village news may "mother's day" issue
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Welcome to the Village News May "Mother's Day" issue and the celebration of our 9th anniversary.TRANSCRIPT
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17 Discover the Canadian Rockies17 Discover the Canadian Rockies
Neighborhood NewsNeighborhood News
CultureCulture
HumorHumor
Golf TipsGolf Tips6 Mother6 Mother ’’s Day Ts Day Tributeribute9 Happy Birthday V9 Happy Birthday Village News - 9illage News - 9
14 Golf V14 Golf Virginiairginia111 1 Info from Ivy Info from Ivy
1313 TTaste of Gourmet Orange Pecan Taste of Gourmet Orange Pecan Toastoast12 12 American Mechanical TAmerican Mechanical Tipipss15 From the W15 From the Wine Cellar - Portugaline Cellar - Portugal1818 shaken not stirred - Mothershaken not stirred - Mother ’’s Day Ts Day Teaea
4 Golfer4 Golfer ’’s Corners Corner
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Village News StaffPeter Cousin,
757-301-9617
Tara PerroneLead Graphic Designer
Andrea CousinProduction Manager
Ricki BurleighProofing Department
Karen GlazeMarketing Consultant
Tamyra SpearEditor - Decorator Angles
David CandoIT Department
Rob & Terri SteeleEditor - Travel Log
Keith LaneEditor - Pest Control [email protected]
757-838-0118
Welcome to the May issue of Village News Magazine. This is avery special month. First and foremost, we celebrate Mother's Day -- something important that we should bedoing all year long; but this May 13th is set aside to celebrateand show our appreciation for our Mom. It goes without saying that without her... there would be no YOU (or me)!
For all the moms living and passed, we celebrate! We thank youfor your guidance, encouragement, love and occasionally a swift kick in our backsidesto get us back on track. My mom used to say (when angry), "I don't like you verymuch right now, but I always love you." In my family, we had a saying, "Always theLove." I have passed that down to my own family, and my wife and children use thissaying today. It means that no matter your circumstance -- loss of a job, downturn inyour finances, something didn't go the way you thought -- no matter the problem,there is "Always the Love." Try to remember that, the next time something doesn't goyour way. It will bring a smile to your face. Thanks, Mom, and Happy Mother's Day!
May begins our ninth year in providing you Village News Magazine. Since most newpublications don't make it past their first year, we are truly grateful to our advertisers (and to our readers for supporting those advertisers)! Without everyone'ssupport, there could be no Village News! The people listed to the right on this pageare mostly responsible for our continued success. They keep us looking good and
published on time! They provide the various "Features" each month, and keep our Company computers running at full speed! We also want to
thank those contributors who send usimportant and interesting articles eachmonth and new information. Everyone atVillage News says "thank you" for a great
nine years! We all look forward to many more years of Village NewsMagazine to come.
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Golf Tips Golf Tips Putting Problems? Go Back to the Basics!
“Unbeknownst to Tom, his cart hadbroken down in the dangerous,
non-member part of The Signature atWest Neck
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Putts between 4 and 6 feet are ones that we expect to make most ofthe time. But research tells us that touring pros make only about
50-percent of their 6-foot putts, so the average golfer should not get toofrustrated when their percentage is lower. However, with intelligent
practice, we can do something to increase our success rate on this length ofputt.
How to PracticeTake 10 balls and line up a straight putt of about4 feet as I am in the photo above.
It is important to practice a straight putt, becausethen you need only focus on the stroke and noton the break. Obviously, if you miss a straightputt you will know that you made a bad stroke; ifyou miss a breaking putt, you might have madea good stroke but just had the wrong speed. Soit's important to pick a straight putt for this drill.
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Dear Peter,Congratulations to the Village News at thestart of their 9th year. It is a delight eachmonth to see the cover photographs. Thebeautiful and timely photos really brightenedthe day. The entire magazine is pleasing tolook at and informative.
American Mechanical, Inc. has receivedmany valued customers from the VillageNews and feel that it has been instrumentalin building our customer base. We look forward to continuing our relationship withthe Village News and wish them continuedsuccess.
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T h e D e c o r a t o r ’ sT h e D e c o r a t o r ’ s
Tamyra Spear - OwnerDecorating Den Interiors Award-winning Decorator
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This year, let's lighten-up andbrighten-up your home!
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Many decorators recommend color continuity throughout a house, however this doesn't mean using the samecolor scheme in every room. How boring would that be? It does, however, mean a smooth color transition fromone room to the next.
