It is that time again! Back to school! The excitement of change is in the air!Schools are back in session—for new students starting and students finishing. WhenAugust rolls around, we know that autumn is just around the corner. Football games,cool nights, sweaters, and new fashion—and, yes, the holiday season. But for now,as the new school year starts, drive carefully—watch for the school buses and schooltraffic. Give yourself a few extra minutes in the morning and evening because of theincreased traffic. And, of course, give yourself time to read oice aga ine or omen and maybe a bookpublished by Jan-Carol Publishing. Visit the website (www.jancarolpublishing.com) for a list of allavailable titles.

The month of August is also all about fairs and festivals. One August festival in which Jan-CarolPublishing oice aga ine is involved is the Virginia Highlands Festival, which runs August 1 through10 this year. Please visit the Jan-Carol Publishing booth, which we share with the local AppalachianAuthors Guild at the festival. Is it time for you to start that book you’ve wanted to write If so, attend theVirginia Highlands Festival Writers’ Day Workshop on Monday, August 4, 2014. This year, JCP is proudto announce that among the noted authors conducting workshops, one being ee Smith, is JCP author andpoet, Rita uillen, author of Hiding ra. Her workshop is at 1:15 pm. Throughout the festival, plan tolearn, have fun, and support our local authors who are presenting their books and offering book signings.See page 17 for the schedule of book signings by JCP authors.

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A Moment of SilenceBy Kelly McFadden

e still, and know that am od: will be e alted among the heathen, will be e alted in the earth. Psalm 46:10 (KJV)

At a sporting event I attended, we took a moment of silence to showour respect for a player who had died. It’s not often that I am

surrounded by thousands of people (or even just a few, for that matter)and hear not a single word spoken—just silence. When I look back at mylife, I see countless events, meetings, and to-do lists that have all beenchecked off as completed—not quiet moments. Then, as I look forwardto the weeks ahead, I simply see a list of meetings, events, and to-do’sthat have yet to be done. As usual, I will wake up early, work on the list,get the items done, check them off, and collapse into bed exhausted fromyet another busy day.

Sound familiar?

I am surrounded by to-dos—a lot of them good, a lot of them forGod—but in all the hurry, sometimes I forget to ‘be.’ Even in doing goodthings, we are called by God to be His people before doing His work. Tosit and be still does not always come naturally. Perhaps it’s easy to be stillwith the television on or when listening to music, but to be quiet, justbeing still to hear God—that’s when the brain kicks in with the nonverbalto-do list.

The verse from Psalm 46 listed above continues to say that God willbe honored by every nation and throughout the world. Why wait fortomorrow Perhaps we all need to be more proactive each day, takingtime to be still, reflecting on who God is and all He has done, recognizingHis power, His might, and His omnipotence.

Be still and know that He is God. Make one of your to-dos this weeksimply to be.

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August is a transitional month for fashion! Summertime hot and summertimefashions are on sale!

What to look for Buying on-sale apparel and end-of-the-season items can betricky. ook for pieces that are trendy but not fads. Things that you wouldn't havepaid full price for, like a fashion watch, a fedora hat, and waxed color jeans, mayseem more acceptable now. Be sure to look for light- to mid-weight clothing forlayering. ayering is perfect for the upcoming season of warm days and coolevenings.

End-of-the-Season Buying Tips Hit the high-end boutiques and look for designer-wear fashion and accessories.Do you have a favorite designer, such as Michael Kors (michaelkors.com),Calvin Klein (CalvinKlein.com), or Kate Spade (Katespade.com) The savviestshoppers know to scour sale racks for short sleeves in November, wool sweatersin April, and bathing suits in September. What you give up in selection, youmake up for in spectacular savings, sometimes as much as 75 –90 off theretail price.

Nordstrom’s runs sales well before each season starts.

If you’re an online shopper, then check out Gilt.com, a popular designer flash-sales site. You might have to sacrifice a bit as far as selection and sizes, butyou’ll regain a lot by getting mostly in-season or pre-season goods of thehighest quality at enormous discounts.

Get the Best End-of-Season SelectionDiscount retailers also have end of the season sales. TJ Maxx and Khol’s are top

department stores whose inventory must be cleared out for new arrivals. You'll savebig—40 and more is common—and get to select from choice pieces, but only ifyou shop immediately after the season. We shoppers know that the day afterChristmas is famous for yielding great sales on decorations, but did you know thatretailers slash prices on clothing on that day, too Don't wait too long to score end-of-season steals, because many stores start carrying leaner seasonal inventories. Ifyou wait until mid-January to shop for winter clothing—thinking the stores will bepacked with bargains—you will most likely miss the sales, and the store will bestocked with spring merchandise.

Invest in ClassicsThe most fashion-forward items will always be enticing when they are on sale, but

remember that even the cutest trends have a short life cycle. If you want to get morethan a few months’ wear out of your purchase, stick with the classics. End-of-seasonsales yield great buys on pieces you'll wear for years, from bathing suits and sandalsto cashmere sweaters, wool blazers, and leather pumps. Stay with neutral colors.

Designs may come and go, but the basic colors are the framework of everyfashion design. Although black is a staple in fashion—you never go wrong with thatlittle black dress—beige is another fashion-basic color. Beiges and sand tones aregreat for mixing and matching, and this neutral tone wears well year-round. Anotherkey apparel item is the white blouse. Short sleeve or long sleeve, a basic whiteblouse is a must for year-round wear.

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BEWARE OF BULLYING!What is bullying?

Although state laws have little consistency in how they define bullying, the accepteddefinition by many mental-health professionals is physical or verbal aggression that isrepeated over a period of time and involves an imbalance of power. It is furthercharacterized by the bully repeatedly using their higher social status to exert power over andto hurt the victim. When the harassment, name calling, gossiping, or rumor spreadingextends from being done in person or by phone to the use of emails, chat rooms, blogs, orother social media, it becomes cyber bullying.

Bullying is usually thought of as taking place between children at school. However, itcan also occur at work and include behaviors like verbal abuse, sabotaging the victim’s jobor work relationship, and misusing authority. Approximately 60 of adult bullies whoengage in these behaviors are men. Whereas men who bully tend to direct their hostilitytoward both genders equally, female bullies target other women about 80 of the time.

There are many types of bullying. Among the most prevalent are verbal, physical,indirect, social alienation, intimidation, and cyberbullying. Verbal bullying This is the most common type and includes name-calling, offensiveremarks, and consistently making the victim the butt of jokes.Physical bullying Usually portrayed in the movies as the most common type ofbullying, physical bullying actually comes in second after verbal bullying. Any aggressivehitting, pulling, or shoving is classified under this type.

Indirect bullying Common among girls, indirect bullying involves back-biting andspreading false rumors about the victim.Social alienation We often see this type of bullying in teenage films, wherein the maincharacter—typically a demure type—is excluded from groups by pompous girls.Intimidation Any type of verbal threat with the purpose of making the victim give in tothe bully’s demands falls into this category.Cyberbullying Since the advent of the Internet and the introduction of cell phones, ahost of new and diverse bullying tactics have manifested. All of these are considered to beforms of cyberbullying, which involves destroying or smearing the victim’s reputation viaemails, blogs, forum posts, text messages, etc.

What to do?Praise your child for doing the right thing by talking to you about it. Remind your

child that he or she isn't alone—a lot of people get bullied at some point. Emphasize thatit's the bully who is behaving badly, not your child. Reassure your child that you willfigure out what to do about it together.

et someone at school (the principal, school nurse, a counselor, or teacher) knowabout the situation. These people are often in a position to monitor things and take steps toprevent further problems.

