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 Table of Contents
Medical Professionals Fashion and Beauty
Chiropractic Treatment of Headaches...........................................5 Jewelry Home Parties ...............................................................19
Facial Plastic Surgeons: How to choose the right one .................7 Mobile Nail Service Comes to You ...........................................19

Health and Wellness Art and Leisure

Burn Calories with Zumba ......................................................... 8 Scrapbook Kits for Your Memories.............................................23
Cancer and Medical Massage ......................................................4
Help a Charity with Shaklee ......................................................11 Unique Gifts
Hot House Yoga Studio Growing..................................................8 Coastal Artist and Designer .......................................................20
Pilates For Every Body ................................................................9 Tribal Textiles Make Special Gifts............. ................................21
Reiki Open House.........................................................................9
Relationships During the Holidays...............................................6 Women in Profile
Vemma For Healthy Kids............. ................................................6 Meet Eight Local Women.................................................... 24,25

Healthy Eating Community

Comfort Food, Warmth - Bring on Winter ...........................12,13 American Red Cross...................................................................30

Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia ........................................... 33

Business and Finance
Habitat for Humanity .................................................................40
Communication and Languages ............................................... 17
HOPE at the VBSPCA ...............................................................28
Need a Personal Assistant? .......................................................14
NAWIC Honors Businesses, Students........................................32
Women Entrepreneurs Wanted ...................................................22
Reading to Kids At Risk ............................................................26
Your Financial Life After the Recession ....................................15
Reproductive Health...................................................................36
Real Estate Samaritan House Gifts................................................................27
Buildable Lot For Sale in Brigantine, New Jersey .....................16 The Power of Girls .....................................................................29
Your Special Event at the Contempory Art Center ....................31
Home YWCA of South Hampton Roads...............................................34
Construction & Repair Services .................................................18
Victory Home: A Ministry of Hope ...........................................35
Designing Your Kitchen .............................................................18

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 Health and Wellness
CANCER
thus not metastasizing the tumor to a secondary site.
Research supports that massage has been known to increase
circulation but not to the degree as once imagined. If a
person can exercise they can receive manual therapies as
exercise increases circulation more than manual therapy.
Written by Furthermore, I concluded simple modifications to prevent
Erica A. Steele, deep vein thrombosis as well as lymph edema from
NCMT occurring especially if lymph node removal had been
performed.
a special way and teach them how to heal themselves and
each other. We can heal and overcome disease as human
beings, let me show you how….
Erica Steele is an eight year Nationally Certified therapist and
educator for massage, health, healing, wellness, and the sciences.
She owns a dynamic holistic wellness center in Virginia Beach,
Essential Wellness.

A s I have embarked on this journey treating patients

with various conditions I always stayed away from
treating patients with cancer. In fact, in massage therapy
school we were specifically taught, “Do not treat patients
with Cancer”. Up until about a year ago I treated this phrase
like Holy Grail, until I encountered a few patients who I
wanted to help but couldn’t. Accidentally looking for a
kinesthetic class I stumbled upon an oncology massage
certification. Was this fate I asked myself?
I immediately committed to the class and this is truly where
the magic began. Not only did I learn that manual therapy
could not spread the cancerous tumors it also reiterated the
benefits of massage. Touch heals everyone. It may not cure,
but it reconnects the person with self and as I learned that
weekend I did not have the power to spread cancerous cells.
Cancerous cells have a primary tumor site and it is
important not to directly massage the tumor site, due to
sensitivities, complications, etc. Furthermore, as manual
therapy persists the circulation only generates locally,
In my pursuit of treating patients with cancer I found others
with the same idea in mind. How do we stop cancer in its
tracks? The answer is simple: don’t eat the cancer. Sean
Cohen wrote an amazing book offered at my center called
Don’t Eat the Cancer. This book describes the chemicals
already metastasizing in our food that generate cancer.
Sure there are many other compliments to treatments
but what happens if we could stop the cancer from even
forming. I am pleased to report Sean has asked me to
complete a documentary next year based on his amazing
book. And I am honored and enthused to humbly join
his team. Effortlessly, I am finding many people seeking
similar answers about cancer- wanting to live with it,
without it, and no longer mourn its inheritance. To truly be
without cancer is to prevent it, but in the event that you are
challenged with it know this. You are still alive and living is
the most important thing. Simply, don’t be the cancer.
I am truly grateful for the team that I have constructed to
help me compliment traditional theory and am in awe of the
incredible journey ahead. I will be able to reach others in

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Taking the “Ache” out of Your Headache
the trapezius muscle refers pain up the neck and Why is there muscle tension and joint
into the side of the head, sometimes reaching to
the front over the eyes. (Gym enthusiasts are
dysfunction?
familiar with
There are many different reasons including the
this “shoulder
following: posture, sitting at the computer for
shrug” muscle.)
hours, standing on hard surfaces, performing
Many people
repetitive motions, driving and traveling
mistake this
Written by frequently and/or for long periods of time, and
referral pattern
Amanda Meyers, DC more. After times of stress, the body adapts to
for a “sinus
the changes and retains tension and starts letting
headache.” The
you know by sending pain signals, hence, the
pain location is
Did you know 9 out of 10 Americans almost identical.
headache!
suffers from headaches? Of course, other
symptoms help Now the big question is “What can
According to the American Chiropractic to differentiate chiropractic do for me?”
Association, 95% of headaches are primary, between sinus
meaning there is no disease involved, but the congestion
Chiropractic care reduces the tension by inducing
headache is the primary concern. Primary and associated
and manipulating the joints in the neck and
headaches include tension, migraine, and cluster. headaches and
back to have proper joint motion and relaxing
I will be discussing 3 different triggers of the a tension-type headache. If you have discharge
the muscles. Relief can be achieved using a
tension-type headache from which millions from your sinuses, you are probably suffering
combination of the chiropractic adjustment
suffer. from a sinus headache; however, do not discount
(inducing proper motion into the joints) and soft
the power of a combination of tension headache
tissue manipulation techniques (which address the
Did you know there are multiple and sinus headache.
trigger points and referral patterns of muscles).
joints per vertebral level? Nutritional advice can have a significant impact
Another fascinating connection as well. Vitamins and minerals are essential for
Each one of these joints has nerves that respond within the body is the “Myodural healthy joints and muscles. Lastly, addressing
to its movements the triggers such as posture and compounding
Bridge.” activities helps to prevent reoccurrence of the
and helps the mind
perceive where the headaches. The goal is to educate both the body
There are muscles in the back of your neck
body is in space. and mind so that the patient can have a pro-active
just below the base of the skull, described as
If the joint is not role in his/her own well-being and learn what he/
your “suboccipital muscles.” Although small,
moving properly she can do and also when it is necessary to seek
the suboccipitals have the ability to generate
or at all, the body help before the problem becomes a “headache!”
significant pain and tension. They are deep
uses nerves called within the neck
“nociceptors” and their muscle
Dr. Amanda Meyers is a chiropractor with a well-balanced background in
Exercise Science and Clinical Nutrition. She works with a wide-range of
which respond fibers reach patients, including women struggling with the anatomical and physiologi-
to improper out and attach
cal changes experienced throughout the aging process.

movement and inside to the

irritation by dura mater that
sending pain to covers the spinal
the brain. With cord and brain.
7 cervical (neck) Interestingly, if
vertebrae, there the muscles are
is a great opportunity for the lack of proper taut they can then
movement, therefore, sending pain signals. pull on the dura
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Are You Doing All You Can to Keep Your Children Healthy?
Written by
Paula Goins
Vemma Brand Partner
As parents, we want to do everything we can to protect our chil-
dren. When they are sick, we do all we can to nurse them back to
health. What are we doing to keep them from getting sick? Of
course we provide them with a balanced diet. However, with the
soils depleted of nutrients, we are not getting the vitamins and
minerals our body needs just from eating right. Recent studies
show that less than 10 percent of our children are eating enough
fruits and vegetables.
Doctors are now saying that in order to be healthy, we must eat
right, exercise and supplement our diets. There is an assortment of
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HOME FORHOME
THE HOLIDAYS
in our HEART – HOME in our HEART –
both parties. (That may take counseling and
it may not be the time for that). It doesn’t
FAMILY FAITH mean pardon. It means freedom from an
unhealthy connection or relational bond and
Written by
Cheri Bollmann The home of our heart begins with our family. Ahhh …. our faith for the holidays. Faith - replacing it with a new one.
Parents and siblings, aunts, uncles and cousins, the source of Love and Relationship.
Certified spouses and children. Take a moment and think . . . just like the one Christmas is all about.
Relationship and Par- about them. Reminisce. Not perfect. Tears of Some of us, ladies, need the faith for
ent Instructor pain and of laughter. Good times and some very Cheri is trained in Crucial Conversations by Vital
forgiveness this holiday.
difficult times. Yet, generationally and deeply Smarts, a Certified Parent Instructor, BCI and Certi-
rooted love and relationship. This holiday, love fied Parent Instructor, Love and Logic. She is the
Forgiveness releases you from an unhealthy recipient of the Human Rights Award from VA Beach
Can you believe it’s December? Sit back. Relax. your family well.
bond with a parent, sibling, friend, or HRC and the Parents Day Award from the American
Grab a mug of java. others. We may need faith for grace – Coalition of Virginia.

My mom was in the midst of her second divorce
in 1982 when I was a freshman at the University
of Southern Mississippi. My southern belle
classmates were packing up for the long
Thanksgiving weekend to go ‘home’. I was
thinking, “Why would you want to go ‘home?’”
‘Home’ for some people means deeply rooted
love and relationship. It was where faith, family,
friends merged and created a rich foundation of
tradition mixed with spontaneity and fun.
For others, ‘home’ was continuous dysfunction
and yet for others it is a mixed bag emotion.
For the holidays, ladies, we need a home. Home
is created in our heart when we are connected
to others in healthy, loving relationships.
Connected to our family, friends, and faith.
HOME in our HEART - unmerited and unearned favor. Grace - She has made appearances on Oprah, Good Morning
America and ABC Family.
given by you to the offender
FRIENDS - creates a new healthy
bond. Grace is the unilateral,
Enjoy the loving, healthy friends you have. unconditional form of love.
Reconnect with old friendships. Make a new
The new relational bond is that
one. Make that phone call, send the card, drop
off homemade cookies. Linger in the holiday
of love. Created by you.
embrace and let your friends know you cherish
them. Forgiveness and grace takes
only one person. It doesn’t
mean reconciliation - that takes
Relationship Tip
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relationships can be loving ones. Some, because of the love, forgiveness cheri@aCupofCoaching.com
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you give to others. This year, forgive the one person you know you need (757) 615-8110
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Contact Cheri for Upcoming Classes & Seminars
Create a Homecoming in your Heart and have a Happy New Year.

