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Stomp Out Bullying

Cashing In On Your Garden

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April Hensley 15

Shop Wisely Back to School

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Jan-Carol Publishing

Tresa Erickson 7

New Releases and Book Signings 18

Navigating the College Transition

National Goat Cheese Month

Crystal Robertson 8

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Psoriasis Awareness Month

Fall Fashion Preview Jan Howery 9

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Carly Booher of Annabelle’s Curse

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Meditation in Motion Ronda Addy 23

Charlene Tipton Baker 10

Regional Allergy

Women’s Professional Workshop

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The Hope Gala

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Holly Booker 26

Spiritually Speaking Leslie Snyder 14

Journey to Hope & Healing Meri Robbins 28

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“IT’S NOT GLAMOROUS, BUT IT’S BEAUTIFUL”

Carly Booher of the band of Annabelle’s Curse is featured on our August cover.

Photo by Sarah Walters Photography.

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s students prepare to return to school, the one thing many are not looking forward to is being bullied. This is the reality for many children at school, on playgrounds and online. In fact, 13 million students will be bullied this year in the United States.

To signify the importance of National Bullying Prevention Awareness month, STOMP Out Bullying™, a signature program of Love Our Children USA™, created Blue Shirt Day™ World Day of Bullying Prevention. It is observed on the first Monday of October. On this day, the organization asks students and adults alike to make Monday, October 5, the day that bullying prevention is heard around the world by wearing a Blue Shirt in solidarity with STOMP Out Bullying. This is a call to action for students and schools across the country. Hundreds of schools have agreed to participate with many more expected to join.

STOMP Out Bullying™ offers students a safe haven providing information, resources and an online area where youths can talk about the issue. Students can also get involved in social media efforts, upload videos about their experience with bullying and why they want to end bullying. In addition, there is a HelpChat Line for kids and teens who are bullied, cyberbullied and at-risk for suicide, which was created in

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June, 2011. The HelpChat Line has helped over 3,700 students and is credited for saving 61 lives to date. STOMP Out Bullying™ asks kids, teens and adults to participate in BLUE SHIRT DAY™ WORLD DAY OF BULLYING PREVENTION by wearing the STOMP Out Bullying™ blue T-shirt, or their own blue shirt—as long as they GO BLUE!

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A national anti-bullying and cyberbullying program for kids and teens, it is a signature program of Love Our Children USA. Created in 2005, it focuses on reducing and preventing bullying, cyberbullying, sexting and other digital abuse, educating against homophobia, racism and hatred, decreasing school absenteeism, and deterring violence in schools, online and in communities across the country. It teaches effective solutions on how to respond to all forms of bullying; as well as educating kids and teens in school and online, providing help for those in need and at risk of suicide, raising awareness, peer mentoring programs in schools, public service announcements by noted celebrities, and social media campaigns. An additional focus educates parents on how to keep their children safe and responsible online.

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Shop Smart

Take advantage of back-to-school sales and leave no avenue untouched in your search for clothing and supplies; including consignment shops and outlet stores. Even the garage sale down the street might have that backpack your kid wants and it may look brand new. Pay attention to the items you select, especially if they are used, and make sure they are in good condition before you buy them.

Think Durable

Shop Wisely

Purchase sturdy, durable clothing and supplies that will last.

Kids can be rough on stuff. Try to find clothing and supplies that will stand up to whatever your kids dish out and be willing to spend a little more for durable goods. Don’t fall into the trap of choosing less durable goods to save a few bucks. If the item doesn’t hold out, you will have to buy another and will probably spend more for the two than you would have if you had bought the durable one. If you are lucky, some of the durable goods you buy may last into the next year.

School clothes and supplies don’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. By buying what you need, watching what you spend and shopping wisely, you can save some money and still get everything your kids need for school.

By Tresa Erickson

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very year, as the start of another school year approaches, parents make the mad dash for school clothes and supplies, dig deep into their pockets and nearly break the bank. If you find yourself doing this, don’t despair. There are steps you can take to make your shopping less costly.

Take Inventory

Look through the supplies and clothes your kids already have and write down the items that you need to buy, or replace. Prioritize the items on your list, so if you have to cut back, you will know on what.

Be Savvy

Make a budget and stick to it. With your list in hand, estimate how much money you will need and bring that amount of cash with you. Leave your credit cards and checkbook at home so you won’t be tempted to overspend. Should you run out of money before you have purchased everything on your list, look through what you have bought and consider making some returns.

