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Business Insurance
Making Business Contacts ....................................................... 19 The Importance of Disability Insurance ....................................17
Sales Professionals Wanted................................................... ... 16
Medical Professionals
Community Cataract Surgery in Ethiopia ......................................................14
Feet Hurt? Do You Need Surgery? ..............................................6
All That Downtown Hampton Has to Offer................................ 30
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center ..................................11
Disabled American Veterans Thrift Store Website .....................36
Sacroiliac Joint Pain.................................................................... 4
Domestic Violence Prevention .................................................. 28
Venus Disease and How it Can Affect You .................................. 5
Expanding Access to Healthcare ................................................32
Fine Arts Center Calendar ..........................................................38
Let’s Move and Let’s Read This Summer .................................. 23 Personal Development
Peninsula Foodbank Partnerships .............................................29
The Awe and Power of Guidance ..............................................21
Science Camp at Virginia Air and Space Center..........................31
Sponsor Spotlight at Habitat for Humanity............................... 34
Summer Safety ......................................................................... 33 Power of the Paper
YWCA: Women of Distinction Awards........................................35 Welcome to Southeastern Virginia Women’s Newspapers........39
What People are Saying About Us..............................................20
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Are You “Certified Kissable?”.... .................................................. 7 Travel
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Susan Hancock, MD, is board certified by the American College of
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Surgeons and has practiced as a Vascular Surgeon since completing
her Vascular Fellowship in 2007. She now has an independent prac-
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 Medical Professionals
Treatment Options for Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Written by
Jenny L. Andrus, MD
L
ow back pain is a common problem in
America. For most people low back pain
resolves quickly; however, for many it is
a serious source of chronic pain and disability.
There are many structures in and around the spine
which can produce pain. A common source of
pain is the sacroiliac joints. The sacroiliac joints
are the two joints which connect the lower spine
(sacrum) to the pelvic bones (ilium). When there
is inflammation in the joint or imbalances in the
supporting structures, pain can develop.
Common symptoms of sacroiliac joint pain
are deep aching or throbbing in the low back
or buttock. There may also be a sensation of
“clunking” or that the pelvis is “unstable”. There
is no one specific test for sacroiliac joint pain.
Diagnosis is made based on a patient’s symptoms,
physical exam findings, as well as diagnostic
testing, such as x-rays.
Sacroiliac joint pain may be the result of
inflammation. This may be seen in certain types
of arthritis and is called sacroiliitis. In other
cases, sacroiliac joint pain is thought to be due
to imbalances in the supporting structures of the
joint. This condition is called sacroiliac joint
dysfunction, because the exact causes are not
completely known. Unlike other large joints in the
body such as the knee, there is little movement
in the sacroiliac joint. This is because there are
many strong ligaments that cross and support
the joint. It is thought that imbalances in these
supporting structures, as well as in the muscles
of the low back, hips and pelvis, contributes to
sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Other factors, such
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of changes in the way the lower spine and pelvis
work together.
Ligament and muscle imbalances may lead to
a joint that is more or less mobile that normal.
For example, during pregnancy hormones are
released which allow the joint to become more
relaxed. This allows the pelvis to increase in size
for pregnancy and delivery. Unfortunately, many
women will experience pain in the area of this
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joint, not only during, but after pregnancy as well.
The sacroiliac joint may also become less mobile
than normal in the case of certain types of arthritis,
such as ankylosing spondylitis. In these cases,
there is inflammation around the joint and it may
become fused over time.
Although most cases of sacroiliac joint pain are not
serious, they can be quite painful. The good news
Jenny L. Andrus, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board certified,
interventional pain management physician who specializes
in treating the full spectrum of painful spine, joint and nerve
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is that most people do very well with conservative
treatment, such as medications and physical
therapy. Medications are typically only needed
for a short time and include anti-inflammatory
medications (such as ibuprofen) or muscle
relaxants. Physical therapy is the cornerstone
of treatment. Physical therapy for sacroiliac
joint dysfunction also includes evaluation of the
mechanics of the legs and spine. Transcutaneous
electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), shoe lifts for
leg length differences, heat, cold and SI joint belts
are all used as adjuncts to traditional therapy.
When pain persists despite therapy, minimally-
invasive interventional pain procedures may be
quite beneficial. The most commonly performed is
the sacroiliac joint steroid injection. This is often
done with fluoroscopy (a type of x-ray) guidance.
Steroid and a local anesthetic, such as lidocaine,
are injected into and around the joint. This helps to
reduce inflammation and pain and can be repeated,
if necessary. For people with severe pain, this
helps to make them more comfortable and able
to fully engage in a physical therapy program.
For those with chronic pain, a procedure called
radiofrequency ablation may be performed. This
procedure uses a small probe to cause damage
to the nerves that supply feeling to the joint.
Although sacroiliac joint dysfunction can be a
stubborn cause of low back pain, it can be very
effectively treated with a combination of physical
therapy and minimally invasive interventional pain
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Venous Disease and How It Can Affect You
Written by
Susan M. Hancock, MD, F.A.C.S
W
hat are venous disease, venous reflux, and
symptomatic varicose veins?
Venous reflux disease, also known as venous
insufficiency, is a medical condition affecting normal out-
flow circulation of blood in the lower extremities. Valves
contained within veins normally facilitate blood empty-
ing from the legs towards the heart. In the case of venous
reflux, these valves no longer function properly, allowing
blood to pool in the legs. This produces back pressure and
congestion, otherwise known as venous hypertension.
Venous reflux disease and venous hypertension can result
in several different scenarios that range from aching, heavy
legs to serious recurring ulcers that can be limb threaten-
ing. Varicose veins are often the first recognition of venous
disease, but when absent, can frequently result in delayed
diagnosis. Varicose veins are abnormally enlarged surface
veins that become engorged over time as a result of valve
failure. Swelling and heavy, aching legs are also hallmarks
of venous reflux disease, but can sometimes be mistaken
for musculoskeletal and other problems. Spider veins do
represent a form of reflux disease, but despite itching and
burning that can accompany cosmetic concerns, do not
constitute a medical problem in the eyes of insurance com-
panies.
What causes varicose veins and venous reflux?
The underlying problem, common to most of these patients,
is venous valvular incompetence or, in other words, floppy
valves. Valves are present in the heart and veins to facili-
tate unidirectional flow that maintains efficient circulation.
Incompetent valves in the heart are responsible for regurgi-
tant flow, which can lead to dilated heart chambers that can
ultimately impair heart muscle contraction. Similarly, veins
which are responsible for returning blood that has been
distributed to the
body will dilate
in response to in-
competent valves.
This impairs
venous function,
delaying return of
blood to the heart
and overloading
the tissues in the
leg which causes
congestion. Heredity, female gender, pregnancy, weight,
and professions that require prolonged standing and sitting
are contributing factors. Men are less often affected than
women, but still comprise a significant number of patients
with venous reflux.
Who is affected?
Venous disease is not a small problem. It occurs twice as
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often as coronary
artery disease and
five times more often
than peripheral artery
disease in the United
States. Venous
disease is quickly
recognized in patients
with large protrud-
ing varicose veins,
but in their absence,
venous disease can
be overlooked and
interpreted as another
problem. The face of
venous disease can be
a 30-year old woman,
thin and healthy
appearing, with a his- Closurefast procedure
tory of multiple preg-
nancies. It can also be a 30-year old man with four years of
recurrent ankle ulcers and severe skin changes. And, then
again, it can be a 61-year old woman with a ten year history
of leg pain misdiagnosed as neuropathy and fibromyalgia.
In some cases, varicose veins are dismissed as a cosmetic
problem.
Venous insufficiency can significantly impact lifestyle.
Occupations that require long periods of standing or sitting,
thought to contribute to the development of venous reflux,
provoke intolerable symptoms of aching fatigue, throb-
bing, swelling, skin changes, and ultimately painful ulcers.
Salesmen, teachers, hairdressers, nurses, and military per-
sonnel are among those affected. Market research indicates
that over 2 million workdays are lost annually in the US
and $1.4 billion is spent each year on this common medical
condition.
Of the 25 million Americans with venous insufficiency,
approximately 7 million exhibit serious symptoms such as
swelling, skin changes, and venous ulcers. It is estimated
that 72% of women and 42% of men will experience vari-
cose veins by the time they are in their 60s. Prevalence is
highly correlated to age and gender.
What are the symptoms?
Varicose veins often herald the presence of venous reflux,
but not always. Legs can ache and fatigue due to reflux
without the obvious bulging veins. Discomfort usually
worsens toward the end of the day. Symptoms vary too.
Sometimes, restless and aching legs at night are the pre-
dominant complaint. Although few patients describe pain
per say, the discomfort can be fairly disturbing and interfere
with desired activities, including exercise, work responsibil-
ities, and keeping up at family events. People in their fifties
and older occasionally dismiss the symptoms to aging and
‘slowing down.’ Other features of venous reflux disease
include burning and itching skin of the lower extremities,
leg swelling (edema), skin changes including darkening and
thickening, and ulcers usually at the ankle level.
What are the answers?
Recommendations are generated based on individual case
histories, physical exam, and usually duplex ultrasound
evaluation. The long outflow veins that comprise the major
superficial outflow system often are the root of the problem
and the underlying source of reflux. Therefore, effective
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treatment requires
addressing these
veins, the greater
and short saphenous
veins. The current
method of treat-
ment involves an
office-based proce-
dure whereby the
vein is closed under
ultrasound guidance,
otherwise referred to
as endovenous abla-
tion. The procedure
is tolerable and often
equated to a trip to
the dentist. Ambula-
tory phlebectomy,
excising varicose
veins directly
through small incisions, is performed either at time of the
ablation, or as a separate procedure. A common question is
whether closing the saphenous veins is safe and will it inter-
fere with circulation. Not only is it safe, closing a refluxing
vein will improve venous circulation, as it reroutes return-
ing blood to more normal, competent veins. Most insur-
ance companies cover the procedure, as does Medicare.
A necessary part of treatment involves compression therapy.
Although most people are loath to wear compression
stockings, especially in the heat, they do have an important
role. Aside from the fact that insurance companies typi-
cally require a mandatory trial of compression therapy
before approving any recommended treatment, they provide
reassuring confirmation that further treatment will translate
into clinical improvement. Also, wearing compression
stockings is important for several weeks after procedures to
improve outcome and achieve desired objectives.
Sclerotherapy serves as an additional treatment in venous
reflux or as a stand alone procedure for the treatment of
spider veins. Sclerotherapy involves injection of a chemi-
cal solution into a vein that results in collapse and eventual
disappearance. Treatment of spider veins often requires
several sessions to achieve desired results. It is impor-
tant to understand that results of sclerotherapy occur over
months, a concept that is not always made clear on the
front end. Photographs are commonly used to document
improvement.
Susan Hancock, MD is board certified by the American College of Surgeons and has practiced
as a Vascular Surgeon for three years since completing her Vascular Fellowship in 2007. She
now has an independent practice in the Oyster Point area dedicated to the treatment of venous
related disorders including varicose veins, ulcerations, dermatitis and infections, swelling, aching
uncomfortable legs, and spider veins. She is experienced in vascular ultrasound, radiofrequency
vein ablation with the VNUS Closure system, surgical excision of varicose veins, wound care,
sclerotherapy, and radiofrequency treatment of spider veins.
11838 Rock Landing Drive, Suite 100
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: 757-873-0138 Fax: 757-873-0246
www.hancockvein.com

