July is a festival-filled month! The many outdoor activities offer fun for the entire family and will not break the budget. Voice Magazine is happy to continue to be a supportive sponsor of the Virginia Highlands Festival and a media co-sponsor of Barter Theatre’s production, The Red Velvet Cake War. What a laugh-out-loud comedy! And if you have ever gone or just thought about going to a family reunion, do not miss this play! It brings to life on stage at least one member of every family reunion! AND no doubt about it - men will enjoy this production too! A must see! The summer is a very active time for Voice Magazine as well. In the next chapter of Voice Magazine, we are so excited to announce that Mountain Girl Press, Little Creek Books and Express Editions will be merging with Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. (dba Voice Magazine for Women.) This is an exciting time for all of us! Please see our ‘Voice Magazines Expands’ on page 7. We welcome Tammy Robinson Smith, previous owner, as our Operations Consultant to help us in this transition and guide us in the continuation of her commitment she offered to her authors and writers. Support has been pouring in from all of you! Thank you! Many of you will recall that in March of this year, Tammy and I were bringing Java with Janie Talk Show to you along with David Hartley, Heritage TV, when suddenly we had to postpone the airing. Java with Janie was put on hold – however, not forgotten! Plans are back on the table! With a dedicated focus and solid vision, stay tuned for our NEW future date for our talk show that will be celebrating women of the Appalachian region. Please follow us on Facebook for our wonderful giveaways and latest updates! If you missed last month’s issue, be sure to visit our website for previous month’s issues, including this issue. www.voicemagazineforwomen.com. Sign up for our newsletter to receive recipes, useful tips and bits of news! In celebration of July 4th, we wish to give honor and praise to all those past and present in our armed forces. Thanks for our Freedom! Happy Fourth of July to all! (For book or manuscript submissions, visit the website, www.mountaingirlpress.com for guidelines.) Verse of the month: “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.” Psalm 32:8 KJV Thought of the month: “Appreciation is like an insurance policy. It has to be renewed every now and then.” Dave McIntyre
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“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” Psalm 16:11 -KJV
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July 28th
A minister passing through his church in the middle of the day decided to pause by the altar and see who had come to pray. Just then, the back door opened and a man came down the aisle. The minister frowned as he saw the man hadn't shaved in a while. His shirt was kind of shabby, and his coat was worn and frayed. The man knelt, bowed his head then arose and walked away. In the days that followed, each day at noon this man came in. And each time he knelt just for a moment with a lunch pail in his lap. Well, the minister's suspicions grew, and robbery was his main fear. He decided to stop the man and ask him, "Watcha' doing' here?" The old man worked down the road. Lunch was half an hour. Lunch time was his prayer time for finding strength and power. "I stay only moments, see, 'cause the factory is so far away; As I kneel here talkin' to the Lord, this is kind of' what I say: "I just came again to tell You, Lord, how happy I have been since we found each other's friendship and You took away my sin. I don't know much of how to pray, but I think about You every day. So, Jesus, this is Jim just checkin' in." The minister, feeling foolish, told Jim that this was fine. He told the man he was welcome to come and pray just anytime. "Time to go." Jim smiled and said "Thanks." He hurried to the door. The minister knelt at the altar. He'd never done it before. His cold heart melted, warmed with love. He met with Jesus there. As the tears flowed, in his heart, he repeated old Jim's prayer: "I just came again to tell You, Lord, how happy I have been since we found each other's friendship, and you took away my sin. I don't know much of how to pray, but I think about You every day. So, Jesus, this is me just checkin' in." It was past noon one day, and the minister noticed that old Jim hadn't come. As more days passed without Jim, he began to worry some. He went to the factory and asked about Jim and found out he was ill. The hospital staff was worried, but he'd given them a thrill. The week that Jim was with them at the hospital, he brought changes in the ward. His smiles, a joy contagious, changed people - his reward. The head nurse couldn't understand why Jim was so glad when no flowers, calls or cards came; Not one visitor he had. The minister stayed by Jim's bed. He voiced the nurse's concern: No friends came to show they cared; Jim had nowhere to turn. Looking surprised, old Jim spoke up, and with a winsome smile said, "The nurse is wrong. She couldn't know that every day at noon He's here, a dear friend of mine, you see. He sits right down, takes my hand, leans over and says to me: "I just came again to tell you, Jim, how happy I have been since we found this friendship, and I took away your sin. I always love to hear you pray, I think about you each day. And so my dear Jim, this is Jesus checking in." (Author Unknown)
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The girls here at Voice Magazine recommend wearing sunscreen on a daily basis to protect exposed skin from dangerous invisible ultraviolet rays given off by the sun. But sometimes sunscreen and even some of the clothes you wear are not enough to protect you from the harmful effects of too much sun, such as sunburn, sun poisoning and skin cancer, which is the most common cancer in the United States.
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Big News! Voice Magazine for Women Expands! Mountain Girl Press, Little Creek Books and Express Editions are now Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.! Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. conducts business as Voice Magazine for Women. With spreading our wings, we are excited about the merging of Mountain Girl Press, Little Creek Books and Express Editions brands into Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. Tammy Robinson Smith had a dream and vision to start a small press aimed at publishing quality fiction. With hard work, determination and tenacity, in 2005 Mountain Girl Press, located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the heart of Southwest Virginia, it became a reality. Her purposeful mission was to publish fiction and short stories that celebrated the wit, humor, and strength of both old-time and modern Appalachian women. With the growth of Mountain Girl Press, Tammy recognized another need of the writers. There was a demand to publish a wider variety of genres. Little Creek Books became that gateway! Little Creek Books was created as a cooperative venture between a small independent publishing group and a motivated force and diverse selection of authors. As a division of Mountain Girl Press, (www.mountaingirlpress.com,) Little Creek Books was established in the summer of 2009. The submissions, including young adult, teen
and tween, early readers for elementary students, especially "teaching" books and picture books with illustrations, continued to flow. The business grew and grew. And with welcoming other submissions from other genres, including nonfiction, fiction, mystery, romance, inspirational, science fiction, horror, regional works and poetry, the time had come to expand. That expansion starts a new chapter: Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. Effective July 1, 2012, Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. (dba) Voice Magazine for Women welcomes all the authors and fans of Mountain Girl Press, Little Creek Books and Express Editions. This is a tremendous opportunity for all, providing continued growth and a strong local presence. With this transition, we welcome Tammy as the Operations Consultant for Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc., and we will follow her lead and pathway of commitment to the authors and writers. We share her fortitude and desire to provide uncompromising service and loyalty to the publishing needs of our authors! Please welcome the authors by visiting www.mountaingirlpress.com and www.littlecreekbooks.com and of course, purchasing their books!
