With the gas prices jumping leaps and bounds upward, it’s the time

to look around at the local region for entertainment, shopping, home

improvements and vacations. The roller coaster bumpy ride to the gas

pumps is causing nausea for all of us. But before you ‘throw up,’ take a look at some of the

best local happenings in your own backyard!

One of those local happenings in your backyard is the event on March 10 – women

celebrating years of achievement – the Women’s Empowerment Network of Women will

host their 5th Annual International Women’s Day Celebration at the Country Club of Bristol

on Saturday, March 10. Dinner, sharing of inspiration, entertainment and great door prizes

are all included for one price. See page 17 for details.

Another must attend event - YWCA Tribute to Women. Twelve local women are chosen

and the recipients are honored at this event. The banquet will be April 19, 2012, so call now

to make your reservations – 423-968-9444. This is a terrific opportunity to show your

support to the YW and the women of the region!

Not too far from your backyard is a new project for Voice Magazine, Mountain Girl Press

and Heritage TV. Java with Janie is a new talk show showcasing the richness of the

Appalachia region. Get involved! Please visit our website, www.javawithjanie.com. For

more information about the show, e-mail tammy@javawithjanie.com. We want your

feedback and follow us on Facebook.

Another ‘in your backyard’ is Barter Theatre in Abindgon, VA. See a review of their

production, 9 to 5: The Musical on page 7. A must see!

Voice Magazine will be continuing to work on new projects and participating in local

events to promote our advertisers and their businesses and services. We are the local ‘voice’

for the region. Thank you for your support! Check out our calendar of events on our website,

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Speedway Children’s Charities

Bristol Chapter

Making a Difference

A Passion for the Mid-Atlantic Gardening Faire

9-5: The Musical Review of Barter Theatre Production

Gardening: An Herbal Remedy for Spring FeverCrystal Robertson, UT Extension Agent- Unicoi County

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The February “Hot Hunk” was Bradley Cooperin the Trading Post ad on page 27. Surviving the Lions

By: Robin Dugall

“..Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear noevil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 KJV

There is a myth in much of Christianity that once you become a follower of Jesus

you are “protected” from tough times. People interpret the “abundant life” that Jesus

promises as if His role is to insulate us from the hard realities of life, but it just

doesn’t happen that way. For those who trust in Jesus, we echo what David wrote

when he penned those famous words in the 23rd Psalm.

Note that David, the author of Psalm 23, didn’t write, “IF I walk through the

valley…” Rather, he exclaims “even though.” Hard times are inevitable and to

be anticipated. It is part of what it means to live in a broken world.

There was a young man who went through horrendously hard times in his life. His

name was Daniel, and his story can be found in the book of the Old Testament that

bears his name. One of the most well-known stories about Daniel’s life is when he

took a courageous stand for God and ended up at the bottom of a lions’ den as a

result. Even though King Darius respected Daniel, he had violated the king’s law

and was quickly sent to the lions’ den to suffer a certain death. Daniel was

thrown to the lions, but he did not die. Instead, God delivered him. The king

was so astounded by the way God protected Daniel that the king himself came to

acknowledge Him as his own God.

While we may never have to face being thrown to actual lions, hard times will

come that threaten all we hold dear. We can trust in God or we can allow the

challenges to overcome us. When you are experiencing hard times, make God your

highest priority. Build the foundation of your life on Him.

We don’t have to face tough times alone. God has put people in your life to

encourage and support you. As Peter said in his New Testament letter, “..Humbleyourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in duetime: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” (1 Peter 5:6-7KJV.)

This means that “humble yourselves under the mighty power of God and He willhonor and bless you."

With your trust placed firmly in God and His power to deliver, you too can survive

the “lions” you face.

Haiti Mission Trip Fundraiser -Chocolate F iesta and Silent Auction

March 31, 2012 - 10 am - 3 pm Admission free and donations accepted. Local vendors to supply yummy samples ofchocolate. Bring a box to fill or boxes will be available for purchase. Silent auctionitems to include BMS tickets, Golf packages, UT items, local restaurants and lots more.For more information, contact: Susan Goodwin, Parish Nurse, 423-612-2538 or email:superego0517@aol.com.Mountain View Baptist Church4005 Bristol Hwy • Johnson City, TN • 423-282-3262 • www.mtnviewbaptist.com

By: Sloane Trentham

Claudia Byrd, along with her daughter and son-in-law, sat in

the ticket booth of Bristol Motor Speedway in Lights on

December 11, 2011 and informed everyone in line that, for that

night only, their admittance would be free.

That night was Random Act of Kindness night at the

Speedway, which was started in honor of Jeff Byrd, Claudia’s

husband and President of BMS, who passed away from cancer

in October of 2010.

“We told people that all of our wonderful sponsors have

made it possible to come in for free in honor of Jeff’s birthday,

which is December 10,” said Claudia, Director of the

Speedway Children’s Charities in Bristol. “All we asked in

return is that they do something nice for someone else during

the holidays.”

They lead by example. On the 15th Annual Night

of Smiles in 2011, held the week before

Thanksgiving and the night before Speedway in Lights opens, Speedway

Children’s Charities gave away a record $660,000 to local non-profit

children’s organizations, coming a long way from the first year in which

they gave away $118,000. Claudia started the Bristol Chapter of the

Speedway Children’s Charities in 1996 when she moved here from

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, after Jeff got a job offer at BMS.

After researching, Claudia realized that other chapters of Speedway

Children’s Charities hosted several black tie events as fundraisers, but she

also realized that at such formal events, the same people tended to attend.

