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he month of June is Alzheimer’s disease awareness month, and in our health section this month we have focused on this serious topic. This disease touched close to my heart. My maternal grandmother died from the complications of this disease.

When my grandmother, lovingly called “Ma”, was in her late 60’s, she told my mother that she thought that she was ‘losing her mind.’ She would find clothes spread all over the bed and not recall how the clothes got there. She forgot things. As time slipped by, she eventually would not recognize Mother and once asked Mother if she were the maid. Within a few short years, Ma was diagnosed as having the full stages of Alzheimer’s disease.

The disease, as a cold-hearted thief, moved swiftly and stole her in every way. She did not recognize anyone, she was not able to bathe herself, go to the bathroom by herself, feed herself and she quickly became bedridden. It was hard to imagine the internal fear she must have felt not knowing where she was or who these strangers were around her.

With a cousin, who was a nurse, checking on her frequently and a local doctor making a monthly house call, my mother and one of her sisters alternated days with three daily visits, providing in home health care for her. Another cousin substituted for them when one was sick or unable to go on their designated day. They did this daily for ten years. Yes…ten years!

One evening, at the age of 82, my grandmother sat up in bed with her trembling hand waving, as if waving goodbye, relaxed back in the bed, and she was gone. I do believe that the heavenly angels greeted her.

If you suspect a loved one having the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s, be proactive. Contact your physician. While there is no cure, there have been medical advances and techniques to help delay the onset of this deadly disease. It is a disease that affects the entire family.

In the next few months, JCP will be publishing a children’s book about the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. With delightful illustrations, the book is well written in explaining to a child why grandma is not herself. Please watch for the release date and, if you are interested, you can pre-order the book today by calling the office. (423-926-9983) As we change into another season, Voice Magazine is making some changes too. Our sister magazine, Modern Day Appalachian Woman will be available online only. We appreciate all of you and your support to the new magazine! We are excited! Watch for each month’s online issue spotlighting successful Appalachian women. Do you know of a woman that fits the role of a Modern Day Appalachian Woman? Let us know! Email editor@voicemagazineforwomen.com with your submission.

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CARROLL C. JONES was born and raised in the western North Carolina mountains and is directly descended from pioneering families of Haywood County, the setting for this book. He presently lives in Morristown, Tennessee with his wife Maria, but they manage to retreat to the Carolina highlands on a regular basis. August’s Treasure is Carroll’s third novel in his East Fork Trilogy, following Master of the East Fork and Rebel Rousers. You can find out more about Carroll and his books on his website at carrolljones.weebly.com.

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light also makes you squint, which can contribute to fine lines around the eyes. Look for sunglasses that specifically offer protection against UVA and UVB rays. Remember that many lenses, even dark-tinted ones, don’t provide any UV protection. RAY-BAN RB4171 ERIKA, sunglasshut.com, $160

Stock Up on Sunscreen­ —You might like the look of tanned skin, but the sun takes a heavy toll on your health and your appearance. Sunlight consists of UVA rays, which can lead to premature aging and skin cancer, and UVB rays, which are the main cause of sunburn as well as premature aging and skin cancer. A broad-spectrum sunscreen will protect you against both types. Use at least an SPF 30, make sure to coat the skin generously, and don’t forget to use a protective lip balm.

This chemical-free sunscreen protects your skin from UVA rays (these cause aging) and UVB rays (these cause sunburn) with zinc oxide. Plus it contains red raspberry seed, avocado, and carrot seed oil to help with hydration as well as antioxidant-rich vitamins C and E and ferulic acid to prevent premature aging.

Soften Your Skin—If you want to show off smooth skin this summer, try exfoliating and moisturizing. Exfoliation is the removal of dead skin cells that make skin appear sallow and rough. Hydroxy acids, which can be found in many over-the-counter skin products, promote the exfoliation process.

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To stay cool on steamy days, it’s best to seek out materials like cotton—Pima or Supima is best, but any variety will do—as the fibers are hollow in the center, allowing them to absorb perspiration and release it quickly. Choose cool, crisp fabrics like cotton or linen, rather than poly-blends. Linen also is a solid summer material—it’s stronger than cotton and a better conductor of heat, making it the most breathable fabric out there.

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Making It Easier

By Ronda Addy

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here may not be a father in the family picture, but it is still possible for children to celebrate Father’s Day. As a mother, it is important for you to acknowledge your child’s desire to celebrate Father’s Day. No matter how difficult it may be, discuss with your child why there is no father in their life. Don’t let your personal feelings get in the way. Your child will sense your anger and resentment and may clam up. Let your child know it’s perfectly natural for them to want to celebrate Father’s Day and find out what they would like to do. Is there a favorite place their father liked to go or a favorite game he liked to play? It won’t be the same without Dad there, of course, but by going to his favorite place or playing his favorite game, your child will be doing something their father would have enjoyed doing with them.

Depending upon how your child feels about their dad, you may want to suggest to them that they put their feelings on paper and write a letter to their dad. You don’t have to mail the letter. You could just attach it to a helium balloon and release

it or burn the letter and scatter the ashes. Be sure to explain to your child the symbolism behind the gesture, letting go of their feelings and getting their message to their father.

Your child may want to make a gift for their dad for Father’s Day. Help them, and if possible, arrange for them to send the gift to their dad. If not, have them place the gift next to a picture of their father or near his headstone if he is deceased.

If your child has a special male figure in their life, ask that person if they wouldn’t mind celebrating Father’s Day with your child in some way. It doesn’t have to be anything big. If your child wants to make the person a gift, let them.

Be sure to let the person know they will be receiving a gift and arrange for a time to drop it off.

If your child has never had a male figure in their life, sit down with them and find out what they think they have been missing. Then try to create those experiences for them.

Explaining to your child why there is no father in their life can be tough. It is important that you do so, however, since other children will be talking about Father’s Day and what they are doing to do for their dads. You don’t have to go all out. All you need to do is acknowledge your child’s desire to celebrate Father’s Day in some small way.

Step Right Up

By Ronda Addy

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ith so many families having stepfathers, it is easy to see how celebrating Father’s Day could get complicated. You don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings. While it isn’t a good idea to get identical gifts for your stepfather and your biological father, there is no reason you can’t get them the same type of gifts.

When deciding what to give your stepfather for Father’s Day, consider the role he has played in your life. Remember all the time and attention he has given you. There are Father’s Day cards specifically for stepfathers, so start the day by giving him one of those cards.

Consider putting together a coupon book of things the two of you can do together. Include tickets to the movies, zoo, museum and various sporting events. Include tickets for a trip to a fast food restaurant, a father/child movie night, a round of bowling or miniature golf, or a trip to a batting cage. The only limits to the coupon book are the likes and dislikes of your stepfather and the activities in your area.

What does your stepfather like to do? Take that and turn it into a gift basket. There is no limit to the themes you can have from cars to fishing and hunting to food and entertainment.

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If a coupon book or gift basket isn’t your thing, consider giving your stepfather the basics with a twist. Instead of a tie, give him a set of themed ties in his favorite color. Instead of a pair of socks, give him a variety of socks in colors other than black, white and gray (ankle length, knee length, slipper socks, golf socks, hunting socks, etc.). If you opt to give him a new wallet, include some family photos and some type of unique bill.

For those of you who cannot visit your stepfather on Father’s Day, consider sending him a video or scrapbook of the things you did together. Father’s Day is also a good day to mend fences if you and your stepfather haven’t seen eye to eye lately. Giving him a gift or a card can show him how much you care about him and the relationship you have with him.

Although stepfathers are present in many households, it is easy to overlook them on Father’s Day. This year, remember all of the men in your life who have stepped up to the challenge of fatherhood.

Father’s Day From the Heart

By Tresa Erickson

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ather’s Day falls on the third Sunday of every June, and in the past, you have always purchased a gift for both your father and your husband. Now that the kids are getting older, you’d like to get them involved in the gift giving and make a gift for your dad and your husband.

Just one search online or at your local library or bookstore will uncover hundreds of gifts that you and your kids can make for Father’s Day. Here are five examples.