Virginia Beach Woman 6 December 2009/January 2010

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Health and Wellness
Cosmetic plastic surgery performed with good
artistic sense, attention to detail & finesse,
producing soft, balanced, natural-looking results

Written by
Dr Ben Hugo

A desire to reverse the signs of aging is a

normal aspiration for almost everyone.
Of the many technologies available
today, cosmetic surgery yields the most
effective results.
Many people feel that they can benefit
from facial rejuvenation but avoid
cosmetic surgery because they fear a
“tight, pulled look.”

The photographs in this article show Patient age 23 Patient age 49 After Face & Brow Lift
excellent, natural results of facelift
surgery...performed by Dr. Ben Hugo.

SELECTING THE RIGHT

PLASTIC SURGEON FOR
YOUR FACE IS CRITICAL

• Consider the surgeon’s aesthetic sense,

experience, reputation and results.
• Select a surgeon who is certified by the
American Board of Plastic Surgery and
who has a special interest and extensive
experience in facial plastic surgery. MINI-LIFT

• Do as much research as you can. Talk In addition to traditional facelift surgery, we offer the lower cost option of MINI FACE AND NECK LIFT which are
to people who are satisfied with their own done under local anesthesia with shorter incisions and less recovery time. Costs, results and downtime are similar
facelifts and those whose results you like. to those of the widely advertised Lifestyle Lift®,short-scar facelift, limited-incision facelift, Quick Lift®, and Swift
Lift®, among others.
• Check the surgeon’s reputation for NON-SURGICAL OPTIONS
facial work and natural-looking results.
For patients who prefer minimal downtime or recovery, we offer a variety of non-surgical treatments to tighten skin,
• Analyze the surgeon’s artistic ability soften wrinkles and fill lines. These include DOT fractional CO2 laser resurfacing, Thermage® skin tightening, Fraxel
and philosophy by reviewing a portfolio re:store® laser, BOTOX®, Juvéderm®, Restylane®, Perlane®, CosmoDerm® and Radiesse® dermal fillers.
with a variety of photographs of the
surgeon’s own facelift results. Watch
for a soft, balanced, natural look that Dr. Hugo meets your aesthetic needs by offering a wide variety of both surgical and non-surgical procedures for the
gives a younger, refreshed appearance. face and body. Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Hugo specializes in the following procedures:
Avoid radically changed or distorted
appearances. The pre-operative and • Facelift • Liposuction • Fractional CO2 laser
post-operative photographs should show • Neck Lift • Tummy Tuck • Fraxel® laser
comparable front and side views of • Mini Lift • Breast Lift • Thermage® skin tightening
patients. Try to find a surgeon who has • Brow Lift • Otoplasty (ears) • Juvéderm®, Restylane®, Radiesse®
numerous photographs of results that you • Eyelid Tuck • Liposuction Breast Reduction • BOTOX® Cosmetic
find appealing.

A Board-Certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years' experience in aesthetic plastic surgery, Ben Hugo, M.D., F.R.C.S. has trained in plastic surgery on three continents. He has a distinguished academic re-
cord and is the recipient of many honors. Included among his many national and international professional memberships and affiliations are the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the American
Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Education and experience are not the only factors that make Dr. Hugo the choice of so many people. He has warmth,
compassion and genuine concern for his patients. “It is my responsibility, as a surgeon, to give patients honest and realistic expectations about what can or cannot be done,” Dr. Hugo says.

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Zumba is here to stay. Have Fun While Getting Fit.
Written by
Liz Vazquez
Zumba Instructor and Personal
Trainer
It’s December already?
Looking back at 2009 it was a challenging year for me and
full of surprises.
One of the boldest moves I made was to go out on my own
teaching Zumba. At first I was nervous but my passion kept
me going.
As I was about to start a Zunba class, I remember inviting
a gym member to join the class. Her answer left me
speechless. In the most annoying way she replied “no I am
going to work out.” So needless to say I never invited her
again!
Should we dismiss Zumba as an effective way to burn
calories? Absolutely not!
I have seen so many people walking at a very slow speed on
a treadmill and talking on the phone while barely breaking
a sweat. People are drenched in sweat after one of my
Zumba classes!
A young man at the YMCA where I teach asked me the
Hot House Yoga, Listening.... Growing!
Written by
Jimmy, John & Chris Yax
What’s New at Hot House?
Hot House Yoga is pleased to announce the expansion
of our Virginia Beach Studio. Beginning in December
we will be offering classes for all age groups. Adding
to our schedule will be a mix of classes for children,
teens, and seniors. More beginner classes will also be
available. We are very excited to be offering Yoga for
the entire family. Another highlight of our expansion
is our unique air handling system. This system, being
fully automated, provides state of the art air purifica-
tion, humidity control, and ventilation.
Why Hot House Yoga?
Hot House Yoga is family owned and operated.
As a family, we feel very fortunate to share our pas-
sion with the community. We are in our fifth year
operating Hot House Yoga Studios in Hampton Roads.
Virginia Beach Woman
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other day what is Zumba? Furthermore Zumba has branched out to other programs.
Zumba Toning is designed to tone and sculpt your body
Zumba is a FITNESS CLASS that incorporates dance with light weights, Zumbatomic is for kids and Zumba
moves with fitness moves to help you burn those calories. Gold is for people 60 and older. Zumba also incorporated
Is it a dancey complicated class? I have heard that term water exercise classes called Aqua Zumba.
before. No! Zumba is all about the student and making the
experience the best that it can be. Zumba has been featured in thousands of magazines and
recently Alberto Perez or Beto as we call him, was featured
Zumba combines Latin music such as Merengue, Salsa, on the Today show and Dr. Oz just to name a few.
Cumbia, Reggaeton and more. We also use international
music such as Bhangra and as your instructor I try my best So no I don’t think it’s a fad that will soon die out.Is one of
to always break down the moves for you to make it easier to your New Year’s resolutions to lose weight? Are you ready
accomplish your to reach your fitness goals? Let’s have fun doing it! Let’s
goals. Zumba!
Elizabeth Vazquez has been a certified Personal Trainer for the last 6 years. She is certified by the
When Alberto American Council on Exercise (ACE). She is also Zumba Certified and Zumba Toning Certified. She
has taken Zumba Level 2 in order to bring the best classes to her clients. She has been an American
Perez created
Zoombaween
Red Cross safety instructor since 1998.
Zumba 5 years
ago, even he
did not foresee Update
how popular it I am happy to say my Zumba
would become. event on October 30th, went
Zumba has sold really well. I had Sarina Jain
over 3.5 million creator of Masala Bhangra as
DVD’S through an invited guest. Sarina is a very successful
infomercials and young woman who started Masala Bhangra
has over 20,000 10 years ago after her father had passed
instructors in 40
away. She combined her traditional
Indian dance with her 18 years as a fitness Call 310-1010 For Class Locations
countries. I am
or email zumbavb@yahoo.com
instructor and Masala Bhangra was born.
one of 15,000 Many instructors flew into Virginia Beach
are here in the
U.S.
for the event and I was able to raise money
for the American Red Cross. inmotionwithliz.com
Our family is committed to providing the highest level Is Hot House Yoga Right for You?
of instruction and customer service available. Whether To find the answer to this question…
you are new to Yoga, just returning to your practice, or Call us, someone will answer the phone, come by and
a seasoned student, we offer alignment based classes see us, or simply visit us on line at hothouseyogi.com.
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Pilates is for Every Body
Written by
Teresa Floyd
Certified Romanas
Pilates Instructor
Pilates has gotten a bad rap over the years. Once reserved for
dancers, it has mostly been viewed as an exclusive brand of
fitness available only to the select. Its reputation defied its roots
(thankfully) and we now find it a leading model of fitness for the
mainstream.
Joseph Pilates invented the exercises. All of them. He saw Pilates
as a simple yet precise way to provide overall conditioning for
the body. He was right. Pilates knows no bounds, no restrictions-
not age, height, weight or muscle tone- it is universal and exact.
Joe got so good at it, he could look at a person and know exactly
which combination of his 500 and some odd exercises they needed
for maximum performance. Wow.
I’d like to think Joe guides me in my own creative approach to
knowing what a person needs in an individualized program. My
training comes from Romana, she worked directly under Joe and,
at an undisclosed age she doesn’t discuss, she is still a power
house in the pilates world. Joe would be proud.
What is Reiki?
Written by
Cristina Bliss
Holistic Healer
Reiki Teacher
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation
that also promotes healing. It is administered by “laying on hands”
and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows
through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one’s “life force
energy” is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress,
and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.
A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows
through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person including
body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects
that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and
wellbeing. Many have reported miraculous results.
Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing
and self-improvement that everyone can use. It has been effective
in helping virtually every known illness and malady and always
creates a beneficial effect. It also works in conjunction with all
other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and
promote recovery.
An amazingly simple technique to learn, the ability to use
Reiki is not taught in the usual sense, but is transferred to the
student during a Reiki class. This ability is passed on during an
“attunement” given by a Reiki master and allows the student to tap
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the difference to the type of Pilates instructor I have become. I
call it ‘classical yet unconventional’ and I have compassionately Teresa Floyd is a Certified Romanas Pilates
employed this method over the last 7 years with clients from all Instructor. She trained under Elyse Tapp-Cardon
walks of life. for three years. She trained under Romana
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When you discover Pilates. You love it. Really. It’s that simple. It Level 5 Pilates Certification program, in New
works for every body and I do mean, Every Body. I have clients York.
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 Health and Wellness
You Can Help Your Favorite Charity by
Redirecting Your Household Spending – Here’s How!
Written by
Sandy Flaus
Independent Distributor
The Problem: When money gets tight, companies
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 Healthy Eating
Comfort Food, Warmth – Bring On Winter!
Written and photographed by
Nancy Monaghan
Food Editor
On a frigid winter day there’s
nothing better than hot, stick-to-your-
ribs comfort food. It’s easy to make,
satisfying, and most of our favorites
are associated with fond memories
of childhood. Mom’s chicken noodle
soup when we had a little cold,
Aunt Suzie’s meatloaf and mashed
potatoes when we went to visit,
Nonna’s spaghetti and meatballs on
Sunday afternoons, Dad’s easy chili.
Even comfort food can be lightened
up, and we can all feel less guilty
because that macaroni and cheese we
Warm, Tart, Creamy Oatmeal
1 6-oz container fresh raspberries
1 6-oz container fresh blackberries
2 tsp sugar
½ tsp fresh lime juice
1/8 tsp ground cloves (optional)
Oatmeal for four
Combine berries, sugar and lime juice in a small
saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook stirring
frequently until berries break down, about 20 minutes,
lowering heat to simmer when they boil hard. Cool
slightly. Prepare oatmeal: Combine cloves with old fashioned or instant oatmeal to serve four.
Fill each bowl half full of oatmeal, spread fruit mixture on top, add remaining oatmeal, and top
with more fruit mixture. Yield: Four servings. (Note: Fruit can be prepared ahead of time and
warmed in the microwave when ready to serve.)
Chicken
Noodle Soup
For chicken stock:
1 small chicken
2 large carrots, peeled and chopped into
large chunks
3 celery stalks chopped into large
chunks
1 head garlic (remove loose skin but
keep head intact)
1 red onion (remove loose skin)
1 white onion peeled
8 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
1 tsp black pepper corns
1 tsp white pepper corns
1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley
For soup:
2 quarts chicken broth
1 onion, chopped or sliced
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
3-4 celery stalks, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp flour
¼ tsp ground red pepper
1 tsp salt
1 tsp fresh ground pepper
1 large bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme
2-3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1-2 tbsp nonfat evaporated milk
3-4 cups no-yolk wide noodles
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crave doesn’t have tons of butter in
it. Use your imagination to transform
your own favorite comfort foods into
healthier dishes. Substitute dairy
products with reduced fat and lower
calorie versions. Lean ground turkey
can fill in nicely for ground beef and
various meat combinations if you
rev up the spices and fillers. Chicken
noodle soup is just as comforting
when you skim off gobs of chicken
fat from the home-made stock
instead of leaving it in to cling to the
noodles.
Here are a few ideas for breakfast,
lunch and dinner to get you started.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place
chicken in a large, oven-proof Dutch
oven. Insert whole cloves in the white
onion, add onion and all remaining stock
ingredients to the pot, topping with the
parsley bunch. Place pot in oven and
roast for 20 minutes. Remove pot to
stovetop, add water to cover (about three
quarts), bring to a soft boil and reduce
heat to low. Cook for about two hours
until chicken is cooked through. Remove
chicken to a plate to cool, remove all
solids from broth and discard. Strain
broth through cheesecloth, and once
cool, skim off fat. Meanwhile, take
chicken meat apart and shred or chop
into bite-sized chunks.
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven and
sauté onion, carrots, celery and garlic
until they begin to soften, about four
minutes, stirring frequently. Add flour,
stir well and cook about two minutes
more. Add cooled chicken stock,
chicken, red pepper, bay leaf, thyme, salt
and pepper.
Stir well and bring to a soft boil. Reduce
heat to low and cook about two hours,
tasting frequently to adjust seasonings.
Add evaporated milk during last half
hour of cooking. Cook noodles separately
and add desired amount to soup.
Note: To save a lot of time you can skip
making the stock. Use two quarts of prepared
chicken stock and some left-over chicken
chopped into bite-sized chunks.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
1 lb spaghetti Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, mix
2 tbsp olive oil with sauce and hot meatballs.
1 medium red onion, finely diced
1 large clove garlic, minced For the meatballs:
1 lb hot Italian turkey sausage
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
2 28-oz cans whole tomatoes ½ pound lean ground turkey
¼ cup egg substitute
1 6-oz can tomato paste
1 tsp sugar ¾ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tsp dried oregano ¼ cup minced onion
¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp dried basil
3 tbsp golden raisins, diced
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste 3 tbsp toasted pine nuts, crushed
1 tsp dried basil
Warm oil in a large saucepan and sauté onion, garlic Salt and pepper to taste
and pepper flakes about 8 minutes. Puree the
tomatoes. Add tomato paste to onion mixture and Combine all ingredients except sausage and turkey in a
stir just briefly, add pureed tomatoes and remaining large bowl and mix well. Add meats and mix with your
ingredients, and bring to a bubbling simmer over hands to combine. Form into meatballs and place on
medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer the sauce a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes until
about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cooked cooked through.
meatballs about halfway through. ---Meatball recipe adapted from Simply Perfect Italian
Sloppy Joes about four minutes. Add turkey,
crumbling with a wooden spoon
into small pieces. Season with
1 lb lean ground turkey basil, oregano, salt and pepper,
¼ cup onion, minced and sauté until all meat is cooked
½ tsp olive oil through, stirring occasionally. Add
1 tsp mustard catsup, mustard, brown sugar,
1 cup catsup Worchestshire sauce and broth,
½ cup fat-free, low sodium beef stirring well to combine, and
broth cook until sauce is incorporated
Pinch of dried basil with meat and broth has boiled
Pinch of dried oregano down, stirring occasionally, about
1 tsp dark brown sugar five minutes. Serve on toasted
3 dashes Worchestshire sauce hamburger buns or Kaiser rolls.
Salt and pepper to taste
Yield: 6 sandwiches on hamburger
In a large non-stick skillet over buns, 5 on Kaiser rolls.
medium-high heat, warm olive oil.
Add onions and sauté until soft,
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 Healthy Eating
Potato Leek Soup
1 tbs olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup diced celery
5 leeks, thinly sliced, white and light green parts only (about 2 cups)
2 large Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 cups)
4 cups low-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 bay leaf
½ tsp fresh thyme
½ tsp salt
½ tsp fresh-ground black pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper
½ tbsp butter
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a soup pot. Add celery and garlic and sauté
about two minutes. Add leeks (save a few green slices for garnish) and cook about
five minutes until softened. Add potatoes, thyme and bay leaf, stir and cook about one
minute. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
Simmer about 20 minutes or until potatoes are soft, adding salt and pepper halfway
through. Transfer two cups of soup to a food processor and blend until pureed. Return
puree mixture to the pot, and adjust seasonings. Add cayenne pepper and butter, stir
to melt, and serve. Garnish with reserved leeks, or chopped green onions or fresh
thyme, if desired.

