had to scale and struggle to get over. The professor called on me and asked me what my wall looked like. My answer seemed very different from the others in the class. My wall was the wall of a home, and to get to the other side, I simply opened the door and walked in. My professor looked at me for a moment, and said, “Interesting.” According to the professor, the wall represented our view on death, and how you get to the other side represented the amount of fear one has in facing death.

My professor may not have understood my answer that day, but I did. For a Christian, the end of this life means going home to heaven. I don’t need to be afraid of the afterlife, or dying, or what comes next, for I have the promises of Jesus in my life. I have been given the mercy and grace of a Savior who died for us all so that we may have eternal life.

The Bible gives us glimpses of heaven, but not an ultimate picture of what is waiting for us. What we do know about heaven is this: it will be home. Jesus has gone ahead to prepare a place for each person who believes. We may know little about what is on the other side of this life, but we know this also: God is there. We will spend eternity somewhere greater than we can even imagine, simply because Jesus is there. And that is enough. There is no reason to be afraid. Source: www.homeword.com

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Reverend, True Owl of the Old Ones, is in dire peril. Only ten-year-old Davy Murray, the Chosen One, can save him and redeem The Glade from complete destruction. But Davy comes to understand this is not something he can accomplish on his own.

He must rely upon the Good Shepherd to see him and his friends through. And with wicked Cousin Ronnie scheming against them, Davy needs all the help he can get!

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Logan and Riker are twin brothers who inherited an empire from their grandmother Martha Jane Orlando is passionate about writing and hopes youshe will be just as passionateThe about when died. reading both The Glade Series and Adventures in The Glade. You can visit Martha Jane at her website brothers are complete www.gladetrilogy.wix.com/theglade or at facebook.com/nantahala55. opposites. Logan unexpectedly meets a woman in Barbados and immediately falls for her. Riker despises the woman his brother has fallen in love with and schemes to break them up. Will Logan be too late when he finds out about his brother’s dubious plan?

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Reverend, True Owl of the Old Ones, is in dire peril. Only ten-yearold Davy Murray, the Chosen One, can save him and redeem The Glade from complete destruction. But Davy comes to understand this is not something he can accomplish on his own.

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Missing Sammy

by Linda Hudson Hoagland

Touch of Love

by John Goiser

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Saturday, October 10, 2015, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Book Signing, Coach Bill Mitchell Fall Festival, Nuckolls Hall, Tazewell Fairgrounds, Tazewell, VA Sunday, October 11, 2015, 12 noon – 4:00 pm, Book Signing, Big Walker Lookout, Wythe County, VA Tuesday, October 13, 2015, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Reading, Reminiscent Writers, Art Gallery, King Building, Southwest Virginia community College, Richlands, VA “every story needs a book”

AUTHORS ON THE ROAD Claudia Ware BUTTERSCOTCH AND CHOCOLATE FUDGE Friday and Saturday, October 2 and 3, 2015, 8 am to 8 pm, Book Signing, The Apple Festival, Downtown Erwin, TN Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Conducting a four week Creative Writing Workshop. The Rose Center, 442 W 2nd North Street, Morristown, TN. Please call The Rose Center (423) 581-4330 for reservations.

Tuesday, October 13, 2015, 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Conducting a Creative Writing Workshop, The Rose Center, 442 W 2nd North Street, Morristown, TN Saturday and Sunday, October 17, 18, 2015, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Book Signing, Wooly Worm Festival, Downtown Banner Elk, NC Tuesday, October 20, 2015, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Conducting a Creative Writing Workshop, The Rose Center, 442 W 2nd North Street, Morristown, TN Saturday and Sunday, October 24, 25, 2015, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Book Signing, Mountain Makins, The Rose Center, 442 W 2nd North Street, Morristown, TN Janie Dempsey Watts MOON OVER TAYLOR’S RIDGE Book signing, Saturday, October 17, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, Goodlet Farm Festival, 331 Straight Gut Road, Rock Spring, GA Linda Hudson Hoagland SNOOPING CAN BE DOGGONE DEADLY; SNOOPING CAN BE DEVIOUS; SNOOPING CAN BE CONTAGIOUS; SNOOPING CAN BE DANGEROUS; THE BEST DARN SECRET; and ANTHOLOGIES BROKEN PETALS and CHRISTMAS BLOOMS Thursday, October 1, 2015, 11:30 am–1:30 pm, Talk about Writing, Lost State Writers Guild, Shoney’s at Exit 5, Bristol, VA Saturday, October 3, 2015, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Book Signing, Southern WV, Italian Festival, Bluefield Auditorium, Stadium Drive, Bluefield, WV Wednesday, October 7, 2015, 9:00 am – 10:30 am, Teaching, College for Older Adults, Higher Ed Center, VHCC Campus, Abingdon VA

Tuesday, October 13, 2015, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Lead Meeting, Appalachian Authors Guild, Washington County Library, Abingdon, VA Wednesday, October 14, 9:00 am – 10:30 am, Teaching, College for Older Adults, Higher Ed Center, VHCC Campus, Abingdon VA Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, 2015, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Book Signing, Home Craft Days, Big Stone Gap, VA Tuesday, October 20, 2015, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Appalachian Heritage Writers Symposium Committee Meeting, King Building, Southwest Virginia Community College, Richlands, VA Wednesday, October 21, 9:00 am – 10:30 am, Teaching, College for Older Adults, Higher Ed Center, VHCC Campus, Abingdon VA Friday, October 23, 2015, 9:00 am – 7:30 pm, Book Signing, Women’s Expo, Brushfork Armory, Bluefield, WV Saturday, October 24, 2015, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Book Signing, Women’s Expo, Brushfork Armory, Bluefield, WV Tuesday, October 27, 2015, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Reading, Reminiscent Writers, Art Gallery, King Building, Southwest Virginia community College, Richlands, VA

Join Us!

