The Peninsula Woman - October/November 2011

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October/ November 2011
A bimonthly educational resource for the women of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and Yorktown Emerging Professionals Group
Kamisha Wyatt YWCA VA Peninsula Page 29
Treating Advanced Venous Disease

Dr Susan M. Hancock Hancock Vein and Surgical Center Page 6
Hospice: Its About Living

Leslie Alsing Hospice of Virginia Page 8
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Healthy Recipes Beyond the Lunchbox Page 22
Women in Profile
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I, for one, am happy that the long hot smoke-filled summer is over. My thanks to Hurricane Irene for putting out most of the fire in the Great Dismal Swamp, and allowing us to go outside and breathe fresh air again! If youd like to reminisce about those hurricane days, please read our Travel article on page 37. There are even a few museums you can visit, if youd like to know more about some of the noteworthy hurricanes in our past. I hope you spend a moment reading the article by our Leslie Alsing of Hospice of Virgnia. The good news is that Hospice is opening an office on the Peninsula, and we will be able to call on them during these difficult times. Leslie explains what Hospice is and the services they can provide. There are several testimonials from people who have benefited from their caring and understanding. Her article is on page 8. If you are interested in volunteering with Hospice of Virginia, they have established a non-profit organization, AH Hospice Foundation to meet that need. See page 33. The holidays are just around the corner and we have some unique gift ideas for you. Donna Elias is back with her wonderful lighthouse art and nautical gifts. Please see page 18 to visit her online store. Readers of The Southeastern Virginia Newspapers get free shipping! Take advantage of the promotion and get your holiday shopping done early! If you have kids to buy for, why not give them the gift of reading. Childrens book author Lynn Armstrong Coffin offers her four newest books, sure to delight any young child. With wonderful illustrations by Lynn, the books are learning tools, but the kids are having so much fun reading them, they dont realize they are learning too! You can order these online as well. Please see page 19 for the website. Our regular feature, the TLC Tray is a great gift for someone who is sick and will be laid up for a while. The bed tray comes complete with a bowl and cup, an activity book, a teddy bear and more. Please see page 20 for ordering information. The Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation department is offering what sounds like a really cool afternoon of outdoor activities on October 15. There will be archery, fly casting, kayaking, hiking, geocaching and lots more. See page 28 for registration details. Fall is looking pretty good! Have some fun! See you in December. Enjoy! Barb
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Business Community
Ask For Help, Give Help, Get Help............................................. 13 J-MAC Contruction Services ..................................................... 17
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Art Centers Exhibitions, Classes and Events..............................30 Breast Cancer Awareness ......................................................... 22 Disabled American Veterans Thrift Store Website .....................32 Downtown Hampton: Shopping, Dining, Beauty, Fitness.......... 34 Foodbanks Mission ...................................................................36 Habitat Thanks Sponsors ...........................................................31 Halloween at Air & Space Center .............................................. 35 Hospice Foundation is Founded ................................................33 Lets Move! With the Girl Scouts .............................................. 21 October: Domestic Violence Awareness Month.........................23 Outdoor Beach Woman .............................................................28 Preventing Domestic Violence: A Mothers Words ....................27 Reading Aloud to Your Kids ........................................................26 YWCAs Emerging Professionals Group.......................................29
Hospice Care Insurance
Hospice; Its About Living ............................................................8 What You Should Know about Estate Planning ..........................12
Medical Professionals
Advanced Venous Disease .........................................................6 Birth....It Really Does Matter........................................................ 5 Choosing a Physical Therapist .....................................................4
Personal Development Power of the Paper Real Estate
Transformative Resiliency ..........................................................14
Cosmetic Dentistry and Dental Medicine Education
Welcome to Southeastern Virginia Womens Newspapers........39 Gentle Dental Laser Treatment ...................................................7 What People are Saying About Us..............................................38 Life Lessons for Language Learners ..........................................15 Costa Rica Condos for sale......................................................... 16
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Travel
Hurricane Irene ......................................................................... 37
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Shaklee Weight Loss Competition ............................................. 9 Its Apple Pickin Time .........................................................10,11
Women in Profile
Meet Eight Local Women..................................................... 24,25
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Complex Conditions Call For Innovative Treatments: How to Choose Your Physical Therapist
sports conditioning have innovative programs that can assist any athlete to return to their prospective sport from youth to geriatric, and week-end warrior to professional! You can play an active role in choosing the right Physical Therapist and Clinic for you. All it takes is a little research and a working knowledge of the types of care available for your injury or condition. Written by Tracye Ziglar, DPT
Tracye Ziglar is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who is employed by Orthopaedic & Spine Center. Orthopaedic and Spine Center Physical Therapy Department provides the most comprehensive care available. Our team of highly skilled staff (combined experience of over 65 years in rehabilitation and wellness) will work closely with our physicians to provide best-practice care to you, the individual. Our goal is to ensure maximal functional return to mobility and independence and highly satised customers.
hen you need care, how can you ensure that you choose a physical therapist or physical therapy clinic qualied to provide your treatment? The discipline of physical therapy addresses any number of diagnoses, including, but not limited to: Musculoskeletal conditions, such as spinal and muscular pain Extremity pain Soft-tissue and bone injury Post-surgical nerve and bone disorders Neurological disorders, such as brain injury, stroke and MS Geriatrics, work-injury rehab, womens heath and sports medicine.
technique that uses electrical current to deliver medicine across the skin membranes, into specically-targeted tissues. This method works well for areas of treatment that are fairly supercial to the skin, such as for lateral epicondylitis, patellar tendonitis or rotator cuff tendons. Although not a new therapy, iontophoresis has evolved into a very effective take-home patch delivery system that is both highly effective and convenient for the patient. WOMENS SPECIFIC HEALTH incorporating ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES an often-sensitive topic, womens-specic health issues have come out of the dark to become a legitimate area of PT treatment. We have Therapists available to treat a variety of pelvic oor dysfunctions that affect so many women between the ages of 20 to 80, including incontinence. We also provide pre and post natal treatment programs for lower back pain and associated pain due to pregnancy. FUNCTIONAL & SPORT-SPECIFIC TRAINING This treatment philosophy can arguably dene who we are as orthopaedic therapists, although clinicians often take a traditional, isolated approach to addressing pain or the source of a problem. Functional movement assessment is a comprehensive and evidence-based clinical model for addressing joint and movement dysfunctions. In addition, our trained experts in exercise physiology and
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rthopaedic and Spine Center, of Newport News, has been recognized by Beckers Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management Review as one of 50 Orthopedic Practices to Know in an article highlighting Orthopedic practices across , the nation. As one of only two Virginia Orthopedic practices chosen, community reputation, services and practice size were the selection criteria used to compile the list, based on extensive research by the editorial sta at Beckers. Practices do not pay and cannot pay Top 50 Orthopedic Practices to Know to be included on this list. To learn more about Beckers Review and OSC scan the QR code to the right using your smartphone to be directed to the website.
OSC Recognized by Beckers Review
You can go to any number of PT clinics in this area and nd adequate care provided by PTs using the traditional methods of therapeutic intervention manual therapy, massage, exercise, and electrophysiology, etc. What sets a clinic apart, though, are the intangibles the handson, individualized attention and sometimes, the stateof-the art, innovative treatments that cant be found at the PT Clinic down the street. The OSC facility provides those traditional therapies, i.e., customized exercise programs; spinal stabilization; manual mobilization of the spine, extremities, and soft tissue; and typical therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, heat, cryotherapy, vaso-pneumatic compression and electrotherapeutic currents. However, in addition to these, we provide some not-so-typical interventions that may need a little further introduction: LLLT Low level laser therapy (also known as Cold laser light therapy) (LASER stands for Light Amplication Of Stimulated Emissions Of Radiation), a relatively new area of application in medicine in the United States, (though it has been in use for more than 25 years in Europe). Potential and proven areas of treatment include: tendon and ligament injury, edema reduction, soft-tissue injury, arthritis, pain-relief, scar tissue inhibition and burn/ulcer care. MYOKINEMATIC & POSTURAL RESTORATION This integrated approach to treatment of spinal and pelvic-femoral pathologies stresses postural and muscular retraining and control, along with ergonomics and body mechanics for optimal health and lifelong habits of proper movement patterns. IONTOPHORESIS an alternative electrotherapeutic
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Medical Professionals BIRTH.IT REALLY DOES MATTER

(pregnant woman) may chose to be physically active as she travails with her contractions. She may decrease her pain perception of the contractions by being mobile, perhaps walking about, or rocking her pelvis on an exercise ball, or trying a long warm shower for comfort. The contrast to this is to stay confined to the bed, in as much as the medical word of labor is confinement. When in confinement to the bed, the pelvis is restricted, the woman tends to close and tense her inner thighs, her perception of pelvic and lower back pain is increased and thus her dependence on medication to aleve her pains is more likely. The work of labor may be exhausting. With understanding, the pregnant female can purpose to trust her body to accomplish this effort by giving her muscles a rich supply of oxygen. In fear, the body tends to use excessive oxygen by fighting the process of birth, as her body is trying to accomplish the work before it. As the woman in fear and travail tenses her muscles, she will know greater pain and exhaustion, thus prolonging the event. This is a time to be surrounded by supportive friends and family who might speak words of hope and faith in the womans ability to bring forth her infant. This is a time for her to be heard and supported in her preferred preferences in the manner in which she plans on giving birth. Comfort measures of: position changes, soothing lightening, soft music, refreshing fragrants, comforting massage and counter pressure points may all bolster her resolve to preserver in accomplishing her goal of giving birth in her chosen manner. Medications of choice may also enhance her ability to finish the task before her. An available paraprofessional person called a doula has specific training in providing a laboring woman by helping her work her best at bringing forth her child. The important common denominator is that the mother feels heard and supported in this endeavor to give birth. The most potential vulnerable part of giving birth is the actual event itself of pushing out her baby. She has two monitors to measure the contractions and the infants heart rate, attached to her body. There is a blood pressure cuff set on automatic, and a pulse oximeter to measure her pulse and to differentiate it from that of the fetus, and an IV in her arm. She is in the bed with side rails up, which separates her from her support person. The lights in the room are now often all at their brightest, with the woman reclining with a glare upon her face and in her eyes. The room may fill with a number of staff members chatting among themselves concerning the events of their day. The TV might add to this confusion. With this the gravid is often exhorted to push with much yelling by the staff. They all mean well, but what impediments these are to giving birth gently in a peaceful environment. The alternative to this is to listen to the woman as to what she particularly would like to do or not do during her birth. Provide a peaceful environment where she is the center of the universe at this moment in time. Tend to her needs of comfort such as a cool cloth to her face, an ice chip to refresh her mouth, maybe a fan to cool the hot
Written by Lois Hancock Board Certified Midwife
The birth of a mother is a pivotal event in a womans life. The experience can reinforce her self image as a capable and resourceful individual; or the occurrence might leave the gravid (pregnant woman) feeling incompetent and lacking in ability. Even if a womans birth experience is deficient in what she had hoped it to be, the essential redeeming quality of being heard and supported during her travail (labor) will be an effective compensating modifier. A womans experience of birth is fraught with potential anxiety concerning the well being of herself and her infant. She knows that she and her unborn child are vulnerable during this event of passage. The woman is aware that both she and her young could be harmed during the labor of giving birth. This anxiety may be amplified if she has allowed herself to be exposed to tales of woe surrounding the experiences of other female friends and family members. She would be wise to protect herself from these stories of affliction and ask that such stories be limited to tales of accomplishment, joy , work, help supplied her and support provided her while giving birth. These birth stories could be helpful if the experienced woman might suggest what she would do differently in the future to afford her a more positive birth event, if her past experience was less then she had hoped for. Knowledge is power. Knowledge may dispel the mother of her fears of what to expect in childbirth. Knowledge can empower her with choices to reinforce what she values most in the occurrence of bringing forth her newborn. The understanding of how her body was created to function in birth will allow her to cooperate with the hard work of giving life to her offspring. Childbirth classes, hospital tours, and birth support groups can add to the womans sense of awareness on the subject of birth, thus the choices that are hers to make. As she explores the subject of birth, she can become aware that there are many different effective yet safe ways to bring forth her child. The gravid
birthing room. Allow her to push in her preferred position, as long as it safe under the circumstances. Reduce barriers between her and her support persons. Involve the family as much as possible, for this surely is the birth of a family. Soften the lights and turn down the volume of the TV. This is her moment. For the attendant, eye contact and words of exhortation will do much to inspire the mother to persevere in giving birth. Remember, this is to be a birth of a mother, a birth of an infant and a birth of a family, thus not a delivery. As a midwife, I much prefer to birth babies rather than to deliver a woman of her baby. Upon the completion of the birth, ideally the infant will be kept in its mothers arms, shin to skin, close, secure, warm, cradled, and comforted my mother and family. Yet it is more likely soon to be separated from its mothers arms and put under bright artificial warming light. It is now across the room, out of the gaze of its mother. Strange how we do birth locally. Must it most always be this way? What are our options? To have our babies at home, or perhaps in the rare true birthing centers? Or can we be more accommodating to the woman in travail? Hearing her and supporting her choices as safely as possible.
As a Board Certified Nurse Midwife, Lois Hancock endeavors to bring to her clients a listening ear and a compassionate heart. She has been involved in maternal childcare for 40 years in a variety of positions: form Lamaze childbirth educator, to lactation consultant, and many years as an L&D nurse. She also has worked with the Health Department as a Resource Mothers coordinator. For the last many years she has had the delight to work with women as a midwife at Hampton Roads OB/GYN in Hampton: educating, inspiring and supporting them through their birthing experience in a local hospital.
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Why do venous ulcers occur and how are they treated?

