The Sussex County Woman—Spring 2016

FREE

Spring 2016

The Sussex County

Woman

A Quarterly Educational Resource for the Women of Sussex County

Dr. Adam Schmidt

Dr. Philip Chao

Dr. R. Alberto Rosa

It’s Never Too Soon To Begin Regular Eye Exams For Children.

Good Imaging Saves Lives!

Ten Common Myths About Cardiovascular Disease

Page 4

Page 6

TM

Page 7

Photo by Mike Baker at Harry and David, Rehoboth

Sussex County Home, Travel, and Food Specialists

www.sussexcountywoman.com Recycle - Share with a Friend!

FREE! Please Take One

Publisher’s Note THE SUSSEX WICOMICO-WORCESTER COUNTY WOMAN’S NEWSPAPERS www.sussexcountywoman.com

Publisher’s Note

WELCOME TO THE SPRING 2016 ISSUE OF With every industry feeling the strain, my colleagues in pubic relations, SUSSEX COUNTY WOMAN marketing, advertising, and design all admit to feeling the pinch from

Associate Publisher

clients who industry think these services are the my easiest to cut.in pubic relations, With every feeling the strain, colleagues marketing, advertising, and design all admit to feeling the pinch from clients After all, they have to pay their electric bill, but they don’t have to pay for who think these services arethis theway easiest to cut.is all too common, and marketing.

Unfortunately, of thinking After all, they have to payjust their bill,isbut they don’t have to pay according to the experts, theelectric opposite true. for marketing. Unfortunately, this way of thinking is all too common, and Customers are being morejust selective than ever according to the experts, the opposite is when true.deciding where and how to spend their money.

So it’s imperative that business owners are putt ing Customers are being more selective than ever when deciding where and the message out about why they are the best, biggest, greenest, most how spendmost theirexperienced, money. So it’s imperative that business owners are affto ordable, or whatever the niche in their industry. putting the message out about why they are the best, biggest, greenest, So take a tip from theexperienced, experts, andor think before the you niche cut offinthe marketing most affordable, most whatever their industry. lifeline.

Hopefully, we’ll all soon see a change and will not need to make these So take a tip from the experts, and think before you cut off the marketing toughHopefully, decisions we’ll at all.all soon see a change and will not need to make these lifeline. tough decisions at the all. going gets tough the tough get going. Be selective Remember, when Remember, when thedollars, going gets toughTHE thePUBLIC. tough get going. Be selective with your marketing EDUCATE with your marketing dollars, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC!

Barbara Steele

The Publisher

P. O. Box 1267 Bethany Beach, Delaware 19930 email: scwnews@mchsi.com Call Us At: 1-800-993-3822 or 302-539-2612 302-539-2722 FAX

Elizabeth Kapke Publisher

Denise Gallagher

Sales Manager

Golden Design, LLC

Graphic Design & Layout The Women’s Journal is published quarterly and is available free of The Women’s Journal is published bimonthly and is available free of charge, stands ininapproved approvedprivate privateand and charge,bybysubscription, subscription, at at display display stands public public establishments and authorized distributors only. establishments and authorized distributors only.

Trademark and U.S. Copyright laws protect The Women’s Journal. No Trademark and U.S. laws without protect The Journal. Noof part of this paper may Copyright be reproduced the Women’s written permission part of this paper may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. the publisher.

Eventually I lost interest in trying to control myPART life, to make things happen in TIME SALES HELP EASTERN SUSSEXthem COUNTY a way that I thought I wanted to be.

Fenwick, Dewey, I began to practiceBethany, surrendering to Rehoboth the • Work Home universe and fiWe nd train out what “it”from wanted me Must Be Bright • Million Dollar to do.

Personality • Great Work Ethic Make Your Own Hours Shakti Gawain

The Women’s Journal is not responsible for any editorial comment The Women’s Journal is not responsible any advertisements editorial comment (oth(other than its own), typographical errorsforfrom er than itsasown), typographical errors from advertisements submitted as submitted camera ready or any reproductions of advertisements camera ready or any ready. reproductions of advertisements submitted as camera submitted as camera

CALL 1-800-993-3822

ready.

If an advertisement does not meet our standards of acceptance, we may revise cancel it at any whether or not it has been already If an or advertisement doestime, not meet our standards of acceptance, we may acknowledged previously published. assumes revise or canceland/or it at any time, whether or not itThe has advertiser been already acknowledged and/or previously advertiserinassumes solecopy responsisole responsibility for allpublished. statementsThe contained submitted bility all statements contained in Women’s submitted Journal, copy andits will protect and and willfor protect and indemnify The owners, indemnify and The employees, Women’s Journal, owners, publishers, publishers, againstitsany and all liability and loss employees, or expense againstout anyofand all liability loss or expense arising outpatents of claims for liable, arising claims for liable, unfair trade names, copyrights unfair trade names, propriety rights, and or all other violaand propriety rights, patents and allcopyrights violationsand of the right of privacy tions of the right of privacy or other violations resulting from the publicaviolations resulting from the publication by this newspaper of its tion by thiscopy. newspaper of its advertising copy. advertising

On the Cover

On The Cover

Publisher no liability liabilityfor forfailure, failure, reason, to an Publishershall shallbe be under under no forfor anyany reason, to insert advertisement.

PublisherPublisher shall not be liable of error, insert an advertisement. shall not by be reason liable by reasonomission of error, and/or failure insert any part ofany an advertisement.

Publisher will not be omission and/ortofailure to insert part of an advertisement.

Publisher liable failure performance in publication in and/or distribution will notfor bedelay liableorfor delayin or failure in performance publication and/ all or any portion issue is delayed suspended for any The orifdistribution if all of or an any portion of anorissue is delayed or reason. suspended will The exercise reasonable in these instances andinwill forpublisher any reason. publisher will judgement exercise reasonable judgment make adjustments for the advertiser where and when appropriate. these instances and will make adjustments for the advertiser where and when appropriate.

The Women’s Journal assumes no responsibility for unsolicited material or

reproductions made byassumes advertisers.

This newspaperforwill be published by The Women’s Journal no responsibility unsolicited the 15thorofreproductions every other month. material made by advertisers. This newspaper will be published quarterly.

Representations by The Women’s Journal COPYRIGHT 1995™

Representations by The Women’s Journal COPYRIGHT 1995™

READERSHIP 185,000 +

READERSHIP 185,000 +

Spring 2016 The County Woman Newspaper

Tony Rementer, Kevin Gilmore, Chris Rementer, Erika L. Arnold, Charles R. Arnold, Jr., Michele Baker, Bill Nickerson, Janis Nickerson, Regan Roberts Deck, Ron Simmons and Annette Nero Stellhorn The Professionals of MedTix See Profiles on pages 29, 30 & 31.

To learn more, see pages 16 & 17

Photo Credit Mike Baker

The front cover photo by Mike Baker at Kings Creek County Club, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

5

2

The County Woman’s Journal Winter 2013/2014

Health & Medicine

With Your Sk s n i in eg B th l a e Overall H By: Laurie Pearce For the same reasons we see our primary care doctors and dentist, it is important to see a skin care professional. The overall health of our skin is improved and cared for by these professionals. Our Physicians, Physicians Assistant and Estheticians work to treat your skin on many levels. Correction, treatment and protection are all key elements to maintain optimal skin health.

At your consultation we obtain a thorough medical history including all medications, lifestyle of our clients, skin types and conditions. Understanding our patient’s skin is crucial to provide the best treatments.

Each of our patients are treated individually to get their maximum result. Peels, Laser Resurfacing, Botox, Dysport and Kybella injections, fillers, facials and microneedling are all key components in improving our skins health and appearance.

The most important part of skin care is using the correct products. The right skin care regimen is the base of healthy, beautiful skin. Skin care products alone can take years off of your skin. It also will help with correction of pigmentations, sun-damage and most importantly anti aging. Our offices provide the most state of the art, medical grade products and growth factors that can not be purchased online, at a department or drug store. Our products active ingredients are proven safe and offer delivery systems to reach targeted cells in the skin. They penetrate the bottom layers of the skin and tissue to correct skin function.

A product purchased “over the counter” only penetrates the dead layer of skin. The active ingredient must only appear somewhere in the ingredient list. They also contain half if not more preservative ingredients than any active ingredient. Over the counter products will not affect the body’s structure or function. The skin products our office provides are only recommended through a medical professional and licensed skin care specialists.

Sunscreen is your best protection. The broad spectrum sunscreens we provide our clients protect against UVA/UVB rays. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends the use of a broad spectrum with a SPF of 30 or higher. UV rays are present all day every day. They are the key role in development of skin cancer. Sunscreens are our biggest preventer of anti-aging.

Our Estheticians Emily Coleman and Kyle Mills are here to correct problematic or compromised skin. They assist their clients in maintaining results and optimal skin health, along with preparing skin for more advanced treatments. Visit them at Renaissance Med Spa in Peninsula Plastic Surgery in our brand new Location in Millsboro, DE or in our Salisbury, MD location.

Salisbury, Maryland 410.546.0464

NOW OPEN IN MILLSBORO, DELAWARE! Christopher J. Pellegrino, MD

30265 Commerce Dr, Suite 208 Millsboro, Delaware 19966

Vincent J. Perrotta, MD

The County Woman Newspaper

3

Spring 2016

health&medicine

Routine eye exams Detect‌.

Health & Medicine Delaware Eye Surgery Center Celebrates DELAWARE EYE SURGERY CENTER OFFERS DELAWARE EYE SURGERY CENTER OFFERS HIGH TECH CARE WITH PATIENTS COMFORT 15,000 Surgical Procedures HIGH TECH CARE WITH PATIENT COMFORT others are easily picked up during a routine eye examination.

clearly, hit and field ages 65 and 74. Early manageable disea a baseball better and detection of macular caught early. improve their lacrosse degeneration allows your game. If no signs doctor to council you on kDiabetes: Let’s start with the or symptoms exist, I preventative measures Diabetic retinopa children. One out of recommend a routine eye and create awareness is responsible for every four children has exam at the age of four, of vision changes that of legal blindness aoffered visual impairment. another before school need to be the leading cause patient‘s faceaddressed and eye will be patients will be asked to wash at the Delaware Eye outcomes. physician’s pre-op instructions. their face and hands.

Ittwo is not prepped and draped for surgery¡ new cases of blin feel any discomfort.

Patients are generally inclosed-circuit system Modern cataractCenter surgery Surgery ishas more efficient television When you consider starts, then every immediately.

Research Patient comfort is an important goal at the The anesthetist administers I.V. sedation and necessary to disrobe for most and the eye. connected This During surgery, most patients Following surgery, patients in adults ages 20 to refrain eating to theyears surgeon’s undergone a gentle revolution in the that 80%onsurgery of learning thereafter. has shown that a diet the eyefrom is anesthetized to guarantee patient center. Certified anesthetists arestructed on procedures, but shoes will be efficiency leads to more patient remain aware of their surroundare moved to our recovery ˜› �›’—”’—� ŠĞŽ› –’�—’�‘� operating microscope. past decade.

Today, cataract staff for each case. Our nurses are experts in comfort. When thein time for surgery is delivered through rich green leafyarrives, Each year 12,000 lesskeeping inflammation, removed.

Dentures, ings. They canoperating hear voices and area where, once again, their before aprosthetics, procedure.

Uponmore arrival, patients will surgery comfort, is less invasive than patients comfortable and safe during patientsHowarevegetables, wheeled to the room. a child’s eyes, it is Of course, as we no smoking 24,000 people los Somevital common signs/symptoms include: may put theand child at aneed it can be difďŹ cult for ourconditions rapidprocedures. recovery and better visual and hearing aids (except for the music, but don’t feel dis their visit.

Patient family members are invited to signs will beany monitored. ever, heart blood pressure check-in with receptionist. manyometimes dental The There is no (or patients to transfer to an- because of uncon imperative that they start age, the chance for and taking vitamin outcomes. surgical side ear) in. comfort. disadvantage ifmedications they goremain uncorrected, children to express to with their parents to TV remain patient their stay in may preother Once in close the ’•• operating room Š�’Ž—�œ ‹Žthe ˜ěŽ›Ž� “ž’ŒŽ At the that time, theduring receptionshouldstretcher. usually beSitting newest-generation offPatient withequipment a foundation eye disease increases. supplements tailored for are blood sugar. Ann Vital signs will be monitored and comfort is an Following surgery, patients op and recovery.

Familyand members may, with the vitalatsigns will again be monitored and the paanyŠÂ?of vision related problems they especially if they occur early ˜›  ŠÂ?Ž›ǯ ist will review help the taken.

All patients must make ˜ěŽ›Ž� �‘Ž Ž•Š Š›Ž

¢Ž —ŒŽ Œ˜–Â?˜›Â?Š‹•Žǰ Turning of an eye the operative dilated.

Onceface and important goal at the surgery moved to our recovery area clear vision sopermission, they Routine eyeeye care is tient‘s the disease can inhibit the procedure eye will be prepped and draped exams are used t sure they longer understand theirwhere, patient complete theirpatient admisSurgery Center isCertified morepatient’s efaonce family member may join school age.is comfortably The these maycenter. be having.

During formal eyeobserve Squinting the settled, anesthetists are again, their vitals can concentrate on instrumental in the progression. leaking blood ves through a c1osed-circuit television system for surgery¡ By: Jay Taylor, M.D.ꌒŽ—Â? Š—Â? physician’s pre-op sion paperwork.

Patients are have Â?Ž—Â?•Ž ˜— Â?‘Ž Ž¢Žǯcase. them.

Post-op instructions are they may a family member on for each Our nurses signs will be monitored.

Patients conditions go untreated, the instructions. child exams, practitioners can objectively thestaff material they are detection, monitoring Rubbing their eyes connected to the surgeon’s operating microDuring surgery, most patients remain aware retinal swelling (m The anesthetist then invited pre-op ‘’œtest ÂŽÄœÂŒÂ’ÂŽÂ—ÂŒÂ˘ •ŽŠÂ?Âœ Â?˜ineyes –˜›Ž and hear copy given to join them. are experts keeping patients will bereviewed offered juice or water. children’s without inputto our may learn to accommodate toadministhem. scope. of their surroundings.

They blinking can voices and edema) and lipid learning, not wasting and treatment of sedation many kGlaucoma: The Excessive mportance of routine, ters I.V. and the eye area for the administration of ™Š�’Ž—� Œ˜–�˜›�ǰ •Žœœ ’—ĚŠ––Šthe patient for use at home.

Patients are generally incomfortable and safe duringpatients their will check-in with our Once comfortable a family but don’t feel any discomfort.

Upon Most conditions can music, beto guarantee easily thePatient child.

Thearrival, child does energy struggling tonecessary see ocular and systemic leading cause comprehensive eye tion,from structed to refrain or second visit. family aretime, member may join are them.

Post-op Light sensitivity is anesthetized more rapid recovery and members anyAt medications.

Patients must be released into deposits in the re Following surgery, patients moved to receptionist. that the receptionist willfrom eating clearly.

Some children’s diseases including: of blindness in the U.S. all of which are s treated allow thecomfort. child to reach not invited need˜žÂ?ÂŒÂ˜Â–ÂŽÂœÇŻ toto know theand alphabet or pre-op drinking after midnight before a remain the patient exams. Too often I instructions are and patient When the area time While entering pa-and the attention care of areviewed responsible adult. our recovery where, once again, their vitals reviewwith help the patient complete their Short span ADAM SCHMIDT , O.D.M.D. ‹ŽĴŽ› Â&#x;’œžŠ• David Robinson, eye diseases, such as found mostly in on the procedure.

However, heart and during their stay in pre-op and copy given todothe for use damaged blood ve his/her full potential. numbers for full exam. have seen Robinson, patientsM.D. Patient for surgery arrives, patients tients will be asked to wash comfort isa an imporPlease notpatient plan signs will beismonitored.

Patients will bedrivoffered admission paperwork.

Patients are then invited By: David medications blood pressure members may, recovery.

Family atOnce home.

Patients must be reamblyopia and infantile kMacular over 40 crowd.

It isGenerally, suffer permanent vision juice oroperating water. comfortable a family memto our pre-op area for the administration of any are wheeled to the their face and hands.

It is not tant goal at the surgery center. ing yourself home.

With the experience of 16,000 surgical proceIf Post-op you thenotice any of should usually be taken.

Allmay join with the patient’s permission, care of a responsileased into glaucoma, need to be to disrobe Degeneration: The characterized by high kCataracts: them. instructions are re- these, necessary medications.

While pre-op ŃŽŃŁŃ–Ń‘ ÇŻ ÇŻhave loss that could With ŃœŃ?Ń–Ń›Ń ŃœŃ›Ç° the experience of 16,000 room. to There isAmerican no need for necessary forentering most Ž›Â?’ęŽÂ? Š—ŽœÂ?‘ŽÂ?Â’ÂœÂ?Âœ Š›Ž ˜— patients will wear an eye patch According theber Many conditions dures, Delaware Eye Surgery Center combines patients must make sure they observe the procedure through a ble adult.

Please do not plan on It’s never too soon to scheduling an eye exam would be along enough viewed and copy given to the patient for use at patients will be asked to wash their face and cataract surgeries, Delaware Eye picked up as early as leading cause of pressure in the eye that live been prevented if the patients to Association, transferpreto another procedures, but shoes will bePublic ÂœÂ?Šě Â?˜› c1osed-circuit ŽŠŒ‘and ÂŒÂŠÂœÂŽÇŻ ž› —ž›œŽœ for a short time following the the most modern eye surgery technology Health lazy eye, understand their physician’s television system driving yourself home.

Generally, home. Patients must be released into the care of above hands.

It is not necessary to disrobe for most Surgery Center combines the are including good idea.

Even if none of the possible to prevent problem had only been blindness in the U.S. damages the optic nerve. will have cataract ÂœÂ?›ŽÂ?ÂŒÂ‘ÂŽÂ›ÇŻ —ŒŽ ’— Â?‘Ž ˜™Ž›ŠÂ?removed. Dentures, prosthetexperts in keeping patients ™›˜ŒŽÂ?ž›Žǯ —ŒŽ ™ŠÂ?’Ž—Â?Âœ ‘ŠÂ&#x;ÂŽ he Delaware Eye Surtechnique witheye a warm and friendly atmosbeginmost regular exams connected to the surgeon’s patients will wear anplan eye on patch approximately 10% of eye turns, and a responsible adult. Please do not drivprocedures, but shoes willopbeinstructions. removed.

Denmodernearlier. eye surgery technoldetected Accurate permanent vision loss. is a result of the It is typically a slow, A cataract is any phere. This promises patients ansafemicroscope. ing room vital signs will again ics, and hearing aids The (except comfortable and durrecovered and receivedthe their are present, anproearly eye gery combination Center combines anesthetist operating forsymptoms a short time following ing yourself home.

Generally, patients will wear tures, prosthetics, and hearing aids (except foradministers ogy and technique with a warm large preschoolers have eye amounts for children. spectacle prescriptions unparalleled surgical experience.

Amblyopia, in particular, deterioration of certain progressive process that opacification or c forside the side ear) may be signs monitored patient’s Patient family post-op instructions, they the most modern Thising their visit.

I.V. sedation and the eyean isand cedure.

