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Brrr! Yup—it has been cold! Some of the temperatures have set records for
reaching new lows. As the weather hits new lows, businesses have hit new lows.
Weather does affect activity in businesses. As heating bills increase, money
becomes a little tighter. With layoffs, paychecks are smaller. As a result, there are
fewer customers, whose spending power is decreased. A natural reaction of a
business owner is to ask, “What am I doing wrong?” Just because business activity changes doesn’t
mean that your marketing is no longer working, and it doesn’t mean that suddenly you are doing
something wrong. It means taking a look at outside factors such as the weather and overall economic
climate and regrouping for the new season. Yes! Spring is just around the corner!
As we move into the new season, Voice Magazine and Jan-Carol Publishing will be sponsoring
events and offering options for our readers to participate in activities. Voice Magazine is reprising
an opportunity for photographers to submit entries for our front cover. The contest was such a success
last year, it is worth repeating. Please see page 21 for details. In addition, Jan-Carol Publishing is
extending an opportunity for an author to receive a book-publishing contract—turn to page 23 for
more information.
I want to say a special Thank You to all of you helping us celebrate our ten years of serving this
region. Voice Magazine stepped out as a pioneer ten years ago and continues to blaze trails for women
and others in the region. It has been a journey with many highs and lows. Almost any business owner
will agree that you are faced with challenges and changes. Recently, I heard a comment that I found
to be profound: “If it does not challenge you, it will not change you, and you may never reach your
potential.” We work hard here at Voice Magazine and JCP to service the region’s businesses and
advertisers and provide a product that’s enjoyed by all. So thank you to all for your support.
So continue to follow us throughout the year as we make this year our year to regroup, refocus,
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Thought of the month: “Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn'tknow it so it goes on flying anyway.” Mary Kay Ash
Verse of the month: “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.”Proverbs 13:12 New King James Version (NKJV)
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Getting Up AgainBy Dan Johnson
“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of
witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us,
and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.”
Hebrews 12:2 KJV
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us
throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us
run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
Hebrews 12:1 NIV
At the end of the hurdles competition, with one hurdle to go, my son Alec was
well in the lead. Then, as the crowd watched and his mom and I gasped, his left foot
caught the top of the hurdle, and he landed full force, with both knees slamming
against the cinder track.
In a split second, my son hit the ground and did something really amazing.
Without hesitating, he was on his feet and back in the race, finishing third. Then they
took him to the sidelines and cleaned his wounds. With bandaged legs and bloodied
arms, he ran and jumped and competed for the next hour and a half. In my book,
the boy became a man and won a first-place ribbon in the only race that matters: the
race of life.
It does not matter how many times you’ve messed up or fallen short of your
goals or values. In life, the only time anyone can count you out is when you don’t
get up again.
In the New Testament (Colossians 1:27), we find this awe-inspiring phrase:
“Christ in you, the hope of glory.” If Jesus Christ is in us, we have an irresistible
force—a Something, a Someone—who is the very essence of ‘up.’ A rubber ball
doesn’t stop and wonder what it’s going to do when it hits the ground; it bounces!
If Christ is in us, we get up—it’s not about us. If we feel we’ve failed too many
times, and we manage to get up again, then His grace is even more wonderful.
Spurned defeat doesn’t make us look bad—it makes Him look good. It is God’s
spunk in us, and nothing is impossible with Him. Even if we’re down, we don’t
have to be down for the count because “He who began a good work in us” will
finish it through us. That’s the lesson from the track, from the office, from the home.
As a follower of Christ, get that sense in your soul that is deeper than the level
of feeling. Hold onto that which is holding on to you. Get up again—it’s not over
until He says it’s over. And even then, the fun hasn’t even begun.
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By Jan Howery
Double splashed with washed-out blue denim and bright colors,
this trend from yesteryear appeared on the ‘fringe’ of 2013. But 2014
is clearly the year of the fringe.
A design element from the early 1970s, this 2014 trend is one of
the most adaptable to your personal fashion statement. Even if you
haven’t got time for fashion or if you feel less confident about some
of the more extreme looks, fringe is right for you. It is never too
long, never too much, and always in the right place—and with
today’s soft materials, now is the right time for fringe.
When you think of fringing, you might be inclined to picture thin leather strips
and a Wild West style, but there are no limits to this new trend. For 2014, fringe
comes in all manner of materials and tends to be presented toward softness. Pair
a fringed blouse or shirt with a daringly high-split skirt to create a striking
designer finish. Scarves with fringe can be tied at the waist and draped over a skirt
for an updated twist. With fringe available in whatever material you fancy, now
may be the time to try a new look. A velvet or silk scarf with a fringe
makes a beautiful fashion statement.
And the shoes are not forgotten in this sporty trend. A resurrected shoe
style, the loafer, takes on an updated look with fringe. The fringed loafer
of 2014 gets a softer edge, with the relaxed texture
of the materials used in today’s fringing. If you
were hoping that the return of fringe meant that
the Wild West was riding back into town, you can
still embrace this trend with leather boots, belts,
and bags.
This boho embellishment, the fringe, has been
added to everything from jackets and dresses to necklaces and handbags,
creating pieces that are perfect for staying on-trend this season. Plus,
depending on the piece, fringe can add either a bohemian, edgy, or even
a Gatsby-inspired vibe, so finding some fringe that matches your unique
style is easy. Personalize your fringe with bold finishing touches such as
a colorful box clutch and several bracelets—and don’t forget to add a pair
of cat-eye sunglasses to complete your trendy look.
What’s more, the fringe trend is finding its way from your wardrobe
into your home, with its use on cushions, blankets, even curtains. Combine
a gentle fringe or stunning jersey tassels to add a simple and classy flair
to any home. These small touches are great ways to try out this trend.
Fringe is a trend for all ages and every room in the house!
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Starstruck! The Country Concert at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
Starstruck! The country tribute concert is scheduled on Saturday, March 29 at
7:30 pm at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center featuring outstanding
entertainers. Visit youtube/E2FgvizxuTU for a preview of performances.
Impersonators are listed below: Garth Brooks (Dean Simmons)
Shania Twain (Kelly Smith)
Wynonna Judd (Wynonah Dove)
Johnny Cash (David Burney)
Tickets are available online at www.cpe.vt.edu/reg/swvac. The cost for a
reserved table for eight is $270.00 and individual tickets are $35.00 each. A
sponsorship of $300.00 includes a reserved table for eight plus extra amenities.
All sponsor fees and profit from the concert benefits the scholarship fund for
students attending Virginia Tech from southwest Virginia.
For additional information or to purchase tickets, contact Penny McCallum,
Director, Virginia Tech Southwest Center at (276) 619-4311 or
[email protected]; Dove Bush at (276) 619-4310 or
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BRISTOL, TN/VA Shop Locally
Bristol Entrepreneurial Center to offer Certified Entrepreneur Course
For the first time ever, the Bristol Entrepreneurial Center, a division of
the Bristol Chamber of Commerce, is offering The Certified Entrepreneur
course.
