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Aahaa—you can breathe now. The holidays are over, and here we go into aNew Year! After the rush and run of the holidays, the month of January can seema little disappointing. Family and friends are back to their routines, and it seemsthe only things still lingering are those extra pounds and those fallen pine needlesfrom the Christmas tree.

As I start this New Year, I have new goals: regroup, refocus, and redirect.Recently, I read an economic research article that stated that consumers’ shopping habits will shift2014. According to the article, consumers are redirecting and planning to shop at small, localbusinesses. This shift reflects a growing demand for unique products and personalized service, aswell as awareness that shopping local can boost the local economy. Retailers offering in-store–onlyproducts, events, and services, aim at bringing customers into their stores and getting them to spendmoney while they’re there. This is good news for all of us small businesses!

It is important to our local economy for us to shop locally, and we thank you for supporting ourlocal businesses. We ask that you continue to support the advertisers and businesses who show theirfaith and trust in our local business, Voice Magazine, by showcasing their products through us. Wewould not be here without all of you and the circle of support from the community. Because of allof you, this year, we are excited to be celebrating ten years of doing business to business in theregion. Like all small businesses, we thank you!

Following our goals, we will continue to participate in and host community events this year. Butwe also are spreading our wings. This year, Voice Magazine is offering opportunities for contributingwriters to provide submissions to the magazine. Also, new this year, JCP is hosting a contest for abook publishing contract. JCP is constantly on the lookout for submissions of romance, suspense,mystery, historical fiction, children’s books, self-help, works with an Appalachian focus, and allother genres. (See page 22 for contest details, or visit voicemagazineforwomen.com orjancarolpublishing.com.) In addition to our 2014 plan, we will host a couple of our own events. Oneevent in the planning stages is our hosting of a seminar for writers. Watch for details on this one andother activities.

We wish you and yours a very prosperous New Year! Thank you goes to all! So follow usthroughout the year as we make 2014 our year to regroup, refocus, and redirect!

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Finding Freedom in ForgivenessBy Doug Fields

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister

who sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.

Matthew 18:21-22

One evening, as the husband was sitting quietly, reading his newspaper, his wife walked

up behind him and whacked him with the back of her hand. “What was that for?” he asked.

“That was for the piece of paper I found in your pants pocket!” she retorted. “It had the name

Mary Lou written on it.” “Oh, that was from two weeks ago, when I went to the racetrack,”

the man said. “Mary Lou was the name of the horse I bet on.” The woman thought for a

moment, then hung her head. “Oh, honey,” she said quietly, “I’m so sorry. I should have known

there was a good explanation.”

A few days later the man was watching a ball game on TV when his wife walked up and

whacked him on the head again. He asked, “What was that for?” She replied, “Your racehorse

just called.”

Face it: most of the heartbreak, stress, and damage in our lives comes as the result of what

other people do to us. We’re all in this strange relational chaos together. Every single person

on the planet is, at some point, flawed or weird or even downright creepy. Including me. And

you. We hurt others. Others hurt us. There are no exceptions. If you think you’re the exception,

you’re not. You just lack the self-awareness to know that you’re a crazy nut job like the rest

of us.

The hurts we suffer can imprison and paralyze us. The hurt caused by another person’s

actions fills us with rage, depression, annoyance, or frustration. We replay the hurt over and

over in our minds. Offering forgiveness when we’ve been hurt is very difficult to do. Yet,

Jesus taught that forgiving others is vital for our spiritual well-being. He invites us to make it

a priority not only to forgive but to keep forgiving…all the time if need be.

Why forgive? Here are some good reasons:

• God commands us to forgive. Forgiveness is a choice to obey. To withhold forgiveness is also

a choice—to disobey.

• When we don’t forgive someone, it only hurts us more. In hanging on to the wrong done to

us, our sorrow and hurt turns to resentment and bitterness, and these always hurt us more

than the other person.

• If we don’t forgive someone, the offense keeps coming back to haunt us again and again.

I encourage you to forgive, and keep on forgiving. It’s the only way forward. It’s the only path

to freedom. Each time you forgive, you release a prisoner—and then find out the prisoner was

actually you. You were in bondage to anger, resentment, and bitterness. Forgiveness is the action

of cooperation with the Holy Spirit that sets you free.

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ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONSBold, expressive patterns were all the rage on the spring runway and were

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romantic feel.

The new color of the season is Radiant Orchid.

Mentioned on the show Project Runaway, this color is

growing in popularity for the season. It’s a little different,

it’s a little off the beaten path, and it’s not a primary color. Reaching directly across the

color wheel from last year's Emerald green, Pantone has named the color of 2014 as

Radiant Orchid. The shade is a blend of fuchsia and purple, and is said to inspire

confidence, happiness, and love, according to the Pantone Color Institute. Radiant

Orchid’s rosy undertones radiate on the skin, producing a healthy glow when worn by

both men and women.

A modern and surprisingly versatile shade, Radiant Orchid enlivens the skin, making

all who wear it feel more healthy and energetic. Blending both cool and warm

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This color of the season will not only spruce up your wardrobe, but will

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The Avon Lady, Paula Dukes, kept a vision for her next career

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not sure we would have functioned as well if I, along with my

staff and the support of my husband, had not made the move. The year

2013, like most years, brought a mix of good and bad, both personally

and professionally, which is why I am grateful for a business that of-

fers me the flexibility needed to provide for and take care of family

and the ability to work from home.”

As Paula looks at 2013 ending and 2014 beginning, she has not lost

her focus on her goals. “I always look forward with Dreams, goals, and

my action plan to achieve. And I want to share a hint of some of what’s

to come in the New Year from me with Avon.”

“In this new year, as your Avon Lady, I want to reconnect with our

customers who have not followed us to the new location. As part of my

plan, I will increase advertising and promotions for current customers so

they can share with others to receive free products and big discounts,”

Paula said. “We intend to grow and strengthen the Dream Achiever team,

so there will be more Avon University classes. There will be a bigger

emphasis on helping others to Dream and set goals. I find that many

people don’t have a dream or goal, much less a plan to achieve it.

Helping people to identify their goals and develop an effective plan to

achieve them is my very favorite part of what I do.”

Paula has been very successful in her career as The Avon Lady and has earned several rewards. “We earned another

trip with Avon, so Jesse (my husband) and I will be in Florida with Mickey in February 2014! Our goal is to earn

another trip for 2015, and the only way we can do that is to offer exceptional customer service as well as strength and

support to our team,” stated Paula. “Our focus is stronger than ever this year, and we hope to let our customers and

team know that we are here for them.”