Macaroni and Cheese Chili

1 lb lean ground
2-1/4 cups reduced-fat 2% milk turkey
¼ cup flour 1 tsp olive oil
8 oz uncooked macaroni Salt and pepper to
1 cup reduced-fat extra sharp grated cheddar cheese (such as taste
Cracker Barrel) 2 14.5-oz cans no-
½ cup reduced-fat grated Swiss cheese salt-added stewed
1 cup reduced-fat Velveeta cheese tomatoes
1 tsp sharp mustard 1 cup water
2 tbsp bread crumbs ¾ cup red kidney
2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese excess fat. Add cumin and one
beans
Salt and pepper to taste tablespoon chili powder, stir to
6-8 tbs chili powder
blend and cook another minute
¼ tsp ground cumin
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook macaroni according to package or so.
1 tbsp dried oregano
directions. Cut Velveeta cheese into small cubes. Measure ¼ cup 1 tbsp dried basil
flour into a small mixing bowl and add ¼ cup milk, whisk into a Puree tomatoes, including juice,
½ tsp allspice
slurry and slowly add remaining milk, whisking to incorporate in a food processor or with a
1 bay leaf
all flour. Cook milk-flour mixture over medium heat, stirring stick blender to break up big
Pinch of nutmeg
constantly, until thick, about six to seven minutes. Remove from chunks. Add tomatoes, water,
¾ cup grated low-fat sharp
heat and add cheddar, Swiss and Velveeta cheeses, mustard, salt four tablespoons chili powder,
cheddar cheese such as Cracker
and pepper and whisk until cheese is melted. Combine cheese and allspice, bay leaf, oregano, basil
Barrel (optional)
macaroni and pour into a baking dish lightly coated with fat-free and kidney beans to turkey,
cooking spray. mixing well. Bring to a soft boil
In a wide soup pot, heat olive oil
and reduce heat to medium-low.
over medium heat until almost
Combine bread crumbs and grated Parmesan and sprinkle on smoking. Add turkey meat and
top. Bake for about 25 minutes until bubbly. Slide dish under the Cook chili about 30-45 minutes,
let it brown for a few minutes
broiler for about four minutes until top is golden. stirring occasionally, tasting for
without stirring, seasoning the
seasoning. Add remaining chili
top with salt and pepper. Flip
Note: The secret to healthier macaroni and cheese is to eliminate powder and a pinch of nutmeg
meat and let the other side
the butter by using a white sauce of flour and reduced-fat milk and and continue to cook another 30
brown, then break it up with a
using reduced-fat cheeses in the right combination. You may want minutes. Ladle into bowls and
spatula or wooden spoon so the
more or less of a specific cheese but beware using all reduced-fat sprinkle grated cheese on top.
meat is crumbled. Cook until
cheddar as it will be a little gritty. no longer pink and drain off

Meatloaf
Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup chicken broth
3 tbsp catsup Bake for one hour or until meat is cooked through and Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp balsamic vinegar no longer pink. Let meatloaf sit in pan for 5-7 minutes
after removing from oven. Carefully remove from pan
½ cup minced Portobello mushrooms Melt butter in a small saucepan, add shallots, bay leaf
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil in a small and keep warm. Place pan on stovetop and boil until
½ cup minced onion and thyme, and sauté until onions are soft, about four
skillet, add mushrooms, onion, garlic, salt and pepper, pan juices are reduced by about half, and use for gravy,
1 clove garlic, minced minutes. Add pan drippings from meatloaf and stir
and saute until soft, about four minutes. Cool to below.
1 tsp olive oil to combine. Sprinkle in flour, stir, and cook about 45
room temperature. Place 2-3 slices stale or crusty
1/8 tsp salt seconds. Add beef broth and chicken broth, and boil
whole grain bread in a food processor and pulse
1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper
until crumbed. Place turkey in a large bowl and add
Gravy: softly stirring frequently until gravy thickens, about
1 lb lean ground turkey 1 small shallot, minced six minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix spices into meat.
¾ cup fresh bread crumbs (whole grain bread) 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Add sautéed vegetables, bread crumbs, ¼ cup catsup
¼ cup catsup 1 bay leaf, crushed Note: Because this recipe calls for lean turkey instead
and Worcestershire sauce, and mix with hands to
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1/8 tsp dried thyme of the traditional meatloaf combination of beef and
combine. Turn into a small loaf pan. Combine three
¼ tsp oregano Reduced pan drippings from meatloaf pork, the flavor comes from the mushrooms, onions
tablespoons catsup and balsamic vinegar and brush on
¼ tsp ground cumin 2 tbsp flour and spices.
top.
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1-1/2 cups fat free low sodium beef broth ---Gravy recipe adapted from Cooks.com

