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Protect Your Heart.............................5Stroke & Support Survival Guide.........6Make a Wish Come True....................7Got Dizziness?...................................8 Heart Attack & Stroke Warning ........39

Long-term Lifestyle Changes............9All About That Heart....................10-11Biggest Loser Begins......................11What You Don’t Know........................12Mentalism.......................................13

A Passion for Tall Fashion.................30

ChangeYourLife...........................14 Rethinking Retirement Income........15 Multifunction Copiers.......................16Build Email List With Pinterest ........17 Seeking Sales People......................18 Mid-Shore Prof. Networking Group...18Business in Profile ....................24-25 Testimonials...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

The Perfect Gift ..................................2

Photography Choices.......................32

Animal Welfare League...................14Hope For The Warriors® ..................19Service on the Shore.......................20It’s a Beautiful Industry.....................21An Owl Story...................................22Fox in My Backyard.........................23 Growing Healthy Families................26 Welcome In the New.......................27Chesapeake Center.........................28Better Nutrion Brighter Future..........29Senior Center - Events.....................35

Rehearsal Dinner............................33Green Castles..................................34Edible Arrangements .......................34 Recipes.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Puzzle Page....................................37Bryan Brothers Foundation .............40

Winter Respite for Trees...................31

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Introducing Debra Nelson to the Mid-Shore Team!

When I sat down to write this message about me and my accomplishments, I thought “oh my, what do I say and where do I start?” Then it came to me, I am a blessed woman! God has given me a wonderful husband and six of the most incredible kids any woman could ask for! Four awesome sons-in-law and two future daughters-in-law! Then we were blessed with our grandchildren. Boy, it is true you never know true love until you have a grandchild, and I have been blessed with 11! I have been surrounded by love and affection, and I thank God every day for that. My family is my greatest accomplishment that seems to keep growing and blessing me! However, I have been fortunate enough to be blessed in many other aspects of my life, as well.

For the last ten years, I have worked as a realtor with Champion Realty, Inc. I have genuinely loved meeting and talking to the people that I have encountered through this profession. Because of my passion for meeting and helping new people, I decided it was time to expand my career. This is why I have joined the Mid Shore Women’s Journal. I am excited to have the chance to learn more about the newspaper industry and the readers we serve. I believe this is an awesome opportunity for me to grow as an individual.

Despite everything that I have already accomplished during my life, I know that I still have room to learn new things and branch out of my normal routine. After all, Grandma Moses did not start painting until she was well into her 80s! And, I am nowhere near that age! It will be my job to seek the best of the best, who will educate and inform you, our readers, in areas that concern you and your families. I am confident that my experience as a wife, mother, and professional will help the Mid-Shore Women’s Journal continue to succeed and that we will continue to learn and grow together. I look forward to opening this new chapter in my life and the paths that it will lead me on!

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Over the next two months we have sevral fun holidays to celebrate - Valentins’s Day the day for love and maybe a nice dinner somewhere! And St. Patrick’s Day where everyone’s Irish for one day, wearing green to avoid the pinches.

But February is also Heart Health month. So this issue is dedicated to that. Many of our contributors have written their articles based on you and your heart, so take heed and listen to their good advice. Make appointments if you need them.

On the inside of our back cover are the warning signs for both heart attack and stroke. If you don’t already know these it’s a good reminder and definitely something you should learn. You may not personally be a stroke or heart attack victim but a loved one might be, and you knowing these could save their life!

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Protect Your Heart

Taking care of your mouth isn’t

just beneficial for maintaining a beautiful smile – but it can also protect your heart.

Research shows that patients with moderate or advanced periodontal (gum) disease have an increased likelihood of also developing heart disease. Not only is there a commonality of symptoms between heart and gum disease – such as inflammation of the infected areas (gums, arteries) -- but both conditions can escalate as a result of the same risk factors: tobacco usage, poor nutrition and diabetes, just to name a few.

Who’s at risk?Heart disease is the result of plaque buildup in one’s arteries, which can cause blood clots and elevated blood pressure. Some research now indicates that gum disease, which is caused by the buildup of plaque in the gum line, could more directly lead to heart problems if the plaque becomes dislodged and travels into a person’s bloodstream.

Patients who don’t practice good oral hygiene, those who regularly use tobacco products, or those who consume excess sugar are all in the higher risk category for both gum and heart disease.

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Patients diagnosed with moderate to severe gum disease, and who also exhibit elevated heart disease risk factors (such as obesity or higher blood pressure), should consider consulting with a physician to get a medical evaluation and rule out any heart issues.

Likewise, if a new patient comes to us with a previously diagnosed heart condition, we discuss what medications and treatments they are currently undergoing and make sure they know their risk is greater for developing periodontal disease.

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By Kathi Naumann Kathi Naumann is the owner and founder of Stroke and Support.com. Her Stroke Support & Survival Guide is a how-to program that guides the caregiver through the overwhelming stages that occur after stroke.

Natural Nutrition Services - a Holistic Health Consulting business was founded in 2005 by Kathi. She has created numerous programs for children including her very popular health & wellness program – Healthy Decisions 2009 for 3rd through 7th graders. Her love for children is evident and her passion to share ideas about nutrition shines brightest when she is working with this age group.

Prior to becoming a business owner, Kathi obtained an Associates Degree in Physical Therapy, a BA degree from Thomas Edison and holds a certification as a Holistic Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in Manhattan. She has 23 years experience in neurological rehabilitation with an affinity for caring for the whole family after a stroke has occurred. Kathi is the Executive Director for the Dragonfly Heart Camp and co-created a teen retreat program for children who are transitioning from child centered care to adult care for a Cardiologist at Johns Hopkins Pediatric Cardiology Department.

Stroke & Support Survival Guide

A few years ago I was working, helping to take care of my

handicapped father, raising two children, running a health coaching business, and creating the Stroke & Support Survival Guide. I was burning the candle at both ends and the middle.

Today, I am gearing up to speak at the Go Red for Women American Heart Association Conference in Dover, DE on February 6th. I am both excited and proud to have such a wonderful opportunity to speak about what it really means to be a caregiver.

In 2005, when I graduated from Holistic Nutrition School, I knew that it was going to be a difficult and monumental task trying to spread the word about the importance of health and the negative impact that processed foods have on our bodies. I continue to blaze my own trail on the nutrition front but the health awareness journey I chose was nothing compared to what it takes to be a caregiver to someone who once stood healthy and proud.

While in nutrition school - I was one of those students who had paying clients well before I graduated. I was going places, had big plans and knew that nothing was going to stop me until…

In September 2005, my sixty year old father had a

massive stroke that left him completely paralyzed on his left dominant side. He never drove or worked again and lost half of his visual field. Sixty is a very young age for a stroke. He had three children who were then just starting families of their own. We were devastated, overwhelmed and lost.

We searched for information on caregiving but came up empty. Back then there were two books on the market pertaining to stroke and caregivers. One was written by a young stroke victim that sang Elvis songs to regain his speech and the other was written by a doctor. We found nothing that could help our 57 year old mother deal with the hand she had been dealt.

That was around the time that I started thinking about compiling information about our journey with Dad. I learned that part of what Mom needed was time to adjust to her new life and sort things out. It was apparent that helping Dad improve and guiding him through his rehabilitation was also a huge help to her. It actually gave her some sanity knowing that she was being steered in the right direction but the most glaring part was watching her fight for energy that the stress was robbing from her.

It took me a while to figure out that I had most of the answers. I too remember searching for guidance. I wanted someone to navigate me through this really difficult time and although I wasn’t married to a stroke victim, I was forced to close my business and care for my Dad 3 days a week. I was 35 years old with 2 small children and life felt like it was crashing down around me. I feel guilt when I say this- but I was glad I was able to go home and get away from the demands a stroke victim places on the caretakers; and that is nothing compared to the guilt that I felt knowing that I had this information and was not sharing it with the world.

How could I ever let someone else endure the pain and suffering that we endured those 8 long years? That would not have been fair.

And that is why I created The Stroke & Support Survival Guide. A guide to help the caregiver of a stroke patient and their families regain what they once had.

To continue to spread the word about the Stroke & Support Survival Guide I need your help. Please connect with me on Facebook, go to strokeandsupport.com or join me at the Go Red for Woman conference. Together we can stop the needless suffering of caregivers.

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YOU are the special person who can make these wishes come true. During these winter months, please consider donating to Talisman Therapeutic Riding. You will help individuals with physical, cognitive, social, emotional and behavioral conditions heal by providing opportunities for participation. With your help we can continue to serve children as young as three through equine assisted activities, learning and Hippotherapy. Your donation stays local and serves people from six Maryland counties: Queen Anne’s, Talbot, Kent, Caroline, Baltimore, and Anne Arundel.

In 2015, TTR will offer 1,440 lessons. We operate seven programs and a robust summer camp. Talisman is open year-round, six days a week using a herd of eight horses; 3 certified instructors; 3 Instructors-in-Training; and nearly one hundred volunteers. Successes we see every day take place on the back of a horse and during ground activities. Little milestones and big smiles enliven all of us. We hope you will come and observe a session and see how your “donation-wish” makes a difference.

Wishes do come true when friends help friends. Talisman friends are people like you. Any gift level helps in so many ways, for example:$10 provides two bales of hay, enough for two horses for one day $20 provides lunch for a camper all week $50 provides a bag of senior feed for 21 year old Arabian Favvor $100 buys a new ANSI-SEI approved helmet and protective liners. (Helmets older than 5 years are not useable.) $250 is a partial scholarship for a rider in TheraPony $500 is a full scholarship for a “Heroes on Horses” rider $1,000 provides 66 hours of certified instruction $2,500 provides 50 hours of professional therapy by an occupational, physical or speech lan-guage pathologist in Hippotherapy

All funds directly benefit our riders and horse herd. Talisman Therapeutic Riding, Inc. is a non-profit charity, registered 501c3. Our Board of Directors meets six times a year. Donations may be made on-line through our website, by check or in-person. We welcome individual and group tours.

TTR Board of DirectorsThomas Saquella, Chairman of the Board

Wendy Coile, Vice Chairperson Elizabeth A. Joyner, Secretary

Wayne Zussman, Treasurer Anne L. Joyner, Founder & CEO

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Talisman Therapeutic Riding offers seven programs year-round:TheraPony – for children as young as 3 who have physical or cognitive conditions Young Adult & Adult Therapeutic Riding – for tweens, teens and adults with physical or cognitive disabilities including: ADHD, ADD, Stroke, Diabetes, MS and other life-limiting conditions. TTRiding – tween and teen riding for young adults experiencing social, emotional or behavioral situations. StableFamily – for a family unit in crisis. This group activity focuses on respect, compassion, communication, and fun. Hippotherapy – for individuals of all ages and abilities who can benefit from the professional therapy provided by a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist. Therapy takes place on the back of a horse. Heroes on Horses – for service disabled veterans and wounded warriors injured in the line of duty. The Veteran’s Retreat Cottage is available for short-term or long-term stays. CALL MELISSA FOR AN APPOINTMENT TODAY! 443-239-9400


By Kate Mills, BS, MPT, DPTKate Mills, BS, MPT, DPT has treated patients with vestibular disorders for over 9 years and began specializing in vestibular rehab over 6 years ago, including participation in annual continuing education courses to maintain an updated, research-based knowledge of diagnoses and treatment of vestibular disorders. Kate received her Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology from University of Maryland at College Park and completed a Masters and Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Maryland at Baltimore. Kate specializes in treating patients with a wide range of diagnoses including positional vertigo, Vestibular neuritis and labrynthitis, Acoustic Neuroma, Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and Brain/Spinal Cord Tumor. Call 410-604-2982 and start to regain control and stability by stopping the spinning!

