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Late Summer Planting of Shrubs and Trees

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Jan-Carol Publishing New Releases 18

Traveling Lightly Angie Hyche 21

Choosing the Right Care Cindy K. Sproles 22

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s summer coming to end? The outside temperatures don’t say so, but the calendar shows that the first day of autumn falls on September 22, 2018, and that should mean falling temperatures. With the cooler temperatures and the change in the landscape, I find this time of the year to be my favorite season. It is a season of change.

Yes — change is in the air! We are excited to announce new future events. I will be a presenter on September 4, at the Bristol Library, in Bristol, VA, for their special workshop, Write Here: A Writing Club for Current and Future Authors. For details see page 19. Another exciting event will be at Barnes & Noble in Johnson City, TN, and this is a fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness. This event, Open Book Night, will feature book readings and author signings on Thursday, September 20, 2018 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. See our ad on page 20. JCP will donate $1.00 to Breast Cancer Prevention for each JCP book purchased. In conjunction with this event, join our cause — SURVIVE 365. This tagline will be a reminder that Breast Cancer is not just about the of month October, but is daily battle to survive. A video will be aired in September with this tagline. Watch for details and follow us on Facebook. A special guest will be featured!

We welcome to our Abingdon, Virginia neighborhood, Elizabeth and Loren Gardner.

They are the new owners of the Abingdon Vineyards, located at 20530 Alvarado Road, Abingdon. (For their hours, visit, www.abingdonvineyards.com) In November, 2018, JCP and Abingdon Vineyards will offer a special event called PAGE PAIRING! A premier event, this book pairing with their wines will be a delightful way to enjoy wine tastings, food, and good books by local authors! Watch for details! There will be limited seating and you do not want to miss this fun event!

Another event that is a big boost to our local economy is the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Festival in downtown Bristol. This is the biggest party of the year, and we hope to see you there! Voice Magazine for Women is thrilled to be one of the media sponsors of this talentedmusicians packed festival.

Remember to check out JCP’s websites — voicemagazineforwomen.com and jancarolpublishing.com, and with the holidays nearing, books make wonderful gifts. If you are a retail business and would like to retail our books, or host a book signing, call our office at 423-926-9983 for information. Also, if you are an author seeking additional marketing, check out our blAwesome Marketing, blawesomemarketing.com. These marketing products are not just for JCP authors.

A BIG ‘Thank you’ goes to all of you for your continued support. We appreciate your loyalty to us, our advertisers, and our authors. With each change, all of you have changed with us. Thank you! Like us and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Enjoy the last few weeks of summer! Of course, I will enjoy the month of September because it is my birthday month! Oh yes, it is that time of year too!

Verse of the month: “To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven…”

Ecclesiastes 3:1 KJV

Thought of the month: “A wise man can learn more from his enemies than a fool from his friends.”

Niki Lauda, Rush (2013) Janie C. Jessee, Editor

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The house stays decorated September through February!

Catherine L. Crowder— The changing color of nature.

DeVonne Phipps— Summer is going to sleep but lingering still, and fall is starting to come to life. September is a beautiful combination of both seasons. The sky turns cobalt blue, the nights get cooler, the Katydids get louder, and crickets join the night choir of September.

Trish Gibbs Huffman—The cooler evenings, mixed with a backdrop of turning leaves, and the smell of burning firewood!

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Announcing—Big Event at

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ouse Dressing, located in Bristol, Virginia, is beyond excited to announce their big event for the year—EDDIE ROSS! You simply won’t want to miss this! Eddie Ross will be making his appearance at House Dressing on October 18, 2018 for a special event.

“We know that you are going to love him as much as we do,” stated Martha McGlothlin Bowman, owner of House Dressing. “Beyond his awesome bio, he is charming and witty in person, and we can’t wait for you to meet him!”

The special guest, Eddie Ross, has worked as a design, decorating, and food editor for House Beautiful, Martha Stewart Living, and Food Network. Recognized by design aficionados for his inventive, out-of-the-box approach to high-style decorating and entertaining on a budget, Eddie consistently re-imagines the aesthetic possibilities in secondhand finds, imbuing them with a chic and colorful sophistication within everyone’s reach. His sold-out tours of flea markets across the country have empowered legions of devoted followers to find the best things they can, and at the same time, to give new life to what they may already own.

A trained chef from the Culinary Institute of America, Eddie has styled parties and table settings featured in House Beautiful, Southern Living, and InStyle. His design work has been published in Domino, Vanity Fair, Country Living and the New York Times. He has also appeared in Bravo’s interior design competition series Top Design and entertaining specials for HGTV. Eddie lectures widely on the living arts, from food and flowers to decorating, gardening, and entertaining. His first book, Modern Mix: Curating Personal Style with Chic & Accessible Finds, was published by Gibbs Smith in September 2015.

“We know that this is a very special event with a very special guest! So, we are encouraging everyone to purchase their tickets early because there will be limited seating.”

Where: House Dressing 50 Euclid Avenue. Bristol, Virginia When: Thursday, October 18, 2018 5:30: Meet & Greet Eddie and take a photo with him!

Cocktails & light hors d’oeuvres will be served.

6:30–7:15: Eddie will give a presentation that’s sure to be engaging and interesting!

7:15–8:30: Q & A, and an opportunity to purchase Eddie’s book, Modern Mix. Also a book signing!

Tickets are $125 per person prior to the event or $145 at door.

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Tips for Buying and Maintaining Your Car Contributed by Sheila Wandell CLU, Agent, State Farm

Take Your Time Buying a new car is a big investment, so start by considering what type of car you need. Will it be used primarily for commuting? Driving kids to school and around town? Target the kind of vehicle that best matches your lifestyle.

Check Interest Rates Most car dealers offer financing, but you may be able to find a better rate through your local financial institution. Arranging your own financing could save you money and help you negotiate a lower rate with the dealership.

Update Your Car Maintenance Schedule Listen to your vehicle: New cars are more efficient than ever before. They also have onboard computers that keep track of oil usage and other fluids and tell you when it’s time for maintenance. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and save yourself some money by only changing the oil when it’s necessary (and maybe not at every 3,000 miles).

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Track Your Tires Keeping a close eye on your tires is important for your safety as well as your fuel economy.

Check the tire pressure and tread monthly.

Wash Your Car Regularly washing your vehicle removes grit and grime that may damage the paint over time. A compromised paint job doesn’t just look lousy — it leaves your car more susceptible to rust.

Keep Paper Manuals While many car manuals can be found online and proof of insurance is readily available through an app, it’s a good idea to keep the original car manual and a print of your insurance information in the car.

Buy the Right Fuel Check with your owner’s manual to see what fuel is required. If it says that premium is only recommended you can rest easy knowing your vehicle will continue to run well on regular gasoline.