Comparison Shop

Browse through weekly circulars and newspaper ads to find out where the best deals are. While one store may have school supplies at bargain prices, another may have shoes and clothing at reasonable prices.

Don’t try to save time by shopping for everything at one place. Chances are they won’t have everything on your list and you will have to spend time running to another store anyway. Even if they do have everything on your list, you will probably have to pay more for certain items than you would elsewhere.

‘NO SALES TAX’ WEEKEND Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday, August 7–9 The following items are exempt from state and local sales and use taxes during the Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday: • Clothing: $100 or less • School supplies: $100 or less • Computers: $1,500 or less

Virginia Sales Tax Holiday, August 7–9 The exemption from state and local sales tax during the Virginia Tax-Free Weekend applies to clothing and school supplies, hurricane and emergency preparedness items, and Energy Star and WaterSense products. The following price restrictions apply: • Qualified clothing and footwear: $100 or less per item • Qualified school supplies: $20 or less per item • Portable generators: $1,000 or less per item • Gas-powered chainsaws: $350 or less per item • Chainsaw accessories: $60 or less per item • Other specified hurricane preparedness items: $60 or less per item • Qualifying Energy Star or WaterSense-labeled products: $2,500 or less per item (noncommercial home or personal use only)

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Navigating the College Transition

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By Crystal Robertson

he transition from high school to college marks an important milestone along the path from childhood to adulthood. With this sense of change, opportunity and promise comes uncertainty, stress and challenge.

Sometimes despite careful planning, parents may find themselves unprepared for the issues that prevent students from succeeding. College represents independence, exploration and growth. For some—particularly students dealing with existing, or emerging emotional difficulties—college can be an extraordinarily tough, even dangerous, time.

Most of us assume that moving into the excitement and opportunity of our college years—is emotionally healthy and thriving. It’s easy to think of illnesses such as depression, addiction, or even suicide as problems that affect other families…not our own. In reality, studies show that emotional issues, from stress and anxiety to depression and eating disorders, are leading obstructions to academic success among college students today. Most students will deal with emotional health issues in some way, whether themselves, or with a friend. Take time to better understand the emotional pitfalls college students can face—and the role you can play in protecting your child’s emotional health. Here are a few tips to ease the transition and help your child succeed: Don’t do it for them. One more time: Don’t do it for them. Also known as “helicopter parenting,” when the urge to help too much is strong, but you’ve got to learn to resist. The student must learn how to function on campus, and this will never happen if your child knows that mommy or daddy will get it done for them. Instead of taking the lead role, help in a covert way. Study the campus website, review orientation materials, and be aware of the services available. This way when your child complains, or is confused about something, you can make suggestions of where they can find answers on campus.

Don’t hover. We live in the age of instant communication where we are tethered by cell phones, email and social media. Resist the urge to call their cell phone on a daily basis. Let your student breathe a little. Let them call you. Remember, they miss you too.

Recognize that their emotions are real—then coach them through them. The key is not to deny what they are feeling (e.g., by saying something like, “But you have so many new friends!” when they say that they are lonely.) Don’t encourage kids to distract themselves from their difficult emotions. Leaning on numbing behaviors (drinking, going home, spending hours on Facebook, eating junk food) tends to prolong both the transition and the difficult emotions.

Finally, encourage kids not to compare themselves to others!

Everyone makes transitions differently. If they spend time on Facebook, they will probably end up feeling like everyone else is having more fun than they are. You’ll never see anyone post a selfie looking miserable with the update “I spent the last hour crying because I miss my mom so much.” Social media is, for most, a giant performance where people make themselves look better than they actually feel.

Parents are the most important resource for equipping children with ect the tools they need to cope with life’s inevitable difficulties and painful moments.

Perf Black e s l t t Making friends and living without family for the first time can be very hard, and that’s i L Dres er m m okay. Kids usually survive the difficulty and discomfort; most grow dramatically because u S for of it. Even with physical distance, parents have enormous influence in a student’s behavior, decisions and welfare. If you notice signs of a larger problem, educate yourself on the issues and the signs of emotional distress. For more information, go to www.jedfoundation.org.

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Preview of Fall Fashion F

By Jan Howery

rom the 1800s to the resurrected 70s and 80s, the 2015 fall fashion will take femininity to a new level of edgy.

