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Spring Fever has infected me! Oh yes! The warmer weather calls me to go outside. It is encouragingto see the flowers peeking through the ground—and even the snow . The trees have buds ready toblossom as temperatures rise. Yeah! It is here!

As we move into another climate season, we transition into another economic season. VoiceMagazine celebrated ten years in February, and we are going strong. The magazine has seen manypositive changes during the last four to five years. Our circulation has increased, our distribution isbroader, and our website traffic has doubled during the last year. Why? It is because of all of you—ourreaders, supporters, fans, and loyal advertisers. We ask that you continue to show your support by shopping with ouradvertisers, and tell them that you saw their ads in Voice Magazine. This confirmation is important to them. Spend locally!It boosts our regional economy. We know that Voice Magazine works for our advertisers because of the positive feedbackwe receive. Women read a women’s magazine and shop at the businesses that advertise in that women’s magazine! We areproud of our men readership, too! Voice Magazine is strong and will continue, but we need all readers to show their supportof the featured businesses. Thank you for your support—business to business, readers sharing with readers—and for lettingbusinesses know that you saw their ads in the most favored regional ‘free’ women’s magazine, Voice Magazine for Women!Thank you for honoring Voice Magazine!

During the next couple of months, Voice Magazine will be making a few more changes. Oh yes—we have alwaysembraced change, and we continue to create pathways for others to follow . We are listening to your feedback, so look forchanges that you have suggested. In particular, we will continue to honor our mission of providing information, but how andwhat information is provided will be updated. Stay tuned! You will not be disappointed.

Join us for our upcoming community events. First, the YWCA Tribute to Women takes place during the evening of April24 and honors twelve well-deserving award recipients. This fundraiser not only offers attendees the opportunity to donate tothe YWCA but also enables them to support these praiseworthy women who are making such a difference in our area.

Second, join JCP to ‘meet and greet‘ two of our authors at a teacher recognition event on April 17 at Barnes & Noble inJohnson City, TN. Writers Rita Quillen (Hiding Ezra) and Brenda Musick (One-Eyed Tom) will be signing copies of theirnovels. See page 22 for more information about upcoming book-signings and other events at Barnes & Noble.

Want more? Jan-Carol Publishing is offering readers a chance to win a book-publishing contract (see page 23), and VoiceMagazine and Jan-Carol Publishing are of fering an opportunity for photographers to submit samples of their work to befeatured on the front cover of the magazine. This contest was such a success last year , it is worth repeating (seevoicemagazineforwomen.com for details). And Voice Magazine has planned several other new and exciting contests forcoming months. They are sure to be fun for all—the contestants, our advertisers, and our readers!

We have a new addition to the Voice Magazine family. Joy Martin, a skilled photographer, is joining our staff. Please helpus welcome her!

Again, I want to say a special ‘Thank You’ to all of you for helping us to celebrate our ten years of serving this region.Continue to follow us throughout the year as we make 2014 our year to regroup, refocus, and redirect! Please ‘like’ VoiceMagazine and Jan-Carol Publishing on Facebook!Thought of the month: “Holding onto grievances is a decision to suffer.” Gerald Jampolsky Verse of the month: “Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely,does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things,hopes all things, endures all things.” 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 NKJV

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Planting SeedsBy Kelly McFadden

“Then He spoke many things to them in parables, saying: “Behold, a sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seed fell by the wayside;

and the birds came and devoured them. Some fell on stony places, where they did nothave much earth; and they immediately sprang up because they had no depth of earth.

But when the sun was up they were scorched, and because they had no root theywithered away. And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up and choked them.

But others fell on good ground and yielded a crop: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.” Matthew 13:3-8 New King James Version (NKJV)

A few years ago, I spoke at a camp at which I have been both a camper anda staff member. Upon arrival, some campers who I had worked with previouslygreeted me. One afternoon, a group of us were reminiscing about past years atcamp when one young man mentioned that he remembered something I had saidat a seminar four years prior. Expecting him to say something sarcastic, I askedhim what it was. “You told a story about getting cut from a team and someonetold you, ‘It is not how far you fall, but how high you bounce back up thatmatters.’ I’ll never forget that,” he said.

Rarely in our lives do we get an opportunity to know how we have af fectedanother person. I felt so encouraged to know that someone was actually payingattention four years before! But mostly, it was a reminder to me. Each one of us hasthe ability to plant seeds. We have the ability to plant positive seeds that can bearfruit for the kingdom and negative seeds that can crush spirits. There are times thatI am sure I have missed opportunities, but this was a great reminder that you neverknow who is really listening.

Each one of us is an example to others around us and, as such, we must beconscious of what type of seeds we are planting. More often than not, you will notknow whether you have af fected someone positively or negatively or at all. Weshould never do anything looking for awards, praise, or accolades. But as this youngman encouraged me, I know it is my place now to encourage someone else: Theperson who originally shared that quote with me more than ten years ago.

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It’s in the Bag!By Jan Howery

The new sassy handbag styles for 2014 reflectsome returns from yesteryear , with their

drawstring closures, boxy bucket designs, andexotic materials. Every woman knows theimportance of the handbag. Not only does it serveas the repository for all the necessary (andunnecessary) stuff, but it also is a must tocomplement the outfit. And, of course, thismust-have accessory makes us look morestylish and appealing! The perfect handbagis one that completes the desired aestheticmission and yet is functional, at the same time.

Presented this season are handbags ofelegant and moderate designs withclassic styles for the perfect flair .

Handbags are adorned with tassels,embellishments, and studs and are

created in colorful versions of exoticmaterials, such as turquoise pythonand red crocodile. Can’t drop $9600 or

more on the ‘real thing’? Don’ t worry.There are great leather and leather-like materials that capture the feel of theseason’s authentic options.

Another adorable handbag design that is invogue for spring is the floral print. Marvelousfloral prints are featured as handbags and tote

bags. These warm spring-flowery colors are of fered in very large bags aswell. Perfect for spring or summer travel!

If you are hoping for the perfect bag foran elegant evening or a quick lunch or ifyou’re looking to down-size, the smallclutch has made a return with a big splashwith fruity designs. The clutch is called aminaudière (French; pronounced mee-noh-dyer)—a small, sometimes jeweledcase for a woman's cosmetics or other personal objects, often carried as ahandbag. The updated clutch creates a summer mood in bright bold colorsand with modern statements through intricate patterns. Favored materialsinclude straw, leather, and modern plastics. The designs are from classicsimplicity to boastful buckles, locks, and overlays featuring colorful,decorative formations of flower petals. This season, the minaudière designsannounce a sense of style.

Now’s the time to let your personal style shine through the handbag youcarry. Remember, it’s in the bag—sassy , saucy, and stylish! Don’ t limityourself! (Source: millionlooks.com)

Lampshades date back to the late seventeenth century inParis, where the first public lanterns were used in thecenters of streets. Later lampshades for oil lamps with

wicks were deemed a necessity to direct the light produced.With the invention of light bulbs, lampshades were used tomoderate the intensity of electric light. Trial and error aswell as use have directed the variety of different shapes,textures, and materials found in lampshades. These rangefrom paper and fabric; to natural materials like treeleaves, animal hide, and fur; to plastic.

Shady Business, owned and operated by NancyHarte, uses details from yesteryear to the contemporaryto create lampshades that capture personality andindividual taste. “Today, lampshade styles, textures,and fabrics have all changed to appeal to theindividual. While the furnishings set the style of the home, lovelylamps and special accessories often give a home its unique flavor. Withthat philosophy in mind, I search out unique items, both antique and

new, to help you make your homestand out.”

