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Tombstone, Arizona and the Ghost Town Trail

Avoid Debt After Being Laid Off

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3 Ways Women Can Build and Maintain Professional Networks 11

Natural Lawn Care April Hensley 12

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Recalling Treasure Hunts: A Writer’s Guide to Exploring the New Kathleen M. Jacobs 22

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Put Your Best Home Facial Face Forward

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he Skin Cancer Foundation warns that prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation is a major risk factor for skin cancer. Damage from UV rays is cumulative, meaning skin cancer risk increases each time the skin is exposed to the damaging rays of the sun.

Self-tanning lotions and creams as well as cosmetic bronzing powders are the safest ways to achieve a sun-kissed glow.

Many products are available, and the key to getting even coverage and natural-looking results comes down to a few steps.

• Tackle other beauty regimens prior to self-tanning. Various treatments like shaving legs, getting a manicure or even touching up hair color can require the use of products that can remove self-tanner.

• Recognize that self-tanner will come out darker in areas where the skin is thickest. Exfoliate the skin with a warm washcloth prior to applying self-tanners. The American Academy of Dermatology suggests using an exfoliating product that contains glycolic or salicylic acid as well, and spending more time exfoliating on the elbows, knees, heels, and ankles,

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Work in sections (such as the legs, torso, then arms and hands). Massage the product into the skin in a circular motion. This technique separates a professional-looking glow from a bad faux tan because it prevents weird creasing or marks from bending over with product on. Wash your hands after each section with soap and water to avoid orange palms.

Use product sparingly in certain areas. Don’t go heavy with product on wrists and ankles, lightly extending the tanner from wrists to hands and from ankles to feet, suggests the AAD. Dab off any excess product. Moe Kittaneh, an entrepreneur, e-commerce strategist and founder of SVELTA Tan, a skincare line featuring self-tanners, says to brush a

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• Use product sparingly on the face.

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Avoid Debt After Being Laid Off

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• Create a budget right away. Budgets can help recently laid off workers get a clear picture of their financial obligations and where they might be spending more than necessary. Prior to the outbreak, many people may have traveled extensively. Social distancing guidelines have all but eliminated travel, so laid off workers can redistribute the money they would normally spend on travel into their savings accounts.

• Find ways to save. Cutting back on travel expenditures is just one of the many ways individuals who have been

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The History of the American Flag

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ational flags serve to unite citizens of a given country.

Flags wave proudly in front of government buildings and schools, and they also identify athletes during international sporting competitions. In many countries, flags also serve as symbols of honor for members of the military and their families.

For more than 200 years, the American flag has been a symbol of unity and pride in the United States. The red, white and blue flag has a storied history and has gone through various incarnations. The following are some of the more interesting facts pertaining to the American flag.

• Six different flag designs were flown before Betsy Ross announced that she had sewn the official American Day is only an official holiday in the state of Pennsylflag. These designs included a series of alternating vania. This may be fitting because legend holds that red and white stripes, the Liberty Tree, the Sons of Betsy Ross sewed the first flag in Pennsylvania.

Liberty, and the Forester flag designs. The Continen• Today’s flag features the original 13 alternating white tal Army once used a flag featuring a snake with the and red stripes (in 1818, another design went into mantra “Don’t Tread on Me.” effect, permanently setting the number of stripes at • On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress 13 in honor of the original colonies) and 50 stars to proposed and passed the Flag Act of 1777. This resrepresent the states of the Union. The colors of the olution was designed to facilitate the creation of an flag signify as follows: red for hardiness and valor, official flag for a nation that was aiming to earn its white for purity and innocence, and blue for vigiindependence from Great Britain. The flag was to lance, perseverance and justice. have thirteen stripes, alternating red and white, with The Color Association of the United States creates the thirteen white stars on a blue field. The thirteen stars palette of colors used for both private and public institutions signified the original members of the Union.

• The American flag remained unchanged until 1795, and the U.S. Army. Mass-market flag manufacturers tend to when the stripes and stars were increased to 15 for use Pantone Matching Shade of Dark Red (193 C) and Navy the addition of Kentucky and Vermont to the Union. Blue (281 C).

The American flag has been a fixture of the United States • After seeing the new 15-star and striped flag flying over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812, Francis for centuries and continues to serve as a symbol of pride, valor Scott Key was inspired to write the poem that would and history eventually become the nation’s national anthem.

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Social Justice Challenge YWCA NETN and SWVA envisions a world of opportunity for all, with an ongoing commitment to racial justice. As a part of our mission to eliminate racism, we have implemented an anti-bias curriculum in our children’s center and Tech GYRLS afterschool program. We encourage the children, youth, and adults served to celebrate their own unique qualities, and be accepting of the differences in others.

To further our mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all, the YWCA has developed a 21-Day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge. Originally developed by Dr. Eddie Moore and Debby Irving, and inspired by Food Solutions New England, this challenge has been adapted by organizations throughout the United States. The purpose of the 21-Day Challenge is to help participants build more effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues of power, privilege, and leadership.

Each week, beginning on Friday, June 19 through Friday, July 17, participants receive an email prompt with weekly challenges.

These prompts will challenge the participant to do things such as read an article, listen to a podcast, or reflect on personal experiences. These activities will help guide learners through a process of building more effective social habits. If you missed the original start date you still have the opportunity to participate. Simply follow this link: www.ywcatnva.org/challenge/ and answer the survey questions to receive the prompts for the challenge.

