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his time of year is the perfect time to pause and reflect, but finding the time seems impossible. ’Tis the season to “run and get it done” with the approaching holidays and family obligations, so pausing this time of year, just for yourself, is last on your “to do” list. Add to that, all the madness and sadness bombarding us from the news media, it may seem impossible to feel thankful. However, according to a study, people with grateful attitudes and who show gratitude were actually healthier than those who do not. So this holiday season, take care of yourself by counting your blessings, seeking out ways to pass on kindness and enjoying the little moments of each day. Take time to smell the roses, but maybe substitute the roses with pumpkin pie!

It seems to be the perfect time of the year to say how grateful and thankful we are for all our readers, our loyal fans and our faithful supporters and advertisers. We could not be here without all of you out there! With your continued support, each one of you makes a positive difference in so many ways and so many lives when you shop and buy locally.

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Coats for the Season Jan Howery 7

Safe Winter Travels

Spiritually Speaking Leslie Snyder 21

Jan-Carol Publishing New Releases and Book Signings 22

Teresa Erickson 11

Caring for your Holiday Cactus April Hensley 12

J&J Home Sweet Home Jan Howery 15

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Despite what it says on the tag, for optimal softness and protection from chemicals, cashmere is best washed by hand in cold water with baby shampoo or Woolite and only about two times a season.

Never hold up a wet cashmere sweater by the shoulders, it’ll stretch it out. In fact, keep your cashmere in a lump when you go to pick it up when wet.

To dry quickly, use a salad spinner, which releases excess water in seconds. Don’t have one? Lay it flat to dry, pressing it gently with a towel.

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Always clean cashmere before storing it for the winter as moths are attracted to our everyday scents, such as perfume, food, deodorant and smoke.

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Wool coats shouldn’t be hung in a packed-to-capacity closet, as breathing helps the material stay crisp.

Remove light stains on wool by blotting (not rubbing!) with cold water or club soda using absorbent cloths or paper towel.

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omen’s coats and jackets are taking stage this winter season with animal and geometric prints enhanced with fur, leather and textured material. Detailing with color, designers push fashion forward with bold configurations, which equates to individuality and extravagance.

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hanksgiving and Christmas are wonderful times to enjoy various spices and herbs. We are often familiar with the smells of these ingredients, but we may not know what they are.

There are all sorts of great ways to enjoy these herbs and spices as part of dishes, and for health purposes as well. Some of the most common herbs and spices around the holidays include these: Cinnamon Cinnamon is often in all sorts of baked goods around the holidays, including cookies, applesauce and various drinks.

This spice is also useful to ease an upset stomach and to reduce indigestion.

Cloves The little hard, spiky cloves that are in many spice jars are actually the dried bud of the clove plant. Cloves are used often on the outside of a ham and also can help bad breath!

Nutmeg Nutmeg is a very popular spice that is used in many pies and cakes. Many people also find that nutmeg can aid digestion. To settle down your stomach, try to add a bit of nutmeg to a cup of hot ginger tea.

Some parents also like to use a glass of warm milk with ground nutmeg to settle children at bedtime. This can be a great night cap to help kids sleep during all of the excitement of the holidays.

Ginger Ginger adds great zest and flavor to many foods. It is also one of the most popular herbs and is useful to relieve an upset stomach and to increase circulation. While some people use modern drugs to reduce nausea, one of the most effective, yet gentle ways to ease an upset stomach is to use ginger.

Rosemary This is one of the most delicious culinary herbs that is frequently added to soups, stews and roasts. It has all types of wonderful health benefits. For instance, it can rejuvenate the skin and hair, help with headaches, and reduce stomach upset.

Mint Mint is often used with many meat dishes at the holidays, such as lamb. Peppermint is very helpful to stimulate digestion and to soothe an upset stomach.

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Donate your Gift Cards! The non-profit CAUSE (Comfort for America’s Uniformed Services) will distribute the cards to the wounded, ill, and injured service members and their families. CAUSE gratefully accepts gift card donations for gas stations, amazon.com, and restaurants to place in gift packs.