Inside Shady Business you canfind antique tables, quadruple-plated silver trays and servingpieces dating from the mid-1800sto 1900s, etched and antiquesilvered glass vases, signed castbronze bookends, and anassortment of unique mirrors. Andthe lady of the home needn’t feelignored. Affordable scarves andjewelry, beaded purses, bejeweledtiny picture frames, and other giftideas suitable for birthdays andweddings are tucked here and therethroughout the store.

Nancy Harte has been a residentof Abingdon, Virginia, since 1982.Her previous involvement in artsand crafts, theater, and cabinet andfurniture design led naturally to aninterest in interior lighting. “Irealized that there was a need for aspecialty shop that focused onquality lampshades and lamprepairs in the Abingdon and Tri-Cities area.” Shady Business offersthe best selection of quality

domestic and imported lampshades in Southwest Virginia andNortheast Tennessee. “We carry traditional and contemporarylampshades in soft-backed and hard-backed styles andparchments with various foil linings, and we stock a largevariety of styles and designs, including silk and linenshades.”

Refurbishing antique lamps led Nancy to yet anotheraspect of her business. Using found objects, antique vases,

and other interesting items, she designs and createsbeautiful lamps.

Wanting toreplace yourlamps to dressup an interior?Looking toupdate yourlamps with anadded pizzazz orupdatedembellishment?Talk to theexperts at ShadyBusiness. “Weofferprofessionalconsultations togive your lamp a personal touch. We want to match the perfect shadewith a fashionable finial. Our services include rewiring for lamps, floorlamps, and chandeliers and custom lamp making. Porcelain, glass, andmetal repairs are available through our professional associates. We dospecialize in antique lighting for the ceiling and table, and we offerone-of-a-kind lamps and select contemporary chandeliers.”

Shady Business offers illuminating consultations and designs as wellas the brightest solutions for in-home lighting in Southwest Virginiaand East Tennessee. Some of the shade manufacturers you will findrepresented at Shady Business include Canterbury/RoseartLampshades, Lakeshore Studios, International Shades, and EastEnterprises.

For a complete guide of their gallery of items, visit Shady Businessat their location in Abingdon, Virginia, at 221 East Main Street or visittheir website, www.shadybusiness.net. For additional information,email [email protected], or call 276-356-1674.

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This newly constructed one-story home was designedand built by well-known Carl Little Construction Companyof Johnson City, TN. Carl Little Construction specializesin: custom-built homes, room additions, sunrooms, damage restoration, and more! They do it all, with qualityworkmanship and experience.

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Aesthetically pleasing and functional, thelandscape and hardscape designs werecrafted by Green Sweep Landscaping located in Piney Flats, TN. Green SweepLandscaping is the top choice for land-scape design, installation, and mainte-nance products. Choose from a wideselection of products to create your one-of-kind landscape. Fire pit located in back yard designed by the professional team at Green Sweep.

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Brick from General Shale in Johnson City, TN. This house wasdesigned with one of the neweststyles of brick from General ShaleOutdoor Living Products. GeneralShale offers a wide selection of products for small to large projects.

These top-of-the-line appliances were provided by ProfessionalAppliance Direct in Johnson City, TN. Dream kitchens become a reality when you work with the knowledgeable staff at Profes-sional Appliance Direct. They are your preferred applianceprovider in the Tri-Cities region.

Allen Carpet & Interiors in Johnson City, TN, conceived andinstalled the entire interior design.From the flooring, furniture, window treatments, décor and accessories, and more—they did it all! Allen Carpet & Interiorsserved as the ‘one-stop’ supplier for the decorating on thishouse. The décor chosen was drawn from nature. Selectedwere reclaimed wood tables and a hutch and colors of whitesands, ocean greys, dark olive, burnt orange, chalky brown,with accents of violet and pale pink.

“You can get thisrustic cottage feeling by bringingnature indoors.From river rock,seashells, and driftwood to upholstery withburlap and canvas,‘getting back to basics’ is a time-less look, ” claimowners Sidney andJoyce Allen. A 38-year-old family-owned business,Allen Carpet offershardwood, carpet,tile, furniture, anddécor accessories.


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Decks are an outdoor living component that are becoming morepersonalized than ever before, allowing for built-in amenities such as firepits, customized outdoor kitchens, and other cooking environments.Low-maintenance materials continue to gain in popularity, with compositewood decking being the most frequent choice in deck-building material.

When planning an outdoor living space or patio, the most importantfactors to work around are the view available and the atmosphere of the areayou’ll create. How large is the space? How often do you want to entertain?

One key dif ference in outdoor spacing is that, instead of walls, thevarious outdoors landscapes and features as well as the open air itselftake center stage.

An outdoor room should be a reflection of both the style and size of yourhouse and of your personality. Make it the way you want it—but be sure torecognize the limitations of your setting. Design with sensibility . Outdoorsmay become the most inviting room in your home. Embrace the good life inan outdoor area with comforts and practical amenities.

A professional can help you with the right marriage of designs usingpavers or decorative stones and can offer other ideas that will be aestheticallypleasing. The outdoor space should be inviting, relaxing, and low-maintenance. No matter how comfortable and lavish an outdoor living spacemay be, the key is using materials that are practical and easy to care for .Design should be functional yet worry-free.

Outdoor living isn't just for the rich and famous, and people who love theoutdoors are taking it to the next step and planning patios, decks, and terraces.The union of an outdoor living area with a home's interior has become amainstay in home design. Summers will be more special when they’re spentin comfortable and functional outdoor living spaces.

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Quartz. Granite. Glass. Tile. Stainless steel. Laminate. The list of options for countertop materials goes on andon, overwhelming some homeowners and making it difficult for them to select the right one for their kitchen orbathroom. Use these pointers to help select the best countertop material for your project.Budget – If you have some money to spend, you may be able to go with more costly options, like quartz orgranite. If you are on a tight budget, you may want to concentrate on less-expensive options, like tile, stainlesssteel, and laminate.Lifestyle – Do you have children? Then you probably want something that stands up to lots of wear and tear.Do you cook all of the time? Then you may want a material appropriate for a commercial kitchen.Personal Preference – What design style do you favor? Do you like the look of stone? Then by all means, select granite or some other natural product for your countertop material. Do you prefer the look of glass orstainless steel? Then, go for it! Once you have narrowed your choices, do your homework and research the materials you like.

• Find out what each costs and what restrictions are in place. Can you cut vegetables and put hot pans on thematerial without damaging it? Can you roll dough on it?

• Learn whether the material is stain-proof and what kind of care it requires. Will the juice of acidic fruitsstain the material? Does it have to be sealed? Granite is one of the most durable and versatile countertop materials available. You can cut foods on it, place hot pans on it, and roll dough on it. However, granite hasto be resealed periodically, it stains, and it is rather pricey to install.

• Tile is relatively inexpensive, but you cannot cut foods or roll dough on it, and tile will stain—unlike quartz,glass, and stainless steel, which are virtually stain-proof.

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You've been bitten by the decorating bug, and you're ready to redecorate the major livingareas in your home. You don't have a lot of money to spare, so you're going to have to cutcosts where you can. Not to worry. With some thought and careful shopping, you can createbeautiful rooms on a small budget.Furniture

Put the bulk of your budget toward any large furniture pieces you are looking to purchase.Should you need some smaller furniture pieces, consider buying them used and redoing them.Inexpensive Fixes

Instead of replacing your carpet, consider redoing the hardwood floors underneath. If youneed to hire a professional for the job but can't afford it, consider painting the floors. Insteadof papering your walls, paint them to look like linen by using a faux finish. Instead ofreplacing your cabinets, have them refaced, or paint them yourself—add some newhardware, and they will be good as new.Easy Fixes

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As the colorful spring flowers emer ge from the winter blanket of snow ,Washington County Master Gardeners are hard at work preparing for the17th

Mid-Atlantic Garden Faire. Longing for spring sunshine and colorful flowers? Letthe Gardens Begin with this year’s Faire bringing together everything gardeners desireto rejuvenate dormant gardens and transform landscapes into a colorful sanctuary.

