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he warm weather has not indicated that autumn is here, but cool nights and crisp clear days along with the delicious aroma of pumpkin pies will soon tell us that the holiday season is upon us. This season is the perfect time to make your holiday ‘an attitude of gratitude with giving.’ Show your gratitude for your many blessings by giving and sharing with others Voice Magazine for Women would like to share a big “Thank you” to all those who attended this year’s Women In Business Conference in Abingdon, VA, hosted by the Small Business Development Center. It was a fun event and a great success! In September, 2018, this event will be celebrating its 25th anniversary! Mark your calendar to be a part of this BIG celebration! One celebration for JCP is the expansion of our sister magazine, Modern Day Appalachian Woman, presenting our Facebook live streaming weekly show, Appalachian Living with Tracy and Janie. Your support is greatly appreciated. The show airs on Wednesdays at 2:00 pm. Watch and share! Show your continued support to the local businesses by purchasing products from those showcasing their businesses and products in our Voice Magazine and Modern Day Appalachian Woman! It helps us all! Thank you! As we move into the holiday season, watch for events sponsored by Jan-Carol Publishing, and join us! For businesses, let us know if you are interested in hosting a book signing. Please call for details: 423-926-9983. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and join in the fun of the ‘giveaways’ and other happenings. Please ‘like’ and ‘share’ Voice Magazine for Women, Modern Day Appalachian Woman, and Appalachian Living with Tracy and Janie on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn! Thought of the month: “Don’t worry about those who talk behind your back; they’re behind you for a reason.” Author unknown. Verse of the month: “Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 KJV “Give all your worries to Him because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 New Living Translation (NLT)

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October 2017 | Volume 14 | Issue 10

Fashion

Corn Mazes & Pumpkin Farms

Jan Howery 6

Finer Things for Her

Haunted Hanging Letters

Kim Hedrick 7

Savannah Bailey 15

Mistletoe Market 8

Women in Business Conference October Hot Hunk Hunt! The August “Hot Hunk” was Kyle Busch on page 14.

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Décor Exchange 9

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Jan-Carol Publishing New Releases 18

Celiac Disease Awareness Month 20

Ken Heath 11

YWCA Turkey Trot

Breast Cancer Awareness

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The underlying traits that define office clothing haven’t varied too much. For women (and men), clothes should probably not be too revealing, or too sloppy. But our baselines for what those things mean keep moving. The line between casual clothing and office clothing, for instance, continues to blur, and leggings have become part of many women’s basic wardrobes. According to data, the USA market for women’s suits shrank by about 77% between 2007 and 2016, while the market for leggings more than quadrupled. Alongside leggings in the office place, is the ever changing look of denim. Jeans and denim wear are examples of how casual workplaces have gotten. Office “pairs” for the Fall Season:

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ucked away in a strip of quaint shops and restaurants in Kingsport, TN, you will find a store that is the epitome of luxury for women. That store is Finer Things for Her. Now in its ninth year of business as a purveyor of fine • Baby Gifts lingerie, swimsuits, sleepwear, shape wear, nursing bras, mom • Bra Fit Specialists and baby essentials, and other luxurious gifts, Finer Things • Fine Lingerie for Her has seen a mix of new trends and brands in recent • Maternity/Nursing months due to new ownership. The store’s new owner, Leslie • Swimsuits Sturgill, has a deep passion for this store, having first begun • Shapewear working part-time at the store in 2012, and then becoming • Sleepwear store manager for four years before having the opportunity to purchase the store earlier this year. Even though Leslie has infused her own vision, the heart1880 of Finer for HerRd.|Suite conN.Things Eastman 230|Kingsport, TN tinues to be the same old favorite that locals and regulars have (423) 343-9043|Mon 10-7, Tue-Sat 10-6 come to expect. www.finerthingsforher.com With bra styles available in over 120 sizes, Finer Things for Her specializes in matching a style and size to every woman’s unique body type. The knowledgeable and customer focused staff offers professional bra, swimwear, and lingerie fittings. With brands like Goddess, Elomi, and Spanx to name a few, and a staff trained to work one-on-one with every customer in a relaxed and comfortable environment, you are sure Featured Brand to find your perfect fit, and you may even enjoy the process! If you’re not in the market for new bras, (although, let’s face it, every woman deserves to have a professional fitting and to find the perfect bra for her). Finer Things for Her also offers trendy and figure flattering swimwear for all sizes, in addition to lingerie that makes every day feel luxurious. New moms are not forgotten and can find a piece of luxury for themselves • Baby Gifts and their new babies at Finer Things for Her. No matter where • Bra Fit Specialists • Fine Lingerie you are in your journey as a woman, Finer Things for Her has • Maternity/Nursing great gifts to make every woman in your life feel pampered. • Swimsuits Finer Things for Her is located at 1880 North Eastman • Shapewear Road, Suite 230 in the Reedy Creek Shopping Center of King• Sleepwear sport, TN. The hours are Monday 10–7, Tuesday–Saturday 10–6. You can follow Finer Things For Her on Facebook or 1880 N. Eastman Rd.|Suite 230|Kingsport, TN check out their website at www.finerthingsforher.com, to stay (423) 343-9043|Mon 10-7, Tue-Sat 10-6 abreast of sales, trends, and new styles. www.finerthingsforher.com

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On November 3–5, William King Museum of Art will hold the 19th annual Mistletoe Market. Hosted by the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, the Market is the premier We are excited to welcome: holiday shopping destination in the Tri-Cities, offering a wide Linda Stewart array of merchandise from local and regional vendors. Each year, Owner of Linda Stewart Couture Designs The 24th Annual Women in Business Conference PambyWeston over 6,000 attendees shop the Market. hosted the Small Business Development Center was held at the Southwest Higher Education Center Nashville Musician and Professional Organizer The Mistletoe Gala, on November 2, from 7–10 p.m., gives on Wednesday, Sept 13, 2017. The region’s only Grayson Goldsmith women’s magazine, Voice Magazine for Women, was guests the opportunity to shop the vendors on the eve of the the owner and publisher, Janie Host the of media Blacksponsor Dogand Salvage Jessee, was this year’s emcee. Each year, the conferwider market opening. Guests to the gala will also be treated to ence focuses on learning, career enhancement, and renewal for women in all walks of life. The speakers music, food, and beverages in a festive atmosphere. 00 varied backgrounds, sharing personal came$15. from Cost: per person. stories with the hope of inspiring Cost includes catered lunch served at noon. the audience to craft The proceeds from Mistletoe Market support curatorial their own narratives ofswagner@vhcc.edu. success. Plans are already Please call 276-739-2474 to register or email under way forHighlands the Grand Celebration of the 25th year Payment should reach us by September 8, 2017. Mail Check to: Virginia SBDC, Attn: Sue Wagner, PO Box 828, Abingdon, VA and educational programming at William King Museum of of the annual Women in Business Conference. We hope to see you there next year, Sept 12, 2018. Mark Art. For tickets to the Mistletoe Gala please call Brenna Gilyour calendars! (Pictured on top left: Linda Stewart of Linda Stewart Couture, top right: Grayson Goldsmith lispie at (276) 628-5005 ext. 113 or visit williamkingmuseum.org. of Black Dog Salvage and MC Janie Jessee, at left: Pam Wetson.)

