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Voice - magazine for women is the region's first magazine for women! Created for women, by women, about women, and to women! Delivered on the first Friday of each month, Voice Magazine can be found in over 600 places throughout Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia in areas frequented by women.
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Emails, text messaging, cell phones with cameras, GPS that talks to you, and
the list goes on and on. How great it is to have easy communication–except when
it does not work. Many of you sent emails to Voice Magazine lately only to have
them bounce back. Yes–there was a cyber attack on our server provider, and even
though no information was comprised, it slowed down many emails, and our system came to a halt.
Not to worry. Just be patient, and the technicians assured us that it will be corrected soon! But it was
fun trying to figure out how “we used to do it” before we had all that easy communication. We figured
it out–it’s called phone, fax and handwritten notes! Thank goodness we remembered how to do that!
Even with the interruptions, Voice Magazine remains focused and is on the move again! First,
please join us in seeing Barter Theatre's production of The Blonde, the Brunette & the VengefulRedhead, which Voice Magazine is one of the media sponsors. Premiers on May 10, 2013. Don’t miss
this fun and fascinating production. Follow us on Facebook for ticket giveaways to attend this can’twait to see theatre production!
Also, do you have your calendars marked for this year's 2013 YW Tribute to Women? This is an
inspiring, enjoyable dinner and your attendance supports the YW and directly affects women, children
and families in this region. We hope to see you at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Bristol,
Virginia, on April 25, 2013 for this event.
In the next few months Voice Magazine for Women will be highlighting women making a
difference in our region. If you know of someone deserving of special recognition, please let us know
by emailing us at [email protected].
“Thank you” to all for showing your support to our advertisers and our authors. Jan-Carol
Publishing, Inc. continues to grow with many types of genres and we are accepting submissions. If
you have not entered our writer's contest, you still have time to do so. You still have time to enter our
front cover photo contest as well.
Voice Magazine has been your voice for over nine years and as we move into our 10th year, we
remain the local voice for the region. A local voice that works for businesses to get their voice out in
the community. Thank you ALL for your support!
Check out our calendar of events on our website, www.voicemagazineforwomen.com. Send
inquiries and suggestions to [email protected].
Thought of the month: “If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.”Nora Roberts, AuthorVerse of the month: “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.” Matthew 7:15 (KJV)
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Diana B. Blackburn Christina Blevins Pamala S. Bowman Elizabeth B. Brown Linda W. Calvert
Donna B. Fowlkes Candace Jennings Teresa Keller Sue Lindenbusch
Bonnie Macdonald Judith B. Slagle Ann C. Smith
Spiritually Speaking Mike DeVries
Gardening with Children Crystal Robertson- UT Extension Agent-Unicoi County
Spring Opener Golf TournamentWomen Invitational
Dining Diva Dines OutJennifer Maupin
It’s Time to Go Shopping!Jan Howery
Authors on the RoadJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.
PUBLISHER
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Julia Wright - Staff
PUBLISHED BY JAN-CAROL PUBLISHING, INC. (Volume 10, Issue 4)
While every precaution has been taken to ensure accuracy of the published material,
Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. Voice Magazine cannot be held responsible for opinions or
facts provided by its authors, advertisers or agencies. All rights are reserved. Reproduction
in whole or part is prohibited without written permission. Agencies, Advertisers and other
contributors will indemnify and hold the publisher harmless for any loss or expense resulting
from claims or suits based upon contents of any advertisement, defamation, libel, right of privacy,
plagiarism and/or copyright infringement. The views expressed in Voice Magazine for Women are
not necessarily those of the publisher. © 2013
Editorial Mission: VOICE magazine for women wants to provide a useful and complete reliable source ofinformation for women and their families. We seek to celebrate women’s successes, andsupport their growth by defining and recognizing their needs and providing a concentration of resources for them. We want to be that “link” to all women.
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Each month Voice will “hide” apicture of a “Hot Hunk.” If youfind him, fill out this form, andmail it in and you could win ticketsto Barter Theatre!
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Winner:
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the March Hot Hunk Hunt!
Thanks to ALL forsending in your entry!
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Deadline for submission is April 15, 2013. PLEASE, ONE ENTRY PER HOUSEHOLD
April Hot Hunk Hunt!The March “Hot Hunk” was Daniel Day-Lewis in the
Daytime Tri-Cities ad on page 12.
Bristol Christian Women's Club3225 Avoca Road
Bristol, TNAddilynn Family Life Center
3rd Wednesday of each month, 10:00am
Open to all WomenSpecial Speakers, Entertainment and Brunch
Affiliated with Stonecroft For reservations call Nancy Young (423) 968-7976
Journey or Destination?
By Mike DeVries
“Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed–not only in mypresence, but now much more in my absence–continue to work out yoursalvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will
and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” Philippians 2:12-13
We live in an instant society, don’t we? It seems that we can get anything we
want, how we want it, when we want it. A few weeks back, I was looking at
upgrading a bit of our backyard landscaping, so I decided to head over to Home
Depot to see what I could find. Now, mind you, I’m not very good at gardening.
I seem to have quite a knack for killing anything living and green. Perhaps you
know what this is like as well.
As I entered Home Depot and asked someone for help, I was directed to the
outside patio where I was met with a myriad of foliage options, all full-grown and
ready to plant. I found an employee who was willing to help. I asked, “Not that
I’m ready for this, but where are all the seeds? Do you still carry those?”
“Sure. But no one really uses them anymore. Too much work.”
Really. Fascinating.
It seems we live in a society where we want the instant result, off-the-shelf, and
ready to go–but rarely are we willing to personally put in the effort required for
the results we desire. We want the destination; we just don’t want the journey.
Oddly, we approach our faith in much the same manner. We want wholeness
now. We want freedom now. We want peace now. Somehow we’ve bought into
a myth that says once we embrace life in Jesus, it’s over–mission accomplished,
we’ve reached the finish line. But what if embracing life in Jesus is just the start
of the journey? What if, rather than crossing the finish line, all we’ve done is
take a step across the starting line?
This is the experience of the people in the scriptures. Faith wasn’t about having
all the right answers, or arriving at some final destination, but was about being
in process. It was about interacting with the present and living God, always
growing in their understanding of this God. That is why Paul writes what he does
in Philippians 2:12-13.
He tells the followers of Jesus that just as they had done in the past, so they
should “continue to work out their salvation with fear and trembling.” In other
words, don’t think you’ve arrived, but continue to wrestle with what it looks like
to live this salvation kind of life in the here and now. He tells them to do this
with “fear and trembling,” or with a sense of awe and importance, because to
live this way is to expand the dream God has for this world – His good purpose
for all things.
So, as you journey , approach your faith as a work in progress, asking yourself
the question, “What might it look like for me to live the good news in the here
and now?”
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April is Car Care month and to help you keep your car operating at its best, we’ve found basic maintenance procedures to share with you.
• Have your car’s wheel alignment checked every 30,000 miles (48,000 km), or as
recommended in your owner’s manual. Also, have it checked after buying new tires
and when you replace a rack-and-pinion steering unit or other steering parts.
Improper tire alignment will shorten the life of your tires as well as cause poor
handling. If your steering is stiffer than normal, or the vehicle pulls to one side, you
probably have an alignment problem.
• Check brake fluid monthly. Wipe dirt from the master cylinder lid before you
open it. If you need fluid, add the type recommended by your car’s maker. Never
substitute other fluids, such as transmission or power-steering fluid. And don’t use
brake fluid from a previously opened container. Once exposed to air, brake fluid
absorbs moisture and contaminates easily.
• An anti-lock brake system is sensitive to moisture, which can ruin the expensive
ABS pump and rot the brake lines from the inside. Since brake fluid attracts
moisture, it should be “bled” or purged at least every three years, or as specified in
your owner’s manual.
• Don’t forget the filters! There are several filters (the main ones are oil, fuel,
transmission and air) important to preserving your car engine. They should be
changed according to the schedule in your owner’s manual, or as follows:
• Change the oil filter at least at every other oil change — every change is even
better because the old filter contains nearly a quart of dirty oil that will remain with
the new, clean oil. If you change your oil yourself, wipe the filter threads with an
anti-seize lubricant, available at auto supply stores.
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• Check the air filter every two months and replace it when dirty or as part of a tune-
up. Air filters are generally easier to get to than oil filters.
• Change your transmission fluid filter after the first 5,000 miles (8,000 km) of
driving and every 25,000 miles (40,000 km) or two years, thereafter.
