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 Table of Contents
Medical Professionals
Anatomical Challenges of Pregnancy ..........................................5
Upper Eyelid Tuck .......................... .............................................7
Health and Wellness
Body Magic Reshaping Garments ................................................9
FreeRxPlus Perscription Savings Card ...................................10,11
Hot House Yoga Growing With Care .......................................... 8
Pain Free Living with Pilates .......... ............................................ 4
Reiki Healing Benefits.................................................................. 6
Shaklee Creating Healthier Lives ...............................................14
Teach Children to “Make Others Famous” ................................. 4
Veema THIRST, New Nourishing Drink..........................................8
Zumba: Passion, Commitment and Drive ....................................6
Healthy Eating
Asparagus: The Best of Spring’s Harvest ..............................12,13
Business and Finance
Whole Life Insurance; Your Financial Asset ............................. 15
New Rules, New Tax Season .....................................................17
Welcome to Virginia Beach Woman ..........................................16
Women Entrepreneurs Wanted ..................................................9
Home
Connect With Your Kitchen & Bath Designer..............................19
Construction & Repair Services .................................................18
Fashion and Beauty
Jewelry Home Parties ...............................................................18
Art and Leisure
Vintage Cards for Mother’s Day ................................................21
Education
Learning a New Language .........................................................22
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Ugandan Paper Beads ............................................................... 20
Women in Profile
Meet Eight Local Women.................................................... 24,25
Community
Alzheimer’s Disease: What’s a Woman to do? ..........................23
Be Red Cross Ready ...................................................................36
Celebrating Women in the Arts .................................................33
Foodbank: The Face of Hungar....................................................34
Girl Scouts Make the Connection ..............................................29
Habitat Poker Run ......................................................................26
National SIT Awareness Month ............................................... .35
NAWIC Supports Community Charities .....................................30
REACH Survivor Challenge............. ............................................27
Samaritan House Programs ......................................................31
VBSPA Lifesavers ........................................................................28
YWCA: Taking a Stand Against Racism .......................................32
Travel
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Women, Science and the Sea ....................................................37
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 Health and Wellness
Make Others Famous
Written by
Cheri Bollmann
Certified Relationship and
Parent Instructor
Mother of eleven children
When all of our eleven kids lived at home, for effective
parenting and organization purposes, we placed them into
groups according to age.  The five oldest kids we called
seniors; the three middle kids we called juniors and the
three youngest we called the peanuts.
 
I remember looking around the dinner table one night
thinking,  “Someone’s missing.   Is it a senior?  No.  A
junior?  No.   It was a peanut!  -- Where’s Christopher?”
 
One area that we found very helpful with these groupings
was cooking and cleaning up after dinner.  One child from
each group helped cook dinner and one from each group
helped clean up after dinner.  This happened on a rotation
basis.
 
Every now and then I would have the seniors ‘make the
peanuts famous.’  That meant, ‘drop what you are doing and
go hang out and play with the peanuts.  Make them feel like
life is all about them right now.  Have fun and play with
them.  Play sports with them.  Make them feel special and
place all your attention on them.’
And every now and then I said, “It’s time to make your
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parent’s famous.  Again, place all your attention on us -
your parents.  Maybe make us a lunch.  Take us out for a
Relationship Tip
dessert or coffee.  Make us feel special and place all your Lovingly teach your children to ‘make
attention on us.”
  others famous.’  Begin with family – that
Entitled kids don’t grow into a reciprocating relationship is so very important.   Make it fun.  Also,
with their parents.  The entitled child is so familiar with the
hand-out that they only see their hand-out as to receive, not teach them to extend that to the less
to give.   And then when the parent asks for something in fortunate and those in need. It’s hard to
return, the child reacts somewhat incensed, an attitude of throw stones at others’ misfortunes when
“How could you?”
  you are walking the same dirty street with
Remember – kids in poverty and kids with plenty have the them. 
same potential habit forming behavior – they have their
hands out.  It is the parent’s job to teach the children that
giving and receiving is a two-way street.
 
My young adult children continue to call us to ‘make their
parent’s famous.’
 
Each adult child makes us feel special in his own way.  One
will call to watch a movie with us.  Another will bring a
gift from their personal travels.  Another will take us to
dinner.  And frequent texts filled with ‘love ya’ and ‘have an
awesome day’ reminds me they genuinely care for me and
for their father.
 
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of the Human Rights Award from VA Beach HRC and the Parents Day Award from
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 Medical Professionals
The Anatomical Challenges of Pregnancy
gain. As weight is added, the center of gravity and pressure within the joints of the feet may
changes and the abdomen is drawn forward. The result.
degree of change varies from woman to woman.
The changes, regardless of degree, can cause a What can chiropractic do to help relieve
significant amount of anatomical challenges?
low back discomfort.
The joints in the back of Chiropractors are educated to keep the joints
the spine (facet joints) moving,
Written by and lumbosacral joint even under
Amanda J. Meyers, DC at the base of the spine stressful
can become compressed. conditions!
The compressed joints A variety of
I would venture to say that most of us realize the send pain signals to techniques
female body goes through significant changes the brain, thus making exist to
during pregnancy. Pregnancy can be a wonderful it very difficult for alleviate the
and exciting process; however it is not without its a woman to get stress by adjusting and manipulating the joints,
physical challenges. Luckily, chiropractic care comfortable, particularly including the back, ribs, arms and legs. The soft
can be extremely beneficial to help manage the while standing. tissue (muscles and ligaments) can also be treated
aches and pains as well as postural changes that to relieve the tightness and compression they
accompany pregnancy. As the abdomen and may place on the nerves. Treatment techniques
pelvis are drawn change throughout the pregnancy to adapt to the
Is chiropractic care safe during forward, the muscles in later protruding abdomen and hormonal changes.
pregnancy? the back shorten, causing Chiropractic care can also help with the post-natal
stiffness in the low back changes that take place after birth. The birthing
According to the American Pregnancy and gluteal region. As these muscles tighten, process can be traumatic on the body. To return
Association, “There are no known nerves, such as the Sciatic Nerve, can become the body to its pre-baby size and structure can
contraindications to chiropractic care throughout impinged. The impingement of nerves can cause be eased with the help of a chiropractor. Less
pregnancy. All chiropractors are trained to work additional low back pain as well as pain down the stress for the mom means less stress for the baby!
with women who are pregnant. Investing in the legs. Don’t we all want to bring a baby into a healthy
fertility and pregnancy wellness of women who and pain-free environment?!
are pregnant or trying to conceive is a routine Changes also take place throughout the mid-
treatment for most chiropractors.” back. Breast tissue enlarges to allow for the Please note: When seeing any health care
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/ possibility of milk production. The additional professional, it is important that you inform him/
pregnancyhealth/ weight pulls on the front of the chest, straining her of any discomfort during pregnancy. He/she
chiropracticcare.html the musculature in the mid-back to fight against is trained to determine where the discomfort is
the pull forward. The muscles in turn stress coming from and what can be done to help.
What anatomical the spinal joints (vertebral joints) and rib joints
changes take (costovertebral joints) in the back causing Dr. Amanda Meyers is a chiropractor with a well-balanced back-
discomfort. Occasionally, breathing can become ground in Exercise Science and Clinical Nutrition. She works with
place? stressed and uncomfortable due to improper joint a wide-range of patients, including women struggling with the
anatomical and physiological changes experienced throughout the
motion. If the joints are not moving and gliding aging process.
One of the biggest
properly, they can cause pain and also inhibit
changes is posture…
proper inflation of the lungs
you know, that
making it difficult to take a
“pregnant walk.” The
deep breath.
body accommodates
for the additional
The combined changes in
weight from the
the mid-back and low back
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 Health and Wellness
Three keys to sucess: Passion, Commitment and Drive.

InMotion With Liz a year later

Written by
Liz Vazquez
Zumba Instructor
and Personal Trainer
It has been a year since I started my Zumba fitness and
toning classes at Encore Dance Center. The Latin-inspired
dance and toning program includes combinations of
rhythms such as Latin Disco, Reggaeton-Cumbia, Conga
Hip Hop, Merengue Hip Hop, Belly Dance, Techno and
Salsa. My first class at Encore was on March 30, 2009.
and the Latin Festival 2009. Feel free to join us 4 times a week: Monday, Wednesday
and Friday at 7:00 pm. and Saturday at 9:30 am.
This year I will be in charge of the Zumbathon on June 12,
2010 which will be part of the Latin Festival featuring local
Zumba instructors as well as master instructor Liana Veda.
This is a free event so mark your calendars now.
Foundation and Format of Zumba
Check out Zumba Virginia Beach on
Zumba was founded by Alberto Perez, a Colombian native, Facebook or join our group at http://
and was designed to be performed to the rhythm of Latin
music. The program combines interval training with fast www.meetup.com/Zumba-Toning-
and slow rhythms used to help the students burn calories Virginia-Beach. 310-1010
efficiently. Not only do participants use all of their major
muscles but they engage their core section as well. Elizabeth Vazquez has been a certified Personal Trainer for the last 6 years. She is certified by the
American Council on Exercise (ACE). She is also Zumba Certified and Zumba Toning Certified. She
has taken Zumba Level 2 in order to bring the best classes to her clients. She has been an American
When I first started in February 2008, I quickly became Red Cross safety instructor since 1998.