Join the authors of Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. and various other authors from around the region at the Barnes and Noble located at 8029 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, TN on Friday evening, October 9th from 6 pm to 9 pm for book signing, publishing tips and more!

Call 865-670-0773 for directions, or additional details. Meet and greet with writers of many genres: fiction, nonfiction, children’s and YA literature and poetry. Find out what it’s like to be a published author, and purchase a signed copy of your favorites!

JCP authors scheduled to appear include: Carroll Jones, Claudia Ware, Jessica Helton, Jessica Beaver, Linda Hoagland, Melissa Peagler, Micki Bare, Rose Klix, Susan D. Crum, Wayne & Ralphine Major and Willie E. Dalton.

Saturday, October 31, 2015, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Book Signing, Chapters Bookshop, 101 E Grayson Street, Galax, VA Lorna MacDonald Czarnota BREADLINE BLUE Saturday, October 10, 2015; 2:00 pm, Book Signing, Educators Day, Barnes and Noble, Amherst, NY Saturday, October 17, 2015; 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Book Signing, Book Festival, Dean Center, Wellsboro, PA Lynda A. Holmes HOLDING PATTERN and BROKEN PETALS Saturday, October 17, 2015, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, Book Signing, Goodlet Farm Festival, Rock Spring, GA. Victoria Fletcher FLETCHER’S FABLES Thursday, October 15th, 9:00 am – 8:00 pm (Ms. Fletcher’s time TBA), Women’s Expo and Cooking Show, Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, Virginia

Calling All Writers!

Are you an aspiring writer, trying to break into the market? This could be your big chance! Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc, is hosting the Believe and Achieve Award for fiction writing (all genres, excluding picture books.) One novel will be selected to receive a publishing contract. The contract will include: Book Cover Design, Professional Editing and Typesetting, 3-Year Publishing Contract— Paperback Edition, and EBook Edition. Deadline for entries is October 31, 2015. For details, visit jancarolpublishing.com or voicemagazineforwomen.com.

Mystery Series Week October 4–10, 2015

Looking for a good mystery series? JCP has several. Head on over to www.jancarolpublishing.com and go to our Order Page to find the next series you will love!

October is National Reading Group Month!

Is your reading group looking for an author to make a special appearance at your reading group? If so, please email communications@jancarolpublishing.com today to schedule one of our JCP authors. We work with authors from all across the country and many here in our region, so contact us today so your group can enjoy some time with the author of their choice.

Celebrate National Reading Group Month with a JCP author!

Voice Magazine for Women will host the premier holiday book signing affair, “Spirit of the Season Book Bazaar,” featuring appearances by Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. authors at the Bristol Public Library in Bristol, VA. This inaugural event will begin on Friday evening, December 4, with a private event to benefit the Bristol Public Library and continue with a Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 5, with book signings, publishing and writing seminars for adults and teens, and storytelling for children.

Brought to you by Voice Magazine for Women in conjunction with Bristol Public Library.

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Healthy Alternative—

Healing Meals Restaurant

By M. Robbins

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ctober is Vegetarian Month! Local vegetarians are blessed to live just over the Smoky’s from the only southeast vegan & vegetarian mecca, Asheville, NC, which offers more than a dozen vegan and vegetarian restaurants. It’s wonderful to have so many great options! But did you know we have a vegetarian/vegan restaurant right here in the Tri-Cities?

The first of its kind, Healing Meals, in Bristol, TN, offers fully plant-based gluten-free meals and treats! They offer delicious daily raw options as well, an even healthier alternative to cooked meals.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VEGETARIAN, VEGAN, PLANT-BASED, AND RAW VEGAN?

Vegetarian—Avoids all meat, including red, poultry, and fish. They still eat dairy, eggs, and animal products, however.

Vegan—Does not eat meat, nor any animal products and lives an animal product-free lifestyle, consciously avoiding all animal products.

Plant-Based—These folks eat not only a vegan diet, but eat mostly plants, both cooked and raw. They eat “whole foods,” which are unprocessed and much healthier. Many vegans strive to become plant-based over time.

Raw Vegan—Plant-based diet where the food is not heated above 120 degrees to ensure the nutritious value of the vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds is not compromised, nor diminished.

Eating raw vegan can be very challenging. That is why it is so refreshing to have raw vegan options for meals close by! Healing Meals has many raw vegan options on their daily menu. They are a completely vegetarian and vegan restaurant, offering much healthier alternatives for you and your family.

