0413 voice magazine for women

Emails, text messaging, cell phones with cameras, GPS that talks to you, and

the list goes on and on. How great it is to have easy communication–except when

it does not work. Many of you sent emails to Voice Magazine lately only to have

them bounce back. Yes–there was a cyber attack on our server provider, and even

though no information was comprised, it slowed down many emails, and our system came to a halt.

Not to worry. Just be patient, and the technicians assured us that it will be corrected soon! But it was

fun trying to figure out how “we used to do it” before we had all that easy communication. We figured

it out–it’s called phone, fax and handwritten notes! Thank goodness we remembered how to do that!

Even with the interruptions, Voice Magazine remains focused and is on the move again! First,

please join us in seeing Barter Theatre's production of The Blonde, the Brunette & the VengefulRedhead, which Voice Magazine is one of the media sponsors. Premiers on May 10, 2013. Don’t miss

this fun and fascinating production. Follow us on Facebook for ticket giveaways to attend this can’twait to see theatre production!

Also, do you have your calendars marked for this year's 2013 YW Tribute to Women? This is an

inspiring, enjoyable dinner and your attendance supports the YW and directly affects women, children

and families in this region. We hope to see you at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Bristol,

Virginia, on April 25, 2013 for this event.

In the next few months Voice Magazine for Women will be highlighting women making a

difference in our region. If you know of someone deserving of special recognition, please let us know

by emailing us at [email protected].

“Thank you” to all for showing your support to our advertisers and our authors. Jan-Carol

Publishing, Inc. continues to grow with many types of genres and we are accepting submissions. If

you have not entered our writer's contest, you still have time to do so. You still have time to enter our

front cover photo contest as well.

Voice Magazine has been your voice for over nine years and as we move into our 10th year, we

remain the local voice for the region. A local voice that works for businesses to get their voice out in

the community. Thank you ALL for your support!

Check out our calendar of events on our website, www.voicemagazineforwomen.com. Send

inquiries and suggestions to [email protected].

Thought of the month: “If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.”Nora Roberts, AuthorVerse of the month: “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.” Matthew 7:15 (KJV)

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Spiritually Speaking Mike DeVries

Gardening with Children Crystal Robertson- UT Extension Agent-Unicoi County

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Journey or Destination?

By Mike DeVries

“Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed–not only in mypresence, but now much more in my absence–continue to work out yoursalvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will

and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” Philippians 2:12-13

We live in an instant society, don’t we? It seems that we can get anything we

want, how we want it, when we want it. A few weeks back, I was looking at

upgrading a bit of our backyard landscaping, so I decided to head over to Home

Depot to see what I could find. Now, mind you, I’m not very good at gardening.

I seem to have quite a knack for killing anything living and green. Perhaps you

know what this is like as well.

As I entered Home Depot and asked someone for help, I was directed to the

outside patio where I was met with a myriad of foliage options, all full-grown and

ready to plant. I found an employee who was willing to help. I asked, “Not that

I’m ready for this, but where are all the seeds? Do you still carry those?”

“Sure. But no one really uses them anymore. Too much work.”

Really. Fascinating.

It seems we live in a society where we want the instant result, off-the-shelf, and

ready to go–but rarely are we willing to personally put in the effort required for

the results we desire. We want the destination; we just don’t want the journey.

Oddly, we approach our faith in much the same manner. We want wholeness

now. We want freedom now. We want peace now. Somehow we’ve bought into

a myth that says once we embrace life in Jesus, it’s over–mission accomplished,

we’ve reached the finish line. But what if embracing life in Jesus is just the start

of the journey? What if, rather than crossing the finish line, all we’ve done is

take a step across the starting line?

This is the experience of the people in the scriptures. Faith wasn’t about having

all the right answers, or arriving at some final destination, but was about being

in process. It was about interacting with the present and living God, always

growing in their understanding of this God. That is why Paul writes what he does

in Philippians 2:12-13.

He tells the followers of Jesus that just as they had done in the past, so they

should “continue to work out their salvation with fear and trembling.” In other

words, don’t think you’ve arrived, but continue to wrestle with what it looks like

to live this salvation kind of life in the here and now. He tells them to do this

with “fear and trembling,” or with a sense of awe and importance, because to

live this way is to expand the dream God has for this world – His good purpose

for all things.

So, as you journey , approach your faith as a work in progress, asking yourself

the question, “What might it look like for me to live the good news in the here

and now?”

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April is Car Care month and to help you keep your car operating at its best, we’ve found basic maintenance procedures to share with you.

• Have your car’s wheel alignment checked every 30,000 miles (48,000 km), or as

recommended in your owner’s manual. Also, have it checked after buying new tires

and when you replace a rack-and-pinion steering unit or other steering parts.

Improper tire alignment will shorten the life of your tires as well as cause poor

handling. If your steering is stiffer than normal, or the vehicle pulls to one side, you

probably have an alignment problem.

• Check brake fluid monthly. Wipe dirt from the master cylinder lid before you

open it. If you need fluid, add the type recommended by your car’s maker. Never

substitute other fluids, such as transmission or power-steering fluid. And don’t use

brake fluid from a previously opened container. Once exposed to air, brake fluid

absorbs moisture and contaminates easily.

• An anti-lock brake system is sensitive to moisture, which can ruin the expensive

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moisture, it should be “bled” or purged at least every three years, or as specified in

your owner’s manual.

• Don’t forget the filters! There are several filters (the main ones are oil, fuel,

transmission and air) important to preserving your car engine. They should be

changed according to the schedule in your owner’s manual, or as follows:

• Change the oil filter at least at every other oil change — every change is even

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the new, clean oil. If you change your oil yourself, wipe the filter threads with an

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• Check the air filter every two months and replace it when dirty or as part of a tune-

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• Change your transmission fluid filter after the first 5,000 miles (8,000 km) of

driving and every 25,000 miles (40,000 km) or two years, thereafter.

• Change automatic transmission fluid and filter after the first 5,000 miles (8,000

km) and after every 25,000 miles (40,000 km) or two years thereafter, or as

recommended in your owner’s manual. If you use your vehicle for towing, change the

fluid and filter every year. For manual transmissions, change the lubricant (motor oil or

gear oil, depending on the car) after the first 5,000 miles and after every 50,000 (80,000

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• Inspect hoses at each oil change and have them replaced when leaking, brittle,

cracked, rusted, swollen or restricted. Also, check belts to see if they are loose or in

poor condition.

• Check to see that the battery connection is clean, tight and corrosion-free. The

battery should be securely mounted and if three-years-old or more, the battery should be

tested and replaced if necessary.

• Inspect the exhaust system for leaks, damage and broken supports or hangers if there

is an unusual noise. Exhaust leaks can be dangerous and must be corrected without

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• Schedule a tune-up that will help the engine deliver the best balance of power and fuel

economy and produce the lowest level of emissions.

• Check the car’s heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system as proper

heating and cooling performance is critical for interior comfort and for safety reasons,

such as defrosting.

• Inspect the steering and suspension system annually, including shock absorbers and

struts and chassis parts, such as ball joints, tie rod ends and other related components.

• Check the pressure of all tires, including the spare, at least once a month. Have your

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Rocky Mount Museum will be presenting its annual “WOOLY DAY” on April 13th, 2013, from

11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Wooly Day is Rocky Mount's spring event which features hand shearing of its

flock of sheep. Wool processing techniques of the 18th century will also be presented. Admission is

$5 per person ages 5 and up. Members of Rocky Mount Museum receive free admission. Group rates

available with reservation. Candle Dipping, and Wool Felting cost an additional $2 per craft person.

In the days before Wooly Day, Rocky Mount's ewes will give birth to lambs. As in years past,

Rocky Mount will have a contest to name these lambs for children 11 or younger. Submissions can be

made at Rocky Mount and will be taken through April 13, 2013. The newborn lambs are always a hit

at Wooly Day; children will have opportunities throughout the day to meet and pet them.

Rocky Mount's Wooly Day is a great way for visitors to experience the spring activities of the early

settlers of Tennessee. The focus of this event is on wool processing. Rocky Mount's flock of sheep will

be sheared throughout the day using hand shears. Visitors may also wash the freshly sheared wool, and

use wool cards to straighten the fibers. They will also see it spun into yarn, and woven into cloth.