nation of venous reflux is made. Podiatrists, dermatologists, and plastic surgeons often are the first to see patients with leg ulcers when an underlying diagnosis has not been determined. Unless venous reflux is suspected, these patients may be treated with topical ointments and cortisone cream, antibiotics, medicated compression boots, and even skin grafts before alternative evaluation is sought out of frustration by either the physician or the patient. As understanding of venous reflux disease grows among physicians and patients, early recognition and referral to address the primary problem should facilitate fewer delays in diagnosis and avoid long-term complications that pose chronic management challenges. Venous ulcers will persist and recur until underlying venous reflux is alleviated. Endovenous ablation of the refluxing vein, which seals the vein closed using a heat transfer catheter, is an office-based procedure that effectively accomplishes this.
ADVANCED VENOUS DISEASE
One patients story

A 46 year old patient presented with a 15 year history of recurring ankle ulcers and multiple infections. He had resigned himself to a life of wearing 30-40 mm Hg compression stockings and dealing with these periodic ulcers. He is a motorcycle enthusiast and had been involved in a severe motorcycle crash 20 years ago suffering a near limb threatening injury. He was told the major vein in his leg was severed and had thereafter been counseled that he would likely have lifelong swelling in the leg. During his most recent ulcer occurrence, he was seen by a podiatrist who sent him for venous evaluation on the outside chance something could be done. He had no issues in the other leg. On ultrasound, his deep veins were open with only modest isolated reflux. He had profound superficial venous reflux. He had prepared himself for bad news while at the same time daring to hope for an answer. When he learned that he had options and reason to hope for a different future, he was delighted beyond words. He went on to be treated with endovenous ablation, a process by which the offending refluxing vein is closed. His ulcer healed within one month and has not recurred. He may have to deal with some degree of secondary lymphedema at some point, but his future is far brighter and he is one happy individual.
fered a DVT previously does not exclude them from potential treatment options. Because there is no ideal treatment for deep venous reflux that results from DVT, it is assumed that these patients have no alternative but to comply faithfully with compression stockings. Patients and physicians have both been discouraged by this resignation. And, unfortunately there are some patients for which this is true. As it turns out however, a substantial number of these patients are found on ultrasound examination to have pronounced superficial venous reflux and an open, fairly well-recovered deep venous system. Whether these patients were subjected to their superficial veins being overloaded as a consequence of a DVT episode or they had a predisposition to superficial venous reflux from the beginning or a combination of the two, they too are suitable candidates for treatment of their superficial venous reflux disease. The important message here is to avoid predetermination of these patients as some could well benefit from treatment of their superficial venous reflux disease.
Written by Susan M. Hancock, MD, F.A.C.S
Why do venous ulcers occur?
Venous ulcers are one end result of longstanding venous reflux disease, a disorder of valve dysfunction within the venous system that hampers efficient flow of blood from the legs to the heart. Over time, this venous back-pressure results in changes of the skin and soft tissue that result in vulnerability to infection and impaired wound healing. Ulcers can occur spontaneously or develop subsequent to minor injuries or insect bites. Ulcers will typically heal but often take longer than expected to resolve and recur in time over months and even years. After multiple recurrences, the structure of the skin and soft tissue becomes so damaged that healing is further impaired and infection can develop severe enough in some cases to require hospital admission.
What causes the skin changes and swelling that occur due to venous reflux and are they reversible?
What are warnings of impending venous ulcers?
Venous stasis changes are early warnings of potential ulceration. Early on brawny or brown discoloration appears and can encircle the entire ankle and lower leg. The skin may become blanched in an area that is otherwise darkened preceding ulcer eruption. The skin can also appear very thin in comparison to the thickness of the surrounding skin or have a speckled pattern like that of a strawberry. Oftentimes, patients will experience itching and throbbing that they recognize after a series of recurrent ulcerations.
The cumulative effect of venous stasis causes tissue congestion which impairs delivery of nutrient blood to the skin. The permeability of the soft tissue and skin becomes impaired due to a chronic inflammatory response that causes scarring. The skin becomes thick and less pliable with recognizable leather like quality. Skin is one of the most important barriers to infection. When this defense mechanism is compromised, the healthy bacteria that reside on our skin are vulnerable to being overtaken by hostile bacteria. Every time infection recurs, the skin and soft tissue structure are subjected to additional scarring or fibrosis which perpetuates the decline in healing capability and barrier defense integrity. The longer this process goes on, the damage becomes irreversible even if the underlying problem of venous reflux is addressed. These changes are referred to as secondary lymphedema.
What is secondary lymphedema?
When a venous ulcer occurs, how is it best treated?
The key is recognizing venous stasis ulceration from other causes of ulceration. Other causes may be the primary culprit or an important contributor. Diabetes is often a primary cause of ulceration. Ischemia or poor arterial circulation is another source of ulceration. Pressure ulcers are yet another important distinction as are old injuries. All of these factors are important components of leg ulcers independently and are important to identify when they coexist with venous reflux disease. When multiple factors are present, the condition can become quite complex and requires careful review to determine the optimal treatment strategy. Leg ulcers are often seen by various specialists before a determi-
The lymphatic system includes a network of channels throughout the body that conduct lymphatic fluid as part of a clearance mechanism, another important part of our immune defense system. The lymphatic vessels in the lower extremities that exist within the subcutaneous tissue become damaged during the scarring process that occurs during venous stasis. This later becomes an important contributor to leg swelling and skin changes that results in irreversible changes that require ongoing management beyond definitive treatment of venous stasis. This is why recognizing venous stasis is so vital before this more complicated condition occurs. Unfortunately, in many cases, management of lymphedema becomes a lifelong commitment of compression therapy and vigilant skin care.
Does a history of prior deep venous thrombosis (DVT) preclude any options for venous stasis or ulceration?
No. Some patients with a history of DVT develop what is referred to as postphlebitic syndrome, chronic swelling, stasis changes, and even ulceration. However, just because an individual has suf-
Susan Hancock, MD is board certified by the American College of Surgeons and has practiced as a Vascular Surgeon for three years since completing her Vascular Fellowship in 2007. She now has an independent practice in the Oyster Point area dedicated to the treatment of venous related disorders including varicose veins, ulcerations, dermatitis and infections, swelling, aching uncomfortable legs, and spider veins. She is experienced in vascular ultrasound, radiofrequency vein ablation with the VNUS Closure system, surgical excision of varicose veins, wound care, sclerotherapy, and radiofrequency treatment of spider veins.
Venous Stasis Ulcer Pre-treatment of Reflux
Resolving Ulcer and Swelling After Treatment of Reflux
Healing Venous Stasis Ulcer Post-treatment of Reflux
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Cosmetic Dentistry and Dental Medicine

Gentle Dental Laser Treatment
Removal of excessive muscle attachments between teeth or under the tongue:
Some people have a gap between their front teeth which is caused by a heavy muscle attachment called a frenum. Other times, the muscle under the tongue is heavy, causing a tongue-tie, or speech impediment. The laser is just perfect in both situations.
Written by Dr. Lisa Marie Samaha

With rapid advancements in dental technology, we are able to treat many conditions more conservatively, more gently and often with more hope, than ever before. Perhaps you are unsure of what lasers can do in the contemporary dental practice. So first, let me give you some idea of why a dentist might want to choose to invest in one and how you can benefit. At Port Warwick Dental Arts, we place a high value on technology and carefully research in scientifically proven opportunities for enhancing and improving our patient care. We invest heavily in the chosen technology - and the education required to master that technology. Dental lasers are like many other lasers used in medicine. In fact, lasers are becoming standard of care in the medical world. The range of laser use in medicine is vast including general surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, podiatry, cosmetic surgery, and probably the best known, LASIK eye surgery.
Discolorations or hereditary hyper-pigmentation of the gum tissue: People of African American and Native American ethnicity may have a dark, mottled appearance to their gum tissue. Some wish to have it removed. Much like a tattoo, it can be vaporized with a laser. It heals rapidly, often with no pain medication at all. In one visit, the discoloration is permanently removed.
Pigmentation Gently Removed
Theyre pink! I especially like the laser treatment! My gums have healed evenly along the top and they have a smooth complexion. The discomfort was minimal. I might have taken one Tylenol. Im more proud of my smile than I have been in years. For so long I have wanted a smile that brightens up a room. Dr Samaha has got me well on my way. Thumbs up! Thanks! Charles B., Hampton, VA
What is so special about the dental laser we have chosen to use at PWDA?
Our laser is a pulsed CO2 laser. Because our laser has one of lowest levels of tissue penetration of all lasers available, it is incredibly safe and gentle. And because the use of the laser promotes quick healing, it is a wonderful way of doing almost all types of surgical and non-surgical treatment. Whether the laser is used for smaller procedures or larger surgical procedures, the result is the same: a more rapid and comfortable healing process. The danger of bleeding during or after any surgical procedure, as well as the need for pain medication is minimized, and most often nonexistent.
What can our laser do for you?

For the greater part of each day, our dental laser is busy helping to improve the dental health of our patients in a variety of ways:
Biopsies of diseased oral tissue: When lumps or bumps occur in the mouth, it is important to have them checked out as soon as possible. They can be a sign of a serious dental infection, such as an abscessed tooth, or they can be a sign of oral cancer. Other times, they can be a hereditary lesion or one that has occurred as a result of trauma. Our dental laser is perfect for removing such lesions and even for biopsying them, (in the case of suspicious lesions). No surgical blades and sutures required! Hemangiomas of the lips: These are purplish-red isolated lumps of blood vessels which often
occur on the lips. Removing them with traditional surgical means can be risky, but with our dental laser, they can be quickly dissolved, once and for all.
Periodontal disease treatment: We use the laser for he non-surgical treatment of periodontal
disease. It plays an integral role in the nationally recognized protocol that Dr Samaha has developed (and teaches) for the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease. The CO2 dental laser allows for the disinfection of diseased gum tissue and also removes the toxins that are embedded in the root surface of the teeth. It encourages gum tissue healing and can even stimulate new bone formation.
What does it feel like to have dental laser treatments - or even laser surgery?
Most often, it doesnt feel like much of anything. In fact, most of our patients say they dont feel a thing. Some feel a slight rubbing on the tissue. Occasionally, one of our patients might say the laser treatment feels a little warm and/or tingly. In some advanced situations, we might need to gently place a little local anesthesia to assist us in your comfortable care.
Treatment of Herpes and Canker Sores: When the tingling or irritation of a cold sore (fever blister or herpes sore) occurs, the sore can be minimized as the laser vaporizes the virus on-thespot. If caught early on, treatment can eliminate the cold sore in a few days, instead of 2 weeks. And more importantly, future outbreaks of the cold sore can often be eliminated by several seconds of a quick and painless pass of the laser over the sore. Mouth ulcers can be treated similarly. Gum lift procedures to remove excess gum tissue: Certain medications, smoking,
heredity and periodontal infections can be responsible for excess overgrowth of gum tissue. Sometimes, teeth appear very undersized because of this. Laser treatment is ideal for these situations and can treat this condition in one, gentle visit.
Who performs our laser treatments?