Once patients have Upon arrival, patients willsurgical is time important, especially eyethe patch forexam a short following the pro- before the surgical ear) may remain in. Vital and friendly atmosphere. of near and farproblems.

Most of them Modern cataract surgery has undergone a are commonly a isaremuch more difficult face and eyecedure. will be prepped remain in.and Vital signs will members invited to remain wheeled to their car and cells inbethe macula, has noaresymptoms until the lens in the anesthetized guarantee patient with our At the recovered andschool. received their posteye surgery technology and Once patients have recovered and rewill bereceptionist. monitored operative eyeto dilated. beginning Learning isofvery patients an check-in Many combination schools screenings revolution inpromises the past decade. cataract simpleperform solution for 40 Today, will not have complaints, sightedness are comfort. the time for time, the receptionist op instructions, are wheeled and draped forofsursurgery. monitored and the operative with thethat patient during their released.

Forthey most patients, the Typically cataract to treat after the agewill ofis comfortably which isWhen thethey portion 10% of the nerve technique with a warm and ceived theironly post-op instructions, they are Once the patient settled, unparalleled surgical experience. dependent upon vision in most surgery iswhich less invasive than many dental procefor youngsters, is This great, but gery arrives, patients are wheeled their car released. and released.

For somethings with chronic review and help patient surgery, paŽ¢Ž Â?’•ŠÂ?ÂŽÂ?ÇŻ —ŒŽthe Â?‘Žjoin ™ŠÂ?’Ž—Â? staymore in pre-op and recovery. experience at the center wheeled tofor their carentire and For most pa- not pose a health may have a family member them. friendly atmosphere. soÂ’Âœ located it During is important easily treated 6-9.

Often athe detailed retina in themost istofunctional and the Modern cataract surgery has equipment dures.

The newest-generation offered cases.

By ensuring your sometimes can be ainaccurate.

These to the operating room.

There isthe notheir most patients the entire expericomplete their admission headaches andpatients fatigue atthe members tients entire experience at the center takes child’s Patients arepapergenerally instructed to refrain tients remain aware of Family may, with the Œ˜–Â?˜›Â?Š‹•¢ œŽĴ•ŽÂ?Ç° Â?‘Ž¢of –Š¢the only takes about 90 minutes. undergone revolution 1n the combination promises refraction for glasses back eye necessary patient has permanent but can seriously sooner they are parents to know what at the Delaware Eye Surgery Center iswork. more Patients need (or patients toatransfer to90 ence at the takes about 90 them areeating then invited to member vision is center clear, you will enable about minutes. from or drinking after midnight before work and children doing are screenings, which differ greatly past decade.

Today, cataract surroundings.

They can hear patient’s permission, observe have a family join For an appoinment otr more an unparalleled surgical expecan be found to improve for sharp vision.

This vision loss.

Treated your vision. Man efficient and gentle on the eye. This efficiency symptoms to lookinfor. diagnosed. another stretcher. the minutes. our pre-opThese area adminisForbut andon’t appointment ortheir morehighest information call procedure.

However, heart and blood pressure poorly in These lessschool. invasive than to reach potential. voicesOnce and music, the through a for the them. information call 302-645-2300. from asurgery comprehensive eyecomfort, exam. rience. leads toismore patient lessprocedure inflammaa child’s vision so they disease affects 11% of predominately with eye operating room vital signs will tration of anymedications necessary medicaFor an appointment or more people will strugg 302-645-2300. should usually be taken.

All pamany dental procedures.

The better visual problems and many tion, more rapid recovery and see the board at school Caucasians between drops; glaucoma is a very to get enough ligh again be monitored and the tions. While entering pre-op information call 302-645-2300. tients must make sure they understand their newest-generation equipment read and stop dri night because of cataracts. The vi symptoms progre worsen and are sometimes accom by a shift in the g prescription.

Protect Your Child’s Eye Health

I

T

18791 john j. williams hwy. rehoboth beach, de 19971

232 mitchell street millsboro, de 19966

We are now a full service salon. webCall D enow l awfora raefree E y econsultation. .com

phone 302.645.2300 April/May 2011

Spring 2016

Fortunately, m ocular diseases a treatable and visi loss can be preve if caught in a tim manner. We rely our vision for so m things, eye health important to over I strongly recomm adding a compreh dilated eye exam your regular heal regimen.

4

2

Dr. Jay Taylo The Delaware Institute, has serving the ey needs of patie Sussex County years. To ma appointment (302) 645-23

Www.TheWomensJour

The County Woman Newspaper

Health & Medicine

Eyewear for a Lifetime

By: Glenn Courtney, A.B.O.C. of Delaware Eye Optical Loyalty, defined as faithful to one’s allegiance applies in this case to the many families eyecare needs we have served over the last thirty plus years. n some cases we are currently providing eyecare to the third generation of families in our region. e ourselves are second generation opticians and have at times employed the third generation within our families. any of you have heard the term from cradle to grave in our case this span of time involves many different aspects of eyecare. n fact, children, teenagers, young adults, mature adults and elderly all have particular eyecare needs that must be satisfied. The visual, medical and style needs change as one goes through life and determines in large part how we personali e our clients eyecare answers. nfant’s visual problems can go unnoticed unless there is an obvious issue such as mblyopia la y eye caught early this condition can usually be treated. hildren treated before age five either with eye glasses or patching, in most cases recover to near normal vision. Our office has fit infants less than a year old with eyeglasses.

These frames are soft and pliable usually made of plastic and in some cases rubber. raparound temples or straps can be used to keep the frames on and polycarbonate lenses an impact resistant material, is used for safety re uirements. e carry a variety of frames for all ages beginning at infancy and through grade school.

This time of the year we fit many children with frames for t-ball and little league. These frames are designed for impact resistance and protect not only the eye with O re uired thickness for lenses, but the face as well. port frames usually have a wrap-around design for peripheral vision and smoother edges on the inside protecting the skin against impact. The bridge area or nose pads are cushioned as

well to protect against collision or impact from baseballs or softballs. These sport frames have come a long way in design to make children more comfortable wearing the once uncomfortable frames, they actually have many colors available in trying to match team colors. hildren, as they grow older and into pre-teen years become more conscious of their looks trends in uence the acceptance of eyeglasses especially in the ages between to years of age. urrently eyeglass frames are very popular in this age group but for those who are not comfortable, contact lenses become an alternative. ontact lens wear can usually start around years of age but this depends on discipline and personal hygiene whether it’s recommended or not. Those who have very high prescriptions and are conscious of their eye glass lenses being thick will opt for contacts as soon as parents give the go ahead welcoming this new alternative to better vision. oung adults currently are our most style conscious age group and select design and lifestyle frames more than any other age group. intage and retro looks have been popular over the last few years and are selected to accessori e an overall style. The twenty something’s to thirty year olds lean toward trendy frames currently bolder acetates in shapes dating back to ’s or ’s. any of these frames are updated with newer materials and trendy colors. This age group has generally grown up with antiglare coatings and transition lenses both of which improve their vision while transitions protect their eyes as well as provide comfort. dults approaching or later will usually experience presbyopia the condition when the lens of the eye loses its ability to focus making it difficult to see objects up close.

These Lordy, Lordy, look who’s forty crowd tends to put off the inevitable by wearing cheaters at first which can be a mistake. ventually when the need of a correction is reuired accommodating this change becomes more difficult. lients that ease through this change in vision from the beginning are happier with their eyewear and handle the progression more gracefully. earing eye glasses to correct presbyopia can be handled in many ways and as add powers increase other visual fields are affected. Distance, in-

The County Woman Newspaper

5

termediate and near all can be corrected it’s the design that matters. Delaware ye Optical is one of the leaders nationally in fitting oya’s D ree orm lenses which provide clear, wide, distortion free vision in all directions. This is the only double surface free form progressive lens on the market and is a breakthrough in lens design. The next step in lens design for presbyopia is personali ed free form design.

This involves an evaluation of your current eyewear needs, prescription, measurements, life style and other data that aids in the design of your particular lenses you actually help design your own lenses. ataracts that develop as we age due to proteins in the eye that begin to breakdown causing the lens to become cloudy blurry vision eventually gets to a point where the Ophthalmologist will remove the lens and replace it with an implant. spoke about this condition in the last issue. The eyewear or contact lenses to correct vision as close to is available in many designs and we can recommend alternatives once we see your post cataract prescription. ith these different phases of life and the alternatives that accompany your visu-

DEO DE WOMEN'S JRNL AD 2.indd 1

al needs there is one constant. unglasses should be worn by everyone at all ages as early in life as possible.

Delaware ye Optical recommends protecting your eyes from harmful just as you do your skin. hether you wear contact lenses, prescription eyeglasses or have no correction always protect your eyes from ultraviolet light. Over the course of a life time the long term affects can help lead to cataract development and other medical conditions in an around the eye.

Delaware ye Optical is experienced with all of these age related conditions and will help you make the right decisions. veryone’s visual needs are different but together we can improve your uality of life.

For more information or an appointment call 302-645-1800 in Rehoboth, 302-934-6620 in Millsboro and 302-678-3200 in Dover.

Spring 2016 8/9/13 4:00 PM

Health & Medicine

Good Imaging Saves Lives!

New Techniques In MRI

order had been followed, no meaningful head trauma, brain atrophy and result would seen.

An MRA stroke.

In have all ofbeen these diseases, does not actually “see” the brain. looks the connections in the brainIt are only at the blood vessels to the brain.

It disorganized and lead to various brain psychiatric disorders. does not and evaluate the internal structures.I mention this because surprisingly The MRI with and without contrast, few neurologists or neurosurgeons performed at R onsultants, confirmed seem to have much interest in a diagnosis of Lymes meningitis! studying these microbleeds which A word about MRI are so vital to contrast: the understanding Consultants uses only the safest of brain diseases. Sadly, it appears Gadolinium contrast.

It does not build one has to go to university toorhave reasonable uphospitals in the brain body.a Some contrasts discussion of this concept. are known to build up in the body over

By Dr. Philip Chao time.There Typically, these are older forms are so many brain or less stable forms.

We have been diseases that require SWI ata3T, RI is constantly changing and The “medical mistake rate” is proponent of using the safest contrasts however, patients tell us that new techniques and knowledge estimated to be approximately 10%. when since they 2007. ask their doctors about available Incidentally, had we is shared at the annual meeting This of applies to all doctors—even this, they are met blank the International Society for failed to use contrast, wewith woulda not have stare.

Doobserve your own web search. the very best. AResonance colleague from Boston Magnetic in Medicine been able to the change it made in Inform yourself.

Feel free to (the give (ISMRM).

At severe the last meeting, recently developed malaise and how we “saw” the lining of the brain Dr. Chao a call to discuss.

This there were examples of coronary a low grade fever after staying in a meninges). is just ONE of literally hundreds imaging completedsevere within dampartery old house.

She experienced Again, the error rateMRI in medicine is of benefits of 3T imaging.

15 minutes, brain trauma highweakness, neck stiffness and headaches approximately 10%.

One way to help avoid These reasons, amongst others, resolution imaging at 3T, MR for two weeks.

After “self-treating” for mistakes is to review as much of a patient’s are why MRI Consultants, with neurography at 3T, functional MR two weeks withoflittle result, she asked two 3T MRIasscanners, history possible at was everycreated. imaging brain trauma and PTSD.medical We have thandoes eight of specialist colleagues for their opinion.

No Each one of these topics could decision point.more Dr. Chao thisyears for free experience andphysician continue to explore this article, but I will useMy an good fill ideas from multiple specialists. when asked by any or his patient. benefits. We have an office example that hits close to home. Wethe colleague thought some bed rest would highly recommend you bring copies in New Castle County and one in help, butI recently none of her colleagues could elsewhere with you when saw a college student of imaging Sussex done County. coverwho her patients.

She then experienced you come to our facility. Dr. Chao is then had sports-related head double vision. Ahe neurologist was consulted MR neurography trauma; had difficulty in able to compare and note should possible be changes. used for most patients have who suggested (only) an MRA of the brain concentration and a decline in Technology has become sowho complicated neuropathy which is grades.

The student and physiciansthataaperipheral to exclude aneurysm.

My colleague’s medical consult for advice should not explained by MR scans of the knewof there was aand problem complaints headaches neck but all be done before procedures ordered. spine.

To date, I haveare not had a thewere MRIdisregarded. scans wereHer negative. stiffness daughterA 3T Also, as noted above, the way a test is single request for MR Neurography.

MRI performed with susceptibility (an attorney) did a Google search which ordered (whether contrast is used(DTI) or Diffusion Tensor Imaging weighted (SWI) revealed the actually provided betterthough results than the shows connections whether thethe study, as ordered, in canthe generate problem. Even the all previous doctors consulted.

Lymes disease . . or and can showisevidence studies were negative, a .better thebrain information required) of critical of microscopic – only is of something to it.microscopic This is an important studylinked showed bleeding importance.

Orderingtrauma a test properly doctors have but asked this very in the brain.

This is only possible consideration in Delaware—Lymes is great importance, it is about also important important technique.

If you have using the higher resolution of 3T endemic. thathead the patient be able remain still trauma andto have difficulty (or 7T—not easily available).

Given the symptoms, the radiologist during the test.you There is some software thinking, need a DTI study and looked at the history andfew conditions being thatahelps us correct for slight Over the past years, we SWI study done at 3T.blurring evaluated addedthese an MRI of the brainare due to movement, but we understand that haveand found microbleeds In addition to our years of related to acontrast. host ofThis brain diseases with and without ended up an anxious patient may simply be unable experience and exploration of the including: Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, saving the doctor’s life. If the original to remain still. For these people—and

M

This was what the doctor ordered.

You can see the meninges do not stand out at all.

Athlete with several concussions with hemorrhage in the brain stem bilaterally.

Spring 2016

T1 FLASH AXIAL - Axial brain image show marked meningeal enhancement seen as the thin white line along the inner table of the skull.

The white line is dizziness from the - has One patient with severe hemorrhage in the mid to left pons.

It is contrast which was given the patient.

the very claustrophobic—we offer IV benefits of MRI at its best, we Sedation.

It costs extra,the but it can make the also offer patients possibility difference between getting a good image of IV sedation. We scan patients and blurry one. all our office to in that simply cannot be scanneduire. elsewhere.

We level offerofIVcare valium Providing this and quality usually lasts forits issedation the reason(which MRI Consultants opened one 15-minute for $50. doors in , withstudy) Delaware’s first T This allowsand patients who arethan R scanner Dr. hao’s more extremely claustrophobic or are in years experience. greatofpain to be comfortable while We are here to save lives.

In they are successfully scanned. addition being dedicatedoffices to providing Sadly, to not all doctors are aware that we offer thispossible, serviceI the best quality MRI studies and to many patients failabout to get good wish let everyone know something studies multiple times before which can save even more lives. As you discovering us. know, stroke is one of the leading causes of death. affectsyou 20%are of us.

It causes As anItaside, probably awareprolonged that most insurance severe morbidity.

There is now now require prior acompanies proven technology which can cure authorization before agreeing to of stroke victims! While this is currently pay for Advanced Imaging.

What available in New Castle County, it is not many people do not know is that yet Kent orself-referral Sussex counties. in available order to in prevent and The delay of even minutes therequest time of inappropriate imaging, this afor helicopter to a different causes authorization musthospital) come from an increase stroke and mortality. the doctorinwho knows why youTime study.

Increasingly, isneed brain.the Look up STENT RETRIEVER the insurance companies askChao if TRIALS on the internet.

Call Dr. questions to determine a contact study you have questions and feel why free to is being ordered. We understand local hospitals or even politicians to help that this added procedural hurdle make this importantfor technology available. is cumbersome the referring

About Dr. Chao

Dr. Philip Chao graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Yale University and was Scholar of the House. He continued his studies at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, receiving his medical degree in 1983.

After a transitional internship year at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY, Dr. Chao did his residency in Radiology at Brooklyn’s SUNY Health Science Center (19841987), where he became Chief Resident. He stayed on to complete a fellowship in Neuroradiology (19871988). Dr. Chao has been interested in MRI technology since its very beginning – the first MRI scan took place in 1981 while he was pursuing his medical studies. The University of Pennsylvania, where Dr. Chao was both a Body MRI Fellow (19881990) and a Neuroradiology Fellow (1989-1990), was at the heart of the development of this technology and Dr. Chao was able to work with pioneers in MRI on the first GE Signa 1.5T (tesla) scanner. His advanced research and specializations complete, Dr. Chao left the University of Pennsylvania for a position as Director of MRI in Wilmington, DE – a position he held physicians A final word about something that but until Highmark for 14 years. Dr. Chao eventually left BCBS (and others) change theis the that position to create the best MRI affects 50% of us. Heart disease rules, cause we are tocountry. follow A Center in Delaware which uses the leading of obligated death in this them. This authorization can be very latest technology: 3T MRI. While cardiac surgeon taught me years ago that acquired online in a relatively short 3T (tesla) scanners have been used the amount of atherosclerosis of the in aorta for scanning research patients since period of time and is required re ects on the smaller arteries. paper 2002, these advanced, more powerful order for the patient to receive published in guaranteed directly found the coverage by that theiraortic MRI scanners only became available for clinical use in 2004. Dr. Chao premiums. wall intimal thickness is related to your risk of dying from a cardiac event. Spread worked hard to bring 3T technology to Delaware and in February 2007, MRI We provide state-of-the-art the word, a goodand MRIcontinue can give advance Consultants, LLC began operating the MRI imaging to warning of heart attacks. first 3T scanner in the State. 3T is the offer incredible new techniques newest horizon for MRI. to help patients. We have many

We at MRI Consultants wish all of you a Happy New Year.

T1FLASH CORONAL The coronal images also shows the thin white line. If we did not give contrast the This is an MRA done at 3T thinbetter white 3T MRA of the brain is always than line wouldIt is MRA obtained at a lower field strength. also twice as fast. This high be resolution MRA missing. wasmight, obtained in about four and is You if lucky, see a minutes thin greyish more detailed than any MRA done at 1.5T. the dark black area in the middle of the line.

But no one would understand This is the power of 3T - more resolution image. All the other black areas are what that meant.

Using contrast and speed. veins at the edge of the brainstem. shows this is meningitis.

6

studies that other MRI offices don’t provide. Just call and ask.

Two Locations Best Open MRI 1 Centurian Drive, Suite 107

Newark, DE

302 838 7800

MRI Consultants 17252-9 N. Village Main Blvd

Lewes, DE

302 827 4251

www.safecontrast.com

The County Woman’s Journal

Health & Medicine

Ten Common Myths about Cardiovascular Disease

BY R. ALBERTO ROSA, M.D., FACC Dr. Ramon Alberto Rosa is a graduate of the University of Santo Domingo in his native Dominican Republic.

He completed his post-graduate medical education at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia with a residency in internal medicine (1991-1994), Chief Medical Resident (1994-1995), and cardiology fellowship (1995-1998).

Dr. Rosa has practiced cardiology in Sussex County since July 1998. He has served as Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and as Chief of the Department of Cardiology at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, DE. Dr. Rosa is trained in non-invasive cardiology, Nuclear Transesopageal Echocardiograms, as well as invasive diagnostic procedures and pacemaker implantations.