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BE ‘FINANCIALLY’ HEALTHY IN 2014

Steps to Financial Health

Make a budget and stick to it. This means spending less than you earn.

A budget is a detailed record of your total income and expenditure.

Budgeting is a chore for everyone—but no matter how boring you find

it, it is an essential first step in managing your finances. With an accurate

budget, you will know where your money is going.

Get organized. Start a file for financial matters, and keep your accounts

in order.

Always save a regular amount of your income. Always! Over time,

even small amounts will build up into substantial sums. Everyone needs

to have an emergency fund (in case of an unexpected crisis) and a

planned ‘fun’ fund.

Have financial goals. Having something to save for—like a holiday, a

car, or your own home—will inspire you to persevere with your budget

when the going gets tough. Maybe plan for 2014 to be the year you pay

off your credit cards and other debts.

Avoid impulse spending. Don’t buy what you don’t really need. Before

buying an item, ask yourself how many hours you would have to work

to pay for it. For example, if you earn $15 an hour, you would have to

work ten hours to pay for a $150 bottle of perfume. Is it worth it?

Be careful with credit cards. Credit cards can be a recipe for disaster,

tempting you to buy things you cannot afford. Credit cards are not free,

and the interest rates are high.

Never sign a contract or agreement unless you have read it

thoroughly and completely understand its terms and conditions.

Look for ways for your money to work for you. You work hard for

your money—a good investment or savings account will make your

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Merida is so special to

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Village, a nonprofit resort for kids with life-threatening diseases, and

they topped off their visit by meeting Mickey! Kellan and her family

thoroughly enjoyed their October trip to magical Disney World, and

the memories they created will stay in their hearts forever.

On February 1, 2014, Make-A-Wish® East Tennessee will host

their annual Chocolate Festival at the Meadowview Marriott

Convention Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. The festival will run

from 9 am–3 pm, featuring scrumptious treats from local businesses,

a silent auction and much more! Through fundraisers such as this,

Make-A-Wish® East Tennessee was able to grant the wishes of 73

local children with life-threatening illnesses in 2013, and with your

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Special rates offered to schools and groups at our 10 am showings.

Chaos and comedy ensue when a blundering young narrator discovers that Prince Charming has

been kidnapped by the evil witch Hagragard. The narrator struggles to save her family honor

while her well-meaning Fairy Godmother mistakenly sends not one, but six fairytale princesses

(and Goldilocks) to the rescue. Will a needy dragon, a score of evil minions and big princess

personalities keep this unlikely team from becoming heroes? A great comedy the whole family will

enjoy.

Local Playwright: We were thrilled to obtain the rights for this production because it is written

by newly published local playwright Alaska Reece Vance. Vance is a playwright and acting

professor at King University. She has served as the Artistic Director of Kingsport Theatre Guild

where she developed the Imagination Theatre youth series. Vance is now the founder and

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FOR THE NEW YEAR

Eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods. Enjoy plenty ofwhole grains, fruits, and vegetables.

Cut back on foods high in fat, salt, and sugar.

Aim for balance. Listen to your body. Eat when you'rehungry. Stop when you feel satisfied.

Look for variety. Be adventurous. Choose differentfoods from each food group. For example, don't reachfor an apple every time you choose a fruit. Eating a variety of foods each day will help you get all the nutrients you need.

Practice moderation. Don't have too much or too littleof any one thing. When eaten in moderation, all foods—even sweets—can be part of healthy eating.

Pay attention to what you eat. Healthy eating will helpyou get the right balance of vitamins, minerals, andother nutrients, thereby helping you to handle stress bet-ter, have plenty of energy, and feel your best.

Eat regular meals. Skipping meals can lead to out-of-control hunger, often resulting in overeating. Snackingbetween meals can help curb hunger—but don't eat somuch that your snack becomes an entire meal.

Balance your food choices over time. When eatinga food that is high in fat, salt, or sugar, select otherfoods that are low in these ingredients. If you miss aparticular food group one day, make up for it the next.Your food choices over several days should fit togetherinto a healthy pattern, which encourages maintaining ahealthy weight.

Reduce—but don't eliminate—specific foods. Ifyour favorite foods are high in fat, salt, or sugar, thekey is moderating how much of these foods you eatand how often you eat them. Use the Nutrition Factspanel on the food label to help balance your choices.Choosing skim or low-fat dairy products and lean cutsof meat (such as flank steak and beef round) can reduce fat intake significantly. If you love fried chicken,you don't have to give it up—just eat it less often.

Know your diet pitfalls. Write down everything youeat for three days. Do you add a lot of butter, creamysauces, or salad dressings? Rather than eliminatingthese foods, just cut back your portions. Are you get-ting enough fruits and vegetables? If not, you may bemissing out on vital nutrients. Changing too much toofast can get in the way of success. (Source: webmd.com)

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Road Youth Music Series at Heartwood

The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail presents a

Youth Music Series concert on Thursday, January 9th, from 6:30 to

8:00 p.m. at Heartwood: Southwest Virginia's Artisan Gateway in

Abingdon, Virginia. The concert will feature Sycamore Hollow from

Lee County.

Formed in early 2013, Sycamore Hollow has transcended genre

lines in bluegrass music, blending traditional roots music with

contemporary repertoire and energetic performances to create their

unique personality. Influenced by the high lonesome sound of the

Stanley Brothers to the gritty charisma of the SteelDrivers, the band

has performed at regional venues including the Doc Boggs Festival

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its debut album, A Different Frame of Mind, in the fall of 2013—

featuring a mixture of traditional and original songs that personify

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every month are hosted at Heartwood. A complete schedule for the

music series is available on The Crooked Road website at

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music series is sponsored by The Crooked Road, Heartwood, Virginia

Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Heartwood: Southwest Virginia's Artisan Gateway is located off I-81 at Exit 14 in Abingdon, Virginia and

features food, music, and craft of Southwest Virginia. Admission to the concert is free and donations will be

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By Sarah Hutchinson

It all started about 18 years ago, when the mission committee of the First

Presbyterian Church of Bristol, TN, read in Parade Magazine about the

healthcare crisis in the United States. The article stated that communities

could help by starting a free health clinic. Just 18 months later, in October

1997, Healing Hands Health Center opened its doors for the first time.