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Chef Jennifer opened her restaurant, “Healing Meals,” because she is passionate about the plant-based raw food philosophy and wants to share that passion with our local community. She experienced healing when she chose to eat raw vegan seven years ago, and as a wellness coach, she knew her diet improved her health dramatically. She attended Living Light Raw Culinary Institute in California and learned how to prepare raw vegan meals that are tasty and healthy. She brought her skills and talents back to the Tri-Cities, and now offers nutritious healthy meals prepared with patience, time, and love. “I believe the energy and intent when making the meals is just as important as the nutritious healing value of the ingredients used.”

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF RAW VEGAN MEALS?

• Bite-for-bite, raw food has greater nutrition value than cooked foods.

• Allows essential enzymes present to remain intact. The body requires these enzymes to properly digest food and absorb the nutrients necessary to keep the body healthy.

When cooked and processed, food loses 90% of its nutrients and enzymes.

• A healthy gastrointestinal system. The lack of enzymes in cooked & processed foods can lead to GERD, IBS, acid reflux, etc.

• Energy! Eating a raw plant-based diet will provide you with a lot of energy.

• Weight control—you will lose weight and achieve healing with a raw plant-based diet.

Upon entering Chef Jennifer’s restaurant, you will notice something different. Her kitchen is not a “regular” kitchen. She does not have an oven, nor a microwave to heat foods. Instead, she prepares foods with a food dehydrator, removing the water present from the vegetables and fruits she uses, retaining and concentrating their nutritious value. Many of her offered foods are dehydrated, or completely raw.

Chef Jennifer knows how unique her raw plant-based meals are, so she offers classes on nutrition, as well as how to prepare raw meals. She also offers a “Kitchen Angel” program, which is an opportunity for individuals to volunteer their time in assisting in the Healing Meals kitchen in exchange for learning the basics of raw meal preparation. She offers hands-on experience for those willing to donate their time and energy to learning sprouting, dehydrating, nut “milking,” and more. (See below for more information.)

As the only plant-based raw food restaurant in the Tri-Cities, Chef Jennifer has found it to be a challenge. “I am passionate about educating and informing the community about the health benefits of eating plant-based raw foods. I love what I do and I want everyone to experience the healing and energy that I have found in living a plant-based lifestyle. I hope to expand my restaurant to a café, grocery and teaching facility. I want to share my plant-based raw food philosophy with the community. I want my patrons to know that healthy food can taste great and be satisfying. My favorite part of the day is when a customer tries something and their face lights up because it tastes great!”

Chef Jennifer’s favorite dishes are her raw Chili, Pizza, and fresh HandPressed Almond Milk. The Chocolate Mousse is very popular, as well. Personally, I loved the Summer Garden Wrap, Vegan Spring Rolls, and of course, the Strawberry Coconut Pie! Daily specials and a full menu of entrees and treats, as well as grocery items are featured each day. Chef Jennifer also prepares party trays as a healthier alternative for holiday foods & desserts. You can find her prepared meals at Lum & Sue’s in Abingdon, VA. You can also order meals and have them delivered to the Health Barn in Johnson City every-other Tuesday, or the Boone Street Market in Jonesborough every Thursday.

Healing Meals is located at 1250 Volunteer Parkway in Bristol, TN. Hours are Monday–Friday 11:30–6:00 pm, so stop in for a delicious healthy lunch or pick up a nutritious dinner for your family to enjoy! healingmeals.biz How to become a “kitchen angel,” go to healingmeals.biz/kitchenangel.html Facebook: www.facebook.com/healingmealstn

October is

NATIONAL CHILI MONTH

INSANELY EASY VEGETARIAN CHILI

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onions 3/4 cup chopped carrots 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 3/4 cup chopped celery 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped 1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and garlic until tender. Stir in green pepper, red pepper, celery, and chili powder. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes.

2. Stir in mushrooms, and cook 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, and corn. Season with cumin, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Source: allrecipes.com

BEEF AND BLACK BEAN CHILI 1 pound ground beef 1 tablespoon oil 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic 2 teaspoons cumin, toasted and ground 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes 2 (19 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup beef broth, beer or coffee 1 chipotle chili in adobo sauce, chopped 1 teaspoon oregano salt and pepper to taste 1 handful cilantro, chopped

1. Cook the ground beef in a large pan over medium heat, breaking it apart as is cooks, drain any grease and set the beef aside.

2. Add the oil in the pan, add the onion and sauté until tender, about 5–7 minutes.

3. Add the garlic, cumin and chili powders and sauté until fragrant, about a minute.

4. Add the tomatoes, beef, beans, broth, chipotle and oregano, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 20-50 minutes.

5. Slow Cooker Option: Implement step 1, optionally implement steps 2 & 3, place everything except the cilantro in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-10 hours or high for 2–4 hours before adding the cilantro.

