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read a story that I want to share with you, again. It was about a young woman facing the reality of her mother and grandmother dying of breast cancer.

Being a nurse, she had her checkups routinely. However, her fate seemed to be the same. She was diagnosed with breast cancer. When she had a double mastectomy, more cancer was found. Needing surgery, she threw a ‘new beginning’ party with her closest friends. After surgery and facing chemo and radiation, she threw a ‘new look’ party and shared shaving off her hair. What was amazing was the strength she gained from her support system. She embraced her appearance and did not wear the wig she purchased. When she looked in the mirror, she saw herself as a warrior. Her attitude became that of that a courageous warrior—undefeated and living each day. To summarize her long journey, she made choices, and she is now cancer free. She chose to fight the fight and accept the new chapter written in her life. How brave and courageous!

She continues to celebrate living!

We hope that you enjoy our special October Breast Cancer Awareness issue with a spotlight on Anita Cochran, an ACM and CMA nominated country artist. Her story is so inspiring. We are excited to be participating in a fundraiser in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness with Barnes & Noble in Johnson City, TN on October 6, 2018. We have established a SURVIVE 365 Movement to encourage women to pay attention to their health daily. Anita Cochran’s Fight Like a Girl, an empowering song and video, is part of the special movement.

Watch for details on ways to show your support. This is very exciting!

Jan-Carol Publishing is teaming up with the new owners of the Abingdon Vineyard Winery on November 10 to present a Book/Wine Pairing event. A first to the region event, we would love for you to join us. For details, visit the website www.abindgonvineywardwines.com. Wine tastings, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and great books. This is a private event and tickets must be purchased. Show your support to the new owners of the winery and local, talented authors. Please see the ad on the inside cover.

As we move into the holiday season, watch for events sponsored by JanCarol 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.

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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Teresa Stutso Jewell—I believe October has the bluest skies and the best smell. The air is starting to get crisp and people are starting to wear sweaters, and the wood smoke from some of the chimneys start to float in the air. There is just something cozy about a fall afternoon with the soft breeze that will carry the smell of leaves on the ground, the wood smoke, or someone frying chicken somewhere with the kitchen window open.

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Celebrate the YWCA 75th Birthday at the Turkey Trot 5k Race

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elp celebrate the YWCA Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia’s 75th birthday by participating in the 38th Annual Turkey Trot run/walk, scheduled for Saturday, November 17, 2018. You still have plenty of time to kick off the holiday season in a healthy way by training and running or walking in this event. Both the run and walk will begin at 8:00 a. m. on race day. An event happening in the Tri-Cities since 1980, this event is the longest running women’s 5k in the region. Make this the year you become a part of this long–standing tradition.

No one is too young or too old to take part in this race.

Strollers are welcome at this event, and last year, the participants ranged from ages 6 to 77. Participants have the option to run or walk a certified route through historic Bristol, Tennessee, starting at the iconic Bristol Sign and ending at the YWCA building. Start a new family tradition this year by forming a mother-daughter team for this race. At the end of the race, you can celebrate a job well done at the awards ceremony with a light brunch, door prizes, and tours of the YWCA facility. Information about programs and services offered by the YWCA will be available.

Women running in the 1982 Turkey Trot 5k.

Start or add to your YWCA Turkey Trot tee-shirt collection by preregistering for the event. Everyone who preregisters will receive a unique race tee shirt and freebies. Forms are available at the front desk of YWCA, NETN, and SWVA, located at 106 State Street, Bristol, Tennessee. Online registration is available at www.athlinks.com. Cost of preregistration is $25, and $30 on race day. For more information about the race, contact YWCA at ywca@ywcatnva.org.

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Journeys of Women VI Art Show Article By Pam Blair Photographs By Christine Riser and Pam Blair

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beautiful summer evening set the stage for the preview party of the Journeys of Women VI Art Show, held at the McKinney Center in Jonesborough on August 30. The event launched a week-long art exhibit, held August 31–September 8, that allowed the public to observe the work of some of the region’s best artists and purchase pieces on display, for the benefit of local women and girls in need. The juried artwork included paintings, photographs, ceramics, jewelry, handcrafted wood, sculptures, and other mixed media. It’s the sixth year that the Women’s Fund of East Tennessee, a nonprofit organization, has hosted the art show, with the goal of transforming the lives of the people it serves.

From 2013–2016, the Women’s Fund made program grants to 16 organizations, totaling more than $300,000. The major areas of focus were life skills, work skills, and education. After conducting a series of focus groups, a major barrier to education in the fund’s 25-county area was identified, and the Women’s Fund board members agreed to narrow its focus to address a cultural attitude discouraging women and girls from furthering their education.

Moving forward, the fund has committed an additional $300,000 to build and fund a strong network of organizations that can work to reduce this barrier.

This initiative includes 3-year grant commitments to the following organizations: Boys & Girls Club of Elizabethton/Carter County, Boys & Girls Clubs of the TN Valley, Centro Hispano, Children’s Center of the Cumberlands, Girls Inc. of TN Valley, Project GRAD Knoxville, The Restoration House, and the YWCA of the TN Valley.

For more information about the Women’s Fund of East Tennessee, visit womensfundetn.org or contact Terry Morgan, executive director at 865.394.9701.