As the dentist at Port Warwick Dental Arts, I perform all laser treatments on our patients, without question. During the past few decades, dentistry has soared gracefully into the world of high tech. In so doing, procedures have become safer, quicker and gentler. The dental laser is one of the reasons why. Dr Samaha is the owner and dentist at Port Warwick Dental Arts. Her comprehensively-oriented general dental practice places emphasis on periodontal and reconstructive dentistry, with special attention to the mouth/body connection. Dr Samaha uses a dental laser in her patient care and also teaches the use of the pulsed CO2 dental laser in non-surgical periodontal disease treatment, through her nationally recognized teaching institute which is devoted to the connection between periodontal disease and disease in the rest of the body.
Gummy Smile Corrected Painlessly

Laser Gum Lift
BEFORE AFTER
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Hospice Care Hospice; Its About Living

Team includes: Hospice certified Physicians Hospice certified Nurses Medical Social Workers Hospice certified aides Master level spiritual care Dedicated Inpatient unit @ Retreat Hospital Specially trained volunteers 13- month Bereavement care
Written by Leslie Alsing Provider Relations Coordinator
What is Hospice?
Hospice is a service that consists of a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to providing compassionate care to patients and families experiencing end of life illnesses. Our focus is to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support to all whom we serve, maintaining a deep respect for patients wishes. We believe in the dignity of the individual, the sanctity of the family, and the beauty of the human spirit. 100% Medicare/ Medicaid covered benefit that includes medical equipment, and medicines related to terminal diagnosis. Some examples of life limiting illness include: Alzheimers- end stage, ALS or Lou Gehrigs disease, Cancer not seeking curative treatment, cardiopulmonary on maximal medical therapy with minimal response, failure to thrive/ debility, end stage HIV, Liver failure, Renal/ kidney failure, Stroke and coma. Patients are admitted into hospice services based on Medicare guidelines for appropriateness, life limiting criteria and prognosis.
You matter to the last moment of your life, and we will do all we can, not only to help you die peacefully, but to live until you die. Dame Cicely Saunders, founder of the first modern hospice, in London in 1968. Most people do not want to die in pain or alone in hospitals, hooked up to machines and cut off from their family and friends and everything thats familiar. They would prefer to be at homealert and free of painamong the people and things they love. Hospice is dedicated to making this happen. (NHPCO 1996, Hospice: comfort and compassion) Calling hospice is not giving
Hospice care is provided where ever the patient lives, with their family or facility as the primary caregivers. The hospice team supplements that care and provides education, supplies and support services. The patients physician continues to attend the home care needs through communication with the hospice team. Hospice of Virginia provides peace of mind and the promise of comfort, with on-call availability to meet the needs of patients and families. We create an individual plan of care that fosters the wishes and beliefs of the patient and family, to give meaning to quality of life. We assess and manage all physical symptoms such as pain, anxiety, fatigue, shortness of breath to name a few. We help the patient and family navigate through the complexities of end-of-life decision making by providing resources and respite. We address social, emotional and spiritual aspects of coping with illness while honoring customs of all ethnic backgrounds. We provide bereavement support for families for 13 months after death.
quality of life and death with compassion. Medicare covers 100% including equipment and comfort care medicationsa lifesaver for fixed incomes. A surviving daughter Nearly 42% of all those who died in America in 2009, were cared for by hospice. This rise means that Americans facing end of life are choosing care that addresses medical, emotional and spiritual needs. The median length of stay in 2009 was 21.1 days, earlier referrals are key to the hospice experience and families are starting to take more control and ask their doctors sooner than later. (NHPCO Facts and Figures: Hospice Care in America)
Hospice is the continuum of care for those facing end of life. Our culture needs to embrace hospice as the specialized care that it is. We are a culture that thinks we can avoid dying and in this thinking we are waiting too late to refer patients to this very important care. People seek medical specialists to guide them through treatment of illness because they want the best available care- this is also how we should think of hospice- a team of specialists with experience and expertise devoted to providing compassionate, comprehensive endof-life care. WE PROMISE
to serve you, the patient and family, with passion and compassion to always listen attentively to be responsive to your needs to smile and be proud of the services we deliver to you to put our personal issues aside while providing your care to provide dependable, responsible and impartial leadership to be competent and skillful in our provision of care to focus our care on the patient and family using a team approach to fulfill our promise of comfort from admission through bereavement to deliver effective communication to answer your questions and teach you how to best care for your loved one
To learn more about the Hospice Medicare benefit, contact Hospice of Virginia @ (757)872-4677 or visit our websitewww.hospiceva.com Our team members are ready to answer your questions and help you navigate your options. Hospice of Virginia has been serving central Virginia since 1995 and we are now serving the residents and Newport News and Peninsula area. Our team is dedicated to the Promise of Comfort
Leslie Alsing, Provider Relations Coordinator for Hospice of Virginia since 2000 in the Richmond Market. 17 years of healthcare experience in medical social work and counseling and 10 years in hospice care marketing and education. Graduate of Old Dominion University . Married with 2 children and1 grandchild.
upit is the opposite. For my father, it meant a high quality of life and loving care from committed professionals. For that, we are grateful. A surviving daughter My sister was sick for a long time and I watched her struggle to fight a disease she couldnt beatthe relief that hospice brought to my family was immeasurable and we are grateful, I wish her doctor had told us sooner about this wonderful program. Doctors need to talk about dying with their patients sooner than later. A loving sister Hospice is a team of people that my mother would not have been able to live without in caring for my father at homenurses, aides, social workers, volunteers, and chaplains all helped in support of
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Health and Wellness

Shaklee Cinch Weight Loss Competition Winning Team
to determination and modern technology, they attended the weekly sessions by web cam and conference calls and contacted and encouraged each other frequently. None of them had ever tried any Shaklee nutritional products before so this was a big leap of faith. Megan, a young mom, who enrolled her family on their health adventure, was frustrated with other weight loss programs plus she had the added challenge of a 2-week vacation in the middle of the competition. Pat, the mom, had always tried to lose weight without success and naturally wondered how this could possibly be any different. Pizza, which seemed to pop up everywhere, was her special challenge. Danielle wanted to lose 15 pounds and felt she could not do it without the teams motivation. (Shaklee has found that weight loss is more achievable when a team push/pulls each other ahead-especially when there are lots of prizes as incentives.) She coldturkeyed her 2-liter a day soda habit and discovered the benefits of water. Katy did not need to lose much but she was stuck on a plateau in spite of lots of healthy exercise; she conquered the plateau and lost the weight. Like it, or not, exercise is a big part of the health puzzle. For a variety of reasons we may not exercise at all, or do enough, or do exercises that actually help us target our goals. The worst-case scenario is that we may harm ourselves by doing an exercise incorrectly. Danielle said she was too lazy to exercise but discovered that she liked Zumba classes; Megan used a personal trainer twice a week and learned to balance cardio and weight Who is Shaklee?
Shaklee specializes in natural health and prevention, and is proud of their heritage of 50+ years of research, leadership, and product innovation. Weve always been in the wellness business, and Shaklee products are guaranteed to work! Shaklee offers over 300 unique, patented, and effective natural products, which are proven effective in achieving optimal health. Shaklees high-profile clients include: NASA; the U.S. Olympic Teams (21 medals in Vancouver!); the Daedalus Project (72 mile human powered flight); and many more. Our environmental products have been used worldwide, (including Jacques Cousteaus ships), and are currently used in both the White House and Vice-Presidents residences. Time Magazine and Oprah Winfrey have both selected our Get Clean products as their Best Products of the Year.
Written by Susan Martin Independent Distributor
he Standard American Diet (S.A.D.) is causing a multitude of health challenges. Shockingly, the United States ranks 37th in longevity behind countries such as Cuba, Chile, Costa Rica and Greece even with all of the medical technology and pharmaceutical innovations available. A major consequence of our S.A.D. is the obesity epidemic which, sadly, affects our children as well. One-third of all children born today will have shorter lives than their parents due to type 2 diabetes; 90% of which is preventable. Our super busy lifestyles, compromises of convenience, products marked healthy that are filled with sugar, fat, and artificial ingredients put us at risk for many diseases linked to inflammation including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, certain cancers and Alzheimers disease. Only a tiny percentage of Americans eat 7-9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. And why are there weight challenges for those who eat a healthy diet? In the past 50 years the nutrient content of our crops has declined up to 38% causing us to eat more to get the nutrients we need. Not very reassuring, but the good news is that we can positively influence our health daily with lifestyle changes and through the quality of our nutritional intake. To meet these challenges, several Shaklee Leaders in Hampton Roads have created Shaklee Cinch Weight Loss Competitions. The summer competition just ended; it featured 16 people, 4 of them out of state, who joined reluctantly and/or skeptically and still managed to lose 130 pounds and 69 inches. They achieved this with the help of their Shaklee sponsor; their team; the Shaklee Leaders instructions in nutrition and the philosophy behind many of our weight loss challenges; understanding the Shaklee difference; drinking lots more water (and lots less soda); and groan- exercise. (There just seems to be no escaping it!) Weekly door prizes, pounds and inches lost, better health and the grand prize of a cruise for four were the benefits. The Winning Team of four: Pat, the mom, and her three daughters, Megan, Katy, and Danielle, had the added challenge of living out of state - in two different states, no less! And their Shaklee Leader, Carol, was in another state too. Thanks Southeastern Virginia Womens Newspapers
lifting exercises; Pat went from intermittent to regular exercise; and Katy conquered her plateau by altering her cardio and weight routines with the help of the medical professional on the Shaklee Leaders team. Every week, the team and their leader would call in to the conference number, watch on web cam and ask questions. They encouraged and motivated each other and they all said it was the team effort that led to the results. Accountability was powerful because if you ate the box of donuts, you had to answer to the team. And the final week, they doubled their daily exercise! Now their challenge is what to do with their grand prize! Congratulations-well done! The 3rd Shaklee Cinch Weight Loss Competition is currently in progress on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3229 MacDonald Rd., Virginia Beach, 23464 (off Indian River Rd. near Military Hwy). This contest runs until Nov. 17, 2011. Guests are welcome to check it out in preparation for the January Competition. If you would like to speak to any members of the winning team or have any questions, please contact me.
Susan Martin
Shaklee Independent Distributor Phone: 757- 467-3952 e-mail: mermaid4@cox.net Website: www.shaklee.net/mermaid For a healthy you, a healthy home, and a healthy planet. October/ November 2011
Its apple pickin time in Virginia!
Healthy Eating
Written by Nancy Monaghan Food Editor Virginia is the sixth largest apple-growing state, sendin September, October and November, and there is plenty ing nearly 5.5 million bushels of apples to market each of time to stock up on these delightful orbs. season, and that season is here! There are more than a dozen apple festivals in Virginia We turned to the U.S. Apple Association, headquartered in October and November, visit www.virginiaapples.org/ in Virginia, to find some apple recipes you might not have events to see the list. in your recipe box already. On these pages we have seven healthy examples of ways to use apples beyond the lunchAnd for dozens more apple recipes, visit www.usapple. box. More than half of Virginias apple harvest takes place org.
Apple-Cranberry Stuffed Pork Chops with Sauteed Apples

2 medium tart apples 1 cup finely chopped fresh spinach or one 10-oz package frozen spinach thawed and squeezed dry 1/3 cup dried cranberries, chopped 4 tbsp apple juice, divided 4 boneless pork loin chops 1 thick (about 5 oz each) tsp salt tsp ground black pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp butter Peel and chop one of the apples. In a small bowl mix chopped apple, spinach, cranberries and one tablespoon of the apple juice and toss to combine. With a very sharp knife, cut crosswise into each chop to form a pocket, taking care not to cut through. Stuff each chop with about cup of the apple-spinach-cranberry mixture. Season chops with salt and pepper and heat olive oil in a very large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and cook until well browned, about seven minutes per side. Remove to a platter and cover to keep warm. Heat butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Thinly slice the remaining apple (do not peel it), and add apple slices and remaining three tablespoons of the apple juice to the skillet. Cook until apples begin to soften, about five minutes. Serve with pork chops. Yield: 4 servings
Apple Turkey Chili