One connecting color will serve to accomplish this. It could be asoft, sage-green shade, robin's egg blue, buttercup yellow or anycolor you like. The key is to use your connecting color in varyingdegrees of intensity from room to room. Sometimes, your main colorin one room would be better used as an accent color in an adjoiningroom. It might be carpeting in one room, walls in another, an occasional chair in a third, or a special element in the drapery fabric in the fourth.
It's also extremely important to add one unexpected, fun splash ofcolor into your basic color scheme. Did you know that when wewalk into any room,our eyes crave visualmovement? And byadding a splash ofcolor -- something unexpected introducedinto your overall colorscheme -- you instantly
add visual interest into your design plan!
Consider a basic color scheme of, say, buttercup yellow, sage greensand warm winter white. Most would find this a calming color
palette and could easily visualize carrying varyingdegrees of intensity of thesecolors from room to room. Butjust think about the awesome impact a splash of color could add! How about the introduction of a warm coral shade into this color scheme. By cleverlyusing this color in accent or accessory pieces and then, moving these coloredaccents strategically around your room, you've immediately created a muchmore pleasing design plan, full of impact and visual interest!
And if you love to rearrange furniture, just think of the possibilities afforded by color continuity from room to room! All your furniture pieces,as well as your accessories, can be easily interchangeable color-wise, roomto room!
I would like the opportunity of sharing your dreams. Together we can makemagic! Please call my office to make an appointment. 575-8574.
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No matter the milesbetween you, mom is stillthere.
You were my fairy tale princess,So much larger than life.You were my angel and my witness Through all my painand strife.At times you made me angry,Great words I would proclaimHow someday you'd be sorry.You were the one to blame.But when I needed comforting
You always found the time.Your words were more soothingThan days of childhood sublime. Now the distance holds us apart,The boundaries have no end. I'll hold the memories in myheart.
You're my mother, my bestfriend.
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Homeowners expect to get a bill from their utility company each month, but opening one for a particularlyexpensive month can be a real shocker. Consider thesehome improvement solutions to take a huge bite out ofyour energy bill:
Tip 1:Tip 1: Assess the roof A radiant barrier, such asEnerflex, reduces heat transfer between your roof andthe attic floor where insulation is typically installed.Enerflex can reflect up to 96 percent of the radiantheat energy from the sun back through your roof, making your attic space, and therefore home, cooler.
Tip 2:Tip 2: Look for leaks. There are various ways to checkfor window and door leaks, from holding a candleflame near the crack and gauging how much the flame
moves to sliding a piece of paper through the openingto see if it catches or tears. If you find a leak, the easiest solution is to add weather-stripping arounddoors and to caulk windows.
Tip 3:Tip 3: Swap the bulbs. Consider this: homes that useEnergy Star-qualified light bulbs use about 75 percentless energy than traditional incandescent bulbs andthey last at least six times longer.
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Happy May from the SalonMosaic Team
May is filled with holidays! May Day is May 1st,Cinco De Mayo immediately follows on the 5th,National Teacher's Day on the 8th, Armed ForcesDay on the 19th and Memorial Day on the 28th.And in the center of it all is Mother's Day on the13th.
So how are you going to celebrate your May?Whatever you decide, make Salon Mosaic a part ofthe magic of May. If you need a special gift forsomeone or maybe a little pick me up for yourself,give Salon Mosaic a call or stop in.
You don't have to spend a fortune to feel special ormake someone you love feel appreciated. SalonMosaic is about more than just hair color and cuts.Ever wake up in the morning and just not feel liketackling your hair? Salon Mosaic has lots of clientsthat come in and treat themselves to a massagingshampoo, blowdry and style. You don't have to get
your hair cut or colored to be pampered.
Gift certificates are great gifts for making someonefeel special. They can even be used for eyebrowwaxes and makeup application.
Did you know that Salon Mosaic provides free bangtrims to their regular clients? If you aren't already aSalon Mosaic customer, stop by and check us out!You'll find out why we are "Different by Design."
Salon Mosaic is located at: 2488 North Landing Rd,Suite 107, near the Virginia Beach Courthouse. Call us at (757) 427-0200 to set up your appoint-ment.
Visit us on Facebook and the web at www.2mosaic.com.
Ingenious gadgets keep smart gardeners playing in the dirt
Gardeners who like things easy, have mobilityissues or get muscle fatigue are always on the look-out for smart gardening gadgets designed to keepthem playing in the dirt.
Make heavy lifting easier –With a nifty labor-saving sling device called Pot Lifter, two peopleworking together can move big bulky items withease. Just slip the sling around the object and lift.