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It’s your turn. You slowly walk up to the tee. You have your driver in your hand, and while you eye the hole, you note what direction the wind is coming from. Concentration takes over as you imagine, in your mind’s eye, making a hole-in-one. You pull your arm across your body and throw, making sure to use your wrist so it gets enough spin to make it at least to the green.
While this description may sound like golf, it is not. Well, not completely, anyway. It is a sport called disc golf (sometimes called “Frisbee golf” or “folf”) and it has gathered a large following in the past ten years. The game is similar to golf in many ways except one: discs are used instead of balls. Like golf clubs, the discs come in a variety of sizes, including drivers, mid-ranges and putters, that are meant to be thrown from different distances. The discs are thrown at the “holes,” although they are not really holes, but rather big baskets with metal chains. Each hole has a pre-determined par, and each stroke (or throw) from the tee-off point until the disc hits the hole is counted to calculate the score. Disc golf courses usually consist of nine or 18 holes, like golf. Several of the parks in the Tri-Cities area have created disc golf courses and offer the game for free in scenic Appalachian locations.
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Mango Month Red, White, and Blue Berry Trifle
Mango Melon Salad with Orange Vinaigrette Mango melon salad
Ingredients
Fresh, washed spring mix Quartered slices of mango and melon A few slivers of red onion Toasted and sea salted almonds Crushed dried berries Chèvre (goat cheese) Orange vinaigrette (recipe below)
11/2 pounds raspberries (5 cups) 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (from 1 large orange) 10 ounces mascarpone cheese (11/3 cups) 11/4 cups cold heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Fine salt 20 to 24 ladyfingers (from a 7-ounce package), broken into 1-inch pieces 3/4 pound blueberries (2 1/2 cups)
Orange vinaigrette
Directions
Juice and zest of one orange 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons honey Place your greens on the plate, and add the mango and melon, onion, chèvre, berries and almonds in that order. Serve chilled and dressed with the vinaigrette. (Recipe and picture from littlekitchenbigambition.wordpress.com)
1. In a medium bowl, combine raspberries with 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar and orange juice. With the back of a fork, lightly mash berries to release their juices and let sit 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together mascarpone and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar until smooth. Whisk in cream, vanilla, and pinch of salt and whisk until soft peaks form, about 4 minutes. 2. Cut one or two pieces parchment 1 inch taller than the side of an 8-inch springform pan and line inside of pan. Place half the ladyfingers in pan and top with half the raspberry mixture. With a small rubber spatula, spread half the whipped cream over berries. Tap pan gently on counter to remove air bubbles. Repeat with remaining ladyfingers, raspberry mixture, and whipped cream. Top with blueberries and refrigerate until whipped cream is stiff and cookies have softened, about 3 hours (or, tightly covered with plastic, up to 3 days). To serve, unmold trifle and peel away parchment.
Mango Melon Fruit Salad Ingredients 3 tbsp each lime juice and honey 2 cups cubed peeled mango 2 cups cubed peeled cantaloupe 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon 1/4 cup pine nuts lightly toasted 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint In a microwavable bowl, microwave lime juice with honey on high for 30 seconds; whisk until honey is dissolved. Let cool. Add mango, cantaloupe, watermelon, pine nuts and mint; toss to combine. (Source: Canadian Living Magazine: August 2008)
Cook's Note We used cake sparklers on this trifle. They should only be used outdoors, according to package instructions; alternatively, look for sparkle candles, which will give you a similar look. Both are available from many online baking-supply stores. (Source: www.marthastewart.com)
All-American Chocolate Covered Strawberries 1. Be sure to clean your strawberries before dipping. Make sure your strawberries have dried completely so that the chocolate doesnʼt seize up on you. 2. Put chunks of white chocolate in a small bowl (white chocolate candy wafers are easy to work with). Melt in the microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring in between until completely melted. 3. Fill a second small bowl halfway with blue sanding sugar. 4. Dip strawberry into chocolate, leaving about 1/3 of the strawberry uncovered. 5. Before the chocolate sets, dip the bottom third of the strawberry into the sanding sugar. 6. Place on waxed paper. 7.You can pop them in the refrigerator if youʼre serving them later in the day, but donʼt make these more than a day in advance. (Source: www.grinandbakeit.com)
Summer Celebrations? Get Grilling! By Crystal Robertson, UT Extension Agent- Unicoi County
Think of your grill as an extension of your kitchen – a place where you can cook everything from flatbread to fresh fruits and veggies with a tangy twist. Celebrate the summer season with sizzling menus and backyard fun by following a few barbeque basics to help you get grilling! First, you’ll need to prepare your grill. Aside from the usual cleaning after every use, give Crystal Robertson your grill a thorough cleaning once per year. A dirty grill can give your foods an off-flavor. Remove each piece of the grill and wash with hot soapy water, including the grate, connections, lines and lid (inside and out.) Make sure the burner is supplying an even flame. If not, then replace it. Most burners only last about two seasons, depending on how often they are used. While the grates are out, clean up any grease or ash that may have accumulated on the bottom of the barbecue. Also check your owner's manual for the recommended cleaning technique for your particular grill. Next, be sure to have these essential tools on hand: a wide spatula, grill tongs, a heat resistant basting brush, skewers and a grill brush for cleaning grates. Once you are ready to fire up the grill, remember it is especially important in the summer to take extra precautions and practice safe food handling when preparing foods such as meat, poultry, seafood and egg products. Always wash your hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food. Sing Happy Birthday twice to get a sense of how long you should wash. Always marinate food in the refrigerator. After marinating meat, poultry or seafood, discard the marinade. This is easier to do if you marinate the food in a large resealable plastic food storage bag that you can just toss out afterward. To use a marinade as a dipping or basting sauce, set aside a portion before adding raw food. Preheat gas grills about 15 minutes, and a charcoal grill can take about 30
