Brrr! Yup—it has been cold! Some of the temperatures have set records for reaching new lows. As the weather hits new lows, businesses have hit new lows. Weather does affect activity in businesses. As heating bills increase, money becomes a little tighter. With layoffs, paychecks are smaller. As a result, there are fewer customers, whose spending power is decreased. A natural reaction of a business owner is to ask, “What am I doing wrong?” Just because business activity changes doesn’t mean that your marketing is no longer working, and it doesn’t mean that suddenly you are doing something wrong. It means taking a look at outside factors such as the weather and overall economic climate and regrouping for the new season. Yes! Spring is just around the corner! As we move into the new season, Voice Magazine and Jan-Carol Publishing will be sponsoring events and offering options for our readers to participate in activities. Voice Magazine is reprising an opportunity for photographers to submit entries for our front cover. The contest was such a success last year, it is worth repeating. Please see page 21 for details. In addition, Jan-Carol Publishing is extending an opportunity for an author to receive a book-publishing contract—turn to page 23 for more information. I want to say a special Thank You to all of you helping us celebrate our ten years of serving this region. Voice Magazine stepped out as a pioneer ten years ago and continues to blaze trails for women and others in the region. It has been a journey with many highs and lows. Almost any business owner will agree that you are faced with challenges and changes. Recently, I heard a comment that I found to be profound: “If it does not challenge you, it will not change you, and you may never reach your potential.” We work hard here at Voice Magazine and JCP to service the region’s businesses and advertisers and provide a product that’s enjoyed by all. So thank you to all for your support. So continue to follow us throughout the year as we make this year our year to regroup, refocus, and redirect! Please ‘like’ Voice Magazine and Jan-Carol Publishing on Facebook! Thought of the month: “Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn't know it so it goes on flying anyway.” Mary Kay Ash
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Verse of the month: “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.” Proverbs 13:12 New King James Version (NKJV)
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Getting Up Again By Dan Johnson “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.” Hebrews 12:2 KJV We are here to greet you with a wonderful free “shopping bag” full of goodies from your local merchants.
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“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1 NIV
At the end of the hurdles competition, with one hurdle to go, my son Alec was well in the lead. Then, as the crowd watched and his mom and I gasped, his left foot caught the top of the hurdle, and he landed full force, with both knees slamming against the cinder track. In a split second, my son hit the ground and did something really amazing. Without hesitating, he was on his feet and back in the race, finishing third. Then they took him to the sidelines and cleaned his wounds. With bandaged legs and bloodied arms, he ran and jumped and competed for the next hour and a half. In my book, the boy became a man and won a first-place ribbon in the only race that matters: the race of life. It does not matter how many times you’ve messed up or fallen short of your goals or values. In life, the only time anyone can count you out is when you don’t get up again. In the New Testament (Colossians 1:27), we find this awe-inspiring phrase: “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” If Jesus Christ is in us, we have an irresistible force—a Something, a Someone—who is the very essence of ‘up.’ A rubber ball doesn’t stop and wonder what it’s going to do when it hits the ground; it bounces! If Christ is in us, we get up—it’s not about us. If we feel we’ve failed too many times, and we manage to get up again, then His grace is even more wonderful. Spurned defeat doesn’t make us look bad—it makes Him look good. It is God’s spunk in us, and nothing is impossible with Him. Even if we’re down, we don’t have to be down for the count because “He who began a good work in us” will finish it through us. That’s the lesson from the track, from the office, from the home. As a follower of Christ, get that sense in your soul that is deeper than the level of feeling. Hold onto that which is holding on to you. Get up again—it’s not over until He says it’s over. And even then, the fun hasn’t even begun.
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By Jan Howery Double splashed with washed-out blue denim and bright colors, this trend from yesteryear appeared on the ‘fringe’ of 2013. But 2014 is clearly the year of the fringe. A design element from the early 1970s, this 2014 trend is one of the most adaptable to your personal fashion statement. Even if you haven’t got time for fashion or if you feel less confident about some of the more extreme looks, fringe is right for you. It is never too long, never too much, and always in the right place—and with today’s soft materials, now is the right time for fringe. When you think of fringing, you might be inclined to picture thin leather strips and a Wild West style, but there are no limits to this new trend. For 2014, fringe comes in all manner of materials and tends to be presented toward softness. Pair a fringed blouse or shirt with a daringly high-split skirt to create a striking designer finish. Scarves with fringe can be tied at the waist and draped over a skirt for an updated twist. With fringe available in whatever material you fancy, now may be the time to try a new look. A velvet or silk scarf with a fringe makes a beautiful fashion statement. And the shoes are not forgotten in this sporty trend. A resurrected shoe style, the loafer, takes on an updated look with fringe. The fringed loafer of 2014 gets a softer edge, with the relaxed texture of the materials used in today’s fringing. If you were hoping that the return of fringe meant that ...a really the Wild West was riding back into town, you can still embrace this trend with leather boots, belts, and bags. This boho embellishment, the fringe, has been added to everything from jackets and dresses to necklaces and handbags, creating pieces that are perfect for staying on-trend this season. Plus, depending on the piece, fringe can add either a bohemian, edgy, or even a Gatsby-inspired vibe, so finding some fringe that matches your unique style is easy. Personalize your fringe with bold finishing touches such as are here a colorful box clutch and several bracelets—and don’t forget to add a pair of cat-eye sunglasses to complete your trendy look. What’s more, the fringe trend is finding its way from your wardrobe into your home, with its use on cushions, blankets, even curtains. Combine a gentle fringe or stunning jersey tassels to add a simple and classy flair to any home. These small touches are great ways to try out this trend. Fringe is a trend for all ages and every room in the house!
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Impersonators are listed below: Garth Brooks (Dean Simmons) Shania Twain (Kelly Smith) Wynonna Judd (Wynonah Dove) Johnny Cash (David Burney) Tickets are available online at www.cpe.vt.edu/reg/swvac. The cost for a reserved table for eight is $270.00 and individual tickets are $35.00 each. A sponsorship of $300.00 includes a reserved table for eight plus extra amenities. All sponsor fees and profit from the concert benefits the scholarship fund for students attending Virginia Tech from southwest Virginia. For additional information or to purchase tickets, contact Penny McCallum, Director, Virginia Tech Southwest Center at (276) 619-4311 or pmccallum@swcenter.edu; Dove Bush at (276) 619-4310 or dbush@swcenter.edu; or Brenda Justus (276) 619-4310 at bjustus@swcenter.edu.