Apron

For this project, you will need a plain apron, cardboard, craft paint, brushes and fabric markers. To make the apron, wash and dry the apron and iron out any creases in the fabric. Lay a piece of cardboard on a flat surface with the apron on top. This will prevent the paint from seeping through. Give your kids some brushes and paint and allow them to decorate the front side of the apron any way they like. Use the markers to write the name of the recipient on the front. Let the apron dry and wrap it up for Father’s Day.

Sports Key Chains

For this project, you will need some wooden craft balls, acrylic paint, brushes, markers, sealer, nails, screw eyes and metal key rings. To make the key chains, give your kids some craft balls and have them paint them to resemble sports balls, like baseballs, basketballs, golf balls, soccer balls, etc. They may use the markers to make any lines or stitches on the balls. Let the balls dry and spray them with sealer. Hammer a nail into each of the balls to create a small hole. Insert a screw eye into each hole and twist into place.

Attach a key chain to the screw eyes and wrap them up for Father’s Day.

Stress Bag

For this project, you will need a 15x7-inch piece of fabric and dried beans or rice. To make the bag, fold the material in half and stitch around the edges, leaving a hole in the end. Have your kids fill the bag with beans or rice.

Stitch or tie the end closed and wrap it up for Father’s Day. These are just some of the many gifts you and the kids could sit down and make for the special guys in your life this Father’s Day. Just remember to use caution with any project, play it safe and have fun.

Clock

For this project, you will need a clock kit, various household items to serve as the base and numbers, a drill and some brushes and craft paint. Almost anything can serve as a base from an old book cover to a plate to a piece of wood. Numbers may be drawn on the face of the clock or small objects like beads, seashells or toy cars may be used instead. To make the clock, drill a small hole through the center of the base. Then have your kids decorate the base using the paint. Insert the clock hands through the hole in the base, attach the mechanism to the back and wrap it up for Father’s Day.

Picture Frames

For this project, you will need picture frames in all shapes and sizes, craft paint, brushes, markers, wooden stickers and photos. To get started, have your kids look through the photo albums for some pictures to insert in the frames. Then instruct them to select some frames and decorate them with the paint, markers and stickers. Let the frames dry, insert the photos and wrap them up for Father’s Day.

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Over Waiting

By Linda Vujnov

“For since the beginning of the world, Men have not heard nor perceived by the ear, Nor has the eye seen any God besides You, Who acts for the one who waits for Him.” Isaiah 64:4 NKJV

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ecause of an insane amount of traffic, it took me over an hour to drive one mile on a recent trip to Las Vegas. After shouting at the surrounding cars and threatening to throw the car into park to begin walking up the emergency lane, my mother, who was with me, prayed over my soul and offered to drive so that I could curl into the fetal position and dream about licking the tops of cupcakes. Thankfully, the children were engrossed in a video and my mom knew how to smile

and wave at the other cars and their passengers so that no one felt threatened by the eyebrow tweezers I was brandishing. I hate waiting.

As I contemplate life’s circumstances and fatigue over family issues, the routine of praying and waiting, praying and waiting some more, praying and waiting even more, I was reminded that God’s timing is perfect.

I have no business hurrying Him along even if it were possible. While I desire to exist inside of God’s will, it feels as though my plans are on hold, change is slow, and the trials continue with little relief.

The other day as I was driving to work, I asked God to speak to me. I drove in silence for a while. However, mundane thoughts regarding homework projects, after school agendas, and appointments I had to schedule kept interrupting my listening. Instead of truly being silent so that I could absorb exactly what God was communicating to me, my mind was focused on tracking to do lists. I have an unhealthy relationship with “to do” lists. The silence and listening to God thing wasn’t working, so I turned on the radio that was tuned to a station that broadcasts pastor’s messages.

At the exact moment I pushed the power button, the pastor spoke “God [pause] is never [pause] in a hurry.”

I laughed as I told God, “Ok, I get it. You are never in a hurry” and was reminded again that when we rush to accomplish our own plans, we miss out on intentional planning orchestrated entirely by God. Then, we suffer through hurried decisions based on feelings and self-satisfaction that never ends well. We need to be reminded that God does serious construction by clearing boulders from paths and removing mountain-sized obstacles in order for His plan to take root. God’s bulldozers are slow and methodical in order do the job correctly.

When you have trouble waiting, learn to pause, settle into the back seat, and watch God work, while waiting for the obstacles to clear. Source: HomeWordDailyDevotional.com

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in hopes of finding a little cash to help ease the tight budget for our honeymoon. It wasn’t easy. But it took. Now, nearly three decades later, we’re still going strong, growing in love with every passing day. We’ve had our share of squabbles, heartaches, and setbacks, but through it all, God has blessed us beyond belief.

We weren’t to be parents, but our furbabies give us plenty to share our home.

I’ve been DJing weddings for just as long, and three years ago, received certification to officiate wedding ceremonies.

And, in June, we’re in our busiest season. Every time I read those familiar vows to a couple standing in front of me as I put on my “Justice o’ the Peace” hat, I can’t help but think back to that particular June day, when a nervous radio DJ held hands with his angel, looked into her eyes, and with tears streaming down his face, pledged his “’til death do us part.” And to be honest, I still get choked up a bit. I can only pray that those standing in front of me have found the love that I’ve been blessed with, that they get a new family as wonderful as mine, that some 27 years later, they go to sleep each night next to THE ONE, and that they close their eyes each night with a prayer to have at least one more day to show their spouse just how much love can grow.

une. It’s traditionally the month of weddings. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, it’s got to do with mythology: “June is still the most popular month to marry. The goddess Juno was the protector of women in all aspects of life, but especially in marriage and childbearing, so a wedding in Juno’s month was considered most auspicious.”

But there are other plausible reasons, too. In medieval times, June was the month when folks took their annual bath. Add in that bouquet of flowers, and the bride had a decent chance of not smelling like a junior high gym locker Ken Heath is a Marion, VA hometown boy who expresses his passions in his writings and room on her big day. Grooms? I guess we’re never that conthrough music. After his “real job”, Ken is the owner of the legendary Cliffside Roadhouse, doggie dad to Miss Reagan Dixie with his wonderful wife, and a professional mobile DJ cerned about odors. Or maybe it’s because, in later years, a with Bow Tie Pro Music and Sound. Follow him on Facebook and on Twitter at #kenheath.

June bride could deliver her soon-to-be-conceived baby in late winter of the following year—well, out of harvest season.

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Local SUMMERTIME FESTIVALS Founders After 5 Music Series Fridays through September – Johnson City, TN

Founders After 5 is a summer/fall free music series. This event is held at 6pm and continues every Friday through September. Come bring your friends and have a great evening in the amphitheater at Founders Park. Bring a picnic or pick up a to-go order from one of our great downtown restaurants. Area non-profits sell beer and soft drinks each night and we promise you will love the musical guests that are on the schedule. No outside alcohol is allowed on city property. Dancing is not only allowed, but encouraged!

Bands include Time Sawyer, this mountain, My New Favorites, Fly By Night Rounders, Chalwa, Dangermuffin, and more. Visit downtownjc.com/founders-after-5 for more information.

Downtown Kingsport Concert Series Thursdays and Fridays through August – Kingsport, TN

The Downtown Kingsport Concert Series includes Twilight Alive and Bluegrass on Broad. The Summer Concert Series lasts from mid-May to late August each year on Thursday and Friday nights on Broad Street in Kingsport. Bands include Mountain Faith, Folk Soul Revival, 20 Ride— Zac Brown Band Tribute, and more. Visit visitkingsport.com/twilight-alive-summer-concert-series for more information.

Thursday Jams Thursdays through July 20 – Abingdon, VA

The Abingdon Music Experience presents Thursday Jams. The events will showcase nationally recognized artists on stage at the Abingdon Market Pavilion each Thursday evening May 18 through July 20. Food and drink are available at every show, as well as a beer garden. All concerts are free. Bring a lawn chair and a blanket and enjoy the music! Bands include Summer Lovin’ Concert, Forlorn Strangers, The Marcus King Band, and more. Visit abingdonmusicexperience.com for more information.