Stop weeds – Preen garden weed preventers cutdown significantly on the onerous task of weedingby stopping new weed seeds from rooting and growing for up to three to four months per application. Now Preen offers a smart battery powered spreader-applicator cap that makes it eveneasier to apply Preen pre-emergent granules atopgarden soil or mulch.
Spare knees while kneeling – Jolly Kneeler is amolded polyurethane knee-rest that is orthopedicallydesigned to support gardeners comfortably whilethey’re on their knees planting, plucking or playing inthe dirt.
Water plants from the porch – AquaCones fromAchla Designs are super easy watering spikes thatattach to plastic bottles. Just flip over and sink thespike into the soil. The water in the upside downbottle slowly drains to the plant roots.
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Happy Birthday Village News Magazine
9 Years OldOn behalf of the staff and contributing editors, thankyou for a great nine years (actually 8, just now startingour 9th). We can hardly believe it has arrived so quickly! Everyone who works on Village News is proud of thepiece that we publish each month, and we hope you feelthe same way -- articles of interest, local news, humorand events that affect our readers. We refer to our publication as "Martha Stewart Living meets Home& Garden Magazine (with a little Oprah "O"thrown in)!
From our first Newsletter in 2003, we progressed to anationally-respected publication; and we're proud of allthat we have accomplished this far. We take a quicklook back at some of our favorite covers that helped shape our publication, today. Here's to another year of enjoyment brought to you by the advertisers of Village News Magazine. Withoutthem, actually, there could be no Magazine. We sincerely thank them, one and all!
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Stay tuned for more great covers and articles in the future
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Fa s h i o nT R E N D ST R E N D ST R E N D ST R E N D S
Simply stunning women's Spring dress! Thismock-wrap dress with an asymmetric ruffle at surplice neckline is oh, so flattering, so wear itwith confidence! Big hit in women's Spring fashions for 2012.
Womens Cut-OutTunic Top
Brighten up the season with 2012 Spring fashions! Work asexy pop of color into your wardrobe with this bebe top, featuring cutout at sleeve, deep V-neckline, ruching at sidesand ultra-soft stretch. Try wearing it with short favoritesand sandal wedges for a resort-chic look.
You'll love the maxi dresses brought out thisSpring! The Halston Heritage's fuchsia
crepe-de-chine maxi dress has a contemporarybohemian glamour. This one-shoulder designer
dress has a blouson bodice and a ruffle hem.
Swing into Spring with a crossbody bag! Just as thename suggests, cross-body bags are meant to be wornacross the body. They are typically smaller in size witha zip-top or flap closure and extra long shoulder straps.
Many people prefer cross body bags because they stayout of the way and keep you hands-free while on thego. However, more recently, cross-body handbags havebecome very fashion forward with everyone from topdesigners to affordable trendy brands offering theirtake on this classic shape. That's why today you'll findcross body purses in all shapes, sizes, materials, andcolors.
Next month we’ll feature fashions for men as well as womenIn the meantime...
Remember to Act Sassy & Stay Classy!
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Info From IVY Your Dog and Wildlife
In Virginia Beach, I have to be walked on a leash. It's thelaw here. That means that every dog is supposed to dothis. Whether on the beach, in a park or in your neighbor-hood, I need to be leashed - no exceptions, even if you area Canine Good Citizen, like I am. Why? Several reasons.Not everyone loves dogs. Folks don't want dogs "doingtheir business" in their yards. This is one sure way to getyour neighbor annoyed with you, even if they have a dogof their own! Plus, some folks don't appreciate dogs coming up to them, their kids or other dogs. But, really:this is a safety issue…. for the dog!
We are predatory animals. We like to chase other animals, including wildlife. This can be very dangerous forus. If you are encouraging your dog to chase ducks, squirrels or rabbits, please stop! We can chase animalsacross the street and risk getting hit by a car. We willchase them down the street and out on the golf course,getting disoriented and lost. We actually have foxes, coy-otes and…yes, even bears in Virginia Beach! These ani-mals can seriously injure and even kill us. And smallerwildlife, like ducks, rabbits, or squirrels might have babiesthat really need them. We might not mean to hurt them,but it can happen really fast. If a baby were to lose its
mom, it likely woulddie.
This month, when we celebrate mothers, let'sthink about mothers inthe wild and leave themalone to raise theiryoung. Please, keep your dog leashed at all times whenout and about. Remember: IT'S THE LAW!
NOTE: NOTE: The Backyard Birdwatchers of West Neck willmeet on Monday, May 21 at 2:00pm in the Village Hall.Please join us and bring your spouse, a neighbor, or afriend. TWEET!
