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Prepare for the Cost of a Bigger Family

Heather Miller TokarzAmeriprise

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Blended Families Blended Finances

Alexis SwannWells Fargo

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Varicose Veins: Risks andTreatment

Keith Nichols, MDGenesis Vein Specialists Page 8

Supporting Children and Families with Health Challenges

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Hope & HealingPage 33

Shelley Smith, owner of The Alternative Board, Page 15

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Varicose Veins: Painless SolutionsKeith Nichols, MDGenesis Vein &Genesis MedSpaPages 5, 40

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The holidays are over, the presents have been bought and given, and we start a new year. I hope we’ve seen the last of the snow, but I’m not count-ing on it. I think we’ll have a few more chilly winter days to come. To fend off the cold, check out the warm winter food recipes on Pages 12 and 13. Buy the ingredients for the warm brownies and java cream ahead of time, and when you are snowed in, make this delicious dessert and you won’t care!

In this issue we have wonderful articles by several local doctors who of-fer insights to solutions for some common medical issues. Dr Jenny L. Andrus of the Orthopaedic & Spine Center, talks about treating chronic pain with spinal cord stimulation. Dr Debra Lee , from Womick Podiatry Clinic educates us about diabetic foot care. And if you have problems with varicose veins, Dr Keith Nichols of Genesis Vein Specialists offers a Q&A about risk factors and treatments.

On the banking front, we welcome Alexis Swann, Senior Vice President of Wells Fargo Private Bank, giving money management tips for those of us who have married and remarried and now have blended families. Heather Miller Tokarz from Ameriprise, takes a different financial ap-proach, targeting the costs of starting a family. And on the business side,

Shelley Smith from The Alternative Board, gives us tips on how to man-age our time.

Jason Mclean from J-MAC Construction, who regularly appears on our Home page, has written a wonderful article about how we ladies can ac-tually install a garbage disposal! Is Do It Yourself for you? Jason thinks so. But he’s ready to take your calls if you run into trouble!

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Please support the contributors to the Southeastern Vir-ginia Women’s Newspapers. They’ve taken the time to give us information about their specialities. Use it to empower yourself,and create a better life for you and your families. Enjoy! Barbara

Table of Contents


Medical ProfessionalsDiabetic Food Care ..................................................................... 5Spinal Cord Stimulation............................................................... 4Varicose Veins: Risks and Treatment.......................................... 8

Health and WellnessDetox at the Wellness Spa ...........................................................6Free RX Prescription Card ..........................................................10Improve Posture in Silk Hammocks..............................................6Shaklee: Rx for a Healthier Life ....................................................9

Hair ReplacementHair Loss Control Clinic Laser Therapy .........................................7

Elder CareCommunicating With the Elderly .............................................. 16

Healthy EatingWarm and Healthy Winter Dishes ...................................... 12,13

Business Rapid Refill Ink: Alternative to Rising Costs .............................. 14Time Management: Is it Managing You? ...................................15Women Entrepreneurs Wanted .................................................. 2

FinancePrepare for Cost of a Bigger Family .......................................... 18

BankingBlended Families... Blended Finances ....................................... 17

InsuranceProtect your Family and Business with Whole Life ....................11

EducationDo Spanish Speakers Talk Too Fast?............................................21

Personal DevelopmentTransformational Changes in Your Life ......................................19

HomeYou CAN Do It Yourself! ........................................................... 20

Women in ProfileMeet Eight Local Women..................................................... 24,25

CommunityBirth Control Matters ................................................................ 26Center for Hope & Healing: Child and Family Support.............. 33Conflict Resolution Skills ........................................................... 32Heart Safety Tips ....................................................................... 27Hyper-Realistic Sculpture at Contemporary Art Center..............31Organize Your Clutter ................................................................23Taste ‘11 at Foodbank ................................................................29The Keim Centers: Helping Women for 25 years ...................... 36The Voice of Victim Advocacy.....................................................28Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity ........................................... 30Volunteer at VBSPCA ................................................................ 35Volunteer Guide for Non-Profits ................................................22YWCA: Women of Distinction Luncheon................................... 34

TravelBoardwalk Plaza, Rehoboth Beach, DE. .....................................37Who Built King Tut’s Tomb? .......................................................38 The Power of the PaperWelcome to Southeastern Virginia Women’s Newspapers........39

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On the CoverShelley Smith, Owner of The Alternative Board Norfolk-Newport News, on Plume Street in Downtown Norfolk.

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Medical Professionals


Do you suffer from chronic pain? If you do, you are not alone. The latest studies indicate that chronic pain affects up to 44 million

households and generates an estimated $100 billion per year in health care costs and lost productivity. For people living with chronic pain, there can be tremendous functional, psychological and social implications that may lead to job loss, withdrawal from family and friends and depression. For women, it can be extremely disruptive to their roles as wives, mothers and care-givers. In the past, chronic pain has been treated as merely a symptom and has often been undertreated and explained away. Women have been particularly misdiagnosed. However, with a growing understanding of why chronic pain occurs, and the development of medical specialties devoted to improving chronic pain, women are suffering less and are leading more productive lives. What exactly is chronic pain? Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists beyond the expected period of healing for a damaged tissue, or for pain from a disease or illness that is not expected to improve. Pain may become chronic through a “wind-up phenomenon” where the nerve fibers transmitting the painful impulses to the brain become better trained to deliver pain signals. Just as muscles become more efficient and powerful with training, the nerves become more effective at sending pain signals to the brain and the brain becomes more sensitive to these painful signals. This leads to a greater perception of and a higher intensity pain. Chronic pain is best treated with a multi-disciplinary approach. Unlike acute pain which often responds well to pain medications, treatment of chronic pain often requires a combination of therapies, modalities (such as ultrasound & heat), medications, and minimally-invasive interventional procedures. Interventional pain procedures have become an increasingly important part of the treatment of chronic pain. There are many different procedures that are routinely performed that help to reduce pain and the need for medications. One of the most promising involves using a spinal cord stimulator (SCS) to disrupt the pain sensation, replacing it with a non-painful sensation, such as a tap, tingle or buzz. Spinal cord stimulation is an FDA approved therapy, which has been shown in medical research to not only reduce pain, but to improve functional ability and quality of life.

Treating Chronic Pain with Spinal Cord Stimulation

Written byJenny L. Andrus, MD

Additionally, SCS provides an alternative for pain relief for patients in whom surgery is not indicated. In fact, for some patients, SCS has been shown to be more effective than repeated surgery. Spinal cord stimulation uses a thin cable to deliver low level electrical impulses to the spinal cord. These impulses interfere with the signaling of pain between the spinal cord and the brain. The thin cable, known as the lead, is placed into the epidural space around the spinal cord. The lead is then attached to a generator, which can be controlled with a programmer. This generator produces a tingling or tapping sensation to replace the

feeling of pain. The patient is then able to adjust the impulse they receive based on preset programs. These programs are personalized to produce the tingling or tapping sensation in the areas where the patient typically experiences pain. The device can be turned on and off, the sensation intensity turned up or down, and the area of coverage adjusted. This is a very valuable feature, as pain can be felt at different times to varying intensities or even in different locations. Spinal cord stimulation is used for treatment of chronic or intractable pain, meaning that it is used when pain is not controlled by simpler measures such as medications or therapy. It is not only an effective method of pain control for many patients, but may reduce the need of medications. This is an important feature, as pain medications are often limited in their use by side effects, such as sedation. Another benefit is that SCS is usually performed first as a trial. The lead is placed in the epidural space and connected to an external generator. The length of the trial period varies, but is typically 5 to 7 days. This is an exciting feature as this “trial run” allows the patient to try the device to determine what benefit it provides. After the trial period, the patient can decide if they would like to go forward with stimulator implantation. The stimulator is then implanted through a minor surgery. This is less invasive than many surgical alternatives and can be reversed. Treatment of chronic pain continues to advance as our understanding of the complex nature of pain increases. With the many advances in the treatment of chronic pain, many patients have not only had a reduction in their pain but most importantly, improvement in their quality of life.

Jenny L. Andrus, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board certified,interventional pain management physician who specializes in treating the full spectrum of painful spine, joint and nerve conditions. She is a Suffolk native and a graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Andrus completed her residency

in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and a fellowship in Interventional Pain Management at the Medical Collegeof Virginia. She joined the Pain Management team atOrthopaedic & Spine Center in July 2009. She residesin Yorktown with her husband and two sons.

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This illustration shows the placement of the Stimulator leads and battery in the body.

Medical Professionals


Podiatrists contribute a major role in the medical care and education of diabetic foot care to our patients. Let’s first talk a little

about diabetes, foot care, possible complications and the role of podiatrists as team members with other medical professionals who take care of diabetic patients.

Diabetes is a disease in which insulin is either not made by the pancreas, (Type 1/ Insulin Depen-dent) or an insufficient amount of insulin is made (Type 2/ Adult onset/ Non-Insulin dependent).

The pancreas is an organ in the body that produc-es insulin which helps regulate glucose or blood sugar. Diabetes is usually diagnosed and treated by a patient’s primary care physician. Some patients may be under the care of an endocrinolo-gist; a medical doctor who specializes in glandu-lar disorders such as diabetes. Other physicians who care for diabetic patients are ophthalmolo-gists (eye), cardiologists (heart) and podiatrists (feet).

Patients should have regular eye exams with their ophthalmologists so that any major eye diseases can be detected early to prevent or slow the progression of diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and cataracts. Cardiologists manage any vascular problems a patient may encounter such as risks for stroke (cardiovascular disease), hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart attacks (myocar-dial infarction). They also care for patients who may have insufficient blood flow to the lower extremities and feet. As a podiatrist, there have been numerous occa-

sions in which a patient presents to my office complaining of numbness, tingling or any unusual sensations in their feet. These symptoms and a combination of blurred vision, increased urination, tiredness, leth-argy and weight gain can be signs of diabetes. Patients who have these experiences are immediately referred to their primary care physician for a complete work up.

Our job as a foot care specialist is to educate diabetic patients on the proper care of their feet and to manage any complications that may occur.

Regular visits are necessary so that any poten-tial problems or complications can be detected and treated early. Two major risk factors that may threaten diabetics are vascular insufficiency (PVD); peripheral vascular disease and infec-tion. If a patient has been diagnosed with poor circulation, they run the risk of amputation due to either a non-healing ulcer or gangrene, which is dead, necrotic skin/tissue. A skin infection, sore on the feet (ulcer) or even an ingrown toenail can quickly turn into a serious problem especially if it is not treated in a timely manner.

If a patient comes into my office with these prob-lems, local wound care, antibiotics, off loading the foot may be initiated as necessary. We also provide a detailed discussion on how to care for their feet and possible risk factors. Additionally, hospital admission, consultation with either an infectious disease specialist, vascular specialist, endocrinologist or home health care may be part of patient management. It is important that diabetics have regular check ups with a po-diatrist. Educa-tion and early detection of any potential foot problems usually lead to patients living longer and healthier lives. And, more importantly, they are able to continue walking and participating in their regular activi-ties of life.

Diabetic Foot Care

Written byDebra Abrams Lee, D.P.M.

Dr. Lee attended the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, OH. She completed her residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Brooklyn NY. Dr. Lee is a Diplomate with the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine. She is also Board Certi-fied as a Wound Care Specialist with the American Academy of Wound Management. Dr. Lee is a member of APMA, VPMA and the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management.

Debra A. Womick Lee,

D.P.M., C.W.S

704 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Suite 300B

Newport News, VA 23606

757-595-7634www.womickpodiatryclinic.

com

This illustration shows how an ulcer on the foot, can deeply penetrate the skin if left untreated.

Specialty shoes and orthotics can help prevent diabetic podiatric problems.

Health and Wellness


Feeling sluggish or out of sync? Having skin prob-lems, aches and pains, or digestive problems? Stray-ing from your healthier habits lately? It might be time

for a detoxification.

How Does Detoxification Work? Basically, detoxification means cleaning the blood. It does this mainly by removing impurities from the blood in the liver. The body also eliminates toxins through the kidneys, intestines, lungs, lymph and skin. However, when this sys-tem is compromised, impurities aren't properly filtered and every cell in the body is adversely affected.

A detox program can help the body's natural cleaning process by:

1) Resting the organs through fasting; 2) Stimulating the liver to drive toxins from the body; 3) Promoting elimination through the intestines, kidneys and skin;

4) Improving circulation of the blood; and 5) Refueling the body with healthy nutrients.

"The body has its own natural healing system," says Peter Bennett, N.D., medical director of Helios Clinic in Victoria, B.C "Detoxification works because it addresses the needs of individual cells, the smallest units of human life," says Bennett.

How Do You Know if You Need to Detoxify? Today, with more toxins in the environment than ever, "it's critical to detox," says Linda Page, N.D., Ph.D., the author of Detoxification (Healthy Healing Publications). Page recommends detoxing for symptoms such as unexplained fatigue, sluggish elimination, irritated skin, allergies or low-grade infections; bags under the eyes; a distended stomach even if the rest of your body is thin; men-strual difficulties; or mental confusion.

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safely stimulating the body's own natural detoxification.

Detox services include hypnotism; smoking cessation, body wraps, and massage therapy sessions.

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It's the end of the Holiday season and as we close the door on 2010 we also open the door to 2011. For many of us

this is the time to put into effect those New Year's resolu-tions.