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Bristol Entrepreneurial Center to offer Certified Entrepreneur Course For the first time ever, the Bristol Entrepreneurial Center, a division of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce, is offering The Certified Entrepreneur course. The six-week class takes place Wednesdays from 6–8 pm. from March 26 through April 30 in the board room at the Bristol Chamber. Attendees will receive a certificate of completion upon finishing the course. Class sessions will focus on a variety of topics designed to aid owners prior to their businesses opening. Session topics are: Week 1 – The Basic Steps of Starting a Business; Week 2 – Funding Sources, Understanding and Improving Credit; Week 3 – Business Planning – How to Develop Your Plan and Research; Week 4 – Real Estate, Negotiating Leases, Rental Agreements & Insurance; Week 5 – Marketing & Promotion; Week 6 – Managing Your Business – Inventory, Bookkeeping, Cash Flow. By the end of the class, attendees will: • Have a strong sense of the business they want to start
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• Receive a one-year Chamber Membership. • Be featured in the Chamber Voice and Quarterly Update. • Be recognized at the May 2, First Friday Business Briefing breakfast upon graduation
March 26 – Steps to Starting a Business – Covers basic steps of starting a business. April 2 – Where is the Money? Credit Counseling Solutions/Understanding and Improving Credit – Learn about funding sources, as well as understanding and improving credit. April 9 – Business Planning – How to Develop Your Plan and Research – Writing a business plan and compiling research needed to start, grow and sustain a strong business.
Guest instructors include Debbie Wagner and Becky Nave with People Incorporated; Mark Dessauer with Hunter, Smith and Davis; Rush Powers with Burke, Powers and Harty; Freddy Sullivan with Bank of Tennessee; Michael Fleenor with Dent K. Burk; Sandy Ratliff with the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity; and representatives from both the City of Bristol, TN, and Bristol, VA. Cost of the class, which includes all materials and supplies, is $99 per person. Enrollment deadline is March 21 (space is limited, so enroll early). To register, please contact Karen Witcher at (423)989-4870 or kwitcher@bristolchamber.org. CORPORATE SPONSOR: HUNTER, SMITH & DAVIS COMMUNITY SPONSOR: CITY OF BRISTOL, TN
April 16 – Real Estate/Negotiating Leases/Rental Agreements & Insurance – What Do I Need? – Understanding lease and rental agreements and real estate contracts. April 23 – Marketing & Promotion – Discovering ways to market and promote your business, and learn who your market is and how to reach those outside of your immediate area. April 30 – Managing Your Business (Inventory, Bookkeeping, Cash Flow) – Managing your business, inventory, bookkeeping and cash flow, and the financial side of day-to-day operation. For more information or to register for a workshop, email Karen Witcher at kwitcher@bristolchamber.org or call 423.989.4850.
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Container Gardens with a Twist By Tresa Erickson From high-rise condos to country cottages, container gardens can make a great addition to any home. And, they’re easy to create. All it takes is a little soil, some seedlings and a few containers. You can find potting soil and seedlings at your local nursery and all the containers you need at home. Almost anything that can hold soil and plants can be used for a container garden. Consider these options:
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• Aquariums • Baby buggies • Barrels • Baskets • Bathtubs • Boots and shoes • Bottles • Bowls • Buckets • Cans • Chairs • Coffee mugs • Colanders • Cradles
• Crates • Cups • Desks • Dresser drawers • Hats • Helmets • Jars • Jugs • Kettles • Kids’ pools • Lunchboxes • Mailboxes • Paint cans • Pitchers
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With a few modifications, any of these items would make great container gardens. Take a look around your home. You are sure to find more options. Old burlap sacks, for example, can easily be converted into hanging planters. Got a worn table sitting in the back of the garage? Convert it into a planter. Cut a hole in the top, sink a pot into the hole and twist any vines that emerge around the table legs. Now that’s a planter, and the best part is, you reused the table instead of tossing it into the landfill. Just imagine how lovely your new planter will look on your front porch surrounded by several pairs of old rain boots blooming with flowers.
These are just a few ideas for escaping the garden blues each winter. Keeping busy is priority number one, and there are many ways to go about this from preparing for the upcoming season to jotting down your favorites. Just remember you are not alone, and try to focus less on the fact that you can’t get outside and more on the opportunity you have to relax. Winter is a bit of a reprieve for gardeners to rest their aching hands and backs, gather their thoughts and catch up on everything they’ve been missing.
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Old-house features you shouldn’t abandon Sleeping porches: Sleeping porches became popular early in the 20th century, when they were advocated by health professionals who believed that the fresh air they provided bolstered immune systems. Such porches were already popular in the South and West, where sleeping outdoors was cooler and more comfortable. Dutch doors: Popular with the 18th-century Dutch settlers of New York and New Jersey, so-called Dutch doors are split horizontally in the middle; open just the top to keep out animals yet let in light and air. Making your own is straightforward. Saw any wood door in half, and then attach each half to the door frame with two hinges apiece. A simple sliding bolt joins the top and bottom as a single, solid panel. Dumbwaiters: Convenient for carrying items like laundry and food from floor to floor, these small freight elevators rose to popularity during the 19th century. Although today they are seen mostly in restaurants and schools, a dumbwaiter could be installed in many multilevel homes and enhanced with electric motors, automatic control systems, and greater customization than was possible in olden times.