2 tsp olive or canola oil cup chopped onion 2 tbsp minced seeded jalapeno pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb 97% lean ground turkey 4 tsp chili powder tsp salt tsp ground cumin tsp dried oregano leaves 1 15-oz can no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed 1 mildly tart, crisp apple such as Braeburn or Jonagold, unpeeled, cored and diced 1 15-oz can undrained no-salt added chili beans in chili sauce 1 14.5-oz can undrained no-salt added small diced tomatoes 2/3 cup apple cider or apple juice tsp packed grown sugar 2-3 tbsp reduced-fat or fat-free sour cream Optional garnish: thin apple wedges, thin lime wedges, cilantro sprigs tender. Add ground turkey and cook over medium heat for six to eight minutes or until the turkey is no longer pink, breaking turkey into -inch crumbles,. Stir in salt, chili powder, cumin and oregano, cook 30 seconds more. If necessary, drain and discard juices. Stir in diced apple, black beans, chili beans with sauce, tomatoes, apple cider and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat. Gently simmer over low to medium-low heat, covered, about 15 minutes or until desired consistency is reached. Top with sour cream, if desired, and garnish with apple, lime wedges and cilantro. Yield: 4 servings Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, jalapeno and garlic, cook for two to three minutes or until onion is
---Recipe and photo courtesy U.S. Apple Association
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Healthy Eating
Refreshing Apple Sangria
cup calvados (apple brandy) 2 tbsp packed brown sugar 5 cups apple juice or cider, chilled 1 medium crisp apple such as Gala or Fuji, cored and cut into thin wedges 2/3 cup sliced strawberries cup halved white or red seedless grapes 1 750-ml bottle extra dry Cava (Spanish white sparkling wie) or white Rioja, chilled Ice In a large pitcher, stir together calvados and brown sugar until sugar is dissolved. Stir in apple juice, apple, strawberries and grapes. Can be covered and refrigerated for up to two hours. Just before serving, add sparkling wine, gently stir. Pour over ice into glasses. Yield: 8 or 10 servings.
Apple Cran Granola Bars

1-1/4 cups coarsely chopped dried apples -1/3 cup apple juice or cider 1/3 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped 2 cups quick-cooking oats 1 cup slightly chopped walnuts cup toasted wheat germ 1/3 cup steel-ground oats cup agave nectar or light corn syrup cup packed light brown sugar 2 tbsp canola oil 1 tsp vanilla extract tsp salt 1/8 tsp baking soda Non-stick cooking spray
Preheat oven to 300. Line the inside of a 9-inch square baking pan or dish with heavy foil, extending foil over the edges of the pan. Generously coat foil with nonstick cooking spray, set aside. Combine apples, juice and cranberries in small saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered over medium-low heat about four minutes or until juice has evaporated and fruit is softened. Remove from heat and set aside. Place quick-cooking oats, walnuts, wheat germ and steel-cut oats in a single layer in a large, shallow baking pan. Bake in preheated oven about 15 minutes or until lightly brown, stirring once halfway through baking. Remove from oven, cool slightly.
Stir together agave nectar (or light corn syrup), brown sugar and oil in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and gently simmer for one minute. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Immediately stir in salt and baking soda until mixture just begins to foam. Then stir in oat mixture until evenly coated, then stir in apple mixture. Put mixture in the prepared baking pan, and press it down firmly with the back of a spatula or metal spoon lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking oil. Bake about 20 minutes until the top begins to lightly brown. Cool completely in the baking pan. Use foil to lift out of pan, cut into bars, remove from foil. Store in a single layer in a tightly-covered container at room temperature for up to three days., Yield: 16 bars.
Savory Onion and Apple Tart

2 tbsp olive oil 4 medium onions, thinly sliced (about 8 cups) 2 medium apples, cored and thinly sliced (about 3 cups),divided 1 13.8-oz can refri erated pizza dough (such as Pillsbury) cup crumbled goat or feta cheese 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme or 2 tsp dry thyme Preheat oven to 425. Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and half the apples and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are very soft and begin to caramelize, about 25 minutes (mixture will appear to melt and become spreadable).
Meanwhile coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Press dough into a rectangle on the baking sheet, and prick all over with fork tines to prevent bubbling. Bake until lightly brown, about 10 minutes, and remove from oven. Spread
Chicken, Apple and Basil Sausage Patties

1 tbsp olive oil 1-1/2 cups finely chopped, u peeled, sweet-tart red apples cup finely chopped sweet onion 2 small cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup very finely chopped fresh basil
1 tsp rubbed sage tsp salt tsp ground coriander tsp fresh ground black pepper 1-1/2 lbs ground chicken or turkey (white and dark meat) Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add apple and onion, cook about two minutes or until nearly tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, cook for 30 seconds more. Transfer mixture
to a large bowl and cool to room temperature. Stir basil, sage, salt, coriander and pepper into apple mixture. Add ground chicken and mix with your hands until just combined (do not overwork meat mixture). With damp hands, form mixture into 16 half-inch-thick patties. Transfer to a tray or baking sheet lined with plastic wrap. Cover and refrigerate or freeze until ready to use.
apple-onion mixture over dough, sprinkle with cheese. Just before serving, top with thyme and remaining sliced apples, broil on high until apples begin to wilt, about one minute. Cut into wedges and serve. Yield: 16 appetizer servings
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add patties, (if frozen, thaw first) cook for six to eight minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted near centers reads 165 degrees, turning patties halfway through cooking. Drain on paper towels before serving.
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Insurance
Estate Planning - What You Should Know
marginal tax bracket system. Although an estate's size is an important consideration, other factors can also indicate the need for and the extent of an estate plan. Some of these factors include: Lack of a will Minor children that require care Charitable inclinations Property ownership versus desired distribution Children from a previous marriage The fact is that every family needs some form of an estate plan, whether it is merely naming a life insurance beneficiary or having a will drafted or a complex plan involving trusts and other instruments designed to meet a wide range of goals and objectives. An estate planning professional can help determine the degree to which your plan must be formulated . What Are the Basic Steps in the Estate Planning Process? Step One: Form Your Estate Planning Team Attorney. Establishing an estate plan is a team effort. As a member of the team, an attorney can draft any legal instruments such as wills and/or trusts, and even business continuation documents such as a buy/sell agreement. Accountant. Another member of the team may be your accountant who knows about your financial situation. He can also assist in determining values for both personal and business assets. Trust Officer. A trust officer is oftentimes included on an estate planning team. Trust officers offer expert management in many estates involving trusts. Farm Bureau Agent. Your Farm Bureau agent can bring the team together to make things happen. He can provide life insurance when needed because the event that triggers the estate plan and the costs associated with it - death - also creates the funds needed to settle an estate plan. Step Two: Gather Information Your estate planning team must know your current situation, as well as your goals and objectives. Completing a confidential estate planning fact-finder can provide the teams with much of the necessary information needed to help you formulate a plan. Step Three: Analyze the Information Hypothetical distributions can test your goals and objectives to see if all available deductions and credits are used to minimize the costs associated with the distribution of your assets at your death. As part of the analysis, recommendations are formulated which can provide you with some ways to meet your goals and objectives at the least cost to you and your heirs. Based on the analysis and recommendations, decide on a plan that best meets your goals and objectives. Use the members of your team to help you implement the plan. How Do I Get An Estate Plan To Meet My Needs? Once an estate plan has been established it should be reviewed periodically. These reviews can help you insure that your plan still meets your goals and objectives. The following events should prompt a review of your estate plan: Changes in your family and/or financial situation Changes in the tax laws A move to, or purchase of property in, another state Changes in your business interests Changes in your health Changes in your goals and objectives How Can Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company Assist in the Estate Planning Process? Your Farm Bureau agent can help you throughout the estate planning process. Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company employs Estate Planning Specialists who work every day assisting families in their estate planning efforts. Your Farm Bureau agent can help you throughout the estate planning process. Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company employs Estate Planning Specialists who work every day assisting families in their estate planning efforts.
Deborah has been an Insurance agent with Virginia Farm Bureau for the past three years and is licensed in Life, Property and Casualty, Long Term Care and General Liability.
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Imagine that you had to give away all of your belongings tomorrow. Do you know how you would want to distribute them? Will everything go to your spouse, or will children, charities, or others receive something from you? Suppose that the government will levy taxes on your right to transfer your property to others. How will these taxes be paid? If you do not have answers to these questions, you need to begin the estate planning process. You should plan for the distribution of your assets at your death and use the various instruments, such as wills and trusts, to convey these plans to your family and any others involved. Failure to do so can oftentimes diminish the value of your estate and could alter the way it will be distributed. What Is Estate Planning? Estate planning means many different things to many people. The difference in meanings comes from the fact that estate planning is a lifelong process that changes as our needs, family situation, financial situation and desires change. However, at any time, estate planning is nothing more than a game plan that encompasses both pre- and postdeath goals and objectives. If you have not taken the time to establish your game plan, your state's laws will determine one for you at your death. Who Needs an Estate Plan? The extent of your estate planning needs is generally related to the size of your estate. This correlation is due to the marginal federal estate and state death tax schedules where the larger estates are levied a higher percentage tax rate. The Federal Estate Tax uses a
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Business ASK for helpGIVE helpget help