Did I say 1800s style? Yes! According to reports, the high-end fashion designers have taken fashion fundamentals from the Victorian era and ushered them .com Nordstrom into today’s frills and thrills with lace, high neck choker Free People, collars and fabric edged trims. Going beyond the retro reinvention, styles will display the inner workings of a garment. This sounds like a throwback to the 80s.

Let’s hope that we don’t see those football size shoulder pads!

All the new styles for fall will have one thing in common—expect the unexpected. Taking the foundation of the mid-century elegance and adding the whimsical underlinings of the 80s and today’s modern edge fabrics, all garments—pants to dresses, sweaters to jackets and blouses to tops, will offer tailoring to fit one’s unique personality. From loose and flowing, to waist-belt closure, structure of clothing will offer a anthropologie.co m wide selection.

In the new season, where almost anything goes, the florals will take a backseat to other motifs this season with the geometric graphic designs having a harder edge. But softness will be seen in the up and coming blouses. Long sleeve blouses will flow with more ruffles and we will see lace and retro designs of wide sleeves tailored at the wrists.

Pencil skirts are back for another season as well as the loose, flowing skirts with wrap jackets. Crop pants also will be marching into fall, but if you don’t like them, don’t fret! Pants are being showcased from A to Z in design and bright colors; even into the fall season.

Coats will range from short to long lengths; but another twist for this season is the fur coat. Yes! Fur coats! Fur coats this Old Navy season will be seen everywhere. From oversize, big fur coats to sporty and luxurious fur coats, the fur coat is a fashion ‘must have’ for the upcoming cooler weather.

Colorful and unstructured, wraps and sweater cover ups will be engaging this season. These staples were brought on the fashion scene a few years ago and have not lost their appeal. Don’t toss them away just yet!

Finally, for the new fall season, there are a couple of things to keep from last year—your boots and your scarves! They will fit right in this season’s styles, too!

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Carly Booher of Annabelle’s Curse Living the Dream:

It’s Not Glamorous, But It’s Beautiful A

By Guest Contributer Charlene Tipton Baker

t 24, mandolinist Carly Booher is on a mission to design her own life. For her, it means working hard at playing, defying convention, and not taking crap from anyone who says she’s forgotten her roots. She’s riding the wave with her “brotherhood”—Bristol, VA/ TN based folk-rock quintet Annabelle’s Curse—and winning.

An amalgamate of jangly banjo-pop, sweeping Americana soundscapes, rock rhythms and vibrato-laden harmonies, Annabelle’s Curse is one of the hardest working crowd-pleasers in the region. They are also among the elite local acts invited to play Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion in September. Bandmates Tim Kilbourne, Zack Edwards, Travis Goyette, and Tyler Luttrell make up the “brotherhood” to which Carly so fondly refers. She says joining the already established group felt “organic,” and that she’s right where she belongs.

You might say music is in Carly’s DNA, though it took her some time to make the connection. A descendant of the respected Harlow clan of musicians, her great-uncle “Eddie” Harlow, a banjoist, is the former mayor of Bristol, Virginia and is also among the founders of Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion. Ed and his brother Marvin, their sons Danny and Alan, and nephew Glen make up The Harlow Experience, a traditional bluegrass act whose roots go back in the Bristol musical community for decades.

“I started playing music when I was very young, maybe 10. My parents took me to mandolin lessons. I wanted to play but I didn’t realize how much work it was going to be,” admits Booher.

Carly cites cousin Glen Harlow as her biggest inspiration. At an early age he encouraged her to play and brought her up to the mic to sing at Bristol Rhythm.

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By the time Booher was a freshman at John Battle High School, she was a festival “alumni,” having played with her first band, Tennessee Borderline, at the event.

“I played enough to get by, but in high school something clicked. It took me a while to actually want to work for it, to make me want to get it out of the case to play,” she recalls.

“But I’ve known forever that what I wanted to do with my life was play music, even before I knew how to play music. ” Then David Mayfield happened.

“He said, can you be in Nashville in two days? I dropped out of school, called my parents and said ‘I got a job.’ I met him (Mayfield) in Nashville and went on tour,” said Carly. “I get the daughter of the year award for making rash decisions.”