Source (recipe and photo): closetcooking.com

VEGGIE CHILI 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, seeded & diced 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded & diced 1 whole green bell pepper, seeded & diced 2 carrots, peeled & diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 whole jalapeño, seeded & finely diced 3 cups vegetable broth (can sub chicken or beef broth if you prefer) 1 can (12–14 ounces) plain tomato sauce 1 can (10 ounce) Ro-tel (diced tomatoes & chiles) 1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste 1 teaspoon ground oregano 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons chili powder (more to taste)

1 can (14 ounces) kidney beans, drained & rinsed 1 can (14-ounce) pinto beans, drained & rinsed 1 can garbanzo beans, drained & rinsed 1 can black beans, drained & rinsed 1 whole large zucchini (or 2 medium zucchini), diced 1/4 cup masa (corn flour) or regular cornmeal 1/2 cup warm water Cotija cheese, for serving (optional) pico de gallo, for serving (optional) cilantro leaves, for serving (optional) 1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, 3 colors of bell pepper, carrots, celery, and jalapeño, then cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften. Add the oregano, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Stir and cook for a few more minutes.

2. Pour in the broth, tomato sauce, and Ro-tel. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the beans and zucchini, stir, then cover and simmer for 30 more minutes.

3. Mix the masa with the warm water and stir it into the pot. Simmer for 15 more minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings.

4. Serve with Cotija cheese, pico de gallo, and cilantro.

Source (recipe and photo): thepioneerwoman.com

Have a chili cook-off!

Have everyone bring their own chili. You provide plastic tasting cups and let your guests vote on the best chili. You can even share recipes unless you want to keep your chili recipe top secret! voicemagazineforwomen.com | October 2015 | 25

PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) 3/4 cup vegan chocolate chips (can use regular chocolate chips) 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper and set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and spices. Set aside.

3. Using a mixer, combine the coconut oil and sugars together. Add vanilla extract and pumpkin and mix until combined, about 3 minutes. Slowly add in the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.

4. Drop by large, rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until cookies are just beginning to brown around the edges. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for two minutes. Transfer to a wire cooling rack and cool completely.

Note—to make the cookies gluten-free use your favorite gluten-free flour instead of the whole wheat flour. Source: twopeasandtheirpod.com

PUMPKIN PECAN SCONES WITH MAPLE GLAZE PUMPKIN SCONES: 1 cup raw pecans 2 cups white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cloves or allspice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup solid coconut oil or 5 tablespoons cold butter 3/4 cup pumpkin puree 1/4 cup milk of choice (almond milk, low fat milk, etc.)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract MAPLE GLAZE: 1 cup powdered sugar 1/8 teaspoon fine grain sea salt 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup good maple syrup, more if needed

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Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the nuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Toast the nuts in the oven until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Chop the nuts into very fine pieces.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, 3/4 of the chopped nuts, baking powder, sugar, spices and salt in a bowl and whisk together.

Use a pastry cutter to cut the coconut oil or butter into the dry ingredients. If you don’t have a pastry cutter, use a fork to cut the coconut oil into the flour, or use a knife to cut the butter into tiny pieces and mix it into the flour.

Stir in pumpkin puree, milk and vanilla extract. At first it will seem like there isn’t enough liquid to wet the dough, but keep mixing until you have thoroughly incorporated the wet and dry ingredients. If you must, use your hands to knead the last of the flour into the dough.

Form dough into a circle that’s about an inch deep all around.

Use a chef’s knife to cut the circle into 8 even slices.

Separate slices and place on the baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until lightly golden brown.

While the scones are baking, whisk together the glaze ingredients in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Drizzle the glaze generously over the scones (I preferred mine with a solid layer across the top). While the glaze is wet, sprinkle it with the remaining chopped nuts. Enjoy! Source: cookieandkate.com

National Physical Therapy Month October is National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM) Physical therapists have the education, experience, and and a time to recognize how physical therapists and physical expertise necessary to provide a broad health screening to therapist assistants help transform society by restoring and allow tracking the patient’s health status over time. Ask your improving motion in people’s lives. primary physician. Should you have a referral for a physical It is the perfect time to focus on healthy aging: finding out therapist evaluation and treatment plan? how an evaluation directly from a physical therapist can help with overcoming pain, maintaining vital mobility, and preserving independence with aging. Prevention, wellness, and disease management have moved into the forefront of health Services Amenities over the past decade as research con• Skilled Nursing Care and Activities tinues to show the significant benefits • On-Call Physician Services • 84 Semi-Private Rooms • Licensed Nursing Staff • Beauty and Barber Shop of lifestyle changes on health. Lifestyle • Social Services Staff • Laundry Services • Physical, Speech and changes, including increased physical • Group Outings Occupational Therapy • Daily opportunities to activity, can lead to health benefits in • Restorative Program encourage social, physical 505 N. Roan Street | Johnson City, TN • Pharmacy Services and mental enrichment those with chronic disease, prevent or (Next to the Johnson City Public Library) • On-Call Mental Health manage a number of non-communicaDietician Services 423-975-2000 | www.agapenrc.com •• Registered Respite Services ble diseases, and lead to an increased Enriching the lives of our residents in a caring, compassionate atmosphere. quality of life.

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Return to a Youthful Look with Voluma®

By Erin Martin, MD Dermatology Associates

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our face shows signs of aging in more ways than one—crow’s feet, forehead wrinkles, and “turkey” neck are a few examples that come to mind most readily. And fortunately, there are fairly simple ways to combat these problems—sun avoidance, a good moisturizing regimen, and even Botox®.