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Pictured from top to bottom: Women’s Fund Board Members: Judy Ingala, Nita Summers, Terry Morgan, Linda Spence, Cynthia Burnley, and Carol Transou.

Patte Earley and Judy Story enjoy the show.

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Help Me! I’m Stuck!

By Jim Liebelt

“Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.”

—Philippians 2:4 NKJV Interpretation: “Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” —Philippians 2:4

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ne day, a centipede walked by a tree where a wise old owl was perched. The owl asked the centipede, “You have so many legs! How do you know which one to move next?”

The centipede froze in his tracks. He started thinking. He didn’t know which leg to move so he couldn’t move any. He cried to the owl, “Help me! I’m stuck!”

The owl said, “My little friend, you are stuck because you are too focused on yourself. When you are focused on what is going on in the world around you, you have no thoughts about how to move. You simply move.”

The centipede looked out to the horizon and saw the sun setting. “How beautiful,” the centipede said. Just then, his legs were freed and he began to walk again.

It’s been reported that Dr. Karl Menninger, a famous psychologist, once gave a lecture on mental health. During a question and answer session that followed his lecture, he was asked, “What advice would you give someone who felt a nervous breakdown coming on?” He replied, “Lock up your house, go across the railway tracks, find someone in need and do something to help that person.”

Both the story and anecdote above remind me that when we focus on ourselves—on our problems and circumstances—we can become inwardly paralyzed, Celebrate female small business owners this October. preventing us from being everything that God intends for us to be, including “National Women’s Small Business Month is a time serving others effectively. We can freeze in our own tracks. to recognize and applaud the talented, dedicated and driven women whose entrepreneurial spirit helps drive Following Christ is not primarily an exercise in introspection, but rather of our nation’s economy forward,” said Carla Harris, reaching out to others and lovingly serving them in His name. In times when I’ve Chair of the National Women’s Business Council. been in tough situations, or have felt sorry for myself for some reason, I’ve experienced release from my anxiety by changing my focus to others and getting myself involved in serving.

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Cool Season Flowers for

Fall Decorating

By April Hensley

• Goldenrod—A perennial native plant with bright yellow plumes that attract butterflies and bees to your garden.

• Autumn Joy Sedum—Perennial attracts pollinators with stunning, red, fall color.

• Russian Sage—Low maintenance with colorful, fall foliage.

• Sweet autumn clematis vine—Great for pots for draping over the side or growing up a trellis.

White, star shaped flowers with a great smell and attracts pollinators.

• Ornamental kale and cabbage—With brilliant colors of green, purple and pink, these make a great centerpiece in pots with other flowers or by themselves.

• Pansies—Happy faced pansies seem to dance in the cooler weather of spring and fall.

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ven though fall officially arrived on September 22, the air still has a summer feel to it. The lawn continues to grow and needs trimmed, but now, orange, yellow, and red leaves mix happily with the green grass.

Some things in the garden are still growing too.

Cherry tomatoes are still producing, but the big beefsteaks have dried up. Lettuce is cheerfully sprouting new leaves every day, but herbs have mostly gone to seed.

We’ve done our best to keep our lively spring and summer flowers doing their best too. Most of the annuals have reached the end of their lifespan and are starting to look a little tired. We can save some seeds, dig up the tender bulbs, and move them to a non-freezing place until spring. Summer is coming to a close.

It’s time to decorate for fall. Gourds, fat pumpkins, waving corn stalks, hay bales, and vibrant mums seem to be the regular decorations, with a couple of scarecrows and some scary jack-o-lanterns for Halloween.

This year, let’s shake things up by planting something different. Mums come in great shades and make beautiful, eye-popping blooms, but there are many coolweather loving flowers besides mums. Some even thrive better during chilly temperatures. There is still plenty of entertaining to do, and these plants make great decorations for Halloween through Thanksgiving.

These plants will work perfect in pots placed on porches, near doors, and on decks and patios. Protect the plants against frost by tucking the pots under porches and overhangs that could damage the flower.

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Anita Cochran

hen ACM and CMA nominated country artist, Anita Cochran, was diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer in August of 2017, she had no idea how tough the road ahead would be.

Long before hitting the trail as a successful country singer, Anita knew that she was bound for musical success. “I grew up in a very musical family in the small town of South Lyon, Michigan. My parents had a band with some other relatives that toured all around the state. They taught me to play guitar at the age of 4, and I joined their band at 5 years old, playing guitar and singing. Almost all of my aunts and uncles played guitar, and my parents did as well. As I got older, I would sit for hours in my bedroom, woodshedding on the guitar.

That was all I wanted to do. I would sit and play for hours with Chet Atkins, Vince Gill, Steve Wariner, and Ricky Skaggs records, trying to learn their guitar solos. I would also lay the guitar down and Maybe my sing along with Loretta Lynn, Crystal Gayle, journey The Judds, and many more. Loretta Lynn can help people. was my biggest music influence.”

At a very young age, Anita knew I feel like that’s exactly what she wanted to do with her my purpose life and had dreams of what it would be. now.