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Proudly Welcomes Attorney Chad Gilbert

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ith roots in Southwest Virginia’s small town of Marion, Virginia, Chadrick (Chad) Gilbert knew at an early age that music would play a role in his professional career.

“I am a percussionist. I have played since grade school; so after high school, I soon moved to Atlanta to pursue a career in music,” stated Chad.

Originally a music major in undergraduate school at Georgia State University, graduating cum laude with honors, and receiving a Certificate of Performance from the Atlanta Institute of Music, Chad seemed bound for a long career in music. He played professionally for a variety of bands, jazz bands, orchestras, wind ensembles, rock, and blues, and also worked as a studio musician.

“In Atlanta, I was a private music instructor and worked independently as a contracted music teacher for various studios. But the industry changed over a course of a few years, and music teaching jobs declined.”

With the decline of the economy in 2008–09, Chad recognized that it was time for a change. “Life is about

change. I decided to make a career change and decided to pursue a Business degree in Economics, with the intention of attending law school and practicing entertainment law.

I wanted to stay in the entertainment industry because I thought, what better background than a business degree and a law degree?”

Many opportunities surrounded this decision, but half way through law school, Chad started to think about his roots and family in Southwest Virginia. “I entered law school at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School in Atlanta, Georgia, excited about my new career decision, but halfway through law school, I felt that Atlanta was just too busy and congested for me. Maybe I was just getting older, but it seemed ideal for me to return home. Still having a lot of friends and family in Virginia, I decided to relocate to the Tri-Cities area after finishing school.”

After returning to his home in Marion, Virginia, Chad prepared and passed the Tennessee Bar Exam. “Things seemed to fall in place for me. I began working at Arrington Schelin a Professional Corporation in June, 2017. I saw this as a perfect opportunity to build my law career. With the primary areas of law we practice, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability, and Worker’s Compensation, I prepared for the Virginia Bar Exam and took it in February 2018, and was licensed and sworn in in June 2018.”

Chad is excited to be back near family and his roots in Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee. “This region is rich with history, culture, and great people. I feel that I have the best of both worlds! With the region’s best music festivals, I get to do what I love—play and listen to great music and build a successful law career at the same time. It is so rewarding to be a part of the local community where I can work and play. I am glad I chose to come back to my roots. I am truly appreciative of all those who helped and supported me along the way. I can honestly say I love what I do!”

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Inviting in Autumn

By Savannah Bailey

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ith autumn fast approaching, we’ll be packing away our summer décor in favor of darker shades and warmer blankets.

As someone who adores autumn, I start preparing my decorations as early as the department stores do.

This year, I decided there is no better way to welcome autumn into my home than with a unique hat wreath!

If you also wish to entice the coming season to your door, try making one of these fun pieces with the following steps.

Bored with traditional wreath bases, I bought a wide brim sun hat. Then, I bought a garland of leaves and a bouquet of sunf lowers from the craft store.

Finally, I planned to make good use of my hot glue gun.

For your wreath, you could choose a sun hat, straw hat, wool hat, or cowboy hat all with gorgeous results. Choose a garland and flowers that match you and the style of your home. For me, a hint of shine and glitter was an absolute must.

Wrap the garland around the head of your hat to measure the right length and cut off any excess.

Cut your f lowers down to size, or simply pull the flowers off the wire stems, so they don’t stick out too

far. Plan the placement of your flowers and garland before you start gluing.

Heat up your glue gun and glue each link of the garland around the hat where the bottom of the head meets with the brim. Once the garland is secure, layer glue around the bottom of your flowers. Hold the flowers in place on your hat until the glue dries.

Now your hat wreath is ready to be hung! I used a traditional wreath hook, but other methods include hanging your wreath on a nail or with some ribbon glued to the underside of the hat’s brim.

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Late Summer Planting of Shrubs and Trees

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By April Hensley

ven though the temperature in September is summery, gardeners know that fall is just around the corner. We still have our flower and vegetable gardens to keep weeded, watered, and harvested. There is plenty of growing left to do in the season.

Besides being able to plant some cool weather plants like pansies, lettuce, radishes, and spring blooming bulbs, we can also plant trees and shrub now. It’s an ideal time to plant in early autumn because there are less bugs and diseases, cooler temperatures, and warm fall rains. Trees and bushes have plenty of time to get settled in. Plus, garden centers are usually putting everything on clearance to get ready for Christmas.

Our area here in the Appalachian Mountains has a lot of heavy clay soil that can sometimes make planting difficult.

Here are some important steps for helping your transplant get a healthy start on life, and to make planting simple and safe.

• Always call and have your area marked for underground utilities before you start to dig.

• Pick a spot that gets the needed amount of shade or sun recommended for the type of tree.

• Make sure to purchase for the correct growing zone. If the plant is hardy to zone 7, it will not survive the winter in zone 6 or less.

• Follow the directions on the tag that comes with the plant.

• Remove the pot. If wrapped in burlap, cut away any wires, strings, and excess burlap after placing in the hole.

• Measure the width and height of the root area of the plant.

• Place cardboard or plastic on the ground for the removed dirt.

• Dig the hole twice as wide and one to two inches less than the height so the plant will be slightly above the ground level.

• Mix amendments such as compost, fertilizer, and soil additives with the removed soil.

• Loosen any circular roots caused by being in the pot.

• Place the tree or shrub in the hole.

Check the depth and level of the plant.

• Water the plant in the hole before backfilling to make sure water drains well.

• Backfill the hole with the amended original soil. Pack dirt around the transplant firmly.

• Make sure no dirt covers the top of the root ball.

• Keep watered well so the roots get established before the ground freezes. If it rains, you won’t need to water as much.

• Mulch if you choose.

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Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Artist Spotlight:

Sarah Shook & the Disarmers

By Guest Contributor Charlene Tipton Baker

Sarah Shook isn’t like most moms you pass in the car line dropping their kids off at school. At 32, she’s a tattooed, trucker hat wearin’ outlaw country badass who’s not afraid to tell it like it is. Forget the big-haired and polished haute couture country that regularly dominates Top 40. She is gritty, raw, and real, revealing her heartaches, screw-ups, and lessons learned, with searing honesty and salty humor. As an artist, Sarah and her solid Disarmers have been getting raves from the likes of Rolling Stone, Wall Street Journal, Paste, and American Songwriter. The following “interview” was done via e-mail, due to her hectic touring schedule.

CTB: Who are your biggest musical influences from any genre? Is there any artist you heard or saw as a kid that made you say, “I want to do that when I grow up?”

SS: I don’t have any influences. My music comes straight from the well of my personal experiences, observations, and feelings. I wasn’t allowed to listen to any music other than worship music and classical, so I definitely wasn’t exposed to any idols at a young age.