Other demonstrations include hearth-side cooking, gardening (there are Master Gardeners with us

daily) and 18th century toys. Tours of the Cobb House and buildings will be given throughout the day.

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Methodist Women’s20th Annual Quilt Show

Friday, April 5th and Saturday, April 6th

This annual event features a mar-velous display of family heirloomsand works of art in the mediumof needlework from quilters andcrafters throughout the area. Formore information or for groupreservations for the famous teaplate luncheon, please call 423-926-0978. To show a quilt,please call 423-431-8822.

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They are women of courage, integrity and

passion. They are dedicated to their goals, which

to a woman involve creating a better world for the

people around them, their loved ones and their

communities. And with the trove of leadership

skills and compassion they possess, it is no wonder

they succeed.

They are the YWCA’s Tribute to Women award

recipients for 2013.

The YWCA’s Tribute to Women Steering

Committee is proud to announce the women who

will be honored with this prestigious award during

a banquet set for 6 p.m. Thursday, April 25 at the

Holiday Inn in Bristol, Va.

A special panel of out-of-state judges

considered numerous nominees in the fields of art,

business, education and community service before

selecting the 12 women from the Tri-Cities region

who will be honored in April. The YWCA proudly

recognizes their many contributions to the artistic,

cultural, educational and charitable facets of our

community.

This unique program empowers women by

providing corporations, organizations and

businesses the opportunity to publicly recognize

the outstanding achievements of exceptional

women in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

Every day in the Tri-Cities, our communities are

supported and strengthened by women devoted to

enriching the quality of life for others. The

recipients are:

ARTSDiana B. Blackburn

One might say she took a

leap of faith, but Diana B.

Blackburn exhibited unwavering

belief in the viability and

significance of a nonprofit

agency that would unite the

artisans of Southwest Virginia

in a way that would spotlight

their creativity and ingenuity

while providing entrepreneurial education and

opportunity. Thus was born ‘Round the Mountain:

Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Network, of which

Blackburn has served as executive director since

its inception in 2004. The organization now boasts

about 500 members, and is credited with sparking

the region’s “creative economy.”

A key role of the organization involves

supplying the art and crafts displayed and sold at

Heartwood: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Gateway,

and Blackburn lead the creation of a juried system

for that effort.

Her dedication to the arts continues with her

service on the Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage

Foundation Commission and serving as a grant

review panelist for the Virginia Commission for the

Arts.

Blackburn also has served in a number of other

community service roles, from a term as executive

director of the United Way of Washington County

to being a business development specialist with

People Incorporated.

Elizabeth B. BrownAn author, speaker, teacher,

mother and community

volunteer, Elizabeth B. Brown

has spent most of her life using

her psychology and counseling

education and her personal

experiences to help others. She

has authored five books, which

have been best-sellers in the

Christian book market. Those books include “Sunrise

Tomorrow, Coping with the Death of a Child,” which

she wrote after her own 7-year-old daughter died. The

book was eventually given to every police chaplain in

the country.

But her work doesn’t stop with her writing. She

also teaches a class on death and dying at the Quillen

Medical School; she is a frequent speaker on radio,

television, and at conferences, including the Police

Chaplains Tennessee Association and Christian

Women’s Clubs. She serves on several leadership and

community boards including the Johnson City

Symphony, Mountain States Children’s Hospital,

Young Life, and East TN State University Foundation.

Brown has also received many honors and

accolades. Among them, The DeFriece Humanitarian

Faith Award, Tri-Cities Benefactor Award, Leaders in

Christian Service, and she was knighted as Dame in

the Sovereign Military Order Knights of Templar and

listed as a Lifetime Member in Who’s Who in

American Women for Excellence in Writing and

Service.

Bonnie MacdonaldCreating a community

carousel was not her idea, but

Bonnie Macdonald is at the

heart of the effort making it

happen. She is the cultural arts

administrator for the city of

Kingsport, Tenn., but her role

in the arts community of the

city and the region is much

broader: Macdonald was a key force behind the

development of Kingsport’s public art program; she

worked on the committee that started the Sculpture

Walk Exhibition; and she served for a number of

years, long before taking the job with the city, as a

volunteer with nonprofit arts groups across the region.

She also is the energetic force behind the effort to

create a community carousel–through the work of

local artists.

She’s also quite a dynamo as a volunteer, having

served as a Girl Scout troop leader, a board member

for the Children’s Advocacy Center, a founding

member and past president of the Kingsport Ballet,

and as past president of the Women’ Symphony

Committee.

Currently, she also serves as vice president for

East Tennessee for the statewide organization

Tennesseans for the Arts, and as co-chairwoman for

the Downtown Kingsport Design Committee.

Macdonald considers it a privilege to work with

volunteers and to act as a liaison and collaborator with

the citizens of Kingsport who wish to invest in a

creative community.

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONALChristina Blevins

With extraordinary passion

and enthusiasm, Christina

Blevins has forged partnerships,

sparked development, produced

programming and worked

tirelessly to help local businesses

and nonprofit organizations

create a vibrant downtown

community drawing people for

its entertainment, food and shopping–but also

international talent for performances that generate

thousands of dollars for the states’ economies. She

is the executive director of the downtown

organization Believe in Bristol, but also a board

member for the Bristol Train Station, the Bristol

Chamber of Commerce, the Bristol Convention &

Visitors Bureau and Celebrate Bristol.

Blevins has created a Youth Advisory Board to

help sustain the future of downtown; she helped to

establish, with the Junior League of Bristol, a

permanent scavenger hunt called the Caterpillar

Crawl; and she helps to organize the annual

Pumpkinpalooza event downtown.

All of that work is accomplished while bridging

the political boundaries of two separate cities and

two distinct states, as the main street in town is also

the state line between Virginia and Tennessee.

Additionally, Blevins and her husband, Eric, have

invested in downtown real estate, buying and

restoring properties to create upscale loft living

spaces.

She is also recognized as a leader in the field

of downtown development because of her success

in Bristol, and been invited to speak at the National

Main Street Conference in Baltimore, Md., and the

South Carolina Festival & Events Association’s

annual conference.

Candace JenningsFrom the time she was 6

years old, Candace Jennings

knew that she wanted to

spend her life helping others,

and would do so as a medical

care professional. Once she

had her nursing degree in

hand, she was off and

running. Now the senior vice

president of Tennessee Operations for Mountain

States Health Alliance, Jennings finds her greatest

joy and strongest successes on the front line.

Jennings is responsible for the hospital system

adopting a program based on the Lean principles

outlined by the Toyota Production System that has

significantly improved quality of service and

teamwork in the Mountain States’ 13 hospitals. She

also was one of the first Mountain States

executives to participate in a program called Rapid

Improvement Events, in which she spent time

working with staff to identify beneficial processes

and eliminate waste. Her team succeeded in

reducing door-to-admission times at Johnson City

Medical Center by 19 percent, and moved the

number of cardiac patients who received an EKG

within 10 minutes from 86 percent to 98 percent.

Those who work with Jennings say she creates

an atmosphere in which people feel comfortable

sharing ideas and offering feedback; she fosters a

spirit of teamwork; and uses her compassion for

patients to drive excellence in care.

Sue LindenbuschA belief that the whole

person, not just the physical

ailment, must be treated to

achieve well-being has been

a driving force in Sue

Lindenbush’s career. She has

served as the vice president

of the Wellmont Cancer

Institute for the past two

years, following 25 years of health care leadership

work in St. Louis.

A registered nurse by training, Lindenbusch has

succeeded in making a number of significant

changes to care for cancer patients in the Wellmont

hospitals. Among those changes are acquiring

landscape images from a local photographer that

are now fused into light fixtures at Holston Valley

Medical Center, so hospice patients have

something joyful to view, rather than stark white

ceilings.

She also is responsible for developing the

Shepherd’s Watch at Holston Valley, which ensures

that no patient dies alone; for acquiring new gowns

that cover more of the body and are softer for

women with breast cancer who are getting

mammograms; for a number of fundraising efforts

that aid cancer patients with financial needs; and

for developing integrated therapies for cancer

patients, such as massage, music and art.