• Change automatic transmission fluid and filter after the first 5,000 miles (8,000
km) and after every 25,000 miles (40,000 km) or two years thereafter, or as
recommended in your owner’s manual. If you use your vehicle for towing, change the
fluid and filter every year. For manual transmissions, change the lubricant (motor oil or
gear oil, depending on the car) after the first 5,000 miles and after every 50,000 (80,000
km) thereafter. Use synthetic motor oil or gear lube for longer transmission life, unless
the manufacturer recommends otherwise.
• Inspect hoses at each oil change and have them replaced when leaking, brittle,
cracked, rusted, swollen or restricted. Also, check belts to see if they are loose or in
poor condition.
• Check to see that the battery connection is clean, tight and corrosion-free. The
battery should be securely mounted and if three-years-old or more, the battery should be
tested and replaced if necessary.
• Inspect the exhaust system for leaks, damage and broken supports or hangers if there
is an unusual noise. Exhaust leaks can be dangerous and must be corrected without
delay.
• Schedule a tune-up that will help the engine deliver the best balance of power and fuel
economy and produce the lowest level of emissions.
• Check the car’s heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system as proper
heating and cooling performance is critical for interior comfort and for safety reasons,
such as defrosting.
• Inspect the steering and suspension system annually, including shock absorbers and
struts and chassis parts, such as ball joints, tie rod ends and other related components.
• Check the pressure of all tires, including the spare, at least once a month. Have your
car’s alignment checked at least annually to reduce tire wear and improve fuel economy
and handling.
• Test exterior and interior lights and have bulbs that are not working checked
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Rocky Mount Museum will be presenting its annual “WOOLY DAY” on April 13th, 2013, from
11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Wooly Day is Rocky Mount's spring event which features hand shearing of its
flock of sheep. Wool processing techniques of the 18th century will also be presented. Admission is
$5 per person ages 5 and up. Members of Rocky Mount Museum receive free admission. Group rates
available with reservation. Candle Dipping, and Wool Felting cost an additional $2 per craft person.
In the days before Wooly Day, Rocky Mount's ewes will give birth to lambs. As in years past,
Rocky Mount will have a contest to name these lambs for children 11 or younger. Submissions can be
made at Rocky Mount and will be taken through April 13, 2013. The newborn lambs are always a hit
at Wooly Day; children will have opportunities throughout the day to meet and pet them.
Rocky Mount's Wooly Day is a great way for visitors to experience the spring activities of the early
settlers of Tennessee. The focus of this event is on wool processing. Rocky Mount's flock of sheep will
be sheared throughout the day using hand shears. Visitors may also wash the freshly sheared wool, and
use wool cards to straighten the fibers. They will also see it spun into yarn, and woven into cloth.
Other demonstrations include hearth-side cooking, gardening (there are Master Gardeners with us
daily) and 18th century toys. Tours of the Cobb House and buildings will be given throughout the day.
For more information please call: (423) 538-7396 or (888) 538-1791 or rockymountmuseum.com.
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Hands toService,
Hearts to GodCherokee United
Methodist Women’s20th Annual Quilt Show
Friday, April 5th and Saturday, April 6th
This annual event features a mar-velous display of family heirloomsand works of art in the mediumof needlework from quilters andcrafters throughout the area. Formore information or for groupreservations for the famous teaplate luncheon, please call 423-926-0978. To show a quilt,please call 423-431-8822.
2615 S. Roan St. Johnson City, TN
Formerly Sparrow’s Nest
They are women of courage, integrity and
passion. They are dedicated to their goals, which
to a woman involve creating a better world for the
people around them, their loved ones and their
communities. And with the trove of leadership
skills and compassion they possess, it is no wonder
they succeed.
They are the YWCA’s Tribute to Women award
recipients for 2013.
The YWCA’s Tribute to Women Steering
Committee is proud to announce the women who
will be honored with this prestigious award during
a banquet set for 6 p.m. Thursday, April 25 at the
Holiday Inn in Bristol, Va.
A special panel of out-of-state judges
considered numerous nominees in the fields of art,
business, education and community service before
selecting the 12 women from the Tri-Cities region
who will be honored in April. The YWCA proudly
recognizes their many contributions to the artistic,
cultural, educational and charitable facets of our
community.
This unique program empowers women by
providing corporations, organizations and
businesses the opportunity to publicly recognize
the outstanding achievements of exceptional
women in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.
Every day in the Tri-Cities, our communities are
supported and strengthened by women devoted to
enriching the quality of life for others. The
recipients are:
ARTSDiana B. Blackburn
One might say she took a
leap of faith, but Diana B.
Blackburn exhibited unwavering
belief in the viability and
significance of a nonprofit
agency that would unite the
artisans of Southwest Virginia
in a way that would spotlight
their creativity and ingenuity
while providing entrepreneurial education and
opportunity. Thus was born ‘Round the Mountain:
Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Network, of which
Blackburn has served as executive director since
its inception in 2004. The organization now boasts
about 500 members, and is credited with sparking
the region’s “creative economy.”
A key role of the organization involves
supplying the art and crafts displayed and sold at
Heartwood: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Gateway,
and Blackburn lead the creation of a juried system
for that effort.
Her dedication to the arts continues with her
service on the Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage
Foundation Commission and serving as a grant
review panelist for the Virginia Commission for the
Arts.
Blackburn also has served in a number of other
community service roles, from a term as executive
director of the United Way of Washington County
to being a business development specialist with
People Incorporated.
Elizabeth B. BrownAn author, speaker, teacher,
mother and community
volunteer, Elizabeth B. Brown
has spent most of her life using
her psychology and counseling
education and her personal
experiences to help others. She
has authored five books, which
have been best-sellers in the
Christian book market. Those books include “Sunrise
Tomorrow, Coping with the Death of a Child,” which
she wrote after her own 7-year-old daughter died. The
book was eventually given to every police chaplain in
the country.
But her work doesn’t stop with her writing. She
also teaches a class on death and dying at the Quillen
Medical School; she is a frequent speaker on radio,
television, and at conferences, including the Police
Chaplains Tennessee Association and Christian
Women’s Clubs. She serves on several leadership and
community boards including the Johnson City
Symphony, Mountain States Children’s Hospital,
Young Life, and East TN State University Foundation.
Brown has also received many honors and
accolades. Among them, The DeFriece Humanitarian
Faith Award, Tri-Cities Benefactor Award, Leaders in
Christian Service, and she was knighted as Dame in
the Sovereign Military Order Knights of Templar and
listed as a Lifetime Member in Who’s Who in
American Women for Excellence in Writing and
Service.
Bonnie MacdonaldCreating a community
carousel was not her idea, but
Bonnie Macdonald is at the
heart of the effort making it
happen. She is the cultural arts
administrator for the city of
Kingsport, Tenn., but her role
in the arts community of the
city and the region is much
broader: Macdonald was a key force behind the
development of Kingsport’s public art program; she
worked on the committee that started the Sculpture
Walk Exhibition; and she served for a number of
years, long before taking the job with the city, as a
volunteer with nonprofit arts groups across the region.
She also is the energetic force behind the effort to
create a community carousel–through the work of
local artists.
She’s also quite a dynamo as a volunteer, having
served as a Girl Scout troop leader, a board member
for the Children’s Advocacy Center, a founding
member and past president of the Kingsport Ballet,
and as past president of the Women’ Symphony
Committee.
Currently, she also serves as vice president for
East Tennessee for the statewide organization
Tennesseans for the Arts, and as co-chairwoman for
the Downtown Kingsport Design Committee.
Macdonald considers it a privilege to work with
volunteers and to act as a liaison and collaborator with
the citizens of Kingsport who wish to invest in a
creative community.
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONALChristina Blevins
With extraordinary passion
and enthusiasm, Christina
Blevins has forged partnerships,
sparked development, produced
programming and worked
tirelessly to help local businesses
and nonprofit organizations
create a vibrant downtown
community drawing people for
its entertainment, food and shopping–but also
international talent for performances that generate
thousands of dollars for the states’ economies. She
is the executive director of the downtown
organization Believe in Bristol, but also a board
member for the Bristol Train Station, the Bristol
Chamber of Commerce, the Bristol Convention &
Visitors Bureau and Celebrate Bristol.
Blevins has created a Youth Advisory Board to
help sustain the future of downtown; she helped to
establish, with the Junior League of Bristol, a
permanent scavenger hunt called the Caterpillar
Crawl; and she helps to organize the annual
Pumpkinpalooza event downtown.
All of that work is accomplished while bridging
the political boundaries of two separate cities and
two distinct states, as the main street in town is also
the state line between Virginia and Tennessee.
Additionally, Blevins and her husband, Eric, have
invested in downtown real estate, buying and
restoring properties to create upscale loft living
spaces.