Healing Hands Health Center is a volunteer Christian ministry and free

health clinic that has provided medical, dental, chiropractic care, eye exams,

eyeglasses, medications, and psychological and spiritual counseling to low-

income, working uninsured and underinsured residents of Bristol, TN/VA;

Blountville; Bluff City; and Piney Flats for the past 16 years. All of these

services are offered under one roof, at 210 Memorial Drive, Bristol, TN.

Offering services at no cost means that Healing Hands Health Center

must fundraise to cover expenses and supplies. On Valentine’s Day 2014,

they will host their 4th Annual Sweets for the Sweet fundraiser. “We recently

celebrated 50,000 patient visits, and this is another step toward 50,000

more,” said Helen Scott, Executive Director of Healing Hands Health

Center.

The idea for the Sweets for the Sweet fundraiser came a few years

ago, when Ms. Scott read about a similar event held by the

Interfaith Health Clinic in Knoxville, TN. The fundraising

goals and cupcake requests have grown exponentially with

each Sweets for the Sweet event. The first year, the goal was

$8000, with 100 cupcakes ordered. For 2014, the goal has

increased to $20,000 and 600 cupcakes. Sweethearts

aren’t the only ones to receive cupcakes—deliveries

also go to assistants, nursing home residents, cancer

patients, children in school, neighbors, and many others.

For a donation of just $50–$45 of which is tax-

deductible—volunteers deliver a beautifully wrapped,

Blackbird Bakery cupcake to the person of your choice,

along with your personalized message and a note explaining

that a donation to Healing Hands Health Center has been made

in the recipient’s honor. The cupcakes are delivered all over the

Tri-Cities, Abingdon, and surrounding areas.

This year, anyone ordering 10 or more cupcakes will receive the cupcakes

for a discounted donation of $25 each. “This is a great way to honor

someone or let them know you are thinking about them and to make a

contribution to a worthwhile cause at the same time,” Ms. Scott mentioned.

More than 40 volunteers help with Sweets for the Sweet, including

members of the Blue Stocking Club, Daughters of the American Revolution,

LEAD Bristol, and the Rotary Club of Washington County, VA. After they

share the experience of this event, the volunteers always want to help again

the next year.

A group of local professionals from LEAD Bristol is busy helping to

prepare for Sweets for the Sweet, including redesigning the

packaging for the cupcakes, streamlining the ordering process, and

providing marketing support. “I think that I speak for the entire

group in saying that working on this project with Healing

Hands Health Center has hit home in all of our hearts.

Healing Hands Health Center, being a not-for-profit

organization, is really helping people who are working and

just trying to make it. With the cost of health and dental

insurance, it is imperative to our community that this

program succeeds. We are honored to help in any way

possible,” said Tahita Haynes, member of the LEAD

Bristol group.

Healing Hands Health Center would like to thank their

sponsors of this year’s event: Bristol Herald Courier, Eastman

Credit Union, and LEAD Bristol.

Orders for the Sweets for the Sweet fundraiser can be

submitted from January 1 until February 11. Everyone is encouraged

to order early, as quantities are limited. For more information or to place an

order, go to www.healinghandshealthcenter.org, or call Helen Scott at (423)

652-2516 to receive an order form by mail.

Spreading Health and Love through Healing Hands Health Center

Pictured from left to right: Cody Johnson, Sharon Little, Charlie Thomas, Tahita Haynes, Mark Millwood, and not pictured, Jessica Statzer.


YWCA Bristol is seeking nominations

for Tribute to Women, an awards

program celebrating its 23rd year

recognizing exceptional women in the

Tri-Cities region.

Women may be nominated by an organization or business for this

prestigious award in one of four categories: Arts,

Business/Professional, Education, and Volunteer Community

Service. Candidates should be leaders who have experienced

significant growth and/or achievement in their areas of expertise.

Judges residing in states other than Tennessee and Virginia will select

three exemplary winners in each category, and these award recipients

will be honored at an awards banquet on Thursday, April 24, 2014.

“Tribute to Women is an excellent opportunity to celebrate

employees or volunteers who have made important contributions in

the workplace or community,” said Christine Uthoff, YWCA Tribute

to Women Publicity Chair.

Nominations can be submitted online at www.ywcabristol.org or

mailed to YWCA Bristol at 106 State Street, Bristol, TN 37620, by

Feb. 15, 2014. Forms also are available at the YWCA front desk.

The awards banquet will be held on Thursday, April 24, at 6 pm

at the Holiday Inn in Bristol, VA. For more information, please

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Denim and DiamondsCome on out and support a great cause at Bristol RecoveryRoad for Women's Denim and Diamonds Event on Thursday,January 16, 6−9 pm. The evening will feature a silent and reverse auction fundraiser, a fun photo booth, heavy horsd'oeuvres by KP Duty, and special guest, Amy Lynn fromWJHL! The event will be held at KP Duty's Bank Street location, just off State Street in Historic Downtown Bristol.Tickets are $45 each or 5 tickets for $40 each. For more information and to reserve your tickets, call Marjorie on 423-646-9291, Landy on 423-340-1908, or Donna on 423-366-0905.

Bristol Recovery Road for Women, Inc. (BRRW), is a faith-based recovery program for women, established to provide a safe and healthy facility for women referred to theprogram from the judicial system. At BRRW, Inc., womenlearn how to care for themselves, live independent from theiraddictions, boost job skills, and become productive, contribut-ing members of our community.

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Dining Diva Dines Out…

By: Jamie Bailey

Seaver’s Bakery brings back memories of yesteryear

Once upon a time, a poor country boy wanted to ‘make something of himself.’Thanks to that boy’s passion, family-owned Seaver’s Bakery opened in 1942 and isnow celebrating its third generation in downtown Kingsport.

Entering Seaver's Bakery brings back memories of the old-time doughnut shop.There’s just something nostalgic about the doughnuts coming down the line and beingglazed as you watch. Ralph Coomer started the family in the doughnut business in1968, and the original equipment is still is use.

Seaver’s serves cake, specialty, yeast-raised, and filled doughnuts—all of which arebaked fresh daily according to a treasured family recipe. A couple ‘must try’ suggestionsare the cinnamon and strawberry shortcake doughnuts. Some of the many decadentvarieties are deliciously glazed to perfection; others are filled with cream, blueberry,apple, cream cheese, strawberry, raspberry, or lemon. Some varieties are smoothly iced;still others are tossed in the perfect amount of powdered sugar. Don’t think you’ll havejust one of these tender, tasty confections—I had a hard time stopping after three!