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A History of National Native American Heritage Month

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For almost one hundred years, Americans, both native and non-native, have urged that there be permanently designated by the nation a special place on the calendar to honor the contributions, achievements, sacrifices, and cultural and historical legacy of the original inhabitants of what is now the United States and their descendants: the Native American and Alaska Native people. In 2009, Congress passed and the President signed legislation that established the Friday immediately following Thanksgiving Day of each year as “Native American Heritage Day.” Nancy Crumley lives in Kingsport, TN. Having taught school for over thirty-five years gave her the opportunity to read lots of stories to lots of children. Now she is telling one of her own stories. Please enjoy her story and illustrations and let it inspire you to write your own.

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by Nancy Crumley, weaves a tale of the Native American, passing on a story of sharing and the importance of remembering tradition with a focus on nature. Delightfully illustrated, children will become involved following each page through the illustrations and the heart felt words. Published by Jan-Carol Publishing. Available online at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

SAFE WINTER TRAVELS

By Tresa Erickson

E where begin filling up with college students returning very year as the holiday season approaches, roads every-

home, snowbirds heading south, vacationers making their great escape and more. It doesn’t matter that the temperatures have dropped, the skies have turned gray and snow and ice have started to fall. The roads are busy, and if you are among winter travelers this year, take caution and follow these safety tips.

PLAN AHEAD Determine where you are going, when you are leaving and returning, and how you are getting there and let someone else at home know. Map out the best route to your destination and stay abreast of the weather and the road conditions. If it looks like you are going to be traveling in a lot of snow and ice and you don’t have a lot of experience driving in bad weather, take a course in winter driving or bring along a more experienced driver.

HAVE YOUR VEHICLE SERVICED There is nothing worse than trying to traverse icy roads in a poorly functioning vehicle. Don’t let it happen to you. Have your vehicle inspected before you leave and make sure it is in good condition. Depending upon where you are going, you may need snow tires. Check with your mechanic.

Just a little dehydration can lead to fatigue, which can lead to big trouble behind the wheel. Drink lots of water and eat plenty of nutritious snacks to keep up your energy.

TAKE IT EASY Stay calm and slow down when you hit patches of ice and snow. Yes, you may arrive a little later than planned, but better that than not arriving at all. Never grip the wheel. It could cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

If the conditions get too bad, stop and stay the night somewhere.

You never know what Old Man Winter will bring.

Even with the best of precautions, you may still find yourself stranded. Should that occur, do not panic. Call for help, and to help rescue workers find you, tie a brightly colored cloth to your antenna. Then get back into your vehicle crack open a window for air, snuggle up under some blankets, sit back and wait. Run the heater for 10 minutes every hour or so to keep the vehicle warm and move your arms and legs as much as possible to maintain circulation and body heat. With any luck, you won’t have to wait long for help to arrive.

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Caring For Your Holiday Cactus

By April Hensley

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year-round beauty, a holiday cactus makes a gorgeous decoration with its colorful blooms of tangerine, red, white, rose or lavender. It also makes a great hostess gift. In hot and dry areas of the world, where no evergreen trees grow, this plant has been decorated to use as a bright, festive Christmas tree throughout the ages.

A Thanksgiving, or a Christmas cactus, is an indoor plant. While most cacti are known for being heat-loving, a Thanksgiving or a Christmas cactus prefers cooler temperatures. They are not desert plants but come from tropical rainforests. The flat leaves are connected to make stems. The plants stay green and do not have thorns. Floral departments and gardening centers begin to sell them soon after Halloween. A holiday cactus can live for a very long time with the right care and conditions.

There are some differences between the Thanksgiving cactus and Christmas cactus. The main one is when they bloom. The Thanksgiving cactus blooms in late fall, lasting for a few weeks. A Christmas cactus starts blooming around mid-December. The segments of a Thanksgiving cactus are noticeably pointed; the Christmas cactus also has more rounded segments.

There are some easy to follow steps to care for your plant and to help it bloom.