Becoming more educated about racial justice is the first step to creating positive changes in our community. Participation in this type of activity helps us to connect with each other, and discover how racial inequality and social justice impacts us and the world we live in. It also identifies ways to recognize and dismantle racism and other forms of discrimination.

Festive Facts for July 4th Independence Day is full of opportunities to celebrate and enjoy oneself. Parades, fireworks, parties, barbecues, and much more are part of the festivities.

Another way to commemorate Independence Day is to educate oneself about the many historical and entertaining facts that surround the day.

• Although 56 people eventually signed the Declaration of Independence, only John Hancock signed the document on July 4, 1776. The rest added their names later on. John Hancock’s signature is ornate and widely recognized. Putting your “John Hancock” on a document has become synonymous with the process of signing something.

• The Declaration of Independence was adopted while the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Statehouse. That building is now known as Independence Hall.

• The average age of the signers of the Declaration of Independence was 45.

• John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were the only signees who went on to serve as presidents.

Coincidentally, Jefferson and Adams both died on July 4, 1826, within hours of each other.

• Philadelphia is the birth place of much American history and is home to the Liberty Bell.

Each Independence Day, the Liberty Bell is tapped (not rung, as the vibration would further damage the cracked bell) 13 times in honor of the original 13 American colonies.

• The original 13 American colonies were located all along the eastern seaboard. They include Virgina, New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.

• The stars on the original American flag were placed in a circle. This was so all of the colonies would be equally represented.

• Independence was gained in 1776, and the first celebration took place in Philadelphia four days later. The White House held its first Independence Day festivities in 1801.

• Benjamin Franklin proposed that the turkey be the national bird of the United States.

However, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson overruled him, and the bald eagle became the national bird.

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3 Ways Women Can Build and Maintain Professional Networks

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stablished professionals often tout the importance of building strong networks. In fact, a 2017 global survey from LinkedIn found that nearly 80 percent of professionals consider professional networking to be important to their career success.

Professionals may see networking as a great way to land their next job, but establishing strong networks can pay dividends even for those people who have no immediate plans to leave their current companies. Small Business BC, a resource that caters to entrepreneurs in British Columbia, notes that successful networking can lead to referrals and new partnerships and raise the profiles of professionals and the companies they work for. The LinkedIn survey supports that notion, noting that one-quarter of professionals across the globe have established new business partnerships through LinkedIn Messaging. Of course, networking often helps people find new jobs as well, as the LinkedIn survey also found that 70 percent of people hired in 2016 found work at companies where they had existing connections.

Women can employ various strategies to build strong networks and maintain those networks once connections are established.

1. Join professional organizations. Professional organizations provide great networking opportunities, serving as avenues to begin new business relationships. Many such organizations host annual conferences, and attending these conferences can help women maintain the relationships they develop through their participation in these groups. That’s an important benefit, as the LinkedIn survey found that 38 percent of professionals admitted they find it hard to stay in touch with their network.

2. Offer help as much as you seek it. The LinkedIn survey found that only 48 percent of professionals keep in touch with their networks when things are going well in their career. By reaching out to a network when things are going well, women are showing a willingness to offer help as much as seek it. That can lead to stronger, more easily maintained networks.

3. Schedule networking each week. Build networking into your weekly schedule. Even the busiest professionals can find time each week to email someone in their network to see how things are going or share

updates on previous collaborations. That’s a quick and easy way to maintain connections.

The value of networking is undeniable. Women can take various steps to build strong networks and maintain those relationships for years to come.

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Natural Lawn Care

By April Hensley

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ne of the most enjoyable things about our homes is a lush green lawn. Lawns are where we picnic with our friends and family, our kids play, our fur-babies nap in the cool shade, and where we enjoy quiet summer evenings gazing at the stars and fireflies.

I love a soft, thick, gorgeous lawn but I’ve learned through a lot of repetitive hard work that it’s not practical. A golf green may be eye-pleasing, but unless you have a team of gardeners on payroll it’s going to be very time consuming to maintain.

Homeowners spend hundreds of dollars a year to kill weeds and pests and to feed and water their grass. Those caustic pesticides and herbicides can end up on humans, pets, wildlife, vegetables, fruits, and beneficial bugs before rain runoff eventually carries it into the water supply.

To help cut back on time, money, and artificial chemicals there are some things you can do to still have stunning curb

appeal while helping your wallet and the environment.

• Over seeding existing lawns with more seed will help thicken the grass. This helps prevent weeds and smother out growing ones.

• A few dandelions and other weeds can be dug up just as quickly as spraying weed killer. The root is removed so the plant won’t come back.

• Use grass seed that matches your lawn type. There are varieties for shady areas, high traffic, and full sun. This will help reduce water and maintenance.

• Look for newer grass seeds that are drought tolerant to conserve water usage.

• Mowing the grass higher helps smother out weeds.

• A mixture of salt, vinegar and dish soap can help kill weeds. This works really well on driveways and sidewalks during hot summer months.

• There are organic and natural sprays that target bad bugs on flowers, trees, and plants. Most synthetic chemical

pesticides kill all bugs, including beneficial bugs that beautify and feed the world like bees and fireflies. Do some online research on the type of pest you have and what works best. Some can be made at home from simple ingredients you already have.

• Natural fertilizers for the lawn also help to smother out weeds by keeping the grass thick and healthy.