“I wanted to do something different that not only raised money for kids but

was also something kids would enjoy,” she said.

On the way to a race in Charlotte, Claudia and Jeff brainstormed and came up with

the idea for Speedway in Lights, which first opened in 1997.

“The very first night we were there, everything was out of our pockets, and we had no

idea if anybody would show up,” said Claudia.

That first year, the ticket booth was set up in the parking lot in a shed-like building,

where the volunteers and staff wore aprons. Even though the tickets they had kept sticking

together, they successfully sold the tickets and handled money out of their apron pockets

the entire first run of Speedway in Lights.

Since that first year, the employees of BMS are busy in the fall because they double as

decorators for Speedway in Lights. They clean up for two weeks after the August races, then

immediately start putting up lights.

“It doesn’t take that long to get them down, but it takes that long to get them up,” said

Claudia.

Although Speedway in Lights is the biggest, Speedway Children’s Charities also holds

several other fundraisers, including, for the past four years, the Sharky 500, which was a hit

with children. Claudia said that it is a lot of fun, but at the end of the race, someone has to

sort the 7,100 rubber ducks into numerical order, usually the interns.

Last year, a new fundraiser was established to appeal to a different clientele: the

Speedway Children’s Charities Shooting Stars tournament, held at an indoor shooting range.

Austin Dillon, the grandson of

former NASCAR racer, Richard

Childress was the celebrity

shooter.

“There were people there

who had never been to one of

our fundraisers,” said Claudia.

“Everyone there said they’d be

back this year, and this year it

will be bigger and better.”

Her favorite part of her job,

by far, is the Night of Smiles

when she gives the money away.

However, there is one part of her

job that Claudia could live without.

“The hardest thing for me every year is to sign the letters that say we are unable to grant

your request this year,” she said.

Even though their $660,000 year was record-breaking, $2.1 million was requested

through grants, and there was no way for every agency to receive money. This worried

Claudia, she said, more than anything.

“Jeff would always tell me not to dwell on that,” said Claudia. ”So far, we have

raised more than $6 million for children. ‘Just think,’ he’d say. ‘Without you, that

money would not be there for those kids.’”

Every year, more than $1 million dollars in grants is requested from

legitimate agencies that help children from 16 counties in Northeast

Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. The box of grants is kept in Claudia’s

office. In fact, Claudia has a copy of every single grant that she has ever

received.

Twenty judges diligently read each grant, vote and fill out a list for how

much each organization should get. Then they meet for lunch to privately

discuss details.

“It works out beautifully,” said Claudia. “It takes a while, but it works out

beautifully. My goal is to be able to give some money to every organization that

requests it.”

She works hard every day because she knows Jeff wanted SCC to be successful. Claudia

says that thought is what keeps her going.

“I want to do this as long as they’ll let me,” she said. “I want to be happy, healthy and

spend time with my family. That is something I learned in 2010: that life is too short to take

anything for granted.”

When she says “family,” she not only means her two children and 8 grandchildren, whose

pictures fill her office, but she also means her family at the Speedway. She said that she

could not have made it through 2010, and Jeff’s struggle with cancer, without them.

“We talk about Jeff all the time because he was an amazing person,” said Claudia. “I hear

stories of things he did for people all the time. There were things he did that I had no idea.

He loved to do random acts of kindness.”

Claudia said that Jeff motivated people to give back to the community, and that he did

that better than anybody she has ever known. So she follows his example.

“I know every dollar we make is going to directly affect the life of a child,” she said.

“And that makes you feel so good no matter how tired you are on race weekend and no

matter how bad your feet hurt. You think, ‘I can’t do this anymore.’ But then you look at

the numbers at the end of the day, and you think, ‘I wonder how many children we can help

with that.’”

Claudia Byrd, Director of the Bristol

Chapter of the SpeedwayChildren’s Charities

Calling AllCornhole Players!

Once again, cornhole players can take home some

great prizes while also helping Speedway Children’s

Charities when they test their skills during Food City 500

race weekend, March 16-18.

Qualifying tournaments will take place on Friday,

March 16 at 2 p.m. and Saturday, March 17 at 10 a.m. The top

four teams from each qualifier will move to the Grand

Champion Tournament which will be held on Sunday at 10 a.m.

Thanks to Ford, teams will be playing for a host of

great prizes, including the ultimate prize package for the

overall winner. Grand Champion winners will receive

$1000 cash, suite seats for the entire 2013 season at BMS

and a free camping space for both 2013 race weekends.

Second place earns $300 cash, as well as suite seats and a

camping space for 2013.

Qualifying tournament winning teams win $300 cash

and 2013 season tickets to BMS. Second place receives

$100 cash and 2012 Food City 500 tickets.

Teams are encouraged to pre-register online at

www.bristolmotorspeedway.com or

www.bristol.speedwaycharities.org. Registrations on the

day of the event will be allowed if space is available.

Entry fee is just $40 per team and each player will receive

a limited edition Ford Charity Cornhole Classic t-shirt.

All proceeds benefit the Bristol Chapter of Speedway

Children’s Charities, a non-profit organization which

raises funds for children’s agencies in Northeast

Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. (No Top-60 ACO

ranked players as of January 13, 2012 may participate in

the Cornhole Classic.)

Itʼs the greatest job in

the world to raisemoney and be able

to give it to kids.-- Claudia Byrd

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“It’s All for the Children...”

