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After a career in marketing and writing, I have reverted back to my brings calm to the world of design. Her styles call up images of snuggly spaces where rosy-cheeked children are read to, cheerful plants climb first love of decorating. All it took was a soft-spoken Texan woman with around trellises, and goats roam the verdant green lawns. her signature boots surrounded by shiplap. And clearly, I am not alone.

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The month of August recognizes shopping with National Thrift Shop Day on August 17, National Second-hand Wardrobe Day on August 25, National Garage Sale Day on August 13 (Second Saturday) and National Bargain Hunting Week, August 1–5. (First Monday–Sunday Week) While many businesses are closing their doors every day, resale remains healthy and continues to be one of the fastest growing segments of retail. With new stores entering the industry and current establishments opening additional locations, the industry has experienced a growth in a number of stores of approximately 7% a year for the past two years. There are currently more than 25,000 resale, consignment shops and Not For Profit resale shops in the United States.

Resale shopping attracts consumers from all economic levels. There is no typical resale shopper, just as there is no typical resale shop. No one is immune to the excitement of finding a treasure and saving money. Shrewd shoppers take advantage of the opportunity resale offers to save money on apparel, furniture, and other consumer goods. These savings can add quality to one’s life when used for vacations, entertainment, college funds, retirement accounts, or new and fun family activities.

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Tips for Bargain Hunting It is going to take time. Plan for that! If you really want to make sure you get the best of the best stuff you’ve gotta work it. You shop and look around and browse through the entire store. And keep it within a budget. Take plenty of cash and buy quickly.

Shopping for furniture? Go on a mission! Have your measurements, color schemes, and keep an open mind in repurposing. Take pictures of the area of your home you wish to decorate. Look at them when you find that item you hope will work. Be careful of bad smells and other irreparable damage.

Woodworm and rotting wood are big no-nos. Also, look out for damaged fabrics and broken seams or interior support.

Shopping for clothing? Make sure you know what size your child is in currently and where you think they’ll be in the next few months. Measure your child and write down the sizes.

Look for brand name clothing. Search for winter sale items in the summer months. And look for the summer clothing at the close out sales as the weather moves into the cooler months.

See it. Grab it. You can decide before you check out if it will work for you. If you do not do this, it will be gone if you go back for it.

Most of all—have fun! Take your time and enjoy the thrill of the hunt. Bargain hunting, consignment shopping, or thrift store browsing can be a most pleasurable thing to do by yourself, or with a friend. Enjoy!

FALL COLORS 2016

A Unity of Strength, Confidence and Complexity for tranquility, strength, and optimism have inspired a Fall T he2016desire color palette that is led by the colors of the blue family.

Along with anchoring earth tones, exuberant pops of vibrant colors also appear throughout the collections. Transcending gender, these unexpectedly vivacious colors in our Fall 2016 palette act as playful but structured departures from your more typical Fall shades.

According to Leatrice Eiseman, the Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute™, “Blue skies represent constancy as they are always above us. Grays give a feeling of stability, red tones invite confidence and warmth, while the hot pinkish purples and spicy mustard yellows suggest a touch of the exotic.”

This color palette could not be better expressed in the newly design of a familiar ‘must have’ in everyone’s closet—jeans!

A throw back of jeans that once were called ‘faded or washed out jeans’ are resurrected as ‘distressed’ jeans. With or without tears, denim jeans of different shades of blue will adorn shops. The shapes and styles vary as much as one’s personality. From skinny jeans to leggings, slim leg to flare bottoms, finding that perfect pair of jeans to fit your body type and personality has never been easier.

Accent your jeans with a jacket of this year’s palette color, the potter’s clay color. This color has elements of russet orange. This shade presents substance and sophistication.

Complement your jeans with an exotic mustard color animal print blouse, or scarf. This is spicy and adds that warmth. (Article and Photo: www.pantone.com)

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Awnings offer exterior highlight to buildings and homes with weather-resistant fabrics. Available in colors, sizes and styles to complement doors and windows, the effect can be warm and impressive. Rectangular, square, traditional, or modern with straight or scalloped edging, bright or subtle colors, or stripes can bring out a flavorful presence to new, or historical homes. Many award-winning decorator homes can be found with aesthetic awnings.

Improving quality and environmentally friendly, awnings are used on windows and doors of homes and businesses and are available in a wide array of materials and styles that are creative and aesthetic. Regardless if you are looking to add drama to the exterior of your home, or are trying to help cut back on air conditioning costs during the summer months, awnings are a great investment for your home or business.

When properly installed, awnings can raise the resale value of your property. If you have never considered awnings for your home or business, you owe it to yourself to see what is now available and how much of an asset they can be.

What’s in your Lunch Box? W ondering what to pack for school lunches? Think healthy! Using higher-fiber, 100% whole-wheat breads to make sandwiches instead of white bread adds about 20 grams of fiber in a week’s time, not to mention all the nutrients whole grains provide.

If you pack sliced apples in your child’s lunch each day instead of a fruit roll, you’ll cut the refined sugar in your child’s diet by 50 grams a week, while adding some 20 grams of fiber to the weekly total. You’ll also be giving your child 27% of the recommended Daily Value for vitamin C, and 15% of the Daily Value for vitamin E and potassium each day.

Pack 3 ounces of carrot chips in the lunchbox instead of 2 ounces of potato chips, and your child gets 1,325 fewer snack calories each week, 95 fewer grams of fat, 30 fewer grams of saturated fat, and 10 more grams of fiber. The carrot chips will also add 270% of the Daily Value for antioxidant vitamin A each day.