At the time Carly was in her second year at East Tennessee State University and though she had not declared bluegrass as a major, she was taking a class from bluegrass phenom Adam Steffey. The two have since remained friends.

Her mom may have been skeptical about her choice to leave school, but Carly just knew.

“It was surreal. I was like 20 and it was awesome,” she enthused. “I can actually play music for a living. This can be my job if I want it to be.

I owe that to David. Today, I feel like I’m where I need to be.”

But, like a curse, the ghost of her bluegrass past occasionally comes home to haunt—in the form of criticism that she has forsaken her music heritage.

A claim that seems hurtful to the young musician.

“I don’t have to fit this mold,” she strikes back.

“I’m an individual. I’m allowed to take my music and make it whatever I want. Just because it’s not bluegrass doesn’t mean I’ve wasted my talent. I respect it, I owe so much to starting in bluegrass and I still love it! I’ve chosen to do something that feels new and exciting.”

Carly maintains a bluegrass work ethic, honing her craft as an artist and earning her keep as a valued member of the band. It’s been a challenge— one she has met head on.

“Growing up in bluegrass music I remember going to jam sessions before I felt confident playing. There’s a part of you that feels like the men at the sessions are like ‘we’ll let this little girl sing a song,’” she confesses. “In my head, if I’m going to do this for a living, I need to play an instrument. I can jump in a band and contribute mandolin and be a harmony singer. I needed to have a place for me and find a band and be like, this is what I can offer you.”

“It’s something I have to work on and learn every day. I had more issues learning how to sing harmony than anything,” she continues. “I remember slowing down an 8 track recording to try and find the harmony parts.

I am crying myself to sleep and thinking I’m never going to be able to sing harmony. Then one day it clicked. But getting up to that click is about the worst thing in the world.”

Make no mistake, life on the road for any independent touring band isn’t a breeze: Sweaty band mates packed in a van with no a/c, couching instead of hotels, and trying to maintain a side job that will allow you to travel to gigs. Carly takes it all in stride without any complaints.

“It’s very much like you get in the van and you’ve slept for six hours. You set up equipment for sound check, play an hour and tear down,” Carly states matter-of-factly. “You’re in the car for hours to play an hour. It’s not glamorous, but it’s beautiful.”

The band has been keeping the roads hot this summer, gigging all over the southeast. They’ll also return to Floydfest after placing second among the event’s On the Rise competition last year, which was judged by fans. Is the band ready to quit their day jobs and tour full-time?

“That’s a hard question that we ask ourselves a lot,” she says. “We’re playing new cities. This run we were in Nashville;

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Lexington, Kentucky; Columbus, Ohio; Indiana; Charleston and Thomas, West Virginia. How do you get people to listen to a band they’ve never heard and pay a $10 cover? Open mics, smaller venues to seven people, and next time you come back you hope those people bring their friends.”

“We’ve been working really hard at building our following in markets where we have no following. It’s nice to see a t-shirt in the audience! I hope that time will come and I’m all about being spontaneous at making the jump. We just have to make sure it’s at the right time. Because malnutrition doesn’t look good on anyone!”

When asked about trading life on the road for the security of a 9 to 5 and health benefits, Booher says she’s living the dream.

“I haven’t taken the typical approach but I am happy,” she concludes. “You only get one shot at this. This is our one shot to live this life and make the most of it. It doesn’t matter if everyone else agrees with it—if it makes you the most money. I was on a track to have a good paying, “socially acceptable” job. I wasn’t happy with that. I am happy riding around in a van with the band. It doesn’t have to make you famous or make you rich as long as it makes you happy.” voicemagazineforwomen.com | August 2015 | 11

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Women’s professional workshop to address diversity, organization and resiliency

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he YWCA will host an Emerge women’s professional workshop Friday, August 28 on cultural diversity, organizational practices, and resiliency after failure. The workshop will be held from 7:30 am to 1 pm at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education.

Emerge, a professional development series geared for women, covers topics females in the Tri-Cities recently identified as important to their professional growth and leadership development. The August training features experts Theresa Burriss, Dianne Barker and Dr. Sylvia Burgess.

“The YWCA has reached a new level of empowerment and encouragement to women through the Emerge professional series,” said Heather Jenkins of Bristol Tennessee Essential Services. “After just one workshop, I felt commissioned to serve my friends, coworkers, family and community. I learned this is done when I am true to myself and passionate about my purpose.”