Lindenbusch also is an active member of the

American Holistic Nursing Association.

EDUCATIONLinda W. Calvert

Considered an innovator

in her field, Linda W. Calvert

has been credited with a

number of firsts in her 23

years of service at Northeast

State Community College,

including establishing the

first transfer agreements

between Northeast State and

a number of colleges and universities in the region.

Calvert also is responsible for establishing a

professional education program for pharmacists;

developing a college readiness program for at-risk

high school students; and revising Northeast’s

grant management processes. She currently is the

executive director of grant development for the

college, but also has served as the dean of liberal

arts and director of college access programs. She

also is responsible for starting the Phi Theta Kappa

Honor Society, The Honors Program, and Echoes

Recipients Announced for 2013 YW Tribute to Women

and Images, the college’s award-winning literary

magazine.

Calvert started her career as a mathematics

teacher in Knoxville. Tenn., and also in West Point,

Miss. She also has served as the mathematics

department head at Pellissippi State Technical

Community College in Knoxville.

She has completed the President’s Leadership

Institute and was recognized as a Tennessee Board

of Regents Maxine Smith Fellow.

Calvert says that throughout the changes in her

role at the college, she believes that if she can help

somebody as she passes along, her living shall not

be in vain.

Dr. Teresa KellerTeresa Keller believes

that every time one individual

becomes better educated, our

entire democracy is stronger.

It is a belief that drives her

accomplishments, both in and

out of the classroom,

because, as she explains, one

cannot tell a student he or she

can make a difference in the world, if one is not

attempting to do so herself.

Keller, a professor of mass communications

and general manager of the radio station WEHC-

FM at Emory & Henry College has a number of

accomplishments to that degree. Those include

establishing the radio station at the college; writing

the textbook, Television News: A Handbook for

Writing, Reporting, Shooting, Editing and

Producing; and penning a dissertation titled

Cameras in Courtrooms in Virginia that eventually

influenced a change in Virginia law.

Keller also serves as a member of the Virginia

Association of Broadcasters, on the board of

Appalachian Sustainable Development; and as the

official moderator for the League of Women

Voters’ election forums.

A native of Appalachia, VA, Keller has

regularly worked with state lawmakers on First

Amendment Rights, and worked with students on

efforts to gain a federal shield law aiding reporters

who follow through on promises to protect sources.

Her work on that effort intensified after watching

one of her former students risk a jail term by

refusing to tell a federal judge the name of a

confidential source.

Keller often says that her success materializes

in the work of her students, some of whom have

gone on to win state and national honors, including

four Emmy awards and two nominations for the

Pulitzer Prize.

Judith B. Slagle, Ph. D.A well-published author,

college professor and

recognized scholar of 18th

century studies, Judith B.

Slagle is just as passionate

about the women of today,

serving often as a mentor to

young women educators as

much as a role model for her students.

Slagle is a full professor and chairwoman of the

Department of Literature and Language at East

Tennessee State University, where she has been a

champion for women and their achievements both

inside and outside the classroom. She is credited

for changes in the department that allowed women

the room to advance in their educational careers at

the university and be promoted to tenure track.

Among her written works are seven books and

more than 20 articles, book chapters, and reviews.

She has presented at professional conferences in

such venues as Oxford University in England, and

in Beijing, China. She also has completed archival

research at the Public Record Office in London,

England, as she unveils the stories and lives of

women who were historically neglected or

otherwise failed to receive the attention they

deserved.

Born and raised in Kingsport, Tenn., Slagle’s

success also is due to the fact that she shares her

passion and her work with other women who desire

to achieve and dream. She invites younger faculty

women to co-write essays with her and to assist in

giving literary papers at conferences. She also

recommends them for opportunities at the

university and beyond.

Among the most favorite offerings Slagle

provides to other women faculty is her afternoon

on the porch, when she invites them to her home

for chicken salad and the fellowship of women in

what was once a male-dominated career. The

afternoon on the porch provides them a room of

their own, to share ideas, to give and receive

advice, to grow, and to dream.

VOLUNTEER – COMMUNITY SERVICEPamala S. Bowman

Whatever the task,

Pamala S. Bowman leads

and encourages by example.

She does so as a team with

her husband, Tom; they have

been foster parents to five

children and adopted two

others with special needs.

She does so for TriSummit

Bank, where she serves as vice president and

human resources director. She particularly does so

in the community, where she volunteers her time

with as many as 15 charitable organizations, many

focused on children’s services.

Bowman has been active with Big Brothers Big

Sisters, Girls Inc., Small Miracles Therapeutic

Equestrian Center and the Children’s Miracle

Network. She’s also involved with Holston Habitat

for Humanity, Meals on Wheels and the Susan G.

Komen Race for the Cure. She also volunteers at

the elementary school. And, she has served a term

as Kingsport’s mayor.

In the 1990s, she was part of the citizen-led

group that established Kingsport Tomorrow and its

first 10-year vision for the community. During that

process she was praised for being able to work well

with a diverse group of citizens and leaders. In the

late 1990s, she was on the Kingsport Tomorrow

team that extended hand to the black community

following a drug related shooting of a child, and

from there she helped to build relationships and

organized the first Community Unity Celebration

for the city, now held annually during Black

History Month. Then, as mayor, she started a

prayer breakfast that is held on the Saturday before

the celebration.

Donna B. FowlkesVolunteering is about

giving, not getting; about

saving time, not spending

time; about helping, not

judging; and about offering

hope when others feel

despair. Just ask Donna B.

Fowlkes, who couldn’t wait

to retire from teaching so she

could become a full-time volunteer, and live out

those beliefs–not that work as a music teacher and

life as a single mother ever got in her way of

giving.

Fowlkes’ passion is to help smaller health and

human services nonprofits, such as the Virginia

Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol, Va., where

she was a volunteer, and currently serves as a board

member; or her role as president of Abuse

Alternatives, during which she helped the

organization acquire a new office building and start

two fundraising events that still aid the

organization. She also has served as president and

secretary of Bristol Faith in Action, for which she

still volunteers a half day every week interviewing

those in need and matching them to resources

available.

Among her major accomplishments, however,

is Backpacks Unite, a program of the United Way

Virginia Highlands that provides nutritious foods

to students in the elementary schools in

Washington and Russell counties – a whole

backpack full every month. Fowlkes, at the request

of the United Way president, was at the helm of

starting this program about two years ago, a

challenge she accepted without hesitation. The

program delivered 142,560 meals last year, and is

expanding to Smyth County this fall. Fowlkes

remains a key force behind its success.

And still she saves more time for other

agencies, working with Habitat Humanity through

the Central Presbyterian Church in Bristol,

Crossroads Medical Mission and Communities In

Schools.

Those working with Fowlkes call her a catalyst

for positive change, and a woman as at ease with

board leadership as in the trenches, working with

clients, or just filing paperwork.

Ann C. SmithBearing the humility of a

servant leader, and the

creative initiative of an artist,

Ann C. Smith has turned

volunteering into a

profession. She has a

remarkable ability to use her

connections and resources to

serve community causes,

fueled by her great passion for the arts, her tireless

compassion for children and her desire to improve

health care in the region.

Much of her work began shortly after her

husband died in 1990. As she reflected on the

compassionate care he had received from hospice

workers, Smith knew she wanted to be a part of

that noble work. Soon, she was chairing the

Hospice Committee of the Mountain States Health

Alliance Foundation. But she had energy and

compassion to spare, and has since been a key

volunteer for a number of organizations.

A resident of Johnson City for 30 years, Smith

currently serves on the board of directors for the

Johnson City Area Arts Council, and was

previously a member of the Tennessee State

Museum Committee. She is in her second term as

a member of the Tennessee Arts Commission.

Among the accomplishments most lauded by

her colleagues is her work to renew the relationship

between the town of Jonesborough and the

International Storytelling Centre, and preserve that

rich cultural resource after the organization faced

financial collapse.

She also is responsible for placing a “Hospice

Tree” in the Johnson City Mall, and was

significantly involved in the effort to raise $25

million to build a regional children’s hospital.

Additionally, she served on the Golf Classic

Committee that helped to raise $1.5 million for that

project.