The six-week class takes place Wednesdays from 6–8 pm. from
March 26 through April 30 in the board room at the Bristol Chamber.
Attendees will receive a certificate of completion upon finishing the
course.
Class sessions will focus on a variety of topics designed to aid owners prior to their businesses
opening. Session topics are: Week 1 – The Basic Steps of Starting a Business; Week 2 – Funding
Sources, Understanding and Improving Credit; Week 3 – Business Planning – How to Develop Your
Plan and Research; Week 4 – Real Estate, Negotiating Leases, Rental Agreements & Insurance; Week 5
– Marketing & Promotion; Week 6 – Managing Your Business – Inventory, Bookkeeping, Cash Flow.
By the end of the class, attendees will:
• Have a strong sense of the business they want to start
• Have a tool box of information to guide them through the process
• Be confident they can build relationships with service providers
• Be able to network with other entrepreneurs
• Have the confidence to start/expand their business
• Receive a one-year Chamber Membership.
• Be featured in the Chamber Voice and Quarterly Update.
• Be recognized at the May 2, First Friday Business Briefing breakfast
upon graduation
Guest instructors include Debbie Wagner and Becky Nave with People
Incorporated; Mark Dessauer with Hunter, Smith and Davis; Rush Powers
with Burke, Powers and Harty; Freddy Sullivan with Bank of Tennessee;
Michael Fleenor with Dent K. Burk; Sandy Ratliff with the Virginia
Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity; and representatives
from both the City of Bristol, TN, and Bristol, VA.
Cost of the class, which includes all materials and supplies, is $99 per
person. Enrollment deadline is March 21 (space is limited, so enroll early).
To register, please contact Karen Witcher at (423)989-4870 or
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March 26 – Steps to Starting a Business – Covers basic steps of starting a business.
April 2 – Where is the Money? Credit Counseling Solutions/Understanding and Improving Credit – Learn about funding sources, as well as understanding and improving credit.
April 9 – Business Planning – How to Develop Your Plan and Research – Writing a business plan and compiling research needed to start, grow and sustain a strong business.
April 16 – Real Estate/Negotiating Leases/Rental Agreements & Insurance – What Do I Need? – Understanding lease and rental agreements and real estate contracts.
April 23 – Marketing & Promotion – Discovering ways to market and promote your business, and learn who your market is and how to reach those outside of your immediate area.
April 30 – Managing Your Business (Inventory, Bookkeeping, Cash Flow) – Managing your business, inventory, bookkeeping and cash flow, and
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For more information or to register for a workshop, email Karen Witcher at [email protected] or call
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Container Gardens with a TwistBy Tresa Erickson
From high-rise condos to country cottages, container gardens can make a great
addition to any home. And, they’re easy to create. All it takes is a little soil, some
seedlings and a few containers. You can find potting soil and seedlings at your local
nursery and all the containers you need at home.
Almost anything that can hold soil and plants can be used for a container garden.
Consider these options:
With a few modifications, any of these items would make great container gardens.
Take a look around your home. You are sure to find more options. Old burlap sacks,
for example, can easily be converted into hanging planters. Got a worn table sitting
in the back of the garage? Convert it into a planter. Cut a hole in the top, sink a pot
into the hole and twist any vines that emerge around the table legs. Now that’s a
planter, and the best part is, you reused the table instead of tossing it into the landfill.
Just imagine how lovely your new planter will look on your front porch surrounded
by several pairs of old rain boots blooming with flowers.
Here’s a decorating tip for a corner of your patio area orpart of your landscaping. Old tires are painted and stacked.Then place plants in containers inside the rims or directlyinto dirt inside the tires. A delightful, colorful, and fun way to repurpose!
• Aquariums
• Baby buggies
• Barrels
• Baskets
• Bathtubs
• Boots and shoes
• Bottles
• Bowls
• Buckets
• Cans
• Chairs
• Coffee mugs
• Colanders
• Cradles
• Crates
• Cups
• Desks
• Dresser drawers
• Hats
• Helmets
• Jars
• Jugs
• Kettles
• Kids’ pools
• Lunchboxes
• Mailboxes
• Paint cans
• Pitchers
• Pots and pans
• Rowboats
• Shopping carts
• Sinks
• Tins
• Tires
• Tackle boxes
• Toolboxes
• Toy cars and trucks
• Wagons
• Watering cans
• Wheelbarrows
The C ure fo r the G ard en B luesBy Tresa Erickson
Many of us get the wintertime blues. We grow tired of the cold, snowy days when darkness falls early and long for the sunnier days ahead. If you’re a gardener, you mayfeel the sting of winter even more when the holidays are over and the long stretch ofwinter begins. If you suffer from the garden blues, here are some tips to get past them.
Prepare for the season aheadGet your hands on as many gardening books and magazines as you can and learn allthat you can to ensure many good seasons ahead. Check out some gardening shows,read some gardening blogs, and join a gardening club.
Bring the outdoors inCreate a terrarium, windowsill garden or container garden. Add to your indoor plants.Start some garden seeds. Put your green thumb to good use inside your home, andwhen spring hits, you’ll be all set to get your garden off to a great start.
Get craftyThere are various kits available for creating everything from stepping stones to bird-houses to garden benches. This is also a good time to give everything a good polishing,outdoor furniture included.
These are just a few ideas for escaping the garden blues each winter. Keeping busy is priority number one, and there are many ways to go about this from preparing for the upcoming season to jotting down your favorites. Just remember you are not alone, andtry to focus less on the fact that you can’t get outside and more on the opportunity youhave to relax. Winter is a bit of a reprieve for gardeners to rest their aching hands andbacks, gather their thoughts and catch up on everything they’ve been missing.
1. Create balance. To get a feeling of harmony in your home, create balance in your decorating with details or a splash of your favorite color. Use it in a fabric or paint. Do not clutter—keep it simple.
2. Choose some encouraging words to put on your wall. What inspires you and your family? Decoratingshould be personal, and what is more personal than an inspiring message on the wall?
3. Rearrange the furniture. Sometimes by just changing the setting, you will get a totally new room. Cleanout what you don’t like or want. Change the position of a chair or move a picture.
4. Play with your light. Great light is very important, even critical to a lot of interior decorators. Nothing canuplift a room as much as the right light does. Try colored lamps, a new lamp, or putting a rope light along astairway or an outdoor entrance.
5. Change the mood with art. Make a picture wall or art wall. Use your imagination to create the shapemade by outer edges of the frames. Have the frames in the same material but of different sizes; the width ofthe frame should be about the same as the distance between the frames. To hang items, the main guidelineis to align them along the bottom ortop edge of the frames or so thatthe midline of each picture lines up.Pictures look best at about eyelevel. Big colorful paintings dothemselves proud on a big wallwith a lot of space around thepiece. You can also group togetherpictures with similar themes, colors, or feeling.
6. Update with fabric. Fabric is afantastic material that comes in somany colors and patterns. You canget large wall hangings or smallerpieces of fabric on a frame. Fabricis very affordable.