My feet are hurting. Do I need surgery?
Common foot pathologies that may warrant surgery
Written by
Debra Abrams Lee, D.P.M.
T
here is a common misconception that your
feet are supposed to hurt. Today, we will
discuss some common foot problems that
may warrant surgical intervention. In an aver-
age lifetime, most of us accumulate about 75,000
miles of activity on our feet.
You have probably seen someone with a large
bump on the big toe of their foot. This enlarge-
ment of bone and soft tissue is called a bunion. A
bunion is described as a misalignment of the great
toe joint. One may experience pain, redness and
swelling at the great toe. Walking can become
difficult with most any type of shoe. Certain types
of shoes can aggravate bunions, but they are not
caused by shoes. Most bunions are due to hered-
ity and the pattern in which one walks.
Some types of conservative treatment include
shoe modification, NSAIDS and bunion shields.
When it becomes so painful that everyday walk-
ing becomes problematic, you may want to con-
sider discussing surgical intervention with your
podiatrist.
And what about those toes that appear “cocked
up?” You may be looking at a hammertoe, which
is a joint contracture of the smaller toes. It gives
the appearance of a hammer. Hammertoes are
caused by an imbalance of the tendon and joints
of the lesser digits. Some people experience corns
and calluses on the toes which can cause pain
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Medical Professionals
An enlargement of bone and soft tissue on the big toe is called a bunion.
and irritation. People may have difficulty wear-
ing shoes because the corns are very painful. This
can be especially dangerous for diabetic patient
because the hammertoes and corns can lead to
ulcerations and infections.
Nonsurgical treatment consists of wearing shoes Photos/ istock.com
with a wider toe box, padding and shaving down Dr. Lee attended the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland,
OH. She completed her residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center,
the corns. Brooklyn NY. Dr. Lee is a Diplomate with the American Board of Podiatric
Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine. She is also Board Certi-
fied as a Wound Care Specialist with the American Academy of Wound
Neuromas are another foot ailment that my re- Management. Dr. Lee is a member of APMA, VPMA and the American
quire surgery when conservative treatment fails. Academy of Podiatric Practice Management.
A neuroma is an irritation of the nerves that run
between the toes. Most people describe the pain
as sharp shooting type of pain. Some may say that
it feels like a burning or tingling at the ball of the
foot in which they may get some relief temporar-
ily by removing their shoes and rubbing their feet.
Treatment options include NSAIDS, injections,
physical therapy, padding and orthotics. The
goal of surgical intervention for a neuroma is to
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 Healthy Eating
We swoon over seafood because seafood
Written by
Nancy Monaghan
Food Editor
We don’t really care all eted Omega-3 fatty acids
that much if seafood is in seafood are said to help
healthy because we love it with ailments from arthri-
so much, in all forms and tis to dementia and to be
in all cooking methods. good for your skin, your
Low in calories – yes, arteries, and your longev-
I want my clams and ity. What’s not to love?
lobster dunked in butter.
High in potassium – that’s Enjoy some of our recipes
nice, I’ll have another for a different twist on old
piece of trout. The cov- favorites.

Shrimp on Rosemary Skewers

8 fresh rosemary sprigs, about 6” long
½ cup orange marmalade
½ cup flaked coconut, chopped
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
¼ tsp minced fresh rosemary
1-1/2 lbs uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Soak rosemary sprigs in water for 30 minutes. In a small bowl,

combine marmalade, coconut, pepper flakes and rosemary. Set
aside ¼ cup for sauce.

Thread shrimp onto rosemary sprigs. Lightly coat the grill rack
with oil. Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat for three to
four minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting oc-
Lobster Cobb Salad ½ tsp fresh ground black pepper
casionally with remaining marmalade mixture. Serve with sauce.
For the dressing: Whisk together vinegar, sugar, mustard, garlic, Makes 8 skewers.
1 lb cooked lobster meat, cut into bite-sized chunks salt and pepper. Slowly pour in olive oil, whisking to incorpo- ---Courtesy Taste of Home.
For more recipes see Tasteofhome.com
1 large bunch Romaine lettuce rate. Set aside.
1 ripe avocado
2-3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped Remove skin and pit of avocado and slice into large cubes. Put
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into a large bowl. Chop cooked bacon into bite-sized chunks.
For the dressing: Add tomatoes, blue cheese and the dressing with avocado to the
Fall Classics
¼ cup red wine vinegar lettuce, toss to combine. Add lobster and bacon, lightly toss. Deadline September 1, 2011 - October/Nov. 2011 issue
2 tsp sugar
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½ tsp kosher salt

Grilled Salmon over Lentil Salad bowl or cup with a fitted lid, combine ingredients for the walnut
vinaigrette (red onion through pepper) shake until thoroughly
With Walnut Vinaigrette mixed and emulsified.
4 4-oz salmon filets
For the marinade: In a large bowl, toss cooked lentils with carrots, celery and red
2 tbsp Dijon mustard onions. Stir in enough vinaigrette, about ¼ cup, to coat lentil
2 tbsp canola oil mixture and store the remaining vinaigrette in the refrigerator
2 sprigs fresh tarragon, pulled and roughly chopped (for up to a week). Add parsley and tarragon to lentil mixture
1 clove garlic, minced and toss.