During May 2–4, the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center , located in

historic Abingdon, Virginia, just minutes from I-81 Exit 14, will be transformed intoa gardeners’ paradise. With Mother’s Day only a week away , the Faire provides atreasure trove of colorful plants and accessories sure to please that special mother .Occasional or serious gardeners will unearth treasures to make their landscape themost envied in the neighborhood.

Wander through the colorful Garden Marketplace and enjoy the wealth ofgardening delights. The Master Gardeners have assembled the practical and the uniquefor the garden show this year. Trained nursery specialists from across the Southeastwill offer an array exotic and unusual flowers, native and heirloom plants, shrubs,and trees. From hostas to hydrangeas, the selection from the premier nurseries willbrighten any landscape. After getting the perfect plants, novice and expert gardeneralike will be able to find everything necessary to take advantage of nature’s beautifulcolor palette. Unique quality tools, outdoor furniture, ornamental iron, floral andpotting supplies, apparel, whimsical garden art, and much more will be entice thegardener at the alluring marketplace.

Again this year in the Garden Marketplace on both Friday and Saturday are theraffles for $125 shopping sprees. The lucky winners will be able to choose plants andgardening accessories from the best vendors in the Southeast. Drawings are at 3:00pm each day, and tickets are available at the Faire for $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Don’tmiss this opportunity!

The Mid-Atlantic Garden Faire provides educational opportunities for gardenersto learn about all areas of the garden and landscape. Noted experts from throughoutthe nation will solve gardening problems, delight lecture goers, and amaze workshopparticipants. Learn how to make a basic flower arrangement and corsage for Mother.These workshops, available for the cost of the materials, are limited—so be the firstto sign up. Choose from sixteen garden-related programs; most are included in the $6price for daily admission.

This year’s featured speakers will include Elissa Steeves, whose magical gardenhas been featured in Southern Living; Jeff Kirwan, whose book Remarkable Trees ofVirginia is a cof fee-table must; and Pam Baggett, an acclaimed author andphotographer of tropical plants. These speakers are sure to delight Faire-goers.

The Plant Clinic is just the place to meet friends and solve those nagging problemsthat plagued the garden last year . Visitors can pose queries to the trained MasterGardener there, who’s ready to help.

After solving your garden problems, relax at the Garden Café, where enticing treatsfrom The Tuscan Italian Grill, Nancy’s Fancy’s, and Catering by Catherine will satisfyany hunger or thirst. On Sunday , join the fun and bring the family to brunch. Faireadmission is not necessary to enjoy dining ‘faire’ from the region’ s premierrestaurants.

Discover creative table setting ideas for entertaining at the Table-Top Competition.Be inspired by casual and formal decorative table settings. The innovative table-settingdesigns are accentuated with exquisite floral arrangements created by local garden-club members, Master Gardeners, and enthusiasts of all levels. The competition isopen to the public. Contact the Extension Office (276-676-6309) if you’re interestedin entering. The deadline is April 11.

This year, the Faire has added an exciting Floral Hat Design Competition! TheDerby-Day–inspired festive hat contest is open to all ages and skill levels. Monitorswill be available for viewing the Kentucky Derby festivities throughout the day. Formore information, please contact Washington County Virginia Extension Office (276-676-6309). The deadline for entries is April 11.

Visit the Upper Tennessee River exhibit to register for the Rain Garden Tour onFriday, May 2, from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. Tour rain gardens in Abingdon and discover howto add this landscape feature to your yard. The tour will feature gardens installed bythe Upper Tennessee River Roundtable in partnership with other agencies and theTown of Abingdon. The tour is limited to 24 participants.

Before leaving the Garden, don’ t miss The American Chestnut Foundation’sinteresting display or Frank Renault’s spectacular collection of rose photographs.

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Gardening with Arthritis:Weeding Out the Pain

By Crystal Robertson

Fresh air, sunshine, watching living things grow—there’s no disputing that gardening of fers a host ofbenefits. But if you have arthritis, just moving betweenflower beds can be challenging. Constant stooping,kneeling, and gripping often becomes difficult for yourbody, from hands to knees to back. The good news isthat with a few movement modifications and the correcttools, you can still enjoy your favorite hobby and

maintain an activity level that helps you manage your arthritis symptoms. Forexample, simple stretches before and after gardening will help preventjoint injury.

Before you start gardening, have a sense of what you can and can’tdo. Assess your joint strength: What are your hands, wrists, and elbowsable to do and tolerate? Can your knees support your weight whenrising from a kneeling position? Will bending over, lifting pots, orraking the soil aggravate arthritis pain in your back? The answers to these questions will giveyou a better idea of what you need. It’s wise to start by talking with your doctor, who can help you modifyactivities or adjust medicines to make gardening more enjoyable. In addition, several garden-tool optionsare available, but not every item is for every person. Some people may need to sit down and garden, whereasothers can do kneel on one knee. Some may need long handles that give them more reach, whereas othersare more able to bend to reach.

Once you understand your strengths and limitations, choose the gardening option that makes sense foryou—both in terms of physical abilities and logistical constraints. To reduce your need to bend, you can growa wide variety of herbs and vegetables in pots and planters on railings, shelves, and other elevated surfaces.A raised-bed garden will also bring the garden closer and help minimize bending. Raised-bed gardens aregenerally about 24 inches above the ground. Enclose them with walls wide enough to sit on, and keep thebeds narrow (four feet wide at most) to minimize necessary bending.

When searching for gardening tools designed for people with limited mobility or joint problems, keepthese tips in mind:

• Try before you buy. Can you open and close those shears with ease? Is this trowel too heavy to use?

• Don’t skimp on quality. Soil sticks less to stainless-steel shovels than to those of inferior materials, andratcheting pruners and loppers require less strength. Smaller border spades may be easier to use thanare larger, heavier digging spades.

• Get a grip. Add foam tubing or grip tape to the handles of your tools to build up the grips and makethem easier to hold. Add-on handles, such as the Easi-Grip Add-On Handle or Easi-Grip Arm SupportCuff, can be purchased and attached to your current tools. These give conventional tools an ergonomichandle for easier use and better control. The support cuff increases stability and lessens finger andwrist strain.

• Ease your knees. Use a cushioned kneeling pad to soften the impact, and brace yourself with one armas you work with the other.

• Wise watering. Make it easy to water your garden by laying soaker hoses throughout the plot insteadof lugging garden hoses or watering cans each time.Gardening should be an enjoyable experience that is set to your own pace, not a stressful task.

Take frequent breaks, and stop before you become exhausted—and don’ t push through pain. With theright tools, modifications, and mind-set, gardening can be a relaxing and rewarding hobby even if you aremanaging arthritis. voicemagazineforwomen.com April 2014 13

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YWCA Bristol and the Tribute to Women Steering Committee are proud to announcethe 2014 award recipients.

YW Tribute to Women empowers women by providing businesses and organizationsan opportunity to publicly recognize the outstanding achievements of exceptional womenin East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Every day, the Tri-Cities community issupported and strengthened by women devoted to enriching the quality of life of others.

An esteemed panel of out-of-state judges considered numerous nominees in the fieldsof art, business, education, and community service before selecting 12 award recipients,who will be honored at the awards banquet on April 24.