Border Bash Fridays at 6:30 through August 4 – Bristol, TN/VA

Celebrating 18 years in Historic Downtown, Border Bash—Bristol’s premier summer concert series—is back for another amazing season! Hosted by Believe in Bristol, the Birthplace of Country Music, and the Cities of Bristol, Virginia and Tennessee, Border Bash is about fun, family, great music, and creating memories to last a lifetime. Bands include Josh Daniel, If Birds Could Fly, and more. Visit believeinbristol.org for more information.

Music on the Square Fridays though September – Jonesborough, TN

Music on the Square provides live concerts featuring a variety of music that ranges from Americana, Bluegrass, Celtic, Irish, Old-Time, Blues and Jazz. Local and regional bands, storytellers, poets and performance artists provide the weekly line-up of live entertainment. Held each Friday evening, May through September, Main Street is blocked off to through traffic and everyone is invited to attend and enjoy the concerts that begin around 7pm. Bands include Danika and Jeb, Letters to Abigail, Lauren Cole Band, Beach Nite Band, and more. Visit musiconthesquare.net for more information.

Blue Plum Festival June 2–3 – Johnson City, TN

This year’s festival will take place on June 2–3 in Founders Park of Downtown Johnson City.

Event’s include music & arts, a 5K, a kids zone, a chalk art competition, and even a silent disco (yes you heard that right!). Bands include The Wood Brothers, Jill Andrews, Symphony Rags, The Rhythm Brewers, New Orleans Suspects, Ed Snodderly, Broomstix, Seth Glier, Momma Molasses, Shake It Like a Caveman, Jordan Copas, and more. Visit blueplum.org for more information.

Covered Bridge Celebration June 8 –10 – Elizabethton, TN

The annual Covered Bridge Celebration will take place June 8–10. The festival will feature live music, homemade crafts and décor in the Covered Bridge Park, and fabulous food. The event is free and open to the public. Bands include Suzy Bogguss, Blue Highway, Carson Peters & Iron Mountain, and more. Visit elizabethtonchamber.com for more information.

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Rhododendron Festival June 17–18 – Roan Mountain, TN

June 1947 saw the first of the Rhododendron Festivals, conceived and carried out by the Roan Mountain Citizens Club as a two-day celebration to memorialize and perpetuate the most gorgeous display of natural beauty on the North American continent. Originally the festival was held at the top of Roan Mountain. In recent years the festival is held in Roan Mountain State Park, located at the foot of Roan Mountain and features handmade crafts, food, and a variety of traditional music, plus an array of old-time folkway demonstrations. Visit roanmountain.com/ rhododendron-festival for more information.

Jonesborough Days June 30–July 2 – Jonesborough, TN

Jonesborough Days is a patriotic festival held every year the weekend closest to the 4th of July.

Complete with parade, music, children’s areas, historic villages, crafters, food and of course, fireworks, you won’t want to miss this exciting weekend.

Visit jonesborough.com for more information.

Fun Fest July 14–22 – Kingsport, TN

Fun Fest was created as an effort to unite Kingsport residents, to help foster a belief that Kingsport is a caring community that is a good place to live and to work, and to provide numerous opportunities for people to congregate and become acquainted while appealing to their interests in culture, athletics, arts and entertainment. Bands include Huey Lewis and the News, Barenaked Ladies, Rick Springfield, Night Ranger, and more. Visit funfest.net for more information.

Hungry Mother Festival July 21–23 – Marion, VA

The annual Hungry Mother Arts & Crafts Festival is the longest running festival in Virginia to be held in a State Park. Hungry Mother Festival brings together over 100 arts & crafts vendors, entertainment, live music, food, and family fun. Bands include Whitetop Mountain Band, GalFriday Band, If Birds Could Fly, House of Hamill, Aberdeen Green, Fire in the Kitchen, and more. Visit hungrymotherfestival.com for more information.

Virginia Highlands Festival July 28–August 6 – Abingdon, VA

The annual Virginia Highlands Festival builds a center of artistic and cultural activity by engaging the creative, historical, and natural resources of Abingdon and the surrounding area. They honor the past, celebrate the present, and promote our region. More than 100 volunteers work year-round planning events, tours, performances, and exhibitions for the annual festival. Visit vahighlandsfestival.org for more information.

Little Chicago Downtown Music and Arts Festival August 11–12 – Johnson City, TN

Johnson City’s newest festival will be hosted by the Downtown Merchants’ Association. A nonprofit volunteer organization, the members want to highlight the diversity of what the region has to offer and can enjoy. Showing what can be done when a group of community-focused individuals work together, the Little Chicago Downtown Music and Arts Festival will be free to the public and something you won’t want to miss. Visit littlechicagofestival.com for more information.

Umoja Festival September 29–30 – Johnson City, TN

Umoja is Swahili for “Unity” which is to be in harmony, and of one accord, to combine and to include all. People from around the region come to enjoy music performed by national recording artists at no charge and also take in world renowned storytellers for free. Visit umojajc.org for more information.

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion September 15–17 – Bristol, TN/VA

Birthplace of Country Music, parent organization of Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, revealed a stellar lineup of artists for the 17th annual festival, featuring Dwight Yoakam, Judah & The Lion, Jerry Douglas Presents Earls of Leicester, Son Volt, Rodney Crowell, Deer Tick, The Infamous Stringdusters—among many others.

The 3-day music celebration honoring Bristol’s unique music history as the site of the legendary 1927 Bristol Sessions will be held in Historic Downtown Bristol, Tennessee/ Virginia. Visit birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/festival/ for more information.

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ome based business is a flourishing field. Many people all over the world are finding success with a home based business. Working from home gives a great deal of advantages. When you work at home you do not have to travel to work. You also have the freedom to choose when to work. Your accessibility to your family is also great. There are a number of opportunities in home based business.

Finding the most useful home based business is difficult but not impossible. There are some common characteristics of successful home based businesses. These qualities specify the opportunities which are right for you.

We are going to see the characteristics of home based business in the following section.

Time: How much time you need depends on the type of your home based business. If you are running computerbased automated home based business you will need less time. On the other hand, if the business requires more human intervention, then it will need more time. Generally some require less time and others plenty of time to be successful in home based business.

Technical Knowledge: The technical knowledge required also depends on the type of home based business. Most home based businesses require less technical knowledge but there are many which you cannot do without your technical knowledge. If you do programming at home, you need deep technical knowledge about programming.

Automated System: A home based business usually utilizes already established automated computer system. You just purchase the hardware and software and install to run the business. It does not require deep computer science and programming.

Global Coverage: You will have worldwide coverage and market if you run internet based home business. This is due to the character of the World Wide Web. Automatic Payment: You can sell your products and services online and payment will be taken through an automatic system.

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Less Start-up Process: Some businesses require complex start-up processes which can only be handled by professionals. The startup process is simple and free of hassle for home based business.

Resources: You need small resources to start a home based business. Most of these resources are your personal items.

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Grow a Grilling Garden

By April Hensley

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erbs add flavor and personality to foods. And nothing is better than fresh. For a couple of bucks at a local farmers market, you can add fresh herbs to your garden that are available when you need them.

I planted a tiny oregano plant a couple of years ago. It’s now a beautiful lush beauty that I stop to smell every time I walk by. I recently had a recipe calling for oregano. I reached high into the spice cabinet. I opened the jar. Could this dull green lifeless powder with little scent really be the same herb? I used it but later I dried some of what I had grown and crumbled it up in the jar to replace the zombie powder. The difference in taste is amazing.

Lots of herbs are fabulous for grilling. Many do great in pots that can be placed around the grilling area or given a special place of honor in the garden with homemade name tags. If you have a dad (or mom or best friend) who loves to grill, this would be a thoughtful gift for Father’s Day or any special occasion.

Here are some common herbs to use fresh while grilling.

• Woody herbs like basil stems, rosemary, sage and chive stems can be tossed on hot coals after being soaked in water. They help add flavor to grilled meats and veggies through the smoke.

• Rosemary is strong, especially fresh, so use sparingly. It is excellent with pork, lamb, beef and vegetables or in a marinade for chicken.

• Add earthy thyme to marinades for beef, fish and vegetables or place directly on the food when cooking for savory Italian flavor.

• Cilantro adds a citrusy southwest flavor to beef, chicken, seafood and vegetables. Combine with salsa

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for traditional Mexican flavor or to butter to smear on breads and meats.