CTB: What bands are in your rotation right now?

SS: Right now, I’ve been listening to a lot of the Black Angels (like a lot), Dead Boys, Sonny Vincent, The Adverts, Raphael Saadiq, Futurebirds, Santigold, CTB: A friend of mine here in Bristol lives next Angel Olsen, and just got into together PANGEA. I door to your parents! What do they think of your love all kinds of music, but mostly punk and rock ‘n’ music and success? roll. I very rarely listen to any country music.

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PHOTO BY JOHN GESSNER

SS: Yeah, crazy small world, right? They’re pretty CTB: Do you find being on tour interrupts the writhappy for us, things are going super well, and that ing process, or does it add to your ability to write new tends to make any parent happy for their kid. material?

PHOTO BY JILLIAN CLARK

SS: Total interrupter. I have to be alone to write and that’s generally logistically impossible on tour. So the very rare, few days I have at home between tours I gotta hope I get lucky and write something. I’m not a disciplined writer at all, I literally have to wait for songs to come to me. So the stars really have to align these days for that to happen.

SS: My son and I have the Google Hangouts app so video chat, text, and sending silly pics and GIFs. It’s no substitute for actually getting to spend time with him, but it sure as hell helps.

CTB: When you are 90 years old and looking back on your life and career, what is the one thing you want to be able to say you’ve done/conquered that would be most meaningful to you?

CTB: Talk about your experience with the country music industry and country radio. Now that you are SS: Breaking stigmas, taboos, stereotypes, and showing signed to a label that truly gets you, do you see any the world that women can live our lives on our terms hope that the main stream may be shifting in the indie and that culture does not get to dictate our habits and artist’s favor? choices, nor does it control our passions and pursuits.

SS: We’ve been getting some pretty killer airplay, to be I want all women to feel as empowered, confident, and honest. We’ve charted open Billboard in three separate prepared for any situation as I feel on a daily basis. If categories, so I’m pretty happy about that. I think with I could put this in a bottle and give it away to every enough persistence and hard work people can effect woman I encounter, I would do it in a heartbeat. We change on their environment and industry, sure. You all deserve it. gotta want it. And you gotta work for it, there are no Sarah Shook & the Disarmers will perform three sets during shortcuts.

CTB: Whether you are a man or a woman, life on the road can be difficult on relationships and families.

How do you face those challenges as a parent?

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion. The festival celebrates 18 years in Historic Downtown Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia September 21–23, 2018. For a complete lineup and more information, visit BristolRhythm.com.

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The Magic of Making Music

By Pam Blair

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very musician knows that holding a violin or a clarinet for the first time can be an experience with benefits that last a lifetime. Learning to play a musical instrument helps to increase memory skills and coordination, while creating a sense of accomplishment. Playing an instrument can also improve reading, math, and comprehension skills, which is why the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra Guild is conducting instrumental petting zoos for 4th graders at area schools with the help of local musicians and volunteers. The program is called a “petting zoo” because every child gets the opportunity to “pet” an instrument by holding it and hearing the sound that it makes. To date, more than 850 schoolchildren in Johnson City, Jonesborough, and Gray have been reached by the program.

Working in conjunction with each school’s music teacher, Joyce Dean Garrison, a musician and Guild member, gathers musicians and members of the Guild to present the four families of instruments played in a symphony orchestra: strings, woodwinds, percussion, and brass. Under Garrison’s direction, musicians from the orchestra and community bands tell stories of how learning to play an instrument has affected their lives and then demonstrate how the instruments are played, using excerpts from movie soundtracks or patriotic songs that are easily recognized by the children.

Dozens of donated musical instruments are set up in the classroom, and after the musical demonstrations, the children get to try them on for size. By handling the instruments with the assistance and encouragement of musicians and volunteers, they learn how to hold them correctly and hear the sounds they make. This can be a decisive moment in a child’s life, when he or she first realizes that the look and feel of a certain instrument has great appeal. Finding the sound that interests them the most can help them decide on an instrument to play.

School is back in session and the Guild will continue its visits to local classrooms during the school year. The impact of the instrumental petting zoo is best measured by the children who are delighted by the experience. As one little boy declared, “I want to learn how to play like that!” If a picture paints a thousand words, then the expression on a child’s face when holding an instrument for the first time speaks volumes. The moment is priceless.

For more information or to see the symphony’s 2018-2019 concert schedule, go to www.jcsymphony.com or call 423.926.8742.

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Peterhof

The Russian Versailles

Article and Photographs by Nancy Binder

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ess than 20 miles southwest of St. Petersburg is one of the most famous palaces in Russia, Peterhof.

In 1709, Peter the Great established this country estate on the Gulf of Finland as his summertime residence. The Montplaisir, which is French for “my pleasure,� was the first modest palace built. In 1717, Peter the Great visited France, saw Versailles, and decided to build a palace to rival the French.

One of the interesting ways to travel to Peterhof is by hydrofoil from St. Petersburg. We purchased the tickets for the first boat in the morning. Cruising on the Neva River, we viewed the famous Peter and Paul Fortress, the cruise ship port, the beautiful new suspension bridge, Russian Coast Guard and Navy ships, and the impressive new tower office building of the Gazprom Company.

After a 45 minute comfortable cruise, we arrived at the pier of the Peterhof. Even though it was early, there was still a line to purchase tickets.

The Grand Palace sits on a bluff, making for a very impressive sight when it is approached from the Gulf of Finland as we did. We strolled along the canal, which carries the fountain waters out to the sea. On both sides of the canal, there are formal gardens with fountains.

Peterhof has a total of 144 fountains, but the most fantastic is the Grand Cascade, consisting of 64 fountains, 142 water jets, and 37 gilded bronze statues. The center of the fountain is a statue of Samson prying open the mouth of a lion. The fountains are all gravity fed and were turned on at 11 am to a recording of the St. Petersburg Anthem. Crowds surrounded the Grand Cascade and on all of the steps for the daily start of the fountains.

The best view for the opening of the fountains is above the Grand Cascade, in front of the Grand Palace.

As we were there in summer, the crowds are overwhelming. We waited in line and eventually purchased a separate ticket to tour the inside of the palace. Once inside the palace, it was total chaos putting paper booties on over our shoes to protect the spectacular parquet floors. At one point, we thought of leaving because of the crowds pushing and shoving, but once we were past the first few rooms, the crowds thinned out and we were 14 | September 2018 | voicemagazineforwomen.com

Palace and fountains

The Montplaisir so glad that we stayed to view this spectacular palace.