Got Dizziness?

When you look down do you fall forward, look up and you fall backward? When you lay

down or get up from bed, is everything spinning? Do you lose your balance with quick movements of your head?

BAD NEWS The overall incidence of Americans that report some form of dizziness to their doctors every year is between 5-10% and increases to 40% after the age of 40. This statistic does not include all of the people that experience episodes of dizziness/imbalance but do not feel that it is debilitating enough to seek medical advice or intervention. The most unfortunate outcome of episodes of dizziness/imbalance is a fall, especially a fall that results in a major injury. After their physicians rule out the most concerning causes (involving the brain or heart), the majority of these people are simply prescribed medication, which may temporarily treat the symptoms but usually has no effect on the cause of dizziness. In addition, a common side-effect of the medication is lethargy (grogginess) and many will quickly discontinue use because they are unable to work, drive, or generally function while on the medicine. Unfortunately, until the cause of the imbalance/dizziness is addressed, the symptoms will most likely re-occur.

GOOD NEWS!There is another option! Physical therapists with specific training in vestibular therapy can be very effective at treating vertigo and a variety of other diagnoses that cause dizziness and/or balance deficits that often lead to falls. A specific type of vertigo known as “positional vertigo” is the most common diagnosis associated with complaints of dizziness. These patients usually report a “spinning” sensation to their

doctors. Vestibular therapists have a 90% success rate of treating patients with positional vertigo. The symptoms are completely eliminated without the use of any medication and the treatment is commonly completed in only one visit! Although positional vertigo is the easiest and most straight-forward vestibular diagnosis to treat, vestibular/balance therapy also successfully treats dizziness and balance deficits caused by a multitude of other diagnosis.

THE BEST NEWS!!This therapy is available locally. Peret & Moy Therapy Associates, L.L.C in Chester, MD is the only outpatient clinic in Queen Anne’s, Caroline, and Kent Counties that has a physical therapist specifically trained in Vestibular Rehabilitation.

PERSONAL NOTE from KATEMy first patient at Peret & Moy was a 30 year-old woman who had vertigo on and off for 5 years. She had seen her primary physician, an ENT, and a neurologist. She had begun to control her own symptoms by avoiding the head positions that caused her vertigo. This self-imposed limitation in the range of motion of her neck caused soreness and stiffness. She was treated successfully in one visit & required no medication.

I don’t want to mislead anyone, it is not always this easy but there is rarely a case that I can not help improve my patient’s quality of life. If I’m not able to completely eliminate symptoms, then I can usually decrease intensity and/or frequency of episodes. The treatment of dizziness and balance disorders is often a multifactorial approach, including neck mobility, impaired sensation in feet/ankles, components of vertigo, visual training, and specific strengthening.

Unfortunately, I often get patients after they have had a fall, or worse, a fracture. It’s only then that a need for balance/vestibular therapy is identified. I would like the community to know that there is almost always something that can be done to help and it doesn’t mean months of therapy. I have also learned from my patients and physicians that doctors are not always aware that there is treatment for vertigo/dizziness/imbalance that does not involve medication. Patients have to be educated and request referrals. It is not unusual for me to communicate directly with physicians to keep them informed about the plan of care and results of their patient’s treatment.

Kerber KA, Meurer WJ, West BT, Fendrick AM. Dizziness presentations in U.S. Emergency departments, 1995-2004. Acad Emerg Med. Aug 2008;15(8):744-50.

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living well & fitBy Jenn McCrea

Jennifer McCrea, a resident of the Mid-Shore since 1991, is a native Pennsylvanian with over two decades of experience in the food and restaurant industry. Jennifer owned Morsels, a popular mainstay in scenic St. Michaels before becoming a food sales representative with Sysco Foods, Inc., a post she held for 11 years. In 2011, Jennifer decided to return to the restaurant world and took over Hill’s Soda Fountain Café, an iconic community gathering place set in historic downtown Easton. While Jennifer has been a longtime proponent of cooking with and eating healthy and organic foods, it was her own personal quest for health that led her to discover the healing power of juicing fruits and vegetables. Since starting her own juicing journey over a year ago, Jennifer has seen major changes in her own health – and has since started a local following of faithful customers who have seen health and wellness improvements in their own lives with juicing. Wondering what all the buzz is about?

Long-term Lifestyle Changes

Ahh the New Year – full of resolutions to break, new diet plans to try and signing up for

gym memberships we inevitably stop using. We all do it – use the promise of a New Year to finally find the magic bullet that will set us on the path to health and fitness.

One of the most frustrating and confusing things - is the plethora of weight loss programs, diets, and programs that are all over the place on the Internet and television. I’ll admit – I am tempted to try some of them! Within 15 minutes on cable television, you can see at least half a dozen weight loss ads and their beautiful “skinny” spokesperson. When you combine that with all of the healthy reminders we are inundated with daily on our newsfeeds and social media pages, it is overwhelming. Apple cider vinegar fast, coconut oil cure-alls, baking soda cancer cures, organic and grass fed revolution – so many messages make it hard to read the real health news amongst the noise, especially if

you are at the beginning of your journey to better health! Don’t let yourself get bogged down by the noise and get so overwhelmed that you give up on making any positive changes. Pick one change that you find the most appealing and stick with it for thirty days. Most of the time, you will find that this new habit becomes ingrained within a week or two. After that healthy choice becomes part of your routine, add another one (and so on and so on) and you will slowly begin making long term healthy lifestyle choices that are just that – long-term lifestyle changes. For example, I recently started adding a gallon of water a day to my daily to do list. It was challenging at first – LOTS of trips to the bathroom – but after a week or so, I began to see and feel results and was motivated to continue long enough to make it a regular part of my routine. I feel better, I’m more focused, have clearer skin and I’ve shed some pounds!

All those things motivate me to keep it going.

Whether it is adding a gallon of water a day, eliminating a certain kind of food or juicing, there are many ways to begin the journey to a healthier year. But there isn’t a one size fits all for everyone.

For me, juicing is a no brainer. I make juice every day and if I don’t feel like it- someone I employ is making it. If you can’t or choose not to juice, try drinking more water, adding a walking routine, or eliminating sugar – just take it one step at a time. As you build healthier habits, you will begin to feel better and more confident about taking another new step toward a healthy lifestyle. And the next time you see one of those weight loss ads that promises you a new body in X number of days, put down the remote and grab a glass of water or take a walk. You’ll be glad you did!

Stop by Hill’s Soda Fountain Cafe today to try our fantastic juicing options or one of our healthy breakfasts or lunches.


living well & fitBy David Walton, Personal Trainer Director

David received his B.S. in exercise science from Towson, University, and his Associates in Physical Therapy from Chesapeake/Anne Arundel Community College. He has over ten years of experience in the health, wellness, fitness, and sports industry. His specialties are special populations, post-rehab training, pre-operative strength exercise, pre and post sports conditioning, high impact conditioning, boot camps/group fitness, weight loss, and women’s fitness. Soon to be licensed PTA.

I’m All About That Heart, Bout That Heart, No Stressing

Heart Health Tips and Facts

Stop smoking: Quitting smoking is the single most important thing a person can do to live longer. One to fourteen cigarettes per day triple the risk of heart trouble. About 30% of all heart disease deaths are directly related to cigarette smoking. Cigarettes increase heart rate, blood pressure, and blood clotting. They also decrease oxygen to your heart, damages cells to your coronary arteries and speeds up the buildup of cholesterol and plaque.

Cut down on salt: Consuming too much sodium is strongly linked to the development of high blood pressure. The American Heart Association in 2010 chose to recommend that Americans eat less than 1,500 mg/day sodium as part of the definition of ideal cardiovascular health. Cutting back on sodium and salt intake will decrease blood pressure and would cut back on health care savings an estimated $26.2 billion. Another estimate projected from consuming less than 1,500 mg/day sodium is that it would reduce deaths from Cardiovascular Disease anywhere from 500,000 to nearly 1.2 million over the next 10 years.

Watch your diet: A heart heathy diet is high in omega-3 fats, found in many fishes, especially salmon; high in fiber, high in fruits and in green, red and orange vegetables, low in saturated fats and trans fats, low in sodium, low in sugar, low in cholesterol, low in alcohol or alcohol-free, and is calorie-balanced to support a healthy weight.

Monitor your alcohol: Drinking more alcohol increases such dangers as alcoholism, high blood pressure, obesity, stroke, breast cancer, suicide and accidents. Drinking too much alcohol can raise the levels of some

fats in the blood. It can also lead to high blood pressure, heart failure and an increased calorie intake. Consuming too many calories can lead to obesity and a higher risk of developing diabetes. Excessive drinking and binge drinking can lead to stroke. Other serious problems include fetal alcohol syndrome, cardiomyopathy, cardiac arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death. If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. This means an average of one to two drinks per day for men and one drink per day for women. A drink is one 12 oz. beer, 4 oz. of wine, 1.5 oz. of 80-proof spirits, or 1 oz. of 100-proof spirits.

-American Heart Association

Get active and exercise: Exercise helps your heart muscle become more efficient and better able to pump blood throughout your body keeping your blood pressure under control. Exercise allows your heart to work better under stress and keeps you from getting winded during high-intensity activities. Exercises allows better blood flow decreasing the chance of getting clogged arteries that can lead to heart attacks. Evidence has also shown that exercise will create new branches between blood vessels for blood to take a different path if there is a blockage of narrow arteries or fatty deposits. Exercise will also increase good cholesterol that will flush out artery clogging bad cholesterol that will help decrease the risk of heart disease.Get your blood pressure and cholesterol levels checked: Your systolic pressure measures the pressure of blood against artery walls when the heart pumps blood out during a heartbeat. Diastolic pressure measures the same pressure between heartbeats, when the heart fills with blood. Normal blood pressure is below 120/80. Pre-hypertension is 120 to

139 (systolic) and/or 80 to 89 (diastolic). Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure is 140 or higher (systolic) and 90 or higher (diastolic). When we measure cholesterol and blood fats, we’re really talking about three different numbers: HDL, LDL, and triglycerides. They combine to give you a “lipid profile” score, but the three individual scores are most important. A high LDL level reading is a good predictor of increased risk of a heart attack. Here are cholesterol levels to try to strive for: Total cholesterol of 200 mg/dL or lower. HDL (“good” cholesterol) of 50 mg/dL or higher, if you’re a woman, or 40 mg/dL or higher, if you’re a man. Optimal LDL is 100 or lower. If you have other major risk factors, like pre-existing cardiovascular disease or diabetes, your doctor may want your LDL closer to 70. Triglycerides of less than 150 mg/dL.

