VOICE Speaks

e welcome the month of July with the celebration of Independence Day! What does July 4th mean to you? For me, growing up, it meant the first time of the year that we would eat watermelon. Yup! Mom and Dad would buy the biggest watermelon that they could find, place it in a galvanized stainless steel round tub with lots of ice and cold water—it was always too large to be placed in the refrigerator—then we savored every moment until it was cold enough to be sliced. It was a tradition to celebrate the Fourth of July. So, this year and every year, as an American celebrating the true meaning of the Independence Day, I will be doing it my way...watching fireworks and eating watermelon!

In the month of July, Jan-Carol Publishing celebrates the Fourth of July holiday with Christmas in July—a time full of discounts and specials on JCP books. This year is more special with our now opened bookstore, Books & Gifts. The shop is still a work in progress, but we have new books, used books, and gifts. If you missed Our Summertime Fun Reading Saturday event with the authors in June, which was a big success, watch for another event in early Autumn. These events are wonderful opportunities to purchase books for gifts, and many times the books are autographed. We are located in the Food City shopping center in Blountville on Hwy 394, and your support is much appreciated. See details in our ad on page 31.

Visit our websites, www.jancarolpublishing.com and www.voicemagazineforwomen.com and be sure to sign up for our newsletter for book discounts, coupons, and giveaways!

From all of us to all of you—have a safe and happy July 4th holiday!

Thought of the month: “It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe.” — Muhammad Ali, American professional boxer and activist, 1942–2016

Verse of the month: “And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born.” Acts 22–28 KJV

Janie C. Jessee, Editor-in-Chief

PUBLISHER

Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc PO Box 701 Johnson City, TN 37605

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Janie C Jessee, 423.502.6246 publisher@jancarolpublishing.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Savannah Bailey Communications Director/Production Editor communications@jancarolpublishing.com

GRAPHICS/PRODUCTION

Tara Sizemore

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Office Phone/Fax: 423.926.9983

Books & Gifts: 423.212.0200

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PUBLISHED BY JAN-CAROL PUBLISHING, INC. (Volume 20, Issue 7)

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Voice Magazine for Women wants to provide a useful and complete reliable source of information for women and their families. We seek to celebrate women’s successes, and support their growth by defining and recognizing their needs and providing a concentration of resources for them. We want to be that “link” to all women.