It can be bought in stores and there are recipes online for making your own at a fraction of the cost.

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Barter Theatre to Produce at Historic Moonlite Drive-In

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arter Theatre announced plans today to officially begin its 2020 season of live productions with a special series: Barter at the Moonlite.

The first production, The Wizard of Oz, will premiere July 14, at the Historic Moonlite Drive-In Theatre located off of Lee Highway in Abingdon, VA. In her announcement video, Producing Artistic Director, Katy Brown, thanked patrons for their continued loyalty during the theatre’s closure and explained that plans for the remainder of the 2020 season would be released in phases throughout the year.

Brown also mentioned in her announcement sponsors Food City and J A Street & Associates who were responsible for leasing and helping prepare the grounds of the historic Moonlite Drive-In Theatre for Barter’s use. “Food City is excited to partner with Barter Theatre to bring live productions back to Abingdon. We certainly understand the important role that Barter plays on our local economy and we’re proud to be a long-time Barter season sponsor. I personally can’t wait to go to the Moonlite Theatre to enjoy these very special productions,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City president/CEO. Brown ends that video by stating; “We want you to pick up dinner at one of Abingdon’s incredible restaurants, drive over to the Moonlite, and pull straight into your reserved parking spot. You’ll see the actors performing concert versions of the show from the stage situated in front of the big screen, and you’ll get a closer look at the action via a simulcast onto the big screen. Our souvenir programs will be delivered right

to your mobile device, and the sound will be delivered through your vehicle’s stereos. Going to Barter at the Moonlite Drive-In will be a summer evening of fun and togetherness, all while staying more than 6 feet apart. We promise a theatrical experience unlike any you have ever had. What a memory this will be for every one of us. See you at the Moonlite, y’all!”

Tickets for both of the productions (The Wizard of Oz and Beauty and the Beast JR) in the Barter at The Moonlite series will go on sale on bartertheatre.com starting June 16.

Barter at the Moonlite was made possible by special contributions from Lead Sponsors Food City, and J A Street & Associates. Barter Theatre Season Sponsors include AT&T, Ballad Health, Eastman Credit Union, The Martha Washington Inn & Spa, Meade Tractor, and The United Company Foundation.

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orged by fire—I’ve always heard the term, and thought I knew the meaning. But until you are standing in the flames, it is difficult to discern exactly how complex the idiom actually is. Think of the things around you and how they react to extreme heat. Plastics melt. Fabrics flame and

smolder. Glass liquefies. The heat affects all things differently, just as “heat” does us. Some turn to putty, pooling on the floor.

Some turn to ashes, easily blown away by the next passing breeze, but steel, like our resolve, isn’t melted or burned, but forged in the face of the hottest fire. As the heat is applied and intensified, the steel, instead of failing, glows. It expands. As it cools, it hardens tougher than it started. As part of the process, the steel can be molded and shaped into usable tools by a skilled blacksmith.

How do you handle pressure, take the heat? Do you give up and fail, or are you willing to take the hits and dings of the master’s hammer to come out glowing and stronger than ever before?

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Is Jesus for Sale?

By Jim Liebelt

“I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase.

So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase.”

1 Corinthians 3:6–7 New King James Version (NKJV)

Interpretation: “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.”

1 Corinthians 3:6–7

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ran across this illustration and it made me chuckle. Perhaps you’ll find it funny and instructive as well.

There was a man who wanted a job in a men’s clothing store as a salesman. The owner didn’t want to give the guy a job because he didn’t think he would be right for it. Yet, the man came back day after day asking for a job.

One day, because of the man’s persistence, the owner decided that he could use a break and it was dinnertime—a time least likely for customers to come into the store. So, the owner told the man, “I’ll give you a job on one condition: you must sell this one suit that’s been hanging here on the rack for years. This suit is hideous. If you can sell this suit while I go out for dinner, I’ll give you a job for life because you’ll have to be a great salesman to sell it.”

The owner went out to dinner knowing that nothing would happen. When he arrived back at the store, the owner was shocked! Here stood the man—his clothes were torn, he

had scratches on his face and his hands. He was bloody. His hair was all messed up. He looked like a wreck. The owner asked, “My goodness, what happened?” The man replied, “I sold the suit. I’ve sold it, so now I’ve got a job for life.” The owner asked, “What do you mean you sold the suit, it looks like the guy didn’t like it?” And the man responded, “No, no the guy loved it. But, his guide dog nearly killed me.”

Sometimes as believers, we get so anxious for others to know and embrace the saving knowledge of Jesus, that in our conversations with them we become tempted to act like salesmen, trying to “close a deal” on a sale. Let’s remember that Jesus is not for sale. He is the Lord of life—and his message is good news—great news in fact—but our calling is to “plant and water,” not force sales. We are called to be faithful in sharing who Jesus is and what he has done—and specifically— what he has done in our lives.

Be willing to invite others to consider and to enter into this wonderful story of God’s work in people’s lives. But, don’t try to “force a sale” on someone not yet ready to respond. Remember, God has His own timing, and we can trust it to be perfect. In the meantime, keep doing the work of a gardener! www.homeword.com

A young woman’s life turns upside down when her father, who was her best friend, suddenly dies. Throughout her pain, she decides to turn her tragedy into triumph by writing a collection of poems in memory of her father. Her faith in God gave her the strength to survive such a challenging time in her life. This collection of poems gives hope to people who suffered the loss of their father and will show how God brings restoration through hope and prayer. This collection is my poetry journey from pain to purpose for Christians who can identify with the loss of a loved one.