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• Place in an indoor area with bright indirect lighting.

• For blooming, keep the plant at a cool temperature, not more than 70° F, away from heating vents or cold drafts from doors or windows.

• Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

• If shriveled or wilted the plant is too dry.

• The plant can be placed outside under a covered porch out of direct sunlight in early fall. It will not survive freezing temperatures, so make sure to bring inside when the temperature drops below 50° F at night.

• At the beginning of October, place the plant where it will get more darkness than daylight per day. In about six weeks if all conditions are met, buds should form on mature growth.

• After flowering, only water occasionally until new growth begins in spring.

• Fertilize using a liquid fertilizer diluted to a weak solution of half strength or less once a month in the spring and summer.

• In the spring, snap off stem segments to make new branches. Just push into soil. Pruning also helps the plant branch off and get fuller.

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he 45th Annual Holiday Bazaar and Expo sponsored by the GFWC of Tennessee’s Greeneville Woman’s Club is set for November 7–8 at Hal Henard Elementary School, Vann Road. Hours for the two-day event are Saturday, November 7, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. and Sunday, November 8, noon to 5:00 pm. The theme of this year’s event is “Holiday in Your Heart,” and this year’s annual club ornament that can be personalized is a rustic heart. More than 100 craftsmen and exhibitions are expected for the two-day event. Items for sale include everything from crocheted items to wooden items, paintings, Christmas ornaments, and decorations and much more.

Booth spaces are still available by calling 423-278-8419 or checking the Woman’s Club Website at www.greenevillewomansclub.net.

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t is that time of year again for taking lots of pictures, but a lot of us don’t do anything with the pictures we take. We look at them, and, more often than not, they are left on the phone or camera and forgotten about.

Memories we make on holidays are great, and a good way to keep them is to have your photos and pictures printed onto canvas. It’s a great way to display your precious memories. Canvas photo printing has been around for a long time but is still very popular. Canvas prints are a excellent way to keep and display memories, and they also make brilliant personal gift. There are special effects and/ or touch ups that can be used when making your custom made canvas print.

Another option for saving and sharing photos is to do a personalized calendar. Design the calendar theme around an event, trip, vacation, or celebration. It is will be a lasting way of sharing the photos throughout the entire year.

Other ideas for those photos is to create coffee mugs for the coffee drinkers in your family, travel mugs, coasters, pillows, and the common one—T-shirts. Personalizing with photos is a great gift that will last beyond the holidays.

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onsider changing the colors of your accent pieces. Most people decorate for the holidays, and having a few pieces of fall that you procure this year and keep from year to year can help bring the outside feeling in. Fall leaves, holly and vegetables like pumpkins and squash will immediately trigger warm associations in your home. Got a big elm in your front yard? When the leaves start to change colors, bring in the best-looking ones, dry them out and arrange them on a coffee or accent table.

You can create a wall grouping with fall flair anywhere in your home. Gathering a number of small frames from second-hand stores, you can add whatever items you find that remind you of fall. These might be leaves, swatches of color or even sayings that you have typed and printed out. A cluster allows you to make dramatic change in a small space. Clustering smaller items will add visual interest and encourage the eye to move around the room, making it appear larger.

Consider the front of your home. This is the first thing that people will see as they approach for the holidays, and fall is a good time to spruce up your entry or vestibule. A fall wreath on the front door can really set the tone.

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ne of the easiest activities to do with kids involves pressing leaves with waxed paper. Before you get to the actual pressing, however, you will need to select the best leaves. Lay out the leaves you collected on your walk, and have the kids help you pick colorful, thin, flat, dry leaves free from spots and bumps.

To press the leaves with waxed paper, you will need a couple of rolls of waxed paper, an iron and two old towels. Set the iron on high, then cut the waxed paper into several small sheets, two per leaf. Have the kids place each of the leaves between two sheets of waxed paper. Next, you will need to press the leaves using the iron. To prevent wax from getting onto the iron surface, sandwich the leaves in waxed paper between two towels. Proceed to iron them, being careful not to press too hard and cause the leaves to shift. Check the leaves after 10 or 15 seconds to see if the waxed paper has melted. If not, continue ironing. If so, remove the leaves and let them cool. Then, get the kids to help you cut them out, leaving a bit of the waxed paper around the edges to keep the seal intact.