“Since I was five years old, I’ve always wanted to pursue a music career. I wanted to play the got a job working at Pearl Sound Studios, and Grand Ole Opry and hear myself on the radio. My within a week or so I met the man who would parents would bring me to Nashville in the summer, and I turn out to be my manager, Dick Williams.” would just dream of moving there. We would drive around After a few months of working for Williams, Anita looking at houses, and I would try to talk my dad into finally gave him a demo she had recorded in her home buying one. I never had another career choice.” studio. “I thought the demo was just for him, but he sent it Since she and her parents visited Nashville many times, directly to Jim Ed Norman, the president of Warner Bros. she saw talent throughout the city. Every waiter, contractor, Records in Nashville. Jim Ed flew me down a few weeks and store sales person she met, was there to try to make it in after that and signed me to Warner Bros. Records.” the music business. “I thought that I would just be another That was just the beginning for Anita, but after twenty ‘pea in the pod’ if I moved there, so I thought that there years of success, she was faced the biggest battle of her life. had to be another way. I took some college classes in broad- “I have been in the music business in Nashville for over 20 casting and recording because I loved to make little demos years now. But last year, I was diagnosed with stage 2, triple in my home studio. I thought if I could get a job working in positive breast cancer.” a recording studio, maybe I could meet someone there that Breast cancer did not run in Anita’s family, so how did could help me make it in Nashville. It was a different way this happen? “When I was first diagnosed, I knew nothing than just moving there. My plan was put in action when I of breast cancer. I thought there was only one kind and

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one treatment. When I found out I had cancer, I spent the first month researching breast cancer, interviewing doctors, and putting together my team. I remember thinking, this is just awful. What can I do to help in this fight against breast cancer so other women will not have to go through this?

But here I am, 1 year later, celebrating my last chemo, which was September 19, 2018.”

“I had 6 months of heavy chemo because my cancer was Her2-positive. I had a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. After the 6 months of the heavy chemo, I had to stay on Herceptin Chemo until I finished a full year of that.

I now have to take an estrogen blocker pill for the next 5–10 years, I’m told.”

Anita has faced many battles in her fight against her cancer. “After my first chemo treatment, I got so sick that I ended up in the hospital for 4 days because my white blood cell count basically dropped to nothing. After my 5th chemo, I got really sick again, and was going to call my doctor and tell her that I couldn’t handle any more chemo.”

But after a few days, Anita started feeling a little better and she thought to herself, I will keep up the fight and finish all of my treatments.

This determination was an inspiration for Anita when she wrote, recorded, and shot the video for her song Fight Like A Girl. “I wanted to do something to help other women keep fighting, no matter what. We shot the video two weeks after my last heavy chemo. After a two day video shoot and being so sick, I really had to push myself to make it. I almost fell to the ground several times while hitting the punching bags and running. My body was very weak.”

Fighting cancer is a physical battle for all who have to face that demon. “I came up with the concept of the video because I wanted to show women that were training for the biggest fight of their lives. Music has always healed me and encouraged me. As a songwriter/artist, I really hope the song and video can help others to stay on the fighting path and not give up.”

In taking her music to others as a path of healing, Anita has opened her heart to reach others through her blogging.

“I’ve been blogging about my whole journey through this process. I wanted to be completely open with others about how the treatment plan was for me and how it was affecting me. If they ever get diagnosed with this disease, maybe they will get some information through reading my story. I love when people write to me and share their stories or ask questions. It makes me feel like I’m doing well in ‘paying it forward’ to help others.”

Another reason for Anita’s blog is to encourage women to get their yearly mammograms. That is the reason she teamed up with the Survive 365 Movement. It is a daily fight to care for yourself. “I found my lump in my breast on my

Anita’s last chemo was on September 19, 2018.

own. Self-exams are also very important. I will be donating the proceeds from the sale of my single, Fight Like a Girl, from all purchased downloads from iTunes.com, googleplay.com, and Amazon for the month of October. I hope that maybe I can be of some help in the fight against breast cancer.”

Anita encourages others, “I rang the bell, joined the sisterhood, and now, it’s time for me to move forward and try to help others to ring that bell!”

If you would like to donate to her new charity called “The Love Anchors Fund,” go to www.anitacochran.com.

Her charity will be sending money to many breast cancer organizations to help stop this disease.

Anita’s battle has inspired her to get involved in the fight against breast cancer by bringing awareness to the disease and educating others. Giving back has always been of paramount importance to her from the very beginning, so she knew she wanted to share her story. For more information, visit: “Fight Like A Girl” video link: youtu.be/-_LC9S0L_K4 “Fight Like A Girl” is available on all digital music outlets.

Blog: www.anitacochran.com/blog Twitter: twitter.com/theanitacochran Facebook: facebook.com/anitacochranmusic-110539458738/ Instagram: instagram.com/theanitacochran

Anita Cochran “Fight Like A Girl”

“Maybe my journey can help people. I feel like that’s my purpose now.”

Voice Magazine for Women would like to say a big ‘Thank You’ to Anita for sharing her story. Her encouragement is an inspiration to all, and her path in life is a gauge to the footprints for others.

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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.

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

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 kids, plus much more. Flashlight Nights happen every Friday and 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.

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. Look them up on Facebook for more information.

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Plan your ideas. Draw a plan for your pumpkin before you make your first cut. Then, transfer that design to the pumpkin with pen or a thin marker. Pumpkin-carving kits come with designs that can be “traced” by poking small holes to create the outline of the design.