Learn to manage your stress levels: Unmanaged stress may cause high blood pressure, irregular heart rhythms, damage to your arteries, higher cholesterol levels, the development and progression of coronary artery disease (atherosclerosis), and a weakened immune system. People often turn to harmful habits to reduce their stress, such as cigarette smoking, overeating, and use of drugs or over-use of alcohol. All of these factors put you at additional risk for heart disease and stroke. Gain control of your stress by taking note of things that cause you to feel stressed and accept the fact you may not be able to change certain situations. Ways that can help you reduce stress are to exercise most days, creating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, prioritizing what needs to be done each day, switching to decaffeinated coffee, leaving work at lunch time to relax outside work environment, relaxation exercises, praising yourself for a job well done, and getting into support groups are all great and healthy ways to relieve stress and maintaining a healthy heart.

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Check your family history: You can’t counteract your genetics, so if you have a history you must do what you can to change your environment. Lowering your risk by changing behaviors that can increase your chances of getting heart disease. Be a role model to your family by encouraging better eating habits, being physically active yourself and getting your family involved in activities that involve physical activity, and by not smoking and teaching your family about all the dangers and negative effects that smoking has on the body. Make sure you can recognise the early signs of coronary heart disease: A common symptom of coronary heart disease (CHD) is angina. Angina is chest pain or discomfort that occurs if an area of your heart muscle doesn’t get enough oxygen-rich blood. Angina may feel like pressure or squeezing in your chest. You also may feel it in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. Angina pain may even feel like indigestion. The pain tends to get worse with activity and go away with rest. Emotional stress also can trigger the pain. Another common symptom of CHD is shortness of breath. This symptom occurs if CHD causes heart failure. When you have heart failure, your heart can’t pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs. Fluid builds up in your lungs, making it hard to breathe. The severity of these symptoms varies. They may get more severe as the buildup of plaque continues to narrow the coronary arteries.-National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Biggest Loser Contest Begins“Temple Wellness & Fitness rocks! The 2015 Island’s Biggest Loser program is proving to be a big success. The participants are committed to achieving their goals and the trainers strive hard to keep everyone on track. I had to pinch myself on Saturday, January 3rd at 6:45 a.m. to confirm that I really was at the gym and ready to start this journey!

After measurements and weigh-ins, David – one of our trainers – said “okay everyone out in the parking lot”. Really, why I thought it’s so comfortable in the gym? He then announced that everyone is to do a lap around the Business Park and report back to the gym for the training. I thought he was kidding, he wasn’t! So, 1 mile plus and at about 7:30 we started high intensity interval training. I am writing this as we are now well into week 2. I have a history of ‘sciatic’ problems and my sciatic this past week was really acting up and telling me to stop and take it

easy. This morning I took my second Yoga class with Sharon the instructor. She introduced herself to me before class and I told her about my limitations with the sciatic problem. She incorporated specific stretches in her Yoga class for sciatic pain. Wow, it felt great and I can honestly say I’m feeling no pain! I love the program Temple has put together. The instructors and staff are there to assist you. They make certain that you know how to do the exercises properly and show you modified versions if an activity is too much of a challenge for you. Combining the classes (thus far a kick butt Aerobics Resistance Class with Stephanie, Yoga that I previously mentioned, and Interval Training Classes) and using the equipment in the gym, makes the program successful, challenging and fun. Not to mention the friendships being made! I’m not in this just to lose weight (although that would be a big plus!). I’m feeling much better about myself both physically and mentally, sleeping better and more stamina! Thanks Temple for the accountability and keeping me focused!” - Peggy Ford

We started the morning at 6:45 weighing and measuring

Weighing and measuring participants

Weighing and measuring

Getting instruction from David Walton, Personal Training Director

Squats with the ball

Part of the boot camp workout

More boot camp

Boot camp workout

Some of the Biggest Loser 2015 Trainers


What You Don’t Know About Skin Care & Cosmetic Products

More and more every day people want to look great using all natural ingredients on their skin; ingredients derived from nature. So often we only focus on what looks good we forget to pay close attention to what is penetrating in to the soil of our skin.

What causes aging? Our skin ages from internal components as well as external components. Both wear on the skin by breaking down elasticity, collagen, and healthy fat tissue resulting in wrinkled, sagging, discolored skin. Genetics, nutrition, diet, lack of sleep, dehydration, and toxic skincare products are examples of internal components. Our skin also ages from external components such as harmful and ineffective ingredients in cosmetics as well as toxic and deadly chemicals in our household products. Recently there was a video segment on ABC News - are you aware there are 120 chemicals in beauty products that are untested? Formaldehyde, lead, mercury, and parabens just to name a few. These are chemicals we are absorbing in to our skin daily if not several times a day. Yet we wonder why we are aging… Europe has banned over 1,200 chemicals found in beauty products; US has only banned 10! In fact Europe has outlawed most US cosmetic companies. Think about how many products you use in a single day; from toothpaste to body wash, shampoo, hair conditioner, deodorant, body lotion, and makeup. Now imagine how many products you use in a year, and over a lifetime. Small amounts of toxic chemicals add up and can accumulate in our bodies through cosmetic use and through other

chemical exposures in food, water and air.

Chemicals linked to cancer and birth defects do not belong in personal care products. The Food and Drug Administration has almost no authority to regulate cosmetics. The FDA cannot require safety testing of products before they are sold. Instead, the cosmetic industry polices the safety of its own products through a safety panel that is run and funded by the industry’s trade association. You may say, “I don’t wear much make-up, so I’m safe right? Unfortunately, that is not a safe assumption. We’re talking about more than make-up. Some companies make products safe enough to eat, while other companies routinely add carcinogens and other hazardous chemicals to their formula.What if you could shop direct with the manufacturer for state of the art, vitamin & mineral based,

pharmaceutical grade skin care and cosmetic products? These are products with age defying technology and patented ingredients. Skin care and cosmetics that penetrate healthy naturally derived anti-aging ingredients into our skin. We would love to help educate you on safer, healthier, nontoxic products for you and your family.

Please contact me today so I can set aside time just for you and help you find healthy alternatives - Lisa Dolbey 302-331-9249.

Testimonials - “I have tried several department store quality skin care systems. Unfortunately every time my skin would have an allergic reaction. I am beyond excited to have finally found a company with toxic free cleansers and moisturizers I can use! Best part… My skin is clear!” Brianna ~ Harrington DE

Presented By Lisa Dolbey

Lisa Dolbey is a graduate of Queen Anne’s County High School, mom of three grown sons. She owns multiple businesses and believes that each step she has taken in her life has prepared her for the next and led her to where she is today. Especially with her role in the Women’s Journal and her wellness company.

She has been happily married for 28 years and now that her boys are grown, and no longer has their sporting events to attend (though she has gone to their recent adult league soccer, lacrosse, softball, and even rugby games) she looks forward to some travel in and amongst her business endeavors!

What You Don’t Know . . .

Toxin Free -

No Ammonia No Bleach

No Formaldehyde

Call Lisa 302-331-9249 for an appointment today.

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Mentalism

By The Mentalist - Dan CainDan Cain, the owner of Cain Illusions, LLC is an experienced and seasoned Corporate Entertainer and close-up illusion artist. For over a decade he has confounded audiences with the art of Mentalism. His demonstrations include experiments of that sixth sense, close-up illusions, and comedic relief. He is the only person in the history of Mentalism that predicted with 100% accuracy the winning team, final score, and specific highlight of Super Bowl 46 – THREE MONTHS before the game and donated all proceeds raised to the Children’s Miracle Network John’s Hopkins Children Center. For availability at your next event contact: www.cainillusions.com or (302) 526-7910.

Mentalism is not one thing. It is a canopy of belief and dis-belief. It is a road that is filled

with amazing sites to see. It is magic at its purest, in my opinion. When all the props of the entertainer are taken away what is left? The entertainer, of course. Mentalism creates moments where before there existed none. Hypnosis, clairvoyance, remote viewing, mind reading and “predicting the future” are all facets of mentalism. I can even cre-ate a connection where an audience member is touched and another physi-cally feels it.

When I perform on stage I preface my show with “We are all connected by an invisible thread of life. No matter who you are or what you do we are all con-nected.” Within my show I perform feats of the mind – YOUR mind -- that would leave you questioning what you per-ceive as reality. What IS real and what you PERCIEVE to be real are two very different things. I use individuals in my audience who are unknown to me for demonstrations in “psychic” ability and have a lot of fun doing it.

I do not utilize “props” in the traditional sense. I do not have large stage boxes with hidden compartments. I do not use people that are “in on the trick” in my audiences. I make it a point to make my show about you, my audience. Without you my show cannot be successful. In order to prove that we are all connect-ed I must make it about you. Therefore, no one in the audience knows who will share the stage with me next. This also allows for the audience, as a whole to experience the show on a large scale while the individual on stage to enjoy it on a more personal level.

There are no camera tricks with what I do.

But don’t be mistaken, there is some illusion in what I do from time to time. I have to be entertaining after all. A good friend of mine, Charlie Joseph, said to me during our discussion while writing my first book, “[Mentalism] is an art to me. It’s an art of creating mystery and fooling what the eye is seeing and the mind is telling you is just impossible to have happened” (Conceptual Misdi-rections – A discussion between modern day mindbenders).

What IS real and what

you PERCIEVE to be real are two

very different things.

I leave it up to my audience to decide for themselves what they think is real and what is not.

Testimonials

“All I can say is WOW! I’m really percep-tive, or at least I used to be until I met Dan Cain. He is the man!” -Myron Golden, International Best Selling Author

“I just can’t believe he could do that! How does he get that done? I’m going to be thinking about it all night!” -Curt Meyers, President of Fulton Bank

For availability at your next event

contact us:

www.cainillusions.com

or (302) 526-7910.

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We are the open-admission shelter for Queen Anne’s County. The Animal Welfare League handles lost, stray, abandoned, injured, and unwanted pets. Shelter Manager Elizabeth Murray said, “We have a tremendous group of women that collectively work together through our daily challenges to benefit our animals, and those animals of the community. Our staff’s energy and enthusiasm that goes into caring for the approxi-mately 180 animals that come in each month is what makes us truly successful.”

We invite the public to help through volunteerism, donations, and of course adoption!

Come see us Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm We are located at: 200 Clay Drive, Queenstown, MD 21658

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Volunteers give 500-700 hours

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Donations can be Milkbones, spare change, bring your checkbook or anything in between!


With people living a lot longer these days, a very relevant question for those Americans

who rely on their savings to see them through retirement might be: Just what is an appropriate withdrawal rate?

In other words, how much of your savings can you expect to spend each year before you run the risk of depletion?

The question was answered about twenty years ago when a fundamental called the “4% rule” rose to widespread acceptance. In a nutshell, this guideline suggested that a balanced portfolio could sustain 4% a year in withdrawals, adjusting that dollar amount upward slightly each year to account for inflation. So, if you went into retirement with $1 million, you could look to $40,000 a year in inflation-adjusted withdrawals. It was generally accepted that sticking with a balanced portfolio and no more than a 4% withdrawal rate would greatly lessen the risk of running out of money.

Fast forward to 2015.

