Did someone say peer advocacy? My

name is James Burney. People call me

Mr. Burney. I am a member of Our

Voice and a peer advocate. I like be-

ing a peer advocate because I feel en-

couraged and a sense of self-worth

when helping others to voice their

wants and wishes. Sometimes I know

it might be hard to talk to others about

problems you have but you are not

alone. When faced with a problem you

can’t fix its okay to reach out for help.

Sometimes you might have a problem

at your place of employment, services

you are receiving etc. Peer advocates

are available to help. A peer advocates

can arrange a meeting to see how we

can help you come up with solutions

to your problem. Please feel free to

contact me at Jamesbur-

ney20@yahoo.com if you have any

questions or if you would like to talk.

“If opportunity doesn't knock, build a

door.” ― Milton Berle

Joke of the

Quarter:

Sally was talking to

Charlie Brown, say-

ing "I want to take a

course in theology.

I want to learn all

about Moses, St

Paul & Minneap-

olis ."

Self-Advocates

By Mr. James Burney

Issue # 5 Volume 3

THE BUZZ Newsletter Date:

Oct. 31st, 2014

Inside this Issue Joke of the Quarter 1

Self-Advocates 1

The Magical Forest 1

New Rules that will help people 2

with disabilities to live in their

community

A Great Time at Wanna B’s 2

Karaoke!

This is What I Think... 3

Holiday Cross Word 3

Went I Went to Sell Art 4

My Favorite Things/Activities 4

to do in Summer Time

What is Rock? 5

The 1st Annual VA Drum Show 5

Don’t label me! I am what 6

I am…

Healthy Recipe for the Season 7

The ARC of South Hampton 7

Roads

Holiday Safety Tips for Hosting 8

& Food Safety

Events 8

The Magical Forest By Josh Turner

A long time ago there was an

ancient mystical forest where magical

creatures lived in harmony with other

creatures that live in the same environ-

ment with the magical creatures. The

magical creatures are multiplying by

the numbers. The magical creatures

were still multiplying by the thou-

sands. The magical creatures finally

stopped multiplying. All together now

there are five thousand six hundred

twenty-nine magical creatures now

living in the magical forest.

Conflict Resolution Tip of the Quarter: NEVER jump to conclusions or make

assumptions about what another is

feeling or thinking.

Listen without interrupting; ask for

feedback if needed to assure a clear

understanding of the issue.

As a self advocate you may want to know about the new

rule about the changes in standards of community services and

supports, they also effect employment options too. These new reg-

ulations issued in January of 2014 may effect you or a friend.

Medicaid money is sometimes used to support a person with

a disability to live in a setting that is not in their community. In

these situations, the person can be isolated and has no choices

about their daily routine. The new rules will help protect people

with disabilities right to live in their community with correct sup-

ports.

This is an exciting new change for Virginia. But some peo-

ple are scared it won’t work. Change can be scary, but it can also be good. Everybody, people

with disabilities and without can look out for one another to keep everybody safe. In my opinion

I think this is a good change, and I hope you feel the same.

The new rules might sound complicated if you go to The Centers for Medicare & Medi-

caid Services. I found a great site that explains them in simpler terms at HCBS Advocacy (Home

New Rules that will help people with

disabilities to live in their community

By Ivy Kennedy

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A Great Time at Wanna B’s Karaoke! By Kevin Latham

Hi, my name is Kevin Latham and I would like to

share with you my experiences of going to karaoke. Every

Saturday I attend Wanna B’s Karaoke Club. It is an awe-

some place to hang out with friends, eat good food, and

have a great time! It opens at 7 pm and I usually arrive just

as they are opening their doors. All of the waitresses greet

me at the door and know my name. It is an awesome feel-

ing! Every Saturday at 8 o’clock sharp, the DJ draws the 8

o’clock Bonus Round. This is a chance where you are able

to sing an extra song if your name is selected. Last week,

my name was chosen! It made me feel great! I decided to

sing Toby Keith’s “Country Comes to Town”. I love sing-

ing country music; it is my favorite! When I was selected

for the 8 o’clock bonus round, I chose from their props to

wear a cowboy hat. I just want to encourage you to come to

Wanna B’s. It is a great place to have fun on the weekends!

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This is What I Think…

By Blake Thomas

Hi! My name is Blake Thomas and playing video games is what I

do. The game I have been playing is Xtreme Legends dynasty Warriors. I

play this game on my PlayStation 3. I purchased this game on my last

game day at GameStop.

I give this game 2 thumbs up. My favorite character is Lu Bu be-

cause he is huge and a bit scary. He has a deep commanding voice that

scares the bad guys. I laugh when he calls them “pathetic little maggots”

because the bad guys run for cover. He wears a cool warrior’s armor and

he carries a long axe that helps him in battle. Sometimes Lu Bu even bat-

tles while riding on his red horse. I also like when his team mates battle alongside him. Their

names are Dong Zhuo and Huang Gao. They fight all of the bad guys. The cool things about the

bad guys is that they wear different color clothes for each new level and tournament.