The ballroom is white with gold gilt, mirrors, beautiful sconces, and a beautiful painting on the ceiling. One can just imagine the ladies in their magnificent gowns and the gentlemen in their dress uniforms, listening and dancing to the music. As we continued through continued on next page

the palace, I was amazed by the beautiful ceramic heaters that were fueled from the rear with coal by serfs to warm the palace on the cold nights. The throne room, with its red velvet throne contains portraits of the Imperial family. The dining room is spacious and set for display with a long table and so many pieces of dinnerware and silverware, one would hardly know where to start. There was a small dining room where family and close friends could dine. In all, there are about 30 rooms in the palace, and although it looks huge, the palace is very narrow. When Peter the Great had it built, it was considerably smaller, his daughter, Elizabeth, added the two wings onto it.

When it was apparent that the Nazis were Intimate Dining Room approaching St. Petersburg, the employees of Peterof removed and hid many of the precious artifacts and furniture. During the Nazis occupation from 1941 to 1944, they destroyed many of the fountains, and near the end of the war, they set explosives off and a great deal of the building was destroyed by fire.

Almost immediately after the war, restoration work began. Today, you would never know that the building was all but destroyed.

Back outside in the gardens, there are two fountains that are hidden and called jokers. When someone walks through an area near these fountains, they are drenched with water. On this very hot day, many people were intentionally cooling off in the joker gardens.

Another grand fountain looks like a chessboard where the water cascades down terraces in a grotto painted in black and white squares. It is decorated with statues of mythological characters, giving the fountain the name of Dragon Cascade, in addition Ballroom to the name of Chessboard Hill Cascade.

Near the water’s edge stands The Montplaisir, the first palace built by Peter the Great. The palace is quite modest, and the gardens are lovely. Several guide books describe parties held in Peter’s time as “the guests partaking in a punishing regime of drinking.”

On one of the days we visited we had lunch in the shaded restaurant in the lower garden. I had a lovely duck salad, and on another day, we had lunch in the mildly air-conditioned Orangerie Café. On that day I had a very cold beetroot, herring, hard-boiled egg, and potato salad which was delicious. There are several other places to casually dine on the property.

Even though I visited Peterhof on two days, I still did not view all of the gardens and palaces on this beautiful and historic 500 acre site.

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ere it is making news again...not my hometown of Marion this time, but a much larger community where young people are choosing not to participate in things we did growing up. Two high schools—Manassas Park, who won a state title in football in 2004 when it went 14–0, has joined Park View, another highly-populated Northern Virginia high school to cancel its varsity season—both because of record low participation from the students.

Yet, in both Manassas and in Marion, the familiar complaint of “there’s nothing for the kids to do” is all over.

I’ve so often heard that about every community throughout the Tri-Cities, and every time I’ve honestly and earnestly asked for specifics as far as what the town as a governing body could provide for “young people to do.” I’ve heard everything from cake walks to shuffleboard to video game arcades. I’ve also then offered to help anyone interested in developing something.

Yet and still, today in Marion there are more programs at the Lincoln, more rec department activities, more free and inexpensive concerts, trivia contests, two swimming pools, a golf course with teen ‘how to’ classes, playgrounds, tennis courts, a drive in, hiking trails, a zip line, a disc golf course in the works, the Wellness Center, travel ball, Little League, art programs and junior musician programs, after school and weekend classes, church activities and extracurricular activities at school—and every one of those always has plenty of room for participants. Even our once Mighty Scarlet Hur-

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ricane Band could easily fit onto a single school bus, when it used to take a caravan of them. God bless all those who do come out, put on the uniform, put in the practice, and do a great job doing all they can—whether it’s a band uniform or a stage costume. But I’m absolutely certain they’d love the company of others.

I’m curious. When folks ask for “something for the kids to do,” what is it, specifically, that’s not already being offered that would draw young people to participate, and how can I help make it happen?

Anyone?

If we truly care about our young people, we all have a responsibility in shaping our community. We can’t rely on some government entity or someone else to provide entertainment, recreation, education, for every interest and whim. We ALL have to step up, including me and including you. Including the young folks who haven’t found things to interest them in all the things offered. It’s up to us all to figure out how to bring along our next generation, not simply surrender to Xboxes and iPhones.

It’s too important not to do so. I don’t have unlimited resources; neither do any of us. But for those with ideas, concepts, passions, insights, I’m willing to help. But please don’t see this as a game of 52 Pickup, where we toss out ideas like playing cards and expect someone else to pick them up.

We’re all in the dealer’s seat. Let’s put together a winning hand for our future generations.

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The Bonnie Kate Theater in Elizabethton is working hard to make the old movie theater into a cultural arts center, but they have some big hurdles.

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Written by Dale Crotts Bank Executive Josh Stephens comes home to find his murdered wife’s body alone in their bedroom, just two years after his daughter was murdered—a case that was never solved.

Accused of murder, he hires ace defense attorney Adam Drake. Macy Merit, an old flame of Drake’s, and Spencer Rawlings accidentally meet Drake’s secretary, who after learning about their current profession, implores them to assist Drake with the Stephens case. Now it’s a race against time and the judicial system, as Macy, Spence, and Drake navigate their way through a maze of evidence, witnesses, and unsuspected twists and turns on a mission to free their client.

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Thomson’s Pulp Mill

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Written by Carroll C. Jones Peter G. Thomson came to the western North Carolina mountains more than a hundred years ago in search of a proper site to build his mammoth pulp mill. This book contains the story of the building of the Champion Fibre Company at Canton, North Carolina between 1905 and 1908. Also included are many old construction photographs that illustrate the immense effort that took place on the bank of the Pigeon River.

Born in Haiti, Reynald Altema immigrated to the United States at age 16 and has been living here since.

He is a physician and was in a private practice for over 30 years; for the past 15 years, he has been doing volunteer work in the Caribbean, Central America, and even Africa. Altema published The Boy by the Sea four years ago. His second novel breaks new ground and veers into an ambitious blending of genres by linking prose and poetry.

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How the Dog Saved the Squirrel from the Hawk

Written by D.L. Luke Sam caused trouble for the dog on guard duty. The hawk dropped by, paid a visit, and things turned screwy for the red squirrel.

Snooping Can Be Scary

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Written by Linda Hudson Hoagland Ghosts and a haunted house are the enticements that pull Emily and her friend, Tim Riley, into the dilemma of being held hostage along with two of the local legal authorities who felt it necessary to search for the teenagers. Lindsay, Ellen, Ryan, Jed, and Marnie look for the truth and the kids. Come along for the ride to prove that SNOOPING CAN BE SCARY.

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Written by Sylvia Weiss Sinclair Teachers in Los Angeles threaten to strike. Recent riots saw teachers leave the profession for safer occupations. Mrs. Vierma, a science teacher, never returned after she so frantically screamed out “SECURITY!” and no one came. Someone had to teach her classes, but who? Maybe someone who could make Sylvia Weiss Sinclair raisins dance.