newest intercoms are capable of piping music throughout your home. If you'd prefer to avoid any hardwiring, opt instead for a phone system with built-in intercom functionality. Boot scrapers: When horse-drawn wagons were a common mode of transportation, a boot scraper at the front door was a real necessity. As paved roads replaced dirt and tires replaced hooves, the boot scraper fell out of use. Today, you can still find traditional-style cast iron bars set into the masonry of many a front stoop, although many modern wood, rubber, and plastic scrapers have been augmented with brushes to remove debris from all angles. Laundry chutes: If your bedroom is two floors up from the washer and dryer, you might want to resurrect another nearly forgotten feature of old homes—the laundry chute. If you'd like to construct your own, to ensure that your clothes are funneled smoothly, weld sheet metal together to create a ramp, or use lengths of extra-large PVC pipe to form a tube that ends in your laundry room. No matter your approach, adding a laundry chute injects low-tech convenience into one of life's never-ending chores. Transom windows: Transom windows are those panels of glass you see above doors in old homes, especially those built in the Mission or Arts-and-Crafts styles. Transoms admitted natural light to front hallways and interior rooms before the advent of electricity and circulated air even when doors were closed for privacy. Transoms serve both purposes just as well today, and—of course—the beauty of glass is timeless. (Source: realtor.com)
Pocket shutters: Northeast homes of the 18th and 19th centuries had walls of exceptional thickness (as they were often made of brick), providing a deep window jamb whose embrasures, or pockets, could contain an entire interior shutter. It's high time these clever architectural details made a comeback, because interior shutters provide not only privacy but also insulation and shade when the elements really start to bear down. Intercoms: Intercom systems may remind you of The Brady Bunch, but these 1970s-era devices can be useful even if you don't have six kids, a dog, and an Alice. Systems consist of a base station and several remote modules, and the
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• Mission control - In the past, the kitchen was often built at the back of the house, attached to the garage and away from high traffic areas, but that tradition is changing. In 2014, we'll see the kitchen as the focal point of the house, often placed in the center of an open floor plan, especially as more homeowners start to use their kitchen space as a multitasking room, or ‘mission control.’ By having the kitchen centered and open, parents can pay bills, chat, or help with homework—all while making meals. • Traditional design - More homeowners are looking at traditional home styles. For example, Craftsman homes with large porches, front columns, and detailed gables will make a comeback in 2014. Queen Anne-style homes with asymmetric facades and detailed gables may see a resurgence also. • Passive homes - More United States-based architects are expected to include passive-house elements in their 2014 designs. Originally a European design, a passive house is built to work with the climate. For example, its roof may be pitched to make use of wind power, or it could have large windows installed to attract sunlight to heat the home. A passive-house design can slash energy consumption by as much as 90%, according to Passive House Institute US. • Flex rooms - Between the recession and the growing number of senior citizens in the United States, more households are becoming multigenerational. That change is leading to a developing trend in home building—flex rooms. Typically bedrooms, flex rooms are designed to give more privacy to larger families and usually include a separate space, such as a reading area or study, off the main bedroom area. These rooms also may be built with a change in mind. (Source: realtor.com)
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Old Door, New Use By Tresa Erickson Old doors seem to be everywhere—antique stores, flea markets, yard sales, in the old home you just inherited. The older the door, the more likely it is to be constructed from solid wood. 1. Old doors make great headboards. Just remove the hardware, paint or stain the exterior if desired, turn the door on its side, hang it behind your bed, and voila, you’ve got a custom headboard. Door doesn’t quite fit? No problem. Cut it down and trim it out for a more finished look. 2. Old doors make great screens. Find three doors somewhat equal in size, remove the hardware, paint or refinish them if desired, attach them together with hinges, and your folding screen is complete. Need a larger screen? Add another door or two. Want to make the screen more practical? Add a panel of chalkboard paint and a panel of corkboard for a bulletin board. You can also create a message center out of a single door. Just paint a panel with chalkboard
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paint, attach a whiteboard in another panel and a corkboard in a third, and you’ve got a large, message center at your service. You can either hang the door on the wall, stand it against the wall, or attach some feet to it for a freestanding message center. 3. Old doors make great desks. Take a door, remove the hardware, paint or refinish it if desired, add four legs, trim it out, and you’ve got a working desk. Use the doorknob hole for a cup or cord holder. Door has panes of glass? No problem. Slide some photos or postcards onto the glass panes for decoration and lay a large piece of glass on top of the door to create a solid surface for working. You also can turn an old door into a table by using the same process. Just cut the door down to the size you need, paint or refinish it if desired, add some legs and trim, and you’ve got a terrific side table, sofa table, and more. Want a dining table? Use two doors side by side. houzz.com
4. Old doors make great additions to gardens as well, either as screens, shutters, or potting benches. To turn an old door into a potting bench, turn it on its side and add some legs, or make it freestanding with feet and use it as a backdrop to an existing potting bench. Get creative and design your own old-door project.
A Decorative Touch! When you think about awnings, the typical image is that of the multicolored, striped roofing units that were popular during the 1960s and 70s. Although this idea initially might deter you from considering awning coverings, think again. The current wide variety of outdoor canopies shies away from the gaudy look of the 60s and integrates popular designs, trends, and color schemes. Today’s awning coverings create stylish roofs with beautiful curb appeal. Depending on your space, these coverings also provide protection from unwanted weather conditions yet allow sunlight to shine in. The updated awning coverings of today offer numerous styles, materials, and—most of all— functionality. The best awning ideas and design plans combine popular trends and styles to create a customized covering for any outdoor space. With all the options available, it is important to pick a covering that not only matches the style of your home but that also suits the needs of your space or patio. For example, today’s technology provides both retractable and stationary set-ups. Patios or decks are a great addition to any home because they extend the living area to the outdoors and offer a great place to entertain guests and to relax. The top patio designs incorporate shade structures to block sunlight and provide protection against rainy weather. In addition to these practical features, outdoor awnings and shades extend the use of patio areas and provide a beautiful decorative touch to the outdoor living space, adding value to the property. Combining affordability and wide selection, awning coverings can be a decorative, distinctive, and functional touch to your home or business.
7 Outdoor Decorating Tips 1. Paint: You can paint the entire house and trim, or simply touch up the trim—either way will make a huge effect on how your home looks to passersby.
patio or deck. Pergolas can be made both practical and beautiful by training vines or creepers over the supporting pillars. These provide cool shade in warm weather, to create a space where you can retreat for some quality time—climbing roses would make this space enchanting. Pergolas are open-topped except for the planted vines and creepers, so they can provide some protection from mild showers. However, they won’t keep you dry in heavier rain unless a retractable canopy is installed.