She says, however, that she is most proud of her

hospice work, and of a simple thank you she

received once, written on the back of a paper plate,

from a family whose home had no floors. They

were treated with dignity, compassion and respect

at hospice, just as anyone else would be, and for

that she was extremely proud.

Special thanks to the following nominating

organizations: ‘Round the Mountain: Southwest

Virginia’s Artisan Network, The Crumley House

Brain Injury Rehab Center, Cindy Saadeh Fine

Art, Birthplace of Country Music, Mountain

States Health Alliance, Wellmont Health

System, Northeast State Community College,

Emory & Henry College, East Tennessee State

University, TriSummit Bank, United Company,

Johnson City Area Arts Council.

The awards banquet is scheduled for April

25, 2013, at the Holiday Inn Convention Center

in Bristol, Va. Tickets for the event are $100 per

person and are available by visiting

www.ywcabristol.org or calling (423) 968-9444.

Support of the YWCA through Tribute to

Women directly affects women, children and

families in this region as the YWCA tackles the

toughest community issues, which include

affordable childcare, racial justice, teen

pregnancy, youth development, technology

education and much more.

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Zella Moretz Roberts Celebrates 104th Birthday in Bristol

Happy Belated Birthday from Voice Magazine for Women!

Broadmore Senior Living celebrated the birthday of their

oldest resident earlier this year. A resident since 2011, Zella

Moretz Roberts was honored for her 104th birthday in February

at the assisted living community in Bristol. Heard echoed

throughout the afternoon was “She is simply amazing!” which

only begins to describe Zella’s youthful appearance and

southern charm. The celebration was attended by community

residents, numerous church family and friends, many of her

dozen nieces and nephews as well as her extended family.

She moved to Bristol in 1936 and on April 2, 1938 she

married Russell Butler Roberts. After Butler’s death in 1993 she

continued living in the home they built, doing her own

housework and driving around town for errands. In September

2011 she moved to Broadmore Senior Living in Bristol. Here

she found many new friends and activities and is lovingly cared

for by the staff.

Zella has always inspired her family and friends with her many talents, physical stamina, a willingness

to help others, and her “can do” attitude. With more than 45 nieces and nephews and hundreds of great and

great-great nieces and nephews across the county, there is constantly a family member coming through the

doors at Broadmore looking for “Aunt Zella.” You may send your belated birthday wishes to: Zella Moretz

Roberts, Broadmore Senior Living, 826 Meadowview Road, Bristol, Virginia 24201.

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Crisis Center hosts Clothesline Project:Quilting together recovery

Project Supports Victims of ViolenceApril is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In honor of this, The Crisis Center

is partnering with Abuse Alternatives to organize the third annual Clothesline

Project to honor women affected by sexual and domestic violence. The

Clothesline Project works to raise community awareness about the reality of

violence, provide support and expression to survivors and provide information

on how to identify and prevent sexual and domestic violence. The Clothesline

Project is a visual display of shirts designed by survivors/friends of victims of

sexual violence.

Those who have experienced such violence will have the opportunity to

express their feelings through the creation of t-shirts, which will be on display.

The display provides healing for survivors of violence and educates the public

about the prevalence and impact of violence against women.

Join us April 13th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the State Street Mural-

Farmers Market at 810 State Street in Bristol, TN.

Come enjoy local music and vendors and make t-shirts that reflect your

experience or the experience of a loved one. The event is free of charge. Shirts

and materials to decorate them are provided to the public. Donations are

appreciated and will go to the sexual assault program at The Crisis Center and

to Abuse Alternatives.

This event will include performances by Major Canty, Guido Au’some, JP

Parsons, Dane and Taylor, and Jake Quillin. Local food and merchandise

vendors will be present to help support this important cause.

“The Clothesline Project is a brave, concrete depiction of the emotional

journey that survivors follow. You will see anger, pain, shame and fear but you

will also see hope, healing, love and recovery,” said Sandra Rasnake, Sexual

Assault Program Director at The Crisis Center.

This project is funded by One Billion Rising: Johnson City.

The Crisis Center is currently celebrating 40 years of providing services to the

community. The mission of The Crisis Center is to offer the communities we

serve education, advocacy and intervention allowing individuals to find positive

solutions for personal crisis. Through support, hope and education we strive to

restore emotional balance to both individuals and the communities in which

they live.

The Crisis Center

100 Oakview Avenue

Bristol, VA 24201

Plant the Seeds of WonderBy Crystal Robertson, UT Extension Agent- Unicoi County

If you are searching for ways to “unplug” and enjoy great family entertainment, look no further

than your backyard. Kids love digging in the dirt and making mud pies. They are fascinated by

looking for worms and bugs and love to water the garden (and anything else in the near vicinity).

By cultivating their curiosity about these things, you can help them to develop a love of nature and

gardening.

It's fun to go to the nursery and choose seed packets and starter plants together. Try experimenting

with one or two items you've not seen grow but like to eat. Choose plants that appeal to sight, feel, and

smell, such as herbs. They grow fast and can be tasted. If you have a cat, children may enjoy growing

catnip. Gourds can be decorated and used as birdhouses or autumn table decorations after they are harvested.

Vegetables are also a good choice, and miniature vegetable varieties may be more accessible and understandable to

smaller children. They germinate quickly and can be eaten when mature. Some popular choices are tomatoes, radishes,

zucchini, pumpkins, carrots, lettuce and peas. You may be

surprised to see your kids eat vegetables that they have

grown and would otherwise avoid.

Children should have their own tools to use in the garden

and be allowed to do the planting themselves. They can

then proudly say it is “their” garden. Child-sized rakes,

hoes, spades and gloves can be found in most garden shops and home improvement centers.

Less expensive alternatives might include old, heavy kitchen spoons for digging and measuring

cups for scoops.

Be sure to include your child when deciding where to put the garden. This can be a good time

to talk about what is required for a successful garden. Teach your young gardener that growing a

healthy garden begins with good soil. Explain that plants, just like people, need to eat and drink.

Make sure that the chosen spot gets enough sun and has a readily available source of water. The

garden should be located where it is easily accessible to your child and can be admired by

others.

Remember to keep it small. Measuring out a “yardstick” garden keeps the size easily

manageable for most children. If you live in an apartment or don't have much space, gardening

in pots and containers can be fun and productive. Just about anything that holds soil and has

good drainage can be used as pot.

Get creative with your garden. A “pizza” garden can be planted in a circle and divided into

wedge-shaped sections. Or use a tripod support to train climbing plants such as sugar snap peas,

beans or nasturtiums to grow a live teepee. Planting sunflowers in a circle or square, leaving

space for entry, and tying the tops loosely together near the heads can make sunflower houses or

hideouts. The floor can be covered with a section of

old carpet or planted with clover or thyme.

From preparing the soil, selecting the

plants, planting seeds or transplants,

watching them grow to finally

harvesting the “crops,” your family will

have shared hours of fun and learning

together. For more tips or questions,

email me at [email protected].

Crystal Robertson

Did you know?Shoes can pick up pesticides such as those often found in lawn

treatments. Shoes carry animal fecal material and outdoor aller-gens. On a rainy day, foot traffic brings in moisture that can leadto mold growth in entry rugs or carpets. Maybe your mother

knows something when she tells you “take off your shoesbefore you come in the house!”

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The Blonde, the Brunette & the Vengeful Redhead

Everyone remembers the day Rhonda went

berserk in the shopping mall. It seems so simple:

Rhonda Russell’s husband is carrying on with that

blonde at the jewelry counter, and Rhonda has had

enough. But who really knows the truth about that

day at the mall? As the story unfolds, seven different characters give their

own version of events–all played by Barter Resident Acting Company

Member and audience favorite Tricia Matthews–in this fascinating and

funny play about perception and redemption. Join us for two “Barter 360

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Civic Chorale to present Celebrate Spring Concert

Love songs, folk songs, music from Broadway, madrigals, musical humor, small groups, large groups, solos–something for everybody to enjoy!

The Civic Chorale will present its Celebrate Spring concert, at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 14 in the Historic

Jonesborough Visitor's Center, 117 Boone Street. While there is no admission charge for the concert, donations are

gratefully accepted at the door, with a $10 suggested donation.