Or how about one or two of the famous Seaver's pies, with their real fruit and all-natural ingredients? Today’s pies are still crafted following the original (circa 1942)recipe. Decisions, decisions!

You’ll find locally owned Seaver's Bakery at 719 East Center Street, Kingsport, TN.Current owners Daniel, Stephanie, and Anna Marie Davis are dedicated to maintainingthe founder’s philosophy—Never sacrifice quality at any cost. Is your group lookingto have a fundraiser? The Davises probably can help you—as they have many otherfolks in the past. In fact, the Davis family’s dedication to quality and their localcommunity earned them a KOSBE award in 2013.

The service at Seaver’s Bakery is quick and every bit as sweet as their pastries. Sostop in, savor every last bite, and tell ’em that Voice Magazine for Women sent you!

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Paleo Diet: A Path to Regaining HealthDelicious recipes that work with your body

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More oatmeal is eaten in January than in any other month of the

year! In fact, according to the Quaker Oats Company, Americans

bought enough oatmeal in January to make 470 million bowls. To

top all of these bowls of oatmeal, most people add milk, sugar fruit

or butter. More unusual toppings include peanut butter, eggnog and

cottage cheese. Studies have shown that people who eat oatmeal

have healthy hearts, which is one reason why this food has retained

its popularity. The soluble fiber in oatmeal can help to lower choles-

terol, and oatmeal may reduce blood pressure. In addition, a bowl of

oatmeal keeps people feeling full, which leads to less snacking in

between meals. Overall, eating a hot bowl of oatmeal in the morning

is a very healthy way to start the day!

Oatmeal Health Benefits• Oatmeal Lowers Cholesterol

• It Can Reduce The Risk Of Developing High-Blood Pressure

• It’s Full Of Antioxidants

• It Prevents The Arteries From Hardening—When paired

with vitamin C, the cardiovascular benefits of oatmeal are

enhanced, so drink a glass of orange juice or eat some citrus

with your oatmeal.

• Oatmeal Can Prevent The Development Of Breast Cancer

• It Stabilizes Blood Sugar—The benefits from fiber don’t

stop with cancer prevention. A high-fiber diet will stabilize

blood sugar levels and won’t cause the mid-morning slump,

which comes from eating a lot of sugar and carbs in the

morning.

• It Will Also Prevent The Development Of Diabetes

• It Gives The Immune System A Boost

• Eating Oatmeal Can Prevent Weight Gain

• Those Who Can’t Eat Gluten Can Eat Oatmeal

(Sources: Mayo Clinic/Health.com/Science Daily/WHFoods.com/Self Magazine – Nutrition Data)

Oatmeal Soap ActivityMaking oatmeal soap is easy and fun. It’s also a great way to use up

soap slivers from the kitchen or bathroom!Age range: 4-8 years Grade Level: Preschool to 2nd grade Skills used:

• Math: Measurement

• Creative Arts: Visual Arts

• Learning style: Physical, hands on

Materials:

½ cup oatmeal

½ cup small soap pieces

1½ tablespoons cooking oil

1 tablespoon water

Blender, Smocks or t-shirts to protect clothing, fabric, and ribbon

Directions:

1. Have the children collect small pieces of soap in a plastic bag and

pound them into small chunks.

2. Depending on the age of the children, allow them to place their

soap chunks into a blender and add the oatmeal. Pulse the mixture

until it reaches a grainy consistency.

3. Pour the mixture into a bowl and remove any large pieces of soap.

4. Add the oil and water and mix with hands.

5. Form the soap into a firm ball and let set until hard (about 2 hours.)

6. Wrap the balls in fabric and tie with ribbon.

(Source: Candice Buckley for SmarterKids.com, Adapted from www.SmarterKids.com)

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January is QUALITY OF LIFE MONTH

If asked, each one of us would describe our ‘quality of life’ differently,

from our unique personal perspective. However, if an illness, such as a stroke

or heart attack, or an accident or injury interrupts your lifestyle, then quality

of life takes on a new meaning.

You may think that because you have a heart condition or an injury, you

won’t be able to enjoy an active lifestyle. The truth is that—after participating

in rehabilitation programs—many people with illnesses or injuries can and do

enjoy active, productive lives. Many regain a high quality of life.

Seeking to provide the best and most personal Rehabilitative and Skilled

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helping you reclaim your quality of life. With a brand-new gym, NHC offers

monitored, individualized physical exercise, education, and counseling by

highly trained rehabilitation professionals. NHC’s goal is to work with

patients to help them feel better and lead healthier lives. Whether you need

short-term rehab after an injury or surgery or a more extensive stay after a

serious illness, NHC’s amazing therapists will help get you back on your feet

and back in your home.

“Our staff of experienced professionals provides care for people with

varying injuries or illnesses. Our goal is to help return these clients to their

highest level of functioning by integrating our skilled treatment techniques

with patient and caregiver education. We take pride in our superior ability to

help our patients achieve and maintain a high quality of life while at NHC and

after they return home.”

During and after a serious illness or injury, you may be too sick or weak

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nursing facility. Whether you have recently been hospitalized unexpectedly

or have had elective surgery, you have a choice of Rehab and Skilled Nursing

Facilities. At NHC, you will find a comprehensive program designed to

improve your physical and emotional health. The programs are designed to

improve quality of life, and the goal is for patients to have a speedy recovery.

The wonderful nurses of NHC are there to ensure that you continue to get

better and healthier until you are well enough to go home.

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January is

GLAUCOMA AWARENESS MONTH

Five Common Glaucoma Tests—Why Are There So Many

Diagnostic Exams?

Diagnosing glaucoma is not always easy, and careful evaluation of the

optic nerve continues to be essential to diagnosis and treatment. Doctors

look at many factors before making decisions about your treatment. If your

condition is particularly difficult to diagnose or treat, you may be referred

to a glaucoma specialist. A second opinion is always wise. Early detection,

through regular and complete eye exams, is the key to protecting your

vision from damage caused by glaucoma.