Because the term bullying might be used to describe such a wide range of situations,there's no one-size-fits-all approach. What is advisable in one situation may not beappropriate in another. Many factors—such as the age of the kids involved, the severity of thesituation, and the specific bullying behaviors—will help determine the best course of action.

Take it seriously if you hear that the bullying will get worse if the bully finds out thatyour child told or if threats of physical harm are involved. Sometimes it's useful to approachthe bully's parents. But in most cases, teachers or counselors are the best ones to contactfirst. If you've tried those methods and still want to speak to the bullying child's parents, it'sbest to do so in a context where a school official, such as a counselor, can mediate.

Most schools have bullying policies and anti-bullying programs. In addition, manystates have bullying laws and policies. Find out about the laws in your community. Incertain cases, if you have serious concerns about your child's safety, you may need tocontact legal authorities. Source: kidshealth.org and medicinenet.com

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Back to School—Back to the Computers!August is the perfect time to have your computer updatedand checked out by a professional to make sure your com-puter's operational system is where it needs to be.T Ports are where you plug different components into yourcomputer. Many times, you have more ports than you havecomponents and these ports are left unused. Because theyare open to the elements, they can get gummed up with allsorts of things (From dust to your child's peanut butter andjelly sandwich).T • Ethernet port• USB port

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By Crystal Robertson

It is back to school time again and back to the daily grind of packingschool lunches. You may find yourself getting less and less originalwhen creating five school lunches a week. However, for kids aboring lunch means one thing: not eaten. Make sure your child’slunch is gobbled down by packing with a purpose. It’s time to thinkoutside of the lunchbox and embrace atypical lunches. Keep thefocus on fun and follow the handy tips below to create meals that arefresh, healthy, and cost-effective.Buy the right supplies. To make your own lunches it’s imperativeto have some reliable supplies, like a divided lunch container (withonly one lid to open), ice packs, an insulated lunch bag, and insulated

container and cup.Make and freeze homemade goodies. It is all about making foods ahead of time andfreezing them for a rainy day. Make a double batch of whole-wheat waffles or pancakesover the weekend, or throw a batch of whole-grain muffins in the oven while you’realready in the kitchen making dinner. You can even freeze soups and other leftovers inindividual portions for your very own homemade ‘hot lunch.’Forget the lunchmeat. The reality is most lunchmeat options are highly processed.When it comes to sandwiches, consider other alternatives like grilled chicken strips,tuna salad, pesto and tomato, egg salad, and sunflower butter and honey.Think outside the bread. Rather than using the same predictable sandwich bread,consider other options, including stackable foods from apple slices to whole-graintortillas, whole-wheat pitas to homemade banana bread, and even whole-wheat wafflesto use as your “bread.” You could even abandon a sandwich all together and insteadsend a smoothie, hot soup, or ‘snacky’ lunch consisting of fruit, cheese, and crackers.Pack it cold pack it hot. Personally, I’m not a fan of cold foods that are supposed tobe hot, but most school-aged children couldn’t care less. They love foods like grilledcheese, paninis, homemade chicken nuggets, and pizza toast so much that they don’t care

if it’s not heated come lunchtime. On the flipside, send hot foods in an insulated thermoscontainer—no microwave necessary. Meals like chicken noodle soup, spaghetti andmeatballs, and macaroni and cheese will stay warm for up to five hours after beingpacked in the morning.Make-your-own. Forget the processed store-bought brands, and make your ownversions of popular prepackaged lunch items like unchables and Gogurt. Includewhole-grain crackers (or plain whole-wheat pizza crust or pitas) with spaghetti sauce andgrated cheese to create your own homemade version! Reusable ice pop molds can beused to create fruit smoothies using canned or fresh fruit. Make-your-own versions costless, and you control the ingredients!Get creative. Add fun toothpicks or thoughtful lunch notes, or use cute cookie cuttersto shape sandwiches, fruit, and cheese. Use colorful reusable silicone muffin cups andice pop molds to add some personality as well. Wash it down. The key to the liquid side of lunch is to pack beverages that either hydrate(water) or that help hydrate and contribute nutrients, like low-fat milk and 100 fruitjuice. If the noon beverage contributes calories but not nutrients (like soda and sugary fruitdrinks), you might want to rethink this lunchbox choice. Recent studies suggest thatliquid calories don't contribute to feeling full as much as solid-food calories do.

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Healthy Choices to Take the Boring Out of Bagged Lunches

While grocery shopping, keep an eye out for healthy lunch offerings like these:

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About a mile from historic, city-center Bristol, Tennessee, lies some ofthe region’s freshest cuisine. The New Bristol Health Food Store and

Deli combines fresh new recipes with casual dining to make for a wholesomeand relaxed dining experience.

First established in the 1970s, theNew Bristol Health Food Store Deli isa rare find in the Tri-Cities area. Twoyears ago, new owner Nina Musickrecruited Billy Crawford, and together,the two have created an innovative anddelicious new menu. “It is my desireto provide healthy food to mycustomers. They love the idea, andthey also love the food!” Nina stated.

The extensive menu offers a varietyof deli items including salads, sandwiches, burgers, flatbread pizzas, wraps,and homemade soups, all which balance flavor and healthy options. “We uselocally produced organic items,” stated Nina, and “most of our menu itemsare homemade, including the sauces and dressings. We also use high-qualitymeats which are natural, have no MSG, boast no preservatives, and are glutenfree.” Even the names of the menu choices are rooted locally and Bristol-inspired, including the State Street, the Edgemont, and the Downtown.

The deli is particularly known for their Burman’s Chicken Salad andPacific Tuna Salad. Burman’s Chicken Salad includes moist diced chicken,crunchy almonds, and antioxidant-rich dried cranberries. Don’t look for

mayonnaise in this house specialty!Instead expect a hint of curry in theirsignature dressing, which has a subtleand light flavor. In a fresh take on thetraditional version, the Pacific TunaSalad features red cabbage, carrots,and fresh tuna. Again, you won’t missthe mayonnaise in this dish—theirsecret dressing has a hint of sweetness.

Menu options range from 2.99 to7.99, and the deli is open Monday

through Friday from 10 am to 5:30 pm. Don’t have time for a relaxed lunchJust call ahead and place your order to go! Homemade sourdough white andwheat breads and soft sourdough rolls are available, and you can purchasetheir deli meats and homemade salads by the pound. Also offered is customcatering for any size event or occasion.

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While some cheeses might have you holding your nose,goat cheese is pleasant and perfectly smooth. Wonderfulon crackers, stuffed inside of peppers, or tossed in a lightspring salad, goat cheese is a delightful addition to appe-tizers, soups, main courses, and even desserts.

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IP2 cups fresh mint 3 large eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour,plus more for dough 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons warmwater

2 cups ricotta cheese, drained (16 ounces) 1 cup (8 ounces) crumbled goat cheese 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt Freshly ground pepper, to taste

S2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter Finely grated lemon zest, for garnish Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish I Make the pasta: Prepare an ice-water bath. Cook mintin a small saucepan of boiling water until bright green,about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer mint toice-water bath. When cool, drain, and squeeze out excess water.

Transfer mint to a food processor. Add eggs, andprocess until mint is finely chopped. Combine flour andsalt on a work surface; make a well in the center. Addthe egg mixture, oil, and water to the well. Using afork, lightly beat wet ingredients. While beating, drawin the flour mixture, a little at a time, until fully incorpo-rated.