Dr. Rosa is board certified by the American Boards of Internal Medicine and Cardiology. He is also a Certified Aviation Medical Examiner and is Board Certified in Nuclear Medicine.

There are a number of popular beliefs out there about your cardiovascular health that might be misleading and dangerous when it comes to keeping your heart healthy. Here are some of the most common ones: 1. “Heart disease runs in my family, so it’s only a matter of time until I get it too” No question there is a strong genetic component to heart disease, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do something about it.

On the contrary, a strong and consistent set of measures should be taken early to dramatically reduce your risk: stay active, don’t smoke, strict cholesterol control, treat diabetes and hypertension, reduce salt intake, change and stay on a healthy diet.

2. Chest pain is a sure sign of a heart attack”. Not quite. Chest pain remains the most common symptom of a heart attack, but there are many others just as important that can be subtle: Shortness of breath,

8. “ I stopped my medicines because my blood pressure was normal, or my cholesterol was normal or I feel good now”. Very often people assume that once your blood pressure and cholesterol reach the recommended levels, then the job is done and the medications are no longer needed.

The reality is these are chronic problems and need maintenance and continued treatment. Please consult with your doctor before stoping any medication on your own. eeling better is fine, but it might be because you have been on that treatment in the first place. f you are having trouble affording medications, talk to your doctor to be switched to a less expensive alternative or they may have certain discount programs available to you.

dizziness, nausea, pain or discomfort in the arms, shoulders, jaw, mid upper back, or palpitations. It’s important to recognize any so these symptoms and to call 911 immediately.

3. “ I can get to the hospital just as fast ( or faster) than the ambulance can” Wrong and very dangerous for many reasons: The emergency medical system staff will initiate the right treatment and activate the hospital system ahead of your arrival in the hospital. You will get into the emergency department much faster. Don’t be a fool, call 911 and let them help you instead. People have had cardiac arrest while driving and have become unconscious, causing fatal accidents.

4. “ I am too young to worry about heart disease”. An early adoption of a healthy life style will have a tremendous impact in the prevention of cardiovascular disease later on. The heart attack someone might have in their 40’s or 50’s began as a process of plaque accumulation in the coronary arteries and others in childhood and adolescent years. So, educating your children for life long healthy living is perhaps the most important legacy.

9. “Aspirin is a good blood thinner to prevent strokes if you have atrial fibrillation”. This is a common one. The truth is that if you have this heart rhythm problem you are at a much higher risk for a stroke and you need to be on a true blood thinner, such as warfarin or one of the newer

agents now available on the market. Aspirin alone is not an effective treatment in this situation.

10. “Drinking a glass of wine a day reduces your risk of heart disease.” The question is -- how big is your glass of wine? The recommended amount of daily consumption of wine is 5 ounces for women and men over the age of 65. For men under age 65 they can have 2 glasses of 5 ounce each.

The standard wine glasses hold between 12-14 ounces of wine, so it is very easy to consume more than intended. Red wine contains the antioxidant resveratrol, which has been studied in animals to potentially reduce the risk of heart disease, but recent research has discredited some of this claim.

The same antioxidant can be obtained from eating grapes and drinking grape juice, so wine consumption is not necessary for this potential benefit.

Just some food for thought. Maybe over a glass of red wine, or maybe not.

5. “Diabetes won’t affect my heart so long as I take my medicines”. It’s critically important to keep a very strict control of diabetes and sugar levels to reduce the risk of a heart attack and stroke. However, you still remain at high risk for those events.

Weight loss, regular exercise, smoking cessation, controlling blood pressure and cholesterol become even more important if you are also diabetic.

6. “ I will know when my blood pressure is high because I will have a headache” High blood pressure continues to be a “silent killer” and most people will have no symptoms, until it’s late and other organ systems are involved. Early detection and effective treatment of high blood pressure are absolutely critical in preventing stroke, heart attacks, heart failure, and kidney failure. Check your blood pressure regularly and discuss it with your health care provider.

Kenneth Sunnergren, MD, Alberto Rosa, MD, Dr. El Sabbagh, Rob Myers, MD, Heather Raff, MD, Barry Denenberg, MD.

7. “ Cholesterol checks are for older people”. Not exactly. The American Heart Association recommends an initial cholesterol check at age 20. Early detection and intervention are very important. If you have a very strong family history for heart disease, checking before age 20 is a good idea as well. Again a healthy diet and regular exercise are the cornerstone of treatment.

The County Woman Newspaper

302-645-1233 • www.cvcde.com Offices in Lewes and Millville

7

Spring 2016

Health & Medicine

Women’s Oral Health and Overall Health • Diabetes: eople with diabetes are more likely to have gum disease and may make it more difficult for diabetics to control their blood sugar. um disease may also be a risk factor for diabetes, even in otherwise healthy indviduals.

Other important information • Menopause — oral symptoms experienced during this stage of a you should know: • Menstruation — some women women’s life include red or in amed

find that their gums swell and bleed prior to their periods, while others experience cold sores or canker sores.

These symptoms usually go away once your period starts.

Oral contraceptives in amed gums are one of the most common side effects.

• Pregnancy — studies show many pregnant women experience pregnancy gingivitis, when dental pla ue builds up on the teeth and irritates the gums. ymptoms include red, in amed and bleeding gums. renatal care is especially important.

• Respiratory problems: PRESENTED BY RICHARD J. MCCANN, D.M.D., P.A.

Is There a Link Between My Oral Health and My Overall Health?

The Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health states that good oral health is essential to good general health. nd specifically for women, a growing body of research has linked gum disease to a variety of health problems that affect women. Because gum disease is a bacterial infection, it can enter the bloodstream and may be a factor in causing other health complications

• Heart disease: eople with gum

disease may be more at risk for heart disease and have nearly twice the risk of having a fatal heart attack. eart disease is also the number one killer of merican women.

• Stroke: One study found a casual relationship of oral infections as a risk factor for stroke.

Bacteria that grow in the oral cavity can travel to the lungs causing respiratory disease such as pneumonia - especially in people with gum disease.

• Pregnancy outcomes:

regnant women who have gum disease may be more likely to have a baby born too early or too small. um disease may also trigger increased levels of biological uids that induce labor.

gums, oral pain and discomfort, burning sensations, altered taste sensations and dry mouth.

• Osteoporosis — a number of studies have suggested a link between osteoporosis and bone loss in the jaw. Researchers suggest this may lead to tooth loss because the density of the bone that supports teeth may be decreased. hen combined with gum disease, osteoporosis speeds up the process of bone loss around the teeth.

Because gum disease is usually painless, many women may not even reali e they have it until it reaches an advanced state. our best defense is to brush and oss daily and see your dentist regularly.

How do My Oral Health Needs Change Throughout My Life?

omen have special oral health re uirements during the uni ue phases in their lives. hanges in female hormone levels during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy and menopause exaggerate the way gums react to pla ue. o at these times, women need to be especially thorough when brushing every day in order to prevent gum disease.

Richard J. McCann, D.M.D. 31413 Winterplace Parkway Salisbury, MD 21804

410-546-9940 rjmccanndmd.com Spring 2016

8

The County Woman Newspaper

Health & Medicine

educate. enrich. empower.

health&medicine

Today’s Surgery Options A

s urogynecologists, we specialize in helping women who have pelvic oor disorders such as pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence. The elvic oor includes the muscles and connective tissue in the lowest part of the elvis. It su orts your organs, including the bowel, bladder, uterus, vagina, and rectum. The discomfort and dysfunction you may experience are symptoms of illnesses or conditions affecting those organs and the muscular structure.

We are focused on treatments that can help women to lead freer, fuller lives and treatments that allow women to return to their obs, families and other activities they enjoy as uic ly as ossible. or about two thirds

of the women who come to us, the most effective treatment includes surgery. ortunately, due to advances in surgical techni ue and surgical care, most women are able to quickly resume their busy lives. Today, “open surgery”, which calls for a large abdominal incision, is rare. Instead, we are able to successfully re air the elvic oor through minimally invasive vaginal surgery, or with laparoscopic surgery where a thin, lighted camera and surgical instruments are sli ed through tiny incisions in the belly.

In addition, our surgeons have ado ted a rogram of nhanced Recovery fter urgery R . This rogram, initiated across Christiana Care Health System, begins before surgery and has eliminated

Help Women Find Relief And Get Back To The Life They Love

many uncomfortable and unnecessary interventions associated with traditional surgical care. This allows our patients greater control over their e erience and may contribute to a faster recovery.

Only a few years ago, sacrocolpopexy, a surgical technique for repairing pelvic organ prolapse with soft synthetic mesh, was erformed with an o en techni ue that re uired two or three days in the hospital with a recovery eriod of about si wee s.

For the last several years, we have been performing sacrocolpopexy via laparoscopy, which reduces the hos ital stay to one day and shortens the recovery time to as little as two wee s.

Patients experience fewer com lications and significantly less ain

You will meet highly skilled and caring physicians who are the only urogynecologists in Delaware who have completed fellowships and are board-certified in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery.

Babak Vakili, M. ., is the director of the Christiana Care Center for rogynecology and elvic urgery.

Dr. Vakili completed his fellowship in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive Surgery at the Louisiana State University Health Science Center.

mily . a s, M. ., M , is a urogynecologist with the Christiana Care Center for rogynecology and elvic urgery.

Dr. Saks completed her fellowship in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

oward . oldstein, . ., M , is a urogynecologist with the Christiana Care Center for rogynecology and elvic urgery.

Dr. Goldstein completed his fellowship in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey.

Christiana Care Health System has a large robotic surgery rogram and includes three robots in two hos ital locations.

The newly remodeled Wilmington Hospital cam us includes state of-the-art operating rooms

14

9

with a dedicated unit for short stay surgery.

This e ibility allows our atients greater choice and convenience in scheduling surgery.

Every patient is unique, but all of our patients have one thing in common. They want care that is convenient and compassionate, care they value. aving surgery doesn’t mean putting your life on hold. It can mean ma ing your life better. et us artner with you to find a treatment option to meet your needs and your lifestyle.

To learn more or make an appointment, call 800-693-CARE (2273) Please mention you read about this treatment in The Women’s Journal.

Bladder problems shouldn’t keep you from the things you enjoy most in life.

Matthew agan, M. ., M , is a urogynecologist with the Christiana Care Center for rogynecology and elvic urgery.

Dr. Fagan completed his fellowship in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at Greater Baltimore Medical Center/University of Maryland.

Christiana Hospital Medical Arts Pavilion 2 302-623-4055 4735 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Suite 1208, Newark, DE 19713 Smyrna Health & Wellness Center 302-623-4055 100 S. Main Street, Suite 215, Smyrna, DE 19977 Christiana Care Concord Health Center 610-361-1030 161 Wilmington-West Chester Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 www.christianacare.org/urogynecology

The County Woman’s Journal

and are able to resume their normal activities much sooner. Most of our la arosco ic elvic oor re airs are now done with robotic assistance. This technique involves the use of very small tools attached to robotic arms which are controlled by the surgeon.

Robotic assistance allows the surgeon to be more recise and to com lete the surgery in less time com ared to conventional la arosco y. very physician in our practice has advanced training and e erience in robotic surgery.

Let us help you get back to what really matters.

800-693-CARE (2273)

Life. Healing. Caring.

16WHS13

christianacare.org/urogynecology www.TheWomensJournal.com

Spring 2016

Health & Medicine

WELLarts and its EXPRESS Benefits There has been a surge of interest in Coloring lately yet people have been using the arts as tools for healing for many centuries. In the early 1940’s Expressive Arts became formally recognized and has since provided meaningful experiences for people of all ages in a variety of settings. There is no right or wrong way in this type of arts which encourages the participants to be free with self-expression. In Expressive Arts the focus is on the process of making art and exploring what the piece means to the individual, not on the aesthetic outcome (American Art Therapy Association, 2010).

Lewes Wellness Center, located behind Lowes on Plantation Road in Lewes, is offering monthly Expressive Arts workshops facilitated by Eileen Wilkinson, WELLarts founder. Wilkinson has a Bachelors degree in Communication Arts and thirtty years of experience in the Arts and Health Communication with varied organizations such as those who serve families who suffered an Infant Loss to Women’s and Senior Centers. “It is an honor to work in this beautiful space with so many great Sussex people. Our workshops enable others to unwind and find their inner artist. We have used: labyrinth, drums, paint, watercolor pencils, magazine images in journals or visual pieces at CREATEdelaware and Shoreview Personalized Medicine as well as Virginia Community Centers. Oftentimes people share their interpretations and the group opens up and connects, which is so gratifying and fun.”

Through the arts, people can communicate ideas and feelings that may be hard to put into words, such as negative memories, anger, stress, and other personal experiences. It has been shown that use of the arts can aide in emotional con icts, self-awareness, developing social skills, managing behavior, reducing anxiety, and increasing self-esteem. free form of expression gives the client pride in their own work by reducing the need to compare themselves to others, an unfortunate problem seen today. Expressive Arts do not require artistic ability or previous experience (National Coalition of Creative Arts Therapies Associations, 2010).

Spring 2016

WELLarts can be found at:

s www.lin edin.com in eileen-dal -wil inson-

Gift sessions for: • eam ildin • ele a ions a es • e ea s • Ladies ni e o in • ome o nd ealin • es i e ecove

o

24

nav es onsive a

o le

Benefits: • olla o a ion • Mined c ea ivi • nc eased well ein mo ale • i i al e vena ion • ela a ion • Mind l medi a ion • o and La e

You are cordially invited to awaken your inner child.

Discover WELLarts at these events, open to the community on Wednesdays at 1:30: e . 10 – Heart ART, your choice of mediums

Ma c 23 – Spring journaling with writing prompts. Please

bring a notebook/journal

il 6 – Collage Cleanse…Spring cleaning for your mind body and spirit represented in a collage

Wellness CENTER

Ma 5 – Drum de Mayo Circle If you have a drum or rattle, please bring. Shared Instruments will be provided o e is e call 302-313.

0 www.lewes-wellness-center.com loca ed a 2026 lan a ion oad Lewes 1

Lewes

5

Where the road to a better you starts here Yoga

Group or Private

Pilates “Energy can be channeled into expressive arts to be released and transformed. The creative connection process that brings us to our inner core or essence which is our life energy (Creation Spirituality, 1993).” For more information call 302.313.9990 about yoga, pilates, meditation and stress management classes.

Group or Private

Massage Therapy Healing Touch Sessions Cooking Demonstrations Free Seminars

and more!

(302) 313-9990 20268 Plantations Road Lewes, DE 19958 lewes-wellness-center.com

10

The County Woman’s Journal

Health & Medicine

ARE YOU OUR NEXT FREE SMILE MAKEOVER CANDIDATE? Free Smile Makeover at Peninsula Total Dental Care “An Esthetic & Functional approach to dental treatment – to make you look younger, more confident, function better and solve persistent dental problems”

Dr Stewart Perim D.M.D., M.S.

Peninsula Total Dental Care is looking for their next Free Smile Makeover Candidate...

Could this be YOU?!

Peninsula Total Dental Care is dedicated to providing advanced dentistry to the Delaware – Maryland – Virginia Eastern Shore. Dental Specialists, Drs. Stewart Perim and Maria PerezMera have been providing their patients with the smile they want and deserve.

we coordinate complex dental treatment and restore immediate function and appearance to badly damaged or missing teeth.

Aside from the mental, social, and emotional improvements, a smile makeover can provide - greater confidence, a better sense of self-worth, higher self-esteem, and greater acceptance in social situations. The health benefits of a smile makeover are also plentiful.

All Submissions must include the following: • A Personal Letter stating how a Smile Makeover would change your life • Contact Information (phone number & email address) • 2 Photos of your smile from multiple angles

Please Note: • Candidate must participate in Marketing efforts: • TV, Social Media, Before Photos, Submission Story, After

Makeover, etc • Must be 18 yrs or older to apply • Candidates must submit application on their own behalf

FREE SMILE MAKEOVER SUBMISSION Mail to: Peninsula Total Dental Care 1505 South Salisbury Blvd. Salisbury, MD. 21801, OR Email to: FreeSmileMakeover@asmile4life.com

Smile in a Day! New AExpert Care for ALL Your Dental Needs in One Place

We specialize in Periodontics, Orthodontics and implant dentistry, including complex cases such as full mouth cosmetic rehabilitation, implant restorations, and denture conversion.

Peninsula Total Dental Care is dedicated to pioneering new and useful ways to change people’s lives with the most upto-date procedures and technology available.

By concentrating on comprehensive oral health,

If you think you are a potential candidate, please submit a personal l tt r to o r fi telling us why you are the most deserving.

See our website for

Implantology Periodontology

details on how

Orthodontics

For Va Of lu a b fer le

Teen & Adult

you could win a

T.M.J. Therapy

Free Smile Makeover www.asmile4life.com Teeth Cleaning Special

$ PLUS

25 Off FREE Home Care

Reg. es Charg

Kit with Cleaning With Coupon • New Patients Only Limit One Per Patient • Expire 4/20/17 4/20/16

We Accept Most Insurance Plans Financing Available

Crown & Implant $

600foroff Screening Reg. Charges

Total Total Implant Implant Package Package With Coupon • Must Schedule Treatment by 4/20/17 4/20/16

(410) 742-8686 1505 S. Salisbury Blvd. • Salisbury, Md.

www.asmile4life.com

FREE Orthodontic Exam

$ 200 Value

for Braces

plus free Panoramic X-ray 4/20/17 With Coupon • Must Schedule Treatment by 4/20/16

Call for an appointment today …. 410-742-8686

The County Woman’s Journal

11

Spring 2016

Health & Medicine

What is Ultherapy?

is a face and neck treatment that improves skin laxity in a meaningful way but completelynon–surgically.

Jowls

Michelle Parsons, MD is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia and received her residency training from the State University of New York in General Surgery, and Christiana Medical Center in Emergency Medicine. She also served as a Flight Surgeon in the Air Force. Dr. Parsons specializes in Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy and treatment of Thyroid disorders as well as Aesthetic Medicine and Laser Medicine.

Here at ReNove Medical, Dr. Parsons offers Ultherapy, a state of the art medical procedure utilizing focused ultrasound energy to lift and tighten sagging skin. No scalpel or anesthesia is needed. Ultherapy is great for people who would like tightening and lifting of facial skin without have a surigcal facelift. The Ulthera sound energy passes right through the skin and targets the areas you want lifted. During a typical 30-60 minute Ultherapy treatment session, an ultrasound applicator is passed over each region of the face. The sound waves emitted deliver small, controlled amounts of energy into the deep layers of skin and soft tissue. The beauty of Ultherapy ‘uplifting ultrasound’ is that it

Ultherapy works great for sagging jowls, where the skin is fatty, heavy and drooping. Ultherapy is able to reduce this fatty heaviness, tapering the jaw line, for a more youthful look. Ultherapy can restore a more youthful shape to the face from a square to the inverted triangle.

Nasolabial Folds Ultherapy also works well to minimize the drooping of excess skin that we get along each side of the nose, or lower cheeks. ou may think that you need to fill in these areas with a filler, but the real problem may be that fat and loose skin is just falling down due to the effects of gravity.