With bond yields lower than in the early 1990s and stock market volatility at times greater, the 4% withdrawal rate has been lowered by many financial firms to 3%--or less. In fact, a recent study by T. Rowe Price suggested that just a 2.8% rate is now sustainable!

So our $1 million would need to be more than $1.4 million to generate the $40,000 in income that I mentioned earlier! Most people can’t just wave a magic wand and make more money appear. Unfortunately, this means that some retirees may not have the income they envision, nor the lifestyle that money would buy.

But what if there was a different way

to approach the subject of retirement income planning? A new strategy is evolving called “Income Allocation.”

Lessen the Risk of Running Out

of MoneyIncome Allocation uses the certainty of time, rather than the hope of investment returns, to guarantee a pre-calculated income goal. Let’s look at an example.

Let’s say that there are two individuals. Each is 55 years old. Each has $750,000 saved. And each would like $40,000 a year from their portfolio when they retire in ten years. Let’s ignore taxes, inflation and other concerns just to keep it simple.

If the first person followed the 2.8% rule about $1.4 million would be needed in ten years to generate the $40,000. To get to that point, the $750,000 would have to grow by almost 100%! Could this work? Yes, of course. However, it could also fail due to market risk and other factors.

With Income Allocation, about $570,000 could be set aside now and even without a dime’s worth of growth it would generate the $40,000 a year, ten years from now. Even if the market is down every one of those ten years this strategy would still generate the desired income. Income Allocation takes advantage of a very unique new product which, when combined with time, can let you calculate what your income will be in the future.

What about the remaining $180,000 in this second scenario? Good news! You could do with it what you like: invest it, spend it, etc.

Which seems more likely to succeed? 100% growth over ten years in the first example, or setting aside only part of the money and, without any growth whatsoever, you would have the income you want?

The key to Income Allocation is time. If you are a few years until retirement and know you will need your savings to live on then I encourage you to read up on Income Allocation, how the 4% rule has become the 2.8% rule, and consider which way of generating retirement income may make the better choice for you. Should you need my help to examine your options, feel free to call my office for an appointment at 410-690-4894.

PAST PERFORMANCE IS NO GUARANTEE OF FUTURE RESULTS. INVESTING CARRIES RISK, INCLUDING THE POSSIBLE RISK OF PRINCIPAL LOSS. INVESTMENTS ARE NOT BANK GUARANTEED. INCOME ALLOCATION IS SUBJECT TO THE CLAIMS PAYING ABILITY OF THE ISSUING INSURANCE COMPANY. NOT FDIC INSURED. SECURITIES OFFERED THROUGH MICHAEL ANDERSEN REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR D/B/A ANDERSEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT. FORM ADV PART II AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.

business & financeBy Michael Andersen

Michael Andersen is an award-winning and nationally recognized investment and insurance advisor. With a home office in Easton and additional locations in Annapolis and Cambridge, Mr. Andersen has helped hundreds of clients succeed at securing their retirement and preserving their life savings. He utilizes time-tested techniques and strategies to provide clients with the highest probability of success, greatest margin of safety, and strongest “worst case” scenario. Mr. Andersen is the host of “Safeguarding Your Money” radio program on 96.7FM WCEI in Easton and is a long-time financial educator offering classes through Chesapeake College, Wor-Wic Community College, and other locations.

Rethinking Retirement Income


A Multifunction printer/copier or MFP is a device that can handle all of your business document

needs. In today’s world, MFPs have the capability to Copy, Print, Scan & Fax all from one device. This eliminates the need for multiple devices that consume a lot of space in your office. Furthermore, MFPs have the ability to provide document management solutions to help your office go paperless.

How do I know the right machine for my needs?As a courtesy to you and your business, we provide a complimentary document analysis so we can determine the machine that is right for you. Our analysis reviews your current situation and costs so we can provide the right machine at the right price. What are some ways to help my bottom line with Sharp Copiers?Sharp Copiers have integration options to help your bottom line. Combining printing, copying, scanning and faxing with a single machine will greatly reduce your overhead and manage your print costs. Our service options eliminate the need to purchase high cost ink and toner for each printer in your office. What separates Sharp from its competitors?Sharp has won multiple awards every year from Buyers Lab Incorporated, the image industry’s leading independent authority in multifunction devices. Awards include Reliability Certified and Pick of the Year. Sharp’s OSA Technology is a one of a kind.

What is OSA Technology? Sharp OSA® Technology is a software platform that helps integrate the copy, print, scan features into your existing

software and business. It offers powerful integration with your computer network, creating better workflow, designed to save you money.

Does Inacom Information Systems provide service on Sharp Copiers?Having great service is the number one thing in the copier industry. Our service technicians are some of the best in the business with a combined 75 years of experience. We pride ourselves on our response time and up time of our machines.

What makes Inacom better than other copier companies?Inacom is like a one-stop shop for all your communication and information needs. Since they began as an IT company they fully understand networks and integration of all your technology needs. They can provide Document Management solutions, create new workflows to help you capture, store,

and retrieve electronic documents more efficiently. You benefit from a single technology vendor responsible for the creation, implementation, and management of the end-to-end solution. They also are an Avaya Phone Systems partner with solutions for small or large businesses. Our company tagline says it all - “Running is Everything”.

What options do you offer for getting a Sharp Copier?You can purchase or lease the unit. In most cases a lease program better fits the needs of many companies so they can stay current with technology. Depending on your volume buying can be a good alternative. We also have gently used units that can be rented for your busy months.

How can I get more information?Please give me a call or send me an email and I would be happy to come visit you…[email protected] or 410-310-7278.

business & financeBy Sharon Poore

Sharon Poore is owner of Poore House Printing and also a Sharp Copier Sales Representative for Inacom Information Systems. Sharon has been in the printing and marketing business for 35 years and in copier sales for 10 years on the Eastern Shore. Her background in the printing and repo-graphics business gives her the ability to better understand client needs and solutions.

What Is A Multifunction Copier?

Sharon Poore410-310-7278Poore

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• Copy • Print • Fax • Scan

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Are you a business owner who would like to build a quality email list using social media?

If yes, then you may be wondering if Pinterest is a social media platform that can help you build a quality email list.

There are still some business owners out there asking the question: Why do I need an email list?

In answer to that question, the purpose of an email list is not to fill your customers’ inbox with content they don’t need- as a business owner, you should create an email campaign with a purpose.

You should build an email list because email campaigns are still one of the best ways of getting your ideal customer to buy your products or services.

So, if you are asking the question, “How can I use Pinterest to get email addresses that will turn into customers?” you are on the right track.

Create Pins That Are Rich in Value

There are several ways to do this. You can create offers, share something of value, create informative pins, or create pins with videos.

• Create OffersIn order to get email addresses from your ideal client, you must create offers in pins on Pinterest that are of value to your customers. Offer a coupon with an expiration date to your customers in exchange for their email address.

• Share Something of ValueShare visual content of value to your target customer in exchange for an email address. Enhance their visual experience by putting a helpful tip, or checklist related to your product or service.

• Create Pins That Are InformativeCreate pins that can offer your customer valuable information. For example, if you are a Restaurant Owner it would make sense for you to share a recipe on how to cook one of your specialty dishes, in exchange for an email address. Who wouldn’t like to know how to cook one of your specialty dishes? I know I would.

• Create Pins with VideosCreate content that can offer your customers valuable information in the form of a video. Studies have shown that

75 percent of consumers look at a website after viewing the video. So, as a business owner, it would make sense to create pin with a video about your business or a topic related to your services.

If you are a business owner that doesn’t have a solid email marketing strategy, I highly recommend you develop one or pay someone to develop one for you. If executed properly, social media platforms can be used as an effective tool to obtain email addresses from ideal customers.

When using Pinterest as a way

to obtain email addresses, always remember

to create Pins that are of value

to your ideal customer.

For help with your social media needs, contact me at 302-535-3176 or email [email protected].

business & financeBy Drew Kennedy

Drew Kennedy is recognized throughout the DelMarVA region for his expertise in eMarketing. Drew Kennedy’s background includes over six years in Healthcare IT, Email Marketing, and Social Media Marketing. Drew Kennedy earned his Master of Business Administration in 2009, and his Master of Information Systems and Technology Management in 2013.

How To Build Your Email List With Pinterest


The Mid-Shore Professional Networking Group is a dynamic group of goal oriented sales

professionals and business owners that convene once each week to develop strong business relationships and cultivate business for one another. The group provides exclusivity to its membership in that only one individual from each business discipline is permitted to join the group. Our goal is to pass qualified leads to one another and enhance each other’s profitability. In that regard, there is no fee to join this group. We just ask that you commit to weekly attendance. We meet every Tuesday morning at 9 A.M. in the State Farm office next to the ACME, which is located at 615 Railroad Ave in Centreville, MD.

Our current membership includes the following individuals and businesses:

* Frank Divilio, State Farm – Personal and Business Insurance* Kyle Poore, C. Albert Matthews - HVAC and Water Purification* Ted Huffman, Ted Huffman Promotions – Promotional Materials* Matt Albers, LCM Private Client Group – Comprehensive Financial Planning* Peggy Ford, Mid-Shore Women’s Journal - Print Media* Jodi Garvin, Alarm Engineering – Security/Surveillance Systems* Sharon Poore, Poore House Printing - Printer/Copier Services* Erin Zimmerman, Advocare - Health/Wellness/Nutrition* Ron Steele, MB Financial Bank - Mortgages/Loans* Sandra Blevins, Heartland Payment Systems - Processing/Payroll Services

* Ryan Schneider, Schneider Home Theatre – Audio/Video Installations* Dick Sells, Champion Realty – Residential Buying/Listing Agent* Jane Bateman, Home Instead Senior Care – Non-Medical Home Care* Robert Wade, Maid Healthy – Cleaning Services* Dani Farabaugh, ServPro – Residential and Commercial Restoration* Diana Albers, Superior Staging and Redesign – Staging Services* Mark Reed, Solar City – Solar Power Installations* Josh Poore, Omni Services – Marketing Management & Design Services

We are currently seeking professionals not already represented in the group. For more information find us on Facebook or call Frank Divilio at 410-758-3276.

Introducing The Mid-Shore Professional Networking Group

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Are you looking for a career in sales? Then we’re looking for you! We are looking for one or two sales associates to help expand our market in Kent, Caroline, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties.

Training is provided.

Please contact me for more details and to set up an interview. - (302) 331-9249 ask for Lisa.

To find out more about advertising with the Mid-Shore Women’s Journal contact us today and we’ll help you reach your target audience! - (302) 331-9249 ask for Lisa

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There is a lot of amazing work happening to support veterans on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

For that support, I have to thank those in the community providing unique opportunities to give hope to military families both locally and nationally.

The Rotary Club of Easton raised $25,151 through its third annual Flags for Heroes fundraiser in Maryland. Through the fundraiser, 518 flags were sponsored and displayed Memorial Day weekend throughout Easton. Donations raised at the Flags for Heroes fundraiser will go toward many community organizations, including Hope For The Warriors®, that will benefit service members and military families.

Bob Pascal, the owner of Pascal Farm in Bozman, Maryland, recently donated his property to be used by Hope For The

Warriors® to allow veterans to come to Talbot County, enjoy the Pascal farm, and various activities in the county.