If you’re like 95% of the population, losing weight and getting in shape is one of the first things at the top of your list. Dozens of glossy magazines and internet articles peak our interest with ways to loose that pesky holiday weight, shape up and slim down. But what if I told you that many of those catchy titles miss out on one key and important compo-nent of fitness? Posture! Correct posture plays a vital role, not only in everyday life, but also in how long we can continue to put our bodies through exercise without injury.

Poor posture used to be prevalent among older adults, however now it shows its face among the middle aged and young as well. We live in an age where physical activity is a choice and most work is done sitting behind a

desk. It's not uncommon for people to begin to develop poor posture; the head tilts forward, and the shoulders round. More often than not, people with poor posture also experience chronic neck and back pain.

If poor posture isn't corrected in the beginning stages of ex-ercise, most individuals will injure themselves. An experi-

enced personal trainer will stress proper technique while their clients perform sets and repetitions

of exercises. The same goes for silk fitness.

At AIRotique Movement the basis of our fitness classes is stressing correct posture while exercising. In able to move about freely in the silks without injury, proper

alignment of the body is key. In fact, it's so important that we developed a class solely for

this purpose.

Silk Postullet derives its name from posture and ballet where people are taken through a series of exercises in and

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out of the silks to help improve posture and technique. All the muscles involved in holding the head up, retracting the shoulders back and down as well as many other things are trained in this class.

Written byKate McLendonAIRotique Instructor and Certified ACE Personal Trainer

Hair Replacement


Linda DeLoatch of Images Unlimited has been connected to the unique needs of the Hampton Roads hair loss community since 1984. As of December, 2010, Images Unlimited became the only area affiliate of the Hair Loss Control Clinic. As a HLCC affiliate, Images Unlimited is now linked to an industry leader for ongoing training and physician support.

What does this mean to a person in Virginia who is mildly concerned with hair loss? He or she can schedule a consultation with a trusted local professional and receive a customized plan based on 100% safe Laser therapy, created and supported by a hair loss pioneer. HLCC has been using laser treat-ment for 17 of 23 years treating hair loss. Today’s multi-therapeutic protocol consists of Laser Hair Loss Treatment (LHLT), COMPLETE brand supplements, and hair-boosting topicals. Programs are designed to conform to any lifestyle.

Because the HLCC approach has garnered international status for its safe, non-surgical and highly effective treatment of hair loss, Linda wanted the ability to custom-ize programs for anyone concerned about their hair, but not ready for hair replace-ment. From consultations with hundreds of people over the years, she’s certain that this

unique affiliation will give her existing and new clients access to a simple, scientifically based and synergistic approach to declin-ing hair that was previously unavailable in Hampton Roads.

The HLCC cosmetic laser systems work by increasing protein growth and significantly increasing blood flow to hair. HLCC’s lasers have more laser diodes (the element that transfers laser light energy to the client’s scalp) and claim better results than virtually all other laser programs in the marketplace.

Earlier this year, the FDA cleared a Laser device for hair growth in the treatment of female pattern baldness. Before that, it cleared a hand held laser device for the treatment of male pattern baldness. Several medical devices have now been approved by the FDA and this breakthrough technol-ogy is springing up on national newscasts across the country.

HLCC doctors say that results vary by individual, but overall using laser light to stimulate cell metabolism, in conjunction with proper scalp and hair hygiene prod-ucts, works for almost every patient.

In November, Linda and her team received in-depth training on Lasers that were first introduced in Europe, along with one-on-one sessions with the scientists and doctors who conducted the primary research the top hair loss products are based upon.

“Almost all clients will stop hair loss and re-grow hair, how much hair they re-grow varies. 98% of clients are very happy.” Dr. Michael Fuhrman, HLCC

How You Can Get Growing

The consultation consists of a medical ques-tionnaire, digital and microscopic pictures, and a hair and scalp analysis performed by a certified professional. Your success is tracked using capillascope photos. At Im-ages Unlimited HLCC, Linda has gained ac-cess to a full line of nourishing, DHT-block-ing supplements including the SCRIPTS and COMPLETE programs, (COMPLETE is 100% natural and offers an organic alter-native to FDA-approved Minoxidil.) Under the supervision of three medical doctors at HLCC, Linda can provide her clients a full line of organic products and stronger DHT blockers and treatments that can’t be purchased over the counter.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 757.498.8199.

Linda DeLoatch has been a licensed hairdresser since 1979 and hair salon owner/operator since 1982 . After receiving formal training from Hair Replacement pioneer Jan Haulk, Linda rose to specialist status and by 1984, Images Unlimited became known as the area’s first hybrid hair

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Health and Wellness


Q: What are varicose veins, and what causes them to form?

A: Nearly 70 million Americans, or one in four adults, have varicose veins or spider

veins. Resembling elongated worms, varicose veins are green or blue in color and appear to bulge on the surface of the skin. They are often the result of an underlying disorder of the circula-tory system called venous insufficiency. Spider veins, a form of varicose vein disease, are the small red, blue or purple veins that appear flat on the skin’s surface; they are often the first sign of venous insufficiency and affect nearly half of all adult women.

The most universally accepted theory as to what causes varicose veins is that weakened valves in the leg veins allow blood to flow backwards through the valves—a phenomenon called reflux, similar to gastric reflux of the stomach, in which the stomach contents flow backward into the esophagus. Likewise, the leaking vein valves cre-ate reverse blood flow, increasing pressure within the veins and causing them to bulge.

Q: Are there certain risk factors for varicose and spider veins?

A: Genetics play a major role in the develop-ment of varicose veins. If your mother or

father experienced bulging veins, then you are at increased risk for developing them. Hormones also have a role, affecting women twice as often as men. Female hormones allow the vein walls to dilate, increasing the risk of reflux.

Pregnancy is another risk factor for varicose veins. Some vein experts compare being pregnant to having a “cork” in the abdomen; the uterus sits on the body’s largest vein—the vena cava—thus restricting blood flow from the legs to the heart and increasing pressure in the leg veins.

Q: What problems can varicose veins cause?

A: Vein disease is more than a cosmetic prob-lem. Varicose and spider veins not only

cause embarassment, they can also cause leg pain (most often at night), restless leg syndrome (a condition in which the legs feel fidgety during sleep), discoloration of the skin and swelling of the legs and thighs.

More serious problems can include massive bleeding from the varicose veins, inflammation of superficial veins (those close to the skin’s surface) with accompanying redness and pain (called su-perficial thrombophlebitis), skin ulcers that won’t heal, blood clots in the deep veins (deep venous thrombosis) and potentially deadly blood clots that can travel to the lungs.

Q: What are the treatment options?

A: The first step is to have a physical exam. For patients with varicose veins, doctors can

perform a specialized scan called a venous Du-plex scan to analyze the “plumbing” of the pa-tient’s leg veins and determine whether the valves are leaking.

Spider veins are often treated with either sclero-therapy, which involves injecting medication into the veins via small needles, or lasers. Several types of lasers are used to treat spider veins on the legs; however, sclerotherapy usually has a higher success rate.

Many treatments are now available as alternatives to traditional vein stripping, a procedure in which the diseased portion of the vein is removed and the vein is then tied off, or ligated. Some of these alternatives include echo-guided foam sclerother-apy—an outpatient procedure that usually takes only 30 minutes—and the VNUS Closure, a mini-mally invasive procedure that promises minimal discomfort.

Most insurance companies cover the VNUS Clo-sure, which has about a 96-percent success rate, and patients are generally allowed to return to work the next day.

Veins, like the heart and arteries, are an integral part of the circulatory system. And while varicose and spider veins can pose a health problem for many people, with appropriate medical care and treatment the health and the appearance of the legs can be improved.

Varicose Veins: More than a cosmetic problem

Written byKeith Nichols, MD

Keith Nichols, M.D., is the medical director of Genesis Vein Specialists and Genesis Medspa in Virginia Beach and Suffolk. He is board-certified in Emergency Medicine. And he is the only physician in the Tidewater area, board-certified in Phlebol-ogy, which refers to the diagnosis and treatment of leg veins. He is a Fellow in the American College of Emergency Physicans and a member of the American College of Phlebology and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. Trained to operate multiple leading-edge lasers, Dr Nichols uses the most up-to-date equipment. He has received special training in Laser and Facial Aesthetics, VNUS Closure, vein therapy, ultrasound diagnosis and sclerotherapy.

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Health and Wellness


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“Vivix®” repairs cells, helps reduce inflammation and cholesterol, helps regulate blood sugar and blood pres-sure, and “turns on” certain anti-aging genes. Hundreds of published clinical studies show these benefits lead to a longer and healthier life. “Vivix®” is patent-pending and Shaklee owns the world’s supply of the key ingredients. “Nutriferon®” contains antioxidants, botanicals and probi-otics to naturally strengthen the immune system. A strong immune system protects you from colds, chronic infections, allergies, asthma, hay fever, flu, and many infections and bacteria present in our daily life.

“Nutriferon®” was developed by Dr. Yasuhiro Kojima, the co-discoverer of Interferon, and a winner of the Nobel Prize. Dr. Kojima developed Interferon as a cancer treat-ment, however, it has significant side effects. Dr. Kojima and his expert researchers worked over 40 years to de-velop “Nutriferon®”. “Nutriferon®” naturally and safely strengthens the body’s immune system without side effects, is patented, and supported by four published clinical stud-ies.

“Cinch®” Protein Shakes have been called “the best breakfast on the planet”. “Cinch®” shakes are delicious, energizing protein drinks that have the nutrients of a full meal in a satisfying, easily digestible drink. “Cinch®” pro-tein shakes also help keep your blood sugar levels stable, which prevents food cravings and mood swings.

When used as part of the “Cinch®” weight and inch loss plan, it protects the muscle mass that is necessary to burn fat, while stimulating fat-burning with Leucine. Preserving muscle mass is the key to long-term weight management, since muscle burns calories and fat.

Think of the “Rx for a Healthier Life™” as your health and nutrition foundation. Depending on your wellness objectives, you may choose to choose to use some of our other targeted health products.

Are these products affordable? * How much do you currently spend every day on things that you know aren’t good for you (such as soft drinks,

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Four Exclusive Products that Could Change Your Life!

Written bySandy FlausIndependent Distributor

Sandy Flaus Shaklee Independent Distributor Phone: 757-635-4532 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.shaklee.net/guidingstar

Helping people get healthier from the inside out. Your source for the most effective health and wellness products available today.

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Shaklee specializes in natural health and prevention, and is proud of their heritage of 50+ years of research, leadership, and product innovation. We’ve always been in the wellness busi-ness, and Shaklee products are guaranteed to work! Shaklee offers over 300 unique, patented, and effective natural products, which are proven effective in achieving optimal health.

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Insurance


Whole life is a versatile financial instru-ment used for protecting families and businesses while creating and enhancing portfolio wealth.

1. Lifetime insurance protectionWhole life insurance provides a means by which families and businesses can secure the benefit of their human life value if it is threatened by loss. • Family and Business Protection: the death benefits of life insurance can assure economic continuity • Estate Planning: the orderly transfer of assets at death can minimize taxes and provide for heirs you designate • Asset Maximization: whole life is the “per-mission slip” that may enable you to maximize retirement income and your personal net worth. Once your legacy is secured with life insurance, you’ll be able to spend down other assets for your comfortable lifestyle

2. A comprehensive portfolio assetMany today are considering life insurance as an asset class in their overall financial portfolios.

Life insurance is an ideal asset class with which to diversify within the concepts of the Modern Portfolio Theory. In addition to providing a death benefit, permanent life insurance, specifically participating whole life, has lifetime benefits that are unique and uncorrelated to most other typical asset classes.

3. Internal guaranteed rates and valuesThe guarantees within the whole life policy can be viewed as either rates or values. When actuar-ies design a whole life policy, they begin by de-termining what rates are going to be guaranteed. Once the guaranteed rates have been set, they are used to determine policy premiums and values. These rates and values are based on conservative assumptions.

• Guaranteed Rates: a whole life policy is built upon a foundation of three - Mortality Rate: for most Guardian whole life policies, it’s 4% for the entire life of the policy”. - Interest Rate: for Guardian policies, it’s 4% for the entire life of the policy - Expense Factor: an allocation for expense that is covered in guaranteed values

• Guaranteed Values: the above guaranteed rates are combined in an actuarial formula cre-ating three unique guaranteed features that set whole life apart from other financial instruments - Level Premium: the annual premium is guaranteed to never change - Death Benefit: the level death benefit is guaranteed to never go down - Cash Value: the guaranteed cash value grows each year until it is equal to the face amount of the policy at a specified age, typically age 121

4. Policy dividends1

Mutual life insurance companies, such as Guard-ian, adjust the rates and values (discussed above) to current conditions through the mechanism of a non-guaranteed dividend. These dividends allow whole life policies to create competitive returns in addition to the guaranteed values.

• These dividends are paid to the policy be-cause: - The insurance companies investment rate of return exceeds the guaranteed interest rate prom-ised in the policy

- Mortality experience is better than that which was assumed in pricing the product. - Expenses of policy acquisition and admin-istration are less than the expenses assumed in pricing the product

• Policy owners may choose among several dividend options, including the most selected option, having the dividend payment purchase Paid Up Additions (PUA)- this allows the policy holder to purchase additional guaranteed perma-nent paid-up insurance

5. Tax advantages2

Life insurance is viewed as a good thing for the benefit and welfare of society. Therefore signifi-cant tax benefits have been given to it that are not found in other financial instruments. These include: • Income tax free death benefits • Tax deferred build up of cash values inside the policy • Access to policy values on a tax favored basis

1 Dividends are not guaranteed. They are declared annually by Guardian’s Board of Directors.

2 Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents or employees do not give tax or legal advice. You should consult your tax or legal advisor regarding your individual situation.