With ultherapy we can target this area and minimize the fattiness and tighten up that skin. Again this will restore the more youthful balance of the face with the center of gravity higher in the cheek areas.

Neck Ultherapy can tighten up that loose skin underneath our necks as well. The area that Ultherapy works the best is that area just underneath the chin and extending into that curve of the neck. Ultherapy won’t duplicate the results of a surgical neck lift. But if you have somewhat loose and fatty skin in your upper neck, hanging just beneath your chin, Ultherapy can improve this area, and improve your profile.

Eyelids and Brow Lift

Michelle Parsons, MD ReNove Med Spa 416 Rehoboth Avenue Rehoboth, Delaware For appointments please call

302.227.1079

www.RenoveMedSpa.org

Renove.Rehoboth@gmail.com

Spring 2016

Perhaps one the most dramatic areas that Ultherapy can improve on without surgery is the eye area and creating a brow lift, helping to lift heavy drooping eyelids. Ultherapy can make the eyes appear more open,

more awake, rested and more youthful. This may be subtle change but this small difference can have a significant effect! Our clients really love this part of the Ultherapy results.

Before

Overall Ultherapy works wonders to taper, redefine your facial contours, while eliminating fatty, droopy areas, and lift and tightening skin around the eyes and underneath the chin, for a more youthful sculpted look. The stars in Hollywood do this treatment, and now you have access to this age defying procedure right here in Delaware at the beach.

Dr. Parsons is pleased to bring this cutting edge highly sought after technology to you to help you look your best. If you think you may be candidate for Ultherapy, please give us a call to set up a complimentary consultation with Dr. Michelle Parsons. 302227-1079.

What Kind of Results Can I Expect from Ultherapy?

After just one treatment with no downtime, your skin will gradually shift back into a more youthful position. Improvements include a sleeker, more defined jawline and tighter skin on the neck under the chin. Sagging skin on the cheeks can be tightened and lifted, which in turn can

After

improve folds from the nose to mouth, folds from the mouth to jaw, and drooping corners of the mouth. Tightening of skin on the forehead can reduce the sagging skin on the eyelids and promote a more open, refreshed look in general. The results of Ultherapy are permanent, just as the results of a face-lift are permanent, 0f course, your skin will continue its natural aging process. While Ultherapy is not a replacement for surgery, it is an inviting alternative for those who are not ready for surgery but looking for meaningful results.

TESTIMONIAL One week after my Ultherapy Treatment, my husband, after being out of town for a couple of days asked me “what’s different about you,” he was staring at my face! Not having told him about my treatment I innocently said “what do you mean?” His response was “I am not sure but your face looks different.” I asked “different good or different bad?” He replied “different good, looks stretched.” I was surprised that the results were noticed that quickly. I found the treatment to be bearable, certainly wasn’t pain free, but tolerable. I was very happy when it was over! For the past 2 weeks following the treatment my face has been tender which is a reminder that the treatment is continuing to work! I would highly recommend it to all!

K.M. – Ocean City, MD.

12

The County Woman’s Journal

Health & Medicine

When Do I Need Help With Weight Loss?

F

or those severely overweight or obese, losing weight is difficult.

But benefits of losing weight are significant, ranging from reduced joint pain and increased mobility to lowering blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar and decreasing risk for heart disease. Other chronic conditions like asthma, sleep apnea and symptoms of stress urinary incontinence may also improve.

Obesity is a common problem in the United States. Research suggests one in three Americans is obese with about 300,000 deaths each year blamed on obesity.

Obesity tends to run in families, suggesting genetics may play a role.

However, family members also tend to share the same diet and lifestyle, including how often a person eats, level of physical activity and other behavioral health factors. Obesity can also be the result of treatable medical conditions. Obesity is a chronic condition and a lifelong battle. It requires lifelong commitment to lifestyle changes.

AM I OBESE? Patients are considered to morbidly obese if they weigh more than 100 pounds over their ideal body weight or have a body mass index (BMI) greater than 35.

BMI uses a mathematical formula along with a person’s height and weight to determine obesity.

Sometimes, making lifestyle changes may be enough to lose weight. Sometimes bariatric or weight loss surgery is recommended. Your doctor will help you understand the types of medical and surgical options available and what is right for you.

At Nanticoke Bariatric & General Surgery, physicians work with a multispecialty team dedicated to supporting patients throughout the weight loss journey

AM I A CANDIDATE FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY? Weight loss surgery is for patients who remain severely obese after trying conventional treatments for weight loss – like diet and exercise – or for patients that have an obesity-related medical condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or heart disease.

TYPES OF WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY at NANTICOKE Nanticoke Bariatric & General Surgery performs weight loss surgery including Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass Surgery and Biliary-Pancreatic Diversion Duodenal Switch.

SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY This procedure removes about 75% of the stomach, leaving a narrow gastric “sleeve” or tube through which your food passes.

No intestines are removed or bypassed.

By reducing the size of the stomach, food portions taken in significantly decrease. Sleeve gastrectomy results in significant appetite suppression for the first few years after surgery.

GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY This surgery creates a small stomach pouch to restrict food intake. By re-routing a segment of your intestine, the absorption of food is decreased by about 20%. During gastric bypass, a direct connection is made from the stomach to the lower segment of the small intestine, bypassing the the first part of the small intestine and some of the second part of the small intestine. This delays the mixing of ingested food and digestive enzymes.

BILIARY-PANCREATIC DIVERSION DUODENAL SWITCH This operation is only offered to patients with a BMI greater than 50. It is a combination of sleeve gastrectomy and rerouting of intestines.

The sleeve gastrectomy results in a reduction of the portion size a patient can take in.

Rerouting intestines decreases the absorption of food. This procedure is offered in very few centers in the United States.

Answering the following questions may help you decide if surgery is right for you.

• Do you have a BMI of 40 or greater?

• Do you have a BMI greater than 35 with one or more obesity related health conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, or heart disease?

• Have you tried to lose weight by dieting or exercise but cannot maintain weight loss?

• Are you committed to lifelong lifestyle changes and follow up care?

• Are you between 18 and 65 years old?

Through a medically supervised weight loss program, patients have access to specialty areas including: • Weight Loss Surgery • Bariatric Medicine and Behavioral Therapy • Cardiology and Heart Health Physicians • Pulmonary and Respiratory Physicians • Endocrinology and Diabetes Management • Nutritional Support by Registered Dietitians • Physical Therapy and Exercise Support • Emotional Support Patients having weight loss surgery at Nanticoke have access to: • Designated health care professionals coordinate care and education.

• Organized and supervised support groups.

• Long-term care through follow up visits to support a lifetime of success.

MAKE DELMARVA’S ONLY FOUR-STAR HOSPITAL YOUR FIRST CHOICE.

Nanticoke Bariatric & General Surgery is located in Seaford Delaware and is part of the Nanticoke Physician Network. To learn more go to www.nanticokeweightloss.org or call Tarek Waked, MD Bariatric Surgeon

302-536-5395.

Sandra Palavecino, MD Bariatrician, Medical Weight Loss

The County Woman Newspaper

www.nanticokeweightloss.org

13

There are many hospitals to choose from on Delmarva, but only one was rated highest on the Delmarva Peninsula by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for patient experience: Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Just one more reason you can feel good about choosing Nanticoke.

www.nanticoke.org

Spring 2016

Health & Medicine

Delaware Hospice Center

Many Delaware Hospice patients receive care at home, but sometimes there are circumstances that require 24-hour, short term care to help manage a patient’s symptoms. Patients of Delaware Hospice are welcomed to stay at the Delaware Hospice Center.

In Sussex County, the only alternative to hospital care is the Delaware Hospice Center. Patients who have distressing symptoms, such as uncontrolled pain, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, agitation or restlessness, can benefit from -hour care at the Delaware Hospice Center. ince its opening in , the Delaware ospice enter has served thousands of patients. The state-of-the-art facility includes private patient and family suites, family style kitchens, children’s play areas, living rooms, a Family Support Counseling Center, and a meditation room. ith round-the-clock care, caregivers are given peace of mind knowing that their loved one’s needs are immediately addressed. aregivers don’t have to be nurses at the Delaware ospice enter they can just be a spouse, child, or loved one.

But it’s not just about comforting the patient. At the Delaware Hospice Center, the needs of a patient’s family and loved ones are also addressed. The Center has unlimited visiting hours, offering caregivers a chance to check on their loved one at any time. They also have counselors and chaplains on staff to meet with families to discuss the various stages of end-of-life and the bereavement process.

Once a patient’s symptoms are properly controlled, they are often transitioned back into their home. hile all individuals with a life-limiting illness are eligible for hospice care, the Delaware ospice enter is specifically designed for patients who temporarily require a higher level of specialized care. To better understand this option of care, and our other services, Transitions and Delaware Palliative, just give us a call.

“I found myself in a beautiful suite…

To learn more about our advanced illness management programs; Transitions, Delaware Palliative, and Delaware Hospice, please visit www. delawarehospice.org or call us at 1-800-838-9800.

Spring 2016

it had everything. Everybody was so wonderful to me. They gave so much love and helped me get better so I could come home. I’ve never seen anything like it in my life.”

– R. Ostroski

14

The County Woman’s Journal

Health & Medicine

Body Contouring • Breast Augmentation Facial & Cosmetic Surgery • Dermal Fillers Mini Facelift • Tummy Tuck & Liposuction On-Site Operating Room • Med Spa

SALISBURY, MD & MILLSBORO, DE 410.546.0464 • 302.663.0119 • PenPlasticSurgery.com

Office Locations: Salisbury, Maryland 410.546.0464

NOW OPEN IN MILLSBORO, DELAWARE! 30265 Commerce Dr, Suite 208 Millsboro, Delaware 19966

The County Woman Newspaper

Christopher J. Pellegrino, MD

15

Vincent J. Perrotta, MD

Spring 2016

Health & Medicine La Red Health Center Adds A New Pediatrician!

Nieves Zaldivar, M.D., F.A.A.P. La Red Health Center, (LRHC) is thrilled to announce that Nieves Zaldivar, M.D., F.A.A.P. has joined LRHC and will work primarily out of the new Milford Office located at 1 Sussex Avenue, Milford DE 19963 “We are incredibly excited to welcome Dr. Zaldivar to our LRHC family,” stated Mary Kay Rosolie, Director of Human Resources.

“Dr. Zaldivar is a highly regarded pediatrician with a strong following in Sussex County. Her background is perfectly suited to help us continue to provide for the unique physical, emotional and behavioral needs of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.”

Dr. Zaldivar received her M.D from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the Institute of Havana in Cuba.

She has over thirty years of clinical experience, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Zaldivar is also active in a number or organizations including the American Medical Association, American College of Physician Executives, and the National Association of Managed Care Physicians.

Dr. Zaldivar has received numerous honors and awards including being a Herman Muehlstein Scholar at the Muehlstein Foundation in New York and is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

She has also authored and published many papers including: The Impact of Welfare Sanctions on the Health of Infants and Toddlers.

Spring 2016

Dr. Zaldivar is a familiar face for many in Sussex County as she comes to LRHC from the Nemours Pediatric Clinics in Milford and Seaford where she was a staff pediatrician. Per Dr. Zaldivar, “I am excited to bring my extensive experience as a clinician and as an administrator to La Red Health Center. I believe that the diverse children of Sussex County deserve the very best healthcare.” Dr. Zaldivar is now accepting new patients and is welcoming patients from her previous practice.

The opening of the Milford Health center was made possible via the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, which awarded a 2015 New Access Point Grant Award to LRHC to address the significant amount of unmet health care needs that currently exist in the northern Sussex County area.

“We are committed to providing the highest caliber of pediatric care and the addition of Dr. Zaldivar to our clinical staff will help us continue to provide the type of patient-centered care that our patients have become accustomed.” said Brian Olson, LRHC hief xecutive Officer.

The Primary Care and Behavioral Health Services that will be provided at the Milford Site include, Adult & Senior Services, Women’s Health Services, Screening Services for Chronic Diseases, Customized Services for Small Businesses and Pediatric & Adolescent Services including: • Infant Care • Childhood Immunizations • Chronic Disease Management • Acute Illness Treatment • Lead Poisoning Screenings • School and Sports Physicals • Vision Screenings • Childhood Nutrition Counseling • Vaccines for Children LRHC’s pediatricians are partners in a child’s health. From immunizations to school physicals, they offer the specialized skills needed to provide tailored, comprehensive health care for a child’s ever-changing physical and emotional needs.

As a leading provider of medical, dental and mental health services in Sussex County, Delaware, LRHC has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance, (NCQA) as a Level III PatientCentered Medical Home,(PCMH) at both its Georgetown and Seaford Sites and is currently seeking NCQA specialty recognition as a PCMH for its Prenatal and Behavioral Health programs, which are being integrated into the overall PCMH model.

LRHC will also be pursuing NCQA recognition for the Milford site in 2016.

LRHC’s medical services are available to all individuals regardless of gender, age, race, ethnic origin, religion, language, sexual orientation, or ability to pay.

16

LRHC offers a sliding fee scale based on income and family size for uninsured patients, and accepts Medicare and Medicaid, most commercial insurance plans, and most plans available through the Delaware Marketplace. Patients can also receive assistance to fill out edicaid applications, obtain free or discounted prescription drugs, and under certain circumstances obtain transportation assistance if it is available.

The Milford Health Center will initially be open MondayThursday from 8AM - 5PM and is now accepting new Medicaid patients.

For more information or to make an appointment call 302-855-1233 or visit us at www.laredhealthcenter.org.

The County Woman Newspaper

Health & Medicine

Increase Your Chance of Survival. Call 911.

Minutes matter when you think that you could be having a heart attack or a stroke.

Calling 911 at the first signs of a possible heart attack or stroke could save your life. It is the fastest way to get lifesaving treatment because it starts immediately.

WHEN YOU CALL 911, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff begins treatment. Beginning with the 911 dispatcher, the team works to identify and treat a heart attack or stroke.

EMS teams are trained to revive those whose hearts have stopped. The EMS team communicates directly with the on-call hospital staff so they can start treatment before the ambulance reaches the hospital. Patients receive a rapid assessment of their potential life threatening condition.

Trust 911 and make the call at the first sign of a heart attack or stroke. Don’t hesitate or second guess yourself; just make the call.

The Sussex County

Women’s Journal

The County Woman Newspaper

17

TM

Spring 2016

Home Health Care

CHEER’s Respite Care Gives Support to Caregivers

By Carolyn O’Neal STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND HOME SERVICES MARKETING SPECIALIST/ STAFF DEVELOPMENT (Editor’s Note: The following scenario is fi titio b t ba on o ibl a t al it ation .

“I wonder if this sweater will be enough or if I will need a jacket for the cooler Pennsylvania evenings?”

“I wonder if two pairs of slacks will be enough or if I should take a third pair?”

My mind is racing as I pack my suitcase for a weekend get-away. I know it will be a hectic three days watching my son Todd participate in his first Little League championship series, but I have not been able to go to any of his local games all season. am excited about finally having the opportunity to see him play.

Todd is such a good ball player.

Sometimes when he stretches out to catch the ball while covering first base I am certain he will do a split right on the baseline. Todd’s grandfather taught him how to do that. I can see them in my mind spending hours together in the back yard doing stretching exercises so that Todd could strengthen his leg muscles to maintain his balance. Dad would pitch him the ball over and over again in order to help him master the techniques necessary to be a good first baseman. y eyes fill with tears because Dad won’t be able to make the trip with us and see his dedication and hard work pay off.

I’m also sad for Todd because he won’t have his mentor there to encourage and cheer him on. I know he will miss his grandfather’s presence.

Dad’s Alzheimer’s disease has progressed significantly this past year.

He can no longer be left alone, so I had to quit the job I loved to stay at home with him. Dad has been living with us for almost three years. Todd was forced to sacrifice his room and move in with his little brother, but he was a real trooper and didn’t mind doing it for his grandfather.

CHEER SENIOR CARE “CHEER Senior Care helps me live the way I want to live.”

Although I deeply wanted Todd’s team to win the local championship, I was worried about how we would be able to afford sending him to the regional series. Losing my income has put a budgeting strain on all of us. A lot of the things we took for granted are no longer possible to have.

I can’t remember when the last time the family went out for a meal. There just isn’t any extra money. Dad’s Social Security funds all go towards his medications. He has nothing extra to help pay for the gas needed to take him to doctors’ visits or the extra food we must buy to feed him. Of course Dad’s welfare is worth our pennypinching, but the extra costs are real.

Fortunately, Todd’s little neighborhood grass-mowing job earned him enough money to pay his trip expenses and the good-ole credit card will take care of the expenses for my husband John and me. We’ll worry about paying it off next month.

Having the responsibility of being Dad’s caregiver has taught me a lot about my future. After a week when Dad was in the hospital and the hassles brought on because we had no power of attorney rights, my husband and I went to a lawyer and had him write up the necessary health papers needed by the other if one of us were to become drastically ill. Surprising to us how a piece of paper can save a lot of heartache. John and I also contacted a financial planner to build a portfolio that can help us supplement our income after retirement so that we don’t have to rely solely on our Social Security funds. We have learned through Dad’s situation how a health crisis can threaten our financial well-being.

I really need this weekend away. For over a year, I have not been away from Dad for more than two hours at a time.

We were fortunate that Dad’s Medicaid funds are paying to have a CHEER direct care worker come in two hours, three days a week to help me care for his needs.

If it were not for Sadie’s help, I don’t think I could maintain my sanity. When I was working, I had a large circle of acquaintances that I shared many interests with. We were always going somewhere or doing something together. Now I feel

Personal Care • Housekeeping • Companionship Respite Care • Meals On Wheels • Transportation Grocery MiniMini-Mart • 7 Senior Activity Centers Fitness Centers • Adult Day Program Available

For more information about CHEER’s Respite Care program for aregi ers all

a state li ensed non rofi t agency, is funded in part by the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities and United Way, along with community support.

Call Today ~ 302-515-3040 www.cheerde.com Spring 2016

so isolated. I never see them anymore. I don’t mean to sound selfish, but sometimes I think no one cares how I feel or what I need. It is hard to maintain a balance for giving my attention to Dad’s needs, my children’s needs, and my husband’s needs.

Being an only child had advantages when I was growing up, but I sure could use a sibling now to help me take care of Dad. Taking care of Dad is emotionally harder than I anticipated. He was always the strong one in my life. When Mom died, I cried on his shoulders while he assured me that everything would be alright. Now, as this disease steals Dad’s brain cells, I am the one who has become the parent and he is the child. This is not the way life should be.

I am so thankful to CHEER for making this weekend possible for me.

Through their Respite Care program, they have arranged for Sadie and three other direct care workers to be with Dad 24/7 while we are gone. I am so thankful that Dad’s Medicaid case worker was able to get the approval for the extra care processed in time for the tournament weekend. We certainly could not have been able to afford to pay someone ourselves.

At least I know that while I’m gone, Dad is in very capable hands. Sadie is so good with him. She treats him with respect and has so much more patience than I when he has his moments of agitation or periods of sundowning. All of CHEER’s direct care workers have had training in the care for Alzheimer’s patients, plus they are all bonded and issued so I feel safe about them being in my home while we are away.