Initially I was worried whether it was the right time for
me to branch out on my own during an economic crisis.
But after 187 classes I am pleased that the classes are still
growing and my students couldn’t be happier.
What a wonderful year! It has been a lot of work but my
students have supported me along the way. Best of all,
several students have achieved results: Butch Granados lost
25 pounds, Pamela Ballard lost 20 pounds and Dusty Davis
lost 19 pounds. These students combine a sensible diet with
classes 3 to 4 times a week. Although results will vary, it
has been reported that students can burn up to 500 calories
during Zumba classes.
After a year together most of my students are like friends
to me and I am proud to say we have performed demos
together in events such as the Virginia Black Expo 2009
familiar with the format of Zumba. One thing that I had
to learn was not only verbal cueing but the methods used
by Beto himself the non verbal method. Hands are used
more to indicate change of direction, words are kept to
short phrases and steps are demonstrated in the routine so
students can keep moving and enjoy the Zumba experience.
We want our students to enjoy the music and feel like
they are in a party athmosphere. Once students get used
to the instructor and the routine, the fun begins. As a
licensed Zumba instructor, I am committed to adhering
to the format that was intended by the original creator of
this life-changing exercise program. Because I have seen
the benefits of the program firsthand, I encourage you to
Call 310-1010 For Class Locations
visit a Zumba class near you. All Zumba instructors have or email zumbavb@yahoo.com
their own teaching style and bring to their classes their own
flavor. That is a benefit to each student. inmotionwithliz.com

REIKI HEALING HEALTH BENEFITS

Written by
Cristina Bliss
Holistic Healer
Reiki Teacher
One of the greatest Reiki healing health benefits is stress reduction and
relaxation, which triggers the bodies natural healing abilities, and improves
and maintains health. Reiki healing is a natural therapy that gently bal-
ances life energies and brings health and well being to the recipient.
This simple, non-invasive healing system works with the Higher Self
of the Receiver to promote health and well being of the entire physical,
emotional and psychic body. Therefore it is truly a system of attaining and
promoting wholeness of Mind, Body and Spirit.
Reiki is a specific type of subtle energy work in which healing is per-
formed by the touch of the hands, allowing the flow of the energy from a
limitless source (God Force) to the patient via the Reiki practitioner. It is
extremely powerful, yet gentle energy that can be easily channeled to your-
self and others, just by intention.
Reiki healing is a pure energy form. When it is combined with the sincere
Desire of the Healee, who is willing to effect a cleansing within their emo-
tional and spiritual consciousness, a total healing can occur.
POTENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF
REIKI HEALING TREATMENTS
When the flow of the "Life Force Energy" is disrupted, weakened or
blocked, emotional or health problems tend to occur. Imbalances can be
caused from many situations occurring in our lives, such as: emotional
or physical trauma, injury, negative thoughts and feelings, including fear,
worry, doubt, anger, anxiety, negative self-talk, toxicity, nutritional deple-
tion, destructive lifestyle and relationships, neglect of self and lack of love
for oneself or others, from emotions that are not expressed in a healthy
way.
Reiki is excellent for healing any physical, mental, emotional and spiritual
issues of any kind and it gives wonderful results.
Some Of The Reiki Healing Health Benefits:
• Creates deep relaxation and aids the body to release stress and tension,
• It accelerates the body's self-healing abilities,
• Aids better sleep,
• Reduces blood pressure
• Can help with acute (injuries) and chronic problems (asthma, eczema,
headaches, etc.) and aides the breaking of addictions,
• Helps relieve pain,
• Removes energy blockages, adjusts the energy flow of the endocrine
system bringing the body into balance and harmony,
• Assists the body in cleaning itself from toxins,
• Reduces some of the side effects of drugs and helps the body to recover
from drug therapy after surgery and chemotherapy,
• Supports the immune system,
• Increases vitality and postpones the aging process,
• Raises the vibrational frequency of the body,
• Helps spiritual growth and emotional clearing
When we are relaxed, stress-free, we are able to restore our natural ability
to heal. Long-term practice of whole-body Reiki will restore the general
condition of the body. It will open the energy channels and this will allow
the body to deal properly and naturally with stress and build-up toxins and
cope with anxiety and depression.
When a person is in good health, regular therapy will increase the body’s
built-in defenses. This will manifest itself as confidence and outward
harmony in dealing with everyday events. The person will gain a positive
outlook on life.
My Reike session with Christina was beyond amazing.....the ethereal, soul
centering experience rejuvenated my mind, body and spirit. Christina
teaches you on how to experience, embrace and enjoy life's gifts.
Debbie Wilson Agate
Franklin, VA
Reiki will also provide additional energy required to recover from illness.
A Reiki healing session can induce an extremely comfortable state of
being that can bring alteration in the clients consciousness. If used with
other natural therapies (meditation, crystals, aroma therapy, Bach Flower
remedies, homeopathy, etc.) Reiki will reinforce their effect.
It can be used also as complementary therapy, because Reiki is truly a
complementary care. It complements and enhances the health care the
patient receives in the hospital or from other health care providers.
Reiki healing complements Eastern and Western medicine and everybody
can benefit from it.It is beneficial to the health of woman (even pregnant),
man, children and it is also excellent to be used on animals (dogs, cats,
horses), plants, water, etc. Reiki healing energy is a tool for use at any
moment, any time, anywhere for on-the-spot stress release, pain relief and
quick energy.
Ref. http://www.reiki-for-holistic-health.com/
Classes and sessions available upon request. For more information please
call 757-309-3090 or write me at CristinaBliss@hotmail.com. Check out
my website at www.CristinaBliss.net.
Cristina Bliss is a Reiki master and teacher and teaches Reiki from Level
1 to Master/Teacher level. She offers private Reiki sessions and does
individual sessions in Arcing Radial Light, Chakra Balancing, Meditation,
and Mediumship. Cristina is a minister for the Universal Life Church. She
lives a spiritual and enlightened happily married life with her two children
in Virginia Beach.

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Bring on the best of the
spring harvest – asparagus!
Written and photographed by green, savory, delicious, real fresh aspara-
Nancy Monaghan
Food Editor
gus. Drizzle it with a little fresh-squeezed
lemon juice, add it to pasta and brunch
It’s hard to find a vegetable that can com- dishes, or serve a big platter of roasted
pete with fresh asparagus for taste and ver- spears as a delectable side dish for meat
satility. Forget the pale green, overcooked, or fish. It’s healthy, it’s yummy, and if it’s
stringy asparagus you got in the school spring, it’s time for a few new recipes for
cafeteria, we’re talking about crispy, deep these abundant fresh spears of goodness.

Asparagus
Quiche
2 cups cooked, chopped asparagus
(plus a few spears for the top if
desired)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
¼ cup finely chopped red pepper (or
jarred roasted red pepper)
1-1/3 cups reduced-fat shredded
sharp cheddar cheese
1-1/3 cups reduced-fat milk
2/3 cup reduced-fat Bisquick mix
2 cups egg substitute such as Eg spoon into the pie plate. Sprinkle return to oven and bake
beaters cheese on top. Blend milk, eggs, another 10 or 15 minutes
Salt and pepper to taste bisquick, salt and pepper and pour until cooked through.
over the vegetable/cheese mix.
Lightly spray a pie plate with fat- Let quiche set about
free cooking spray. Mix asparagus, Bake at 375 degrees for about 20 five minutes before
onion and pepper together and minutes and add sliced asparagus cutting.
spears to the top if desired,

Potato
Asparagus Risotto
Chicken and Asparagus for the top. Warm the milk
Salad in a saucepan.

4 chicken breast halves, bone in and skin on

Asparagus Spray an 11 x 7-inch
3 tbsp good olive oil
¾ cup finely chopped
Salt and pepper
1-1/2 cups pitted black olives
Gratin baking dish with cook-
ing spray, and spread
onion 1 cup cooked asparagus (about ½ lb) half the sliced potatoes in
1 cup Arborio rice 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 lbs Russet potatoes, the bottom. Add half the
4 to 6 cups reduced- 2 tbsp olive oil peeled and cut into asparagus pieces, sprinkle
sodium chicken ¾ cup small salad greens 1/8” slices (about 4 large on half the garlic, and spray
broth Salt and pepper potatoes) lightly with cooking spray.
½ cup dry white wine ½ lb fresh asparagus, Cover with half the cheese
(optional) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Trim excess fat or skin trimmed and season with salt and
½ - ¾ cup chopped from chicken, place chicken breasts on a cookie 2 cloves garlic, minced pepper. Repeat these layers
cooked asparagus sheet, season with salt and pepper. Roast 35 to 45 ¾ cup reduced-fat Guyere a second time, and pour the
½ cup grated Parmesan minutes until chicken is cooked. Remove from oven or Swiss cheese, warmed milk over the top.
cheese and set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove shredded
Fresh ground pepper and discard skin, cut each breast off the bones and 1 cup reduced-fat 2% milk Bake in a preheated
Pat of butter ed with the oil. Add one and cooking until each shred meat. Salt and pepper to taste 425-degree oven for about
to two cups of the warm addition is absorbed Butter-flavored cooking 40 minutes or until the po-
Warm the chicken broth chicken broth and the before you add the next Trim woody ends off asparagus and blanch in sim- spray tatoes are tender, the milk
in a large saucepan. wine, if desired, so liq- half cup. Continue mering water for about three minutes until crisp is absorbed, and the top has
Over medium heat, uid covers the rice. Stir until the rice is al dente. tender. Plunge into a bowl of ice water. Drain, pat Cut the asparagus in half browned.
warm the oil in a thoroughly and increase Remove from heat, add dry, and cut into two-inch lengths. lengthwise so you have thin
heavy-bottomed wide the heat slightly, cook asparagus and immedi- strips (if you have thick as-
skillet or saute pot. until most of the liquid ately stir in butter and Combine chicken, asparagus, olives and salad paragus, slice each cut half
Saute onion about five has been absorbed, cheese. Mix well. greens and arrange on a platter. Whisk together again so you have four long
minutes until softened. stirring frequently. vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper and drizzle over strips from each stalk). Cut
Add rice and stir well Add broth in half-cup salad. strips into smaller pieces
so it’s thoroughly coat- increments, stirring and reserve asparagus tips

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Asparagus and
Ham Breakfast
Strata
2-1/4 cups egg substitute such
as Egg Beaters
3 cups reduced-fat 2% milk
1/2 tsp salt
½ lb fresh asparagus
1-1/2 cups cooked ham cut into
small cubes
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat
Swiss cheese
1-1/2 tsp dry mustard
3 slices bread, cubed
Fat-free cooking spray

Lightly spray a 9 x 13 baking

dish with cooking spray. Trim
woody ends off asparagus and
cut spears into ½-inch pieces.
Blanch briefly in boiling water,
about one to two minutes, drain
and plunge asparagus into very
Ham and Asparagus cold water to stop the cooking.
Breakfast Egg Cups Drain thoroughly.