Burriss, who is the director of the Appalachian Regional and Rural Studies Center at Radford University, will speak to

cultural considerations for working women.

Participants will develop an increased sensitivity to cultural influences in the workplace and learn ways to relate to a diverse group of people.

Author, speaker and radio host Dianne Barker will address organizing for the maximum life. Learn ways to manage time and increase productivity; pursue the maximum life with four key tips, and purge destructive habits.

Dr. Sylvia Burgess will lead the final session entitled, “Resiliency After Failure.” A senior consultant at One Step at a Time Consulting, Burgess will connect participants to resources that support resiliency. She will also speak to finding opportunities to fulfill one’s purpose.

Emerge is a program of YWCA Bristol, whose mission is to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Registration for Emerge is $175 and includes breakfast and lunch. Please call 423.968.9444 or visit ywcabristol.org for registration and more information.

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The Request

By Leslie Snyder

So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be brought to Him. And when he had come near, He asked him, saying, “What do you want Me to do for you?”

He said, “Lord, that I may receive my sight.”–Luke 18:40 NKJV

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came across the story about a man who took his kids out to eat.

The man’s six-year-old son asked if he could say grace. As they bowed their heads the boy prayed, “God is good. God is great.

Thank you for the food and I would even thank you more if Mom gets us ice cream for dessert. And Liberty and Justice for all! Amen!”

Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby, he heard a woman remark, “That’s what’s wrong with this country.

Kids today don’t even know how to pray. Asking God for ice cream!

Why, I never!”

Hearing this, the man’s son burst into tears and asked the father, “Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?” As he held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job and God was certainly not mad at him, an old man who had observed the whole thing approached the table.

He winked at the boy and said, “I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer.”

“Really?” the boy asked. “Cross my heart.”

Then in a theatrical whisper he added, “Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. Sometimes a little ice cream is good for the soul.”

This is what the man in today’s Scripture understood. He asked for what he desired. Picture the scene: a blind man performed his monotonous ritual of begging day after day. Without a miracle, nothing would change. There were no optometrists, no Lasik eye surgery, no corneal transplants. Blindness and begging are his destiny…until the day Jesus passes by. With a buzz in the air, people rush past him in excitement. Although he can’t see with his eyes, he feels the energy in the air and hears it with his ears. Jesus was near, and in desperation the beggar begins to cry out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Rebuked by the crowd, he yells louder. The crowd ignored him, but Jesus took notice and answered.

Commentator William Barclay wrote, “A gentle, sentimental longing never really taps the power of God; but the passionate, intense desire of the very depths of the human heart will never be disappointed.” Our faith is often too proper and too often we allow what others think to determine our actions—even in our relationship with Jesus Himself. Source: homeword.com

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By April Hensley

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People are growing more concerned about where their plants, produce and meats are grown, as well as what chemicals are used. Buying local will often let purchasers meet the person who grew the product.

As more people buy from local growers, there is a demand for more sellers.

If you have a small backyard garden, you may be able to cash in on something that you already have.

Gardens and yards take a lot of time, energy and money to maintain. How about making some of that money back, or saving some money? It may not be enough to quit your day job, but it may be a nice relaxing way to earn extra income for your home and family. Here are a few examples of ways to make some green from your garden.

• PRODUCE Sometimes we cannot resist planting those extra tomato plants, then end up with hundreds of tomatoes to preserve, or give away. Perhaps

there is a gorgeous apple tree in your backyard, but most of the fruit rots on the ground every year. Instead, sell your surplus fruit and vegetables at your local farmers market, or in the classified ads.

• PLANTS If you start your herbs, vegetables and flowers from scratch, you may have seeds left over every year that could go bad before the next season. Try growing all of the seeds in the pack. Plants you grow, but, you don’t have room for, can be sold or traded for other plants. Garden clubs are great places to sell or trade plants.

• BULBS Occasionally, it is necessary to thin your flowering bulbs which have multiplied. Instead of searching for a place to replant them, trade them in a seed swap group on social media. Gardeners may be looking for your variety in exchange for an expensive, or rare plant they are also thinning.

• CUT FLOWERS If your green thumb grows beautiful flowers, try selling cut flowers to local florists.

Bouquets can be sold to upscale restaurants.

There are many other products you can sell such as gathered seeds, dried herbs and even pinecones for crafts. Take a walk around your yard. The list is only limited to what you have room and time to grow and harvest.