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Selected Plays for Barter's Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights READING #1: FRIDAY, JULY 6, 1:00PM -"Hanging Mary" by Matthew Carlton On September 13, 1916 in Erwin, Tennessee, an elephant was hanged for murder. Against the backdrop of a floundering circus, Hanging Mary explores issues of justice, prejudice and fear in the true events leading to this absurdly tragic and dark chapter in East Tennessee history. READING #2: FRIDAY, JULY 6, 4:00PM - "Even Longer and Farther Away" by Chelsea Marcantel There is a town between the mountains that stays quiet in the winter. When Nyadareturns to this town after many years away, no one remembers who she is or why she had to leave; no one except her dying sister, and a curious teenage waitress who won't leave her alone. Over the course of only a few days, Nyada is forced to confront what kind of person she truly wants to be in the place she has tried so hard to forget. A story of two sisters, one town and a secret as vast as the whole wide world. READING #3: MONDAY, JULY 9, 1:00PM - "In the Night Café" by Evan Guilford-Blake Inspired by both Vincent van Gogh’s famed “The Night Café” and Edward Hopper’s iconic “Nighthawks,” "In the Night Café," explores themes of loneliness, the need for contact and the sleepless isolation of the “nighthawks” of American society. Throughout, its four characters reveal themselves, their hopes and dreams, and their efforts to find love, meaning and understanding in the confused and confusing world around them. READING #4: MONDAY, JULY 9, 4:00PM -"Buffalo Gal" by donnarkevic On Saturday morning, February 26, 1972, no one living along the seventeen miles of Buffalo Creek, West Virginia, expected three coal slurry impoundment dams to burst, sending a fifty-foot wall of black water through the hollow, devastating the small town. "Buffalo Gal" portrays a brief window into the lives of six people living beneath the dams, their own troubles and triumphs suddenly altered forever within a matter of moments. READING #5: TUESDAY, JULY 10, 1:00PM -"Thirsting By the River Gilgamesh" by Ramona L. Morris In an isolated mountain community in Depression-era West Virginia, Isaac, a handsome, charismatic man in his early twenties, leads his followers with a combination of prophetic powers and sexual energy. Out of the “wilderness” of the great stock market crash comes Jeremiah Wentworth with promises of a better life for the “holler” and more power for Isaac. Their union is a dark one, forged by revealing the evil secrets that haunt their sleeping hours--secrets involving murder and greed. A unique and exciting adaptation of the Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh. READING #6: TUESDAY, JULY 10, 4:00PM -"Thicker Than Water" by Douglas M. Parker Shortly before 10:00 a.m. on June 20th, 2001, Andrea Yates quietly called each of her five young children into the bathroom of their suburban Houston home and drowned them, one by one, in the family tub. In statements made to police within minutes of her crime, she revealed a mind tortured by hallucinations and visions, visitations from the Devil, and motives that shifted moment by moment through a range of fantasies involving everything from a desire to punish herself to a desire to save the world. At the time of the tragedy, and throughout Andrea’s subsequent trial, a growing media frenzy rushed to simultaneously defend and demonize her – turning her into the ideal Rorschach test for a society obsessed with violence and values, and leaving Andrea to find her own way through conflicting visions of media, motherhood and madness. READING #7: FRIDAY, JULY 13, 1:00PM -"Half a World Away" by Ruth Tyndall Baker Than, a seventeen-year-old Burmese boy, has a lot on his mind. Aside from the pressures that all teenagers must face, Than is struggling with his new culture in Indiana, his father’s anger and harsh discipline, and his own guilt over the death of his mother. While trying to navigate the pressures of family and school, Than must also choose his future…will he invest in the promise of America, or return to fight for the honor and tradition of his native Burma? READING #8: FRIDAY, JULY 13, 4:00PM -"The Boy In the Box" by Sean OʼLeary One-hundred-and-two year old Allard Charles has long played the role of a minor celebrity due to the fact that he spent the first fifteen years of his life confined by his mother in a box. Now that he hasn’t long to live, Allard has decided that he must use this speaking engagement to reveal the darkest secret of his life in the box. A secret he has never shared before. A secret that may impact us all. For more information on these readings and Barter Theatre productions, please call 276.619.3343 or visit our website at www.bartertheatre.com
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Carved From Our Past July 28th - August 12th The Virginia Highlands Festival celebrates its sixty-fourth year of continuing with the dreams of Robert Porterfield who, in 1948, held the first festival on the front porch of the Martha Washington Inn. His purpose was to preserve and celebrate the cultural heritage of this area. This year the Virginia Highlands Festival will be held from July 28th until August 12th, with the Antiques Market limited to July 28th until August 5th. The Festival has grown into a regional festival representing all of Southwest Virginia. Now it not only preserves the arts, crafts and skills that developed in this region, but it also imports talented artist and performers from all over the USA and the world for the enjoyment of area residents and visitors. This year’s festival theme is “Carved from Our Past” and is dedicated in the memory of Mary Porterfield, Robert’s wife who passed away this year. The signature artist, John Dickens, who carved his art to depict Robert Porterfield said, “Bob started the festival, but it was Mary who kept it going.” On the Saturdays of the festival, come meet John Dickens and see the signature art before it is moved, on loan, to the Barter Theatre. Even though the Festival doesn’t officially begin until 10:00 A.M. on July 28th, there are a couple of events that occur earlier. The Fine Arts committee will present a Fine Arts workshop in water coloring at the Christ the King Catholic Church Community Room from Tuesday until Saturday, July 24-28, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, as well as the Fine Arts reception, July 27th at 7:00 PM, at the Arts Depot. Also the popular Antique Market Early Bird Show, on July 28th from 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM beside the SWVA Higher Education Center, for those antique shoppers who want to get the first jump on antique shopping. The festival will officially open at 10:00 AM on July 28th at both the Antiques Market and the Arts and Crafts on Remsburg Drive and will culminate with the popular street party at 8:00 PM on July 28that Depot Square with the introduction of LEGGZ, a retro band from Roanoke, who perform favorite