12 slices thin deli ham Combine all ingredients ex-

1-1/2 cups egg substitute such as Eggbeaters cept cheese (whisk in the dry
¾ cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup chopped cooked asparagus
mustard so it gets distributed) Asparagus 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil together vinegar, mustard
and pour into the baking dish. Salt and pepper to taste and two tablespoons of the
2 tbsp chopped chives
Spread cheese on top, cover and
and Pasta shallots, drizzle in olive oil
Fat-free cooking spray Trim woody ends off aspara- and whisk until combined.
refrigerate overnight. Bake, un- Salad gus. Blanch in simmering Season with salt and pepper.
Spray six muffin cups with cooking spray. Place covered, in a preheated 350-de- water for about two minutes Mix pasta with asparagus,
½ lb mini-penne pasta
two slices of ham in each cup. In a large bowl until crisp tender. Plunge into remaining shallots and sun
gree oven for one hour until set. ½ cup shallots, diced
a bowl of ice water to stop dried tomatoes. Pour on
combine egg, all but one or two tablespoons of ½ cup sundried tomatoes,
the cooking and retain the dressing, add basil, and mix
the cheese, the asparagus and chives. Ladle egg julienned
Note: You can omit the ham color. Drain, pat dry, and cut well to combine. Serve im-
mixture into each cup, sprinkle tops with remain- ¾ to 1 lb asparagus (about 18
into bite sized pieces. Cook mediately. If refrigerating,
ing cheese. Bake at 375 for 15 to 20 minutes until if you prefer a meatless strata, spears)
pasta according to package allow salad to come to room
eggs are set. 6 tbsp white wine vinegar
and you can substitute another ¾ tsp Dijon mustard
directions, drain and set temperature before serving,
cheese of your liking as well. aside. In a small bowl whisk mix well.
1/3 cup olive oil

Roasted Asparagus Did You Know?

The easiest and most
delicious way to cook
fresh asparagus is to roast
it. It develops a crunchy,
nutty flavor you can’t get
when it’s steamed. And it’s
simple.
1 lb asparagus
1 tbsp good olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 400 de-
grees. Wash asparagus, pat
dry, trim off woody ends.
Spread asparagus in
Asparagus is rich in Vita-
a single layer on a cookie min C and Vitamin A and
sheet. Drizzle with olive oil
and sprinkle with salt and low in fat, sodium, carbo-
pepper. hydrates and calories. A
Roast about 10 to 15 min- one-cup serving of aspara-
utes, turning once or twice, gus cooked with salt has:
until asparagus is sizzling
and turns golden and crispy.
For different tastes you can
Calories: 32
add minced garlic, or after Fat: 1 gram
it’s cooked, drizzle with
balsamic vinegar or fresh
Sodium: 5 mg
squeezed lemon. Carbohydrates: 3 grams
Source: nutritiondata.com

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The statement you will want to open
*The 2008 number of $729 million mostly
comprises the $723 million life policyholder
liability to be paid out in 2009. This number
is a close estimate, as some policies may
Presented by lapse or be surrendered before they become
Maria Lerman eligible to receive their dividend.
Financial Professional
What the rating agencies say
Guardian received upgrades from 3 renowned

“I stopped opening my rating agencies in the short span between Oc-

tober 2007 and December 2008 – a notewor-
statements.” *Includes both guaranteed cash value and dividends. Values are based on Guardian’s 2009 dividend scale and are subject to
change. Dividends are not guaranteed. They are declared annually by Guardian’s Board of Directors.
thy accomplishment. The chart below shows
how the company is evaluated by four of these
“My 401(k) is now a 201(k).”
** This interest rate is the pretax earned rate that is needed to replicate the illustrated IRR assuming a 30% tax bracket.
independent sources:
This example shows results for a 40-year-old, Best Class with a
“I don’t want to hear any more hypothetical whole life policy of $500,000 in face amount.2

bad economic news.”
It’s not news anymore, but it feels fresh in our minds. The credit
crisis has heavily impacted assets invested in the market. Current
economic conditions have everyone seeking financial shelter, but
where is it safe?
The uncertainty of downside risk in today’s marketplace can
create confusion and hesitation about committing to a sound
financial strategy. But there is one financial asset today that takes
the worry out of opening your statement—whole life insurance.
An uncommonly recognized fact is that whole life insurance is
an asset that greatly enhances a financial portfolio. It provides
stability and security, with guaranteed financial protection against
untimely death plus an efficient way to pass on wealth to your
heirs. It is a long-term asset, developing cash values, which
can grow to a significant amount over time and can be accessed
through withdrawals and tax-free loans.1,2,3
The “up” asset in a “down” market
There is virtually no other financial asset like whole life insur-
ance. Compare some of its features with other financial instru-
ments—the benefits are exceptional:
• Guaranteed death benefit, typically income-tax free to benefi-
ciaries.2
• Guaranteed cash value is not correlated to the market, and is
tax-deferred.
• Access to cash available through withdrawals and income tax-
free loans.1,2,3
• Policy can be transferred or pledged as collateral for a loan.
• In the long run, the cash values provide stable returns over time.
• Self-completing in the case of disability with a Waiver of Pre-
mium Rider. 4
1Depending upon the policy chosen, cash value may be available as early as the payment of the
second year's premium.
2Policy benefits are reduced by outstanding loans or loan interest.
3Assumes policy is not a Modified Endowment Contract (MEC).
4Riders may incur additional costs.
Leveraging your assets—when more is more
Over and above the value provided by your whole life policy,
there is also an optional feature that not everyone has, but it
The policyholder has contributed $100 annually to maintain the
EPUA rider option, and in year 3 has paid in $25,000—an ideal
use for a cash bonus, or funds received from the sale of an asset.
How do these rates look to you?
1Policyholders can purchase paid-up additional insurance on the insured’s life, within policy
limits, over and above the base face amount.
2Example shown is based on a hypothetical policy not available for sale, using Guardian's Whole
Life Paid-Up at Age 99 and averaging male and female values for issue age 40. A full illustration
showing both guaranteed and non-guaranteed values must be provided by a Guardian representa-
tive to individuals applying for any Guardian whole life insurance policy.
Flexible features built for change
Since life insurance is a long term asset designed to fit your
financial profile during your lifetime, the
Enhanced Paid-Up Additions Rider1 on a whole life policy was
created to dovetail with the policy to
provide more control. EPUA allows you to:
• Schedule an amount that you wish to pay with your policy
premium each year.
• Make unscheduled payments at any time.
• Vary payments and guaranteed cash value growth from year to
year.
• Earn dividends on the additional paid-up insurance purchased.
Moreover, as values build2, the policy becomes a source of
ready, liquid cash available3. Plus, the EPUA is not a contractual
obligation—just an annual contribution of $100 keeps this option
open. In the event of disability, a Waiver of Premium rider pur-
chased when the policy was issued would cover scheduled EPUA
payments in addition to the policy’s premium.
Why Guardian?
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America is one of the
oldest and last remaining mutual life insurance companies in
the nation. Founded in 1860, Guardian has paid a dividend to its
participating life policyholders every year since it has been au-
thorized to do so, through boon years as well as turbulent times.
In November 2008, Guardian’s Board of Directors approved a
record dividend allocation of $723 million to its individual life
policyholders in 2009, reflecting an increase of $60 million,
or 9.0%, over the amount allocated in 2008. It also represents
Fitch raised Guardian’s rating in October 2007, stating in part
that Guardian demonstrated “improved operating performance
and higher than expected capital adequacy.”
In July, 2008, Standard & Poor’s characterized Guardian as
having “a conservative investment philosophy which has limited
speculative grade credit risk and no exposure to sub-prime
mortgages,”and raised the rating from AA (Positive Outlook) to
AA+ (Stable Outlook).
A.M. Best raised Guardian’s rating to A++ in November, 2008,
citing the company’s “superior capitalization,” our ability
to “sustain positive earnings trends,” the company’s “well-
diversified product portfolio” as well as the focus on “building
policyholder value.”
The Bottom Line: How Do You Feel
About Your Money?
For the wise consumer, a vital component underlying
every financial strategy should be a solid foundation
of life insurance. In fact, income from other assets can
easily be used as a funding vehicle for a life insurance
policy and its enhancements such as EPUA. These
synergies are a smart way tocreate, leverage, and retain
wealth for the long term.
Generations have come to rely on Guardian and its
high quality products for financial growth and protec-
tion.
1 Riders may incur additional costs.
2 Cash values include dividends. Dividends are not guaranteed. They are declared annually by
Guardian’s Board of Directors.
3 Policy benefits are reduced by any outstanding loans and loan interest. In any given year, annual

provides even greater benefits as a portfolio asset. The Enhanced the greatest amount ever earmarked for Guardian policyholder dividends, if any, are affected by policy loans.

Paid-Up Additions Rider (EPUA) allows the purchase of ad- dividends. The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, New York, NY 10004-4025
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ditional paid-up insurance1 with flexible payment options and at 2008—9678
favorable rates to enhance the policy’s value. Extra dollars can Guardian’s secure capital position and strong results in 2008
work harder here, boosting values at an accelerated pace! have allowed us to increase the dividend interest rate from 7.25%
to 7.30% in 2009. The chart below illustrates Guardian’s steady
dividend performance from 2003–2008.
Money on the sidelines?
Where are you putting your extra cash these days?
Suppose you earned a $25,000 bonus? What can you do with
a one-time cash windfall? Let’s see what happens to a policy’s
values and returns if a policyholder makes a one-time EPUA pay-
ment of approximately $25,000.