Knead dough by hand or in a mixer fitted with a doughhook until very smooth and supple, 10 to 15 minutesby hand, 8 to 10 minutes with a mixer. Wrap in plastic,and let stand for 1 hour.

Meanwhile, make the filling: Beat ricotta, goat cheese,salt, and pepper with a mixer on medium speed untilwell combined and smooth, about 2 minutes.

Divide dough into 4 portions. Feed 1 piece of dough(keep remaining pieces covered with plastic) through apasta machine's widest setting (#1) twice. Continue tofeed through ever-finer settings, 2 passes on each set-ting, ending on setting #6. (The sheet will be very thin.)If dough is sticking, dust very lightly with flour. Cover

dough sheet with plastic. Repeat with remaining dough.

Using a round cutter, cut pasta sheets into 3 1/2-inch cir-cles. Spoon 1 generous tablespoon of the filling in thecenter of 1 round. Wet edges of pasta with a fingerdipped in water. Top with another pasta round; pressedges tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining dough andfilling.

To serve: Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add1/2 of the ravioli, and cook until they float, 1 to 2 minutes.Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skilletover medium heat. With a slotted spoon, transfer ravioli,along with 1 to 2 teaspoons cooking liquid, to the skillet.Cook, turning occasionally, until just glazed, about 2 min-utes. Transfer to serving plates. Repeat with remainingravioli and butter. Garnish with lemon zest and mint, andserve immediately.

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I8 ‘Sheepnose Pimento’sweet peppers 1 ounce (1/4 cup) goldenraisins 1 cup boiling water 2 teaspoons sea salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 8 ounces mild soft goatcheese12 tablespoons basilleaves, roughly chopped 2 ounces (1/2 cup) pine nuts 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) IRoast peppers directly under broiler or over an openflame, turning frequently until blistered and blackenedon all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a large bowl,cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let sit for 15 min-utes to steam. When cool enough to handle, use aparing knife to peel off skin. Slit each pepper downone side. Remove stem and seeds.

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 475 degrees F and posi-tion a rack in the upper third of oven. In a small bowl,combine raisins and boiling water. Let sit for 5 min-utes, then drain and set aside.

Place peppers, peeled sides down, on a cutting boardand press lightly to flatten. Sprinkle with sea salt andblack pepper. Divide goat cheese into eighths andshape each into a log about 2 1/2 inches long. Placeeach log on top of a pepper. Sprinkle cheese withthree-quarters of basil, then pine nuts and reservedraisins. Fold each pepper over (like a canoe on its

side) to sandwich the cheese, basil, nuts, and raisins.Press down gently to flatten.

Place peppers on a baking pan. Sprinkle with bread-crumbs and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with cayenne, if desired. Bake peppers until breadcrumbs are golden,about 10 minutes. Garnish with remaining basil. Drizzlewith about 2 tablespoons olive oil, if desired.

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I2 pounds assortedbeets, peeled and cutinto 1/2-inch chunks 4 teaspoons olive oil Salt and Pepper 1/2 cup panko (Japan-ese-style breadcrumbs) 1/4 cup finely choppedflat-leaf parsley leaves 3 tablespoons finelychopped fresh dill leaves 1 cup low-fat buttermilk 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3 logs (4 ounces each) goat cheese, room temperature 5 ounces baby arugula 8 heads Belgian endive, leaves separated IPreheat oven to 425 degrees F. On jelly-roll pan, tossbeets with 2 teaspoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Roast20 to 25 minutes or until just tender. Beets can be refrig-erated up to 2 days.

Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat remaining 2 teaspoonsoil on medium. Add panko and 1/8 teaspoon each saltand pepper. Cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring.Remove from heat; stir in herbs. Transfer to large plate;cool completely.

In bowl, whisk buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice,poppy seeds, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 tea-spoon pepper; dressing can be refrigerated, covered, upto 5 days.

Roll cheese logs in crumb mixture; press to coat allsides. Cut each into 8 slices.

Divide arugula and endive among serving plates. Top each with beets and 2 rounds cheese. Sprinkle remaining crumbs on goat cheese rounds. Drizzle withdressing. Source: marthastewart.com, countryliving.com, goodhousekeeping.com

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You Can Make a DifferenceAccording to the State Department, the worldwide search for cheap labor has

resulted in the slavery of 21 million men, women, and children, the most everon record. Whether it involves cocoa bean production in Africa, sweat shops inSouth America, or the sex trade in South East Asia, human trafficking is thefastest growing criminal enterprise in the world, with an annual value of 150billion dollars. But did you know that many of those victims are right here inthe United Sates

Just weeks ago, the FBI announced the arrest of 17 suspects in a human-trafficking ring right here in East Tennessee. Victims are trafficked for both sexand labor, forced to work in virtually every sector of the United Stateseconomy—from farming and manufacturing to meat and poultry processing,domestic service, and the hospitality sector. Human trafficking is a growingepidemic that steals the hopes, dreams, and innocence of families and childrenaround the world.

Please join us in welcoming Erica and Shannon Wiederholt from the childadvocacy group Remember Nhu as they seek to raise awareness and support forthe prevention of human trafficking. The Widerholts’ story provides anunvarnished narrative of this dark reality and the hope we can bring to the mostvulnerable. History tells us this evil will continue if good people do not act.Martin uther King put it this way: “He who passively accepts evil is as muchinvolved in it as he who helps to perpetuate it.”

Please join us Monday, August 25, at 7:00 pm to hear from Eric and ShannonWiederholt about how we can help prevent the sale of one more father, mother,or child.

Who: Eric and Shannon WiederholtTopic: Presentation on Human Trafficking

Location: Artisans’ Village, 300 East Main St, Johnson City, TN

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TruPoint Bank’s staff in the Abingdon, Bristol, and Johnson Citymarkets boasts more than 125 years of combined bankingexperience.

All four branches are managed by women who know banking from theground up. In Abingdon, Regina Belcher is the bank’s Vice Presidentand Commercial ender. Tina Puckett serves as Regional Executive andmanager of the East Abingdon branch, while eigh Blevins manages theWest Abingdon branch. Bristol’s office is managed by Jodee Jessee, andDonna Murphy is the bank’s Johnson City branch manager. All five ofthese women understand the needs and demands of women in our region.

They “get” your financial goals, aspirations, and needs, and they areready to help you.

Belcher grew up in Buchanan County, the bank’s home base, andbegan her career in banking in customer service. Moving through theranks, she garnered knowledge about everything a customer mightneed—consumer loans, home loans, and personal loans; checking,savings, and investments; and business loans and deposit products. Shecurrently works with commercial customers throughout SouthwestVirginia.

A resident of Abingdon, Belcher is very active in her community. Sheis a member of the Abingdon Kiwanis Club and the Virginia HighlandsCommunity College Educational Foundation Board of Directors. Eachyear, she serves as the coordinator for the Washington County Relay for

ife Kids Walk and regularly volunteers with Feeding America. She hasone daughter, who is married and living in Alabama.

As Regional Executive, Puckett oversees retail banking activities atthe bank’s offices in West Abingdon, Bristol and Johnson City. Inaddition, she is the manager of the East Abingdon location, with 26 yearsof banking experience. This Southwest Virginia native and graduate ofthe Virginia Bankers School resides in Abingdon with her husband, ee,and two sons.

Blevins, who manages the West Abingdon branch, is a graduate ofNational Business College in Salem and lives in Abingdon. She and herhusband, Jeff, have two sons. Blevins has more than 25 years of bankingexperience and uses her knowledge to help customers get the loans theyneed. eigh enjoys working for TruPoint Bank because she can providea full range of financial products and services to her customers.