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4. Walkways: Having walkways outside your home adds a cozy and inviting feel to the overall outdoor presentation. A straight concrete walkway can be spruced up by putting a bit of garden bed edging, installing small solar walkway lights, or planting colorful annual flowers such as petunias along each side. 5. Yard Ornaments: These can be as simple as a small bird house, a pole-mounted outdoor lantern light, or even a wheelbarrow with flowers. Putting a little something extra in your yard defines you and your tastes—plus it gives your home a unique personality that helps it stand out from your neighbors. 6. Flowers, Plants, Vines & Bushes: Probably the most popular way to spruce up a yard quickly is to simply put out some pretty plants, bushes, vines, and flowers. Annuals are great for adding dashes of color quickly, because you usually can buy them in bloom at this time of year. For continuous color and greenery, plant some perennials too. 7. Garden Structures: An outdoor pergola (an arrangement that supports climbing plants; a frame of colonnades or posts with a Lattice work roof, designed to support climbing plants) in a garden or backyard provides a shaded walk or passageway that usually leads to a feature such as a fountain; it may also be part of a building, as protection for an open terrace. Pergolas are usually anchored to a
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Tomato Time By Tresa Erickson You love to garden, and more often that not, you end up with more produce than you can use. You give away much of the excess. Yet there always seems to be some left, tomatoes, in particular. Lucky for you, there are lot of recipes that call for tomatoes. Here are some you might want to try.
Avocado, Tomato, and Mango Salsa 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced 4 tomatoes, diced 1 mango, peeled, seeded and diced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1/2 c. fresh cilantro, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 t. salt 2 T. lime juice 1/4 c. red onion, chopped 3 T. olive oil Combine avocado, tomatoes, mango, jalapeno, cilantro and garlic. Stir in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve.
Caprese Salad 6 tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1-1/2 T. balsamic vinegar 6 leaves fresh basil, slivered 1/2 lb. mozzarella cheese, cubed Salt and ground black pepper, to taste Combine tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar and basil in a large bowl. Gently fold in mozzarella cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Chill before serving.
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Fried Green Tomatoes 2 eggs 2 T. water 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. yellow cornmeal Sea salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 lbs. green tomatoes, sliced 1 c. canola oil for frying, or as needed Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Beat eggs and water and set aside. Place flour and cornmeal in separate bowls. Season cornmeal with salt and pepper. Dip tomato slices in flour and then in egg mixture. Press into cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess. Transfer to baking sheet in a single layer. Heat about 1/4 inch canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry tomato slices in batches until golden crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain and serve.
Garlic Tomato Spread 2 lbs. tomatoes, halved lengthwise 1/2 c. olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 T. dried oregano 1 t. sugar 1 t. salt Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Arrange tomatoes, cut side up, in a shallow baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic, oregano, sugar and salt. Bake for 1 hour. Turn tomatoes over and roast until caramelized and very soft, about 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Remove from oven and set aside to cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Transfer tomato mixture to a blender and puree until smooth.
Tomato Bagel Sandwiches 1 bagel, split and toasted 2 T. cream cheese 1 tomato, thinly sliced Salt and pepper, to taste 4 leaves fresh basil Spread cream cheese on bagel halves. Top with tomato slices and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with basil leaves.
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7 tomatoes 1 c. water 1 c. instant rice 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, diced 1 pinch garlic salt Ground black pepper, to taste 2 15-oz. cans tomato sauce 1 6-oz. can tomato juice
6 tomatoes, chopped 1/2 c. sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil 3 cloves minced garlic 1/4 c. olive oil 2 T. balsamic vinegar 1/4 c. fresh basil 1/4 t. salt 1/4 t. ground black pepper 1 French baguette, sliced 2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Remove tomato tops and set aside. Scoop out tomato pulp, transfer to a bowl and chop. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, add rice and cover pan. Let stand until rice absorbs water, about 5 minutes. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef until browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and combine with cooked rice, onion, garlic, garlic salt and pepper. Add tomato pulp and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Set hollowed-out tomatoes in baking dish, fill with ground beef mixture and insert tomato tops. Pour tomato juice over filled tomatoes. Bake until tomatoes are tender and filling is hot, about 20 minutes.
Preheat oven on broiler setting. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt and pepper. Allow to sit for 10 minutes. Arrange baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown. Divide tomato mixture over baguette slices. Top with mozzarella cheese. Broil for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. These are just a few recipes for turning those extra tomatoes into savory summer fare. Consult your cookbooks for further recipes and enjoy!
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Human foods to keep away from pets include:
Keeping Your Pets Safe from Poisons By Crystal Robertson
March 16–22 is National Poison Prevention Week. It is important to protect ourselves and our loved ones from accidental poisoning, so don’t forget about the four-legged family members! Many common household items can pose a threat to our animal companions—even some items specifically meant for pets could cause health problems. To protect your pet, simply use common sense and take the Crystal Robertson same precautions you would with a child. The following list summarizes common household items that are potentially toxic to pets. Human medications, including pain killers (such as aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen), cold medicines, anticancer drugs, antidepressants, vitamins, and diet pills can all be toxic to animals. Keep medicine containers and tubes of ointments and creams away from pets, who could chew through them, and be vigilant about finding and disposing of any dropped pills. Rawhide dog chews can be contaminated with Salmonella, which can infect pets and humans who come in contact with the chews. This kind of treat should be offered to a pet only with supervision, because they pose a choking hazard as well. Insect control products, including the insecticides used in many over-the-counter flea and tick remedies, may be toxic to companion animals. Prescription flea and tick control products are much safer and more effective. Pet owners should never use any product without first consulting a veterinarian. Fumes from nonstick cooking surfaces and self-cleaning ovens can be deadly to birds. Always be cautious when using any pump or aerosol spray around birds.
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• Chocolate • Coffee • Caffeine • Alcohol • Avocado (includes seeds and fruit) • Macadamia Nuts • Grapes and Raisins • Yeast Dough • Raw or Undercooked Meat, Eggs, and Bones • Xylitol (a sweetener in many products, including gum, candy, baked goods and toothpaste) • Onions, Garlic, Chives • Milk • Salt Antifreeze that contains ethylene glycol has a sweet taste that attracts animals but is deadly if consumed in even small quantities—one teaspoon can kill a seven-pound cat. The Humane Society recommends that pet owners use antifreeze that contains propylene glycol, which is safe for animals if ingested in small amounts, in their vehicles. Hazardous ethylene glycol can also be found in common household products like snow globes. Cocoa mulch contains ingredients that can be deadly to pets if ingested. The mulch, sold in garden supply stores, has a chocolate scent that is appetizing to some animals. Chemicals used on lawns and gardens, such as fertilizers and plant food, can be easily accessible and fatal to a pet allowed in the yard unsupervised. De-icing salts used to melt snow and ice are paw irritants that can be poisonous if licked off. Paws should be washed and dried as soon as the animal comes in from the snow. Glue traps, live traps, and poisons are often used by pest control companies to kill rodent pests. Even if you would never use such methods to eliminate rodents, your neighbor might. Dogs and cats can become ill or die if they eat a poisoned rodent (called secondary poisoning). If you believe that your pet has been poisoned, contact your veterinarian or emergency veterinary service immediately. Collect and have at hand any material involved that can be used to determine what poison(s) are involved. In the event that you need to take your pet to a local veterinarian, be sure to take the product's container with you. Signs of poisoning include listlessness, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle tremors, lack of coordination, and fever.