This year’s four-woman judging panel comprised:

Amy Lewis (Elko New Market, MN), a marketing communications consultant with 20+years’ experience in public relations and marketing, including six years with lar geagencies; Evelyn Sommers (Bethesda, MD), a community activist for women’s equityand racial justice, having served on the YWCA USA National Coordinating Board andYWCA Mid-Atlantic Regional Council. Deana M. Savage, Ed.D. (Midland, TX), Special Advisor to the President of MidlandCollege, where her responsibilities include serving as the College’s Accreditation Liaisonand overseeing the Department of Institutional Planning, Effectiveness, and Research andthe College’s Student Success Initiative; and Wendy Thomas (Atlanta, GA), theExecutive Director of the Southeast Festivals & Events Association, where she works toexpand the Association’s outreach throughout the Southeast.

The following award recipients were selected according to their leadership qualities,positive impact on the community , and demonstrated growth and achievement. The 2014 Tribute to Women award recipients are:

Sandra Woolley has a longhistory of championing manycauses that benefit the people inour greater community ,particularly as those that relate tothe proliferation, growth, andsupport of the arts. She hassupported various balletcompanies and area symphonyorchestras with her boardmembership and leadership,fundraising assistance, andadvocacy efforts for severaldecades. Her fundraisingendeavors have helped raisemore than $260,000 for the Symphony of the Mountainsand have led to the creation ofthe Kingsport Ballet’ sfundraiser, Ballet and Bubbly at

the Chateau.

Valeria Sinyavskaya, artistic director and ballet mistress at the Kingsport Ballet, is amember of an elite group of Russian-born Vaganova-trained ballerinas. She has optimizedthe process of eliciting self-motivation and personal gratification in students as a result ofdedication and commitment to and greater understanding of the art form. Since Ms.Sinyavskaya joined the company in 2002, numerous area companies have collaboratedwith KB to create similar programs and even start their own dance schools. For KB, shehas staged several major works, including Swan Lake, Giselle, The Sleeping Beauty, andDon Quixote.

Anita DeAngelis is an associate dean and professor at East Tennessee State University(ETSU) who is described as “the face of the arts at ETSU.” Since 1994, she has movedthrough the professional ranks and earned enhanced recognition—both on-campus and inthe community—as a teacher, artist, administrator, and articulate advocate for the arts.She is the founding director of the Mary B. Martin School for the Arts, demonstratingeffective leadership and skill development. She has coordinated five years of diverse andimpressive programming that have brought outstanding artists to the region and haschampioned partnerships with community organizations.

Denny DeNarvaez joinedWellmont Health System asCEO in 2010. Since joiningthe organization, sheimplemented a healingenvironment philosophy thatempowers employees to findways to enhance the hospitalexperience for patients andvisitors. She spearheaded anew leadership model forWellmont Medical Associates,played a key role in theestablishment of the WellmontCVA Heart Institute, andcreated the Wellmont CancerInstitute. One of the centraltenets of DeNarvaez’ sleadership is her passion forthe welfare of patients,evidenced by her decision toadd nearly 200 bedside

caregivers in fiscal 2011 alone.

Patricia Holtsclaw’s passion grows as she works with patients and families to furtherthe Mountain States Foundation mission of “changing lives through giving.” As presidentof the Foundation, she oversaw the $25 million campaign to build Niswonger Children’sHospital, which transformed healthcare for children in the entire region. Throughout hertenure, she has quadrupled revenues, hosted a celebrity golf tournament that raised morethan $500,000, and created three signature events, each raising over $100,000. Holtsclaw’scurrent campaign focuses on radiation oncology to benefit adult and pediatric patients.

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ArtsSandra Woolley

Anita DeAngelis

Valeria Sinyavskaya

BusinessHelen Scott

Denny DeNarvaez

Patricia Holtsclaw

Tribute to Women Recipients

Helen Scott, executive director of Healing Hands Health Center , demonstrates strongleadership with a vision for success. Under her guidance, Healing Hands continues toprovide free health services to working uninsured residents of the greater Bristol,Tennessee/Virginia, area. Throughout her ten years with Healing Hands, the organizationhas grown from 3 to 14 employees, from an operating budget of $250,000 to $760,000,and from assets of $550,000 to $2 million. She has founded five sold-out event fundraisersand, to expand services, provided guidance regarding the purchase building twice thesize of the current facility.

Dr. Kelly Bremner sees theatreand the way she teaches it as away of taking students into newareas of exploration and criticalthinking. Her Emory and HenryCollege (EHC) student actorscome to understand that they areengaged in ongoing “theatretalk-back” with audiences,compelling students to thinkcontinually about the messagesthey present on stage and theimpact they, as actors, have ontheir world. Thanks toBremner, EHC was chosen asone of 44 theatre programsnationwide (and the only one inVirginia) to stage a productionof 44 Plays for 44 Presidents.She has become a leader in

emphasizing theatre’s responsibility toward the community and in advocating for theimportance of theatre in rural settings.

In 2009, Dr. Janice H. Gilliam became the first female president of Northeast StateCommunity College (NSCC). As president of the second lar gest college in theregion, Dr. Gilliam epitomizes the College’ s three value statements of respect,responsibility and responsiveness. Under her tutelage, the NSCC was recognizedas #1 among all Tennessee community colleges for its graduation rate,productivity (number of graduates relative to enrollment), and efficiency (lowestcost to produce a graduate). NSCC launched the lar gest capital project inTennessee community college history and implemented an initiative to makestudents more employable.

Amal Khoury, PhD is chair of the Department of Health Services Managementand Policy and associate dean for Quality and Planning for the College of PublicHealth at East Tennessee State University. On the national level, Dr. Khoury is arecognized public-health leader , with a focus on identifying the factors thatprevent women from seeking healthcare. Recent research projects have includedan evaluation of the use of tele-homecare to prevent patients from being re-hospitalized; a study of the use of preventive health services among poor women;and issues related to breast cancer control among minority women.

Lottie Ryans has challengedherself and others to not settlefor the status quo but rather tostrive for excellence in faith,family, and career. She is amember or officer on severalregional Boards of Directors,in both the public and privatesectors, in the fields ofeconomic/workforcedevelopment, education, andhealthcare. Ms. R yans hasbeen appointed by GovernorHaslam to represent theNortheast Tennessee regionon the State WorkforceDevelopment Board, whichprovides guidance to theGovernor on critical economicand workforce issues.

Johnnie Mae Swagerty works tirelessly for her community and is at theepicenter of change and growth of Kingsport’ s African American community.She started New Vision Youth 12 years ago, a program that teaches and mentors45 children, ages 4 to 18 years. Ms. Swagerty expands her vision for communitybetterment by conducting two community clean-ups annually , overseeingRhythm in Review as part of FunFest, serving as a reading tutor with theKingsport Literacy Council, raising funds for several initiatives, and organizinga prom for underprivileged students. Ms. Swagerty’ s community work is herfull-time occupation.

Sandra S. Willis inspires those around her to get involved and make a differencein the lives of those who are struggling. She has participated on numerousfounding committees responsible for developing new agencies and programs,such as Family Promise Bristol, Bristol Faith in Action, and the Bristol MinistryMall. She serves as the community coordinator for the Meals on Wheels programin Bristol, which is responsible for coordinating the delivery of hot meals to 52homebound individuals six days a week. As a board member for Family Promiseof Bristol and an active volunteer in her church and community , Ms. Willis“shares the love and hope of Christ that fills her heart.”

Awards Banquet and Silent Auction

The 2014 Tribute to Women awards banquet and silent auction will be held atthe Holiday Inn, 3005 Linden Drive, Bristol, VA, beginning at 6 pm onThursday, April 24. Tickets can be purchased online at www .ywcabristol.org.Funds raised from this event support YWCA Bristol programs: sliding-scalechild care, teen pregnancy education, an after -school program for at-risk girls,and women’s health and wellness programs.