Presented byMaria LermanFinancial Specialist

What is Whole Life Insurance? A quick look at permanence and stability

Whole life insurance creates and pro-vides the insured:1. Guaranteed lifetime insur-ance protection2. A comprehensive portfolio asset3. Internal guaranteed rates and values4. Potential for Policy Dividends*5. Tax advantages

Our world is uncertain and our economy and can be

volatile-Whole life insurance offers

a level of guaranteed perma-nence and stability making it

a truly unique and versatile asset.

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*Dividends are not guaranteed.

Healthy Eating


Edited byNancy Monaghan

Food Editor

Some foods just make you feel warm inside

We all love comfort food this cold time of year. Who can resist a hot serving of macaroni and cheese in February? Here we offer some warm and cozy dishes – consider them cousins to the traditional comfort food - to make on a cold Saturday afternoon.

Warm and creamy, warm and fudgy, warm and cheesy, warm and healthy!

A warm corn muffin with just 60 calo-ries. Warm oven-fried potato chips with just a trace of unsaturated fat. Brown-ies so warm and delicious you wouldn’t know there’s a sugar substitute inside.

We offer a light and simple version of our favorite comfort food – spaghetti – that needs nothing but cheese and pep-per to make you swoon. And we turned to our friends at www.canolainfo.org for some tasty and healthy dishes you may not have thought of to warm you up on a cold winter day.

Enjoy!

Warm and cheesy, warm and fudgy, warm and healthy

1 lb spaghetti1-1/4 cups finely grated Caciocavallo cheese (see note)1 tbsp fresh ground black pepper

Cook spaghetti according to package instruc-tions (don’t use any oil in the water but do use plenty of salt). Grind cheese in a food processor or grate on very small grater holes.

Drain spaghetti, reserving about ¼ cup of the cooking water. Do not rinse spaghetti, and re-turn it immediately to the drained cooking pot. Sprinkle cheese on spaghetti and toss immedi-

ately, mixing cheese in well. Add a few splash-es of the cooking liquid to melt the cheese and make it creamy. Add ground pepper, serve im-mediately. Pass extra grated cheese at the table if desired.

Note: Simple pasta and cheese is a favorite in Italy, where one of the most popular cheeses for this dish is Caciocavallo. That cheese is dif-ficult to find, but if you run across it, use it! Otherwise use the best Parmegiana, Provolone or Pecorino you can find. You want a cheese that melts well. - Recipe and photo by Nancy Monaghan

Jalapeno Corn Muffins½ cup cornmeal1/3 cup skim milk½ cup all-purpose flour¼ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped2 tbsp fresh jalapeno pepper, finely chopped1-1/2 tsp baking powder¼ tsp garlic powder¼ tsp salt1 egg, beaten1 tbsp canola oilPaprika (optional)

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal and milk and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Add flour, red pepper, jalapeno pepper, baking powder, garlic powder and salt to cornmeal and milk, and stir well. Add egg and canola oil, stir-ring until just moistened.

Spoon mixture into non-stick muffin tins, filling 2/3 full. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. ---Recipe and photo courtesy canolainfo.org

Maple Roasted Vegetables1/3 cup canola oil1/3 cup maple syrup1 green bell pepper cut into large cubes1 red bell pepper cut into large cubes½ head cauliflower, sliced into 1-1/2” florets1 sweet potato cut into 1-1/2” cubes1 acorn squash, peeled and cut into 1-1/2” cubes4 parsnips, peeled and cut lengthwise4 carrots, peeled and cut lengthwise1 head garlic, peeled and separated into cloves1 large red onion, cut into 8 pieces1 tsp each salt and pepper1 tbsp dried basil

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl mix together canola oil, maple syrup, all vegetables, salt, pepper and basil. Place mixture on a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Yield: 10 servings. ---Recipe and photo courtesy canolainfo.org

Simple Spaghetti and Cheese

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Healthy Eating


1 tbsp canola oil1 cup diced onions½ medium Gala apple, peeled and chopped1 14-oz can reduced-sodium chicken broth½ of a 15-oz can solid pumpkin2 tbsp sugar1-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon½ tsp ground cumin½ tsp salt1/8 tsp cayenne pepper1-1/2 cups fat-free half and half¼ cup fat-free sour cream

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and apple, cook

five minutes or until onions begin to turn brown. Place onion mixture in a blender with one cup of the chicken broth, secure lid and puree until smooth.

Return onion mixture to saucepan, add re-maining ingredients except half and half and sour cream. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat, cover tightly and sim-mer 15 minutes.

Remove from heat and gradually add half and half while stirring. To serve, spoon soup into shallow bowls and top with dol-lops of sour cream. Yield: 4 servings, 1 cup each. ---Recipe and photo courtesy canolainfo.org

1 lb red potatoes (about 3 medium), washed well½ tsp salt1-1/2 tbsp canola oil2 tsp herb blend (your choice)Canola cooking spray

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil (for easier cleanup) and coat with canola cooking spray. Using a large, sharp, non-serrated knife, cut the potatoes into very thin slices, about 1/8 inch. Place potato slices and the oil in a large reseal-able bag, seal the bag and toss to coat well.

Spread potato slices evenly on the baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and with herbs if desired. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip potatoes with a spatula and bake for an-other 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 6 servings ---Recipe and photo courtesy canolainfo.org

Spiced Gabanzo BeanPie With Potato Crust2 lb Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and shredded2 tbsp canola oil½ tsp ground turmericCanola oil cooking sprayFor filling:2 tbsp canola oil1 tsp cumin seeds1 medium red onion, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced1 large green bell pepper, stem, seeds and ribs removed, cut into thin strips2 tbsp ground coriander2 tsp ground cumin2 15-oz cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed2 cups stewed tomatoes (about 1 15-oz can)1 habanero chile, stem removed, finely chopped (do not discard seeds)2 cups shredded reduced-fat provolone cheese2 large eggs, slightly beaten¼ cup finely-chopped fresh cilantro

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Liberally spray two 9-inch pie pans, bottoms and sides, with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine the potatoes, canola oil and tur-meric. Press half of the mixture into each of the prepared pie pans, making sure the bottoms and sides get covered with potato shreds. Bake five minutes, remove from oven and set aside.

To make the filling: Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Sprinkle in the cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle, about 15 seconds. Add onion and bell

pepper and stir fry until onion is golden brown, about five to seven minutes.

Stir in cordiander and ground cumin, cook until they turn aromatic, about 15 seconds. Add garbanzo beans, toma-toes and habanero. Stew mixture, uncovered, stirring oc-casionally, until almost all the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Turn off heat, allow mixture to cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Stir in cheese, eggs and cilantro.

Put the mixture equally into the two prepared potato crusts. Bake, uncovered, until centers and cooked and crusts are brown, about 45 minutes. Allow to rest 10 minutes. Slice into wedges. Yield: 12 slices ---Recipe and photo courtesy canolainfo.org

2/3 cup all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled1/3 cup white whole-wheat flour, spooned and leveled½ cup cocoa powder1-1/2 tsp baking powder1 tbsp instant coffee granules1/8 tsp salt½ cup packed brown sugar substitute blend1/3 cup canola oil½ cup egg substitute2 tsp vanilla extractCanola oil cooking sprayFor cream:2 tbsp water1 tsp instant coffee granules4 oz fat-free whipped topping1 cup fresh raspberries1 cup blackberries or blueberries

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Coat a 9-inch nonstick spring form pan or cake pan with canola oil cooking spray. Combine flours, cocoa, baking powder, one ta-blespoon instant coffee granules and salt in a medium bowl.

Combine sugar, canola oil, egg substitute and vanilla in another medium bowl, mix well. Add sugar mixture to flour mixture and stir until just blended. Batter will be very thick. Spoon into the pan and spread evenly using a spoon coated with cooking spray. Bake for 11 minutes or until slightly puffed. Mixture will not be complete-ly cooked at this point but will continue to cook while standing without overcooking and drying out.

Place the pan on a wire rack and let cool for five minutes. If using a springform pan, remove the sides of the pan.

Serve warm or at room temperature, and when cooled completely, store in an airtight container at room tem-perature.

To make cream, combine water and one teaspoon instant coffee granules in a medium bowl and stir until coffee is dissolved. Add whipped topping, whisk until a sauce consistency is reached. For a thinner sauce, add one or two tablespoons of water or milk. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Cut brownies into wedges, spoon cream on top and gar-nish with berries. Yield: 8 servings ---Recipe and photo courtesy canolainfo.org

Oven-Fried Potato Chips

Creamy Pumpkin Apple Bisque

Warm Brownies With Java Cream

Business


Did you know that an ounce of ink from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) costs more than an ounce of *Channel No. 5 eau de Parfum or Don Peri-gnon vintage champagne? Ink has risen in price so much, that affordable supplies such as ink cartridges often lose the battle for economic viability over the long term.

That’s where Rapid Refill comes in to play. Located at 754 First Colonial Road in Virginia Beach, Rapid Refill is a place where customers can go to get their inkjet and laser toner cartridges refilled for a frac-tion of the price of a new one. In fact, Rapid Refill customers enjoy savings of up to 50% when compared to name brand cartridges.

Rapid Refill offers the largest selection of new and refilled cartridges in the area, with over 1,000 inkjet and laser toner cartridges. “We stock cartridges for desktop printers, copiers, fax machines and all-in-one printers,” states owner Alexandra Lesmes. “Our pre-filled inventory makes getting a cartridge fast and easy so you can be on your way in a matter of minutes.”

Rapid Refill meets the needs of not only consum-ers but also local business accounts by offering free

pickup and delivery to all commercial accounts. We service all of Hampton Roads from the Southside to the Peninsula. And all of our products are backed by our 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Our expertise and service help businesses eliminate downtime, increase productivity and advance their green initia-tives while reducing costs.

“Customers not only save time and money, but they do so in an environmentally friendly manner,” says Alexandra Lesmes. As computer printers have become standard equipment in homes and offices, the avalanche of used inkjet and toner cartridges have created a significant environmental problem. Nearly two billion cartridges are thrown away each year. But now you can recycle that empty cartridge by bringing it into our store or when they are picked up from our business customer’s offices upon delivery. When you bring in your empty inkjet and laser toner cartridges, Rapid Refill Ink will give you money off the purchase of a new cartridge.

Rapid Refill doesn’t merely provide an environmental-ly friendly service-it’s commitment to the environment

is evident in all aspects of the business. The retail store décor uses recycled materials wherever

possible-the store’s walls are made out of recycled wheat stock, the countertop is made from 100% compressed sunflow-er seeds and their brochures are printed on recycled paper.

What our commercial accounts are saying about us: “Rapid Refill has great

quality and the savings really add to our bottom line. Customer satisfaction is their

main focus.” Dr. Tanya Brown, The Center for Cos-metic & Restorative Dentistry; Chesapeake.

For more information on how you can save money while helping the environment contact Alexandra Lesmes at 757-437-2743.

Store hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 am to 4p.m. The company’s website is www.rapidrefill212.com and email is [email protected].

About Rapid Refill:

Rapid Refill specializes in remanufacturing/refilling and retail sales of inkjet and laser toner cartridges for printers, copiers, fax machines and all-in-one machines for both consumers and businesses. Rapid Refill is a leading US-based retailer with store front operations that utilize state-of-the-art technology and equipment to remanufacture cartridges. A typical Rapid Refill store carries over 1,000 different inkjet and laser toner cartridges including compatible, OEM and remanufactured products.

Alexandra Lesmes has two young girls, Gabriela and Lauren attend-ing Red Mill Elementary. Her husband Frank Galarraga and parents Eduardo and Mary Lesmes, are also actively supporting Alexandra with this venture. *Source- Business Week magazine: www.businessweek.com

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Business


Time management is a term used loosely these days. How can one really manage time??? In most cases

time manages us. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Are you running late to another meeting? I can never get my checklist done? Checklist…to do’s...a task…who has time to write one, let alone do one. I wish there were more hours in a day. Let me check my calendar… I am sooo busy… ….the list goes on.

Here are some considerations. It’s all about priorities. Priorities vary by day, time of year, personal values and personalities to name a few. Priorities are what you make them. Plus we all have the MUST do lists. Those include family responsibilities, meet-ings, outings and just life.

Over the years I have experienced and seen several ways to manage time. The bot-tom line is you MUST find the system and structure that work best for you. Here is one proposal:

1. Start with a blank seven-day calendar or 30 day if necessary.2. Next, block the times you have MUST do items. Include personal and business blocks. Make sure you include travel times if you have meetings, locations, events to go to. 3. When blocking these times make sure you block out routines first. Include your shared family chores, tasks. Include your down time (hopefully you have this).4. Once you have completed your times review them before you set them in stone and color code them to your focus periods. Contemplate the colors your mind is in when you are undertaking that mission. 5. Finally and most importantly block out those times you have with apparently noth-ing to do and make sure you are dedicating those times to working ON you or your business. That’s when you need to strat-egize, stop, reflect, plan and focus ON your personal and business visions. That’s when you aren’t working in your business or in your home but ON IT; whatever “IT” is.

This is a just one example of handling your time. Starting with a calendar does allow you to see when and where you spend your time and how you can stop and reflect and make adjustments as necessary. Try it for a week and see what happens. It’s worth the

possibilities to try. You will find yourself looking at and pin pointing your time wasters. Share your calendars with those closest to you so they will know your focus and can support your efforts as well.