Five factors to be checked before making a glaucoma diagnosis:

The inner eye pressure—Tonometry

The shape and color of the optic nerve—Ophthalmoscopy (dilated eye exam)

The complete field of vision—Perimetry (visual field test)

The angle in the eye where the iris meets the cornea—Gonioscopy

Thickness of the cornea—Pachymetry

Tonometry—Tonometry measures the pressure within your eye. During

tonometry, eye drops are used to numb the eye. Then a doctor or technician

uses a device called a tonometer to measure the inner pressure of the eye. A

small amount of pressure is applied to the eye by a tiny device or by a

warm puff of air. The range for normal pressure is 12–22 mm Hg (“mm

Hg” refers to millimeters of mercury, a scale used to record eye pressure).

However, eye pressure is unique to each person.

Ophthalmoscopy—This diagnostic procedure helps the doctor examine

your optic nerve for glaucoma damage. Eye drops are used to dilate the

pupil so that the doctor can see through your eye to examine the shape and

color of the optic nerve. The doctor will then use a small device with a light

on the end to light and magnify the optic nerve. If your intraocular pressure

is not within the normal range or if the optic nerve looks unusual, your

doctor may ask you to have one or two more glaucoma exams: perimetry

and gonioscopy.

Perimetry—Perimetry is a visual field test that produces a map of your

complete field of vision. This test will help a doctor determine whether

your vision has been affected by glaucoma. During this test, you will be

asked to look straight ahead and then indicate when a moving light passes

your peripheral (or side) vision. This helps “map” your vision.

Gonioscopy—This diagnostic exam helps determine whether the angle

where the iris meets the cornea is open and wide or narrow and closed.

During the exam, eye drops are used to numb the eye. A specially adapted

contact lens is gently placed on the eye. This contact lens has a mirror that

shows the doctor if the angle between the iris and cornea is closed and

blocked (a possible sign of closed-angle, acute glaucoma) or wide and open

(a possible sign of open-angle, chronic glaucoma).

Pachymetry—Pachymetry is a simple, painless test to measure the thick-

ness of your cornea—the clear window at the front of the eye. A probe

called a pachymeter is gently placed on the front of the eye (the cornea) to

measure its thickness. Pachymetry can help with your diagnosis, because

corneal thickness has the potential to influence eye pressure readings. With

this measurement, your doctor can better understand your intraocular

pressure and develop a treatment plan that is right for you. The procedure

takes only about a minute to measure both eyes. Make an appointment

today with your eye care professional! (Source:www.glaucoma.org)

Martin Luther King Jr., was a father, a husband, a reverend, a civil

rights leader, and a resilient man with a clear vision to end segregation

in America during the 1950s. On Monday, January 20, we honor a

revolutionary man who courageously worked to achieve his dream of

creating equality between all men and women.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; onlylight can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate;only love can do that.

I have a dream that my four little children willone day live in a nation where they will not bejudged by the color of their skin, but by thecontent of their character.

We are not makers of history. We are madeby history.

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on your energy. Well, maybe—but most likely not. There is hope, and

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NRT (Nutrition Response Testing) is a safe, non-invasive, effective

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many of today’s environmental stressors. Each person is different.

Environmental stressors include heavy metals, chemicals, immune

challenges, and food sensitivities. At Cooper Chiropractic, a well-

designed and tailored nutritional program is individualized for you.

The use of whole food supplements and specific herbal remedies are

recognized to handle the stressors and heal the organs that are weak.

“We believe that ‘good health’ is inside your body,” stated Dr. Cooper.

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“Our NRT (Nutrition Response Testing) works like no other

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With this effective method of searching for what is hindering and

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For more information or if you or a loved one would like to lead a

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Start the New Year with a New You! Don’t bring yesterday’s health

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The ‘Holiday Blues’ are often a result of a mismatch between high expectations

for the perfect holiday and actuality of the holiday. We're supposed to look

forward to the holidays as a time of happiness, friendliness, fellowship, and

harmony. Yet often our pie-in-the-sky anticipation and excitement crash into

reality and turn into feelings of depression—the Holiday Blues.

The mood swings and anxiety characteristic of the Holiday Blues may occur

secondary to holiday events and to the overdrinking, overeating, and fatigue that

often accompany them. The demands of the season—shopping, cooking, travel,

houseguests, family reunions, office parties, more shopping, and the associated

extra financial burdens—are stressful, especially in light of our current economy.

All of these factors may exacerbate the tendency toward the Holiday Blues in

many of us.

Common symptoms of the Holiday Blues include headaches, insomnia,

uneasiness, anxiety, sadness, intestinal problems, and unnecessary conflict with

family and friends. Consider seeking professional advice when particularly

troubling symptoms of the Holiday Blues persist, including:

• Sad, anxious, or empty mood

• Sleep disturbances

• Appetite changes with weight changes

• Loss of interest or pleasure in previously enjoyed activities

• Irritability or restlessness

• Difficulty thinking, concentrating, remembering, or making decisions

• Fatigue or loss of energy

• Thoughts of death or suicide

• Excessive feelings of guilt, hopelessness, or worthlessness

If you find yourself feeling blue, just remember—the choice is always yours.

The sky is partly sunny, and the glass is half full. Revel in gratitude for bounty,

health, hope, and the courage to face each day with optimism and determination.

The choice is yours:

• Rescue an animal—Visit your

local animal shelter, or perhaps

adopt a pet or donate your time to

the shelter.

• Declutter—A cluttered home

can make you feel overwhelmed

and unable to move forward in

your thinking and your activities.

Most people feel better and

perform better in an uncluttered environment.

• Volunteer—There’s a lot of hype about volunteering during the holidays,

but those needs don’t go away in January. People are still hungry, ill, homeless,

and in need of assistance.

• Perform an Act of Kindness—Smile at a stranger. Open a door for someone

else. Thank someone for the work they do. Let another driver into the line of

traffic. Give someone a ride. Run an errand for someone who is sick. Perhaps

you’ll even inspire others to ‘pay it forward.’

• Green your home with plants—Living things can perk up your home, your

office, and your frame of mind. Green plants not only look beautiful—

houseplants can even improve air quality.

• Take up a new hobby or enroll in a class or workshop—The fun is in trying.

• Find time, make time for yourself—Splurge on something self-indulgent,

like a massage, a new haircut, or even just a bubble bath.

• Get plenty of sleep and exercise.

• Enjoy free activities—Get out in nature, walk, hike, enjoy the winter chill,

watch the sunset.

• Attend a church service—This can be helpful not only for those who are

dealing with a loss but also for those needing a little extra support. And

consider this: many churches are becoming good places for singles’ activities.