music from today’s hits to Motown and Classic rock. They have opened concerts to rave reviews for such well-known acts as Bon Jovi, Robert Cray and the Doobie Brothers. The Juried Arts and Crafts Show will be held July 28 through August 12, 2012, along Remsburg Drive starting at the Abingdon Market Pavilion. Visit the many professional crafts people who show, demonstrate and sell their wares. Music is a mainstay of the Festival, and this year is no exception. The ‘Soul Folk Revival’ will be featured on Sunday, July 29th at the Abingdon Market Pavilion. On the Barter Stage, July 29th at 7:30 PM, will be Richard Leigh, songwriter of many tunes, most notable are “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” and “The Greatest Man I Never Knew.” Richard started college at Virginia Highlands Community College and says, “If it wasn’t for Abingdon, there’d been no ‘Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue.’” Celtic weekend, on August 4th and 5th, will feature the “Maidens IV,” a wholehearted and full of life, high-action Celtic & Folk music group who mix hints of Rock, World and the flavor of Gypsy Jazz will perform both days. Arvel Bird, a contemporary Celtic Native American/Scotsman band dubbed worldwide as “Lord of the Strings” will also perform on August 4th and 5th . The Festival will end with the popular Phantom Street Dance and, of course, Monroe Jameson’s Blue Grass Festival. On August 5th at 7:30 PM at the Barter Theatre, the Performing Arts will present the charming Faye Lane’s "Beauty Shop Stories,” a story of the glittered-up memories of a Green Bean Queen in the beauty shop her mother owned and where Faye grew up.
On August 6th at 7:30, Robert Post will perform at Barter. Robert is a brilliant physical comedian with a stunning theatrical mind. Combine a quart of dry humor with three tablespoons of expert mime, versatile acting and skilled juggling, then add a keen sense of satire and the absurd, and you’ve got Post Comedy Theatre. Discover those special, hard-to-find antique items at this 45,000-square-foot market daily from July 28th till August 5th. For many people, it's the centerpiece of the festival. Antique lovers spend days browsing through tents filled with an impressive array of fine formal and country furniture, top-end collectibles, folk art, jewelry, accessories, books and primitives. Dealers from all over the U.S. offer fine period furniture, porcelain, sterling silver, quilts, clothing, paintings, rugs and more. Dealers always restock, so be sure to visit more than once! Magicians, jugglers, balloons, and parades bring out the child in all of us. Each day will be packed with activities and fun for the entire family. Youth, arts and crafts and music events will be brought back along Remsburg Drive, and don’t forget “Abingdon’s Got Talent” on August 8th at 6:30 PM when local teens and tweens are invited to show off their talents. The contest is open to all talent, not just singing and is free of charge. Cash prizes will be awarded. For those who are adventurous, there will be walks along the channels and the Appalachian Trail. Spend lazy mornings and afternoons exploring our misty Appalachian landscapes, forested hillsides, sweeping vistas and pastures filled with cattle and old barns. Local experts will show you the geological faces of the area, and naturalists will guide you on leisurely walks looking for wild plants and animals. Whether by foot or by bike, get a close-up look at ecology, wildlife habitats, farms and cave environments and mountain top star gazing. For the more cultural events, there is the Fine Arts at the Arts Depot where beautiful juried paintings are displayed for your enjoyment and purchase. Also hear the art talks by Ed Chitwood who gives his interpretation of many of these fine works. Then there is the two-day creative writing workshops at the Higher Education Center, July 30th and 31st, with workshops on how to write plays, songs, poetry and how to get your work published. Southwest Virginia is full of history and each day during the Festival there will be stories told by people in period dress on site telling the stories. The Battle of Kings Mountain and Living in the Backcountry will be presented by members of the General William Campbell Sons of the American Revolution, Black's Fort Daughters of the American Revolution, Historical Society of Washington County, Virginia, and the Over Mountain Victory Trail Association. This will occur daily from 11 .m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can also walk along a segment of the Over Mountain Victory National Historic Trail. Park Ranger guided tours, colonial games and educational activities will round out your historic day. The Home & Garden Committee Kitchen Tour is always one of the most popular festival events with a Twilight tour on August 2nd at 5:00 PM and a Kitchen tour on August 3rd at 12:00 PM. Again this year, the committee has assembled a variety of beautiful kitchens that range from a remodeled 1960s home whose owner "repurposed" wormy chestnut for cabinets, to a new craftsman-style home with a lodge feeling featuring an eight-foot kitchen island and whose owners built the entire home around the kitchen plan! Other kitchen designs on these tours range from a Williamsburg-style kitchen to an "Old World" look with leathered granite counter tops. And to highlight concurrent events, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia’s Wolves?” has returned. Follow the wolf trail to view public art sculptures. Thirty-eight adult and pup-sized wolves feature the incredibly imaginative work of local artists. These sculptures will be on display in front of local Abingdon businesses through the Festival. And of course, while in Abingdon visit Barter Theatre, William King Museum, Historic Whites Mill, the Fields-Penn House and Museum, Parks Mill and the Holston Mountain Artisans. Go to the Festival Website for detailed information on all that will happen over the 16 days: WWW.VAHIGHLANDSFESTIVAL.ORG
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July 13-21 Fun Fest 2012 (July 13th-21st) is proud to announce the entertainers for 2012 Sunset Concert Series. Jeremy Camp will kick off the series on Thursday, July 19th followed by Travis Tritt on Friday, July 20th. The festival finale will be Lynyrd Skynyrd on Saturday, July 21st. The Sunset Series will take place on the Brock Services Stage at J. Fred Johnson Stadium. Additional Series sponsors include Eastman Credit Union, Kingsport Convention & Visitors Bureau and WXBQ. Beginning May 23rd, online Sunset Series ticket packages can be purchased at www.funfest.net. The 3-night package, which includes a general admission ticket to the Thursday, Friday and Saturday concerts, will be $37.50. The 2-night package, including a general admission ticket for your choice of any 2 of the 3 nights, will be $25. Any remaining general admission tickets will be available at the Fun Fest Store at 400 Clinchfield St., Ste. 100 for $15 each. The Fun Fest Store opens on June 22nd.