This weekend is for quality family time. A couple of days away from our responsibilities will greatly help to strengthen us for what awaits when we return. The greatest stressor for the whole family is the fear of the unknown – fear for not knowing when our current living conditions will change, and fear knowing that in order for them to change we will lose Dad altogether. CHEER will help us get through that fear by giving us support with the daily activities of living for Dad, and by contributing to the mental health of the entire family.

18

The County Woman’s Journal

Health & Medicine

Ovarian Cancer...What All Women (and Those Who Love Them) Need to Know!

Each year more than 21,000 new cases of ovarian cancer are diagnosed in the United States, resulting in over 15,500 deaths. It is the deadliest of the gynecologic cancers, affecting approximately 1 in 70 women. Because there is no reliable diagnostic screening, it often goes undetected or is misdiagnosed until it has advanced to the later stages.

Less than 20% of cases are discovered in the early stage. Due to late diagnoses and a very high recurrence rate (70-90%), less than 50% of women make it to the 5 year milestone.

Ovarian cancer does not discriminate and can affect females of any age and ethnic background. It continues to be one of the most underfunded cancers and the lack of public awareness and education is of critical concern.

Although the symptoms of ovarian cancer often are not intense in the early stages, they are NOT silent. Once thought to be a ‘silent disease’, research indicates that 95% of women DO have vague but persistent symptoms. These symptoms are not always useful for diagnosis since they may be indicative of other less serious conditions. If any of the following single or combination of symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks, consult your physician and insist that a manual exam and transvaginal ultrasound be performed. If any abnormalities are detected, a referral to a gynecologic oncologist may be in order.

• Bloating • Pelvic or abdominal pain • Difficulty eating or feeling full uickly • Urinary symptoms fre uency or urgency Other symptoms may include: • Extreme fatigue • Indigestion, heartburn, or upset stomach • Shortness of breath • Lower back and/or leg pain • Change in bowel habits constipation, diarrhea • Unexplained weight gain or loss • Menstrual irregularities (including post menopausal bleeding • Pain during intercourse

A PAP Test does NOT detect ovarian cancer!

Dorianne Short, an ovarian

cancer survivor diagnosed in 2003, founded the Delaware Ovarian Cancer Foundation in 2009 as the only local premier all-volunteer non-profit ovarian cancer organization.

She currently serves as President and is a recipient of the 2013 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award. Previously she served as Delaware Chapter President of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. As one ovarian cancer survivor stated...”Dorianne’s passion has converted her personal illness of ovarian cancer into a healthy, vital, supportive and expanding volunteer organization promoting ‘Hope for the Present and a Cure for the Future”.

Did You Know…

Even if your ovaries have been removed, it is possible to develop Primary Peritoneal Cancer (PPC), a rare form of cancer, which is closely related to ovarian cancer. The peritoneum is a thin sheet of tissue that protects and supports the abdominal organs. When certain cells transform into cancerous cells, the result is PPC. The cause is not known.

Symptoms are more gastrointestinal in nature and may include: · abdominal bloating · changes in bowel habits · an early feeling of fullness after eating Nausea and vomiting may occur when bloating is severe.

Medical evaluation and treatment is the same as for ovarian cancer and recurrences are common. There is no screening for PPC.

UPCOMING EVENT...

7th Teal Ribbon 5K to Fight Ovarian Cancer

The mission of the Delaware Ovarian Cancer Foundation is to increase awareness and education about ovarian cancer among women and healthcare professionals in Delaware and the surrounding vicinity. The Foundation is committed to research and provides support for women affected by ovarian cancer.

DOCF is pleased to announce the Delaware Ovarian Cancer Foundation Research Initiative, supporting ovarian cancer research at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute.

DOCF holds 2 major fundraisers per year...the Teal Ribbon 5K to Fight Ovarian Cancer the first Sunday in May and the Teal Ribbon Luncheon and Silent Auction, held in September, which is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. In September, look for teal bows in various locations in Delaware as we participate in Turn the Towns Teal, a national campaign to promote ovarian cancer awareness. Check your local salon for DOCF awareness items which are in many salons throughout Delaware.

For more information on other projects and activities as well as sponsorship and volunteer opportunities visit deovariancancer.org and our Face Book page.

Sunday, May 1, 2016 Wilmington Riverfront

The County Woman Newspaper

About the Delaware Ovarian Cancer Foundation (DOCF)

19

Spring 2016

Health & Medicine How Medicare Beneficiaries Can Save On Prescription Medications There are some 10,000 Americans turning 65 each day, with many joining the growing pool of Medicare enrollees trying to control their health care costs.

And among the worries is how best to afford and manage what for some can be a not-so-simple prescription drug regimen.

When you consider that a recent survey showed more than one-third of Medicare beneficiaries surveyed are concerned about prescription drug costs, and one in five say they’ve made sacrifices, such as delaying filling a prescription or skipping doses to help manage medication costs, the importance of seniors knowing how to manage prescription drug costs can be critical to managing their health.

Not Too Late To Save

Being able to make ends meet doesn’t have to con ict with taking medications correctly and on schedule. What many seniors with Medicare may not know is that, depending on how their insurance plan is designed, something as simple as where their prescriptions are filled can have a significant impact on how much they pay. In fact, some are able to identify savings of hundreds of dollars in co-pays by filling their prescriptions at a pharmacy that’s within their plan’s preferred pharmacy network.

In addition, some seniors may think that with the edicare open enrollment period over, the opportunity to save on prescription drug costs is over, too but that’s not the case. edicare beneficiaries can switch pharmacies at any time to access lower-cost medications; they just have to know where to start.

Spring 2016

Ask A Pharmacist

The uickest and easiest way to explore cost savings is for seniors to ask their local pharmacist to provide prescription drug cost estimates based on their selected plan. Walgreens, for example, is in the network of hundreds of Medicare prescription drug plans and participates in the preferred networks of several of the largest national Part D sponsors. These networks are specifically designed to offer ways to save on medications, and pharmacists can review potential cost-saving options for customers, which could include identifying a lower-cost generic medication option instead of brand name medications.

Walgreens pharmacists can also offer advice on medications and help identify any potential harmful drug interactions.

Community pharmacists also provide a wide range of important, preventive health care services, including immunizations, health testing, and helping patients manage their prescription drug regimen and are working more closely with physicians and other providers than ever before.

A Convenient (And Costec ive O ion

All this can be done under one roof at your local pharmacy; all seniors need to do is stop by. Online resources such asWalgreens.com/Medicare <http://www.walgreens.com/> offer additional information on specific cost savings that may be available to Medicare beneficiaries concerned about prescription drug costs.

Come in and get your Vaccine at

TODAY!

Flu Shots

Hepatitis A & B Vaccine

Pneumonia vaccine

Blood Pressure Measuring

Shingles vaccine

Tdap Vaccine

Most Insurances accepted

prescription savings club 5-20% discount on all immunizations including flu and Tdap shots

20

$avings on ALL Generics, many Brand medications, and even Pet meds. Plus, earn 10% rebate on Walgreens-brand products & Photos.

Comprehensive benefits for diabetics, including insulin, glucose monitors, test strips and supplies

The County Woman’s Journal

Health & Medicine

Talk to Your Pharmacist

BY ELIZABETH DATTOLI, PHARM.D WALGREENS PHARMACIST

Look at any stock photo of a pharmacist and she’ll probably be counting pills or fillin a ill bottl . a pharmacist, dispensing medications accurately and safely is as important as an t in o. t o t people do not know how much more a pharmacist an o or o .

Good pharmacists will make themselves available to answer your questions and dispense advice as well as medicine. Here are a few ways a simple conversation with your pharmacist can make your life easier, your health better and your mind more at ease. And remember, a growing number of Walgreens pharmacies now have private consultation rooms so you can have that talk in private.

nt ra tion an

i

t.

One pill can have multiple effects, depending on the patient. If you’re feeling an unexpected side-effect, such as a rash, nausea or depression, ask your pharmacist. There may be alternate medications, different

patients managing existing medication therapies and those new to therapy.

Other services designed to improve medication adherence include online and mobile prescription management tools, automated prescription refill reminders, follow up calls and transition of care programs.

dosage levels, dietary changes or other solutions. Additionally, other medications you may be taking may interact in ways not anticipated. Your pharmacist can review with you your entire regimen of prescription and non-prescription drugs and identify possible problems. In consultation with your physician, we can find alternatives.

n

ontrol o t . The drug you are

or . In addition to services

like these, you may be surprised by the widening range of services your community pharmacist now provides, some of them thanks to changes in laws governing the role of the pharmacist in health care. For example, pharmacists are an easy

taking may have a less-expensive generic equivalent. Your pharmacist can find out. They can also talk to you about your insurance coverage, Medicare Part D and programs such as the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club.

r n . Non-adherence to medications is one of the most significant and costly barriers in treating illness in the U.S. today, estimated at approximately $300 billion per year. Non-adherence is a key contributor to repeat physician visits, hospitalizations and adverse patient outcomes. Your pharmacists can play a critical role in helping you or a loved one improve adherence through a number of programs and services available in store, online and through our mobile platforms.

Some Walgreens services include in-pharmacy, phone and online chatbased pharmacist counseling for both

nt fi r nt o ri an it in fi il o a al r n r tor . at t o t o l close to a much wider range of health care services than they may no . n o r ar a i t ill b a to t ll o all abo t t . li

Come in and get your Vaccine at

Elizabeth Dattoli, Pharm.D. (Veith) was born and raised in Sussex County, Delaware. Elizabeth grew up in Bethany Beach with her seven siblings. She attended and is a graduate of the Indian River School District. After completing Indian River High School in 2000, Elizabeth received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2006 from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Elizabeth has worked for Walgreens Pharmacy in various roles for the past 10 years. She is currently the pharmacy manager of the Walgreens in Bethany Beach and specializes in immunizations, diabetic education and medication therapy management. She lives locally with her husband Jordan and daughter Giovanna.

The County Woman’s Journal

and affordable way to get a u shot or other immunizations. They can also get your blood pressure checked and do other screenings. Many pharmacists specialize in certain chronic diseases, such as diabetes, and can provide an advanced level of consultation.

Flu Shots

Hepatitis A & B Vaccine

Pneumonia vaccine

Blood Pressure Measuring

Shingles vaccine

Tdap Vaccine

Most Insurances accepted

prescription savings club 5-20% discount on all immunizations including flu and Tdap shots

21

TODAY!

$avings on ALL Generics, many Brand medications, and even Pet meds. Plus, earn 10% rebate on Walgreens-brand products & Photos.

Comprehensive benefits for diabetics, including insulin, glucose monitors, test strips and supplies

Spring 2016

Health & Medicine Dr. Andrea Goldstein

Dr. oldstein is a board certified s ecialist in gastroenterology he atology ho recei ed her edical degree from Georgetown University. She enjoys being on the leading edge of new treatments for diseases that in the past had no cure. Dr. Goldstein is one of the physicians who perform the CRH O’Regan System at Hunterdon Gastroenterology Associates, for internal hemorrhoids. In most cases if the CRH O’Regan system is deemed appropriate, it can be performed at your initial consultation.

Dr. Goldstein is an involved mother, helping her children with piano lessons and volunteering with Girl Scouts.

She was trained in opera and sings in the community choir. She is also active with her synagogue, including delivering food to a local shelter through the Jewish Relief Agency.

“As a doctor, I strive to give my patients the best possible medical care they can receive, in an environment where they can feel comfortable. This starts with talking and listening closely to ensure that I get a complete picture of the patient’s medical history and symptoms, and also that my patient understands what she needs to know to follow her treatment plan and return for the follow-up testing she needs to protect her health. Giving my time, compassion and full attention is as important as any test or procedure I perform.”

HEMORRHOIDAL TREATMENT Over half the population will experience some type of hemorrhoidal problem in their lifetime. You may be suffering in silence because you are too embarrassed to discuss the problem, or worry that the cure will be more painful than the problem itself. Now, advances in medicine have made hemorrhoid treatment fast and virtually painless. Your only challenge is finding a doctor who offers the right treatment and makes you feel comfortable receiving it.

How do hemorrhoids develop?

Hemorrhoids are simply swollen and engorged veins in the anal and rectal region. They are most commonly caused by changes in frequency of bowel movements, pressure of straining and hormonal changes or pressure during pregnancy. The veins swell and stretch and gradually lose the support of surrounding connective tissue.

Hemorrhoids can cause the following symptoms: Itching/Burning Bleeding Protrusion during Bowel Movements Pain Hygiene Concerns Are all hemorrhoids the same?

Hemorrhoids are actually classified into four stages based upon severity. This helps determine which treatment is most appropriate for you.

1) Stage I: The hemorrhoids remain inside at all times. They do not protrude from the anus.

2) Stage II: The hemorrhoids protrude with a bowel movement, but reduce spontaneously.

3) Stage III: The hemorrhoids protrude with a bowel movement, but require manual insertion.

4) Stage IV: Fourth degree hemorrhoids: The most severe hemorrhoids always protrude and cannot be pushed back inside.

What are the treatment options for removing hemorrhoids?

Effective hemorrhoid treatment depends on your specific medical condition. No doctor should recommend a solution without first doing an exam

Spring 2016

to rule out other potential causes of rectal pain or bleeding.

Once you have been diagnosed with hemorrhoids, you will have different options to choose from, depending on the severity of your case. You may get adequate relief from increasing fiber in your diet, taking warm sitz baths and using topical creams.

Treatment options include a variety of minimally invasive procedures that cut off blood flow to the hemorrhoid and cause it to shrink. In some cases your doctor may recommend a surgical procedure to remove excess tissue.

What is the most painless method for treatment?

An even less invasive and pain-free solution has recently been approved for internal hemorrhoids. This new banding option, the CRH O’Regan System ™ is considered the “gold standard” in treatment and almost eliminates the discomfort and recovery time associated with other hemorrhoid removal options.

During the 60 SECOND procedure, the physician uses a gentle suction device to place a small rubber band around the tissue, just above the hemorrhoid. There are very few nerve endings in this area to cause any pain. The hemorrhoid shrinks and falls off within a day or two. Research has shown that 99.8% of patients treated with the CRH O’Regan System ™ have no post-procedure pain and require no pain medication before, during, or after the procedure. There is no bowel prep, and you can drive yourself home afterwards. Another advantage, external hemorrhoids may also improve with this option.

Make an appointment with a specialist If you or a family member is ready to get permanent relief from hemorrhoids, you should make an appointment with a digest specialist for an accurate diagnosis and the

22

most appropriate treatments available. Only doctors who have been specially trained by CRH O’Regan System ™ trainers/doctors are licensed to provide this state-of-the-art banding treatment. Locally, it is performed at Hunterdon Gastroenterology Associates (HGA).

Please call 908-483-2047 to make an appointment.

HEMORRHOID

“I can’t believe I

suffered needlessly with hemorrhoid pain for over 3 years!” – SHELLY R.

We don’t want you to suffer in silence.

At Hunterdon Gastroenterology Associates, you’ll find a physician who is easy to talk to without embarrassment. You’ll have an exam to check for hemorrhoids and rule out other potential causes of rectal pain or bleeding. If we do detect hemorrhoids, you’ll get all the information you need to understand your condition and treatment options.

HGA offers the most effective hemorrhoid treatments available for immediate and long lasting relief.

• The newest non-surgical and painless band ligation procedure that lasts under 60 seconds, called the CRH O’Regan System. HGA doctors have been specially trained to offer this virtually pain-free, drug-free solution for internal hemorrhoids.

• Infrared coagulation • HET bipolar coagulation Your HGA specialist will provide the treatment that’s right for your individual needs so you can enjoy life free from the pain and irritation of hemorrhoids.

Call today for an appointment.

908-483-2047

Hunterdon Gastroenterology Associates

Medical Experts in the Treatment of Digestive Diseases

www.HunterdonGastro.com

Hunterdon Gastroenterology Associates

Flemington Office Hunterdon Doctors Office Building 1100 Wescott Drive Suite 206 / 207 Flemington, NJ 08822

Somerville Office 135 West End Avenue Somerville, NJ 08876

Name & photo have been changed to protect the privacy of the patient.

COLON CANCER PREVENTION & EARLY DETECTION PROGRAM

The County Woman’s Journal Hunterdon Gastroenterology Associates

HCW_HGA_Hemorrhoid.Final.indd 1

LIVER DISEASE PROGRAM

2/5/15 2:55 PM

Health & Medicine

Say Goodbye to Hemorrhoids!

New, Pain-Free Method Takes Only 30 to 60 seconds!

It’s now easier than ever to stop living with the discomfort and irritation of hemorrhoids. he board certified male and female gastroenterologists at Hunterdon Gastroenterology Associates (HGA) use a new, nonsurgical, virtually painless treatment to make hemorrhoids disappear — with an in o ce procedure that takes only to seconds Since this new method earned FDA approval, our gastroenterologists have used it to resolve hemorrhoids for more than Hunterdon and omerset ounty residents. ike them, you’ll benefit from 3 Treatment same day as the exam

3 Covered by most insurance 3 No at-home prep 3 No pain meds needed… before, during or after 3 No hospital, surgery, sedation or anesthesia

3 No down time – immediate return to activities 3 Driving yourself home… or even back to work!

This new procedure represents a dramatic improvement in speed, ease, comfort and overall patient experience in the relief of hemorrhoids. Specially trained and highly experienced in this procedure, our doctors treat you in the privacy, comfort and convenience of our o ces in lemington and omerville. on’t suffer needlessly with the misery of hemorrhoids. all HGA today to speak to one of our nurses about how this fast, easy, pain-free and minimally invasive procedure can lead you to a hemorrhoid-free life.

Most Insurances Accepted

Call Now: 908-483-2053 Flemington Office

Hunterdon Gastroenterology Associates

Medical Experts in the Treatment of Digestive Diseases

135 West End Avenue Somerville, NJ 08876

www.HunterdonGastro.com

Hunterdon Gastroenterology The County Woman Newspaper Associates HD_HGA_Hemorrhoids_HCW_10x12.indd 1

COLON CANCER PREVENTION & EARLY DETECTION PROGRAM

Somerville Office

23

© HS 2015

un e d n c Office Building 1100 Wescott Drive, Suite 206 / 207 Flemington, NJ 08822

8/6/15 9:57 AM

Spring 2016

Health & Medicine

7 Times You Should See an Energy Healer

Terri Pippin CMT, Reiki Master & Shaman, is founder of The Medicine Woman. Terri started her spiritual journey when educate. enrich. em p o w er. health&medicine of healing in 1986 she was first introduced to It’s Fun Being Themeditation.

New Kid She On has Thebeen Block… a Certified Massage Technician T since 1996. Her journey has included the development of Reiki skills, culminating in the achievements of the Master Reiki Level in 2007 and the development of The Medicine Woman 33800 Dreamweaver Lane several energy Lewes, Delaware 19958 302-220-1146 healing techniques. The Medicine Woman is trained www.TerriPippinTheMedicineWoman.com in both Celtic and Native American Shamanism and Shamanic Healing & Workshops Energy Work has been a shamanic healer since 1998.

Massage

n o r a in at ot r in fi l a to a . r ntl r a an arti l b t ra itation t a r n r al r an r ator o l alin a . a a to a t i alon to t o int r t .