April 20-22Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center

Abingdon, VirginiaWhen gardeners’ thoughts turn longingly to the arrival of spring, the passionate

Washington County Master Gardeners are hard at work preparing for spring and

the 15th Mid-Atlantic Garden Faire. The Faire will bring together everything

passionate gardeners desire to rejuvenate their gardens and tease beautiful flowers

and food from the earth. On April 20th, 21st and 22nd, join the Washington County

Master Gardeners at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center located in

historic Abingdon, Virginia, minutes from I-81 off Exit 14. Drive down One

Partnership Circle to unearth a

wealth of gardening delights.

Occasional or serious gardeners

will discover anything their

hearts desire to create the

beautiful romantic garden.

The theme, “A Passion for

Gardening,” rekindles gardeners’

desires to lure beautiful creations

from the earth. The Garden

Marketplace will be overflowing

with everything under the sun for

the passionate gardener. Vendors

from across the Southeast will

display exotic and unusual

flowers and native and heirloom

plants, shrubs and trees. Unique tools, outdoor furniture, ornamental iron, floral and

potting supplies and much more will be entice the gardener at the alluring

marketplace.

“We are excited about the large selection of unique cast iron planters, fountains,

arbors, bonsai trees and unique flowers and plants that we have chosen specially

for the Garden Faire,” states Nikki Taylor from Good Hope Gardens. “My favorites

are the large whimsical animal pots that will delight any gardener.”

The Mid-Atlantic Garden Faire provides educational opportunities for gardeners

to learn about all areas of the garden and landscape. More than 35 hours of garden-

related programs are included with the price of admission. For the daily admission

of $5 or the three-day run-of-show pass $10, entertaining educational opportunities

abound.

The Faire is a must for all visitors who want to visit the rain gardens in

Abingdon. On Friday at 3:30 p.m., the Upper Tennessee River Roundtable will

begin a tour that is sure to delight. The rain garden combines the beauty of native

vegetation with the added benefit of soaking up rainwater to reduce runoff from

roofs and driveways. Transportation is provided, and the tour is free to Faire goers.

Space is limited; Arrive early!

The Plant Clinic is just the place to rekindle friendships and solve those

problems that plagued the garden last year. Visitors can pose queries to the trained

Master Gardener there ready to help. After solving your garden problems, relax

at the Garden Café where enticing treats will satisfy any hunger and thirst.

Discover creative table setting ideas for entertaining at the Table Top

Competition. Be inspired by casual and formal decorative table settings. The

innovative table setting designs are accentuated with exquisite floral arrangements

created by local garden club members and enthusiasts. Cash prizes are awarded for

the best designs. The competition is open to the public. If interested, contact the

Extension Office at (276) 676-6309.

Before leaving the Garden, don’t miss Frank Renault’s spectacular collection of

floral photographs.

At the Garden Faire in Abingdon, Virginia, you will find everything thing you

desire to make your landscape the envy of the neighborhood.

A Passion for the

Mid-Atlantic Gardening Faire

April 20-22, 2012

Friday 10 am to 6 pm Daily Admission $5Saturday 10 am to 6 pm Run-of-Show Passes $10Sunday 11 am to 5 pm Children 12 and under Free

Tickets available at the Abingdon Visitors Center, Washington County Extension and at the door.

With Generous Sponsorship byKroger’s of Abingdon

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Presented byWashington County Virginia Master Gardeners

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Photo credit: Frank Renault

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Please join us for one of the 2012's most entertaining events – The 10th Annual Washington County Library's

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production 9 to 5: The Musical. Ladies

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70’s sense of fashion and style and the real

meaning of taking care of the office! Full

of laughter and side-splitting Southern sass,

and with Dolly's Grammy-nominated

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who scheme to take control of their company and learn there's nothing they can't do,

even in a man's world. Hilarious and a little romantic, 9 to 5: The Musical is about

joining forces and taking care of business! For information about this production or

other productions, call Barter Theatre, 276.628.3991 or visit www.BarterTheatre.com

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1. In the original Roman calendar whichmonth was March?A. ThirdB. FourthC. SecondD. First

2. March has more than one birthstone.True or false?

3. Complete this saying 'Mad as a March ....'Answer: (One Word)

4. There are several other sayings aboutMarch, perhaps the best known is 'Marchcomes in like a lion and goes out like a ----?Answer: (One Word)

5. When are the first three days in Marchconsidered unlucky?A. When it is unseasonably warmB. When the wind blows stronglyC. When rain fallsD. When the sun shines

Answers:1. D. First2. True, Chalcedony (bloodstone) and aquamarine forcourage3. Hare4. Lamb5. When rain falls

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As winter is moving out, and spring weather is on its way

in, many of us are excited to get outside and enjoy – well –

all of it! It’s called Spring Fever, and March is the perfect time

to use that anticipation to start planning an herb garden.

Gardening provides a way to exercise more, eat more

nutritious food and have a healthier lifestyle. It can provide

strength and cardio training, increase flexibility, plus relieve

stress. Herb growing is one of the best ways to jump into

gardening, and fresh herbs are a bonus part of the garden that

sometimes gets overlooked. Herbs enhance the flavor of foods thereby reducing the

use of salt and sugar.

Don’t let the wide selection of herbs deter you from deciding which herbs to

choose. Gardening gives us a chance to be creative, so let your personality shine

through in your garden. A quick check of your supermarket shelf will give you some

idea of the types of herbs used in cooking. Many cookbooks also offer information

on uses of various herbs as flavorings.

The following is a good variety of uses and flavor of recommended herbs for

beginners:

Strong herbs -- oregano, rosemary, sage

Medium-flavored herbs-- sweet basil, dill, mint, sweet marjoram, tarragon, thyme

Mild herbs -- chives, parsley, summer savory

As your interest and needs increase, you can add to the

variety of herbs in your garden. Keep in mind that herbs can be

annuals, biennials or perennials when selecting herbs to grow for

the first time.