Written by Shelley Smith Certified Facilitator The Alternative Board Coach, Strategic Business Leadership
re you a person, an owner, a leader, an executive, a mother, a father, a grandmother, etc. that loses sleep and tries to fix problems on your own? Moreover, everyone elses too. Have you ever met someone in any walk of your life that thought they were in control and never second-guessed that perception? While reading this short article I hope to challenge the very foundation of how business and many lives run today. That is the challenges ask for help and see what would / could happen. Asking for help comes in so many different shapes and sizes and sought after in many ways. As a mother of three, a husband with MS and a full time career I have at many times found it hard or rather impossible to ask for help. Why? I think I can do it all or rather I would like to think I can do it all for everyone. I suppose I can, but only to a certain extent. At some point, something does have to give. (Give, that is interesting. Hold that thought!) Asking for help does not mean you are not capable, it simple means you need more assistance or more hands or simply put, it is not your thing to handle. We all have strengths and areas needing improvement; on the other hand, do we, improvement? Why cant we simple be the best at what our God given talents are and simple give, give,
give on those strengths, those talents. You have many options and circle of influence where you can ask for help; your peer group, your family, your friends, your neighbors, and your work team just to name a few. Once your heart, your mind, your soul wraps around the concept of asking for help then GIVING help is so, so easy. You can give back to others naturally when you see strengths others possess first. You become so in tune with your own abilities and passions that you want to freely give to others and offer up your talents. Giving happens without being asked; without expectations of what a person gets in return. Giving naturally becomes second nature. We cannot put limits on how we can give help. The possibilities are endless.
Finally, once you are in tune with asking and giving, getting comes back in the most unexpected and beautiful ways. Maybe you cannot stay for a networking group, someone gives your elevator speech for you and you hear about it later from another attendee. Perhaps the neighbor sees you running all day with errands, picking up the kids, going to work, yard-work and brings over Sunday dinner. The kids suddenly put the dishes away and clean their rooms. Your desk and files are cleared and put away. All your business cards put into your contact management system. There are many commercials, many posters about pass it on. Pass it on works famously if you live on the principle of Ask, Givethen get. Try it, ask for help and see what happens. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Shelley Smith is the President of Pink Sky, Inc., and a TAB-Certified Facilitator in the Newport News, VA area. Prior to owning her own company, Shelley spent several decades in top executive positions within Marriott Corporation, LTD Management and HMP Properties. Most of those years were spent working directly in the Hampton Roads area. She has established a long line of networking partners of well-respected and established companies. Shelley has substantial knowledge and experience in the operations of day-to-day businesses. Her expertise
includes making assessments of a stand-alone unit or multiple units, reviewing key performance drivers and advising the owner, president or CEO on how to deploy their staff and use other resources to operate more efficiently through systems and processes. Shelleys education includes certifications from Cornell Business School in Ithaca, NY as well as a long list of professional certifications acquired while working for and within Marriott, Hilton, Starwood and Intercontinental Hotels.
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Personal Transformation
Transformative Resiliency: Creating New Responses to Lifes Challenges Part 2
Written by Mary Elizabeth Lynch Co-founder and President Personal Transformation and Courage Institute In my last article, I introduced the concept of transformative resiliency the capacity to not only bounce back from a difficult situation or life experience, but also to respond to adversity in such a way that one becomes stronger, wiser, and more capable. In order to make a significant change in the way we respond to lifes challenges, we need to understand how our minds work. Whats more we need to build capacity for learning and growing from our experiences. That will allow us to shape our minds in such a way that new and healthier responses to life become possible. Science supports the principle of transformative resiliency. Neuroscience, which study the structure and capabilities of our brains, uses the term neuroplasticity to describe the human brains ability to overcome limiting habits and conditioning. Basically, we have an innate capability to create new internal wiring for more positive responses to lifes challenges. That, in turn, builds our capacity to become more resilient and gain new insights, as well as attain greater physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. But exactly HOW might we begin to reprogram our brains in order to build transformative resiliency? I would like to propose four steps, and they are easy to keep in mind if you remember the word AIMS. Just think: As a woman aims to transform her life, resiliency is a crucial ally. A is for appreciation. We are all faced with many difficult decisions and situations, and that is just a fact of life. It is also true that we are blessed in so many ways. Blessings can be as simple as a beautiful sunset, a childs smile, or an encouraging word from a friend. They are all events to be recognized, celebrated and appreciated. There are so many wonderful experiences that happen to us, many of them in just the ordinariness of life. By remembering to appreciate the blessings in our lives, we have a first step toward transformative resiliency. I is for ideal. Clarify your core values, which are the essence of your lifes ideal. What inspires and motivates you and the way you want to be with yourself and others? What is the spirit or energy you want to bring to lifes difficult situations? Oftentimes, we dont even stop to think about how we would like to respond to lifes challenges. We are on automatic pilot and let our thoughts and emotions run away with us. Take some spiritual time out to clarify and even write down the core values that you want to have guiding your life. What is your ideal? What spirit or energy would you like to bring to adversity, so as to enhance the chances for honest communication, understanding, and cooperation? Maybe your ideal is based on the values of peacefulness or love or joyfulness. The key to transformative resiliency is to have an ideal to which you personally feel a deep connection. Then, when adversity strikes, you have a touchstone for regrounding yourself. There may be only so much you can do to immediately change the adversity, and you can do only your part. But your part can be transformative if it comes from your core values and your ideal. M is for mindfulness. The regular practice of contemplation or reflection makes it all the more likely that you will see life with eyes of appreciation AND that you will respond to adversity from the perspective of your ideal. Make time for reflection in your life. Transformative change can happen in your busy life only when you make the space for it. Research studies have shown how mindfulness practices such as meditation, nature walks, deep breathing, conscious exercising, and other such mindfulness practices help us to slow down our reactive patterns, gain perspective, relax, and increase our emotional awareness, command, and control. S is for stop. When you catch yourself being emotionally upset with some adversity, take a 90 second time-out. It will show you how we are more than our emotions. According to Dan Siegel, a Harvardtrained clinical professor of psychiatry at UCLA and co-director of its Mindfulness Center Research Center, it takes approximately 90 seconds for an emotion to pass through our bodies. Our emotions are powerful energies that affect our thoughts and our actions. If we can pause for just 90 seconds instead of acting on an emotion, we regain more command and control over our reactions. That can be a huge step toward building capacity for transformative resiliency. So, remember your AIMS appreciation, ideal, mindfulness, and stopping and youll discover your capacity to turn adversity into a growth experience. These four practical steps will build your capacity to step back from your habitual responses to lifes challenges and begin to see new, more healthy ways to live. Go to www.transformationANDcourage.org for details of workshop courses with Mary Elizabeth, including the October 28-30, 2011, Womens Retreat, The Soul of Resiliency: Building Capacity for Courage and Renewal.
Mary Elizabeth Lynch, M.A., J.D., is a co-founder and president of the Personal Transformation and Courage Institute. A graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, Mary Elizabeth practiced law and mediated legal disputes for many years. She now uses her legal skills, intuition and insight to help others clarify their highest intentions and Ideals. This opens the way for people to see themselves and their life situations in new and expanded ways, and helps them move through physical, emotional and mental patterns that stand in the way of fully expressing their gifts and talents in the world.
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Life Lessons for Language Learners

The Most Affordable, Convenient & Effective Way to Learn Spanish for YOUR Job!
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Written by Stacey Kammerman CEO KAMMS World Wide
was recently training a group of world language teachers on language acquisition and methodologies when an interesting topic arose: How can teachers integrate life lessons into daily language instruction? After an interesting conversation with the group of teachers that day, I returned home and reflected on the language theories I had just taught. I realized that the ways we teach language are actually intertwined with the way we conduct our lives as social beings, regardless of what language we speak. The process in itself is a life lesson. Let me explain. There are three ways (called strands) in which we teach a language. They are interpretation, interpersonal and presentational. Interpretation Interpreting language and situations is what we do as humans from the time were born. Before we can speak, we communicate with facial expressions, body language and sounds. We then interpret peoples responses as good, bad or indifferent. As we learn to speak the language, even though we hear the words the same as everyone else, we may interpret what is being said differently. So, in essence communication is dependent on the interpretation of the message. It is the same when we are listening to someone speak another language; we must interpret the meaning, not just the words. Interpersonal Interpersonal activities consist of the interactions that occur between individuals or groups. Again, we begin this activity (verbal and nonverbal) at an early age: with our families, at school and with friends. We continue these interactions for the rest of our lives. As second language learners, its imperative to use the new language with others as much as possible, to really understand how to communicate well and be interpersonal in the target language. Interpersonal skills are important for all Southeastern Virginia Womens Newspapers
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Childrens Books Share your love of reading with a child

Written by Lynn Armstrong Coffin Book Publisher ACD inc.
Fish Out of Water, Ants in My Pants, Frog in My Throat
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Teach your child the alphabet, from an Astronaut with an Alien to a Zebra in a Zeppelin. Or help them learn to count from One Dancing Doll to a Zillion Shinning Stars. ACDs colorfully illustrated Educational Set with its
engaging pages of letters and numbers will have them laughing and learning at the same time. Each book contains an activity sheet in the back so your child can practice his or her new skill. I fell in love with the art of the Childrens book after the birth of my son. I would buy books to read to him by the quality of the illustrations and soon realized that illustrating childrens books was something I could do. It was a perfect fit with my art background and has developed into a real passion. After my first books were published by Random House in 1991 I was hooked and have been creating ever since.
hese are just a few of the wacky and whimsical Idioms illustrated in my new release, Idioms on the Loose. Whether you are four years old or 80 you will enjoy the humor and silly drawings in this wonderful book of Idioms in the English language. Hunt for the narrator hidden on each page as you try to understand their strange meanings. As owner of ACDinc., Armstrong Coffin Design, I am happy to announce the release of four new titles for young readers. These books are a great addition to your childs first library as they encourage your child to find hidden objects, recite the alphabet, count or decifer the meaning of a phrase. They teach while entertaining and are perfect for reading with your child. Teachers will find these books to be an especially good resource as they are perfect for pre school through the first few grades. I even have an Italian teacher who uses Idioms on the Loose in her adult language class.
Inspiring the love of reading can never being too soon. It will be one of the most important gifts you give your child.
Lynn Armstrong Coffin is a professionally trained illustrator who began her career in Graphic Design. She has spent more than 30 years in the commercial advertising field creating art for companies from Tropicanna to GNC, First National Bank to Barnies Coffee & Tea, to name just a few. She has now returned to the Childrens Book field and is committed to providing quality, entertaing and educational books for young readers.
Find the fly who buzzes through each colorful page in OUT TO WALK, a beautiful contemporary version of a Mother Goose Nursery Rhyme. You will find yourself and your child sharing enjoyable time together while exploring the pages and even learning the rhyme.
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Written by Marcy Germanotta Communications Director Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast
n October 22, Girl Scouts of Colonial Coast (GSCCC), WAVY TV and Tidewater Parent Magazine, will host Lets Move from noon to 4 p.m. at the Pembroke Mall in Virginia Beach. The sponsors and Pembroke Mall have joined to raise community awareness of childhood obesity and other key health issues. Its part of a national effort launched by First Lady Michelle Obama. The goal is to help raise healthier American children. This free event, open to the public, will have exhibits, booths with information, simple health screenings and a stage area featuring Zumba demonstrations and a Fitness Fashion Show. Among the exhibitors will be Childrens Hospital of the Kings Daughters Healthy You program a weight management program for children. Families will be invited to participate in a mall scavenger hunt, and there will be prizes and giveaways. Visitors to the event are being asked to bring a healthy canned food donation for the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. Most in need are nutritious items such as peanut butter and canned soups and vegetables. Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled, and today, nearly one in three children are overweight. The numbers are even higher in African American and Hispanic communities, where nearly 40% of the children are overweight or obese. If we dont work together to solve the problem, one third of all children born in 2000 or later will suffer from diabetes at some point in their lives. Many others will face chronic obesity-related health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer and asthma. Lets Move is just one of the many events Girl Scouts have lined up for this scouting year which started October 1. The 2011-12 year is special because Girl Scouts locally and nationally will be celebrating the 100th anniversary. Southeastern Virginia Womens Newspapers
A delegation of Girl Scouts will be leaving Hampton Roads in mid November to attend the national Girl Scout convention in Houston, Texas. The three-day convention will include an array of events, including a period to recognize famous former Girl Scouts which include well-known women such as Katie Couric, Oprah Winfrey and Gina Davis just to name a few. When the local delegation returns, they will be hosting their own famous former event in Norfolk on November 19. Leading women leaders who are former Girl Scouts will be honored at a luncheon. These women thirteen of them - have been selected to appear in the GSCCC anniversary calendar, Celebrating 100 Years of Leadership. The calendar will have its formal debut and release at the luncheon. The calendar will sell for $10 and will be available online at gsccc.org and in the Girl Scout shops located at A Place for Girls and the Peninsula Girl Scout Service Center. This is an exciting time for us, Council CEO Tracy Keller said. For 100 years, Girl Scouts has done more than any other organization to provide leadership opportunities for girls. Americas most accomplished women in public service, business, science, education, the arts, and community life are Girl Scout alumnae. Were proud to say that sixty-nine percent of female U.S. senators were Girl Scouts and that every female astronaut who has flown in space was a Girl Scout. Its important that women leaders, such as our famous formers, serve as role models for girls today. With their help and support, we can prepare girls who will be our future world leaders. If you would like more information on the Girl Scout 100th anniversary events, how to become involved as an alumnae or register as a volunteer, contact GSCCC at 1-800-77SCOUT or visit gsccc.org.
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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Written By Erin Zabel Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Abusive behavior begins at a young age and, when not corrected, can progress into a lifetime of dating and partner violence. Dating violence is defined as one partner trying to maintain power and control over the other through abuse. We often think of abuse as physical, but it also often includes mental and emotional abuse, coercion, isolation, stalking and threats. It occurs between partners of all races, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. And in our society, this learned behavior begins as early as pre-school or before, is not corrected or even unintentionally encouraged, and escalates as time progresses. Statistics show that 1 in 3 teens has experienced violence in a dating relationship; that forty percent of teen girls ages 14-17 say they know someone their age who has been hit or beaten by a boyfriend; that the large majority of teens who are raped know their rapist as either their boyfriend/girlfriend, friend or casual acquaintance; and that more than 4 out of 10 domestic violence incidents occur among non-married people. Dating violence does not only occur between heterosexual couples either. Studies show that teens identifying themselves as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender experience dating violence at the same rates as their heterosexual counterparts.
Other ways to be helpful:
ctober is domestic violence awareness month, reminding us how important it is to be educated about domestic violence, to recognize the signs of an abusive relationship and be able to help those close to us who are trapped in such a relationship. Intervention is key, as abuse can escalate for years and include children in the family, as well as resulting in loss of life. There are many local resources and places you can turn to for help, for yourself, a friend, or other loved one.
Be there and listen. Help your friend/loved one recognize the abuse. Tell your friend/loved one that she/he is not alone. Tell your friend/loved one that she/he does not deserve to be abused. Be non-judgmental. Help your friend/loved one understand the abuse is not their fault Help your friend/loved one develop a safety plan If your friend/loved one decides to leave/break-up with the abuser, continue the support. Help your friend/loved one contact resources for help.
If you or a friend/loved one are involved in an abusive relationship and you need help, here are some excellent local resources: Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Virginia (www. ppsev.org) Transitions Family Violence Services (http://www. transitionsfvs.org/) Samaritan House (http://www.samaritanhouseva. org/) HER Shelter (http://www.hershelter.com) YWCA South Hampton Roads (www.ywca.org) Ubasti (http://ubasti.bbnow.org/)
Local Resources
The Facts
Every 9 seconds in the U.S. a woman is assaulted or beaten Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women, more than car accidents, muggings and rapes combined At least one in four women has experienced domestic violence in her lifetime, equaling close to 3 million women each year. Men also experience domestic abuse, accounting for around 15% of cases each year. Women of all races are about equally vulnerable to violence by an intimate partner. Intimate partner violence affects people regardless of income. However, people with lower annual income (below $25K) are at a 3-times higher risk of intimate partner violence than people with higher annual income (over $50K). Nearly three out of four (74%) Americans personally know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence. On average, more than three women and one man are murdered by their intimate partners in this country every day. The health-related costs of intimate partner violence exceed $5.8 billion each year. Of that amount, nearly $4.1 billion are for direct medical and mental health care services, and nearly $1.8 billion are for the indirect costs of lost productivity or wages. Studies suggest that between 3.3 - 10 million children witness some form of domestic violence annually. Three in four women (76%) who reported they had been raped and/or physically assaulted since age 18 said that an intimate partner (current or former husband, cohabiting partner, or date) committed the assault. One in five (21%) women reported she had been raped or physically or sexually assaulted in her lifetime.
(Domestic Violence Resource Center) (Domesticviolencestatistics.org)
Some common signs that someone you know is involved in an abusive relationship include:
Physical signs of injury Indecision Changes in mood or personality Use of drugs and/or alcohol Pregnancy Emotional outbursts Isolation from friends/family
Erin Zabel is the director of marketing and public relations for PPSEV. She can be reached at 309-4834 or marketing@ppsev.org.
What to Do
It can be very difficult and painful to witness a friend or loved one who is involved in an abusive relationship. It takes time and patience to assist that person, though intervention is extremely important to ensure their safety. It is common for abusive partners to attempt to isolate the victim from his or her support network, so its very important to let your friend/ loved one know that you will be there for them no matter how long it has been since you have spoken.
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Women in Profile
Kristen Pines dedication to the Hampton Roads community and commitment to the empowerment of women is evident by her accomplishments, both professionally and personally. Kristen began her career with the YWCA as a volunteer in 2000 and found a home with Response, the arm of the YWCA South Hampton Roads which provides a 24-hour Rape Crisis Hotline, hospital accompaniment, counseling and other support services for sexual assault victims and their families. When Kristen first began as Director, the agency employed just four individuals and depended largely on volunteers to provide services, a daunting task given that Response was, and remains, the largest sexual assault crisis center in the state and provides services to five cities in South Hampton Roads including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Suffolk. Under her leadership, Response has almost tripled its grant funding and grown to a program employing 10 full-time employees and four part-time staff. A resident of Norfolk, Kristen enjoys traveling, working in her garden, and spending time with her family.
Kristen Pine
Cindy Jackson
Cindy Jackson has been appointed as he Chief Executive officer of the newly-formed American Red Cross Coastal Virginia Region serving 1.8 million people in 31 Southeastern Virginia communities from the North Carolina border to the Northern Neck. The new regional alignment is part of a nationwide Red Cross restructuring effort. It unites a network of eight Red Cross chapters in the area and forms a more streamlined, efficient operation which builds on the capacity to support and respond to the needs of our communities while making the most effective use of donated dollars.
A native of San Diego with an M.B.A. from National University, she brings 21 years of experience in non-profit management to her new position, including 17 years with the American Red Cross in chapter operations and CEO positions in the Midwest and West Coast. As the Coastal Virginia Regional Chief Executive Officer, Cindy will have a major role in building support for the Red Cross mission by advancing community outreach and philanthropy efforts.
Kamisha grew up and attended elementary and high school on the Peninsula. She is a graduate of Old Dominion University, and matriculated with a degree in Recreation and Tourism Studies Management.. She received her Master's Degree in Counseling and Development from George Mason University. During her student days at GMU, Kamisha was elected as School Counseling Representative to Chi Sigma Iota, an international honor society for counselors. She is very proud of the fact that she worked for George Mason University's Counseling and Psychological Department as a Graduate Assistant for Learning Services. Kamisha brings a strong commitment to the Peninsula community, and has gained valuable experience in the non-profit world via her work with Big Brother Big Sisters of the Peninsula, Inc. Prior to joining the staff of the YWCA Virginia Peninsula, Kamisha served two years on the Board of Directors, and was actively involved in the Association's "Emerging Professionals" group of 30-and-Under YWCA members. Outside of work and school, Kamisha's hobbies and interests include going to movies, traveling, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Kamisha Wyatt
As a Board Certified Nurse Midwife, Lois Hancock endeavors to bring to her clients a listening ear and a compassionate heart. She has been involved in maternal childcare for 40 years in a variety of positions: from Lamaze childbirth educator, to lactation consultant, and many years as an L&D nurse. She also has worked with the Health Department as a Resource Mothers coordinator. For the last many years she has had the delight to work with women as a midwife at Hampton Roads OB/GYN in Hampton: educating, inspiring and supporting them through their birthing experience in a local hospital. Lois also serves as an educator of woman throughout their life span, as a practitioner in the office seeing women with GYN needs. You will often hear her recite to her clients: knowledge is power, the more knowledge you obtain the better choices you can make, thus the better life for you and your children. In her limited spare time she enjoys travel, gardening, and raising orchids. Her greatest joy is spending time with her three adult children, their spouses and her grandchildren. Life is good and full for this baby catcher.
Lois Hancock
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Women in Profile Rachel Tyler

