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As the holiday season approaches, I find myself trying to be in two if not three places at once. And somewhere in the midst of trying, I forget things. I like to think that my forgetfulness is not due to the aging process, but rather a brain overload from the challenges to do more in less time. Even with all the latest electronic gadgets, which are to save me time, there seems to be more demands on my memory. Like remembering where I put my cell phone or trying to recall the many passcodes and passwords for all those electronic ‘time-saving’ devices. So, what do I do with all that time saved? I find myself using the ‘time saved’ searching for the misplaced ‘time saving’ device. Certainly electronic gadgets have changed today’s line of communication and especially the ‘voice’ of print. Voice Magazine jumped on board by offering each month’s full magazine online (as well as previous issues) for our electronic guru readers. However, recent statistics showed that printed magazines have had a 14% increase in readership. So, with the demands of the holiday season upon us, grab your favorite beverage, take a moment for yourself, and be thankful for the ‘time saved’ to enjoy this month’s issue of Voice Magazine for Women! Voice Magazine for women is asking for your support to those businesses supporting the magazine. Our advertisers and local businesses need your shopping dollars to support them. Voice Magazine is a small local business too, and everyone is valuable in our continuing growth as well. It is a circle of helping each other. Thank you goes to all for your support! Be sure to tell our advertisers that you ‘saw their business ad’ in Voice Magazine for Women. “Shopping is the season and Voice Magazine is the reason!” Ask your favorite business to get involved and show their support to the magazine. Let’s all keep that circle moving ‘round and ‘round. Check out our events calendar on page 23 or visit our website, voicemagazineforwomen.com, for projects, contests and community activities. Send your emails, inquiriesand/or your letters with your comments and suggestions to comments@voicemagazineforwomen.com. Follow us on Facebook and participate in our ‘giveaways’ and free gifts. Be in the know with our weekly newsletter providing local information, invaluable tips and great recipes and the weekly spotlighting of local businesses. Send your email address to: Sloane@voicemagazineforwomen.com and don’t miss another week of fun info! We gals at Voice Magazine - Tara, Sloane, Jamie, Jing, and Janie - wish all of you a very festive and Happy Thanksgiving! "I am thankful to all those who said NO to me. It's because of them I did it myself." - Albert Einstein PUBLISHER Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. PO Box 701, Johnson City, TN 37605 EDITOR Janie C. Jessee 423-502-6246 editor@voicemagazineforwomen.com EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Sloane Trentham sloane@voicemagazineforwomen.com Office Phone/Fax: 423-926-9983 office@voicemagazineforwomen.com NOVEMBER CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Crystal Robertson Nina Musick

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She said she had auditioned for retirement to film a movie called In the Family, in which Paul Witt who is married to Susan Harris, a television she played a helpful role to an uncommon family dynamics producer and comedy writer for several primetime shows, situation.“I’m really proud of this one,” she said in her raw including Golden Girls and Empty Nest. “It was a couple of Southern accent. “I’ve never had such a positive experience in years later when they called me,” she said. “These people my life.” In the Family will premiere the weekend of called me up and asked if I was available, and I said ‘What? November 3 at Greenwich Village in New York City. Who?’ My agent worked it all out. In the meantime, I was in Of course, that is not the only thing on her bucket list. Biloxi Blues.” She wants to see the sea turtles and wild ponies of the Outer Park said it is because of her father that she got her start in Banks and find a religion that fits her. The actress, best show business. He paid her way for two years but said if she known for her roles on the television show Empty Nest and didn’t make it by then that she had to come back home. Her movies Biloxi Blues and Fifteen and Pregnant, also wants career began on stage in New York in the play, The Skin of to operate an animal rescue. She has a good start. Our Teeth. “I fell in with a nice band of people and ultimately “I’d like to have some exotic animals,” said Park, as got into the right room,” she said. three dogs snooze peacefully in her lap. Two more outside Park admitted that she has always liked to “live life on the howl as an ambulance siren sounds somewhere in the edge,” and said that when she was younger, loved to go to distance. “Like elephants, giraffes, or monkeys.” mountain bars. Her favorite liquor is Glenlivet 18. “The 21 Being the animal lover that she is, Park once took an makes me cry,” she said. opportunity to interact with some monkeys. On her way Those mountain bars are where she learned to play pool. there, she stopped to get a cup of coffee. “They were the “I called Daddy during a pool tournament one night,” she small wiry kind of monkeys,” she said. “They were all over said. “It was all men I was playing with, and I told Daddy the place, doing their thing, when one of them points back that I was in second place. He said, ‘Parky, stop drinking right behind me. I turn around to see what it’s pointing at, and as now if you want to win.’ Well, I didn’t. I got second, but I soon as I looked away, that monkey tried to steal my coffee.” still have that trophy.” Outside, within the bounds of the fence around her Her love of adventures led her to date a Hell’s Angel, but house, Park also has llamas, goats, horses and burros. One this particular member of the notoriously violent group goat named Satan has horns that grow vertical and wrap was also a preacher. She attended several of his weddings. around each other. Several cats roam around both inside Photo By Sloane Trentham Park said she never saw him drink or use drugs but said he did and out, including Max, who Park said is a champion at Actress and activist Park Overall relaxing at get pulled over for speeding quite often. “He was so much catching rodents. home with three of her dogs. fun,” she said, smiling and her eyes open wide, but they even“I also had a coyote named Jim that I saved from California and brought back to Tennessee with me,” she said. “He was the best dog I tually parted ways. After almost 20 years in Hollywood, Park said she noticed the business was ever had. Actually, I shouldn’t call him a dog, because he was too mystical for that. He was so quiet, observant and unassuming. He knew everything that was changing, so she moved back to her hometown, Greeneville, Tennessee, where she concentrates on environmental safety, which is important to her. “When you’re going on.” Park was at a dude ranch in California where she noticed people shooting at what an actress and you have to learn about radio isotopes, that’s real fun,” she said. “It was they thought were dogs eating leather saddles. She called the local humane society who over my head, and I’ve had to study so hard and learn so much.” As an environmental activist, Park speaks out about the dangers of nuclear fuels, trapped them, and she took them both home with her. “One of them turned out to be a very bad murderous animal,” she said. “I let him go especially those that she believes are causing harm from nuclear plant Nuclear Fuel in Malibu up on the mountain. One of my neighbors said she saw him running with the Services, in Erwin, Tennessee, only 20 miles from her home. “People here don’t know the impact on the environment,” she said. “A lot of people coyotes. That is how I knew he wasn’t a dog.” Park had Coyote Jim for about 10 years, until he had to be put down. “He tried to tell us something was wrong, but he are dying from these nuclear fuels. People, children even, who lived near the plant have died from rare cancers. It’s not just a coincidence. It is out of control.” wouldn’t let us touch him,” she said. The curtain has not fallen on Park’s career yet. Wanting to have a voice for Although Park doesn’t quite believe in spirits, she had a strange experience a few weeks ago at her house. Usually when a predator is threatening llamas, they will act the locals, she has her own radio talk show out of Rogersville, Tennessee. “I hope the strangely, but Park said on this day, the llamas did not take notice of what she saw. “I listeners will call in,” she said. “At least I will know that they are listening. That is one was on my porch, and there goes Jim with a bird in his mouth,” she said. “It looked just way to get people involved in what’s happening.” Park urges people to visit www.speakoutgreene.org for more information on her like him. It was definitely a coyote. Usually the llamas would be breathing funny. It was causes. She attends local town meetings with her personal assistant/secretary Dee Dee like a ghost or something.” Park not only has had animal as pets, she has also worked with animals on set to support and educate people on certain environmental issues. “Don’t get me wrong,” as co-workers, such as the dog from the television show Empty Nest, with whom she she said. “I love acting and wouldn’t trade my acting career for anything, but nothing said got along with very well. “They actually had two dogs, but one of them was not is as satisfying as my environmental work.” smart enough to play the role,” she said. “So, they ended up just using one of them. His Editor’s Note: Sloane and I were delighted to meet and talk with Ms. Park Overall! What a special name was Bear.” treat for us! Ms. Overall and Dee Dee were gracious hosts and we appreciated the time taken to talk Park said that Bear lived to be about 15 or 16 years old because he was so well us! We had a wonderful time! By: Sloane Trentham