One of the more recent additions to the bank’s staff is Jessee asBristol’s branch manager. She recently worked as a Banking CenterManager for Bank of America. Jessee attended Emory & Henry

College. She lives in Abingdon with her husband, Bryan. They have twodaughters.

Down on the Tennessee side, Murphy manages the Johnson Citylocation. ike Belcher, she is a native of Buchanan County and workedher way up from teller to branch manager. She has been a banker inNortheast Tennessee for many years, working at Bank of Tennessee,Regions, and SunTrust. A graduate of a variety of banking courses,Murphy is very skilled in mortgages and addressing the needs ofcustomers.

Murphy is involved with Red egacy and serves on the WomensCouncil of Realtors. She lives in Piney Flats with her husband, Dan.They have two children and two granddaughters.

About TruPoint BankTruPoint Bank is a growing, independent company dedicated to

enriching its communities. Headquartered in Grundy, Virginia, the bankhas 12 offices throughout Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee.For more information about TruPoint Bank, its locations, and services,please visit us online at www.TruPointBank.com.

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HISTORYThe Birthplace of Country Music Museum is an idea nearly forty years in the making.

The Birthplace of Country Music Alliance was formed in the late 1990s to further thedevelopment of a place for sharing Bristol’s music heritage. In 2003, the Birthplace ofCountry Music became an affiliation of the Smithsonian Institution. Finally, in August2014, the long-awaited museum is here.

In addition to chronicling the evolution of sound technology, the museum tells thestory of the 1927 and 1928 Bristol Sessions (also known as the ‘Big Bang of CountryMusic’). The Bristol Sessions were the first commercially successful country musicrecordings.

In the summer of 1927, Ralph Peer, a producer from the Victor Talking MachineCompany in Camden, New Jersey, saw Bristol as a great location to hold auditions forthe record label. Artists including Jimmie Rodgers, The Carter Family, and the StonemanFamily were featured in the recording events now known as the 1927 Bristol Sessions.

INSIDE THE MUSEUMDr. Jessica Turner is Director and Curator of the Birthplace of Country Music

Museum. With her Ph.D. in Folklore and Ethnomusicology, she is no stranger to sharingstories and music history.

Dr. Turner has been involved with the museum project for more than four years,beginning as a volunteer. She then joined the events committee and then led the contentteam for the exhibits. She has now been the Museum Director and Curator for a year anda half. “It’s wonderful to have scholars from the Smithsonian, ibrary of Congress, ArtsCouncils, and others to be so excited and supportive about this museum and what we wereare doing,” says Dr. Turner.

The 24,000 sq. ft. building tells the story of the Bristol Sessions through permanent,technology-infused exhibits, a special-exhibits gallery, educational programs, multiplefilm experiences, and a theater dedicated to live music performances.

When visitors walk through the front doors, they immediately see a two-story, brightlycolored sculpture depicting images celebrating the 1927 Bristol Sessions.

Just upstairs is the train depot, similar to what the artists may have seen upon arrivalin Bristol in 1927. Slightly beyond the depot is the 70-seat orientation theater, wherevisitors will watch “Bound to Bristol” to kick off their experiences in the rest of themuseum.

The “I Was There” station gives visitors the opportunity to listen to oral stories frompeople who were at the Bristol Sessions, including Ralph Peer, Maybelle Carter, ErnestStoneman, Clarice Shelor, and Georgia Warren.

Through video clips and interviews, the Tennessee Ernie Ford exhibit shows hisimpact on the recording, radio, and television industries.

Visitors have the opportunity to use the interactive stations to sing along, listen tomodern artists sing songs from the Bristol Sessions, or mix their own music and give asong a whole new sound.

A small chapel has been built inside the museum because of the important role gospelmusic played in the Bristol Sessions. Much of the music during that time developed fromthe musical traditions in churches. Visitors can sit in a pew in the chapel and hear localgospel groups speak and sing about how faith and religion have shaped music.

A vintage radio station in the museum has microphones from WOPI and WCYB. Visitorscan turn a dial and listen to the “Farm & Fun Time” radio program or “Border Radio.”

In the Immersion Theater, also known as the “Unbroken Circle,” the walls are coveredin floor-to-ceiling photographs from Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion. As visitors standin the theater, they are immersed—through film—in the experience as festival artistsperform on the panoramic screen. “When one person in the room starts to sing or dancealong, then the whole room joins in. It’s contagious!” says Dr. Turner.

On the first floor, a 100-seat performance theater provides the perfect intimate venuefor live performances. The museum will host a variety of artists in this space.

Before visitors leave the museum, they can stop by the ePostcard kiosk, choose fromamong five designs, personalize it, and send it. They also can share their thoughts andexperiences on the Writable Wall.

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum will offer educational programmingincluding lectures, films, and workshops, like songwriters’ workshops. The recentEducators’ Day and in-services showed area schools how the museum can assist them inreaching their academic objectives.

“We wanted this museum to tell the story of Bristol’s music heritage and theevolvement of sound technology over time. This is the community’s museum, and it wascommunity input that helped us put it together,” explains Dr. Turner.

The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm and onSunday from 1:00 until 5:00 pm. Visitors should allow approximately two hours to enjoyeverything the museum has to offer.

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Deadline for entries is August 31, 2014. Each entry requires a 20 reading fee. One authorwill be awarded a 3-year publishing contract. Multiple entries are allowed. Each entry mustbe registered separately, with an additional 20 reading fee.For details, visit jancarolpublishing.com or voicemagazineforwomen.com.

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Through dreams, three ghosts set in motion a plan to bring a coupletogether, but a haunting memory of the past threatens to keep thetwo apart. Each night, visions of Ellen's parents visit her and beg herto come back to their cabin in the North Carolina mountains. In theend, Ellen knows she has to go, and she has to go alone.

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In this sequel to The Pink Irish Rose, Willie Edwards is in prison andcounting the minutes until he goes up for parole. He can't wait to bereleased, so he can get revenge on Ellen, whom he blames for taking away more than four years of his life.

Surviving Monster Middle SchoolA S S SJade doesn't remember her past. All she knows is that she is trapped at a boarding school for monsters! Who’s to blame for herbrain wipe? Every monster seems to be a suspect, including her best friends and roommates—Opal, Sapphire, and Ruby. Jade is determined to find the answers and regain her memory—no matterthe cost!

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Construction of a Successful Children’s MinistryA Christian Teaching ToolS R CIt doesn’t matter if you have five kids or fifty kids, you can minister to them on a weekly basis byusing simple techniques taught in this handbook. Do you need Sunday School teachers or nursery workers? We answer questions on how to train new teachers—and how to keep theones you have so they won’t experience ‘burn out’! Do you want your children involved? Encourage them to do puppets, dance, choir, and drama to prepare them for ministry as an adult. Do you need a training tool? You can use this handbook to create workshops for your own ministry.

Mama WrexR MWhat can happen when your mother is a clumsy but well-meaning dinosaur? Just about anything, according to Rebekah Major's whimsical color illustrations and light-hearted verse!

And I DidS C TMy story–to inspire others! All of these personal stories are stories of real people who are not ordinary. These are stories about extraordinary people, just like you, just like me, who had a desire to accomplish something in spite of difficult times and they did it! They were determined tosucceed and be an overcomer in life. They had the courage to look fear in the face and do it anyway...they didn’t give up...they didn’t let others take away their dreams. And all of these individuals, like myself, can look back and proudly say, “And I Did!”