Here’s another opportunity. If you are still struggling meeting deadlines and keeping your time commitments then take a week and write down everything you do for the day. Include all breaks, phone calls and so on to capture how you are spending your time. Then at the end of that week stop and red line those time wast-ers. Ask yourself what could have waited? What could have been delegated? Who can I train to do the task in the future? How did I spend my time, did I move my busi-ness forward by doing this task or project? Could I put my email on out reply to tell

the sender when I will be responding so I don’t stay on email all day long?

Can I do the same with my phone calls and voice mail? That way you are managing the task and time of day and you can focus on that one project.

When you multitask you are not giving full focus to being in the moment. Therefore you are probably shorting focus on a person in front of you or on the phone or having to start and restart a project, caus-ing the project to take twice or three times as long as it should have taken to complete.

Again just some thoughts…give them a try and see what happens. All you have to lose is time or rather gain control of your time that YOU planned instead of it planning you.

TIME MANAGEMENT… Is it managing you?

Written byShelley Smith

Certified FacilitatorThe Alternative Board

Coach, Strategic Business Leadership

Shelley Smith is the President of Pink Sky, Inc., and a TAB-Certified Facilitator in the Newport News, VA area. Prior to owning her own company, Shelley spent several decades in top executive positions within Marriott Corporation, LTD Management and HMP Properties. Most of those years were spent working directly in the Hampton Roads area. She has established a long line of networking partners of well-respected and established companies. Shelley has substantial knowledge and experience in the operations of day-to-day businesses. Her expertise includes making assessments of

a stand-alone unit or multiple units, reviewing key performance drivers and advising the owner, president or CEO on how to deploy their staff and use other resources to operate more efficiently through systems and processes.Shelley’s education includes certifications from Cornell Business School in Ithaca, NY as well as a long list of professional certifications acquired while working for and within Marriott, Hilton, Starwood and Intercon-tinental Hotels.

Board Meetings• TAB brings together business owners to leverage knowledge and experience, in a peer board setting. It’s a safe, affordable environ-ment offering real-world advice with real-world solutions.• Members invest just four hours a month. It’s a powerful opportunity for members to finally work on their business and not be distracted by the constant clamoring for time while working in their business

Coaching Sessions• The TAB coach meets with each member one-on-one in a business coaching relation-ship. During this time, there is an opportunity to discuss the implementation of the strategies that the facilitator and the member have chosen.• The coach develops action plans to put into practice the goals and strategies that the mem-ber committed to.

TAB Business Vantage• TAB Business Vantage® is an on-line analysis designed to take a snapshot of the member’s current business performance and graphically compare it to the business priorities.

• It provides a detailed analysis of the mem-ber’s organization by showing strengths and weaknesses in 10 generic categories.

Strategic Business Leadership (SBL)• The Strategic Business Leadership (SBL) process helps business owners live their personal life strategically and ensures their business focuses on achieving their personal and business goals. The SBL process moves business owners from the idea of the week to a systematized plan focusing on the lifedesires of the owner.

Tips from the Top Newsletter• A 12-month editorial calendar of topics that create cohesiveness among the different aspects of the publication and provide a subject for discussion in board meetings.

TAB Hotline• The ability for a facilitator to reach out to other TAB facilitators around the world for infor-mation on virtually any business challenge a member might have.• When a board is unable to respond to a mem-ber’s business challenge, the challenge can be placed on the hot line.

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Elder Care


“Age is an opportunity no less than youth itself, though in another dress.” - -H.W. Longfellow

How many times have you felt frustration and misunderstandings when commu-nicating with the elderly? Most of us

interact frequently or provide assistance to ag-ing parents, other relatives, friends, clients, and neighbors. Have you often wondered why they seem to need your help but seem to resist you at every turn? Why do they resist changes that would obviously benefit them? Generally, we think of elders in a diminished capacity. Totally different from the young vi-

brant person we once knew. After all, they move more slowly, repeat the same stories multiple times, end conversations abruptly; their physical strength diminishes, and so on. Aging is not seen as a stage of developing, instead it is viewed by most as a stage of diminishing capacity.

At Angel Care we are providing instruction and tools for our care givers that offer new ways for them to understand the behavior of our seniors thereby enhancing their ability to interact and communicate with our senior clients. We are abolishing the notion of “diminished capacity” and teach the understanding of developmental tasks for older adults.

First, we assist our caregivers in understanding what drives our seniors. The two drivers are their desire to maintain control and establishing their legacy. Legacy is defined as the values by which we want our lives to be remembered. Searching for legacy is the primary psychological event of aging and the process emerges only when control issues are resolved according to David Solie M.S. P.A.* He explains that seniors reexamine events in their lives with the enhanced perspective of age.

The loss of communal network in our society has caused many of us to lose contact with older fam-ily members who could give us perspectives on our lives. Instead society and personal lives are busy, face-paced and over stimulated. We lose patience with our seniors who cannot keep up with our pace. Sadly, we have lost, forgotten or never knew how to value our senior adults. If we still lived in communal societies, we would revere our elders and nourish them developmen-tally. We would be able to learn from their ex-periences and the older person would be remem-bered exactly the way he or she wants to be.

Communication is a skill. If an older adult is asked the right question, we will receive a mean-ingful answer. By using the right language that connects, the older adult may reveal much infor-mation.

Angel Care caregivers are provided with instruc-tion that teaches the aging process and how that process affects communication. For example, we discuss and explore why a 2 year old child may have a tantrum and the parent of the child exhibits unlimited patience, love and understanding yet little to no patience is shown when an 80 year old

suddenly changes his or her mind about a well planned change that will benefit them. Caregivers at Angel Care are instructed on the basic process of personality development from in-fancy to old age. We believe that an understand-ing of this process creates an appreciation of what motivates the older adult thereby closing the gap in our understanding of older adults. We must understand the developmental tasks associated with getting old to enhance our ability to com-municate effectively with this age group. Once we have an understanding of the developmental tasks, the clash with our elders will fade because we have stopped fighting for the one thing they will not surrender and that is the control to man-age their lives and form their legacies.

“Before you contradict an old man, my fair friend, you should endeavor to un-derstand him” --George Santayana

*David Solie M.S., P.A. is the author of “How To Say It” to Seniors

Communicating With the Elderly

Joyce Elliott, L.P.N7421 Central Business Park Dr. #106-B

Norfolk, Va. 23513 757-480-2929 (office)757-480-2990 ( fax)757-621-0072 (cell)

www.angelcare-llc.com

Written bySherry Bedoya, RNClinical DirectorAngel Care Private Duty Nursing Service

Sherry has been a registered nurse for over 25 years, encompass-ing a variety of experiences. The last 15 years she has focused on homecare and caring for seniors. She received her nursing educa-tion from Norfolk State University. Sherry has two daughters, Kristen and Kara, who are her pride and joy. Her hobbies include reading and biking and she currently resides in Suffolk.

Banking


She has her kids on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thurs-days, Fridays and every other weekend. He has his kids every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday

and on alternating Wednesdays. Their kids are five and seven. They have swimming lessons on Thursday nights and soccer practice every Tuesday afternoon. They are a blended family. Visit any Saturday soccer game or family restaurant here in Hampton Roads (or any other U.S. city) and odds are you’ll find many “blended families,” the defi-nition coined to describe the result of two previously married people who have children together and share parental responsibilities for their children with former spouses.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 10 million children live with a biological parent and a stepparent. In cases of divorce, many kids spend equal amounts of time with both parents — hauling back packs, soccer shoes and toys from Mom’s house to Dad’s, or vice versa, on alternating weekends or throughout the week.

For remarried parents, keeping track of a complicated calendar of shared activities – and the assort-ment of soccer shoes, leotards, swimming goggles and school books – can be challenging.

Add the challenge of combin-ing two sets of finances together, and

it’s easy to see why many blended families name “managing money” as a prime pressure point. That’s precisely the reason why couples who have been married and divorced should take time to review and discuss their financial situations before remarry-ing.

If you’ve been married before and are considering marrying again, schedule a meeting with your finan-cial and legal advisers and your partner to discuss the following points:

InvestmentsIn order to successfully plan for the future, have an open discussion about your past. What are your in-vestments? Where are they? Along with your financial adviser, you and your partner should weigh the pros and cons of blending your investments or keeping them separate. If you choose to maintain all or some of your investments separately, make sure the diversi-fication strategy of your portfolio compliments that of your partner’s.

LiabilitiesFor most people, their most common major liability is their home. If you both own homes, which one will you keep? Is it best to sell both and purchase a new home? When meeting with a financial advisor, each partner should bring his/her mortgage statements and be prepared to talk about real estate-related and other liabilities. Your financial adviser can help compare your liabilities to your sources of income and help identify how your soon-to-be blended family can man-age finances most efficiently.

Long Term PlanningTake some time to discuss what retirement accounts and insurance policies you each have. Identify who your beneficiaries are now, and if they will change in the future. Remember that the legal process of mar-riage does not automatically change who your benefi-ciaries are. Changes to a policy’s beneficiary generally need to be made in writing.

Talk about your will and estate plan, including who your executor is and make sure your partner is aware of your long-term intentions and interests. If your will includes a philanthropic element for a charitable orga-nization or local nonprofit, share that information with your partner early on.

Assets and TitlingReview how your assets are titled and think about what, if any, future implications the title structure may have. Is your former spouse listed on the title to a car or home that you own? Your legal adviser can of-fer suggestions on how best to title your assets if you choose to remarry.

Alexis Swann is a Private Banker and Senior Vice President for the Greater Virginia region of Wells Fargo Private Bank.

As part of The Private Bank, Mrs. Swann works with clients to understand their needs and then coordinates a team of specialists to provide wealth management services, including banking, credit, investment management and trust and estate services through Wachovia Bank, N.A., as well as brokerage services through Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC.

For more information Contact Alexis Swann at 757-667-3522

Blended Families…Blended Finances Before Remarrying, Take Time to Discuss the Future of Your Finances

Presented byAlexis SwannPrivate BankerSenior Vice PresidentWells Fargo Bank

440 Monticello Avenue, Ste 1100 Norfolk, VA 23510

For more informationContact Alexis Swann at

757-667-3522

Wells Fargo Private Bank provides products and services through Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and its various affiliates and subsidiaries.Wells Fargo does not provide tax or legal advice. This article is for information and education purposes only, and should not be construed as tax or legal advice, which Wells Fargo and its affiliates cannot provide. Please consult your professional tax and legal advisors to determine how this information may apply to your own situation.Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Member FDIC

Managing the family finances can be a tough job and managing the finances of a blended family can be es-pecially challenging. With the right plan-ning and advice, you and your partner can develop a plan that’s right for your family. Hampton Roads is ranked in the top quar-ter of regions across the world, and second in the na-tion in economic performance in the past year. Blended families in Hampton Roads have an oppor-tunity to take advantage of a stronger market with the right team of advisors in place. If you’re planning to remarry – or if you’ve recently created a blended family –take some time to visit with your trusted advisers to learn about how to plan for the financial future of your new family unit.

Finance


Acouple’s decision to start a family leads to one of the most significant periods of transition in their lives. Along with a

host of new responsibilities comes the financial impact that children have on a household. This is not something to be taken lightly. You may be focused on immediate expenses like diapers, boo-ties and baby food, but that’s just the start.

By some estimates, the cost of raising a child from birth to age 18 can fall in the range of $200,000, and possibly much more depending on any number of variables related to lifestyle, education and healthcare costs.

These numbers make it apparent that it takes not just a village to raise a child, but a fair amount of money as well. But take heart: families have been managing to make this work since people first roamed the earth. The key is to make sure you have your financial house in order before the new arrival comes on the scene. Here are some critical factors you can’t afford to overlook:

Medical costsThe first expense that comes to mind is the cost of delivering a baby. Are you covered by medical insurance? How about dealing with any potential complications, either for the mother or child? Be-yond that, will you have to pay additional costs to add the child to your existing insurance policy?

Child care expensesSome new families prefer to have a parent stay home to raise the child. Though ideal in many respects, this option also comes at the cost of one potential income, which can put a big squeeze on a family budget just at the time when the headcount has expanded by one. On the other hand, if both parents plan to be back at work full-time, daycare costs become part of the equa-tion. Depending on where you live and the op-tions available to you, this can easily amount to several hundred dollars of additional expense per week—a significant cash outflow even in most

dual-income households.

Other everyday living expensesIs your house or apartment big enough to handle the arrival of a new child? If not, you may need to move into a larger space. A new addition to the family also means another mouth to feed, so your grocery bill is likely to go up. Clothing is another ongoing cost, and your entertainment budget may rise as well, if for no other reason than the need to pay a babysitter when you want to go out.

Education expensesIf you choose to send your child to a private school for grade school and high school, you could be in store for some hefty tuition bills. And the cost only escalates for higher education. If you’re planning to assist your child with col-lege expenses, you may want to con-sider making monthly contributions to an education savings fund. The sooner you begin saving, the better financial shape you’ll be in when it comes time to write out the checks.

The arrival of a new child into the fam-ily is an exciting and exhausting time in a parent’s life. On top of the day-to-day tasks involved in running an expanded household, you’ll have new respon-sibilities related to the development and well-being of your new son or daugh-ter. Given all you’ll have to juggle, you won’t want to waste time worrying about whether your finan-cial future is secure. Talk to a financial advisor to etch out a plan to reach your long-term goals. Be-

ing proactive today will mean more time to enjoy the treasures of parenthood that lie ahead.