For the lentil salad: Lightly and cautiously spray the grill rack with canola cook-
½ cup canola oil ing spray, then carefully place the salmon on the hot grill about
1 cup dry brown or green lentils, rinsed
½ cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped two inches apart. Cook each side for three to four minutes at
1 bay leaf
¼ tsp pepper a diagonal angle to the rack to get professional-looking grill
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
Lemon wedges for garnish marks. Serve salmon over lentil salad and garnish with lemon
1 rosemary sprig
1 medium carrot, finely diced wedges if desired.
In a medium bowl combine the four marinade ingredients (mus-
1 stalk celery, finely diced
tard through garlic). Place salmon in marinade and gently toss Tips: To save time, prepare the components of the lentil salad
¼ cup very finely diced red onion
until thoroughly coated, then place fish in a resealable bag and up to a day ahead and toss in the vinaigrette at the last minute
¼ cup finely chopped parsley
refrigerate for at least an hour. Heat grill to 375 degrees (when or two hours before serving. As a quick alternative, use 1-1/2
1 tbsp chopped tarragon
it’s too hot to hold your hand above the coals for more than five cups of canned, rinsed lentils or black or small red beans. The
seconds). salmon can marinate at least 10 hours so consider preparing that
For the walnut vinaigrette:
2 tbsp minced red onion portion of the meal in the morning before going to work and it’s
In a 5-quart pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add lentils, ready to grill when you get home.
2 cloves garlic
bay leaf, garlic cloves and rosemary sprig. Cook lentils just ---Recipe and photo courtesy Canolainfo.org
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
until tender, about 30 minutes. Strain in colander. In a plastic
¼ cup rice or champagne vinegar

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 Healthy Eating
tastes GOOD! Okay, it’s healthy, too.
Broiled Trout with Lemon Oil
and Oven-Grilled Vegetables
1 cup canola oil
Zest of two lemons, about 2 tbsp
2 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise then cut into
¼” thick diagonal pieces
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced into half
moons
4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
2 sprigs rosemary
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp lemon oil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp fresh ground black pepper
4 6-oz rainbow trout filets, skin
removed
Grilled Scallops
with Citrus Aioli
1 dozen fresh large scallops
1 tsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Aioli:
½ cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
1-2 cloves garlic
½ tsp ground coriander
Southeastern Virginia Women’s Newspapers
2 tsp lemon oil
4 sprigs fresh rosemary 2” long
½ tsp fresh ground black pepper
Lemon wedges for garnish
Prepare lemon oil: Combine canola
oil and lemon zest in a blender, pro-
cess until smooth then strain through
a fine mesh strainer. Store in an
airtight container or covered jar in the
refrigerator for one to two days.
Preheat broiler. In a large bowl,
combine zucchini, tomatoes, onion,
garlic and rosemary. Drizzle veg-
etable mixture with balsamic vinegar
and prepared lemon oil. Toss, then
sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread
vegetables in single layer on a baking
sheet and place four inches under broiler for 10 min-
utes or until vegetables are tender crisp and browned.
Halfway through cooking, toss so they get evenly
browned.
While vegetables are cooking, line a baking sheet
Cover the bottom of a baking pan
with foil and coat with canola oil cooking spray. Place
fish on baking sheet, sprinkle both sides with pepper
Parmesan Herb with parchment paper or tin foil and
insert a baking rack. Place fish skin
and place a rosemary sprig under each filet. Drizzle Baked Haddock side down on the rack. Sprinkle any
each filet with ½ teaspoon of the lemon oil. Broil
remaining bread crumb mixture on top
for seven to eight minutes or until fish is opaque and 1 2-lb fresh haddock filet* so fish is evenly coated.
flaky. ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese Bake 15 to 18 minutes until cooked
Carefully remove trout from pan with spatula and ½ tsp fresh thyme leaves or 1 tsp Ital- through – it will be opaque and flaky.
serve with vegetables. ian flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped Halfway through baking, line thin
---Recipe and photo courtesy Canolainfo.org ½ tsp lemon zest slices of lemon on top. Using two
Salt and pepper large spatulas, carefully remove fish to
1 lemon, thinly sliced a serving platter and serve with lemon
1 tsp olive oil wedges. Serves 4.
*Use 2 1-lb filets if you can’t find one
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a large enough for four.
large plate, combine bread crumbs, Note: Simple baked haddock is equal-
cheese, lemon zest and herbs. Pat ly delicious: Just season filets with salt
filets dry and season with salt and pep- and pepper, drizzle with a little olive
per. Brush skin side with oil and place oil and place lemon slices on top at
top down in the bread crumb mixture. the beginning of the baking.
Pat down lightly so breading adheres.
Classic Steamed Clams
50 Little Neck
Clams
¼ lb. butter
Water
Rinse the
clams. Put 2
inches of water
in the bottom
of a large pot
¼ tsp cayenne pepper or ground
cumin
(overnight is better). or clam steam-
er. Add clams
1/8 tsp hot paprika Rinse scallops and pat dry with and steam for
Salt to taste paper towels. Drizzle with olive about 10-15
oil and season both sides with salt minutes or
For aioli, place mayonnaise in and pepper. Cook on a hot grill until the shells
a small bowl and whisk until (or in a stovetop grill pan sprayed open. Serve with melted butter or cocktail sauce.
smooth. Grate garlic on a zester with fat-free cooking spray) about
and add to mayonnaise, whisk two-three minutes per side until If any shells do not open, throw them away. Steamers make a great appetizer
to mix. Add lime juice, corian- scallops are opaque. Top with dol- (usually a dozen per person), or in large quantities, a great addition to any outside
der, cumin and cayenne pepper, lops of aioli sauce. Serves four. party. Cherrystone clams are a little bigger, but watch carefully to remove as soon
whisk to mix. Add salt. Cover as they open so they don’t get tough.
---Sauce adapted from a recipe in Williams-
and refrigerate at least an hour Sonoma
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 Health and Wellness
Why All the Fuss About Drinking Water?
our bodies. (Water consists of two hydrogen atoms and one
oxygen atom, which allows it to carry oxygen to the cells
through the blood stream, which in turn feeds the cells with
nutrients and transports the waste from the cells).
Dehydration is a condition that results from a lack of water
within the body. Dehydration causes a drop in blood vol-
Written by ume; reducing the supply of oxygen to the muscles which
Jennifer Wheatley in turn creates fatigue and muscle pain. Many common
Owner ailments of the general public are often related to dehydra-
tion; chronic pain in joints and muscles, headaches, fatigue,
How much water is enough? Easy….divide your body
weight in half, and that is the amount in ounces that you
need to consume on a daily basis. The good news is that
water keeps your energy up, weight down, muscles strong,
joints supple and digestive system smooth, making for an
entire system in physical balance.
Jennifer Wheatley, NCMT is a graduate of Advanced Fuller School of Massage
(2000), she has owned and operated Healthy Touch since November 2005. She
is married, mother of three, and proud owner of Val and Troy, her black Lab and
German shepherd. When she has spare time, Jen can be found at the ocean, reading
great books, or hanging out with people she loves.

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weight gain and constipation just to name a few. By drink-
s a busy woman I find myself inundated by the ing water it keeps muscles hydrated, which allows them to
media with the latest information about health, have better contractibility, tone and protection while under
fitness and beauty. Like many, I am unable to keep exertion. Headaches often begin with tight neck and shoul-
up with the “latest new thing”. However, the one factor that der muscles. Increased water consumption often alleviates
all three of these industries agree upon is the importance of this debilitating condition. Joint capsules also become
drinking water. lubricated when hydrated, which aids in the elimination of
chronic pain and pain associated with exercise.
Water plays many essential roles in our body. As human be-
ings our body is comprised of 60% - 70% water, therefore Did you know that dehydration slows down the fat burning
it is imperative to replenish its supply. Water is lost through process? An inadequate amount of water within the body’s
urination, respiration and sweating, and tissues not only slows fat burning, but
depending upon the level of activity, “....divide your body weight also protein synthesis; the process that
the climate and the health of the indi- in half, and that is the builds muscle. Therefore to lose weight
vidual, daily requirements may vary. amount in ounces that you and maintain a healthy body weight,
Two culprits that also play a part in the need to consume on a daily water must be a daily part of life.
additional loss of water are alcohol and
caffeine. Both are diuretics and need to basis”. It is thought that disease begins in the
be balanced with an equal amount of colon; where the waste collects. One of
water to neutralize their effects. Dehydration occurs long water’s primary responsibilities is to aid in gastrointestinal
before thirst sets in. Water must be replaced frequently and health. A healthy diet consists of fibrous food; however,
on a consistent basis. with an insufficient amount of water in the body, constipa-
tion can occur. Needless to say that unhealthier choices
Water acts as our internal thermostat, it provides trans- coupled with lack of water, will only produce baleful re-
portation for nutrients throughout our body, and it aids in sults. Studies have shown that by drinking a healthy amount
filtration and elimination of toxins and waste products from of water the risk of colon cancer can be reduced by 45%.