But what do you do when you develop one of the most telling signs of aging—flat, sagging cheeks? As we age, we lose both fat and elastin in our skin, which leads to loss of volume in our checks. Until recently, there wasn’t much that could be done to combat this, short of plastic surgery.

Now, however, a quick trip to your dermatologist can erase years from your face. Thanks to products such as Juvederm Voluma® XC, you can add volume to your cheeks and smooth out the lines around your eyes, nose, and mouth; almost immediately returning a youthful look to your face.

While Juvederm Voluma® (simply called Voluma) has been used for years in over 70 countries; it has only recently received FDA approval here in the United States. From Allergan (the makers of Botox®), Voluma is a hyaluronic acid that is used to “temporarily correct age-related volume loss in the check area of adults over the age of twenty-one.”

Voluma is a structurally strong, yet soft, pliable material that is injected deep into the facial tissues in order to return the look of youth to the cheek, nose, and mouth areas. Because of its pliability, the clinician is able to contour the product with precision, allowing

TIPS FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENT Daily Journaling—A journal is more than a map of your journey. It helps to clarify thought, to think new thoughts, and to truly see where your old way of thinking might not be good for you. Once you record something, it becomes more than a fleeting thought. Tomorrow, you may look back and see how you felt, and you’ll compare it with how you are feeling today and be able to go ahead and make adjustments.

Meditation—Meditation is the most effective and handiest manner of reducing stress and clearing out your system. You dispose of junk thoughts and best of all, you leave area in there for clean, clear thinking. It additionally has direct health advantages; you’ll slow down your heart rate and improve digestion, simply by meditating for a few minutes every day. You will sleep better and heal faster.

Expect to Win—This one is the hardest to clarify because some folks just do not seem to listen to it. Train yourself to expect positive results. How will you get rich and be happy if every outcome you expect is negative? People

you to simply look younger, rather than “different.” The smoothness of the gel minimizes the lumps and bumps that can be seen with other filler products and also allows Voluma to be injected with a very small needle, which decreases both bruising and recovery time.

Voluma Treatment Procedure Receiving a Voluma treatment is simple. The procedure is done in your dermatologist’s office, and the actual treatment takes less than an hour. After discussing your desired results, a small needle will be used to inject the Voluma into the deep subdermal layer of your cheek areas. Voluma contains Lidocaine, which is a numbing agent, making the procedure virtually pain-free. The effects of the treatment are almost immediate, and recovery time is minimal. In fact, an entire treatment can typically be done during lunch hour.

The effects of a single treatment usually last for nine months to a year, although there are reports of the treatment lasting up to two years.

So, are you ready to start off the holiday season with a younger look? If you are, then call us today to schedule consultation at one of our three convenient Tri-Cities locations.

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are often quick to argue, but, what they don’t understand is that along with their positive thoughts, there are a ton of negative thoughts which have an effect on outcomes. Expectations aren’t regarding outcomes. They’re concerning bold, forthright actions and knowing that the results will be in your favor, no matter what.

Writing Goals and Plans of Action—Written goals are a sort of map.

The instant you see your goals, you see plans of action starting to form. You discover yourself spurred into action to try and do the proper thing. Return after thirty days and see how far along you have gotten with your written goals. Did it facilitate your plans, by writing them down on paper?

Positive Affirmations—Your inner dialogue has power over your life.

It is a powerful tool. What do you tell yourself? What advice do you give yourself? Start to write down an affirmation on all key areas of your life and rehearse it aloud twice daily. You are teaching your subconscious positive dialogue.

Teach to Learn—You learn something better after you teach it. As you teach, your inner mind opens, therefore you’ll be in a position to digest and transmit information. Teaching is also a manner of holding yourself accountable. If you’ve got no one to teach, write! voicemagazineforwomen.com | October 2015 | 29

YWCA Accepting Registrations for Women’s 5K Conditioning Program

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WCA Bristol Women’s Fitness Spa is gearing up for its 35th annual women’s Turkey Trot and Gobbler’s Gait 5K run/walk by offering an 8-week conditioning program Sept.

21–Nov. 14 to motivate and prepare participants. Trainings will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m.

YW fitness trainers will lead participants through progressive intervals of walking and running that will safely and gradually build up endurance and stamina for a 5K race.

Training will take place on the Turkey Trot race route, a certified course that stretches across Bristol, Tenn. Participants will also be instructed on proper techniques for warming up, stretching, and race nutrition.

The 5K conditioning program is FREE for YW Fitness Spa members and $80 for non-members. Non-members will be entitled to use the YW Fitness Spa FREE of charge, including the whirlpool, sauna, steam room, and express classes, during their conditioning phase.

“Our training program offers morning and evening classes that are specifically designed for participants of all fitness levels,” said Aubree Cook, YWCA Fitness Director. “Our trainers will motivate, inspire, and guide runners and walkers throughout the 8 weeks in preparation for our 35th annual Turkey Trot and Gobbler’s Gait on Nov. 14.”

Ladies 13 and older are encouraged to call YWCA Bristol at 423.968.9444 for more information and to reserve their spot. Click here to download a race registration form.