Pressing leaves using waxed paper is easy. The leaves will last for months, and you can use them to make a variety of crafts. You can decorate lampshades with them or glue them to construction paper for cards. You can string them for a mobile or weave them together for a wreath. Keep in mind that pressed leaves will not last forever. To extend their longevity, you may want to look into purchasing some sort of sealer from your local craft store.

Fine and Fun Consignment Shopping!

By Jan Howery

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irst impressions count whether your home or business is cutting-edge modern, upscale glamorous or down-home country. One of the best local consignment boutiques, J & J Home Sweet Home, understands this concept for both businesses and homes by offering a wide mixture of furnishings for both home and office. Located at 4451 North Street, Suite 203, Johnson City, TN, mother Julie Mac, and daughter Jennifer Edds started their consignment business offering fresh ideas in decorating with affordable fine consignment pieces.

“Mama Julie has been in the business of furniture for over 35 years, and I have a banking background. It was a good fit for us.

Together we saw a need and an opportunity to bring house staging, decorating ideas and home décor to the customers, all with a freshness and fitting any budget.”

Opened in July, J & J Home Sweet Home showcases all kinds of home décor items including floral arrangements, wall framed art, vases, candle holders, ceramics and, in the mix, some vintage items. “In addition to small decorating design pieces, we have different varieties of slightly used home and office furniture including sofas, recliners, bed & bath coordinates and dining sets.”

J & J Home Sweet Home, understands the importance of the smallest details to the largest details in decorating. “While I do not have formal training, I have a passion for decorating, and I do have an eye for mixing and matching items that compliment any room. With our variety of consignment furniture and home furnishings, the customer will always find that must have item for their home or office. I can offer suggestions and ideas to balance and brighten any room.”

From searching for that one special select item to completing a room, J & J Home Sweet Home is a one stop shop, offering a wide selection of fine consignment pieces. “We try to have a little bit of everything for better variety, so we can offer great value to our customers. Our customers love our changing selections, and once they shop here, they return. They become regular customers.”

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Entrepreneurship is a Lifestyle It’s not a part time or full time job you can clock in and out of at any moment; it’s a way of being. As an entrepreneur, you are constantly working on something for the company, about the company or for people interested in working with the company. It’s very rewarding and incredible, but it requires determination, hard work, and someone willing to put in the time and effort needed to make it a success!

Make Sure You Show Up to The Table You aren’t your clients or your competition. Your business is unique and amazing, but in order for the world to know that you have something to offer, you have to show up to the table. Be confident in who you are as a company and what you can contribute to the ongoing discussion that is business.

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Traditional

Thanksgiving Dinner

Roast Thanksgiving Turkey

Sweet Potato Pie

Thanksgiving Dressing

Ingredients

Ingredients

Ingredients

1 Turkey (10 to 20 lbs) 2 tbsp rock Salt 1 cup white wine 1 cup water 3/4 cup orange juice (preferably fresh squeezed) 3 carrots, chopped 2 tbsp rosemary (preferably fresh) 1 tbsp thyme

Pie filling 6 medium sweet potatoes 1 cup brown sugar 4 eggs 1/2 squeezed lemon 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1 can evaporated milk 1 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 stick butter 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract Whipped topping 1/2 cup whipping cream 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1 box store-bought pie crust

7 cups cornbread 2 cups bread crumbs (crumbled toast works best) 2 cups onion, chopped 1/2 cup butter, melted 4 1/2 cups chicken broth (or turkey) 10 3/4 oz Campbell’s cream of celery or chicken soup 3 eggs, beaten 3 eggs, hardboiled and chopped 1 tbsp salt 1 1/2 tbsp thyme 1 tbsp sage 1 tbsp black pepper 1 cup chopped celery (optional)

Instructions 1. Start by thawing the turkey.