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In a large bowl, stir together the ricotta, goat cheese, Parmesan or asagio, and spinach. Salt and pepper lightly.

Spoon a small amount of the cheese mixture into the center of each lasagna noodle. Roll up and place in a baking dish which has been lightly greased with non-stick cooking spray.

In a small bowl, stir together the tomato sauce, basil, garlic, and sugar. Salt to taste. Spread a small dollop of sauce across the top of the each lasagna rolls.

Sprinkle generously with shredded Italian blend cheese. Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheeses are melted and bubbling. Serve with crusty bread and a good, green salad. Enjoy!

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Great Grilled Smoky Vegetables with Avocado and Goat Cheese Crumbles

6 portobello mushroom caps 4 red bell peppers, cored and quartered 1 red onion, thickly sliced 1/2 cup olive oil 2 limes, juiced 2 tablespoons grill seasoning 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 avocado—peeled, pitted, and cubed 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese salt to taste freshly ground black Join us for a pre-Golf Tournament pepper to taste 2 tablespoons finely at the chopped fresh basil

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baking dish. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, grill seasoning, garlic, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; pour over vegetables. Toss to coat and allow vegetables to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Remove vegetables from the marinade, and shake off excess. Reserve remaining marinade.

Grill vegetables on preheated grill until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer grilled vegetables to a large platter. Whisk remaining marinade with balsamic vinegar; pour over vegetables. Top with avocado and goat cheese, then season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with basil to serve.

Berry Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese 1/2 cup strawberries, thinly sliced 1/4 cup blueberries 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon sugar 1 baguette, thinly sliced, toasted 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1.

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In a small bowl, combine strawberries, blueberries, lemon juice and sugar; set aside.

Place baguette slices onto prepared baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil. Place into oven and bake for 8–­10 minutes, or until golden brown.

In a medium bowl, whisk together goat cheese, heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until smooth.

Spread goat cheese mixture on each baguette slice and top with 3 slices strawberries and 1 blueberry.

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ai chi quan, or tai ji quan, as it is sometimes known, is on its way to becoming one of the most popular forms of exercise in the world. Tai chi is a form of qi gong that combines movement with breath. It is also a form of martial arts with movements that have applications toward self-defense. While qi gong is used specifically for healing and general health, tai chi is a group of movements that promote health as well as provide some offensive/defensive techniques.

Tai chi gives you the benefits of aerobics without the dangers of joint damage. The endorphin rush is similar to running. A 20 minute or more workout provides you with the same benefits as running for 20 minutes, but with less stress on the heart and less damage to the joints. Tai chi teaches balance, which reduces the number of falls, especially among participating senior citizens. Falling is the sixth leading cause of death among senior citizens.

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The Hope Gala Elegant evening planned to raise funds for American Cancer Society

By Holly Booker

H

er fiery red hair would be the first indicator that she is going to be memorable, but then you meet her and realize that she is going to leave a lifelong impression, and if you’re lucky enough, she will turn into a lifelong friend.

Candy Stieler, a volunteer with the American Cancer Society and this year’s Hope Gala, has been on the gala committee for seven years. Her passion, enthusiasm and fundraising accomplishments would be enough to fill pages. She has been an asset to each event, gathering auction items and donations to help raise funds for the American Cancer Society.

But what makes Candy even more inspiring is that she has been a productive, giving, selfless volunteer, while undergoing 10 surgeries—five of which were removing tumors caused by metastasized melanoma.

She was diagnosed with cancer in 2007 when she was prepping for a knee replacement surgery. They postponed the knee replacement and instead removed the Stage 4 melanoma from her lung at Johnson City Medical Center.

Since her first tumor was removed she has had other tumors removed from her scalp, left lung, and brain. To hear Candy speak of her experience with cancer is inspiring. She is optimistic and upbeat, and loves to show her battle scars.

Candy’s description of the day she had her brain tumor removed is performed with gusto and a huge smile on her perfect red lips. “I was there two days,” she said. “One day to make a custom helmet for my face and head, and one for the surgery. On the day of surgery, they bolted me to the table; no anesthesia, no pain killer. I was awake. Then, after 45 minutes I got off the table and walked out of the room. It was amazing.

I am doing very well.”