• Smell baking bread

• Window shop without buying

• Plant a tree

• Play a favorite song

• Attend a poetry reading

• Sing like nobody’s listening; dance like nobody’s watching

One choice for combating the Holiday Blues is to make healthy lifestyle changes. It’s

hard to feel good on a poor diet. The choices you make regarding your body and your

health have a direct effect on how you feel physically and emotionally. If you’re feeling

blue, perhaps you can turn things around by dumping those unhealthy holiday eating

habits and turning toward more fruits and vegetables. (Source: www.care2.com)

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Sugar is always pin-pointed as the enemy, but what are the

differences between the good and bad sugars, and how can the

bad sugars affect your daily life?

You’ve heard of good carbs and bad carbs, good fats and bad

fats. Well, you can categorize sugar the same way. Considered

to be ‘good sugars’ are those found in fruits, vegetables, complex

carbohydrates and in natural sugar sources such as maple syrup,

honey, agave, and stevia. The sugar found in whole foods like fruits

and veggies is good sugar because, even if present in considerable

amounts, it’s bundled with fluid, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and

antioxidants. For example, one cup of cherries contains about 17

grams of sugar and a cup of chopped carrots has 6 grams, but both

are so chock-full of good stuff that it would be practicing bad

nutrition to banish these foods from your diet.

Considered to be ‘bad sugars’ are those found in soda, candies, icings,

baked goods, packaged treats, and almost all foods that use refined sugar

instead of natural sugars. This less-than-wholesome sugar is the type

not added by Mother Nature—the refined stuff that sweetens sodas,

candy, and baked goods. There are about 16 teaspoons of sugar in a 20-

ounce soda, and the average American eats 22 teaspoons of refined

sugar each day, the equivalent of a 4-pound sack once every 20 days!

White sugar (also referred to as table sugar) is known to suppress the

immune system by reducing the number and vitality of white blood

cells, making the body more susceptible to bacteria and illness. Pairing

a high sugar intake with high stress or lack of sleep further weakens

the immune system. Often people who are stressed will eat a treat to

calm themselves, or those who are sleepy will drink a sugary

energy drink—both of these habits can open your immune

system to viruses. White sugar also affects behavior,

attention and learning habits.

Ordinary sugar is half glucose and half fructose.

The glucose triggers a surge of insulin that

packs fatty acids into fat cells and

temporarily prevents them getting out. It

also directs glucose to muscles, where it

is stored as glycogen. The fructose helps

build insulin resistance and resistance to

leptin, the chemical messenger that turns

off the feeling of hunger. The greater our exposure to

fructose, the longer we feel hungry and the more insulin we produce,

directing fat to fat-storage areas (fructose itself is turned into fat). So

beware products containing high-fructose corn syrup as an additive!

Honey is a well-known alternative to refined sugar for flavoring and

is a good source of energy and nutrition. When you are looking to be

healthier with your sugar intake or to veer away from using sugars, some

good flavor substitutes are:

Cinnamon

Mint

Lemon Peel

Nutmeg

Fruit Topping (for specific food items on which you would normally

use sugar as a topping)

Watch your sugar intake and you will watch your weight!

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JCP NEW RELEASES

OUT THIS MONTH!

All Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc, books are availablefor order on amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com,and from select local retailers.

Where’s My Nurse? The UltimateBeer RunAmanda Dale FinleyEllie Rose Barnes is a nurse with a wandering spirit but finds herself tied down to a nightshift job in the ER in a 1974Charleston hospital. Between her career and a new boyfriend,she is feeling a bit trapped. But when her truck-driving friend offers her an opportunity to see the country, she weighs her options, and with her new partner’s blessings, strikes out on across-country adventure.

Goodbye Cutie PiesLisa HallGoodbyes are so hard! This fifth and final installment in TheCutie Pies Chronicles has a few of your favorite characterssevering some ties. One family must decide whether leavingtheir beloved hometown of Coleman is too large of a price fornew and exciting opportunities. Two young women are fed upwith bad boyfriends. Marlene faces some changes that makeher weigh the pros and cons of letting her business go tosomeone else. Will they be able to say “Goodbye Coleman,goodbye to bad boys, and Goodbye Cutie Pies?”

BetrayedAnn El-NemrRon Rian’s sole desire is to marry his only son, Bernard, to another prominent family, to gain an heir to the Rian fortune.But Bernard has a di erent agenda—he falls in love withGabrielle, a foreigner vacationing in the United States with afriend. Gabrielle is not Bernard’s social equal and is a mystery to Ron. He enlists his security ocer to investigate and identify this woman. As Gabrielle returns to her work and life in Canada,Bernard uncovers his father’s spy tactics and confronts him. Butwho is this woman who has stolen Bernard’s heart? Will his father put an end to their romance permanently? Can Bernardreach Gabrielle? Or is it too late?

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CALLING ALL WRITERS!

Are you an aspiring writer, trying to break into the market? This could be your big

chance! Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc, is hosting the 2014 Believe and Achieve award for

fiction writing.

One novel will be selected to receive a publishing contract. The contract will include:

• Book Cover Design

• Professional Editing and Typesetting

• 3-Year Publishing Contract—Paperback Edition

• EBook Edition

Deadline for entries is May 31, 2014. Each entry requires a $20 reading fee. One au-

thor will be awarded a 3-year publishing contract. Multiple entries are allowed. Each

entry must be registered 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 May 31, 2014.

• No entry will be accepted until the reading fee has been paid. To do so, call

(423-926-9983) with a Visa or Mastercard number, or mail a check (P.O. Box 701

Johnson City, TN 37605).

• Entry fees are non-refundable. Once a manuscript has been accepted, it can be

withdrawn from the contest, but the reading fee cannot be refunded.

• If the winning author withdraws or if the winning manuscript is disqualified, the

next place winner will be awarded the contract.

• Author must agree to terms and sign contract for the contract to be valid.

Manuscript Format Requirements

All manuscript files must conform to the following formatting requirements. Fail-

ure to fully comply with these requirements will adversely affect the score of the

entry. Each manuscript file comprises 3 parts:

• Cover Page (page 1)

The cover page must include the:

• Author’s name, phone number, and email address

• Title, word count, and genre (e.g., historical fiction, mystery, children’s,

inspirational, romance) of the manuscript

• Synopsis (page 2)

The synopsis must not exceed 500 words

• Complete Manuscript (page 3 and following)

• Font: 12-point Times New Roman

• Double-spaced

• Margins: 1-inch on both sides, top, and bottom; footer margin: 0.5 inch

• Footer: centered page number

• The author’s name cannot appear anywhere in the main body of the manuscript

(e.g., header, footer)

Winner will be notified by email prior to the printing of the August 2014 issue of

Voice Magazine for Women and will be announced in that issue. For details and

updates, visit jancarolpublishing.com or voicemagaizneforwomen.com.