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Tombstone, Arizona And the Ghost Town Trail

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By Nancy Binder

ocated in southeastern Arizona, Tombstone is said to be “The Town too Tough to Die.” It was originally a mining camp. In February of 1878, Ed Schiefflein thought the colorful Dragoon Mountains looked like a good place to prospect. A soldier told Schiefflein that “All you will find in those hills is your tombstone” as the area was occupied by Apache Indians. Ignoring the soldier’s warning, he went looking for a place to strike it rich. He spent two nights hiding in a cave from the Apaches and found what he thought was a silver vein. He dug out several pieces of pure silver. The vein was about 50 feet long and a foot wide. He named his mine Tombstone.

Word of his find brought lots of other prospectors to the area.

The Tombstone post office opened in December 1878 and has been in continuous operation ever since.

In March 1879 the town was laid out and lots were sold on Allen Street, the main street, for $5 each. The Earp brothers, Wyatt, Virgil, James, and Morgan, arrived in the fall of 1879. Wyatt had tamed Dodge City and left looking for more excitement. He obtained a job as a shotgun messenger on stagecoaches when they carried Wells Fargo strongboxes and his brother Morgan got a job riding shot gun for the company. Virgil was

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Tombstone stagecoach appointed a U. S. Marshal and became Tombstone’s city marshal. Virgil appointed Wyatt and Morgan special deputies. Doc Holliday followed Wyatt to Tombstone. The town was plagued by an outlaw gang called the Cowboys consisting of the Clanton and McLaury families. The Earp boys had brought some of the lawless activities in Tombstone under control, but the Cowboys gang was still responsible for thievery and killings in town.

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On October 26, 1881 the Clantons and the McLaurys finally had a run in with the Earps near OK Corral. The gunfight, which lasted about 30 seconds, left Tom and Frank McLaury and Billy Clanton dead. Virgil and Morgan Earp were wounded and Doc Holliday was grazed by a bullet. Wyatt, Virgil, Morgan, and Doc Holliday were charged with murder by Sheriff Behan, who was said to be on the lawless Cowboys’ payroll. The judge ruled that they were doing their job. The feud didn’t end there.

The Cowboys wounded Virgil on December 28, 1881 and killed Morgan on March 18, 1882. Wyatt took matters into his own hands. He put together a posse and in April of 1882 killed four of the Cowboys.

A visit to Tombstone should include going to the reenactment of the Gunfight at OK Corral which occurs four times daily. Don’t be surprised if you meet one of the Earps or Doc Holliday on the street. They love interacting with people. Allen Street is lined with shops where you can purchase souvenirs ranging from cowboy hats to turquoise jewelry and prickly pear cactus jam. A stop at one of the saloons for a cold drink is always fun.

Leaving Tombstone you can drive the Ghost Town Trail.

This is a graded dirt road that most vehicles can easily navigate at a slow pace. The ghost town of Pearce is named for Jimmie Pearce who discovered gold on his ranch in 1894. He named his mine the Commonwealth. After a short time, Jimmie Pearce sold his mine for a quarter of a million dollars. It became a major producer of silver from 1895 to 1942 when it closed having extracted over $15 million dollars in gold and silver. It was one of the richest mines in Arizona. The Soto Brothers and Chattman General Store opened in 1896, with the post office located inside. Later an adobe building was built to house the post office. The population grew to 1,500 people by 1919. The Pearce Jail was built in 1915 at a cost of $615.45. It had two cells.

The walls were 10” thick and ventilation was provided by six windows. The two doors were made of iron. The jail was used as a holding facility until the mid-1930s. The General Store is on

the National Register of Historic Places. The day we were there it was not open and no one was around to ask if it was still operating. The post office is now a private residence.

Further down the road are remnants of the town of Courtland named for Courtland Young, an owner of one of the copper mines. Four mining companies came to town in 1908 and 1909.

A population of 2,000 lived here at the height of the boom. They had a Chamber of Commerce in 1911, which was responsible for bringing water to the town. Five miles of water mains were installed. It was a prosperous town with a Wells Fargo office, a railroad line came from the Mexican border at Douglas, an automobile dealership, an ice cream parlor, a pool hall, and a swimming pool. The copper boom didn’t last long, and in 1921 a “mass exodus” occurred although it is said that the town was viable through the depression. The post office closed in 1942.

Arizona Highways Magazine listed Courtland as one of the best ghost towns in Arizona. There are very few remnants of the town remaining. The most prominent partial structure is the jail.

The last ghost town of the trail is Gleeson, about 10 miles from Pearce. The town was founded in 1875 and was named Turquoise. It is located about 18 miles from Tombstone. It was renamed for John Gleeson who made a copper claim in 1900 and opened the Belle Mine. Copper mining continued in Gleeson until the last mine shut down in 1958 and most of the people moved elsewhere. The town was about a mile long and in its heyday had over 1,000 inhabitants. The Gleeson jail was built in 1910 and has been restored. The remains of the school and hospital can be seen. Several families still live on the site, although we saw no one the day we visited. The Gleeson Cemetery is still maintained.

We had a great time following the Ghost Town Trail and visiting Tombstone, thinking about what it may have been like in the rowdy mining days.