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PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center The WE WILL Generation™ The WE WILL GENERATION was designed for schools and other organizations to leverage resources, at no cost and easily accessible on-line, to encourage student-to-student conversation to educate, inspire and support peers to address bullying and create kinder and safer schools.

Students are ready to take a significant role in the bullying prevention movement. “We will be the generation that says, ‘This is our issue and we will be the solution.’”

Bullying is an issue that directly impacts children and youth every day. Today’s generation of students is ready to take action and uniquely positioned to prevent and stop bullying. What they need is education, support, and inspiration—and a creative program that will give them the practical skills to be part of the solution. The WE WILL Generation is an exciting new initiative developed by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center which uses a student’s talking with student’s model to build leadership and encourage a change in culture to address bullying.

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Research has shown that students are the most effective people to intervene in a bullying situation.

Turning a 180 is about: • Redirecting a negative situation • Creating a more supportive school environment • Deescalating bullying situations Empowering students to intervene in a bullying situation doesn’t remove responsibility from adults in the school. Adults need to play an active role in bullying prevention, too.

OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MONTH Domestic Violence Survivor Denied Clemency by Oklahoma Parole Board

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he Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board denied Tondalo Hall’s application for clemency. Hall, a 30-year-old mother from Oklahoma is serving a prison sentence 15 times longer than her abuser for “failing to protect” her children from him. Hall will not be eligible for release again until 2030. Shaunna Thomas, co-founder of UltraViolet, a national women’s advocacy organization, issued the following statement responding to the pardon and parole board’s decision: “Survivors of domestic violence are too often criminalized rather than protected. The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board had the responsibility to make things right and they failed with this decision. This is not justice. Tondalo’s story is tragic and proves that we have a criminal justice system that would rather imprison domestic abuse survivors than get them the counseling and support they need to heal. Although this decision is appalling, we will continue fighting against policies that punish rather than protect survivors.”

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Domestic violence occurs between people in an intimate relationship. Domestic violence can take many forms, including emotional, sexual and physical abuse and threats of abuse. Men are sometimes abused by partners, but domestic violence is most often directed toward women. Domestic violence can happen in heterosexual, or same-sex relationships.

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The only way to break the cycle of domestic violence is to take action — and the sooner the better.

Start by telling someone about the abuse, whether it’s a friend, loved one, health care provider, or other close contact. At first, you might find it hard to talk about the abuse. But you’ll also likely feel relief and receive much-needed support.

Create a safety plan. Leaving an abuser can be dangerous.

Consider taking these precautions: Call a women’s shelter, or domestic violence hotline for advice. Make the call at a safe time — when the abuser isn’t around — or from a friend’s house, or other safe location.

Pack an emergency bag that includes items you’ll need when you leave, such as extra clothes and keys. Leave the bag in a safe place.

Keep important personal papers, money and prescription medications handy so that you can take them with you on short notice.

Know exactly where you’ll go and how you’ll get there.

Protect your communication and location.

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233). Call the hotline for crisis intervention and referrals to resources, such as women’s shelters.

Did You Know?

In the United States, a person dies by suicide every 13.3 minutes, claiming more than 39,500 lives each year.

It is estimated that an attempt is made every minute, with close to one million people attempting suicide annually. Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. among adults 18–65, the second leading cause of death among teens and young adults, and individuals ages 65 and older account for 16 percent of all suicide deaths. This public health issue does not discriminate by age, gender, ethnicity, or socio-economic status.

Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) A recent Facebook statement: “Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.” Don’t let your solution be permanent. Find your survival trigger. Every Day Matters! You Matter!

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Love your Skin!

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our face can be subject to some harsh elements such as the sun, cold, heat, or smoke. It can also be affected by an improper at-home regime. For women of all ages, skin care is important. Visit your dermatologist for outside skin care and your grocery store to purchase for the ‘inside’ skin care.

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Great for skin from the inside out: • Dark chocolate­—The sweet treat is rich in cocoa flavanols, plant compounds with antioxidant properties, which help hydrate skin and improve circulation. Women who consumed a high flavanol cocoa powder drink daily for 12 weeks experienced less skin roughness and scaliness compared to a control group. It is suggested sticking to a 1-ounce portion, or 150 calories, to reap the good skin benefits without the weight gain.

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Blueberries—Blueberries fall into the tightener/renewer category when it comes to skincare.

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Spinach—Leafy green vegetables, particularly spinach, are rich in nutrients and antioxidants.

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Kiwi—Kiwis fall into the category of firming when it comes to skincare.

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Salmon and Sardines—Salmon has been proven to help moisturize skin and keep it looking healthy and radiant.

One serving (3.5 ounces) of sardines (these little swimmers contain 1.5 grams of omega-3 fatty acids) make it one of the best sources of the fat. Fatty fish is particularly rich in the type of omega-3 called DHA, an anti-inflammatory. “Inflammation is now known as the root cause of acne,” says Dr. Wu. Packing your diet with these omega-3s (also found in salmon) can help keep your skin clear.

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Watermelon—Watermelon falls into the sun protector/ cancer fighter categories when it comes to skincare.