For more information, call 423.968.9444 or email [email protected].


VolunteerSandra S.

Willis

Lottie Ryans

Johnnie Mae Swagerty

EducationDr. Amal Khoury

Dr. Kelly Bremner

Dr. Janice H. Gilliam

(Photography by Kayla Robbins)

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BRISTOL, TN/VA

Make this summer a learning experiencefor your child at Morrison School inBristol, VA. Morrison School is the Tri-Cities’ only private specialty school forchildren with learning dif ferences. Theschool has been in operation since 1977.

Studies show that the traditional summerbreak can negatively af fect students’retention of math and reading skills.Students who have learning differences cansuffer even bigger losses. But not thisyear—Morrison School’s SummerLearning Experience will help studentsmaintain or even enhance their hard-earnedacademic skills. What’s more, students willhave the benefit of participating in an

outdoor-adventure program each afternoon to increase their self-confidence, focus, and team-building and leadership skills.

Because Morrison School serves a population that is greatlybenefitted by physical activity, they have partnered with River’s WayOutdoor Adventures since 1995. Experts agree that students withADD, ADHD, or other learning challenges can learn to focus betterwhen daily physical activity is incorporated into their schedules.Although physical skills are the foundation of the River ’s Wayprogram, their customized program emphasizing team-building andinterpersonal skills helps Morrison students in their academic lives aswell as their social lives. The crossover lessons between the twoprograms provide a cohesive therapeutic focus on excellence ineducation, personal responsibility , team building, social andinterpersonal skills, motivation, and life preparedness.

The Morrison School Summer Learning Experience 2014 begins onMonday, June 23, and runs through Thursday, July 24. The program isin session Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am until 5 pm.Students may opt to attend the morning academic program only butare highly encouraged to attend the afternoon sessions, too. Call276.669.2823 today to receive an information packet—spots arelimited, and enrollment is filling up F AST. In addition, there’ s an‘early-bird special’ for those who pay tuition in full by May 15th!

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Easy Layered SaladServes: Makes 12 servingsPrep time: 20 minutes Ingredients4 cups mixed salad greens1 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 2 tomatoes, chopped (about 2 cups)2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddarcheese, divided1 cup peas3 hard-cooked eggs, sliced2 cups cubed cooked ham or turkey1/2 cup chopped red onion1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sour creamDirectionsPlace salad greens in bottom of large serving bowl. Layertomatoes, 1 cup of cheese, peas, eggs, ham and onion overgreens. Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, dill weed and groundmustard in medium bowl until well blended. Spread evenlyover salad. Cover. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnightuntil ready to serve. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheesejust before serving.

Southwest Deviled EggsServes: Makes 12 (2 halves) servingsPrep time: 25 minutesIngredients12 eggs1/2 cup mayonnaise1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper Directions1. Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks; place insmall bowl. Mash yolks with fork or potato masher.2. Stir in mayonnaise, mustard, seasoned salt, cumin, chilipowder and ground red pepper until smooth and creamy.Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg white halves. Sprinklelightly with additional chili powder and garnish with choppedchives or green onion, if desired.3. Refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve.

Roasted AsparagusServes: 5Ingredients 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper1 1/2 pounds medium asparagus (about 35 spears), endstrimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil Directions1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix nutmeg, garlic salt and redpepper in small bowl. Place asparagus in single layer on foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Drizzle asparagus withoil; roll to coat. Sprinkle with spice mixture; roll to coat.2. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until asparagus are tender-crisp, turning once.

Creamy Dill DipServes: Makes 1 cup or 8 (2-tablespoon) servingsIngredients1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon celery salt 1 teaspoon dill weed 1/8 teaspoon onion powder Directions1. Mix all ingredients in medium bowl until well blended.Cover.2. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.

Creamy Thyme Potato GratinServes: 6Ingredients4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 4 cups) 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper 4 ounces (1/2 of 8-ounce package) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs Directions1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss potatoes with melted butter,thyme, garlic salt and white pepper in medium bowl.2. Mix cream cheese and cream until well blended. Layer1/3 of potato mixture in 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Spread 1/2of the cream cheese mixture evenly over potatoes. Repeatlayers, ending with potatoes. Mix Parmesan cheese andbread crumbs in small bowl. Sprinkle over potatoes. Coverwith foil.3. Bake 40 minutes. Remove foil. Bake 15 minutes longer oruntil potatoes are tender and top is golden brown.

Golden CloveGlazed HamServes: Makes 18 servingsPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 90 minutesIngredients1/2 cup brown sugar2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon water1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 hamDirectionsPreheat oven to 350°F. Mix sugar, honey, water and groundcloves in small bowl. Place ham in large foil-lined roastingpan. Score top of ham in diamond pattern. Place wholecloves in centers and points of diamonds. Bake 1 1/2 hours,basting during last 1/2 hour with spice mixture. Let stand 15minutes before slicing.

Lemon Curd Trifle5 egg yolks 1 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon pure lemon extract 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cutinto chunks Trifle:1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 cups angel food cake cubes 5 cups berries, such as sliced strawberries, blueberries andraspberries Directions1. For the lemon curd, mix egg yolks, granulated sugar,lemon juice, lemon extract and ginger in medium saucepanwith wire whisk until smooth. Cook and stir on medium heatabout 8 minutes or until mixture is pale yellow and thickenough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat. Addbutter, 1 piece at a time, stirring until melted after each addition. Pour lemon curd into medium bowl. Place plasticwrap directly on surface of lemon curd. Cool slightly. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight until well chilled.2. For the trifle, beat cream, confectioners’ sugar and vanillain large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until softpeaks form. Layer 2 cups angel food cake cubes, 1/2 eachof the lemon curd, mixed berries and whipped cream in 2-quart glass serving bowl. Repeat layers. Cover.3. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until ready to serve. Garnish with additional berries, if desired.(Source: mccormick.com)

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Photo Contest Rules and Guidelines:• Provide a candid or posed photograph of a woman that expresses our region’s out-

door beauty. Examples include pictures of a woman boating, hiking, camping,fishing, horseback riding—basically just a woman enjoying the outdoors!

• Check previous issues of Voice Magazine for Women, which can be found on ourwebsite (www.voicemagazineforwomen.com), for examples of past front covers.

• Photo entries must have been taken within the last 12 months and be seasonally ap-propriate for the cover of the July issue of Voice Magazine.

• A limit of three entries per contestant.

• Photos that violate or infringe upon another person’s rights, including but not lim-ited to copyright, are ineligible.

• Photographs that have won any other contest or have already been published in amagazine or newspaper are ineligible.

• The photographer and subject of the winning photograph must sign release formsfor Voice Magazine for Women.

• Submit high-resolution digital photo-graphs (at least 300 dpi) via email to [email protected] sure to include the names of the pho-tographer and model.

• Submission deadline: May 30, 2014. Thewinner will be notified by email in June.

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Most of us know that regular maintenance is key toa well-running vehicle. That's why we get our oilchanged, have our tires rotated, and so forth. Anotherimportant part of the regular maintenance schedule isthe tune-up. Because the internal workings of vehicleshave changed so much over the years, the definition ofa tune-up may vary from the simple replacement ofspark plugs to the complete overhaul of several areaswithin the vehicle.

Most experts agree that the best tune-ups involve aninspection of several areas, including the battery, enginemechanical, powertrain control, fuel, ignition, and emissions. Not every shopdefines a tune-up in this way, however. Generally, the more involved the tune-up, the more it costs.

When scheduling a tune-up, it is important that youfind out what it will entail and how much it will cost. Bewary of really low estimates; chances are the shop ispushing for your business, and the final bill for the tune-up will be much higher.