By: Terri Pippin, The Medicine Woman

ar

lin

on

or o

.

.

t rar

nt ri

or tra

a.

t r

r r or a o ital ta .

When we have surgery the surgeon doesn’t just cut into our physical body, but our energetic field as well. nergy ealers have techni ues to seal up any damage caused in the energy field for a uicker and easier surgery.

.

nb r

n

it

il

oo

ra

a.

Much of our personal programming comes from events that happen to us from conception to 3 years of age, basically from things we can’t remember. The way our brain is wired is directly connected to events from this time. These memories live in the energetic system. Through loving and compassionate energy healing, we can change our present lives by healing our past.

. n a li

n

l t

.

Sometimes we are stuck in a rut. Years go by and nothing changes. Everything feels dull. An energy session can be like spring cleaning for the body and mind helping us move ahead with our lives.

.

n ti

This is the truth. It’s your life you don’t have to justify what you do. If you feel like some energetic assistance then go for it. After a session you will feel better than expected and happier for taking the time to take care of yourself why wait until you are sick or sad.

Any time is a good time to get a little healing for our precious energy system.

Spring 2016

!

!

!

!

!

!

!

!

!

!

ast ife ourney so you can find out why you like or dislike certain people, places and things. Prices start at $125.00 a service.

We will also be doing The Shamanic Healing Circles and our Three Step Prosperity Workshop.

There will also be a few new workshops added and meditation circles available. Just wanted to give you something to look forward to in the fall of 2012!!

Testimonials: “I have been a healer for 20 years as a Massage Therapist and an Herbologist. My dear friend gave me a gi t certificate and told me Terri was very impressive. I went and was blown away with the work and the valuable information she provided. I have seen Terri for several treatments; just as my friends have had multiple sessions. Terri is truly gifted in all that she does. I hope after reading this, you call and make an appointment!” ~Sue M., Lewes, DE “Terri is an exceptionally gifted, spiritual and loving individual. I highly recommend Terri’s services to anyone who wishes to embark on the spiritual path, or to those who simply want to feel better about life.” ~Marty T.

The Medicine Woman Body Wraps and Scrubs

Mention this Newspaper and get 10% off any Service until 8/1/12

As Publisher of the Country Woman’s Newspapers, I can say it is the best deep tissue massage I have ever had. ~ Elizabeth K.

The Medicine Woman

founded by Terri Pippin

Founded by Terri Pippin

Massage, Energy Work, Body Therapies & Shamanic Healing

33800 Dreamweaver Lane, Lewes, Delaware 19958

Massage, Energy Work, Shamanic Healing 302-645-8369 (w) 302-220-1146 (c)

medicinewoman6@verizon.net

TerriPippinTheMedicineWoman.com

18

The County Woman Newspaper

Classes & Workshops

Plantations Clubhouse ~ 2nd Floor 18464 Plantations Blvd • Lewes, Delaware 19958 Second Location: The Medicine Woman At Heather’s Holistic Health 1169 Walker Road • Dover, De 19904

302-220-1146

teresapippin@gmail.com

TerriPippinTheMedicineWoman.com

Classes, Courses & Workshops

tran ition.

Maybe you’re changing jobs, relationships or taking your life in a new direction. Just like we need to update our computer system we also need to do the same with our energy system. If we want to feel fresh, excited and ready to adapt to a new life transitions an energy healing session can help.

.

!

June/July 2012

A car accident, breakup or the death of someone dear to us are challenging things we all go thru. The shock and pain of recent events not only effect our physical body, but our energetic system also. The sooner we see an nergy ealer and have the remnants of trauma cleared the less likely that pain will linger longer than necessary and create an environment for disease and illness.

.

! !

!

e live busy lives and a lot of information travels through our energy field and chakras, sometimes energy doesn’t exit our system as efficient as it could, if we are in a transition or are healing pain it causes congestion in our energy field. nergy ealers have simple techni ues for clearing our energy field that helps the mind to feel clear and focused.

As always, our Shamanic Healing is done on a very deep and very different level. Full Spectrum Healing is energy work done within Shamanic boundaries and with the power of the Medicine Wheel. oul Retrieval will help you recapture what was physically, emotionally and/or spiritually lost thru traumas in your life. Take that

The Medicine Woman is now offering fantastic therapies.

Take that hour or two and let yourself drift away to your private sanctuary, where the person that needs and gets the attention is you. Our prices start at $80.00 a service.

If you are thinking of visiting an Energy Healer, here are some life circumstances that an energy healing session can help. n

We will keep on balancing and repairing your chakras and cleaning out and cleansing your ura. We will do re e ology to help move the energy to promote healing in different areas of the body. Healing done on your mind, body and spirit, either at our new location or a distant healing when you can’t get to us. Our prices start at $50.00 a service.

We will be offering different types of massage that will increase e ibility, relieve muscle pain and body tension while relieving stress. Choose from Therapeutic Deep Tissue, Swedish and Prenatal massage. What will be coming in the future are Thai and Hot Stone. Our prices start at $50.00 a service.

Although Energy Medicine is one if the oldest healing professions, it hasn’t been recognized as a valid method of healing for our bodies and minds by conventional medical practitioners. In recent years it has made a well deserved comeback.

The tradition of laying of hands as a mean s of healing the physical and emotional woes goes back thousands of years, people are now finding that seeking out nergy ealers is a fantastic addition to conventional healthcare choices.

.

With all that is new going on we are also offering our tried and true services that are the bac bone of The Medicine Woman. We will never leave our Holistic roots and The Medicine Woman will always offer Shamanic and Energy Healing services.

his is an exciting time for The Medicine Woman as we moved to our new location in Historic Lewes, De. Our doors are open and we are ready for business.

This is a time for new beginnings, new friends, new services and new clients while also honoring and respecting old friends, old services and especially old clients.

24

Polarity Chakra Balance – 12 CEU Shamanic Core Class Energy Grid Healing Shamanic Healing Circles Introduction to Healing the Chakras.

Prosperity Workshop Reiki Level 1 & 11 Archangels and Ascended Masters Please go on line at TerriPippinTheMedicineWoman.com for dates and tuition fee for all classes.

The County Woman’s Journal

Health & Medicine

D

Healing Touch

o you have so many responsibilities in your life that you forget to take care of yourself? Do you sacrifice time for others, while putting yourself last? Maybe you feel run down and overwhelmed while having no time to yourself. Does this sound familiar?

depleted due to stress, illness, injury, grief, medical conditions, surgery or medical treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation. hen your energy system is not balanced, it becomes congested. One example of congested energy is pain.

Healing ouch techniques help to relieve these congestions.

Hectic schedules, stressful jobs, mountains of bills, unhealthy habits, and a chaotic home life all lead to stress. Stress symptoms can affect your body, thoughts, feelings and behavior. If stress is left unchecked, it can contribute to health problems such a high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes.

Stress will always be a part of your life; and while you have no control over most aspects of what happens in life, you can learn to change your perception, thereby changing your thoughts, feelings and behavior.

That is where self-care comes in. Selfcare is a vital part of supporting emotional, physical, mental and spiritual well-being. It is not selfish, but an act of self love. hen you establish self-care habits, you positively influence your quality of life in the present and in the future. t allows you to quiet your mind and relax your body. If you do not take time for self-care, the impact of stress will eventually catch up to you, and leave you out of balance and burnt out.

Some benefits of Healing Touch are: educes pain educes anxiety nhances recovery from surgery mproves mobility after surgery educes the length of hospital stays elieves tension, stress and depression rovides support during chemotherapy radiation therapy trengthens the immune system educes the effects of trauma and chronic pain upports the dying process eepens spiritual connection

One profound tool for self-care is Healing Touch. Self-care is a core principal of the Healing Touch program. A Healing Touch session creates a space where healing can take place for the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.

Your body, mind, emotions and spirit are who you are as a person, and you need to ta e care of the whole person. hen you are physically ill, you are also affected emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

Similarly, when you are stressed or emotional, you often feel it in your physical body, such as a headache, muscle tenseness in your neck and shoulders or insomnia.

Healing Touch is a therapy that helps to restore and re-balance energy that has been

Healing Touch should be used in conjunction with traditional medical care. t is beneficial to everyone and works as a complementary therapy to conventional medicine and other therapies. The number of sessions for Healing Touch depends upon your needs as a client.

Having a well-cared for body can make you feel good about yourself; but it does take some planning. o you always have the excuse that you are too busy?

Or are you never able to follow through? Just take baby steps.

It is important to make a plan and stick to it. Knowing how to love yourself may seem easy, but making a commitment to practice this on a daily basis takes discipline.

Self-care is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle that keeps

you healthy, happy and in tune with your mind and body. By making the resolution to practice self-care, you have the tendency and capabilities to care more for others. By caring for others, you not only emphasize the importance of others, but also the world around you.

Live, love and laugh every day!

CLAUDIA ALESI, HTCP, CPC

Healing Touch Certified Practitioner Certified Life Coach Level 1 Aromatherapist Reiki Master/Teacher

Services • Healing Touch, Reiki, • Aromatherapy, • Life Coaching, • Organic Airbrush Spray Tans, • Ionic Foot Detox, • Massages, • Reflexology

Workshops/Classes: Restorative Meditation every Thursday at 5:30 starting February 11th.

Please call to reserve a spot, as space is limited.

B y appointment only.

415 Rehoboth A venue Rehoboth B each, DE 1997 1

( 302) 227 -6260 www.OasisWellnessSpa.net The County Woman’s Journal

25

Spring 2016

Community Proceeds To Benefit Nanticoke Cancer Care Center

y

VIP SPONSORS

DINNER AUCTION Saturday, April 16, 2016 Heritage Shores Club Bridgeville, DE

AUCTION ONLINE REGISTRATION www.nanticoke.org/auction

MOBILE BIDDING REGISTRATION

https://www.501auctions.com/nanticoke2016

HEALTH SERVICES

Entertainment By

Always Caring. Always Here.

BLACK TIE OPTIONAL

THE FUNSTERS

FOUNDATION

613 High Street | Seaford, DE | 302.536.5390

Change Your Life in 2016 Licenses Available In Your Area Woman Publishing Entrepreneurs Wanted ... Join over 371 other counties that are publishing or have an option to publish in the United States and BE YOUR OWN BOSS! We are looking for a few bright, energetic, creative women and men to publish our trademarked, copyrighted newspapers IN YOUR COUNTY, IN YOUR STATE, IN YOUR OWN BUSINESS! Join the fastest growing educational Woman’s Newspaper syndicated in the United States.

MINIMAL INVESTMENT REQUIRED! Maximum return ... Be your own boss, set your own hours and make your life mean more!

ALL TRAINING PROVIDED! If you are interested in developing with us in 2016 in your STATE, in your COUNTY ...

CALL 1-800-993-3822 Join the #1 Woman’s Educational Newspaper in the U.S.

Spring 2016

26

The County Woman’s Journal

Health & Medicine

Chiropractic and Pregnancy Dr. Tracy Hudson

Dr. Sheila Burek

Dr. Hudson is a ’95 Cape Henlopen High School graduate and continued her educational career at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington where she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. While attending UNCW, Dr. Hudson suffered an injury playing softball and she sought treatment with a local chiropractor. After a few adjustments, Dr. Hudson was back on the field. Now being a true believer, she decided to further her education in the natural healing art. She attended Life University in Atlanta, GA for 3 years, and then transferred to Texas Chiropractic College in Houston. After graduating in 2004, she moved to Clearwater, FL, where she was in private practice for 8 years. During that time, she also became a Fellow of the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture. She has now moved back to her home town to share her love of chiropractic with our community.

Pregnancy is a time of great change for your body, especially your spine. As your belly grows your spine changes shape so that your low back arches back more, your hips move forward and your body compensates to balance you by moving your head and neck forward.

These changes mean that there is a lot more pressure on your low back, pelvis, upper back and neck. Also the level of a hormone called relaxin increases.

Relaxin softens the ligaments that hold your spinal and pelvic bones in place.

This makes the pelvic joints more exible during labor, but it can also mean that your spinal and pelvic bones are more likely to misalign, called subluxation.

These two factors mean that it is very common for subluxation to occur during pregnancy.

The spinal compensations resulting from the subluxation may result in distorted pelvic positioning, causing the baby to get into an unfavorable position for birth, possibly breech. This unfavorable position could be adding increased pressure to your pelvic veins and vena cava (the large vein on the right

Henlopen Chiropractic Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Sheila Burek to our practice. Dr. Burek is a Buffalo, NY native, who received her Bachelors of Science degree in Biology at D’youville College. She then worked as a medical research assistant in Cardiology at the University Of Buffalo School Of Medicine. It was at that time that Dr. Burek suffered an injury at the gym, for which she sought chiropractic care. It was through this experience that Dr. Burek became interested in furthering her healthcare career in alternative medicine. She attended Palmer College of Chiropractic, graduating in 1995. After 18 years of private practice in Pennsylvania, working in a multi-disciplinary setting, including orthopedic surgeons and physiatrists, she relocated to our beautiful beach town.

side of your body carrying blood from the legs back up to the heart). This pressure could slow down the ow of blood back up to the heart, causing the blood to pool in your legs. This will only add to the swelling you might be experiencing in your ankles, as well as contributing to the increased risk of preeclampsia in your last trimester.

The nerve pressure and tension caused by the spinal compensations in the spine may lead to improper signals to be sent to various organs and tissues. Pressure and tension on the nerves in your mid to upper thoracic spine may lead to decreased function of the heart and/or lungs. This may result in an added shortness of breath. Or maybe high blood pressure, adding to that risk of preeclampsia.

Maybe pressure in the lower thoracic, lumbar, and sacral nerves results in decreased blood ow to organs such as your kidney and liver. This could result in decreased organ function, which may cause protein to leak into the urine, another sign of preeclampsia. Nerve tension in these lower spinal areas may result in a tight uterus, making you unable to relax during labor due to the pain you feel with each contraction. This might keep you from dilating properly, only adding to the stress a possible cesarean section can create.

A subluxation of your atlas (C1) will cause tension or pressure to the area of

your brain stem. This tension or pressure will interfere with the brain stem’s ability to coordinate the messages being sent to the body by the brain. This could interfere with proper distribution of hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. Since the placenta is being developed with the help of estrogen and progesterone, a lessened amount of both these hormones may result in complications with the placenta, and therefore the growing baby inside that placenta.

As a chiropractor, I take care of many pregnant women. Some of the reported benefits of having chiropractic care are that they feel physically more comfortable, healthier, relaxed and better prepared for labor. In fact, a recent study found that women who had chiropractic care during their pregnancies had, on average, shorter labor times than women who did not. or first time mothers, the average labor time for women receiving chiropractic care was 24% shorter. For women who had previously given birth, the average labor time was 39% shorter.

As if shorter labor time isn’t a big enough reason on its o n, other enefits in l de • 50% reduced need for analgesics (pain medication) • 84% reported relief of back pain during pregnancy ignificantly less likelihood of back labor ignificantly reduced medical intervention, such as induced labor, epidurals, episiotomies and Caesarean sections • Reduced likelihood of postpartum depression

Frequently Asked Questions: 1. Is it safe for me to have chiropractic care while I am pregnant?

Yes. Chiropractors use modified techni ues when you are pregnant to ensure that your care is safe, comfortable, and effective.

2. Will I need to have x-rays?

No. X-rays are not used to assess spinal function when you are pregnant.

3. Will having chiropractic care be painful? o t o l fin t at a in iro ra ti ar i r o ortabl .

As you can see, a vertebral subluxation is not a minor thing to ignore. Even the most seemingly insignificant of subluxations will always run some kind of interference to the brain-body communication. This is never a good thing, and especially not when you are pregnant and your body needs the most help and the least interference.

You deserve to have the best chance at a successful pregnancy and childbirth, and you can only do that with a nervous system that is running free and clear of interference.

TESTIMONIAL “I have had chronic back pain for years, but was always afraid of going to a chiropractor. Then six different trusted people recommended Dr. Tracy Hudson.

When I first arrived, I shared my concerns and doubts with her. She listened and shared each step of the process with me. I now have far better mobility and much less back pain and am a true believer in chiropractic care. It is now my pleasure to recommend friends and family to the Doctor and her wonderful Lewes practice.”

Pat C. from Longneck, DE

The County Woman’s Journal

27

Spring 2016

Health & Medicine Health & & Medicine Medicine Health

CoolSculpting Non-Surgical Fat Removal fat. This non-invasive procedure represents an alternative to surgical liposuction by using a novel cooling technology that permanently removes fat cells from treated areas.

Michelle Parsons, MD is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia and received her residency training from the State University of New York in General Surgery, and Christiana Medical Center in Emergency Medicine. She also served as a Flight Surgeon in the Air Force. Dr. Parsons specializes in Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy and treatment of Thyroid disorders as well as Aesthetic Medicine and Laser Medicine.

The biggest trend in cosmetic surgery for 2013 is the expansion of non-invasive body countouring technology, the best of which is CoolSculpting, which is now available at ReNove Medical in Rehoboth Beach. CoolSculpting is an FDA-approved, non-surgical device that uses precisely controlled cooling to destroy fat cells, thereby eliminating unwanted love handles, bra rolls, and stomach fat. Arms and legs can be treated as well. Unlike some other non-surgical technologies that release fat from fat cells, such as Vasershape and I-Lipo, Coolsculpting destroys the fat cells thereby eliminating treated fat permanently, as our body does not make new fat cells. Coolsculpting is a unique non-surgical treatment for removal of fat from localized pockets of excess

How does CoolSculpting Work?

The technology behind CoolSculpting was developed by Harvard scientists who noted that fat was destroyed by cold under certain conditions. CoolSculpting is a result of their efforts to harness and refine this application of cold to selectively remove unwanted fat deposits in a safe manner. During a treatment, your unwanted fatty area will be pressed and chilled to a temperature 12 degrees above freezing. At this temperature the fat within fat cells crystallizes. When the fat within the cells crystallizes, it damages and kills the fat cell.

Skin and other tissue is not damaged as the water in other cells is not crystallized, only fat. The body will then eliminate the killed fat cells over time. The best news is that we do not make new fat cells. Fat cells merely get bigger or smaller as they store more fat or lose fat. So in essence the fat removal from CoolSculpting is permanent. And we have seen instances of patients who if they gain weight, the weight will not return to the treated areas.

What are the most common areas to be treated?

Many people on a weight loss program continue to have stubborn hard to lose areas, no matter how much dieting, sit ups or weight they lose. Such stubborn areas are typically around the abdomen, the love handles and inner thighs. Once you are over forty, losing fat in these areas is extremely difficult. These are the areas that CoolSculpt can address. Basically if there is an area you can pinch several inches, that area can be treated and eliminated

by CoolSculpt. Most of our patients are interested in losing fatty areas in the upper and lower abdomen, the muffin top, waist, brat fat, back fat, love handles, and “mommy pooches.” We can also treat arms, thighs and saddle bags.

Are there any side effects from CoolSculpting?

The side effects from a CoolSculpting treatment are minimal. It is possible Before to have bruising after the treatment, which resolves in a week. It is common to have numbness or decreased sensitivity in the treated area lasting 1 to 2 weeks. In some instances patients will develop a burning tingling sensation 5 days after the treatment which can be controlled with a Lidoderm patch. There are virtually no long term negative side effects.