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“A Treasure Trove of All Things Home” M

ost people today love hunting for treasure. On the other hand, many people have too many treasures and need to sell. Look at the rise over the past 15 years of services such as eBay and Craigslist. You can find anything and everything on both of these sites; but what if you want to buy or sell home furnishings locally? That is where Décor Exchange comes in. Since 2004 they have offered an alternative to selling items on your own. They provide an inviting showroom where they display sellers’ items to be most attractive to customers. By consigning, sellers don’t have to worry about advertising, dealing with phone calls, having strangers come to their home, haggling over price, or just not showing up at all. Décor Exchange prices the items, displays them, and will even provide a third party for pickup and delivery where needed. The same goes for buyers. They don’t have to look through advertisements, make phone calls, and spend their time driving from place to place to look at merchandise. At Décor Exchange, Lesa Horne shoppers will find over 14,000 square feet of quality merchandise from finer homes across the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas. Because Décor Exchange has such an eclectic mix, buyers can find anything from antiques, vintage, traditional, and modern décor, as well as finer jewelry and handbags. Additionally, they can find lots of unique and one of a kind items from all over the globe. The store’s owner, Lesa Horne, who has a love for yard sale and flea market bargain hunting, came up with the idea of home furnishings consignment and opened up a 1500 sq. ft. shop in 2004. She declares, “I thought it would be great to have ‘all the nicer things’ in one location. I had never seen a furniture and home décor consignment store.” Taking the plunge to start a business was scary, Make your house a home with but soon after opening she realized there LET US SELL YOUR FINER DÉCOR AN was a huge demand for this service. D HOME FURNISHING S Since opening, Décor Exchange has OR COME SHOP Get your decorating and home OU R 14,000 SQ. FT. expanded four times and now has an over furnishing needs at great prices! SHOWROOM! 14,000-square-foot showroom adjacent to the North Eastman Road Post Office. 1001 N. Eastman Rd. Kingsport, TN The store is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm. For more information, you can go to their website, 423-246-HOME (4663) Mon–Sat 10am–6pm decorexchangekingsport.com, call 246decorexchangekingsport.com HOME, or visit the store. Once you do, consign@decorexchangekingsport.com you will be hooked!

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Leaves, Leaves, Leaves! By Tresa Erickson

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Should you decide to add the leaves to your compost pile, you might want to save a few bags for later. You’ll be doing a lot of weeding, deadheading, and pruning in the spring, making for a ton of green materials for your compost pile. The best compost piles layer green and brown materials. Brown materials will be hard to come by unless you have saved a few bags of leaves from the fall. All you will have to do is get them out and dump them into the compost pile. This year, as you are dealing with leaves, consider giving the landfill a break and your lawn and garden a boost. Mow, mulch, compost, or save some leaves for later. Try one alternative or a combination of alternatives!

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all is here! One of the things I love about living in these SWVA mountains is the constant of ever-changing seasons. This summer seems to have been much milder than I remember. Still, the handful of sweltering days and sauna-steamy nights that had us all scrambling for seersucker sheets have started giving way to evenings better suited for good company around a fire pit and lazy afternoons riding the back roads as God’s kaleidoscope explodes in full living color. Those trees that spent their summer racing for the sun now showcase a spectrum of auburn and russet and scarlet. The gentle sway of the hanging ferns on our porch are replaced by colorful blooms of autumn’s first mums, cheery deck umbrellas now spotted with dropped leaves, and lawn mowing transitioning to leaf blowing. But to me, the coming season isn’t just marked by falling temperatures or fresh decorations. It’s the age-old classics that take me back to autumns past, my siblings and our Fairground Hill gang gathered around the giant floor model color TV in my grandparents house to watch the Charlie Brown specials. From the great pumpkin, to serving toast for Thanksgiving, to the frail fir that taught us what Christmas was really all about, those cartoon specials caught the attention of my generation and has held our collective heartstrings. Oh, there are other holiday specials, but for me, the ritual of each Charlie Brown special ushering in the next successive holiday is what makes my world go around in the fall. Maybe it’s nostalgia. Or the comfort of familiarity. Or the simple message each carries, without the slant so many shows seem to push nowadays. But for whatever reason, as the world gradually turns her face away from the sun, I know it’s all part of a plan. And Charlie and the gang will be here to see it through.

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The Happiest Place on Earth By Kelly McFadden

“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms.” James 5:13 New King James Version (NKJV) Interpretation: “Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises.” James 5:13

alking through Disneyland, I knew I was in for a great day. How could it not be? I was in the “Happiest Place on Earth.” However, as I looked around at this happy place, I had to wonder. Amidst this giant playground was a lost child, a man nursing a painful sunburn, a little one who had fallen and skinned her knee, and a crying baby. As I took this all in, I couldn’t help but think: even in the “Happiest Place on Earth,” there is still suffering. Isn’t life like that? For some, our happiest place is with our family and friends, or on a walk on the beach. Daily, we cannot escape suffering no matter how hard we try. As much as we want to be, Christians are not exempt. When the Bible talks about suffering, it is considered a common human condition. Sometimes suffering is used for correcting, sometimes it is used for God’s glory, sometimes it is used to build our character, and sometimes one person suffers for another’s benefit. Yet, there are times when we really don’t understand why we or others suffer. Like Job, we seek to trust God and endure. God wants us to experience great joy, I believe that wholeheartedly. On the flip side, suffering is a part of the human condition. How

can these two things exist hand-in-hand? Since everyone suffers, the important question becomes, how do we respond to suffering when we experience it? In this area, there is a lot to learn from Job. He didn’t try to get in God’s way, he didn’t try to explain God or defend Him, he directed his friends and neighbors back to God. Job realized something very important. He had to “let go and let God.” Job understood that he was not in control and that God was. Perhaps you are in a season of hurt right now, a season of suffering. In this moment, like Job, it may not be clear why you are suffering. Your role in this season is to rediscover and reach out to the Lord, knowing that He will help you through this trial with His strength. In this way, at the end of the day, you will be able to rejoice in who God is—even in your time of suffering. www.homeword.com

Ladies! Like to Sing? If you like to sing, you’re invited to visit Hills Are Alive! Chorus.

Sitting in on one of our rehearsals is the perfect way to find out more about us, and what we can do for you! We are an acapella, 4-part harmony, barbershop-style women’s chorus. We rehearse in Bristol every Tuesday from 7–9 PM at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 672 Island Road, Bristol, Virginia (at Exit 1) For more information, contact: Martha Shaw 423-677-6333 or m2@wrzk.com or Dondra Warden 423-646-1533 or directinghaa@aol.com

Get Ready to Run in the 37th Annual YWCA Turkey Trot and Gobbler’s Gait 5K! Whether you’re as fit as a Himalayan Sherpa or get winded climbing a flight of stairs, you can succeed in completing the YWCA’s Turkey Trot/Gobbler’s Gait 5K coming up on Saturday, November 18, 2017. This all-women’s road race has been an autumnal tradition for hundreds of women in our region since 1980, and getting ready for the race is as fun as the event itself. The YWCA Women’s Fitness Spa is offering a Turkey Trot 5K Conditioning program for six weeks prior to the race, starting on October 2 through November 11. Ladies in the conditioning program will benefit from the expert guidance of certified personal trainers, the camaraderie of a fun-loving group of women, and customized sessions for varying fitness levels. The conditioning program will be held four days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5:30–7:00 p.m., and Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. YWCA Women’s Health and Safety Director, Felicia Simpson, shares, “When training for a race, consistency is key!” The fee for the six-week conditioning program is $50 12 | October 2017 | voicemagazineforwomen.com

and you can register by calling the YWomen’s Fitness Spa at 423-968-9444. On Saturday, November 18, 2017, YWCA Bristol will host their 37th Annual Women’s Turkey Trot and Gobbler’s Gait 5K. This year’s event is presented by Burke, Powers, & Harty and will feature an awards ceremony, light brunch, and door prizes. The run will begin at 8:00 a.m. followed by the walk at 8:05 a.m. The race launches beneath the historic Bristol sign on State Street and ends in the YWCA Bristol parking lot at 106 State Street. Registration forms may be picked up at YWCA Bristol or downloaded at www.ywcabristol.org. The pre-registration cost is $25 and $30 on race day. All preregistered trotters will receive a race tee shirt. Felicia Simpson, Director of Women’s Health and Safety Programs, shares, “I am very much looking forward to this year’s Turkey Trot! Our new partnership with We Run Events is elevating all aspects of the race and we are so grateful to them!” For more information about the 5K Conditioning Program or YWCA 2017 Turkey Trot/Gobbler’s Gait, please call 423-968-9444.

The Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 40th annual Unicoi County Apple Festival on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6 and 7, from 8 am to 8 pm each day in downtown Erwin, Tenn. The festival, drawing more than 110,000 annual attendees, has been consistently named one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 events in the southeast and is a three-year winner of the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association’s Pinnacle Award. The premier two-day event offers something for everyone—handmade crafts, antiques, entertainment, a large children’s area, a Blue Ridge Pottery show and sale, contests and a smörgåsbord of food! The Friday and Saturday festival will feature more than 350 vendors from around the country, lined along the downtown streets of Erwin showcasing their unique arts, crafts and foods.

Brown Butter Apple Loaf Makes 1 loaf 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 2 large eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup crème fraîche 3 tablespoons apple brandy, such as Apple Jack or Calvados 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract 3 apples, peeled, cored and diced 1/2 cup chopped, toasted pecans Instructions: • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan with butter or cooking spray. • Place the butter in a medium skillet and melt over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling occasionally to prevent burning, until the butter is bubbling and golden brown with a nutty aroma. Combine the butter in a large mixing bowl with the sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Whisk to combine. • Add the flours, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined. • Follow with the crème fraîche, apple brandy, vanilla, apples, and pecans; the batter will be very thick. • Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake loaf for 1 hour. Allow to cool for 20 to 30 minutes before removing from loaf pan. Source: Nealy Dozier, thekitchn.com

Three stages consisting of entertainment will be included in this year’s festival. Both Friday and Saturday, top gospel groups will praise the Lord in song on the Love Street Stage. The Gay Street Stage will feature a variety of indie, country, modern, and classic southern rock. The large children’s area is a festival within a festival, uniquely designed for the young festivalgoers, complete with rides, games, concessions and much more. Located in the parking lot of Erwin Town Hall, the 2017 festival children’s area, sponsored by the Unicoi County Family YMCA, will feature exciting attractions, including The Fun Factory’s Adrenalin Rush, Bungee Run, Joust, Saber-Tooth Tiger Slide, Bungee Trampoline and the King Kong Slide. Children and adults of all ages are invited to participate. The train ride, a children’s favorite from years past, will also be part of this year’s events. The festival spans across a 5-block section of downtown Erwin and includes adjoining side streets. From Interstate 26, take Exit 37 into downtown Erwin. Several parking areas around Exit 37 have been secured for festival attendees. For more information, call the Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce at (423) 743-3000, visit the website at www.unicoicounty.org or stop by the Chamber office located at 100 South Main Ave.

Apple, Cheddar, & Chicken Melt Serves 4 8 (1/2-inch-thick) slices sourdough bread 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 4 teaspoons honey mustard 2 1/2 cups shredded, cooked chicken 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese 1 small Gala apple, cored and cut into matchsticks 4 ounces Brussels sprouts (about 5), finely shredded with a knife or food processor attachment 1 tablespoon lemon juice Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Instructions: • Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven, place a baking sheet on the rack, and heat the oven to 450°F. Spread the butter evenly on one side of each of the 8 slices of bread. Spread the honey mustard on the opposite side of 4 slices of the bread. • Using oven mitts, carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven. Place all the bread slices, butter-side down, on the baking sheet. Evenly distribute the shredded chicken among the mustard-spread bread slices, then distribute the cheese on the remaining 4 bread slices. • Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, make the slaw. • Combine the apple, Brussels sprouts, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

• Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the bread slices with the chicken to a cutting board. Evenly distribute the apple and Brussels sprouts slaw over the chicken. Place the remaining bread slices cheese-side down on top of the slaw to close each sandwich. Cut each sandwich in half and serve. Source: Sheela Prakash, thekitchn.com

Apple and Gouda Grilled Cheese Serves 2 4 slices of fresh, crusty bread 1 granny smith apple, peeled and sliced thinly 4 slices smoked or regular Gouda cheese Butter Instructions:| • Lay out your slices of bread. Add 1 slice of cheese to 2 slices of bread. Add apple slices on top of each slice of cheese (divide the apple slices in half between 2 sandwiches). Top with another slice of cheese, and then place the remaining bread slices on top. • Slather butter on the top piece of bread. • Heat your skillet over medium heat, and lay the sandwiches with the buttered bread touching the skillet. Butter the top piece of bread now. Place a sandwich press or heavy bottom skillet on top of the sandwiches to press them down. Cook for 3-4 minutes on first side, or until browned. Flip carefully and cook 2-3 minutes on the other side, allowing to brown (careful – second side usually cooks faster). • Slice sandwiches in half and serve immediately! Source: Allyson Zea, Domestic Superhero, domesticsuperhero.com

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Corn Mazes & Pumpkin Farms Beck Mountain Corn Maze & Entertainment Barn boasts of a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay bale maze, gift shop, hay rides, petting zoo, and more. Beck Mountain starts haunting at dark and offers two scary attractions not for the faint of heart. Take the hayride to Murder Manor and confront all of your worst fears; but make sure not to wake the dead! If you make it out of Murder Manor alive, you might just find yourself in the Haunted Corn Maze. The Maze has three acres of goblins and ghosts. Beck Mountain Corn Maze is located at 110 Corn Maze Lane, Elizabethton, TN. For schedule and ticket prices go to beckmountaincornmaze.com. Hartman’s Corn Maze includes eight acres of both haunted and daytime corn mazes, pumpkins for sale, a pumpkin patch, hay rides, haunted rides, and more. Zombie enthusiasts can take aim day, or night, with Zombie Paintball Hunts. Fire at hordes of animatronic zombies in a specially designed village; or as darkness rolls in, the evening hunt includes live zombies. Located at 7941 Blue Springs Parkway, Mosheim, TN. Visit hartmanscornmaze.com for more information. Myers Farm offers a whopping 24 acre corn maze, following a hay ride, with four miles of trails. Haunted Hayrides are offered Friday and Saturday nights throughout the month of October. Other attractions include gem mining, picking your own pumpkin, crafts, and games. Located at 3415 Gap Creek Road, Bulls Gap, TN. Visit myerspumpkinpatch.com for more information. Cleek Farms offers more than five acres of corn maze trails, hay rides, pumpkins for sale, or rides on the Cleek Farm Express, a custom-made cow train for the

The Stickley Farm offers nearly five miles of trails in three corn mazes, a pumpkin patch, hay rides, zipline, and more. On Friday and Saturday nights the Stickley Farm will open up their haunted maze. This year you can expand your haunted experience in the Catacombs. It is located at 531 Timbermill Private Drive, Bluff City, TN. Visit thestickleyfarm.com for more information. Fender’s Farm is an adventure for all ages, offering a seven acre corn maze, three acre haunted “Field of Screams,” a pumpkin patch, hayrides, ziplines, and so much more. Other scary activities include the haunted Insane Inn, or get Buried Alive—the ultimate sensory experience! Try your hand at Redneck Zombie Paintball where you can take aim at zombies during the day or at night. Fender’s is located at 254 Tennessee Hwy 107, Jonesborough, TN. Visit fendersmaze.com for more information. Laurels Pumpkin Barn has hundreds of pumpkins in all shapes, colors, and sizes, as well as other natural items for fall displays. The pumpkin field is just across from the barn and gift shop, and if you go by during harvesting time, you can see all the pumpkins getting picked and prepared for their trip back to Hart Barn. Located at 303 Laurels Road, Johnson City, TN, their hours are: M–F 3–7, Saturday 9–8, Sunday 1–6. Look them up on Facebook for more information.