“Making Raisins Dance is a well written, very descriptive dedication to making a difference in the inner city, troubled kids of L.A. by a former student and teacher, who takes pride in her chosen profession.

The story is a recollection of good times and bad, of promises made and broken, and of giving one’s all to make a difference. Hoping for miracles does not make them happen, but helping a miracle come within one’s grasp might make the difference necessary to influence a child’s future. A touching story.”

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is a “Baby Boomer” born of immigrant parents, growing up in Southern California. Sylvia holds several degrees, including an Associate of Arts in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration — Accounting.

Sylvia also has her teaching credentials in Secondary Education — Math and Science. She moved to Bay Minette, Alabama in 2015. She is a member of the Fairhope Writers’ Group, the Alabama Writers’ Forum, and the Alabama Writers Conclave. Her first published novel is Fledermama’s Son.

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Written by Dale Crotts Macy Merit leaves Naval Special Ops after a bizarre mission goes awry to become “The Avenger.” Her first case involves the death of Jack Jordan, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control, whose wife Vanessa is a U.S. Senator from North Carolina. Ruled a suicide by the local police, Macy uncovers evidence that points to murder. While working diligently to find the killer, Macy stumbles on a plot to develop a biological weapon to be used against civilians, not by a terrorist group, but by high-level officials within our own government. As the clues unfold, and the body count rises, Macy discovers the connection between Jack Jordan’s death and the biological experiments. Macy soon realizes that she and her former Navy team members are on opposing sides in a race against time to reveal the ones behind the experiment and stop the massacre of innocent victims. Death Watch combines political and legal issues of our time with romance, mystery, murder, and suspense to create an exciting and thoughtprovoking journey into the world of power and corruption.

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Write Here: A Writing Club for Current and Future Authors

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oin the Bristol Public Library on September 4 at 6:00 p.m. for a special workshop, Ask the Publisher, on the topic of publishing with Janie Jessee from Jan-Carol Publishing. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more aboutpublishing and ask questions regarding the publishing process. Join us!

Write Here is a writing club organized by the Bristol Public Library for readers and writers who are or aspire to become authors. Everyone is welcome to attend, write, share, and discuss.

Meetings and workshops are fun and informal, and completely free to enjoy. We meet in the Jones Creativity Center at 6:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, unless otherwise indicated on our monthly calendar.

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AUTHORS on the ROAD Rosie Hartwig-Benson Petals of Distinction Saturday, September 8, 2018, 9:00 am–11:00 am Guest Speaker and Book Signing Cornerstone’s Women’s Ministries 205 CSAH 34, Litchfield, MN Tamra Wilson Dining with Robert Redford & Other Stories Saturday, September 8, 2018, 2:00 pm Presentation of “What Makes a Southern Story Southern?”

Carolina Mountains Literary Festival Toe River Arts Council Gallery Burnsville, NC Wayne and Ralphine Major Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, and the Texas Longhorns; Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, Goes to Hawaii; Piddle Diddle’s Lost Hat; Moondance of the Fireflies by Tamela Marie Wheeler; and Little Teddy’s Big Adventures by Teresa Wilkerson Saturday, September 8, 2018, 9:00 am-1:00 pm Thunder Road Author Rally 296 Main Street, Maynardville, TN

Rose Klix God, My Greatest Love Saturday, September 15, 2018, 10:00 am–12:00pm Book Signing, Quilt Connection, Etc. 522 St Joseph St, Rapid City, SD Saturday, September 15, 2018 1:00–2:00 pm Book Signing, Mitzi’s Books 510 Main St, Rapid City, SD Linda Hudson Hoagland Snooping Can Be Scary; Snooping Can Be Uncomfortable; Snooping Can Be Helpful – Sometimes; Onward & Upward; Missing Sammy; Snooping Can Be Doggone Deadly; Snooping Can Be Devious; Snooping Can Be Contagious; Snooping Can Be Dangerous; The Best Darn Secret; Easter Lilies; Broken Petals; and These Haunted Hills Saturday, September 1, 2018 1:00 pm – 9:30 pm, Book Signing, Autumn Jamboree, Downtown Bluefield, VA Tuesday, September 4, 2018, 9:30 am – 10:45 am Reading and Class Instruction Bluefield State College Bluefield, WV

Tuesday, September 11, 2018, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm General Meeting, Shoney’s, Cummings Street, Abingdon, VA Wednesday, September 12, 2018, 2 pm – 4 pm, Clinch Mountain Writers/Creative Writing Class, Southwest Virginia Community College, DEL 146, Richlands, VA Saturday, September 15, 2018, 9 am – 5 pm Book Signing, Cedar Bluff Heritage Festival, Cedar Bluff, VA Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 1 pm AHWS Meeting, SWCC, Buchanan Hall, Room 130, Richlands, VA Wednesday, September 19, 2018, 2 pm – 4 pm, Clinch Mountain Writers/Creative Writing Class, Southwest Virginia Community College, DEL 146, Richlands, VA Saturday, September 22, 2018, 10 am – 4 pm, Book Signing, Food City, Vansant, VA Sunday, September 23, 2018, 11 am – 3 pm, Book Signing, Big Walker Lookout, Wytheville, VA

Saturday, September 8, 2018, 11 am – 3 pm, Book Signing Big Walker Lookout Wytheville, VA

Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 2 pm – 4 pm, Clinch Mountain Writers/Creative Writing Class, Southwest Virginia Community College, DEL 146, Richlands, VA

Monday, September 10 , 2018, 7 pm Board Meeting, Tazewell County Habitat for Humanity, Tazewell, VA

Saturday, September 29, 2018, 9 am – 4 pm, Book Signing, Burkes Garden Fall Festival, Tazewell, VA

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Traveling Lightly

By Angie Hyche Professional Organizer and Owner of Shipshape Solutions

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y favorite thing about the warmer months of the year is the opportunity to spend time on hiking trails. For me, nothing beats spending the day on a trail with family and friends. Plenty of time for conversation, beautiful views, and lots of good exercise are the essential ingredients of my perfect day.

When packing for a hike, I always choose the items for my backpack very carefully. The essentials are pretty easy to determine: water, snacks, sunscreen, a trail map, and my phone (for taking pictures).

Beyond that, anything else that I *might* need is optional. For every item I choose to take, there is a distinct cost involved. Every item increases the weight of my backpack. I value a lightweight backpack over being perhaps overly prepared.

What if we evaluated every item in our home just as carefully? What if we were just as discriminating in our choices?

I am betting that a large percentage of items wouldn’t “make the cut.” In the case of the backpack, there is a clear negative consequence to taking too much (heavier pack to carry). What about the consequences of keeping too much in our homes? You may be thinking that this doesn’t “cost” you anything. I am sorry to break the news to you, my friends, but you are wrong. Anything that we keep that we don’t need to is clutter. And our clutter definitely costs us.