I thank everyone in the community for donating to our heroes. Together, we make a collective impact on local and national service members and military families. The donations made support four program pillars within Hope For The Warriors®. These programs provide a full cycle of care to restore self, family, and hope to combat wounded service members, their families, and families of the fallen. Our goal is to assist in all facets including family care, financial needs, morale trips, and professional development. The personal care and opportunities that your support provides leads to long-lasting personal restoration.

The mission of Hope For The Warriors® is

to enhance the quality of life for post-9/11 service members, their families and families of the fallen who have sustained physical and psychological wounds in the line of duty. Hope For The Warriors® is dedicated to restoring a sense of self, restoring the family unit, and restoring hope for our service members and our military families.

Hope For The Warriors®

By Robin Kelleher, Hope For The Warriors® President

Robin Kelleher currently serves as President and CEO of Hope For The Warriors®, the organization she co-founded in 2006. Robin’s leadership and passion has led this highly successful, once grassroots effort to national heights, significantly impacting the wounded and fallen communities. Robin is a member of the Women’s Association of Northern Virginia and represents Hope For The Warriors® as a member of the Military Family and Veterans Service Organizations of America (MFVSOA) board of directors. Robin is also a mentor with Joining Forces Mentoring Plus®. Robin has worked extensively with military families, caring for family units during multiple deployments as the wife of a Marine. Additionally, her experiences as the daughter and granddaughter of United States soldiers (dating back to World War II) have given her unique insight into the needs of our service members and their families. This perspective has allowed Robin to develop key programs specifically designed to restore the family unit.Previously, Robin founded and operated two successful for-profit businesses and one nonprofit organization. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business and economics from Randolph Macon College and successfully completed the Executive Leadership course at Duke University in 2012. Robin resides in Northern Virginia with her family.


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Women Who Go Above and Beyond Serving Our Communities

Lolita WatkinsAs a native of Washington, D.C., my compassion for serving started very early. I can remember as a child, pleading with my parents to allow me to be a candy striper at the local hospital. Over my lifetime, I have always found myself serving others or the community in some capacity.

Today, I currently live on Kent Island with my devoted husband John and our amazing four year old, Mason Jeremiah. I currently work full time as a Market Analyst in Columbia, Maryland for a Commercial Real Estate Consulting Firm. My work with the firm has greatly been involved with the development of “Affordable Housing” in the greater Baltimore area as well as Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. In addition, John and I own a Computer store (Computer Island LLC) that offers a wide variety of computer services such as repair, sales, support and training/meeting space. There are several projects that I am involved with during the year including the Pajama Program, my first love. This program is a National program that started in New York City by Genevieve Piturro. The program collects and donates brand new pajamas and books to children in unfortunate situations such as shelters and transitional housing facilities. Many of these children have never had this one simple item- pajamas. With my efforts and the support of the community, I have collected and donated over the last three years more than 600 pairs of new pjs and books for the children in need here on the Eastern Shore. I have hosted several fun PJ Drives including: “Pajama Time” at the local library, “Zumba Pajama Jam” at Brickhouse fitness studio, “Pajama Tailgate” party at a local restaurant, and drop boxes at several local businesses. In addition to the Pajama Program, I am the Program Director of a Mobile Food Bank for New Walk Community Church. In partnership with the Maryland Food Bank, we currently serve approximately 120 families each month and growing. Lastly, I promote and host a Peanut Butter & Jelly Drive on behalf of St. Martin’s Ministries located in Ridgley, Maryland. The Peanut Butter & Jelly Drive is crucial. It provides the children who get free lunch at school, food to eat during the summer months. St. Martin’s Ministries is doing great work with their food pantry, serving more than 300 families per month. However, the one item they lack during the summer months is Peanut Butter & Jelly. Last summer, with the help of the community I was able to collect nearly 150 jars of PB&J. My work giving back to the community does not stop here. I have a strong desire to one day, open a community service center on Kent Island that would offer an array of services to those in need. If I can continue to reach just one person at a time and give them a little glimpse of hope, then my work will be done.

Nikki RandolphNikki S. Randolph was born in Phoenix, Arizona and was raised in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Since 1986 she has lived in numerous states and foreign countries in her time with the US Air Force, where she served as a Medic/Training Manager for six years. She is married to Richard L. Randolph. They have been married for 28

years. She is currently staffed with the Dept. of the Interior/US Fish and Wildlife Service, as Senior Project Manager and has been serving the Federal Government for 22 years and counting. Nikki is mother to two adult kids Josh (27) and Kaylee (25) and Nana to one awesome 5 year old named Connor. She has a foxhound named “Bo” and 2 cats- Dallas and DC. She is fostering 3 grand kittens and one grand puppy.

She is the current Commander of the Kent Island American Legion Post 278 (5th term) and District Commander of the North Eastern Shore Dept. of Maryland American Legion. She is a Writer/on Air Personality for Queen Anne’s County Veterans Update (QACTV). She is also the senior advisor/mentor for USAF Crossroads (27+years) an online blog for Military Spouses. She is one of the seven originating author’s contributing to the Air Force 101 Handbook, the originating author of “The Unofficial Official Key Spouse Handbook”, and Collaborator for USAF Heart Link.

She is the founder of Operation Drunk Flamingo a USAF Military Spouse Deployment travel group, committee chairman for KIAL POST 278’s Wounded Warrior Weekend, and is chairman for Wreaths Across America’s yearly visit to Stevensville. She also Advocates for rights for Military FamiliesAnd for rights for all Veterans.

In 1999 while a Girl Scout Troop Leader in Wiesbaden Germany, she initiated the program Cookies for the Deployed Troops and coordinated the donation and delivery of over 1000 boxes of Girls Scout Cookies to Saudi and Bosnia that first cookie season. Since 1999, over 10 million boxes of cookies have been donated and delivered worldwide to troops.

She is also noted for 2002 Operation Toilet Paper Drive where she organized and facilitated the collection and distribution of over 20000 rolls of toilet paper, baby wipes and other items for the Forward Deployed Units of the 3rd COSCOM who were the first units Deployed to Iraq. Supplies were limited and toilet paper was an item that they didn’t have. In two weeks’ time collected enough supplies to fill over 7 pallets and coordinated with the USAF to drop delivery to Camps Anaconda and Victory.

She was inducted into the Honorable Order of the Kentucky Colonels, in 2010 an elite group that is appointed by the Governor of Kentucky through a nomination process based on “good works” in one’s community. One of the most notable perks of being a Kentucky Colonel is the opportunity to attend the Kentucky Derby on Colonels row for the life-time of the honoree…. (Sigh someday!)!!!

She is a die hard Baltimore Orioles fan and can frequently be found at Camden Yards enjoying a game, and is also lifetime fan of the Dallas Cowboys! In-between the two sports seasons she enjoys fishing, reading, playing pool, bike riding and hanging out on the trails with Bo!


It’s A Beautiful Industry

By Brenda Pressley, Owner, Director, Licensed InstructorBrenda Pressley is the owner of a small private trade school Pressley Beauty Academy Inc. We teach barbering, Cosmetology, Nail Technology, Instructor, Esthetics, and Makeup Artistry. I have been blessed to be able to teach students and clients alike. A new beauty from within. Which in turn makes all things possible. Education is a must. Learning is the foundation of life. With a strong foundation we have the ability to inspire others. We are located at 1417 New Burton Road, Dover, DE 19904

www.pressleybeautyacademyinc.comwww.facebook.com/pressleybeautyacademy

Pressley Beauty Academy is a local small private trade

school. Education is a very important part of our economy today. With so many people losing their jobs they are having to retrain to become employable again. Investing in education will definitely bring you money and in return you will have enjoyment in doing something you desire to do.

There is nothing more fulfilling than doing something you love and making money doing it! Start your new year off right by doing just that, begin that new career today!

To Learn A TradeThe beauty industry is a multi-billion dollar industry with a very wide range of opportunities or directions you can pursue.

Hair stylist, make-up artist, nail technician, esthetician, sales, instructor, and platform artists just to name a few.

Educational InstructorLearning to be an instructor is a very inspiring job. You have a unique opportunity to instill in others education and values that you have learned along the way. Your passion for this industry will inspire a student to be compelled to learn just like you were.

Economic StabilityWe are one of the fastest growing industries. When the economy is at its lowest, this industry is at its highest.

When we have little to spend, sometimes doing something for ourselves can make us feel like we have made a huge accomplishment.

Resources of IndustriesWeddings have been one of the resources to increase the industry sales. Salons are now doing whole wedding parties - including hair, makeup, pedicures, manicures, facials, ect. For both sides of the bridal party (bride and groom).

Due to this and many other events, sales and product lines have tripled.

Choosing This TradeThe great thing about this industry is you are never too old. There is a place for everyone. As you go through your studies you will find you are embarking on one of the most serious yet exciting opportunities of your life - finding your place in the world.

For more information visit our website at www.pressleybeautyacademyinc.com or call (302) 734-9853.



The Setting: Somewhere between the fruits and vegetables at Safeway.

The Time: A Sunday in January

The People: An elderly woman and me (a nearing- elderly woman), soon to be joined by other shoppers. But, all are sharing a similar experience.

The conversation began along these lines (elderly woman speaking to me). “You’re never going to believe this, but I think I saw a bird sitting on a nest. You have to come over to the community where I live and take a picture of this bird sitting on a nest. Nobody believes me.” As the elderly woman continued her account, she became more animated and with increased volume, announced that this bird was sitting on this nest since the middle of January. “And it’s a big bird,” she said. Other shoppers in the immediate area of the kiwi fruits stopped to listen to the woman’s story. A man from the Centreville area told of a similar experience, but thought the bird he saw might have young. Soon, the aisle was in gridlock and shopping-cart drivers who weren’t part of the initial conversation began losing control and patience and were weaving in and out of small spaces. Safeway is a busy place on Sunday.

I was getting nervous, because I was at least partially responsible for the congestion. This was no place for a bird class. So, we moved to the poultry aisle to clarify a few things about nesting birds in January and February. The Great Horned Owl is the early nesting culprit. A large bird, it is conspicuous on a bare tree. In this area, the owls incubate their eggs between mid-January and mid-February. Although some nest earlier or later, birds out of the normal cycle have increased chances of nest failure or difficulty in rearing their young. Great Horned Owls are not nest builders, but we see them on nests or on bulky vegetation that forms a nest platform because the female owl usurps the old nest of another bird or animal. Based on my observations of 2200 nest sites, the horned owl shows a definite preference for the nests of red-tailed hawks and abandoned squirrel’s nests. I have watched many female owls make nest adjustments during the egg-laying stage. At best, they pluck a few feathers from their bodies and stir up the nest material with their feet to form a cup-like depression for one to three eggs. A study of Great Horned Owls reveals the following behaviors and

events that are happening now during the nesting season:

• The female will lay one to three eggs and begin incubating when the first egg is laid.

• Eggs are laid several days apart. Therefore, when the chicks hatch, their ages differ by several days.

• The incubation is done solely by the female and lasts 31 or 32 days.

• The female keeps the egg temperature at 105 to 106 degrees even when the air temperature dips below zero. She does this by plucking feathers from her lower breast forming a brood patch of bare skin. Further, she forms an airtight down pocket around the eggs by fluffing her feathers around the eggs.