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representatives tell us the recession
has ended. An official declaration
based on economic statistics may be
months away. And, while individuals
vary in their predictions, there is a
general expectation that the economic
environment will gradually improve
over time.
As we encounter more signs of
vitality – increased hustle and bustle
in stores; fewer For Sale signs on your
block; and, eventually, an upswing in
employment rates – what’s the best
way to react? Should we return to
“business as usual,” or should we use
the experience of the recession to guide
our financial decisions going forward?
Here are some suggestions on how to
manage your financial life in a post-
recession world:
#1 – Be a Smarter Consumer
This wasn’t called the “Great
Recession” for nothing. The
unemployment rate reached its highest
level in 25 years. Many homeowners
found themselves facing foreclosure.
Consumers were caught carrying too
much debt. Even the country’s financial
system required massive infusions of
government money to avoid a major
crisis.
As a consumer, your biggest lesson
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.
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Business and Finance
should be to remain vigilant about
controlling your expenses, even as
the economy brightens. If you found
yourself falling deeper into debt during
the recession, safeguard yourself from a
similar fate this time around. Scrutinize
your spending habits. Even if you have
felt deprived of some of your favorite
things (dinners out, regular stops at
the gourmet coffee shop, travel plans),
resist the temptation to revert to those
same old spending habits unless you
can really afford them.
A good rule to live by is to only spend
money that you have. Try to avoid
putting purchases on credit cards unless
you are able and willing to pay off
the bill on time each month when it
arrives. This will help you avoid some
of the same problems the next time the
economy goes through a rough patch.
#2 – Prepare for Emergency
Needs
One positive trend to emerge from the
recession is that more Americans are
putting money into savings. Make sure
you have adequate emergency reserves
to meet short-term income needs.
The value of an emergency fund has
become especially apparent after seeing
a number of Americans lose their jobs
during the economic downturn. You
should try to build emergency savings
equal to at least six months worth of
expenses. Given the risk of extended
periods of unemployment, it may even
make sense to have the equivalent of
nine months worth of living expenses
set aside.
You may also consider making sure you
are properly protected from potential
financial loss. This is important
regardless of economic conditions.
Assess the status of your current
auto, home, life and disability income
insurance policies to make certain
you will be adequately protected if an
unforeseen event should disrupt your
life.
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#3 – Keep Up Retirement Plan can disappear in the blink of an eye.
Contributions A number of people who never would
have imagined losing their job found
If you are still working (or have themselves among the millions of
returned to the workforce), it is unemployed in the past two years. Even
important to make regular contributions if you managed to keep your job and
to a workplace retirement plan (if your income intact, consider the post-
offered by your employer) and/or an recession period an opportunity to be
IRA. Facing a financial crunch as the better prepared for any eventuality.
recession took hold, many individuals
halted contributions to their retirement We all hope that an improved economy
plans in order to increase their take- will relieve some of the anxiousness
home pay. If you can afford to resume we feel about our financial lives. It is
retirement plan contributions, you also a good occasion to achieve greater
should do so. It provides you with financial wellbeing for any challenges
notable tax advantages and will keep that lie ahead.
you on track to achieve your retirement This column is for informational purposes only. The information may
goals.
not be suitable for every situation and should not be relied on without the
advice of your tax, legal and/or financial advisors. Neither Ameriprise
Financial nor its financial advisors provide tax or legal advice. Consult
with qualified tax and legal advisors about your tax and legal situation.
#4 – Focus on Personal Growth This column was prepared by Ameriprise Financial.
Financial planning services and investments offered through Ameriprise
The recession serves as a necessary Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA & SIPC.
reminder that nothing is certain and, if
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we aren’t careful, our financial security
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help. It all begins with our unique Dream > Plan > Track >® approach
to financial planning. Working with you one-to-one, I’ll help you
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Passionate about Communication
Written by
Stacey Kammerman
Founder/CEO
Kamms Worldwide
Y
ou may be familiar with someone I
admire greatly and the Nobel Peace
prize winner, Muhammed Yunus. Dr
Yunus created the concept of micro-finance. He
started the Grameen bank that gives small loans
to low-income women and men to start and build
businesses. His guidance and inspiration has
empowered thousands of poor people to create
small businesses which take them out of poverty,
ultimately promoting peace in the world.
I strongly believe that we all have unique gifts
that can help people in many different ways and
(in the big picture) promote peace in our world.
The reason I’m so passionate about what we do
here at KAMMS is because I feel communication
is the essence of humanity. It’s an innate desire
we all possess: to communicate with other
human beings. I also believe that bringing people
together through language and understanding
each other’s culture will promote peace in the
U.S. and around the world.
And I’m not the only one! Here are a few
examples of others who share my sentiments
about the importance of languages and culture:
• The top official for the United Nations
stated that “multilingualism is a means of
promoting, protecting and preserving the diversity
of the world's languages and cultures.”
• Under-Secretary-General for
Communications and Public Information said:
“Languages, which ones you understand or
speak, read or write, whether on the Internet or
in your society, can make the difference between
knowing and not knowing”.
• The UN Coordinator for Multilingualism
said: Knowing languages can also make the
difference between “being able to participate and had already heard
being excluded.”
Virginia Beach Woman
Business
I think we can all agree that seven years, you were able to
it’s crucial to learn other You have an communicate and you could put
languages and understand sentences together on your own.
other cultures, given our innate ability to
The reason you weren’t able to
ever growing diversity,
instant connectivity to learn languages. learn easily in high school or
college was because most of their
around the world, and
opportunities it would
As many as you teaching techniques go against
afford us. So why then do
so many of us choose not to
want! every law of language acquisition
methodology I know. Because
of my experience watching and
gain this knowledge. Let’s
explore one of the responses I receive when I ask using these techniques as a grade school and high
this question: school teacher, I know they don’t work.
“I’m no good at languages. I tried in high school This is why, after 10 years of research, I created
(or college) and just couldn’t do it.” the Spanish on the Job and English on the
Job programs; so that learners can understand
This one bothers me the most; considering I was and speak the relevant language they need
a high school Spanish teacher and I witnessed immediately. I have watched people learning
the many antiquated teaching methods still in use with my programs be able to converse within
today. It’s more than likely you were taught with three months. I’m very proud of this, but I’m also
the following: frustrated that more people don’t know that they
CAN learn languages easily.
• irrelevant vocabulary you’d never use (my
school taught vocabulary for going fishing, scuba So please, if by chance we meet, please don’t tell
diving and skiing) me that you can’t learn languages. AARGHH!
I know you can! If you’d like to check out the
• grammar rules first (you learned programs or to contact me, please go to our
approximately 50 ways to conjugate a verb - good website: www.kammsworldwide.com
luck figuring out which one to use when you’re
trying to have a conversation) I wish you great success!
Stacey Kammerman is a passionate and inspirational
• vocabulary out of context (you learned a
speaker who has achieved top honors in the business
list you had to memorize, so you know a lot of world as a thriving entrepreneur. Her background in
words, but you can’t put them together to form a cultural understanding, experience as an entrepreneur, and
sentence) her quest for spiritual knowledge give her a unique and
powerful ability to address issues from an integrated and
First thing first: You have an innate ability to comprehensive level. She connects with her audiences in
learn languages. As many as you want! You practical, passionate and personal ways, always equipping
them with essential business and life strategies.
learned your first language easily and without
stress. The
problem is that
most educational
institutions don’t
teach you the way
you learned your
first language.
They start with
grammar. You
didn’t learn the
grammar of your
first language
until you were
in second grade.
At that point you
the language for
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 Home
Designing Your Kitchen - The Inside Story
Written by
Tyra Raymond, AKBD
Kitchen & Bath Designer
O
ur last article went over a few tricks to
figure out your style preference when
designing your new kitchen.
For this article we turn to the inside amenities.
There is no end to the magic we can create
with just kitchen cabinets. Each function in the
kitchen; preparation, cooking, and cleaning, are
all considered work centers and when we design,
every effort should be given to keep all items in
the area where they will be used.
For instance, you should have a trash roll-out
cabinet/recycle center close to the sink. All pots
and pans should be near the range or cook top.
Many of your items for food storage should be
near the refrigerator. If you go through your
kitchen now you will see what I mean. Why
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would you place your spices across the room time and energy and that is why every kitchen
from your stove in the panty? project absolutely needs to start with a trip to a
professional designer. You can find a designer
There are gadgets to maximize storage in every who is trained and or certified by going to www.
cabinet and drawer. Just a few that come to nkba.org and typing in your zip code.
mind are roll out shelves, cutlery drawer inserts,
serving tray organizers, spice racks, veggie bins,
cutting boards and pantry inserts.
Don’t let the state of the economy
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Once your remodel is finished it is always great
when the customer actually loves the way their
dream kitchen! Please call me
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A well thought out design can save you solutions and innovative designs.
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 Fashion and Beauty
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Buy Textiles. Help Two Villages.
Written by
L. Lyman Speckheuer
I’m fairly new to retail –having run a service company
for 18 years now, but am proud of my little shop, Via
Creativa. We are still trying to get the word out about
our store so we take part of it on the road sometimes.
You might catch us at local women’s shows and we’ll
be at the Fair Trade Fest at Waterside, Dec. 4 and 5.
We took a big road trip to the Green Fest in
Washington, DC this past October. We thought it
might be a good place to show off the Tribal Textiles
which are beautifully handmade in Mfuwe, Zambia.
My son, Johannes, and I left town at 5:00am with our
booth crammed in the large Fine Art Specialists cargo
van. We were travelling early to intercept a large load
of new textiles just in from Africa. Dr. John Morgan
from Tufts University and
Max Galaba of Muchila,
Zambia, were arriving at
Dulles Airport from Boston
with the textiles in tow,
which we loaded into the
van around 10:00 am. Dr.
Morgan takes part of the Dr. John Morgan and Max Galaba
Tufts University Dental
School on the road to Zambia a couple of times a year
to give the students challenging practice as well as
to help those in need. Both John and Max are part
of the not-for-profit Options for Children of Zambia
which is an organization that helps support two
African villages—one where the textiles are made and
another where Options for Children has helped to get
such basic needs as clean water and developed a farm
project for food.
Pat Campbell, who is also from Tufts University and a
big part of Options for Children, was also able to join
us. At the Green Fest we were able to sell some Tribal
Textiles and speak of the connection of the sale of the
Virginia Beach Woman
Unique Gifts
Kids in Muchila, Zambia, Africa, July 2009
textiles to two villages – Mfuwe and
Muchila. Options for Children in Zambia
buys the textiles at fair cost from Mfuwe
which is how that village supports itself,
and then those textiles are sold in the U.S.
and the profits go toward aid in the village
of Muchila. Via Creativa sells the Tribal
Textiles at no profit and our benefit is in
knowing we are trying to make a difference.
We encourage other shops to retail at least line
of merchandise which sponsors a not-for-
profit initiative. One line where all of the
money made would go back to the people
who need it most.
My son and I returned home on Sunday
with the new textiles stuffed in the van with
our booth and our hearts and minds buzzing.
Going on the road to Green Fest and other
such conventions is such a great experience.
It helps us see other people who, like us,
are trying to make a difference for people all
across the globe. Dr. Morgan has coined
a term Gift Squared (squared is meant
exponentially): purchasing one gift that in
turn helps two villages. I like the concept.
Now we just need to get the word out. We
hope you’ll help us.
Tribal Textiles Info
Tribal Textiles’ unique designs are hand drawn onto the cotton
in a method like batik. However, instead of wax, they use starch
as the resist which comes out without leaving a residue. The
textiles are colorfast and washable. They are made in the village
of Mfuwe, Zambia.
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 Art and Leisure
LIFE IN A SCRAPBOOK ~ so many ways to express yourself!