2. Take out the neck and giblets from inside the turkey.

3. Drain juices and pat turkey with paper towels.

4. Rub salt all over turkey.

5. In a big bowl, put the following ingredients: wine, water, orange juice, carrots, rosemary and thyme.

6. Place the turkey in a big plastic bag, or if you don’t have a big enough plastic bag, just place it in a pan or a bowl.

7. Leave the turkey in the fridge for 24 hours, rotating it from time to time.

8. Preheat oven to 325ºF 9. Remove turkey from the plastic bag, and place it with the wine mixture in a large turkey pan.

10. If you plan to add stuffing to your turkey, this is the time to do it. If you are not stuffing it, put a big onion in the turkey’s cavity.

11. Cover the pan with foil with the shiny side facing down.

12. Cook for 1.5 to 2 hours with the foil on.

13. Take the foil off, and finish roasting the turkey.

14. It is a good idea to baste the turkey every 30 minutes. You can either use a large spoon or a baster.

15. Thirty minutes before the turkey is ready, you may want to rub butter all over the turkey so it gets a good golden color.

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Instructions 1. Peel and rough chop 5–6 medium to large sweet potatoes.

2. Boil in water with a pinch of salt for 30 minutes or until fork tender.

3. Drain sweet potatoes and allow to dry for a few minutes.

4. In your preferred mixing bowl, add sweet potatoes, brown sugar, flour, eggs, butter, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, evaporated milk, squeezed lemon, vanilla extract.

5. Mix until blended but still with some texture. The texture from the sweet potatoes should be visually lumpy.

This will add texture to the pie.

6. Spread your pie crusts in a greased pie pan. I used my #8 cast iron pans.

7. Spread foil over the pie in the pie pan, and bake for 20 minutes at 400°F. 8. After the crust had baked, remove the foil and briefly allow to cool.

9. Pour in your pie mixture, and bake at 350ºF for 30 minutes.

10. Whip the whipping cream and powdered sugar. Slice and top with cool whip

Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Crumble cornbread and bread crumbs into deep 10x13 pan.

3. Add remaining ingredients.

4. Mix together by hand.

5. Bake for approximately 1 hour until desired texture is achieved. I prefer mine more dry than moist (not very dry though!). You can also add 1 cup chopped celery. (I prefer it without celery.)

Gobbler Balls Meatball Ingredients 2 lb ground turkey 1/2 cup Italian-flavored bread crumbs 2 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1 tbsp dried oregano 1 tbsp poultry seasoning 1 tsp dried parsley 1 tsp dried ground sage 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp salt 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp dried dill Stuffing Ingredients 2 boxes stove-top stuffing for turkey, prepared Frying Ingredients 1 cup Italian-flavored bread crumbs 1/4 cup vegetable oil Cranberry Glaze Ingredients 1 12-14 oz. can jellied cranberry sauce 1/2 cup (1 Stick) butter 1/4 cup sugar

Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. 2. Prepare two boxes of stove-top stuffing for turkey. Set aside.

3. Mix all meatball ingredients together gently with hands. Roll into small meatballs. Use about 1 Tbsp. of meat mixture for each one. Place meatballs onto parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake for about 15-20 minutes until done.

4. Put approximately 2 tsp. of stuffing into the palm of your hand and flatten it out. Place a meatball into the center of the stuffing and wrap the stuffing around the meatball. Once there’s stuffing around the meatball, roll it like when you made the meatballs. This will allow a thin coating of the stuffing to cover the entire surface of the meatball. You don’t want the stuffing too thick around the outside.

5. As you roll out each ball, place them in a pan or bowl with the other 1 cup of bread crumbs. Roll each ball to lightly coat in bread crumbs. Repeat with all of the meatballs.

6. Fry the balls lightly in 1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil. Remove each as done and drain on towel lined plate.

Cranberry Glaze Instructions 1. Place all ingredients in medium saucepan and bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir until smooth. Spoon on top of meatballs for serving.