October is a month full of anticipation; Halloween looms over us all with spooky excitement. Amid festivities and fun, safety can sometimes be forgotten. To help you and your families have an unspoiled and safe holiday we have compiled a list of smart tips for this haunted season!

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kids, plus much more. Flashlight Nights happen every Friday & Saturday night after dark. Try out the maze in the dark for a different twist—but be sure to bring a flashlight in case you “get lost!” Cleek Farms aims to increase agricultural awareness and knowledge while providing an entertaining experience. Located at 2233 Cleek Road, Kingsport, TN. Visit cleekfarms.com for more information.

Sword, knives, and other possibly dangerous costume props should be soft and flexible. Use a buddy system, no one should be trick-ortreating alone. Look both ways before crossing the street, and stay on sidewalks or cross walks whenever possible. If wearing a dark costume or clothing, it can be helpful to add reflective tape to costumes or candy bags.

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Examine all candy for tampering or choking hazards before eating it or allowing your children to eat it. Only eat factory-wrapped treats and not homemade treats made by strangers. Don’t walk too close to lit candles or luminaries. Wear fire resistant costumes. Test all make-up on a small section of skin before applying, and remove before bed to avoid eye irritation. Drive slowly and watch for children and their families crossing the street or on the curb. Do not expect everyone to use a crosswalk. Enter and exit driveways with extra caution. Sources: nsc.org and cdc.gov

Haunted Hanging Letters By Savannah Bailey

My favorite season has arrived and who am I to deny the popular trends of the month or even of my apartment complex? In over 150 condos, it seems mine is one of very few whose front door décor does not include the oversized first letter of our last name hanging in chic fashion. I’m sure you, too, have noticed giant B’s, T’s, and other letters adorning front doors, complete with wreaths, lace, or ribbon. So, as I decorate my house for Halloween, I’ve decided to “jump on the bandwagon” and spice up my own oversized wooden letter. Perhaps you’re wishing to join me, so here is your Halloween themed how to:

• After your paint has dried, wrap the ribbon around the straight lines of your letter OR craft a bow to glue on later. • Arrange the placement of your florals and props while you heat up your hot glue gun. • Start gluing! (Pro-tip: I stuck a piece of tape to the bottom of my styrofoam pumpkins before gluing so as not to melt the foam.) • Once your props are in place, complete the look with modge podge and glitter or spider webs. Now is the time to hot glue in any ribbon bows! • Hot glue a strip of ribbon to the back of your letter to act as a hanger. Place on a wreath hanger on your front door and you are holiday ready!

What you’ll need from the craft store:

• A large, wooden letter to fit your name. I’ve chosen the letter ‘M’ for my partner’s last name, Murphy. • Halloween themed ribbon. • Halloween florals and props (i.e. craft pumpkins, glitter, spider webs). • Black, orange, or other spooky colored paint. • A hot glue gun, duct tape, modge podge and a paint brush.

The Crafting Process

• Start by painting a base color on your letter, and don’t forget the edges!

Preserve Carved Pumpkins Jack-o-lanterns and other carved pumpkin designs are frequently the centerpieces of Halloween festivities. The twinkling lights and orange glow of jack-o-lanterns can add ambiance to any autumn event. The trouble with carving pumpkins is that most people want to do it right away, only to discover their pumpkins wilt and decay long before Halloween. Even though all pumpkins will eventually rot, certain tips can keep carvings from collapsing too soon. • Choose a sturdy pumpkin. Inspect the pumpkin of your choosing carefully, looking for gouges, spots and holes. Even a small blemish can quickly expand into a mushy mess. Select pumpkins with even color and firm flesh, and make sure that the pumpkin doesn’t feel tender when you push on the skin.

• Scrape the insides of the pumpkin thoroughly. Any moist bits inside the pumpkin will mold quickly. The pumpkin carving experts at Pumpkin Masters recommend scraping as much out as possible, leaving about a one-inch thickness of the wall of the pumpkin. • Coat the pumpkin. Preservation methods may aim to keep the pumpkin hydrated and inhibit mold and other microbial growth. Commercially sold pumpkin preservation products, such as Pumpkin Fresh, hold up well. Soaking and spraying carved pumpkins with a bleach-and-water solution also seems to preserve designs. • Keep it out of the elements. Store carved pumpkins in a cool, dry place. This will help slow down the rotting process for pumpkins exposed to outdoor fungi, other microbes, and warm sunlight. • Use an artificial light source. Reduce the heat inside of the pumpkin and encourage hydration by selecting a battery-powered light instead of a lit candle to illuminate the carving. • Skip the carving. Once pumpkin skin is compromised, microbes can enter. In lieu of carving, paint, or decorate pumpkins in other ways if you want them to stay fresh for a long time. Glow in the dark paint can help pumpkins stand out at night. Carved pumpkins may last a week or two, while uncut pumpkins can last for a month or more. Keeping pumpkins hydrated and moldfree will prolong your designs. voicemagazineforwomen.com | October 2017 | 15

TAJ MAHAL

A Monument to Undying Love Article and Photographs by Nancy Binder

he most recognizable monument in India is no doubt the Taj Mahal. It is located on the southern bank of the Yamuna River, in the city of Agra, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. It is a shimmering white marble edifice containing the tomb of the most cherished wife of the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan. Mumtaz Mahal was the emperor’s second wife and his beloved one. She was born Arjumand Banu, and although betrothed to Shah Jahan at the age of 14, she did not marry him until she was 19. He conferred upon her the title Mumtaz Mahal meaning “the elect of the palace” or “chosen one of the palace.” Although he had three wives, she was his inseparable companion, even joining him on military expeditions. It is said that she was his trusted confidante and their relationship was intense. In 1631, she died at the age of 38 after giving birth to their 14th child while

on a military campaign with the Shah. She was temporarily buried in Burhanpur where she died, and six months later she was disinterred, placed in a golden casket, and moved to Agra to be interred in a small building. The Shah commissioned a mausoleum complex to be built as an expression of their undying love. Construction began in 1632 and continued for 22 years. Over 20,000 laborers and 1,000 elephants were needed to build the complex. Because Muslims do not decorate crypts, she is interred in an almost plain crypt on the ground floor beneath the elaborate upper chamber holding an ornate crypt. The Shah fell ill in 1657 and his eldest son assumed the reign. His male siblings and an army marched upon Agra to claim their share. They defeated their brother’s army, declared their father incompetent, and took him prisoner. The Shah lived under house arrest in the Agra Fort until his death in 1666. He was placed in a crypt near his beloved. The Taj Mahal had perfect symmetry and was never intended to hold more than one sarcophagus. Shah Jahan’s crypt was placed at an continued on next page

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Arriving at Taj Mahal—no gasoline or diesel powered vehicles allowed within a half mile.