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8 Delicious Pumpkin Recipes The girls here at Voice Magazine love the holidays! Not only does it mean time with family, the busy hustle and bustle of shoppers and the gift of helping others in need, it also means good food! What better food to celebrate the holiday spirit with than pumpkins? Here are some of our favorite pumpkin recipes:

1. Grandmotherʼs Pumpkin Pie Ingredients: 1 pastry crust 1 15 ounce can of pumpkin ¾ cup of sugar 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon of salt ½ teaspoon of ground ginger ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg 3 eggs 1 can of evaporated milk Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix sugar, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and ginger in a small bowl. Beat eggs in a large bowl. Stir in the pumpkin and sugar & spice mix into the bowl of eggs. Gradually stir in the evaporated milk. Pour this mixture into a pastry shell. Bake it for 15 minutes at 425 degrees. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees, and bake for another 45 minutes or until a knife come out clean. Serve with whipped cream.

2. Sweet Pumpkin Bread Ingredients: 5 ounces of pumpkin puree 1 egg 1/3 cup of vegetable oil ¼ cup of water 1 cup of sugar 1 ¼ cup of flour ¾ teaspoon of baking soda ½ teaspoon of salt ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon of ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon of ground ginger Optional ingredients: Nuts Raisins Chocolate chips Dried Cranberries Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a loaf pan. Combine and blend the pumpkin puree, egg, vegetable oil, water and sugar. Combine and whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Slowly stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture and pour into the loaf pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes at 350 degrees until a knife comes out clean.

3. Spicy Pumpkin Seeds Ingredients: 3 cups of pumpkin seeds 2 tablespoons of canola oil 1 ½ tablespoons of ancho chili powder

1 tablespoon of kosher salt 1 teaspoon of chile de arbol powder Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Place the pumpkin seeds in a large bowl and toss with the oil, ancho chili powder, salt and chile de arbol powder. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Stir the seeds. Keep baking for 5 more minutes and let cool.

4. Curried Pumpkin and Mushroom Soup Ingredients: 3/4 lb of mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 ½ cups of chopped onions 3 tablespoons of butter 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour 4 cups of chicken or vegetable stock 1 ½ tablespoons curry powder 4 cups of pumpkin puree or pumpkin pie filling 3 tablespoons of brown sugar ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg 3 cups of whipping cream Instructions: Use a large saucepan to sauté the mushrooms, onion and butter until the onions are clear. Add the flour and curry powder and blend, stirring for five minutes. Add the stock, pumpkin, brown sugar and nutmeg, stirring until blended. Transfer the mixture into a blender and purée until smooth. Add the whipping cream. Reheat until hot.

5. Magical Pumpkin Juice Ingredients: 2 cups of pumpkin, chopped into chunks 2 cups of apple juice 1/2 cup of pineapple juice 1 teaspoon of honey 4 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice Instructions: Juice the pumpkin pieces by using juicer or cheesecloth. Pour the pumpkin juice, apple juice, and pineapple juice into a blender. Add the honey to the juices and blend thoroughly. Add the pumpkin pie spice. Chill or serve iced.

6. The Best Pumpkin Butter Ingredients: 1 29 ounce can of pumpkin puree 3/4 cup of apple juice 2 teaspoons of ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves 1 1/2 cups of white sugar 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg Instructions: Combine pumpkin, apple juice, spices, and sugar in a large saucepan and stir well. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Reduce the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes or until thickened. Stir frequently. Transfer to sterile containers and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

7. Casserole in a Pumpkin Ingredients: 1 medium pumpkin 2 tablespoons of dry onions 2 tablespoons of brown sugar 8 ounces of sliced water chestnuts, drained 2 pounds of browned ground turkey breast 2 tablespoons of soy sauce 1 ½ cups of cooked rice 4 ounces of sliced mushrooms 1 10 ½ ounce can of reduced-fat cream of chicken soup Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut off the top of pumpkin. Clean out the insides of the pumpkin and discard. Combine all ingredients. Stuff this mixture into the pumpkin. Bake for 1 hour or until pumpkin is cooked.