WHAT TO PACK FOR LUNCH: CRUNCHY FOODS

Snyder’s Multi Grain Pretzel Sticks Pluses: Each serving delivers 3 grams of fiber (2 grams more than regular pretzels) and Snyder’s uses canola oil (which is rich in the preferred monounsaturated fats, and a good source of healthy plant omega-3 fatty acids). Molasses is the added sweetener. And if you’re going to add a sweetener, molasses is one of the best choices because it contributes lots of flavor along with vitamins and minerals.

Minuses: Unbleached wheat flour (not 100% whole wheat or whole grain) is still the first ingredient.

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish—Made with Whole Grain Pluses: Whole-grain wheat flour is the first ingredient. Each serving has 2 grams of fiber.

Minuses: Each serving also contains 5 grams of total fat and 1 gram of saturated fat.

But the fat mainly comes from cheddar cheese and vegetable oils (canola, sunflower, and/or soybean).

WHAT TO PACK FOR LUNCH: SWEET FOODS

Motts Healthy Harvest Sauce—No Sugar Added (Comes in Blueberry Delight and Country Berry flavors.)

Pluses: No sugar is added to this fruit sauce. The first few ingredients in the Blueberry Delight flavor are apples, apple puree concentrate, and blueberry puree. Each cup contains 25% of the Daily Value for vitamin C, too.

Minuses: They only come in two fun flavors.

Del Monte Individual Fruit Cups/Cans (in 100% Juice) (Options include mixed fruit, diced peaches, and pineapple tidbits.)

Pluses: It’s another way to work some fruit into your child’s lunch.

Minuses: Dietary fiber is less than 1 gram per serving. It might not be as much fun to eat, but your child would do better to eat a larger serving of fruit without the juice.

Quaker 25% Less Sugar Granola Bars (The two best flavor choices, in my opinion, are Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip.)

Pluses: Both of these flavors contribute 3 grams of fiber and 10% of the Daily Value for calcium per bar. They have a very kid-friendly flavor and texture.

Minuses: These bars definitely have less sugar than other chewy granola bars, but they still have 20% calories from sugar.

Parenting 101

By Lisa A. Siegler

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big hooray for school starting in a few short days. Parents are thrilled because a routine can be established. Children generally like school and the routine. In the previous columns, I have discussed homework, but what about their friendships?

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If my child doesn’t make friends easily, what can a parent do to help them?

Take part in your children’s activities if you are allowed.

Observe what happens. You may be surprised to see that your child doesn’t have friends because he/she doesn’t know how to be one. Encourage your child to engage in meaningful conversation. Get to know some of the parents and invite that new “friend” for some activity or to your home.

Show interest in what your child tells you about kids in their classes. Try to concentrate on names so that you can mention a student by name and ask, “How was Mary today?” That way you connect and your child knows to make friends so he or she can report on this friend. Friends are important, and you can play a large part in helping your child gain and keep friends.

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Lisa A. Siegler retired from teaching and moved from New York in 2008. She taught for 30 years, middle school, sixth grade. Mainly she taught science and the best part was she felt like she was always going off to camp; lots of experiments and hands on projects. She and her husband live in Kingsport and really love all of the activities that are offered. She is passionate about children being raised so that they can reach their full potential. With so many opportunities, if you can read you can do just about anything.

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Car Tips for Back to School Begin with the basic BTFE plan. Translation: Check the Batteries, Tires, Fluids and pack an Emergency kit before you hit the road.

Battery back-up—Batteries should be replaced every three to five years. If your car has trouble starting or the electrical system (headlights, radio, wipers) is on the bum, the battery or alternator could be the problem.

Tires—You also need to check tire treads to ensure they have enough life in them. If you see any uneven wear, get them checked as soon as possible before your trip.

You must have 2/32-inch tread on the tires, which you can check by placing a penny into several tread grooves across the tire. If part of Lincoln’s head is always covered by the tread, you have more than 2/32-inch of tread depth remaining.

Fluid fill up—Monitoring your car’s fluid levels is one of the best things you can do to maintain your vehicle. Engine oil or transmission fluid is checked with level-indicating dipsticks. Power-steering and brake fluids usually are contained in level-marked reservoirs. When it comes to wiper fluid, just fill it up to the line and check every time you stop at a gas station. (Source: carsofamericainc.com)

Serious Signs of Bullying

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s schools get in session, bullying raises its ugly head. Kids who are bullied can experience negative physical, school, and mental health issues.

Signs a Child is Being Bullied

Look for changes in the child. However, be aware that not all children who are bullied exhibit warning signs: • Unexplainable injuries • Lost or destroyed clothing, books, electronics, or jewelry • Frequent headaches or stomach aches, feeling sick or faking illness • Changes in eating habits, like suddenly skipping meals or binge eating. Kids may come home from school hungry because they did not eat lunch.

• Difficulty sleeping or frequent nightmares • Declining grades, loss of interest in schoolwork, or not wanting to go to school • Sudden loss of friends or avoidance of social situations • Feelings of helplessness or decreased self esteem • Self-destructive behaviors such as running away from home, harming themselves, or talking about suicide • If you know someone in serious distress or danger, don’t ignore the problem. Get help right away.

Of the many reasons kids don’t ask for help, feeling helpless is the most common reason. Bullying behavior should be taken seriously by teachers, parents and their peers. Early intervention in childhood bullying can help prevent its long-term mental health consequences. (Source: stopbullying.gov)

Work Place Bullying

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he very act of bullying is a dangerous one for both parties.

Bullying produces strong feelings of fear, shame, embarrassment, and guilt in the victim. Bullies use threats to keep their victims quiet, in exactly the same way that abusers (including child sex abusers) silence their targets. Studies show that children bullies become adult bullies and those who were bullied, can be targets as adults. At the office, it is called Workplace Bullying.