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One-Eyed TomSaturday, August 9, noon to 7 pmBook SigningPiccadilly RestaurantKingsport, TN

R The Pink Irish Rose Thorns of the Pink IrishRoseSaturday, August 23, 1 pm to 4 pmBook SigningJ Henry Kegley Meeting RoomBristol Public LibraryBristol, VA

A Father’s Love The Night of HalloweenSaturday, August 16, 11 am to 2 pmBook SigningMr. K’s BookstoreJohnson City TN

Grandma, Tell Me About When You Were a LittleGirlSaturday, August 2, 10 am to 5 pmBook SigningPiney Flats Days at Mary Hughes SchoolPiney Flats, TN

L Snooping Can Be Devious, Snooping Can BeContagious, Snooping Can Be Dangerous, The Best Darn Secret Friday, August 1, noon to 6 pmBook Signing and DemonstrationHeartwood GalleryAbingdon, VA

Saturday, August 2, and Sunday, August 3, 10 am to 6 pmBook Signing and DemonstrationHeartwood GalleryAbingdon, VA

Tuesday, August 5, 9 am to 2 pmPeery Hall Tazewell County FairTazewell, VA

Sunday, August 17, noon to 2 pmMeet the AuthorBig Walker Lookout Wytheville, VA

Friday, August 22, 10 am to 4 pmBook Signing and DemonstrationHeartwood GalleryAbingdon, VA

Saturday, August 31, 10 am to 4 pmBook SigningSecond Annual Lemonade FestivalCommerce StreetBluefield, WV

P P What's RightSaturday, August 2 Book SigningPiney Flats DaysPiney Flats, Tennessee

Tuesday, August 26, 7 pmMeeting of Mountain City TEA PartyPresentation and Book Signing Mountain City, Tennessee

Thursday, August 28, 7 pmMeeting of Act for America Presentation and Book Signing Knoxville, Tennessee 

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F rid a y , Au g u st 1 st : D isn ey ’ s F R O Z E N F a m ily F u n6–7 pm: Build a Sandcastle for Olaf Activity, Make a Snow Cloud & Snowflakes for Olaf,

Get a picture taken with the Princesses and Olaf!7 pm: FROZEN story time and sing-along with the Princess! Come dressed as your favorite character!

S a t u rd a y , Au g u st 2 n d : M a rvel D a y2 pm: Marvel Comic story time and activity. Come dressed as your favorite character!

S u n d a y , Au g u st 3 rd : J a m es P a t t erso n D a y11 am: Photo OP—Get your picture taken with James Patterson

(or at least a standee of James Patterson) and play James Patterson TriviaAll Day: Special one-day-only offers on all adult, teen & kids books by James Patterson

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12–2 pm: Games of Thrones: World of Ice & Fire Activity Event John Green: The Fault in Our Stars/All Things John Green Activity Event

1–3 pm: Olson Martial Arts—Interactive Demos to include Taekwondo, Jiu Jitsu, Board and Brick Breaking and DOOR PRIZES

2–4 pm: Star Wars Jedi Academy—Come in your best Jedi robe & bring your light saber.Dr. Who & The Hobbit–Activity Stations

2–4pm: SPECIAL GUEST! Charles Vess—Fantasy Artist and Comic-Book Illustrator—Book Signing3 pm: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles—Ninja story time and costume contest

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8 1: J Russell Rose ( illy aves the ittle ird), Victoria Fletcher (Fletcher s Fables), Claudia Ware ( tterscotch and hocolate F dge), Jessica Beaver( he ight o Halloween Father s ove), and Hazel Rash Fleming ( he ink rish ose; horns o the ink rish ose)

8 2: Brenda Crissman Musick ( ne- yed om), Rebecca D Elswick (‘Abby’s Secret’ in roken etals), and Amanda Dale Finley ( here s y rse: heltimate eer n)

8 4: Victoria Fletcher (Fletcher s Fables)

8 5: Brenda Crissman Musick ( ne- yed om) and Hazel Rash Fleming ( he ink rish ose; horns o the ink rish ose)

8 6: Claudia Ware ( tterscotch and hocolate F dge), inda Hudson Hoagland ( he est arn ecret, nooping an e angero s, nooping an eontagio s, and nooping an e evio s), Adda eah Davis (Fantasy tories o the i e ycles in at re), and Hazel Fleming ( he ink rish ose andhorns o the ink rish ose)

8 7: inda Hudson Hoagland ( he est arn ecret, nooping an e angero s, nooping an e ontagio s, and nooping an e evio s) andAdda eah Davis (Fantasy tories o the i e ycles in at re)

8 8: Claudia Ware ( tterscotch and hocolate F dge), inda Hudson Hoagland ( he est arn ecret, nooping an e angero s, nooping an eontagio s, and nooping an e evio s), and Adda eah Davis (Fantasy tories o the i e ycles in at re)

8 9: Victoria Fletcher (Fletcher s Fables), Claudia Ware ( tterscotch and hocolate F dge), Adda eah Davis (Fantasy tories o the i e ycles inat re), and Kristen Hale ( randma, ell e bo t hen o ere a ittle irl)

8 10: inda Hudson Hoagland ( he est arn ecret, nooping an e angero s, nooping an e ontagio s, and nooping an e evio s) and J Russell Rose ( illie aves the ittle ird)

In addition, JCP author Rita Sims uillen (Hiding ra) will participate in the Words and Music event on Sunday, August 3, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, afterwhich she will be signing books, and is a workshop leader and speaker for Writers’ Day on Monday, August 4, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

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Travel with me to Edinburgh, Scotland!

Article and Photos by Jan Howery

Do you have a Scottish heritage Whether you do or don’t, visiting Scotland shouldbe included on your international traveling bucket list.

Traveling from TriCities Regional Airport (www.tricities.com), you can expect toeither to fly on Delta (www.delta.com) to Atlanta, GA, or US Airways(www.usairways.com), connecting in Charlotte, NC. These are the most commonconnections from TriCities Regional Airport.

Both Delta Airlines and US Airways offer vacations including airfares and hotelrooms. After searching flight routes and making price comparisons, I found DeltaVacations (deltavactions.com) offering a vacation package including a flight and hotelthat worked in my timeframe for travel.

The vacation package that I selected included a stay at Glasshouse(glasshouse.com), an Autograph Collection boutique hotel of the Marriott chain.Centrally located, this small hotel offered great accommodations and was convenientto all attractions. Side note—I was able accumulate miles and hotel points, all whichcan be used to pay for trips. Watch for a future column detailing how important milesand points can be in your travel arrangements.

The weather in Edinburgh in July was typically coolish and breezy, with highs in60s to low 70s and daily showers. Pack good walking shoes and comfortable clothingthat you can layer. Carry an umbrella, and wear a jacket with a hood. Staying in theheart of Edinburgh, you will be positioned to walk to almost everything.

Walking through the Edinburgh streets can be a lot of fun for visitors seeking aglimpse into the past. The entire Old Town and New Town areas are World Heritagesites, and the architecture is stunning. Edinburgh is packed with attractions, many ofwhich are free and worth visiting.

A great way to get a feel for the city is tojoin one of the City Sight and See bus tours.You can hop on and off at various tourist stops.If you’re visiting for a week, it’s moreeconomical to purchase a weekly ride ticketrather than a daily ticket. My top threefavorite stops: Edinburgh Castle, TheNational Museum of Scotland, and the RoyalYacht Britannia.