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Nancy Binder is a retired application software developer turned freelance writer combining her love of travel with her desire to share her experiences. She is passionate about exploring the outdoors and has been “bitten by the African safari bug,” now her favorite travel destination. Contact her with comments or travel questions at nancybinder@sbcglobal.net. voicemagazineforwomen.com | July 2020 | 17

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OREEN BERG resides in Sierra Vista, AZ and teaches music and piano part time at a local community college. She holds a Master’s in music from Southern Methodist University. In addition, she holds a Master’s in education from Northwest Nazarene University and has obtained licensure as a professional counselor in both Oregon and Arizona. Oberg’s first fiction novel, Skyland: The Mars Colony is available through Brighton Publishing LLC. Also, her first motorcycle magazine article is available online at the BMW ON September 2017 edition.

It is my hope that Buddy will serve as a learning tool. It is a book about seasons, science, color appreciation, and Buddy’s own struggle for patience and acceptance of his situation. He learns the importance of responsibility to his family.

Written by Jacqueline Krafft Illustrated by Abigail Schlegl It is the author’s hope that Buddy will serve as a learning tool. It is a book about seasons, science, color appreciation, and Buddy’s own struggle for patience and acceptance of his situation. He learns the importance of responsibility to his family. This book is rich in vocabulary, as well. May little imaginations take flight, and their observance about the active world around them be greatly enhanced.

Bad Love Tigers Book 2 of The Bad Love Series

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Written by Kevin L. Schewe, MD, FACRO When the Bad Love Gang assemble to celebrate New Year’s Eve 1975, they are ambushed by a Russian KGB agent bent on stealing the secrets of the White Hole Project.

Faced with telling the authorities or going it alone, the Bad Love Gang travels back in time to meet with President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) for his advice and direction.

To accomplish FDR’s directives, the Gang must undertake a dangerous road trip across 1945 WWII America from Warm Springs, Georgia to Area 51 in Nevada. Their mission won’t end until June, 1942 WWII China, where the Bad Love Gang volunteer for the famous AVG Flying Tigers. In the forests of southern China, they must protect the secrets of Area 51 and keep those secrets in America’s hands. Can they do it?

The Silent Trilogy Written by Diane S. Barna

Silent Cries—Book 1

To young Randy Collins, the only thing he could do was run away. He was sure his dad was involved in dog fighting, and Randy had to protect his dog Cookie, a Pit Bull. Follow Randy’s adventures through the foothills of Central Pennsylvania. Learn how he threw the search party off his trail, how he hid on an Amish farm, and how he hooked up with a mountain woman who had an agenda all her own.

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eventeen-year-old Jerrod has struggled with the guilt of his actions for an event that took place almost a year ago. His friends have abandoned him, his family ignores him, and he lost his best friend.

To make matters worse, he was unable to access records that may have revealed his father’s whereabouts. His sister, Ella, guides Jerrod as he tries to learn and accept secrets his family has tried to hide. However, a sinister spirit may be influencing Ella’s actions, and it has an agenda of its own.

Courtnee Turner Hoyle resides in Erwin, Tennessee, with her children and husband. She enjoys reading, writing, and exploring the timeless mysteries of her hometown. She never stops learning, and grows with her community through volunteer organizations. Learn more about Courtnee by visiting www.courtneeturnerhoyle.com, find her on Instagram @pale_woods_mysteries, and follow Courtnee Turner Hoyle’s Pale Woods Erwin Mysteries on Facebook.

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My Brother’s Keeper A Pale Woods Mystery

Written by Courtnee Turner Hoyle Seventeen-year-old Jerrod has struggled with the guilt of his actions for an event that took place almost a year ago. His friends have abandoned him, his family ignores him, and he lost his best friend. To make matters worse, he was unable to access records that may have revealed his father’s whereabouts. His sister, Ella, guides Jerrod as he tries to learn and accept secrets his family has tried to hide.

However, a sinister spirit may be influencing Ella’s actions, and it has an agenda of its own.

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Born in Haiti, Reynald Altema immigrated to the US at age 16 and has been living here since. He is a physician and was in a private practice for over thirty years. For the better part of two decades, he has been doing volunteer work in the Caribbean, Central America, and even Africa.

Altema’s novel, The Voice, follows Roger, a poet who is controlled by a Voice. He runs away from his family and friends, and is now homeless. Disheveled, injured, and brought to the ER, Roger is discovered by Cathy, his high school sweetheart, who is now married and a nurse. Tiffany, Cathy’s younger sister, has a melodious voice that helps to wrest the Voice’s grip on Roger’s mind. Along the way Roger keeps describing his tribulations in vivid poems.

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The prose and the poetry that intertwine throughout Smith’s book, God’s Grace and Mercy Are With Me Always, express in a simple way how to live for God, and to see how His grace and mercy go a long way, which is very important in the world that we live in today. One cannot go at it alone; we must have a personal relationship with our Heavenly Father.

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Meet the real Sweet Sofie Sue! She seeks adventure, love, and acceptance. She wants to fit in with her friends, but Sofie learns a very valuable lesson in her adventures. This story captures the reader with delightful illustrations and Christian themed principles that we are indeed fearfully and wonderfully made, and for us to accept ourselves, as well as others, as God’s beautiful creations.

Green, a cheery crayon known as The Crayon Rapper, uses rhyming patterns in a “rap” music beat to describe the adventures of his multi-hued pals. Great teaching tool for children to learn colors. Can be set to a teacher’s music inclination. Beautiful illustrations and easy read.