• During incubation, the female leaves the nest only for a few two-to-three minute intervals a day to receive food from the male who hunts for her, to

exercise and to excrete.

• After the eggs hatch the female broods them for seven days keeping the chicks warm. The newly hatched owlets do not have a constant body temperature yet.

• The female begins leaving the owlets after seven or eight days to help with the hunting chores.

The next phase of the nesting cycle—rearing the young—begins when the female increases her hunting time and stays away from the nest for longer periods. However, that does not happen until March or April. During a cold, snow-squalling day, I went to the community to meet the elderly woman with whom I had caused a shopping cart disaster in Safeway. She wanted pictures. I photographed the owl with little variation in fifty shots. She was elated! The woman said she had read about the bird and now with the pictures…she would have proof to show everyone. She was one converted birdwatcher.

By Judy Wink

Judy Wink, Executive Director at Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, researched Great Horned Owls on a long-term project in Pennsylvania in the capacity of primary investigator wildlife biologist. She has much experience with the haunts and habits of the species.

An Owl Story




What’s that Fox Doing in My BackyarD?

February 25 • 7 pm cBEc Education Building 600 Discovery Lane grasonville, Maryland

$8 for cBEc Members $10 for non-Membersadvanced registration is requested, but not required. call 410.827.6694 or e-mail [email protected] to make a reservation.

Join Vicki Paulas, CBEC Assistant Director, for a fascinating talk on Red Fox biology and behavior, and what you should do if you encounter one of these shy critters playing, sleeping, or digging holes in your backyard.

speakers’ series sponsored by

Business In Profile


913 S. Talbot St.

St. Michaels, MD 21663

410-745-5100

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Jennifer SchlagJennifer has lived on the Eastern Shore her whole life and joined the Bartlett Team as an Administrative Assistant in 2005.

Jennifer lives with her husband Chris, on Chris’ family farm in Wittman, with their two kids Garrett and Olivia. She enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.



Imagine a young teen who discovers she is pregnant but does not have a strong support system in place to help her through her pregnancy and the birth of her child. Consider that she may

have had adverse childhood experiences in her early years, and lacks the skills necessary to raise a healthy child. Without some form of assistance, the odds for both mother and child are not very good.

But there is a wonderfully successful program, Healthy Families Mid-Shore that connects soon-to-be-mothers and fathers with a “Family Support Worker” – a highly trained professional who is knowledgeable in early infant development and prenatal care. Research shows that children who have a good start in the first three years of life have more success in school and fewer problems later with school failure, violence, drug abuse, delinquency, and teen pregnancy.

Since January 2000, Healthy Families Mid-Shore has been making this “good start” a reality for local families who are at risk of poor birth and parenting outcomes. Healthy Families Mid-Shore’s core values are: valuing children, strengthening families, and engaging communities. The key to making this program a success is reaching overburdened, first time parents in their home, where they feel most comfortable and less threatened. Highly qualified family support workers visit with families on a weekly basis typically for the first year. They provide child development information, parent-child activities to promote bonding and attachment, and referrals to community resources which builds stability.

In the process of developing a trusting relationship with the family, the Family Support Worker empowers the first time parents to increase their parenting skills and strengthens the family unit. The intensity of home visits decrease over time as new parents expand their support system, achieve goals identified on their individual support plans and exhibit positive relationships with their child. By assisting parents, the program impacts the social, emotional, language and learning skills of the young children they serve. The program also stresses the necessity of early prenatal care and linking the newborn to a medical provider.

Healthy Families Mid-Shore’s staff remains dedicated to their mission to serve young families with encouraging feedback from program participants, such as:

“I like the information and support I get” “I like everything about the program”

“It helps me understand about child development““I like the unbiased support and educational resources” “I like that it focuses on many aspects of child health”

Last year the program served 126 first time parents in Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties and 107 infants and children under 5 years of age. Family support workers made 1,556 home visits, conducted 281 developmental screens to make sure child

development was on target and made 517 referrals to community services.Healthy Families Mid-Shore is an accredited program that is administered by the Queen Anne’s County Department of Health in collaboration with the Talbot County Health Department and Kent County Health Department. The program receives funding from a variety of sources including state, local and private foundations to support services.

Healthy Families Mid-Shore also has a component fund with Chesapeake Charities, a community foundation located in Stevensville, Maryland. Donations to Healthy Families Mid-Shore are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. For more information or to make a donation, please visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/ChesapeakeCharities or contact us at [email protected]. Healthy Families Mid-Shore is making our community a better place as they pursue their vision that all children receive the nurturing care from their family that is essential to leading a healthy and productive life. This program has changed many young lives for the better.

By Mary Ann Gleason, Healthy Families Mid-Shore Board Member

Mary Ann Gleason has served as a board member for Healthy Families Mid-Shore since 2001. She has watched the program grow from a two county program to a program that serves children and families in Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot Counties. Ms. Gleason remains a strong advocate of early childhood programs in her current position as the Grants and Evaluation Specialist for Chesapeake Charities. Her past work experience includes serving as the Executive Director of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Queen Anne’s and Kent Counties, working as a Community Health Educator for the University of Maryland, School of Medicine, a Family Network Specialist for Queen Anne’s County, and a Manager for the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation for the State of Maryland.

Growing Healthy Families


By Elaine Curl, Queenstown

Elaine is Board Chair of Chesapeake Charities and also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Convention Store in Millersville, Maryland. Elaine has 30 years of experience in the U.S. transportation industry. In addition to her pioneering efforts in the mass shuttle system design and management field, Elaine is also the founder of the Rose House Foundation, dedicated to enhancing the lives of children with Cerebral Palsy and other special needs.

Welcome In The NewChesapeake Charities ushers in new era

with new board members, new name, and new office

It’s an exciting time at Chesapeake Charities and I am very proud of the great progress we’ve made. With 10 years now under our belt, Chesapeake Charities is looking forward to 2015 as a year of significant growth and positive impact on the 73 funds we serve in the Chesapeake Bay region. If 2014 is any indication, our community foundation will reach every goal we set. Over the past year Chesapeake Charities welcomed four new funds, five new board members, two new staff members, and changed its name and office location. These major changes will not only enable us to continue providing innovative leadership and quality services, but will position us to invest even more into the community. Our growth reflects an increased interest in charitable giving, along with new opportunities to build community resources. That means we are connecting more donors to causes they care about. This is wonderful news for everyone! The efforts of the staff and board have moved the organization to the next level, providing great anticipation and enthusiasm for 2015. In fact, Chesapeake Charities recently launched an effort to provide grant and evaluation services to assist local nonprofits in their charitable efforts and will soon offer training sessions on topics of importance to nonprofits.

We are really humbled to have such a wealth of quality board members. Each bring unique qualities and talents to the organization and our funds are definitely benefitting from their contributions.

Five new board members were welcomed in 2014. They are:

Kathy Deoudes of Queenstown, who demonstrates her commitment to community

service through numerous charitable and civic organizations. Her most recent appointments are being named chair of Compass Regional Hospice, formerly Hospice of Queen Anne’s, and her election to the board of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health.

Kate Goodall Gray of Chestertown, vice president of KRM Development Corporation. Ms. Gray is a member of the board of directors at Horizons of Kent and Queen Anne’s, and serves on the Queen Anne’s County Economic

Development Commission. She is also a Character Counts coach and previously served on the board of directors for the Queen Anne’s County Chamber of Commerce.

Donna Judy of Queenstown, director of Marketing and Business Development, Queenstown Premium Outlets. Ms. Judy is a member of several chambers of commerce and convention and visitor bureaus, including Queen Anne’s, Talbot, Anne Arundel, Baltimore and Ocean City, Maryland.

Mark D. Stemen of Queenstown, a homebuilding executive and attorney with more than 30 years’ experience as a builder/developer in the Washington, D.C. Region. Mr. Stemen served as the Virginia Division President for Lennar Homes

and as Mid-Atlantic Division President for K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons Communities.

Paula Warner of Chester, owner of Paula’s Fine Jewelry, and consummate volunteer. Ms. Warner has supported numerous civic and charitable groups.

She is past president of the United Way of Queen Anne’s county, member of the Gala Committee for Compass Regional Hospice, and has served as a member of Bosom Buddies Ball Committee of Bosom Buddies Charities, Inc. Since 2005, Chesapeake Charities has invested more than $6,250,750 in the areas of education, health and human services, the arts, animal welfare, and the environment. This past year alone, we awarded grants and scholarships totaling more than $1,038,000. By making lasting investments in the Chesapeake Bay region, we are creating a healthier community today and for generations to come. Most of these dollars are raised for and spent on our component funds – the charitable groups that operate under our umbrella. And, we are especially proud of our commitment to efficiently serve our funds, using less than 3 percent of donations for administration.

I’d like to note one more impressive achievement. Chesapeake Charities earned accreditation by the National Standards of U.S. Community Foundations. There are more than 700 community foundations in the U.S., and we are the fastest growing sector of American philanthropy. U.S. community foundations steward more than $55 billion in assets, raise nearly $5 billion a year in new funds and make annual grants totaling $4.2 billion. As experts in philanthropy, community foundations connect people to the issues and organizations making a difference in their region. And they connect donors with one another so they can have a greater collective impact. They also help nonprofits manage their operating reserves and endowments, and strengthen their organizations to better serve constituents.

To learn more about the foundation or to set up a fund, contact the office at (410) 643-4020 or [email protected]. Like us at Facebook.com/ChesapeakeCharities. Chesapeake Charities offices are located at 101 Log Canoe Circle, Suite O, Stevensville, MD 21666.




713 Dover RoadPO Box 1906

Easton, Maryland 21601410.822.4122

410.822.4184 fax800.735.2258 MD Relay

www.chesapeakecenter.org

MON-FRI 8:30am-4:30pm

HOW CAN YOU HELP?Members of the community can help by donat-ing new household goods, furnishings, and linens. Monetary donations for landscaping, signage, and home improvements are always appreciated. Charitable contributions are tax deductible.

VOLUNTEER BY:Having lunch with a participantHelping with fund raising and publicityTeaching crafts, exercise, reading, and computer skillsOffering your talentsCall 410.822.4122 with your suggestions

Chesapeake Center does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex, religion, or handicap.

CHEsAPEAkE CENTER FACTsIncorporated in 1966

1969 name changed to Rehab Center

1985 renamed Chesapeake Center, Inc.

Services to Talbot, Caroline, Dorchester and Queen Anne’s Counties

Major Talbot County employer

Talbot County Chamber of Commerce Member

Licensed for DDA services since 1981

Sole producer of Navy wiping cloth

a new beginning

713 Dover RoadPO Box 1906

Easton, Maryland 21601410.822.4122

410.822.4184 fax800.735.2258 MD Relay

www.chesapeakecenter.org

MON-FRI 8:30am-4:30pm

HOW CAN YOU HELP?Members of the community can help by donat-ing new household goods, furnishings, and linens. Monetary donations for landscaping, signage, and home improvements are always appreciated. Charitable contributions are tax deductible.