Although Edinburgh is English-speaking,the accent may be a little difficult tounderstand, but everyone was gracious when Iasked them to repeat themselves. As a tourist,I found the people to provide welcomingservice, to offer friendliness with a smile, andto be always accommodating. Tourism is amainstream of the country’s revenues, and theScots appreciate tourists. It seems that they wish to keep their tourism dollars, and inSeptember 2014, the Scottish citizens will vote to either stay under the government ofthe United Kingdom or become an independent country.

Shopping musts in Scotland include cashmere sweaters, scarfs, and tweed. Butbefore arriving, you need to exchange your US dollars into British pounds. The currentrate is 1 pound to approximately US 1.70. Ouch! But planning and saving can keepyou within your budget. Happy Travels!

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Find Your Voice! “Hills Are Alive”

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The month of August is the official month of American ArtistAppreciation. In this month, fellow artists and those inobservance of the celebration, acknowledge writers, painters,musicians, and all types of artists, including artists of pottery.Help celebrate American Artist Appreciation Month and localartists by visiting Boones Creek Potters’ Gallery & Gift Shop.Showcased at Boones Creek Potters’ Gallery & Gift Shop areunique and creative pieces of pottery, jewelry and artwork.See their ad below.

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ABINGDON, VAThe 66th Annual Virginia Highlands Festival offers a fullschedule of new events and returning favorites at thisyear’s festival. Held August 1 – August 10, the festivalfeatures a regionally-renowned antiques market, juriedarts and crafts show, live music, free children’s activities,guided nature walks and more! This year’s theme, “GetYour Kicks” features new events including vintage bi-plane rides, a classic car show, and a “Dream Cruise”along Abingdon’s Main Street. The popular AntiquesMarket opens a day after the rest of the Festival on Satur-

day, August 2 and runs until Sunday, August 10th on thegrounds of the Virginia Highlands Community College.More than 200 booths will feature treasures from aroundthe globe, from vintage typewriters and unique folk art toVictorian jewelry and fine country furniture. Serious an-tique lovers can take advantage of Early Bird Shoppingon August 2 or purchase a Festival Pass to watch for newitems as dealers restock throughout the nine-day show.For a full schedule of events, pick up a Highlander mag-azine at locations throughout the Tri-Cities. An electronicversion is available online at www.virginiahighlandsfes-tival.org.

BRISTOL, TN/VA2014 August NASCAR:UNOH 200 presented by Z-Loop & Whelen Modified 150Wednesday, August 20, 2014 6:00 pm–10:00 pmFord NASCAR Transporter ParadeThursday, August 21, 2014 9:00 pm–11:30 pmFood City 300 & NASCAR Sprint Cup Series QualifyingFriday, August 22, 2014 8:00 pm–10:00 pmNASCAR Nationwide SeriesIRWIN Tools Night RaceSaturday, August 23, 2014 7:00 pm–10:00 pmNASCAR Sprint Cup SeriesFor tickets, call: 866-415-4158 or visit bristolmotorspeedway.com

The Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion will be heldSeptember 19–21, 2014. It is not just a music festival.It’s an infectious 3-day experience bursting with cre-ative passion, electricity and soul. Visitbristolrhythm.com for complete lineup and more infor-mation.

JOHNSON CITY, TNFriday, August—It's back to school month! We inviteeveryone down to visit our shops, dine and enjoy free en-tertainment and vendors in Downtown Johnson City!Friday, September 5—Touch- A- Truck and Hands On!

Regional Museum celebrates another year! This is SUCHa great event that brings hundreds of children out to seeeverything from an RV to military vehicles and more. Each first friday of the month downtown Johnson Citystreets are closed and the fun starts! Art galleries, mer-chants & restaurants are open for your enjoyment.

The Umoja festival is a time when people from all walksof life can gather and learn a little bit more about others’traditions and customs; a time to learn about differentmusic, food, dance, dress, and experiences. Held on Au-gust 8 and 9 in downtown Johnson City, people fromaround the region come to enjoy music performed by na-tional recording artist at no charge and also take in worldrenowned storytellers for free. It makes perfect sense forthe Knoxville, Asheville, Charlotte, and Atlanta commu-nity to make the drive to enjoy Umoja. The Umoja paradekicks things off with neighborhood organizations,churches, the Shriners, Tennessee Hillbillies and historicalsororities. As always, the highlight of the parade will beShaka Zulu, the stilt walker who travels from New Or-leans to be a part of the Umoja festivities. With himShaka brings stilt walkers, big and small drummers andother performers decked out in African attire. Visit umo-jajc.org for more information.

KINGSPORT, TNThe 4th annual Kingsport Oktoberfest, sponsored byYuengling, is the largest Oktoberfest in Tennessee andhas been named for the second year in a row, by BlueRidge Outdoor Magazine, as a ‘Top 50’ festival. It willbe held Saturday, September 13 from 10 am – 8 pm andadmission is free. The event covers several city blockswith plenty of free parking available around the celebra-tion grounds. From Gatlinburg’s German heritage to theoriginal settlers in the Tri-Cities, German heritage playsan important role in the Appalachian Mountains. TheKingsport Oktoberfest embraces our German influencesby having Oktoberfest, a celebration of German heritageand fun for everyone. Featuring the ever popular WienerDog races and award winning Craft Bier Garden (ticketsrequired), this year is one to mark your calendar and goahead and make your plans to join us for a fun filled Ok-toberfest. Kingsport Oktoberfest is a one day family fes-tival in the heart of downtown Kingsport, Tennessee.

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Protecting the HarvestBy April Hensley

Early one August morning,you proudly head out to yourtreasured garden. Everything

is green and lush from a week ofwarm southern rain. Wonderingthrough, you admire several prizedtomatoes that have grown biggerin the past few days. But then younotice something strange on thebottom of one fruit, so you benddown to have a closer look. Acrossthe bottom of the tomato is astrange brownish, scabby patch.What it could be in such a well-tended garden?

It’s called blossom-end rot. One of the most common gardenproblems, it affects tomatoes, zucchinis, cucumbers, and other plants.The cause is calcium deficiency, which occurs when excessive amounts

of water leach calcium from the soil. In addition, too little water canprevent the plant from being able to draw in needed nutrients. Blossom-end rot is not a disease or fungus, and it is not transferable to otherplants.

The best way to keep blossom-end rot from happening is preventionbefore it starts. Work fertilizers that contain phosphorus and calciuminto the soil before planting. Enrich your existing soil with compost andcomposted manures. Some gardeners swear by putting a Tums tablet orcrushed eggshells under each plant when placing it in the ground.

Even with the best preplanning, no one can forecast how much rainwe will get in a season. After blossom-end rot has started, you need totreat both the plant and the soil. Here are several things that can helpyou overcome blossom-end rot in your garden.

• Use a blossom-end rot spray on the leaves and fruit of the plants. Thiswill help replenish calcium to the plant.

• Remove the affected fruit from the plant. Unaffected parts of the fruitcan still be eaten, and removing it will relieve stress to the plant.

• Work nutrient-rich amendments gently into the soil between theplants. Be careful not to disturb the roots. Bone meal, Epsom salts,and lime are a few soil additives that may help.

• Make sure not to overwater your plants. Mulching your plants willhelp them retain moisture.

• Avoid large amounts of nitrogen-based fertilizer, as it can prevent theuptake of calcium.

Last of all, don’t feel disappointed in yourself or your garden. Even thebest gardeners experience problems, and blossom-end rot can be reversedif treated early. A little tender nourishing care will go a long way towardprotecting your harvest.