She is also recognized as a leader in the field
of downtown development because of her success
in Bristol, and been invited to speak at the National
Main Street Conference in Baltimore, Md., and the
South Carolina Festival & Events Association’s
annual conference.
Candace JenningsFrom the time she was 6
years old, Candace Jennings
knew that she wanted to
spend her life helping others,
and would do so as a medical
care professional. Once she
had her nursing degree in
hand, she was off and
running. Now the senior vice
president of Tennessee Operations for Mountain
States Health Alliance, Jennings finds her greatest
joy and strongest successes on the front line.
Jennings is responsible for the hospital system
adopting a program based on the Lean principles
outlined by the Toyota Production System that has
significantly improved quality of service and
teamwork in the Mountain States’ 13 hospitals. She
also was one of the first Mountain States
executives to participate in a program called Rapid
Improvement Events, in which she spent time
working with staff to identify beneficial processes
and eliminate waste. Her team succeeded in
reducing door-to-admission times at Johnson City
Medical Center by 19 percent, and moved the
number of cardiac patients who received an EKG
within 10 minutes from 86 percent to 98 percent.
Those who work with Jennings say she creates
an atmosphere in which people feel comfortable
sharing ideas and offering feedback; she fosters a
spirit of teamwork; and uses her compassion for
patients to drive excellence in care.
Sue LindenbuschA belief that the whole
person, not just the physical
ailment, must be treated to
achieve well-being has been
a driving force in Sue
Lindenbush’s career. She has
served as the vice president
of the Wellmont Cancer
Institute for the past two
years, following 25 years of health care leadership
work in St. Louis.
A registered nurse by training, Lindenbusch has
succeeded in making a number of significant
changes to care for cancer patients in the Wellmont
hospitals. Among those changes are acquiring
landscape images from a local photographer that
are now fused into light fixtures at Holston Valley
Medical Center, so hospice patients have
something joyful to view, rather than stark white
ceilings.
She also is responsible for developing the
Shepherd’s Watch at Holston Valley, which ensures
that no patient dies alone; for acquiring new gowns
that cover more of the body and are softer for
women with breast cancer who are getting
mammograms; for a number of fundraising efforts
that aid cancer patients with financial needs; and
for developing integrated therapies for cancer
patients, such as massage, music and art.
Lindenbusch also is an active member of the
American Holistic Nursing Association.
EDUCATIONLinda W. Calvert
Considered an innovator
in her field, Linda W. Calvert
has been credited with a
number of firsts in her 23
years of service at Northeast
State Community College,
including establishing the
first transfer agreements
between Northeast State and
a number of colleges and universities in the region.
Calvert also is responsible for establishing a
professional education program for pharmacists;
developing a college readiness program for at-risk
high school students; and revising Northeast’s
grant management processes. She currently is the
executive director of grant development for the
college, but also has served as the dean of liberal
arts and director of college access programs. She
also is responsible for starting the Phi Theta Kappa
Honor Society, The Honors Program, and Echoes
Recipients Announced for 2013 YW Tribute to Women
and Images, the college’s award-winning literary
magazine.
Calvert started her career as a mathematics
teacher in Knoxville. Tenn., and also in West Point,
Miss. She also has served as the mathematics
department head at Pellissippi State Technical
Community College in Knoxville.
She has completed the President’s Leadership
Institute and was recognized as a Tennessee Board
of Regents Maxine Smith Fellow.
Calvert says that throughout the changes in her
role at the college, she believes that if she can help
somebody as she passes along, her living shall not
be in vain.
Dr. Teresa KellerTeresa Keller believes
that every time one individual
becomes better educated, our
entire democracy is stronger.
It is a belief that drives her
accomplishments, both in and
out of the classroom,
because, as she explains, one
cannot tell a student he or she
can make a difference in the world, if one is not
attempting to do so herself.
Keller, a professor of mass communications
and general manager of the radio station WEHC-
FM at Emory & Henry College has a number of
accomplishments to that degree. Those include
establishing the radio station at the college; writing
the textbook, Television News: A Handbook for
Writing, Reporting, Shooting, Editing and
Producing; and penning a dissertation titled
Cameras in Courtrooms in Virginia that eventually
influenced a change in Virginia law.
Keller also serves as a member of the Virginia
Association of Broadcasters, on the board of
Appalachian Sustainable Development; and as the
official moderator for the League of Women
Voters’ election forums.
A native of Appalachia, VA, Keller has
regularly worked with state lawmakers on First
Amendment Rights, and worked with students on
efforts to gain a federal shield law aiding reporters
who follow through on promises to protect sources.
Her work on that effort intensified after watching
one of her former students risk a jail term by
refusing to tell a federal judge the name of a
confidential source.
Keller often says that her success materializes
in the work of her students, some of whom have
gone on to win state and national honors, including
four Emmy awards and two nominations for the
Pulitzer Prize.
Judith B. Slagle, Ph. D.A well-published author,
college professor and
recognized scholar of 18th
century studies, Judith B.
Slagle is just as passionate
about the women of today,
serving often as a mentor to
young women educators as
much as a role model for her students.
Slagle is a full professor and chairwoman of the
Department of Literature and Language at East
Tennessee State University, where she has been a
champion for women and their achievements both
inside and outside the classroom. She is credited
for changes in the department that allowed women
the room to advance in their educational careers at
the university and be promoted to tenure track.
Among her written works are seven books and
more than 20 articles, book chapters, and reviews.
She has presented at professional conferences in
such venues as Oxford University in England, and
in Beijing, China. She also has completed archival
research at the Public Record Office in London,
England, as she unveils the stories and lives of
women who were historically neglected or
otherwise failed to receive the attention they
deserved.
Born and raised in Kingsport, Tenn., Slagle’s
success also is due to the fact that she shares her
passion and her work with other women who desire
to achieve and dream. She invites younger faculty
women to co-write essays with her and to assist in
giving literary papers at conferences. She also
recommends them for opportunities at the
university and beyond.
Among the most favorite offerings Slagle
provides to other women faculty is her afternoon
on the porch, when she invites them to her home
for chicken salad and the fellowship of women in
what was once a male-dominated career. The
afternoon on the porch provides them a room of
their own, to share ideas, to give and receive
advice, to grow, and to dream.
VOLUNTEER – COMMUNITY SERVICEPamala S. Bowman
Whatever the task,
Pamala S. Bowman leads
and encourages by example.
She does so as a team with
her husband, Tom; they have
been foster parents to five
children and adopted two
others with special needs.
She does so for TriSummit
Bank, where she serves as vice president and
human resources director. She particularly does so
in the community, where she volunteers her time
with as many as 15 charitable organizations, many
focused on children’s services.
Bowman has been active with Big Brothers Big
Sisters, Girls Inc., Small Miracles Therapeutic
Equestrian Center and the Children’s Miracle
Network. She’s also involved with Holston Habitat
for Humanity, Meals on Wheels and the Susan G.
Komen Race for the Cure. She also volunteers at
the elementary school. And, she has served a term
as Kingsport’s mayor.
In the 1990s, she was part of the citizen-led
group that established Kingsport Tomorrow and its
first 10-year vision for the community. During that
process she was praised for being able to work well
with a diverse group of citizens and leaders. In the
late 1990s, she was on the Kingsport Tomorrow
team that extended hand to the black community
following a drug related shooting of a child, and
from there she helped to build relationships and
organized the first Community Unity Celebration
for the city, now held annually during Black
History Month. Then, as mayor, she started a
prayer breakfast that is held on the Saturday before
the celebration.
Donna B. FowlkesVolunteering is about
giving, not getting; about
saving time, not spending
time; about helping, not
judging; and about offering
hope when others feel
despair. Just ask Donna B.
Fowlkes, who couldn’t wait
to retire from teaching so she
could become a full-time volunteer, and live out
those beliefs–not that work as a music teacher and
life as a single mother ever got in her way of
giving.
Fowlkes’ passion is to help smaller health and
human services nonprofits, such as the Virginia
Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol, Va., where
she was a volunteer, and currently serves as a board
member; or her role as president of Abuse
Alternatives, during which she helped the
organization acquire a new office building and start
two fundraising events that still aid the
organization. She also has served as president and
secretary of Bristol Faith in Action, for which she
still volunteers a half day every week interviewing
those in need and matching them to resources
available.
Among her major accomplishments, however,
is Backpacks Unite, a program of the United Way
Virginia Highlands that provides nutritious foods
to students in the elementary schools in
Washington and Russell counties – a whole
backpack full every month. Fowlkes, at the request
of the United Way president, was at the helm of
starting this program about two years ago, a
challenge she accepted without hesitation. The
program delivered 142,560 meals last year, and is
expanding to Smyth County this fall. Fowlkes
remains a key force behind its success.