VOLUNTEER BY:Having lunch with a participantHelping with fund raising and publicityTeaching crafts, exercise, reading, and computer skillsOffering your talentsCall 410.822.4122 with your suggestions

Chesapeake Center does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex, religion, or handicap.

CHEsAPEAkE CENTER FACTsIncorporated in 1966

1969 name changed to Rehab Center

1985 renamed Chesapeake Center, Inc.

Services to Talbot, Caroline, Dorchester and Queen Anne’s Counties

Major Talbot County employer

Talbot County Chamber of Commerce Member

Licensed for DDA services since 1981

Sole producer of Navy wiping cloth

a new beginning



Everywhere you turn, people are talking about food and how you can

eat your way to better health and well-being. However, eating well sometimes comes at a cost. It’s all too common that the least expensive food is also the least nutritious. Families all across the great state of Maryland struggle to balance their budgets while eating a balanced diet. Where can they turn for help?

The Maryland WIC Program is a supplemental food and nutrition program created to bolster the health of women, infants, and children up to their fifth birthday, by providing nutritious foods, information on healthy eating, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health care. The foods WIC provides supply nutrients that are critical during times of growth and development. For women, these key times are during and after a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. A main part of WIC’s mission is to support and encourage breastfeeding. Mother’s milk is the healthiest food for giving baby the best start. Breastfeeding moms receive the largest quantity of WIC foods to support their unique nutritional needs. WIC staff and breastfeeding peer counselors offer mothers loving support and are resources for helping mothers sustain breastfeeding.

Since its beginning in 1974, the WIC Program has earned the reputation of being one of the most successful federally funded nutrition programs in the United States. Studies conducted by the USDA Food and Nutrition Services and other non-government entities point to WIC’s many accomplishments, such as: WIC reduces fetal deaths and infant mortality.

WIC reduces low birth weight rates and increases the duration of pregnancy.

WIC improves the growth of nutritionally at-risk infants and children.

WIC decreases the incidence

of iron deficiency anemia in children. WIC improves the dietary intake of pregnant and postpartum women and improves weight gain in pregnant women.

Pregnant women participating in WIC receive prenatal care earlier.

Children enrolled in WIC are more likely to have a regular source of medical care and have more up to date immunizations.

WIC helps get children ready to start school: children who receive WIC benefits demonstrate improved intellectual development.

WIC significantly improves children’s diets.

Who qualifies for WIC? Pregnant women, new mothers, and children before their fifth birthday with a qualifying income. Someone can have a job or be unemployed, married, single or live with their parents. Fathers, mothers, guardians or grandparents may apply on behalf of children under age five. Someone who receives Medical Assistance, Food Stamps,

Temporary Cash Assistance, or Foster Care is automatically income eligible for WIC. The best way to find out if you qualify is to call a WIC clinic near you.

Follow these three easy steps to apply to the Maryland WIC Program:

Call 1-800-242-4942 or visit www.mdwic.org to find your nearest WIC location and call your local WIC office to schedule an appointment. The clinic staff will schedule an appointment for you and will tell you what to bring. Come to your WIC appointment with the following information:

Proof of Identity - Bring one of the following for each applicant:- Driver’s license or MVA Identification- Birth certificate - Social security card - Picture identification (government, school, employment) Crib card from the hospital for new babies

Proof of household income bring at least one of the following:- Recent family pay stubs (dated within 30 days)

- Medical Assistance cards for all family members - Independence Card with register receipt (dated within 30 days) Benefits letters: SSI, Social Security, Unemployment

Proof of your address: bring one of the following: - Official mail (bill or statement) - Driver’s license or Maryland Identification card - Copy of a lease

Proof of pregnancy, if applicable: bring one of the following: - Doctor’s note - Pregnancy test results - Sonogram

Immunization record for an infant or child. WIC will provide a monthly “prescription” of nutritious foods tailored to enhance the diet of each participant. Participants will be given checks for specific foods which can be used at participating local grocers or Farmers’ Markets. WIC also provides information about shopping, cooking, eating well, and connects participants with other health and wellness services. WIC is for a healthier Maryland. Tell a friend!

Better Nutrition for

a Brighter Future

Better Nutrition -Brighter Future


While at Georgetown, Helen was asked a question in one of her business classes: what is the

biggest challenge you face on a daily basis?

It did not take her long to come up with what could be a seemingly trivial answer to others: shopping for clothing. When asked this question, Helen thought about the hours she wasted literally on a daily basis shopping online, searching for the perfectly fitting pair of jeans and maxi dress only to find items that were poorly constructed, ill-fitting and STILL not long enough, even from supposedly “tall” retailers. Tall women comprise a small segment of the population, as the average American woman stands at 5’5”. About 5% of American women are over 5’10”, and only 3% over 6’ tall. Though these numbers may seem small to most retailers, tall women have ALWAYS been overlooked as shoppers.

At Talltique Helen sells head to toe outfits, everything from long leggings and jeans with inseams from 36”-41” to gorgeous floor length dresses and skirts, that are unique, well fitting and made of quality fabrics and construction. For the Holiday season her focus was on dramatic Talltique brand maxi dresses and maxi skirts with statement necklaces for a show-stopping looks.

Many customers call the Talltique shop in Bethesda “a tall woman’s dream” and it draws a worldwide audience through www.Talltique.com that offers international shipping. Her clients include both US and international professional athletes and coaches, college athletes and coaches, and even TV broadcasters. Kyra Elzy, a 6’2” coach of the University of Tennessee women’s basketball team recently visited the shop and said:

“Had the honor to shop in Talltique today and it was truly a DREAM come true. I felt like I experienced a piece of heaven for tall girls.

I was like a kid in a candy store. I could pick clothing off the rack and they actually fit true to size with PLENTY of length for my long arms and legs. Finding fun, sassy and sophisticated clothing brought out the bold and confident woman in me. Thank you Talltique for your HEIGHTENED sense of style.”

Helen and her mom, with the help of their invaluable staff member Jocelyn, have been elated to offer tall women of all ages this opportunity to shop both in person and online. Together, this mom and daughter team have witnessed moms (and others) being moved to tears of joy and relief when they realize their prayers have been answered by Talltique.

Helen and Diane remember oh so well, the years of frustration and disappointment after beating the floors of mall after mall in search of appropriate clothes to fit a tall young lady. They vow not to let the taller segment of our population be neglected and overlooked any further.

Visits to Talltique are by appointment only

10am-8pm daily. Email [email protected]

to book a one-on-one shopping experience

with Helen and mention this article

for a free gift at your appointment!

By Helen D. Pappas

Helen D. Pappas is the 6’3” founder and co-owner of Talltique, the tall boutique, with her not-so-tall 5’4” mother Diane Pappas. Both grew up in Bethesda, MD and are Georgetown University alums. Helen is a personal stylist for tall women, selling clothing for the vertically gifted both online and in store. Diane commutes to work from Centreville, MD and assists with product development, public relations and advertising and visual merchandising.

fashion & beauty

A Passion For Tall Fashion


home & garden

Although winter may seem like a perfect time to hibernate indoors, it’s actually a great time to make

certain the spring and summer seasons are as beautiful as possible. Many people tend to take a break from gardening in the winter, raking autumn leaves to protect their lawns, and assuming their job is done for the year. But when a tree loses its leaves and shuts down its internal activity for the season, it’s actually a great opportunity to assess and prepare trees for the growing season ahead – especially as we get closer to spring.

Pruning shade trees Many trees become dormant during colder weather, making pruning easier because you can better see their structure when no leaves are on the branches. According to the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), pruning is an important part of tree health. It not only enhances appearance, but the removal of dead or broken branches also keeps trees structurally sound. That means the risk of falling limbs or even an entire tree falling is greatly reduced.In pruning, where you make the cut is as important as knowing what to remove. Each tree is different, and pruning at the wrong time or in the wrong way can injure a tree or make it susceptible to disease. Homeowners should consult an ISA certified arborist for tree pruning services. A professional arborist guided by specific pruning standards will ensure that cuts are made correctly, and always with a purpose. Removing dead or diseased wood, providing clearance, or improving the structure of the tree are the most common reasons to prune.

When done correctly, winter pruning can make a real difference – to a tree’s health, to the light and shade in a yard, to the view from a picture window and even to keeping a property safer.

Pruning ornamental flowering trees and shrubs Late winter is an excellent time to prune flowering trees shrubs, especially those that flower later in the season, such as crape

myrtles and roses. That’s because the flower buds on late flowering woody plants tend to start developing in the spring, so pruning these plants in winter doesn’t remove any potential flower buds. In fact, the remaining branches will have denser flower displays than if you hadn’t pruned.

On the other hand, earlier flowering trees and shrubs, such as redbuds and azaleas, often form their flower buds in autumn. Pruning these plants at the end of winter will result in fewer flowers since you are cutting off the buds that have already formed, so it’s best to be very selective. That said, there is more to a plant than its flowers, and sometimes trees and shrubs need structural work that outweighs concerns about flowering. In that case, late winter is a great time to prune these plants as well.

Consult with a certified arborist regarding the best practices for pruning each of your flowering trees and shrubs. Understanding the differences between plants, such as flowering time and natural growth habit, makes a big difference in the results you get.Plant health care Winter brings many challenges for trees and shrubs that are exposed to harsh weather and extreme temperatures: broken branches, frost cracks, salt spray from road treatments, and more. However, one thing winter won’t do is kill off harmful insects. Overwintering insects should be identified and treated before they can emerge and do damage in springtime, when trees are using their energy developing new growth.

The threat of some potentially serious disease outbreaks begins in early spring, too. For instance, anthracnose (a foliar fungal disease) and fireblight (a bacterial blight) are two diseases that occur early in the season and can produce symptoms that persist

throughout the summer.

Being proactive about the insect and disease problems your trees and shrubs will face over the course of the season makes a big difference in the health of your landscape. It may not seem like it, but starting before spring is very important, otherwise you’ll be a step behind all year.

Schedule an inspection with an arboristYou get your car inspected. You go to the doctor for check-ups. You give your lawn mower a once-over every year. Don’t forget about your trees and shrubs. Before spring is in full force, have an arborist inspect your trees and shrubs for damage, disease, decay, insects and weak spots. “We were thoroughly satisfied with our representative’s knowledge and equally pleased when the crew worked on our property.”-Doris M.

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By Mark Eppard Mark is originally from Washington D.C. He lived in Southeast Asia for most of his youth. Upon returning to the United States, he settled in Maryland and moved to the Eastern Shore in 2006. Mark’s experience in tree and plant care started with Guardian Tree Experts in 1981. Mark joined Bartlett in 2000 when Guardian merged with Bartlett Tree Experts. In 2005, he became local manager of Bartlett’s Saint Michaels location. Mark lives in Saint Michaels with his wife and dogs. He enjoys spending time with his clients and their properties to help them achieve the goals they have for their landscape.


Family Portraits. A good photographer doesn’t just ‘take pictures’. The

trend today is to personalize your space with wall portraits. A good photographer creates custom pieces of art capturing the relationship of your family. Her visionary style and devotion to photography will create a unique piece of art for your home.

Executive. Discerning executives choose a photographer based on their portrait needs. Choose a photographer that provides corporate head shots that may be used in company brochures, on website and in annual reports, as well as formal wall sized portraits

for offices and corporate galleries. Convenient. Affordable. Flexible. Because you are a busy executive.