Brain Injury Awareness Month
Lori’s Miracle Written by June Barrett, Founder of The Crumley House Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center Published by Little Creek Books, Imprint of Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc (2011) On a sunny September day in 1981, fourteen-year-old Lori Beth Ford was involved in a tragic car accident that left her with a TBI–traumatic brain injury. The doctors and medical staff tried to convince Lori’s family that she would not live—or if she did live, she would be incapacitated for the rest of her life. With hope, love, and a refusal to believe the worst, Lori’s family and friends showed nothing but support and patience through her ongoing recovery. Formerly a popular teenager with lots of friends and extracurricular activities, Lori Beth and her family weathered a tough transition to accepting the fact that she would never be the same. Told through her mother’s voice, Lori’s Miracle is the inspiring story of a girl whose childhood dreams were shattered but whose success was redefined in a way that no one could have ever imagined. Available at crumleyhouse.com, amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and select local retailers June Barrett will be signing books at The Crumley House Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center on March 8, 2014, at the Joggin for the Noggin 5-K Race. They expect 400-plus participants, a brunch will be served following the race, with television coverage of the event. The Crumley House is located at 300 Urbana Rd., Limestone, TN. Phone 423-257-3644.
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To help combat these controllable factors, set your computer monitor resolution to the highest resolution it can support—this provides greater clarity and usually leads to improved comfort. Another step is to adjust the contrast so that the computer monitor is not too bright and not too dark. To cut down glare and reflection, add a monitor screen protector, or use window shades or blinds if sun glare is a problem. To address the distance issue, position your computer monitor so that you can see it clearly without having to tilt your head in a manner that changes your posture. The recommended eye-tomonitor distance is 20”–26”. This factor all depends on your monitor size, so adjust the distance accordingly. Following the ‘20-20-20 rule’ is another way to help reduce eye strain. To perform this exercise, take a 20-second break and look at an object that is 20 feet away after every 20 minutes of computer time. Remember: to help save your vision, have a yearly eye exam and be conscientious about digital eye strain.
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The Spine Health Foundation is off to the races and running for high stakes to benefit our mission of helping disadvantaged individuals who suffer with spinal disorders or injuries. On Saturday, May 3, 2014 we invite you to join us for an evening of traditional Derby flair. We’re tipping our party hats to a cherished and long-standing American tradition, the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Mint Juleps and fine southern cuisine. Guests will have their picture made on the red carpet as they make their memorable entrance at the Pavilion.
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Bowl for Kids’ Sake Registration for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-Cities 2014 Bowl for Kids’ Sake is now open. People all over the Tri-Cities need to dust off their bowling shoes and come out to support this agency’s primary fundraising and friend-raising effort. Over the past year Big Brothers Big Sisters has served 130 children in the Tri-Cities area by developing positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of the children served. This year the agency wants to serve 30 more children than last year and that means raising $30,000! This year’s event dates are: Thursday, April 10 • 6 to 9 p.m. • Belmont Lanes • Bristol, Tennessee Friday, April 11 • 6 to 9 p.m. • Holiday Lanes • Johnson City, Tennessee Saturday April 12 • 5 to 9 p.m. • Warpath Lanes • Kingsport, Tennessee
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Here’s what you do: 1. Form a Team (2–4 of your favorite people!) 2. Register at www.BowlForKidsToday.org and choose the location, date and one-hour time slot for your team. 3. Raise money: Collect at least $25 per person to participate. Make a difference in the life of a child! 4. Come out and bowl! Shoes, lanes, door prizes, food, and fun are all included. (Bowling skill optional) For more information or to learn about the great work Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee is doing like them on facebook, www.facebook.com/TriCitiesBBBS, or follow them on twitter, twitter.com/BBBSTriCities. If you would like to support this important work, get involved with Bowl For Kids' Sake and make a difference in a child's life! About Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. The organization holds itself accountable for children in its program to achieve measurable outcomes, including educational success; avoidance of risky behaviors; and higher aspirations, greater confidence and better relationships. Partnering with parents, guardians, schools, corporations and others, Big Brothers Big Sisters carefully pairs children with screened volunteer mentors, and then monitors and supports these one-to-one mentoring matches in building safe, enduring relationships. The organization depends on donations to help recruit volunteers, reach more children and serve those children in one-to-one mentoring relationships.
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Be on the cover of Voice Magazine! Are you a photographer? Or do you have a terrific photo of yourself in the great outdoors? Join us in celebrating the images of our region! We are looking for a photo taken in Southwest Virginia or Northeast Tennessee—a portrait or candid shot featuring a woman that expresses our region’s outdoor beauty. This annual contest is open to professional and amateur photographers and models.
Photo Contest Rules and Guidelines: • Provide a candid or posed photograph of a woman that expresses our region’s outdoor beauty. Examples include pictures of a woman boating, hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding—basically just a woman enjoying the outdoors! • Check previous issues of Voice Magazine for Women, which can be found on our website (www.voicemagazineforwomen.com), for examples of past front covers. • Photo entries must have been taken within the last 12 months and be seasonally appropriate for the cover of the July issue of Voice Magazine. • A limit of three entries per contestant. • Photos that violate or infringe upon another person’s rights, including but not limited to copyright, are ineligible. • Photographs that have won any other contest or have already been published in a magazine or newspaper are ineligible. • The photographer and subject of the winning photograph must sign
release forms for Voice Magazine for Women. • Submit high-resolution digital photographs (at least 300 dpi) via email to photocontest@voicemagazineforwomen.com. Be sure to include the names of the photographer and model. • Submission deadline: May 30, 2014. The winner will be notified by email in June.
Judging: • Judges will include the publisher, editor, staff, and ‘informal board members’ of Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.