Candy is the 2015 Hope Gala decoration co-chair and responsible for all the centerpieces at the event. This is not a small task, and one that she has not taken on lightly. She has contacted numerous local florists and asked them to donate creative masterpieces that will enhance the tropical ambiance at the beach Luau.

On July 7 with the event on the horizon, Candy had her fifth tumor removed from her leg. The incision was approximately eight inches long. Doctors concluded after follow up, that the tumor removed was a lymph node and now, they would have to begin looking into different treatments. This is uncharted water for Candy. She says that she has been blessed and hasn’t had to have chemo, or radiation at this point.

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Candy Stieler was diagnosed with cancer in 2007. She works closely with the American Cancer Society to raise funds for research to find a cure for cancer.

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However, she is optimistic about the new trial treatments including chemo and/ or radiation.

“The upside to trial treatments, is that they might be able to cure my cancer, rather than just cutting chunks off of me,” she said. “This is why I volunteer for the American Cancer Society. They are funding and finding new ways to treat cancer.

They have never had a way to treat melanoma; they just cut it out. Now, there are trial treatments, like the ones I will be taking that may cure my cancer.”

For now, though, despite facing these new challenges with her cancer experience, Candy is still prepping for the Hope Gala.

The Hope Gala will be Saturday, August 15. Entertainment will be provided by “Hula Carolina” out of Charlotte, N.C. Hula Carolina provides exciting Hawaiian entertainment including a thrilling fire show, exquisite hula dancers, and gentle tunes from a ukulele. This tropical island adventure will set the tone for the entire evening. Guests will be greeted with leis placed around their neck and drinks put in their hands; followed by toes in the sand, great music and food provided

by Main Street Catering from Jonesborough. If you plan on attending, take note of the wide variety of centerpieces up for auction, and keep your eye out for Candy spreading her energy and passion around the beach.

Tickets are $125 per person. To reserve tickets, or get involved with the event, call the American Cancer Society at 423-975-0635, or contact Cara Ledbetter by email at cara.ledbetter@cancer.org.

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Journey to Hope & Healing Tennessee Legalizes Medical Cannabis Oil to Help Treat Patients with Seizures

By Meri Robbins

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n May 4, 2015, a bill to legalize the use of CBD (Cannabidiol) oil for patients with seizures was signed into law in Tennessee. The bill received unanimous support by the state legislature on April 13, 2015. It allows patients to obtain CBD oil if they have a diagnosis of intractable seizures, or epilepsy, by a Tennessee licensed doctor. Families in Tennessee waited a long time for that day, watching their loved ones needlessly suffer from symptoms and side effects that could have been treated and prevented if they had legal access to medicinal cannabis.

Tennessee was the 38th state to legalize a form of medicinal cannabis. Tennessee was the 15th state to legalize CBD oil only.

The very limited bill allows the legal use of CBD oil with < 0.9% THC for treatment of patients with seizures. CBD (Cannabidiol) is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in the cannabis and hemp plants. It is anti-inflammatory, anti-seizure, anti-tumor, anti-anxiety, antibacterial, antioxidant, and helps relieve pain and nausea. CBD is just one of over 100 medicinal cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. Our bodies have an endocannabinoid system and cannabinoid receptors throughout our central nervous, immune, cardiovascular, reproductive, and gastrointestinal systems. The endocannabinoid system helps you react to stimuli, such as stress, inflammation, and illness. Our bodies need cannabinoids to maintain our health, strengthen our immune systems, and reduce disease-causing inflammation. Our endocannabinoid system needs cannabinoids to function well.

The use of CBD for seizures became popular nationwide when Dr. Sanjay Gupta premiered a documentary in August 2013 called, “Weed,” portraying a five-year-old girl from Colorado, named Charlotte Figi, who was enduring devastating and life-threatening continual seizures caused by Dravet Syndrome without relief. Her parents had researched medicinal cannabis

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Ellen and Penelope McCall with Stacie and Josie Mathes

and decided to try to find a non-psychoactive form of the plant as a last resort to treating Charlotte’s seizures. They resided in a legal medical marijuana state, so she had access to this healing plant. It wasn’t easy to find a strain high in CBD and low in THC, and most doctors, and even MMJ dispensary owners, balked at giving medicinal cannabis to a child. Her mom, Paige, found an unpopular non-psychoactive strain and Charlotte was given homemade CBD oil in March 2012. Her parents were shocked with her reaction. She didn’t have a seizure that day… or, the next … or, the next. She usually had over a hundred within that time. The CBD oil had worked. However, they didn’t have a reliable source, nor the money needed to purchase the specialized strain.