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 Women in Profile
Deborah L. Knight
Deborah L. Knight was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and raised along the East
Coast during her father’s service in the U.S. Navy. Upon his retirement,
the family settled in Durham, North
Carolina. She later married a military
man and has resided in Virginia for 20
years, currently in Chesapeake. Through
the years, Deborah has worked in a
variety of positions that were flexible and
gave her an opportunity to maximize time
with her 4 children and 6 grandchildren.
She is also a member of Greenbrier
Presbyterian Church and loves to sing in
the choir.
She started her construction career as
an Office Receptionist/Manager for a
Government Maintenance Contractor and
moved up through the ranks to become
an Assistant Project Manager for Admiral
Housing in Washington, DC. After 15
months, she transferred back to Virginia where she embarked on the beginning
of her “dream job”, Project Manager Assistant. Fourteen years later, she
is now a Senior Project Administrator for a general Contractor in Hampton
Roads specializing in Healthcare Construction.
She has been a member of the National Association of Women in
Construction (NAWIC) for 6 years and serves as the Chapter President for the
Greater Tidewater of VA Chapter #137.
Francesca Dillard-Moore
Francesca Dillard-Moore is dedicated to empowering women and children through
her exemplary advocacy work and community involvement. She has worked for
non-profit organizations since completing
her undergraduate degree at Old Dominion
University and “believes that everyone
deserves a life free of domestic violence”. She
also obtained a Masters Degree from Norfolk
State University in Urban Education: Agency
and Community Counseling and licensure as a
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor.
As the current Director of the YWCA of
South Hampton Roads- “Women In Crisis
Domestic Violence Shelters and Programs”,
Fran's passion for assisting others has greatly
influenced the Y's mission of eliminating
racism and empowering women. In less than
two-years of employment with the YWCA,
she had secured new full-time positions
through grant funding which has allowed
for innovative program development and
expansion, volunteer involvement, increased graduate/undergraduate internships,
increased private donors and has broadened the scope of domestic violence education
within the community.
Her youth programs on teen dating violence have been recognized by two nationally
syndicated talk shows: Montell Williams and Rikki Lake. She has served on the Food
Bank Advisory Board and Head Start and has received numerous awards for her
volunteerism and excellence in nonprofit management and leadership.
Fran resides in Porstmouth with her husband Norman, beautiful daughter Chelsea and
Maltese puppy Snowball. She enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with her
friends and family.
Virginia Beach Woman
Elizabeth Danse
Born and raised in Virginia Beach, VA, Elizabeth (Yax)
Danse graduated from First Colonial High School. She grew
up as one of the youngest in a
large, tightly knit family with a
strong belief in holistic living and
meditation. She is a proud wife to
a husband who serves our country
and a very busy mother of three
beautiful children.
Yoga was introduced to her over ten
years ago but not until experiencing
Hot Yoga did she find her path. She
has been an instructor at Hot House
Yoga since July, 2007 and recently
has added the role of manager,
overseeing both the Norfolk and
Virginia Beach locations. After being a stay at home mother
for eight years, working at Hot House with her family is a
“wonderful place to be”.
As a do-it-yourself team, Elizabeth and her husband enjoy
tackling large home projects. They love to go on road trips,
entertaining and just spending time with family.
Sandy Flaus
Sandy Flaus is originally from Berwyn, Illinois, and holds a
BA in Sociology from Northeastern Illinois University, and
an MA in Management and Human
Resources from the College of Notre
Dame of Maryland. She’s a lifetime
learner and thinks of herself as an
“Idea Person”.
Sandy has a wealth of experience
in human resources, health system
administration, and business
consulting. In 2005, she started
her Shaklee Wellness business, and
enjoys helping people get healthier
and happier.
Her natural curiosity has generated
a variety of interests, including: travel, photography, jewelry-
making, cooking, reading, movies, ballroom dancing, Scrabble,
music, and the arts. She also enjoys swimming, windsurfing,
kayaking with her dogs, and has completed the 150 mile
bicycle ride to benefit Muscular Sclerosis three times.
Sandy is active in charity, community, and Mensa events, and
lives in Virginia Beach, VA, with her husband and three dogs.
24 December 2009/January 2010
 Women in Profile
Diane Graham
Diane Graham is the Practice Manager for Dr. Ben Hugo. She is
married and has a 17 year old son, Ryan.
Ryan was born with a rare syndrome
that took physicians 8 years to
diagnose. Once he was diagnosed
with Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome, she
started a web site and support group
for HCS patients and families. Diane
has made it her crusade to find other
HCS patients, and has found 12
other people in the world. Mystery
Diagnosis, which airs on the Discovery
Health Channel, filmed Ryan’s story to
share with the world.
Diane is also on the Board of Directors
for the Children’s Performance
Workshop, a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching children to
recognize, prevent and disclose child abuse.
Diane and her family spend their time volunteering, camping with
friends, and enjoying all that life has given them.
For more information on her crusades you may visit www.hajdu-
cheney.com or www.stopabuse.com
Teresa Floyd
When it comes to Pilates, Teresa is committed. Committed to making
Pilates a reality for the world at large, and to helping others understand that
Pilates is a method of core conditioning that
strengthens the body along with the mind
and the spirit.
Her compassionate approach, coupled
with her classical training (which includes
over 700 hours of training in New York
City under Romana--the Joseph Pilates
apprentice), has made Teresa one of the
strongest Pilates instructors in the area! She
is able to understand the individual needs
of each client- regardless of age, condition
or experience- and translate it to a fitness
regimen that serves like no other.
Over the past seven years she has developed
a faithful clientele that thrives off of her
energetic and creative approach. She uses
her knowledge of the Pilates method to help those needing alternative
recovery methods for injuries, to healthy, seasoned athletes seeking to
increase core strength and flexibility – and everyone in between!
Her goals are simple – create better overall health for each of her clients and
make Pilates the fitness regime of choice!
You may reach Teresa by calling 321-4983 or by visiting her web site at
flopilatesstudio.com.
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Kimberly Sawyer
Kim Sawyer has been living in Virginia Beach for over 16 years. She
received her undergraduate degree in Information Systems while playing
Division One soccer and is currently a few
months away from receiving her Masters
in Business Administration from Old
Dominion University. Kim has combined
her education and business skills with her
love of health and wellness and helping
others. She is fascinated by the mind-
body connection and currently assists
local nutritionists and wellness experts
in promoting and growing their business.
Kim plans on continuing these services
upon completing her MBA through her
own consulting service, assisting small
businesses of all facets in such areas as
marketing, business plan development, and
organization.
Kim is also passionate about educating the
community about the importance of healthful living – mind, body and soul.
She is currently working to teach others, particularly students and teachers,
about nutrition and wellness.
Surfing, yoga, and cross-training are high on Kim’s priority list. They not
only keep her energized, but they also keep her centered. She is inspired by
passionate people, which is why she loves sports, music, art, and philanthropy.
If interested in contacting Kim, please email her at kimberlybsawyer@gmail.
com.
Sarah Sterzing
Sarah Sterzing has been with Reading Enriches All Children (REACH) as
Executive Director since 2008. As the children's services coordinator for a
homeless program served by REACH,
she witnessed the power of the REACH
Read Aloud program first-hand. Sarah
has worked in the non-profit sector for
over 15 years in the area of childhood
homelessness and early childhood
education for at-risk children and youth,
and has also worked in secondary
education teaching History at Granby
High School.
She is a graduate of Virginia
Commonwealth University in Richmond,
Virginia. She began her non-profit career
with Grace and Holy Trinity Child Care
Center in Richmond, a pioneer in early
childhood education with a focus on
development and arts education for at-
risk children. Following college, she spent a year in France working in two
schools serving at-risk students from former French territories.
Sarah came home to Virginia in 1998 and soon after began work with
ForKids in Norfolk. There she assisted in local efforts to solve the root
causes of family and childhood homelessness. It is her goal to carry on
the great work of her predecessors and to reach as many at-risk children
and youth through the reading and book distribution program provided by
REACH. Sarah is married to Michael Sullivan with whom she shares a home
in Norfolk along with their furry, four-legged children Buddy and Fiona.
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Reading is Important. To Learn More, Keep Reading…
Written by
Sarah Sterzing-Sullivan
Executive Director, REACH, Inc
(Reading Enriches All Children)
“To read is to fly: it
is to soar to a point
of vantage which
gives a view over wide
terrains of history,
human variety, ideas,
shared experience
and the fruits of many
inquiries.” (A.C. Grayling)
So true! A child who grows up reading
is enriched as a young person and will
usually automatically take to reading as
one of many outlets for the imagination
and stress relief, as well as the pursuit
of new knowledge for the remainder of
their life. It is very important to read
and share quality books with children
from the time they are born. Younger
children, as they grow, often relate to
the main characters in a story and play
out their roles and view these characters
757-627-4722
www.reachreads.org
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as heroes whose behaviors they try to
emulate. They idealize their favorite
authors- think J.K. Rowling, Dr. Suess,
or Roald Dahl. They dream about their
future and begin to mentally plan for
it. Feeding the brain with information
from different genres, cultures, and even
languages during this phase of life helps
a child base their aspirations on hope,
potential and promise. Reading can
shape their life by giving them a mental
map of where they can go and how to
get there.
Each week at thirteen shelters for
families suffering the traumas of
homelessness and domestic violence,
Reading Enriches All Children
(REACH) Volunteer Readers provide
reading programs and free new books
for our area’s most vulnerable citizens,
homeless children. These amazing
kids receive one hour of uninterrupted
story sharing with a dedicated group
of individuals whose goal it is to make
reading fun and inviting. The volunteers
help pave the way for these youngsters
to shape their own ideas and hopefully
their future. All of the children receive a
bag of new school supplies and reading
incentives and two new books at each
session to build a home library. When
their shelter stay is complete, they take
their new books to their new home.
A child growing up in chronic poverty
develops a vocabulary of approximately
500 words, where a child growing up
in a home where at least one parent is a
working professional or college student,
has a vocabulary of approximately 1500
words. This leads children to be stronger
readers, communicators and higher
performing in language comprehension
and development. E.D. Hirsch, Jr. in
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Reading Comprehension
Requires Knowledge – of REACH is in need of the
Words and the World said,
“A high-performing first- following:
grader knows about twice
as many words as a low- New books of any genre for children of all
performing one and as ages 0-18.
these students go through
the grades, the differential School supplies
gets magnified. REACH
provides opportunities and Black and White Marble Composition Books
resources for the most at-
Highlighters
risk children and families
in our community to Rulers
engage in positive reading
and literacy experiences Protractors
and to close this
“differential.” Children Pocket Dictionaries
are reading and being read
to every week, parents are
Black, Blue and Red Ink pens
learning the importance of
sharing stories with their
New Backpacks for all ages
kids and together, they Binders - all sizes and styles
are developing stronger
vocabularies just by Gift cards to purchase needed supplies
listening and practicing
in a fun and exciting
for our program from Micheal’s, Barnes and
Noble, Prince Books,Target, Office Depot,
environment.
Office Max, Walgreens, K-Mart and Wal-Mart
According to
National Alliance to End
the
Homelessness, homeless families are the
To learn more, keep reading!
fastest growing segment of the homeless To volunteer one hour a month,
population with the average age of a
make a financial contribution or
homeless person locally being between
donate books or school supplies, call
9-11 years old. Reading Enriches All
Children works to reach children who are REACH at 757-627-4722, or visit
the most at-risk. Our goal is to help them www.reachreads.org.
develop a lifelong love of reading, so
they will increase their opportunities and “About 600,000
ultimately their life chances. Research families and 1.35 million chil-
has shown that avid readers stand out
from the rest because of improved
dren experience homelessness
cognitive abilities. They can think in the United States.”
creatively. It improves their grasping - National Alliance to End Homelessness
power. It makes them better analyzers
and problem solvers. REACH provides “75% of homeless children
an arena where children suffering through perform below grade level in
poverty and homelessness can gain a
pathway toward these powerful skills
reading.”
and hopefully create an escape route to a - The Institute of Children and Poverty
brighter future filled with success.
 Please consider a financial contribution to support the efforts
of REACH this holiday season. 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 2009
VA State Tax Return.  Must be a Virginia resident or business
owner to qualify.  To find out more, call 627-4722.
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This year, give a gift that gives