Rachel N. Tyler is the Manager of the Department of Physical Therapy at Orthopaedic and Spine Center in Newport News, VA. Rachel attended the University of Virginia, in Charlottesville, where she majored in Biology. She earned a Masters of Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University in Winchester. A practicing Physical Therapist since 2002, Rachel has treated patients and managed staff in both private outpatient PT clinics as well as in rehabilitation clinics. Her areas of specialty include treatment of Womans Health issues, Chronic Pain Syndromes and Neurologic Disorders. She is completing Certification as a manual therapist (end of 2012) and plans to become Board Certified in Orthopaedics by the end of 2013 (Orthopedic Certified Specialist). Rachel chose Physical Therapy because she loves bringing medicine and people together by physically helping her patients reach their goals in the recovery process. Rachel is a self-described Foodie who enjoys discovering new restaurants. She is active in her church and enjoys participating in missionary trips abroad. Rachel was born and raised in Chesapeake and currently resides in Portsmouth, with her two dachshunds, Koko and Jasper.
Alexis Swann
Alexis Swann is a Hampton Roads native. Her present position is Private Banker for the Eastern Virginia region of Wells Fargo Private Bank. Alexis has over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. She believes in giving back to her community and has a strong passion for pursuing financial literacy for all. She is a frequent speaker and workshop facilitator on financial topics to many groups and organizations across Hampton Roads. Some of the organizations Alexis works with are Peninsula Habitat for Humanity, VA Kids Eat Free, United Way Live Smart and the Urban League Guild. Alexis is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta public service sorority and is head of the financial empowerment ministry at Ivy Baptist Church. In 2007, Alexis received the Women in Business Award for Finance by the Inside Business Magazine. In 2008, the YWCA - Peninsula honored her as a Women of Distinction in the financial industry. Alexis resides in Yorktown, VA with her husband, Darren and two children, Mikaela and Chandler.
Janet Wilms
Janet Wilms was born in Dayton, Ohio and had lived in six states by the time she was 30 years old. She graduated from the Raabe College of Pharmacy at Ohio Northern University in November, 1992 with her Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy. Janet went on to earn her Masters degree in Healthcare Management from Regis University in 2005. In 2008, she leveraged this education, a passion to help people, and over 18 years of pharmacy experience to launch her health consultation service, Care Coordination Specialists LLC. Janet married into the Navy and is now a proud mother of three children, Sean, Shannon, and Kaitlyn. They have a golden retriever named Buckeye, a Russian tortoise named Alex, a gecko named Sandy, and a chinchilla named JoJo. As time permits Janet enjoys going to the beach, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys watching her childrens basketball and softball games.
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Shelley Smith
Shelley Diane Smith has lived in Newport News, VA for the past 18 years. She was born in Strasburg France and raised in Indiana. Shelleys favorite hobbies include spending time with her husband of 18 years. She has three wonderful children, as well as a mix beagle found at the local SPCA. Shelley spends her time going to soccer, basketball and football games. She and her family love the beach, bike riding and playing board game and watching movies. Her passion is helping others succeed. Shelleys community service includes the MS Society, American Red Cross, Childrens Miracle Network and at her parish Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. She is a current and active member of the Peninsula Womens Network, National Association of Women Business Owners, Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce and Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, and the Williamsburg Business Association. Shelley is the Owner of The Alternative Board, peer board facilitator and certified strategic business leadership coach. Prior to owning her own company; Shelley has spent several decades in top executive positions within Marriott Corporation, LTD Management and HMP Properties. Most of those years were spent working directly in the Hampton Roads area.
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Reading aloud to your kids