And still she saves more time for other
agencies, working with Habitat Humanity through
the Central Presbyterian Church in Bristol,
Crossroads Medical Mission and Communities In
Schools.
Those working with Fowlkes call her a catalyst
for positive change, and a woman as at ease with
board leadership as in the trenches, working with
clients, or just filing paperwork.
Ann C. SmithBearing the humility of a
servant leader, and the
creative initiative of an artist,
Ann C. Smith has turned
volunteering into a
profession. She has a
remarkable ability to use her
connections and resources to
serve community causes,
fueled by her great passion for the arts, her tireless
compassion for children and her desire to improve
health care in the region.
Much of her work began shortly after her
husband died in 1990. As she reflected on the
compassionate care he had received from hospice
workers, Smith knew she wanted to be a part of
that noble work. Soon, she was chairing the
Hospice Committee of the Mountain States Health
Alliance Foundation. But she had energy and
compassion to spare, and has since been a key
volunteer for a number of organizations.
A resident of Johnson City for 30 years, Smith
currently serves on the board of directors for the
Johnson City Area Arts Council, and was
previously a member of the Tennessee State
Museum Committee. She is in her second term as
a member of the Tennessee Arts Commission.
Among the accomplishments most lauded by
her colleagues is her work to renew the relationship
between the town of Jonesborough and the
International Storytelling Centre, and preserve that
rich cultural resource after the organization faced
financial collapse.
She also is responsible for placing a “Hospice
Tree” in the Johnson City Mall, and was
significantly involved in the effort to raise $25
million to build a regional children’s hospital.
Additionally, she served on the Golf Classic
Committee that helped to raise $1.5 million for that
project.
She says, however, that she is most proud of her
hospice work, and of a simple thank you she
received once, written on the back of a paper plate,
from a family whose home had no floors. They
were treated with dignity, compassion and respect
at hospice, just as anyone else would be, and for
that she was extremely proud.
Special thanks to the following nominating
organizations: ‘Round the Mountain: Southwest
Virginia’s Artisan Network, The Crumley House
Brain Injury Rehab Center, Cindy Saadeh Fine
Art, Birthplace of Country Music, Mountain
States Health Alliance, Wellmont Health
System, Northeast State Community College,
Emory & Henry College, East Tennessee State
University, TriSummit Bank, United Company,
Johnson City Area Arts Council.
The awards banquet is scheduled for April
25, 2013, at the Holiday Inn Convention Center
in Bristol, Va. Tickets for the event are $100 per
person and are available by visiting
www.ywcabristol.org or calling (423) 968-9444.
Support of the YWCA through Tribute to
Women directly affects women, children and
families in this region as the YWCA tackles the
toughest community issues, which include
affordable childcare, racial justice, teen
pregnancy, youth development, technology
education and much more.
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Zella Moretz Roberts Celebrates 104th Birthday in Bristol
Happy Belated Birthday from Voice Magazine for Women!
Broadmore Senior Living celebrated the birthday of their
oldest resident earlier this year. A resident since 2011, Zella
Moretz Roberts was honored for her 104th birthday in February
at the assisted living community in Bristol. Heard echoed
throughout the afternoon was “She is simply amazing!” which
only begins to describe Zella’s youthful appearance and
southern charm. The celebration was attended by community
residents, numerous church family and friends, many of her
dozen nieces and nephews as well as her extended family.
She moved to Bristol in 1936 and on April 2, 1938 she
married Russell Butler Roberts. After Butler’s death in 1993 she
continued living in the home they built, doing her own
housework and driving around town for errands. In September
2011 she moved to Broadmore Senior Living in Bristol. Here
she found many new friends and activities and is lovingly cared
for by the staff.
Zella has always inspired her family and friends with her many talents, physical stamina, a willingness
to help others, and her “can do” attitude. With more than 45 nieces and nephews and hundreds of great and
great-great nieces and nephews across the county, there is constantly a family member coming through the
doors at Broadmore looking for “Aunt Zella.” You may send your belated birthday wishes to: Zella Moretz
Roberts, Broadmore Senior Living, 826 Meadowview Road, Bristol, Virginia 24201.
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Crisis Center hosts Clothesline Project:Quilting together recovery
Project Supports Victims of ViolenceApril is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In honor of this, The Crisis Center
is partnering with Abuse Alternatives to organize the third annual Clothesline
Project to honor women affected by sexual and domestic violence. The
Clothesline Project works to raise community awareness about the reality of
violence, provide support and expression to survivors and provide information
on how to identify and prevent sexual and domestic violence. The Clothesline
Project is a visual display of shirts designed by survivors/friends of victims of
sexual violence.
Those who have experienced such violence will have the opportunity to
express their feelings through the creation of t-shirts, which will be on display.
The display provides healing for survivors of violence and educates the public
about the prevalence and impact of violence against women.
Join us April 13th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the State Street Mural-
Farmers Market at 810 State Street in Bristol, TN.
Come enjoy local music and vendors and make t-shirts that reflect your
experience or the experience of a loved one. The event is free of charge. Shirts
and materials to decorate them are provided to the public. Donations are
appreciated and will go to the sexual assault program at The Crisis Center and
to Abuse Alternatives.
This event will include performances by Major Canty, Guido Au’some, JP
Parsons, Dane and Taylor, and Jake Quillin. Local food and merchandise
vendors will be present to help support this important cause.
“The Clothesline Project is a brave, concrete depiction of the emotional
journey that survivors follow. You will see anger, pain, shame and fear but you
will also see hope, healing, love and recovery,” said Sandra Rasnake, Sexual
Assault Program Director at The Crisis Center.
This project is funded by One Billion Rising: Johnson City.
The Crisis Center is currently celebrating 40 years of providing services to the
community. The mission of The Crisis Center is to offer the communities we
serve education, advocacy and intervention allowing individuals to find positive
solutions for personal crisis. Through support, hope and education we strive to
restore emotional balance to both individuals and the communities in which
they live.
The Crisis Center
100 Oakview Avenue
Bristol, VA 24201
Plant the Seeds of WonderBy Crystal Robertson, UT Extension Agent- Unicoi County
If you are searching for ways to “unplug” and enjoy great family entertainment, look no further
than your backyard. Kids love digging in the dirt and making mud pies. They are fascinated by
looking for worms and bugs and love to water the garden (and anything else in the near vicinity).
By cultivating their curiosity about these things, you can help them to develop a love of nature and
gardening.
It's fun to go to the nursery and choose seed packets and starter plants together. Try experimenting
with one or two items you've not seen grow but like to eat. Choose plants that appeal to sight, feel, and
smell, such as herbs. They grow fast and can be tasted. If you have a cat, children may enjoy growing
catnip. Gourds can be decorated and used as birdhouses or autumn table decorations after they are harvested.
Vegetables are also a good choice, and miniature vegetable varieties may be more accessible and understandable to
smaller children. They germinate quickly and can be eaten when mature. Some popular choices are tomatoes, radishes,
zucchini, pumpkins, carrots, lettuce and peas. You may be
surprised to see your kids eat vegetables that they have
grown and would otherwise avoid.
Children should have their own tools to use in the garden
and be allowed to do the planting themselves. They can
then proudly say it is “their” garden. Child-sized rakes,
hoes, spades and gloves can be found in most garden shops and home improvement centers.
Less expensive alternatives might include old, heavy kitchen spoons for digging and measuring
cups for scoops.
Be sure to include your child when deciding where to put the garden. This can be a good time
to talk about what is required for a successful garden. Teach your young gardener that growing a
healthy garden begins with good soil. Explain that plants, just like people, need to eat and drink.
Make sure that the chosen spot gets enough sun and has a readily available source of water. The
garden should be located where it is easily accessible to your child and can be admired by
others.
Remember to keep it small. Measuring out a “yardstick” garden keeps the size easily
manageable for most children. If you live in an apartment or don't have much space, gardening
in pots and containers can be fun and productive. Just about anything that holds soil and has
good drainage can be used as pot.
Get creative with your garden. A “pizza” garden can be planted in a circle and divided into
wedge-shaped sections. Or use a tripod support to train climbing plants such as sugar snap peas,
beans or nasturtiums to grow a live teepee. Planting sunflowers in a circle or square, leaving
space for entry, and tying the tops loosely together near the heads can make sunflower houses or
hideouts. The floor can be covered with a section of
old carpet or planted with clover or thyme.
From preparing the soil, selecting the
plants, planting seeds or transplants,
watching them grow to finally
harvesting the “crops,” your family will
have shared hours of fun and learning
together. For more tips or questions,
email me at [email protected].