7. Personalize with your senses.Decorate with a fresh bouquet offlowers or your favorite candle or incense. Nice music to listen to willmake a difference in the total impression and set a mood.
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Old-house features you shouldn’t abandon
Sleeping porches: Sleeping porches became popular early in the 20th century,
when they were advocated by health professionals who believed that the fresh air
they provided bolstered immune systems. Such porches were already popular in
the South and West, where sleeping outdoors was cooler and more comfortable.
Dutch doors: Popular with the 18th-century Dutch settlers of New York and New
Jersey, so-called Dutch doors are split horizontally in the middle; open just the top
to keep out animals yet let in light and air. Making your own is straightforward.
Saw any wood door in half, and then attach each half to the door frame with two
hinges apiece. A simple sliding bolt joins the top and bottom as a single, solid
panel.
Dumbwaiters: Convenient for carrying items like laundry and food from floor to
floor, these small freight elevators rose to popularity during the 19th century.
Although today they are seen mostly in restaurants and schools, a dumbwaiter
could be installed in many multilevel homes and enhanced with electric motors,
automatic control systems, and greater customization than was possible in olden
times.
Pocket shutters: Northeast homes of the 18th and 19th centuries had walls of
exceptional thickness (as they were often made of brick), providing a deep window
jamb whose embrasures, or pockets, could contain an entire interior shutter. It's
high time these clever architectural details made a comeback, because interior
shutters provide not only privacy but also insulation and shade when the elements
really start to bear down.
Intercoms: Intercom systems may remind you of The Brady Bunch, but these
1970s-era devices can be useful even if you don't have six kids, a dog, and an
Alice. Systems consist of a base station and several remote modules, and the
newest intercoms are capable of piping music throughout your home. If you'd
prefer to avoid any hardwiring, opt instead for a phone system with built-in
intercom functionality.
Boot scrapers: When horse-drawn wagons were a common mode of
transportation, a boot scraper at the front door was a real necessity. As paved roads
replaced dirt and tires replaced hooves, the boot scraper fell out of use. Today, you
can still find traditional-style cast iron bars set into the masonry of many a front
stoop, although many modern wood, rubber, and plastic scrapers have been
augmented with brushes to remove debris from all angles.
Laundry chutes: If your bedroom is two floors up from the washer and dryer,
you might want to resurrect another nearly forgotten feature of old homes—the
laundry chute. If you'd like to construct your own, to ensure that your clothes are
funneled smoothly, weld sheet metal together to create a ramp, or use lengths of
extra-large PVC pipe to form a tube that ends in your laundry room. No matter your
approach, adding a laundry chute injects low-tech convenience into one of life's
never-ending chores.
Transom windows: Transom windows are those panels of glass you see above
doors in old homes, especially those built in the Mission or Arts-and-Crafts styles.
Transoms admitted natural light to front hallways and interior rooms before the
advent of electricity and circulated air even when doors were closed for privacy.
Transoms serve both purposes just as well today, and—of course—the beauty of
glass is timeless. (Source: realtor.com)
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2014 Home Design Trends
• Tranquility - More homeowners are seeing their homes—especially certain
rooms, such as bathrooms—as places to relax and get away from it all.
• Mission control - In the past, the
kitchen was often built at the back
of the house, attached to the
garage and away from high traffic
areas, but that tradition is
changing. In 2014, we'll see the
kitchen as the focal point of the
house, often placed in the center of
an open floor plan, especially as
more homeowners start to use
their kitchen space as a
multitasking room, or ‘mission control.’ By having the kitchen centered and
open, parents can pay bills, chat, or help with homework—all while making
meals.
• Traditional design - More homeowners are looking at traditional home
styles. For example, Craftsman homes with large porches, front columns,
and detailed gables will make a comeback in 2014. Queen Anne-style homes
with asymmetric facades and detailed gables may see a resurgence also.
• Passive homes - More United States-based
architects are expected to include passive-house
elements in their 2014 designs. Originally a
European design, a passive house is built to work
with the climate. For example, its roof may be
pitched to make use of wind power, or it could
have large windows installed to attract sunlight to
heat the home. A passive-house design can slash
energy consumption by as much as 90%,
according to Passive House Institute US.
• Flex rooms - Between the recession and the
growing number of senior citizens in the United
States, more households are becoming
multigenerational. That change is leading to a
developing trend in home building—flex rooms. Typically bedrooms, flex
rooms are designed to give more privacy to larger families and usually include
a separate space, such as a reading area or study, off the main bedroom area.
These rooms also may be built with a change in mind. (Source: realtor.com)
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By Tresa Erickson
Old doors seem to be everywhere—antique stores,flea markets, yard sales, in the old home you just inherited. The older the door, the more likely it is to beconstructed from solid wood.
1. Old doors make great headboards. Just remove thehardware, paint or stain the exterior if desired, turn thedoor on its side, hang it behind your bed, and voila,you’ve got a custom headboard. Door doesn’t quitefit? No problem. Cut it down and trim it out for a morefinished look.
2. Old doors make great screens. Find three doorssomewhat equal in size, remove the hardware, paintor refinish them if desired, attach them together withhinges, and your folding screen is complete. Need alarger screen? Add another door or two. Want tomake the screen more practical? Add a panel ofchalkboard paint and a panel of corkboard for a bulletin board. You can also create a message centerout of a single door. Just paint a panel with chalkboard
paint, attach a whiteboard in another paneland a corkboard in a third, and you’ve got alarge, message center at your service. Youcan either hang the door on the wall, stand itagainst the wall, or attach some feet to it for afreestanding message center.
3. Old doors make great desks. Take a door,remove the hardware, paint or refinish it if desired, add four legs, trim it out, and you’vegot a working desk. Use the doorknob holefor a cup or cord holder. Door has panes ofglass? No problem. Slide some photos orpostcards onto the glass panes for decora-tion and lay a large piece of glass on top ofthe door to create a solid surface for working.You also can turn an old door into a table byusing the same process. Just cut the doordown to the size you need, paint or refinish itif desired, add some legs and trim, andyou’ve got a terrific side table, sofa table, andmore. Want a dining table? Use two doorsside by side.
4. Old doors make great additions to gardens as well, either asscreens, shutters, or potting benches. To turn an old door into a potting bench, turn it on its side and add some legs, or make it freestanding with feet and use it as a backdrop to an existing pottingbench. Get creative and design your own old-door project.
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1. Paint: You can paint the entire house and trim, or sim-ply touch up the trim—either way will make a huge effecton how your home looks to passersby.
2. Porch or Patio: If you already have a porch orpatio, simply putting new furniture out can make a wonderful difference in the presentation of your home.Alternatively, you can simply buy new cushions or covers for your existing patio furniture.
3. Yard Art: Some simple touches are adding a few flowering pottedplants, gnomes or statues, or a small fountain into the space.
4. Walkways: Having walkways outside your home adds a cozy and inviting feel to the overall outdoor presentation. A straight concrete walkway can be spruced up by putting a bit of garden bed edging, installing small solar walkway lights, or planting colorful annual flowerssuch as petunias along each side.