Written by
Community
Sarah Sterzing Executive Director, REACH, Inc (Reading Enriches All Children) o you think you are going to lose it if your child asks you to read Curious George or Green Eggs and Ham one more time? If you do it anyway, give yourself a big ol Atta Girl! Reading aloud to children even the same story over and over and over again, is one of the best ways to teach them to love to read. They learn to predict what is going to happen; they eventually learn the story themselves and can relate what is happening in the pictures with the words you are saying! Ideas begin to formulate in that grey matter and they relate it to real life concepts! They build vocabulary, learn to track words and pictures with their eyes and build concepts in their minds-eye. Once your child can read, dont stop reading aloud! Experts say children who become readers (people who enjoy reading and do it for fun) have parents who continue to read aloud with them throughout their time in elementary and middle school (even high school kids love it). Pointers for reading aloud with your little kids: 1. Make reading aloud or book sharing a part of every day. Make it a ritual and then it will become a habit. Bedtime, naptime, after dinner, bath time, at the park, on the front porch, or waiting for a bus or at the doctor. You can read anywhere together. 2. Have fun! Choose books that are fun for both
of you to read and that will make you want to do it even more! 3. You dont have to always read the stories. You can flip the pages and discuss what is happening in the illustrations-maybe even make up new words together for the story. 4. Show your child the word you are saying by running your finger over the word as you say it. Let them parrot it back to you. 5. Ask questions about what is happening. Use Who, What When Where Why How if you need a starter. Pointers for starting a book group for older kids: Starting a book group with older kids who are reading chapter books is a great way to get kids excited about reading, as well as maintain a connection with reading in an informal yet purposeful way. Having the parents and the kids doing this together makes the experience fun for everyone!
Here is how to do it: 1. Set a date every month, just like an adult book group. 2. Give everyone at least a month to read the book. 3. Keep discussion easy-ask about 5 simple discussion questions. Try to keep it light and let the conversation steer itself with the focus always being on the story and the book. 4. Serve refreshments. 5. Divide the tasks. Have one parent and child host, one parent and child come up with questions and one parent and child provide the refreshments. 6. Before you all leave, choose the next book for the next group. This can have the added bonus of keeping kids connected and bonded during these difficult days of peer pressure and bullies in or out of school. A sort of solidarity can be built
among members in a whole new way. REACH provides reading programs and free new books to children living in homeless and domestic violence shelters locally. We are always seeking new and lightly used books to give away to our program kids and families in need. This holiday consider sponsoring a REACH Reading Angel Tree to place books in the hands of local children in need, or consider donating a book(s) through our AMAZON.Com Wish List at www.amazon.com under the name REACH Reads. http://www.amazon.com/REACHREADS/wishlist/. Giving a book to a homeless child is as easy as a point and click. Call REACH for more details at 757-627-4722, or visit www.reachreads.org.
REACH Needs:
Book runners to assist with the delivery and pickup of donated books for our programs. Readers for Read-Aloud Teams at various shelters throughout Southside Hampton Roads. New books or cash donations to purchase books for kids 0-18 (especially books that interest boys.) Gift cards to book stores, Michaels and discount stores to purchase books and program supplies.
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Community
Honoring Claire: A Mothers Words to Prevent Violence
I encourage you to learn more about the dangers of unhealthy and controlling partners. If you see someone in an unhealthy relationship, say something. Reach out to friends and loved ones who may not know how to ask for help or even recognize the warning signs. Break the silence and in doing so, help break the devastating epidemic of domestic abuse and violence. Written by Kate Loring n December 8, 2006, my beloved daughter, Claire Cucchiari-Loring, was murdered by her ex-boyfriend, two weeks after she broke up with him. If you or someone you know is in an abusive or violent relationship, call the 24-hour Samaritan House Hotline at (757) 430-2120. If you are interested in an educational presentation on the warning signs and dynamics of dating/ domestic violence or simply have questions, contact the Samaritan House education department at (757) 631-0710 or visit www.SamaritanHouseVA.org. During the month of October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Samaritan House and domestic violence prevention programs across the nation join together through community events and outreach to raise awareness of the signs of abuse and encourage people to reach out to one another to prevent future violence.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
At 22, Claire was an accomplished singer and a vocalist with the ODU jazz choir/band. She was on track to meet her goal of graduating magna cum laude from ODU the following semester. Just before her death, she mesmerized a full house with her vocals on Aint Misbehavin with the jazz band and performed at the annual ODU Madrigal dinner. When people talked to me about Claire after her death, they often spoke about her independence and strong individuality (she carried a purple Xena backpack to the end!), and her kindness and compassion for others. I loved her for those qualities and many others: for her sarcastic sense of humor, her can-do spirit, her sharp mind, her fascinating quirks and enthusiasms, and for being a loving and very dear daughter. Looking back at the final two weeks of Claires life, I now believe that if she and I both had known more about abuse and control, we might have done some things differently, perhaps with a better outcome. One way I can honor Claire now is by trying to prevent others from losing their loved ones to domestic violence.
OCTOBER
Samaritan House will join with other organizations across the nation to raise awareness of the signs of abuse and encourage people to reach out to one another to prevent future violence. Please join us on October 3rd for the Day of Unity-Night of Remembrance at the Virginia Beach Town Center Fountain Plaza to remember our friends and neighbors who have been victims of domestic violence. Then on October 23rd, join us on our 5K walk to DeFeet Domestic Violence at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. For more information, go to: http://samaritanhouseva.org.
Tell you to shut up or tell you youre dumb, stupid, fat, or call you some other name (directly or indirectly). Compare you to former partners or excessively bad mouth former partners.
The following list of warning signs for potentially abusive relationships was copied from the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance Web site: www.vsdvalliance.org. They are presented as guidelines and cues to pay attention to, not as judgments on the worth of the other person.
Red Flags for Abusive Relationships
Question relationships with partners who:
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
8th Annual Samaritan House De-Feet Domestic Violence 5K Walk/Run
OCTOBER
Please join Samaritan House at 17th Street Park Virginia Beach Oceanfront Sunday, October 23, 2011 Noon2:30 p.m.
Download an mail-in registration form at: http://goo.gl/QT6rR or Register online at: http://goo.gl/EGcX3 or http://RaceIt.com
(Search for "Samaritan House")
OCTOBER
$25 /person, individuals $20 /person, teams of 5 or more For more information go to www.SamaritanHouseVA.org. All proceeds will benefit Samaritan Houses mission to foster personal safety, self-sufficiency and personal growth in adults and their children through freedom from domestic abuse and homelessness.
OCTOBER
For more information, please contact Cynthia James at: CynthiaJ@SamaritanHouseVA.org or call 757-631-0710 or go to www.SamaritanHouseVA.org
Abuse alcohol or other drugs. Have a history of trouble with the law, get into fights, or break and destroy property. Dont work or go to school. Abuse siblings, other family members, children or pets. Put down people, including your family and friends, or call them names excessively. Are always angry at someone or something. Try to isolate you and control who you see or where you go. Nag you or force you to be sexual when you dont want to. Cheat on you or have lots of partners. Are physically rough with you (push, shove, pull, yank, squeeze, restrain). Take your money or take advantage of you in other ways. Accuse you of flirting or coming on to others or accuse you of cheating on them. Dont listen to you or show interest in your opinions or feelings. . .things always have to be done their way. Ignore you, give you the silent treatment, or hang up on you. Lie to you, dont show up for dates, maybe even disappear for days. Check out or make lewd comments about others in your presence. Blame all arguments and problems on you. Tell you how to dress or act. Threaten to kill themselves if you break up with them, or tell you that they cannot live without you. Experience extreme mood swings. . .tell you youre the greatest one minute and rip you apart the next minute.
You feel afraid to break up with them. You feel tied down, feel like you have to check-in. You feel afraid to make decisions or bring up certain subjects so that the other person wont get mad. You tell yourself that if you just try harder and love your partner enough that everything will be just fine. You find yourself crying a lot, being depressed or unhappy. You find yourself worrying and obsessing about how to please your partner and keep them happy. You find the physical or emotional abuse getting worse over time.
Adapted from the Domestic Abuse Project
Some other cues that might indicate an abusive relationship include:
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If you or someone you know needs help please call our 24 hour crisis hotline: 757-430-2120
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OCTOBER 15
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Want to network with other young professionals? Not sure how to meet others outside the work place? Join Us!
Community YWCA Emerging Professionals Group
The Emerging Professionals group aims to provide at least one event per month that young professionals can attend to socialize with one another, network and have the opportunity to learn more about the YWCA and how to get involved.
YWCA-EMERGING PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL EVENT Date: Thurs., September 29th Time: OPEN TO CLOSE Location: Chili's Grill & Bar Address: 1066 West Mercury Blvd. Hampton, VA 23666 Details: Print out the flyer below and the staff will attach it to your check to count towards the % of sales that will be donated to the YWCA!
YWCA VIRGINIA PENINSULA- Introduction The YWCA of the Virginia Peninsula wishes to introduce our Interim Executive Director, Ms. Kamisha Wyatt. Kamisha grew up and attended elementary and high school on the Peninsula. She is a proud graduate of Old Dominion University, and
matriculated with a degree in Recreation and Tourism Studies Management. After much thought (and hard work), Kamisha decided to continue her education. Much to the delight and pride of her family and friends, she received her Master's Degree in Counseling and Development from George Mason University. During her student days at GMU, Kamisha was elected as School Counseling Representative to Chi Sigma Iota, an international honor society for counselors. She is very proud of the fact that she worked for George Mason University's Counseling and Psychological Department as a Graduate Assistant for Learning Services.
the staff of the YWCA Virginia Peninsula, Kamisha served two years on the Board of Directors, and was actively involved in the Association's "Emerging Professionals" group of 30-and-Under YWCA members. Outside of work and school, Kamisha's hobbies and interests include going to movies, traveling, and spending quality time with family and friends. She can be reached at executivedirector@ywcavapen. hrcoxmail.com, and welcomes you to visit her at the Phyllis Wheatley Building during the weekdays.
Chilis Gives
Kamisha brings a strong commitment to the Peninsula community, and has gained valuable experience in the non-profit world via her work with Big Brother Back! Big Sisters of the Peninsula, Inc. Prior to joining
As the Board of Directors begins their search for a new Executive Director, I want to assure you of my commitment to uphold the vision and mission of the YWCA during this transitional time- to eliminate racism and empower women in all that I do as Interim Executive Director.
Kamisha Wyatt Interim Executive Director YWCA Virginia Peninsula 757.245.6026
CHILIS PROUDLY SUPPORTS
Bring in this flyer and we will donate a portion of your proceeds back to YWCA! To go orders count too!
YWCA
Date: Thursday September 29th OPEN TO CLOSE

Location: Chilis in Hampton West Mercury Blvd 757-825-0348
2702 Orcutt Ave Newport News, VA 23607 757.245.6026 www.ywca.org/vapeninsula