A special feature of the program will be “Perchance a Flower,” by local composer Lewis Songer, whose doctoral

degree is in music composition. The program will include several folk song settings, including “Shenendoah,” “Johnny

Has Gone for a Soldier,” “Simple Gifts” and “Gentle Annie.” The Chorale will also sing “Stormy Weather,” “Pilgrim's

Chorus” from Wagner's opera Tannhauser, and John Rutter's “Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind.” A traditional selection,

“Calling My Children Home” will be especially affecting to all who are, or have been parents.

In addition to music sung by the Chorale as a whole, there will also be several solo selections performed by members

of the Chorale. Since 1998, the Chorale has been led by conductor David Hendricksen. Accompanists are Lisa Runner,

piano, and David Runner, organ. For additional information, visit the Chorale website at www.thecivicchorale.org or

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WOMEN GOLFERS INVITED TOSPRING OPENER TOURNAMENT

The Tri-Cities of Tennessee

Chapter of the Executive

Women’s Golf Association

(EWGA) Spring Season

Opener Tournament will be

held on April 21, 2013 starting

at 1:00 pm at Cattails of

Meadowview Golf Course in

Kingsport, TN.

The tournament fee for EWGA members is $50. The non-member fee is

$55. Participants can sign up as a team, or with a favorite playing partner, or

as a single. The tournament will be a handicapped scramble format using the

EWGA Championship Scramble method. The handicap system will level out

the teams giving everyone an equal chance to win. A cookout will be held

following the tournament. The event rain date is April 28th. Flight prizes will

be awarded.

“Everyone is welcome to join us,” notes Marilyn Martin, Chapter Golf

Programs and Services Director. “This is an excellent networking opportunity

for new and experienced women golfers. Come and kick off another great

golf season and find out more about what EWGA membership can offer!”

Call Marilyn Martin, at 423-612-3738 or Membership Director, Cindy

Humphrey, at 423-915-6069 if you have questions or to sign up. Visit the

Chapter’s web site at www.triewga.com to see the full schedule of this

season’s local EWGA golf outings.

As the largest women-focused amateur golf association in the United

States with chapters in nearly every U.S. major market and corporate center,

the EWGA has connected more than 100,000 working and professional

women who share a passion for cultivating relationships and enjoying the game

of golf. Offering a wide range of affordable organized golf activities and

educational programs, this award-winning association has been driving social

and networking opportunities for women through the game of golf since 1991.

With EWGA Chapters located in more than 120 cities throughout the United

States as well as in international locations including Bermuda, Canada, Italy and

South Africa, EWGA members are active participants in hundreds of

communities. EWGA is a tax-exempt 501(c) 6 membership association. For

more information about the EWGA and its membership, visit www.ewga.com.

Administrative Professionals' Day is Wednesday, April 24

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the Wednesday of Administrative ProfessionalsWeek®, which is on the last full week of April.

7th Annual Sculpture ExhibitionThe City of Kingsport is having their 7th Annual Sculpture Exhibition in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dates for the

Exhibition are May 2013 through April 2014. Works will include all media. The temporary exhibit will be located

in the heart of downtown Kingsport on Main and Broad Streets. A citizen-led effort has enabled the City of Kingsport

to acquire eight sculptures in the past six years. Annually a full-color brochure is produced and distributed as well

as a digital video.

For more information contact: Beth Estep, City of Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts

Renaissance Center, 1200 East Center St., Kingsport, TN 37660

Phone: 423-392-8415 or 8414 or E-mail: [email protected]

Dreams do come true. Just ask the owners of the restaurant, Salt N' Pepper! Owners

Bridgette Gordon and Tiffany Greenlee are finally living their long-time dream of cooking

and owning their own restaurant.

Lifetime friends, Bridgette and Tiffany opened Salt N' Pepper in January 2012. What

began as cooking for friends or for cookouts, turned into selling plates of food and doing

fish fries for ballgames. This led to the opening of Salt-n-Pepper, located at 3002 East

Oakland Avenue in Johnson City, TN. With its Motown atmosphere, Bridgette and Tiffany

serve home-cooked soul food. The restaurant has a delightful and fun atmosphere; with

displays of records covering the walls and tables in an assortment of colors.

Some of the most popular dishes at Salt N' Pepper include Chicken-n-Waffles, Shut

Your Mouth Burgers, and Fish-n-Grits. A featured special is offered every day. Some of

the specials include meatloaf, ribs, salmon patties, chicken-n-dumplins, hamburger steaks

or cabbage rolls; just to name a few.

Looking for freshness? All the food is cooked in fresh batches and everything is made

from scratch including dressings, special sauces and desserts. For my meal, I chose to try

chicken wings as an appetizer. They were moist and bursting with flavor! Next, I chose to

try the Chicken-n-Waffles. This was my first time trying Chicken-n-Waffles and certainly

won’t be my last. The chicken (which is hand breaded when ordered) is very crispy and

served with buttered, fluffy waffles. The food was steaming hot on my plate. And to

accompany my entree, I chose mac-n-cheese as my side dish. This mac-n-cheese was some

of the best I have ever eaten! So cheesy and so good!

No meal is complete without dessert! And when it came to dessert, I definitely had a

hard time choosing. Salt N' Pepper proudly presents red velvet cake, strawberry shortcake,

blueberry pudding, apple pecan pie, Mountain Dew cake, cookies and cream cake and the

list goes on and on. I wanted to try the dessert nachos, which is a dessert item that I had

not seen on a menu before. This must try dessert consisted of cinnamon sugar chips with

white and dark chocolate drizzled on top. It was served with warm, homemade berry sauce

and vanilla ice cream. Soooo good! I really enjoyed my dessert and will go back for more!

Salt N' Pepper serves up homemade soups including potato, chicken noodle, broccoli

cheese, and beef stew. They are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but open at 11:00 am

Wednesday through Friday. On Saturdays and Sundays they open at 12:00 pm. If you

crave homemade, southern-style comfort food, then Salt N' Pepper is right up your alley!

Stop by and enjoy a taste of the south, some soul food and some Motown! Be sure to

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It’s Time To Go Shopping!Provided by Jan Howery

Old Man Winter may be reluctant in letting

go, but the evidence of spring is seen in the

flowers peeking through the snow and the

bright color clothes decorating retail windows.

For the new season, brightly colored jeans

with sheer blouses cascading over them appear

to the must-have items to transition from winter

into spring. White jeans are included in the mix.

Now that you have a sneak preview or hint of

what’s in fashion for the new season, it’s time to

go shopping!

Now is the perfect time to go bargain

shopping at those thrift stores and consignment

boutiques. Many thrift stores have sales or

clearance racks to unload items that have not

sold in some time and this can include all

seasons. Also, many bargain shops and consignment shops will have a special

discount day or volume purchase days. Look for their signs posting these

events, or ask the cashier when and if they have a special day for bargains.

Thrift Store or Consignment Tips:

• If you find something amazing, don’t leave it alone. You’d be amazed at

how quickly another eagle-eyed shopper can swoop in. If you see a heavy

item you think you may want to purchase, have the clerk tag it for you

while you shop. At the end of your shopping expedition, you can decide if

you want to purchase it or not.

• If you find an item you are unsure about, put it in your cart and walk

around with it. Mull it over. And if it is clothing, be sure to try it on. This

could make or break your decision. If it a décor item, after a few minutes of

thinking about it, you might think of the perfect place for it.

• Change of the season is the

opportune time to purchase at

discount prices but also plan for

the next season. Top designers

are now displaying their lines for

the fall 2013, and you can take a

hint from their designs to get an

idea of colors, styles and overall

theme for next season. Shop with

that trend in mind.

• Is thrift store shopping for you?

You must have perseverance,

determination, patience and grit. There are two ways to shop. Shopping

for anything or shopping for a specific item.

• Don't buy clothes that you don't absolutely love, or don't quite fit, or are

otherwise substandard—even if they are a bargain! It is a waste of

money and a waste of time.

• Don't be embarrassed to be shopping at a thrift store. Lots of people do

it! Second-hand is no longer second-best!

As we come to the end of our thrift store and consignment shopping series,

you must decide if you're the type of person who likes thrift store shopping.