Don’t cut all the way through. Many professional pumpkin artists do not actually cut clear through the flesh of the pumpkin. They carve and shave off layers of the outer rind until it becomes more translucent. The level of transparency

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can be adjusted, based on how much skin is removed, as a way to add texture and shadowing. The more air that is allowed to penetrate the pumpkin, the faster it will start to degrade.

Delay carving until the last minute. Wait until the day before Halloween to begin carving. Pumpkins are a perishable item, and they’ll begin to rot as soon as you begin carving. Spritzing them with water can help them stay fresh, but there’s no turning back the clock once the first cut is made.

Cut a hole in the back. According to Brooklyn-based Maniac Pumpkin Carvers, cutting off the top of the pumpkin can affect its structural integrity and cause it to rot faster. Instead, cut a hole in the back of the pumpkin and use an electric light to illuminate it. LEDs are advisable because they don’t generate much heat, which can cook and rot the pumpkin from the inside out.

Fun and Safe Halloween Party Guide

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osting a Halloween party can be fun, but it’s also a big responsibility. Halloween parties favor outlandish pageantry, amazing costumes, eye-catching decor, and enough scares and tricks to amuse thrill-seekers. While fun is often the primary focus of Halloween, party hosts also need to prioritize safety when hosting spooky soirées.

According to Safe Kids Worldwide, an organization dedicated to protecting kids from unintentional injuries, twice as many kids are killed while walking on Halloween than other days of the year.

But Halloween isn’t just for kids anymore. Alcohol has become a big part of many adults’ Halloween celebrations, and that means hosts must take steps to safeguard their guests from overdoing it with alcohol. Traffic accident reports compiled from 2008 to 2012 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that more than 50 percent of all fatal car accidents on Halloween involve a drunk driver.

As party planners start to plan their Halloween festivities, it’s important to remember that safety must be a priority.

• Prepare the space. A raucous party may lead to accidents around the house. Move out any extra furniture so guests have more space to move around.

Remove breakable items from rooms where guests will spend most of their time.

• Skip the candles. Battery-operated tea lights create the effect of real candles without the danger. Illuminate jack-o’-lanterns and other Halloween items with flickering LEDs, which won’t start a fire if they’re knocked over.

• Hire a bartender. If the party is an adult affair, invest in a professional bartender or server who can monitor guests’ alcohol consumption. He or she can cut off those who have had too much and prevent guests from becoming intoxicated.

• Provide adequate lighting. Darkness might remind many of Halloween, but an entertaining space should not be so dark that guests cannot move around safely. Be sure to illuminate all walkways and

clearly indicate exits so that guests can get to safety if necessary. Remove any obstacles on the floor that are tripping hazards, and be sure to use nonslip runners and rugs.

• Practice food safety. Many Halloween treats and desserts contain nuts, and this can pose a hazard to those with nut allergies. Label foods and attempt to make the party nut-free if there is someone attending with a nut allergy. Many foods can be left out at room temperature for anywhere from one to two hours.

Promptly refrigerate any leftovers so they do not spoil and cause foodborne illnesses.

• Arrange for transportation home. Guests who imbibe should have a safe and sober means of getting home. This may mean arranging for cabs or ride-share services for guests.

• Keep an eye on kids. Children can get into mischief any day of the year, but especially so under the cloak of Halloween darkness. Routinely conduct a head count to be sure everyone is safe and sound. Halloween parties can be safe and enjoyable at the same time.

Enlist the help of others to ensure that all guests are protected while they engage in costume-clad fun.

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St. Petersburg, Russia

The Venice of the North Article and Photographs by Nancy Binder

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hat a beautiful city St. Petersburg is! Clearing immigrations at the airport was quite simple. I had been expecting a hassle based on information from guide books that I had read, but not so. The driver was waiting for us, and we walked out of the airport to HOT weather. Europe was experiencing another summer of unusually hot weather, and even as far north as St. Petersburg is, it was in the low 90s. Fortunately, our hotel’s air conditioning worked great.

After checking in, we immediately left the hotel to tour the inside of the Church on the Spilled Blood. It has biblical stories and icons in outstanding mosaics that are predominately blue. It is not really a church, as no religious service has ever been held there.

It is a memorial to Emperor Alexander II who was assassinated in 1881 on that spot. After touring the church, we found the subway station and were able to figure out how to take it back near the hotel. We only had three stops with one transfer, and we did it successfully. We were surprised at how far down the escalator took us; the subways are quite deep. Trains are only minutes apart, so there is very little wait time. It was an adventure.

The next day, we took the hydrofoil, which is on the Neva River right behind The Hermitage, to Peterhof, the fabulous summer palace of Peter the Great that was greatly expanded by his daughter, Elizabeth, in the 1700s. I wrote an article on Peterhof that appeared in the September issue of this magazine.

There is so much to see in St. Petersburg. We walked many miles each day. My step counter one day recorded just under 16,000 steps. Even though we were there for six days, we still did not see everything that I would have liked to see. The World Cup had ended two days before we arrived, so there were even more crowds than normal for the middle of summer. Every venue we visited was crowded and hot, as most of the museums are not air conditioned, but even these irritations didn’t dampen my delight with St. Petersburg.