2. Placing each ball into a small paper cupcake liner adds to the presentation and ease of serving.

Cranberry Sauce Ingredients 36 oz whole cranberries 2 cups apple cider 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground allspice 1/4 tsp ground cloves 4 large sage leaves 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp salt

JL’s Green Bean Casserole Ingredients 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 1/2 cup onion, diced 1 cup sour cream 3 cans French-style green beans 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup crushed Ritz Crackers 1 tbsp butter, melted 1/2 cup French’s French Fried Onions Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Sauté onions in butter in a large skillet over medium heat until soft.

3. Stir in flour until smooth.

4. Stir in salt, sugar and sour cream.

5. Add green beans, and stir to coat.

6. Transfer mix to 2 1/2 qt. casserole dish.

7. In separate bowl, mix together crushed Ritz Crackers, French’s French Fried Onions and melted butter.

8. Cover green bean mixture with cheddar cheese then cracker mixture.

9. Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly. Hint: If you really miss the cream of mushroom soup, you could always add some into the sour cream mixture.

Just reduce the sour cream to half and add cream of mushroom soup. You could also add in fresh mushrooms with your onions.

Nutty Pumpkin Roll Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup pumpkin pie filling 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup powdered sugar Filling 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted 6 tbsp butter, softened 1 tsp vanilla extract Instructions 1. For filling, mix all filling ingredients together with mixer until creamy.

Place in refrigerator until ready for use.

2. Preheat oven to 375°F. 3. Line a shallow 15x10 pan with parchment paper. Grease and flour paper.

4. Sift powdered sugar on a clean dish towel to later place the bread on.

5. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.

6. In a separate bowl, beat eggs and sugar with mixer. Beat pumpkin into egg mixture. Stir in flour mixture.

7. Spread evenly into prepared pan and sprinkle with nuts. Bake for 13–15 minutes.

8. Immediately loosen and turn the bread over onto the powdered towel.

9. Carefully peel off paper.

10. Roll the bread up in the towel and place on a wire rack to cool.

11. Once cooled, carefully unroll the bread and spread the filling evenly.

12. Carefully roll the bread back up and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.

13. Refrigerate and slice when ready to serve.

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Instructions 1. Rinse cranberries and pour into large saucepan along with apple cider, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and sage leaves.

2. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 60-70 minutes.

3. Remove from heat, uncover, and remove sage leaves.

4. While still hot, add sugar and salt, and stir until mixed well and dissolved.

5. When cooled, you can blend half or all of it to get a smoother texture.

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YWCA Turkey Trot Celebrates 35th Anniversary

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The 2015 race features a certified route through the streets of Bristol, Tennessee. Female participants are encouraged to register for either the run or walk. The run will begin at 8 am and the walk at 8:05.

Participants will receive a goody bag and race shirt, and group winners will receive awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishes. Door prizes and complimentary breakfast will be provided after the race.

Pre-registration by November 7th is just $20 and regular registration $25. Early packet pick up is scheduled for Friday, November 13 from 2–6 pm. For more information, a map of the race route or to register, visit www.ywcabristol. org or call 423-968-9444. Registration forms are also available at the YWCA front desk.

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By Ken Heath

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ne of the neatest times of the year is right here—the holiday season. For my house, it’s one of the few times of the year we see extended family. We always have great plans for that summer cookout or the birthday parties, but somehow life gets in the way too often. So we make our plans to visit “inlaws and outlaws,” renew relationships and enjoy each other’s company.

My brother and sister live in North Carolina, so they generally come to our home. That’s easy. I love to host, so it’s second nature to set a few extra plates and bring in the “good dishes.” But my angel’s family is scattered, most here in Southwest Virginia, but some farther away. I remember early in our marriage, when we would load up in my in-law’s car and I’d drive us all to Clintwood, Virginia to visit my angel’s sister and her family. That was the gathering spot. Ronnie would have the giant fireplace loaded and roaring, Vada would have the table full of goodies, and brothers and sisters and spouses and kids would fill the home with laughter, stories, tall tales and lots of love.