###Brokerage, investment and financial advisory services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC. Some products and services may not be available in all jurisdictions or to all clients.

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Take steps to prepare for the cost of a bigger family

Presented by Heather J. Miller Tokarz, CRPC® Associate Financial Advisor Ameriprise Financial Services Inc.

As an experienced experienced advisor, Heather knows that everyone’s financial picture is different, and that priorities change depending on their time horizon, how they accumulated their wealth, and their long- and short-term goals. So Heather helps each of her clients develop a strategy tailored to their unique needs and goals. She is licensed and registered to conduct business in VA. Based on licenses and registrations she holds, she may also conduct certain business in MD, NC. She has a BA in Russian Studies from Mercyhurst College and is an active member of the Ocean Front Jaycees.

Putting the needs of my clients first is the approach we believe in, and it starts by listening to you and understanding your dreams. We’ll work with you to find the right financial solutions to help you plan for your unique goals.

The first step in reaching your goals is reaching the person who can help you achieve them.

Brokerage, investment and financial advisory services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC. Some products and services may not be available in all jurisdictions or to all clients. Ameriprise Financial cannot guarantee future financial results.

© 2010 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved.

Call us today at (757)227-5143 Heather Miller Tokarz, CRPC®Associate Financial Advisorwith the practice ofMark T. Dorsey

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Personal Development


www.transformationANDcourage.org. PTCI, P.O. Box 914, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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Now that we have firmly arrived in 2011, perhaps it is a good time to review our intentions for the year. We typical-ly set “New Year’s Resolutions” in early January, although sometimes they are a dim memory by the time February rolls around. But for many, there remains that inner calling that reminds us of a longing to bring new, positive habits into daily life.

The key to any kind of change is setting your goals and then making steady progress toward them, one small step at a time. For each of us, life is a masterpiece in the making and that creation takes time, commitment, and courage. I know that in my work with people through the Personal Transformation and Courage Institute I am always look-ing for ways to support our participants in this direction. People who come to our small-group courses are seeking to make changes that will bring deeper purpose and meaning into their daily lives.

When we consider the meaning of personal change, it’s im-portant to distinguish between “improvement” and “trans-formation,” two terms that are misleading but often used as synonyms. Both involve change, but one is more radical and ultimately much more significant than the other.

Improvement – or self-improvement – involves creating a better version of essentially the same person. It is a matter of polishing up or adjust-ing the Personality self – the familiar persona that we generally know ourselves to be and that we show to the world. All that is well and good. Self-improvement is a worthy endeavor, but we shouldn’t kid ourselves into thinking that it results in genuine spiritual awakening.

Transformation is a quantum jump in our sense of self. It is the awakening of the Individuality – the soul essence of who we are. It is a deeper change which alters the way we perceive our-selves, helps us focus on our purpose in life, and connects us in a meaningful way with others and the divine. This kind of change challenges us to live authentically and in alignment with the values and principles that inspire and direct us. This kind of change takes courage, compassion and commitment in order to make that quantum jump. We call this transformational change.

At the heart of transformational change lies vision and courage. They give you the capacity to see clearly the ide-als and potentials for your life and the inner resources to actually move in the direction of those ideals. That vision is your highest aspiration and goal – an inner compass and purposeful intentionality that guides your life.

Both self-improvement and transformational change are important, but make no mistake about which is more impor-tant. Transformation is a more challenging kind of change process because the Personality doesn’t easily surrender its claim to be the whole of who we are. But unless we are

willing to undergo an authentic transformation, something in the soul remains restless and unfulfilled.

If transformational change is your goal for 2011, then PTCI is here to guide you as you move ahead on your journey. All of our courses are designed to help you come to a deep-er understanding of your core values and ideals and live in accordance with those aspirations and principles. Our staff and facilitators are ready to support and encourage you as you take the steps necessary to engage this deeper process of change. We invite you to visit our web site at www. transformationANDcourage.org and learn more about how you can make 2011 a year of building new, positive life-patterns that will transform your life.

Make 2011 a Year of Transformational Change in Your Life

Written byMary Elizabeth LynchCo-founder and PresidentPersonal Transformation and Courage Institute

Upcoming PTCI Programs 2011

February 25-27 Three Paths of Transformation Virginia Beach, VA

March 4-6 Energy Constellation Training, Level 1 Virginia Beach, VA

March 19 Body-Soul Rejuvenation Charlottesville, VA (Introductory One Day Program)

March 25-27 Vision and Courage Virginia Beach, VA

April 1-3 Transforming the Inner Child Virginia Beach, VA

April 15-17 Contemplative Living Silent Retreat Cape Charles, VA*

April 16-18 Ideals, Intuition and Guidance Fairfax, VA

June 3-5 Contemplative Living Silent Retreat Cape Charles, VA*

June 10-12 Energy Constellation Training, Level 1 North East, MD

June 23-26 Body-Soul Rejuvenation Program Cape Charles, VA*

Note: Programs with an “*” will be held at the World Healing Institute at Cobb Island Station, Cape Charles area, near the town of Oyster.

For a complete 2011 schedule visit our website at: www.transformationANDcourage.org

Our first Silent Retreat held at the WHI December 3-5 was a wonderful success!

Participants were able to connect more deeply with themselves and nature in this beautiful setting, inspired by the facilitators and their own inner knowing. Here is what some of the participants shared about their experience: “A personal space that I create, that I can go to anytime, to find peace.” “Cherish yourself enough, love yourself enough to give yourself the gift of quiet and silence...listen to your soul and God.”

About Us -Each of us is on a journey toward wholeness that presents both opportunities and chal-lenges. It is a path that requires the development of compassion, courage and commitment. While this journey is a solitary one, you are never truly alone. There are spiritual “way stations” where you will find compas-sionate mentors, like-minded seekers, and insightful tools to assist you on your journey.

The Personal Transformation and Courage Institute (PTCI) is such a place. Since the year 2000, hundreds of people have found life-changing support through PTCI, a non-profit edu-

cational organization founded to help people discover and coura-geously fulfill their potentials. The workshop courses—held in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and other locations—give you a direct experience of your true self and the courage you need to take the next step in personal transformation—physically, mentally, and spiritually.

PTCI courses are designed for in-dividuals and groups who seek to move through mental, emotional and physical blocks that stand in the way of the full expression of their gifts and talents. The courses are not therapy, but instead they are a powerful set of exercises and experiences designed to awaken a new sense of who you

are and your purpose in life.

Based on spiritual philosophies and transformational psycholo-gies of how we all can change and grow, PTCI courses and publications focus on deeper self-awareness and ways of making a connection to courage, creativ-ity, vitality, increased will, and emotional sensitivity. Each course is offered in a safe, confidential, supportive learning environ-ment. Each emphasizes spiritual, non-denominational practices including meditation and finding your highest intentions or ideals as a personal guide along your path. These practices create the foundation for deep, transforma-tional change in your life.

Mary Elizabeth Lynch, M.A., J.D., is a co-founder and president of the Personal Transformation and Courage Institute. A graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, Mary Elizabeth practiced law and mediated legal disputes for many years. She now uses her legal skills, intuition and insight to help others clarify their highest intentions and Ideals. This opens the way for people to see themselves and their life situations in new and expanded ways, and helps them move through physical, emotional and mental patterns that stand in the way of fully expressing their gifts and talents in the world.

Photographs by Sherry Treadwell

Home


Have you ever tried to take on a home improve-ment project? Did you soon realize it was going to take a lot more patience than you originally

thought? Do it yourself (DIY) projects can be both fun and nerve racking. It can be fun to put hard work into your home, your own blood and sweat. However, once you get to tears you might want to call a professional. Besides, it’s their job to work through the tears.

But if you decide DIY is something you want to try, or if it’s something you have done, here are some ideas that might make it a little easier on you and the ones nearby. Anyone can improve their home if they have the time, knowledge, tools, and patience.

Find the TimeHow many people have time to work on their house? Finding the time to put toward fixing up one’s own house may be the biggest challenge. It is definitely something that needs to be planned for in advance. If you just wait and keep saying to yourself that the time isn’t right, or you are waiting for a break in your sched-ule, then the time will never be right. This is what the weekends are for right? Well not everyone wants to work on the weekend, but it is easier if you mentally prepare yourself a few days before.

And it depends on how valuable your time is. I know sometimes I would rather pay for convenience than take up more of my time. Splitting the task into two weekends is more desirable to some so you can salvage some down time. After you have made this decision, the next step is to gain the knowledge.

Gain the knowledgeSomething most people don’t realize is that many proj-ects offer step by step directions on the materials used for those projects. For example, if you want to change out your garbage disposal, write down the information on the side of the old one and buy a similar one. Then all you need to do is read the instructions thoroughly. They tell you step by step how to remove the old gar-bage disposal, and hook up the new one. It also helps to have someone handy to call on for any questions. You can call me at the number on this page if you try this project and run into any problems. I will be happy to help. The next thing you need to think about is the tools you will need.

The ToolsIf the garbage disposal box doesn’t have the “tools re-quired” section, you can ask someone in that depart-ment of the store. I believe all you need for the gar-bage disposal installation is a screw driver, and a pair of channel locks; everything else should be included. Projects like this one are worth trying yourself since the tools required are minimal, the labor is minimal, and you can save yourself a couple hundred dollars.

Some other projects that you can do with low cost are painting, insulating light switches and electrical outlets, changing door knobs, or changing the hardware out in a toilet tank. I know that last one seems like a job for a plumber, but again, the directions tell you step by step how to do it. The one thing that may still stand in your way is patience.

Patience is a virtueIn order to accomplish home improvement tasks one virtue you cannot escape is patience. I am sure every professional in any field has experienced frustration on the job to the point where they felt like quitting. Someone famous once said if you become angry count backward from ten. If you become very angry, curse! When quitting is not an option, one must exercise pa-tience. I find that taking snack breaks are helpful; they take your mind off your project for a few minutes and raise your blood sugar level. Or you can do whatever methods you have come up with at work.

Is Do It Yourself right for you? If not, call J-MAC!

Now that you have accomplished one task, you can decide if DIY is for you. If not, you can call J-MAC Construction Services to the rescue.

Our employees have a combined 30 years experience. We specialize in home wraps which include aluminum,

vinyl, and hardi-board (cement composite), roofing, doors, windows, interior trim, kitchen cabinets, paint-ing. We are also proficient in remodeling, drywall, wall and ceiling texture, and bath tubs.

We are a Class B contractor, licensed and insured, and are a member of the Better Business Bureau.

Oh and yes, we install garbage disposals too!

No job too big or small

Jason Mclean757-650-9973

[email protected]

Is Do It Yourself Right for You?

Written byJason McleanOwnerJ-MAC Construction

Second floor deck - before and after

Education


As a language instructor, many people in-terested in learning Spanish say to me: “I try to understand Spanish, but they speak

too fast.” My response is that it may seem that way when you first start learning, but once you feel more comfortable with the language, it won’t feel as though the Spanish-speakers are speaking so quickly. As you progress with your knowledge of the language, you won’t even notice the speed of the words being spoken.

When people are beginning to learn a new language, they usually try to listen to every single sound in every single word that a speaker says. Then they

translate each word they hear. When they’ve fi-nally translated the word in their head, they’re al-ready many words behind. It can certainly be frustrating for beginning learners, but if they keep practicing, it won’t be so difficult.

Eventually, listen-ing to Spanish be-comes just like listening to Eng-lish; you hear the whole sentence and you understand ev-erything that was said, naturally, without trans-lating. When you have a strong grasp of the language, you no longer have to focus on each word individually. You understand the language in chunks instead of separate words. I also suggest to those with the concern about Span-ish-speakers talking too quickly, to pay attention to their own rate of speech and realize how fast Eng-

lish must sound to a non-native English-speaker. If you say a few sentences out loud, you’ll notice how the words sometimes blend together as you say them. It’s the same as when you’re listening to a Spanish-speaker. It seems fast, but it’s just a natural rate of speech.

Besides the above mentioned reasons why Spanish may seem faster to English-speakers, there are some other factors to consider. I’ve noticed that there are definite variations in the pronunciation of words and the rate of speech among native Spanish-speakers. The differences I’ve observed de-pend on gender, the country of ori-gin and the topic being discussed.

As far as gender affecting a per-son’s language, in my experience, sometimes women seem to pro-nounce words more completely from the first syllable to the last. Their pronunciation of words ap-pears to be clearer and at a slower pace. On the contrary, men seem

to cut off the endings of words and blend them to-gether more often. I can’t say that I’ve read research

on this topic; it’s just something I’ve observed personally.

Another factor to con-sider is that Spanish-speakers may come from an array of countries and that may also affect how fast they talk. Culture influences the language of

people, so it seems only natural that those

from different countries may speak differently.

Next time you’re listening to a Spanish-speaker, pay attention

to how they pronounce their words and how quickly they are speaking. Take note of the country where they were born and see if you can find a correlation with others from the same coun-try.

A final aspect that I’ve noticed affects a person’s rate of speech is the particular topic the speaker is discussing. If it is a casual conversation, the speaker has a relaxed, slower pace to their com-munication. If it is a sensitive or volatile subject being discussed, the speaker increases the speed at which they speak. This probably happens no mat-ter what language is being spoken.

Overall, I believe that a Spanish-speaker may sound like he or she is speaking faster, but there are many reasons why this may seem true to a begin-ning language learner. After much practice with the new language, it won’t matter how fast they are speaking. When you internalize the language, understanding it becomes natural to you, no matter how fast they talk. It just takes lots of practice with the language, but you’ll get there!