As a country, 1 in 10 of us pays a monthly fee to rent storage space. 1 in 4 of us has too much stuff in our garages to fit our cars. We buy things we already own because we can’t find them amidst the clutter. We don’t have the peaceful home environment we crave because of the clutter. Clutter costs.

Take an honest look at your home. Be ruthless in your decluttering.

Everything you keep costs you in some way. Getting rid of unneeded things can be incredibly freeing. Trust me—I’ve seen it in my own life, and I have seen it in my clients’ lives. You can start slowly, one space at a time. You will be so thankful for making those hard decisions when you see the benefits in your home. An uncluttered and organized life is invaluable. I’d love to help you get there!

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An Evening with Eddie Ross

Eddie Ross has worked as a design, decorating, and food editor for House Beautiful, Martha Stewart Living, and Food Network.

WHERE: House Dressing WHEN: Thursday, October 18, 2018 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm INCLUDES: Meet & greet Eddie and take a photo with him! Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres will be served.

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Choosing the Right Care

By Cindy K. Sproles

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t happens—our aging parents reach a stage in their lives where families begin to question if living alone at home is best for them.

This question should be addressed with great attention and consideration. Before making the decision to move your loved ones into a facility, search out all the options. Become adequately informed, and know what best suits your loved one’s needs.

Level One — Independent Care Living It’s important to understand the difference between independent care living and assisted living. The best explanation for independent care living is: A group retirement facility or community — a place where seniors in good health can retire to be with friends their own age. They generally pay a home owners association fee so their home maintenance is provided. They must maintain their own care in its entirety.

Some “communities” allow seniors to purchase condos, small homes, or even build within a gated community (this instance requires in-depth understanding of the rules of habitation). They can sell their dwellings to other seniors should they come to a point where their care moves to the next level. It’s important to read contracts carefully and notice when the qualifications to remain living in the facility/community change, and to be sure home purchases do not revert back to the community owners.

daily living skills (ADLs) with minimal help. The general rule for assisted living is, in the event of an emergency, a resident can remove themselves from the facility (without assistance) within a small time frame. If they cannot, they do not qualify to stay.

Assisted living facilities perform care for residents who simply need daily monitoring to those who require assistance with personal care. Residents rent a room or small apartment where meals are provided if necessary. Facilities employee a RN or LPN on staff in the event of an emergency and who, if the service is needed, will regulate and distribute medications to residents. Those who live in assisted living facilities are usually mobile and are charged according to their specific needs.

Level Three — Nursing Home Nursing home care ranges from memory care needs to end-oflife care that cannot be managed at home or in a lower level care facility. Resident’s needs are fully provided according to their specific situation. Payments are supplied by the resident until personal funds are exhausted and then Medicaid Insurance is accessed.

Level Four — In-Home, Non-Medical Assistance This is a good choice for seniors who insist on being home.

Caregivers are hired to maintain and care for seniors. It is important to remember, many times seniors still require assistance that cannot be provided by a caregiver unless they are licensed nurses, LPNs, or NFP’s. It is important to hire through an in-home care company for state regulated care, dependability, security, and liability reasons. Not only do families have recourse if necessary, but they have accountabilLevel Two — Assisted Living The definition by industry standard varies from state to state. ity. Private duty caregivers are everywhere, but families rarely think The best explanation for assisted living is a facility with limited about background checks, who will fill in if that person doesn’t show care. It’s important to understand assisted living facilities are not for work, and what if they are injured in your loved one’s home.

In fairness, there are many private duty caregivers who provide medical care facilities. They can care for seniors to a point, but once that need has extended their level of care, individuals must excellent care for aging parents. Either way, this is a job that is regseek a facility with higher levels. Assisted living is group home ulated by the State and if your caregiver is not licensed, paying the living where residents can perform all the necessary assisted taxes due the government, and receiving continued training, then families and the caregiver run the risk of being called out by the state.

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September is Healthy Aging Month Awarded in 2016, the “Seeding Artful Aging” grant enabled Johnson City Public Library staff to think beyond the traditional boundaries of library programming, discovering the importance of hands-on arts education experiences for older adults. The U.S. has an aging population created by the large number of baby boomers entering retirement; estimates are that between 10 and 20 thousand baby boomers will retire every day for the next twenty years.

That’s going to have a dramatic impact on our society—clearly, new support systems are needed for seniors so they remain healthy, independent, and able to live a high quality of life.

Extensive research shows that what works best for seniors is making art—any kind of art, any discipline, as long as it’s hands on, intensive, and a sequential activity that focuses on skills building.

In a nutshell, seniors who create their own artworks have fewer falls, need less medication, have fewer doctor visits, more social engagement, and less depression. Johnson City Public Library views offering Artful Aging workshops as part of a new service model designed to respond to the coming seismic shift in our country’s demographics. The library is proud to have been one of only 15 organizations in the nation to receive a grant from Aroha Philanthropies to establish this type of program.

Johnson City Public Library’s Artful Aging workshops have featured local professional teaching artists in such disciplines as sculpture, photography, storytelling, theater improvisation, banjo and mandolin, and Afro-Caribbean drumming. The workshops are free for persons age 55 and up, and the library provides all the necessary materials and instruments. To date, the library has engaged over 125 participants in Artful Aging workshops, and is actively pursuing opportunities to sustain the program in the future.

In creating these workshops over the last two years, the library established a significant partnership with East Tennessee State University’s Department of Art and Design, allowing participants the use of studio space and equipment that is usually not available outside of a college setting. Additionally, the library developed a “talent pool” of teaching artists who are remarkable not only for their mastery of their arts disciplines, but for their ability to support, encourage, and develop older artists in the making.

Johnson City Public Library welcomes the support of its community in continuing to provide these Artful Aging opportunities. Whether you are an adult 55 years or older, or someone who wants opportunities like this to be available to you in the future, your involvement with the library’s Artful Aging program will help sustain these important efforts. Together, we can make East Tennessee one of the most enjoyable and highly livable places in the world.

For more information contact, Lisa Williams, Johnson City Public Library, Adult Services Librarian at 423-434-4356 or visit www.jcpl.org.

Purple Out Day Friday, September 14 Join Tennesseans from Memphis to Mountain City wearing purple and decorating offices, classrooms, and homes to raise awareness and support Alzheimer’s Tennessee’s mission. The 4th Annual Purple Out Day on Friday, September 14 is championed by more than 200 Court Clerks across Tennessee. Businesses, schools, and individuals are encouraged to join in to make the Volunteer State purple and show our support for families facing Alzheimer’s disease.

Facts About Alzheimer’s Disease • • • • • •

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Dementia is a brain condition that affects parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language.

Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias can seriously affect a person’s ability to carry out daily activities.

The risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease increases with age, but Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging.

Most people living with Alzheimer’s disease are older than 65 years.

However, people younger than age 65 can develop Alzheimer’s disease, but it is not common.

Scientists do not know what causes Alzheimer’s disease. However, like other chronic conditions, it is probably a result of multiple factors.

Controlling high blood pressure, exercising regularly, and quitting smoking may reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. www.alztennessee.org voicemagazineforwomen.com | September 2018 | 23

Brain-Healthy Habits Exercise Becoming more active can improve brain volume, reduce risk for dementia, and improve thinking and memory skills.

Increased blood flow that occurs with physical activity may help generate new neurons in the hippocampus, an area of the brain involved with learning and memory.

Quit smoking The Alzheimer’s Association indicates that evidence shows smoking increases the risk of cognitive decline. Smoking can impair blood flow to the brain and cause small strokes that may damage blood vessels.

Eat healthy foods Foods that are good for the heart and blood vessels also are good for the brain.

These include fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish-based proteins, unsaturated fats, and foods containing omega-3 fatty acids.

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Consume caffeine Caffeine may help boost memory performance and brain health. A Journal of Nutrition study found people ages 70 and older who consumed more caffeine scored better on tests of mental function than those who consumed less caffeine. Caffeine may help improve attention span, cognitive function, and feelings of well-being.

Work the brain Engaging in mentally stimulating activities can create new brain connections and more backup circuits, states Dr. Joel Salinas, a neurologist at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. Working the brain through puzzles, reading, and participating in social situations can stimulate the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a molecule essential for repairing brain cells and creating connections between them.

Closer Than You Think

By Leslie Snyder “If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.”

Psalm 139:8–10 King James Version (KJV) Interpretation: “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.”

Psalm 139: 8–10

Love. It transcends time and makes time stand still. It causes people to do funny things and can break the heart of ones close to us. It fights for freedom and dies for a cause. It gives life to the next generation and gives its life for a generation it will never see. Love is deep, secure, strong, loyal, honest, and true. It is displayed through a touch, a word, a look, or a smile. Love sustains, guides, protects, and is closer than you think.

Children know this intuitively. That’s what makes the story The Runaway Bunny so endearing. It follows the conversation of a Mother Bunny and her baby, and what would happen if the baby bunny ran away. No matter how elaborate the baby bunny’s plan to run away, the Mother Bunny always comes up with a way to find and care for the baby bunny. Frustrated by his inability to get away from the love of his mother, the baby bunny finally gives up, settles in at home, and lets the Mother Bunny care for him.

The Psalmist also experienced this type of love. God and His love surrounded him at all times, in all places, and in all circumstances.

Psalm 63:3 reads, “Because Your loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You.” Today, take the time to notice that you are surrounded by the love of God. There is nowhere you can go that He will not be with you. There is nothing you can do that will keep His love from you. God is strangely and persistently accepting of us and readily waits for us with open arms. www.homeword.com

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National Honey Month is a celebratory and promotional event held annually during the month of September in the United States. Its purpose is to promote American beekeeping, the beekeeping industry, and honey as a natural and beneficial sweetener.

How Do Bees Make Honey?

Can Honey Help You Heal?

It begins when a honeybee stops at a flower and sucks out the sweet liquid nectar. She stores the nectar in a special sac called a honey crop, where enzymes break it down into simple sugars. Back at the hive, other bees move the nectar into honeycombs. They hover above the cells, creating a breeze that dries out the nectar until it becomes honey, and then seal the cells with wax. Bees visit 2 million flowers to make a pound of honey.

The use of honey to treat wounds and burns has been part of traditional medicine for centuries. Ancient Egyptians used it on wounds. It has natural compounds that fight bacteria, promote healing, prevent infections, and ease swelling. To be safe, buy medical-grade honey from a drugstore before you treat a wound or burn. Always see your doctor if the wound is serious.

What’s Royal Jelly?

Is Honey Really Bee Vomit?

When they’re hunting for nectar, bees do store it in a special second stomach just for honey. And while they do sort of throw it up when they get back to the hive, it isn’t quite the same. The truth is that since the nectar was never in the bee’s actual stomach, it isn’t really vomit.

Royal jelly is superfood for bees. Every newborn bee eats it for a few days. But bees destined to become queens are fed royal jelly until they’re adults. That’s why queens are bigger and live longer than other bees. Some people say royal jelly is also a superfood for humans, and can treat everything from baldness to menopause and arthritis. But claims about royal jelly are more hype than fact.

Honey vs. Sugar In this debate, honey may have an edge. It has healthy antioxidants, amino acids, and vitamins. But some experts say honey’s benefits are too small to matter. Besides, a teaspoon of honey has 21 calories, compared with 16 for sugar.

Don’t give honey to children under 1 year of age. It may have trace amounts of botulism that will make them sick.

What Is Manuka Honey?

This dark honey, made from the nectar of manuka trees in New Zealand, is a popular folk remedy for wounds, burns, and ulcers. It has an antibacterial compound that is unique among honeys. That’s why it’s drawn interest from scientists. Recent studies support the use of manuka to heal wounds and skin disease, and to fight deadly bacteria. It also shows promise as a treatment for some cancers.

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Can Honey Ease Cold Symptoms?

Your parents were on to something when they gave you honey for a cold. Studies show that a small amount helps children cough less and sleep better, compared with the drugs in many well-known syrups and allergy pills. Just don’t give it to any little ones less than 1 year old; it could cause botulism. Source—www.webmd.com

5. Cover and allow to cook until the apples are tender but still firm; you don’t want them to turn into applesauce.

6. Serve this in a bowl, tuck in a couple sprigs of fresh sage from your garden, and tell your guests all about sage honey.

Source–Laurey Masterton’s “The Fresh Honey Cookbook”

Elsie’s Stewed Apples Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients: 2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 pounds apples, peeled, cored and cut into thick slices 1/2 cup honey, preferably sage honey 1/2 cup white wine Zest of 1 lemon Juice of 1 lemon Fresh sage sprigs for garnish Instructions: 1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Add the apples, turn the heat to high and sauté until they begin to brown on the edges, about 5 minutes.

3. If some are getting too well done, remove them and place on a plate while the rest continue to cook, then return them to the skillet when all are done.

4. Reduce the heat to low and add the honey, wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup water.

French Honey Spice Loaf (Pain d’epices) A great breakfast bread Honey is a versatile ingredient that can be added to both foods and beverages. Beloved the world over, honey has been used in recipes for centuries.

Such is the case with the following recipe for “Pain d’épices” from Linda Collister’s “Quick Breads” (Ryland, Peters & Small).

This French honey spice loaf dates back to medieval times and makes for a great breakfast bread, especially when hosting overnight guests.