5. Yard Ornaments: These can be as simple as a small bird house, a pole-mounted outdoor lantern light, or even a wheelbarrow withflowers. Putting a little something extra in your yard defines youand your tastes—plus it gives your home a unique personality thathelps it stand out from your neighbors.
6. Flowers,Plants, Vines & Bushes:Probably the most popular way tospruce up a yardquickly is to simply put outsome prettyplants, bushes,vines, and flow-ers. Annuals aregreat for addingdashes of color
quickly, because you usually can buy them in bloom at this time ofyear. For continuous color and greenery, plant some perennials too.
7. Garden Structures: An outdoor pergola (an arrangement thatsupports climbing plants; a frame of colonnades or posts with a Lattice work roof, designed to support climbing plants) in a garden orbackyard provides a shaded walk or passageway that usually leads toa feature such as a fountain; it may also be part of a building, as pro-tection for an open terrace. Pergolas are usually anchored to a
patio or deck. Pergolas can be made both practical and beautiful by training vines or creepers over the supporting pillars. These provide coolshade in warm weather, to create a space where you can retreat for somequality time—climbing roses would make this space enchanting. Pergolasare open-topped except for the planted vines and creepers, so they canprovide some protection from mild showers. However, they won’t keep youdry in heavier rain unless a retractable canopy is installed.
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Tomato TimeBy Tresa Erickson
You love to garden, and more oftenthat not, you end up with more produce than you can use. Yougive away much of the excess. Yetthere always seems to be someleft, tomatoes, in particular. Luckyfor you, there are lot of recipes thatcall for tomatoes. Here are someyou might want to try.
Avocado, Tomato, and Mango Salsa1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced4 tomatoes, diced1 mango, peeled, seeded and diced1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced1/2 c. fresh cilantro, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1 t. salt2 T. lime juice1/4 c. red onion, chopped3 T. olive oil
Combine avocado, tomatoes, mango, jalapeno, cilantro and garlic.Stir in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve.
Caprese Salad6 tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil1-1/2 T. balsamic vinegar6 leaves fresh basil, slivered1/2 lb. mozzarella cheese, cubedSalt and ground black pepper, to taste
Combine tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar and basil in a large bowl. Gen-tly fold in mozzarella cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Chill be-fore serving.
Fried Green Tomatoes2 eggs2 T. water1 c. all-purpose flour1 c. yellow cornmealSea salt, to tasteFreshly ground black pepper, to taste2 lbs. green tomatoes, sliced1 c. canola oil for frying, or as needed
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Beat eggs and water and setaside. Place flour and cornmeal in separate bowls. Season cornmealwith salt and pepper. Dip tomato slices in flour and then in egg mixture. Press into cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess. Transferto baking sheet in a single layer. Heat about 1/4 inch canola oil in alarge skillet over medium heat. Fry tomato slices in batches untilgolden crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain and serve.
Garlic Tomato Spread2 lbs. tomatoes, halved lengthwise1/2 c. olive oil1 clove garlic, crushed1 T. dried oregano1 t. sugar1 t. salt
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Arrange tomatoes, cut side up, in ashallow baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic,oregano, sugar and salt. Bake for 1 hour. Turn tomatoes over androast until caramelized and very soft, about 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Re-move from oven and set aside to cool to room temperature, about 1hour. Transfer tomato mixture to a blender and puree until smooth.
Tomato Bagel Sandwiches1 bagel, split and toasted2 T. cream cheese1 tomato, thinly slicedSalt and pepper, to taste 4 leaves fresh basil
Spread cream cheese on bagel halves. Top with tomato slices andsprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with basil leaves.
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Stuffed Tomatoes7 tomatoes1 c. water1 c. instant rice1 lb. lean ground beef1 yellow onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, diced 1 pinch garlic saltGround black pepper, to taste2 15-oz. cans tomato sauce1 6-oz. can tomato juice
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Remove tomatotops and set aside. Scoop out tomatopulp, transfer to a bowl and chop. Bringwater to a boil in a saucepan, add riceand cover pan. Let stand until rice ab-sorbs water, about 5 minutes. Heat alarge skillet over medium-high heat.Cook beef until browned and crumbly,about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and combinewith cooked rice, onion, garlic, garlic saltand pepper. Add tomato pulp and tomatosauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat andsimmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.Set hollowed-out tomatoes in bakingdish, fill with ground beef mixture and inserttomato tops. Pour tomato juice over filledtomatoes. Bake until tomatoes are tenderand filling is hot, about 20 minutes.
Tomato Bruschetta6 tomatoes, chopped1/2 c. sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil3 cloves minced garlic1/4 c. olive oil2 T. balsamic vinegar1/4 c. fresh basil1/4 t. salt1/4 t. ground black pepper1 French baguette, sliced2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven on broiler setting. In alarge bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic,olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt and pepper.Allow to sit for 10 minutes. Arrangebaguette slices in a single layer on abaking sheet. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes,until slightly brown. Divide tomato mixtureover baguette slices. Top with mozzarellacheese. Broil for 5 minutes, or untilcheese is melted.
These are just a few recipes for turningthose extra tomatoes into savory summerfare. Consult your cookbooks for furtherrecipes and enjoy!
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Keeping Your Pets Safe from Poisons
By Crystal Robertson
March 16–22 is National Poison Prevention Week. It is
important to protect ourselves and our loved ones from
accidental poisoning, so don’t forget about the four-legged
family members! Many common household items can pose
a threat to our animal companions—even some items
specifically meant for pets could cause health problems. To
protect your pet, simply use common sense and take the
same precautions you would with a child. The following list
summarizes common household items that are potentially toxic to pets.
Human medications, including pain killers (such as aspirin,
acetaminophen, and ibuprofen), cold medicines, anticancer drugs,
antidepressants, vitamins, and diet pills can all be toxic to animals. Keep
medicine containers and tubes of ointments and creams away
from pets, who could chew through them, and be vigilant about
finding and disposing of any dropped pills.
Rawhide dog chews can be contaminated with Salmonella,
which can infect pets and humans who come in contact with the
chews. This kind of treat should be offered to a pet only with
supervision, because they pose a choking hazard as well.
Insect control products, including the insecticides used in
many over-the-counter flea and tick remedies, may be toxic
to companion animals. Prescription flea and tick control
products are much safer and more effective. Pet owners
should never use any product without first consulting a
veterinarian.
Fumes from nonstick cooking surfaces and self-cleaning
ovens can be deadly to birds. Always be cautious when using
any pump or aerosol spray around birds.
Antifreeze that contains ethylene glycol has a sweet taste that attracts
animals but is deadly if consumed in even small quantities—one teaspoon can
kill a seven-pound cat. The Humane Society recommends that pet owners use
antifreeze that contains propylene glycol, which is safe for animals if ingested
in small amounts, in their vehicles. Hazardous ethylene glycol can also be
found in common household products like snow globes.
Cocoa mulch contains ingredients that can be deadly to pets if ingested.