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From Georgia to Maine Please join us Thursday, July 5th 5:00-8:00 in presenting Tennessee Native, Joshua Yates’ "Middle Blue Hole." Joshua Yates spent five months in 2004 hiking the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine, inspiring him to become a photographer of the beautiful landscapes around him. When he returned home he began studying art and photography at East Tennessee State University. From then on, Josh has driven and hiked all over the country making photographs along the way. In 2010, he walked from Mexico to Canada along the Pacific Crest Trail carrying a backpack containing many days worth of food, supplies and his camera equipment. He has been able to witness many amazing sunsets and sunrises over some of the most beautiful places in our country.
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July – National Social Wellness Month Social Wellness means having positive interactions and connections with others and enjoying those relationships. We usually don’t think about the great gifts we have to move, bend, lift, throw or push without limitation, and these abilities are all part of our social wellness. However, an injury or illness can take away these abilities to interact, and suddenly we are no longer involved in the social activities that we enjoy. Our social activities and connections to others become limited and the isolation can lead to depression, a decline in health and other ailments. The key to healthy aging is wellness, and that all-important state encompasses physical, economic, mental and social wellness. Social psychologists now realize that socialization continues all across the life span, as long as people continue to learn from social experiences. Some people have the greatest number of social learning experiences in childhood, but others continue to have important socialization experiences all through life.
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Modern, information intensive lifestyles tend to encourage lifelong learning and lifelong socialization as we continue to meet people and learn from them at every age of life. But an accident or injury can redirect your social wellness journey. If this happens, it is important to seek professionals who identify health promotion as a core function of social wellness and are relevant. Professionals in rehabilitation in particular do recognize this important component of the physical rehabilitation process. This "support group" provides powerful psychological support in physical health and healing. Physical rehabilitation is the process of restoring and regaining physical strength and function. Physical rehabilitation can be used to help treat a simple ankle sprain or to help a stroke survivor walk, talk and eat again. Physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians and physical, occupational, speech and recreation therapists work as a team to help patients reduce their dependency on others and achieve the highest level of functional independence. If the need arises for physical rehabilitation, seek professionals offering the social support including families and friends and with a strong focus on in-patient and out-patient rehab. The goal of the rehabilitation is to return the patient to home, work and normal activities, making the patient’s life as active and productive as possible. Remember, successful rehabilitation helps us get back to doing the things we love with the people we love.
Summer Fresh: Increasing your fruits and vegetable intake Cindy Holmes, MS. RD. LDN. Medical & Lifestyle Nutrition Therapy Summer is a fantastic time to focus on increasing your fruits and vegetables! With the wonderful selection of seasonal items plus the dip in prices, you can begin adding or increasing your daily intake without breaking the bank. Plus, by summer time your local farmers market should be in full swing, offering freshly picked, locally grown items! You should try to incorporate as many colors on your plate as you can, bright reds, deep greens, vibrant yellows, deep oranges, etc., to obtain the greatest health benefit. The Cindy Holmes, MS. RD. LDN. more colors the better, because each of the components that make these vibrant colors performs a different task in your body. For example, we have been often told how carrots can improve your eyesight. Well they are actually referring to the component that results in the orange pigment called lutein. What it really helps with is slowing the onset of age related macular degeneration and reducing the chances of developing cataracts. Just think, this is only one example! You should strive to have three servings of whole fruit each day, and always
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July is National Blueberries Month The third most common form of cancer in American men and women is any variation of colon cancer, including colon, rectal or colorectal cancer. Contributing risk factors you cannot control include heredity, age and ethnicity. However, smoking and dietary habits are controllable risk factors you can change to reduce your risk of developing this form of cancer. The large intestine helps complete the digestive process. Your colon resides in the lower portion of the large intestine, and it absorbs water or nutrients from foods you eat. It then stores unused nutrients as waste for later elimination. The rectum is the ending portion of digestion, and it receives the waste to eliminate it from your body. Your body can form tumors or polyps in the colon, the rectum alone or a combination, which can result in colon or colorectal cancer. The exact cause of cancerous tumor formation is unknown, but harmful substances like free radicals may contribute to this process. Poor diet and smoking are significant factors that raise your risk of free radical damage. Recent studies from Swedish investigators suggest that blueberries may prevent colon cancer development. They suggest that blueberries should be eaten with probiotic yogurt to further improve the benefit. It is known that ongoing oxidative stress is a major part of developing colon cancer. Antioxidants can help the normal cells to defend against oxidative stress. Fruit is part of a well-balanced diet for overall health, but it serves a specific purpose in supplying you with vitamins containing antioxidants that could reduce your risk of colon cancer. Fruits including oranges, berries, grapes, cantaloupe, apples and pears are significant sources of vitamins A and C. These vitamins are antioxidants that inhibit oxidation and free radical damage. Fruit also supplies a source of fiber, which is important for clearing your intestines of waste. To reduce your risk of colon cancer, eat five to nine servings of fruit daily along with a diet low in fat and processed foods. The American Cancer Society suggests eating more fruits and vegetables, garlic, fish, milk and foods containing fiber, folate, selenium and vitamin D. Consume the
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Borrowing for College – What You Need to Know If you have a child or grandchild who is beginning college soon, you’re probably aware that in addition to academic readiness, preparing for college requires a financial strategy – especially as the cost of higher education continues to rise rapidly. Today, the average debt for graduates who fund their education with loans tops $25,000, and that number is expected to rise.1 Unfortunately, many young people heading into the world of higher education – and borrowing to pay for it – may not fully appreciate the financial challenges that lie ahead. At a young age, it seems simple to borrow money with the expectation that the loan repayments will be manageable, but too often students experience setbacks during their college career or after graduation that makes repayment more difficult than anticipated. With all the conflicting information and opinions out there, it’s important to understand the basic considerations that go into borrowing to pay for college. Not all loans are created equal Loans that are available to fund education costs can be categorized in two distinct ways. Federal loans are those issued directly by the federal government, while private loans are provided by banks and other private lenders. For most people, federal loans will offer the most favorable terms in the long run. But if money provided by federal loans is not sufficient, students may need to also consider private education loans.