Sprinkle chopped parsley on steaks for a slight peppery flavor.

Tender garlic chives should be added at the end of grilling so the heat and flame doesn’t destroy the flavor.

Lemon Balm leaves can be placed in the bottom of a foil packet with fish on top and then seal the foil for a lemony flavor.

Planting Citronella Balm in a pot near the grill won’t be useful for cooking but might be good to grab a handful to rub on arms to keep the mosquitoes at bay.

April Hensley works as an office manager and is an avid gardener, writer and greenhouse hobbyist. April loves the outdoors and is passionate about animal welfare and the environment. She can be reached at aprils1105@embarqmail.com.

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What’s for Dinner?

By Pam Blair

eciding what to have for dinner is a common dilemma no matter how many people you’re feeding.

On weeknights, it’s usually just the two of us—my sweet husband and me. I’m the cook, and he’s the bottle washer, which means I get to do something I love. But there are days when I have no idea what I’m going to make. That’s when we have a “Desperation Dinner” concocted from whatever is in the refrigerator or pantry.

I’m addicted to the Food Network, and the hit show “Chopped” is one of my favorites, where cooks are challenged to repurpose the food found in their mystery baskets. I often watch the show as I create our meals, so on one of those nights when I had no plan and needed inspiration, I opened my own mystery basket (the refrigerator and pantry) and found pasta, a pound of asparagus, 4 ounces of goat cheese, 6 slices of cooked bacon, fresh eggs and frozen peas. I decided to make a one-dish supper that was something like that rich dish, spaghetti alla carbonara, which is an amazing tangle of delicious ingredients, but my concoction would be a bit lighter with a healthy dose of spring veggies.

The result? A creamy, cheesy pasta dish that is so comforting and soul-satisfying. There are tons of variations as you can improvise with whatever you have on hand, such as zucchini, frozen corn, cherry tomatoes, spinach or any kind of cheese. Serve this with a salad and crusty bread, or simply dine à la carte for a light meal.

Who knows? It might be your new signature dish. As the unforgettable Julia Child would say, “Bon appétit!”

What’s in your refrigerator? The next time you’re wondering what to have for dinner, take stock of whatever leftovers or ingredients trip your fancy and get creative! You can even pretend the “Chopped” judges are watching.

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Cheesy Pasta with Bacon, Eggs and Veggies

4 oz. thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta (I used brown rice pasta, which has a nice texture) 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces ½ cup frozen peas, rinsed in a strainer 4 oz. goat cheese, crumbled 2 cups whole milk (or 1 cup half and half and 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth) 2–4 whole eggs, your preference 2 tbsp. olive oil 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 tbsp. dried parsley flakes Salt and pepper, to taste 1. Cook the pasta as directed; drain and rinse with cold water.

2. In a 12-inch skillet, heat the olive oil and add the asparagus, stirring to brown slightly.

Reduce heat to a simmer, add the milk (or half and half and chicken broth) and cook about 10 minutes until liquid is reduced and slightly creamy.

3. Add the cooked pasta and simmer until liquid is mostly absorbed, stirring occasionally. Add the goat cheese, peas, and crumbled bacon and swirl it through the pasta.

4. Salt and pepper to taste, and simmer a few more minutes, adding a little more milk or cream or chicken broth if too dry.

5. Crack the eggs in a bowl and pour them on top of the pasta. Reduce the heat until barely simmering, place a lid on the pan, and check after 5 minutes. This will poach the eggs and make the egg whites firm.

Remove pan from the heat when the eggs are done and sprinkle with parsley. This dish will serve 2, but can easily be doubled for 4 or more. voicemagazineforwomen.com | June 2017 | 15

Big Bend National Park Protector of the Chihuahuan Desert Article and Photographs by Nancy Binder

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ig Bend National Park is located in southwest Texas about 300 miles southeast of El Paso and about 400 miles west of San Antonio. The southern border of the park shares 118 miles of the Rio Grande River with Mexico. It is named for the “big bend” in the river. It is the 7th largest park in the contiguous United States with over 800,000 acres and one of the least visited with only 300,000+ visitors per year. Its remoteness and temperatures contribute to the lack of visitors. Average high temperatures from April through September are over 90 degrees with June, July and August averaging over 100 degrees.

We have only visited the park three times but always in January or February when it can be quite chilly with average lows in the 30s. During the days, it warms up to the 60s and 70s.

Why go? Big Bend contains the largest protected area of the Chihuahuan Desert in the United States with over 1,200 species of plants, 450 species of birds, 50+ species of reptiles, and 75 species of mammals. There are no crowds or congestion. It is one of 10 places in the world designated

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for dark-sky stargazing and has the darkest sky in the lower 48 states. On a clear night, drive a mile or two away from the lodge and view the Milky Way and thousands of stars along with planets all without a telescope. Big Bend’s Chisos Mountain Range is the only mountain range in the United States to be entirely within a national park. Big Bend has a 105-degree hot spring adjacent to the Rio Grande River where you can soak and enjoy the sunshine. But our absolute favorite activity is hiking. There are trails available for every ability, including a couple trails that are handicap accessible.

Our favorite hike is the scenic and easy 1.4-mile roundtrip Santa Elena Canyon trail. After crossing Terlingua Creek stepping on stones you then climb a few flights of stairs before gradually descending the sandy and rocky trail into the canyon along the Rio Grande River. The 1500feet towering canyon walls are breathtaking. You are literally only a stone’s throw from Mexico. There is shade in the canyon and tall river cane growing on the bank of the river. The trail ends when it comes up against a canyon wall.

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Hiking Trail to Hot Springs

Balanced Rock atop Grapevine Hills Trail

nesting on small ledges and vegetation growing out of small cracks. You may see canoes, kayaks, or rafts floating down the river. Should you decide to take a river trip, be forewarned that you need your passport, as Homeland Security considers these float-trips as leaving the country.

To reach the trailhead of our next favorite hike, you take a slow 6-mile drive down what the park service describes as an “improved” dirt road to The Grapevine Hills Trail. The 2.2-mile round-trip hike is marked as easy, and it is easy until the last quarter-mile ascent with its hardscrabble and rocks—but oh, how you are rewarded when you get to the top. Huge boulders are piled upon one another; the most spectacular is called Balanced Rock. We have enjoyed sitting on the boulders, after checking for snakes, taking in the view.

A 2-mile drive on a very narrow, one way gravel road (no motor homes or oversized vehicles permitted) leads to the parking area of the one-time hot springs resort of the Langford family. Remnants of the general store, motel, and bathhouse can be viewed on your half-mile walk from the parking lot to the hot springs. Soak in the mineral water and feel the relaxing, healing power of ancient water flowing from the spring. On the return to your vehicle, you can take the bluff route for views of the Rio Grande or back along the lower trail where there are petroglyphs. It is fun to speculate what messages the native peoples’ drawings were communicating.

Big Bend has over 200 miles of hiking trails available: some are even shorter than our favorites, many much longer and more difficult. Not interested in hiking? The park has over 100 miles of paved roads and many miles of improved and unimproved dirt roads. Drive the paved 30-mile Ross Maxwell Scenic Javelinas foraging along Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive

Tuff Canyon Trail

Drive stopping at signs and overlooks. A very short walk from a parking area will take you to Old Sam Nail’s ranch building, which gives an insight into the harsh life the people who settled here endured. The drive also takes you past the western edge of the Chisos Mountains, through areas of geologic uplift, volcanic rocks and tuff, beautiful vistas, Santa Elena Canyon, and Castolon Historic District where there is still a general store and artifacts from farming days of long ago.

We have seen roadrunners, small deer, javelinas, fox, jackrabbits and golden eagles in the park. The cactus, yuccas and other desert plants abound. On one trip, the bluebonnets, Texas’ state flower, were blooming. Our national parks are our jewels to admire and enjoy.

Because of its remoteness, reservations at the lodge or for camping spaces are essential. There are motels in Terlingua, Marathon and Alpine, but you will be traveling long distances depending on where you are going in the park. www.nps.gov/bibe

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Born Again is an allegory that takes the reader on a journey from the beginning of time, to the fall of mankind, the salvation of Jesus, to the reuniting of man with God. Children are delighted by the discovery that God can make them new in soul. Pain and hurt are taken away when Tread decides to return to his Master and he is reunited with God, the Master. The book is the essence and root of Christianity and therefore received in all denominations. It unifies the church in one agreement: we all have turned away from God and have sinned, and need a Savior.