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Not the same old tax return – new rules for this year’s tax season
Presented by
Heather J. Miller Tokarz,
CRPC®, Ameriprise Financial,
Associate Financial Advisor
Business and Finance
Sales Tax Deduction for the Purchase of
New Vehicles -- If you purchased a new car, motor
home, light truck or motorcycle between February 16, 2009
and December 31, 2009, the sales or excise tax amount
you paid can be deducted from your income even if you do
not itemize deductions (a deduction reduces your taxable
income and, as a result, the amount of tax you pay).
Other pointers as April 15 approaches
As you prepare for the tax filing deadline, here are a few
things you can do today to help make the process easier:
• Gather your records – if you haven’t already, you
should be receiving statements from banks, investment
firms and mortgage companies with tax information.
Keep it filed in one safe place. Make sure you receive
W-2s or 1099s (reporting income received) from
employers or firms you may have contracted with.

Few things induce more anxiety this time of year than the
looming April 15 tax return file deadline. As you begin
the process this year, keep in mind that changes to the tax
rules could affect your tax liability and possibly make you
eligible for new tax reduction opportunities. More details
can be found at the Internal Revenue Service website
(www.irs.gov) or by talking to your tax advisor. Here are
some of the more prominent changes that could affect your
final 2009 tax bill:
Homebuyer Tax Credit -- This has been one
of the most highly publicized changes of the past year.
First-time homebuyers—i.e. those who have not owned a
principal residence for the three years prior to purchase—
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a dollar-for-dollar reduction of your tax bill). Generally,
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for the tax credit on your 2009 return. However, the credit
will continue to be available for new home purchases under
written contract by April 30, 2010 and closed by June 30,
2010. A special election exists to claim the 2010 purchase
on your 2009 tax return. A similar credit of up to $6,500
is available for existing homeowners who purchased a
replacement home. This credit applies only for purchases
made after November 6, 2009 and by the above deadlines.
To qualify, existing homeowners must have owned and
used the same home as their principal residence for five
consecutive years in the eight-year period prior to the
purchase of a new home. Note that income and other limits
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than the amount of the credit, you still qualify to receive the
entire credit in the form of a refund.
Tax Credit for Post-Secondary
Education -- A tax credit of up to $2,500 per student
attending a four-year college is available (for taxpayers who
meet income and other requirements). If the credit is more
than your income tax liability in 2009 and 2010, 40 percent
of it can be returned as a refund. To learn more about the
American Opportunity Tax Credit, visit www.irs.gov.
Making Work Pay Tax Credit -- Many
employees saw a slight reduction in the amount of tax
withholding from their paychecks earlier in the year, an
adjustment made due to the Making Work Pay Tax Credit.
The credit amount is 6.2 percent of the taxpayer’s earned
income up to a maximum of $400 for a single tax filer and
$800 for married couples filing a joint return. The credit
must be claimed on your tax return. If the credit has not
already been reflected in your paycheck or if you are self-
employed and have not accounted for the credit, you will
adjust the amount of your tax liability as you complete
your 2009 tax return. Income limits apply to qualify for the
credit.
Energy Tax Credits -- Various credits tied to • Determine your most efficient way to complete
making homes more energy efficient are available. These a return – there are numerous software programs
include a tax credit valued at 30 percent of the amount paid available, many of which are accessible online,
for qualified solar water heating equipment, solar electric to complete the job. Or make sure you have your
equipment, small wind energy property, or geothermal heat accountant or tax preparer in place and ready to deliver
pumps installed in your U.S. residence. A similar credit a timely return.
with maximum credit limits exists for the installation of
qualified fuel cell property in your principal residence. • Take more time if you need it, but let the IRS know
Also, 30 percent of the cost, up to an aggregate of $1,500, – you can receive an automatic six-month extension by
is provided for energy-saving home improvements such as filing form 4868 with the IRS by the April 15 deadline
qualified windows, outside doors, insulation, roofing, high- .
to avoid interest and potential penalties. You must
efficiency furnaces, water heaters, heat pumps, biomass make payment for any tax that may be due by April
fuel stoves, air circulating fans, and central air conditioners 15.
that are placed in your U.S. principal residence in 2009 and
2010.
As an experienced experienced
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everyone’s financial picture is
different, and that priorities change
depending on their time horizon, how
they accumulated their wealth, and
their long- and short-term goals. So
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develop a strategy tailored to their
unique needs and goals.
She is licensed and registered to
conduct business in VA. Based on
licenses and registrations she holds,
she may also conduct certain business
in MD, NC. She has a BA in Russian
Studies from Mercyhurst College and You nurture the dreams. I’ll nurture the plan.
is an active member of the Ocean
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 Fashion and Beauty/ Home
Jewelry Parties Add Sparkle to Your Life
Written by
Marilyn Borntrager
Touchstone Crystal
Consultant
Touchstone Crystal™ is not only a direct-selling com-
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Touchstone Crystal™ recognizes the
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Our in-home jewelry parties al-
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ity jewelry with attention to detail and
style and we are extremely proud that all
of our jewelry features CRYSTALLIZED™
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 Home
Are you connecting with your designer?
Written by
Tyra Raymond,
AKBD
Kitchen & Bath
Designer
In the past we have covered many de-
sign topics. Now, I would like to touch
on one that is dear to my heart, human
connection. Research has shown that
you may very well price out your proj-
ect seventeen times but the person you
eventually buy from is the person that
you “connected” with. The person that
heard what you were “really saying”.
I know this to be true because many
times when I estimate a kitchen it is
actually higher than many of my com-
petitors and yet my client chooses me.
I ask a lot of questions, to the point that
some of my clients might think I’m be-
ing nosey. How else can I help them if
I don’t know how they cook, entertain,
or live in their home? Most of the time
I will meet with my clients three to four
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times, but some folks require more time
and still others less. The more time
spent with our clients, the better we
can understand what motivates and
drives them when a project is consid-
ered.
The pictures in this article are hand
color renditions of a kitchen that I
created on the computer with a CAD
program. Many times if you see it in
color it becomes your own and makes
you even more excited to start the
remodel process.
While the economy goes up and down
many are holding off doing the kitchen,
but I have been so busy lately, it’s
evident that some of the more progres-
sive folks are tired of waiting and are
starting to make their plans.
So with this in mind I ask you, “Who’s
helping you with your design?” If you
don’t know, give me a call and let me
guide you. I can refer fantastic cabinet
shops, installers, plumbers etc…
Can’t you just see your kitchen in these
photos?
Tyra has been active in the kitchen and bath trades since 2000. She is She lives in Virginia Beach with her husband Jerry and their many pets. She
experienced in all aspects of design, remodeling, and project management enjoys the ocean, reading, gardening, and especially loves the Kitchen &
and recently finished overseeing the installation of the Westin Condos and Bath Trade. She is actively involved with the Virginia State Chapter, National
Residences at Town Center. Kitchen and Bath Association.
Just Designs,
Kitchen & Bath
Design & Drafting
Service
2133 Upton Dr
Suite 126-198
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
757- 430-1431 office
757- 515-7319 cell
kbtdesign@verizon.net
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 Unique Gifts
New Ugandan Paper Beads at Via Creativa have a local connection
main in touch with the
Gemakumyino Wom-
en’s Group. During my
assignment in Uganda,
and in my departing,
I had made a promise
Written by to the women that had
Lyman Speckheuer
and Ashley Kokkinakos
become my sisters,
aunties, protectors and
friends. I would not
Kate O’Grady of Virginia Beach has a heartfelt leave them abandoned.
connection to the women’s group called Gema- I would not forget
kumyino in Ignaga, Uganda. She joined the Peace them, their culture or
Corps in 2007 and connected with a sisterhood in their language. Making a belt. Beads made into headbands.
a male dominated culture. The group of loosely
associated women were connected by proximity, I cannot carry the
culture and a desire to make better lives for them- weight of these women
selves. Kate, who now lived and worked nearby, and their large extend-
began to work and communicate with them daily. ed families. But I must
continue the effort.
She gradually became accepted and embraced by This is what this paper
the women. She had also been introduced to the bead jewelry repre-
paper bead construction during her Peace Corps sents: honor, loyalty
training while visiting the headquarters of Beads and helping the women Kate O’Grady in Uganda. Making a bead belt in Uganda.
for Life. Kate brought the craft to the Gema- in Iganga town work
kumyino Womens Group which embraced the their way out of poverty and helpless-
craft. ness.”

Kate and her mother, Cindi, who has become a Via Creativa Gallery is honored to
partner in this endeavor, bring the finished pieces carry the items made by the Gema-
to Virginia to sell. The ladies who make the beads kumyino Women’s Group and hope
and construct the beautiful purses, headbands, you will come by and see the beauty
belts and earrings are reimbursed from the sales brought to us by Kate’s efforts.
of these crafts. The artisan’s name is actually on
their individual works.

The continuing sales of the beaded works keeps
Kate in touch with her sisters back in Iganga. As
she puts it: “…by continuing to be involved with
the jewelry, we are afforded the opportunity to re-
Lyman has been restoring artwork for the last seventeen or so years. She
is the owner of Fine Art Specialists which also offers custom framing with
first rate conservation techniques for artwork, textiles and rare documents.
She opened Via Creativa to get back in touch with her creative side and
enjoys promoting the handworks of both American Craftspeople and Third
World Fair Trade groups.
Close-up of beads made from paper.

COMING SOON TO VIA CREATIVA!

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Splaff Flopps have been field tested by surfers who

virtually live in their flip flops

They are all made with recycled race car tires and bi-
cycle Inner tubes, regupol (a cushioning material made from used tires which have been chipped and pressed
into mats), and hemp. They are hand-crafted and are produced in a 100% waste free, earth friendly process in
which all left over materials are either re-used or recycled. Splaff products include sandals, belts, and wallets.

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 Art and Leisure
VINTAGE GIFTS FOR MOTHER’S DAY & GRADUATION
use rubber stamps for cards and scrapbooking
be interested in vintage?