Although this game does not have any blood some people may not want to play this game

because of the violent battles. This game is rated T for teen and it’s a lot of fun to play!

Diabetes Tip of the Quarter: Modest weight loss of 5-10% of body weight

can decrease or delay the onset of diabetes.

Holiday Cross Word

F R I E N D S P I E

A E T O

M E A L

I F D R E I N S

L R S

Y U L E P U M P K I N

E E O

D O E A H O P E

O C L

M A N G E R

N I E M

G V S P O O K Y

E E T O

J O L L Y N

Word List:

Friends

Family

Yule

Deeds

Star

Freedom

Doe

Manger

Angel

Jolly

Pole

Word List:

Reins

Pumpkin

Noel

Hope

Peace

Moon

Spooky

Rest

Give

Pie

J I L P M H E D V C Y U P A

F R I E N D S X O L P I E S

A F H A I E O T S C O Q I D

M L O P W E F I A P L C V W

I O S F A D Q Z T R E I N S

L U B R F S K O U W Q E B C

Y U L E I U F P U M P K I N

M B J E K L S E O X C Q F O

J S E D O E C A V H H O P E

D B F O E I V C J B I P M L

T G G M A N G E R K L O X Z

Y A H J N F I G E F I M D J

I Q Y H G O V R S P O O K Y

P U X K E P E E T N A O H L

L J O L L Y Z X Z C S N F E

I , Victoria Akers, went on Saturday the seven tenth to sell art at Stockley Gardens and I

got a picture taken with my first five dollars. It was fun sitting out there and I ate lo mein and

funnel cake for lunch but didn't want a drink because it will make me go to the bathroom during

my sell. I sold my ten dollar Clifford picture art and sold all about except three. I didn't want to

leave Stockley Gardens that day because I was still selling more pictures before I left. I told Ma-

ria I enjoyed myself that day and told her I want to go there Sunday evening. I couldn't go back

because the staff I had was busy that day. So what she told me that she

knows someone in her family that does art and I’m going to sell the

rest of my art to that person. When I came home we counted the mon-

ey and I made thirty-six dollars. My start dollar my driver gave me

from my drawing and it makes thirty-seven and when I get three five

dollar bills I will have fifteen dollar bills and I will have fifty-two dol-

lars added up. The End!

P.S. It was a great experience!

Went I Went to Sell Art By Victoria Akers

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My Favorite Things/Activities to do in Summer Time By Timothy Howard

Hi! My name is Timothy Edward Howard. I am a 34

year old Caucasian male that lives/is living at SSVA. I live in

Virginia Beach, VA. I live with three other guys and one gal. I

enjoy living at my home at Tranquility - Bethune Home.

I am a very smart, intelligent, young man-gentleman. I

have two jobs. I work for Cox Cable - C.S.S 2 days a week

and I work at Insight Services Day Support Program 3 days a

week. I work at Cox Cable on Mondays and Fridays. I work at

Insight Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am to

2pm. I work the same hours at Cox Enclave.

I am a very, very hard worker and I do a great job. I like to make/earn a weekly paycheck.

I get paid every two weeks. I love my family very, very much. I have a wonderful mom, dad and

sister. All of my family is well. They are doing just fine. My family is quite, quite proud of me

and my progress. I have come a long, long way. I am doing really well lately.

I am a fun person to be around. I have a sense of humor. I can make people laugh-

chuckle. I could be a comedian

and win an Emmy award. Communication Tip of the Quarter: Think before you speak. Know what you want to say

and make your point quickly.

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What is Rock?

By Justin Brown

In this world of mixed up values, where anything goes,

excess for many while others are jobless and homeless

and hungry, even our music has become a little less de-

fined…. Its confusing.

Rock is put with country… they call this Rock-a-billy.

Rap is put with Rock… they call this Rap-Rock. Metal

with Rap is Rap or Death Metal. Punk with Rock is

Punk Rock. Then there is Techno, Hip-Hop, Glam,

Death Metal, Hard Core, Thrash, Classical, Grunge and

Classical Rock.

Even the radio stations find it difficult to untangle the web of genres into some musical order. My-

self being a hardcore classic rock fan, have found my roots deep in the 60’s music with greats like

James Brown, Jimmy Hendrix, Rolling Stones, Yard Birds and The Who. On to the 70’s and early

80’s where Bon Jovi, Poison, Motley Crue and many others that led to the 90’s Grunge starring

Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Sound Garden and Alice and Chains, which all come together to what we now

k now as Rap Metal. In this Rocker’s humble opinion music should come from the heart. It has to

be felt deep in your soul with meaningful lyrics that are not mumbled. And rhythm that make your

feet want to get up and dance!