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Alyster the Lonely Bull is about a lonely bull who prays for more cow friends.

Through a series of disastrous mishaps, he learns he cannot force an answer to his prayers. Only by surrendering to the Lord will he find happiness on greener pastures.

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lways My Son is one of a five book series revolving around girls who shared a season at Hope House, a maternity home. Two girls chose to keep their babies, including Candy, and the other three chose adoptive placement. The stories begin with their choices and continue through God’s redemptive plan in their lives. Candy’s healing comes through her marriage to Joe and his mother’s marriage to the police officer who saved her life, which brings them into a loving, exuberant Hispanic family. Candy’s hope is when the shame of her childhood abuse is revealed, her son, whom Joe considers his own, will accept the father who chose him.

lives with her husband, a practicing orthopedic surgeon, in rural West Virginia. After being selected as the recipient of the Jan-Carol Publishing 2016 Believe and Achieve Award, Charlotte decided to continue her writing of the Hope House Girls Series based on faith and family. Her many published articles and some of her short stories may be viewed at her website/ blog: www.charlottesnead.com. She is on Facebook and Twitter @Charlotte Snead.

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Written and Illustrated by Jessica Helton

Born Again is an allegory that takes the reader on a journey from the beginning of time, to the fall of mankind, the Written and Illustrated by salvation of Jesus, to the reuniting of Jessica Helton man with God. Children are delighted by the discovery that God can make them new in soul. Pain and hurt are taken away when Tread decides to return to his Master and he is reunited with God, the Master. The book is the essence and root of Christianity and therefore received in all denominations. It unifies the church in one agreement: we all have turned away from God and have sinned, and need a Savior.

’Pon My Honor!

A Collection of Stories and Poems from the Country Side of Life Written by Brenda Crissman Musick Growing up in the mountains of Southwest Virginia in the 1950’s and 60’s was never dull. Most technical devices were still unheard of, so children made their own entertainment, using their imagination to come up with games. Some of those imaginations spawned actions not approved of by parents and led to instant consequences. Lessons were learned and learned well. The stories herein all come from the country side of life, from going to the drive-in movies to painting the back porch without permission, to going to the outhouse. If you grew up in the country, ’pon my honor, I think you will relate to them.

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“Charlotte Snead takes the reader on a whirlwind tour through Candy’s life that is filled to the brim with ups and downs. Being a Hope House girl located under God’s wings allowed Candy to deal with several horrible events in her life.”

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CARROLL C. JONES was born and raised in the western North Carolina mountains and is directly descended from pioneering families of Haywood County, the setting for this book. He presently lives in Morristown, Tennessee with his wife Maria, but they manage to retreat to the Carolina highlands on a regular basis. August’s Treasure is Carroll’s third novel in his East Fork Trilogy, following Master of the East Fork and Rebel Rousers. You can find out more about Carroll and his books on his website at carrolljones.weebly.com.

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True Personal Experiences from the Silent World of Animals

Animals work from a silent world without words, yet in their own way, using actions, visual expressions and body language, they are able to blend and communicate among their own world and with the verbal world of man.

This collection of stories and photographs explores the silent world of animals through the author’s personal experiences and a lifetime of living with a variety of domestic, wild and exotic animals.

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In order to save his young neck, August Hargrove flees the North Carolina mountains to the wild West. His adventures on a Mississippi River steamboat and transcontinental train, mining for gold in a place named Skidaddle, and building a steam-powered sawmill in the wilds along the East Fork of the Pigeon River leave a rich legacy for later generations of Hargroves to sort out. Great-grandson Clint Hargrove finds an old treasure map and endeavors to follow its clues in uncovering century-old Hargrove secrets.

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Written by Rebeca Porter Illustrated by Teresa Wilkerson

August’s Treasure is Carroll’s third novel in his East Fork Trilogy, following Master of the East Fork and Rebel Rousers. In order to save his young neck, August Hargrove flees the North Carolina mountains to the wild West. His adventures on a Mississippi River steamboat and transcontinental train, mining for gold in a place named Skidaddle, and building a steam-powered sawmill in the wilds along the East Fork of the Pigeon River leave a rich legacy for later generations of Hargroves to sort out. Great-grandson Clint Hargrove finds an old treasure map and endeavors to follow its clues in uncovering century-old Hargrove secrets.

—Rita Quillen, Author of Hiding Ezra

Animals work from a silent world without words, yet in their own way, using actions, visual expressions and body language, they are able to blend and communicate among their own world and with the verbal world of man. This collection of stories and photographs explores the silent world of animals through the author’s personal experiences and a lifetime of living with a variety of domestic, wild and exotic animals.

Based on a True Story

—Larry Griffin, Author

“Carroll C. Jones is known for his extensive knowledge of Appalachian history and his exhaustive research, and his readers will find that reputation well earned with his latest offering, August’s Treasure. Our region’s history is part of the bedrock of American history, and in this sweeping novel, the story of the building of the railroads forms the backdrop for a tale of suspense and intrigue, taking us all on a journey across the country, back and forth through time from the 19th century to the present, as young August Hargrove sets off to find and to free one person—himself.”

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AUTHORS on the ROAD Leigh Anne W. Hoover

Reading with Ralph; and For Better or Worse Unless Annulment Comes First Thursday, June 29, 2017, 11:30 am–1:00 pm, Book Signing, in conjunction with “Monroe at the Mansion,” Allandale Picnic Pavilion, Kingsport, TN

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Fletcher’s Fables and Fletcher’s Fables Too Saturday, June 10, 10:15 am–11:45 am, Appalachian Heritage Writers Symposium, Southwest Virginia Community College, Richlands, VA

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Each month Jan-Carol Publishing will provide a ‘free’ book to one lucky winner. Each month the age range will be different so be sure to enter each month!

Jan-Carol Publishing children’s author of the month: Gavin Hill — A Lesson in the Jungle

JCP Book Titles: God, My Greatest Love; and Anthology, Broken Petals Saturday, June 10, 4:00 pm–6:00 pm, Artful Aging Poetry Workshop reading at International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, Public invited. Free admission.

Linda Hudson Hoagland

Snooping Can Be Helpful –Sometimes; Onward & Upward; Missing Sammy; Snooping Can Be Doggone Deadly; Snooping Can Be Devious; Snooping Can Be Contagious; Snooping Can Be Dangerous; The Best Darn Secret; and anthologies Easter Lilies and Broken Petals Thursday, June 1, 2017, 11:30 am–1:30 pm, Lost State Writers Guild Meeting, Golden Corral, Kingsport, TN Friday, June 2, 2017, Interview, Noon Show, WCYB-TV, Bristol, VA Sunday, June 4, 2017, 11:00 am–3:00 pm, Book Signing, Big Walker Lookout, Wytheville, VA Monday, June 5, 2017, 7:00 pm, Tazewell County, Habitat for Humanity Board Meeting, Chamber Building, Tazewell, VA

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“Monroe at the Mansion” New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe is releasing new novel Beach House for Rent with national book tour and important conservation message

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ew York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe will kick off a busy summer schedule in June with the release of her new novel BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT, which will take her on a coast-tocoast book tour promoting her latest work and sharing a message of conservation to help protect beaches and the wildlife that rely on the coastal habitat for survival.

On June 20, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe will debut BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT, published by Gallery Books (imprint of Simon & Schuster).

Monroe, who’s lauded for writing stories that intertwine human nature with the natural world, raises awareness about the beauty and fragility of migrating shorebirds and the brown pelican species in BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT. During Monroe’s summer book tour that will take her to 11 states with 33 appearances, including Kingsport, Tennessee, on Thursday, June 29, she will share with readers an inspiring message to show others that they can help take better care of beaches through easy tips, which include: • Stay off sand dunes because sea turtles and shorebirds nest there • Don’t let dogs or children chase shorebirds • Leave plastics at home (straws, grocery bags, resealable bags) Visit www.maryalicemonroe.com to learn more about her “5 Tips at the Beach” and to see the book tour schedule.