Annuals (bloom one season and die) -- anise, basil, coriander, dill

Biennials (live two seasons, blooming second season only) --caraway, parsley

Perennials (bloom each season once established) -- chives, fennel,

marjoram, mint, tarragon, thyme

Plant herbs into groups of similar needs. Many of the herbs we grow

today are from the Mediterranean region of the world and thus hot, dry

summer weather suits them perfectly. Herbs have differing cultivation needs,

including water, soil and sunlight. Many, such as oregano and marjoram, have

different cultivation requirements than cilantro or mint, which grow well in shade or

partial shade.

Most herbs like loose, well-drained soil, high in peat moss, vermiculite and even

sand. Generally, a soil that is well-drained but can still hold moisture is desirable.

When spacing the plants, a general rule is to allow each herb plant twelve inches of

soil space. This ensures that each plant has the requisite room for roots, etc.

Before fertilizing, I recommend testing your soil, which provides a look at what

nutrients may be lacking or excessive in your garden. Soil tests can be obtained at

your local Extension office. While some fertilization can help herbs, excessive

fertilizing causes herbs to grow out of control. You’ll grow a large plant, however,

flavor may be compromised and the plants will need more water to support the lush

growth.

Herbs are used for many things from cooking to drying for potpourri. The addition

of herbs to meals brings more nutrition without adding more bulk or calories, and they

make a great addition to a landscape. No matter if it's a window box or an acre garden,

you will be healthier for it.

Crystal Robertson

Gardening: An Herbal Remedy for Spring Fever

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Ingredients2 medium-sized onions, chopped Oil, for frying 1-ounce butter 1 sprig dried thyme 2 1/2 pounds best end of lamb neck, cut into large pieces 7 carrots, chopped lengthways into 2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons pearl barley 5 cups chicken stock, recipe follows Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 bouquet garni (parsley, thyme, and bay leaf) 12 medium potatoes 1 bunch parsley, leaves finely chopped 1 bunch chives

In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, cook the onions in oiland butter, on medium-high heat until they are translucent.Add the dried thyme and stir. Add the lamb and brown on a high heat to seal in juices. Add carrots, and pearl barley. Pour in the chicken stock so that it almost covers the meat and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper, and add bouquet garni. Cover and cook on low heat for 2 hours, being careful not to boil. Place potatoes on top of thestew, cover and cook for 30 minutes until the meat is fallingbeautifully off the bones and the potatoes are fork tender.

Irish StewRecipe courtesy Giana Ferguson

Prep Time: 30 min - Cook Time: 2 hr 30 min 6 servings

Are you yellow? yellow? Provided by Fashion Flora

For 2012 spring fashion trend, get out

the color palette. This season’s trends are

energizing with extreme super-bold

colors like bright orange and soft pastels

like baby blue in very lady-like sheath

dresses and straight-from-the-gym

sportswear. But according to Budget

Fashionista, while this spring is all about

color, the color of the spring season is

yellow.

With hoping for a brighter sunnier day

in our economy, the influence of Solar Power and Cyber Yellow is seen by

designers decking out everything from sporty rain coats to full-length evening

gowns with the color yellow.

Whether designers went rich and romantic or clean and classic with the glowing

tone, one thing is clear: anyone can wear yellow. There’s something lovable and

attainable about the shade that often beats out equally bright pigments like pink or

turquoise. Fashionistas of bohemian, sporty and preppy styling alike can all pull

from spring’s yellow trend to make it their own.

With the color yellow looking good on anyone’s skin, it does not discriminate.

It does not bound anyone by the definitions of ‘age appropriate.’ With the color

yellow, it becomes more about the choice of style and garment to compliment your

body and lifestyle.

Working at the office? A skirt is a great essential that (if long enough) can be

taken from the office to after hours. Pair a lemony-fresh yellow skirt with a black

or white sheer button-up and blazer for work. Remove the button-up to reveal an

equally tight tank or cami, and throw on some statement jewelry for after work

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For weekend wear, look for a skinny ankle pant or a crisp spring short in yellow

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And don’t forget about accessories. A fun way to incorporate yellow into regular

wear is through color-popping accessories. Sandwich and stack yellow rings and

bangles between metallics for a vibrant mixed-metal look. Use yellow as an accent

color with typical navy, black and white. Love scarves? Add a splash of yellow

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2. Take it one area at a time. As one area gets clean, others geteven messier. Focus on one area at a time. Donʼt get distracted byother areas of the house as you tackle one room. It will be much moreproductive that way.* De-clutter the entire house before the real cleaning begins. It willsave time.

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5. Maintain the clean. The hardest part—maintaining—should bedone every day. Even just 10 minutes a day to do one simple task willhelp so next yearʼs Spring Cleaning wonʼt be so daunting and havethat dread factor.*Schedule a cleaning session into your schedule every day as if it ispart of your job. After all, have you noticed how clutter will wait onyou to be de-cluttered?

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Plans for the 2012 YW Tribute to Women banquet and recognition event are well

underway. The submission deadline for nominations has passed, and the forms have

been sent to this year’s out-of-state judging panel for review. The Steering Committee

leads the entire Tribute campaign, which culminates in a special awards banquet

honoring the chosen recipients each year.

The 2012 Tribute committee is being chaired by Rose Marie

Burriss. Rose Marie was born in Savannah, Georgia, but has been

a Bristolian since 1964, soon after marrying William Burriss, Jr.