Because vintage is also a style characterized

by excellence, maturity, and enduring appeal;
a classic style that is used in designing many
products. It is a little different for each of us
Written by and can relate to the colors used, the design
Susan Elise Morton and the use of certain accessories. Vintage
Your Stamp can vary from a retro-type modern flavor to
Teacher an almost Victorian flavor. Susan Elise Morton
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Are you wondering what to give for upcoming celebrations such If you are interested in the vintage style, and
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 Education
Would you Learn a New Language if it was INSTANT & EASY?
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People need to understand it’s like anything else;

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Alzheimer's disease - What's a woman to do?
Written by
Patricia Bartosch
Director of Development
There is a health care crisis on the ho-
rizon and it has the potential of affect-
ing women on a much larger scale than
men.
Alzheimer’s – described as the epidemic of the 21st
Century – is the most urgent long-term health chal-
lenge this country faces as more than 78 million baby
boomers reach age 65. Over 5 million Americans
currently have Alzheimer’s, an incurable brain dis-
ease that slowly destroys memory and other thinking
skills. Eventually, the person suffering is unable to
Community
can run as high as $150,000 per year, and depending
on where you live, a bed in an assisted living facility
can cost as much as $4,000 per month which Medi-
care will not cover.
Alzheimer’s can lead to emotional, physical and
financial ruin. So, what’s a woman to do?
Know the 10 warning signs
Memory loss that disrupts life is not a normal part of
aging. Go to the Alzheimer’s Association website for
warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease. www.alz.org
Early Detection Matters
Because the prospect of getting Alzheimer’s is so
scary, few people heed the warning signs or talk to
their doctor about their memory loss concerns. Al-
though there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, there is real
hope on the horizon. Medications are available today
that can help maintain cognitive function for better
management of the disease. But more importantly,
there are promising experimental drugs in phase 3 tri-
als which aim to slow the progression of the disease.
Whether or not a cure
is a disease feared most by those aged 55 and older.
Yet, nearly nine out of 10 have taken no steps to
prepare for an illness that can wipe them out finan-
cially. Make sure that your house is in order and seek
professional legal and financial advice now, when
you can speak for yourself.
Support your local Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is the largest funder
of research nationally for Alzheimer’s disease and
locally provides education and support to the esti-
mated 26,000 southeastern Virginia residents with the
disease and their caregivers. Your donations and sup-
port of the chapter’s special events helps fund critical
programs and services, including a 24/7 Helpline,
family orientations, support groups, and respite care
subsidy assistance so that caregivers can get relief.
Visit the website at www.alz.org/seva.
Patricia Bartosch is the Alzheimer’s Association Southeast-
ern Virginia Chapter director of development responsible for
individual gifts and corporate sponsorship. Contact her at (757)
459-2405 or patricia.bartosch@alz.org

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 Women in Profile
Sandra DeLoatch
Although Sandra DeLoatch is Dean of Norfolk State University’s School of
Science and Technology, a member on the zoning board for the City of Suf-
folk and involved in countless community
eff or ts, the one affiliation she seems most
proud of is Girl Scouts!
She is a lifetime Girl Scout who serves as
board chair for the Girl Scout Council of
Colonial Coast. She has worked to develop
STEM programs (Science, Technology, En-
gineering and Math) to get girls interested
in those fields.
Sandra began her academic career as In-
struct or of Mathematics at N or folk State
University in 1972, became chair of the
computer science department in 1991 and
was appointed Dean in 2000.
She has authored mathematics textbooks and research articles.
Her honors include NSU’s Roy Woods Teacher of the Year and the Urban
Leagues of Hampton Roads Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service
Award among others. She has received the Girl Scout Woman of Distinction
Award, Girl Scout Thanks Badge, and, this year, received the highest award
presented by the Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast – the Dorothy Barber
Lifetime Achievement Award.
Heather Miller Tokarz
Heather J. Miller Tokarz grew up in Annapolis, MD where she
developed her love for the water and sailing. Her love of music, sci-
ence, and the environment she inherited
from her mother, a public school music
teacher.
She moved to the Hampton Roads com-
munity in 2004 with her now husband to
find new challenges. Her husband, Ben,
is an ODU graduate and a civil engineer.
Though she lives in Norfolk with her
husband and two cats, Heather is an ac-
tive member of the Oceanfront Jaycees.
She enjoys improving our community
through volunteering to help Cooke
Elementary and other causes that the
Oceanfront Jaycees support.
She enjoys her work as a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial
because of her passion for helping others and making a difference.
She also enjoys the problem-solving aspect of her career, which she
never expected to enter – she majored in Russian at Mercyhurst Col-
lege and planned to work in the intelligence industry.
Southeastern Virginia Women’s Newspapers
Pearl Smith
Pearl Smith is the executive director of the Central Business Association, the
CBDA, in Virginia Beach and a strong supporter of women in leadership roles in
Hampton Roads.
She rose to that position from a varied volun-
teer and business background which began in
the 1960s with the Navy Wives Club.
She has been the National President of the
Navy Wives Clubs of America, director of the
census for a four-city area, and public relations
director for Rice’s Nachman department store.
Later she became director of community rela-
tions for the Christian Broadcasting Network, a
position created for her by Pat Robertson.
Her volunteerism has included forming a net-
work of women executives in the 1980s. And
she has served on the Girl Scout Council of the
Colonial Coast Advisory Board.
Among the honors Pearl has received are the 2003 Woman of the Year Award from
the Business Community of Hampton Roads, and this year’s Woman of Courage,
Confidence and Character Award from the Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast.
Pearl is an avid supporter of women in business, politics, education, sciences and in
every field where a woman can excel. As executive director of the CBDA, she has
initiated the Women’s Review, a quarterly luncheon program that brings top women
leaders and authors to Hampton Roads.
If you are interested in attending the Women’s Review Luncheon,
please see Page 39.
Patricia Bartosch
Patricia Bartosch, a self described “city-girl” was born and raised
in England and after living and working in Washington, D.C., New
York City, and Scranton, PA is now a
proud downtown Norfolk resident.
A graduate of Georgetown University,
Patricia’s career history includes work
as a “PR-slash-lobbyist” for a Wash-
ington, DC professional association
advocating for commissary and ex-
change benefits for guard and reserve
personnel, and as an advertising sales
executive representing publications
such as Good Housekeeping, Redbook
and Cosmopolitan.
Five years ago, Patricia decided to
transfer her “for-profit world” experience to the non-profit sector
and joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Hampton Roads. In
2007, she joined the Alzheimer’s Association Southeastern Virginia
Chapter as director of development responsible for fundraising.
In her downtime she’s a fan of Penn State football, the New Eng-
land Patriots, and the Red Sox. She is also in search for the world’s
best sushi and Ethiopian restaurants. Patricia is happily engaged to
Christopher Lewis.
24 April/May 2010
 Women in Profile
Cristina Bliss
Originally from New Jersey, an ordained Licensed Minister of the
Universal Life Church of California, certified Reiki Master; this is
Cristina Bliss.
Cristina resides in Virginia Beach,
commuting daily between her Ben-
nett’s Creek/Suffolk Salon and her
office in Virginia Beach. She has suc-
cessfully owned and operated her own
business since 2000.
Cristina, gifted since age four, accepts
the skills she receives from a higher
source. Through intense research,
training from experienced mediums/
mentors, and paying close attention
to the spiritual messages from above,
she provides Reiki and holistic healings to those in need. Cristina
encourages, teaches and mentors others with the same amazing gift of
mediumship and spiritual healing.
Reiki, the combined Japanese word of Rei (God’s Wisdom/Higher
Power) and Ki (Spiritual Guidance/Life Force Energy) is a world-
renowned Eastern technique perfected by those with a natural ability
to sense spiritual energy and act as a channeling force in healing and
strength.
Tyra Raymond
Tyra Raymond resides in Virginia Beach. She was born in Pt Huen-
eme, CA and raised in Oak Harbor, WA.
In 1977 she joined the navy and em-
barked on a 20 year journey around the
globe specializing in logistics. Along
the way she found many new friends,
one patient husband and three great
kids.
Upon leaving the service in 1997 she
relocated to St Cloud, Minnesota and
went back to school to learn Home Ar-
chitecture & Drafting, graduating with
an Associates in Applied Sciences. She
eventually fell in love with the remodel-
ing of kitchens and baths, joining the
National Kitchen and Bath Association
in 2001. She relocated back to the Beach in 2003.
She is active with the Virginia Chapter of the NKBA, which provides
training, information, and networking opportunities to all members.
Tyra loves the ocean, reading and gardening. She currently has a cat,
and a very noisy
parrot.
Tyra can be reached at her office at 757-430-1431 or email her
at:kbtdesign@verizon.net
Southeastern Virginia Women’s Newspapers
Debra Hutchins
A native Chicagoan Debra is a wife of 36 years to her high school sweet-
heart and the mother of two teen boys. Debra has always exhibited a
compassionate heart and loves helping
people to feel good about themselves.
Having spent her early years not feeling
good about her own body image, Debra
has come to understand that if the inside
is beautiful, the outside will reflect this
beauty.
A former director at a major healthcare
company in Virginia Beach, serving
the Medicaid and Medicare population
across several states, Debra has experi-
enced personally and professionally the
results of poor health, and poor body
image.
Debra is dedicated to assisting others to achieve their body image goals.
The driving force of Debra’s new venture is to tell her story and invite oth-
ers to join her in the quest for gaining improved health.
Visit Body Works store at 1920 Centerville Turnpike, Ste 102, Virginia
Beach, VA. 23464 or our site: www.tydebodyworks.com .
Personal consultations for weight loss, body wraps and spa services 757-
228-3864. Se Habla Español.
Ashley M. Kokkinakos
Ashley was born and raised in Tidewater and went to college for cu-
linary arts and business management at Johnson & Wales University.
She has always been creative and
could easily take to any medium
presented to her; whether with food,
paper, fabric, words or clay.
She has a charming husband who
doesn’t let her doubt herself, and a
sassy and witty four year-old who
shares her attitude and love of the
arts.
Ashley enjoys working as the Mar-
keting Assistant for Via Creativa
where she is exposed to multiple
new techniques and artistic ap-
proaches daily.
“There’s something rewarding about ‘discovering’ a new artist,
promoting their works, and watching the evolution of their talent’s
unfold,” she says. “You share a sense of accomplishment with their
individual success”.
Via Creativa is a venue where functionality meets ingenuity and she
is grateful to be a part of its growth.
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2010 REACH Survivor Challenge: A Celebration of Reading
and a Great Way to “Pie” Your Boss!
On July 17, 2010 on a sun-splashed field on the campus of Virginia Wesleyan College,
corporate, civic and faith based teams will come together to play silly games and partici-
pate in “Survivor-styled” obstacles to raise much needed funds and awareness for Read- WHAT IS THE
ing Enriches All Children (REACH, Inc.). REACH provides reading programs, literacy “REACH SURVIVOR CHALLENGE”?
activities and free books to children living in area homeless and domestic violence shelters A competition where corporate teams compete in a se-
throughout Hampton Roads. ries of fun ‘survivor-style’ obstacles. This is a great
team and leadership-building activity and a huge net-
Inspired by the realty show “Survivor”, the challengers compete in a zany obstacle course working and marketing opportunity– there are over
that provides a team building and leadership developing experience. Not just for high level 460 attendees in 2009 with representatives from
athletes, REACH Survivor allows folks of all skill level and athletic prowess or the lack- 11 of Hampton Roads top employers.
there-of, to participate and challenge other teams. Most companies contribute corporate
support and sponsorship along with volunteers throughout the year. Survivor allows them THE TEAMS
to come out and blow off steam with their office mates while helping their favorite cause. Each team consists of eight participants (Teams may have ten members; how-
ever, only eight can compete in each event.) Employees of participating busi-
The event raises visibility for the sponsors and much needed funds for our reading pro- nesses and organizations, are eligible to participate along with friends and
grams. family aged 16 and older. Smaller companies and organizations are wel-
come to combine with others to form a team. Also, you are welcome to
Why Participate? challenge your vendors and or corporate competitors to create a bigger
This is a great team and leadership-building activity and a huge networking and market- challenge.
ing opportunity – there were over 460 attendees in 2009 with representatives from 11 of
Hampton Roads top employers.
THE EVENTS
The obstacles change from year to year, so return-
Why REACH? ing teams do not have an advantage. Each year, we
REACH provides reading programs to our area’s most vulnerable citizens, homeless create obstacles that will test the skills of the ath-
children, every week at thirteen shelters from Virginia Beach to Suffolk. Last year REACH lete in us all, as well as that of the non-athlete. All
gave away over 1900 free books and read over 2000 stories to area children. Please con- events have a scoring system and winner is the
team with the highest score.
sider helping with a sponsorship of our annual fundraiser and enjoy a fun day with all your
friends.
How to Sponsor a Team, Contact REACH at 757-627-4722, or visit us at www.reachreads. WHY REACH?
“The single most significant factor influencing a child’s early educational success is an introduction
org. to books and being read to at home prior to beginning school. National Commission on Reading,
1985 REACH provides reading programs to our area’s most vulnerable citizens home-
less children every week at thirteen shelters from VA Beach to Suffolk.
REACH SURVIVOR The most successful way to improve the reading achievement of low-income children is to increase
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION their access to print. Communities ranking high in achievement tests have several factors in com-
mon: an abundance of books in public libraries, easy access to books in the community at large and a
Call 757-627-4722 large number of textbooks per student. Newman, Sanford, et all. "American's Child Care Crisis: A
or email: Wild Thing
Dr.
Giant Peach
Stuart Crime Prevention Tragedy"; Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, 2000
reach@reachreads.org Sponsor Benefits $5000
Seuss
$1000
Little
$2000 $500 REACH gave away over 19,000 free books and provided over 564 children in 13 shel-
Recognized on our website and
ters with quality reading programs in 2009. Help us do this again by coming out to
Top Reasons play, or volunteer!
our electronic newsletter as a
to be a REACH √ √ √ √
REACH Partner in Literacy Call REACH at 757-627-4722, or visit www.reachreads.org to find out more about the
Survivor Sponsor
2010 REACH Survivor Challenge.
Products or promotional materi-
Help local homeless als distributed in participant
√ √ √ √ REACH, providing the means to read for children in need throughout Hampton
children receive goody bag Roads.
quality reading
On-Site Marketing Sponsor √
programs and free √ √ √
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books every week.
Company Signage or Banner at √ √ √
Promote your Event √
organization to
300-600 Listed on all Print Materials
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participants &
volunteers as a Recognized from the Podium at
REACH Partner in the Beginning and Closing of the √
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Recognition in All Event Media √
Increase your Coverage as Premier Sponsor
visibility through- Direct Marketing in Team Regis-
out our community. tration Materials and Welcome √
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Up to Five Teams of Participants
leadership train
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through silly games,
all for a great cause! Two Teams of 8 Participants
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757-627-4722
Exclusively Recognized as Food √
Sponsor