Green parrot eating flowers.

angle to his beloved and is the only non-symmetrical object graphs. I learned that the central dome soars 240 feet above the in the mausoleum. The Shah had planned to have another ground. The gardens and water pools are in a square, divided grand mausoleum built for himself on the north bank of the into quarters between the entrance gate and the Taj Mahal. river with a connecting bridge Four minarets stand at each to the Taj Mahal, but after being corner of the mausoleum. To deposed, his sons ignored those one side of the building stands wishes. a red sandstone mosque and an After the Mughal empire identical red sandstone buildth fell in the mid-18 century, ing stands to the other side. The the Taj Mahal was neglected Yamuna River is behind the mauand fell into disrepair. In the soleum. The green parrots were early 1900s, Lord Curzon, the chattering with one another as British Viceroy to India, underthey were eating red flowers from Guardhouse/Guesthouse is to the left of Taj Mahal. took a major restoration to the shrubbery. the Taj Mahal complex in an After taking photos, I effort to preserve India’s culreturned to the hotel for breaktural heritage. In 1998, the fast and joined the group for the India Supreme Court ordered guided tour of the mausoleum. that the Taj Mahal be protected On the return visit the fog and from further deterioration by smog had receded quite a bit and instituting anti-pollution meathe white marble shimmered in sures. Vehicular traffic is forthe sunlight. As we prepared to bidden except for horse drawn enter the mausoleum, we put carts and propane powered paper booties over our shoes to mini-buses within a half-mile of avoid scuffs and scrapes on the the monument and a number white marble floors inside. The of factories were closed. There cenotaph or false tomb sits in is continuous cleaning and resthe middle of an octagon shaped Foggy view of Taj Mahal with author. toration occurring at the Taj chamber with an elaborate Mahal to keep the marble gleamcarved white marble fence suring white. On my visit, one of the minarets had scaffolding rounding it. Getting close enough to take photos was impossicovering it as workmen were removing the pollution stains. ble with the massive crowds. The walls had intricate carvings The Taj Mahal has over 7 million visitors a year. I wanted inlaid with semi-precious stones such as jade, amethyst, lapis to take photos before the crowds came. The grounds open at lazuli, and turquoise. The craftsmanship was amazing. sunrise, so I arrived in the dark on a foggy, warm November After seeing the Taj Mahal in person, it comes as no surmorning and waited in a relatively short line for sunrise. As prise that it is one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World with other monuments in India, the ladies were in one line to and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. pass through magnetometers and the men in another. Once past the screening point, a massive red sandstone entrance Nancy Binder is a retired application software developer turned freelance writer combining her love of travel with her desire to share her experiences. She is pasawaits, framing the Taj Mahal in the distance. As the sunlight sionate about exploring the outdoors and has been “bitten by the African safari was burning off the haze, we had a better view of this massive bug,” now her favorite travel destination. Contact her with comments or travel questions at nancybinder@msn.com. structure. It is considerably larger than it appeared in photo-

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These Haunted Hills is a collection of short stories that: F A tease the readers’ curiosity of the supernatural. With the Appalachian region as a backdrop, each story brings fictional characters to life with intertwining moments of mystery, humor, and a reality check of the beating heart. A group of talented authors has created a delightful, haunting read in a non-cookie cutter, invigorating style that each reader will enjoy! Each story brings its own intriguing and engaging moment of excitement and thoughtfulness. UTHORS

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“Within the chapters, the reader is launched into feelings of joy, sadness, and even anger, yet desiring to continue the experiences of humble, yet challenging mountain life.”

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“An enjoyably, painfully, well-written story of a girl who had to grow up in the mountains of Southwest Virginia with antiquated adults governing over her. It is a real honest reflection of the ideologies of the fifties and sixties and the gender inequalities that existed during that era. The tone, dialect and mannerisms, in part, have endured with the people of the Appalachian Mountains into the twenty-first century.”

—J. Michael O’Connor, Author of Ghosts of my Mind,

His Wars, His Honor: A Simple Teacher, and There is no Time Limit

Born into a world beyond her understanding, Mercy is confused by her childhood experiences of abandonment, neglect, and abuse. She stubbornly questions the cultural expectations and gender inequality for women during the 1960s. Although she struggles with insecurities, she learns to bravely navigate her own destiny and persists in overcoming insurmountable odds. Despite her rigid upbringing, Mercy dreams of a life beyond her beloved Appalachian Mountains, as well as a life-long commitment to locate her birth mother. B.G. Musick obtained her B.A. degree from Emory & Henry College and began her teaching career at Honaker High School in Russell County Public Schools. She was a JTPA instructor at Southwest Virginia Community College, then relocated to South Carolina and continued her teaching career in Aiken County Public Schools. Her M.Ed. degree in community counseling was obtained from Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia. She taught counseling and psychology courses at Aiken Technical College. After relocating to Orlando, Florida, she continued her teaching career in Orange County Public Schools. She lives in South Carolina with her husband, Steve, and their cat, Sweetie Pie.

In Search of Nell

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When the Sun Shines Through

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How could Sadie have lived so long in this town without knowing it was harboring a very old secret? The dark side of the woods was a place she walked by nearly every single day and it seemed perfectly normal. Until she realized, nothing that walked in there, walked back out. Curses and wolves are somehow entangled in Sadie’s new romance, and a gruesome transformation threatens to change everything she has ever known. She’s the only one who can save her town, her love, and herself. It has to end where it started, in the center of the forest.

Fledermama’s Son

Written by Sylvia Weiss Sinclair

“Guiding a teenage Kyle through the pitfalls of life is not an easy task especially when there are devastating roadblocks such as depression and an identity crisis. His mother finally accepts that there is a problem and she searches for answers to help him accept who he actually is. Sylvia Weiss Sinclair does a masterful job of tracking the truth for both mother and son.” —Linda Hudson Hoagland, author of Missing Sammy and Onward & Upward

Kyle has always had an identity problem. He tries the punk look, escaping into the drug culture. He tries the Gothic look, too. He changes his name to Dieter Fledermaus, from Strauss’ operetta. His mother, Susan, worries what kind of man her son is becoming. Her son isn't the only one searching for an identity. is a first generation American on her father’s side, who came from Szatmar, Hungary. Sylvia’s mother was born of immigrant parents from Austria and Hungary. She was born in Los Angeles, California after World War II, one of the first “Baby Boomers.” She now lives in Bay Minette, Alabama, on a half-acre of land with her husband, who beautifies the earth with flowers, veggie gardens, and fruit trees, along with their two cats, Peaches and Mikey.

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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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The book has often been described as a coming of age story, as it explores the character Ged learning to cope with power and come to terms with death. The novel also carries Taoist themes about a fundamental balance in the universe of Earthsea, which wizards are supposed to maintain. “We are excited to bring The Big Read back to Washington County,” Charlotte Parsons, library system director, said. “We chose this book because of its connection to our county. Local artist, Charles Vess is creating new illustrations for the novel’s 50th anniversary re-issue.” Also this year, Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc., and JCP authors, Katie Richardson, Anarchy in America and Willie E. Dalton, The Dark Side of the Woods will available for books signings.

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Saturday, October 14, 2 pm, Reading and talking to Poetry Society, Sullivan County Library, Sullivan County, TN

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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.

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Wednesday, October 11, 2 pm – 4 pm, Teaching Creative Writing Class, SWCC, King Community Center, Richlands, VA

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Jan-Carol Publishing author of the month: Jessica Beaver— The Night of Halloween

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Thursday, October 5, 4 pm – 8 pm., Book signing, Healthy Woman Event, Mercer Mall, Bluefield, WV

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Celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, wheat allergy, and gluten-free diet have gotten a lot of media attention lately. So what do all those terms mean and what do they mean for your health? Celiac Disease—May also be known as Celiac Sprue or gluten-sensitive enteropathy. It is an autoimmune inflammatory disorder that results in damage to the villi in the small intestine. The small intestine is the part of the bowel between the stomach and the large intestine (colon). It is approximately 20 feet long. The villi are the tiny hair-like projections that line the small intestines. The villi absorb nutrients, especially fat, calcium, iron, and folate from the food you eat. The precise cause is unknown, but the inflammatory response is precipitated by the ingestion of gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Gluten may also be found in some products such as vitamins and lip balms. Even tiny amounts of gluten can trigger an immune-mediated attack on the lining of the bowel. The damage occurs over time often over years. In many instances there are no symptoms; research has shown that over 80% of people with celiac disease do not even know they have it. It is frequently discovered because of the problems created by the malabsorption of essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals such as iron deficiency anemia, infertility, osteoporosis, weight loss, and/or tingling sensation or nerve damage in the legs due to low calcium.