Federal loan basics There are three primary types of federal student loans: Stafford Loan – These loans can be “subsidized” or “unsubsidized.” A subsidized loan means that the interest charged on the loan is waived while the student is enrolled in school and for a period of time after graduation. Unsubsidized loans calculate interest accrued from the time the loan is given. These loans charge a fixed rate of interest, but are not likely to be sufficient to cover the full costs of higher education. PLUS Loan – This type of loan is available to creditworthy parents of dependent undergraduate students lent at a fixed interest rate. It can be used to pay the remaining balance of education expenses not covered by a Stafford Loan or other forms of financial aid. Graduate and professional students can also qualify for this form of aid. Perkins Loan – This loan program is not available through all schools. Educational institutions must choose to participate. It provides five percent fixed-rate loans made directly by the school to the student using federal government funds. This is typically reserved for students with the greatest financial need. Students can qualify for federal loans regardless of their credit history, and if the student were to lose his or her job in the future, the payments can often be deferred. Federal loans also have a six month grace-period before repayment begins that allows students extra time to find employment after they graduate which makes it less likely that their financial security will be jeopardized immediately after college. Private education loan basics Many banks and lending institutions also offer private education loans (also known as alternative education loans) to help pay for college. These can help bridge the gap between the actual cost of education and the amount available through federal loan programs. But before borrowing, families should consider the following: • Interest rates on private loans tend to be variable, which means they may increase in the future. Depending on the amount borrowed and the repayment schedule, they could ultimately end up being more costly than federal loans, even if they initially carry a lower interest rate.
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• A co-signer is often required for a private loan. The co-signer presumably has a more substantial credit history than the student and will be required to pay for the debt if the student fails to do so. Unlike with federal loans, the balance may not be forgiven if the student becomes disabled or dies. • Deferment may not be an option if the student is laid off or faces financial hardship while trying to find a job, and default can be declared by some institutions if only a single payment is missed. This can do serious damage to the borrower’s and the co-signer’s credit ratings. The most important thing that students and their families can do is to enter any loan agreement with a firm understanding of how the structure of the repayment agreement works, and to develop a back-up plan in the case that the student isn’t able to make loan payments for any reason. It’s also crucial that students recognize how their student loan debt may affect them in the future. A college education is significant in a student’s life and future career – and starting early with careful financial planning can make it affordable and less overwhelming. Consider working with a financial advisor who can help parents and their students plan for the financial aspect of college. When it comes to student loans, a little financial education can go a long way. 1 According to a report published November 3, 2011 from the Institute for College Access & Success Project on Student Debt Klem, Gentry & Torbett, A financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Our team focuses on working with families to give you the extra confidence that comes from engaging a team of professionals who understand your financial goals and needs. Youʼll feel comfortable knowing that the primary focus of Klem, Gentry & Torbett is on creating a relationship that provides tailored financial solutions specific to your needs. Visit our website at www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/klem-gentry-torbett/ Brokerage, investment and financial advisory services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC. Some products and services may not be available in all jurisdictions or to all clients. Ameriprise Financial does not provide tax or legal advice. Consult your tax advisor or attorney. © 2012 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved. File # 136457
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The well-known motivational speaker, Billie Cash will be the speaker and musical performer for the Bristol Christian Women’s Club on Wednesday, July 18th at 10:00am at the Addilynn Family Life Center, 3225 Avoca Road, Bristol, TN. Billie Cash is a southern lady of many talents who resides in Collierville, Tennessee, with her husband Roy Cash, retired U.S. Navy Captain. She majored in theatre at the University of Memphis, which led to successful ventures in radio, television commercials and performance roles at Front Street Theatre and other theatres throughout the U.S. Her musical Billie Cash, niece of the legendary Johnny Cash background embraces comedy, but she has also soloed with the Norfolk Symphony from Norfolk, VA. Her worship CD, “Light Your World� was recorded in Midhurst, England. She has authored six books, which she calls “sign posts� for Christian living. For thirty years she was immersed in the challenges of military life, raising a son, Carey Cash, (a U.S. Navy Chaplain,) and a daughter Kellye Cash, who was crowned Miss America in 1987. Her motivational workshops at special events honoring military wives and active duty women, have taken her to the four corners of America. Billie brings humor and authenticity framed with biblical insight for today’s woman. Her joy is the legacy of eleven grandchildren. To learn more about this wonderful woman visit her website, billie@billiecash.com. Also on the agenda will be Mary Sigdmore, clothing store manager for the Martha Washington Inn. She will be showcasing jewelry and accessories along with her advice on how to look your best. And last, but definitely not least, will be the brunch catered by Food for the Soul. The menu will be Scrambled Egg and Bacon Croissant, Sliced Tomatoes, Watermelon and Cantaloupe, Coffee Cake, Coffee, Tea and Water. Where else can you go for this much fun, entertainment, great food and spiritual enlightenment for only $15.00? Deadline for reservations and cancellations is Monday, July 16th. Contact Nancy Young, 423-968-7976. As an affiliation with Stonecroft Ministries, a portion of the $15.00 will go to help support military wives, Bible studies for women in prison, young mothers with children and many more outreach programs.