Crystal Robertson
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knows something when she tells you “take off your shoesbefore you come in the house!”
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The Blonde, the Brunette & the Vengeful Redhead
Everyone remembers the day Rhonda went
berserk in the shopping mall. It seems so simple:
Rhonda Russell’s husband is carrying on with that
blonde at the jewelry counter, and Rhonda has had
enough. But who really knows the truth about that
day at the mall? As the story unfolds, seven different characters give their
own version of events–all played by Barter Resident Acting Company
Member and audience favorite Tricia Matthews–in this fascinating and
funny play about perception and redemption. Join us for two “Barter 360
Panels” immediately before the shows May
17 and 18, as we delve in to the themes of
the play. This show contains mature themes
and language. Not recommended for ages
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Civic Chorale to present Celebrate Spring Concert
Love songs, folk songs, music from Broadway, madrigals, musical humor, small groups, large groups, solos–something for everybody to enjoy!
The Civic Chorale will present its Celebrate Spring concert, at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 14 in the Historic
Jonesborough Visitor's Center, 117 Boone Street. While there is no admission charge for the concert, donations are
gratefully accepted at the door, with a $10 suggested donation.
A special feature of the program will be “Perchance a Flower,” by local composer Lewis Songer, whose doctoral
degree is in music composition. The program will include several folk song settings, including “Shenendoah,” “Johnny
Has Gone for a Soldier,” “Simple Gifts” and “Gentle Annie.” The Chorale will also sing “Stormy Weather,” “Pilgrim's
Chorus” from Wagner's opera Tannhauser, and John Rutter's “Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind.” A traditional selection,
“Calling My Children Home” will be especially affecting to all who are, or have been parents.
In addition to music sung by the Chorale as a whole, there will also be several solo selections performed by members
of the Chorale. Since 1998, the Chorale has been led by conductor David Hendricksen. Accompanists are Lisa Runner,
piano, and David Runner, organ. For additional information, visit the Chorale website at www.thecivicchorale.org or
contact the conductor by phone at 423-638-0409 or by email at [email protected]
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WOMEN GOLFERS INVITED TOSPRING OPENER TOURNAMENT
The Tri-Cities of Tennessee
Chapter of the Executive
Women’s Golf Association
(EWGA) Spring Season
Opener Tournament will be
held on April 21, 2013 starting
at 1:00 pm at Cattails of
Meadowview Golf Course in
Kingsport, TN.
The tournament fee for EWGA members is $50. The non-member fee is
$55. Participants can sign up as a team, or with a favorite playing partner, or
as a single. The tournament will be a handicapped scramble format using the
EWGA Championship Scramble method. The handicap system will level out
the teams giving everyone an equal chance to win. A cookout will be held
following the tournament. The event rain date is April 28th. Flight prizes will
be awarded.
“Everyone is welcome to join us,” notes Marilyn Martin, Chapter Golf
Programs and Services Director. “This is an excellent networking opportunity
for new and experienced women golfers. Come and kick off another great
golf season and find out more about what EWGA membership can offer!”
Call Marilyn Martin, at 423-612-3738 or Membership Director, Cindy
Humphrey, at 423-915-6069 if you have questions or to sign up. Visit the
Chapter’s web site at www.triewga.com to see the full schedule of this
season’s local EWGA golf outings.
As the largest women-focused amateur golf association in the United
States with chapters in nearly every U.S. major market and corporate center,
the EWGA has connected more than 100,000 working and professional
women who share a passion for cultivating relationships and enjoying the game
of golf. Offering a wide range of affordable organized golf activities and
educational programs, this award-winning association has been driving social
and networking opportunities for women through the game of golf since 1991.
With EWGA Chapters located in more than 120 cities throughout the United
States as well as in international locations including Bermuda, Canada, Italy and
South Africa, EWGA members are active participants in hundreds of
communities. EWGA is a tax-exempt 501(c) 6 membership association. For
more information about the EWGA and its membership, visit www.ewga.com.
Administrative Professionals' Day is Wednesday, April 24
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the Wednesday of Administrative ProfessionalsWeek®, which is on the last full week of April.
7th Annual Sculpture ExhibitionThe City of Kingsport is having their 7th Annual Sculpture Exhibition in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dates for the
Exhibition are May 2013 through April 2014. Works will include all media. The temporary exhibit will be located
in the heart of downtown Kingsport on Main and Broad Streets. A citizen-led effort has enabled the City of Kingsport
to acquire eight sculptures in the past six years. Annually a full-color brochure is produced and distributed as well
as a digital video.
For more information contact: Beth Estep, City of Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts
Renaissance Center, 1200 East Center St., Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: 423-392-8415 or 8414 or E-mail: [email protected]
Dreams do come true. Just ask the owners of the restaurant, Salt N' Pepper! Owners
Bridgette Gordon and Tiffany Greenlee are finally living their long-time dream of cooking
and owning their own restaurant.
Lifetime friends, Bridgette and Tiffany opened Salt N' Pepper in January 2012. What
began as cooking for friends or for cookouts, turned into selling plates of food and doing
fish fries for ballgames. This led to the opening of Salt-n-Pepper, located at 3002 East
Oakland Avenue in Johnson City, TN. With its Motown atmosphere, Bridgette and Tiffany
serve home-cooked soul food. The restaurant has a delightful and fun atmosphere; with
displays of records covering the walls and tables in an assortment of colors.
Some of the most popular dishes at Salt N' Pepper include Chicken-n-Waffles, Shut
Your Mouth Burgers, and Fish-n-Grits. A featured special is offered every day. Some of
the specials include meatloaf, ribs, salmon patties, chicken-n-dumplins, hamburger steaks
or cabbage rolls; just to name a few.
Looking for freshness? All the food is cooked in fresh batches and everything is made
from scratch including dressings, special sauces and desserts. For my meal, I chose to try
chicken wings as an appetizer. They were moist and bursting with flavor! Next, I chose to
try the Chicken-n-Waffles. This was my first time trying Chicken-n-Waffles and certainly
won’t be my last. The chicken (which is hand breaded when ordered) is very crispy and
served with buttered, fluffy waffles. The food was steaming hot on my plate. And to
accompany my entree, I chose mac-n-cheese as my side dish. This mac-n-cheese was some
of the best I have ever eaten! So cheesy and so good!
No meal is complete without dessert! And when it came to dessert, I definitely had a
hard time choosing. Salt N' Pepper proudly presents red velvet cake, strawberry shortcake,
blueberry pudding, apple pecan pie, Mountain Dew cake, cookies and cream cake and the
list goes on and on. I wanted to try the dessert nachos, which is a dessert item that I had
not seen on a menu before. This must try dessert consisted of cinnamon sugar chips with
white and dark chocolate drizzled on top. It was served with warm, homemade berry sauce
and vanilla ice cream. Soooo good! I really enjoyed my dessert and will go back for more!
Salt N' Pepper serves up homemade soups including potato, chicken noodle, broccoli
cheese, and beef stew. They are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but open at 11:00 am
Wednesday through Friday. On Saturdays and Sundays they open at 12:00 pm. If you
crave homemade, southern-style comfort food, then Salt N' Pepper is right up your alley!
Stop by and enjoy a taste of the south, some soul food and some Motown! Be sure to
tell’em Voice Magazine for Women sent you!
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It’s Time To Go Shopping!Provided by Jan Howery
Old Man Winter may be reluctant in letting
go, but the evidence of spring is seen in the
flowers peeking through the snow and the
bright color clothes decorating retail windows.
For the new season, brightly colored jeans
with sheer blouses cascading over them appear
to the must-have items to transition from winter
into spring. White jeans are included in the mix.
Now that you have a sneak preview or hint of
what’s in fashion for the new season, it’s time to
go shopping!
Now is the perfect time to go bargain
shopping at those thrift stores and consignment
boutiques. Many thrift stores have sales or
clearance racks to unload items that have not
sold in some time and this can include all
seasons. Also, many bargain shops and consignment shops will have a special
discount day or volume purchase days. Look for their signs posting these
events, or ask the cashier when and if they have a special day for bargains.
Thrift Store or Consignment Tips:
• If you find something amazing, don’t leave it alone. You’d be amazed at
how quickly another eagle-eyed shopper can swoop in. If you see a heavy
item you think you may want to purchase, have the clerk tag it for you
while you shop. At the end of your shopping expedition, you can decide if
you want to purchase it or not.
• If you find an item you are unsure about, put it in your cart and walk
around with it. Mull it over. And if it is clothing, be sure to try it on. This
could make or break your decision. If it a décor item, after a few minutes of
thinking about it, you might think of the perfect place for it.