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Disability Insurance
checks stopped? That’s where disability insurance comes
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The LIFE Foundation conducted a study that found that
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our most important asset is not your home, your
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Changes at work
If you work for a company that provides its
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If you become disabled and are unable to work, you’ll be in
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A less obvious example might be if an el-
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ger a reevaluation of your disability insurance needs.
Buying a home
As your income increases, you should consider increasing
your disability insurance coverage because you would have
to replace a higher amount of income to keep pace with the
higher standard of living to which you and your family have
become accustomed. When you buy individual coverage, it
sometimes makes sense to pay extra for something called
a Future Purchase Option rider. This provision ensures that
health issues that may have arisen since you purchased your
policy won’t prevent you from increasing your coverage.
You’ll also want to consider buying individual disability
income insurance (or increasing existing coverage) every
time you assume a significant amount of new debt. The bills
won’t stop just because you’ve been in an accident and are
unable to work for a period of time. So you’ll need a source
of replacement income to make sure that you’ll still be able
to make your mortgage or car loan payments.
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 Education
Language Learning Myths
today. We need to help immigrants learn English, understand you, even if your grammar or pronun-
so that they can have a better life for themselves ciation is horrendous. Then, your mistakes can
and their families and contribute to the society as turn into bad habits, which are hard to break.
a whole.
Learning in your own country may be a better
Children Learn Languages Quicker & Easier option, if you can find a good language school,
than Adults can motivate yourself and can find opportunities
Written by
Stacey Kammerman
to practice the language you're learning. After
CEO A child is exposed to a language for at least a full you’re confidently fluent in the target language,
KAMMS World Wide year before he ever utters a word. Then when he then going to another country can help to improve

T
here are so many wonderful assets to
knowing a second language -- from being
able to communicate well with friends,
co-workers and clients, to obtaining a better job,
to lessening the affects of Alzheimer’s, or to be
reinvigorated about life because you’ve learned a
new skill.
I believe it’s important that people aren’t fooled
by myths to keep themselves or others from
obtaining a skill that can so greatly improve their
lives. Here are some of the myths I’ve heard
about language learning over the years:
In the Past, Immigrants Learned English with
does, it’s very elementary. He may start with one
word at a time and then add others, but without
using the correct grammar. We don’t even start
teaching grammar formally until the second
grade; after a child’s been exposed to the lan-
guage for about seven years with parents helping
his progress along the way. I wouldn’t say this
is considered “learning a language quickly and
easily”.
Then, when we start teaching a child a second
language, we do it more naturally than we do
for adults. We teach children simple vocabulary
and phrases, with pictures, short stories and fun
activities. Conversely, we typically start teach-
ing older students with grammar first. This is the
your language proficiency. Not to mention, it will
be great fun, to be able to speak well to the na-
tives.
Unfortunately, these and many more myths sur-
rounding language learning keep people from
embarking on an exciting adventure of learning
a new language and culture. Now that you know
some of the truths, I hope you won’t let any
myths stop you from benefiting from all the great
assets you could obtain from being bilingual!
Stacey Kammerman is the founder and CEO of KAMMS World Wide. KAMMS is an international
publisher and distributor of job-specific language learning audio and video programs that help
Spanish and English speakers immediately improve communication at work.
Stacey brings over 10 years of language teaching experience and language acquisition research
to KAMMS Worldwide.  She uses this extensive knowledge and experience to create the most
effective, comprehensive and easy to use language programs on the market.  Stacey is committed to
ensuring excellence and accuracy in KAMMS job-specific language programs as well as providing
exceptional customer service.