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Abingdon, VA The Barter Players are taking children of all ages to a magical land of endless possibilities and imagination, where chocolate rivers flow, gum can taste like a three course meal and chocolate can travel through TV tubes! “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” begins at Barter Stage II on June 26 and runs through July 21. Based on book by Roald Dahl and adapted by Richard R. George, the play follows Charlie Bucket and his Grandpa Joe as they seek one of the coveted golden tickets that offer a prize of a lifetime—to tour the mysterious Wonka chocolate factory. Katy Brown, the artistic director of The Barter Players is excited to bring this show to children of all ages this summer. It is full of imagination and kids are the best when it comes to imagination she believes. “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” is sponsored by Timothy E. Collins, Pediatric Dentistry and The Barter Players season sponsors are Alpha Natural Resources and Blue Ridge PBS. Tickets are $11. Call 276.628.3991 or visit www.BarterTheatre.com for more information. A Golf Tournament will be held August 4, 2012 to raise money and awareness for Highlands Educational Literacy Program, Inc. the tournament will be held at Greenway Creek Golf Course in Glade Spring, VA. For more information, email helplit3@embarqmail.com. Visit: www. helpliteracyofwc.org or call or email Sue Reynolds, sue.reynolds@bristolcompressors.com, or (276) 944-5144. The Virginia Highlands Festival announces dates for the annual Antiques Market. Festival dates are July 28-August 12, 2012. Antiques Market dates are July 28-August 5, 2012. The 2012 Antiques Market will be shortened to 9 days, from July 28, through August 5, with Early Bird Shopping on Saturday, July 28 from 810am. The Antiques Market Committee, chaired by Sandra Darden and Shirley Snowden stated this shortened time frame will better meet the needs of the dealers by allowing dealers to lessen the time spent away from their businesses and help defray their travel expenses. About 50 antique dealers from a dozen states will fill the tents on the grounds of the Virginia Highlands Community College. They will share their space with food vendors selling snacks, cold drinks and frozen treats, while ample parking and Festival trolley service will connect the Antiques Market to other Festival activities. Antique lovers will find the joy of discovery, as established dealers from around the country bring out pieces they've been saving specifically for the Festival. "It's so much fun to look for that special piece to add to your collection, like that missing bowl from Grandma's china," said Snowden. The Festival's Antiques Market is also a homecoming of sorts for many dealers, some of whom have been showing at the Festival for more than 20 years. Inventory changes daily, so when you do find that piece that speaks to you, get it while you can. You don't want to be stuck thinking about how beautiful it might have looked in your home! Daily tickets to the Market are $5. $12 gets you a pass good for the duration of the show, and $20 gets you in for Early Bird Shopping at 8:00am on Saturday, July 28th. For more information on the Antiques Market, including a list of dealers, visit the Festival website at www.vahighlandsfestival.org or "like" the Antiques Market Facebook page at www.facebook.com/VHFAntiques. The Virginia Highlands Festival presents watercolor artist Karlyn Holman. Workshop dates: July 24-28, 2012, Festival dates: July 28August 12, 2012, Antiques Market dates: July 28-August 5, 2012. The Juried Fine Arts committee is pleased to present their annual painting workshop taught by the accomplished watercolor artist, Karlyn Holman. Holman will also jury the Fine Art Show and Gallery on display throughout the Festival.