Pierre the Peacock is delightfully illustrated with a valuable message. It is about acceptance, friendship and a valuable lesson in how we should treat people. Come with us as we meet Pierre, a peacock who thinks that he will get friends just from his pretty looks. When he meets Jerry, a colorblind little boy, he teaches Pierre that what matters is how you treat people, not what you look like. A lesson for all of us!

Encouraging young girls to consider a diversity of career choices is the best step any parent, teacher, or librarian can take to instill self-esteem and stimulate broader subject interests. Women Working A to Z was written to introduce girls to the great range of opportunities that are open to them. Using real examples of young girls who have grown up to assume fulfilling careers as adults in both nontraditional and traditional women’s occupations, readers will gain a clear vision of their potential. This book is intended to celebrate opportunity and foster discovery in every reader.

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In June 1974, an adventurous group of teenage friends, who call themselves the “Bad Love Gang,” discover a tunnel leading to the White Hole Project, a time travel machine invented by Einstein. They learn how to use the time machine KEVIN L . SCHEWE, MD, FACRO and become the first known humans to travel back in time and return. Their mission is to save Jews and Gypsies from the Holocaust in November 1944 by using a U.S. Air Force B-17 bomber that was known as “The Phantom Fortress.”

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RECALLING TREASURE HUNTS: A Writer’s Guide to Exploring the New

By Kathleen M. Jacobs

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nce upon a time—and in the not too-distant past—opportunities for authors to introduce readers to their work were in abundance. The list was long: book festivals, book signing events, library and school visits, and a myriad selection of local fairs, regional events, and holiday shows from which to choose. And let’s not forget those celebratory book launches.

And then. And then, the world found itself in the eye of a storm—a raging and deadly pandemic that was so contagious that businesses were closed, buildings were boarded up, staff (if they were fortunate) worked their jobs from the safety of their homes, libraries and schools were closed, educators struggled to impart knowledge through virtual methods, and new book releases challenged by erudite authors who yearned to find a way—any way—to connect with their readers were canceled. It was—all of it—a new new. It was a new that was unfamiliar and troubling and challenging.

Not long after states began to issue stay-at-home orders to residents and anxiety levels skyrocketed, a colleague pointed out a most astounding game changer: “It’s fine to feel anger and fear and anxiety. It’s even normal, considering the current situation. But, you can’t stay there.” Of course, he was right. So, we picked ourselves up, dusted

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ourselves off, and began to think in a whole new way, at least giving fresh alternatives a second thought.

Open your mind to the possibilities that are available, recognizing that the old ways may not resurface for a bit—or more—longer than we had hoped.

• Explore Zoom.

• Explore Podcasts.

• Explore Bloggers.

• Don’t simply connect with social media, but engage with your audience.

• Exchange books with fellow authors, asking for reviews.

• Contact your local newspaper to see if they might be interested in reviewing your work.

• Contact your alma mater to see if they would be interested in interviewing you.

• Contact educators.

• Host a virtual book launch.

• Offer your books for purchase on your website.

The opportunities are out there to be discovered. Explore.

Re-think. Tap into your imagination. After all, you are a storyteller. Uncover the possibilities. It’s a bit like a treasure hunt.

Remember those? Look in the most obvious and most unexpected places to find treasures that you have yet to discover.

Trust me. They are there. You just have to look.

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HONEYSUCKLE HOLIDAY­— Educational, young-adult reading from Kathleen M. Jacobs! Honeysuckle Holiday is a fictional story that resonates with the current movements in our country. The novel boasts nearly a 5-Star rating on Goodreads and offers readers the opportunity to further learn and grow.

Honeysuckle Holiday centers on the life of twelve-year-old protagonist, Lucy. It takes place in the south, in the late 1960s. Lucy struggles internally to come to terms with her parents’ sudden and mysterious divorce. She finds herself thrust—almost overnight—from a world of comfort and privilege into one of near marginality. When her mother hires a black woman to help her, the situation intensifies. As the story progresses, Lucy learns the mystery behind her parents’ divorce—her father’s uncharacteristic, almost unforgivable immersion in the KKK. Lucy comes to shed her unknowing racism, taking her beyond the ideals of youth—her love of books and the trappings of childhood knit closely to her very fiber. She learns to peel back the layers of human frailty (her own included) painful piece by painful piece, while struggling to hold on to the comforts of innocence.

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The Reason for Rules

By Deana Landers, Morningcoffeebeans.com

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rails are there for a reason,” my husband always told me when we were hiking. “The high grass and wooded areas can be dangerous.” His warnings were usually confirmed by the posted signs that instructed people to stay on the trails.

The problem was that I had a hard time staying on the trail. My curiosity about what I couldn’t see compelled me to follow sounds that I couldn’t identify. Often I went off the trails to get photos of birds, such as the Painted Bunting and the Scarlet Tanager soaring out of my camera’s view into the thickets of trees and bushes.

In South Texas, where we lived, the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge was home to hundreds of bird species plus ocelots, deer, javelina, squirrels, long-tail weasels, alligators, and mountain lions.

We spent a lot of time driving or walking the trails surrounded by thick brush and cactus, with Mesquite trees serving as umbrellas against the hot sun.

Sometimes I didn’t always look where I was going when aiming my camera. Once, when I started down a hill toward a muddy puddle to get a shot of a Black-Bellied Whistling Duck, my husband stopped me and pointed to an alligator lying in the thick, wet sludge, watching my every step.