Workplace Bullying:

• is driven by perpetrators’ need to control the targeted individual(s) • is initiated by bullies who choose their targets, timing, location, and methods • is a set of acts of commission (doing things to others) or omission (withholding resources from others) • requires consequences for the targeted individual • escalates to involve others who side with the bully, either voluntarily or through coercion • undermines legitimate business interests when bullies’ personal agendas take precedence over work itself People who have been bullied have been fundamentally dis-empowered. Their feelings of personal safety have been violated and their belief in their own competency and adequacy has been brought into question. (Source: workplacebullying.org)

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BRISTOL RHYTHM & ROOTS REUNION ARTIST SPOTLIGHT:

Climbing Out of the Box Article by Guest Contributor Charlene Tipton Baker, Photos by Billie Wheeler ’ve followed the career of Folk Soul Revival (FSR) since first discovering them at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion back in 2009.

They had an early set on the Piedmont Stage that Saturday, and were later booked to play O’Mainnin’s Pub. Word spread pretty quickly throughout the festival that this was the breakout local band to see.

“The next day we were supposed to play a little coffee shop,” recalls Daniel Davis, front man and a founding member of FSR. “There were too many people to fit so we moved everything outside and played acoustic on the sidewalk.”

It reminded me of the way crowds responded to The Carolina Chocolate Drops in 2006; the band had literally outgrown small stages over the course of one weekend. Folk Soul Revival now performs at peak times on plumb stages before thousands of fans each year at Bristol Rhythm, and this year will be no different.

“That was our main goal back then as a band,” Davis commented. “If we can play Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, that’s all we needed to do. It’s by far our favorite. When we play there it’s like coming home.”

Since their first note at the festival, FSR has released four albums independently, amassed a significant and loyal fan base known as “The Congregation,” braved lineup changes, and survived the tragic death of close friend and band mate, Allun Cormier. They’ve reached the pinnacle of what some consider regional success, selling out venues across the southeast from Washington, D.C, and beyond. Their latest album, Out of the Box, was produced by Barry Bales (Alison Krauss & Union Station, Earls of Leicester) and, with the addition of electric instruments, Folk Soul Revival’s sound has matured yet remained true to the essence of its Appalachian influences.

“When there’s an opportunity to produce a band as good as Folk Soul who has that level of talent, that was a win.” said Bales. “I definitely think they have the potential to be as popular and as well received as anybody in Americana.”

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“There was a conscious effort on this album to try and be a little more radio friendly,” said Davis. “Not necessarily FM country, more outlaw country. We’ve always been a problem. If it doesn’t fit into a genre, it’s hard to market your music.”

But not fitting in categorically is what makes Folk Soul Revival refreshingly original. The Congregation rallies at every show, singing along to favorite anthems like “Sweet Virginia” and “Chinatown,” the song some consider Folk Soul’s very own “Wagon Wheel.” Davis’ talent for clever phrasing and memorable hooks is exceptional, and newer songs like “Windshield” and “Buy Your Drink” should absolutely be on Top 40 country radio.

“I don’t think we’ve ever sounded better,” said Davis. “Then we added Chad, he’s made a huge difference. He wasn’t on Out of the Box so I’m looking forward to recording with him.”

Folk Soul’s founding members include Davis, the band’s main songwriter and vocalist, bassist Brandon Sturgill, and guitarist/vocalist Justin “Vinny” Venable. Chad Light joined the band two years ago on electric guitar, pedal steel, and banjo; Justin Louthian, a skilled drummer with The Johnson City Symphony Orchestra, completed the quintet late last year.

The new lineup was the creative spark the band needed to expand their sound and breathe new life into songs FSR had been performing acoustically for years.

“The three of us have been together so long it just clicks, even though we have different influences,” said Venable, who also contributes as a songwriter. “We all agree that since Chad and Justin have come into the band it all fell into place. It’s seamless.”

Rejuvenated by the new lineup, Folk Soul Revival has begun writing material for a new album, which Bales has signed on to produce in Nashville. The band is taking its time with the new release, working carefully to see that it’s promoted well, and will soon announce a deal with a major booking agency to help them tour full-time in support. It’s a big move and, with the exception of Venable, the other members of the band have families at home.

“I’m self-employed so it’s a little easier for me to adjust my schedule,” Light adds. “I have a very supportive wife which is essential. Without her support, I wouldn’t be able to be gone on weekends. I miss my 17-monthold daughter when I’m gone, that’s the toughest part.”

“It’s the great unknown,” Venable states. “But we don’t want to wonder for the rest of our lives what could have been.”

But Folk Soul isn’t throwing caution to the wind. They’re being very strategic with their goals to ensure longevity and success.

“Nobody is of the mindset that we need to be the Zac Brown Band or Taylor Swift, but we want to be successful,” Davis said. “We want to be able to book a show and know somebody is going to come and see us. Sturgill Simpson, Chris Stapleton, they are at the top of what we are trying to do.”

And there’s no doubt The Congregation will be with them on this new journey.

“We feel very blessed that people have stuck with us,” adds Venable.

“I never expected it to get as far as it has. I’m so very thankful for that.”

Visit Folk Soul Revival’s website at www.FolkSoulRevival.com for tour dates and to purchase CDs. You can also see the band at the 16th annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival in Historic Downtown Bristol, Virginia/Tennessee; festival dates are September 16–18, 2016. Headliners include Loretta Lynn, Buddy Guy, The Indigo Girls, and many more.