They have two children, Theresa and William, as well as 4

grandsons, Paul, Campbell, William and Joseph. She is passionate

about her family, her faith and serving the Lord by helping and

giving to others. As an active member of St. Anne Catholic Church,

she serves as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist for the

hospital, as well as a lector and scripture study facilitator. In addition to serving as the

2012 Tribute to Women Chair, she is the Past President and now Fund Raising Chair

of The Symphony of the Mountains. She is also a Board member of William King

Museum and has served as Co-Chair of Mistletoe Market. She has recently joined the

Board of The Paramount Center for the Arts and the Wellmont Foundation. She is

also a member of the 1931 Woman’s History Club where she served as Past President.

In addition she is a Sustaining member of The Junior League of Bristol and The Blue

Stocking Club. She is also a former member of Delta Kappa Gamma.

She holds a Nursing diploma from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Atlanta, as

well as a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and English from East Tennessee State

University. Additionally, she holds two Master’s degrees: Counseling from ETSU,

and Pastoral Ministry from Loyola University in New Orleans. Her last employment

was as Director of Career Development with King College.

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BRENDA D. CADARET possesses a Master’s Degree in Early

Childhood Education from Western Carolina University. In 2002,

she received National Board Certification in Early Childhood.

Cadaret has taught kindergarten for more than40 years and served

as a presenter at various state and national early childhood

conferences. She currently teaches kindergarten at Michael C.

Riley Early Childhood Center in Bluffton, South Carolina, where

she was elected Teacher of the Year two times.

CHRIS DOCKERY holds an M.F.A. from Clemson University

and a Ph.D. in art education from the University of Georgia. She is

the coordinator of the art education program in the department of

visual arts at North Georgia College & State University. She is the

owner and proprietor of Houndog Democratic Press, an

independent letterpress endeavor that complements her artist book

creations. She has conducted many workshops in her varied areas

of artistic interest at professional organizations

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social media consultation creating community engagement and customer centric

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JEAN NICHOLSON MEDLEY is a retired Social Worker

and teacher who has worked primarily in the area of mental health.

She is a founder and past chair of the Women’s Fund of

Mississippi, a founder of Parents for Public Schools, a library

advocate who has served as chair of the Board of Trustees for the

Jackson-Hinds Library System and past chair of Bookfriends- a

support organization for University Press of Mississippi. She has

also been an active Millsaps College volunteer serving as president

of the Alumni Council and currently is a class agent. Additionally, she chaired a

successful campaign to change Mississippi’s legal driving age.

This year’s awards banquet is scheduled for April 19, 2012. Tickets for the event

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Support of the YWCA through Tribute to Women directly affects women, children

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2. Grow plants from seed This is the year more and more of us will save money by growing plants from seed.

Many things, such as foxgloves, nigella, cosmos, larkspur and stock, can easily be

grown on a sunny windowsill. And connect with your neighbors by sharing seeds and

plant cuttings with them and swapping tips. Be a vendor at a local farmer’s market as

an exchange plant vendor. It will be fun and add to your enjoyment of the gardening.

It is another way to connect and exchange information.

3. Grow your own vegetables Sales of vegetable seeds have been soaring for the past few years. It is about

growing more cheaply, chemical-free and tasty produce in our gardens. Many things

can be grown in pots, including herbs, tomatoes, lettuces and even spuds. Mixing

vegetables among the flower borders makes gardens pretty and productive.

4. PlantingAnother step to thrifty gardening in the spring is getting your seedlings started. A

great way to plant your seedlings is in pots made from old newspapers. To do this, get

the newspaper moist. Using two containers that are the same size, line one with the

newspaper and press in with the other container. Remove the second container and let

the newspaper dry. Use this to plant your seeds, and when your plants come up and are

ready to plant in the garden, you can plant the newspaper pot and all. The newspaper

will decompose over time.

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sales, thrift stores and secondhand stores. Unwanted household objects can be pressed

in to service as garden containers. Wooden crates, wine boxes and old baskets lined

with plastic all make classy alternatives to pots. Even dull plastic containers can be

jazzed up with a colorful coat of paint. You can use practically anything as a planter,

such as an old pair of boots or an old barrel or metal pail. Remember, recycle, reuse

and recreate!

6. WateringIf you are allowed to catch rain water in your area, this is the perfect way to save

money on watering your garden and yard. And another thrifty watering trick is to cut

the bottom off of liter soda bottles, push the neck of the bottles down into the ground

around your plants, then fill them with water. The water will soak in slower than just

watering with a sprinkler. Old newspaper is a thrifty option for mulch in the garden.

Shred a bunch of newspaper and place around the bottom of your plants. This will

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Before painting, wash and

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Do you have a wall in your living area

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projects because there just isn’t enough space

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This is Art Central in my house, for 4 kids

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place to hang the kids’ art by binder clips, a

place to frame more of their art, a magnet

board and a corkboard (made from many

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You can create this, too! I started with just sheet rock that had

already been painted, and then I divided the area into thirds.

For the chalkboard, it is just chalkboard paint that was painted

straight onto the wall. The chalkboard paint comes in a variety

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The magnet board is a large piece of sheet metal cut from

Lowe’s or any other home improvement center. You can

paint it if you want but I chose to leave mine silver. The

sheet of metal was adhered directly onto the wall with a very

strong adhesive.

In the middle section, the kids’ art is hung from heavy

duty wire, kind of like wire that is used on the back of a picture

frame. It is pulled very taut and wound around screws on either

side. We have three rows of it, with about 12" of space between

each row. Above that is the corkboard, which was made by my

good friend Landy in a frame I had salvaged and painted gold.