8. Roasted Pumpkin Salad Ingredients: 3 cups of pumpkin, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes extra-virgin olive oil fine grain sea salt 12 tiny red onions or shallots, peeled 2 cups cooked wild rice 1/3 cup sunflower seeds 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons warm water 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped Instructions: Preheat oven to 375. Toss the pumpkin in a generous splash of olive oil along with a couple pinches of salt, and turn out onto a baking sheet. Toss the onions with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and turn out onto a separate baking sheet. Roast both for about 45 minutes, or until squash is brown and caramelized. The onions should be deeply colored, caramelized, and soft throughout. Flip both the squash and onion pieces once or twice. Dressing: Puree the sunflower seeds, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and honey until creamy in a blender or food processor. Add a few tablespoons of warm water to thin the dressing. Stir in the cilantro. Toss the wild rice with a large dollop of the dressing in a large bowl. Add the onions and gently toss. Turn the rice and onions out onto a platter and top with the roasted squash. Finish with another drizzle of dressing and any remaining chopped cilantro.

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How to Select the Perfect Diamond The Four C's of Diamond Jewelry You may already know that the Four C's of diamond jewelry are cut, color, clarity and carats. The cut refers to the shape of the diamond but involves much more than that. A skilled jeweler can cut a diamond in such a way so that light bounces off of it brilliantly, giving it the most sparkle possible. There can actually be a poor cut of a diamond which you may not be able to tell with the naked eye. The shape of it is the same on the top, but the diamond itself is too deep or too shallow to reflect light properly. The color of a diamond is graded by letters. A perfect diamond is one that is colorless, although these are said to be quite rare. The yellowish or brown tinge of a diamond will determine its color grade. Some diamond jewelry is purposely colored, such as yellow or blue diamonds, and these are called "fancy." But for most, grades of D, E or F are considered colorless, G, H, I and J are called near colorless. K, L and M are called faint yellow. N, O, P, Q and R are very light yellow. S, T, U, V W, X, Y and Z are light yellow and Z+ is called “fancy color.” Different than school report cards, you want the

lowest grade possible when selecting diamond jewelry. Flaws inside diamonds are called inclusions, and clarity grades the number of these inclusions. Most inclusions in diamond jewelry cannot be seen with the naked eye, so you need to use a gemologist's magnifier to see them. And it's important to remember that carat does not refer to a diamond's size but its weight. A particular cut can give a smaller diamond a heavier carat and vice versa. When shopping for diamond jewelry, don't get bowled over immediately by the size of the diamond, as a smaller one with a heavier carat can actually be more valuable. The four C's of diamond jewelry are still the most important factors in determining its actual value. If you're shopping simply for what looks good, you may be able to afford something larger that has less carats and more inclusions, but if you're looking for a financial investment, really study each diamond's value based on these measurements, and you'll be able to make the best decision.

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Spirits of the Season Spirits of the Season, an event to benefit the American Cancer Society will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sat. Nov. 12, at the Millennium Centre in Johnson City. Tickets for Spirits of the Season are $60 each or two for $100. Purchase tickets at One Stop, 1912 S. Roan St., Johnson City (423-926-2448) or American Cancer Society located at 508 Princeton Road, Suite 102, Johnson City - 100% of the ticket cost is a tax-deductible donation. For more info, call the American Cancer Society at 423.975.0635.

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Yule Time Ladies

Renew and restore your holiday spirit at this private shopping and dining event! Make the season a bit less hectic when you RSVP for a private shopping preview, leisurely brunch, personal shopping consultations and more. Take a little time for yourself, plus get some special gifts for everyone on your Christmas list. Get it all done without the hustle and bustle of the holiday crowds! You will feel like you have your personal “Santa’s Little Helpers” as vendors assist with choosing unique gifts for all of the

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Saturday, November 12 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The Renaissance Center 1200 E. Center Street, Kingsport, TN

Asymmetrie (Handcrafted and custom jewelry) Bugs & Butterflies (Bows and accessories for little girls) Generation Cake Company (Made from scratch desserts and cakes) Kissing Kuzins Kandles (Hand poured candles) Little Dooey & Friends (Handmade accessories for kitchen, bath & everyday needs) Madagascar Coffee Company (Gourmet coffee and gift baskets) Me & K's (Gourmet salsa, guacamole, and spicy and flavorful sauces) Spa Glo (Exquisite spa and beauty products) Southern Treasures (Accessories for fine southern living) Tastefully Simple (Holiday entertaining made easy) The African Hut (Handmade straw baskets, hats, fans and bone, horn and banana fiber jewelry)

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Call the Mountain Girl Press office at 276.644.3989 to purchase your tickets today. Seating is limited to 50 attendees.

Tickets are $12.95. For the price of your ticket you will receive: • A brunch buffet of fresh scones, muffins and coffee • A copy of Christmas Blooms. This wonderful collection of holiday short stories normally retails for $12.95 plus tax. • Chances to win door prizes • A presentation/question and answer session from the vendors on gifts and advice on holiday entertaining.

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Lisa Hall author of "The Cutie Pies Chronicles" Kim Rohrer author of "The Adventures of Little Dooey, The Kite" Sharon Griffith author of "Granny Gathers" Connie Clyburn author of "Willy the Silly-Haired Snowman" Jessica Hayworth author of the "Forever, Marty" series Melissa Peagler author of "Lost Creek Saga" series

special people in your life. Simplify your holiday entertaining with scrumptious desserts, along with other tempting food and beverage items. You will even have the opportunity to put together customized gift baskets. Do you have readers on your list? Author Lisa Hall will be signing copies of her Cutie Pies Chronicles book series. There will also be authors from Little Creek Books.

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November - Lung Cancer and COPD Awareness Month

Own Your Power!

It may be no coincidence that November is both Lung Cancer Awareness Month and COPD Awareness Month. Lung Cancer and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) are two of the leading causes of death in America – and also among the most underappreciated.

By: Nina Musick M.S.

Lung Cancer – The Top Cancer Killer Lung Cancer is a tragic disease that takes a terrible toll on those with the disease, as well as their loved ones. Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in both men and women in the United States. In fact, more people die from lung cancer than from colon, breast and prostate cancers. The American Lung Association has long been the leader in the fight against lung cancer and is taking new steps to help both patients and their families. For smokers, lung cancer is the number 1 preventable cause of death.