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Self-Care Practices EveryWoman Needs to Know

By Sara Guinn, Personal Trainer and Weight-Loss Consultant at the YWCA Women’s Fitness Spa

We all know that maintaining a healthy lifestyle is tough. It requiresdedication, self-control, and perseverance. The following self-care

tips provided by the YWCA Women’s Fitness Spa will help women achievetheir health and fitness goals.

Stabilize your weight and blood sugar, which means no more juicecleanses, fasting, or any other type of extreme dieting. Stop starving yourselfand start eating! The key to long-term, sustainable weight management isconsuming the right portions of lean meat, healthy fats, and complexcarbohydrates. What you consume 80 of the time is what really matters.

Reduce stress and toxins. Ask yourself, “What’s weighing me down ”Is it toxic work environments, chronically complaining friends, or doom-and-gloom days that zap your energy Eliminating these triggers not onlywill benefit your overall health, it will also allow space in your life for allthings positive and abundant.

Exercise right for your body. Great news: strength training doesn’t makeyou ‘bulky.’ Stop dying alone on the treadmill or elliptical. Start thinking

outside the box and make working out fun again! Exercise is only successfulif you stay consistent, so find something that works for your body and stickwith it. Group classes at the YWCA Women’s Fitness Spa are a great way tokeep you engaged and hold you accountable. If this isn’t motivation enough,classes are FREE for all members!

Ditch the guilt. It takes more energy to hate your body than it does tolove it. So what if you had a cupcake at a family member’s birthday party ortoo many slices of pizza during a girls’ night out It’s not the end of theworld! The biggest shame is beating yourself up about it, allowing yourthoughts to make you feel inadequate. This behavior creates a cycle ofdestruction that not only pushes you further from your goals but also canaffect every other aspect of your life. Remember that it’s what you do 80of the time that matters—give yourself some leeway to enjoy and celebratelife while striving to stay healthy and fit.

Put yourself first. This concept may be the hardest one for women toaccept and overcome. It is our natural instinct to take care of others beforeourselves. But the truth is, making sure that we’re at 100 is the mostimportant thing for everyone around us. Even if it’s just five minutes to startwith, find time that’s just for you and then grow from there. You’ll soon findit is the single most important thing you do for yourself and your health inthe long run.

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Your first step is to see a board-certified allergist–immunologist. Somehealth plans and HMOs require prior approval to see a specialist. If yourrequest is not honored immediately, ask again and be firm.Step 2: Testing

Your allergist will obtain a detailed medical history, examine you andevaluate your symptoms. Tests (such as lung function tests and x-rays) canbe performed to obtain more information about the type of your allergicdisease. Skin tests or allergy blood tests can help pinpoint the precise causesof your allergic symptoms. Based on the entire clinical evaluation, adiagnosis is made, and a treatment plan is provided.Step 3: Treatment

This is the step where your allergic symptoms diminish and you feelbetter. Allergy treatment involves prevention, medication, andimmunotherapy.

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Some causes of allergic symptoms, such as pollen, molds, and dust mites,cannot be eliminated completely and are difficult to avoid. Exposure can bereduced, however, by environmental control measures prescribed by yourallergist.

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Making Water Fun & Flavorful Without the Calories

Healthy Kids Makefor Healthy Adults

By Sam Erickson

It’s no secret that there’s an obesity epidemic in thiscountry. Experts say this is the first generation in

American history whose life expectancy could beshorter than their parents.’ This puts a premium ongood fitness and nutrition habits for kids. Onceestablished, those habits can help children make newfriends and maintain a healthy weight for the rest oftheir lives. These are just a few of the ways that youcan instill healthy habits in your kids that will stickwith them through adulthood.

Be a good role model. It’s very tough for childrento hear they should be eating broccoli and tofu whentheir parents are eating cheeseburgers and pizza.Remember, you can eat just about anything you want,as long as it is in moderation. There’s nothing wrongwith the occasional treat or a special celebratory feast,

but feasting on a regular basis instills bad habits in kids. You can alsoserve as a role model when it comes to exercise. It might be verydifficult to come home from work, take care of the kids and then engagein some physical exercise, but even a few minutes of a game or playingoutside can solidify these habits in children.

Stay away from processed and fast food. Given the tremendousadvertising campaigns from fast food companies, it can be difficult tokeep kids away, and their ubiquitous presence in the American

landscape makes them the easy choice. For thosedealing with single parenthood or extremely busyschedules, these prepared foods are an attractiveoption. The problem is that they have less nutritionalsubstance than home-cooked meals. Frozen pizza hashigher fat and salt content than pizza made at home,for example. If you make these fun foods at home,you can control the amount of bad ingredients that gointo them, and you might even be able to get your kidsto help you out in the cooking process.

There are many ways to go about keeping kidshealthy, but the basic idea is that the trends establishedin childhood will be the trends that people follow asadults. If they get most of their meals from processedor fast food and exercise very little, those habits willbe much harder to break as an adult. Of course, theopposite of that is true as well. Good fitness andnutrition habits created in childhood will endure.

All moms want kids to drink enough water, and Tum-EYummies now solves this daily struggle. Its new kids’ waterenhancers make water flavorful and fun while they provideessential vitamins without calories. The water enhancersboast no sugar, no caffeine, and no sodium and are the onlykids’ water enhancer to offer 100 of the recommendeddaily values of vitamins C, B6, and B12. Hitting stores inthe Southeast United States in July, these kids’ waterenhancers are offered in popular Tum-E Yummies flavors:Fruitabulous Punch and Very Berry Blue.

In addition to being a flavorful and vitamin-packed drink,Tum-E Yummies water enhancers are portable and reusable.Tum-E Yummies kids’ water enhancers fit in the palm of ahand, saving on space and waste. Parents can easily carryone in a pocket, purse, or tote bag or tuck some away in thepantry.

“Moms have so many jobs, and among them is making

sure their kids are eating and drinking right,” said MeganCosgrove, brand director of Tum-E Yummies. “With ourvitamin-packed kids’ water enhancers, we’re trying to givemoms one less thing to worry about as they struggle tomake drinking water something kids want to do.”

And, mom and kids both like flexibility. Tum-EYummies kids’ water enhancers let kids have funcustomizing their drinks to individual tastes—they cansqueeze as much or as little of the enhancer as desired intoa glass or bottle. The water enhancer doesn’t have to beused only as a single-use option either—mom can make anentire pitcher to share with the family, team, orneighborhood, because each bottle makes 24 servings.

Tum-E Yummies kids’ water enhancers are packaged in1.62 fluid-ounce bottles and are available at mostsupermarkets and mass centers in the Southeast UnitedStates at a suggested retail price of 2.99.

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PSORIASIS AWARENESSSymptoms and Diagnosis

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes raised, red, scaly patchesto appear on the skin. It typically affects the outside of the elbows, knees, orscalp, although it can appear on any location. Some people report thatpsoriasis itches, burns, and stings.

If you develop a rash that doesn't go away with an over-the-countermedication, consider contacting your doctor. In making a diagnosis, thephysician will visually assess where the raised, red scales appear and if theyhave well-defined edges. Another important piece of information is how therash responds to medication.

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Psoriasis plaques are well-defined; eczema tends to be flatter with lesswell-defined edges.

Eczema typically occurs on locations atypical for psoriasis, such as thefront of elbows or behind the knees. Psoriasis is most often found on theoutside of knees and elbows, the scalp, lower back, face, palms, andsoles of feet. It also can show up in other places, such as aroundfingernails and toenails, on genitals, and inside the mouth.