I was the odd man out back then, not knowing anybody all that well—except my newly-married wife. But I found the family to be my family—welcoming, sharing, and most of all, loving. It didn’t take much effort on my part. They always made me feel at home. I was raised right, so I always helped with dishes, helped hold up my end of the conversation, and most importantly, learned quickly to sit back and listen intently to the stories being shared. It was my way of learning of being included, even when I had nothing to add but my smile. These were the days before smart phones, so I couldn’t retreat to cyberspace—and for that, I’m thankful. I learned so much about each of their personalities, how they grew up and stories I would have never known had I not paid attention. Quickly, I grew to love them as much as they loved me.

I treasure those trips across the mountain, and think of them often as this time of year rolls around. We’ve lost some of the family since those days, and it’s a bit melancholy. But through misty eyes, I can almost see those winding roads and feel the anticipation of that roaring fire. I can’t wait to see them all again—at their home, at our home. It doesn’t matter, as long as we’re together—and without the smart phone.

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Consider the Cost

By Leslie Snyder Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, saying, “This fellow began to build and was not able to finish it”…In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple.

–Luke 14:28-30, 33 NKJV

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ome years ago, I went through training with an excellent instructor in the field of health and fitness. My trainer was well educated, highly trained, full of experience, held extremely high expectations and was brutally honest in her feedback and critique. She readily admitted that her forthrightness could be somewhat shocking to those expecting to be coddled, but her goal was not to make her students feel warm and fuzzy. Her goal was to produce the very best instructors in her given field. In fact, she said that her ultimate goal was to turn out instructors who were better than she. With expectations like this, it was no sur-

prise that after the first week of training the number of students was noticeably lower. The cost of completion was just too high.

Jesus was also never known to beat around the bush. In the passage above, Jesus underscored the significance of the decision to follow Him. He was not pleading with people to follow Him, nor trying to coax them away from some other leader. If anything, He made clear the cost of following Him and in a very real sense, gave people a way out if they thought the cost was too high. There was no pressure to become disciples, no obligation to keep following and, in this passage, no invitation to begin a new journey.

Instead, we find a very straightforward conversation about the commitment required to follow; Jesus requires people to follow Him with their entire life for their entire lives. Wow! That’s huge. From what we read later on in Scripture, this theme of completion continued. Philippians 1:6 reads, “…being confident of this that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

We are all a work in progress, called by an invitation from Jesus Himself. Each of us is in different stages of development and on different places on the journey, called to consider the cost and called to complete the goal. And if completion is the goal, quitting is not an option. Source: www.homeword.com

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Remember during this busy holiday season to take of your skin! Here are a few tips on how to keep your skin healthy this month: 1. Get a Spot Check: Did you know that the late fall and winter months are some of the best times to get a full body screening?

Your skin is at its palest during these months, which makes it much easier for your dermatologist to check for irregular spots.

2. Wear Sunscreen: We know it’s not beach weather anymore, and even though it doesn’t feel like the sun is damaging your skin, it could be. Make sure to apply sunscreen to the parts of your skin that will be exposed to the sun, especially your face. Not only will this protect you from harmful UV rays but it will also keep your skin moisturized!

3. Moisture your skin from the inside out: Drink Up! It’s obvious that keeping your body hydrated is crucial to your skin looking great. Water is key to getting rid of waste and toxins, which are the main cause of dull skin. Drinking up, doesn’t have to be boring though. Add frozen berries to your glass for a fruity-twist or cucumber slices for a spalike treat. Plus, fruits, vegetables and tea are waterdense, so snack and drink up! Limit alcohol drinks during the holidays.

4. Overnight Moisturize: Drier areas like hands, feet, elbows and knees have thin skin and tend to lose moisture faster than other areas on the body. Consider slathering on a deep moisturizing balm at night, then wear cotton gloves and socks to seal in the moisture until morning.