What does CoolSculpting feel like?

Our treatment room is very comfortable where you will relax on a padded recliner. When the CoolSculpting is applied to the fatty area to be treated there is a sensation of pulling that feels slightly uncomfortable for the first 5 to 10 minutes. Gradually this sensation lessens to the point during the treatment any uncomfortable sensation is minimal. There seems to be a natural endorphin release during the treatment so patients are very relaxed during the treatment, which takes an hour. Some people have fallen asleep during the treatment! A typical treatment session lasts between 1 and 3 hours, depending on how many areas are treated. During the treatment, we have Netflix available so you can watch a movie or catch

After up on your favorite television program. Busy moms find this time to themselves a real treat!

We also have Wi-Fi.

How quickly do people see results?

After a CoolSculpting treatment, the fat cells are actually killed and will be eliminated by the body over time. Many report seeing changes in as little as 3 to 4 weeks. The full benefit will take as long as 60 to 90 days.

How long to results last?

Once the fat cells are frozen, killed and naturally eliminated by your body, the results are permanent. You can still gain weight in other areas if you over eat and don’t continue to try to remain fit.

If you are interested in learning more about CoolSculpting and would like to see if you are a good candidate for this effective treatment to lose unwanted fatty areas, please call us today to set up an appointment to meet with Dr. Michelle Parsons at ReNove Medical, Health Rejuvenating Spa, in Rehoboth Beach, 302227-1079. We will be offering an introductory Special this season, so please inquire.

Michelle Parsons, MD ReNove Med Spa 416 Rehoboth Avenue Rehoboth, Delaware For appointments please call

302.227.1079

www.RenoveMedSpa.org

Renove.Rehoboth@gmail.com

Spring 2013 Spring2016 2014 Spring

66 28

The County Woman Newspaper TheThe County Woman Newspaper County Woman’s Journal

People in Profile Regan Roberts Deck

Kevin Gilmore

Owner, Custom Mechanical, Inc.

Habitat for Humanity

A Sussex County native and Cum Laude graduate of Tulane University, Regan Roberts Deck is the second-generation owner of Custom Mechanical. Started in 1981 by her mother and father, Regan is not only following in her parents’ footsteps, she is embracing them.

Kevin has served with Habitat for Humanity since 1992. He started as a volunteer with his Campus Chapter at Elon University in North Carolina.

After college, Kevin worked with Habitat International at their headquarters in Americus, Georgia. From there he went on to serve with Habitat for four years in Guatemala.

In 2003, he completed a graduate student fellowship with Public Allies Delaware focusing on non-profit management and building volunteer programs. After earning his Master of Public Administration degree at the University of Delaware, Kevin came to work with ussex ounty abitat for umanity in as their first paid employee. The organization now has 13 full time employees, and 13 AmeriCorps members who work with over 1500 volunteers to carry out its mission. He serves nationally with Habitat for Humanity International as Governance Chair on the U.S. Council and his local community involvement includes volunteering as co-chair of the Sussex Housing Group and a member of the Board of Directors of La Esperanza in Georgetown.

Being a residential service provider (including heating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and home performance services) may not seem all that exciting, but the industries combine with one important goal: to make a family as comfortable and safe as possible in their home. That is Regan’s – Custom Mechanical’s – goal at every turn; it’s the foundation her parents’ laid when they started the business and the driving purpose behind the company.

Kevin grew up in Milford, Delaware and is pleased to be in Sussex County serving the community which nurtured him as a youth. As a hobby, Kevin enjoys woodturning. He occasionally exhibits his bowls, pens, duck calls and other handmade wooden art at local shows. He is married to Heidi Gilmore, who serves the community through her law practice as a partner at Baird Mandalas Brockstedt.

They enjoy the beauty of Sussex County’s inland bays as they live on Herring Creek near Millsboro.

Daughter. Wife. Mother of three. Business owner. “It’s begins and ends with family,” she continues: “my client’s family and my employee’s family. Caring for families through thoughtful actions and trustworthy practices is what it takes to earn satisfied homeowners, happy employees and a successful business.”

See page 34 for more information.

See pages 43 and 71 for more information.

Erika L. Arnold

Charles R. Arnold, Jr., “Charlie”

CFO, Arnold Powerwash LLC, APW Supplies and That’s Gonna Make A Mark LLC, screen printing & embroidery.

Administrative Loan Assistant, Commercial Loan Department, County Bank NREMT, Lewes Fire Department

Pastor, Seaside Church, Lewes, DE President, Arnold Powerwash LLC, with wife Erika President, APW Supplies, a division of Arnold Powerwash LLC CEO, That’s Gonna Make A Mark LLC, screen printing & embroidery Director Emergency Services, 1800BoardUp and Gale Force Restoration Vice President, Power Washers of North America, usse ount irefi ghters Asso iation and Lewes Fire Dept, Inc

Erika and husband Charlie, have lived in the Lewes area for 19 years. They moved here to help start Seaside Church. Erika graduated from Converse College with a B.A. in Math and Computer Science. She took that degree and wrote software that marketed the capabilities of F-16’s as a Software Engineer for General Dynamics. She made a choice later to leave the work force to raise and homeschool their two children, Ryan and Jennifer, until they were in elementary school. After working as a substitute teacher and school volunteer, she re-entered the work force by opening a monument design store for Parsell Funeral Home. Later she took a position in the Commercial Loan Department at County Bank where she enjoys helping their officers and customers with varied needs. harlie and rika started rnold owerwash, LL as their first business venture here and recently launched the other two together. Erika works closely with Charlie as a volunteer for the Lewes Fire Department and with their Second Chance Program.

hile harlie is first a astor, he’s also an entrepreneur, and while far from wealthy is a philanthropist. He has been a Bi-Vocational Minister for 23 of his 37 years in ministry. He holds a paid or a volunteer position that could meet a need in your life from birth to death. As an emergency medical technician, he could deliver you; along life’s path he could provide pastoral advice and spiritual direction; bandage your physical hurts; assist you with critical incident stress management when you have experienced something overwhelming; perform your wedding; offer you a job, even if you have been on probation through his Second hance rogram power wash your home if your house catches fire put it out as a fire fighter secure the property, have the water removed, clean the contents, Dry Ice blast the areas with smoke damage; provide coaching to help you start a business of your own; provide supplies for your business, including marketing materials such as decorated apparel; be at your bedside as you face death; and finally perform your funeral. harlie’s mission in life is to meet your needs, whatever they are, in any way he can.

See page 41 for more information.

See page 41 for more information.

The County Woman’s Journal

29

Spring 2016

People in Profile Tony Rementer

Chris Rementer

Budget Blinds

Budget Blinds Chris and his brother, Tony, started Budget Blinds back in 2005 and now they and their highly experienced staff cover the southern half of Delaware from just south of Dover on down and three counties in Maryland. Both he and his brother are native Sussex Countians in fact their family has been here for many generations and self employment was a model presented to them early with one grandfather an area farmer and the other owning a shoe shop just off the circle in Georgetown. Growing up in a close family, they were taught the virtues of love, grace, loyalty, and hard work. They were always taught to be accountable to one another, to wor first, play later and if it’s worth doing, it is worth doing right. They carry those values into both their personal lives and in the business that they run.

Tony has a background in Custom Woodwork an Electronics thanks to the US Navy which is really Valuable in the Window Covering business from figuring out how to mount lantation hutter in a specialty shaped Window or setting up remote controlled motorized Shades and Blinds Tony really likes the challenge of the hard to cover windows. Tony tells those building a new home who are getting too much sun in any one window and want to control it, that a visit from him prior to completion will save money and frustration.

Budget Blinds of Lewes Has 10 full time employees including Tony and his Brother and 1 part time, the focus of the company is on service to the customer, their highly trained staff can help the home owner through the whole process from picking the right Window Coverings for their home to the installation and ensuring that they function correctly once they are installed, all from the comfort of your home with their ree in Home onsultation service. lus udget Blinds has the option of the Showroom were customers can touch, feel and operate many of the newest window covering offering from an assortment of manufacturers. Located 4 1/2 miles west of Lewes on Rt. 9 it is convenient to the beach.

After more than ten years of Budget Blinds they have acquired a great deal of knowledge about window coverings and running a business in general but they feel that one of their best assets is the desire to learn more and improve along the way. With only 10 full time employees, including the two of them, and one part time, they have nearly 70 years of experience when combined. That is a particular point of pride because they feel it is an indicator of what really makes a good company, which is employees that love what they do. They know that a person who is enjoying their job, will do it better and with more care.

That leads to what Chris and Tony feel is their most important skill and that is choosing employees. “If we make sure our employees and our clients are happy, our happiness will always fall right in line.” says Chris.

Tony has been married to his wife Denise for 26 years and has 3 sons, Burton, Michael, & Cody. They also have 3 granddaughters Haley, Brooke, & Charlotte and 1 grandson, Korbin.

Tony’s youngest, Cody has just gotten out of the Army and has joined the company. He really likes the opportunity to work with his son. When he can, Tony enjoys getting together with his family, hunting and fishing. He is also active in the where he is a life member. udget linds is a full ervice indow ompany we can help you from start to finish and service after the sale. Visit our web site www.budgetblinds.com/Lewes/ come by and see us at the showroom or call for a free in Home Consultation and we will come to you 302-856-6799.

Chris is Married to his wife Julie who is a speech pathologist for a local elementary school and they have boys, avin and ar er who are and respectively. He loves ust being around his family, reading, golfing and fishing.

See page 39 for more information.

See page 39 for more information.

Bill and Janis Nickerson Tailored Living

Bill and his wife Janis started their local Tailored Living franchise in January 2014. Janis is a Georgetown native and is returning to her family and hometown after nearly four decades in Washington, DC and State ollege, A. ill made a promise to anis when his career moved them to enn tate that they would retire to ewes and here they are. ill is originally from ennsylvania and graduated with a degree in ivil ngineering from enn tate. He went to wor for the Navy in Annapolis. He met anis in through mutual friends and they married in Georgetown in 1982. They raised two beautiful children, Alex and Abby, mostly thanks to Janis’ loving care as a stay-at-home mom. Bill later attended the University of Michigan and earned two masters degrees in engineering. He continued his career working in research and development management for the ffice of Naval esearch first as a government employee then as a enn tate employee. n he started a wireless sensor business to develop the products he had been researching for 20+ years. He sold that business in 2012.

In fall of 2013, he heard about Tailored Living on XM radio and started his “retirement job”. Tailored Living allows him to pursue his love of woodworking and be an entrepreneur. Our objective is to help you organize your home for efficiency and style. ur process starts with a consultation where we wor together to find the places where organi ation and everything in its place will help you find more time for family and other activities you love. Our products are only the means to that end. We offer closet systems, garage cabinets, garage floor coatings, home offices, pantries, laundry rooms, and mud rooms, and urphy eds You now you need some of everything See page 38 for more information.

Spring 2016

30

The County Woman’s Journal

l

People in Profile Ron Simmons

Michele Baker

Patio Systems

Store Sales Manager, Harry and David

Ron is the owner of Patio Systems in Lewes Delaware, a local awning and sunroom Company since 2001. He is responsible for meeting with homeowners to determine their needs and managing his staff of 12 employees including 8 carpenters and installers. Ron began his studies in mechanical engineering at Penn State University main campus on a Navy ROTC scholarship but soon decided that an education in business would be more appropriate for selfemployment.

Michele Baker is the Store Sales Manager for Harry and David in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. In addition to leading her store, she is also the company trainer for the Northeast District. She has worked for Harry and David for 15 years, has great passion for the product she sells and most of all loves her customers and store team.

In his late teens Ron owned an ice cream and Italian ice business with retail vending trucks then purchased an Italian ice factory in Smyrna. Living in Wilmington for 20 years he began in the window and siding business in 1979, which evolved into offering full remodeling services to homeowners. Ron has trained in all aspects of his business under several gurus of the industry and was trained in the sunroom industry by Dave Yoho, a leading sales consultant to Fortune 500 companies.

As store trainer, she delivers an organized thorough program so that new managers can be successful in their location. She also trains seasonal store teams prior to the holiday season. Michele relocated from Maryland 13 years ago. She graduated from Salisbury University with a degree in Business Administration and has been a retail manager for 20 years.

A resident of Sussex County since 1998, Ron’s interests have included studies of such notables as Earl Nightingale, Tony Robbins, Brian Tracy, and Tom Hopkins. Intrigued by the spirituality of Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, Ram Das and Dan Millman, he strived to apply those teachings to his life. Ron enjoys ancient mysteries, the origins and cosmology of the universe, personal empowerment and the future potential of mankind.

Having traveled extensively throughout the world, he comes from an international family with his Mother and siblings being German citizens from Munich and stepfather a surgeon from India. Ron also grew up around aviation as his father was a commercial pilot ying everything from helicopters to passenger jets. s a boy, he spent summers at his father’s ight school in ennsylvania assisting the student pilots.

Harry and David is specialty retail “foodie” store. When a customer enters Harry and David they will be given exceptional customer service and delicious samples. Items can be purchased for personal consumption or for gifting. Many premade gifts are available or a customer can create their own. The store team services many business clients throughout the year and will work with any budget.

is hobbies have included Tennis, skiing, building and ying R aircraft, electronics and computer programming. Ron believes in giving back blessings to the community and supports many notable charities along with four children overseas.

In her spare time, Michele enjoys traveling, going to the beach and spending time with family and friends.

See page 42 for more information.

See page 64 for more information.

Annette Nero Stellhorn President of Accent on Travel Annette Nero Stellhorn is the ultimate travel agency owner - well-traveled herself, having explored more than 120 countries and territories and connected to a network of worldwide industry executives. Her team of seven full time travel professionals manage over $5M in vacations for individuals, couples, families, and groups annually.

Accent on Travel is one of the multitude of travel agencies across the country that has changed with the times and succeeded in providing services the travelers want. Stellhorn notes, “working with us is like having a friend in the travel business”. We offer advice, travel tips, and exclusive offers to give our client’s the best vacation experience possible. Our services are also guaranteed 100% refundable if we did not add value to their vacation verses working directly with a cruise line or tour operator.

A native of Sussex County, DE, she launched her travel career in 1989. Her education from Del Tech’s IT Department was key to success in the high tech business of travel. fter years with a aryland address, nnette opened a second office - now on the corner of Rt 1 & Rehoboth Avenue with husband/business partner Rick and a team of well-traveled specialists.

Tony Rementer, Kevin Gilmore, Chris Rementer, Erika L. Arnold, Charles R. Arnold, Jr., Michele Baker, Bill Nickerson, Janis Nickerson, Regan Roberts Deck, Ron Simmons and Annette Nero Stellhorn

Nationally, Annette facilitates trainings for other travel professionals, serves on industry boards, and hosts two group trips annually for clients to join her. Annette and her husband are committed to the community and has helped a wide variety of ussex ounty nonprofits through sponsorships and donations of travel products.

See page 47 for more information.

The County Woman’s Journal

31

Spring 2016

The Body Lif

Health & Medicine

Rhinoplasty Nose Enhancement Surgery

for a lot

BY VINCENT PERROTTA, M.D.

uring the first visit, r. errotta obtains a thorough history of the presenting problem. He LOVE Yourself a Little More carefully examines the shape of the nose and the quality of its air flow. He and his staff ta e digital images and measurements of the patient s nose. r. errotta performs morphing on The nose is very visible. It sits in the those digital images in order to share, at a later visit or via email, different scenarios or possible center of the face and projects forward like a results with the patient. This is how he makes certain he and the patient are “on the same marquee on the front of building. It cannot be page.” He uses the measurements to perform dimensional analysis, a system which ensures concealed with clothing or altered with makehis personal judgments are consistent with established standards of nasal and facial aesthetics. up. The visibility of the nose makes it one astly, during By: Vincent J. the nd or rd office visit, he performs the pre operative physical exam and of the body parts most commonly corrected finali es the surgical plan.

Perrotta, MD by plastic surgery. In 2005 alone, more than We perform the majority of our rhinoplasties in the surgery-center, non-hospital setting.

200,000 rhinoplasties were performed across atients undergo sedation and local anesthesia or general anesthesia. he procedure normally the U.S. any people aretaseeking simple, es one to two and a half hours. ollowing surgery, we no longer use the uncomfortable nasal The majority of patients who seek plastic packing of the past. We now insert soft sponges that prevent bleeding at home. We generally affordable ways of enhancing surgery for their nose are self-conscious about their prominent hump. Others complain of a remove these sponges on the day after surgery. If we utilize an external splint, it remains in their appearance without having nose that is too long, large, round, wide or crooked. Some were born with the nose they dislike. order to remove stubb For these more mature place for days. to undergo a prolonged, painful y the fifth day after surgery, the great ma ority of swelling has disappeared, Others acquired theirs from physical trauma. of fat, we oftentimes p individuals, the only truly effective bruising can last for up to three weeks. time. Drs.however, Christopher Today most plastic surgeons who perform rhinoplasties utilize recovery the “open technique.” some simultaneous sc way to correct skin laxity is to Minor complications are uncommon, and major ones are rare. We are very blessed as we Pellegrino Vincent Perrotta are Through a tiny skin incision across the columella (skin between the nostrils) and twoand internal have a certified operating room attachedthe to our office, so if anyvia revisions are in order, we are liposuction. remove excess skin a lifting (invisible) incisions, we expose the entire skeleton of the nose. This enables to correct any t o usoard certified plastic surgeons or no extra cost to the patient. able to provide them at little procedure, which means surgery. type of deformity with utmost precision. Via the “open technique,” weat alsoPeninsula have unparalleled Plastic In Surgery some cases, health insurance companies covernon-invasive part or all of the rhinoplasty. They usually As you might imagi Lasers or other access to the septum, which we frequently straighten out in order to improve air fl ow. offering such treatments. cover the correction of a deviated septum or any abnormality that interferes withlift air consists flow. of a signifi devices might be able to produce Correcting a nasal deformity usually consists of one or more of the following maneuvers: .

Occasionally they cover the correction of thetightening external deformity ifnot it resulted from trauma of surgery.

Therefore some skin but With the advent of bariatric reducing the dorsum or hump full body lift, we keep enough to satisfy any patient that medicine and surgery, more and triangulating the tip the noses hospital for severa has e er entered our office Here are a couple before and after images of some of r. errotta s patients. hese more Americans are losing massive raising or lowering the tip have not been digitally altered in any way. patients who prefer to amounts of weight. While losing thinning the tip on an outpatient basi The body lift consists of surgical increasing or decreasing pro ection of the tip the fat is a great achievement, it all inclusive* This patient actually already had a rhinoplasty and a parts of the body lift a removal of excess skin from the correcting the deviated septum creates a pro lem, hich is difficult revision performed by a surgeon of another practice.

She straightening or narrowing the bony pyramid sessions, with session lower part of the body, including to treat, skin laxity. For these

Our

M

Spring INTO Sum

SPECI

Liposuction $1,999.00 ABDOMINAL

in time by at least the belly, medial thighs, lateral VincEnt j. pErrOtta, MD thr individuals, skin hangs Having the technical skill needed to perform these maneuvers is only half the battle.excess The as well as the shape of the tip. Dr. Perrotta performed an weeks.