COPD – Overlooked Lung Threat Did you know that COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S.? Or that it affects more than 13 million Americans? If you don’t,that’s part of the problem! Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis – is a term used to describe the obstruction of airflow. COPD cannot be cured, but it can be treated. Early detection and diagnosis is the key to successful management of this chronic disease. However, there are a variety of medicines available to treat COPD. What is important to know is that there is no "best" medicine for all Travel stress-free people. Each person's with your OXYGEN! COPD is different, and your doctor and health care team How does LINCARE make traveling easier for oxygen-dependent patients? will work with you to set up Convenience - 1,000+ locations if 47 states. the best plan for you based Travel assistance- airline, auto, railroad and upon your symptoms and bus arrangements. your needs. There are Delivery and pickup - portable oxygen proactive steps that you can delivery and pickup to/from most airports. take to protect your health. 24/7 emergency delivery - priority service to your travel destination, including holidays, weekends, and after hours. One phone call away - Your local LINCARE center takes care of the rest! It’s all part of our 24/7 commitment to provide unmatched levels of patient care. Call LINCARE for more information about traveling with oxygen. Visit our web site at Lincare.com.

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Owning your own power is an inside job. We all seem to think that we have so many problems yet owning your own power is not all that complicated. I have four major areas of life for you to evaluate. 1. The first area is about learning to Love Yourself. This is the most important ingredient for owning your power and creating happiness. You have the power to choose good, kind and loving experiences for yourself. 2. The next area is your Body. It is impossible to live a strong and lasting life without paying attention to nutrition and exercise. Find some seminars or classes that focus on quality of life then Nina Musick take action! 3. The next is Creativity. Creativity can mean writing, singing, building or whatever. It’s that thing you really love to do. Having love for yourself commands that you flow with those deep creative desires and give them attention. Pursuing these unique desires is our life's purpose and is incredibly rewarding. Once you are in the flow of your individual creativity, it will be easy to achieve the last area of growth, which is Prosperity. 4. Unmasked - when you are unmasked and in the flow of who you really are, everyone knows and senses it in your words and actions. People that are living it are addictive to be around because they are passionate about life! It's easier to reach higher ground financially when you are in your element. Are you living your true desires? There is an "Empowering Women" support group that can help. Just call (276) 791-6278. We must work to build each other up so that women will never again have to go through the diminishment and abuse that we as mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers have gone through. It is time to accomplish a new internal personal freedom that comes from owning your own power. Nina Musick M.S. has been serving her community more than 15 years as a Life Coach and Spiritual Life Counselor. Her combined background of natural healthcare, holistic education and experience has been most rewarding and allowed her the opportunity to lead hundreds of people to living a higher quality of life. Nina understands the importance of developing healthy, loving relationships as a necessary component in creating a happy and balanced lifestyle. Now she brings Mix2Match Speed Dating to you as a safe, no-risk, fun and cost effective way to meet many singles and new friends in the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas.

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How your lifestyle affects your heart November is ‘healthy lifestyles’ month. How does your lifestyle affect your heart? In every way, every day! As we enter into the holidays with the many family get togethers, office parties and dining out with friends, the temptation to overindulge leads to overeating, drinking and no exercising. Your heart is the central pump of your body that feels and reacts to every change you experience – no matter how small or frequent. Our day-to-day living determines our state of mind, our overall health and the very beating of our hearts. It becomes your lifestyle. Choosing to live in a caring or non-caring way defines your lifestyle. Chose to live a healthier lifestyle: 1. Don't smoke or use tobacco - Smoking or using tobacco is one of the most significant risk factors for developing heart disease. Chemicals in tobacco can damage your heart and blood vessels, leading to narrowing of the arteries (atherosclerosis.) The good news, though, is that when you quit smoking, your risk of heart disease drops dramatically within just one year. 2. Exercise for 30 minutes on most days of the week. Getting some regular, daily exercise can reduce your risk of fatal heart disease. Physical activity helps you control your weight and can reduce your chances of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and

diabetes. It also reduces stress, which may be a factor in heart disease. Even workout time into 10-minute sessions is helpful. And remember that activities such as gardening, housekeeping, taking the stairs and walking the dog all count. 3. Eat a heart-healthy diet - Eating a special diet called the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan can help protect your heart. Following the DASH diet means eating foods that are low in fat, cholesterol and salt. The diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products, which can help protect your heart. Beans, other low-fat sources of protein and certain types of fish also can reduce your risk of heart disease. Most people need to add more fruits and vegetables to their diet — with a goal of five to 10 servings a day. Omega-3 fatty acids, a type of polyunsaturated fat, may decrease your risk of heart attack, protect against irregular heartbeats and lower blood pressure. Some fish, such as salmon and mackerel, are a good natural source of omega-3s. Following a heart-healthy diet also means drinking alcohol only in moderation — no more than two drinks a day for men and one a day for women. At that moderate level, alcohol can have a protective effect on your heart. More than that becomes a health hazard. 4. Maintain a healthy weight - Excess weight can lead to conditions that increase your chances of heart disease — high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. Reducing your weight by just 10 percent can decrease your blood pressure, lower your blood cholesterol level and reduce your risk of diabetes. 5. Get regular health screenings - Blood pressure - Cholesterol levels -Diabetes screening. It is never too early to start living a healthier lifestyle! For additional info visit: www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease-prevention and/or visit your physician for a complete health evaluation.

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Dr. Jeff Schoondyke and Julie Bentley FNP at Karing Hearts Cardiology are always accepting new patients, and with offices in Johnson City and Elizabethton they are always close by. Whether you are in need of a Cardiologist for the first time, or if recent events and changes in Healthcare policies have left you without a Cardiovascular provider, Call Dr. Jeff Schoondyke a Cardiologist who really cares for you.