On a personal note. I would to give a big WOOF to VillageNews Editor Peter Cousin for allowing me to contribute tothe magazine. Many of you have answered my requests tohelp the Virginia Beach SPCA by donating pet food, toys,and other supplies when my people put a donation box atthe Village Hall. Peter has been serving our community for9 years! Way to go, Peter!
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That may not have happened to you... YET; butinvariably, it will become part of your nightmarememories, unless you take action to prevent it.
You go to the dentist to have your teeth cleaned andhopefully to prevent cavities. You take your car infor an oil change to prevent the old oil from doingdamage to the engine. You go to the doctor and get acheck-up to make sure (in advance) that your bodyparts are all in good working- order. So, why wouldn't you do the same for your homes air-conditioning unit?
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Ingredients
bon appétitof of GourmetGourmet
Orange Pecan French Toast for Mom
1 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons light corn syrup1/3 cup chopped pecans12 (3/4 inch thick) slices Frenchbread1 teaspoon grated orange zest1 cup fresh orange juice1/2 cup 2% milk3 tablespoons white sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 egg whites 2 eggs1 tablespoon confectioners' sugarfor dusting
This year on mom’s special day, why not fix her a brunch to impress!
1. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, melted butter, and cornsyrup. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, and spread evenly.Sprinkle pecans over the sugar mixture. Arrange the bread slices in the bottom of the dish so they are in a snug single layer.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, milk,sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, egg whites, and eggs. Pour this mixture over thebread, pressing on the bread slices to help absorb the liquid. Cover andrefrigerate for at least one hour, or overnight.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C ). Remove the coverfrom the baking dish, and let stand for 20 minutes at room temperature.
4. Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Dust withconfectioners' sugar before serving.
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As you would expect, Donna Firestone and her outstanding staffhave outdone themselves this year to come up with amazing giftideas to WOW your Mom on Mother's Day!
Even the mom that is the hardest to please on the planet will lovesome of the distinctive, one-of-a-kind items that are waiting with your
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Great Items For Mom
From The Wine Cellar - Portugal
NOTE:NOTE: We will continue this article for as long as we hear from you that you want it. Do youhave a favorite wine you would like us to review? If so, please send an email to “[email protected].”KUDOS to the VILLAGE NEWS! Your magazineis the BEST! VN delivers timely informationfrom the West Neck Educators Club and Sip& Savor about our special events andaccomplishments . Best wishes in all the yearsto come. Sincerely, Tom & Francie Rayburn
World Class Travel is excited about its new relationship with the Village News!! We anticipate the development of long lasting friend-ships with our new clients that are generated asa result of our advertising with this publication!!Happy 9th Anniversary!!!
Terri & Rob Steele - Owners
WhitesA seafaring nation, Portugal boasts an array offish-friendly white wines, especially the simple,tart Vinhos Verdes from the north. The warmersouthern region such as Alentejo produce rich-er, more sun-filled white wines, many of whichare full-bodied and structured enough to agewell in your cellar.
What you’ll PayMost Vinhos Verdes cost just $5 to $8. Just besure that they are from the current vintage andhaven’t been languishing on the shelves. A fewmore expensive versions can actually benefitfrom a few years of age, and they are worth theextra few dollars, as are versions made fromAlvarinho, which tend to ask $10 to $20.Whites from other regions sell for $7 to $15.
Best Food PairingsVinho Verde is ideal for steamed clams or mussels or mild fish like whiting, especially ifit’s been deep-fried. Richer Alvarinho-basedVinho Verde is delicious with crab cakes or richfish like monkfish. White wines from otherregions can substitute for Chardonnay: tryexamples with five or more years of age withpork with clams, a unique Portuguese combination.
Recommendations2004 Soalhiro Alvarinho, Vinho Verde:This bracing, stone-dry Alvarinho has the mineral and acid power to cut through the richest seafood dishes, or even the classicPortuguese preparation of pork and clams.
I've been advertising with the Village News for sixyears now. It's been an effective tool for my busi-ness. Above that, is the relationship that I've devel-oped with Peter Cousin (the editor). You're not justplacing an ad in his magazine, Peter goes the extramile for your business and connecting you with peo-ple you can do business with. After six years, it's notonly a business relationship, I consider Peter afriend. - Jim Bohrer - The UPS Store.