Thrift stores require a lot of rummaging, which can be time-consuming and

tiring. Often they smell musty or are dusty, so if you have allergies, be sure to

spend only short amounts of time visiting. You won't always find an item in

your size and you won't always find something you like. But if you are someone

who loves to rummage, would sacrifice a half day in pursuit of a bargain and

enjoys the thrill of the hunt as much as the kill, then thrift store shopping is for

you! And if the weather is just too bad to go outdoors, try shopping online at

shopgoodwill.com or shop.housingworks.org. Both are non-profits sites with

ongoing auctions with donated items.

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April is IBS Awareness Month Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder characterized by

abdominal pain or discomfort and altered bowel habit (chronic or

recurrent diarrhea, constipation, or both – either mixed or in

alternation). For those with IBS an additional burden comes from

living in a society where the word "bowel" may scarcely be spoken.

Individuals must cope with multiple symptoms that affect every

aspect of their lives. Those around them may be unaware of the

impact, or even the existence, of the disorder.

DID YOU KNOW?

• IBS affects between 25 and 45 million people in the United

States (10 to 15% of the population). About 2 in 3 IBS

sufferers are female. About 1 in 3 IBS sufferers are male. IBS

affects people of all ages, even children.

• Worldwide it's estimated that between 1 in 10 and nearly 1 in 4

people (9% to 23% of populations) have IBS.

• Most persons with IBS are under the age of 50, but many oder

adults suffer as well.

• The exact cause of IBS is not known. Symptoms may result

from a disturbance in the way the gut, brain, and nervous

system interact. This can cause changes in normal bowel

movement and sensation.

• Stress does not cause IBS. However, because of the connection

between the brain and the gut, stress can worsen or trigger

symptoms.

• The impact of IBS can range from mild inconvenience to

severe debilitation. It can control many aspects of a person's

emotional, social and professional life. Persons with moderate

to severe IBS must struggle with symptoms that often impair

their physical, emotional, economic, educational and social

well-being.

• IBS is unpredictable. Symptoms vary and are sometimes

contradictory. Diarrhea can alternate with constipation.

Long-term symptoms can disrupt personal and professional

activities, and limit individual potential.

• Treatments are available for IBS to help manage symptoms.

Not all treatments work for all people. Through research,

better treatments may be found.

• Although IBS is common in the general population, few seek

medical care for their symptoms.

• Nearly 2,000 patients with IBS reported in a survey by the

International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal

Disorders that diagnosis of their IBS was typically made 6.6

years after the symptoms began.

• Approximately 20 to 40% of all visits to gastroenterologists

are due to IBS symptoms.

• IBS can only be diagnosed by a medical professional.

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ANNOUNCING OUR 2013 SHORT STORY CONTEST

Enter your short story in Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.’s writing contest and

maybe your story will be published in the forthcoming Mountain Girl Press

story collection, Whimsical Petals in the fall of 2013.

Whether you are an experienced writer or a novice, we are currently

soliciting short stories for entry into our new writing contest. When the

contest ends we will pick the top 10 stories to publish in a new short story

collection from Mountain Girl Press titled Whimsical Petals. Each winner

will receive three copies of Whimsical Petals.The new collection will be an addition to our other short story collections

titled The Zinnia Tales, Self-Rising Flowers and Christmas Blooms. You

may view those collections on our website www.jancarolpublishing.com.

Contest requirements:1.) The story must be set in the Appalachian Mountains and must feature

strong Appalachian women, either from the past or contemporary times.

2.) The theme of the story should reflect the Appalachian woman’s

humor and grace through adversity.

3.) The length of the story must be no less than 1500 words and no more

than 2500.

4.) All stories should include the name, address and daytime telephone

number of the author.

5.) All stories may be submitted online [email protected]

and should be accompanied by a $10.00 administrative fee mailed to

Voice Magazine for Women, P.O. Box 701, Johnson City, TN, 37605.

6.) Contest will close June 30, 2013. Winners will be notified by a

representative of Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.

7.) Stories not fitting the guidelines will not be published online.

Authors on the Road!

JCP authors love to meet their readers. This month our authors will be appearing at the following events. Questions about booking our authors for your event? Email [email protected].

Carolina Major Diaz - The Fantastic HerbsSaturday, April 27th, Children's Day, 2 pm -5 pm Providence Community Libraries,

Knight Memorial Library, 275 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI

E. Louise Jaques - Dreams of AmeliaSaturday, April 27, 10 am-4 pm

Amelia Island Book Festival, 2500 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, Florida

Janie Dempsey Watts - Moon Over Taylor's RidgeWednesday, April 3, Northeast Georgia Writers, author talk, 1 pm, 355 Peach State Bank,

3rd Floor Gainesville, GA

Saturday, April 20, 2 pm -4 p.m. Book signing, Barnes and Noble, Hamilton Place Mall,

Chattanooga, TN

Ksenia Rychtycka - Crossing The BorderSunday, April 21, 1pm -3 pm, Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 W. Chicago Avenue,

Chicago, Il

Linda Hudson Hoagland - Snooping Can Be Contagious, Snooping Can Be Dangerous, The Best Darn Secret Saturday, April 6, 2013 - 8 am to 6 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market Spring Fling - Rt 19-460

between Claypool Hill and Tazewell, VA

Sunday, April 7, 2013 - 8 am to 6 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market Spring Fling - Rt 19-460


Monday, April 8, 2013 - 8 am to 2 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market Spring Fling - Rt 19-460


Monday, April 8, 2013 - 4 pm to 6 pm - Buchanan County Public Library, Grundy, VA

Saturday April 13, 2013 - 10 am to 4 pm - Bluefield College, Bluefield, VA

Sunday, April 14, 2013 - 8 am to 4 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market - Rt 19-460 between

Claypool Hill and Tazewell, VA

Monday, April 15, 2013 - 8 am to 4 pm - All Seasons Indoor Market - Rt 19-460 between


Saturday, April 20, 2013 - 8:30 am to 5 pm - Redbud Festival, Honaker, VA





Friday, April 26, 2013 - 10 am to 8 pm - Better Living Show, Brushfork Armory, Bluefield, VA

Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 10 am to 6 pm - Better Living Show, Brushfork Armory, Bluefield, VA




Claypool Hill and Tazewell

Lisa Hall – Cutie Pies Chronicles and Burton the Sneezing CowSaturday, April 20th, 9:00 am-5pm, Tusculum College Old Oak Festival, 60 Shiloh Rd.,

Greeneville, TN

Nancy Fisher – Vision at Delphi and Sunday Sonnets Wednesday, April 3rd, Supper at 5:15 pm, Reading at 6:15 pm, First Broad Street Methodist

Church, Kingsport, TN. Nancy will be dialoguing with Lee Ambrose, celebrating National

Poetry Month and reading selected poems from Vision at Delphi, Sunday Sonnets and other

works. Everyone is welcome. Reservations are recommended, not required. (423) 224-1502.

Sunday, April 28, 2 pm - 4 pm a book signing and reading is scheduled with Rose Klix and

Chrissie Anderson Peters at the Bristol Public Library, Bristol, VA. This event is co-sponsored

by the library and Poetry Society of Tennessee - Northeast branch (PST-NE).

Rose Klix - God My Greatest LoveSaturday, April 6th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Book signing at Perkins, Johnson City, TN

Saturday, April 13, Noon-7 pm, Book signing at Picadilly Cafeteria, Fort Henry Mall in

Kingsport, TN sponsored by Appalachian Authors Guild and Associates.

Sunday, April 14, 2:00-4:00 pm participate in a family-friendly poetry Open Mic and book

signing at Barnes&Noble, 3030 Franklin Terrace, Johnson City, TN. Rose Klix will be available

to sign her books pre-ordered through the store.

Monday, April 15, 6:00-8:00 pm Poetry Bouquet, participate in a family-friendly poetry reading

with featured poet Rose Klix, Elizabethton Carter County Library, 201 North Sycamore St,

Elizabethton, TN.

Tuesday, April 16, 6:00-8:00 pm at Books A Million, 2116 N. Roan St., Johnson City, TN,

Participate in a family-friendly poetry reading and book signing of Rose Klix’s books

pre-ordered through the store.