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How is it diagnosed? •

Physical exam and medical history

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Blood tests for autoantibodies and nutritional deficiencies

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A biopsy of the small intestine is performed to confirm the diagnosis

The treatment of Celiac disease is simple yet difficult. Once the diagnosis is confirmed a strict gluten-free diet must be followed. This is easier said than done. Gluten is found in almost every meal as this protein is present in many canned and prepared foods. The patient must be diligent in reading food labels to see if wheat in any form has been used. It is helpful to see a Registered Dietitian to learn about a gluten free diet. The response to this diet is usually quick and patients begin to feel better in a few days. The Intestinal villi begin to heal and regrowth may take several months to years. Gluten-Sensitivity—may also be known as non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), gluten intolerance or possible a gluten allergy. These terms are used to describe individuals who experience symptoms similar to celiac patients, but lack the autoantibodies and intestinal damage necessary to diagnose celiac disease. These individuals may experience diarrhea, bloating, nausea, fatigue and/or joint aches. They may also suffer from migraines and feel like they have a “foggy-brain.” They see their symptoms improve when they avoid gluten and gluten containing products. NCGS is different than a wheat allergy which may be diagnosed through skin prick tests, wheat-specific IgE blood testing and a food challenge. Wheat Allergy—A wheat allergy is a food allergy. It is the overreaction of the body’s immune system to a specific food protein. When the food protein is ingested, it can trigger an allergic reaction that may include a range of symptoms from mild symptoms (rashes, hives, itching, swelling, etc.) to severe symptoms (trouble breathing, wheezing, loss of consciousness, etc.). A food allergy can be potentially fatal. Wheat allergy usually develops during infancy or early toddler years. Most children with wheat allergy have other food allergies. Children usually outgrow wheat allergy between ages 3 and 5. Wheat allergy isn’t as common in adolescents and adults. Gluten-Free Diet—Being told you need to go on a gluten-free diet can be overwhelming and frustrating. Where to start? A gluten-free diet can be a challenging task so you should be under a physician’s supervision. This is a lifelong change in your diet so you will need help, support and guidance from qualified professionals (physicians, registered dietitians, nutritionists, etc.). One must remember that “wheat-free” does not mean “gluten-free” as gluten is also found in barley and rye. Individuals on gluten-free diets must become avid label readers. It is also important to understand that many additives, natural or artificial may also contain gluten. It is also important to realize that food may be labeled as “gluten-free” but during the manufacturing process may have been cross contaminated if equipment was shared during processing with food containing wheat, barley or rye. It may even be necessary to consider gluten free face, body and bath products to avoid potential sources of hidden gluten. There’s a lot to consider when receiving a diagnosis that requires you to completely change your behavior, but through support, education and diligence you can be successful.

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For women, an increase in body weight as an adult is linked with a higher risk of breast cancer after menopause. The American Cancer Society recommends you stay at a healthy weight throughout your life and avoid excess weight gain by balancing your food intake with physical activity. Many studies have shown that moderate to vigorous physical activity is linked with a lower breast cancer risk, so it’s important to get regular physical activity. The American Cancer Society recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity each week (or a combination of these), preferably spread throughout the week. In 2017, there will be a n estimated 1,688,780 new cancer cases diagnosed and 600,920 cancer deaths in the United States. If you have cancer, would you know? Signs and symptoms are both signals of injury, illness, and disease—signals that something is not right in the body. A symptom is a signal that is felt or noticed by the person who has it, but may not be easily seen by anyone else. For example, weakness, aching, and feeling short of breath may be symptoms of pneumonia. A cancer may also cause symptoms like fever, extreme tiredness (fatigue), or weight loss. This may be because cancer cells use up much of the body’s energy, or they may release substances that change the way the body makes energy from food. Cancer can also cause the immune system to react in ways that produce these signs and symptoms. Sometimes, cancer cells release substances into the bloodstream that cause symptoms that are not usually linked to cancer. For example, some cancers of the pancreas can release substances that cause blood clots in veins of the legs. Some lung

cancers make hormone-like substances that raise blood calcium levels. This affects nerves and muscles, making the person feel weak and dizzy. Consult your physician for an examination and testing. However, if you are told you have breast cancer, you must ask questions. • Exactly what type of breast cancer do I have? • How big is the cancer? Where exactly is it? • Has the cancer spread to my lymph nodes or other organs? • What’s the stage of the cancer? What does that mean? • Will I need any other tests before we can decide on treatment? • Do I need to see any other doctors or health professionals? • What is the hormone receptor status of my cancer? What does this mean? • What is the HER2 status of my cancer? What does this mean? • How do these factors affect my treatment options and longterm outlook (prognosis)? • What are my chances of survival, based on my cancer as you see it? • Should I think about genetic testing? What would the pros and cons of testing be? • How do I get a copy of my pathology report? • If I’m concerned about the costs and insurance coverage for my diagnosis and treatment, who can help me? Life Care Center of Gray Speaking with others who have survived breast cancer can help. We are a perfect choice for: Join a support group or reach out to • Short-Term Rehabilitation • Long-Term Care others through social media. Getting • Post-Operative Recovery a first-hand account of what can be Life Care Center of Gray focuses on inpatient and expected the first year after treatment outpatient rehabilitation with 24-hour skilled nursing care. can assuage anxiety. Source: www.cancer.org

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he economy is affecting everyone. People are getting their financial affairs more organized, and they are cutting back on the “frills” in their life. “I can’t afford it” are common words that I hear people use as they try to make sense of the lifestyle adjustments that they need to make. There is absolutely, positively one thing that you cannot afford in our country today. You cannot afford to get sick! According to a recent Readers Digest article, 70% of those people who went into debt due to a medical condition had health insurance at the time. 49% of the people surveyed say that they put off or refused medical treatment for a serious condition because of money. Consider the cost of a surgical procedure, not including the rehabilitation, lost time off work, and lost quality of life. Be crystal clear about the fact that in this economy you cannot afford to get sick and that keeping yourself healthy is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family. So what should you do to keep yourself healthy? Don’t diet. Make healthy eating a part of your lifestyle. Too many people will only eat healthy when they get sick or get fat. They will starve themselves or force down healthy foods to lose weight, get in shape, or heal from their disease. Make healthy eating your lifestyle.

The 5 Eats of a Healthy 100 Year Lifestyle are… 1. Eat a healthy breakfast. 2. Eat a high fiber diet rich with live foods. 3. Eat healthy snacks. 4. Eat more slowly 5. Eat with others. Exercise, Exercise, Exercise. The three components of exercise that you must keep in mind for a healthy workout are your ESS, endurance, strength and structure. All three of these components are essential to quality of life as you age, while also preventing injuries or sickness. Endurance is good cardiovascular exercise that can be done through running, swimming, or a game of basketball. If you have had any previous injuries, stick with low impact endurance training. Strength training is also important. A stronger body is more resistant to stress and will insure quality of life as you age. Structure is also important because you’ve got to take care of your core, and you’ve got to take care of your spine. a. Be conscious of your posture. b. S t re n g t h e n your core muscles. c. Maintain a healthy weight and body composition. Your body fat should be between 12 and 18% for men and between 14 and 22% for women.

Find relief money. Many of us buy and take over the counter medications not realizing that they are drugs and they usually have side effects. Begin looking for drug free solutions through diet, exercise and alleviating stress and see what happens. You may find that you can save $30, $50 or even $100 per month while eliminating your symptoms through these lifestyle changes. Raise your deductible and invest in your health. The lower the deductible on your health insurance policy, the higher your premium will be. On the other hand, the higher the deductible, the lower your premium. Many people have raised their insurance deductibles and lowered their premiums by $50 to $500 per month which can be used to buy healthier, more nutrient rich foods, join a gym, get dental screenings or an extra chiropractic adjustment. The choice is yours!