JCP AUTHORS ON THE ROAD!

Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc, 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].

COMING IN SPRING!

Broken PetalsShort-Story Collection Broken Petals is a heart-warming collection of short stories with an Appalachian backdrop that express humor, twists of fate, survival, but most of all, life in its truest form. Broken Petals is published by Jan-Carol Publishing and will be released under the imprint of Mountain Girl Press.

COMING SOON!

Dark Confessions of an Extraordinary, Ordinary Woman Jenn SadaiDark Confessions of an Extraordinary, Ordinary Woman follows the authoron her journey from a drug-addicted thief who felt trapped in an abusive relationship to a confident and capable marathon-runner. It is filled with intense drama, troubled romance, and all sorts of dirty little secrets.

Hiding EzraRita QuillenSet during World War I in southwest Virginia, Hiding Ezra is the story of a simple farmer, EzraTeague, who is forced to choose between fighting for his country and taking care of his family.Like more than 175,000 other young men, Ezra chose his family—not because he was a coward or a pacifist—but because he was practical and because he felt his Christian faithcalled him to do so. Hiding Ezra is also a love story, as we see the girl of his dreams, AlmaNewton, try to figure out how to extricate Ezra from his predicament. And finally, Hiding Ezra isthe story of an adventure, a quest, and a chase, as the authorities—including local-boy Lieutenant Andrew Nettles—try to bring Ezra to military justice.

Do you have a special Voice?

Voice Magazine is looking for contributing writers for our monthly magazine, whichis currently available in print form and will be online starting with the March 2014issue. To be considered, please review the topics below and follow the guidelines. Weare looking for information, not an info-commerical! Contributors will be notifiedwhen their articles are selected. Let your Voice be heard!

Submission Guidelines• Article is limited to 350 to 400 words—NO MORE! • Provide article and photos as single file • Include your contact information (name, email address, telephone number) as a header in your article file

• Provide a title for your article• Include in the article file a small thumbnail photo of yourself; you also may include one or two (NO MORE!) small pics for use as illustrations for your article. All together, the article and photo(s) will fill appropriately half of a page

• Submission deadline is the 20th prior to the month to be printed. For example, the deadline for the March 2014 issue is February 20, 2014.

ONLY ARTICLES EMAILED TO [email protected] WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR REVIEW

Topics:• Health—Are you a health professional with information to share? Looking for woman-related health articles. This is wide open.

• Fashion—Are you a Fashionista? What is your take on local trends and fashion?• Home Decorating—Are you the Martha Stewart of the neighborhood? What are local trends in decorating, cooking, and crafts?

• Viola’s Coupon Savings—Are you the budget coupon-packing saver? Provide tips on shopping with coupons, saving on household budgets, and other items. See our website www.voicemagazineforwomen.com for Viola’s Coupons!

• Junk-Yard Julie—Are you a yard-sale junkie? Do you repurpose, recycle, renew, and restore? Provide your craft and decorating ideas for using vintage items, antiques, or throw-aways.

• Open—Do you have information that is important to readers of Voice Magazine?

Disclaimer: All submissions are non-returnable. Must be original, exclusive for Jan-Carol Publishing/Voice Magazine, and not published in any other local media. No monetary compensation. Voice Magazineretains publishing rights for both the print and online versions of the magazine. We retain and hold the rightsto edit and modify content without approval, but we will attempt to let you know when changes are necessary.

Linda HoaglandThe Best Darn SecretSnooping Can Be . . . Series Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays throughout January8 am until 4 pmAll Seasons Indoor Market18803 Governor G C Perry Hwy (Route 460)Pounding Mill, VA

Saturday, January 11, noon until 7 pmPiccadilly RestaurantTown Center Mall2101 Fort Henry DriveKingsport, TN

Rebecca and Madelyn SpindlerThe Tale of Two Sisters SeriesSaturday, January 4, at 2:30 pmYola’s CaféMadison, WI

WJHLDAYTIME TRI-CITESLocal author Amanda Finley will be appearing on DaytimeTri-Cities to showcase her first novel, Where’s My Nurse? The Ultimate Beer Run. Watch WJHL Daytime Tri-Cities on Tuesday, January 14, between 10 and 11 am.

How to place a classified ad: $25.00 for up to 40 words and .10 foreach additional word. Line border is included. Bold and or one-color ad-ditional. Must be received by the 15th. All ads subject to approval. Call423-926-9983 or email: [email protected]

How to place a display/classified ad: Contact by phone 423-926-9983or e-mail [email protected].

Editing: We reserve the right to edit for taste, clarity and length. Mostsubmissions are edited to shorten, clarify confusing statements or correctgrammatical errors. If a submission is potentially libelous, slanderous orappears to have been written with malice or harmful intent, it will be ed-ited or rejected. This applies to submissions for the magazine and for ourwebsite www.voicemagazineforwomen.com.

How to subscribe: Send $28.00 for one year for 12 issues to: Voice Magazine, P.O. Box 701, Johnson City, TN 37605

How to submit items to “update” and “up & coming events”: We encourage submission of press releases about news and up & comingevents. Email your press releases to [email protected]

Career Corner(Employment Section)

Join Us! Voice Magazine islooking to add to our currentoutside sales staff! This is agrowth opportunity for a dynamic individual with apositive attitude. Apply your‘sales experience’ to sellingads and servicing. Must have‘do what it takes’ attitude, be tenacious and enjoy serving businesses. This position is part-time to full-time. Commission only. (Abingdon, VA area) Email

your resume to: sales@voicemagazine forwomen.comor fax your resume to 423-926-9983.