When biopsied, psoriatic skin is thicker and more inflamed than is skinwith eczema.Researchers have identified a protein involved in inflammation that could

point the way toward a new treatment for psoriasis. The findings alsosuggest that something has disrupted the anti-inflammatory effects of thisprotein in people with psoriasis. Scientists know that psoriasis is caused by acombination of genetic mutations and environmental influences, such asstress, injury, and infection. However, scientists don't fully understand howenvironmental risk factors trigger psoriasis.

Treating your psoriasis is critical to good disease management and overallhealth. Work with your doctor to find a treatment—or treatments—thatreduce or eliminate your symptoms. What works for one person withpsoriasis might not work for another. T

Topicals - Topical treatments are applied to the skin and are usually thefirst treatment to try when diagnosed with psoriasis. Topicals can bepurchased over the counter or by prescription.

Biologics - Biologic drugs are usually prescribed for moderate to severepsoriasis and psoriatic arthritis that has not responded to other treatments.They are given by injection or intravenous (IV) infusion.

Systemics - Systemic medications are prescription drugs that are takenorally or by injection and work throughout the body. They are usuallyused for patients with moderate to severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

Phototherapy - Phototherapy involves exposing the skin to ultravioletlight on a regular basis and under medical supervision. Treatments aredone in a doctor's office or psoriasis clinic or at home by using aphototherapy unit.

Complementary and Alternative - Complementary and alternativemedicine (CAM) is a group of diverse medical and health care systems,practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part ofconventional, or Western, medicine. These practices are driven by diet,nutrition, herbal remedies, lifestyle modification, and mind-over-bodytherapies. Speak to your healthcare provider for a diagnosis and treatment plan if you

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Wandering or crossed eyes A family history of childhood vision problems Disinterest in reading or viewing distant objects Squinting or turning the head in an unusual manner while watching television

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A & S MApples - 2 large (3 1/4” diameter) Lime - 1/2 fruit (2” diameter) Strawberries - 3 cups whole berries Process all ingredients in a juicer; shake or stir, andserve.

The high potassium content of strawberries enhances diuresis, which contributes to detoxifying the body as wellas regulating blood pressure. In addition to its anti-ane-mic effect, the folic acid found in strawberries can helpimprove memory, concentration, and the brain's ability toprocess information.

Anthocyanidin is a unique flavonoid that makes strawber-ries a powerful protector against inflammatory conditionssuch as asthma, gout, artherosclerosis, arthritis, andrheumatoid arthritis. At the same time, anthocyanidin pro-tects against intestinal bleeding. Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, which plays a key rolein enhancing immune system function as well as in pre-venting and fighting infectious diseases, such as flu andcold. Also due to their high levels of vitamin C, strawber-ries stimulate the secretion of salivary and gastric juices,thereby improving the digestion of starchy and proteinfoods. The fiber contained in strawberries effectively re-duces constipation and cleans the colon, with a beneficialdetox effect for the body.

Apples contain a natural laxative. When apples arejuiced, they aid bowel movements. The natural laxative inapple juice is most effective when mixed with carrot andspinach juices—you can expect bowel movement thenext day. In addition, regularly eating apples will ensurebowel movements due to its gel-forming fiber, pectin.Pectin improves the ability of intestinal muscles to pushwaste through the gastrointestinal tract.

One recent study shows that children with asthma whodrank apple juice on a daily basis experienced lesswheezing than did children who drank apple juice onlyonce each month. In another study, children born towomen who ate a lot of apples during pregnancy hadlower rates of asthma than did children whose mothersate few apples.

C S Apple (Red Delicious) - 1 large (3 1/4” diameter)Grapefruit - 1 medium (4” diameter)Peaches - 2 medium (2 2/3” diameter)Instructions: Process all ingredients in a juicer; shake orstir, and serve.

The bitterness in grapefruits makes them beneficial in thetreatment of hangovers. Grapefruits are great for cleans-ing, for nourishing, and for repairing liver tissue that hasbeen affected by excess alcohol consumption.

O Beet Root - 1 beet (3” diameter) Carrots - 2 medium Oranges - 2 fruit (2 5/8” diameter) Instructions: Process all ingredients in a juicer; shake orstir, and serve.

The cleansing virtues in beets juice are very healing forliver toxicity and bile ailments, like jaundice, hepatitis,food poisoning, diarrhea, and vomiting.

C & CCarrots - 6 medium Garlic - 2 clovesParsley - 1 handfulInstructions: Process all ingredients in a juicer; shake orstir, and serve. Tip: Wrap garlic in parsley before feeding into juicer. Thishelps absorb some of the garlic odor.

Deficiency of vitamin A can cause difficulty seeing in dimlight. Because carrots are rich in vitamin A, they are goodfor improving eyesight. In addition, researchers foundthat people who consumed the most beta-carotene (a nu-trient found in high levels in carrots) had a 40% lower riskof macular degeneration than did those who consumedthe least.

Carrot juice is diuretic and helps to eliminate excess flu-ids from the body, reducing water retention, especially forwomen during their monthly menstruation cycle and inpregnant women.

A carrot a day reduces stroke risk by 68%. Studies con-ducted on stroke patients revealed that those with thehighest levels of beta-carotene had the best survival rate.

Carrots do wonders in boosting the immune system byincreasing the production and performance of white bloodcells; building resistant to various kinds of infections.

T A S Cucumber - 1 cucumber (8 1/4” long)Lemon - 1 fruit (2 1/8” diameter)Onion (spring or scallion) - 1 medium (4 1/8” long) Parsley - 1 handfulPepper (sweet red) - 1/2 medium (2 3/4” long, 2 1/2” diameter)Tomatoes - 3 small whole (2 2/5” diameter)Instructions: Process all ingredients in a juicer; shake orstir, and serve.

Not only does tomato juice have anti-oxidant and diureticproperties and improve digestive function, it also stimu-lates the detoxifying function of the liver and kidneys. Theoverall result of these effects is a more efficient removalof toxins from the body, with consequent improved healthand well-being.

It is well known that vitamin C, which is highly dense intomato juice, helps prevent and fight inflammation. How-ever, a recent study has shown that tomato skin containsconcentrated amounts of another powerful anti-inflamma-tory agent.

The silica in cucumber is an essential component ofhealthy connective tissue, which includes intracellular ce-ment, muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and bone.Cucumber juice often is recommended as a source of sili-con to improve the complexion and health of the skin.Plus cucumber’s high water content makes it naturallyhydrating—a must for glowing skin.

Apples - 3 medium (3” diameter) Celery - 4 stalks, large (11” to 12” long)Ginger Root – 3/4” (1” diameter)Lemon (with rind) - 1/2 fruit (2 1/8” diameter) Orange (peeled) - 1 large (3 1/16” diameter) Spinach - 5 handfuls Instructions: Process all ingredients in a juicer; shake orstir, and serve.

Tip 1: You don't have to peel the lemon, but make sureyou peel the orange. Orange skin is very bitter and canruin the flavor of the juice.

Tip 2: This recipe is for beginning ‘juicers’ who are look-ing for a green juice that tastes great. It's sweet whilehaving a nice citrus flavor to it. If you have a centrifugejuicer, you may not be able to get much juice out of thespinach. Go ahead and try, but don't be surprised if themachine shoots all of the spinach in the bin and only afew drops of juice come out. Instead, you can juice every-thing else except the spinach, and then finish the recipein a blender, adding the spinach at this point.Source: juicerecipes.com

Health Benefits of Juices