The mulch, sold in garden supply stores, has a chocolate scent that is
appetizing to some animals.
Chemicals used on lawns and gardens, such as fertilizers and plant food, can
be easily accessible and fatal to a pet allowed in the yard unsupervised.
De-icing salts used to melt snow and ice are paw irritants that can be
poisonous if licked off. Paws should be washed and dried as soon as the animal
comes in from the snow.
Glue traps, live traps, and poisons are often used by pest control companies
to kill rodent pests. Even if you would never use such methods to eliminate
rodents, your neighbor might. Dogs and cats can become ill or die if they eat
a poisoned rodent (called secondary poisoning).
If you believe that your pet has been poisoned, contact your veterinarian
or emergency veterinary service immediately.
Collect and have at hand any material
involved that can be used to determine what
poison(s) are involved. In the event that you
need to take your pet to a local veterinarian, be sure
to take the product's container with you. Signs of
poisoning include listlessness, abdominal pain, vomiting,
diarrhea, muscle tremors, lack of coordination, and fever.
Crystal Robertson
Human foods to keep away from pets include:
• Chocolate
• Coffee
• Caffeine
• Alcohol
• Avocado (includes seeds and fruit)
• Macadamia Nuts
• Grapes and Raisins
• Yeast Dough
• Raw or Undercooked Meat, Eggs, and Bones
• Xylitol (a sweetener in many products, including gum, candy,
baked goods and toothpaste)
• Onions, Garlic, Chives
• Milk
• Salt
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Brain Injury Awareness Month
Lori’s MiracleWritten by June Barrett,
Founder of The Crumley House Brain Injury Rehabilitation CenterPublished by Little Creek Books,
Imprint of Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc (2011)
On a sunny September day in 1981, fourteen-year-old Lori Beth Ford was involved in a tragic car accident that left her with a TBI–traumatic brain injury. Thedoctors and medical staff tried to convinceLori’s family that she would not live—or ifshe did live, she would be incapacitated forthe rest of her life. With hope, love, and arefusal to believe the worst, Lori’s family and friends showed nothing but support andpatience through her ongoing recovery. For-merly a popular teenager with lots of friendsand extracurricular activities, Lori Beth andher family weathered a tough transition toaccepting the fact that she would never bethe same. Told through her mother’s voice,Lori’s Miracle is the inspiring story of a girlwhose childhood dreams were shattered butwhose success was redefined in a way thatno one could have ever imagined.
Available at crumleyhouse.com,amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com,
and select local retailers
June Barrett will be signing books at The CrumleyHouse Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center on March8, 2014, at the Joggin for the Noggin 5-K Race. Theyexpect 400-plus participants, a brunch will be servedfollowing the race, with television coverage of theevent. The Crumley House is located at 300 UrbanaRd., Limestone, TN. Phone 423-257-3644.
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March is...Save Your Vision Month
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most frequently reported healthcare problems
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Sitting at a computer generally causes a person
to look straight ahead for long stretches, to work in
a dry office or home environment, and to blink less
often. These factors can lead to vision problems.
Continually looking at the screen isn’t the only
cause—factors such as suboptimal screen
resolution and contrast, screen glare, and poor eye-
to-screen distance all contribute to the problem.
To help combat these controllable factors, set your
computer monitor resolution to the highest resolution
it can support—this provides greater clarity and
usually leads to improved comfort. Another step is to
adjust the contrast so that the computer monitor is
not too bright and not too dark. To cut down glare
and reflection, add a monitor screen protector, or use
window shades or blinds if sun glare is a problem.
To address the distance issue, position your
computer monitor so that you can see it clearly
without having to tilt your head in a manner that
changes your posture. The recommended eye-to-
monitor distance is 20”–26”. This factor all depends
on your monitor size, so adjust the distance
accordingly. Following the ‘20-20-20 rule’ is another
way to help reduce eye strain. To perform this
exercise, take a 20-second break and look at an
object that is 20 feet away after every 20 minutes of
computer time.
Remember: to help save your vision, have a
yearly eye exam and be conscientious about digital
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YWCA Bristol will host its 11th annual
Easter Eggstravaganza Saturday, April 12
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 106 State Street in
Bristol, Tenn. Join the YWCA for a fun-
filled morning complete with a pancake breakfast, pictures with the Easter
Bunny, and other fun activities.
Bring the family and sample sweet treats at the bake sale and peruse
handmade crafts. Specialty themed Easter baskets will also be on sale.
The pancake breakfast and pictures with the Easter Bunny will be
available from 9 to11 a.m.; Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children
under 10. Reservations are required for breakfast and can be made by
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Registration for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-Cities
2014 Bowl for Kids’ Sake is now open. People all
over the Tri-Cities need to dust off their bowling
shoes and come out to support this agency’s
primary fundraising and friend-raising effort.
Over the past year Big Brothers Big Sisters
has served 130 children in the Tri-Cities area by
developing positive relationships that have a direct
and lasting effect on the lives of the children
served. This year the agency wants to serve
30 more children than last year and that means
raising $30,000!
This year’s event dates are:
Thursday, April 10 • 6 to 9 p.m. • Belmont Lanes • Bristol, Tennessee
Friday, April 11 • 6 to 9 p.m. • Holiday Lanes • Johnson City, Tennessee
Saturday April 12 • 5 to 9 p.m. • Warpath Lanes • Kingsport, Tennessee
Here’s what you do:
1. Form a Team (2–4 of your favorite people!)
2. Register at www.BowlForKidsToday.org and choose the location, date and
one-hour time slot for your team.
3. Raise money: Collect at least $25 per person to participate. Make a
difference in the life of a child!
4. Come out and bowl! Shoes, lanes, door prizes, food, and fun are all
included. (Bowling skill optional)
For more information or to learn about the great work Big Brothers Big
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About Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring,professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better,forever. The organization holds itself accountable for children in its program to achievemeasurable outcomes, including educational success; avoidance of risky behaviors;and higher aspirations, greater confidence and better relationships. Partnering withparents, guardians, schools, corporations and others, Big Brothers Big Sisters carefullypairs children with screened volunteer mentors, and then monitors and supports theseone-to-one mentoring matches in building safe, enduring relationships. The organizationdepends on donations to help recruit volunteers, reach more children and serve thosechildren in one-to-one mentoring relationships.
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Voice Magazine is looking for contributing writers for our monthly magazine, which
is currently available in print form and will be online starting with the March 2014
issue. To be considered, please review the topics below and follow the guidelines. We
are looking for information, not an info-commercial! Contributors will be notified
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Photo Contest Rules and Guidelines:• Provide a candid or posed photograph of a woman that expresses our region’s
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JCP NEW RELEASES OUT THIS MONTH!
Broken PetalsShort-Story Collection Broken Petals is a heart-warming collection of short storieswith an Appalachian backdrop that express humor, twists offate, survival, but most of all, life in its truest form.