Pictured above is last year’s photo winner. Photo: by Mark Marquette Model: Susie Walling
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Prize: • Publication of the winning photo on the front cover of the July 2013 issue of Voice Magazine for Women and on the Voice Magazine website. • Full recognition in an accompanying profile or bio in the July 2013 issue and on the website. Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc, owns the rights to the front cover of the magazine and is granted unlimited use of the cover and photo for promotion, publicity, and advertising of the magazine. No monetary compensation for present or future use in accordance with this promotion will be provided.
Do you have a special Voice? Voice Magazine is looking for contributing writers for our monthly magazine, which is currently available in print form and will be online starting with the March 2014 issue. To be considered, please review the topics below and follow the guidelines. We are looking for information, not an info-commercial! Contributors will be notified when their articles are selected. Let your Voice be heard! Submission Guidelines • Article is limited to 350 to 400 words—NO MORE! • Provide article and photos as single file • Include your contact information (name, email address, telephone number) as a header in your article file • Provide a title for your article • Include in the article file a small thumbnail photo of yourself; you also may include one or two (NO MORE!) small pics for use as illustrations for your article. All together, the article and photo(s) will fill appropriately half of a page • Submission deadline is the 20th prior to the month to be printed. For example, the deadline for the March 2014 issue is February 20, 2014. ONLY ARTICLES EMAILED TO editor@voicemagazineforwomen.com WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR REVIEW Topics: • Health—Are you a health professional with information to share? Looking for woman-related health articles. This is wide open. • Fashion—Are you a Fashionista? What is your take on local trends and fashion? • Home Decorating—Are you the Martha Stewart of the neighborhood? What are
local trends in decorating, cooking, and crafts? • Viola’s Coupon Savings—Are you the budget coupon-packing saver? Provide tips on shopping with coupons, saving on household budgets, and other items. See our website voicemagazineforwomen.com for Viola’s Coupons! • Junk-Yard Julie—Are you a yard-sale junkie? Do you repurpose, recycle, renew, and restore? Provide your craft and decorating ideas for using vintage items, antiques, or throw-aways. • Open—Do you have information that is important to readers of Voice Magazine? Disclaimer: All submissions are nonreturnable. Must be original, exclusive for Jan-Carol Publishing Inc/Voice Magazine, and not published in any other local media. No monetary compensation. Voice Magazine retains publishing rights for both the print and online versions of the magazine. We retain and hold the rights to edit and modify content without approval, but we will attempt to let you know when changes are necessary.
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Broken Petals Short-Story Collection Broken Petals is a heart-warming collection of short stories with an Appalachian backdrop that express humor, twists of fate, survival, but most of all, life in its truest form.
Splitters, An Amelia Island Mystery E. Louise Jaques On Thanksgiving weekend, when empty-nesters, Laura and John Beck move to their part-time home on Amelia Island, FL from St. Louis, MO, they make a shocking discovery on the beach: the body of local millionaire, Eduardo Conti. As they deal with personal life-changing circumstances, they face dramatic events; scandalous secrets are revealed; and they piece together the puzzle of Conti’s shady business dealings and his untimely death.
Hiding Ezra Rita Quillen Set during World War I in southwest Virginia, Hiding Ezra is the story of a simple farmer, Ezra Teague, who is forced to choose between fighting for his country and taking care of his family. Like more than 175,000 other young men, Ezra chose his family—not because he was a coward or a pacifist—but because he was practical and because he felt his Christian faith called him to do so. Hiding Ezra is also a love story, an adventure, a quest, and a chase, as the authorities—including local-boy Lieutenant Andrew Nettles—try to bring Ezra to military justice.
A Father’s Love Jessica Beaver Samuel Ford is a wanted man. He is a widower who—all for the love of his two children—has committed crimes and put his life in danger. But now Sam’s precious children themselves are endangered because of his actions, and he lives his life in desperation of keeping them alive. Life takes a sudden turn when Sam experiences an unexpected kindness from a stranger. Sam’s life soon becomes an example of how powerful God’s love—like a father’s love—can be.
Snooping Can Be Devious Linda Hudson Hoagland This is the third book in the Lindsy Harris Murder Mystery series. Ryan is missing! He is only eleven years old, and he is gone. Is it because I, Lindsay Harris, witnessed an armed robbery? Did his father steal him? Or a pedophile? Who is Brian? Emily, Ellen, Jed, and I take on the task of trying to find Ryan.
Authors on the Road April Hensley Self-Rising Flowers, Broken Petals Tuesday, March 11 10:00 to 11:00 am Interview Guest DayTime TriCities Program, WJHL Johnson City, TN Saturday, March 22 9:00 am to 4:45 pm Book Signing Appalachian Farmers’ Market Association 6th Annual Conference and Winter Market The Slater Center, Bristol, TN Jessica Hayworth Marty Matters and Marty Mayhem Monday, March 3 Guest Reader Read Across America Day John Adams Elementary School Kingsport, TN
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Saturday, March 8, 2:00 pm American Girl Club– Join us Saturday, a Special American Girl Event. Truly Talented You features fun activities, puzzles and crafts inspired by the newest Girl of 2014, Isabelle Palmer. Call or stop by for details and reservations, 423-952-5577.
Saturday, March 22 , 2:00 pm Leap Reader & the Lost Dinosaur Children's Event– Join us as we help children develop reading and listening skills in a fun engaging way. Call or stop by for details and reservations, 423-952-5577.
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June Barrett Lori’s Miracle Saturday, March 8 Book Signing The Crumley House Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center Limestone, TN Leigh Anne W Hoover Reading with Ralph—A Journey in Christian Compassion Friday, March 7 10:30 am Guest Speaker Kingsport Retired Teachers’ Association meeting Fellowship Hall, First Broad Street United Methodist Church Kingsport, TN Linda Hudson Hoagland Snooping Can Be Contagious, Snooping Can Be Dangerous, and The Best Darn Secret
Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays throughout March 8 am to 4 pm Book Signing All Seasons Indoor Market 18803 Governor G C Perry Hwy (Route 460) Pounding Mill, VA Tuesday, March 11 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Appalachian Authors Guild and Associates General Meeting Tuscan Italian Restaurant Cummings Street Abingdon, VA Lisa Hall Burton the Sneezing Cow Monday, March 3 Guest Reader Read Across America Day John Adams Elementary School Kingsport, TN Lorna MacDonald Czarnota Breadline Blue Friday and Saturday, March 7 and 8 Guest Reader and Facilitator High-School Writers’ Workshops Little Falls, New York Rita Sims Quillen Hiding Ezra Wednesday, March 12 12:00 to 1:00 pm Interview Guest WCYB News at Noon Bristol, VA Wednesday, March 19 10:00 am Featured Reader John Fox Jr Literary Festival Goodloe Center Mountain Empire Community College Big Stone Gap, VA Victoria Fletcher Fletcher's Fables Tuesday, March 18 4:30 pm Meet the Author Event Bristol Public Library Bristol, VA
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 2014 Believe and Achieve award for fiction writing. 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 • EBook Edition Deadline for entries is May 31, 2014. Each entry requires a $20 reading fee. One author will be awarded a 3year publishing contract. Multiple entries are allowed. Each entry must be registered separately, with an additional $20 reading fee.