the “Sink or Swim” Method
Many people argue that we shouldn’t give any
special treatment for immigrants to learn English
in America. They believe that, in the past, immi-
complete opposite of how we learned our first
language. It’s much harder than
gradually being exposed to the
language naturally. This is another
reason why we think it’s easier for
Stacey graduated from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey earning a degree in Romance
Languages and Literatures and Latin American Studies. 
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grants learned the language quickly and without
any help, so current immigrants should do the
same. This theory has some flaws.
It’s highly possible that many adult immigrants of
the past did not learn English well, for quite some
time, if at all. People moved into ethnic neighbor-
hoods, socialized with each other and worked in
entry level jobs where little English was needed.
Think about how multilingual the country must
have been during the European immigration
years. For example, there were newspapers in
many different languages in all the major cities.
In addition, immigrants of the past had fewer rea-
sons to learn English than they do today. Today
many jobs require at least a high school degree.
You’ll need more than that, if you want to actu-
ally support a family. Not to mention, the myriad
of forms you’ll have to fill out (in English) to get
a job, deal with insurance issues, government
children to learn, but it’s definitely
not true.
The Best Way to Learn a For-
eign Language is to Live in
another Country
Living in a foreign country for a
substantial period of time, will
help you to understand the ev-
eryday language of the country
and learn basic speaking skills.
But, you’ll have to support your
learning with formal instruction or
independent study. Otherwise, you
will just learn what you need, in
order to survive.
CD FEATURES: WORKBOOK FEATURES:
By living in a country where you • 400+ job-specific words & phrases
• one hour audio CD
• 400+ job-specific words & phrases
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Is Do It Yourself Right for You?
Written by
Jason Mclean
Owner
J-MAC Construction
H
ave you ever tried to take on a home improve-
ment project? Did you soon realize it was going
to take a lot more patience than you originally
thought? Do it yourself (DIY) projects can be both fun
and nerve racking. It can be fun to put hard work into
your home, your own blood and sweat. However, once
you get to tears you might want to call a professional.
Besides, it’s their job to work through the tears.
But if you decide DIY is something you want to try, or
if it’s something you have done, here are some ideas
that might make it a little easier on you and the ones
nearby. Anyone can improve their home if they have
the time, knowledge, tools, and patience.
Find the Time
How many people have time to work on their house?
Finding the time to put toward fixing up one’s own
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isn’t right, or you are waiting for a break in your sched-
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weekends is more desirable to some so you can salvage
some down time. After you have made this decision,
the next step is to gain the knowledge.
Gain the knowledge
Something most people don’t realize is that many proj-
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for those projects. For example, if you want to change
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on the side of the old one and buy a similar one. Then
all you need to do is read the instructions thoroughly.
They tell you step by step how to remove the old gar-
bage disposal, and hook up the new one. It also helps
to have someone handy to call on for any questions.
You can call me at the number on this page if you try
this project and run into any problems. I will be happy
to help. The next thing you need to think about is the
tools you will need.
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Second floor deck - before and after
The Tools
If the garbage disposal box doesn’t have the “tools re-
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ment of the store. I believe all you need for the gar-
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of channel locks; everything else should be included.
Projects like this one are worth trying yourself since the
tools required are minimal, the labor is minimal, and
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changing door knobs, or changing the hardware out in
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Oh and yes, we install garbage disposals too!
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 Community
Let’s Move, Let’s Read this Summer!
Written by
Marcy Germanotta
Communications Director
Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast
G
irl Scouts, along with hun-
dreds of other organizations,
are supporting the Let’s
Move initiative introduced by First
Lady Michelle Obama. It's a com-
prehensive initiative dedicated to
solving the challenge of childhood
obesity within a generation.
Is it possible? You bet! Becoming
aware and deciding to take action
is the first step. The website that
supports the initiative is full of great
program ideas, ways to network with
others in the community and instruc-
tions on how to become an advocate.
Let’s Move is about putting children
on the right path in their early years
giving parents helpful information
to foster healthy environments that
support healthy choices, provid-
ing healthier food for our schools
and ensuring that every family has
access to healthy, affordable food.
Oh, and one last thing -- it wants
to make sure that children become
more physically active!
“The physical and emotional health
of an entire generation and the eco-
nomic health and security of our na-
tion is at stake,” the First Lady said
when the initiative was launched in
2010.
According to the U.S. Department of
Health, childhood obesity rates in
America have tripled over the past
three decades , and today, nearly
one in three children in America are
overweight or obese. The numbers
are even higher in African American
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and Hispanic communities, where
nearly 40% of the children are over-
weight or obese.
If we don't solve this problem, one
third of all children born in 2000
or later will suffer from diabetes at
some point in their lives. Many oth-
ers will face chronic, obesity-related
health problems such as heart dis-
ease and high blood pressure.
Girl Scouts have historically been
strong advocates of helping girls
develop healthy living habits. There
are well over 150 recognitions or
awards girls in grades K-12 can
earn that address healthy eating and
physical well-being. In addition to
the recognitions, girls in troops or
as individuals may benefit from the
first-class outdoor program offered
at Girl Scout camps and elsewhere.
The suggestions listed on the Let’s
Move Outdoor page mirrors Girl
Scout goals and the positive out-
comes that occur as a result of tak-
ing action to become more physi-
cally active. While these activities
are offered at camp, parents and kids
can do them as a family too.
• Did you know that getting active
outside can help improve coordina-
tion, balance, and agility? This sum-
mer, keep kids healthy mentally and
physically by making time for play
each day.
• When the weather is warm,
there is no better way to cool off - or
get fit - than by splashing around.
Swimming burns more calories per
hour than almost any other activ-
ity and has been shown to improve
cardiovascular health and lead to
greater strength and flexibility. It's
also low-impact, making it an ideal
activity for people with disabilities
or those recovering from an injury.
Swimming pools are located at all
Girl Scout camps, and swimming is
an integral part of the camp pro-
gram.
• Biking is a fun, family-friendly
activity that can help improve endur-
ance and balance. Use your bike
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as a means of "active transport" to
get places faster while also getting
healthier. Explore your community
by bike with your family and get
everyone active. If you want to bike
at camp, look into Girl Scout Camp
Darden’s programs.
• Traveling by foot is a fun, easy
and affordable way to get moving
and get outside. From a walk around
the block to a mountain hike, there
are a lot of new places to explore.
Activities like hiking and walking
have been shown to improve cardio-
vascular health and build stronger
bones. Girl Scouts not only offer
hiking, but rock-climbing and other
fun ways to stay fit.
Girl Scouts nationally are chal-
lenging their 2.3 million members
to take the lead and make healthy
food choices and exercise as part of
their daily activities. Whether it’s a
Zumba class, planting a hydroponic
garden or participating at camp, Girl
Scouts are getting involved and tak-
ing the Let’s Move pledge.
This fall, Girl Scouts of Colonial
Coast will take part in the Let’s
Move and Meetup. The Meetup
element of the initiative is a way to
make it easy for parents, teachers,
chefs, elected officials and others to
take action by organizing or partici-
pating in face-to-face meetings or
events dedicated to solving the prob-
lem of childhood obesity in their
local communities. GSCCC will be
Marcella Germanotta
Communications Director
Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast
A Place for Girls
912 Cedar Rd. , Chesapeake , VA
23322
757-547-4405,ext.1258
DIRECT: 549-0836; fax757-547-1872
marcyg@gsccc.org
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage,
confidence and character, who make
the world a better place.
Camp Like a Girl Scout this summer!
Day and resident sessions available at
rates you can afford.
Find more at www.gsccc.org.
offering girls and their parents a way
to find out more about healthy living
while registering for Girl Scouts at
selected locations in September.
Girls and their parents don’t have
to wait until then to start getting
healthy. Register for Girl Scout
camp and/or become a Girl Scout
and get involved in the new Let’s
Read, Let’s Move Girl Scout pro-
gram. This is a new addition to the
initiative which seeks to combat
childhood obesity and summer
reading loss by engaging youth in
summer reading and physical activ-
ity, as well as by providing access to
healthy, affordable food.
Visit www.letsmove.gov for more
information on Let’s Move and visit
http://www.girlscouts.org/readmove/
for the Let’s Move, Let’s Read effort
being made by Girl Scouts.
To find out about Girl Scout camps
and becoming a member, visit www.
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 Women in Profile
Dr. Jenny Andrus
As a native of the Hampton Roads area, Jenny knew she would return
to practice medicine in the area where she grew up. Jenny was born and
raised in Suffolk and after going to col-
lege at William and Mary, started medical
school at Eastern Virginia Medical School
in Norfolk. Upon completing medical
school and her internship at EVMS, she
and her husband moved to the Richmond
area, where she completed her residency
in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
and her Interventional Pain Management
Fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth
University/Medical College of Virginia.
She joined Orthopaedic & Spine Center in
2009 and was thrilled to become the first
woman physician on their staff. Jenny
was happy to return to the Tidewater area
so that she could be closer to her family.
While Jenny lived in Richmond, her two
sons (now 5 and 2 years of age) were born. While she loves being a physi-
cian and a wife, she really loves being a Mommy!
During her free time, Jenny loves to garden and read. However, with two
little boys, her free time is mostly spent playing with trucks and reading
dinosaur books!
Ann Marie Jenkins
Ann Marie Jenkins is a 2004 graduate of James Madison University
with a Bachelor of Science degree in Media Arts & Design and a mi-
nor in Educational Media. Mrs. Jenkins
works as the Graphics Designer & Web
Developer at the Virginia Air & Space
Center in Hampton where she has been
employed for the past six years. She
has successfully brought the Virginia
Air & Space Center into a new quality
of marketing with her creative abilities
in web development, print design and
social media.
Mrs. Jenkins was honored during the
2008 Virginia Public Relations Awards
with a Bronze Certificate of Merit for
her design of the Virginia Air & Space
Center’s 2007 Annual Report.
Ann Marie is a native to Hampton Roads and currently resides in
Newport News with her husband. They are expecting their first child
in June. On her downtime Ann Marie enjoys spending time with
family & friends, photography, travel and is excited about the new
chapter in her life: motherhood!
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Cynthia James
A native of Jamesville, North Carolina, Cynthia has been in the Hampton
Roads area for 38 years. Being raised in a home of vulnerability, where
there was much love, but not enough
resources, her life goal has been to help
people. Realizing her talent to fundraise,
Cynthia got started making a difference in
the world.
Prior to her current role as Director of
Development at Samaritan House, she
has worked to help many in need through
her efforts at the following agencies: The
Up Center, American Red Cross of S. E.
Virginia, United Way of South Hampton
Roads, the YWCA of South Hampton
Roads and EVMS Area Health Education
Center.
Cynthia serves on the Minority Advisory
Council for United Way of S. Hampton
Roads; on the board of directors for the Association of Fundraising Profes-
sionals and is also V.P. of “Spiritual Blessings”, a substance abuse program
at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Cynthia was recently honored by the United Way Minority Advisory Council
and at the Beta Theta Zeta Chapter Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. as one of the
“Five Pearls of Leadership”.
Cynthia is married, with one child and one grandson.
Patti Vera
Patti Vera, born in Decatur, Illinois, has been a Peninsula resident for 35
years.
A proud daughter of a military veteran,
she has been employed with the Dis-
abled American Veterans Thrift Stores
for 9 years. Beginning as a cashier, Patti
was quickly promoted to supervisor and
worked at the Denbigh location for three
years.
Given an opportunity to become the
Gloucester Store Manager, she has suc-
cessfully, with the help of her employ-
ees, been the manager for six years.
Under her management, the Gloucester
Store has met and exceeded goals and
continues to be a growing presence in
the Gloucester community. Patti takes
great pride in the honesty, dependability, and the teamwork displayed by
her employees and herself.
Patti is happily married to her wonderful husband, Scott Vera. They have
three sons and five grandchildren.
When not working, Patti enjoys spending her time with her grandchildren,
going to the beach and walking. She also loves football and is an avid
Steelers fan.
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 Women in Profile
Alexis Swann
Alexis Swann is a Hampton Roads native, with over 17 years of experience
in the financial services industry. Her present position is Private Banker for
the Eastern Virginia region of Wells Fargo
Private Bank.
Giving back to the community is something
Alexis believes in, and she has a strong
passion for pursuing financial literacy for
all. She is a frequent speaker and work-
shop facilitator on financial topics to many
groups and organizations across Hampton
Roads.
Alexis currently serves as President of
Habitat for Humanity Peninsula, and works
with numerous other organizations, includ-
ing VA Kids Eat Free, United Way Live
Smart and the Urban League Guild. Alexis
is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta
public service sorority and is head of the
financial empowerment ministry at Ivy Baptist Church.
In 2007, Alexis received the Women in Business Award for Finance by the
Inside Business Magazine. In 2008, the YWCA Virginia Peninsula honored
her as a Woman of Distinction in the financial industry.
Alexis resides in Yorktown, VA with her husband, Darren, and two children,
Mikaela and Chandler.
LaKitta Hicks-White
LaKitta Hicks-White was born, raised and currently resides in
Hampton, Virginia.
LaKitta is a graduate of Hampton
University (B.S.) and Troy University
(M.S.).
LaKitta knows firsthand the struggles
of raising children as a single mother
and vowed at an early age not to
repeat the pattern of generational pov-
erty that had plagued many teenage
mothers in her neighborhood of Pine
Chapel.
She feels that her position as Program
Manager for the YWCA, was meant
for her. The mission of “Empower-
ing Women and Eliminating Racism”
is the key to Self Sufficiency for Women from all walks of life.
Organizations such as the YWCA provide a place for mothers and
Domestic Violence Victims to turn.
LaKitta is the mother of two, Derrick L. White, 32 and Dominique
O. White 23. She is also the proud Na'Na of Wisdom White , 7 and
Elijah White, 5.
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Dr. Susan M. Hancock
Dr. Susan M. Hancock is an industrial engineer turned physician.
Upon her graduation from Auburn University, she took a hospital
consulting position and there discov-
ered a calling to medicine. She came
to Newport News in 2008 to join a
vascular surgery group after completing
her Vascular Fellowship in Atlanta.
Having practiced at Riverside Medical
Center for three years within a group
setting, Dr. Hancock elected to open a
solo practice focusing on venous dis-
orders and maintaining a personalized
approach to patient care. Her daily goal
is to educate patients and engage them
during visits so that they leave feeling
satisfied with the level of communica-
tion and attention they have received.
Dr. Hancock credits her value system and work ethic to her faith and
strong family foundation. She believes in life balance and passes that
value on to her patients and staff.
In her downtime, she enjoys running, reading, and spending time at
the beach with her husband.
Jennifer Wheatley
Anyone who has known Jennifer for any length of time knows that
she is passionate about people. A mother in her late teens, Jen found
being a parent a fulfilling and stimu-
lating role, and has often been heard
to say, that raising healthy, well ad-
justed young people is her definition
of success in her life.
This upbeat philosophy of life and
the commitment to helping others is
the foundation on which Jennifer has
built her business. While working on
a client, she not only works on their
physical body, but she also offers
common sense tips on maintaining
health and wellness. She calls it
“planting seeds”.
Jennifer plays an active role in a fellowship group that supports and
encourages women who are recovering from substance abuse. She
believes that sharing ones strength, hope and experience benefits not
only the recipient, but also the giver. She considers it a gift to be of
service.
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Drawing Back the Curtain to Prevent Domestic Violence
“One in five teenagers report being hit, slapped, or pushed by a dating partner, and
57% of teens know someone who has been physically or verbally abusive to a dating partner.”
Unfortunately, it is the sentiment in the latter part of this
statement that still holds too much credibility to be easily
dismissed. Far too many of us are not willing to “invade the
domestic forum, or go behind the curtain” to hold abusers
responsible for what is often considered a private family or
relationship problem. In essence, we draw the curtain on
Written by those who are being abused.
Larissa Sutherland Education program, we provide information to help you
Outreach and Education The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that one
Coordinator in four women (approximately 3 million women per year)
and one in nine men in the United States will be a victim of
life-long patterns. Prevention begins with understanding
that truly loving relationships don’t contain violence. In our
own domestic forums, we must pledge to be nonviolent and
assert our absolute right to relationships without abuse. But
also in our community, we must draw back the curtain and
address the reality that domestic violence affects us all.
Through the Samaritan House Community Outreach and
start a conversation. Contact us if you need help finding the
right words or if you are interested in a group presentation
on recognizing abuse and building healthy relationships.