Beach House For Rent is written as a stand-alone novel. However, it’s the final installment of Monroe’s successful Beach House Series, which began with The Beach House, a novel first released in 2002, and now being adapted to a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie by the Hallmark Channel, starring three-time golden globe nominee Andie MacDowell, who is also an executive producer of the movie. The Hallmark Channel plans to air The Beach House movie in May 2018.

Monroe also has a local connection to Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. (JCP) author Leigh Anne W. Hoover. The two are friends and connected after Hoover read The Beach House, which was during her mother’s final summer before losing a battle with cancer.

When Hoover had the opportunity to interview Monroe as part of an article on the Sea Turtle Hospital in Charleston for East Tennessee Medical News, the two vowed to one day have a fundraiser for the Literacy Council of Kingsport. The first was held in 2012.

Monroe has endorsed Hoover’s children’s books, well-known The Santa Train Tradition and award-winning Festus and His Fun Fest Favorites. Monroe is featured in Hoover’s adult Christian book Reading with Ralph—A Journey in Christian Compassion (2013—Little Creek Books— imprint of JCP, Inc.), which is about Hoover’s adult reading student, she contributed a cover blurb on Hoover’s For Better or Worse Unless Annulment Comes First (2014—Little Creek Books—imprint of JCP, Inc.),

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and she is currently involved with Hoover’s upcoming debut novel, Blue Blood.

Both Monroe and Hoover share a desire to educate, create awareness and give back. Each believes her first responsibility is as a storyteller, yet factual information is woven throughout their stories.

“For me, it’s about preserving actual events and environmentalism,” said Monroe. “I’m a storyteller. I don’t tell or teach as much as create a story world that establishes a meaningful relationship with nature to make readers aware through the power of story.”

Hoover is an advocate for literacy and focuses on connecting children and adults to actual events in our region. Her books also benefit the Literacy Council of Kingsport, Inc. “Whether it’s the Appalachian tradition of the Santa Train, our regional festival Fun Fest, or illiteracy in my adult Christian book, I want readers to connect to community events and issues,” explained Hoover. “Parents can create readers by reading aloud, engaging children, and talking about events they can go and see.”

Hoover’s two children’s books and her adult Christian books will also be available for purchase at the event. She and Monroe will sign together, and “Ralph” is even expected to attend as a volunteer.

“Monroe at the Mansion” is a literacy luncheon fundraiser benefiting both Friends of Allandale and the Literacy Council of Kingsport, and the event is sponsored by Citizens Bank and Seasons for Women, a member of the HMG family of care. The event will be held in the Allandale Picnic Pavilion, and this is the author’s only tour stop in the Tri-Cities.

Attendees’ ticket purchases will include a luncheon and hardback copy of the new release Beach House for Rent. An event only ticket option is also available. Additional Monroe titles will also be available for purchase at the literacy luncheon, where the bestselling author will speak, take questions from the audience, and sign books.

Tickets are limited for this literacy event. Register online by visiting www.literacycouncilofkingsport.org For additional information, call the Literacy Council of Kingsport 423.392.4643.

Instant Summer Necklace

By Martha McGlothlin

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ooking for something unique to wear to a party or dress up a t-shirt? I bet most everyone has two things needed to make a necklace in less than three minutes: a chain and a brooch (aka pin). With these two items you can make a statement piece in no time flat.

Simply thread the chain through the pin backing on the brooch. Make certain that the pin itself is locked securely or the brooch could slide off.

Vintage brooches are easy to find. Most of the time you need look no further than your mom, aunt or grandmother’s jewelry box for a stylish rhinestone pin. Over the years ladies have worn them on dresses, jackets, scarves, purses and furs. Also peruse eBay, antique stores, yard sales and flea markets.

Options range from bright flowers to chic rhinestones, usually at very affordable prices.

Have fun with it! You’re guaranteed to have a necklace that’s one-of-a-kind.

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My collection of vintage brooches and earrings. Just a little bit out of control!

Martha McGlothlin owns House Dressing, an upscale consignment boutique in Bristol, Virginia. She also writes a blog at www.marthajane.net

Summer Decorating With warmer weather brings bright sunny days, colorful flowers and an urge to bring the outdoors indoors!

Here are some tips to brighten your interior space with a summer touch!

• Spring and summer are all about lush greens, breezy outdoors and colorful flowers. Blossoming trees in the living room or a colorful bunch of flowers in a glass or neutral-colored vase make a perfect summer décor.

• Create a floral arrangement with some bright shades of flowers and place it on the entryway console table, near a wall niche or on a side table in your living room. Same summer house ideas and theme can be applied to other parts of your house too.

• Make your breakfast area or dining room look stylish and summery with some floral runners, flower centerpiece and floral themed crockery. You can match the theme with some breezy drapes or neutral-colored curtains. voicemagazineforwomen.com | June 2017 | 21

The goal of Sudoku is to fill a 9×9 grid with numbers so that each row, column and 3×3 section contain all of the digits between 1 and 9.

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ACROSS

1. Mud dauber, e.g.

5. Ziti, e.g.

10. Block 13. ___-bodied 14. Brace 15. Dressing ingredient 16. Showed up again 18. Bad day for Caesar 19. Chester White’s home 20. Elegance 21. Firstborn 23. Soul mate 24. Certain surgeon’s “patient” 25. Monetary unit of Portugal 28. Wuss 32. Knight fight 33. Pepsi, e.g.

34. Goya’s “Duchess of ___” 35. Furnace output 36. Match play?

37. Adjudge 38. Shrek, e.g.

39. Freshman, probably 40. Broad valley 41. Looks for 43. ___-__ appointment 45. Washington locale, with “the” 46. Acute 47. A place in which devotion is paid 50. Preserve, in a way 51. Marienbad, for one 54. Get better 55. Yellow sports ball 58. Farm call 59. About to explode 60. Length x width, for a rectangle 61. Crumb 62. Escapade 63. “Buenos ___”

DOWN

1. “Star ___” 2. “Not on ___!” (“No way!”)

3. Cut down 4. Energy 5. False start?

6. Loss of bodily movements 7. Arid 8. Golf ball support 9. Elected member of a council 10. Commanded 11. Long, long time 12. Home, informally 15. Type of saddle for women 17. Slog 22. Grassland 23. Liquid left after churning cream 24. Claw 25. Character 26. Surrounding and blockading a fortress 27. “The Nutcracker” lead 28. He took two tablets 29. Cheerless 30. Ancient symbols marking a questionable passage 31. Headquarters of a Chinese government official 33. Angler’s basket 36. Sporty 42. Jail, slangily 43. More artful 44. Song and dance, e.g.

46. “La vita nuova” poet 47. “Beat it!”

48. Prince of Wales, e.g.

49. Bluster 50. Become unhinged 51. Delhi dress 52. “Guilty,” e.g.

53. “Ah, me!”

56. Victorian, for one 57. Good, in the ‘hood

2017 Highlights

More Exciting Highlights of the evening included Derby Day, the signature event and annual fund- recognizing the raiser for The Spine Health Foundation, Inc., was Best in Show for held on May 6, 2017. This event helps raise funds the most creative to support the mission of The Spine Health Foun- and eye-catching dation while also raising awareness of the negative Derby hats in spirit effects of untreated spinal issues. of the Kentucky Over 100 guests attended the fundraiser held Derby. Congratulations to this year’s winners! 1st at The Olde Farm Golf Club. Guests enjoyed the Place: Kerry Simm; 2nd Place: Ashley Grindstaff; and exclusive southern charm and graciousness of the 3rd Place: Connie Begley! New this year, the 1st place venue while enjoying the festivities, hors d’oeuvres award for Best Dressed Guy contest was presented to and mint juleps during the pre-derby party while Dr. Paul Jett. awaiting the fastest two minutes in sports.

Other huge hits of the evening included live After the live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby, bluegrass music by The Minton Family, scotch and the evening was kicked off in style by Master of Cer- bourbon tasting plus cigar bar, and the selfie studio! emonies Marc Eubanks, Club Manager at The Olde A very special thank you to our Derby Day 2017 Farm Golf Club. Danny Minton offered a beautiful Sponsors who made this amazing event possible: blessing of thanks and hope for U.S. Veterans, our Eastman Credit Union, K2M, Medtronic, Million organization, and the people we serve.