Sunday, April 28, 2:00 to 4:00 pm a book signing is scheduled with Rose Klix at the Bristol

Public Library. This event is co-sponsored by the library and Poetry Society of Tennessee -

Northeast branch (PST-NE). She is one of three featured readers along with Nancy Fisher and

Chrissie Anderson Peters

Victoria Fletcher - Fletcher’s Fables Saturday, May 4th from 9 am to 1 pm, Bristol Perkins Restaurant, Exit 7, Bristol, VA

During April celebrate these moments with books from JCP!Available at jancarolpublishing.com and select local retailers

Month of the Young ChildWeek of the Young Child (14 - 20)International Children's Book Day (April 2)

Celebrate books for young children with The Adventures of Little DooeyMoondance of the FirefliesWilly the Silly-Haired Snowman Fletcher's Fables The Fantastic HerbsThe Treasures of Destiny Sarah Lucele’s Ordeals: Dolly’s Dilemma

Support Teen Literature Day (April 18)The Forever, Marty SeriesThe Tale of Two SistersThe Glade SeriesThe Lost Creek Saga SeriesBest Darn SecretDreams of Amelia

National Poetry Month Poetry & The Creative Mind Day (April 1) Heart BalladsGod, My Greatest LoveVision at DelphiNational Pie Championships (26-28) The Cutie Pies Chronicles

Author NewsGA Author of the Year Nominations for two JCP authorsThe Georgia Writers Association recognizes Georgia's authors of excellence by presenting the Georgia Author ofthe Year Awards. The GAYA has the distinction of being theoldest literary award in the Southeastern United States,while reflecting the current publishing world. Two JCP authors are nominated this year for the GAYA award: JanieDempsey Watts for Moon Over Taylor’s Ridge and MarthaJane Orlando for A Trip, A Tryst and A Terror (Book 1 of TheGlade Series). authoroftheyear.org

Daytime Tri-Cities Book Club will feature poet Rose Klix onTuesday, April 9th at 10 am on WJHL-TV.

“every story needs a book”

New Releases from “every story needs a book”

Breadline Blue Lorna MacDonald Czarnota

A Depression-era historical adventure for teens!

Sixteen-year-old William Saxton, called Blue, lies

awake every night listening to the buzzsaw of his sickly

father’s lungs and worrying about his mother. Blue

writes to Eleanor Roosevelt in Washington, D.C., asking

for help, but she doesn't answer. With no more than food

from the family icebox and a fishing pole, Blue runs

away intending to hop the rails to D.C. where he plans

to confront the First Lady. The journey changes Blue’s purpose and he will

never be the same. Author Lorna MacDonald Czarnota lives in Buffalo,

New York. Order Breadline Blue at www.lornamacdonaldczarnota.com.

Fletcher’s FablesVictoria Fletcher

Early elementary readers will be enchanted while

they learn through words and pictures in this

educational collection of fables from author Victoria

Fletcher. A retired elementary teacher, Victoria Fletcher

seeks to continue instilling life lessons in her readers

just as she did for her students during her three decades

in the public school system. Learn more about Victoria

at victoriafletcher.biz.

Coming Soon . . .

Moving Out and Moving OnRebecca Williams Spindler & Madelyn Spindler

Book 3 from The Tale of Two Sisters is coming soon

from Jan-Carol Publishing. This series praised as

“hilarious and extremely honest series” which includes

books Sara Jane is a Pain and Life According to Liz, has

been listed as Top Middle Grade Novels for two years in

a row on Goodreads.com. The final book of the series,

Moving Out and Moving On, follows sisters Sara Jane

and Liz as they face embark on new chapters of their

lives with the same gusto they’ve always displayed! Keep up with the

authors and their cast of lively characters at Fans of Spindler Writing on

Facebook.

Malina and the Lost Art Pam Keaton

Almost every town has a creepy old house that

causes people to whisper. For Malina Mason, the

problem is that her parents are making her live in it.

While her parents spend all of their time and money

remodeling the town's largest historical home, Malina

feels condemned to poverty and boredom. She knows

that this latest house is different from any they have

lived in before; but what Malina doesn't know is that

this house holds a secret and possibly a treasure! It is a secret that only

Malina can discover and a mystery that only she can solve. But will the truth

end her family's problems or make things much, much worse? One thing is

for certain, Malina is about to stop feeling bored.

The Moment of Truth Book 3 of The Glade Series Martha Jane Orlando

In The Moment of Truth, Book 3 of The Glade Series,

ten-year-old Davy Murray’s adventures continue not

only with his friend, Grey, True Squirrel of the Old

Ones, but with all the other mystical, magical creatures

of The Glade whom he finally meets. Davy is beside

himself with joy and wonder at it all. But, the idyllic

quickly spirals into horrific when the plans of crooked

Cousin Ronnie threaten the home and the lives of Davy’s new friends. It is

up to Davy to help them, but will his plan work? Will he be able to save

them in time?

Malina and the Lost Art

Pamela Whiting Keaton

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Career Corner(Employment Section)

Join Us! Voice Magazine is lookingto add to our current outside salesstaff! This is a growth opportunityfor a dynamic individual with a posi-tive attitude. Apply your ‘sales expe-rience’ to selling ads and servicing.Must have ‘do what it takes’ attitude,be tenacious and enjoy serving busi-nesses. This position is part-time tofull-time. Commission only. (Abing-don, VA area) Email your resume to:sales @voicemagazineforwomen.comor fax your resume to 423-926-9983.

In Home Care Services in Kingsport isnow accepting applications for allshifts. Only experienced male andfemale caregivers need to apply. Call:423-245-1065.

Clerical Aide Position:Morrison School, a local non-pr ofit school for children with learningdisabilities, is looking for a full time Clerical Aide to assist the SchoolDirector and the Administrative Manager. Duties would include butare not limited to:• Answer incoming phone calls or emails and distribute to appropriate

staff members• Greet visitors • Maintain and mail out general information packets to people

inquiring about Morrison School• Key information into database• Prepare student enrollment packets• Maintain stock of office, kitchen and janitorial supplies• Track and maintain academic materials and student files• Develop computer generated spreadsheets• Assist staff with use of iPads, computers etc.Job Requirements:Preferably training and/or experience in general office work with sub-stantial knowledge and skill relative to office equipment and technology.Morrison School in Bristol, Virginia. Call: 276-669-2823.

Morrison School in Bristol, Virginia is now accepting appli cations forteacher and teacher's aide positions. Call: 276-669-2823.

Marketing/PR Fundraising Position:• Meet with Marketing and Fundraising Committees to discuss the

respective plans, make recommendations, and prepare for implementation.• Meet with volunteers to utilize their services for marketing, PR and

fundraising initiatives. • Keep Facebook, Twitter and Website up to date.• Provide appropriate news releases to local media.• Project manager for all fundraising events and Lunch & Learn events• Conduct school tours as necessary.• Review paid advertising programs and make recommendations.• Maintain database of prospective students/parents and donors.• Develop regular direct mall and email campaigns to data base.Morrison School in Bristol, Virginia. Call: 276-669-2823.

Abingdon, VAList of upcoming Cooking Along the Crooked Road ClassesApril 1: Spotlight on Chicken: Comfort Food from aSouthern Kitchen, Betsy White, ZazzyZ’s 6 p.m.-9 p.m.April 8: Creative Pizza-Making with Mellow Mush-room, Matt Shy 6 p.m.-9 p.m.April 15: Vegetable Cookery with Fresh Market 6 p.m.-9 p.m.More classes to come!For complete list of spring classes, information or toregister, call 276-619-4300 or visit www.swcenter.edu/cooking.Southwest Virginia Higher Education CenterOne Partnership Circle, Abingdon, VA

Bristol, TN/VAUpcoming Events at Paramount Center for the Arts On Friday, May 17th at 8:00 p.m. prolific singer-songwriter Clint Black has long been heralded asone of Country music's brightest stars. His manytalents have taken him even further, as Black hastranscended genres to become one of the most successful artists in all the music industry. To date,Black has written, recorded and released more than100 songs, a benchmark in any artist's career. Anastounding one-third of these songs eligible formajor single release also achieved hit song statusat Country radio, while more than 20 million of hisalbums have been sold worldwide. While it's well-known that Black is an accomplished singer andguitarist, people may be surprised to learn that heis also proficient on drums and harmonica. Tickets: $100 Gold Circle, $52.00 Individual

Johnson City, TNOn Sunday, May 5th from 5:00-9:00 pm, a Cinco DeMayo Benefit and Silent Auction for the Juvenile Dia-betes Research Foundation will be held at MapleLane Farms, 3134 Cherokee Rd., Johnson City, TN.Suggested donation is $50 at door. Contact DebbieEngland at [email protected] or call423-361-4089 to reserve.