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The Elephant Who Came to Coffee CAMPING IN BOTSWANA Article and Photographs

by Nancy Binder s you are reading this article, I am just returning from an educational safari tour to Kenya and Tanzania. Last year, a girlfriend and I went to Africa on our first safari tour called Wild Africa with Road Scholar www.roadscholar.org. This tour took us to Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Our first stop was an overnight in Johannesburg, South Africa where we met the rest of our group, four other people, before flying to Maun, Botswana. Our guide met us in Maun where we piled into an open air (no doors or windows with just a canvas top) Land Rover and headed out for the four-hour drive on dirt roads to our campground in the bush. The first wild animal we encountered on the road was a giraffe munching the leaves high up in a tree. The vehicle braked quickly several times as elephants crossed the road in front of us. As we approached our campsite, the path was blocked by a large bull elephant who wasn’t too happy to be interrupted eating his mopane fruit. After waiting a while, our guide drove out into the bush to go around the elephant and he countered by doing a “false” charge at the vehicle. Right about that time, I was wondering about our sanity and safety camping in the bush.

A staff of 6 met us with cold fruit drinks and warm wet washcloths to wipe our dusty faces and hands while they sang a welcome song. Our canvas tents had a covered “patio” area with two chairs, two canvas wash basins, mirrors and a place to hang damp towels and clothes. The sleeping area had two cots with foam mattresses, sheets, blankets and because it was their “winter”, hot water bottles nightly in our beds to warm our feet. A second “room” had a closet, towels and a shower area and the third room had a pit toilet complete with seat but no roof. At night, you could look at the Milky Way while taking a “human needs” break.

The dining tent was lit with candles and kerosene lamps. The food in the camp was superb. Daily our cook baked bread and rolls in a propane powered stove, made soup and the best desserts on the trip, all in a primitive tent kitchen. After dinner and coffee around the campfire, it was off to bed for an early start each day.

On our first night in the tent we heard swoosh, thump, swoosh, thump against the tent immediately behind our heads, which continued for a while. It was a little frightening but we remembered the rule, “no matter what is happening outside your tent, you stay in the tent.” We told our guide the next morning. Looking at the paw prints indicated that a hyena had rested against our tent and it was the tail that we had heard hitting the canvas.

The animals are most active from dawn until mid-morning and from late-afternoon into the night. A quick cup of coffee and a biscuit and we were off on our first game drive. The diversity of animals was amazing; elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, impalas, puku, sable antelope, waterbucks,

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wild dogs, mongoose, baboons and lots and lots of birds. I had seen most of these animals in zoos, but believe me, they appear much larger in the wild. The adrenaline pumped during all of the game drives. In Botswana, we did not see any big cats, but at night we heard lion roars which can be heard up to five miles away.

We arrived back at camp about 11 am, had brunch and a one bucket shower. A bucket of hot water with a hose running out of it was connected to the spigot outside our tent and raised up with a rope for gravity feed. I turned the spigot on, got wet, turned it off, soaped and shampooed, then turned on the spigot to rinse. I was surprised that I was able to do this with one bucket of water.

In the early afternoon each day, we had a lecture pertaining to the politics of the area, elephants, the interactions of termites with the landscape, etc. Afterwards, it was time for afternoon tea which included a sweet and a savory...cake and pizza bread. Then it was back in the Land Rover for our evening game drive. Just before sunset, the vehicle stopped and we toasted sunset with a glass of wine, or soda and snacks. Having a “sundowner” was a nightly event on our safari and apparently is celebrated in most of that part of the world whether people are in the bush or in town.

We headed back to camp, “oohing” and “aahing” at the astounding views of acacia trees silhouetted against the darkening red sky. In camp, after washing up, it was cocktail time and then candlelit dinner. Every night the staff folded the napkins into different shapes; birds, impala horns, etc. After dinner we sat by the campfire looking at the darkest night sky I had seen in many years.

One morning while having our coffee by the campfire, a bull elephant walked into camp. Our guide saw him coming and had us slowly back up and get into the vehicle. He looked around and ambled on to a mopane tree to shake it to get the fruit to fall. It was exciting and scary.

Another morning on a game drive we saw wild dogs (a separate species from a pack of domesticated dogs) circling a rank of impala. The impala gave their alarm call and took off being chased by the wild dogs and by us in the Land Rover bouncing across the bush. We continued on the chase until the impala went over a ridge and our guide, not knowing what was on the other side, abandoned the chase. It was very exhilarating.

We were fortunate to see the wild dogs as they are an endangered species.

We left Botswana in two very small airplanes. When we arrived at the small landing strip a bull elephant was feeding just off the runway.

We drove back and forth near the elephant to move him away from the runway so the small airplanes could come in to pick us up. It was on to Zimbabwe and the “Safari Bug” had infected me.

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don’t remember my first day of school. There’s a faded Polaroid of this chubby kid in shorts, collared shirt, fresh bowl-cut hairdo and black horn rim glasses, clutching a beach towel as he stepped on the big yellow bus for the first time. However, I sure don’t remember posing for it. What I do recall is the excitement of those first days of the school year. I can hear the cacophony of voices and classroom bells. I can smell the symphony of fragrances ranging from “teacher perfume” to floor wax. I can the feel of butterflies in my tummy from anticipation of learning who would be in my class, who I’d sit next to. . . and, thinking back, I now know how simple life was.

The biggest threat to us back then was boarding the wrong bus home. Our homeroom teacher took care of that by making sure she pinned a big red circle on each of us that displayed our bus number; taking every precaution we would be returned to our neighborhood at the end of the day. We never dreamed of serious fights, maybe a playground shove or two; certainly not “active shooters.” We were happy to get orange juice and a nap on that beach towel mid-morning, hot cafeteria lunches and recess.

The “learning” part was sneaked in, so we didn’t notice we were slowly being taught the foundations for the rest of our educations.