The best shops understand that not all drivers knowwhat a tune-up is and that many request one on theassumption that it will fix whatever is wrong with theirvehicle. Mechanics will ask why you think your vehicleneeds a tune-up and then will go from there. For example,you may discover that what you really need are newbattery cables rather than new spark plugs.

Once you have several estimates, sit down andcompare them. Select the shop whose estimate includes afairly thorough inspection at a fair price. When you driveaway from the shop make sure that your vehicle isrunning smoothly and efficiently.

The term ‘tune-up’ means different things to differentpeople. Keep that in mind as you shop around for estimates. Know what youare getting before you take your vehicle in, and if you are getting a tune-up forany reason other than maintenance issues, relay that information to the shop.If you don't, you could end up paying for a tune-up plus a repair.

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Daytime TriCities, will benefit planned renovations andenhancements to the Youth Services Department at the

Johnson City Public Library. Cocktails & Catwalks will take place onSunday, April 6, 2014 from 6:30 pm–10:00 pm at Belk in the Mall atJohnson City. Tickets are $35 each in advance and $40 at the door. Ticketsinclude: one cocktail, heavy hors d’oeuvres, special offers from Belk anda gift bag full of goodies to take home. “W e are appreciative of theopportunity to again partner with Belk to host this exciting event and raisefunds for the library project. The Junior League of Johnson City iscommitted to and passionate about promoting literacy in our community,through its partnership with the Johnson City Public Library” said FundDevelopment Director Jennifer Boggs.

With over 60 years of service to Johnson City and surroundingcommunities, the Junior League is a nonprofit or ganization of womencommitted to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of womenand improving the community through the action of trained volunteers. Itspurpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

Fundraisers like Cocktails & Catwalks, selling of the league-producedcookbooks Treasures of the Smokies and Smoky Mountain Magic, andthe financial support of members, allow the League to fund and provideservice to various community projects focused on literacy.

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April is IBS Awareness Month What does ‘irritable’ mean in IBS?

In irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ‘irritable’ means that the nerve endings in the bowelwall, which control muscle function and affect sensation of the gut, are unusually sensitive.Even conditions that stimulate the bowel in anyone can lead to a greater response in personswith IBS. This results in the nerves and muscles of the bowel becoming more active andproducing symptoms.Are You a Gut Responder?

The gut and the brain develop from the same part of the human embryo. So it is not surprisingthat the intestinal tract has such a rich nerve supply that it is sometimes referred to as ‘the littlebrain.’ The gut and the brain share many of the same kinds of nerve endings and chemicaltransmitters. The two also remain linked through a collection of nerve cells. These nerves arepartly responsible for controlling anxiety and fear , which explains why these emotions cansometimes be associated with bowel function. Every person dif fers in which emotions orsensations they experience and in how aware they are of what is happening in their mind or body.For some people, their target organ is the gut. This may be partly hereditary.

Because the bowel and brain are so closely linked neurologically, concurrent digestive andemotional disorders are common. IBS, depression, panic, and anxiety each, by themselves,occur in at least 1 in 10 people. It is hardly surprising that emotional symptoms and boweldysfunction often occur together in the same person—regardless of cause and effect.

Hints on How to Cope• Learn to recognize your own emotional and bodily responses to stress. Close your eyes

and imagine a stressful situation. Are you symptom-sensitive or a gut responder?

• Keep a daily diary for a month or two to help identify situations that provoke your stressresponse.

• If possible, try to avoid situations that provoke your stress response.

• Learn new coping skills that lessen your vulnerability to stressful situations.

• Train yourself to reduce gut responses through relaxation, breathing exercises, andmediation techniques.

• If you feel that you have an emotional disorder that may be making your symptomsworse, ask for help. Because of their shared chemistry, medications that calm the mindoften soothe the bowel.

• Find a caring physician that has a good understanding of gut–brain connections.

This information is in no way intended to replace the guidance of your doctor. We advise seeing aphysician whenever a health problem arises. www.iffgd.org/ International Foundation for FunctionalGastrointestinal Disorders.

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JCP NEW RELEASES

ForgivenAnn El-NemrAnn El-Nemr’s first book, Betrayed, was released in January of2014; Forgiven is the sequel but can be read alone. Tom Smith,an ex-Army sergeant from Special Ops, is determined to seek revenge on the family that betrayed him and condemned him toten long years behind bars. Tom’s focus on his plot is interruptedwhen Chantal, an unexpected visitor to the Rians’, catches hisinterest. Will Tom return to his mission when Chantal returnshome? Will Tom yield to Chantal’s love, or will he break herheart? Will his schemes disintegrate, or will he pursue his vocation to avenge his betrayal?

Butterscotch and Chocolate FudgeClaudia WareButterscotch and Chocolate Fudge is a story about twocats who make each other’s acquaintance. Join the fun as these two cats discover how different they are!

Call to RSVP: 423-952-5586 or email Vickie Combs at [email protected] Franklin Terrace | Johnson City, TN

Barnes & Noble Johnson City, TN Offers Educators Special Discounts on Books, NOOK®, Music, DVDs, Tech Gear, Educational Toys and Games & so much moreJOIN US! Educator Appreciation ‘Pampered Party’ on Thursday, April 17, 2014 • 3:30 pm–5:30 pm

In conjunction with Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc of Johnson City, TN activities include ‘free’ fun, food, door prizes (a chance to win either a NOOK or a $500 Barnes & Noble Gift Card, and $20 off

NOOK GlowLight™), giveaways and book signings by noted authors, Rita Quillen (Hiding Ezra) and Brenda Musick (One-Eyed Tom).

Local businesses participating are Gem & Whims, Paula Dukes Avon, Jamberry Nails, Chrissie Anderson Peters, Massage by HealthSource of Johnson City,

Rodan & Fields, Jodie Harrod, Tennelle Miller-Sargent, Red Chair Salon, Master Stylist/Colorist,Michelle Page, Children's Librarian for Bristol Public, story time and crafts for the little ones.

Meet the JCP publisher to register for a ‘book contract.’And much more!Come one! Come all! Don’t forget to invite a friend or two and bring your little ones!

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Invited

Authors on the Road

Brenda Crissman MusickOne-Eyed Tom

Saturday, April 12, 10 am to 2 pmBook SigningWythe County LibraryWytheville, VA

Claudia WareButterscotch and Chocolate Fudge

Saturday, April 5, 10 am to 5 pmFeatured Reader in the Giant Story Book MazeStorybook FairSycamore Shoals State ParkElizabethton, TN

Saturday and Sunday, April 12 and 13, 10:30 to 7 pmBook Signing2014 Train ExcursionGrundy Town CenterGrundy, VA

E Louise JaquesDreams of Amelia, A Novel and Splitters, An Amelia Island MysterySaturday, April 19, 10 am to 4 pmBook SigningLocal Authors ExpoRiverside Arts Market Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL

Leigh Anne W HooverReading with Ralph—A Journey in Christian Compassion

Wednesday, April 23, 7:30 amGuest Speaker and Book SigningRotary Club of Kingsport Sunrise Club Food City Press Room300 Clinchfield StreetKingsport, TN

Linda Hudson HoaglandBroken Petals anthology, Snooping Can Be Devious,Snooping Can Be Contagious,Snooping Can Be Dangerous, and The Best Darn Secret

Thursday, April 3, 11:30 am to 1 pmPresentation (Getting Writing Ideas) April meeting of the Lost State Writers GuildGolden Corral RestaurantJohnson City, TN