My careless days of ignoring the posted signs changed the day I saw something huge and dangerous that generally lived off the trails.

We were on our way to one of our favorite trails. From a distance, about 100 yards ahead of our car, I saw what looked like a dip in the road.

It seemed to reach from one side of the road to the other, so I warned my husband to be careful.

However as we got closer, we realized that the dark line was not a dip in the road at all. It seemed to be moving. A few moments after we saw it move, we recognized what it

was. It was a seven-foot rattlesnake with a large bulge in its stomach.

The sun was warm and bright. The large bulge in the snake’s belly looked like he had just had a big lunch and decided to stretch out across the cold, wet road for a siesta. I was so excited. I grabbed my digital camera from the seat and started to open the door.

Thankfully, my husband grabbed the handle and stopped me from stepping out into danger. He did, however, turn the car sideways, so we were parallel with the massive creature and let me roll the window down and take photos.

He laid there while I filled my disc with its image.

Then the big snake lifted his head and his tail, gave me a look, shook his rattlers, and slithered off into the brush— the brush where my husband was always warning me of danger.

When we reported the huge reptile to the park service, the ranger patiently explained to me the reason the park posted signs to stay on the trail. “It isn’t just the fact that there are wild animals and poisonous snakes out there, but when people veer off the trails, they also trample wildflowers and cause erosion problems.”

I got the message loud and clear. Of course, when I tell this story to my grandchildren, I point out the fact that rules are there for a reason, too.

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Care Plan Preparation–Easing the Transition

By Cindy Sproles

attend medical appointments, take notes, ask questions and gather suggestions on behalf of the other family members. The adage, “too many cooks in the kitchen” is true. When too many individuals have t’s a shock when the roles reverse. As children a hand in this very important communication, misunderstandings we remember the strength and dependability and miscommunications happen. Choose one person to manage we found in our parents. When the realization this part of your parents care and let them handle the questions, that these things are slipping becomes a reality, it make the family communications, and set appointments. Then takes us back. The key to getting a handle on your work as a team to put together the best care plan for your parent. new role begins by taking a deep breath. Give yourself a day to absorb the change and to mourn the relationship Take notes—Add complete notes for each medical visit to the change. It’s sad when we realize our parents are no longer able to care notebook. Include any suggestions or changes to medical care care for themselves. There’s a certain amount of fear attached. Will or medications.

I make the right decisions? What would Mom or Dad want? What Make sure the legal work is done—A dual power-of-atabout the finances? It’s easy to go into caregiver overload. There’s torney and medical power of attorney must be in place. Secure these no reason wonderful memories can’t continue, but the key lays in legal documents so in the event of an emergency you have the power how we handle the situation. How do you prepare for this change? to care for your parent as needed. Keep a copy in your car, with each family member, and even post a set of legal papers on the refrigerator Make a care notebook—A simple three-ring binder can in the event EMS must come into the home. Add copies to your make all the difference in the world. It becomes your brain book. notebook as well.

Add paper, dividers that list things like appointments, notes from Monitor medical care—If you feel your parent is not receiving appointments, questions, and physician names and phone numbers. the attention necessary with current physicians, exercise your right A tab for medications is valuable to note medication changes and to find a new doctor. The fit between physician and patient must be what meds your parents are currently taking. tight and good. It is vital to feel secure in those who care for your Make a list of physicians—Sort through the list of doctors loved ones. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. In emergency situations who care for your parents and consider what and who can be con- fear will sometimes slip in. Remember, even in fear, be kind in your solidated into medical groups rather than individual doctors. Some- communications. If you find it difficult to discuss a medical situatimes health issues will not allow this, but if possible, narrowing the tion with a calm attitude and firm kindness, find someone who can care to one or two primary physicians allows for a cleaner plan of help you communicate clearly. care. Doctors in the same group can talk, work together, and plan Get help if you need it—If you need caregivers to help with necessary medical care for your loved one. If your parent’s medical the care and safety of your parents, get help. There is a cost involved situation will not allow this consolidation, then list all the names, but having this help, even if only one day a week, does two things numbers, and addresses of physicians and add them to your note- 1) offers respite for the family 2) gives a second set of eyes watching book for convenience. Add the hospital of choice and the phone over the needs of your loved one. number, as well as the ambulance service of choice to this book. Invest in a Personal Medical Alert System—A PERS Having this at your fingertips is a life saver. Remember, when there unit or personal medical alert system is vital especially if your are multiple doctors it becomes your job to be the advocate and to parents are still living alone. A small necklace or bracelet is worn monitor that those physicians are working together for your parent. and if a parent falls or becomes ill, they simply press the button.

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Watermelon Salad: A Summertime Treat

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ne of the joys of summer is eating juicy, refreshing watermelon, but how do you choose a good one? Look for a firm watermelon that is heavy and has no bruising, cuts, or dents. No thumping is needed! It should be uniform in shape and have a dull, matte sheen. The key is to find one with a yellow spot on it, which means it was sitting on the ground and is sun-ripened.

Watermelon is not only good to eat but also has some surprising health benefits. It is low in calories and carbohydrates and is full of vitamins A and C. With a water content of more than 90 percent, it’s also hydrating and has more lycopene than a tomato. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that gives fruits and vegetables a pink or red color. Compared to a large, fresh tomato, one cup of watermelon has 1.5 times the amount of lycopene.