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Local musicians, Susie Buckner and Suzanne Cox, will perform A Christmas Cabaret, Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Held at the Abingdon Senior Center, they will get everyone in the holiday spirit with their popular two-piano versions of seasonal music. They will be joined by Mary Munsey, a special vocal guest. Susie and Suzanne have been delighting private audiences for years. This year, they decided to help the Washington County Public Library Foundation by taking their show to the Abingdon Senior Center and opening it to the public. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets include admission, hors d’oeuvres and two beverage tickets. Special auction items will be featured at each performance. Some of the items include a sunset dinner cruise for 8, a bridge party, an olive oil tasting and a cocktail party with entertainment and personal assistants who will help with your holiday needs. Buckner is an Abingdon native, business owner and community volunteer. She is a graduate of Virginia Intermont College. She began studying piano in the first grade. Cox is a native of Mountain City, Tenn., who moved to Abingdon several years ago. She is a graduate of the Medical College of Virginia School of Pharmacy. She began studying the piano when she was 8. Together they form a two-piano group called 176 B.C, an enigmatic name that is the sum of the keys on two pianos plus their initials. They say that they are having “way too much fun as duo-pianists.” They played together for several years and have found a warm reception for their resurrection of the 1920’s salon musical experience. The event is sponsored by Wellmont Health System.

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• Set the Big Green Egg up for indirect cooking at 350 degrees F. A handful of smoking chips of your choice can be added for a little smoke flavor and will provide a deep brown color to the outside of the turkey. • Spread the rub generously over the outside of the bird. • If using a vertical turkey roaster, load the bird onto the roaster then place into a drip pan. Add the onion and celery to the drip pan. Fill the pan with chicken broth, wine or water. If you are using a roasting pan, lay the bird on a trivet to slightly elevate the turkey off the bottom. • Cook the turkey for 12-15 minutes per pound until the temperature in the breast meat is 160 degrees F and the temperature in the thighs is above 170 degrees F. Reserve the drippings from your drip pan to make gravy.

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Boxcar Betty’s: Eco-friendly, Whimsical Shopping The message hits us from all directions: live green, buy eco-friendly and support fair trade. Buying eco-friendly supports purchasing products that are made from sustainable or recycled materials. Buying eco-friendly can also mean supporting fair trade including recycled art, household items, jewelry and bags from artists in under-privileged countries and those rescued from human trafficking and slavery. All are paid fair wages, so they may support themselves and their families. It also insures no child labor is involved and that health and education opportunities are provided to the community.

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Boxcar Betty’s Eco Depot takes this message to heart in a fun and unique way. Browsing for the unusual, you will see mirrors made from recycled 45rpm or LP vinyl records. Do you want to add a little whimsy to your bathroom or table? Check out the fork and spoon people who will hold your toothbrushes or salt and pepper shakers. Items to consider for that hard-to-buy-for person might include a chess set made from recycled car parts and scrap metal or a clock made from recycled bicycle chains. There is beautiful pottery with recycled glass infused into the pieces and cutting boards made from rare woods from Costa Rica. You can dress your baby in bamboo fiber onesies and tees with slogans like “Peas Out” or “Produced Locally.” Many more items are available including handmade, fair trade jewelry, bags, wallets and household decorations. The holidays are near and it is worth the time to check out this unusual store and have a smile on your face as you do. Visit, shop and feel good about your gift choices, and pass the smile on. For more information, visit www.ecoboxcar.com or call 423-753-2006. Boxcar Betty’s Eco Depot 103 E. Main Street Jonesborough, TN 423-753-2006 www.ecoboxcar.com

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Do-It-Yourself Holiday Gift Ideas Whether you are on a tight budget or just donʼt know what to get a loved one for Christmas this year, you are in luck. Voice Magazine believes the best gifts are not the ones you buy, but the ones you make, which just happen to be the most budgetfriendly. We did a little shopping around so you wouldnʼt have to. Here are our favorite handmade-at-home gifts we think will be a hit:

Add enough soil to the bottle to fill it about ¼ of the way up when it is turned on its side. Rip up some moss and compress it. Take a chopstick and poke the moss into the bottle. Carefully and patiently work the moss around inside the bottle with the chopstick until it has the desired effect that you want. With time, light and water, the moss will grow in the bottle into its own little mini ecosystem.

4. Wine Cork Trivet

1. Book Safe

Materials: A thick book that can be cut up (dictionaries work well.) A knife with a retractable blade A ruler Razor blades Glue Directions: On the one of the first pages of the book, mark with a pen and ruler the area you want to hollow out. Use the knife to cut the pages of the book where you marked it. Every few pages, flip some of the cut pages to the other side, but leave a few as a template so you know where to cut. An optional step is to glue all the pages together to help it last longer.

2. Personalized Mug Materials: A plain mug of any color Acrylic enamel paints Several paint brushes in different sizes Directions: Wash and dry the mug completely Paint your design on the mug, either freehand or with a stencil Air dry the mug for at least an hour Place in a cool oven and heat it to 350 degrees for 30 minutes Turn the oven off and let it cool down completely before removing the mug Wash the mug on the top rack of the dishwasher or by hand.

3. Wine Bottle Terrarium Materials: A wine bottle or other kind of glass bottle A chopstick or other long, skinny object for poking Potting soil or simply soil from the ground Moss Directions: Acquire an empty wine bottle.

Materials: 31 wine corks, all the same height 1 ½ yards of 7/8 inch wide ribbon Hot glue gun and glue Scissors Fine sand paper Sharp serrated kitchen knife Cutting board Directions: Cut each wine cork in half with the kitchen knife. Try to cut as close to the middle as possible, so each will be the same height. Sand the rough edges smooth and even out the height, if necessary. Arrange the wine corks in your desired pattern. Flip all the corks over, then start by gluing the center line together. A thin line of glue along the side is sufficient. Glue more corks, one by one, onto that center line until they are all glued together. Start gluing the ribbon to the outside edge of the trivet. Squeeze a thin line of glue between each cork one at a time, and then press the ribbon into the crevice. Let the last line of glue cool a bit before gluing the next. When you reach the end, trim the ribbon, apply the final line of glue, and press the end into the crevice. Pick off the inevitable hot glue strands and let it cool.

5. Body Scrub Materials: Sugar or epsom salt Grape seed oil Essential oils Food coloring Mixing bowl Spoon Small canning jar Directions: Add ¾ cup and 2 tablespoons sugar or salt and 4 tablespoons of grape seed oil to a bowl. Add about 10 drops of essential oil. Stir well, then add food coloring. Spoon mixture into your jar An optional step would be to design and print a personalized label for the jar.