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October is Long-Term Care Planning Month Aging has its side effects, as it’s inevitable that individuals’ bodies and minds will change as they approach their golden years. Illnesses, disabilities, and other conditions may speed up the changes in certain individuals. While many seniors continue to live independently well into their golden years, some require long-term care. Options for planning ahead can include longterm care insurance. Especially since Medicare insurance generally does not pay for long-term help with daily activities. Medicare pays for very limited skilled nursing home care after a hospital stay, but not for many assisted living facilities. Also, Medicaid is another option that pays for health services and long-term care for low-income people of any age. First, applicants must determine their eligibility for Medicaid. Medicaid is typically only available after most personal assets have been depleted. Even with Medicaid, a resident of a long-term care facility may need to pay a portion of the care out of pocket.

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Tracy Fletcher McGlothlin Written in Collaboration By Janie Mullins Workman and her Daughter Becky Nelms

“As a child growing up in Grundy, Virginia, I can remember the nostalgia for what Grundy once was, a bustling mountain village where generations grew up shopping at the Ben Franklin five-and-dime, seeing a show at the Lynwood, Morgan, or Alamo Theaters, and running errands in town for my mother. When you rode through town, there were always a few things you would do: see whogenerations was sitting onthe theFletcher bench at the courthouse, or three family served who was standing in front of the Rexall Drug, or what movie was coal miners’ families from their stores in playing at the Lynwood.”

Vansant, Virginia, providing groceries, hardware, sporting goods, and, you name it. Grundy, furniture, Virginia in the 1940’s–50’s Each generation learned the value of hard work, serving the public, integrity, and faith in God. Last year a new chapter in the Fletcher family history of businesses opened. At the helm of the new enterprise is Tracy Fletcher McGlothlin in Lebanon, VA. Born and raised in Vansant, Tracy has always had a fierce competitive spirit and a “don’t quit” attitude. At Grundy Senior High School, these attributes and What a different time it was for Janie her family. was her love of basketball helped Tracyand score almostShe 1,500 born October 22, 1937 on Looney’s Creek, Buchanan County. She points and achieve Converse All-America status. She was the middle child of three, born to Millard James and Pinkie earned a full scholarship to Tennessee Tech, playing (Shortridge) Mullins, delivered by Dr. Charles Reagan at home. there years before transferring Concord UniverWhentwo she was five years old, her fatherto died of a heart attack, sity. Tracy led her team to a conference championship leaving her mother with three small children in 1943. Her mother, seniorTeaching year, was the conference’s most valuwhoduring receivedher a Normal Certificate from Radford College, Radford, immediately sought employment an elemenable Virginia, player, led the nation in scoring and as rebounding tary in school at Cedar Grove School on Stiltner’s Creek. Janie her teacher division, and achieved All-America status again. and Never her younger sister, Gerry, walked three miles to school and back satisfied, Tracy tried out for the WNBA, making home every day. That is because Pinkie never learned to drive a car. it to the final round and receiving an offer to play proJanie entered the eighth grade at Grundy High School in 1950. fessionally in England, but declined the offer. She was President of the Beta Club and a cheerleader her junior and Having graduatedthird with double senior years. She graduated in aher class inmajor 1955. in accounting and marketing, Tracy returned her roots1955 in Janie entered East Tennessee State College to in September to open her afirst retail ofbusiness—TC a withVansant an avid desire to earn Bachelor Science degreeKidds, in Business children’s Education. She was President of Phi later Mu National Sororityand and clothing store. Tracy added men’s named “Miss Buccaneer” year. Two educawomen’s clothing that and same changed the years namelater, to her ‘Tracys.’ tion She was interrupted when she met and married a schoolmate. owned and successfully operated the business for Janie was working left as a single parent, when shebest and 23 years side by side ten withyears herlater, mother and her husband divorced and Janie’s life plans changed dramatically… friend, Clara. leaving her with three small children. Although sheof loved herAbingdon, business Virginia and hometown, Moving her family four from to Johnson Tracy knew there was more she wanted to do. While City, Tennessee in 1967, Janie re-entered East Tennessee State University to continue her education and pursue her “dream” of earning that Business Education degree. Now, with a 9 year old son, 6 |year old daughter, Becky, and baby Sarah who was now 4Tommy, | May 2017 voicemagazineforwomen.com 2 years old, college life was a completely different set of challenges.

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But that’s okay, Janie’s perseverance and hard work paid off when she made the Dean’s List in the Spring of 1970 while Student Teaching at Erwin High School, Erwin, Tennessee. She finally earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Education, and graduated ETSU in the Spring of 1970. Hired as a Secretary for the Director of Purchasing at Tennessee Eastman Company, a Division of Eastman Kodak, in September 1970. Janie commuted from Johnson City to Kingsport everyday for three years. Finally, after a break in her favor, a house owned by Tennessee Eastman Company became available and Janie moved her family to Kingsport, Tennessee. In July 1976, she married an old friend, Earl Workman and left Tennessee Eastman Company. Earl and his daughter, Candy, had always been close to Janie and her family in previous years, so when the happy couple tied the knot the family grew to six. Earl, who was President of Massey Stores, Inc. DBA Rex Supermarket, moved everyone back Abingdon, Virginia.Photography Tinato Honeycutt Helbert/Isarae Nine years later, Earl and Janie purchased Rex Supermarkets in designing and building her and owninhome, she discovered Pound and Pearisburg, Virginia Neon, Kentucky. Janie worked aforgift passion forten design. Having her theand business the next years before she seen decided to home, retire. friends invited herinto condo She is now active theredesign Black’s Forttheir Chapter of thelocated Daughters of the American Revolution various committees, on Edisto Island, SC.(DAR), This serving beganonher design career especially the yearly Vintageone Tea,of which their scholarship on Kiawah Island, thesupports top resorts in the US.fund. She, her husband, Earl, and a neighbor, Levonda McDaniel, For the next six years, Tracy traveled between Vansant organized a Neighborhood Watch Group, along with Washington and Kiawah operating a successful interior design County Sheriff’s Office, for the residents on Oakwood Drive, which service and her clothing business. During this time, has been very successful. she also obtained herfind degree Interior and You can frequently Janie in hanging out atDesign The Washington expanded her design business to nearby Mt.with Pleasant, County Library. Her passion for staying in touch dear friends SC, opening a retail interior called ‘East by writing letters, sending cards, ordesign mailingstore a favorite book to them that she finds tucked away at the library has been a ritual that she has Side Interiors.’ carried on forthe many years. “Even thoughinI can text Tracy’s and FaceTime During Christmas holiday 2008, life on my smart phone, I love writing letters and sending cards, and drastically changed. Not only did the Great Recessionwhen I stumble upon someone’s favorite I can’t but pick it up hit, but more importantly, her‘read,’ father, the help foundation and send it to them.” Janie and Earl live happily in Abingdon,Virginia and are continued on next page members of First Christian Church of Abingdon. On October 22, 2017, Janie will celebrate her 80th birthday! Provided by Becky Nelms, Owner/President of Alfresco Lifestyles, Inc. 450 Commerce Drive, Abingdon, Virginia 24211, 276.628.4797, (FAX)276.628.4414, www.alfrescolifestyles.com