A
s one of the largest domestic violence shelter
programs in the state, Samaritan House in Vir-
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violence: intervention and prevention. Our direct service
program provides emergency shelter and individual case
management to anyone leaving an abusive relationship, and
our Victim Advocacy Program provides court assistance,
counseling referrals, group therapy, safety planning, and
other services for anyone who is in need of support but
not necessarily shelter. These free services are accessible
through our 24-hour hotline (757-430-2120) and were help-
ful to 1,257 people last fiscal year. That’s how we define
intervention—directly helping people move from abusive
relationships to personal safety and self-sufficiency.
When we address the prevention part of the mission, we
focus on our Community Education and Outreach efforts
that help identify abusive relationship patterns; reinforce
healthy, non-violent interactions; and encourage the discus-
sion of domestic violence as a national health concern and a
human rights issue that affects our entire community.
In 1864, the state court of North Carolina ruled that the law
would permit a husband “to use towards his wife such a
degree of force as is necessary to control an unruly temper
and make her behave herself” and that in these matters,
“the law will not invade the domestic forum, or go behind
the curtain.”1 In 2011, with all states prosecuting crimes of
intimate partner violence, we certainly have made enough
progress in holding abusers legally responsible for their
crimes to make this court ruling archaic and absurd.
domestic violence, which is defined as a pattern of abusive Speak up, reach out, and work with us to help prevent dat-
behavior through which one partner maintains dominance ing and domestic violence.
and control over another in an intimate relationship. The
abuse may be physical, sexual, verbal, and/or emotional.
The CDC also estimates that domestic violence costs the
United States populace $5.8 billion dollars annually, $4.1 1. State vs. Jesse Black, Supreme Court of North Caro-
billion of that in absorbed costs of direct medical and lina, Raleigh, 60 N.C. 266, June, 1864
2. Cost of Intimate Partner Violence Against Women
mental health services. The eight million paid work days
in the United States, 2003 Centers for Disease Con-
that victims miss each year are the equivalent of 32,000 trol and Prevention, National Centers for Injury
full-time jobs.2 We are all connected to this issue. Odds are Prevention and Control, Atlanta GA
you know people who are intimately affected by domestic 3. Tween and Teen Dating Violence and Abuse Study,
violence. They could be your friends, family members, February 2008, Liz Claiborne, Inc., www.loveisr
neighbors, co-workers—or children. spect.org
4. The Empower Program, Violence as a Rite of Pas-
In 2008, Liz Claiborne Inc. surveyed middle and high sage, 2000
school students nationwide on their relationships and the
relationships of their friends. What they discovered was that
a staggering one in five teenagers report
being hit, slapped, or pushed by a dating
partner, and 57% of teens know some-
one who has been physically or verbally
abusive to a dating partner.3 A national
poll, created by The Empower Program,
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How the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank and Feeding America Work

How the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank and Feeding America Work

How Foodbanks and the National Network Works

Feeding America and the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank help provide low - income individuals and families with
the fuel to survive and even thrive. As the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity, our network
members supply food to more than 37 million Americans each year, including 14 million children and 3 million
seniors.

How We Work Together

Feeding America benefits from the unique relationship between our 202 local member Foodbanks in America,
just like the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank the on the front lines. Foodbanks are hunger relief and the central
efforts of the national office.

Securing Food

National Role:
Virginia Peninsula FoodBank Role:
Secure food from large corporate manufacturers and
Secure food from local manufacturers, retailers,
retailers through nationwide initiatives and facilitate
farmers and government sources.
the acquisition of government-supplied food.

Raising Funds

Virginia Peninsula FoodBank Role: National Role:

Acquire funding from local corporate, foundation and Acquire funding from corporate, foundation and
individual donors, and utilize those funds efficiently individual donors, and provide those funds as seed
to maximize service to people in need. money to spur local innovation.

Distributing Food

Virginia Peninsula FoodBank Role: National Role:

Distribute food received from Feeding America and Through a robust logistics system, distribute food
local sources to people in need, via a local system of donations received nationally to the food banks that
agencies. need them the most.

Sharing Best Practices

Virginia Peninsula FoodBank Role: National Role:

Share wisdom with other network members and Inspire members to implement proven programs and
uphold the highest standards for food safety, fiscal uphold the highest standards for food safety, fiscal
responsibility and efficiency. responsibility and efficiency.

Advocating and Inspiring

Virginia Peninsula FoodBank Role: National Role:

2401 Aluminum Avenue, Hampton, VA 23669
www. nnfoodbamk.org
Create a local movement and a sense of
compassionate urgency, encouraging better
757-596-7188
government programs and inspiring individuals to
take action.
Create a national movement and a sense of
compassionate urgency, encouraging better
government programs and inspiring individuals to take
action.

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Health Outcomes for Women Dismal in Hampton Roads
Planned Parenthood works to expand access to health care for all women,
regardless of insurance or socioeconomic status
Written By
Erin Zabel
Director of Marketing and
Public Relations
F
or more than 46 years, Planned Parenthood
has been working diligently to improve health
outcomes and expand access to health care for
women in Hampton Roads, regardless of insurance
status or ability to pay. Quality of life greatly depends
on the ability to access health care, and way too
many women in Hampton Roads are going without
that care. Many people have no idea that there are
135,000 women between the ages of 18 and 64 who
have an annual income below 200% of the federal
poverty level. To put that number in perspective, the
200% federal poverty level for a family of 2 is only
$29,420. Enough to put a roof over your head and buy
food? Possibly. Enough to pay for a private health
insurance plan if your job does not include insurance
benefits? Not likely. Some of these women qualify
for Medicaid; but many private doctors have limits
on the number of Medicaid patients they will see, and
some will not accept Medicaid at all. A third of these
women have no insurance at all; no Medicaid, no pri-
vate insurance, no options aside from paying cash for
health services. Cash-paying patients do not have the
benefit of paying the discounted fees for services that
insurance companies pay. Most doctors will not work
with these patients or offer payment plans. The health
department can offer help to uninsured people with
no ability to pay, but various health departments do
various GYN procedures, and all have limited family
planning hours and numbers of people they can see.
The free clinics in the area do not generally deal with
OB/GYN issues, and many are not even able to meet
the growing need for health care in Hampton Roads.
Many of our most vulnerable citizens are suffering.
Women with emergencies can seek care at emergency
rooms, and cannot be turned away regardless of ability
to pay. However, there are many health issues that
women deal with that are non-emergent, but greatly
affect their quality of life. In terms of GYN issues we
see, they can include incontinence, excessive bleed-
ing, pelvic pain, ovarian cysts, endometriosis and
much more. These issues are extremely common, yet
often go untreated when uninsured women do not
have the means to pay cash to have them corrected.
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To give you a sense of some other health outcomes in however, all of our fees are steeply discounted, and a
Virginia: majority of our patients pay out of pocket. We offer a
wide range of services, from annual exams, breast and
• STD rates for Norfolk, Portsmouth and Newport cervical cancer screenings, problem visits, all forms
News are 2.5 times higher than the state rate of birth control, emergency contraception, pregnancy
• Teen pregnancy rates in Norfolk and Portsmouth testing and all-options counseling, prenatal care, Es-
are 2 times higher than the state rate sure (a permanent sterilization procedure for women),
• Infant death rates in Norfolk and Portsmouth are testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infec-
almost twice the state rate tions, testing for HIV and the HPV vaccine.
• The Portsmouth and Norfolk health districts rank
#1 and #2 in the state in the death rate for breast Too many women are going without much-needed
cancer health services, dealing with issues that could be eas-
• The Norfolk health district ranks third in the state ily corrected if health care was accessible and afford-
in incidence of cervical cancer able. Planned Parenthood hopes to expand that access
• In 2008, Virginia’s preterm birth rate was 11.3 per and the range of GYN procedures available to low-
cent, giving us a “D” rating from the March of income women who are currently going without.
Dimes
• Virginia ranks in the bottom half of the country for To learn more about our quest or how you can help,
infant mortality rates contact us at 499-PLAN or e-mail us at marketing@
• Hampton Roads had the second-highest rate of ppsev.org!
chlamydia cases among U.S. metropolitan areas
and third-highest rate of gonorrhea cases, accord-
ing to a 2010 report by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention
• Eastern Virginia has the highest percentage of Erin Zabel is the director of marketing and public relations for PPSEV. She can be
reached at 309-4834 or marketing@ppsev.org.
people living with HIV/AIDS in the state.
• The number of
people diagnosed
with syphilis in
Virginia has
increased every
year since 2005.
Planned Parenthood
works diligently
every day to try and
reverse some of
these dismal health
outcomes, through
affordable reproduc-
tive health and fami-
ly planning services,
as well as compre-
hensive sex educa-
tion. We have two Planned Parenthood is here for you with high-quality,
health centers that
personal care at an affordable cost! For annual exams, birth
are large enough to
accommodate the control, pregnancy testing, emergency contraception, STI
growing need for testing, the Essure procedure and more!
services in our com-
munity, located in Call us at 499-PLAN (7526)!
Virginia Beach and
Hampton. We do
not receive any state www.ppsev.org
or federal funding
and therefore cannot Talk to us in confidence. With confidence.
offer free services;
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