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Avocados—Avocados are great for preventing blemishes and enhancing the quality of your skin. This popular fruit is high in vitamins A, D and E. These vitamins help prevent the signs of aging. Avocados are also high in minerals like copper and iron. These minerals help the skin fight the signs of aging by defending against free radicals. Furthermore, this delicious fruit will help promote skin elasticity and pigment—leaving your skin (and hair) looking healthy refreshed all day long.

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Olive oil— About 75% of the fat in olive oil is mono-unsaturated fatty acids, which may play a role in the youth boost. The antioxidant polyphenols in olive oil can also quench damaging free radicals.

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What Is Breast Cancer?

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reast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. The damaged cells can invade surrounding tissue, but with early detection and treatment, most people continue a normal life.

Facts About Breast Cancer In The United States • One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

• Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women.

• Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women.

• Each year it is estimated that over 220,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die.

• Although breast cancer in men is rare, an estimated 2,150 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 410 will die each year • When breast cancer is detected early, and is in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 100% American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines • Women age 40 and older should have a screening mammogram every year and should continue to do so for as long as they are in good health.

• Women in their 20s and 30s should have a clinical breast exam (CBE) as part of a periodic (regular) health exam by a health professional, at least every 3 years. After age 40, women should have a breast exam by a health professional every year.

• Breast self-exam (BSE) is an option for women starting in their 20s.

Women should be told about the benefits and limitations of BSE. Women should report any breast changes to their health professional right away.

Women at Normal Risk • For women between ages 20 and 39 years, a clinical breast examination every 1-3 years is recommended, with breast awareness encouraged.

• For women aged 40 years and older, annual clinical breast examination and screening mammography are recommended, with breast awareness encouraged.

• Upper age limit for screening not established.

Mammogram Mammograms are x-ray pictures of the breast that are effective for finding breast cancer. Mammograms can be used to check for breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. This type of mammogram is called a screening mammogram. Mammograms also can be used to check for breast cancer after a lump, or other sign or symptom of the disease has been found. This type of mammogram is called a diagnostic mammogram.

Can physical activity reduce the risk of breast cancer?

Exercise boosts the immune system and helps you to keep your weight in check. With as little as three hours of exercise per week, or about 30 minutes a day, a woman can begin to lower her risk of breast cancer. This doesn’t require going to a gym either. Power walking is more than sufficient!

Does smoking cause breast cancer?

Smoking is a confirmed risk factor for many types of cancer. Recent research in the last year (2012) has confirmed that smoking is a contributing risk factor for developing breast cancer. Additionally, second-hand smoke is also a risk factor for cancer. So if you are a smoker, help yourself in a significant way and join a smoking cessation program to help you stop. The day you stop smoking, the healing can begin and each week in which you are smoke-free, you give yourself increasing advantages for a healthier life. Smoking also directly contributes to heart and other lung diseases, too.

Can drinking alcohol increase the risk of breast cancer?

Moderation is key. One drink per day has been shown to slightly increase the risk of breast cancer. Having more than one drink per day has shown to be a more significant risk factor, and the alcohol content doesn’t matter: wine, beer, or a mixed drink. Alcohol also increases estrogen in your bloodstream.

Although we know that more than one drink per day increases risks, to date

there are no studies that demonstrate directly that the more a person drinks, the greater their risk for cancer. And in some cases, drinking one glass of wine a day can offer heart-health benefits. If you drink alcohol, this is an important topic to discuss with your doctor so that you will know what limits are best for you to observe.

Does a family history of breast cancer put someone at a higher risk?

Although women who have a family history of breast cancer are in a higher risk group, most women who have breast cancer have no family history. Statistically only 5-10% of individuals diagnosed with breast cancer have a family history of this disease.

Male Breast Cancer—Breast cancer in men is rare Less than 1 out of 100 cases of breast cancer occurs in a man. It develops in the small amount of breast tissue found behind a man’s nipple. Although the exact cause of breast cancer is not known, most experts agree that some men have a greater risk for breast cancer than others. Male breast cancer mostly affects older men.

Male Breast Cancer Risk Factors Things that increase a man’s risk of breast cancer include: • Radiation exposure • Family history of breast cancer in his female relatives • Inheriting gene mutations, such as the BRCA2 gene • Having a genetic disorder called Klinefelter syndrome, or a liver disease (cirrhosis) Male Breast Cancer Symptoms The most common symptom of male breast cancer is a painless lump, or swelling behind the nipple. Other symptoms can include a discharge from the nipple, or a lump or thickening in the armpit. Although most men diagnosed with breast cancer are older than 65, breast cancer can appear in younger men. For this reason, any breast lump in an adult male is considered abnormal and should be checked out by a doctor. In addition, since there is no routine screening for breast cancer in men it is important to have lumps in the breast and/or thickening in the armpit checked.

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October is National Chiropractic Health Month What is Chiropractic?

Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. Chiropractic care is used most often to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches. Doctors of Chiropractic–often referred to as chiropractors, or chiropractic physicians–practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. Chiropractors have broad diagnostic skills and are also trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling.

What conditions do chiropractors treat?