One Team of 8 Participants √

Military, Educator, Fire-Safety and Student Teams *– challenge your command,

squad, fellow teachers or student organizations to participate as a team and challenge

www.reachreads.org
a rival group on the field (e.g. FD vs. PD, Army vs. Navy, Theta Chi vs. Kappa Sigma).

We will offer a discounted rate to your group for $500 per 8 participants. All must be
active or retired military, public educators, current student s or local fire
and safety personnel.
Thank you for your support! Contact REACH today to sponsor!
reach@reachreads.org 757-627-4722
* College/University/Greek Organizations

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 Community
Volunteers are also Lifesavers at the Virginia Beach SPCA!

Written by
Teresa Lamarche
Director of Outreach.

More and more people are looking for opportunities to give

back to their communities. There are numerous volunteer
opportunities in the Hampton Roads area and the Virginia
Beach SPCA (VBSPCA) is fortunate to have a wonderful
volunteer corps. We are dependent on the generous Volunteers help socialize dogs rescued from a puppy mill.
contributions of time, creativity, and energy from hundreds
of volunteers on a regular basis. Volunteers are very
families primarily take animals that are too young or sick
important to the VBSPCA and help in many ways – not
into their homes and care for them until they are healthy
only in using their skills to help staff members accomplish
and old enough to be put up for adoption. Adult volunteer, Sarah Cordell, enjoys handling
more, but also in taking their positive experiences and
knowledge of the organization into the community as animals at a fundraising event.
Rehabilitators do much the same thing as foster families,
ambassadors.

Every year the VBSPCA takes in around 5,000 companion

except they help wildlife such as birds, opossums, rabbits,
squirrels and even the occasional turtle. Volunteers Tickets available now!
transport wildlife from the shelter to state and federally Virginia Beach SPCA
animals and 2,000 injured or orphaned wildlife. Twenty presents the
permitted rehabilitators, who are also volunteers. The
seven thousand children benefit from programs offered in
rehabilitators care for the animal until it is well enough “Canine Film Festival”
the school systems by staff and volunteers of the VBSPCA.
to be released back into an appropriate environment. If
Volunteers also visit over 18,000 people in nursing homes
and other facilities who may not otherwise enjoy the volunteers are interested in becoming a rehabilitator, the April 17, 2010
VBSPCA provides mentors and assistance in obtaining
unconditional love of a furry friend. These programs only
licensure. The wildlife program also needs volunteers SAVE THE
scratch the surface of how volunteers help the VBSPCA. DATE
6pm – 9pm
to answer questions about wildlife and refer people to
Volunteer opportunities are very diverse and include resources and rehabbers who can help them; all the training
helping animals in the shelter, helping at our low-cost, is provided. Cavalier Beach
income-restricted veterinary clinic, staffing our PetSmart Club
adoption centers, fostering animals in their own home, The mission of the VBSPCA is to
visiting nursing homes, working with children, acting increase the capacity for compassion and Virginia Beach, VA
as representatives at community events, planning and
implementing fundraisers, transporting wildlife, and much decrease the tolerance for cruelty. If you
more. Most of our volunteers are adult volunteers, but would like to help the VBSPCA with our www.VBSPCA.
we also offer volunteer opportunities for children 13 to 17
years of age.
mission by volunteering, please contact CANINE FILM FESTIVAL com
Teresa Lamarche at outreach@vbspca.
17 APRIL 2010

Adult volunteers first attend a general adult volunteer com or 427-0070 Ext. 41.
“The glamour and elegance of the South of France has gone to the dogs!”

orientation to learn about the organization and decide if

they want to get involved and to determine which programs
interest them. Because there are so many different ways
to get involved, there is additional training required for
helping with shelter animals as well as working with
children, fostering animals, and participating in the wildlife
rescue and rehabilitation program. The staff at VBSPCA
wants volunteers to be successful and enjoy being a part of
 
our extended family and the best way to accomplish this is
by giving them relevant knowledge and experience.  
Volunteers who help with animals in the shelter really make
a difference in the animals’ lives. Not only do volunteers
help with feeding, exercising, cleaning and grooming but
they socialize them, and are given instruction on how to
encourage basic obedience for the dogs, which will help
them adapt to a new home more easily. Volunteers also
help potential adopters with guidance on pets that suit their
lifestyles, answering questions and helping them through
the decision making process.