For nearly a decade, the amazing men and women of Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), in partnership with the United
Steelworkers (Local 8888), have joined with Habitat for Humanity Peninsula to provide decent, affordable housing for low-
income families. NNS provides not only funding for construction, but also thousands of volunteers who put their sweat
and tears of joy into building each house.

In April, Newport News Shipbuilding held a dedication ceremony for its 9th Habitat for Humanity home and announced
plans to build a 10th Habitat home later this year. The saying is true: Newport News shipbuilders not only build great ships;
they also build great communities!

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula: Serving Hampton, James City County, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg & York County
Web: www.HelpHabitatforHumanity.org • Phone: (757) 596-5553 • Fax: (757) 591-0455 • Email: Info@HelpHabitatforHumanity.org

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Meet Mary H. Beamer - She Loves Helping People

M
ary has been involved in DAV Chapter
2, located at 15460 Warwick Blvd.,
Newport News since 1992. She retired
from the military nearly 30 years ago, but her
service to veterans has not stopped.
Mary joined the Army in 1954 at the age of 17.
She went through basic training at Fort Lee. She
completed two tours in Germany and one in
Japan. In 2010, she received the Outstanding Vet-
eran of the Year Award.
Mary was trained as a medic during her military
service. During her career, she worked in a burn
unit in Houston Texas. Many Vietnam vets passed
through and she tended to their needs and lifted
their sprits.
Today, Mary is a state representative for the Dis-
abled American Veterans, the first black woman
to hold that position. She volunteers at the VA
Medical Center in Hampton Virginia. Her pas-
sion is helping female veterans who often do not
seek assistance. She can be reached at the DAV
Chapter 2 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at
875-0721.
Mary’s advice for young military women is to
seek assistance from a DAV chapter representa-
tive. She will help you file a claim or lend a help-
ing hand.
Mary loves helping people. It is her life’s passion.

Visit the Disabled American Veterans Thrift Stores website below at

www. davthrift.org
to find out how you can help

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WACS, WAVES, WAFS, & SPARS
Written by
David Errickson
Travel Editor
A
few years ago I had the honor of attend-
ing a funeral of a dear lady friend of my
mother’s at Arlington National Cemetery.
Though I had visited the cemetery before, it had
never occurred to me that those buried there were
not just the service men and women, but their
spouses as well. Mom’s friend had been mar-
ried to an Air Force officer who had passed away
some years before, and now she was to join him
for eternity in this remarkable and moving place.
Though I had known the wonderful lady quite
well, I went along primarily as support and
comfort to Mom, who was understandably taking
it quite hard. We arrived at the appointed time,
passed the awesome Iwo Jima memorial at the
entrance, and wound our way past row upon row
upon row of headstones to the main chapel. There
we joined other mourners in a brief memorial cer-
emony then followed the casket to the graveside
service and internment.
Attending a funeral at Arlington is difficult to
describe. Beyond the personal sense of loss, there
is an overwhelming sense of history, of pride and
sorrow, and of unashamed gratitude. Heroes sur-
round you. Here is a Marine corporal who died
at 19 in Mekong Delta. Over there lies
a doughboy whose remains in Flanders
Fields finally came back when it was
over over there. Nearby are two of the
astronauts that died in the horrific launch
pad fire of Apollo 1 so long ago but only
yesterday in our memories. Explorers
Robert Peary and Richard Byrd are here,
as are three Kennedy brothers, four chief
justices, the entire crew of the battleship
Maine, William Jennings Bryan, and
bandleader Glen Miller. Frank W. Buckles arrived
just a month ago, the last American World War I
veteran, passing away at 110 years old.
Forty-six World War II Medal of Honor winners
rest here, including Audie Murphy and Jimmy
Doolittle. You’ve heard of them, but do you
know of Robert R. Scott, a sailor who went down
with the USS California while pumping air to
comrades trapped below decks on December 7,
1941? I want to find his grave, talk to this boy,
and wonder at his selfless sacrifice. He was only
one of thousands, from Omaha Beach to Bataan
to Inchon to Baghdad to Gettysburg to San Juan
Hill from the halls of Montezuma to the shores
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of Tripoli. Legions of men
who gave, as Abraham Lincoln
would say, the “last full measure
of devotion”.
And there are women here too.
Hundreds of them who served
their country with as much dedi-
cation and courage as any man.
Lt. Kara Hultgreen is buried
here. She was the first female
Navy fighter pilot to lose her
life while flying her F-16.
She was preceded by Barbara
Rainey, also resting here, the
first woman to fly any type of
aircraft for the Navy, killed in
a training accident. Margari-
ette Higgins is here. She won
the Pulitzer as the only woman
war correspondent in the Ko-
rean War. Across the walk among
green lawn is Major Marie Rossi, whose the honored
helicopter went down on the last day of dead who
Operation Desert Storm. Nearby is Dr. have given us
Anita McGee, the first woman Army so much. And
surgeon, who founded the Army Nurse pray, as I do,
Corps in 1900. Fittingly, one can also that somehow
find a special memorial to all military Arlington will
nurses on the grounds. run out of customers before it runs out of space to
accommodate them.
You know where you were in 1986 when the
space shuttle exploded taking teacher Christa If YOU GO
McAuliffe and Dr Judith Resnick with the rest of Arlington National Cemetery is open to the public
the Challenger crew to their deaths in the skies at 8 am 365 days a year. From April 1 to Sept.
above Florida. Their comingled remains are in- 30 the cemetery closes at 7 p.m.; the other six
terred here in a special memorial. So too are three months it closes at 5 p.m. From Interstate 395
of the brave crew of the shuttle Columbia, includ- through Washington DC take exit 8-B “Arlington
ing Navy Captain Dr Laurel Clark, resting near a National Cemetery”.
monument to their courage.
A first stop on a trip to the cemetery should in-
There’s a story behind every one of the over clude the Visitors Center, located by the entrance,
300,000 graves in the 624 acres of Arlington where maps, guidebooks, exhibits, information
National Cemetery. And every week 100 more services, grave locations, a bookstore and rest-
are added to their number in the glory and grief rooms can be found. Visit http://www.arlington-
of a military funeral. Go there this Memorial Day, cemetery.mil/index.htm
Photos courtesy Arlington National Cemetery
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What’s Happening at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center
Saturday, May 7 Only: art activities and gallery
games, 10 am-4 pm
Pfac volunteers will lead family art activities, as well as
gallery games to get parents and children talking about
and interacting with the art on display. Free Weekends
are made possible by a grant from the Noland Founda-
tion.