back…. By Melissa Estrada Reese, Samaritan House Special Events Coordinator

As you start writing your shopping list this holiday season, I’d like to share
my story of one of the best Christmas presents I’ve ever received.

As a fundraiser for a non-profit, I am often the one in my circle of friends

or family encouraging them to give, or get passionate about a cause. I was
happily surprised when last Christmas, my sister-in-law stepped into the
role. She gathered us around the tree, and gave each of us an envelope and
a small package. One by one, we opened each of our small gifts and
accompanying envelope. I received a felt dog ornament and inside my
envelope was a card saying that a donation had been made in my name to
the local SPCA—the envelope also included a print out of a puppy and
information about the local shelter. She knew I was just as passionate
about animal welfare as I was about human welfare. My husband, the
cook in the family, opened his present to find an apron, and that a donation
was made to the Kid’s Café at the Food Bank—a program in which hot
meals and tutoring are provided to at-risk children.

Kelly’s gift pairings were thoughtful—she had done her research in finding local charities that reflected our passions.
The small material gift we received were tangible items that could remind us year after year what the holidays are
really about.

Of course, I’m going to encourage you to give to Samaritan House this year—each night we shelter over 100 families
fleeing from domestic violence and homelessness, and we need your help now more than ever. I also encourage you to
research the hundreds of other worthy, local charities by visiting www.guidestar.org—and give back this holiday
season—and renew the true spirit of the holidays.

Top 5 Reasons for Yes, I would like to make a donation in ______________________________’s name.

Alternative Gift Giving ___ $25 = provides an welcome kit for a shelter resident

___ $50 = buys a uniform for a woman re-entering the Make checks payable to:
1. You can provide a workforce Samaritan House
lesson in giving.
___ $100 = pays for one night of emergency shelter Send to:
Attn: Holiday Gifts
2. Donations to charity are ___ $250 = provides coats & shoes for a family of 4 PO BOX 2400, #226
“green gifts” - they don’t Virginia Beach, VA
pile up in the closet, or ___ $500 = an afternoon of mentoring for 10 high risk 23450
youths
basement, or go unused
after 4 uses. Or call Kim @
___$_______Other = Please use my gift where it is most 631-0710
needed. Please allow 2 days for
3. Giving just feels good. processing and mailing.
Please (list / do not list) the amount given and send to:
4. Two words—tax receipt. Name __________________________________________

5. Raise awareness—you Address ________________________________________ City ___________________

may inspire someone to
State ____ Zip _____________
learn more about your
cause. Please list _______________________________as the gift-giver.

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A Year of HOPE
With that money, we have
been able to help families of
older dogs
keep their
animals by
Written by providing
Amy McNally them with
Youth Programs Director services
they
desperately
need such as: dentals, insulin,
Last year, over 50 families were recipients under
bloodwork, mass removals,
the Virginia Beach SPCA’s HOPE Program
and so much more. Care for
(Help Out Pets Everywhere.) This program was
an elderly dog can be quite
launched with an article written by the Associated
costly, and the Grey Muzzle
Press which addressed the rising number of
Grant has offset that financial
animals relinquished to shelters and pounds due
burden for eligible families
to the struggling economy.
and their dogs.
As a direct result of the article, there was an
Fortunately, the VBSPCA
increased awareness of the situation on a national
has seen fewer cases in
level. Once people knew of the HOPE program,
recent months of financial
the Virginia Beach
hardship as the reason people
SPCA not only had a
are turning in their animals,
large number of initial
in addition to fewer eligible
applicants, but also
HOPE recipients. This
received a great deal
decrease in numbers is giving
of donations from the
everyone “hope” that the
community which
worst may be behind us. If
were able to be given
you are interested in lending
in the form of products and veterinary services
a hand to this program, please
to eligible families. What that meant was: many
contact Amy McNally at
families that were unable to afford pet food or
youthprograms@vbspca.com
medical care were provided with some in order
or (757)427-0070 x 13.
to help them retain custody of their beloved
animal. During times of economic struggle, job
layoffs, and other external stressors, these have
been remarkable services available thanks to the
generosity of the people within the community.

Thanks to the HOPE Program, 26 families have

received food for their companion animals;
several dogs and cats were given life-saving
veterinary care for serious ailments; foster care
was given to pets whose families were displaced
as a result of eviction or foreclosure; and many
other services were provided thanks to the
community’s donations to the program. People
have stepped up to support this program, and it
has resulted in dozens of families being able to
keep their pets.

In addition to the community’s donations, the

Grey Muzzle Organization partnered with the
VBSPCA by awarding a substantial grant to assist
the HOPE Program with senior dogs, specifically.

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The Power of Girls
Written by
Marcella Germanotta
GSCCC Communications Director
By International Women’s Day 2011, our
goal is to have 50,000 girls pledge to learn
about issues facing girls around the world,
including the importance of girls’ education,
and to share what they learn with their
friends.
It seems mentoring, like community service, is back in
style. Last year, President Obama challenged everyone
to give service on Martin Luther King’s birthday, and
thousands of people responded and a record number
of service projects were reported on www.mlkgov.org
This year, Michelle Obama is challenging everyone to
take action as a mentor.
Michelle Obama announced a new initiative in
early November at a White House gathering where
thirteen teens met and had conversations with their
mentors – women White House staff. They included:
senior advisor Valerie Jarrett, domestic policy advisor
Melody Barnes, Obama’s chief of staff Susan Sher
and social secretary Desiree Rogers.
Obama, who also agreed to be the Honorary Chair
of Girl Scouts of the USA this fall, said she became
interested in the power of mentoring as a corporate
lawyer in Chicago . Her office, she said, was on the
47th floor of a downtown building, and her windows
faced south towards her old neighborhood. Kids who
were just as smart and capable as she was missed out
on opportunities and successes “by a hair,” she said.
The call for action in girls and women’s lives through
mentoring and advocacy was also part of the Fifth
Annual Meeting on the Clinton Global Initiative
(CGI) that took place this September in New York ,
where grim facts on the global status of women and
girls were delivered. Women perform 66 percent of
the world’s work and produce 50 percent of the food,
yet earn only 10 percent of the income and own 1
percent of the property. At the meeting’s plenary
session, “Investing in Girls and Women”, corporations
and foundations who were part of CGI announced a
dozen new commitments to improve the lives of girls
and women around the world.
“Whether the issue is improving education in the
developing world, or fighting global climate change,
or addressing nearly any other challenge we face,
empowering women is a critical part of the equation,”
President Bill Clinton said.
Here at home, organizations such as Girl Scouts
are not only asking women to become mentors and
help empower girls but are encouraging women and
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girls to take action through a new partnership with
CARE, Seventeen magazine and The Documentary
Group. The partnership set into motion The Power
of Girls, a program that will connect girls worldwide
and mobilize them around important global issues,
including the critical role that girls’ education and
leadership plays in addressing poverty.
Girl Scouts are key players in this partnership.
They have almost 100 years of experience helping
girls realize they can be a force for change. This
partnership is helping others to join the support net
for girls and to unlock every girl’s potential through
education and leadership.
“Education and leadership skills provide a
foundation from which all girls can grow and excel
whether they live in Manhattan or Mali ,” Helen D.
Gayle, president and CEO of CARE said.
At the heart of The Power of Girls is a pledge that
urges American girls to learn about issues affecting
girls worldwide and share their findings with
friends. The pledge, which can be found at www.
thepowerofgirls.com, places a particular focus
on raising awareness of the barriers that prevent
girls from going to school in developing countries,
including lack of funding for schools and supplies;
gender discrimination, and chronic poverty that
pushes girls into the workforce at an early age. The
goal is to collect 50,000 pledges – not dollars, but
a pledge to take action – by International women’s
Day 2011 ( March 8) – the very month Girl Scouts
throughout the nation will be celebrating their 100th
anniversary!
“One of the great things about being a girl is the
inherent connection we feel with one another,
and the power we wield when we work together,”
Kathy Cloninger, chief executive officer, Girl
Scouts of the USA said. “By working with CARE
and others, we’re helping girls in the United States
understand what girls just like them are facing in
countries all over the world, encouraging them to
become advocates for one another and, ultimately,
identifying solutions to some of the world’s most
pressing problems – all from a girls’ perspective.”
Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast, one of 109
councils nationwide, introduced a new Journey
series titled “It’s Your World. Change It!” for girls in
kindergarten to 12th grades. There are six books to
accommodate the six program levels in Girl Scouts,
and each book has dozens of ways girls can take
To find out about The Power of
action to improve their lives, their community and
beyond. Girls initiative visit www.care.org/
thepowerofgirls.
To find out how you can be part of the
 Marcella Germanotta is the Communications Director
movement taking place today to help for the Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast. A Place for Girls
women and girls, visit www.gsccc.org or  is located at 912 Cedar Rd. , Chesapeake , VA 23322 , 757-547-
4405 ext. 258, 757-547-1872 fax marcyg@gsccc.org
call (757) 547-4405 or 1-800-77SCOUT.
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Food. Shelter. Comfort. Hope.