Getting involved in the fostering or wildlife program is

lifesaving work. Over 1,600 puppies, kittens, cats and dogs
were fostered by VBSPCA volunteers in 2009 and 2,000
wildlife were transferred to our rehabilitators. Foster

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Making the Connection: The First Step in Making a Difference
Written by
Marcella Germanotta
Communications Director
Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast
According to Patrick Corvington, CEO of the federal Corporation
for National and Community Service, who was interviewed for a
March Parade magazine article, there is a boom in people want-
ing to help others. He thinks that community service is no longer
something you do as a punishment or for a school requirement, but
it is becoming a way of life in our country.
Corvington also believes that part of what is driving the overall
increase of interest is the growing sense that service is essential
to achieving community and national goals. A Parade magazine
poll confirmed Covington’s belief. Respondents of the poll felt
it was important to be personally involved in supporting a cause
they believed in (94%), and in the world at large (91%). More than
three out of four (78%) thought that the action of one person can
improve the world, and 78% believed that they’re more involved
in making a difference than their parents were.
The poll included interviews with a cross section of age groups.
Middle-aged adults are typically thought to make up the core of
our country’s volunteers, but a recent study by the Girl Scout
Research Institute, Good Intentions, reveals that might be chang-
ing. The poll showed that young people, both girls and boys from
middle school and on, appear to have a stronger sense of civic
engagement compared to a similar study 20 years ago. Youth
today are more likely to vote and give time to a charity. Of those
interviewed for the study, 79% said they plan to volunteer in their
communities throughout their lives.
Community
ing their work environ-
ments to become greener
and more appealing,
and they are helping
create the right fit for
volunteers based on their
interests and availability.
Girl Scouts is reaching
beyond the traditional
parent pool for volun-
teers and looking to
build volunteer oppor-
tunities for a younger
Shane Thomas, Chaka Williams, Stayce Sedgwick, Ashley McCray, Michelle Brewer and Ashley Taylor
generation, such as those
through Campus Connections. These are young women who may
or may not have been Girl Scouts but who are interested in giving
time to help with a mission they care about. They often have lim-
ited time and are looking for short-term volunteer experiences.
Campus Connection Girl Scout groups have been formed at hun-
dreds of universities and colleges throughout the country. Young
women offer their talents and skills in a variety of ways, such as
mentoring teen girls working on their Gold Award projects, the
highest award a girl may earn in Girl Scouts. They can also volun-
teer as an assistant troop leader, organize the cookie sale for a unit
or help with a special event.
“This first adult experience for a young woman, if positive, can
provide the motivation that will lead to volunteering throughout
her life,” said Stayce Sedgwick, a membership specialist for the
Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast who has recently initiated a
Campus Connections group at Hampton University.

For organizations such as Girl Scouts, tapping into young volun- In February, Sedgwick and a group of eight young college women, Ashley Taylor and Ashley McCray have become close friends over the past few years at Hampton
teer resources is crucial for their sustainability -- not to mention along with a handful of supporting faculty members, sponsored University while volunteering with Girl Scouts. Ashley McCray is a recipient of the Girl Scout Gold
Award, the highest award a girl may earn in Girl Scouting, and she also worked as a Girl Scout
staying relevant to a membership that serves girls from 5 years of a free luncheon and discussion titled, Woman to Woman, Let’s camp counselor. Ashley Taylor is giving time as a Girl Scout Activity Leader at several recreation
age into young adulthood. Talk About It, at Hampton University. Young women heard from a centers. Both say Girl Scouting has given them opportunities to gain skills while making a contribu-
tion to girls’ lives.
group of experts on issues such as relational aggression, challeng-
Young adult volunteers can bring a wealth of new ideas and es for women entering science careers, and the impact of media
Other Campus Connection groups are located at the College of
talents. This is a group that relies on social media and uses it to images of the African-American woman.
William & Mary, Christopher Newport University and a new one
fuel their activism. They have many interests and tend to give their
is starting at Old Dominion University. They all have one thing in
time and money to organizations that help solve social problems. Sedgwick, who has daughters this age, wants today’s college
common – community service.
They also use social activism as a way to connect with others with women to know Girl Scouting is more than cookies, crafts and
like minds and interests. camp. “It’s about helping girls with important issues they have
Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast Executive Director Tracy
while growing up today," she said. "I can say the very same thing
Keller, believes that volunteerism is changing in Girl Scouts
Where do you find these young volunteers? You find them on to them as a college woman, but they’ll listen to her easier than
today. “We can’t rely solely on parents to volunteer and give
social media networks, college campuses and in businesses and listen to me. They think she knows how they are feeling, and she’s
time to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience," she said. "If we
corporations where they hold professional entry-level jobs. probably been through the same thing not too long ago. It’s a mat-
value volunteerism in this country, we must demonstrate that we
ter of who can best communicate on issues that can sometimes be
value diversity and find ways for everyone to get involved. That
Reaching this group has become a priority for Girl Scouts and sensitive.”
includes offering a variety of ways girls can become members
many other non-profits. Many have scrambled to hire young staff
and offering a variety of ways for adults to volunteer. Campus
or consultants to help them become savvy at marketing on such The luncheon was successful, and Sedgwick recruited more young
Connections is just one of the many short-term volunteer opportu-
social media as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. They are chang- women to become involved with Campus Connections. In March,
nities we have established. On the other end of the spectrum, we
the group planned
have older adults who are volunteering as first-aid trainers, senior
Overnight Insomnia,
adults helping with office support and club members who sponsor
a sleepover event at
For Girls in Grades K-12 Hampton Teen Center
work projects at camp properties. I recommend you interview any
organization you’re getting involved with, including Girl Scouts,
Indoor & Outdoor Activities, including that targeted middle
and find the right fit.”
and high school girls.
swimming at all sites The college women
Day & Resident Camp sessions – not only planned and

several locations to choose from

organized the event,
but participated as
To find out more about Girl
Reasonably priced starting at $110 speakers and became
mentors for the girls.
Scouts, Campus Connections
(financial assistance available) Discussion topics
included eating dis-
and camp employment oppor-
All-girl environments that are
fun & friendly!
orders, staying out of
abusive relationships,
tunities, visit www.gsccc.org or
Find out more at gsccc.org/camp
how to respond to
negative media images
call 547-4405.
(800) 77SCOUT and the importance of
living a life of purpose
with values.

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Help Save Samaritan House Programs
In February, Governor McDonnell recommended
to cut domestic violence program services in the
state of Virginia by 50%. The House
Appropriations Committee did not vote to support
this cut, but are proposing a 39% reduction in
funding for domestic violence programs
starting in Fiscal Year 2011.

Samaritan House is the largest recipient of these funds

dispersed through the Virginia Department of Social Services. A
39% cut in funding would translate to a significant cut in Upcoming Events
programs and services for victims of domestic violence in
the Hampton Roads area. Specifically, children’s services, CBDX Presents:
crisis hotline, court counseling and family advocate staff who CASINO NIGHT
connect client to resources in the community would be affected. to benefit Samaritan House
Saturday, April 24th
In addition to potential cuts from state funding Samaritan House 6:30pm—10:30pm
is currently facing real and immediate cuts in individual Sandler Center for the Performing
donations. At the same time, we have received a staggering Arts
2,000 more calls already to our crisis hotline—and the year Tickets are $50 in advance
isn’t over. Samaritan House is facing a budget deficit going into $75 after April 12th
the end of our fiscal year—which may mean re-evaluating To purchase tickets call Mandy
programs and services for the coming year. Miller 757-493-6035
Amanda.miller@strayer.edu

Want to Help? BREAKFAST & OPEN HOUSE

1. Contact your local legislator. Thursday, May 6th, 2010
http://legis.state.va.us—Find your legislator online. 7:30am—10am
Tell them not to approve a budget with cuts to domestic violence Samaritan House Offices
services. Samaritan House would experience a cut of nearly 2620 Southern Blvd. Virginia Beach,
$60,000.00. VA 23452
To RSVP: 757-631-0710
melissae@samaritanhouseva.org
2. Donate Now
Visit www.samaritanhouseva.org to donate now. Just $30 will
SOUP’S ON
help pay for a woman in shelter’s GED exam, and the path
to self-sufficiency. Or call 757-631-0710 to donate over the
Ongoing
phone. Donations are tax-deductible. Hold a soup dinner in your home or
church or civic organization and help
Donations of used vehicles, stock, and professional services are raise awareness and funds for Sa-
also needed—please contact theresal@samaritanhouseva.org. maritan House.
Email to get your party planning
3. Raise Funds and Awareness for Samaritan packet.
House melissae@samaritanhouseva.org
Hold a change drive in your school.
Ask your church to do a special collection for Samaritan
House.
Hold a “Jeans Day” in your office—ask employees to make a
donation to wear jeans.
Come take a tour of Samaritan House and learn more, call
Melissa at 757-631-0710 to schedule an appointment.

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5215 Colley Ave., Norfolk VA 23508
www.ywca-shr.org
Please contact Barbara Hart at 757-625-4248