Splitters, An Amelia Island MysteryE. Louise JaquesOn Thanksgiving weekend, when empty-nesters, Laura andJohn Beck move to their part-time home on Amelia Island, FLfrom St. Louis, MO, they make a shocking discovery on thebeach: the body of local millionaire, Eduardo Conti. As theydeal with personal life-changing circumstances, they face dramatic events; scandalous secrets are revealed; and theypiece together the puzzle of Conti’s shady business dealingsand his untimely death.
Hiding EzraRita QuillenSet during World War I in southwest Virginia, Hiding Ezra is thestory of a simple farmer, Ezra Teague, who is forced to choosebetween fighting for his country and taking care of his family.Like more than 175,000 other young men, Ezra chose his fam-ily—not because he was a coward or a pacifist—but becausehe was practical and because he felt his Christian faith calledhim to do so. Hiding Ezra is also a love story, an adventure, aquest, and a chase, as the authorities—including local-boyLieutenant Andrew Nettles—try to bring Ezra to military justice.
A Father’s LoveJessica BeaverSamuel Ford is a wanted man. He is a widowerwho—all for the love of his two children—has com-mitted crimes and put his life in danger. But nowSam’s precious children themselves are endan-gered because of his actions, and he lives his lifein desperation of keeping them alive. Life takes asudden turn when Sam experiences an unex-pected kindness from a stranger. Sam’s life soonbecomes an example of how powerful God’slove—like a father’s love—can be.
Snooping Can Be DeviousLinda Hudson HoaglandThis is the third book in the Lindsy Harris Mur-der Mystery series. Ryan is missing! He is onlyeleven years old, and he is gone. Is it becauseI, Lindsay Harris, witnessed an armed robbery? Did his father steal him? Or a pedophile? Whois Brian? Emily, Ellen, Jed, and I take on thetask of trying to find Ryan.
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Monday, March 3, 10:30 amRead Across America– Celebrate De Seuss’ Birthday with Green Eggs and Ham. Following story time, join in the fun with Tic-Tac-Toe. Three in a Row, A-Mazing Maze and coloring sheets. Call or stop by for details and reservations, 423-952-5577.
Saturday, March 8, 2:00 pmAmerican Girl Club– Join us Saturday, a Special American Girl Event. Truly Talented You features fun activities, puzzles and crafts inspired by the newest Girl of 2014, Isabelle Palmer.Call or stop by for details and reservations, 423-952-5577.
Saturday, March 22 , 2:00 pmLeap Reader & the Lost Dinosaur Children's Event– Join us as we help children develop reading and listening skills in a fun engaging way. Call or stop by for details and reservations, 423-952-5577.
Authors on the Road
April HensleySelf-Rising Flowers, Broken PetalsTuesday, March 1110:00 to 11:00 amInterview GuestDayTime TriCities Program, WJHLJohnson City, TN
Saturday, March 229:00 am to 4:45 pmBook SigningAppalachian Farmers’ Market Association6th Annual Conference and Winter MarketThe Slater Center, Bristol, TN
Jessica HayworthMarty Matters and Marty MayhemMonday, March 3Guest ReaderRead Across America DayJohn Adams Elementary SchoolKingsport, TN
June BarrettLori’s MiracleSaturday, March 8Book SigningThe Crumley House Brain Injury Rehabilitation CenterLimestone, TN
Leigh Anne W HooverReading with Ralph—A Journey in Christian CompassionFriday, March 710:30 amGuest SpeakerKingsport Retired Teachers’ Association meetingFellowship Hall, First Broad Street United Methodist ChurchKingsport, TN
Linda Hudson HoaglandSnooping Can Be Contagious, Snooping Can BeDangerous, and The Best Darn Secret
Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays throughout March8 am to 4 pmBook SigningAll Seasons Indoor Market18803 Governor G C Perry Hwy (Route 460) Pounding Mill, VA
Tuesday, March 1111:30 am to 1:30 pm Appalachian Authors Guild and AssociatesGeneral MeetingTuscan Italian RestaurantCummings StreetAbingdon, VA
Lisa HallBurton the Sneezing CowMonday, March 3Guest ReaderRead Across America DayJohn Adams Elementary SchoolKingsport, TN
Lorna MacDonald CzarnotaBreadline BlueFriday and Saturday, March 7 and 8Guest Reader and FacilitatorHigh-School Writers’ WorkshopsLittle Falls, New York
Rita Sims QuillenHiding EzraWednesday, March 1212:00 to 1:00 pmInterview GuestWCYB News at NoonBristol, VA
Wednesday, March 1910:00 amFeatured ReaderJohn Fox Jr Literary FestivalGoodloe CenterMountain Empire Community CollegeBig Stone Gap, VA
Victoria FletcherFletcher's FablesTuesday, March 184:30 pmMeet the Author EventBristol Public LibraryBristol, VA
Calling All Writers!Are you an aspiring writer, trying to break into the market? This could be your big chance! Jan-Carol
Publishing, Inc, is hosting the 2014 Believe and Achieve award for fiction writing.
One novel will be selected to receive a publishing contract. The contract will include:
• Book Cover Design
• Professional Editing and Typesetting
• 3-Year Publishing Contract—Paperback Edition
• EBook Edition
Deadline for entries is May 31, 2014. Each entry requires a $20 reading fee. One author will be awarded a 3-
year publishing contract. Multiple entries are allowed. Each entry must be registered separately, with an addi-
tional $20 reading fee.
Contest Rules
• Author must be a United States citizen.
• Author must be 21 years of age or older.
• Current JCP authors are eligible.
• Manuscripts must be works of fiction, contain a minimum of 45,000 words, not
exceed 60,000 words, and conform to the Manuscript Format Requirements below.
• All manuscripts must be submitted as a single file in .doc, .docx, or .rtf format
via email ([email protected], subject line: Believe and Achieve).
• Each uploaded manuscript file must contain a cover page, synopsis, and
complete manuscript (see format requirements below).
• Through its submission, the author confirms that the submitted manuscript is
original and unpublished.
• All entries and reading fees must be received by May 31, 2014.
• No entry will be accepted until the reading fee has been paid. To do so, call
(423-926-9983) with a Visa or Mastercard number, or mail a check (P.O. Box 701 Johnson City, TN 37605).
• Entry fees are non-refundable. Once a manuscript has been accepted, it can be
withdrawn from the contest, but the reading fee cannot be refunded.
• If the winning author withdraws or if the winning manuscript is disqualified, the
next place winner will be awarded the contract.
• Author must agree to terms and sign contract for the contract to be valid.
Manuscript Format Requirements
All manuscript files must conform to the following formatting requirements. Failure to fully comply with
these requirements will adversely affect the score of the entry. Each manuscript file comprises 3 parts:
• Cover Page (page 1)
The cover page must include the:
• Author’s name, phone number, and email address
• Title, word count, and genre (e.g., historical fiction, mystery, children’s,
inspirational, romance) of the manuscript
• Synopsis (page 2)
The synopsis must not exceed 500 words
• Complete Manuscript (page 3 and following)
• Font: 12-point Times New Roman
• Double-spaced
• Margins: 1-inch on both sides, top, and bottom; footer margin: 0.5 inch
• Footer: centered page number
• The author’s name cannot appear anywhere in the main body of the manuscript
(e.g., header, footer)
Winner will be notified by email prior to the printing of the August 2014 issue of Voice Magazine forWomen and will be announced in that issue. For details and updates, visit jancarolpublishing.com or
voicemagazineforwomen.com.