Dollar Round Table, DePuy Synthes, Food City, The 2017 Hope Award was presented to Dr. Paul J.A. Street & Associates, Wellmont Health System, Jett of Wellmont Health System. The Hope Award Globus Medical, East Tennessee Brain and Spine is an annual award presented to an individual who Center, Bowman Jewelers, and Ligero Cigar Lounge. has selflessly provided his or her time to help fulfill The Spine Health Foundation has helped area residents access more than 950 mediour mission of helping others get back to life and cally-related resources, including 38 spine surgeries since 2011. More than 1M in-kind symbolizes excellence in accomplishing the mission donations have been made by area providers and companies to help fulfill our mission of helping people Get Past the Pain and Get Back to Life! For more information, visit of the Spine Health Foundation. www.spinehealthfoundation.org, or call 423-467-2087.

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Voice Magazine recognizes the

Reader of the Month

Debby Sizemore

From: Oak Hill, WV • Occupation: Executive Vice President, Premier Bank, Inc. The last book I read was: ”The Girl on the Train.”

My favorite vacation spot is: Folly Beach, SC. The beauty product I can’t live without is: Clinique’s Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion.

Three words that best describe my style are: comfortable, casual, earthtone colors.

An item on my bucket list is: to travel to the New England states and eat lots of lobster!

If you are interested in being our Reader of the Month, email editor@voicemagazineforwomen.com for details.

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—JUNE IS—

Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month

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lzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. The disease is named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer. In 1906, Dr. Alzheimer noticed changes in the brain tissue of a woman who had died of an unusual mental illness. Her symptoms included memory loss, language problems, and unpredictable behavior. After she died, he examined her brain and found many abnormal clumps (now called amyloid plaques) and tangled bundles of fibers (now called neurofibrillary, or tau, tangles).

These plaques and tangles in the brain are still considered some of the main features of Alzheimer’s disease.

Another feature is the loss of connections between nerve cells (neurons) in the brain. Neurons transmit messages between different parts of the brain and from the brain to muscles and organs in the body.

Alzheimer’s causes nerve cell death and tissue loss throughout the brain. The damage harms memory, speech, and comprehension. It could take 20 years for the disease

to run its course. Most people live 3 to 9 years after diagnosis. Although treatment can help manage symptoms in some people, currently there is no cure for this devastating disease. One in eight people 65 and older have this devastating form of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia among older adults.

Research in this area is ongoing, but diet and exercise appear to be important. Studies show that people who eat a Mediterranean diet rich in vegetables, fish, and nuts and get plenty of physical activity are the least likely to get Alzheimer’s.

There’s no simple test for Alzheimer’s, so the doctor will rely on you to describe the changes in your loved one.

A mental status test, sometimes called a “mini-cog,” or other screening tests can measure one’s mental skills and short-term memory. Neurological exams and brain scans may be used to rule out other problems, like a stroke or tumor, and they can provide other information about the brain.

In early Alzheimer’s, long-term memories usually remain intact while short-term memories become sketchy.

Your loved one may forget conversations you had or may repeat questions that were already answered.

The disease also disrupts speech, so someone with Alzheimer’s might You don’t have to do this alone. struggle to remember common words.

Your loved one may get lost in familKeep your loved one at home. iar places. Mood swings and lapses in We can help with... judgment are also common, as is poor Bathing Meals hygiene. People who were once stylish Dressing Transportation may start wearing stained clothes and Toileting and much more forget to wash their hair.

If you see symptoms or suspect Alzheimer’s disease in a loved one, seek medical advice. Current approaches Call today for more information Kingsport: 423-247-0116 focus on helping people maintain Bristol: 276-669-0840 mental function, manage behavioral Johnson City: 423-753-5111 symptoms, and slow or delay the sympGreeneville: 423-638-6375 www.homeinstead.com/270 toms of disease. Sources: caringkindnyc.org andalz.org

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Sign up now through June 30 and get a two month membership for the price of just one month with no joining fee!

The brand new space offers cardio, Nautilus and weight training equipment, along with a TRX system and the latest group fitness classes. The all female fitness staff offers expert training and instruction in a comfortable and supportive environment where women are encouraged to reach their health and fitness goals. The group fitness class schedule offers a variety of classes and times to fit most any schedule and fitness level.

Members can also enjoy the whirlpool, sauna and steam room to relax after a tough workout. Contact the fitness staff at YWCA Bristol today to set up your tour and take advantage of the special discount just in time for summer. Call YWCA Bristol at 423.968.9444 or email Felicia at f_simpson@ ywcabristol.org for more information or to sign up. Visit ywcabristol.org to view a complete group class schedule.

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2017 ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE FACTS AND FIGURES

MORE THAN

15 MILLION AMERICANS

IN 2016

provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias these caregivers provided an estimated

18.2 BILLION HOURS

of care valued at over

$230 BILLION

In 2017, Alzheimer’s and other dementias will cost the nation $259 billion By 2050, these costs could rise as high as

$1.1 TRILLION

35%

of caregivers for people with Alzheimer’s or another dementia report that their health has gotten worse due to care responsibilities, compared to % of caregivers for older people without dementia

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ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE IS THE

6TH LEADING CAUSE

1 IN 3

seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia

OF DEATH IN THE UNITED STATES

MORE THAN 5 MILLION AMERICANS ARE LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S BY 2050, THIS NUMBER COULD RISE AS HIGH AS 16 MILLION

EVERY

IT KILLS MORE THAN

66

COMBINED

Since 2000, deaths from heart disease have decreased by 14% while deaths from Alzheimer’s disease have increased by 89%

breast cancer and prostate cancer

SECONDS someone in the United States develops the disease

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Services for Women Veterans

By Rita Medlin, LMSW

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oes the VA Medical Center provide gynecologic care for menstrual problems and services, such as Pap smears and birth control? What about breast care, such as mammograms? What about other gender-specific care?

The VA provides women Veterans with a full range of reproductive health services necessary for optimal health throughout their lives, including the services above and more. Gynecology care is available either at Mountain Home VAMC or through services in the community provided for eligible Veterans. Dr. Jeff Looney is staff gynecologist at Mountain Home. Cervical cancer screenings are offered at Mountain Home, and breast cancer screenings (mammograms) are offered at mammography centers in the community.

Mountain Home also provides birth control, infertility evaluation, menopause evaluation and treatment, and testing for sexually transmitted diseases.

Does VA provide maternity care?

The VA covers pregnancy care, typically through arrangements with community providers. VA will pay for prenatal care, delivery, and postnatal care for eligible women Veterans through services in the community. The VA will pay for care to the newborn for the first seven days after birth for all eligible women Veterans. All medically-necessary and appropriate post-delivery services are included in this benefit for seven days post-delivery. Mt. Home has a maternity program, and maternity care is provided through referrals to appropriate providers in the community. This referred care is covered by VA. Maternity benefits begin with the confirmation of pregnancy and continue through the final post-partum visit, which is usually 6-8 weeks after delivery when the Veteran is medically released from obstetric care. Mt. Home has a Maternity Care Coordinator who

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functions as a liaison between the Veteran, the community provider, and the VA Medical Center. Mountain Home is fortunate to partner with local service organizations in the community that provide handmade baby blankets, booties, caps, etc. Therefore, the Women’s Health Program is able to send the mother a gift for her newborn baby.

What other services are available for women Veterans at Mt. Home?

Mountain Home provides many services for our women and men Veterans, such as preventive health immunizations, nutrition and weight management, stop-smoking programs, substance abuse programs, and more.

What mental health services are offered to a woman Veteran?

The Mountain Home VA Healthcare System offers inpatient, outpatient, residential care and case management programs for screening and management of anxiety, stress, severe mental illness, and adjustment post deployment. Individual, couples, family, and/ or group therapy options are available.

How can I get help if I am in crisis or to help another Veteran who is?

The Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7. Call 1-800-273-8255 and press “1” to talk with someone immediately. Or text “838255” for a confidential chat.

How can I get help related to sexual trauma?

VA provides free services to help Veterans who have experienced sexual trauma. Call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and press “1” to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Mt. Home has a Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Coordinator.