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Grilled Chicken Salad Submitted by Tracy Fletcher McGlothlin 3 Large Boneless, Skinless, Chicken Breasts 1/4 cup Olive Oil Buttermilk 1/2 cup Green Onions 1 1/2 cup Seedless Grapes (cut in half or cubed) 1 cup Celery, chopped 3/4 cup Pecan Pieces Sauce 1/2 cup Sour Cream 1/3 cup Mayonnaise 3 tablespoons Buttermilk 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce 1/2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard 1 tablespoon Dill 2 teaspoons Chicken Bouillon Granules • Marinate Chicken in olive oil and Buttermilk (Use enough Buttermilk to cover the Chicken) for 1–2 hours in the refrigerator. • Grill chicken on grill at 400 degrees for 9 minutes per side. Time may vary depending on the size of the breasts. Let cool. • In large bowl, whisk together sauce ingredients until smooth. • Cut cooled chicken breasts into large cubes and add to sauce along with the green onions, grapes, celery and pecans. Stir together gently until well combined. Don’t over stir. • Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. This will allow the flavors to blend and allows the large ingredients to absorb the flavor. • Can be served in iceberg or romaine lettuce as wraps or on a croissant. Can also be served over a plate of mixed greens with crackers. • Garnish with dill and edible flowers. 28 | October 2017 | voicemagazineforwomen.com

Basic Cooking Tips for the Best Grilled Chicken From Tracy’s Kitchen

rilled chicken is a perfect food any time of the year. The health benefits are endless and so is the taste. Chicken is always a great go-to food. It can be paired with many different side dishes and featured in any cuisine. The key to great tasting grilled chicken is patience. Patience beginning with preparing the chicken and ending with garnishing and serving. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling the chicken. Always make sure the chicken is stored properly in a refrigerator until ready for use. If you are using frozen chicken, thaw in the refrigerator as opposed to room temperature. Make sure to never use chicken after the expiration date. When removing the chicken from the package, do so over a sink so the juices won’t drip on the floor or onto a cooking surface where other food will be prepared. Wash the chicken thoroughly and store on a clean plate or cutting board, depending on how you are preparing the chicken. If the recipe calls for a marinade, place the chicken in the prepared marinade and refrigerate immediately. Just before grilling the chicken, prepare the grill. It is important to use a clean grill to eliminate any germs. After properly cleaning, oil the grill. I recommend spraying the oil directly onto the grate as opposed to rubbing. This will give you a thicker base of oil. You can find an oil spritzer bottle in any kitchen store or local grocery store. This allows you to use the oil of your choice including flavored oils. The oil will prevent the chicken from sticking. Remember, if the marinade has a high sugar content, the chicken is more likely to burn faster on higher heat, which

could result in a slight burn on the outside. Also, bone in chicken and chicken with skin should be cooked on a lower heat. Once the chicken is on the grill, make sure you dispose of the remainder of marinade and wash any dishes that were in contact with the raw chicken immediately. I recommend only turning the chicken once. The best way to turn the chicken is with a wide metal spatula or wide tongs. If the chicken is pierced, with a fork for instance, it will lose a lot of its juices. Searing the chicken on a hot grill will help keep the natural juices locked in and penetrate the marinade into the chicken. You should only baste the chicken when it is near the end of cooking. Follow cooking directions from the recipe precisely when cooking on the grill. Cooking too long will result in overdone chicken. This means the chicken can be chewy, tough, or dry. Not cooked long enough means going back on the grill after being cut, or finished off in the microwave. This will also make the chicken tough and dry. Once you remove the chicken from the grill, continue to keep the chicken in a warm place. Remember the chicken will continue to cook after it has been taken from the heat, as long as remains hot. Never eat chicken that is undercooked! Serve the chicken immediately. For more Cooking Tips and recipes, visit us at www.highlandsfarms.com or on Facebook at Highlands Farms.

Planting Perennials in the Fall By April Hensley

ate last summer I bought some clearance plants at a big-box greenhouse. The price was too good to pass up. They were perennials, so I planted them hoping they would make it through the winter. The weatherman called for frost soon after, so I covered them with leaves for extra protection. The wind soon blew the leaves away. I really didn’t think the plants would make it. Some were a little slower popping up this spring, but they all came back strong! The fall months are the ideal time to plant perennials. A perennial is planted once and it comes back more than one year from the roots. An annual is a plant that only lives one growing season from the roots but can come back from seeds that drop on the ground. Potted perennials, herb perennials, and some annual flower seeds do best when planted around six weeks before the ground freezes. This gives potted perennials time to establish roots to survive the harsh winter months. Mums would be one of the exceptions to this. Mums are a perennial but they need more time to get their roots established before winter, so save them in a freeze proof area to plant in the spring. When planting potted perennials, remove the plant from the container. Place level with the ground. Fill the hole with water before covering. When the water soaks in, fill the hole with dirt. Keep the plant moist until the ground freezes. There is no need to fertilize until spring. Some people prefer growing their plants from seed. Try planting in the fall. Some seeds, especially several herbs, need those months of cold so when warmer weather arrives it signals the seed the right time to start growing. This helps grow bigger, healthier plants and earlier blooms. The only downfall would be if something dug in the beds over winter or you forgot where you planted. Don’t forget to label or make a chart.

A few herbs that can be planted in the fall are: Basil Parsley

Dill Cilantro

Catnip Oregano

Some annual flower seeds that do well planted in the fall are: Marigolds Zinnias

Cosmos Petunias

Morning glory

A few of the perennial flower seeds that love fall planting: Lavender Coneflower

Dianthus Columbine

Coreopsis

Plants you may find on clearance in late summer: Hostas Irises

Lilies Salvia

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For the Love of Cooking, Part I By Pam Blair

W a seasoned hostess who’s known hether you’re a beginner cook or

for preparing great meals, there’s always more to learn about the art of cooking. America’s love affair with food is hotter than ever and fueled by television channels devoted solely to food preparation. We’re entertained by watching celebrity chefs or home cooks compete on the most popular shows, but there’s nothing better than a hands-on experience to really acquire new skills. So roll up your sleeves, slap on an apron, and let’s get cooking! Looking for a class close to home? Check out the Seasonal School of Culinary Arts (SSCA) in Asheville, which was founded in 2005 by Susi Gott Séguret, a classically trained French chef who grew up in Western North Carolina. Susi lived in France for 20 years, where she trained at the Cordon Bleu and then returned to Madison County, where she realized her dream of offering classes that enhance the appreciation of tastes and flavors. As she explains it, “the Appalachian region has more indigenous ingredients than anywhere in the nation and there’s no limit to what can be done to celebrate them.” Her new cookbook, Appalachian Appetite: Recipes from the Heart of America is a gorgeous collection of mouthwatering recipes seasoned with grassroots inspiration. Susi is also the organizer of the Asheville Truffle Experience, an annual event held each winter when truffles are in season, and the Asheville Wine Experience. The SSCA is designed for those who want to sharpen their knowledge of basic skills and benefit from the expertise of professional chefs in an unrivaled week of food preparation and taste exploration. The week-long school is held in July or August each year on the campus of the Warren Wilson College, in conjunction with the annual Swannanoa Gathering of musical students and artists. SSCA students can enroll for the entire week, a single day, or a single class. (Each day, a different chef presents a menu and works hands-on with students to prepare a 5-star meal, which they then savor together.) The opportunity to receive instruction and work with renowned chefs on a personal level is priceless. 30 | October 2017 | voicemagazineforwomen.com

Instructors for the 2017 session included an amazing roster of local and regional restaurant owners and cookbook authors, including Chefs Katie Button (Curate, Night Bell), Mark Rosenstein (founder of Market Place), Joe Scully (The Corner Kitchen and Chestnut), Jason Roy (Biscuit Head), and Nan Chase, food writer and author. Each day began with morning classes followed by a multi-course, wine-paired luncheon and evening outings to several of the chefs’ restaurants or homes. This intensive week was chock-full of the essential ingredients for creating a meal from soup to nuts, like learning how to poach an egg, chop and dice vegetables, cook a lobster, braise a whole chicken, and make a cake from scratch. If taking a cooking class is on your bucket list, check out the SSCA’s website at www.schoolofculinaryarts.org or the Seasonal School of Culinary Arts on Facebook. Coming Next Month: Part II of “For the Love of Cooking,” where you’ll experience what it’s like to be an SSCA culinary student!

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