Sugar: Sweet Ways to Cut Back By Crystal Robertson, UT Extension Agent- Unicoi County It is officially the holiday season, which is a tricky time for people with diabetes. Sugar seems to loom around every corner. Kids love it and holiday eating is full of it. Even if you don’t have diabetes, watching the amount of sugar in your diet is a good idea. According to the USDA, people following a 2,000-calorie diet should get no more than 40 grams of added sugars daily (8 to 10 teaspoons). That’s the amount of sugar in one 12-ounce soda. One piece of carrot cake with icing has 18 teaspoons! Crystal Robertson So what can we do to slash sugar when facing the preparations of an upcoming holiday feast? An easy way is by using sugar substitutes. They pack a wallop when it comes to sweetness, but with far fewer calories than the real deal. Still, sugar does more than lend cookies and cupcakes a sweet flavor. It keeps baked goods moist, gives them a golden-brown color, thickens recipes, and helps foods rise. (Drinks, dressings, and cold dishes made with sugar substitutes rely less on sugar’s other properties.) Whenever you’re going to replace sugar with sweetener, you’re just replacing one trait: the sweetness, not the other factors that make for good baking. But there are ways to trick your baked goods into behaving like full-sugar products.

Problem: My cake won’t rise Sugar helps batter rise, so cakes and muffins made without it can appear deflated. You should not replace more than a ½ cup of sugar with an artificial sweetener in cakes, cookies or meringues. A couple of tablespoons of flour will give volume to cakes, or include an extra half teaspoon of baking soda per cup of flour to give baked goods height. Another trick: Opt for a smaller pan size, which will force the same amount of batter to rise higher.

Problem: My cake is dry and crumbly Whenever you take the sugar out, you’re always going to have a drier product. The solution? Retain a few tablespoons of brown sugar or agave nectar for moistness, then replace no more than ½ cup sugar with an artificial sweetener.

Problem: I want a golden-brown color That delicate browning is the hallmark of a done-to-perfection baked good, but sugar substitutes can leave even the most perfectly executed pie looking pale. Try adding a couple of tablespoons of molasses or honey to the recipe to help it brown or spritz batter with cooking spray before baking to achieve a golden hue.

Problem: The taste is off Cooking with saccharin or aspartame alone can leave a funky aftertaste. To prevent this, combine the two, which allows you to use less sweetener but gain a stronger sugar flavor. So, while a half cup of sugar typically equals about 12 packets of saccharin or aspartame, combining the two allows you to use only six packets—three of each sweetener—for the same half cup of sugar. For custards and cookies, add an extra teaspoon of vanilla extract to impart a real sugar flavor. Learning to cook with substitutes takes practice and a willingness to experiment. Once you get the hang of it, you can fool friends and family with your own delicious, healthy treats. Look for delicious sugar-free recipes on www.diabetes.org, www.eatingwell.com, or call your local UT Extension office.

Proclamation Visual and Fine Arts Appreciation Month Whereas, The first weekend in November an exhibit will be held in Elizabethton at Carter at Main, 829 East Elk Avenue, to showcase local artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work in the visual and fine art mediums; and Whereas, In the month of November we are inviting and challenging the parents and educational leaders of the City of Elizabethton to introduce some form of visual and/or fine arts to our children, young adults and students; and Whereas, We believe that in so doing we will help keep crime low and bridge racial, religious and cultural differences by promoting self-enhancement and thus benefitting the whole community as it moves toward greater harmony and unity within diversity; and Whereas, The success of this Visual and Fine Arts Appreciation Month will be greatly determined by the seriousness and attention given to this wonderful opportunity by our educator, community leaders and the parents and families of the children who live in this community; therefore be it Resolved, That the month of November be declared Visual and Fine Arts Appreciation Month; and it be further Resolved, That the citizens of Elizabethton be urged to participate in some meaningful way to help promote the visual and fine ours within our fine community. Submitted May 11, 2011 J. Frederick, Artist and Educator

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Symphony of the Mountains See page 22

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Bristol, TN/VA Travels through Time ~ Continue the Journey, facilitated by Eleanor Heacock, CH, will be held Thursday, November 3rd, from 1-3pm at Waterfalls of Wellness Healing Center (www.wowhealing.org). Have you ever experienced déjà vu? Do total strangers somehow seem familiar? Do you wonder if there is more than you see or experience? Sometimes called spiritual journeys, guided imagery, or soul exploration, the regression experience uses hypnosis to focus on life patterns and more clearly