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WRITE? WHO? ME?
Appalachian Authors Guild and Associates
If you have ever dreamed of writing a book, short story,
memoir, or poem, consider joining The Appalachian Authors
Guild and Associates, in Abingdon, Virginia, for the
encouragement and camaraderie that can be found at each and
every meeting.
The mission of the Appalachian Authors Guild, a Chapter of
the Virginia Writers Club, is to support and promote literary art
throughout the Appalachian region; to encourage writers and
authors to both preserve and build upon the literary history and
heritage of the Appalachian region; and to provide opportunities
for readers to experience the joy of meeting our people, visiting
our beautiful region, and understanding the wealth of our
culture through literary art. With Southwest Virginia
Community College, the Guild is a proud co-sponsor of the
Appalachian Heritage Writers Symposium, which will be held
at the college on June 13 & 14, 2014.
We have ten meetings each year, five of which are business
meetings for strategizing. The remaining five meetings during the
year are designed for speaker presentations to teach all
members—published or unpublished—the fine art of writing in
different genres. Between meetings, members seek advice from
each other and prepare to write. Those who have published works
attend literary events and festivals to promote their own work as
well as the actions and functions of the Guild.
However, the most important way that we have found to
support each other is to gather and talk together. This allows us
to seek the help we need from friends who are more than willing
to lend a helping hand. In the almost ten years since its
inception, the Appalachian Authors Guild and Associates has
grown from just a few interested people to a group that provides
knowledge in all types of writing. At the end of 2013, the Guild
had more than 60 members, and it’s still growing! We have
maintained our writing group through perseverance and
determination. We apply this same dedication to helping
beginners become what they dream of being—authors, writers,
professionals.
Everyone with an interest in any form of writing is invited to
attend the General Meeting at the Tuscan Italian Restaurant on
Cummings Street in Abingdon, Virginia, on March 11, 2014,
beginning at 11:30 am. It is a luncheon meeting—you buy your
own meal—and will last until approximately 1:30 pm. Our
speaker is local author Kathy Shearer, who will discuss
nonfiction writing and the gathering of information.
How to place a classified ad: $25.00 for up to 40 words and .10 for
each additional word. Line border is included. Bold and or one-color addi-
tional. Must be received by the 15th. All ads subject to approval. Call
423-926-9983 or email: [email protected]
How to place a display/classified ad: Contact by phone 423-926-9983 or
e-mail [email protected].
Editing: We reserve the right to edit for taste, clarity and length. Most
submissions are edited to shorten, clarify confusing statements or correct
grammatical errors. If a submission is potentially libelous, slanderous or
appears to have been written with malice or harmful intent, it will be ed-
ited or rejected. This applies to submissions for the magazine and for our
website www.voicemagazineforwomen.com.
How to subscribe: Send $28.00 for one year for 12 issues to:
Voice Magazine, P.O. Box 701, Johnson City, TN 37605
How to submit items to “update” and “up & coming events”:
We encourage submission of press releases about news and up & coming
events. Email your press releases to [email protected]
Career Corner(Employment Section)
Join Us! Voice Magazine islooking to add to our currentoutside sales staff! This is agrowth opportunity for a dynamic individual with apositive attitude. Apply your‘sales experience’ to sellingads and servicing. Must have‘do what it takes’ attitude, be tenacious and enjoy serving businesses. This position is part-time to full-time. Commission only. (Abingdon, VA area) Email
your resume to: sales@voicemagazine forwomen.comor fax your resume to 423-926-9983.
Bristol, TN/VAFOOD CITY RACE NIGHTFriday, March 14, 2014 6:00 pm–8:00 pmAdmission to Food City Race Night is FREE inMarch. Advanced tickets for August are $5 each andcan be purchased at select Food City stores or $6 atthe gate. Children 12 and under are free.
DRIVE TO STOP DIABETES 300 AND PITT LITE 125Saturday, March 15, 2014 1:00 pm–5:00 pmTickets are on sale now for as low as $35 in advance.Weekend packages are also available, starting at just$89. Offering two great races at one great price, thisSaturday doubleheader is truly one of the best valuesin motorsports!
FOOD CITY 500Sunday, March 16, 2014 1:00 pm–4:00 pmNASCAR Sprint Cup SeriesTickets to watch this epic showdown unfold on Bris-tol’s high banks. Tickets are on sale now for as low as$65 with kids pricing (15 and under) starting at just$32. Weekend packages are also available, starting atjust $89.FOR TICKETS CALL: 866-415-4158www.bristolmotorspeedway.com
Paramount Center for the Arts presents Grammyaward-winning CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPSin concert on March 8, 2014 at 7:30 pm with a newlineup: co-founder Rhiannon Giddens, multi-instru-mentalist Hubby Jenkins, and two new members,Celloist Malcolm Parson and multi-instrumentalistRowan Corbett. The New York Times declared, theirconcerts were “an end-to-end display of excellence...They dip into styles of southern black music from the1920s and ’30s—string- band music, jug-band music,fife and drum, early jazz— and beam their curiosityoutward. They make short work of their instructivemission and spend their energy on things that requireit: flatfoot dancing, jug playing, shouting.” For moreinformation contact: Paramount Center for the ArtsBox Office 423-274-8920. For Tickets: Call 423-274-8920, or online atwww.theparamountcenter.com or ETIX.com
Johnson City, TNMountain States Health Alliance Health Resources Center ClassesHATHA YOGA−QUIET THE MIND,REFRESH THE BODYWednesdays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26, 6−7 pm Instruc-tor: Darlene Hatley, RN, MS, Certified Yoga Instruc-tor, RYT-500, AFAAYoga promotes relaxation, toning, flexibility, strengthand balance. Bring a yoga mat.$5 fee. *Annex
TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITISThursday, March 6, 5−6 pmInstructor: Tonya Van Hook, Medical Qigong Prac-titioner, Certified Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor Cre-ated by medical specialists and supported by theArthritis Foundation, this modified Tai Chi program iseasy to learn, enjoyable to do and safe for those witharthritis. With regular practice it relieves pain andstiffness, increases strength and flexibility, and canimprove balance. FREE! *Annex
SMART RECOVERYFriday, March 7, 11 am–12:30 pmSpeaker: Mary E. Woods, BS Psy, MSHA PsychiatrySmart Recovery is a self-management and recoverytraining that helps individuals maintain abstinencewith addiction. The group focuses on empowerment,building and maintaining motivation, coping and man-aging behavior. FREE! *Annex
CPR−HEALTH CARE PROVIDERSaturday, March 15, 8 am−Noon (full course) 1−3 pmor 3−5 pm (re-certification)This class is for health care workers and includes CPRfor adult, child and infant victims plus AED trainingand foreign body airway obstruction. Includes newAHA guidelines. For re-certification, come pre-All classes are held in the HRC Classroom unlessAnnex Classroom location is specified. The HRC is located 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 from theparking lot at the green awning. Please call REGISTRATION IS REQUIREDCALL 1-800-888-5551 • www.msha.com/hrc
Upcoming Events at Atlantis Spiritual Center:Mondays: 10–6 pm, Palm Reading with Pat HassanMondays: 11–6 pm, Healing with Shannon StokelyMondays 6:15 pm–7:15 pm, Triple Moon BellydanceVeil Choreography Tuesdays: 12–6 pm, Astrology and/or tarot readingswith Rev. Alisha Watson Tuesdays: 2–6 pm, Human Design Appointments Wednesdays: 10:30–6 pm, Reflexology with RegisteredCertified Reflexologist Turena AustinWednesday: 5:15 pm, YogaWednesdays: Feng Shui Workshop with Elena Stefirta:Every other Wednesday through MarchThursdays: 10–6 pm, Inter-Dimensional Healing withRev. Edward ChristianFridays: 2–5 pm, Acudetox and Handwriting Analysis Fridays: 12–6 pm, Thai Reflexology with Olga Amrita Please call (423) 926-8884 to reserve your space or for more information. Atlantis Spiritual Center, 240 E. Main St. Johnson City, TN 423-926-8884, atlantisjohnsoncity.com
Kingsport, TNThe City of Kingsport is seeking artwork for the Eighth(8th) Annual Sculpture Walk Exhibition in Kingsport,Tennessee. Dates for the Exhibition are May 2014through April 2015. Works can be in any media, must
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This small, award-winning, all-ladies chorus is a proud chapter of Sweet Adelines International. Come join us for fun and fellowship.