Skating Party: An Affair of the Arts event

Saturday, June 4, 5-7 pm
Location: Peninsula Family Skating Rink
307 Main St., Newport News, VA
Advance Ticket Price: $8 per child, $12 per adult
Door Ticket Price: $10 per child, $15 per adult
June 2011 Calendar Families can to have fun and get some exercise to help
Exhibitions, Events and Classes a great cause. For over 30 years, the Peninsula Family
Skating Rink has been a staple in the community. A new
Richard Hunt: Sculpture and Works on Paper generation has re-done the rink and put a new “spin” on
Through July 10, 2011 an old “classic.” People of all ages can share in the ex-
A Chicago native, Richard Hunt has developed an inter- perience, reliving old memories and creating new ones,
national reputation for his sculpture and was the first Af- while supporting Pfac. Hosts: Marti Caldwell, Courtney
rican-American sculptor to have a major solo exhibition Boone, Brooke Tiller
at the Museum of Modern Art in 1971. Recognized by
a Lifetime Achievement Artini Soiree at Pfac: An Affair of the Arts event
Award from the Interna- Saturday, June 4, 8-12 Midnight
tional Sculpture Center Location: Pfac 101 Museum Drive, Newport News
in 2009, Hunt’s work has Ticket Price: $35 per person
changed the landscape Whether shaken or stirred, revelers can partake in art-
of cities throughout the inspired martinis created by a cadre of Hampton Roads
country and around the “mixologists” and enjoy and array of hors d’oeuvres,
world. along with music by DJ Andrew Hyatt. At the end of This class offers advanced demonstrations and indi- Become a garden decorator through the creation of a
the night, attendees will vote for their favorite ARTini. vidual consultations to assist students in exploring their planter, a critter house and your very own yard art.
This dynamic exhibition Proceeds benefit Pfac. Hosts: Stephen Abbitt, Christine own signature style. Prerequisite: basic understanding
includes several large Boykin, Andrew Hyatt of and ability in hand building techniques (pinch, coil, Colored Pencil Workshop
sculptures along with slab) and the potter’s wheel (centering, pulling, trim- Tuesday and Thursday June 28, 30; July 5, 7, 12 &
a selection of smaller The Potter’s Wheel (Choose from 2 time slots) ming). For ages 16 through adult. Limit: 12 students. 14, 9:30 am-12 noon (6 sessions)
pieces, as well as a group Tuesday, June 21-August 23, 10 am-12 noon (10 ses- $120 Pfac member / $140 non-member, Instructor:
of original drawings and sions) ARTventures for Ages 5-8 Mandy Smith
prints. This exhibition is presented in partnership with $195 Pfac member / $215 non-member, Instructor Clay: Pieces & Parts (Mosaics/Puzzles): Students will learn about the colored pencil medium
the Newport News Public Art Foundation and spon- Marshall Turner Tuesday-Friday, June 21-24, 9:30-11:30 am and its traditional application to a basic drawing. We
sored by Newport News Shipbuilding: A Division of Or $95 Pfac members / $110 non-members (includes $5 will begin with shape, form, and tone as we discuss the
Huntington Ingalls Industries, with additional support Thursday, June 23-August 25, 7-9 pm (10 sessions) materials fee) necessity of composition. Through a process of layer-
from WHRO. $195 Pfac member / $215 non-member, Instructor: Instructor: Diane Kroniess ing, students will learn about mixing colors and pigment
Lynne Oglesby Using various drawing, cutting and joining techniques, gradation on the paper surface. Limit: 12 students.
Form and Shadow: Recent Work by Greg Henry This small enrollment course includes basic instruc- students will create small mosaics and intriguing puzzle
Through July 10, 2011 tion for beginners plus sculptures. Afternoon ARTventures for Ages 9-12
Greg Henry is well-known in more advanced tech- Potter’s Wheel:
the Hampton Roads commu- niques for continuing Afternoon ARTventures for Ages 9-12 Tuesday-Friday, June 28-July 1, 2-4:30 pm
nity for his participation in re- students. For ages 16 Turn a Fairy Tale $105 Pfac members / $120 non-members (includes
gional exhibitions, his outdoor through adult. Limit: 8 Tuesday-Friday, June 21-24, 2-4:30 pm $5 materials fee)
sculpture and his teaching in students. $100 Pfac members / $115 non-members, Instructor: Instructor: Lynne Oglesby
the Art Department at Christo- Toni Wynn Campers explore form by using the wheel and finishing
pher Newport University. Beginning-Intermedi- Students will have a literary chance to turn fairy tales on with handles, lids and decorative attachments.
ate Clay (Choose from their heads in this imaginative writing and storytelling
Form and Shadow brings to- 2 time slots) workshop, with some drama included. Abstract Painting in Acrylics
gether recent work focusing Tuesday, June 21-Au- Tues & Thurs, June 28 and 30; Tues, Wed, Thurs
on the myriad interrelation- gust 23 6:30-9 pm (10 Southern BBQ and Ice Tea Party: An Affair of the Arts July 5, 6, 7
ships between people and the sessions) event 6:30-8:30 pm (5 sessions)
environment, between living $195 Pfac member Saturday, June 25, 7-10pm $85 Pfac member / $105 non-member, Instructor:
things and their spiritual coun- / $215 non-member, Location: Pfac 101 Museum Drive, Newport News Ray Abell
terpart. Instructor: Lynne Ticket Price: $35 per person Using color, form and line, students create non-repre-
Oglesby Party-goes will discover exceptional art from local sentational works that exist without traditional perspec-
Prefaces 2011: High School Juried Exhibition Or talents at Pfac’s Second Annual Southern BBQ and tive using simplification and exaggeration. Students
May 13-June 12 Wednesday, June 22-August 24, 10:30 am-1 pm (10 “Spiked Iced Tea” Party. While enjoying succulent with any level of experience will work from photo-
This competitive exhibition offers students the oppor- sessions) pulled-pork, participants can bid on artwork, jewelry, graphs, sketches, real objects and their imagination.
tunity to have their art shown in a professional gallery $195 member / $215 non-member, Instructor: Beth power tools, spa days, golf excursions, packaged trips Abell, a Newport News artist, will incorporate lecture,
space. Of the 373 artworks submitted from 17 Hamp- Turbeville and weekend getaways all in support of Pfac. demonstration, practice with individual feedback, and
ton Roads high schools, 97 works were chosen by juror Beginning students will be instructed in basic pottery Hosts: Becky Fitchet, Betty Peach, Betty Hoey, Tri- class discussion/critique. Limit: 12 students.
Vanessa Thaxton-Ward, Interim Director and Curator skills (hand forming methods, potter’s wheel, decorat- cia Russell, Courtney Gardner, Luci Cochran, Steve
of Collections, Hampton University Museum. Prefaces ing, finishing) and will pursue individual projects. Inter- Hussell, Cheryl Larner, Chris Stuart, Will Pile, Bucky
2011 is sponsored by The Tidewater Chapter of the So- mediate students will focus on strengthening their skills Buxton, Hugo Reyes, Carlton Hardy, Melissa Good- The Peninsula Fine Arts Center is located at 101 Mu-
ciety Inc., and Newport News Shipbuilding: A Division set and developing their creative expression. For ages son, Greg Edwards, Cassandra Anderson, Nick Barrett, seum Drive in Mariners' Museum Park, Newport
of Huntington Ingalls Industries. 16 through adult. Limit: 12 students. Justin Boykin, Bruce Breeger, Brian Caro, Michael F. News, Va. Hours: Tuesday 10 am-8 pm (free Tuesday
Carpenter, Evan Curbeam, Jim Craig, Marc Darnell, evenings, 5:30-8 pm); Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Newport News Public High School Senior Miniature Intermediate-Advanced Clay (Choose from 2 time Ann Dunham, Carter Ficklen, Bobby Freeman, Wanda & Saturday 10 am-5 pm; and 1 to 5 pm Sunday. Pfac
Exhibition slots) Hendron, Anna Hubbard, Linda Makowski, Howard is free every first weekend of the month. Admission
May 13-June 12 June 22-August 24, Wednesday, 6:30-9 pm (10 ses- Manly, Eleanor Norman, Cynthia Rohlf, Anne Shuford, (tickets valid 7 days): $7.50/Adult; $6/Seniors, Stu-
Over 100 artworks in various media submitted from sions) Jim Thompson, Jeff Wassmer dents, Active-duty Military & AAA; $4/Children
across the district. Each artwork measures no more than $195 member / $215 non-member, Instructor: Beth (6-12); Free/Children 5 and under. Call (757) 596-
4x5 inches. Several 3D pieces are included. Turbeville ARTventures for Ages 5-8 8175 for information or visit www.pfac-va.org.
Or Clay: In My Garden:
Pfac Free Admission Weekend June 23-August 25, Thursday, 10:30 am-1 pm (10 Tuesday-Friday, June 28-July 1, 9:30-11:30 am Media contact: Mike McGrann, Marketing Director,
Saturday, June 4, 10 am – 4 pm sessions) $95 Pfac members / $110 non-members (includes $5 757-596-8175, ext. 203, mmcgrann@pfac-va.org
Sunday, June 5, 1-5 pm $195 member / $215 non-member, Instructor: Kris materials fee)
Hansen Newell Instructor: Diane Kroniess

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