Bristol, TN/VABristol Chamber of Commerce Annual MembershipMeeting and Awards Luncheon will be held January23 at Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites/Bristol Conven-tion Center, 3005 Linden Drive. It showcases the pastyear of programs and achievements at the BristolChamber as well as the year ahead. Awards given forLifetime Achievement and Volunteer of the Year forMembership, Keep Bristol Beautiful, Bristol Conven-tion & Visitors Bureau, and Leadership. Individualtickets are $40 each and available for purchase at theChamber. Corporate reserved tables and sponsorshipsavailable, call for more information. Contact: Bristol Chamber of Commerce Phone: 423-989-4850

Greeneville, TNUpcoming Events at Niswonger Performing Arts CenterAaron Tippin1/11/2014 - 7:30 pm$25 Orchestra & Mezzanine - $15 BalconyAaron Tippin is a force of nature, a man whose pas-sion for music fuels an array of other vigorous enthu-siasms. Apart from writing and recording songs andwowing crowds with his live appearances, Tippin isalso a pilot, farmer, winemaker, outdoorsman, avidbodybuilder and devoted family man. He even runshis own record label. It’s no surprise then that somany in the music industry regard this tireless SouthCarolinian as the “Hillbilly Hercules.” Box Office: [email protected]

Little River Band1/25/2014 - 7:30 pm$40 Orchestra & Mezzanine - $30 BalconyLittle River Band was formed in Melbourne, Aus-tralia in 1975. It was originally a blend of musicianswho had enjoyed success in other Australian acts.Their new focus was to get airplay on Americanradio, and they achieved that goal with good song-writing, powerful vocals, and guitar harmonies. Theyimmediately claimed their place as one of the greatvocal bands of the ‘70s and the ‘80s. Between 1976and 1983, chart success in America included Top 10hits for 6 consecutive years and the following singles:It's a Long Way There, Help Is on Its Way, Happy An-niversary, Reminiscing, Lady, Cool Change, Lone-some Loser, The Night Owls, Take It Easy On Me,Man On Your Mind, We Two, and The Other Guy.Box Office: [email protected]

Johnson City, TNMountain States Health Alliance Health Resources Center ClassesAll 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 from theparking lot at the green awning. Please call REGISTRATION IS REQUIREDCALL 1-800-888-5551 • www.msha.com/hrc

STEP IT UP!Walking is a great way to get moving and the mall isa great place to walk! The Mall at Johnson City opensat 8 a.m. Monday through Saturday for mall walking.Stop by the HRC for a free pedometer (while supplieslast) and a walking guide with distance informationfor both levels of the mall. FREE!

CPR – HEALTH CARE PROVIDERSaturday, Jan. 11, 8 a.m. - noon (full-course)1 - 3 p.m. or 3 - 5 p.m. (re-cert)This class is for health care workers and includesCPR for adult, child and infant victims plus AEDtraining and foreign body airway obstruction. Includes new AHA guidelines. For re- certification,come prepared to take the test. Fee for class. *Annex

BEAT THE TOBACCO HABITWednesday, Jan. 22, noon - 1 p.m. Speaker: Darlene Hatley, RN, MS, MSHA Get thesupport you need to become smoke-free. Free Orientation! 4-week series available. *HRC

GLAUCOMA AWARENESSMonday, Jan. 27, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Speaker: Jennifer Powell Oakley, MD Diagnosis is thefirst step to preserving your sight, so come learn morefrom a glaucoma specialist. FREE! *HRC

BFF CLUB-BREAST FRIENDS FOREVERThursday, Jan. 16, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Speaker: Yannah Sullins, LMFTJoin us to learn how journaling can help you throughyour journey with breast cancer. In conjunction with theAmerican Cancer Society. FREE! *HRC

HATHA YOGA - QUIET THE MIND, REFRESH THE BODYWednesdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22 & 29, 6 - 7 p.m.Instructor: Darlene Hatley, RN, MS, Certified Yoga Instructor, RYT-500, AFAA Yoga can promote relax-ation, toning, flexibility, strength and balance. Bring a yoga mat. $5 fee. *Annex

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Upcoming Events at Atlantis Spiritual Center:Mondays: 10-6 pm, Palm Reading with Pat HassanMondays: 11-6 pm, Healing with Shannon StokelyTuesdays: 12-6 pm, Astrology and/or tarot readings with Rev. Alisha Watson Tuesdays: 2-6 pm, Human Design Appointments, $40 Wednesdays: 10:30-6 pm, Reflexology with Registered Certified Reflexologist Turena AustinWednesday: 5:15 pm, YogaWednesdays: Feng Shui Workshop with Elena Stefirta: Every other Wednesdaythrough March, $15 per classThursdays: 10-6 pm, Inter-Dimensional Healing with Rev. Edward ChristianPlease call (423) 926-8884 to reserve your space or for more information. AtlantisSpiritual Center, 240 E. Main St. Johnson City, TN 423-926-8884, atlantisjohnsoncity.com

The Civic Chorale, the region’s leading independent auditioned choir, will hold auditions for new members on Thursday, January 16, in the choir room of MunseyMemorial United Methodist Church, at the corner of Roan and Market Streets inJohnson City. The Chorale is in the midst of its 40th anniversary season in 2013-2014. On March 29, the Chorale participates with the Symphony of the Mountainsand other regional choirs in presenting Carl Orff’s exciting Carmina Burana. Thenon May 4, the Chorale sings the season finale for the anniversary year with a wide-ranging program of choral classics. The Chorale anticipates 3-4 open positionseach in the alto, tenor, and bass sections, and 1-2 openings in the soprano section.Ideal candidates are singers with good sight reading skills who love choral music.Interested singers should contact the conductor, David Hendricksen at (423) 638-0409 or by email at [email protected] in order to schedule an au-dition appointment time for January 16. Auditions are private and short (about 15minutes), and involve singing a familiar piece, sight reading, and some simplevocal exercises to check pitch and dynamic range, control of vibrato and generalvocal production. For further information about the Chorale or the auditionprocess, visit the Chorale’s web site (www.thecivicchorale.org) or contact the conductor as indicated above.

Kingsport, TNThe January Artist of the Month is abstract artist, Mary Nees. Mary Nees is a practicing artist, residing in the Appalachian highlands. She is an adjunctfaculty member of the Department of Art and Design at East Tennessee StateUniversity. She trained at Cornell University, The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and earned her MFA in 2007 at ETSU. Her work is primarily abstract, rooted in a personal visual vocabulary exploring themes of mortality, the fragility of time and position, brokenness and Biblical hope.Mary also teaches in the Arts Corps, an enrichment program for disadvan-taged kids in her community. Her work will be on exhibit for the entiremonth. Cindy Saadeh Fine Art Gallery, 128 E. Market St. Kingsport, TN,423-245-2800

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