Contest Rules • Author must be a United States citizen. • Author must be 21 years of age or older. • Current JCP authors are eligible. • Manuscripts must be works of fiction, contain a minimum of 45,000 words, not exceed 60,000 words, and conform to the Manuscript Format Requirements below. • All manuscripts must be submitted as a single file in .doc, .docx, or .rtf format via email (submissions@jancarolpublishing.com, subject line: Believe and Achieve). • Each uploaded manuscript file must contain a cover page, synopsis, and complete manuscript (see format requirements below). • Through its submission, the author confirms that the submitted manuscript is original and unpublished. • All entries and reading fees must be received by May 31, 2014. • No entry will be accepted until the reading fee has been paid. To do so, call (423-926-9983) with a Visa or Mastercard number, or mail a check (P.O. Box 701 Johnson City, TN 37605). • Entry fees are non-refundable. Once a manuscript has been accepted, it can be withdrawn from the contest, but the reading fee cannot be refunded. • If the winning author withdraws or if the winning manuscript is disqualified, the next place winner will be awarded the contract. • Author must agree to terms and sign contract for the contract to be valid.
Manuscript Format Requirements All manuscript files must conform to the following formatting requirements. Failure to fully comply with these requirements will adversely affect the score of the entry. Each manuscript file comprises 3 parts: • Cover Page (page 1) The cover page must include the: • Author’s name, phone number, and email address • Title, word count, and genre (e.g., historical fiction, mystery, children’s, inspirational, romance) of the manuscript • Synopsis (page 2) The synopsis must not exceed 500 words • Complete Manuscript (page 3 and following) • Font: 12-point Times New Roman • Double-spaced • Margins: 1-inch on both sides, top, and bottom; footer margin: 0.5 inch • Footer: centered page number • The author’s name cannot appear anywhere in the main body of the manuscript (e.g., header, footer) Winner will be notified by email prior to the printing of the August 2014 issue of Voice Magazine for Women and will be announced in that issue. For details and updates, visit jancarolpublishing.com or voicemagazineforwomen.com.
WRITE? WHO? ME? Appalachian Authors Guild and Associates If you have ever dreamed of writing a book, short story, memoir, or poem, consider joining The Appalachian Authors Guild and Associates, in Abingdon, Virginia, for the encouragement and camaraderie that can be found at each and every meeting. The mission of the Appalachian Authors Guild, a Chapter of the Virginia Writers Club, is to support and promote literary art throughout the Appalachian region; to encourage writers and authors to both preserve and build upon the literary history and heritage of the Appalachian region; and to provide opportunities for readers to experience the joy of meeting our people, visiting our beautiful region, and understanding the wealth of our culture through literary art. With Southwest Virginia Community College, the Guild is a proud co-sponsor of the Appalachian Heritage Writers Symposium, which will be held at the college on June 13 & 14, 2014. We have ten meetings each year, five of which are business meetings for strategizing. The remaining five meetings during the year are designed for speaker presentations to teach all members—published or unpublished—the fine art of writing in different genres. Between meetings, members seek advice from each other and prepare to write. Those who have published works attend literary events and festivals to promote their own work as well as the actions and functions of the Guild. However, the most important way that we have found to support each other is to gather and talk together. This allows us to seek the help we need from friends who are more than willing to lend a helping hand. In the almost ten years since its inception, the Appalachian Authors Guild and Associates has grown from just a few interested people to a group that provides knowledge in all types of writing. At the end of 2013, the Guild had more than 60 members, and it’s still growing! We have maintained our writing group through perseverance and determination. We apply this same dedication to helping beginners become what they dream of being—authors, writers, professionals. Everyone with an interest in any form of writing is invited to attend the General Meeting at the Tuscan Italian Restaurant on Cummings Street in Abingdon, Virginia, on March 11, 2014, beginning at 11:30 am. It is a luncheon meeting—you buy your own meal—and will last until approximately 1:30 pm. Our speaker is local author Kathy Shearer, who will discuss nonfiction writing and the gathering of information.
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Bristol, TN/VA FOOD CITY RACE NIGHT Friday, March 14, 2014 6:00 pm–8:00 pm Admission to Food City Race Night is FREE in March. Advanced tickets for August are $5 each and can be purchased at select Food City stores or $6 at the gate. Children 12 and under are free. DRIVE TO STOP DIABETES 300 AND PITT LITE 125 Saturday, March 15, 2014 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Tickets are on sale now for as low as $35 in advance. Weekend packages are also available, starting at just $89. Offering two great races at one great price, this Saturday doubleheader is truly one of the best values in motorsports!