Studies have shown that juicing a watermelon and drinking it prior to a workout may reduce muscle soreness.

While many folks prefer it seedless, black watermelon seeds are edible and healthy, as they contain iron, zinc, protein, and fiber.

A popular way to serve watermelon is to use it in a salad. There are many variations, but the below recipe is always a crowd-pleaser with its sweet and savory blend of just five ingredients. The salad is light and refreshing, and will compliment any meal.

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Watermelon Salad with Balsamic and Feta

Ingredients ¼ cup good-quality balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp sugar 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into chunks 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 2 tbsp shredded fresh basil, stems removed

Directions In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until thick and syrupy and reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Set it aside to cool before assembling the salad.

Arrange the watermelon chunks on a plate and drizzle with the balsamic reduction. Sprinkle with the crumbled feta and basil and serve immediately.

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Take your 4th of July Burgers Up a Notch Fourth of July celebrations often take place in the backyard by the grill, and this year marks a perfect opportunity to expand your culinary repertoire. This recipe for “Best Burger with Blue Cheese Butter” courtesy of Eric Treuille and Birgit Erath’s Grilling.

Best Burger with Blue Cheese Butter Serves 4 1 pound ground chuck steak 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 4 1⁄2-inch slices blue cheese butter 4 sesame hamburger buns, halved

Combine ground steak with salt and pepper. Divide into 4 equal-sized pieces and gently shape into 4 burgers about 1-inchthick. Grill burgers and warm buns according to instructions below. Top burgers with butter and serve hot in sesame buns.

Outdoor cooking: Grill over hot coals for 3 minutes per side for rare, 4 minutes per side for medium rare, or 5 minutes per side for well done.

Place buns cut side down on grill until warm and lightly golden, 1 minute.

Indoor cooking: Preheat a ridged cast-iron grill pan over high heat. Cook for 3 minutes per side for rare, 4 minutes per side for medium rare, or 5 minutes per side for well done. Place buns cut side down on grill pan until warm lightly golden, 1 minute.

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Makes 15 servings 16 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 4 ounces (1 cup crumbled) blue cheese 2 teaspoons black pepper Place ingredients in a food processor or blender; pulse until well blended. Wrap in foil. Place in the freezer until hard, about 45 minutes. To serve, roll back foil and cut into 1⁄2-inch slices. When slicing from frozen, warm the knife under hot water first. After slicing, always tightly rewrap the unused flavored butter roll in the foil before returning to refrigerator or freezer.

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Caprese Sandwich with Parsley Pesto Serves 1 1 personal loaf French bread 1 medium tomato, sliced 3 slices fresh ball mozzarella cheese halved 3 tablespoons Parsley Pesto Slice loaf in half. Add mozzarella cheese slices and tomato slices along the bottom of the sandwich.

Spread the parsley pesto on the top of the sandwich. Press the sandwich closed. Toast in a panini machine on medium for about 5 minutes, until crispy and cheese is melted. Remove, cut in half and enjoy! Source: jessicainthekitchen.com

Serves 2 4 oz. cream cheese softened slightly 2 tbsp. fresh dill chopped 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste 4 slices wheat bread 1/2 medium cucumber peeled and sliced Seasoning salt In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix well.

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8 Activities to Keep Kids Entertained W hat parent hasn’t heard their child utter the familiar phrase “I’m bored” at some point? Despite a seemingly vast array of toys, electronics, and other items at their disposal, children can be quick to sulk and say there’s nothing to do.

Parents can counter “I’m bored” with these eight boredom-busting activities that are certain to help pass the time in entertaining and sometimes educational ways.

1. Craft time: Pick a theme and gather the materials for the project. For example, kids can evoke a trip to the ocean by creating handmade sea creatures. Paint a paper plate and hang brightly colored yarn underneath it to create the “tentacles” of a jellyfish. Kids can use salt dough clay to fashion seashells, sea snails or crustaceans.

2. Painting: Shaving cream is a great sensory material that is relatively easy to clean up. Kids can whip up a batch of shaving cream paint and use it to finger paint on a table or even in the bathtub.

Simply mix shaving cream with food coloring in a bowl, or use a muffin tin to separate the colors.

3. Build a birdhouse: Birdhouses or bird feeders can be made from scraps of material found

around the house. Scavenge for spare lumber or other supplies in the shed or garage. An adult or older sibling can help cut the wood into pieces.

Young children may enjoy painting the house.

Wood adhesive or screws can be used to assemble the project.

4. Plan a garden: Kids can help to design a garden the entire family will maintain and even be responsible for a special parcel that’s all their own. Gardens can grow food, flowers and more.

Add a touch of whimsy with figurines for a fairy garden or even small superhero figures for a spot for boys to tend.

5. Box makeovers: Tissue boxes or cereal boxes can be made into many different creations with paint or construction paper. Use a few craft supplies like pom-poms or wiggly eyes to turn boxes into “monsters.”

6. Boat races: Build a small sailboat for each member of the family. Fill up a long, shallow container and take turns racing the boats by blowing on the sails.

7. Leaf art: Gather leaves and twigs from around the yard and then combine pieces to make them look like various animals.

8. Spray park: Create an at-home spray park with a garden hose and a pool noodle. Poke several small holes into the pool noodle on all sides. Stick a garden hose into the end of the pool noodle and hot-glue a wine cork into the hole at the other end. Turn on the water and let kids run through Head off kids’ boredom by having plenty of ideas at the ready.

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