Saturday, April 4, 10 am to 4 pm Book SigningHeartwoodAbingdon, VA

Sundays; April 6, 20, and 27; 10 am to 4 pm Mondays; April 7, 21, and 28; 8 am to 4 pmBook SigningsAll Seasons Indoor Market18803 Governor G C Perry Hwy (Route 460) Pounding Mill, VA 24639

Tuesday, April 8, 10 am to 11 amInterview GuestDaytimeTriCities (WJHL-TV, Channel 11)Johnson City, TN

Thursday, April 10, 12:30 to 6 pmBook SigningArts Alive FestivalCarroll County Intermediate SchoolHillsville, VA

Thursday, April 10, 7 to 9 pmReadings for Bluestone ReviewBluefield CollegeBluefield, VA

Saturday, April 12, 10 am to 4 pmBook Signing

Appalachian FestivalBluefield CollegeBluefield, VA

Sunday, April 13, 10 am to 4 pmSaturday, April 19, 10 am to 4 pmBook Signing2014 Train ExcursionGrundy Town CenterGrundy, VA

Friday, April 18, 10 am to 5 pmBook SigningAuthors on Monroe StreetWytheville, VA

Tuesday, April 22, 11 am to 1 pmShort Story ReadingReminiscent Writers ProgramSouthwest Virginia Community CollegeRichlands, VA

Thursday, April 24, 2014, 5 to 7 pmPanel Discussion Participant and Book SigningBuchanan County LibraryGrundy VA

Friday, April 25, 10 am to 8 pm Saturday, April 26,10 am to 6 pmBook SigningsBetter Living ShowBrushfork ArmoryBluefield, WV

Rita Sims QuillenHiding Ezra

Tuesday, April 8, 6:30 pmReading and Book SigningTazewell County Public Library

Thursday, April 10, 6 pmReading and Book SigningGate City Public LibraryGate City, VA

Monday, April 14, 6:30 pmReading and Book SigningChapel of All Faiths, UVA-Wise, Wise, VA

Tuesday, April 15, 6 pmReading and Book SigningKingsport Public LibraryKingsport, TN

Thursday, April 17, 3:30 to 6:30 pmBook SigningBarnes and NobleJohnson City, TN

Rose KlixBroken Petals anthology; God, My Greatest Love; Pastiche of Poetry (volumes I and II); Eat, Diet, Repeat; and My Short and Long-Stemmed Stories

Thursday, April 3, 10 to 11 amCreative Writing Workshop LeaderPrimrose Retirement CenterRapid City, SD

Saturday, April 5, 1 to 2 pmTalk (What Do Poetry Judges Want?) Rapid City Public LibraryRapid City, SD

Saturday, April 12, 1 to 2 pmWriters' Panel ParticipantRapid City Public LibraryRapid City, SD

Friday, April 18, 7:30 to 10 pmReadingSpring Poets' CoffeehouseDahl Arts CenterRapid City, SD

Victoria FletcherFletcher's FablesApril 18, Meet the Author, Wythe Co Library in Wytheville VA10 am to 5 pm

April 24, Meet the Author, Buchanan County Library6 to 8 pm

COMING SOON!

Sexual Assault Awareness MonthIn the United States April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). During SAAM activists raiseawareness about sexual violence and educate communitiesand individuals on how to prevent it. In JCP’s new release,Dark Confessions of an Extraordinary, Ordinary Woman,author Jenn Sadai takes us on her journey from a drug-addicted thief who was trapped in an abusive relationship to a confident and capable marathon-runner. This book showsthere can be life after abuse. Available online at Amazon,Barnes & Noble, or call JCP at 423-926-9983.

Coming soon is Tawana Campbell’s new release, Shatterednot Broken, which details a lifetime of spousal abuse and thelong road of survival and recovery.

The Holiday Inn at I-81 Exit 7 in Bristol, VA, is the venue for the Great IndoorGarage Sale on Saturday, April 12, from 8 am until 2 pm. Jan-Carol Publishing issponsoring booth number 113, where authors Rita Sims Quillen (Hiding Ezra), Jessica Beaver (The Night Before Halloween and A Father’s Love), Kristin Hale(Grandma, Tell Me About When You Were a Little Girl), and Amanda Finley (Where’sMy Nurse: The Ultimate Beer Run) will be selling and signing copies of their works.Come purchase these and other treasures!

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 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 must beregistered separately, with an additional $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 August 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 tofully comply with these requirements will adversely affect the score of the entry. Eachmanuscript 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 November 2014 issue of VoiceMagazine for Women and will be announced in that issue. For details and updates, visitjancarolpublishing.com or voicemagazineforwomen.com.


Barnes & Noble Johnson City, TN, Offers Educators Special Discounts on Books, NOOK®, Music, DVDs, & Tech

Gear During Educator Appreciation Days, April 12–20

Activities Include the ‘Pampered Party’ & Giveaways Thursday, April 17, 3:30–5:30 pm

Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), one of the nation’s largest booksellers and the leadingretailer of content, digital media, and educational products, announced that its Johnson City, TN,store will host informative events on digital education customized to the needs of local educatorsand offer teachers an additional discount on classroom and personal purchases during AprilEducator Appreciation Days, April 12–20.

Barnes & Noble’s Educator Discount Program applies to pre-K to grade 12 teachers,administrators, media specialists, as well as homeschool educators.

Educators who shop at Barnes & Noble Johnson City , TN, during Educator AppreciationDays* will receive:

• A special 25% discount on personal and classroom book purchases, including Children’sand Teens and educational toys and games (an additional 5% discount on top of what edu-cators receive through the Educator Discount Program).

• A special 25% discount on music, movies, tech gear, and more (an additional 15% discounton top of what teachers receive through the Educator Discount Program).

• A chance to win either a NOOK or a $500 Barnes & Noble Gift Card (one educator per re-gion).

• $20 off NOOK GlowLight™, Barnes & Noble’s lightweight reader featuring perfectly litpages and instant access to NOOK’s massive selection of more than 3 million titles (Limitof 3 devices per educator purchase).

• Educators who visit their local Barnes & Noble retail store will receive a promotional flyerthat includes an access code for the following free digital magazines and eBooks availableon all mobile devices that have the Free NOOK Reading App™: Time and Sports Illus-trated for Kids (one copy of each NOOK Magazine™) and The Literacy Cookbook: APractical Guide to Effective Reading, Writing, Speaking, & Listening Instruction: GradesK–12 by Sarah Tantillo and Newbery-award winner Sarah Plain and Tall by PatriciaMacLachlan (one full copy of each NOOK Book®).

As part of Educator Appreciation Days, Barnes & Noble Johnson City , TN, will offer a‘Pampered Party’ on Thursday, April 17, from 3:30 to 6:30 pm. Free fun with food, giveawaysby local participating businesses, door prizes, and book signings by Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc(JCP), authors Rita Quillen (Hiding Ezra) and Brenda Musick (One-Eyed Tom).

“We’re excited to once again of fer educators a 25% discount on classroom and personalpurchases, including music, movies, and electronics that are normally discounted at 10%,” saidVickie Combs, Community Relations Manager. “We know teachers appreciate being able topurchase classroom tools, workbooks, study aids, movies, headphones, and music to augmentclassroom learning.”