GIVE THE GIFT THAT SAVES THE DAY

In this season of hope—when you want your gifts to really matter—there’s
one gift you can always count on to save the day.
It will save the day when the next disaster strikes, or when a neighbor’s
house burns down. It will be there when someone needs lifesaving blood,
or the comfort of a helping hand.
It will connect military families with their loved ones in service, and provide
training in CPR, aquatics safety, and first aid. It will spread goodwill and
change lives around the world.
Hope. It’s the gift you give to the American Red Cross. 1-800-RED CROSS
Please donate today. RedCross.org

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CONSIDER THE CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER
OF VIRGINIA FOR YOUR SPECIAL EVENT!
The Contemporary Art Center of Virginia
has long been a favorite location for
Virginia Beach weddings and events. In
fact, over 25,000 guests attend 100+ pri-
vate events at CAC each year. The stun-
ning architecture is nestled among trees 2200 Parks Ave
on over eight acres of park-like grounds, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
www.cacv.org
maintained year-round with seasonal flow- 757.425.0000
ers and trees by City of Virginia Beach.
JANUARY-MARCH 2010 CAC IS OFFERING A 10% DISCOUNT
CAC--NOT JUST FOR WEDDINGS! ON FACILITY RENTALS (SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY).
CAC's facilities are rented for a variety of Please call 757.425.0000 x18 or email Irene@cacv.org to
set-up your free consultation.
events including: special film screenings,
meetings for government affairs, profes-
sional societies and performing arts
groups. The space is also great for cele-
brations such as retirement parties,
anniversary parties, bar mitzvahs and cor-
porate events.

WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY

Non-profits renting CAC's facility receive
20% off standard rental fees.
Organizations that have benefitted from
this in the past include churches such as
Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Samaritan
House, STOP Organization, United Way of
South Hampton Roads and Copeland
Mills School of the Arts, to name a few.

NEW FEATURES FOR FACILITY RENTERS

"It's often the small things that make a big
impact at events," says Irene Tavenner
director of facility marketing at CAC. "We
provide many extra options that help make
our guest's event a success." The
CAC can transform to become the perfect backdrop for your very own masterpiece! clockwise from top: Building exterior with dramatic lighting (courtesy Bill Murray
Museum has recently made the following Photography). Atrium (courtesy Foto by Larry). Rodriguez Pavilion (courtesy Justin Hawkins Photography).
items available to facility renters: elegant
to have a facility that is booked nearly every CREATE YOUR OWN MODERN MASTERPIECE PRICE AUDITORIUM: Our 268-seat theater-
bar/serving area, created in four modular
weekend of peak season and glad to Whether you're hosting an intimate affair for style auditorium is available for seminars, meet-
sections for endless possibilities; wooden
demonstrate our financial stewardship of close friends or a business function for several ings, performances and visual presentations.
pedestals--available in two heights--per-
this critical revenue source," said CAC hundred guests, CAC offers a first-class setting, The auditorium has a 15-by-30-foot screen,
fect for decorating a ceremony alter or lin-
executive director Debi Gray. first rate service and competitive rates. Guests to complete stage, light board and sound capabil-
ing an aisle; tall black easels for displaying
photos, directional signage or artwork; 100 CAC enjoy the following rental spaces: ity. (Technical support not included).
new white resin chairs for an elegant seat- BE OUR GUEST
ing arrangement at any event; and an on- CAC is located in the heart of the Virginia ATRIUM: The expansive 4,800 square-foot SCULPTURE GARDEN: Glass and steel sculp-
site ice machine, saving you the time and Beach resort district, just six blocks from atrium features a vaulted ceiling, skylight, tures by noteworthy New Orleans artist Gene
trouble associated hauling this party the oceanfront on Parks Avenue and I-264. mahogany trim and live trees. A flexible floor Koss grace CAC's Jessica Glasser and Larry
necessity. The Museum is also directly across from plan can accommodate an intimate event for Mednick Sculpture Garden through Spring of
the Virginia Beach Convention Center and 35 or an extravagant gala for 350. 2011. This elegant garden, an excellent
SUPPORT THE CAUSE the Visitor Center. Two parking areas pro- backdrop for outdoor parties or pictures, was
vide free, on-site parking, accommodating RODRIGUEZ PAVILION: This beautiful new addi- made possible by generous donations from
Facility rentals make up 30% of CAC’s
approximate 100 vehicles. All areas are tion showcases a sparkling 16-foot Dale Chihuly Richard and Martha Glasser and The Norfolk
annual earned revenue, a significant
handicap accessible. With more than 15 Chandelier, which shines as a beacon for your event Foundation.
source of funds that directly supports the
years of experience in event planning, our or reception. The 1,600 square-foot space is versa-
Museum's year-round exhibitions and
facility management staff is available and tile and equipped with a separate outdoor entrance, Call Irene Tavenner, 757.425.0000 x.18 or email
educational programs. "We are fortunate
willing to assist you with your party needs. a coat check area, restrooms and a catering kitchen. Irene@cacv.org to set-up your free consultation.

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Local NAWIC Chapter Honors Businesses and
Students; New Officers Announced
Deborah Knight, CIT
2009-2010 President,
NAWIC Greater Tidewater Chapter
dlknight@houriganconstruction.com
The Greater Tidewater Chapter of
the National Association of Women
in Construction (“NAWIC”) is proud
to be celebrating its 42nd year in the
Hampton Roads community. The
purpose of NAWIC is to unite for the
mutual benefit of women who are
actively employed in various phases
of the construction industry.
Another key purpose of NAWIC is
to promote education, contribute to
the betterment of the construction
industry, and to encourage women to
pursue and establish their careers in
the construction industry.
In September, NAWIC’s Greater
Tidewater Chapter held its annual
Construction Industry Appreciation
Night in Virginia Beach at Grand
Affairs. Construction Industry
Appreciation Night is a wonderful
event in which members of the
construction industry and the general
public recognize the companies that
have sponsored and supported
NAWIC’s goals and mission
throughout the year. To conclude the
evening, Immediate Past President,
Arlene Klinedinst, presented two
President’s Awards: to Emily Ansell,
as Member of the Year, and Bob
Hedrick and Sprinkle Masonry for
their long term support of NAWIC.
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Lastly, during Industry Appreciation
night, NAWIC awarded Trades-
women Grants to deserving young
women who are pursuing careers in
the construction trades, working in
local apprenticeship programs, and/or
working toward college degrees in
construction-related fields. Combined
with other scholarships awarded ear-
lier in the year, NAWIC is proud to
support the next generation by pre-
Also during Construction Industry senting $10,500 in awards in 2009.
Appreciation Night, the officers and Once again, please join us in con-
directors of the Greater Tidewater gratulating our Tradeswomen grant
Chapter of NAWIC for the 2009-2010 and scholarship winners:
fiscal year were installed. Congratula- Jessica Dinkel, Hope Goodrich, He-
tions and thank you to the members of lena Bemberry, Damida Mills, Debra
our new Board. Pictured above from Blackwell, Daniele Dukes, Chelsea
left to right: Brandt and Chelsea Powers.
• Arlene Klinedinst, Immediate Past
President, Vandeventer Black LLP; As we close 2009, NAWIC’s Greater
• Terri Leitner, Director, Tidewater Chapter will hold its annual
R.E.W.Corporation; holiday party on December 7, 2009 at
• Christine Swanson, Director, 5:30pm. The chapter will be assisting
Hankins & Anderson; the Salvation Army with the Teen
• Brenda Perry, Director, W.F. Ma- Angel Tree program. Our goal will
gann Corporation; be to provide gifts for 20 local teens
• Lee Ann Old, Treasurer, Sussex to ensure they too have a wonderful
Development Corporation; holiday season.
• Emily Ansell, Corresponding Secre- For more information about the holi-
tary, Waste Industries; day party or how you can help with
• Jenny Davis, Recording Secretary, the Teen Angel Tree, please contact
Hourigan Construction; Debbie Knight via email at
• Sherese Whitfield, Vice President, dlknight@houriganconstruction.com
Armada Hoffler; or by telephone at 499-3434.
• Deborah Knight, President,
For more information about NAWIC,
Hourigan Construction
go to:
• www.nawic.org
• www.nawic-greatertidewater137.org
Or contact our local Membership Chair,
Sandra Ross at:
• 757-493-8916
• sandra.ross@oceandrywall.com
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What is the value of your soul?
Written by
Pastor Mike Ellis
What is the value of your soul? Jesus said
your life is more valuable than many sparrows
- meaning that human life is the most valuable
of all life. Life is truly precious but living a
fulfilling life can be a challenge.
Community
punished our sin as Jesus suffered upon a cross.
At the end Jesus cried, “It is finished,” signifying
that the wrath of God was complete and the guilt
and shame of sin could be removed from our
lives.
I find it interesting that Jesus who came to give us
life more abundantly accomplished his mission by
providing for inward rather than outward change.
Many people are looking for and unable to find
change, because life, real and abundant life, is not
in what you can see, it is actually in what you
cannot see. It is internal, not external. It requires
faith, not sight.
Perhaps life is so precious because it is so
short. The Bible describes this life as a vapor
that appears for a little time, and then vanishes
away (James 4:14). This life ends so soon and
foolishly made destructive choices? Everyday
such people come to Victory Home seeking an
answer to their frustrated and destructive choices
and to find a new life. What they find is more
than a new life, they find eternal life, abundant
life, and a transformed life. You can find out
more about the ministry of Victory Home on our
website @ Victoryhomerecovery.com. There
you can also find information about our White
Envelope Campaign.
Pastor Mike is available for questions or free
counseling – call 487-2633.
Mike Ellis is Pastor of Geneva Park Baptist Church and
founder and executive director of Victory Home.
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It seems there are many obstacles both internal