To complete the look, the entire area was framed out with trim

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My kids love drawing in chalk, playing with the magnets and

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On Saturday, February 25, 2012,more than 100 people attended Vegas Night – a

benefit for the Spine Health Foundation, Inc. (SHF). This was a special evening

marking the one year anniversary since the official “kick-off” of the SHF. Although

the SHF is still in its infancy, the organization is quickly gaining

attention and awareness throughout our region and beyond

because of its unique and innovative concept in terms of non-

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The Ridgefields Country Club ballroom was festively decorated with just the right

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Abingdon, VASymphony of the Mountains will present the Bouquet of Baroque Concert onSaturday, March 10, 2012 at the Southwest Virginia Higher EducationCenter in Abingdon, Virginia. As the flowers begin to dust the snow off theirheads and the world begins to wake up from a long winter nap, Symphonyof the Mountains will perform George Frederic Handel’s famous MessiahParts II and III to help welcome in the new spring. This oratorio is

traditionally linked in both American and British culture with the Christmasseason, but was actually written for “Passion Week,” the week before Easter.This English Concert Oratorio will include special guests, Voices of theMountains and the King College Concert Choir as well as world-renown vocalists Sun-Joo Oh, Jami Rhodes, Jaeyoon Kim and Jacob Will.The concert will be held on Saturday, March 10th at 8:00 p.m. at theSouthwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, VA. Tickets areonly $28 and students are always free to Symphony of the Mountainsregular season concerts. Tickets may be purchased at the door, by callingSymphony of the Mountains’ Box Office at (423) 392-8423 or on ourwebsite at www.SymphonyoftheMountains.org.

On February 6, the Virginia Region 1 Poetry Out Loud competition was heldat Barter Stage II in Abingdon, VA. Poetry Out Loud is a national recitationcontest designed to encourage the nation’s high school students to learn aboutgreat poetry though memorization and performance. The first place winneris Sarah Poole of John S. Battle High School, and the second place winneris Kylee Kilbourne of Union High School. Both young women placed in2011 as well and will advance to the Poetry Out Loud state final competitionat the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre (formerly the Empire Theatre)in Richmond on March 15, 2012, to compete for the title of Virginia’s StateChampion. The program helps students master public speaking skills, buildself-confidence and learn about their literary heritage. Poetry Out Loud usesa pyramid structure that begins at the classroom level. Winners advancethrough school-wide competition, regional competition, state competitionand ultimately, to the National Finals in Washington, DC. Virginia’s 2009Champion, William Farley, III of Washington-Lee High School in Arlington,became the the 2009 Poetry Out Loud National Champion, winning the topprize of $20,000. In 2012, Tia Robinson of Rappahannock High School,Warsaw, was one of nine finalists at the National level, winning over $2,000.The state winner will receive $200 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washing-ton to compete for the national championship. The state winner’s school willreceive a $500 stipend for the purchase of poetry books. A runner-up in eachstate will receive $100, with $200 for his or her school library. The NationalEndowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation have partnered with theVirginia Commission for the Arts, Foster Billingsley, deputy director, andthe Theatre IV and Barksdale Theatre to support the expansion of Poetry OutLoud throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Barter Theatre is proud tobe the partner theatre in Arts Area Region 1. For more information on PoetryOut Loud, visit www.poetryoutloud.org.

Bristol TN/VAApril is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Crisis Center, Inc. hasorganized The 2nd Annual Clothesline Project to honor women who havebeen affected by sexual and domestic violence. The Clothesline Projectworks to create awareness about those issues. It celebrates those that havesurvived and remembers those who lost their lives due to such violence. TheClothesline Project is a visual display of shirts designed by survivors andfriends of victims of sexual and domestic violence. The shirts hang side-by-side to “Break the Silence” and bear witness to those experiences. TheClothesline Project event will take place on April 14, 2012 from 2:00 p.m.to 6:00 p.m (Rain date April 15, 2012) at the State Street Mural, 810 StateStreet, Bristol, TN. The event will include awareness activities, music, foodand much more.

After selling out numerous stops nationwide on her co-headlining tour thisfall, Mandisa will return this spring with her hit song, “Stronger” asshe headlines the “Girls Night Live” tour. Viking Hall Civic Center will hostone stop on the Grammy nominated artist’s tour. Fellow GMA Dove Awardnominee “Blessings” songstress Laura Story and Comedian Anita Renfrowill join the bill. The show is scheduled for Thursday, May 3, 2012. Ticketsfor the concert are on sale now. Mandisa placed in the top ten finalists ofAmerican Idol’s 5. Bring the special women in your life together for a musicfilled night that lifts your spirits, connects you on a deeper level, and remindsyou that no matter what you are going through, you are not alone!! season.This program has given the nation a look at tremendous talent, some rock,some country and contemporary Christian musicians have come to the fore-front even if they weren’t the eventual winner, same goes for Mandisa. Ayoung woman from a small town in Tennessee, who said she doesn’t ever re-member not singing, made an impression on the country. For more infor-mation on the concert, please contact Angie Rutherford, Viking Hall BoxOffice Manager @ arutherford@bristoltn.org or call 423-764-0188.