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CELEBRATING WOMEN IN THE ARTS AT CAC
The Contemporary Art Center of
Virginia (CAC) celebrates women in
the arts with three exhibitions featur-
ing contemporary female artists.
JENN FIGG:
FOREST THRALL
February 5-May 23
New Waves 2008 winner
Jenn Figg returns to CAC
with her installation,
Forest Thrall. The
artist investigates
temporal and spa-
tial relationships by
creating a thicket of
glass and metal for
visitors to travel
through.
ELIZABETH HUEY: INVISIBLE
AFFECT
April 9-August 22, 2010
Elizabeth Huey is influenced by the
study of psychology and extensive
research on the history of the mental
health system in the United States. A
New York-based artist and Virginia
Beach native, she creates large-scale
paintings that offer open-ended nar-
ratives. Her works juxtapose vibrant,
vivid landscapes with menacing and
complex scenarios. Huey holds a
Masters Degree in Fine Arts from Yale
University.
CELEBRATING RENATA KEEP
April 9-August 22, 2010
CAC honors a Virginia Beach legend
that has had a profound influence on
the arts in our community, from pro-
viding instruction and support to
artists across Hampton Roads,
including Elizabeth Huey, to working
to raise the funds that allowed CAC to
construct the building that it occupies
today. Keep's lively and colorful oil
paintings serve to remind us of the
talent and vision of this remarkable
woman.
Exhibition
Opening
for Elizabeth Huey &
Renata Keep:
April 9, 6-8pm.
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ON VIEW THROUGH MAY 23:
"WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE: MAURICE
SENDAK IN HIS OWN WORDS AND
PICTURES" is an interactive exhibition
aimed at both children and adults
that combines the work of this award-
winning author with the elements of
art, resulting in a unique learning
experience. Reproductions of
Sendak's drawings and
handwritten notes are on
display, showing view-
ers the artistry of his
illustrations while pro-
viding a peek at his
creative process. The
exhibition also
includes touchstones
from Sendak's personal
history-his Jewish heritage
greatly influenced his work, and
provides a historical and cultural con-
text for the books he wrote. Elizabeth Huey, Inquisition Antiseptic (detail), 2006-2008, oil on panel, 48" h x 96" w
Younger visitors are invited to don
"Wild Things" costumes and board
Max's sailboat as they imagine them-
selves into the now-famous story.
Other books, including "Chicken
Soup With Rice" and "The Sign on
Rosie's Door" are highlighted with
interactive elements-children can
slide into a giant bowl of "chicken
soup" or settle in to read a book on a
real-life manifestation of Rosie's
stoop.
A complimentary activity book
accompanies the exhibition, with col-
oring, word puzzles and a scavenger
hunt for young museum visitors.
Jenn Figg, Forest Thrall (installation detail), 2009. Photo by Glen McClure.
See the show before it’s gone!
ART CAMP AT CAC
The Contemporary Art Center of Virginia offers
Spring Break Art Camp and Summer Art
Camp courses.
SPRING BREAK ART CAMP: April 5-9
Mornings and/or afternoons. Kids ages 6-16
can enjoy a variety of art classes inspired by
CAC's current exhibition, "Where the Wild
Things Are: Maurice Sendak in His Own
Words and Pictures."
SUMMER ART CAMP: July 5-September 3
Morning and/or afternoons. Kids ages 2-16
explore one-week courses in a variety of
media, including painting, drawing, mixed
media, sculpture, animation, glass, ceramics
From “Where the Wild Things Are,” courtesy and more! 2200 PARKS AVE | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23451
of The Maurice Sendak Archive, The
WWW.CACV.ORG | 757.425.0000
Rosenbach Museum & Library, Philadelphia.
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Get Yourself Tested NOW
Written by
Erin Zabel
Director of Marketing
and Public Relations
A
pril is National STI Awareness month,
reminding us of the importance of being
diligent about annual testing for sexually
transmitted infections. In honor of the month,
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
is teaming up with MTV, the Kaiser Family
Foundation and the CDC for the second year in
a row to promote GYTNOW, or “Get Yourself
Tested NOW”. The goal of the promotion is to
raise awareness about the importance of annual,
routine testing, particularly among people age 25
and younger. Sadly, evidence shows that by the
age of 25, 1 in 2 young people will have picked
up an STI, and most will never know.
W
hat people don’t realize is that testing
for these infections is, for the most
part, quick, easy, non-invasive and
painless. It’s also inexpensive, especially if you
opt for the health department or your closest
Planned Parenthood health center. This April,
we will be putting a specific emphasis on testing
for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia. Both have had
skyrocketing rates over the past few years, with
at least 4 million people affected annually. In
Hampton Roads, we have higher than state
average rates of both infections each year.
According to the health department, our neighbor
Richmond has ranked #1 in the country for
Gonorrhea and/or Chlamydia rates 9 times since
1992.
W
hile both Gonorrhea and Chlamydia
are bacterial infections, meaning they
can be cured, they most commonly
have no signs or symptoms, so up to 80% of
people can have one or both of these infections
and never know it. That’s why routine testing
is so imperative to ensure you are not infected,
and that you won’t be passing the infection on
to someone else. If caught early enough, both
infections can be treated with a simple round of
antibiotics or a shot. As long as BOTH partners
are treated, chances are good that the infection(s)
will be out of your system in a matter of weeks.
However, if left untreated, both infections can
lead to infertility. In fact, 40% of untreated
Chlamydia infections will result in something
called Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). This
is when the infection spreads from the genital
area up into the pelvic area, causing scarring and
blockage of the fallopian tubes. Once it reaches
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this stage, it is often too late to avoid permanent infections from entering your body in the first
damage. Another rarely known fact is that both place. The key is to have open communication
infections can leave a person with your partner. Know as
much more vulnerable to an HIV much as you can about his or her
infection. This is true for a few
reasons; one, if your immune
Testing is sexual history. Come in and get
tested together before starting
system is busy trying to fight
off a Gonorrhea or Chlamydia
quick, non-in- a sexual relationship. And of
course, use a condom every time.
infection, there are not as
vasive, painless If used correctly every time,
many resources to fight an HIV condoms can greatly reduce your
infection. Two, HIV lives in
white blood cells. If you have an
and inexpensive risk of contracting a sexually
transmitted infection. Using
infection in your genital region, a the condom correctly means
number of white blood cells will you must leave room at the tip
be present to help fight the infection. This gives and use lots of extra water-based lubrication.
HIV the perfect entre into your body. You must also ensure the condom is kept at
A
room temperature, so no leaving it in the glove
lthough both of these infections are compartment of the car! Finally, always check the
extremely prevalent, and can be expiration date before use. If all of these steps are
contracted through anal, oral and taken it’s extremely unlikely that a condom will
vaginal sex, they are easily cured if caught and fail or break. And remember, condoms are the
treated early. You can also be tested at Planned only form of protection that guard against both
Parenthood through a simple urine test; no exam unintended pregnancy and STIs!
necessary. All you need to do is a “P” in a cup.
In honor of GYTNOW, Planned Parenthood For more information on the GYTNOW
will be offering the urine test at a 50% discount promotion or any sexually transmitted infections
throughout the month of April! It is important to and the testing process, visit our Web site at
remember though, that if you’ve been exposed www.ppsev.org.
to Gonorrhea and/or Chlamydia, it’s possible
that you’ve been exposed to other STIs as well. Erin Zabel is the director of marketing and public relations for PPSEV. She can be reached at 321-
6242 or marketing@ppsev.org.
That’s why it’s important to be tested for Syphilis,
which can be done
through a simple
blood draw, and
HIV, which can
be done through a
simple oral swab,
yielding results
in 20-30 minutes.
Both of these tests
are also clothes-on,
P
non-invasive visits.
Other STIs, such as
herpes, genital warts
or high-risk HPV
do not have routine
tests. We can only
test once symptoms
present themselves,
another reason why Get Yourself Tested NOW! Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Virginia will offer
it’s imperative to a 50% discount on Gonorrhea and Chlamydia testing throughout the month of
be seen if there any April. It’s a clothes-on, non-invasive visit, and all you have to do is “P” in a cup!
abnormalities in
your genital area. Get tested TODAY because:
-Gonorrhea and Chlamydia affect at least 4 million people annually
-Most people have no signs or symptoms
A
nd of -If left untreated, both infections can put you at greater risk for infertility and HIV
course, the
best course www.ppsev.org
of action is to
prevent these
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Women, Science, and the Sea
wide variety of hands-on
opportunities, MSC is
a nonprofit educational
corporation comprised of
regional universities and
colleges.

Described as “a residential,
environmental learning
center and field station”,
programs are offered for
pre-college, college aged, MSC Executive Director Amber Parker shows off the plans for the new labora-
tory facilities.
adult Elderhostel and fam-
ily groups. Located on the
Eastern Shore adjacent to
the NASA Wallops Island
testing center, MSC has
served as an important
marine and coastal educa-
tion center since 1965.
Every year, thousands of
students and their teachers
experience the ecology of
a dynamic coastal system
through The Marine Sci- Mark Bushman and Parker McMullen-Bushman prepare water sampling bottles in the lab.

ence Consortium's school
programs.
MSC is ideally located
First mate and Laboratory Equipment Manager Jaime Belanger prepares a trawl net for sampling on the deck of the research vessel R/V Parker.
between the powerful
Written and photographed by
Atlantic Ocean and ecologically important Chesa-
David Errickson peake Bay. The barrier islands of the Eastern
Shore create a series of close-by habitats that are
Wallops Island, Virginia – The vessel rolls biologically diverse and geologically dynamic.
comfortably in the afternoon swell two miles off These natural classrooms introduce students to a
the Assateague shoreline. On the gently shifting variety of concepts in the biological, chemical,
deck, first mate Jaime Belanger prepares a trawl and physical sciences.
net for deployment, closely watched by a dozen
marine biology undergraduates from Millersville One of several women who work and teach at
MSC, Belanger occupies her time when not
University of Pennsylvania. She concentrates on
the procedure, methodically giving the cadence of aboard the R/V Parker serving as the college
assembly, the “how to” of wires, winches, shack- coordinator and equipment manager. She came to
les and otter doors. Safety tips are repeated again the facility as a seasonal instructor and fell in love
and again. “Don’t lean over the rail. Keep your with the sea and shore. This is a common story.
hands away from the pulleys. Stand to this side Janelle Walters, Senior Instructor, came to MSC
when bringing the net aboard”. She is careful, after attending classes there sponsored by Lock
practiced, and professional. Haven University, one of the member colleges.
Parker McMullen-Bushman, Special Programs
After the net drags behind the boat for several Coordinator, hails from the Bronx and came to
minutes, it is cranked aboard and spills its slimy the Eastern Shore via Georgia, Maine, and the
bounty across the deck where it is eagerly sorted University of Illinois. Her passion for environ-
by Dr. Dominique Dagit and her students. They mental education is shared by her husband Mark,
are aboard the R/V Phillip N. Parker, one of three who manages the laboratory technology systems.
research vessels owned by the Marine Science Linda Wallops, cafeteria manager for 36 years, is
Consortium (MSC). Dr. Dagit’s class is one of a local who introduces the students and visitors to
many who will use these facilities. Offering a a taste of the Eastern Shore every day.
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Most days at MSC start with Executive Direc-
tor Amber Parker meeting with the construction
project team who are currently in the middle of
a $17 million expansion and renovation of the
laboratory which will bring the facilities to world
class standards. Nearing completion now is a 216
person dormitory, the first of six new buildings.
New laboratories and housing are soon to follow.
Parker expects to complete the revitalization of
the site by 2011. But she says, “Don’t wait, come
now. You won’t regret it!”
YOU SHOULD GO!
If you have a class, a child in a class, a college
student interested in the sea, or would like an
unusual vacation, check out http://msconsortium.
org/ and learn about their amazing variety of
opportunities to experience the unique ecosystem
of the coastal Eastern Shore. You’ll take Route 13
after the Bridge Tunnel to the Route 175 cutoff
towards Chincoteague. Make a left on Atlantic
Road to the entrance to the NASA/Naval Air Sta-
tion, MSC is just to the west.
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wine. However, a $15.00 surcharge will be
applied to attend the luncheon.
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