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FOOD CITY 500 Sunday, March 16, 2014 1:00 pm–4:00 pm NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tickets to watch this epic showdown unfold on Bristol’s high banks. Tickets are on sale now for as low as $65 with kids pricing (15 and under) starting at just $32. Weekend packages are also available, starting at just $89. FOR TICKETS CALL: 866-415-4158 www.bristolmotorspeedway.com Paramount Center for the Arts presents Grammy award-winning CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS in concert on March 8, 2014 at 7:30 pm with a new lineup: co-founder Rhiannon Giddens, multi-instrumentalist Hubby Jenkins, and two new members, Celloist Malcolm Parson and multi-instrumentalist Rowan Corbett. The New York Times declared, their concerts were “an end-to-end display of excellence... They dip into styles of southern black music from the 1920s and ’30s—string- band music, jug-band music, fife and drum, early jazz— and beam their curiosity outward. They make short work of their instructive mission and spend their energy on things that require it: flatfoot dancing, jug playing, shouting.” For more information contact: Paramount Center for the Arts Box Office 423-274-8920. For Tickets: Call 423-274-8920, or online at www.theparamountcenter.com or ETIX.com Johnson City, TN Mountain States Health Alliance Health Resources Center Classes HATHA YOGA−QUIET THE MIND, REFRESH THE BODY Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26, 6−7 pm Instructor: Darlene Hatley, RN, MS, Certified Yoga Instructor, RYT-500, AFAA Yoga promotes relaxation, toning, flexibility, strength and balance. Bring a yoga mat. $5 fee. *Annex TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS Thursday, March 6, 5−6 pm Instructor: Tonya Van Hook, Medical Qigong Practitioner, Certified Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor Created by medical specialists and supported by the Arthritis Foundation, this modified Tai Chi program is easy to learn, enjoyable to do and safe for those with arthritis. With regular practice it relieves pain and stiffness, increases strength and flexibility, and can improve balance. FREE! *Annex
SMART RECOVERY Friday, March 7, 11 am–12:30 pm Speaker: Mary E. Woods, BS Psy, MSHA Psychiatry Smart Recovery is a self-management and recovery training that helps individuals maintain abstinence with addiction. The group focuses on empowerment, building and maintaining motivation, coping and managing behavior. FREE! *Annex CPR−HEALTH CARE PROVIDER Saturday, March 15, 8 am−Noon (full course) 1−3 pm or 3−5 pm (re-certification) This class is for health care workers and includes CPR for adult, child and infant victims plus AED training and foreign body airway obstruction. Includes new AHA guidelines. For re-certification, come preAll classes are held in the HRC Classroom unless Annex Classroom location is specified. The HRC is located in The Mall at Johnson City by the Belk Women’s Store on the lower level. Our Annex is located at the back of The Mall, between Belk Home Store and Belk Women’s Store. Enter directly from the parking lot at the green awning. Please call REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED CALL 1-800-888-5551 • www.msha.com/hrc Upcoming Events at Atlantis Spiritual Center: Mondays: 10–6 pm, Palm Reading with Pat Hassan Mondays: 11–6 pm, Healing with Shannon Stokely Mondays 6:15 pm–7:15 pm, Triple Moon Bellydance Veil Choreography Tuesdays: 12–6 pm, Astrology and/or tarot readings with Rev. Alisha Watson Tuesdays: 2–6 pm, Human Design Appointments Wednesdays: 10:30–6 pm, Reflexology with Registered Certified Reflexologist Turena Austin Wednesday: 5:15 pm, Yoga Wednesdays: Feng Shui Workshop with Elena Stefirta: Every other Wednesday through March Thursdays: 10–6 pm, Inter-Dimensional Healing with Rev. Edward Christian Fridays: 2–5 pm, Acudetox and Handwriting Analysis Fridays: 12–6 pm, Thai Reflexology with Olga Amrita Please call (423) 926-8884 to reserve your space or for more information. Atlantis Spiritual Center, 240 E. Main St. Johnson City, TN 423-926-8884, atlantisjohnsoncity.com Kingsport, TN The City of Kingsport is seeking artwork for the Eighth (8th) Annual Sculpture Walk Exhibition in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dates for the Exhibition are May 2014 through April 2015. Works can be in any media, must
be suitable for outdoors and may be functional or non-functional, temporary in nature or permanent. The temporary exhibit will be located in the heart of downtown Kingsport on Main and Broad Streets. Since 2007 the City of Kingsport has been very fortunate to purchase 12 works of art from the annual temporary Sculpture Walk exhibition and place them in the growing Permanent Public Art Collection. This has been accomplished with both private and public money and generous support from the community. Annually a full color brochure is produced and distributed. Application & required materials: www.EngageKingsport.com for additional information or to submit application: (423)392-8414 Upcoming Workshops at Cindy Saddeh Fine Art Gallery Sky Painting Workshop: A Lesson in Glowing Light with Mary McKinley Saturday, March 15, 2014, 10:00 am–12:30 pm, $50 per person Learn the artist's techniques to painting a glowing sunrise in the acrylic medium. Guaranteed a finished 16”x20” painting of your own inspired vision of the sky. All painting materials supplied. Hot tea provided. Ikebana Flower Arranging with Roy Odum Saturday April 12, 10 am–12 pm, $60 per person More than simply putting flowers in a container, ikebana is a disciplined art form in which nature and humanity are brought together. Contrary to the idea of floral arrangement as a collection of particolored or multicolored arrangement of blooms, ikebana often emphasizes other areas of the plant, such as its stems and leaves, and draws emphasis toward shape, line, form. ALL materials are supplied, including your very own Ikebana vase by Paul Anthony Stoneware. Choose from his multiple glazes that are formulated from his own recipe. The glazes available are Teal, Royal Blue, French Blue, Lavender, Butternut, Black and White. Cindy Saadeh Fine Art Gallery Please contact the gallery to sign up. 128 E. Market St., Kingsport, TN 37660, 423-245-2800, csfa2010@gmail.com “Concert for Lovers of Music and More” was rescheduled because of inclement weather. Our new schedule is Friday, March 7, 2014, at 7:30 pm at the Paramount Center for the Arts. The evening will feature musicians, Sean K. Claire (violinist) who is in his fourth year as Concertmaster with Symphony of the Mountains; Jeffery Whaley (French horn) who serves as Principal Horn with Symphony of the Mountains also recently appointed Principal Horn with Knoxville, TN Symphony, and Asheville, NC Symphony as well; there will also be soloists. Prior to the concert, a wine bar will be offered for a small fee. The wine bar will begin at 5:30 pm and the concert will begin at 7:30 pm. Both will be held at the Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol, TN. Concert tickets are $35 for adults with children and students always admitted free to all Symphony of the Mountains concerts. To purchase tickets visit Symphony of the Mountains website at symphonyof themountains.org or call (423) 392-8423.
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Word of the Month Soigné \swahn-YAY\ adjective DEFINITION 1: dressed with great care and elegance: well-groomed, sleek 2: elegantly maintained or designed EXAMPLE SENTENCE Wearing a fetching evening gown, Alyssa looked soigné and sophisticated and ready for the night's events.
St. Patrick’s Day Every year on March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at-heart across the globe observe St. Patrick’s Day. What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing, special foods and a whole lot of green.
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