The Faberge Museum is housed in the Shuvalov Palace. The Faberge collection is owned by Russian billionaire, Viktor Vekselberg. He bought nine rare Faberge royal eggs from Malcolm Forbes in 2004 for $100 million dollars. They are fabulous. Each egg has a continued on next page 14 | October 2018 | voicemagazineforwomen.com

Church of the Spilled Blood

Above: Faberge Royal Egg Left: Faberge Carriage from inside the egg

surprise inside. My favorite was the beautiful egg containing a working gold carriage. It is a real masterpiece.

One evening, we went to Nicholas I Palace for a folk concert.

It was two hours long, and about half way through, there was a half hour intermission, where, in the foyer, there were tables with complimentary canapés with cheese or caviar, sparkling wine, white and red wines, and what else but vodka shots. The performance was lively, energetic, and colorful. The Cossack dancing made my knees hurt just watching those young men bouncing on their knees. The ladies in their beautiful costumes glided across the floor as if they were ice skating…so graceful.

The Monument to the Heroic Defenders of Leningrad (St. Petersburg’s former name) during the 900 days of the siege by the Nazis contains a huge obelisk, an eternal flame, and 26 statues.

In 1941, at the start of the siege, Leningrad had a population of 3 million. By the end of the siege in 1944, 2 million people had died, most of them by starvation. There is an underground museum with 900 electric candles burning in holders made from munitions shells. We saw a short film on the siege before viewing the two huge murals and a dozen artifact display cases.

Our next stop was Chesma Church, a “wedding cake” design built between 1777 and 1782 to commemorate the naval victory over Turkey. Behind this church is a small military cemetery where soldiers who had died holding the siege line in World War II are buried with identical tomb markers listing their name, rank, and dates.

The highlight of another day was a visit to the Tsarskoe Selo, the huge Baroque Palace of Catherine I. It is 985 feet long. It is simply jaw-dropping beautiful. I thought that Peterof was gorgeous, but this was even more ostentatious. Every restored room was more spectacular than the last, but by far, the most stunning is the Amber Room. The panels on the walls are all made of different colored amber. During World War II, the Nazis had occupied the castle, stole the amber, and destroyed a great deal of the palace. Many rooms have been restored, and the Amber Room was painstakingly recreated. Unfortunately photos are not allowed.

Our visit to The Hermitage was disappointing because of the crowds. We could not spend time looking at the various artifacts and art works. That being said, it would take days to go through

Chesma Church The Hermitage. Just viewing the parquet floors and plaster moldings is spectacular. What craftsmanship it took to make and install them! It is amazing that this huge palace was built for ONE person, Catherine the Great. It did take 3000+ people to run it.

Palaces are abound in St. Petersburg. Only the noblemen were allowed to build along the canals. There is palace after palace there. St. Petersburg is referred to as the Venice of the North because of their canals. The streets are lined with flower boxes or hanging flower baskets. Just watering these boxes must provide quite a few jobs.

My ignorance of the Cyrillic alphabet made ordering food a challenge a few times. At several places, I resorted to showing photos in my guide book. My favorite quickly became pelmeni which are SO good. They are little dumplings filled with meat or potato and served either with sour cream or in a light broth. I also learned that when something is described as a salad, it doesn’t mean it is lettuce or greens based, it means it is mayonnaise based.

Most people speak some English, especially the younger ones, and people were friendly.

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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 passionate about exploring the outdoors and has been “bitten by the African safari bug,” now her favorite travel destination. Contact her with comments or travel questions at nancybinder@msn.com.

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5. Bake, covered, for 40 minutes.

Uncover, and bake 15 minutes more, or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

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Zucchini Crab Cakes Artichoke Spinach Lasagna

8 servings Ingredients Cooking spray 9 uncooked lasagna noodles 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 (14.5 ounce) can vegetable broth 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 (14 ounce) can marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry 1 (28 ounce) jar tomato pasta sauce 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1 (4 ounce) package herb and garlic feta, crumbled Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

3. Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat on medium-high.

SautĂŠ onion and garlic for 3 minutes, or until onion is tender-crisp. Stir in broth and rosemary; bring to a boil. Stir in artichoke hearts and spinach; reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in pasta sauce.

4. Spread 1/4 of the artichoke mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; top with 3 cooked noodles. Sprinkle 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese over noodles. Repeat layers 2 more times, ending with artichoke mixture and mozzarella

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5 Servings Ingredients 2 1/2 cups grated zucchini 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup bread crumbs 1/4 cup minced onion 1 teaspoon Old Bay SeasoningTM 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying Instructions 1. In a large bowl, combine zucchini, egg, and butter or margarine. Stir in seasoned crumbs, minced onion, and seasoning. Mix well.

2. Shape mixture into patties. Dredge in flour.

3. In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium high heat until hot. Fry patties in oil until golden brown on both sides.

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Quinoa Black Bean Burgers

5 Servings Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup quinoa 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/4 cup minced yellow bell pepper 2 tablespoons minced onion 1 large clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1 egg 3 tablespoons olive oil Instructions 1. Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.

2. Roughly mash the black beans with a fork leaving some whole black beans in a paste-like mixture.

3. Mix the quinoa, bread crumbs, bell pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, hot pepper sauce, and egg into the black beans using your hands.

4. Form the black bean mixture into 5 patties. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet.

5. Cook the patties in the hot oil until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

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Vegetable Chili

8 Servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onions 3/4 cup chopped carrots 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 3/4 cup chopped celery 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped 1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil Instructions 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. SautĂŠ onions, carrots, and garlic until tender.