Summers grew shorter as the years rolled by. The excitement changed from wondering about classmates, to how we’d fit in during junior high, then high school. Band camps or football practices soon enough bridged the breaks between June and late August, and our worries turned to going to college, finding a job, maybe even a special girl. But even then, with all the high school drama, life was far less complicated than most of us could imagine, or appreciate. Graduation comes far too quickly, so let’s go back and take our time this time around. Oh, to be a first grader one more time.

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Fiddlin’ Carson Peters to Headline Salvation Army Fundraiser

By Pam Blair

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t’s the Salvation Army’s biggest fundraiser of the year and there’s still time to reserve a seat for the spectacular Festival of Tables to be held on August 20 at the Johnson City Country Club. For the fourth consecutive year, the Salvation Army Auxiliary has invited 40 area businesses and individuals to set gorgeous dining tables that reflect their business or their passion.

“You will be dazzled and delighted by this year’s festival,” said Auxiliary President Gail Adkins. “In addition to the 40 lavishly decorated tables and a silent and live auction, entertainment will be provided by Fiddlin’ Carson Peters, a 12-year old musical prodigy who has achieved national recognition with appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Little Big Shots, hosted by Steve Harvey. And that’s not all! The very popular storyteller David Joe Miller will spin some tales for the crowd to enjoy.”

More than 300 guests attended last year’s sold-out event and raised over $15,000 in direct support of the Salvation Army’s Christmas Angel Tree program, homeless shelter, and outreach programs for low-income seniors and children. Major sponsors for this year’s festival include Bill Gatton Acura and Elizabethton Federal Savings Bank. Auctioneer David Collins will host the live auction.

Viewing for the tables will start at 4:30 pm, with dinner to follow. As in previous years, all proceeds from the event will benefit Salvation Army programs that serve residents of Carter, Unicoi and Washington counties.

Tickets are $40 and can be picked up at the Salvation Army’s office at the corner of Spring and West Walnut Street in Johnson City, or by contacting Gail Adkins at 423.946.8235 or gnadkins50@yahoo.com.

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Celebrating Women Artists throughout the Region

By Pam Blair

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he inspiration of women artists in East Tennessee will be celebrated at the Journeys of Women Art Show IV, an exhibition that will run from September 9–17 at the McKinney Center in Jonesborough. Juried artwork will be presented in multiple mediums such as oils and pastels, photography, pottery, jewelry, and sculpture. All of the work will be available for sale, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Women’s Fund of East Tennessee, a public nonprofit charitable organization serving 25 counties in the region.

What is the Women’s Fund of East Tennessee?

In just four years, the Women’s Fund has awarded 23 grants totaling more than $300,000 to sixteen organizations serving East Tennessee.

Among those receiving grants were the summer program at Tusculum College for low-income, high school girls; Red Legacy Recovery Program in Elizabethton offering prevention, intervention and rehabilitation services for women dealing with substance abuse issues; and the Boys Nancy Jane Earnest, with her paintand Girls Club of Elizabethton/ ing from a previous show.

Carter County, which received a program grant for career preparation, life skills and educational focus for young girls.

In addition, the Women’s Fund provided funding to other East Tennessee agencies that support and train women and girls including: New Opportunity Schools for Women (focusing on life skills and education); The Next Door; the SCORE Foundation; the Magdalene Program at Thistle Farms; and, the WF Domestic Violence Initiative. The work of the Women’s Fund extends beyond funding to help support these agencies through community awareness, PR, leadership and volunteer development, and nonprofit management training.

The Board of the East Tennessee Foundation includes 21 dynamic, professional women who are committed to lifting up women and girls in need of assistance. Upper East Tennessee members of the Women’s Fund Board include Cynthia Burnley, Judy Ingala, Nita Summers and Carol Transou. These women are also founders of the Fund, which was honored in 2015 by being named “Foundation of the Year” by the Great Smoky Mountain Association of Fundraising Professionals.

How does the Women’s Fund work?

We work together in a strategy for transformation: • We combine and collectively invest our financial gifts, allowing donors to leverage their resources.

• We learn about the needs of regional women and girls and determine focused funding areas which will have the greatest longterm impact.

• We explore and make funding recommendations based on the past successes of area organizations and their ability to create positive, transformative change for women and girls.

• We exercise our input as to how funds are awarded.

• Together, we analyze the outcomes of our investments to ensure accountability and success.

How is the Women’s Fund Different from other Organizations?

• The Women’s Fund of East Tennessee is one of the only funds in East Tennessee dedicated to a regional approach in researching, vetting and granting funds to organizations focused on improving the lives of women and girls, and allows for collaborative and inclusive action.

From left to right: Mary Morgan, Gwen • By determining the focus Wallace and Cynthia Burnley. of the funding, based on thoughtful research, the Women’s Fund is flexible enough to be both proactive and responsive to addressing the changing needs of women and girls.

• The fund is driven by our community of supporters allowing individuals to be involved, creating genuine connections to both the issues and solutions.

Join our Philanthropic Community Our mission is simple: We serve as a catalyst to transform the lives of low-income women and girls in East Tennessee.

Our vision: Every woman is self-sustaining. And, we believe that when you invest in a woman, you invest in a family, a community, and ultimately a region. By helping women and girls, we create better communities for all of us.

There are so many ways to help. Sponsorship, advertising and tribute opportunities are available. Founder, Legacy, Leadership, 365 Society and Friend gifts, and gifts from corporations and foundations help fund both immediate grant making from the Women’s Fund and grow the Endowment Fund to create a permanent resource for our region. In 2015, twenty-two women artists from our region were featured and their work helped to benefit organizations that give a helping hand to local women and children. In 2016, the Trust Company and Hilliard Lyons Investment Firm are the Journeys Gold Sponsors.