Do Spanish-Speakers Really Talk Too Fast?

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Community


Volunteering is an awesome opportunity to bring good into the world and support our community, whether it is through work at a shelter, your faith community or another program that needs extra helping hands.

REACH loves and depends on our volunteers and as we usher in 2011, we offer this “How-To Guide to Volunteering” to make it a great experi-ence for you and the agency that will benefit from your time.

How to be a Great Volunteer:

1. Do your homework. Find something you are passionate about, or would like to learn more about. (If you don’t like children, don’t work with kids, if you are allergic to cats; don’t volunteer at an animal shelter). If you volunteer in an area that you treasure, it will come through and you will become an asset to the agency you help, and you will be fulfilled by your own efforts.

2. Find out the requirements to be a volunteer. Most organizations have a training component. Actively participate in this program, listen closely and ask questions. This is where you will get the best preview of the program and hear the back-ground to the rules in place.

3. Find out what the real needs are. Don’t force anagency to fit your needs, help fit theirs. Offer upwhat you do best. Most agencies are understaffedin areas that for-profits take for granted. If youare an IT person, offer to help with technical chal-lenges. If you are great at sales, consult on market-

ing or special events. Find the balance that brings your talents to the table and truly helps the or-ganization.

4. Be a leader. There are volunteer positions to be filled as a member of an organizational committee, or on the Board of Directors. (All non-profits have Boards and most Boards need interested members.)This is a great way to lead an agency’s mission and gain leadership skills for yourself and your resume. (REACH is seek-ing interested Board members who love reading, children and fighting homelessness)

5. Always be on time for the training and the volunteer assignment. Give a few days notice, if you need to cancel and NEVER CANCEL YOUR VOLUNTEER TIME THE DAY OF YOUR AS-SIGNMENT UNLESS IT’S AN EMERGENCY.

6. Never be late. If traffic is a concern, be sure you will be able to commit to the time you are needed far in advance, and arrange your travel accordingly. REACH works in local shelters who arrange their schedule around our assigned day and time. If our volunteers cancel, our program gets cancelled and the families we serve lose out in a very big way.

7. Give feedback. Let the agency know about your volunteer experience with an email or a quick phone call in a timely manner. Problems should be addressed quickly and praises are always welcome along with a “warm and fuzzy” experience from you. They need to know how they are doing to optimize their program, as well as hear how the program affected you.

8. If you are feeling overwhelmed, back away. Most volunteers start off with great inten-tions, but as our lives change, so does our

time and the volunteer commitment can be too much of a hassle. Communicate with the

agency immediately. They understand and can arrange another person for

your role. Maybe you can try it again later.

9. Don’t treat your volunteertime as disposable. All volunteers are fulfilling a job. Althoughyou are not getting paid, your

efforts are priceless. Many non-profits depend on the volunteers to

fulfill a service that is grant funded. If the service is continually cancelled, the

grants will be cancelled and the program will lose critical funding.

The recent downturn in the economy has required many non-profits to cut back on staffing and to reach out to volunteers to help fulfill their mis-sion. We often hear of the many amazing indi-viduals and organizations that make it possible for agencies to continue their great work for our local community. Many folks go unnoticed doing great things and helping small groups accomplish great feats.

Consider volunteer work an adventure. See what you can give and at the same time, help make our community and our world a better place!

Happy New Year and Happy Volunteering!

Reading Enriches All Children has a staff of two and a volunteer corps of over 230. Each week, volunteer read-ers share their time and talents at REACH Read-Alouds bringing quality literacy building experiences to our area’s most vulnerable citizens, homeless children. We always need readers, special event help, book sorters and delivery people. Call 757-627-4722 to find out more, or visit us on the web at reachreads.org.

757-627-4722www.reachreads.org

REACH’s “How-To” Guide to Volunteering for a Small Non-Profit

Written byJordan HallVolunteer and Program Coordinator

HOW YOU CAN HELP Please consider a financial contribution to support the efforts of REACH . Individual contributions of $500 or more, or business contributions of $1000 or more are eligible for Virginia State Tax Credits where the donor receives 40% of their contribution in tax credit on their 2011 VA State Tax Return. Must be a Virginia resident or business owner to qualify. To find out more, call 627-4722.

39% of the homeless

population are children under the age of 18;

42% of these children are under the age of five.*

75% of homeless children perform below

grade level in reading.**

*National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty. **The Institute of Children and Poverty

Community


Virginia Beach-

Citgo428 N. Lynhaven Rd.

Inlet Fitness South2336 Elson Green Ave.

Roving Auto300 S. Rosemont Rd.

Shellfish Company3323 Shore Drive

Taylor’s Do It Center1123 Independence Blvd.

Taylor’s Do It Center1609 Laskin Rd.

Chesapeake-Border Station4732 Battlefield Blvd. South

Citgo1353 Kempsville Rd.

Crossroads Fuel (BP)335 S. Centerville Turnpike

Sunoco1488 Butts Station Rd.

Norfolk-Citgo7501 Tidewater Drive

D.A.V. Ch.42428 Ingleside Rd.

Portsmouth-D.A.V. Ch.224648 Portsmouth Blvd.

Exxon5830 High St. W.

Exxon3920 Victory Blvd.

Harley Davidson-Bayside2211 Frederick Blvd.

Newport News-

ACE Hardware12490 Warwick Blvd.

Peninsula Foodbank9912 Hosier St.

Williamsburg-Colonial Town Plaza6967 Richmond Rd.

Shell Gas Station4625 Monticello Ave.

Hampton-ACE Hardware2098 Nickerson Blvd.

Check Out Our New Collection Boxes at the Following

Locations!!!

We all have “stuff” that we love, but don’t use. Start out the New Year by declut-tering your home and donate items to the

DAV Thrift Stores of Hampton Roads Virginia. While donations are accepted at all six locations throughout Southeastern Virginia, the DAV Thrift Stores also provide free donation pickup. Please go to our website at www.thrift.org for more information on pick up and suggested items. We also have drop off boxes located throughout the region.

1. Take 15- 30 minutes each day or several hours a week. You will be amazed on how much you

can sort and organize if you do it in small increments.

2. Discard and shred junk mail daily. Use a filing system to organize important mail.

3. Sort your “stuff” into categories. This will help you organize and make decisions on what you

are going to do with your “stuff.” • Trash • Recycle

• Give Away• Keep/Sentimental• Undecided• Donate to DAV Thrift Stores of Hampton Roads

4. If you have not used an item in the last several years, why keep it? Donate it to a good cause.

5. Break your project down into small tasks and tackle only one room or one portion of a room at

a time. This helps you from becoming overwhelmed.

6. Go through closets, cupboards and storage areas. How many duplicates or unopened boxes of

“stuff” do you have that you will never use? The DAV is in need of the following items:

• Furniture• Glassware• Dishware• Pots and Pans• Household items• Decorative items

7. Go through your clothes closet. If you have not worn a garment in the last year, donate it.

8. Have a friend help you go through your things. They will not have the emotional attachment that

you have and they can help you make decisions on your “stuff”.

9. Gift items that you will not use. Books that you have read or not read can be donated to friends,

family or local libraries. If you buy a new electronic item, donate your old item, to the DAV Thrift Stores. Make sure it is in good working condition.

10. Your value as a person grows when you donate your “stuff”. It is just “stuff”. By

donating to DAV Thrift Stores, you will be helping to raise money for Disabled American Veterans and for other local charities supported by the DAV.

Start the New Year by Getting Organized and Control Your ClutterTop Ten Tips for Decluttering

Written bySusan T. Mayo

Community ConsultantSusan T. Mayo Consulting, LLC

Questions? Donations? Please Call

Peninsula: 757-877-0999 Southside: 757-461-4938

Women in Profile


Janet Keim

Sherry Treadwell Kathleen Reilly

Gwen Dunston-FarthingJanet Keim is a South Hampton Roads native with passion to help women.Janet is a co-founder and current Board of Directors member of The Keim

Centers.

More than 25 years ago, Janet pursued her vision to establish an organization that would provide education, encourage-ment and support for individuals facing an unexpected pregnancy. Today that organization includes four pregnancy sup-port centers located across South Hampton Roads called The Keim Centers, including a medical clinic in The Keim Center of Norfolk.

In 2008, Janet received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award for her outstand-ing lifetime of service to our community.

Toby DeBause, President of The Keim Centers, said, “Janet is truly an inspiration to us all. She has donated countless hours to serving this orga-nization and has had an incredible, lasting impact upon countless people in our community.”

To learn more, call 757-499-4444, email [email protected], visit www.keimcenters.com, or connect with The Keim Centers on Facebook or Twitter.

Anyone who knows Sherry, knows that she has a passion for all things creative. She believes that we are all creative if we choose to em-

brace it.

Through her personal journey, she found The Personal Transformation and Courage Institute, took many classes and feels supported by her work through the organization. She also went on to complete their Advanced Train-ing programs.

Now, she feels lucky to be working for The Personal Transformation and Cour-age Institute as well as The Contempo-rary Art Center of Virginia. Both orga-nizations are very close to her heart.

Sherry enjoys living by the Beach with her sweet husband and when she's not working, you can usually find her in her studio exploring her own creative process of journaling, collage art, mapping and photog-raphy or in her home cooking and decorating.

Kathleen retired from the federal government where she had careers as a Hu-man Resource Manager and Budget Administrator. She has a degree in Hu-

man Resource Management and is a gradu-ate of the DOD Comptrollership School.

After retirement Kathleen worked at the As-sociation for Research and Enlightenment and also pursued her dream to study the cre-ative arts. She studied with master painter Lois Schrof and now paints veil paintings-- watercolor paintings done in the Liane Col-lot d'Herbois method of painting based on Goethe's color theory and Rudolf Steiner's spiritual science. She has participated in the basic and inter-mediate PTCI courses and graduated from the Institute’s advanced courses.

Kathleen is eternally grateful for the amazing life-transforming changes that have taken place from this work. She currently serves as Registrar for the Institute and this year will co-lead the Contemplative Living course "Em-bracing Silence".

“Life has given me the opportunity to develop and share both my analytical, problem-solving skills and my creativity through art and spirituality,” she says

Gwen Dunston-Farthing is the General Office Manager for the Disabled American Veterans of Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Her primary responsibilities include all accounting and payroll functions for six stores and almost two hundred employees throughout the Hampton Roads area.

Gwen was born in Newport News and is a graduate of Hampton High School. She can be found at Darling Stadium on most Friday nights during the football season supporting her Crabbers. Mrs. Dunston-Farthing is also a graduate of the Professional Business and Medical Institute (P.B.M.I).

Gwen is very active in the community where she has been a member of the Zion Baptist Church for thirty years. She is also

a participating member in numerous groups including the Masons/Order of Easter Stars, Royal Exalted Order of Amaranth, Heroines of Jericho, The Ladies Kings Templar, The Ancient Arabic Order Nobles Daughter of the Sphinxes and The Original Supreme Grand College Rose of Seven Seals.

Gwen has two sons and two grandsons who are the light of her life. Her favorite quote is “Give the world the best you have and the best will come back to you.”

Women in Profile


Kate McLendon Alexis Swann

Shirley Hayes

Alexis Swann is a Hampton Roads native. Her present position is Private Banker and Senior Vice President for the Eastern Virginia region of Wells

Fargo Private Bank.

Alexis has over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. She believes in giving back to her community and has a strong passion for pursuing financial literacy for all. She is a frequent speaker and workshop facilitator on financial topics to many groups and organizations across Hampton Roads.

Some of the organizations Alexis works with are Peninsula Habitat for Humanity, VA Kids Eat Free , United Way Live Smart and the Urban League Guild. Alexis is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta public service sorority and is head of the

financial empowerment ministry at Ivy Baptist Church.

In 2007, Alexis received the Women in Business Award for Finance by the Inside Business Magazine. In 2008, the YWCA - Peninsula honored her as a Women of Distinction in the financial industry.

Alexis resides in Yorktown, VA with her husband, Darren and two children, Mikaela and Chandler.

Michele Tryon is a Certified Child Life Specialist who moved to Virginia Beach from the Mohawk Valley of New York State in 2006. Born and raised

in upstate New York, she and her husband raised their three children in a small village at the foothills of the Adirondack Moun-tains.

Michele earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology Child Life from Utica College of Syracuse University and her Master of Arts degree in Transpersonal Studies from Atlantic University in Virginia Beach. Her connection with Atlantic University and an opening in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, prompted her move to Virginia and created numerous new opportunities of its own.

In 2008, Michele co-founded The Center for Hope and Healing, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing quality of life for children and families facing health related challenges, in Hampton Roads. She has a great passion for integrating hope and healing in all healthcare experiences, and is committed to holistic care for children, their families, and the professionals who care for them.

Michele is traveling to Guwahati, India with Operation Smile in January 2011. Michele is a student of The Course in Miracles, practices yoga and mindfulness meditation, and loves to spend time near the ocean.

Kate was born and raised in New Hampshire. Her love for fit-ness stems from eleven years of competitive gymnastics.

Her first role as a fitness instruc-tor came about when she joined the Navy and was stationed in Hawaii. It was there that she got the oppor-tunity to lead and instruct regular workouts for her co-workers.

After the Navy, Kate worked as a Personal Trainer for a base gym in Hawaii. Later, she went on to coach gymnastics at a local gym in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia for kids ranging from ages 3-18 as well as lead an adult fitness class

for parents. Kate is certified as a personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise.