Food City Race Night, one of NASCAR’s largest and most popular fanevents, features a number of racing’s biggest stars in the free event Friday,March 16 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Among the heavy hitters taking partin Food City Race Night is five-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson,along with Kevin Harvick, Danica Patrick, Matt Kenseth, Jeff Burton andClint Bowyer. Johnson takes to the stage in the BMS hospitality area toplay his video game Jimmie Johnson’s Anything With an Engine, alongwith some lucky fans selected from the audience that evening. Harvickand wife Delana, who recently announced they are expecting their firstchild, will play Baby 101, a game designed to test their knowledge andskills of newborns. This portion of the event promises to be one of thenight’s highlights. Greg Biffle, Burton, Patrick and Kenseth kick off thenight’s activities with question and answer sessions while crowd favoriteWii Boxing also returns with three-time and defending champion ElliottSadler leading the charge. Sadler’s brother Hermie joins Clint Bowyer,Ricky Stenhouse, Justin Allgaier and Austin Dillon on the fight card asthey attempt to dethrone the champ. More than 20,000 fans attended lastyear’s Food City Race Night. The free event opens at 4 p.m. and includesshow cars, simulators, souvenir trailers and a number of drivers on handto sign autographs. Live entertainment will be featured, as well as freefood sampling while supplies last. A March race weekend package, whichincludes the March 18 Food City 500 and the Ford EcoBoost 300/K&NEast Series 125 events (March 17), is available starting at $99. A packagein the Wallace Tower for both Sprint Cup races also is now available for$99, while packages for fans 15 and younger are available for the Marchraces at half price. Lower row seating for the Food City 500 is available,with tickets starting at $65. Tickets for the Ford EcoBoost 300/K&N EastSeries 125 doubleheader are available, with prices starting at $45. BMSseason tickets, which include the Food City 500 and IRWIN Tools NightRace (Aug. 25) Sprint Cup races, as well as both the Ford EcoBoost 300,the Food City 250 and the K&N race, also are on sale. Pricing for all fourraces begins at just $175 in the Wallace Tower. For more information orto purchase tickets, fans may call toll free at 1-866-415-4158 or 423-BRISTOL or online at www.bristoltix.com.

Making sure race fans have the ultimate experience when they visit theWorld’s Fastest Half-Mile always is the number one priority for BristolMotor Speedway officials. To that end, BMS unveiled a new initiativelast August that allowed guests the opportunity to sit front and center fora session of question and answers with some of NASCAR’s top drivers.Wildly popular, the Q&A sessions return for the upcoming Food City 500race weekend, March 16-18. Five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup championand 2010 Food City 500 winner Jimmie Johnson, Kasey Kahne, DanicaPatrick, Elliott Sadler, X Games sensation Travis Pastrana, and 2011Camping World Truck Series champ Austin Dillon all are participating inthe race day events. Along with a cap and the Q&A, which takes place inHospitality Village, the Johnson and Kahne packages include a ticket toSunday’s Food City 500, while Saturday’s packages, which featurePatrick, Pastrana, Sadler and Dillon, include a ticket good for two racesMarch 17. Johnson’s Q&A is designed for the younger race fan, althoughadults also are welcome. As part of Johnson’s session, kids take part in aLowe’s Build and Grow workshop and receive a car to assemble, withsome guidance from Johnson. The workshop is limited to the first 100kids for whom packages are purchased. The Q&A packages for kids startat $48 while adult prices begin at $80 for both the Johnson and Kahneticket packages. Saturday’s packages for Patrick, Sadler and Dillon startat $37 for kids and $67 for adults. The Patrick package includes a t-shirt,instead of a cap. Space is limited for the question-and-answer sessions,however, so interested fans are encouraged to purchase now. The ticketpackages are available now and may be purchased by calling the BMSticket office at 423-BRISTOL or 1-866-415-4158. Fans should inform theBMS ticket agent with whom they speak which driver package they areinterested in purchasing. Current ticket holders can add the driver Q&Afor only $15. BMS season tickets, which include the Food City 500(March 18) and IRWIN Tools Night Race (Aug. 25) Sprint Cup races, aswell as the Nationwide events and the K&N Pro Series 125 race, also areon sale. Pricing for all four races begins at just $175 in the Wallace Tower.A March race weekend package also is available starting at $99 that in-cludes the Food City 500 and the Nationwide/K&N Pro Series Eastevents. A package in the Wallace Tower for both Sprint Cup races also isnow available for $99, while packages for fans 15 and younger are avail-able for the March races at half price. Lower row seating for the FoodCity 500 is available, with tickets starting at $65.

The first speaker of the Bristol Public Library’s 2012 Discovery Series,Beth Holloway, mother of Natalee Holloway. The event will be heldon Thursday, March 22nd at 7 p.m. Holloway’s life changed dramatically inthe summer of 2005 when her daughter Natalee disappeared on thelast night of her high school graduation trip to Aruba. This tragicstory became the leading news mystery when it happened, and con-tinues to make headlines today. Holloway talks about hope, couragein sheer adversity, and travel safety. The purchase of a $50 ticket willsupport Library programs and will provide the ticketholder with ac-cess to the Private Meet & Greet at 6p.m., Reserved Seating to thePublic Presentation at 7p.m., and a hardcover copy of Beth Hol-loway’s book Loving Natalee. Tickets and seating are limited. Herpresentation to the public is set to begin at 7 p.m. in the J. HenryKegley Meeting Room. She will speak, answer questions and signbooks during this time. For questions about this Discovery Seriesevent or any other library programs, call 276.821.6148 or email mar-keting@bristol-library.org