Please join Women’s Fund Founders, Legacy and Leadership members in celebration of women artists throughout the region for the Patron’s opening wine and cheese party on September 8 at the McKinney Center in Jonesborough. If you are not a member at this level, tickets are available at $50.00 per person and may be purchased through the Women’s Fund at tmorgan@wfet.org or by calling 865.773.5677.

For more information, contact WFET Executive Director Terry Morgan, 865.394.9701, or email Terry at tmorgan@wfet.org. Visit our website @ womensfundetn.org and “LIKE” us on Facebook.

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Jumping to Conclusions

By Jim Liebelt

“Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; [a] 9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.” 1 Peter 3:8–9 NKJV

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he story has been told of a person who had purchased a small package of cookies at an airport before her flight. She sat down to wait for the time to board the plane

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and began to read a newspaper. Gradually, she became aware of a noise coming from the seat next to her. From behind her paper, she was stunned to see a man helping himself to her cookies. Not wanting to make a scene, but wanting the man to know she noticed him, she reached down and took a cookie for herself. A few moments went by and she heard more rustling. She looked down to see the man taking another cookie. So, she reached down and took another cookie as well. Finally, she watched the man take the last cookie, break it in half and push the other half over to her. He ate the half-cookie, got up and left.

The woman was furious! Later, on the plane, the woman opened her handbag and was both shocked and embarrassed to find her package of unopened cookies.

Has something like this ever happened to you? Have you ever made a wrong assumption about someone else?

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Battling Tomato Blight

By April Hensley

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n average, vegetable gardening is more rewarding than time consuming. As long as the plants have adequate sunshine, water, and vitamin rich dirt, not much attention is needed. Most of the hard work after planting comes during harvesting. The best part of it all is finding recipes for all that yummy produce.

Sometimes bad things happen to great gardens, though. Last week, all of our plants looked healthy except one sad droopy tomato plant. The limbs were wilting; some were brown and fell off. I didn’t want to accept it might be blight. I babied it for a couple of days with water and fertilizer. There were small brown spots on the leaves, and the plant continued to get worse.

I decided not to risk letting it infect the whole garden in case it could be blight. I felt awful, but I pulled it up and threw it in the trash.

There are two types of blight—early and late.

Both are caused by a fungus. Early blight comes from the soil and can be corrected. It resembles leaf spot and drought damage. It can live in the ground for a year. Late blight can be airborne.

The symptoms of late blight start out the same but with treatment, the plant does not improve.

Sometimes blossom end rot on tomatoes is called blight. However, it is a calcium deficiency in the soil that is easily treated.

Some signs of blight include: • Dark circles on lower leaves.

• Leaf stem wilting and/or completely falling off.

• Blooms and vine drying up.

• Dropping unripe fruit.

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Things to help prevent or treat blight: • When planting, leave adequate space between the plants so that moisture on leaves can dry.

• Remove limbs that have spots with clean garden shears.

• Put down mulch or plastic sheeting to prevent dirt splashing up on the plant.

• Water gently at the ground. Don’t water the leaves.

• Mix a tablespoon of baking soda, a tablespoon of dish soap and a tablespoon of cooking oil to one gallon of water. Spray on plants to kill the fungus. Soak the plant until it’s dripping every evening for a week. If it improves, spray all of your plants weekly for prevention. There are also pre-prepared sprays at garden centers.

If the plant does not improve, pull it up by the roots and dispose in a plastic bag. Do not compost any plant material that may be diseased.

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The Benefits of Massage

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August is Catfish Month

Lime Mayonnaise 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped ½ cup mayonnaise 1 lime, zested 1 tablespoon lime juice

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Preheat oven to 350˚F.

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Season catfish fillets with salt. Lightly spray a small baking dish with vegetable oil. Place fillets in dish and bake for 15–20 minutes or until done. Let cool and flake.

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Whole Dressed (fresh)

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Steaks (cross-section cuts from larger dressed fish, fresh or frozen)

Peel and chop potatoes. In a medium boiler, cover potatoes with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until potatoes are soft. Drain.

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Fillets (boned sides of the fish, cut lengthwise away from the backbone, fresh or frozen)

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Mash potatoes in a large bowl and set aside to cool. When cool, add garlic, egg and tarragon; gently fold in catfish flakes.

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Regular and shank fillets (regular fillets have the belly section attached, shank fillets have the belly section removed, fresh or frozen)

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Shape into 3-inch cakes. Dip in beaten egg, then in breadcrumbs. Chill cakes in the refrigerator 30–60 minutes to firm them.

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Nuggets (boneless pieces cut from the belly section of the fillet, fresh or frozen)

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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry cakes until golden brown. Place on paper towel to drain.

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Strips and fingers (smaller pieces of fish cut from fillets, fresh or frozen)

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Top with a teaspoon of lime mayonnaise and garnish with a sprig of fresh tarragon or cilantro.

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Instructions 1.

Combine all the ingredients.

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Use as directed in a recipe; can be stored in a tightly closed container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Catfish Sweet Potato Cakes

Appetizer: Roasted Pepper Catfish Ingredients 1½ pounds U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets 4 large red bell peppers, roasted

2 U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets Paprika ¼ cup butter 1 cup mushrooms, sliced ¼ cup green onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons flour 1½ cups chicken broth ½ cup dry white wine (may substitute chicken broth) 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley) ½ teaspoon Worcestershire ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning 1 teaspoon lemon juice ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions 1.

In a small pan, bring water to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer fillets 5 to 7 minutes or until done. Remove fillets. When cool, cut into small pieces; dust lightly with paprika.

2.

Melt butter in sauté pan over medium heat.

Cook mushrooms, green onions and garlic until tender, stirring occasionally.

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Blend in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in chicken broth. Heat to simmering, stirring constantly.