Stir in green pepper, red pepper, celery, and chili powder. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes.

2. Stir in mushrooms, and cook 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, and corn. Season with cumin, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium.

Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Apple Cheesecake

12 Servings Ingredients 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 3 tablespoons white sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups apples — peeled, cored, and thinly sliced 1/3 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup chopped pecan Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup

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finely chopped pecans, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and melted butter; press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar. Mix at medium speed until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in vanilla; pour filling into the baked crust.

In a small bowl, stir together 1/3 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.

Toss the cinnamon-sugar with the apples to coat. Spoon apple mixture over cream cheese layer and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped pecans.

Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes. With a knife, loosen cake from rim of pan. Let cool, then remove the rim of pan. Chill cake before serving.

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Apple Sauce Bars

20 servings Ingredients 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 2/3 cup brown sugar 1 egg

1 cup applesauce 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar 3 tablespoons margarine, melted 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

2. In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar, and egg until smooth. Stir in applesauce. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice; stir into the applesauce mixture until well blended.

Spread evenly into the prepared pan.

3. Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Cool in the pan over a wire rack.

4. In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners’ sugar and margarine.

Stir in vanilla and milk until smooth.

Spread over cooled bars before cutting into squares.

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Pledge to Remember “I pledge allegiance to the flag . . .” The booming baritone voice resounded across the radio, the thick Tennessee Southern drawl met with a chorus of voices.

Charlie Daniels had taken the stage at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry on this particular Tuesday night, and, without introduction, the audience knew immediately who he was, and on this particular Tuesday night, why those words were so important.

My angel and I were traveling to a work conference in Tupelo, Mississippi. For the past seventeen years, I’d spent this day in the office, or, if it fell on a weekend, at home, but would make sure to carve out time for work even then. It’s September 11—Patriot Day—and each one, I’ve been honored to help organize our community’s commemorative program of remembrance and honor.

“Of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands . . .”

I’ll never forget watching the horror unfold live on my office TV, interrupting a routine committee meeting, stopping the world as we gathered, unbelieving our own eyes. My sister and her husband were flying into LaGuardia that morning, and for an eternity, I had no contact.

I’ll never forget slipping out of my office to a quiet

corner of town hall to hit my knees in fervent prayer for God’s protection for her and for His mercy on us all.

“One nation under God, indivisible. . .”

We held our seventeenth anniversary program that morning. I wouldn’t have missed it. Police officers, firefighters, and first responders, took turns standing as silent sentinels, from the time the first plane took off until the final attack that morning a lifetime ago. The mayor read a proclamation, a lone bagpiper sounded “Amazing Grace,” the VFW bugler played “Taps.”

“With liberty and justice for all.”

Now, on a darkened two lane road deep in the red clay country of Alabama, Charlie Daniels was the epitome of all my emotions on this day. Dailey and Vincent, Lee Greenwood, and so many others shared the famed stage, each paying tribute on this day, and with each word, each note sung, I was again assured.

As we exited into Tupelo, we were greeted by three electric towers on the outskirts of town, illuminated this night in red, white, and blue.

Whether in my small hometown in southwest Virginia, on the stage of the Opry, or rolling along the highways that crisscross our great nation, we will never forget.

God bless these United States of America.

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Lesser-Known Symptoms of Breast Cancer

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ublic perception that breast cancer is only identified by lumps detected through self-examination or routine mammography may prevent thousands of women from receiving an early diagnosis and the care they need. Although lumps are the most common symptom associated with the disease, women should recognize that breast cancer can produce additional symptoms.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure, one of the premier organizations for breast cancer research, advocacy, and treatment, advises that the warning signs for breast cancer are not the same for all women (or men). Various changes in the breast and body can occur, including the following conditions.

• Breast-size changes: Many left and right breasts are not completely symmetrical, and women familiar with their bodies know that one breast is often slightly larger than the other.

However, breast-size changes that occur out of the blue may be indicative of a medical problem.

• Skin rash or redness: Women who are breastfeeding can experience a rash on the breasts from an infection of breast tissue, but those who are not breastfeeding should be evaluated by a doctor if redness, irritation, or rash appears.

• Nipple changes: Nipple discharge that starts suddenly and is not associated with breastfeeding can be indicative of cancer.

Other changes to the nipples, such as pulling in of the nipple (inversion) or itchy, scaling skin on the nipple should be brought to the attention of a doctor.

• Changes to the skin: Dimpling of the skin, peeling, flaking, or scaling skin can be a cause for concern as well.

• Lumps elsewhere: Cancerous tumors may not only be felt in the breasts. Breast cancer can spread to the lymph nodes around the breasts, and lumps may be felt under the arms.

• Unexplained pain: The Mayo Clinic advises that less than 10 percent of people diagnosed with breast cancer report pain as a symptom, but unexplained pain in an area of the breast should not be ignored. Breast pain that does not go away and seems to involve one area of the breast should be checked.

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• Fatigue: General cancer symptoms can include unusual fatigue and unexplained weight loss. These symptoms should not be left unchecked.

One of the best things women and men can do is to familiarize themselves with their bodies so they will be more capable of pinpointing any irregularities that may develop. Individuals can routinely look at their breasts and inspect for subtle changes.

However, remember that hormonal breast changes occur during the menstrual cycle, so it’s best to be familiar with how breasts look and feel both during and after menstruation.