Then they found an option from the Stanleys, a family of brothers who grow medicinal cannabis, providing this healing plant to patients in Colorado. The Stanleys had designed a strain high in CBD and low in THC that they provided to Charlotte at only what her parents could afford. Charlotte improved on CBD oil every day, from 300 seizures a week to just one a week. She came to life. She was able to talk, walk, and play for the first time. She was able to enjoy life. The strain that healed Charlotte is named after her, now called, “Charlotte’s Web.” Currently, two families in Greeneville, TN are hoping and praying their daughters, Josie and Penelope, will also find healing using CBD oil. Josie Mathes was just two months old when she was diagnosed in April 2014 with Infantile Spasms, a rare form of intractable epilepsy. Penelope McCall was born with Unilateral Polymicrogyria and was just five months old when she was diagnosed in December 2014 with Infantile Spasms. Both precious babies have endured painful testing, procedures, injections, hospital stays, and horrible side effects from the prescribed anticonvulsants and hormone therapy they have received. One of the serious risks of the FDA approved anticonvulsant drug, Sabril, commonly given to children with seizures, is permanent vision loss. Josie and Penelope both regressed developmentally on the medications, but their parents were told that was their only option.

Stacie Mathes, Josie’s mom, never believed that was their only option. Instead, she chose to fight for legal access to CBD oil and medicinal cannabis in Tennessee. She worked with Representative Jeremy Faison to pass the bill to allow CBD oil use in Tennessee. Stacie had heard of CBD oil helping children with seizures when her daughter was first diagnosed. She researched and learned about medicinal cannabis and the healing effects of the plant. She knew she needed legal access to treat her daughter in Tennessee. She also knew she needed to educate the legislators, doctors, and the public about the potential benefits of medicinal cannabis to change hearts and minds about this healing plant. She was fighting for her daughter’s life and she was determined to have access to CBD oil in Tennessee.

Ellen McCall, Penelope’s mom, met Stacie in January of this year and was first told about CBD oil successfully treating infantile spasms and seizures a month after Penelope was diagnosed. She realized that CBD oil was her daughter’s best option and she joined Stacie in the fight to bring legal access to Tennessee. She traveled to Nashville often to attend hearings with Stacie in support of the bill legalizing CBD oil. They advocated for medicinal cannabis in the legislature and publicly, sharing Josie’s Journey and Penelope’s Path. They started Facebook pages to keep family, friends, and supporters updated on their daughters’ conditions and their fight to bring access to CBD oil in Tennessee. They were both elated when the state legislature finally passed the bill to allow their daughters access to CBD oil.

“Charlotte’s Web” is a strain of medicinal cannabis that originally helped a five-year-old girl named Charlotte Figi, who was enduring devastating and lifethreatening continual seizures. Now, it is helping other patients worldwide.

When the bill was signed into law in early May, Josie and Penelope both began treatments with CBD oil. “Charlotte’s Web,” with a 0.3% THC content, is now sold online and is helping patients worldwide. Stacie and Ellen saw both immediate and gradual improvements in their daughters’ health. They became more alert, more responsive, and more vocal. Their baby girls came to life. Their cognitive development and motor skills improved. They were smiling more and enjoying playing with their parents. Their quality of life “improved 100%.” Josie responded better to a strain with a higher THC content, 0.81%, from Colorado called “Haleigh’s Hope,” so her parents have to travel to Colorado to purchase her medicine. If you would like to help Josie and her parents in providing this healing medicine, please go to their page, www.gofundme.com/d69mgo to donate.

Josie and Penelope are both improving daily on medicinal CBD oil. Their parents are weaning them off the dangerous pharmaceuticals they have been on since diagnosis. God is answering their prayers with this healing plant.

Stacie and Ellen are now traveling throughout East Tennessee to educate parents, patients, and the public about the new CBD oil law, medicinal cannabis, and their journey to hope and healing. They will continue to fight for legal access to whole plant medicinal cannabis for everyone in Tennessee.

Editor’s note: It’s your choice to favor or not favor politically on this subject, but know the facts, and the positive medical results cannot be denied. This story and photographs were shared with permission.

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