understand the soul's journey. We'll spend some time exploring our concepts of past and future lives and answer questions you may have about the regression process. You’ll be guided through a time of relaxation and exploration of memories past, present and/or future, followed by an opportunity to write and talk about your experiences. Cost is $25 per person. Or bring a friend for $20 each. Comfortable clothing is recommended. For reservations please call Eleanor at 276-494-9851 or emaileleanorheacock@bvunet.net. Spiritual Exploration Group, facilitated by Michele Villeneuve, Friday, November, 18thfrom 6-7:30pm (meets 3rdFriday each month) will be held at Waterfalls of Wellness Healing Center, Bristol, TN (www.wowhealing.org). This group is designed to explore various topics of the spiritual and metaphysical nature. Topics may include intuition, angels, spirit guides, Near Death Experiences, orbs, reincarnation, and a variety of other subjects. There will be time for group or individual exercises as well as discussion of the experiences.The topic for the month of November is "Exploring the Angel Realms". Cost: $10.00 - for more information or to RSVP please contact Michele atmvilleneuve44@hotmail.com or 570-3673845. Please note: In order to avoid cancellation there must be a minimum of 6 people pre-registered by 4 days prior to each event. “Cooking” Raw for Real People, presented by Jennifer Raichlin, CWC, will be held Thursday, November 10th from 6-8:30pm at Shakti in The Mountains For years it has been no secret that more fruit & vegetables in our diet are beneficial. Today many individuals have taken that concept to a new level in advocating a “raw foods diet”. In fact, a diet rich in raw vegetables can lower your risk of breast cancer, while eating lots of fruit can reduce your risk for developing colon cancer, according to a study published in the May 1998 issue of the journal Epidemiology. This cooking demo will show you how easy and tasty many raw foods dishes can be. You will see how they are made, taste the results and go home with scrumptious recipes! Cost: $40 per person (includes dinner). Pre-registration required by Friday, November 4th. For more information or to register email Jennifer atmyally@allyforachievement.com or call 423-202-5306. Artistic Expressions – Series 2, The Motion Series, facilitated by by Jennifer Raichlin, CWC, will be held Saturday, November 12th from 10:00am-12:30pm at Waterfalls of Wellness Healing Center, Bristol, TN (www.wowhealing.org). This series of five classes is an expansion of Series 1 where students began their exploration of self-creativity. This second series has been titled the Motion Series, because we will be exploring the motions of objects, thoughts, and our lives and learning to express this through art. These classes will use mediation, Tai Chi movement and aromatherapy to assist in accessing the creative mind. Cost per class is $35.00 and includes all materials. Pre-registration is required. Contact Jennifer at 423-202-5306 ormyally@allyforachievement.com. Yoga & Emotions-opening the hips to let go of the past, facilitated by Jennifer Chisam, MS, RYT, Mountain Yoga, will be held Saturday, November 12th, 2-4:30 pm at Waterfalls of Wellness Healing Center, Bristol, TN(www.wowhealing.org). Join Jennifer as she guides you through a gentle yoga class, aimed at releasing the tension in your hips. Ancient Yogic wisdom says we carry old emotions in our hip area, and these poses can help you acknowledge and let go of old hurts, as well as to heal new ones. In this course, we will learn the basic anatomy of the hip area, and practice poses from flow to yin. All levels of practitioner are encouraged to attend. Cost is $25, please contact Jennifer at mountain_yoga@yahoo.com, or 423-262-9551 to register, or register online atwww.mountainyogatn.com/classes. Elizabethton, TN Join us for our city's newest attraction, THE ELIZABETHTON HISTORIC GHOST WALK, by The Front Porch Storytellers presenting Hometown Tours. Hometown Tours specializes in Historic Walking Tours, Ghost Walks and Mystery tours. Join local storytellers, Mary Jane Kennedy, Sherri Hyder and Chad Bogart as they lead you on a tantalizing tour showcasing mysterious happenings, ghostly tales and historic accounts of Tennessee's First Settlement. November 17, Time: 7:30-Length of walk: 1 ½ hours -Cost: $12.00 per person. Recommended for ages 12

and up. Meet at: Bonnie Kate parking lot in downtown Elizabethton. For Reservations call: 423-542-9360 or email fpstorytellers@hotmail.com.Walk is limited to 20 people per walk so reserve early. December 8, - Special Christmas Walk – “A TENDER TENNESSEE CHRISTMAS WALK IN ELIZABETHTON – STEPS OF CHRISTMAS PAST” -Starts at the library at 6:00, cost: $12.00 per person. Johnson City, TN Join us for the first Johnson City Folk Festival, a four day festival that celebrates American folk music heritage on November 4, 5, 6 and 7. The event will be held in Johnson City at The Blind Lemon Theater, formerly the Spring Street Music Hall, where several performers will be playing on stages. Another stage will also be at the Kerouac Café, which is less than 500 feet away from The Blind Lemon Theater. For more information, visit the website at www.johnsoncityfolkfestival.com. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, November is national Epilepsy Awareness Month. Epilepsy is not a disease; it is a symptom of an underlying neurological disorder and often can be controlled given proper medical care and medication. Unfortunately, people die each year from epilepsy and, in many cases, these deaths could have been prevented. Three million Americans suffer from epilepsy. It is the third most common neurological disorder in the US after Alzheimer’s and stroke. About as many people have epilepsy as have cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease – combined. More people die yearly from seizure-related causes than die from breast cancer. EPILEPSY OF NORTHEAST TENNESSEE: Johnson City, Tenn., Church of God, Fellowship Hall, 1908 Indian Ridge Road. For meeting times and more local information call (423) 943-6936 or visit www. epilepsyfoundation.org ETSU Fall Ending Band Concert -Tuesday, November 22, 7:30 p.m. Martha Culp Auditorium - D.P. Culp University Center –ETSU - Conducted by Dr. Christian Zembower, ETSU Director of Bands, the Concert Bands program will present its ending fall semester concert with guest conductor Dr. Timothy Mahr, professor of music at St. Olaf College and conductor of the St. Olaf Band in Northfield, Minn. Dr. Mahr is the principal conductor of theTwin Cities-based Minnesota Symphonic Winds. “World’s Largest” documentary -Monday, November 14, 7:00 p.m. Martha Culp Auditorium -D.P. Culp University Center –ETSU -Following a screening of her feature film, World’s Largest, Co-director Amy Elliott and the audience will engage in a discussion about the film and her work as a filmmaker. A reception with the filmmaker is scheduled for after the film, as well. Both film and reception are free and open to the public. The Rivalry -Friday, November 18, 7:30p.m. -V.A. Memorial Theatre Johnson City, TN - One hundred and fifty-three years ago, little-known candidate Abraham Lincoln and incumbent Illinois Senator Stephen Douglas faced off in seven fiery debates that were the talk of the nation. Lincoln and Douglas are arguing the role of government and race, social and economic issues. Robert Parsons and Josh Clark will recreate these titans of politics for the ETSU performance of the tour of Norman Corwin’s The Rivalry by the noted radio theater company L.A. Theatre Works. Free to public, Arts and Crafts Pre-Christmas Show on Saturday, November 5th! On Saturday, November 5, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., a free Arts and Crafts Pre-Christmas Show featuring 30 quality local and regional artists will be held at The Charles. The Charles is a spacious, warm and beautifully restored historic site located at 308 East Main Street, across from Hands On! Regional Museum in downtown Johnson City. Space is still available for those interested in participating in the show. For more information contact Virginia Buda at 423-833-8474 or at www.facebook/arts and crafts pre christmas. Each unique decoration will be auctioned at the Night of Lights Gala on November 18th. For more information about that event, call 423-434-HAND.” For more information about other Johnson City downtown happenings (www.jcfirstfriday.com) during that weekend, contact David Pennington at director@blueplum.org.