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By Dr. Art Crago - Crago Family Chiropractic
About Keith Lane: Keith has been servicing the pest control needs of the Tidewater region for over 30years. After serving our country in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service, Keith settled in Hampton Roadsand has been working in pest control ever since. In 1991, United Pest Control was born and quickly grewunder the leadership of Keith Lane to become a thriving company with a focus on customer service andsatisfaction. Those same ideals that have made United Pest Control successful for the last 21 years continue to sustain today. Keith has led many seminars on topics such as bedbugs and consumer educa-tion. Keith is a family man, married for 27 years and the father of three adult children, including two sonswho are also employed by United. You can contact Keith by e-mail at: [email protected]
What’s Bugging You?What’s Bugging You?Tidewater is one of the worst places in the country for subterranean
termites. Don't be fooled! You may have termites and not know it for years. By then, major construction problems can cost you thousands of dollars.
We were hired to protect the Village Hall in West Neck a few years ago and havemade sure no "critters" have invaded the property. Recently however, we have heard frommany homeowners in West Neck about swarming termites. "One of those families was mine,"says Village News Editor Peter Cousin. "My wife came home from shopping and told me therewere flying bugs all over the garage. Upon inspection, I thought they looked like flying ants, which I had seen before. I contacted George Davis at Village Hall for a recommendation. He told me to call Keith Lane at United Pest Control. Theyprovide exterminator services for Village Hall. I called, and Keith came out to view the situation. 'TERMITES', he said. Hetold me they were swarming around the area, and I was not the only home to have them. He was very thorough in his inspection and measurement of my property. When finished, he showed me the price, which I thought was reasonable; BUThe also provided me with a large West Neck discount! That made it much more than reasonable!"
"Keith described the procedure they would follow to rid my home of termites, and he offered me a 5-year extended warrantyafter the first year's warranty for just $99. I mean, really? Each year, United Pest Control will come out to inspect; and ifthe termites should return, United Pest Control will make sure they don't stay!"
Next month, we'll show you actual pictures of the work they did at my home. My wife and I give them five stars for serviceand pricing! If you have termite problems or any bug problems, call them at 838-0118. Tell them Village News sent you.
Have you ever hurt yourself, pulled a muscle, sprained an ankle and said, "I just need to giveit time. It will heal." And as the days and even weeks pass, the injury still hurts or hasn'tgiven you the relief you thought it would, by now?
This is a common problem among us humans. Most of us (usually men) think we're a kind ofsuperhero that will heal quickly and without problems. This couldn't be further from thetruth. Proper care for injuries is necessary, in order to ensure a quick and proper healing.
Often, patients will come to me with pains that have not healed and expect that throughChiropractic, they will somehow, magically become well. No, this is a process: The longer youwait for treatment, the longer it will take sometimes to completely heal.
As I attend networking meetings or seminars, I tell people (especially those who have beenin a recent car accident) to have their Chiropractor check it out and adjust them to insurethat their injuries do not become major problems down the road. The saying that I use personally is, "If you're in a wreck... give me your neck!" Cute? Yes, but serious, just thesame.
If you have an injury that is not healing and youwould like some relief, please call my office for anappointment. We offer Village News readers a discount. 486-4772.
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By Peter Cousin - Editor and Homeowner
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sshhaakkeenn,, nnoott ssttiirrrreedd“Mother’s Day Tea Tini”
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What you’ll need:••1 3/4 oz vodka•1 oz sweet iced tea•1/4 oz fresh lemon juice•lemon wedge for garnish
Directions: Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass rimmed with sugar. Garnish with the lemon wedge.
Barbara Billingsley played June Cleaver (1957-63).Always wearing her signature pearls she enjoyedplaying the part of Wally and Beaver’s mom but she said,“Sometimes I really like this Tea Tini on spring and summer after-noons when a Long Island Iced Tea is too tall and too alcoholic but aglass of ordinary iced tea isn't enough. I use a light iced tea for thisrefreshing vodka Martini and, of course, fresh squeezed lemon juice.This martini also begs for a splash of flavor and adding a smallamount of berry, lavender, rosemary or chamomile to the steepingtea.” OK Mrs. Cleaver - dinner can be a little late if you like tonight.
Barbara Billingsley
Shout Out To Holland Hats
Throughout the last year or so, I've been showing offmy new hats, courtesy of my pal Bruce Holland, Ownerof Holland Hats in Connecticut.
I have shared his Web address with you, and I'mpleased to say that many people that I've run intowhile wearing my hats have been asking where I purchased them. Check out www.hollandhats.com.He has a wide selection for men and women in all popular styles and at prices that won't break the bank!Many of Bruce's hats are American-made, and all arevery comfortable to wear. C'mon readers! Help mebring back the joy and style of wearing hats! I inviteyou to take a look at his Web site. It's the finest way tobuy a great hat!