and external in our quest for joy and meaning in
life. For this reason God’s word can shed some
much needed light on the meaning and purpose
of life. Jesus said, “I have come to give you life
and life more abundantly (or overflowing).” (John
10:10). Jesus did this by providing a perfect
example of how life is supposed to be lived, but
even more than that by the way he died, and the
implications of his death. Jesus, who had never
sinned, took upon himself our sin, then God
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Taking Care of your Reproductive Health
Annual Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections is Imperative!
Written by
Erin Zabel
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Most women are familiar with the need for
an annual exam which includes a pelvic
exam, Pap test and breast exam. What
many women don’t realize is that a pelvic
exam is just that; an examination of your
pelvic region to ensure that everything
appears healthy and normal. They also don’t
realize that a Pap test is a screening test for
cervical cancer only—and it will not test
for any other type of infection. Along with
the Pap test, women must request routine
screening for sexually transmitted infections
(STIs)—this testing is not automatically
included in your exam. If you have not
asked for this testing, chances are the only
results you’ll be getting are Pap test results.
Another pervasive rumor among women is
that if you have an STI you’ll know. This is
not true at all; up to 75% of people with
an STI will have no signs or symptoms.
Not only does this allow the infection to
wreak havoc on your reproductive system,
it allows you to pass the infection to new
partners without knowing it. That’s why it is
absolutely imperative for all sexually active
people to be tested once a year, particularly
if they are changing sexual partners. Both
women and men also need to be taught
to properly use a condom, as condoms
will prevent most STIs and they are free
at the health department and at Planned
Parenthood health centers!
Few people understand the prevalence
of many of the most common STIs. In
2000, there were 18.9 million new cases
of STIs in the United States, 9.1 million
cases of which affected people ages 15 to
24. In 2008, about 43,000 Virginians were
reported as having a Gonorrhea, Chlamydia,
or Syphilis; and those were just the people
who got tested. Although not reportable,
about twice that many may be infected with
herpes or human papillomavirus (HPV)
each year.
Here’s a brief description of the most
common STIs and what you can do to
protect yourself:
Chlamydia
This is the most common and most invisible
STI in the United States. At least 75
percent of women and 50 percent of men
Virginia Beach Woman
Community
have no symptoms; however, if they do **The city of Richmond has ranked
have symptoms, they normally occur within #1 nationally for Chlamydia and/or
5-10 days of infection. Symptoms for Gonorrhea rates 9 times
women can include abdominal pain, vaginal since 1992!
discharge, bleeding between periods, Up to 75% of
painful urination and painful intercourse— Human people with an STI
unfortunately, these are the symptoms for
Papillomavirus
a whole host of other issues as well so are
not always the best indicator of Chlamydia. (HPV) will have no signs
Symptoms for men can include pain or
This is the most
or symptoms.
burning while urinating, pus, watery or
milky discharge from the penis, swollen common STI. There are
or tender testicles and rectal inflammation. more than 100 strains of HPV, with more
Chlamydia is spread through vaginal and than 40 of them affecting the genital area.
anal intercourse, and infects more than 3 There are two types of HPV, referred to as
million men and women nationwide each low-risk strains and high-risk strains. Some
year. If left untreated, Chlamydia can cause of the low-risk strains cause genital warts in
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) in up both women and men. The high-risk strains
to 40 percent of infected women, causing are especially dangerous, as they can lead
scarring and blockage of the fallopian tubes, to cervical cancer in women. HPV is so
which can lead to infertility. Fortunately, common, that as many as three out of four
Chlamydia is easily curable with medication people will be exposed to at least one strain
and BOTH partners must be treated to avoid of the virus in their lifetime. Most women
re-infection. Condoms will greatly reduce have healthy immune systems that keep
your risk of contracting Chlamydia! the virus from causing damage; however,
sometimes the body’s immune system is
Gonorrhea compromised by other infections or other
factors, and the HPV takes advantage of
Gonorrhea affects about 600,000 men and the situation to cause cervical problems.
women in the United States each year. In Therefore, women must have annual Pap
2008, there were more than 10,300 cases tests to screen for changes in the cervical
reported in the state of Virginia alone! cells and treatment for anything abnormal
Gonorrhea usually has no symptoms, found. Women between the ages of 9 and
especially in women. If left untreated, 26 are also encouraged to receive the HPV
Gonorrhea can also cause PID. Luckily, vaccine called Gardasil, which protects
Gonorrhea is also easy to treat with against the four strains that cause 70 percent
antibiotics. Condoms will greatly reduce of cervical cancer cases and 90 percent
the risk of contracting Gonorrhea! of genital warts cases. HPV is contracted
through skin-to-skin contact. Condoms
Planned Parenthood is here for you with high-quality,
personal care at an affordable cost! For annual exams, birth
control, pregnancy testing, emergency contraception, STD
testing and more.
Virginia Beach: 473-8116
Norfolk: 624-9224
Hampton: 826-2079
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Talk to us in confidence. With confidence.
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help to reduce some risk of contracting
HPV, although the virus can be present
on portions of the skin
that are not covered by
the condom.
Trichomoniasis
This is an STI that is
caused by a protozoan.
Common symptoms in
women include frothy
discharge, itching in and around the vagina,
spotting, swelling of the groin and the need
to urinate more frequently. Men often have
no symptoms. Trich can be easily treated
with drugs, and. condoms will greatly
reduce the risk of contracting the disease
Herpes
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is a very
common infection, remains in the body for
life, and can produce symptoms that come
and go. Herpes can infect the oral area, the
genital area, or both. Between 50 and 80
percent of American adults have one form
of HSV. Millions of people do not know
they have herpes because they never had, or
noticed, the symptoms, which may include
blisters or fluid-filled sores in the infected
area. Herpes is spread by touching, kissing,
and sexual contact, including vaginal, anal,
and oral sex. Brief skin-to-skin contact is
all that’s needed to pass the virus. Because
herpes may have no symptoms for years,
sometimes it is very difficult to know who
passed it to whom. We used to think that
oral herpes and genital herpes were separate
strains that were not interchangeable. We
now know that oral herpes (often referred
to as cold sores or fever blisters) and genital
herpes are both caused by HSV1 and HSV2.
The only difference is that one strain is
more aggressive than the other. Therefore,
it’s easy to pass the virus from mouth to
mouth, mouth to genitals, genitals to mouth
or genitals to genitals. If you have a cold
sore on your mouth, do not kiss others
or share food or oral products! You can
easily pass the virus this way.
Other STIs, such as Syphilis, Hepatitis
and HIV/AIDS are less common, but still
dangerous and potentially life-threatening.
It’s never too early or too late to be tested!
It is now easy to test for
Gonorrhea and Chlamydia
through a urine test for both
men and women. Syphilis and
HIV require a quick blood
draw—we can also test for
HIV through an oral swab
called OraQuick, giving results
in 20-30 minutes. Testing
is easy, quick, painless and
doesn’t require you to even get
undressed!
December 2009/January 2010
 Travel
ANNAPOLIS: NAVY AND NATIVITY

a uniquely American
family saga. Trading
in the same spot since
1788, the Market House
still offers local produce
Written by
and seafood just steps from the wharves.
David Errickson
Travel Editor Today Annapolis represents most of what is

R ed bricks. Lots of red bricks.
Brick roads, brick sidewalks,
brick buildings, brick walls.
Annapolis is one of those rare old
American cities whose ubiquitous
red bricks boast of its age and
give much of its charm. A sailor’s
town, home to the US Naval
Academy and scores of private
yachts, the nearest state capital
to the nation’s capital is a unique
and memorable mix of legislature
and leisure, of military and
merriment.
The City Docks mark the historical and social
center of the city. Founded in 1649, Annapolis
made its fortune from trade by sea. There
today survive more 18th century buildings than
anywhere else in the country. The salty bounty
of Chesapeake Bay first crossed these ancient
piers, followed by the human cargo of the slave
trade. Indeed, you can stand on the spot where
Kunta Kinte first set foot on American soil to start
good about America. It has history, prosperity,
optimism, and a well crafted persona as the
sailing capital of the country. Rich and poor
make the annual pilgrimage to the nation’s largest
boat shows each fall to share the common dream
of escape to sea. The oldest state house still in
legislative use graces the highest hill, while
historic churches and cemeteries rest nearby
keeping memories of our founding fathers.
Stroll the cobblestone alleys, explore the shops,
enjoy the fine dining at every turn. It is a walker’s
town. Narrow streets of painted row houses nestle
between boutiques and wine shops. Naturally, the
Sailing Hall of Fame is here, as are the Annapolis
Maritime Museum and the Chesapeake Children’s
Museum.
During the holiday season, something special
happens here by the bay. Not only can one find
the most unique gifts, but an evening on the town
might offer a chance to glimpse the Christmas
boat parade when a hundred yachts glitter by in
a sea of lights. Or, you might be lucky enough
to witness the annual lighting of the Christmas
Tree at the City Docks. On December Thursdays,
downtown shops stay open until midnight for a
community block party. Stop by the Middletown
Tavern, in operation since 1750, and share music,
food, and good cheer.
If you happen to be in town on December 5 and
6, you may enjoy the privilege of one of the most
moving and spiritual experiences in America. Go
to the Main Chapel on the grounds of the Naval
Academy and hear the amazing Academy Glee
Club perform Handel’s Messiah with the Hood
College Choir and the Annapolis Symphony
Orchestra. Afterwards, dry your eyes and take
your goosebumps down to the bay to wonder on
the world and give thanks for your blessings.
IF YOU GO
It’s about 250 miles. Take the Northern Neck
from Newport News via Rt. 17 to Rt. 301 and
over the spindly Potomac River Bridge. Buy
some peanuts on the way. Take 301 all the way to
Annapolis and follow signs to Rowe Blvd and the
Naval Academy, which is right downtown. Park
the car nearby and walk the bricks. On the way
back, cross the Bay Bridge just east of Annapolis
on Rt 50 and follow it to Rt 13 and the way home.
There are plenty of places to stay. Check out
http://www.ci.annapolis.md.us/ for tips and local
info.
The tree lighting this year is November 29. The
boat parade is December 12.

Virginia Beach Woman 37 December 2009/January 2010

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