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Peninsula Fine Arts Center Exhibitions, Classes and Events
OCTOBER 2011
Free Weekend Saturday, October 1, 10 am-5 pm Sunday, October 2, 1-5 pm Try It! Saturday, October 1 only: explore different art mediums, 10 am-4 pm. Pfac Studio Art School instructors guide visitors to try their hand at handforming clay objects, working on the potters wheel, and experiment with other art forms throughout the day on Saturday, October 1, from 10 am to 4 pm. Also on Saturday, volunteers will engage visitors in family gallery games during the final weekend for Unbroken Thread: The Art of Philip Koch and The Virginia Landscape: Works on Paper. Free admission made possible by a grant from the Noland Foundation Paint Days! Tuesday and Thursday Hands On For Kids gallery, 10 am - 4 pm Included with Pfac admission and free to Pfac members Paints, smocks and easels provided-you supply the creativity and we clean up the mess! Introduction to Weaving Wednesday and Friday, October 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 9:30 am-12 noon (6 sessions) $105 Pfac members / $120 non-members Instructors: Helen Cadogan and Ingrid Kross In this slightly expanded version of the summer workshop, students will be introduced to weaving using a variety of looms and techniques by two noted weavers. After a review of the basics, students will jump right in and weave with various yarn and mixed media, to complete 3-4 projects over the workshop. Tuition includes a $10 materials fee. Limit: 14 students. Portfolio Adventures for Ages 16-20 Wednesday, October 5 December 14 (No class Nov. 23, 2011), 4-6 pm (10 sessions) $150 Pfac member/ $165 non-member Instructors (Alternating Weeks): Juli Schuszler and Heather Ebersole This small enrollment course meets the needs of the high school student preparing a portfolio for college submission or for Advanced Placement Studio Art credit. Topics include figure drawing, still life, watercolor, shading techniques, collage, portraiture, perspective studies, and portfolio assembly. Limit: 15 students. Fundamentals of Clay: Handbuilding Tuesday, October 11-November 1, 10 am-12:30 pm (4 sessions) Instructor: Diane Kroniess $65 Pfac member / $75 non-member Learn the basics of handbuilding objects from clay in this small enrollment, focused workshop that is strongly encouraged for those who have no clay experience. Limit: 8 students. Pfac Fall exhibitions feature Eye on Design Opening October 15, Pfacs fall exhibition series Eye on Design features a trio of exhibitions of work by artists for whom the concept and execution of design is particularly important to the visual success of their art. Living with Art: Selections from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Stiles October 15, 2011-January 8, 2012 Featuring both two- and three-dimensional objects, all selected from the Newport News home of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Stiles, the collection has remarkable strength in the area of contemporary crafts wood, glass, clay and mixed media in particular. Albert Paley, Wendall Castle, Jay Stanger, Richard LaLonde are among the renowned craft artists, with other works by Frank Stella and Rufino Tamayo. Dickson Carroll: Selected Works October 15-December 4, 2011 Dickson Carroll, an artist and architect in Washington, DC, sculpts his imaginative constructions in wood, primarily with hand tools and finishes his work with clear varnish, opaque acrylics or transparent washes. His work is included in the collection of the Smithsonians Renwick Gallery. Beyond Form: Exploring the Ceramic Surface October 15, 2011-January 8, 2012 Curated by Pfacs clay guru, teacher and artist Beth Turbeville, this eclectic and engaging exhibition features artists diverse a special emphasis on seasonal creations. All materials provided. Tuition includes $5 materials fee. Limit: 12 students. Curators Talk Tuesday, October 18, 5:30-6:30 pm Free and open to the public Pfac Curator Michael Preble and Pfac Pottery Instructor Beth Turbeville survey the exhibitions. Afterschool Clay Camp for Ages 5-8 Wednesdays, October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 4-5:30 pm (4 sessions) $40 Pfac members / $50 non-member Instructors: Diane Kroniess & Beth Turbeville Do you like to get messy while creating cool stuff? Heres your chance! Explore hand forming and the potters wheel to create your artworks. A great way to get your young artist started with basic ceramic skills. No experience necessary. All materials provided. Limit: 14 students. The Art of the Portrait Part 2: for continuing and experienced students October 20-November 10 Thursday, 9:30 am-12 noon (4 sessions) $85 member / $100 non-member, per session Instructor: Bill Hobler Join Newport News artist Bill Hobler to build or sharpen your ability to draw or paint portraits and achieve likenesses of your subjects. Using the medium of your choice, well learn the geometry and design of the face and translate that to threedimensional likeness through highlights, shading and realistic details. Tuition includes model fee. Limit: 12 students. Art After 5 Thursday, October 20, 5:30-7:30 pm Free and open to the public Musical Guest: Otis Brooks Each month experience some of Hampton Roads finest musicians, poetry and spoken word noted professionals and talented amateur writers, art demonstrations by Pfac instructors, students and visiting artists, and more creative activities along with food by Blackdog Catering and beer and wine available for purchase from LaBodega Hampton. Sponsored by SunTrust bank with free admission made possible by a grant from the Noland Foundation, with additional support from WHRO. Teen Manga Saturday, October 22, 29, 1:30-4 pm (2 sessions) $40 Pfac member / $50 non-member Instructor: Lee Gerry Wertheimer Learn to draw awesome Manga characters using brilliant, wild colors and permanent Manga ink pens. You'll develop original backgrounds for your figures and animals. Bring a snack. Limit: 12 students. Papermaking for Ages 8 & Up Tuesday, October 25, November 1, 15, 4:30-6 pm (3 sessions) $50 Pfac member / $60 non-member Instructor: Lee Gerry Wertheimer Make your own paper from recycled and found objects. Students will paint with paper, use dried and other inclusions, colors, and spices to create beautiful papers for scrapbooking, greeting cards and finished pictures with just paper. Bring a snack. Limit: 12 students. Free Weekend Saturday, November 5, 10 am-5 pm Sunday, November 6, 1-5 pm Saturday ,November 5 only: art activities and gallery games, 10 am-4 pm Families can make holiday cards and decorations with Pfacs artists and instructors to get the season off to a creative start! Free admission made possible by a grant from the Noland Foundation Teen Jewelry Making Saturday, November 5, 12, 1:30-4:30 pm (2 sessions) $50 member / $60 non-member Lee Gerry Wertheimer Make and take great jewelry! In just 2 classes, students will make bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. Learn how to make your own jewelry from recycled materials, too. Bring a snack. Limit: 12 students. Fundamentals of Clay: Underglaze Application Tuesday, November 8, 10 am-1 pm (1 session) Instructor: Lynne Oglesby $30 Pfac member / $40 non-member Instructor: Lynne Oglesby Learn the basics of how to expertly apply underglaze to clay objects in this small enrollment, focused workshop that is strongly encouraged for those who have no clay experience. Limit: 8 students. Fundamentals of Clay: Glaze Application Tuesday, November 15, 10am-1pm (1 session) $30 Pfac member / $40 non-member Instructor: Marshall Turner Learn the basics of how to expertly apply your final glaze to clay objects in this small enrollment, focused workshop that is strongly encouraged for those who have no clay experience. Limit: 8 students. Art After 5 Thursday, November 17, 5:30-7:30 pm Free and open to the public Musical Guest: The Annie Johnson Band Each month experience some of Hampton Roads finest musicians, poetry and spoken word noted professionals and talented amateur writers, art demonstrations by Pfac instructors, students and visiting artists, and more creative activities along with food by Blackdog Catering and beer and wine available for purchase from LaBodega Hampton. Sponsored by SunTrust bank with free admission made possible by a grant from the Noland Foundation, with additional support from WHRO.
approaches to the surface of their ceramic vessels and other forms, the selection includes the work of Susan Dewsnap, Ron Meyers, Jeffrey Oestreich and Lana Wilson, among others. Workshop: Pottery Party - Tableware Saturday, October 15, 10:30 am-1 pm $50 Pfac member / $60 non-member Instructor: Millie Arthur Make your own cups and appetizer plates in this handbuilding workshop for teens and adults! Then learn techniques to embellish and personalize your creations. Final glaze application will be discussed in class. All materials furnished. No experience required. Limit: 12 students. Drawing Sampler Sunday, October 16, 30, November 6, 13, 1:30-4 pm (4 sessions) $85 Pfac member / $105 non-member Instructor: Lee Gerry Wertheimer In this four-session class, suitable for ages 17 and up, students will begin to build their drawing skills. You'll use graphite, charcoal and oil pastels in learning the basics, along with shading, texture, blending and creative composition. All materials included. Limit: 12 students. Beginning Origami for Ages 11-15 Tuesday, October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 3:45-5:15 pm (4 sessions) $60 Pfac member / $70 non-member Instructor: Benn Trask These introductory sessions will guide young students through the ancient art of paper folding. The class will include the traditional basic folds and bases which will allow the students to fashion scores of figures. Students also will explore some the modern applications of the craft. Throughout the class, there also will be
NOVEMBER 2011
What You Need to Know About Contemporary Craft Thursday, November 3 and 10, 5:30-6:30 pm (2 sessions) $15 Pfac members / $20 non-members Instructor: Michael Preble This two-session class is held in conjunction with our fall exhibitions of works from the Stiles Collection, sculpture by Dickson Carroll and Exploring the Ceramic Surface. After a very brief look at some historical precedents, the remarkable range of styles, mediums and content will be surveyed, with a focus on the American and international styles in current work. And believe me, theres a whole lot more to it than decorative knick-knacks and Chihuly knockoffs!
Peninsula Fine Arts Center 757-596-8175 www.pfac-va.org

101 Museum Drive Mariners Museum Park Newport News, VA 23606
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he Disabled American Veterans Combining Chapters Thrift Stores of Hampton Roads Virginia is pleased to announce the release of their new website,
Disabled American Veterans Thrift Stores Launch New Website!

www.davthrift.org
keep up to date with current events and press releases - learn about the many ways they help the community The redesign is easy to navigate with clean colors and graphics to create an improved look and feel. Some highlights include the use of Google maps, a five-minute promotional video about the Disabled American Veterans and their stores, and the ability to email the organization. The improvements to the website come in addition to a range of other new initiatives taken by the D.A.V. Thrift Stores. Most notable, the dispersion of donation bins to make it more convenient for customers to donate clothing, shoes, books, and all their household goods that they want to discard of. They now have over forty donation bins throughout the Hampton Roads community. Locations can be found easily on their new website by using their Donation Bin Locator on the homepage. The D.A.V. Thrift Stores rely on the publics donations to be able to operate successfully and raise money for the Disabled American Veterans and other charitable causes. The proceeds from purchases support the local chapters, assist veterans with special needs, support the local Veterans Affairs Hospitals, and support local charities.
The new site has been redesigned with a fresh new look and has been updated with information to answer their customers most common questions. With the new features introduced on the site, users will be able to: - locate stores and find out when and where to contact them - find links to other local organizations they partner with - get information on how and where to make tax-deductible donations
Visit www.davthrift.org to find out how you can help!

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AH Hospice Foundation is Founded

ospice of Virginia is pleased to announce our foundation, AH Hospice Foundation dba Hospice of Virginia Foundation.
Our non-profit (501 3C) foundation ensures that no one will ever be denied care for their inability to pay due to lack of insurance or other medical benefits. We give back to the communities we serve through sponsorships and continued educational events through out the year. For more information or to make a donation please contact us at (800)501-0451. History AH Hospice Foundation was formed in 2011 to promote and support quality hospice care in your local community through community outreach, consumer education, professional development and special events. Mission The Mission of AH Hospice Foundation is to increase access to quality compassionate end of life care for those within our community.
www.ahhospicefoundation.org 877-434-8285 or 678-612-1674

Volunteers: The Heart of Hospice

There are almost 400,000 hospice volunteers working some 16 million hours helping dying patients and their families in our nation. Volunteers are the heart of what we do everyday. Hospice would not be able to function without them. They are truly angels!! Volunteers do a wide variety of tasks based on your desires and talents. We have some that do office work like sending support letters to the bereaved, or making calls to families just to check in. Some of our angels read or play music, or knit a blanket. Some choose to hold the hands of those taking their last breath. And then some choose to run the vacuum or run errands. However you want to help is appreciated and the rewards you get back are priceless. We are currently taking applications for volunteers in the Newport News, Hampton, and Williamsburg area. If you have love and compassion for those facing end of life, and you want to be a part of their journey, please contact Karen Wright @ (804) 281-0451 for more information.
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Virginia Peninsula Foodbank: What You Should Know
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Written by David Errickson Travel Editor The sounds of the wind around your house increase as the night drags on. Tree branches stretch and sway in the pelting rain as again you appraise the one youve calculated will most likely fall on your house. Your cache of candles stands nearby, and a flashlight at every bedside awaits the inevitable loss of power. Perhaps youve boarded up some windows, but there is always the one that remains unprotected for some reason, and you consider for the hundredth time what you will do when that one blows in. For the thousandth time you mentally plot your location the midst of endless swirls of red and orange flickering from the TV, clinging to any optimistic nuance of the weathercasters analysis. The hurricane is coming. Like some living breathing monster it bears down on your world with random and unpredictable force. The media give it qualities of secret will and intent and, like you, it even has a name! Will the evil eye pick you to strike with all its malevolent fury, or will it pass mercifully to the east, bringing destruction on someone else, but leaving for you just a mighty mess? The earthquake was easier. At least youre spared the interminable anticipation of catastrophe and the accumulating misery of your grim imagination. By the time you realized it wasnt a bus or dump truck going by, and that it might actually be an earthquake (in Virginia?), it was over. Oh my, what was that? Did you feel that? The terror really comes
afterwards in the realization of the state of total helplessness you endured for an endless 15 seconds. You cant prepare. You cant steadily steel your nerve and resolve to survive as you can when the days of speculation preceding a hurricane continually keep you in that dreaded cone of probability. At some point when the storm is nigh, you know there is nothing more to be done, youve done all you can and your fate is now in other hands. Youre as ready as you can be. But no one is ready for an earthquake. But from a global historical perspective, they are more inevitable. I wonder why they dont give them names, only years. Maybe its because we hope theyll stay more infrequent and we can continue to refer to them as the great San Francisco earthquake of 1906, instead of Earthquake Mary, with aftershocks Little Henry and Baby Jane. But from that perspective, lately it seems we should be naming tornadoes. They seem to be striking with disturbing regularity. And I wonder why they only seem to be in North America. You never hear of tornadoes churning up Europe or India or Patagonia. Most of us were spared lasting effects of Irenes visit to our shores. A mere Category 1, in a few years we may have a hard time remembering its name. But not everyone. For the families of the 43 souls that were lost to the storm across the Eastern Seaboard, Irene will always mean tragedy. Elsewhere the names Andrew or Camille or Agnes or Katrina evoke memories of loss and despair. Interestingly, we memorialize most of our history in museums and monuments, but there are only a few places where the mementoes
of the great natural disasters are preserved. Maybe we really dont want to dwell upon just how helpless and fragile we are when the earth flexes its muscles, but the thousands who helplessly perished in their wake deserve to be remembered, as do the heroes who came to their aid. If you find yourself nearby, you might want to check out these places around the country that have sought to preserve reminders of natures power and mans vulnerability. The National Hurricane Museum and Science Center, Lake Charles, LA. This is a project in progress, planned to open by 2012, to bring together historical exhibits of all US hurricanes as well as interactive displays of hurricane and weather science. http://www.nhmsc.com/ Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi, MS has exhibits of 1969s Hurricane Camille (remember Forrest Gump?) http://www.maritimemuseum.org/ American Red Cross Museum in Washington DC maintains exhibits and artifacts on their support of those in natural disasters. http://www.redcross.org/museum/history/ visitorinfo.asp Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington DC has a special exhibit on Hurricane Katrina and many other natural disasters. http://americanhistory. si.edu/ The Louisiana State Museum in New Orleans French Quarter has an extensive Hurricane Katrina exhibit. http:// lsm.crt.state.la.us/
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