Art students from Tri-Cities area high schools are competing for$1,750 in cash prizes in the 2012 Artistic Excellence Competition. Arenowned juror will select winners from dozens of submissions by artteachers on behalf of their talented students, with selected works tobe displayed in the Vergie R. Fleenor Gallery of the Bristol Public Li-brary from March 3-April 3, 2012. The young artists will be honoredduring a public reception at the gallery on Saturday, March 3, 2012,from 2:00 til 4:00pm celebrating the opening of the month-long ex-hibit of their work. Students, their parents, and representatives of Artin Public Places will be available for press opportunities. The eventis sponsored by Art in Public Places, a non-profit arts organizationthat coordinates a dynamic outdoor sculpture exhibit throughout thedowntown each year. The AiPP Artistic Excellence Committee hasworked with area schools to receive submissions and organize theevent. The exhibit is a key example of the nature of downtown Bris-tol's Arts and Entertainment District and is also inspired by Virginia'sMinds Wide Open initiative. About the juror: We are honored to haveartist, art administrator, and educator Hank T. Foreman serve as juror.Foreman is Associate Vice-Chancellor for University Communica-tions and Cultural Affairs at Appalachian State University in Boone,NC. He also serves as Director and Chief Curator of the Turchin Cen-ter for the Visual Arts. He received his B.C.A. in Painting and Sculp-ture from UNC at Charlotte and his M.A. in Art Education from

Appalachian State. About the organization: Art in Public Places is acommunity art project organized and implemented by the Art in PublicPlaces Board with the cooperation of the Bristol, Tennessee, andBristol, Virginia, city governments. It is our goal to install art in publicspaces in Bristol for the enjoyment and enrichment of the community. Formore information, contact Bill Hartley, billhartley@bvunet.net, 423 416-1088.

Jonesborough, TNMusic on the Square is just around the corner! Get warmed up withthe MOTS Spring Tune-Up, to be held March 30th, 6pm til 10pm, atthe Int'l Storytelling Center, 100 West Main St., Jonesborough, TN.There will be food, beverage, music, and a fine Silent Auction happeningthroughout the evening. Roaming musicians will be keeping themusic flowing, and food from several local and regional restaurantswill be the fare. Beverages will include local favorite, Depot StreetBrewing. Mark your calendar for a fun evening in beautiful, historicJonesborough. Tickets can be found at the Int'l Storytelling Center,423-753-2171, or the JBO Visitors' Center, 423-753-1010. $20 in ad-vance, $25 at the door. Limited capacity, so don't hesitate to get yoursnow! Auction items can be dropped off at JBO Art Glass Gallery, orcall 423-791-2236 to have items picked up!

Kingsport, TNKingsport Cultural Arts Division of Parks and Recreation presents‘Ball in the House’in concert on Thursday, March 22 at 7:00 PM.All tickets are $12. Concert will be at the Sevier Middle School Au-ditorium, 1200 East Wateree Street in Kingsport, Tennessee. Stu-dents from John Sevier Chorus will join with ‘Ball in the House’toperform ‘Superstition’. Tickets are available by calling 423-392-8417 or on-line www.EngageKingsport.com- Following in the pathof classic harmony groups like Boyz II Men, The Temptations, andTake 6, with a mix of the classic and the contemporary, the five-member vocal band ‘Ball in the House’ brilliantly blends a widerange of influences, from classic R&B to pop, hip-hop & gospel.With their extensive tour schedule (averaging 250 dates a year),’ Ballin the House’ reaches millions and is arguably one of the hardestworking, most successful indie bands today. They have performedwith such artists as The Beach Boys, Gladys Knight, The JonasBrothers, Jessica Simpson, Fantasia, Blondie, The Temptations,Smokey Robinson, KC & The Sunshine Band, Kool & the Gang, andnumerous others. All are cappella, but a sound that will astound and

amaze you. 5 Guys, 5 Voices … A review from the Boston Globeput it very succinctly – “Ball in the House has everything you wouldexpect to find in a successful pop/rock band…the one thing it doesn’thave is instruments.”

Cindy Saadeh Gallery announces photographer Rob Beverly as ourfeatured artist for the month of March. Beverly, a native of Wise,Virginia, is a Kingsport artist who is known for his local landscapesand images of nature. What began as a hobby, with numerous startsand stops, his career as a photographer blossomed after posting someof his images on Facebook. Now owner of Rob Beverly Photogra-phy in Kingsport, Beverly’s eye focuses on both the natural world asseen in his images from Bay’s Mountain and Powell’s Valley tocityscapes found in the Tri-Cities area. As part of the First Thursdaysin downtown Kingsport, the gallery will be hosting an opening re-ception for Beverly on March 1st from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. His workwill be on exhibit at the gallery to March 31st. Cindy Saadeh ArtGallery is located at 128 E. Market, Kingsport. Call (423)245-2800 oremail cdfa2010@gmail.com for more information.

Tri-Cities, TN/VA“On Saturday, March 10, 2012, Urbana Road in Limestone, Tennesseewill be taken over by runners, walkers, volunteers, and spectatorsparticipating in "Joggin for the Noggin, a community 5K Run/Walk”announced Iris Cash, Vice President of Fund Development for TheCrumley House Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center. Awards will bepresent to the Overall Top male and female runners and the top 3males and 3 females in each age division: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and above. We Run Events fromKingsport, TN will be managing the electronic timing of the race.Cash invites the community to participate in the first annual ‘Jogginfor the Noggin 5K Run/Walk. “Bring a friend to run or walk withyou,” Cash encourages. “Your participation and support is greatlyappreciated by The Crumley House,” said Cash. On-line registrationat: www.crumleyhouse.com. Early registration fee $20 and late reg-istration fee $25. If you mail-in an entry form, make checks payableto The Crumley House. Guaranteed performance tee entries must bepostmarked no later than Feb. 25, 2012. For more information on thefirst annual “Joggin for the Noggin” 5K Run/Walk contact Iris Cashat iris@crumleyhouse.com or call 1-866-892-7246 Ext. 4 or 423-440-1606.300 Urbana Road, Limestone, TN 37681

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