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n addition to scheduling clinical screenings and mammograms, women should routinely examine and massage their breasts to detect any abnormalities.

These breast self-exams can be an important part of early breast cancer detection.

Although many women are aware that they should become familiar with their bodies, many are unsure about just how frequently they should conduct breast examinations. Experts at Johns Hopkins Medical center advise adult women of all ages to perform self-examinations at least once a month. That’s because 40 percent of diagnosed breast cancers are first detected by women who feel a lump. Establishing a regular breast self-exam schedule is very important.

Begin by looking at the breasts in a mirror. Note the size and appearance of the breasts, and pay attention to any changes that are normal parts of hormonal changes associated with menstruation. Breasts should be evenly shaped without distortion or swelling. Changes that should cause concern include dimpling, puckering, or bulging of the skin. Inverted nipples or nipples that have changed position, as well as any rash or redness, should

be noted. In addition, the same examination should be done with arms raised over the head.

The breasts should be felt while both lying down and standing up. Use the right hand to manipulate the left breast and vice versa. Use a firm touch with the first few fingers of the hand. Cover the entire breast in circular motions. The pattern taken doesn’t matter so long as it covers the entire breast.

All tissue, from the front to the back of the breast, should be felt.

The same pattern and procedure should be conducted while standing up.

Many women find this easiest to do while in the shower.

It is important not to panic if something is detected.

Not every lump is breast cancer, and bumps may actually be normal parts of the breast, as certain areas can feel different than others. But bring any concerns to the attention of your doctor.

Breast self-exams are a healthy habit to adopt. When used in conjunction with regular medical care and mammography, self-exams can be yet another tool in helping to detect breast abnormalities. Doctors and nurses will use similar breast examination techniques during routine examinations.

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How to Save a Life:

Why Routine Mammograms Are Critical

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udy, a resident of the Tri-Cities area, lost her mother to breast cancer. It was a legacy she didn’t want to leave to her own children or grandchildren.

Ever since her mother died, Judy understood the importance of routine mammograms and faithfully scheduled her annual screening at Holston Medical Group’s (HMG) Outpatient Diagnostic Center at Sapling Grove in Bristol, Tennessee.

For years, Judy’s mammograms were punctuated by the encouraging, comfortable environment the staff she’d come to know so well provided. However, the day she never hoped for came in 2016 when the technician spotted something on Judy’s breast scan that raised a red flag. That same day, the team took several images to confirm, but it was clear—she had breast cancer.

Within a week, Judy’s HMG medical team coordinated a plan of care that helped her get in front of the cancer and eradicate it.

“I want my seven grandchildren to know, ‘This is something Grandma had, but it’s gone because Grandma took care of it when she should have,’” said Judy.

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In addition, the availability of mammography services in an outpatient setting close to home reduces costs for patients while providing enhanced convenience.

In fact, radiologists have access to software that aids in interpreting digital mammograms, a breast scan that uses less radiation than traditional mammography, for highly precise diagnoses. This advanced quality of specialized digital mammography equipment helps physicians quickly distinguish between non-cancerous (benign) tumors and cancerous (malignant) disease.

“I’ve been a believer in mammograms ever since my mother was diagnosed with cancer, and I know mammograms are something women should get every year,” said Judy. “It’s scary when you hear the word ‘cancer,’ but you know what? The team at Holston Medical Group saw me through it to the end. I’m fine now, and I’m always so glad that I did go for that mammogram.”

The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends women who have an average risk of breast cancer receive mammograms yearly from ages 45 to 54 and every other year after the age of 55. They should have the option of receiving a mammogram each year at the age of 40, the ACS says.

Women with a high risk for breast cancer, such as those who have a family history of breast cancer, should receive a mammogram and an MRI yearly from the age of 30.

Discuss your risk with your doctor, and be sure to schedule your mammogram today.

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Just a Nibble–Nutrition and the Elderly

By Cindy K. Sproles

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decline in appetite and nutrition is a serious problem, especially when seen in the elderly. Regardless the adage “they’ll wither and die,” seniors do not have to wither. Age doesn’t matter. As humans, we require good nutrition to function. The body needs energy, and without the energy obtained from food, malnutrition happens.

There are several reasons seniors eat less. Should families or caregivers notice these red flags, acting sooner is better.

Dental Issues—Ill-fitting dentures make gums tender and sore. A quick trip to the dentist for regular visits (specifically to have dentures and partials checked) is important.

Sores, blisters, and even serious infection can occur in the mouth. Even when a parent has dentures, dental hygiene is still important for healthy gums and bad breath. Aging parents may be embarrassed to admit their gums are sore, so it’s wise to pay attention as they eat. Should you notice difficulty in chewing foods, address the issue.

Loneliness and depression­—Depression and loneliness are major contributors in malnutrition for seniors. Their desire to live slips away, and “the nothing left to live for” syndrome creeps in. A caregiver or regular visits and phone calls help with this issue. It’s not fun to eat alone, and adding calls or visits at mealtime boosts morale and the sense of being needed or loved. If depression seems evident, contact a physician for additional help and care.