Watercolor Fun and Free is the title of a motivational workshop for beginning, as well as experienced painters. Holman offers enthusiastic, informational demonstrations and gives individual help enriched by sharing her original finished work. She is described as an upbeat instructor, who helps the students cultivate a loose, free style of working. The five-day workshop for painters of all levels will be held Tuesday, July 24-Saturday, July 28 from 9am-4pm at Christ the King Catholic Church. The fee is $350, and registration information may be found on the Festival website www.VAHighlandsFestival.org under Fine Art and Photography. The Juried Fine Art Show Lecture and Awards Ceremony will take place on Friday, July 27 at the Arts Depot at 7:30pm, where Holman will discuss her work and award cash prizes to the artists ranging from $100-$750. An audience prize will also be awarded later in the Festival for the piece determined to be “Best in Show” by popular ballot. Pieces accepted into the Juried Fine Art Show will be on display at the Arts Depot in downtown Abingdon. Information is available on the Highlands Festival website for those who want to submit their original art for consideration in the Juried Fine Arts show. Deadline is July 12. www.VAHighlandsFestival.org The Virginia Highlands Festival presents two days of creative writing workshops and a one-time-only performance. Workshop dates: July 30 & 31, 2012, Festival dates: July 28-August 12, 2012, Antiques Market dates: July 28-August 5, 2012. The Virginia Highlands Festival presents two days of creative writing workshops on July 30 and 31, 2012, plus “An Evening With…” featuring workshop instructors performing and reading from their own work. Tap into your inner Pulitzer winner with workshops on fiction, songwriting, poetry and playwriting. This is also your chance to talk with the experts about editing, publishing and navigating the world of distribution. Workshop instructors include: Gayle Brown – Art Director for Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, Clyde Edgerton – novelist and memoirist, Walking Across Egypt Rebekah Harris – author of young adult fiction and teacher of Adolescent Literature at King College (Bristol, TN) Richard Leigh – Grammy winning songwriter, “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” Jasper McGruder – actor and director currently performing at the Barter Theatre in Looking Over the President’s Shoulder Jim Peterson – acclaimed poet, The Man Who Grew Silent Annie Robinette – award winning singer-songwriter, inaugural representative of regional songwriters to the Festival Workshops take place at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Grand Hall in Abingdon. The cost is $25 for one day or $40 for both days. A full schedule, description of the workshops, additional information about the instructors, and a registration form may be found on the Festival website at www.VAHighlandsFestival.org. Bristol, TN/VA Bacon, or as it is more commonly referred to: “meat candy,” is becoming a cultural phenomenon. So why not host a Bacon Festival to celebrate the love of this iconic food? Well, that’s just what the owners of Positive Approach Events in Johnson City, Tennessee, have decided to do on September 1, 2012. For three years, Brandi and Travis Woodall watched as the nation’s obsession grew and bacon festivals continued to crop up in several cities. “I stumbled upon this idea for an event years ago, and thought, ‘Now that’s interesting,’”said Brandi. “Travis and I love bacon, and so I began to ask others about how they felt and was
amazed at the positive feedback we kept receiving for the idea.” So they began researching. And found that not only is bacon loved nationally in the US, but it is also an international marvel as well. And coincidentally the date they chose just happens to be International Bacon Day. “It was like a sign!” exclaimed Travis. “And as we are a very community minded company, we began to think of charities that could benefit from an event of this magnitude and put in a call to Bristol Motor Speedway.” “We are thrilled that the great people hosting the TriCities Bacon Fest wanted to make us part of the excitement as well,” said Claudia Byrd, Director of Speedway Children’s Charities-Bristol Chapter. “We are honored they chose Speedway Children’s Charities to benefit from the proceeds of this extremely unique event. I hope everyone will come out and have a wonderful time on September 1st! Doing so will allow us to help more deserving children in our region.” TriCities Bacon Fest will be held on September 1, 2012 at Bristol Motor Speedway. The event will feature music, arts/craft vendors, and of course, bacon! Tickets will be on sale this summer and are sure to move fast as most bacon festivals in the nation sell out within minutes. For more information fans can visit them online at www.tricitiesbaconfest.com or find them on facebook at http://facebook.com/tcbaconfest .
during the summer, the first session will be held June 2529, and the second session will be held July 23-27. This is the second year the district has offered this camp. The purpose of the art camp will be to expose campers to the vast array of arts experiences there are to be had in Downtown Bristol. During their week at Who Art You? camp, children ages 8-12 will participate in a vast array of creative endeavors including culinary arts, creative movement, music, magic, healing arts (yoga), painting, story telling, martial arts, pottery, and more. In addition, daily walking tours, including the Art in Public Places tour and the Promise Walk will educate campers about the heart of their community.
The Paramount presents the Carolina Chocolate Drops on Sunday, July 15th at 3:00 p.m. With their 2010 Nonesuch debut, Genuine Negro Jig—which garnered a Best Traditional Folk Album Grammy last year—the Carolina Chocolate Drops proved that the old-time, fiddle and banjo-based music they’d so scrupulously researched and passionately performed could be a living, breathing, ever-evolving sound. They make short work of their instructive mission and spend their energy on things that require it: flatfoot dancing, jug playing, shouting.” - Michael Hill Tickets are $25 Reserved. Contact the Paramount Center for the Arts at (423) 274-8920 or visit www.theparamountcenter.com.
“We are thrilled to again be offering such a diverse arts-oriented experience to children in our community,” said Katherine Bowman, Associate Director of Believe in Bristol. “Our campers will get a sampling of all the great arts in Downtown Bristol and will hopefully go on from their experience at camp to further explore an arts avenue they found particularly rewarding.” Each day will offer a different experience for Who Art You? campers. For example, a day could include hand building techniques for wet clay at Kil’nTime from 9 am to 11 am, take lunch and learn oral tradition from the Beaver Creek Storytellers from 11 am to 1 pm and then try their hand at basic kicks, punches, strikes, and blocks at Japan Karate-Do Organization from 1 pm to 3 pm. Registration deadline for the first session of camp is June 21, and the second session deadline is July 15. Cost is $250 per child. Space is limited to 10 campers per session, so call today to reserve your spot. For more information, please contact Katherine Bowman at Believe in Bristol at 423-573-2200 or kbowman@believeinbristol.org.
Tri-Cities Golf Club will have a Golf Tournament Wednesday, July 25, 2012. Sign up your team today! $300 per foursome $75/person (singles welcome.) Shotgun Start – Captain’s Choice – Tee Time 8:30 a.m. - Lunch will be provided following play. Prizes for Winning Team, Longest Drive, Closest to Pin and Most Accurate Drive - Hole Sponsorships Available - The Kiwanis Club of Bristol has donated over 1,000 pairs of new shoes to children in our area over the past two years. Your support of this tournament will help with the continuation of this “Shoes for Kids” project. For additional information contact: Andy Mumpower, 423-833-2604. Believe in Bristol and the Arts and Entertainment District of Downtown Bristol are pleased to announce the continuation of an arts-based summer camp for children called “Who Art You? Find Yourself at Art Camp”. The camp will be offered for two weeks
Bristol Christian Women's Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at Addilynn Family Life Center, 3225 Avoca Road, Bristol, TN. $15.00 Reservations required. Call Nancy Young at 423-968-7976 or e-mail cwcBrunchReservations@yahoo.com. CWC is affiliated with StonecroftMinistries. Brunch will be July 18, 2012. Come and bring a friend.
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