Barnes & Noble Johnson City, TN, is located at 3030 Franklin Terrace, Johnson City, TN, nearthe intersection of Franklin Terrace and W Oakland Ave/Franklin Terrace Court. Educators areencouraged to visit the Barnes & Noble Store Locator at www.bn.com/storelocator for additionaldetails.* Exclusions can be found in the Educator Program Terms and Conditions available at www.bn.com/bn-at-school. Educators must present a valid Barnes & Noble Educators Discount Card to receive the discounts. See any bookseller for details. About Barnes & Noble, Inc.: Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS) is a Fortune 500 company and the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products. Thecompany operates 663 Barnes & Noble bookstores in 50 states, and one of the Web’s largest e-commerce sites, BN.com (www.bn.com). Its NOOK Media LLC subsidiary isa leader in the emerging digital reading and digital education markets. The NOOK digital business offers award-winning NOOK® products and an expansive collection ofdigital reading and entertainment content through the NOOK Store® (www.nook.com), while Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, LLC operates 696 bookstores servingover 4.6 million students and faculty members at colleges and universities across the United States. General information on Barnes & Noble, Inc., can be obtained via theInternet by visiting the company's corporate website: www.barnesandnobleinc.com.

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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.

Abingdon, VAMarshall Jones is the 7-year old son of Melvin and TinaJones from Abingdon, Virginia. Born with a kidney de-fect, Marshall received a kidney transplant just before his2nd birthday. Two years later, his body rejected the trans-plant. He is now on daily dialysis and facing end-stagerenal disease. Marshall is left with only one option—aliving kidney donor. In order to have the kind of care thatMarshall requires, the family has made several trips toUVA in Charlottesville, Virginia. JJ’s Restaurant, MaryKay, & FM94 have teamed up to help offset some of theexpense. There will be a fundraiser on May 3 starting at1 pm at JJ’s Restaurant (115 Charwood Drive in Abing-don). All proceeds go directly to the Jones family.

Bristol, TN/VAThe Pillowcase Project was created by the American RedCross Southeast Louisiana Chapter and implemented inNew Orleans schools following Hurricane Katrina in2005. New Orleans CEO, Kay Wilkins, had learned thatLoyola University students carried their valuables in pil-lowcases when they were evacuated for Katrina. This in-spired Wilkins and her team to work with an art therapistto create a program in which children, living inmakeshift communities across New Orleans during Kat-rina Recovery, decorated pillowcases to hold their be-longings. Soon, their Pillowcase Project became apreparedness education program for elementary schoolstudents, and in just a few years had been adapted andimplemented by several other Red Cross chapters withsubstantial success. In early 2013, The Walt DisneyCompany funded the design and development phase of amulti-year effort to build on this success by creating astandardized, state-of-the-art preparedness education pro-gram. We will be offering training in the Bristol Area onApril 7, 2014, for all those interested in helping us gointo schools, after school groups, Boy Scouts, GirlScouts, Boys and Girls Clubs, etc. to share this one hourpreparedness presentation. Please contact Paula Poston([email protected]) or Linda Hutson([email protected]) for more information andif you are interested.

The Crisis Center brings the 4th Annual Clothesline Proj-ect to downtown Bristol on Saturday, April 5 fromNoon–3 pm. Representatives from agencies that helpwomen who have experienced sexual and domestic violence, supportive businesses, artisans and various per-formers who are committed to the cause will be present.It will be at the Downtown Center (810 State Street,Bristol, next to the bus station where they hold the farm-ers market) This event is to bring awareness to the com-munity about violence against women, to celebratesurvivors, to introduce the public to various communityagencies, and to provide opportunities for survivors tospeak out.

Johnson City, TN

The Jacob Francisco Memorial Century & AwarenessWalk will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Walkersstart promptly at 9 am. Bikers depart when all walkershave crossed W. State of Franklin Road. Register onlineat jacobfrancisco.com. It will be held at East TennesseeState University, 1701 W. State of Franklin Rd, JohnsonCity, TN. Park in the ETSU lots behind Knight’s Pizza.Why participate? Jacob Francisco was a kind, active,smart, handsome 6 year-old boy when he was contami-nated with an E.coli bacteria from an unknown source.Flu-like symptoms quickly developed into renal kidneyfailure from hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) whichspread the toxicity of the E.coli bacteria to every bodyorgan causing him to suffer and die on June 29, 2004,just over 2 weeks of showing his first symptom. This isnot a rare illness. HUS is the leadingcause of renal kid-ney failure of America’s children. Shortly before he gotill, Jacob declared that he would be famous one day, andwould be on the covers of magazines. He couldn’t saywhat would bring his fame, but his family and friends

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work to create Jacob’s fame for saving lives. The Jacob Francisco Memorial Century &Awareness Walk has been a significant fundraiser for the ETSU Foundation for theJacob Francisco Lectureship, which has paid expenses for medical lectures at theQuillen College of Medicine about E.coli bacteria prevention and treatment. This is the4th year that the event will raise funds for the Boone Watershed Partnership-SinkingCreek Wetlands Center. An environmental education park is in an incredible asset forthe community. Visit jacobfrancisco.com for more information.

The Thirsty Orange Brew Extravaganza is a craft beer lover’s festival, where you geta chance to sample over 100+ unique and obscure beers from craft breweries aroundthe region. It will be held Saturday, April 12 from 1:00 pm–7:00 pm at the Millen-nium Centre Courtyard in Johnson City. The Thirsty Orange Brew Extravaganzabrings you beers you’ll never find anywhere else. You get to sample them all, andthen repeat with unlimited samples!

There will be a 5K run and walk benefiting the Second Harvest Feud Bank of NortheastTennessee. It will be hosted by the Tri-Cities Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It willbe held on Saturday, April 19, 2014 (rain or shine) at Mountain Home VA Medical Cen-ter Campus, Johnson City at the Gazebo M. Race time will be at 9:30 am. Registrationwill be from 8:30–9:15. Race entry fee is $12 for pre-registered participants, and a t-shirtis included. $15 day-of registration, t-shirt available on first come, first serve basis.Make checks payable to Tri-Cities Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Mail to: EileenCress, 641 Sugar Hollow Rd, Piney Flats, TN 37686. Awards will be provided for firstplace male and female participants. Door prizes and activities will follow the race This isa family-friendly, dog-friendly event. All proceeds will directly benefit children who arehungry in the Northeast Tennessee region.

Upcoming Events at Atlantis Spiritual Center:Mondays: 11–6 pm, Tarot Reading with Ian AllanTuesdays: 12–6 pm, Astrology and/or Tarot Readings with Rev. Alisha Watson Tuesdays: 11–3 pm, Human Design Appointments Wednesday: 5:15 pm, YogaWednesdays: Feng Shui Workshop with Elena Stefirta: Every other WednesdayThursdays: 10–6 pm, Inter-Dimensional Healing with Rev. Edward ChristianThursdays: 7–8:30 pm, Psychic Development Class (6-week class through May 8)Fridays: 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, TNWorkshops at Cindy Saddeh Fine Art GalleryDirtwerks Paint A Vase WorkshopSaturday, May 3, 10:00 am–12:00 pm, $50.00 per personMary McKinley’s Sky Painting WorkshopSaturday, April 26, 10 am–1 pm, $70Paul deMarrais’ Oil Stick WorkshopSaturday, May 17, 9:30 am–3:00 pm, $70Lisa Boardwine’s Exploration in Oil/Cold WaxFull 2-Day WorkshopFriday, May 30 and Saturday, May 31, 10:00 am–4:00 pm, $235Cindy Saadeh Fine Art GalleryPlease contact the gallery to sign up.128 E. Market St., Kingsport, TN 37660, 423-245-2800, [email protected]

Kingsport Theatre Guild’s next production will be a short one act play by Gary Apple titled When God Comes to Breakfast You Don’t Burn the Toast. KTG will produce fiveperformances of When God Comes to Breakfast You Don’t Burn the Toast from April 3–6. Show times are 7 pm Thursday through Saturday and 2 pm on Saturday and Sunday.Tickets are available online or at the door prior to the performance. The cost of admis-sion is $12 for general admission, $10 for students or seniors and $8 for children 12 andunder. Find more information by calling 423-392-8427 or by visiting the website atKingsporttheatre.org.

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