• Change of the season is the
opportune time to purchase at
discount prices but also plan for
the next season. Top designers
are now displaying their lines for
the fall 2013, and you can take a
hint from their designs to get an
idea of colors, styles and overall
theme for next season. Shop with
that trend in mind.
• Is thrift store shopping for you?
You must have perseverance,
determination, patience and grit. There are two ways to shop. Shopping
for anything or shopping for a specific item.
• Don't buy clothes that you don't absolutely love, or don't quite fit, or are
otherwise substandard—even if they are a bargain! It is a waste of
money and a waste of time.
• Don't be embarrassed to be shopping at a thrift store. Lots of people do
it! Second-hand is no longer second-best!
As we come to the end of our thrift store and consignment shopping series,
you must decide if you're the type of person who likes thrift store shopping.
Thrift stores require a lot of rummaging, which can be time-consuming and
tiring. Often they smell musty or are dusty, so if you have allergies, be sure to
spend only short amounts of time visiting. You won't always find an item in
your size and you won't always find something you like. But if you are someone
who loves to rummage, would sacrifice a half day in pursuit of a bargain and
enjoys the thrill of the hunt as much as the kill, then thrift store shopping is for
you! And if the weather is just too bad to go outdoors, try shopping online at
shopgoodwill.com or shop.housingworks.org. Both are non-profits sites with
ongoing auctions with donated items.
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April is IBS Awareness Month Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder characterized by
abdominal pain or discomfort and altered bowel habit (chronic or
recurrent diarrhea, constipation, or both – either mixed or in
alternation). For those with IBS an additional burden comes from
living in a society where the word "bowel" may scarcely be spoken.
Individuals must cope with multiple symptoms that affect every
aspect of their lives. Those around them may be unaware of the
impact, or even the existence, of the disorder.
DID YOU KNOW?
• IBS affects between 25 and 45 million people in the United
States (10 to 15% of the population). About 2 in 3 IBS
sufferers are female. About 1 in 3 IBS sufferers are male. IBS
affects people of all ages, even children.
• Worldwide it's estimated that between 1 in 10 and nearly 1 in 4
people (9% to 23% of populations) have IBS.
• Most persons with IBS are under the age of 50, but many oder
adults suffer as well.
• The exact cause of IBS is not known. Symptoms may result
from a disturbance in the way the gut, brain, and nervous
system interact. This can cause changes in normal bowel
movement and sensation.
• Stress does not cause IBS. However, because of the connection
between the brain and the gut, stress can worsen or trigger
symptoms.
• The impact of IBS can range from mild inconvenience to
severe debilitation. It can control many aspects of a person's
emotional, social and professional life. Persons with moderate
to severe IBS must struggle with symptoms that often impair
their physical, emotional, economic, educational and social
well-being.
• IBS is unpredictable. Symptoms vary and are sometimes
contradictory. Diarrhea can alternate with constipation.
Long-term symptoms can disrupt personal and professional
activities, and limit individual potential.
• Treatments are available for IBS to help manage symptoms.
Not all treatments work for all people. Through research,
better treatments may be found.
• Although IBS is common in the general population, few seek
medical care for their symptoms.
• Nearly 2,000 patients with IBS reported in a survey by the
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal
Disorders that diagnosis of their IBS was typically made 6.6
years after the symptoms began.
• Approximately 20 to 40% of all visits to gastroenterologists
are due to IBS symptoms.
• IBS can only be diagnosed by a medical professional.
Source: aboutibs.org
ANNOUNCING OUR 2013 SHORT STORY CONTEST
Enter your short story in Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.’s writing contest and
maybe your story will be published in the forthcoming Mountain Girl Press
story collection, Whimsical Petals in the fall of 2013.
Whether you are an experienced writer or a novice, we are currently
soliciting short stories for entry into our new writing contest. When the
contest ends we will pick the top 10 stories to publish in a new short story
collection from Mountain Girl Press titled Whimsical Petals. Each winner
will receive three copies of Whimsical Petals.The new collection will be an addition to our other short story collections
titled The Zinnia Tales, Self-Rising Flowers and Christmas Blooms. You
may view those collections on our website www.jancarolpublishing.com.
Contest requirements:1.) The story must be set in the Appalachian Mountains and must feature
strong Appalachian women, either from the past or contemporary times.
2.) The theme of the story should reflect the Appalachian woman’s
humor and grace through adversity.
3.) The length of the story must be no less than 1500 words and no more
than 2500.
4.) All stories should include the name, address and daytime telephone
number of the author.
5.) All stories may be submitted online [email protected]
and should be accompanied by a $10.00 administrative fee mailed to
Voice Magazine for Women, P.O. Box 701, Johnson City, TN, 37605.
6.) Contest will close June 30, 2013. Winners will be notified by a
representative of Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.
7.) Stories not fitting the guidelines will not be published online.
Authors on the Road!
JCP authors love to meet their readers. This month our authors will be appearing at the following events. Questions about booking our authors for your event? Email [email protected].
Carolina Major Diaz - The Fantastic HerbsSaturday, April 27th, Children's Day, 2 pm -5 pm Providence Community Libraries,
Knight Memorial Library, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI
E. Louise Jaques - Dreams of AmeliaSaturday, April 27, 10 am-4 pm
Amelia Island Book Festival, 2500 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, Florida
Janie Dempsey Watts - Moon Over Taylor's RidgeWednesday, April 3, Northeast Georgia Writers, author talk, 1 pm, 355 Peach State Bank,
3rd Floor Gainesville, GA
Saturday, April 20, 2 pm -4 p.m. Book signing, Barnes and Noble, Hamilton Place Mall,
Chattanooga, TN
Ksenia Rychtycka - Crossing The BorderSunday, April 21, 1pm -3 pm, Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 W. Chicago Avenue,
Chicago, Il
Linda Hudson Hoagland - Snooping Can Be Contagious, Snooping Can Be Dangerous, The Best Darn Secret Saturday, April 6, 2013 - 8 am to 6 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market Spring Fling - Rt 19-460
between Claypool Hill and Tazewell, VA
Sunday, April 7, 2013 - 8 am to 6 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market Spring Fling - Rt 19-460
between Claypool Hill and Tazewell, VA
Monday, April 8, 2013 - 8 am to 2 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market Spring Fling - Rt 19-460
between Claypool Hill and Tazewell, VA
Monday, April 8, 2013 - 4 pm to 6 pm - Buchanan County Public Library, Grundy, VA
Saturday April 13, 2013 - 10 am to 4 pm - Bluefield College, Bluefield, VA
Sunday, April 14, 2013 - 8 am to 4 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market - Rt 19-460 between
Claypool Hill and Tazewell, VA
Monday, April 15, 2013 - 8 am to 4 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market - Rt 19-460 between
Claypool Hill and Tazewell, VA
Saturday, April 20, 2013 - 8:30 am to 5 pm - Redbud Festival, Honaker, VA
Sunday, April 21, 2013 - 8 am to 4 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market - Rt 19-460 between
Claypool Hill and Tazewell, VA
Monday, April 22, 2013 - 8 am to 4 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market - Rt 19-460 between
Claypool Hill and Tazewell, VA
Friday, April 26, 2013 - 10 am to 8 pm - Better Living Show, Brushfork Armory, Bluefield, VA
Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 10 am to 6 pm - Better Living Show, Brushfork Armory, Bluefield, VA
Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 8 am to 4 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market - Rt 19-460 between
Claypool Hill and Tazewell, VA
Monday, April 29, 2013 - 8 am to 4 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market - Rt 19-460 between
Claypool Hill and Tazewell
Lisa Hall – Cutie Pies Chronicles and Burton the Sneezing CowSaturday, April 20th, 9:00 am-5pm, Tusculum College Old Oak Festival, 60 Shiloh Rd.,
Greeneville, TN
Nancy Fisher – Vision at Delphi and Sunday Sonnets Wednesday, April 3rd, Supper at 5:15 pm, Reading at 6:15 pm, First Broad Street Methodist
Church, Kingsport, TN. Nancy will be dialoguing with Lee Ambrose, celebrating National
Poetry Month and reading selected poems from Vision at Delphi, Sunday Sonnets and other
works. Everyone is welcome. Reservations are recommended, not required. (423) 224-1502.
Sunday, April 28, 2 pm - 4 pm a book signing and reading is scheduled with Rose Klix and
Chrissie Anderson Peters at the Bristol Public Library, Bristol, VA. This event is co-sponsored
by the library and Poetry Society of Tennessee - Northeast branch (PST-NE).
Rose Klix - God My Greatest LoveSaturday, April 6th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Book signing at Perkins, Johnson City, TN
Saturday, April 13, Noon-7 pm, Book signing at Picadilly Cafeteria, Fort Henry Mall in
Kingsport, TN sponsored by Appalachian Authors Guild and Associates.