Diabetes Tip of the Quarter:

The 1st Annual VA Drum Show By Justin Brown

On Saturday, September 13, 2014 at the Meredith Center for the

Arts, was a banging time for anyone that loves percussion. From 10am to

6pm, drums and drummers of all kinds were on stage performing, lecturing

and available to directly speak with you. This was advertised by Veer, and

all the music stores. Some of the drum experts there that day included Jae-

Sinnet, Jazz Drum Master, John Lindberg, Timpani Master, Arthur Lopaz,

who held a drum circle for all that wanted to participate with drums for all, Bianca Hicks, hand

drum master. Then the special guest was Carmine Appice, a very famous percussionist who has

played with Jimi Hendrix, Ozzy, Santana and Rod Stewart, just to name a few. It was a great

day, filled with music, raffles and friends.

I cant wait for next year! SAFE Tip of the Quarter: Respect everyone's right to make his/her own

personal decisions - including yourself!

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Don’t label me! I am what I am...

“ ...an Aero gardener!”

- Larry Guynn

“ … an Artist! “

- Denise Parker

“… A Gardener!”

- Donald Tinglan

“ … a DJ!”

-Willie Mebane

“… A Gardener!”

- Lucinda Brown

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Healthy Recipe for the Season

Pumpkin Bread

The ARC of South Hampton Roads

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup pumpkin puree

1/2 cup olive oil (can sub with canola

or vegetable)

2 eggs, Beaten

1/4 cup water

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon allspice

1/2 cup walnuts (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Sift together flour, salt, sugar,

and baking soda.

3. In a separate bowl combined pumpkin, oil, eggs,

water, and spices.

4. Then, combined with dry ingredients but, do not

mix too thoroughly. Stir in walnuts.

5. Pour into a well-buttered 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.

Bake 50-60 minutes until a thin skewer poked in

the very center of the loaf comes out clean. Turn

out of the pan and let cool on a rack.

6. Makes one loaf. Can easily double the recipe.

7. If desired, you can use them in a muffin tin as

well. They come out just as moist. If you use

muffin tin bake for 20-25 minute.

Serves 4-6. Enjoy!

The Arc of South Hampton Roads advocates for the rights and full participation of all children

and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Together with our network of mem-

bers and affiliated chapters, we improve systems of supports and services; connect families; in-

spire communities and influence public policy.

Join Us!

http://www.thearcofshr.org/

The Arc of South Hampton Roads Mission Statement: The Arc promotes and protects the hu-

man rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their

full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

Vision Statement: All individuals with developmental disabilities are respect-

ed, valued, supported, included, and enjoy dignified community living of their

choosing as full participants to the best of their abilities as family members,

classmates, coworkers, neighbors, citizens and friends.

The Buzz is looking for contributors. If you are interested in writing a one time feature article or in

being a part of our regularly contributing staff writers please contact Kim Enesey at 757-625-6161 ext.

516 or kenesey@hope-house.org. We look forward to reading new and exciting articles!

Holiday Safety Tips for Hosting & Food Safety

THE BUZZ Page 8

When preparing a holiday meal for friends and family be sure to wash hands, utensils, sink, and anything else that has come in contact with raw poultry. Keep in mind that a stuffed bird takes longer to cook. Never defrost food at room temperature. Thaw it in the refrigerator, in cold water or in the microwave. Use a clean food thermometer to cook foods to a safe internal tempera-ture before serving.

Avoid cleaning kitchen surfaces with wet dishcloths or sponges. They easily harbor bacteria and promote bacteria growth. Use clean paper towels instead. When reheating leftovers, bring the temperature up to at least 165°F to eliminate any bacterial growth. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers in covered shallow containers (less than two inches deep) within two hours after cooking. Date the leftovers for future use. Being a smart party host or guest should include being sensible about alcoholic drinks. More than half of all traffic fatalities are alcohol-related. Use designated drivers, people who do not drink, to drive other guests home after a holiday party.

Second Annual 'Stache Bash Jake’s Place Men’s Barbering Lounge and Spa and Hope House Foundation are kicking off the holi-day season with a facial hair battle. It will be held on Sunday, December 7th from 4pm-7pm at the Belmont House of Smoke, 2117 Colonial Ave, Norfolk. Get ready for an evening of MUSTACHE MADNESS! Admission is free with suggested donation of $5. www.hope-house.org Hogs for Hope Need a little luck for the new year? Come celebrate at the Third Annual Hogs for Hope New Year’s Day Pig Pickin’ & Oyster Roast on January 1 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will take place at Belmont House of Smoke, located at 2117 Colonial Ave, in the Ghent area of Nor-folk. The ticket are $25 and includes all you can eat Hoppin’ Johns, Belmont greens, and Bruns-wick Stew, in addition to the pig pickin’ and roasted oysters. Legend has it these food will keep you safe, happy, and prosperous throughout 2015.

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