She continues to further her education on health and fitness and loves to share her knowledge and expertise with people of all ages.

Experience supplied with ease and enjoyment, Shirley regularly designs unique, exquisite floral designs and entertains with her

special flair for food preparation for her friends.

Borrowing from an earlier career in restaurant management where she enjoyed food styling, choosing mu-sic to set the tempo complements the atmosphere of Images Unlim-ited.

Her compassion and upbeat energy help to create a private haven that supports transition for her clients.

She diligently researches for the most effective products to maximize a client’s investment, man-ages client care, scheduling and daily operations.

Born in Brooklyn, Shirley migrated to Tidewater with family. She attended Norfolk State University studying music and mi-nored in English.

Michele Tryon

Community


“Birth control matters. It matters to the young woman finishing college or starting a career. It matters to the family struggling to make ends meet. It matters to the wom-an suffering from endometriosis. It mat-ters to mothers and fathers who treasure the children they have.”—Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Planned Parenthood has launched a new initiative called Birth Control Matters! to demonstrate support for covering all FDA-approved prescription birth con-trol under new health insurance plans, with no co-pay or out-of-pocket costs to women. The effort is meant to show that contraception is basic, preventive care and should be affordable to all women.

On average, a woman spends 30 years of her life try-ing to avoid pregnancy. That means 30 years of paying

for birth control. Out-of-pocket costs for birth control can be prohibitively expensive for many women, especially those with low-incomes. The high price of birth control can result in women using birth control inconsistently or not at all, often leading to unintended pregnancies. Co-pays for birth control pills typically range from $15 to $50 a month, and co-pays and other out-of-pocket expenses for long-term contraception, such as the IUD, cost significantly more upfront.

At Planned Parenthood, we see too many women choosing between birth control and basics like rent, tuition and childcare. Our country leads the industrial-ized world in unintended and teen pregnancy, and the only way to reduce this number is to make contracep-tion affordable and accessible. Including birth control as preventive care in the new health care legislation implementation would make it available at no cost, making it possible for women to use the method that works best for them and will reduce the number of unintended pregnancies in this country.

Nearly three-fourths of American voters (71 percent) also believe insurers should be required to fully cover the birth control pill and other forms of prescrip-tion contraception as they will be required to do for other preventive health care services under the new health care reform law, according to new data that was released on October 12. The survey also found that ac-cess to affordable birth control is a serious issue.

The survey reports that one in three women voters (34 percent) have struggled with the cost of prescription birth control at some point in their lives. For young adult women, who are most likely to experience an unintended pregnancy, more than half (55 percent) experienced a time when they could not afford to use birth control consistently.

The survey, conducted by Hart Research Associ-ates and commissioned by Planned Parenthood Action Fund, found overwhelm-ing and widespread public support for national policies that would provide prescrip-tion birth control approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at no cost to all women with health insurance.

As part of the Affordable Care Act, new health insur-ance plans are required to cover women’s preventive health care services with no co-pays to their members. The Women’s Health Amendment was included in the final legislation as a way to address gaps in women’s health care, and the law leaves it to the U.S. Depart-ment of Health and Human Services (HHS) to define what specific preventive benefits will be covered. HHS is expected to release a decision by August 2011 regarding what additional benefits will be covered.

The survey released in October shows that:

71 percent of all voters, including men and • women, say prescription birth control should be included as preventive health care services, cov-ered without any out-of-pocket costs. This includes three in five male voters (60 • percent) and four out of five female voters (81 percent).Seven in 10 Republican women (72 percent) said • that birth control should be included as preventive health care, covered without any out-of-pocket costs.77 percent of Catholic women voters said that • birth control should be covered as preventive health care without any out-of-pocket costs. One in three women voters (34 percent) report • having struggled with the cost of prescription birth control at some point. This figure rises dramatically among specific • demographic groups: 55 percent of women 18–34 have struggled with • the cost of prescription birth control.57 percent of young Latina women 18–34 have • struggled with the cost of prescription birth con-trol.54 percent of young African-American women • 18–34 have struggled with the cost of prescription birth control.

To learn more about the importance of making pre-scription birth control available at no cost under the new health care reform law, visit http://www.planned-parenthoodaction.org/get-involved/birth-control-mat-ters-935.htm or just Google “”Birth Control Matters”. There, you can learn more and even sign a petition in support of making birth control available with no co-pays.

To learn more about Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Virginia, visit www.ppsev.org or call us at 499-PLAN (7536).

Erin Zabel is the director of marketing and public relations for PPSEV. She can be reached at 309-4834 or [email protected].

Birth Control Matters!Birth control is preventive care and should be treated as such in the new health

care legislation implementation

Written ByErin ZabelDirector of Marketing and Public Relations

www.ppsev.org

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Written byDonna Boyle

Development Administrator

“Sometimes I work with a client for a month or longer before I ever meet them face to face.”

“I call victims to ask if they need help. They rarely call me to ask for help.”

“Finding a safety plan for victims and their chil-dren is the most important information we give to a new client.”

“Approximately 85 – 90% of my clients are not part of the Samaritan House Shelter program, but they are able to utilize our advocacy, group and counseling programs.”

These are quotes from Debbie Sanders, a Victim Advocate from Samaritan House. Debbie serves victims of domestic violence that live in the com-munity, as well as those who participate in the resi-dential programs of Samaritan House.

Advocates provide a wide range of services begin-ning with crisis intervention, lethality assessments and individualized safety planning. Additionally, Advocates provide court accompaniment, attorney and support group referrals, case management and systems advocacy. Victim Advocates collaborate with the Virginia Beach Police Department as part of the Domestic Violence Unit in an effort to pro-vide a coordinated response to domestic violence.

Ensuring victim safety, Advocates like Debbie fol-low up on every case involving domestic violence. To better meet victim needs Samaritan House has begun a new program to train and collaborate with a volunteer organization, Family Advocate Net-work Services (FANS), to help clients maneuver through juvenile courts of Virginia Beach in get-ting protective orders. This is another promising avenue to help reach more victims of domestic violence.

Debbie shares this story of a former S.H. client as a keen example of how important a victim advo-cate can be in the fight against domestic violence:

Maria’s StoryMaria came to this country for a better life with hopes to eventually bring her family here. She met a man and was swept off her feet. He proposed to her and she moved in with him. She continued to work until they married and then he insisted that he wanted her to stay home so he could take care of her.

With his family’s support, he urged her to have a child, but the relationship had already begun to change and she was nervous about having a child. She was told she could not get a driver’s license until she had lived here for five years. He cut off shopping trips and time with friends. The friends that did come around left after he continuously in-sulted them. She cooked for his family, but was not allowed to join them for meals.

Her immigration status was dangled in front of her as a constant tool to make her stay. He assured her he could take everything away with a phone call. His demand for sex was constant, and he was emotionally and verbally abusive daily. Her pregnancy helped for awhile, and then every-thing escalated. He turned to pornography and forced her to perform sexually while he watched pornography. She left and went home to her fam-ily but his threats were constant, promising that the FBI and immigration officials would come for her and take the baby.

When she returned the abuse increased and he fur-ther isolated her. His family supported his posi-tion and called her a stupid, ignorant immigrant constantly reminding her that the police would send her home and take the child she carried.

After the birth, the abuse grew more threatening

with deportation and death used constantly. He promised that they would never divorce.

She had no one to turn to when she called Samari-tan House.

Her new advocate advised and presented her with truthful options. The language barrier was diffi-cult at first, but a volunteer translator helped.

She is now divorced, shares custody of the child with the father and is working at a full time job. Her immigration status is legal and she has filed to stay here under the VAWA Act. She now realizes that his threats were lies and that the police and legal system can work for someone in need and not against them.

The Voice of Victim Advocacy

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELPSamaritan House depends heavily upon the gener-osity of our community in order to provide services to hundreds of Hampton Roads families in need. To make a monetary donation, please make checks payable to Samaritan House and mail to:PO Box 2400, #226, Virginia Beach, VA 23450All donations are tax deductible.

VOLUNTEERING Samaritan House has a variety of volunteer op-portunities including: supply drives, crisis line, special events, child care work and administrative help. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator for more information: 757-631-0710

IN KIND DONATIONS Wish lists beyond monetary donations, goods and service contributions are always most welcome. Other opportunities include cell phone donations, car donations and planned giving. For more infor-mation, please contact the Development Depart-ment at 757-631-0710.

If you or someone you know needs help please call our 24 hour

crisis hotline: 757-430-2120

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Conflict Resolution Skills for 2011

It seems we come eyeball-to-eyeball with conflict everywhere we look these days. In interactions with family members, school

peers and office colleagues, we experience con-flict in our daily communications. And never in our history of the world has conflict been so vis-ible. With technology always at our fingertips, we can open ourselves to an onslaught of menace as we view news of international warfare, domestic violence and the opposing, screaming viewpoints from politicians.

We are finding ourselves in a world where daily conflict is the norm. In the last decade, class-rooms and schools have had an escalation in the eruption of violence. Even our recreation is conflict-based – whether it is on the playing field or in a video game. With homicide being the

number two killer of our 15 to 24 year-olds, we need to take action.

Youth organizations, such as Girl Scouts, are do-ing just that. They are teaching alternative ways to handle conflict and settle issues peacefully and productively. Adults who work with girls in Girl Scouting are learning that it is important for them to handle conflict without stress and anger and be role models. Like the old adage, practice what you preach.

Conflict is neither good nor bad and should be looked at in neutral hues. It is a natural state for human beings, but we can work to resolve con-flict and manage it in our lives. Psychologists tell us that anger often arises from feeling helpless and that it is crucial we learn how to express that anger in productive ways – not put-downs, blam-ing others or lashing out.

Insecurity, a lack of self-esteem, the refusal to consider the needs of others and the fear of the unknown can all trigger conflict.

When we empower our youth with creative conflict resolution skills, we help the community become a more peaceful place to live. By being

teachers and role models, we become students as well who can hone skills.

Here are some tips from the Girl Scout Leader-ship Experience:

• Give kids choices so they don’t have to choose only between acting passively or aggressively.• Offer ways to empower them with skills to make the choices real.• Find ways to encourage understanding and appreciation of different cultures, religions and viewpoints.• Show kids ways they can take action to make the world more peaceful. Get involved in their projects! • Give kids skills to train more people in their schools and communities as peer mediators or as leaders in conflict management.

Membership in Girl Scouting helps girls to devel-op qualities that are valuable for creative conflict resolution. Companionship and opportunities for leadership increase confidence, self-esteem and help girls to be conscious of others needs.

Find out more at www.gsccc.org or call the Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast at 547-4405.

Written byMarcy GermanottaCommunications DirectorGirl Scout Council of Colonial Coast

February 18, 2011 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center

For details and to purchase tickets visit gsccc.org

Special thanks to this year’s sponsors:

Hampton Roads’ finest chefs wil l be preparing unique creations featuring a very special ingredient.. .

Girl Scout Cookies!

Please join WVEC News Anchor, Vanessa Coria and Patrick Evans-Hylton, chef and senior editor at Hampton Roads

Magazine in celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Samoa Girl Scout Cookie.

Music by Lewis McGehee, complimentary champagne and hors d’oeuvres.

This is an annual fundraiser to benefit

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Most of us can’t imagine what it would be like to have a child we love diagnosed with a serious health challenge, or life-threatening illness. Most of us don’t even want to con-sider how we would handle it or what we would say to our children, if an adult family member were diagnosed with a serious health challenge or life-threatening illness. Where would we begin? What would we say? How could we make sure that our child or children would be ok?

The truth is, when children facing health challenges are given the support they need, they are extremely resilient and have the innate ability to cope, hope, and heal. The key is recognizing the child’s needs and providing the appropri-ate types of support that are critical to their development and well-being. Thanks to highly trained professional Child Life Specialists, children and families do not have to face these experiences alone.

When dealing with health challenges, it is the role of a Child Life Specialist to empower the child. By consider-ing the child’s point of view, the Specialist can respond in a way that allows the child to express their concerns, figure out their own strengths and capabilities, and create a plan for successfully navigating their journey.

Children cope, hope, and heal through their natural desire to play and make sense of the world around them. Child Life Specialist have expertise in child development and family systems, and use the modality of play to provide therapeutic support and to educate children about their own healthcare experiences or those of family members.

The National Cancer Institute estimates that 25% of the 1.4 million adults diagnosed with cancer this year will have children ages 18 or younger. Research shows that parental illness can profoundly impact a child’s development. Parents who are struggling with their own health and well-being my not know where to begin when considering their child’s needs. Children need age appropriate information to understand why Daddy is too tired to play, or why Mommy has to spend so much time in the hospital, or why Daddy’s medicine makes him grouchy, or why Mommy’s hair is falling out.

Children need reassurance that they did not cause the illness and that they cannot catch it. Most of all children need to be able to express their feelings, have their feelings validated, and know that they will be taken care of. A child should have access to child life services from the initial time of diagnosis throughout treatment, regardless of the outcome.

If a parent dies, it is important that a child have support during the final stages of their par-ent’s life and throughout their bereavement process. Child Life Specialist recognizes that children re-experience the loss at each new developmental stage and can help children and families with legacy work that will provide parent/child connection forever.

What if the ill family member is the child themselves? Es-timates show that as many as 18% of children and adoles-cents have chronic or acute illnesses that warrant extensive involvement in medical treatment with outcomes that will not necessarily lead to cure (Newacheck 2000).