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Add white wine, parsley, Worcestershire, cayenne pepper, Old Bay seasoning and lemon juice..

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Cook for approximately 5 minutes to reduce liquid to desired consistency. Stir in cream, then catfish and heat thoroughly.

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Ladle into bowls and top with chopped green onions for garnish.(Serves 2)

Instructions 1.

Preheat broiler or grill.

2.

Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove stems, seeds and ribs. Place cut side down on a baking sheet. Broil (or grill) until blackened, 6 to 10 minutes. Transfer to paper bag, close tightly and let cool for 10 minutes. Remove skins and cut peppers lengthwise into 1-inch strips.

Ingredients 4 U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets Salt 3 sweet potatoes 1 russet potato ½ bulb roasted garlic, mashed 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped 1 egg, beaten 1 cup panko breadcrumbs Olive oil Fresh tarragon or cilantro

Ingredients

Marinade ⅓ cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon liquid smoke 1 clove garlic, finely chopped ½ teaspoon ginger ½ teaspoon salt

Grill skewers over a medium-hot fire, turning once, for about 3 minutes per side. Alternately, cook under broiler about 3 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

(Serves 6)

Catfish Bisque

To make lime mayonnaise: combine all ingredients and chill.

Ingredients 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon mustard powder ¾ teaspoon ground white pepper ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon sweet paprika 1 tablespoon kosher salt

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Instructions

U.S. farm-raised catfish is the freshest, healthiest fish available. U.S. Catfish has a perfectly mild flavor that works in almost any recipe. Not all catfish is fried. U.S. farm-raised catfish is available in any of these general forms:

Cajun Blackening Rub

fish basket for the grill or on a baking sheet for the broiler.

DID YOU KNOW? How long does it take to grow U.S. farmraised catfish?

It takes about 18 months to two years to grow a 1-pound fish.

3.

Cut fillets into 1-inch chunks.

How large is a full-grown U.S. farmraised catfish?

4.

Combine marinade ingredients. Place catfish in marinade for 5 to 10 minutes.

A full-grown fish averages between 1 and 2 pounds.

5.

Wrap a pepper strip around each catfish chunk and secure with toothpicks. Run skewer through each roll and place in a wire

Source: uscatfish.com

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SURPRISING Salads to try

Tropical Salad with Pineapple Vinaigrette Recipe By: Marianne G

Ingredients: 6 slices bacon 1/4 cup pineapple juice 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil freshly ground black pepper to taste salt to taste 1 (10 ounce) package chopped romaine lettuce 1 cup diced fresh pineapple 1/2 cup chopped and toasted macadamia nuts 3 green onions, chopped 1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted Preparation: Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain, crumble, and set aside.

Combine pineapple juice, red wine vinegar, oil, pepper and salt in a lidded jar or cruet. Cover and shake well. Toss lettuce, pineapple, macadamia nuts, green onions and bacon together in a large bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Garnish with toasted coconut. (Substitute toasted almonds for the macadamia nuts, if desired.) Allrecipes.com

Beets with Walnuts, Goat Cheese, and Baby Greens Recipe By: Allison Fishman, Cooking Light

Ingredients: 6 medium beets (red and golden), about 1 1/2 pounds 1 cup water 8 cups mixed baby salad greens 1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled goat cheese 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°. Leave root and 1-inch stem on beets; scrub with a brush. Place beets and 1 cup water in a 13 x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish; cover tightly with foil. Bake at 375° for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until tender. Cool beets slightly. Trim off roots; rub off skins. Cut beets into wedges; cool completely. Place greens and parsley in a large bowl; toss. Combine vinegar, salt, and pepper, stirring with a whisk. Gradually drizzle in oil, stirring constantly with a whisk. Drizzle dressing over greens mixture; toss gently. Arrange 1 cup salad on each of 8 plates; top evenly with beets. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons nuts. Myrecipes.com

DETOX Good for the Body

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By Ronda Addy

he practice of body cleansing or detoxification has been around for thousands of years. Over time, the concept changed from treating the whole body to treating each part of the body separately. Today, alternative medicine is returning to treating the body as a whole, with symptoms serving as a sign of an imbalance. One of the best ways to regain balance is by cleansing the body of toxins.

The body is constantly being exposed to chemicals through food, air, water and everyday stress. All of this leads to a buildup of toxins in the body that can interfere with the immune system and the function of cells in the body. A bad diet, for example, can result in incomplete digestion of food, which can result in a thick, mucous-like layer forming in the intestines, which can result in the reproduction of microbes and parasites, which can result in disease.

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Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe By: camp0433

Ingredients: 3 large cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1/2 cup chopped peanuts Preparation: Toss the cucumbers with the salt in a colander, and leave in the sink to drain for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water, then drain and pat dry with paper towels.

Whisk together the sugar and vinegar in a mixing bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Add the cucumbers, jalapeño peppers, and cilantro; toss to combine.

Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top before serving.

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Symptoms that indicate a person could be a candidate for an internal cleansing include: • Exhaustion upon waking up • Joint or muscle aches • Sluggishness all day • Blurred vision • Bloating • Low resistance to colds and • Lightheadness infections • Feelings of blahness • Difficult periods and PMS • Depression Any or all of these symptoms could be the body’s way of saying that it is in need of an internal cleansing.

There are two types of internal cleansing: single organ and whole body. The most common single organs targeted for cleansing include the colon, the liver and the kidneys. Colon cleansing relies on the use of fiber and herbal supplements to eliminate toxins; liver cleansing on the use of specific foods; kidney cleansing on the use of herbs, supplements and juices. Whole body cleansing involves consuming bitter herbs designed to make the body an inhospitable place for parasites or fasting for a few days to reduce the body’s food digestion and waste processing. Consult with your physician before starting a cleansing regime.