Sunday, April 14, 2:00-4:00 pm participate in a family-friendly poetry Open Mic and book
signing at Barnes&Noble, 3030 Franklin Terrace, Johnson City, TN. Rose Klix will be available
to sign her books pre-ordered through the store.
Monday, April 15, 6:00-8:00 pm Poetry Bouquet, participate in a family-friendly poetry reading
with featured poet Rose Klix, Elizabethton Carter County Library, 201 North Sycamore St,
Elizabethton, TN.
Tuesday, April 16, 6:00-8:00 pm at Books A Million, 2116 N. Roan St., Johnson City, TN,
Participate in a family-friendly poetry reading and book signing of Rose Klix’s books
pre-ordered through the store.
Sunday, April 28, 2:00 to 4:00 pm a book signing is scheduled with Rose Klix at the Bristol
Public Library. This event is co-sponsored by the library and Poetry Society of Tennessee -
Northeast branch (PST-NE). She is one of three featured readers along with Nancy Fisher and
Chrissie Anderson Peters
Victoria Fletcher - Fletcher’s Fables Saturday, May 4th from 9 am to 1 pm, Bristol Perkins Restaurant, Exit 7, Bristol, VA
During April celebrate these moments with books from JCP!Available at jancarolpublishing.com and select local retailers
Month of the Young ChildWeek of the Young Child (14 - 20)International Children's Book Day (April 2)
Celebrate books for young children with The Adventures of Little DooeyMoondance of the FirefliesWilly the Silly-Haired Snowman Fletcher's Fables The Fantastic HerbsThe Treasures of Destiny Sarah Lucele’s Ordeals: Dolly’s Dilemma
Support Teen Literature Day (April 18)The Forever, Marty SeriesThe Tale of Two SistersThe Glade SeriesThe Lost Creek Saga SeriesBest Darn SecretDreams of Amelia
National Poetry Month Poetry & The Creative Mind Day (April 1) Heart BalladsGod, My Greatest LoveVision at DelphiNational Pie Championships (26-28) The Cutie Pies Chronicles
Author NewsGA Author of the Year Nominations for two JCP authorsThe Georgia Writers Association recognizes Georgia's authors of excellence by presenting the Georgia Author ofthe Year Awards. The GAYA has the distinction of being theoldest literary award in the Southeastern United States,while reflecting the current publishing world. Two JCP authors are nominated this year for the GAYA award: JanieDempsey Watts for Moon Over Taylor’s Ridge and MarthaJane Orlando for A Trip, A Tryst and A Terror (Book 1 of TheGlade Series). authoroftheyear.org
Daytime Tri-Cities Book Club will feature poet Rose Klix onTuesday, April 9th at 10 am on WJHL-TV.
“every story needs a book”
New Releases from “every story needs a book”
Breadline Blue Lorna MacDonald Czarnota
A Depression-era historical adventure for teens!
Sixteen-year-old William Saxton, called Blue, lies
awake every night listening to the buzzsaw of his sickly
father’s lungs and worrying about his mother. Blue
writes to Eleanor Roosevelt in Washington, D.C., asking
for help, but she doesn't answer. With no more than food
from the family icebox and a fishing pole, Blue runs
away intending to hop the rails to D.C. where he plans
to confront the First Lady. The journey changes Blue’s purpose and he will
never be the same. Author Lorna MacDonald Czarnota lives in Buffalo,
New York. Order Breadline Blue at www.lornamacdonaldczarnota.com.
Fletcher’s FablesVictoria Fletcher
Early elementary readers will be enchanted while
they learn through words and pictures in this
educational collection of fables from author Victoria
Fletcher. A retired elementary teacher, Victoria Fletcher
seeks to continue instilling life lessons in her readers
just as she did for her students during her three decades
in the public school system. Learn more about Victoria
at victoriafletcher.biz.
Coming Soon . . .
Moving Out and Moving OnRebecca Williams Spindler & Madelyn Spindler
Book 3 from The Tale of Two Sisters is coming soon
from Jan-Carol Publishing. This series praised as
“hilarious and extremely honest series” which includes
books Sara Jane is a Pain and Life According to Liz, has
been listed as Top Middle Grade Novels for two years in
a row on Goodreads.com. The final book of the series,
Moving Out and Moving On, follows sisters Sara Jane
and Liz as they face embark on new chapters of their
lives with the same gusto they’ve always displayed! Keep up with the
authors and their cast of lively characters at Fans of Spindler Writing on
Facebook.
Malina and the Lost Art Pam Keaton
Almost every town has a creepy old house that
causes people to whisper. For Malina Mason, the
problem is that her parents are making her live in it.
While her parents spend all of their time and money
remodeling the town's largest historical home, Malina
feels condemned to poverty and boredom. She knows
that this latest house is different from any they have
lived in before; but what Malina doesn't know is that
this house holds a secret and possibly a treasure! It is a secret that only
Malina can discover and a mystery that only she can solve. But will the truth
end her family's problems or make things much, much worse? One thing is
for certain, Malina is about to stop feeling bored.
The Moment of Truth Book 3 of The Glade Series Martha Jane Orlando
In The Moment of Truth, Book 3 of The Glade Series,
ten-year-old Davy Murray’s adventures continue not
only with his friend, Grey, True Squirrel of the Old
Ones, but with all the other mystical, magical creatures
of The Glade whom he finally meets. Davy is beside
himself with joy and wonder at it all. But, the idyllic
quickly spirals into horrific when the plans of crooked
Cousin Ronnie threaten the home and the lives of Davy’s new friends. It is
up to Davy to help them, but will his plan work? Will he be able to save
them in time?
Malina and the Lost Art
Pamela Whiting Keaton
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Career Corner(Employment Section)
Join Us! Voice Magazine is lookingto add to our current outside salesstaff! This is a growth opportunityfor a dynamic individual with a posi-tive attitude. Apply your ‘sales expe-rience’ to selling ads and servicing.Must have ‘do what it takes’ attitude,be tenacious and enjoy serving busi-nesses. This position is part-time tofull-time. Commission only. (Abing-don, VA area) Email your resume to:sales @voicemagazineforwomen.comor fax your resume to 423-926-9983.
In Home Care Services in Kingsport isnow accepting applications for allshifts. Only experienced male andfemale caregivers need to apply. Call:423-245-1065.
Clerical Aide Position:Morrison School, a local non-pr ofit school for children with learningdisabilities, is looking for a full time Clerical Aide to assist the SchoolDirector and the Administrative Manager. Duties would include butare not limited to:• Answer incoming phone calls or emails and distribute to appropriate
staff members• Greet visitors • Maintain and mail out general information packets to people
inquiring about Morrison School• Key information into database• Prepare student enrollment packets• Maintain stock of office, kitchen and janitorial supplies• Track and maintain academic materials and student files• Develop computer generated spreadsheets• Assist staff with use of iPads, computers etc.Job Requirements:Preferably training and/or experience in general office work with sub-stantial knowledge and skill relative to office equipment and technology.Morrison School in Bristol, Virginia. Call: 276-669-2823.
Morrison School in Bristol, Virginia is now accepting appli cations forteacher and teacher's aide positions. Call: 276-669-2823.
Marketing/PR Fundraising Position:• Meet with Marketing and Fundraising Committees to discuss the
respective plans, make recommendations, and prepare for implementation.• Meet with volunteers to utilize their services for marketing, PR and
fundraising initiatives. • Keep Facebook, Twitter and Website up to date.• Provide appropriate news releases to local media.• Project manager for all fundraising events and Lunch & Learn events• Conduct school tours as necessary.• Review paid advertising programs and make recommendations.• Maintain database of prospective students/parents and donors.• Develop regular direct mall and email campaigns to data base.Morrison School in Bristol, Virginia. Call: 276-669-2823.