The Johnson City Newcomer Club will be hosting their annual Charity Auction at the Johnson City Country Club on Thursday, November 17 at 9:30 a.m. This has been a popular auction with all who have attended. The club invites the community to come over, bring friends and join in the fun and excitement. To make luncheon reservations, call Janet Stewart at 423-788-3270 or e-mail her at jesmex42@aol.com. The sale items include Themed Gift Baskets, delicious home-baked goodies, one of a kind items, hand-crafted items, a mountain cabin weekend and more. There will be a special drawing for a mystery item. All proceeds from the auction are given to local area charitable organizations. The silent auction begins at 9:30. The active auction begins at 10:30. Lunch is served at 12:30. Science Hill High School’s Fine Arts Department invites you to “Come and meet those dancing feet” as they stage the musical 42nd Street. Opening night is Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. in the SHHS Fine Arts Auditorium. The show runs Nov. 5, 10, 11, 12 at 7 p.m., with a matinee Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. “If you truly enjoy musicals, you’ll love 42nd Street,” says director June Oaks, SHHS fine arts teacher. The musical showcases the talents of a cast of 32 Science Hill students, with musical direction by Oaks, and choreography by Robin Bailey Beals. Live accompaniment is provided by a jazz pit of 23 students, under the direction Pat Rhoton, Liberty Bell band teacher, and KeilaBrady, Indian Trail band teacher. Sets were constructed by SHHS students, under the direction of Benny Stinson, SHHS teacher. General admission tickets are available by reservation and at the door: adults $12, seniors $10, Students (K-12 grades) $5. On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, all veterans with a military I.D. will be honored with free admission. For more information and reservations call the SHHS Choral Department at 423-232-2194. Kingsport, TN November 10th - 5:00 to 8:00 pm - As part of the Kingsport Downtown Association Holiday Open House - Cindy Saadeh Fine Art Gallerylocated at 128 E. Market Street, Kingsport, TN, will be exhibiting "Small Works" by some of our gallery artists, including Tony Henson, John Hilton, Beverly Thomas Jenkins, Cindy Saadeh, and others. We will be highlighting both 2D and 3Dpieces that that aren't ordinarily the largest and first seen when entering a room, but certainly are worth to be viewed time and time again. With this, we are featuring many of our current gallery artists and new creations for the upcoming holiday season, for the best art sometimes comes in small packages. The open house will also be a great time to meet many of our gallery's artists. The exhibit runs through the months of November and December. Upcoming Classes at the Cindy Saadeh Fine Art Gallery: November 19th - 1:00 to 3:00: Textile Workshop by CindiHuss. Students will learn the basic process of wet felting and will leave with 2–16 ornaments. Making felt geodes and sushi rolls is a great introduction to feltmaking—and an easy way to make beautiful gifts in great taste. Geodes and sushi rolls can be "cracked" into wedges or slices to make hanging ornaments of various sizes or simply halved and used to add a little color around the house. Price for class is $35 plus materials cost. December 3rd - 12:30 to 3:30: Digital Photography Workshop by Sam Bass -If you own a small compact digital camera (or any camera, for that matter) and would like to learn how to make better, more creative pictures come join us for this hands-on workshop. Price for class is $55. Pre-registration is needed for these classes. Call the gallery at 423.245.2800 to sign up for one of these classes or to get more information.Galleryhours: Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 to 5:30; Saturday, 10:00 to 4:00. Visit: www.cindysaadeh.com.

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SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER FALL 2011 COOKING ALONG THE CROOKED ROAD Explore Your Creativity With Local Chefs and Accomplished Cooks! Nourish Your Passion! Feed Your Curiosity

Tie Up Your Apron Strings and Join Us! Monday Nights 6-9pm November 7: Fall For Vegetables, Starring Pumpkin!, $20.00 Mary Ann McFarland of Virginia Cooperative Extension brings seasonal hearty and healthy veggies to the table! As the air turns crisp, Mary Ann will discuss preparation of fall vegetables such as bok choy, fall greens, turnips, beets and winter squash. She will share many dishes, with emphasis on the versatile pumpkin!

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November 14: Accoutrements of the Feast: New Thanksgiving Dishes Without Fear, $30.00 Need confidence to break away from traditional Thanksgiving dishes? Hazel Ramos-Cano brings her extensive culinary background to the kitchen in time for the holidays. She will help you get “out of the box” and add some new zip to your feast with new appetizers, side dishes and desserts.

The Stores at Mountcastle Centre, will be having their annual open house on November 11, 2011. This is an annual event that brings hundreds of guests to visit the Centre and enjoy refreshments while strolling from store to store. The 2011 Open House will benefit “Mountain States Children’s Surgery Toy Room”. Guests are invited to donate money or “new” toys to be given to the “Mountain States Children’s Surgery Toy Room”. This wonderful program gives children who are facing surgery an opportunity to “pick a toy” to be waiting for them in recovery. The Stores at Mountcastle Centre are excited to be able to collect donations for this program. Many of the Stores at Mountcastle Centre will be participating, including: The Frame Gallery and Art Boutique Greg Isbell Jewelers C.K. Raggs For more information call Lea Ann at The Frame Gallery and Art Boutique at 423-929-2288 or 423-366-4196.

December 5: Cake Decorating Round Two, $30.00 Kay Hughes, pastry chef and caterer, will be taking this second hands-on class up a notch. Students will be working with marshmallow fondant to create ribbons and other cutouts as well as using different tips to create new effects and decorations on their own holiday creation to take home.

1. The name November means ninth month in Latin. True or false? A. True B. False

2. For whom did the Roman senate want to name the eleventh month? A. Nero B. Gaius C. Claudius D. Tiberius

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3. November the fifth is a special day in England. What day is it? A. Fireworks Day B. Robert Catesby Day C. Remembrance Day D. Guy Fawkes Day 4. What event is commemorated on November 11 in Australia, Britain, Canada, and the USA? A. The end of World War II B. The end of the Korean War

C. The beginning of World War I D. Signing of the Armistice to end World War I 5. November has always had thirty days. A. True B. False

Answers: 1.A. True 2.D. Tiberius 3.D. Guy Fawkes Day 4.D. Signing of the Armistice to end World War I 5.B. False

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December 12: Candy Making for the Holidays, $20.00 Back by demand! Mary Ann McFarland of Virginia Cooperative Extension returns to our kitchen. Want to wow friends over the holidays with gifts and goodies? Join Mary Ann as she demonstrates candy making basics and a little bit about the science behind it all.

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