Summer to Fall—Allergies Continue What Causes Fall Allergies?

Ragweed is the biggest allergy trigger in the fall. Though it usually starts to release pollen with cool nights and warm days in August, it can last into September and October. About 75% of people allergic to spring plants also have reactions to ragweed.

Even if it doesn’t grow where you live, ragweed pollen can travel for hundreds of miles on the wind. For some people who are allergic to ragweed, certain fruits and vegetables, including bananas, melon, and zucchini, can also cause symptoms. As fall begins and the blooms of summer fade, are you still sneezing? Fall allergy triggers are different, but they can cause just as many symptoms as in spring and summer.

Mold is another fall trigger. You may think of mold growing in your basement or bathroom—damp areas in the house—but mold spores also love wet spots outside. Piles of damp leaves are ideal breeding grounds for mold.

Don’t forget dust mites. While they’re common during the humid summer months, they can get stirred into the air the first time you turn on your heat in the fall. They can trigger sneezes, wheezes, and runny noses.

Going back to school can also bring allergies in kids because mold and dust mites are common in schools.

What Are the Symptoms?

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Runny nose Watery eyes Sneezing Coughing

• Itchy eyes and nose • Dark circles under the eyes

Your doctor can help find out what’s causing your watery, itchy eyes and runny nose. He’ll talk to you about your medical history and symptoms, and recommend appropriate testing. See an allergist specialist today! Source: webmd.com

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Benefits of Rehabilitation

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fter a serious injury, illness or surgery, you may recover slowly. You may need to regain your strength, relearn skills or find new ways of doing things you did before. This process is rehabilitation.

Rehabilitation often focuses on: • Physical therapy to help your strength, mobility and fitness • Occupational therapy to help you with your daily activities • Speech-language therapy to help with speaking, understanding, reading, writing and swallowing • Treatment of pain The type of therapy and goals of therapy may be different for different people. An older person who has had a stroke may simply want rehabilitation to be able to dress or bathe without help. A younger person who has had a heart attack may go through cardiac rehabilitation to try to return to work and normal activities. Someone with a lung disease may get pulmonary rehabilitation to be able to breathe better and improve their quality of life.

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Others may have therapy from the following list to help them engage in training for strength, endurance and balance: • Cardiac Recovery • Recreational Therapy • Orthopedic / Neurological Recovery Activities are discussed to find interests and hobbies and assess your activity level with you and your family. A customized and personalized program can be developed to meet your individual needs. Many programs are fun, informative, and entertaining events for everyone.

To include family members during the process of rehabilitation can assist in creating a positive outlook and prove beneficial in making improvements.

Ask your physician to make referrals and check out your options.

YWCA Turkey Trot and Gobbler’s Gait

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he YWCA fitness Spa will be offering an eight week conditioning program that will prepare runners and walkers of all skill levels to participate in the YWCA Turkey Trot 5K on November 12th. Last year more than 30 women completed the training program and competed in the event. The program will begin September 19th and run through the first week of November.

Program participants will be able to choose from morning, evening and Saturday group training runs, cross training classes designed to benefit runners, as well as full access to the YW Fitness Spa. Runners will train on the actual race route and other courses throughout downtown Bristol. The expert trainers at the YWCA will provide training schedules, nutrition advice, along with running techniques and best practices.

The YWCA Turkey Trot and Gobbler’s Gait has grown in popularity each year with individual competitors in both running and walking, as well as the unique mother-daughter team competition. Last year 143 women of all

ages walked or ran as part of the 35th Annual Turkey Trot which starts under the historic Bristol sign and ends at YWCA Bristol. The awards ceremony includes breakfast, door prizes and tours of YWCA Bristol to learn more about the programs and services.

The conditioning program is open to women and girls 13 years of age and up. All skill levels are welcome, from beginners to advanced runners looking to improve their time.

Registration for the eight week program is free for current fitness members and $80 for nonmembers. If you are interested in this year’s program please contact Aubree Cook, Director of Fitness at 423.968.9444 or a_cook@ywcabristol.org.

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Early Detection Is Key for your Health

By Tresa Erickson The older you get, the more likely you are to experience changes in your health. It is not uncommon for people to see their blood pressure rise or their vision change as they age. That’s why it is important for seniors to undergo routine screenings. Here is a list of screenings men and women should consider having done in their later years.

Men Age 50 to 64 • • • • • • •

Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening if at risk Blood pressure check every two years Cholesterol check every five years Colon cancer screening as recommended by a doctor Hepatitis C test once if born between 1945 and 1965 HIV test once or more often if at risk Prostate screening as recommended by a doctor

Women Age 50 to 64 • • • • • • • •

Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening if at risk Blood pressure check every two years Cholesterol check every five years Colon cancer screening as recommended by a doctor Hepatitis C test once if born between 1945 and 1965 HIV test once or more often if at risk Mammogram every one to two years Pap test every three to five years

Women Age 65 and Up • • • • • • • •

Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening if at risk Blood pressure check every year Bone density test as recommended by a doctor Cholesterol check every five years Colon cancer screening as recommended by a doctor Hearing and vision checks every year Mammogram every one to two years Pap test every three to five years

Men Age 65 and Up • • • • • •

Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening if at risk Blood pressure check every year Cholesterol check every five years Colon cancer screening as recommended by a doctor Hearing and vision checks every year Prostate screening as recommended by a doctor

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In addition to these screenings, men and women should have wellness checks every two years between the ages of 50 and 64 and once a year after that. They can discuss their health risks further at these visits and determine if further screenings are needed. Early detection is key to catching conditions early and treating them successfully. Stay on top of your health. See your doctor regularly and follow the recommendations given.

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