Bodily functions slow—As the body ages, the stomach empties slower and digests slower, and the senses of taste and smell lessen. The body doesn’t crave to be fed, but it still needs to be fed. Adding bright colored foods and “stick to your ribs” meals helps. Bright colored fruit and steamed vegetables (steamed to a soft chew) are more enticing. The consistency is softer, and the availability is much easier for snacking. Baked sweet potatoes are a good choice. Another would be oatmeal with a spoon of powdered milk added, which thickens to an easier consistency to aid the swallow reflex. Adding cinnamon, thyme, and other flavorful and aroma filled spices to warm cereals and hot teas aid in stimulating hunger. Doing these things will help jump-start the body.

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Dementia—Various types of dementias lead seniors to simply forget how to prepare foods, or even how to or when to eat. As dementia progresses, foods must be pureed to a consistency that can be sipped through a straw or from a spoon. Careful monitoring is required at this stage, as the body will forget how to swallow, and choking becomes a hazard.

Preparing meals is too cumbersome—Seniors are more apt to skip meals when they feel cooking is too much for one person. Adding easy to cook meals is a great answer.

Though frozen meals are not high on the nutrition list, something is better than nothing. Add easy one-step meals to the freezer or look for meals which offer more vegetables and higher proteins. Rather than purchasing the single serve meals, purchase the middle size (2–3 serving size). This will allow for leftovers that can be reheated for another meal. Prepare casseroles that can be broken into single or double size meals and frozen. Small fresh servings of salad, coleslaw, and cut-up vegetables can be placed in zip-loc bags for easy access.

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate—A great investment for aging parents­ is a water cooler. Companies will deliver and change the water bottles to prevent seniors from lifting and tugging. Coolers are available with hot and cold water making it possible for hot soup mixes, coffees, and even some one-step meals to be prepared by simply adding hot water. Keep cups or plastic glasses where seniors frequent most. If it is there, they will usually sip.

Loss of appetite is a sign of aging, but it is not the norm. When seniors skip meals or weight loss occurs, seek the guidance of a physician and a nutritionist.

Remember, eating is essential to good health...regardless of the age. Encourage your loved one to eat regularly, and nudge them toward well-balanced meals with appropriate serving sizes.

Helping your aging parent stay on track with meals is important. Join them from time to time. Eat together.

Remind them of the joy in sharing a meal.

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According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the United States. Roughly 40 million adults in the United States, or 18 percent of the country’s population, has an anxiety disorder.

Developing from a complex set of risk factors, including genetics, brain chemistry, personality, and life events, anxiety disorders are highly treatable. Unfortunately, the ADAA notes that less than 40 percent of those suffering from anxiety disorders receive treatment.

Treatment of anxiety disorders can be highly effective and can even help people deal with other disorders: the ADAA says nearly one-half of people diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. People living with anxiety disorders who seek treatment may find they also are suffering from depression, compelling them to also receive treatment for that disorder and further improving their quality of life.

Some may swear by gluten-free foods, but medical experts note that gluten-free diets are only necessary and beneficial to people with Celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. The Celiac Disease Foundation® notes that the disease affects roughly one in 100 people across the globe and even estimates that 2.5 million Americans are currently undiagnosed and at-risk for long-term health complications.

The CDF notes that people are not helpless against Celiac disease. In fact,

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Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce to hold 41st Annual Apple Festival

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he Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 41st annual Unicoi County Apple Festival on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5 and 6, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 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 four-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.

Two 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 Tucker Street Stage will feature a variety of country, rock, classic, and rock/punk.

Bring your appetite and let it have a festival. You can enjoy everything from Chinese to Greek foods, traditional foods such as barbecue, homemade hamburgers, and hot wings to apple pies and apple dumplings. For your convenience, three food courts, including tables and chairs, have been established.

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 2018 festival children’s area will feature exciting attractions, including The Fun Factory’s Adrenaline 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 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.

To ensure the safety of the large number of attendees, festival organizers ask that you please do not bring pets onto the festival grounds. Bicycles and skateboards are also not permitted on festival grounds.

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for two-days of Apple Festival fun in Erwin, TN! 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.

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National Storytelling Festival to Celebrate 46 Years of WorldRenowned Storytelling

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ickets are on sale now for the nation’s premier storytelling event, the National Storytelling Festival, held October 5–7. In the age of fast-moving technology, it seems unlikely that thousands of audience members could spend a weekend spellbound by storytellers, but that’s exactly what happens in Tennessee’s oldest town during the first full weekend of October each year. A beloved tradition since 1973, the threeday celebration of the world’s oldest art form is expected to draw more than 11,000 fans from across the country.

The Festival’s core programming consists of meticulously produced storytelling shows held beneath big-top tents scattered across downtown Jonesborough. Those performances will run from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Separately ticketed events include two pre-Festival concerts also held on the Festival grounds: celebrated storyteller Donald Davis, on Wednesday, October 3, and internationally-known and locally loved band The Black Lilies on Thursday, October 4. A blend of folk, soul, country, blues, and rock, the band’s sound crosses both generations and genres. Both all-ages shows begin at 7:30 p.m., and tickets can be reserved in advance or purchased on site for as long as supplies last.

Visitors can also expect two nights of ghost stories, which are told in the open autumn air beneath the stars.

All tickets for the National Storytelling Festival, including separate ticketed events, can be purchased online at www.storytellingcenter. net, at the International Storytelling Center (ISC) in downtown Jonesborough, or on the Festival grounds.

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