Special Events. Great special event

photography can be done in countless locations. Religious celebrations, family reunions, birthday celebrations, engagement parties, work related parties, appreciation dinners, business seminars - no weddings thank you! A wedding photographer usually takes weddings as their primary focus.

Commercial & Product: A photographer should be available to come to your chosen location to accommodate multiple individuals, groups, and capture the event through her photojournalistic style photography.

Tiny Treasures: Photos that capture the pure innocence and essence of little ones. These sessions are usually photographed when the baby is between 1 month and 12 months old. This style can also be captured during a maternity/pregnancy session.

Photography style is all about building relationships and the pursuit of your signature image. So, look for a photographer that meets your precise needs, one who is committed to excellence and customer service satisfaction.

Testimonials: “Thanks so much for your compassion. Your love for photography has helped to capture my love for my family over the years in a way I never dreamed possible.” Jennifer Brooks, Bear, DE

“Peggy, we are thrilled with your photography! Our family portraits look fabulous in our home and we have received so many compliments. Memories to be cherished forever. Thank you from The Rileys.” L. Riley, Chester, MD

The first step in having any portrait style created is to call Peggy at 302-494-0802 or email her at: [email protected].

Please ‘like’ her work on her Facebook page under “Montgomery Ford Photography”. For her Tiny Treasures see www.montgomeryford.com website. They can be found under “Maternity/Tiny Treasures”.

When you call to schedule your session with Peggy, mention you read this article in the Mid-Shore Women’s Journal and you will receive a free gift with your portrait purchase.

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By Peggy Montgomery Ford Since 1988, Peggy has been providing portrait, commercial and special event photography to individuals and businesses in the DelMarVa and Baltimore-Washington areas. Her work which can be viewed on her website: www.montgomeryford.com, is displayed throughout the United States, the Virgin Islands and Mexico. She relocated her business from Wilmington, DE to Chester, MD. She also is the photographer for our Mid-Shore Women’s Journal.

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Rehearsal dinners have become a very important part of wedding planning

rather than just a formality. Rehearsals allow the families and wedding party the time to meet, greet and commune with one another in a more informal environment. Preplanning your evening will allow you to enjoy this wonderful occasion without the worry of stress.

Picking a venue close to the rehearsal location and the hotels of out-of-town guests is very important. Living on the Eastern Shore you may need to take into consideration weekend beach traffic in the planning of your event. You may want to add on a cocktail hour to allow all of your guests to arrive; given that some may be traveling after a workday or encounter congestion on the roads. Once the rehearsal is complete your guests should not have to travel far to get to a good night’s sleep before the big day. Cocktail hours are an excellent way to buffer the staggered arrival of guests and to set a casual, relaxed tone for your evening. With the next day being so important a less ‘spirited’ evening is usually in order. Most hosts opt for beer and wine selections to be offered at the rehearsal dinner. Thoughtful wine pairings or the selection of the bride and grooms favorites are excellent ideas to add a signature touch while keeping your guests’ consumption under control. Chances are if the wedding is taking place in Maryland that there is a crab cake and filet mignon in your near future! Make sure that the menu you are selecting compliments the food being served at the wedding rather than repeating, reinventing, or overshadowing. Highlighting what is fresh, regional and a specialty of the restaurant is

always a good idea. Rockfish, soft crabs and oysters are some of Maryland’s best offerings and can be incorporated into your menu in endless ways.

When choosing a menu that has courses, consider preselecting all but the main course with “crowd pleaser” options. For example Bridges Restaurant serves our famous Spinach and Arugula Salad with a white balsamic honey dressing, crispy bacon, hard boiled eggs, roasted red peppers and a warm goat cheese crouton as a first course dining option. Everyone who has had this salad is a member of the clean plate club! Selecting an item like this for all of your guests shows thoughtfulness in your preparations for the dinner and saves you from having to collect and organize that information from them! Think outside the table! Why not have a non-traditional rehearsal; where seating and preordered menu selection formalities are put aside? Think about planning a casual event where both families can meet, mingle and relax before the big day. Cocktail party themed events take the stress out of planning a formal seated dinner. A selection of heavy hors de oeuvres stationed around a beautiful waterfront or country venue is the perfect way to celebrate on the Shore. Thoughtfully selected wine and cocktail parings will impress your guests and add a signature touch to your event. Invitations are standard for rehearsal dinners hosted in a banquet room, restaurant or similar venue. Send your invitations out close to when the wedding invitations are being sent so that your guests can plan their schedules around all the wedding related activities. It is very important that you are clear

with your instructions in collecting menu preorders for your dinner.

Be certain to make it clear that you want to know what each individual guest will be selecting for their meals. You don’t want to get invitations back with just a list of check marked orders and no corresponding names. Don’t forget to invite the officiant and his or her spouse or significant other. They may or may not choose to attend, however it’s the polite thing to do. The night of the dinner should be planned out with the venue coordinator so that you can spend your time meeting, greeting and enjoying your guests. Casual self-seating is the standard for rehearsals. You may want to consider a head table where the bride and groom will sit with the parents or the bridal party. Tables of 6 or 8 guarantee an environment where conversation can be had easily. You should know in advance who will be speaking, toasting, if there will be any gift exchanges and any other activities. Communicating this information with your venue coordinator is essential in

organizing your night. Remember that the ultimate goal of the rehearsal dinner is to acclimate the families and to set the tone of the coming day. Anticipating your guest’s needs and preparing for them are at the core of hospitality. A relaxed environment with thoughtful organization and planning are certain to guarantee a stress free evening, setting the foundation for all the fabulous things to come.

Customer Testimonial But there is no way I wanted to go without expressing our gratitude for the wonderful job you and your staff did for our son’s rehearsal dinner. First and foremost - the food - it was delicious and unique. Everyone mentioned how good it was - we couldn’t have asked for better. Secondly - you were so easy and helpful to work with. I appreciated your ideas and how accommodating you were. You patiently walked me through everything. On that evening, your staff worked hard to keep our packed room satisfied and everything moving smoothly.Liz D.

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food & funRECIPES By Lisa DolbeyValentine’s day is quickly approaching so here are some great recipes for a special dinner for two or a get together. The crab dip can be used an appetier served with your choice of crackers or used as a topping on chicken or steak to make a luxurious homemade Chicken or Steak Chesapeake - incredible! For a healthy dessert option, we have a chocolate-avocado mousse that I saw on one of the cooking shows and had to try it. Lastly, peanut butter tandy cake that tastes just like TastyKakes and are really easy to make.

Hot Crab Dip

1 lb crab meat 8 oz cream cheese1 c sour cream1 c shredded cheddar cheese1 tsp Old Bay seasoning1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

Preheat oven to 350. Mix together cream cheese and sour cream, add Old Bay and Worcestershire. Blend thoroughly and 1/2 of the

cheddar cheese and fold in the crab meat. Bake for 15 minutes in a lightly greased caserole dish. Add remaining cheese and sprinkle with Old Bay, bake 10-15 minutes more until cheese is completely melted. Eat it while it’s hot!

Chocolate-Avocado Mousse

1/2 c semisweet chocolate chips4 very ripe avocados - peeled and pitted1/2 c agave 1/2 c unsweetened cocoa powder 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp fine saltFresh raspberries or strawberries for garnish

Place chocolate chips in a small glass or metal bowl. Place over a small saucepan of barely simmering water. Stire until the chocolate is melted and smooth, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.

Put other ingredients into food processor begin blending add slightly cooled chocolate. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping sides of bowl as needed. Spoon into glasses and refrigerate for at least three hours (can be prepared one day in advance). Garnish with berries and serve.

Peanut Butter Tandy Cake4 eggs2 c sugar2 tsp melted margarine1 tsp vanilla extract1 c milkpinch of salt

Mix together above ingredients, then add

2 tsp baking powder2 c flour

Mix well and poir into greased and floured jelly roll pan or large cookie sheet. bake at 350 for 15-10 minutes. After baking spread

1 c smooth peanut butter on hot cake getting an even layer on cake, then refrigerate until firm.

Melt 12 oz of Hershey Bars (3 large or 1 1/2 xl bars). Spread onto cooled. set peanut butter layer. Refrigerate. Cut into squares to serve. Yummm!


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Sudoku Tick Tock

Speed up , slow down

We race through time

Hurrying here and there

Looking at the clock as time flies by

What’s that they say

Take time to smell the roses

I often wonder . . .

Why don’t we do that more?

Heartbeats they pound

That tick tock rythym like the clock

We only have so may of those

Before they stop - tick tock no more

So don’t waste a beat on silly things

Choose forgiveness, not anger

Maybe you’ll get a few beats more

Live, laugh and love to keep it strong

A heart should love

For all of time

And beat each day

That tick tock sound

laughter heals - body, mind and soul

So do it as often as you can

Above all else,

Make yours a life well lived.

Lisa Dolbey

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Contributor Testimonials

This is what our advertisers say about the Mid-Shore Women’s Journal: My article on Vestibular Therapy appeared, for the first time in the Women’s Journal in the December/January issue. Before I realized that the issue had been printed, I had a patient come in the clinic. She reported she has had multiple episodes of vertigo over the past few years and she never knew, until she saw my article, that it could be treated. I have also had a patient come in from Cambridge with his wife who saw the Journal article while she happened to be in her cardiologist office. The patient also had a long history of vertigo with a more debilitating and severe episode over the holidays. His wife said she felt like everything came together so they happened upon the article just when they needed it. - Kate Mills, Peret & Moy Physical Therapy

Being a contributor for the Mid-Shore Women’s Journal has been a blessing for my business. We have been trying to establish our business as a wellness & fitness facility and not just another gym. Since being with MSWJ, I believe we are accomplishing this goal.

Because the MSWJ is distributed for free in various businesses and venues, and offers education to the readers, I know we have reached more prospective customers than regular advetising options such as the local paper and expensive display ads. - Diane Temple-McCready, Temple Wellness & Fitness

Working with the staff of the Women’s Journal has been a great experience. Their knowledge of their brand and audience has proven to be fruitful for my business. The reach of the Journal’s readers was much greater than the area in which it is distributed. I look forward to a long partnership with the Women’s Journal. - Michael Moon, Bridges Restaurant, Kent Narrows

Thanks for all of the great work you do with the Mid Shore Women’s Journal. We are humbled to be a small part of such a great community publication. - Michael Andersen, Registered Financial Advisor

Know the Warning Signs

Heart Attack Warning Signs:

Chest discomfort - Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.

Discomfort in other areas of the upper body - Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, the neck, jaw or stomach.

Shortness of breath - This feeling often comes along with chest discomfort. But it can also occur without chest discomfort.

Other signs - May include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

If you or someone you’re with has one or more of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately. Get to the hospital right away. Do not drive yourself unless you have no other option.

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Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or legs, especially on one side of the body.

Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.

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Sudden trouble with walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.

Sudden, severe headache with no known cause.

Remember F.A.S.T. - Face drooping on one side? Arm weak or numb? Speech slurred? And Time is critical.

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Mid-Shore Women's Journal Feb/Mar 15