When a child is seriously ill, it is important that they receive holistic care. Best practice in pediatric healthcare respects the dignity of a child, and allows a child to be a child. Children who are ill are first and foremost children with unique temperaments, personalities, and coping styles. Children require individualized interventions. They often have misconceptions about how and why they got sick and about the treatments they are undergoing. Age appropriate education, respect for the child’s attempts at coping, and the opportunity to play can all help a child master stressful experiences, and heal in remarkable ways.

It is important to recognize the impact that caring for ill children and their families has on healthcare profession-als. Compassion and emotional fatigue, and burn-out can be a detriment to individual providers and undermine the systems responsible for healthcare. Personal and team development retreats for healthcare professionals and ongo-ing education can help to restore a sense of purpose and re-energize healthcare practice.

The Center for Hope and Healing, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing community based Child Life Services in the Hampton Roads area. The organization provides individual and group therapeutic play sessions for children; psycho-educational groups for adults, and indi-

vidual parent coaching sessions for parents; training/consul-tation and retreats for healthcare professionals.

The Center for Hope and Healing, Inc. is dependent on do-nations in order to provide services to children and families. For further information and to find out how you can help contact Co-founder and Executive Director Michele Tryon by Email [email protected], or telephone 757-705-9284.Visit the website at www.hopeandhealinginc.com

Purpose, Power, Play The Center for Hope and Healing, Inc. PO Box 11478 Norfolk, VA. 23517 Website: www.hopeandhealinginc.com

The Circle of Hope Program – providing therapeutic support to children and families impacted by chronic or life-threatening ill-ness. Program Coordinator - Jeane’ Liburd 757-753-6577

Strengthening Families Program – promoting family-centered care, increasing nurturing parenting, and enhancing holistic care for children and their families faced with health challenges. Pro-gram Coordinator - Michele Tryon 757-705-9284

Supporting Children and Families Experiencing Health Challenges and Life-threatening Illness

Written byMichele Tryon, MA, BS, CCLS

“Providing my child an outlet to express her emotions and receive counseling support in a comfortable and familiar environment was most helpful. The relaxed atmosphere, through activities and play, made it easy for her to develop a warm relationship with her Child Life Specialist.” - parent of a child receiving services from The Center for Hope and Healing, Inc.

“I hope this is just another step of a very enduring and successful journey to improve care for children, families and those who care for them. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this changing force.” - Healthcare professional after participating in a retreat

Testimonials

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The Board of Directors of the YWCA South Hampton Roads cordially invites you to join us at the

Norfolk Waterside Marriot: 235 E. Main Street, Norfolk VA 23510

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

Check-In 11:30 a.m. Luncheon and Awards Program 12 Noon – 1:30 p.m.

Please respond by April 8th by returning the card, visiting our website a t www.ywca-shr.org

or calling the YWCA office at 757.625.4248

Each year, the ywca – south hampton roads recognizes twelve outstanding women who have made significant contributions to our community through their professional activities and volunteer efforts. In choosing the award recipients, the selection committee takes into consideration not only the nominees’ professional and civic achievements, but also how the nominees exemplify the ywca’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. Please join us as we honor these twelve outstanding women.

This past year,

How we serve…..those we served

women in crisis 15, 336 room nights of shelter

crisis intervention 2,148 hours

24 hr women’s helpline 3,098 calls

sexual assault services: help to 2, 168 victims

legal advocacy for 920

428 hours of community education to 4,613 individuals

subsidized child care to 206 working parents

quality afterschool care for 201 children

full day subsidized summer camp for 51 children

1,271 hours of Racial Justice initiatives

23rd Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon RSVP Card

Name(s):______________________________________________________ Organization:__________________________________________________ Honoring:_____________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ City: ______________________________ State: _____ Zip: ______________ Phone Number:_______________________ Email: _____________________________________ Benefactor Seating ($200 each) $______ Individual Luncheon Ticket (open seating) $50 each____ After April 1st $60 each____ $______ Please reserve ____table(s) of 10 ($600 preferred seating/$500 regular seating) before April 1st $______ Raffle Tickets ($10 each for 3 or $25) ____ $______ I’m sorry, I cannot attend but please accept my donation $______ Total $______ Check enclosed (payable to the YWCA of SHR) Please bill my Visa/Master Card #_______________________________________Exp._________ Signature_______________________________________________________________________ Thank You!

Mail to: YWCA, 5215 Colley Avenue. Norfolk, VA 23508 or visit our website: www.ywca-shr.org

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For anyone looking to share their skills or fulfill a passion, the Hampton Roads area is full of worthy causes and organizations that

can always use an extra pair of helping hands.

The Virginia Beach SPCA has hundreds of active volunteers who are critical to maintaining our pro-grams and services. They foster orphaned kittens and puppies until they are old and strong enough to be adopted; provide pet therapy sessions to the elderly and sick; improve the reading skills of chil-dren using volunteer and animal teams as literary mentors; assist with special fundraising events and adopt-a-thons, the list goes on and on.

Every year, the VBSPCA takes in approxi-mately 5,000 companion animals and 2,000 injured or orphaned wildlife. Twen-ty eight thousand children benefit from programs offered in the school systems and 18,000 people in nursing homes and other facilities enjoy the unconditional love of a furry friend. None of this would be possible without the mem-bers of our community who choose to share their time with us.

We celebrate all the volunteers who give back to charitable organizations that help all living creatures by giv-ing of themselves and their valuable time. We are always ready to wel-come new volunteers – come join us for one of our upcoming adult volunteer orientations:

February 17, 2011 – 6:15pm March 17, 2011 – 6:15pm

Please call to RSVPTeresa Lamarche – Outreach Director757-427-0070 ext. 41

Volunteer at the VBSPCA

Written byTeresa LamarcheOutreach Director

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Since 1985, The Keim Centers have been serving women and families unprepared for pregnancy in South Hampton Roads. Dur-

ing this time, thousands of women have received pregnancy support at no cost. This support is made possible by the generosity of hundreds of local individuals and organizations who donate their time, talents and resources.

The Keim Centers: A Three-Pronged Approach

During the past 25 years, The Keim Centers have grown to include a three-pronged client outreach approach.

Prong 1: Pregnancy resource centers and medical clinicWith pregnancy resource centers in Portsmouth, Suffolk and Virginia Beach, and a medical clinic in Norfolk, The Keim Centers provide options counseling and education, pregnancy tests, limited ultrasound, material support, community referrals, and abortion recovery assistance. All services are confidential, provided at no cost to the client, and available regardless of a woman’s decision for her pregnancy. Medical services are provided by registered nurses (RNs) on staff with the support of additional volunteer RNs. A physi-cian specializing in OB/GYN provides oversight as the medical director.

Prong 2: Educational programsThe Keim Centers believe education empow-ers. To reach individuals in different phases, The Keim Centers offers two educational programs. Great Expectations is a six month curriculum of prenatal and infant care educational classes to prepare women and men for parenthood. Pure-spectives is an educational program promoting healthy relationships through a lifestyle of sexual integrity.

Prong 3: Abortion recoveryThe abortion recovery program at The Keim Centers offers a safe place to consider the issues and personal heartache surrounding the client’s

abortion. Clients often find healing and hope in support groups led by women who have a shared experience of abortion.

Serving South Hampton Roads for 25 Years

The Keim Centers are thrilled to celebrate 25 years of serving women in South Hampton Roads. In 2009 alone, The Keim Centers saw 1,603 new clients, performed 431 ultrasounds, gave 1,570 pregnancy tests, and educated 500 clients through prenatal and infant care classes. Since opening the medical clinic in 2005, more than 2,000 women have received an ultrasound for confirmation of pregnancy and approximate gestational age.

The number of women visiting The Keim Cen-ters annually continues to increase. To continue serving the community with quality pregnancy support, The Keim Centers plans to open a new medical clinic in Virginia Beach with an ultra-sound machine. Clients often share feelings of amazement after seeing their ultrasound images. One client wrote, “It was nice to speak with someone who cares about not just the baby, but me as an individual. Thank you.”

What Else Are Clients Saying?

Clients of The Keim Centers consistently share stories involving positive experiences – evaluat-ing The Keim Centers as a place with a comfort-able atmosphere and a respectful, trustworthy staff. Most go on to say they would recommend The Keim Centers to a friend.

Nikki, a client who first visited The Keim Centers in 2009, relates her experience:“In March of 2009, I found out I was preg-nant. I am not mar-ried nor in a relation-ship, and this is where my uncertainty began. I am prior Navy and had been working as a civilian for two years. I was just hired by an elite company based in Norfolk when I learned of my preg-nancy. The father of my son was a very close friend, but was never a likely candi-

date for exclusive fatherhood or partner. I was embarrassed by my carelessness and afraid to share this news with my family, friends or compa-ny in fear of the judgment I would have to endure and the possibility of losing my job. With these factors working against me, I thought I could make the decision of terminating my pregnancy. I made the appointment at a local abortion clinic and was certain this was the only decision pos-sible.

Once I arrived at the appointment, I started hav-ing mixed emotions about this decision, and I hesitated going through with this act. I met a beautiful father and daughter who directed me to The Keim Centers to get more information before making my decision. The moral support, care and attention given to me that day at The Keim Center gave me the strength and courage to be proud of my pregnancy and to know that I can be a great parent despite the situation.

The Keim Centers has followed me throughout my pregnancy and has afforded me services that made all the difference in my pregnancy, such as my initial ultrasound, educational parenting and care for baby classes, lots of moral support, many baby items, and just so much love and care from a non-judging standpoint.

These factors have all helped in making my preg-nancy much easier, which gave me the chance to appreciate my baby for the beautiful miracle he really is.”

For more information, call 757.499.4444, email [email protected], visit www.keimcenters.com, or connect with The Keim Centers on Face-book or Twitter.

Celebrating 25 Years of Helping Women in South Hampton Roads

Written by Desiree Gaul,Communications ManagerThe Keim Centers

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Southeastern Virginia Women’s Newspapers 38 February/ March 2011Photos courtesy of the Egyptian Museum, Cairo

Written byDavid Errickson

Travel Editor

On a recent trip to New York City I seized the opportunity to check out the King Tut Exhibit near Times Square. This travel-

ing exhibit is moving around the world, giving a rare glimpse of some extraordinary 3000-year-old artifacts before they are returned to permanent dis-play in Cairo. The collection of statues, jewelry, furniture, and other items would even be dazzling had they been manufactured today. The fact that these were the personal possessions of a boy king who died mysteriously at age 19 in ancient Egypt compels one to stop and reflect a bit on the journey they made from creation to display, miles and mil-lennia away.

As frequently occurs when I’m at a famous historical site, I find myself contemplat-

ing those that made the structure, not those that owned it. I wonder how they planned the construction, who conceived the idea, who was in charge, and how the tasks were delegated. Surprisingly, in a cul-ture that documented its achieve-ments in laudable detail, descrip-tions of pyramid construction have never been found and are debated to this day.

But of one thing there is no doubt. At some point there were meetings. A project manager was appointed. Artisans and tradesmen where hired. Labor-ers were collected and super-vised. Drawings were made…..in the sand perhaps, on papyrus? Lists of materials were drawn up and agents sent to the far corners of the known world to collect the

necessary raw goods and tools to carry out the task. A schedule was

established and someone would be held accountable for its completion.

What always seems to be missing from so many such exhibits is information about

who these people were. Where and how did they live? How much and by what were they

paid? Who trained them? They must have enjoyed a certain special status among the population, but there are no tombs and records glorifying their lives, just the lives of those they served. Their sto-ries are lost to history, so I like to take a moment and give them the honor of some consideration.

These people were really no different than you and me. Complex thoughts filled their days as they lived in their time as efficiently as we do in ours. They struggled with family and career, contended with the mysteries of health, guarded against en-emies, and cherished their children’s futures. Their time, as ours, was made precious by its limits, en-dured with the promise of a life beyond.

King Tut’s tomb was discovered in the desolate Valley of the Kings, 400 miles from Cairo. That wasn’t a daily commute for the workers. They must have lived there in the harsh desert for years. Bringing his immense sarcophagus and the other

treasures from the city to the tomb must have been an odyssey of boats and camels all by itself. Who did that? How was it organized? In the tomb they found exquisite and finely wrought jewelry of glass and precious stones but they don’t show us the drills they used to cut the beads, or the blades they used to carve the stone statues.

One of my favorite objects is a child’s chair of ebo-ny and ivory. Egypt is a desert with few trees. How the car-penter found and assembled the nec-essary wood, bent the seat slats, glued on the ivory, and cut the mortise and tenon joint that in-geniously supports the back are what interest me. How did he apprentice? Did he consult with his father? Were his tools handed down through generations? We have the product of his genius, but we are cheated of the sequence of its development.

The most intriguing item is not of gold either. It is a chariot of wood and leather. This was the pin-nacle of war machines in its day, the Abrams tank or F-16 of the pharaohs.The precisely bent t imbers , the axle and hubs of cedar and leather and glue.The spokes cunningly crafted of two pieces of wood, rather than one, for extra strength. The whole con-traption must have paralyzed the enemies of Egypt as dozens of chariots swept upon them behind stamping panting horses. Then after the battle, as the kings and princes celebrated their victory, a couple of carpenters sat around and discussed the merits of adding a piece of wood here or some copper there to make the machine faster or stron-ger. Those are the guys I admire.

If you go: The King Tut exhibit will have left New York after January 17 for a 7 month stay in St. Paul Minnesota. If your travels take to the twin cities after February 18, don’t miss it! Check out: https://www.smm.org/tut/tickets/

Who Toiled In Tut’s Tomb?

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