For information: 276-628-8692 or www.hillsarealive.org
Would you like to receive free advertising inVoice Magazine? Retail Jan-Carol Publishing
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be suitable for outdoors and may be functional or non-functional, temporary in natureor permanent. The temporary exhibit will be located in the heart of downtownKingsport on Main and Broad Streets. Since 2007 the City of Kingsport has been veryfortunate to purchase 12 works of art from the annual temporary Sculpture Walk exhi-bition and place them in the growing Permanent Public Art Collection. This has beenaccomplished with both private and public money and generous support from the com-munity. Annually a full color brochure is produced and distributed. Application & required materials: www.EngageKingsport.com for additional information or to submit application: (423)392-8414
Upcoming Workshops at Cindy Saddeh Fine Art GallerySky Painting Workshop: A Lesson in Glowing Light with Mary McKinleySaturday, March 15, 2014, 10:00 am–12:30 pm, $50 per personLearn the artist's techniques to painting a glowing sunrise in the acrylic medium. Guar-anteed a finished 16”x20” painting of your own inspired vision of the sky. All paintingmaterials supplied. Hot tea provided.
Ikebana Flower Arranging with Roy OdumSaturday April 12, 10 am–12 pm, $60 per personMore than simply putting flowers in a container, ikebana is a disciplined art form inwhich nature and humanity are brought together. Contrary to the idea of floral arrange-ment as a collection of particolored or multicolored arrangement of blooms, ikebanaoften emphasizes other areas of the plant, such as its stems and leaves, and draws emphasis toward shape, line, form. ALL materials are supplied, including your veryown Ikebana vase by Paul Anthony Stoneware. Choose from his multiple glazes thatare formulated from his own recipe. The glazes available are Teal, Royal Blue, FrenchBlue, Lavender, Butternut, Black and White. Cindy Saadeh Fine Art GalleryPlease contact the gallery to sign up.128 E. Market St., Kingsport, TN 37660, 423-245-2800, [email protected]
“Concert for Lovers of Music and More” was rescheduled because of inclementweather. Our new schedule is Friday, March 7, 2014, at 7:30 pm at the Paramount Center for the Arts. The evening will feature musicians, Sean K. Claire (violinist) whois in his fourth year as Concertmaster with Symphony of the Mountains; Jeffery Whaley (French horn) who serves as Principal Horn with Symphony of the Mountainsalso recently appointed Principal Horn with Knoxville, TN Symphony, and Asheville,NC Symphony as well; there will also be soloists. Prior to the concert, a wine bar willbe offered for a small fee. The wine bar will begin at 5:30 pm and the concert willbegin at 7:30 pm. Both will be held at the Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol, TN.Concert tickets are $35 for adults with children and students always admitted free to allSymphony of the Mountains concerts. To purchase tickets visit Symphony of theMountains website at symphonyof themountains.org or call (423) 392-8423.
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MARCH CROSSWORDSudoku
Word of the Month
Across1. Lift9. RNA component15. Italian dessert16. Fur17. A scolding old woman18. Damon, to Pythias19. Charlotte-to-Raleigh dir.20. Archaeological site21. Car accessory22. Cloak-and-dagger org.23. Physics units25. Brain cell27. "___ alive!" (contraction)28. Football30. Came down31. Officials who carry ceremonial staffs34. Intentionally kept concealed36. Dior creation (hyphenated)37. "Is that ___?"38. Sanskrit for "life force"39. Expressing joy41. Itty-bitty42. Bags43. Fermented Mexican drinks made fromagave juice45. In-flight info, for short46. Chair repair47. Chinese dynasty51. "Sesame Street" watcher52. "___ moment"53. Blouse, e.g.55. Amscrayed56. Eventually (2 wds)58. Pasta topper60. Graduated61. City district with its own police unit62. Subatomic particles63. Lower Spanish nobility members
Down1. Aromatic solvent2. Jungle climber3. Blew it4. Alt. spelling5. During6. News7. Siouan speakers8. Bleed9. Frank10. Aired again11. "Aladdin" prince12. Order of amphibians resembling earth-worms13. Car starters14. Influenced someone to do bad things (2 wds)21. Edible European flatfish24. Devotes26. Tiny Tim's instrument29. Anger (pl.)30. Check31. Unusual power to attract32. Without warning (3 wds)33. Italian white breads used to make panini35. Fencing sword37. Charm40. Devices to pry off bottle caps41. Instructed privately44. Inhabitant of country whose capital isDoha46. ___ numerals48. Big ape49. Person involved in organized crime in-volving drugs50. No-see-ums54. 12-point type57. 1969 Peace Prize grp.58. Dash abbr.59. Bubkes
Puzzle Solutions
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Soigné\swahn-YAY\
adjectiveDEFINITION
1: dressed with great care and elegance: well-groomed, sleek
2: elegantly maintained or designedEXAMPLE SENTENCE
Wearing a fetching evening gown, Alyssa looked soignéand sophisticated and ready for the night's events.
St. Patrick’s DayEvery year on March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at-heartacross the globe observe St. Patrick’s Day. Whatbegan as a religious feast day for the patron saint ofIreland has become an international festival celebratingIrish culture with parades, dancing, special foods anda whole lot of green.