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These comprehensive services are provided by nurses, therapists, home health aides and other direct-care staff under the direction of a physician’s order. The focus of these patient-centered services includes prevention, recuperation and/ or an alternative to higher-cost institutional care that would otherwise be provided in a hospital or nursing facility.

Generally, home care services are appropriate whenever a person prefers to stay at home, or is homebound, but needs ongoing care.

If you have a loved one in need of home care, here are valuable tips:

1. Seek support from other caregivers. You are not alone!

2. Take care of your own health so that you can be strong enough to take care of your loved one.

3. Accept offers of help, and suggest specific things people can do to help you.

4. Learn how to communicate effectively with doctors.

5. Caregiving is hard work so take respite breaks often.

6. Watch out for signs of depression, and don’t delay in getting professional help when you need it.

7. Be open to new technologies that can help you care for your loved one.

8. Organize medical information so it’s up to date and easy to find.

9. Make sure legal documents are in order.

10. Give yourself credit for doing the best you can in one of the toughest jobs there is! Allow the professionals to do their job, and take care of you!

NOVEMBER IS HOME CARE & HOSPICE MONTH

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Hospice = Love in Action. Hospice provides pain control and palliative care to patients who are terminally ill. It also addresses their social, spiritual and emotional needs, along with those of their family members. For decades, patients have counted on hospice to give them comfort, peace and closure in the twilight of life.

November is a perfect time to highlight the many aides whose contributions are second to none as they bring personal warmth to the daily work of giving personal care. They play an invaluable role for their patients as caregivers, companions, and friends.

Take time in November to show appreciation to the nurses, therapists, aides and other providers who choose to use their lives to serve our country’s aged, disabled and dying. No work is nobler, and no group is more deserving of our respect and admiration. Their goal is helping society’s weakest members live the fullest lives they can. By marrying high tech with high touch, home care professionals and volunteers allow patients to get care at home where they can be with the ones they love.

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s we get older, things that we never considered dangerous can become a risk to our safety. More than half of the injuries suffered by seniors are the result of a fall and happen at or near home.

The risk of falling increases with age because our bodies are changing. Things like loss of clear vision, loss of hearing, impaired balance and the side effects of medication can all result in a fall.

First, be aware of these factors, and more importantly, do something to fix them. That means, wearing your glasses and hearing aids, as well as compensating for your balance issues.

There are many things that can be installed in your home to help prevent falls. For example, all stairways should have handrails— no exceptions. All stairways should be brightly lit and clear of items.

Showers and bathtubs are another place where handrails should be mandatory. Showers and tubs are slippery even for young and coordinated people. Keep yourself safe, install handrails.

While we’re in the bathroom, let’s talk about the toilet. Do you have trouble getting on and off the commode? If so, have a handrail installed there as well.

Always wear the proper footwear. Avoid anything with a smooth sole. Function over fashion is the key to staying safe.

If you need a walker or cane, don’t be afraid to use them. Take your time. Take sure steps. The faster you walk, the easier it is to fall.

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• Pancreatic cancer is the 4th leading cause of cancer-related death for both men and women in the United States, and it is the 11th most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and the 8th in women.

• It is estimated that in 2015, 48,960 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and 40,560 will die from the disease.

• Seventy-two percent of patients will die within the first year of diagnosis.

• Pancreatic cancer is the only major cancer with a 5-year relative survival rate in the single digits, at just 7 percent.

• African-Americans have the highest incidence rate of pancreatic cancer, between 31 percent and 65 percent higher than the incidence rates for other racial/ethnic groups.

• While overall cancer incidence and death rates are declining, the incidence and death rates for pancreatic cancer are increasing.

• Pancreatic cancer is projected to move past breast and colorectal cancer to become the 2nd leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States around 2020 Symptoms that commonly lead to diagnosis include: jaundice, abdominal and/or back pain, new-onset diabetes, unexplained weight loss and loss of appetite. A person with advanced pancreatic cancer may also experience ascites (fluid in the abdomen) and blood clots. Symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, digestive difficulties and depression may occur at any time.

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