Rita Medlin, LMSW is the Women Veterans Program Manager. She may be contacted by email at Rita.

Medlin@va.gov or by phone, 423-926-1171 (ext. 2989). Mountain Home serves around 2,800 female Veterans and would like to serve even more. Dr. Jeff Looney serves a dual role as the facility Women’s Health Medical Director and staff gynecologist. Dr. Looney is a great resource about women’s health.

Top Tips for Good Skin Have you noticed another woman’s glowing skin and wondered what her secret is to good-looking skin? It seems those women with good-looking skin all share common tips in their skin care regiment.

You need your skin.

Treat it well.

Eight tips to skin care: 1.

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Wash and clean gently each day.

Always reapply sunscreen.

Use a good moisturizer.

Use a retinoid cream every night.

Eat salmon and consume lots of antioxidants.

Exercise. It improves circulation and increases oxygen capacity.

Get at least 7 hours of sleep a night.

Reduce stress in your life. This will reduce the stress hormone cortisol, which has proven to age skin.

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Top health benefits of tea: 1.

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Tea contains antioxidants.

Tea has less caffeine than coffee.

Tea may reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke.

Tea may help with weight loss.

Tea may help protect your bones.

Tea may keep your smile bright.

Tea may boost the immune system.

Tea may help battle cancer.

Did you know?

June is Tea Month!

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ced tea is traditionally served with a lemon slice used as a garnish, which is often placed on the rim of the glass. In the Southwest United States (or at least in restaurants with a Southwest theme), lime is also very popular (especially in Mexican restaurants). It is not entirely uncommon for establishments to put out slices of both lemon and lime for the customer to use.

Because of the varieties of eateries in the United States, as well as climatic and cultural differences, a variety of iced teas are available. Most prominent are: • In barbecue, soul food, and Southern cuisine-style establishments, along with greasy spoons and general eateries, black tea is iced. This is by far the most commonly available form of freshly brewed iced tea, to which the above statements apply.

Fruit-flavored and herbal brewed iced tea take a close second.

• In some coffeehouses, more exotic varieties may be iced, such as Jasmine tea or Earl Grey tea.

• Thai iced tea is common in Thai restaurants.

• Iced Chai tea (spiced Indian tea) is available from some restaurants and stores. While not traditionally served iced, in the U.S. chai is frequently served iced with honey as a sweetener (or pre-sweetened when bottled).

• Iced Jasmine tea, Genmaicha, and Hojicha are available from some Chinese cuisine or other Asian cuisine restaurants, but rarely. It is more common to find one of these varieties hot, where the patron may pour the tea over ice.

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The type of tea you drink can make a difference. All nonherbal teas are made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. The amount of time the leaves are processed determines whether you end up with a green, black, or oolong tea. The green teas are the least processed and tend to have the highest amounts of polyphenols, and the only type that contain the polyphenol, catechin, which is why many studies have been done using only green teas. Certain herbal teas are known for their medicinal values, including soothing the digestive system.

• Tea contains antioxidants—Antioxidants work to prevent the body’s version of rust and thus help keep us feeling young and protect us from damage from pollution.

• Tea has less caffeine than coffee—Herbal blends have no caffeine while traditional teas have less than 50 percent of what typically is found in coffee.

• Tea may reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke— This is a health effect for which there is the strongest evidence.

• Tea may help with weight loss—Some studies have shown that weight loss may depend on consumption of large amounts of tea and is offered in pill form.

• Tea may help protect your bones—Data from recent animal studies has shown that green tea may prevent bone loss.

• Tea may keep your smile bright—Tea changes the pH balance in your mouth when you drink it, and that may be what prevents cavities.

• Tea may boost the immune system—Studies have shown tea can tune up immune cells so they reach their targets quicker.

• Tea may help battle cancer—Studies on this are currently mixed, but if you have a strong family history of cancer you might increase your tea consumption.

• Herbal tea may soothe the digestive system—Herbal teas, chamomile in particular, can be good for people with irritable bowel syndrome because they are an antispasmodic. Ginger teas can calm nausea.

• Tea is calorie free—It’s a great no-calorie alternative to water.

Pass the Blueberries Please!

If you think you’ve tried all the blueberry recipes out there, think again. Picking up a package of blueberries can be a fun adventure—they taste great, they’re delightfully versatile, and it doesn’t take a master chef to create mouthwatering ways to eat them. There’s no wrong way to cook with blueberries! From fruity smoothies and breakfast treats to tasty cakes and cocktails, blueberries are great tasting and healthy! With just 80 calories per cup and virtually no fat, blueberries offer many nutritional benefits.

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Ingredients • • • • • •

4 cups blueberries (2 pints) ¾ cup white sugar 2 tbsp. unflavored gelatin 1/3 cup boiling water 3 tbsp. lemon juice 2 cups heavy cream (whipping)

Instructions

1. Put blueberries in blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Put the puree in a saucepan and stir in sugar and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes.

2. Sprinkle gelatin into boiling water and stir to dissolve completely, mix in lemon juice and pour into blueberry/sugar mixture then bring to a boil.

Once it reaches a boil, remove from heat and pour into a large mixing bowl and let stand for about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally during 30 minute cooling time. When cooled down, place in refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours.

3. When ready to serve, whip the cream and fold into chilled berry mixture. Spoon into prepared chocolate cups and garnish with grated chocolate. Chill again until served.

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Gluten-Free Blueberry Cobbler 16 oz fresh or frozen blueberries 1/2 cup sugar, divided 1 Tbsp cornstarch 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 cup slivered blanched Almonds ground in a food processor OR 1 cup almond meal 4 Tbsp butter 1 whole egg Pinch of salt Instructions: Preheat oven to 400. In a large bowl gently toss together the blueberries, 1/4 cup of sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice. Pour into a buttered 2-quart baking dish. In another bowl mix together the ground almonds/almond meal, butter, the other 1/4 cup of sugar, egg and salt until well combined.

There’s really no simple way to spread the mixture on top of the blueberries, so I recommend just digging in with your fingers and spreading across the top as evenly as possible. Bake at 400 for 25–35 minutes until the fruit is bubbly and the top is golden brown. Let cool at least 10 minutes before eating. Serve hot or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream!

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Summer Fruit Salad with Jalapeño Mint & Lime 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon scallion, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped 1 teaspoon lime zest 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups blueberries 1 cup pineapple, chopped 1 cup mango, chopped 3 kiwis (1 cup), peeled and sliced in half moons 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced 2 tablespoons shaved coconut (optional) Instructions: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lime juice, scallion,

mint leaves, lime zest and kosher salt until blended. Stir in blueberries, pineapple, mango, kiwi and jalapeño. Top with shaved coconut, if desired.

Blueberry Energy Balls 1/2 cup frozen blueberries (thawed) 6 dates (pitted) 1/2 cup gluten-free oats 1/4 cup almond butter 1/4 cup chia seeds Optional: 1 teaspoon acai powder Instructions: Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until ingredients are combined and sticky. Using your hands, roll mixture into balls, about 1–2 tablespoons each. If it gets too sticky, dip your fingers in lukewarm water to help smooth the balls out. Place on a plate or in a container, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve and enjoy! Number of servings (yield):10 Balls Blueberry Honey Bee Cocktail 4 ounces light rum 1 ounce lemon juice 2 cups frozen blueberries, slightly thawed 1-1/2 cups water 1-1/2 tablespoons honey Instructions: Make a simple syrup with the ¾ cup of honey and ¾ water. In a shaker, muddle blueberries. Fill with ice and add rum, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon simple syrup.

Shake and strain into a chilled cup. Number of servings (yield): 2 Cocktails

Variations: For a mocktail version, swap out the light rum for a white grape juice.

Notes: The syrup makes more than what one drink requires but can be stored and kept handy for additional drinks.

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ow could a small child’s pleading to his friends, “Wait for me boys,” become one of the most important requests of a lifetime? How could a promise to a parent become a life-shaping focal point, which seemed to be an unachievable ambition? How could religion be both a blessing and an insensitive malediction? Wait For Me, Boys! Wait For Me! settles these and many other uncertainties we all may have faced throughout our lives, while revealing a noticeable connection of life’s events and purpose.

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