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Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) care for patients of all ages, with a variety of health conditions. DCs are especially well-known for their expertise in caring for patients with back pain, neck pain and headaches...particularly with their highly skilled manipulations, or chiropractic adjustments. They also care for patients with a wide range of injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system, involving the muscles, ligaments and joints. These painful conditions often involve, or impact the nervous system, which can cause referred pain and dysfunction distant to the region of injury. The benefits of chiropractic care extend to general health issues as well, since our body structure affects our overall function. DCs also counsel patients on diet, nutrition, exercise, healthy habits, and occupational and lifestyle modification.

How is a chiropractic adjustment performed?

Chiropractic adjustment, or manipulation, is a manual procedure that utilizes the highly refined skills developed during the doctor of chiropractic’s intensive years of chiropractic education. The chiropractic physician typically uses his or her hands—or an instrument—to manipulate the joints of the body, particularly the spine, in order to restore or enhance joint function. This often helps resolve joint inflammation and reduces the patient’s pain. Chiropractic manipulation is a highly controlled procedure that rarely causes discomfort. The chiropractor adapts the procedure to meet the specific needs of each patient. Patients often note positive changes in their symptoms immediately following treatment.

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Why is there a popping sound when a joint is adjusted?

Adjustment (or manipulation) of a joint may result in the release of a gas bubble between the joints, which makes a popping sound. The same thing occurs when you “crack” your knuckles. The noise is caused by the change of pressure within the joint, which results in gas bubbles being released. There is usually minimal, if any, discomfort involved.

KEEP SMILING SUGARY WITH DAILY 4 SODAS This October marks the sixth straight year that the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company are teaming together during National Dental Hygiene Month (NDHM), with the ADHA and the Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program (WOHP) working collaboratively to increase public awareness about the importance of maintaining good oral health. The focus on NDHM this year centers around the four components of good oral health maintenance: • brushing teeth twice daily • flossing every day • rinsing with antimicrobial mouth rinse • chewing sugar-free gum Dental hygienists are encouraged to remind patients to “Do the daily 4” and, during each dental office visit, start a conversation with them on how integrating good oral health-care habits into their daily routine will benefit not just their oral health, but also contribute to improved overall health.Source: adha.org/national-dental-hygiene-month

Because soda is a beverage, it is not always part of the nutrition discussion. The reality is, however, that most sodas are sweetened with pure sugar that can have strong detriments to oral health. Soda typically contains phosphoric acid and large amounts of sugar, among other ingredients. Refined sugar in these sodas not only offers no nutritional benefits, but is known to cause cavities. Complicating this matter is that soda is often drunk in place of other, more nutritious options, such as milk, or water. Although many people choose artificially sweetened sodas over their sugary counterparts, the risk to teeth is no less profound. All sodas contain a great deal of phosphoric acid, which interferes with the body’s ability to absorb calcium, essential for strong teeth and bones. Drinking soda through straws, rinsing the mouth before and after consumption, and limiting how much soda an adolescent drinks can help minimize the effects on their teeth.

SMOKING

The damages to the mouth that are caused by smoking have long been recognized; however, it is important to have a dialogue with adolescents about them as soon as possible. Smoking’s oral effects include bad breath, stained teeth, loss of taste and smell, canker sores, failure of dental implants, oral cancer, and the gum recession, bone loss and tooth loss associated with gum disease.

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The sold out fundraiser exuded the epitome of southern charm and grace as guests mingled with each other, while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and mint juleps supplied to them by ever present butlers.

Carol Conduff, Founder and Executive Director of The Spine Health Foundation, Inc. (SHF), oversaw every detail in the planning of this event. Guests enjoyed lovely music, an exquisite buffet, and silent and live auctions of an array of select donations. The Derby Day event has become the signature annual event for SHF. This event raises awareness of the negative effects of untreated spinal issues and raises funds to support the mission of The Spine Health Foundation.

While my hat was not chosen as a winner in the Derby Hat Contest, and my best guess for the winner did not win in the Best Guess Kentucky Derby Winners Circle, the auction item that I won made me feel like a winner!

As the auctioneer, José Castillo kept the crowd entertained and excited, it was not clear to me exactly what I had won. I knew that I was going to a horse race in Louisville, Kentucky.

But wait…there’s more!

With a 3 night stay at the downtown Hyatt, attending a Family Derby Race at Church Hill Downs, viewing the race from a top floor suite and having a private tour of the facility, there was one other very special treat. Included in the package was the opportunity to name a race and present a trophy to the winning horse of my named race! How cool was that!

It was good to know that my donation went for a ‘worthy’ cause, but the pay back was much more than expected!

Support The Spine Health Foundation!

Above: Jim Arrington and Janie Jessee Right: Presenting the Daisy J trophy

The Spine Health Foundation has helped area resident’s access more than 500 medically-related resources including 22 spine surgeries since 2011. Ms Conduff founded the Spine Health Foundation in 2010. Her passion for helping others with spinal issues grew out of her own personal experience. fter having corrective spine surgery in February 2010, the concept of the Spine Health Foundation took hold just a few months later. “Our goal is to help the working wounded access appropriate specialized spine care to overcome chronic pain related to untreated spinal issues and become a contributing member of society once again.” voicemagazineforwomen.com | October 2015 | 37

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