Abingdon, VAList of upcoming Cooking Along the Crooked Road ClassesApril 1: Spotlight on Chicken: Comfort Food from aSouthern Kitchen, Betsy White, ZazzyZ’s 6 p.m.-9 p.m.April 8: Creative Pizza-Making with Mellow Mush-room, Matt Shy 6 p.m.-9 p.m.April 15: Vegetable Cookery with Fresh Market 6 p.m.-9 p.m.More classes to come!For complete list of spring classes, information or toregister, call 276-619-4300 or visit www.swcenter.edu/cooking.Southwest Virginia Higher Education CenterOne Partnership Circle, Abingdon, VA
Bristol, TN/VAUpcoming Events at Paramount Center for the Arts On Friday, May 17th at 8:00 p.m. prolific singer-songwriter Clint Black has long been heralded asone of Country music's brightest stars. His manytalents have taken him even further, as Black hastranscended genres to become one of the most successful artists in all the music industry. To date,Black has written, recorded and released more than100 songs, a benchmark in any artist's career. Anastounding one-third of these songs eligible formajor single release also achieved hit song statusat Country radio, while more than 20 million of hisalbums have been sold worldwide. While it's well-known that Black is an accomplished singer andguitarist, people may be surprised to learn that heis also proficient on drums and harmonica. Tickets: $100 Gold Circle, $52.00 Individual
Johnson City, TNOn Sunday, May 5th from 5:00-9:00 pm, a Cinco DeMayo Benefit and Silent Auction for the Juvenile Dia-betes Research Foundation will be held at MapleLane Farms, 3134 Cherokee Rd., Johnson City, TN.Suggested donation is $50 at door. Contact DebbieEngland at [email protected] or call423-361-4089 to reserve.
Upcoming Events at Atlantis Spiritual Center:Every WednesdayYoga Classes5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m.Cost is $7 per class.Friday, April 5: 3 p.m.-9 p.m.Intuitive Readings with Happy Medium Jonna Rae$2/minutePlease call (423) 926-8884 to reserve your space.Saturday, April 6: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.Reiki 1 Class $75 - Preregistration required.Please call (423) 926-8884 to reserve your space.Sunday, April 7: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.Spirit Talk: Break on Through to the Other SideGet answers to your questions for departed loved onesfrom Happy Medium Jonna Rae. She'll also teach youhow to make your own personal connection with familyand friends on the other side during this experiential 3-hour workshop. $30Friday-Sunday, April 12-14Friday, April 12, 6-8 pm, Benjamin Bernstein presents“Instant Gratification Invocations for Healing and Awak-ening.” $5-$15 suggested love offering; no one turnedaway. Please call (423) 926-8884 to reserve your space.Friday & Saturday, April 12 & 13, 10am-6pm: Private astrology and shamanic healing sessions.Please call (423) 926-8884 to reserve your space.Sunday, April 14, 1-4 pm: "Heal and Awaken withShamanic Healing & Invocations."$44 suggested loveoffering; no one turned away. Please call (423) 926-8884to reserve your space.Friday, April 26: 6-8 p.m.Poet Eve Olive to hold book signing and reading/discussion from her book “Cosmic Child.”Atlantis Spiritual Center, 240 E. Main St. Johnson City, TN 423-926-8884www.atlantisjohnsoncity.com“Like” us on Facebook!
Mountain States Health Alliance Health Resources Center ClassesHATHA YOGA-QUIET THE MIND, REFRESHTHE BODYWednesdays, April, 3, 10, 17 & 24, 6-7 p.m. Instructor: Darlene Hatley, RN, MS, Certified YogaInstructor, RYT-500, AFAAThe practice of yoga can promote relaxation, fo-cused breathing, toning, flexibility, strength andbalance. Dress comfortably to participate and bringa yoga mat. $5 fee. *AnnexGROWING HERBS AT HOMEWednesday, April 10, noon-1 p.m.Speaker: John Hamrick, UT Extension Office Learnthe basics of growing these fascinating, fragrant andflavorful plants in your garden so you can havethem to enjoy all summer long!FREE! *AnnexTHE POWER TO CONTROL DIABETES IS INYOUR HANDSThursday, April 25, noon-1 p.m.Speaker: Jennifer Persinger, RD, CDE &Teri Hurt, RN, CDE, JCMCMonitoring your blood sugar and learning what allyour numbers mean can put YOU in control of yourdiabetes. Join us to learn techniques and strategiesto help YOU take charge. FREE! *AnnexMOMMY’S MILK CLUB - BREASTFEEDINGGROUPMondays, April 8 & 22, 1–2:30 p.m. Facilitator:Chasta Hite, RNC, IBCLC, MSHA Get to knowother moms who are breastfeeding and get info andsupport. Focus will be growth spurts, weight gainand normal growth (4/8) and reasons babies cry(4/22). FREE! *AnnexKNEE OR HIP PAIN?Wednesday, April 24, 2-3:30 p.m.Speaker: Misty Spano, RN, JCMCDo you suffer from knee and hip pain? Learn moreabout causes, management and the latest treatmentoptions, and get information about medications, nutrition and exercises that can ease the pain.FREE! *AnnexAll classes are held in the HRC Classroom unlessAnnex Classroom location is specified. The HRC islocated in The Mall at Johnson City by the BelkWomen’s Store on the lower level. Our Annex is located at the back of The Mall, between Belk HomeStore and Belk Women’s Store. Enter directly fromthe parking lot at the green awning. Please callREGISTRATION IS REQUIREDCALL 1-800-888-5551 • www.msha.com/hrc
Rogersville, TNRogersville Heritage Association and TheRogersville Arts Council are excited to be teamingup with Hale Springs Inn to begin monthly artopenings! On the first Tuesday of each monthfrom 6 pm - 8 pm, a local artist will present theirworks accompanied by local, live music. Hale
Springs Inn (located at 110 West Main Street inRogersville, TN) will host the event each month of-fering complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Enjoy dinnerbefore or after the art show or sip on some wine ora cocktail from Hale Springs Inn's full bar as youperuse the artists works. The artwork will remainon display at Hale Springs Inn (available for pur-chase) for the duration of the month until the fol-lowing "First Tuesday" when another artist willpresent their work. Visit www.halespringsinn.comor the Hale Springs Inn facebook page for future,featured artist information .For additional informa-tion contact the Hale Springs Inn at 423-272-5171or [email protected]
Tri-Cities, TN/VAThere is not a moment to Spare! Registration forBig Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee’s 2013Bowl for Kids’ Sake is now open. People all overthe Tri-Cities need to dust off their bowling shoesand come out to support this agency’s primaryfundraising and friend-raising effort. Over the pastyear Big Brothers Big Sisters has served 144 chil-dren in the Tri-Cities area by developing positiverelationships that have a direct and lasting effect onthe lives of the children served. This year theagency wants to serve 30 more children than lastyear and that means raising $30,000!People can participate by going to www.Bowl-forKidsToday.org and registering to bowl or theycan call (423) 247-3240. “This year’s events willbe on April 11th in Bristol at Belmont Lanes, April12th in Johnson City at Holiday Lanes, and April13th in Kingsport at Warpath Lanes,” added KatieCarrico, Regional Director. “Find the night thatworks best for you and come out and support thisworthy cause and have some fun while you’re at it.”
Join us for a fun afternoon of music, food anddrinks at the International Storytelling Center inJonesborough for “Chillin’ & Grillin,” an annualfundraiser to benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center of the First Judicial District on Sunday,April 14th from 3:00 - 5:30 pm. Tickets are $50and available at CAC 423-926-6528 or at One StopWines and Liquors.
Be on the cover of Voice Magazine!
Are you a photographer? Or do you have a great photo of
yourself in the great outdoors? Join us in celebrating the images
of our region! We are looking for a photo taken in the
Southwest Virginia and/or Northeast Tennessee Regions. We
are looking for a photo/portrait of a woman to express the
region’s outdoor beauty. Contest is open to professional and
amateurs.
Photo Contest Rules and Guidelines:• A photo/portrait of a woman to express the region’s outdoor
beauty.
• Exclusive photo for Voice Magazine for Women—original photo
unpublished.
• Please submit high resolution digital photographs via email to
• Photo must have taken within the last 12 months and seasonally
appropriate for the month of the July front cover.
• Photo submission examples could include a woman boating,
water skiing, hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding, etc.
Basically just a woman enjoying the outdoors!
• Previous issues of Voice Magazine for Women can be found on
our website: www.voicemagazineforwomen.com for examples
of past front covers.
• Three entries per contestant.
• Photos that violate or infringe upon another person’s rights,
including but not limited to copyright, are not eligible.
• Photographs that have won any other contests or have been
published in magazines and newspapers are not eligible.
• Releases by photographer and subject must be signed for VoiceMagazine for Women if selected as the winner.
• Deadline date: May 17, 2013. Winner will be notified by email
in June.
Prize:• Front cover photo of July issue and full recognition with a
profile/bio in the July 2013 issue of Voice Magazine for Womenand website.
Judging of the annual contest will be conducted by the publisher, editor, staff andJan-Carol Publishing, Inc. ‘informal’ board members. Decisions of the judges willbe final. JCP owns rights to the front cover of the magazine and is granted unlim-ited use of the cover and photo for promotion, publicity and advertising of themagazine. No monetary compensation for present or future in accordance to thispromotion will be provided.
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