Upcoming Events at Atlantis Spiritual Center:Every WednesdayYoga Classes5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m.Cost is $7 per class.Friday, April 5: 3 p.m.-9 p.m.Intuitive Readings with Happy Medium Jonna Rae$2/minutePlease call (423) 926-8884 to reserve your space.Saturday, April 6: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.Reiki 1 Class $75 - Preregistration required.Please call (423) 926-8884 to reserve your space.Sunday, April 7: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.Spirit Talk: Break on Through to the Other SideGet answers to your questions for departed loved onesfrom Happy Medium Jonna Rae. She'll also teach youhow to make your own personal connection with familyand friends on the other side during this experiential 3-hour workshop. $30Friday-Sunday, April 12-14Friday, April 12, 6-8 pm, Benjamin Bernstein presents“Instant Gratification Invocations for Healing and Awak-ening.” $5-$15 suggested love offering; no one turnedaway. Please call (423) 926-8884 to reserve your space.Friday & Saturday, April 12 & 13, 10am-6pm: Private astrology and shamanic healing sessions.Please call (423) 926-8884 to reserve your space.Sunday, April 14, 1-4 pm: "Heal and Awaken withShamanic Healing & Invocations."$44 suggested loveoffering; no one turned away. Please call (423) 926-8884to reserve your space.Friday, April 26: 6-8 p.m.Poet Eve Olive to hold book signing and reading/discussion from her book “Cosmic Child.”Atlantis Spiritual Center, 240 E. Main St. Johnson City, TN 423-926-8884www.atlantisjohnsoncity.com“Like” us on Facebook!

Mountain States Health Alliance Health Resources Center ClassesHATHA YOGA-QUIET THE MIND, REFRESHTHE BODYWednesdays, April, 3, 10, 17 & 24, 6-7 p.m. Instructor: Darlene Hatley, RN, MS, Certified YogaInstructor, RYT-500, AFAAThe practice of yoga can promote relaxation, fo-cused breathing, toning, flexibility, strength andbalance. Dress comfortably to participate and bringa yoga mat. $5 fee. *AnnexGROWING HERBS AT HOMEWednesday, April 10, noon-1 p.m.Speaker: John Hamrick, UT Extension Office Learnthe basics of growing these fascinating, fragrant andflavorful plants in your garden so you can havethem to enjoy all summer long!FREE! *AnnexTHE POWER TO CONTROL DIABETES IS INYOUR HANDSThursday, April 25, noon-1 p.m.Speaker: Jennifer Persinger, RD, CDE &Teri Hurt, RN, CDE, JCMCMonitoring your blood sugar and learning what allyour numbers mean can put YOU in control of yourdiabetes. Join us to learn techniques and strategiesto help YOU take charge. FREE! *AnnexMOMMY’S MILK CLUB - BREASTFEEDINGGROUPMondays, April 8 & 22, 1–2:30 p.m. Facilitator:Chasta Hite, RNC, IBCLC, MSHA Get to knowother moms who are breastfeeding and get info andsupport. Focus will be growth spurts, weight gainand normal growth (4/8) and reasons babies cry(4/22). FREE! *AnnexKNEE OR HIP PAIN?Wednesday, April 24, 2-3:30 p.m.Speaker: Misty Spano, RN, JCMCDo you suffer from knee and hip pain? Learn moreabout causes, management and the latest treatmentoptions, and get information about medications, nutrition and exercises that can ease the pain.FREE! *AnnexAll classes are held in the HRC Classroom unlessAnnex Classroom location is specified. The HRC islocated in The Mall at Johnson City by the BelkWomen’s Store on the lower level. Our Annex is located at the back of The Mall, between Belk HomeStore and Belk Women’s Store. Enter directly fromthe parking lot at the green awning. Please callREGISTRATION IS REQUIREDCALL 1-800-888-5551 • www.msha.com/hrc

Rogersville, TNRogersville Heritage Association and TheRogersville Arts Council are excited to be teamingup with Hale Springs Inn to begin monthly artopenings! On the first Tuesday of each monthfrom 6 pm - 8 pm, a local artist will present theirworks accompanied by local, live music. Hale

Springs Inn (located at 110 West Main Street inRogersville, TN) will host the event each month of-fering complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Enjoy dinnerbefore or after the art show or sip on some wine ora cocktail from Hale Springs Inn's full bar as youperuse the artists works. The artwork will remainon display at Hale Springs Inn (available for pur-chase) for the duration of the month until the fol-lowing "First Tuesday" when another artist willpresent their work. Visit www.halespringsinn.comor the Hale Springs Inn facebook page for future,featured artist information .For additional informa-tion contact the Hale Springs Inn at 423-272-5171or [email protected]

Tri-Cities, TN/VAThere is not a moment to Spare! Registration forBig Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee’s 2013Bowl for Kids’ Sake is now open. People all overthe Tri-Cities need to dust off their bowling shoesand come out to support this agency’s primaryfundraising and friend-raising effort. Over the pastyear Big Brothers Big Sisters has served 144 chil-dren in the Tri-Cities area by developing positiverelationships that have a direct and lasting effect onthe lives of the children served. This year theagency wants to serve 30 more children than lastyear and that means raising $30,000!People can participate by going to www.Bowl-forKidsToday.org and registering to bowl or theycan call (423) 247-3240. “This year’s events willbe on April 11th in Bristol at Belmont Lanes, April12th in Johnson City at Holiday Lanes, and April13th in Kingsport at Warpath Lanes,” added KatieCarrico, Regional Director. “Find the night thatworks best for you and come out and support thisworthy cause and have some fun while you’re at it.”

Join us for a fun afternoon of music, food anddrinks at the International Storytelling Center inJonesborough for “Chillin’ & Grillin,” an annualfundraiser to benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center of the First Judicial District on Sunday,April 14th from 3:00 - 5:30 pm. Tickets are $50and available at CAC 423-926-6528 or at One StopWines and Liquors.

Be on the cover of Voice Magazine!

Are you a photographer? Or do you have a great photo of

yourself in the great outdoors? Join us in celebrating the images

of our region! We are looking for a photo taken in the

Southwest Virginia and/or Northeast Tennessee Regions. We

are looking for a photo/portrait of a woman to express the

region’s outdoor beauty. Contest is open to professional and

amateurs.

Photo Contest Rules and Guidelines:• A photo/portrait of a woman to express the region’s outdoor

beauty.

• Exclusive photo for Voice Magazine for Women—original photo

unpublished.

• Please submit high resolution digital photographs via email to

[email protected].

• Photo must have taken within the last 12 months and seasonally

appropriate for the month of the July front cover.

• Photo submission examples could include a woman boating,

water skiing, hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding, etc.

Basically just a woman enjoying the outdoors!

• Previous issues of Voice Magazine for Women can be found on

our website: www.voicemagazineforwomen.com for examples

of past front covers.

• Three entries per contestant.

• Photos that violate or infringe upon another person’s rights,

including but not limited to copyright, are not eligible.

• Photographs that have won any other contests or have been

published in magazines and newspapers are not eligible.

• Releases by photographer and subject must be signed for VoiceMagazine for Women if selected as the winner.

• Deadline date: May 17, 2013. Winner will be notified by email

in June.

Prize:• Front cover photo of July issue and full recognition with a

profile/bio in the July 2013 issue of Voice Magazine for Womenand website.

Judging of the annual contest will be conducted by the publisher, editor, staff andJan-Carol Publishing, Inc. ‘informal’ board members. Decisions of the judges willbe final. JCP owns rights to the front cover of the magazine and is granted unlim-ited use of the cover and photo for promotion, publicity and advertising of themagazine. No monetary compensation for present or future in accordance to thispromotion will be provided.

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