Makes 1 Medium Loaf Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 3/4 cup rye flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon quatre épices 2/3 cup almonds, finely chopped 1/4 cup candied peel or crystallized ginger, finely chopped 3/4 cup flavorful honey 2 extra-large egg yolks 5 tablespoons milk 1 12-inch loaf pan, greased and baselined with parchment paper Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. 2. Sift both flours, baking powder, salt, and all the spices into a large bowl.

3. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the chopped almonds and candied peel.

4. Make a well in the center of the ingredients.

5. Add the honey (in cold weather it is easier to measure and combine the honey if you stand the jar in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes first), egg yolks, and milk to the bowl and stir well to make a thick, heavy batter.

6. Scrape the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.

7. Bake for about 45 minutes, until golden, and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Turn out onto a wire rack, remove the lining paper and let cool. This recipe is best eaten within 5 days, or can be frozen for up to 1 month. voicemagazineforwomen.com | September 2018 | 27

1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional 12 cherry tomatoes, cut into halves crosswise, or 1 medium-sized tomato (about 5 ounces), diced

Instructions: Gai Yaang (Thai BBQ Chicken)

Serves 4

Ingredients: 4 bone-in chicken quarters with skin on 8 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla) 2 tablespoons cooking sherry 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil 4 tablespoons palm or brown sugar 2 tablespoons minced lemongrass 1 fresh hot red or green chili, preferably Thai (deseeded if you prefer less heat), finely sliced 2 tablespoons honey

Dipping Sauce Ingredients:

1/2 cup rice or white vinegar 1/3 cup palm or brown sugar 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots 1 ½ teaspoons Asian chili sauce, preferably Sriracha 1 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla)

Instructions: 1. Whisk together the garlic, pepper, fish sauce, sherry, sesame oil, palm sugar, lemongrass, chili, and honey 2. Place the chicken in a large sealable plastic bag 3. Pour the marinade over the chicken.

4. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (up to overnight).

5. Bring vinegar, palm sugar, shallots, chili sauce, and fish sauce to a boil in a small sauce pan over high heat, stirring to combine.

6. Reduce heat to medium low and allow to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

7. Remove from heat.

8. Heat a grill to medium and brush with oil.

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9. Place the chicken on the grill skin side down and grill for about 15 minutes.

10. Brush the uncooked side with the BBQ marinade, then flip the chicken over.

11. Grill the second side for about 15 minutes.

12. Discard the marinade.

13. When the chicken is cooked through, transfer it to a serving platter and serve with the dipping sauce.

Source–Katie Chin’s “Everyday Thai Cooking”

Chicken, Red Lentils and Green Beans in One Pot

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 bay leaves 5 whole cloves 6 cardamom pods 1 2-inch stick cinnamon 3 dried hot red chiles 2 pounds chicken pieces, skinned and cut into smaller serving portions (a pair of breasts into 4 to 6 pieces each and whole legs into 2 to 3 pieces each) 1 2/3 cups red lentils (masoor dal), picked over, washed and drained 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 teaspoons salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 ½ teaspoons store-bought garam masala 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice 6 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths Generous pinch of asafetida, optional 1 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds 1 small onion (about 4 ounces), peeled and cut into fine half rings 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped

1. Put the 3 tablespoons of the oil into a wide, nonstick pan and set over high heat.

2. When the oil is hot, put in the bay leaves, cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and red chiles. Stir once or twice until the bay leaf starts to darken.

3. Quickly put in the chicken pieces in a single layer and brown on both sides.

4. Remove and spread out on a plate, leaving the oil and spices behind.

5. Take the pan off the heat briefly and put into it the lentils, turmeric and 5 cups of water.

6. Put the pan back on high heat and bring to a simmer.

7. Cover partially for 20 minutes.

8. Meanwhile, sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, lots of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of the garam masala, and the lemon juice on both sides of the chicken pieces.

9. Rub in and set aside.

10. When the lentils have cooked for 20 minutes, put in the chicken and all its accumulated juices, the green beans and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.

11. Stir and bring to a simmer.

12. Cover, turn the heat to low and cook gently for another 20 minutes, stirring now and then.

13. Two minutes before the chicken and lentils are cooked, put the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil in a medium-sized frying pan and set over high heat.

14. When the oil is hot, put in the asafetida (if using) and, a second later, the cumin seeds.

15. Ten seconds later, put in the onion. Stir and fry until the onion turns brown at the edges.

16. Put in the garlic.

17. Stir and fry until the onion has turned fairly brown.

18. Add the ground cumin, the ground coriander, 1 teaspoon garam masala, and the cayenne if you want the dish to be hot.

19. Stir once, then put in the tomatoes, stir for 20 seconds, and pour this entire mixture into the pan with the chicken and lentils.

20. Stir to mix.

Source–Madhur Jaffrey’s “Quick & Easy Indian Cooking”

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Lives: Apopka, FL • Occupation: Author I feel empowered when: I get writing assignments and continue to be published at age 87.

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The goal of Sudoku is to fill a 9×9 grid with numbers so that each row, column and 3×3 section contain all of the digits between 1 and 9.

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23. Lincoln’s state 24. Selects 26. Organs present in invertebrates 28. Self-immolation by fire 30. Trauma center 31. Automobile 32. Mustachioed actor Elliott 34. Something to do at auctions 35. British School 37. San Diego ballplayers 39. Drumming pattern 40. One-time Portuguese currency 41. Honor 43. Beaches have it 44. Folk singer DiFranco 45. Electronic data processing 47. Where wrestlers ply their trade 48. The Peach State 50. Boat post 52. Omitted from printed matter 54. Witnesses 56. Indicates position 57. Atomic # 18 (abbr.)

59. Obliged to repay 60. Lead prosecutor 61. Sun God 62. The Ocean State 63. Seek opportunity without scruples 66. Keeps you cool 67. Achievements 70. A beloved street 71. Analyze minutely

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6. Movies have lots of them 7. Greek goddess of the dawn 8. Influential naturalist 9. Ancient town 10. Atlanta-based rapper 11. Animosities 12. Pop singer 13. Speak 14. One who lives in northern Burma 15. Not liquids 25. A framework 26. Peter’s last name 27. Plants have it 29. To shorten a book 31. French philosopher 33. Murdered in his bathtub 36. Greek letter 38. A hiding place 39. Crazed supporters 41. Winged nut 42. Doctor of Education 43. Unhappy 46. Popular celeb magazine 47. __ and greets 49. Poke holes in 51. Beloved Mexican dish 53. Monetary unit of Angola 54. More wise 55. Pouches 58. Hindu’s ideal man 60. Type of gazelle 64. Revolutions per minute 65. Energy unit 68. Cerium 69. Canadian peninsula

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