This increme thighs and buttocks.

As we *All procedures must be booked by August 31st, 2011 the that lower belly and produces surgeon must also have an artist’s eye. It is the surgeon’s sense of formfrom and beauty guides open rhinoplasty (and a mini-face lift). She regained self chriStOphEr j. pELLEGrinO affords the patient the reposition the skin higher on him or her in deciding how far to go with each maneuver. This sense of form and beauty confidence. unsightly waviness or rippling on undergoing surgery in the body, the belly and thighs ultimately determines the end result: whether or not the nose ends up beautiful by itself and in the thighs, and the buttocks slides ipos ction is a proced re that can help sc lpt thetighter body by and remo smoother. ing nwanted at rom specific areas, incl dingset the harmony with the rest of the face. The plastic surgeon is either an artistdo or not. convenient, warm appear n ard and loses definition hips, b ttocks, thighs,its knees, pper arms, This chin,patient cheekswas andvery neck.

D ring the about past decade, lipos ction has benefited ro When choosing a surgeon for your rhinoplasty, you should make sure the children candidate youorareyoung the shape and certified operating theself-conscious buttocks, For adults, thetechni As new refinements. A n mber o new es,we inclelevate ding power assisted liposwe ction, laser lipolysis and the syringeroo tec size of her nose.itsShe also felt it was too masculine.

Dr. our alis ury o considering is either board certified or eligible by either the American oard of lastic urgery inside reestablish shape, and it too help Drs. ellegrino and errotta pro ide more precise res lts and icker reco ery times.

Altho gh lipos ction is not a loose skin tightens spontaneously Perrotta enhanced her noseofvia open rhinoplasty.

She or the American oard of acial lastic and econstructive urgery, AN you review for should a healthy diet and regular exercise, it can remove stubborn areas fatan that don’t respond to traditional weight-loss appears smoother.

The overall to aand great degree.

Unfortunately, her is softer some of his or her results. hen it comes to the appearance of your nose A Iface, yo re considering lipos ction, please believes sched le a entire cons look ltation with and one more o o rfeminine. oard ertified S rgeons who can contour and harmony of the Full recovery from t this is ofnot theand case yo r before estions andfor gi emiddle-aged a pro essional recommendation based on yo r indi id al circ mstances. are what counts. herefore, demand to see not one but several pairs body is greatly enhanced.

In usually takes approxi or older adults. after” photos of his or her patients. Great “before and after” photos won’t guarantee a good job on your nose, but it will indicate your candidate, at least, understands the standards of nasal aesthetics and is able to repeatedly produce a result that incorporates them. If any surgeon is You can review additional before and after photos at www.penplasticsurgery.com. unable or unwilling to display good “before and afters,” you should seek another candidate.

We would be happy to put you in contact with one or more of our patients who have A consultation by r. errotta is much more than an office visit, it is an extensive process. undergone this life-changing procedure. still was unhappy with the hump on the dorsum of her nose

Beauty comes in all sizes. Imagine the possibiliti

Peninsula

PLASTIC SURGERY

P.C.

Offices located in Georgetown and Seaford, DE

302 628 3118 Also in

Salisbury, MD 410 546 0464

penplasticsurgery.com

Christopher J. Pellegrino, MD

Vincent J. Perrotta, MD

Offices located in Georgetown and Seaford, DE

302 628 3118 • penplasticsurgery.com

Also in Salisbury, MD • 410 546 0464

December 2011/January 2012

Spring 2016

32

Christopher J. Pellegrino, MD

6

The County Woman’s Journal

V Per

Elder Care

Elder ElderCare Care

Aging Gracefully

The Benefits of Activities forFOR OlderFALLS Adults THE ELDERLY: AT RISK By: Laurie Schwab -Activity Director IndeBy Halyna Conticchio pendence Manor Falls are a serious problem that affect one-

Exercise physical for third of alland persons overactivity the ageare of good 65. Most just everyone including older adults. falls about in the elderly are predictable, preventable, and not due solely to the aging spite No matter your health and process. physicalInabiliof thisyou datacan many elderly their active. falls to ties, gain a lotattribute by staying the inevitable process aging and of losResearch shows that ofexercise andfear physical ing independence contribute to under reporting activity can help: of falls. aintain and improve your physical strength fitness The bestand chance of prevention is an undermprove your to dofactors, the everyday standing of all theability contributing includyou want to changes do ingthings the normal aging that predispose falls, such ayour visual, nervous system, musculomprove balance skeletal, cardiovascular, cognitive anage and improveauditory diseasesand like diabeimpairments, gait changes and medication tes, heart disease and osteoporosis use. educe feelings of depression and imResearchers have started to compare proprove overall well-being

files that characterize the falls in the elderly that occur in home, community, and healthThe to allFor of example, these benefits is you!

The care key settings. falls in the home merits exercise stress, boost usually of take place incan thereduce bedroom, bathroom, self-esteem maintain your viliving room,and andhelp the you stairs, most frequently while and descending.

These mishaps tality independence in later most yearscomand monly occur thatfunctioning. are routine improve yourduring mood activities and mental for individuals. A recent study compared falls in the elderly at home and in the community.

But what may surprise some readers is the One group in the study found that older peradded importance and benefits of own cognitive sons who fell in and around their homes exercise.”

It is the basis for how we reason, were more likely caused by frailty or unsteady judge, concentrate, planaway and from organize. gait. Falls that occurred homeGood were cognitive health, like physical causes health,and is primarily due to environmental concluded that both frailget andolder, vigorous elderly very important as we so that we persons at risk when away from can stayare independent andthey keepare active. ome familiar surroundings. declines in cognition and memory with age

are normal, but sometimes they can signal Some quick facts: problems.

Scientists are fractures studying occur how peo• More than 90% of hip as a ple might keep their brains sharp and preresult of falls with most of the fractures oc-

vent the cognitive decline seen in Alzheimcurring in persons over 70 years of age. er’s disease and other types of dementia.

• The risk of falling increases with age and is greater for women than for men.

Results indicate that seniors frequenta par• Two-thirds of those who experience fall ticipation in cognitively stimulating activiwill fall again within six months.

• A decrease bone density contributes to falls ties such asinreading books, maga ines or and resultantengaging injuries. in crossword puzzles newspapers, • Failure to exercise results in poor or card games were regu1arly significantly associated muscle tone, decreased strength, and lossdeof with a reduction in general cognitive bone mass and flexibility. cline and reduced risk of l heimer s Dis• At least one-third of all falls in the elderly ease (AD). involve environmental hazards in the home.

Independence Manor,areanpreventable.

Assisted Living Many risk factors A lack of knowledge about risk NJ factors and howthe to facility in Flemington, recognizes prevent themof contributes too many Listed importance both physical andfalls. cognitive are five key falls among older activities in risk the factors lives ofofits residents.

The adults and some preventive measures for each Manor offers a wide variety of activities factor are briefly listed below; such as Daily exercise, weekly yoga ive class, walking club indoorwherein golf, bowling 1. Osteoporosis is aand condition bones and volleyball.

In addition, residents enjoy become more porous, less resistant to stress, bingo, crossword, pinochle, bunco, and more prone tobridge, fractures.

Some prevenlanguage sudoku, dominoes, trivia, tion tips; classes, Eat sufficient calcium in calciumrich foods, such as and milk,the yogurt, cheese, fish poker, reminiscing ever-challenging and shellfish, soybeans, tofu and on aligsaw pu le.broccoli, ur residents like being monds, Get sufficient vitamin D to enhance the the move absorption of calcium and some older adults may need a supplement. Regularly do weight In addition, there are activities that meet the exercises.

emotional, spiritual, and therapeutic needs of WeActivity also provide variety 2. our Lackresidents. of Physical resultsa in poor of quality entertainment and exciting muscle tone, decreased strength, and culturloss of bone mass andand flexibility.

Same prevention al, community social outings.

All of the tips: Engage regularly (at least every other activities are designed to maintain and day enfor about minutes).. activities in hance the15 quality of lifeUndertake and improve overall a safe manner, such as reaching and bending health and well being of our residents.

properly, slowly rising from a chair, learning the proper way to fall, and learning how to reThe staff emphasizes the resident’s coveractivity after a fall.

The County Woman Newspaper The County Woman’s Woman Journal The County

autonomy in choosing activities of interest.

3. Age related vision diseases can increase the Staff members believe that activities act as risk of falling. Cataracts and glaucoma alter adepth way perception, of expressing individuality. visual acuity, peripheral vision and susceptibility to glare. Some preven-

Doris Simpson who ischeckups a two year resident tion tips: Have regular and use color and contrast to define in says that they’re so balance-aiding many things toobjects do and the home (grab and Ihandrails.

Add conthat they are sobars varied. enjoy stimulating trasting to first andword last steps to my braincolor withstrips the challenging games, identify change of level. crossword puzzles and mind boggling trivia. I especially love playing bridge and even 4. Medications, such as sedatives, antidepresmore it! like keeping busy and sants, so andteaching anti-psychotic drugs can contribute attend many of the organized trips outto falls by reducing mental alertnessand worsenings.

I especially enjoy the teamdrop activities ing balance and gait, and causing in systolic blood while standing.

Additionoffered as pressure find am always learning new ally, persons multipleamedications are at things and ittaking has become circle of friendgreater risk of falling. Some prevention tips: ship.

Know the common side effects of all medications taken. Discuss the lowest effective dos-

George Bishop who will have his 90th birthage with Physician. Remove all out-of-date day this yearand enjoys he attends. medications thosethe noactivities longer used.

Review especially like to exercise, go on trips, and medications with Physician frequently. play bingo and hidden words. like to spend time by myself taking walks 5.uiet Environmental Hazards in the homeoutdoors account for atdoing least one-third of all falls.

The most comand jigsaw puzzles.

I enjoy the chalmon hazard far falls is tripping over objects on lenge of activities both physically and menthe floor.

Other factors include poor lighting, tally. eing active makes me feel goodl

home.

Dolores Nadler a resident of nearly two • In nasty weather, use a walker or cane for years addedenjoys stabilitythe variety of activities offered. like toboots keepwith busy and rarely miss an • Wear warm rubber soles for added activity. traction attend exercise, sing along, walk• If club, sidewalks look slippery, walk on the grass ing bingo, yoga, bunco, trivia, hidden for better words, artstraction & crafts, golf, dominoes, and • In winter, carry a small bag of rockfind salt,that komost lectures and entertainers. sher salt or kitty litter in your pocket or car. activities make me feel good and take my You can then sprinkle the salt or litter on sidemind off any pain or problems that I may walks or streets that are slippery have. especially the children that • LookI carefully at love floor surfaces in public: come to visit. thank them for their visit buildings. Many floors are made of highly and the generosity be sliplost polished marble oroftiletheir thattime. can be1’d very without activities s what keeps me going! pery. When floorsithave plastic or carpet runners in place, stay on them whenever possible Activities at Independence Manor are mote than a means to an end.

Interestingly, most falls occur at home in the afternoon, often because people trip while The facility believes that recreational and walking or slip when getting up from sitting. leisure activities have the ability to £ill A fall can occur because of existing illnesses, amedications, sense of purpose and create a feeling of or drinking alcoholic beverages commitment community forcause the particithat slow yourand reflexes and may symptoms of confusion, dizziness, or disorientation. pant.

Reflexes are automatic responses to stimuli in the environment such as quickly slamming on your brakes when a child runs into the street. As you age, your reaction time slows All living spaces: and regaining your balance following a sudden • Remove throw rugs movement may be difficult. This decreased • Secure carpet edges abilityHouse to control your movements can result in By: Holly Choppelow, Director of Activities at Manor • Remove low furniture and objects on the a fall. floor Successful activities for anyone but especially for the memory impaired, support ones sense of • Reduce clutter To improve body control, maintain an acself as wellcords as bring life.lifestyle.

In the Manor House we strive to create • Remove and purpose wires onand the joy floorto their dailytive Activity maintains muscle tone a• daily schedule of activities that support the individual and promote the skills and strengths Check lighting for adequate illumination at and flexibility and slows bone loss. Regular they do (especially have as opposed to focusing on baththe onesweight-bearing they are not capable of and usingweight anymore} alnight in the pathway to the exercises training room at night) a flexible and patient attitude. canoutine ways maintaining essential ctivities that buildisand tone muscles even, in are verydone old • Secure carpet or treads onthe stairs people.

Keeping up help the strength your arms regularly} perhaps even at same time every day if possible may establishinroutine and • Install handrails on staircases and legs can go a long way to improving how increase the residents sense of stability.

• Avoid chairs that are too low to sit or get eas- well you move. Talk to your doctor about acily out of tivities that are safe.

Exercise is a daily activity that not only can increase mobility and promote independence but • Avoid floor wax can decrease of the of dementia.

ThereLiving are many ways to such keep as active • Ensure thatthetheseverity telephone cansymptoms be reached Assisted Residences Inand exercise from stretching to a more rigorous routine.

We keep it light and fun and encourage from the floor dependent Manor are designed with physical each resident. safety in mind. Some features include molded Except for people living in perpetually sun- handrails throughout the building, grab bars ny climates, most of us faceand winters shorterin the and call in the bathrooms, adequate eminiscing is a wonderful dailyofactivity anorsystems ouse. Talking about the good ole days, cold temperatures, snow,and andglancing even ice. lighting in common pile wallthat to wall days looking at old photos, through maga ines, are areas, simplelow activities can While inclement weather canMusical be dangerous for carpeting and fun elevators. available to the the stimulate memories as well. programming is not only but canAlso extract some of anyone it is a special concern for people whose resident is a personal pendant alert system, deepest memories from our past as well as evoke emotions in many individuals. usic has a bones are fragile from osteoporosis. For these walkers, wheelchairs, and raised toilet seats. In way of transporting anyone to afracturing moment in time. people, falls increase their back risk for house physical therapy and an exercise room bones in their wrists, spine, hips, or elsewhere. are on the premises for our residents’ conveome of our favorite ctivities that get incorporated to the schedule cooking baking, craftnience.

Come visit are Independence Manor for ing}Ingardening, outings the community, games} Bingo, andOur bowling.

Also intergenaddition to fragileinto bones, older people,tablefurther information. experienced staff is especiallyand those their 80’s andare 90’s gradually always ready answer andto assist erational petintherapy visits part of our days.

Towards thetoend of the questions day we tend slow lose much the relax muscle andpoetry body readings, fat that has your needs. things downofand with handwith massages, and independent sensory stations. cushioned and protected their bones. Loss of padding in the hip area may make the hip bones For more information or for an appointIn conclusion one of the most important activities and something we try to incorporate daily more vulnerable if the person fails. ment, call Independence Manor at 908-788is purposeful service. As we age the need to have4893. purpose in one’s life does not leave us. We encourage residents to fold laundry, set tables lead activities, and help one another. These tasks The good news is that falls can be preventhelp our attention residents to feel useful as welland giveinthem ed with safety outdoors the a sense of achievement and accomplishment. loose rugs, lack of grab bars and poorly located grab bars, and unsteady furniture.

Manor House - Specialized Memory Care Unit

25 11

33

February/March 2010 Spring 2016

Summer 2015

Home & Garden

Signs Your Home Needs a Professional Electrician

By Regan Roberts Deck, CMI

One of your most important concerns as a homeowner is keeping your home safe and well-maintained.

Electrical wiring is a hidden part of the home that you use every day without giving it a second thought.

In most cases, your wiring will continue to do its job with minimal maintenance. However, when wiring does show signs of a problem, it’s extremely important to call a professional immediately, because left untended, minor electrical issues can lead to a dangerous fire.

Your Outlets Are Warm to the Touch You should never feel heat coming off your outlets. Even worse is when you can see actual sparks as you plug in an appliance. These are both indicators of bad wiring. Never unscrew the outlet yourself to take a look. Call a professional electrician immediately.

You Smell a Burning Odor A burning odor in the home is something you should always take very seriously. The first thing you need to do is trace the odor back to its source. If this leads you to an outlet or light switch, you should turn off the power at the electrical panel and call an electrician immediately. hutting off power to the area will help prevent a fire, but a professional assessment is crucial. Do not turn the power back on for this area until you have the all clear from your electrician.

As always, at Custom Mechanical we are happy to answer any questions you may have.

If Your Circuit Breakers Trip Often A single tripped breaker isn’t a big problem, but if your circuit breakers trip repeatedly, you should call in a professional. Breakers that trip on a regular basis usually indicate a problem with the breaker panel or wiring. The diagnosis could include anything from minor wiring repairs to an upgraded breaker panel. An electrician can help you assess the damage and determine the best course of action.

Your Lights Flicker or Dim Unexpectedly The only time your lights should dim or brighten is when you’re adjusting a dimmer switch. Lights that don’t provide consistent, even light are a warning sign of a bigger problem. Flickering is often an indicator of a power surge. Though the ickering itself may seem like a minor inconvenience, the underlying cause can be a major hassle.

Contact a professional to address the problem. If you’re experiencing frequent power surges, you may have bad circuits that an electrician can repair.

Spring 2016

Contact us about any of your electrical, heating, cooling, carpentry, plumbing and home performance related issues - on the phone, in person, via e-mail … even on Facebook! Our Retail Store offers parts and supplies as well as answers to your product or pricing queries.

Our Comfort Advisors are available for free estimates and information about financing and manufacturer rebates. inally, our brand-new, redesigned for 2014 website offers more homeowner tips like these as well as specials, on-line scheduling and more detailed information about Custom Mechanical, the people that make us great and the services we offer.

Contact us anytime!

Locally, 302-539-5177 • Toll free, 800-233-5177 Or on the web, www.custommechanical.com

Service For Every Season

34

The County Woman’s Journal

Home & Garden

Dee’s Cleaning Service 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed for 35 Years!

Licensed, Insured & Bonded

esidential ommercial ee ly, i onthly onthly indows inyl ile After onstruction

FREE House Cleaning

Construction Cleaning

Pay for 3 home cleanings and get your 4th cleaning free!

Save 20% on 2 or more cleanings Call for Quote Today!

xpires

xpires

Fall Window Cleaning

Yinyl Tile Strip & Wax

Reservations being accepted Call Today • Condition Apply

Save 10%

xpires

xpires

Call Dee’s at 302.856.7989 ... You’ll be pleased!

Part Time Sales Help Perfect For The Stay-At-Home Mom If you are not making $35,000 to $40,000 a year part time Then it is time to think of the Women’s Newspaper.

We are looking for one part time sales person.

We train for Sussex County.

Applicants have to have a great personality and ork ethic Work from your home and make your own hours.

Applicants must be bright, energetic, love to meet ne people, and most of all, love our educational women’s newspaper with a passion!

CALL 1-800-993-3822 The County Woman’s Journal

35

Spring 2016

Home & Garden

Spring 2016

36

The County Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Journal

me&g Home Garden Homear& &den Garden

educate. enrich. empower.

h Crawlspace Humidity?

son

the

Home & Garden

Say Goodbye To Household Pests

inside your home and ants coexist ust ďŹ ne, but Delmarva region. Termites can You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to put â&#x20AC;˘ Wooden beams or boards live unnoticed in your house occasionally ants can become a up with these uninvited roduced breaking under minimal or yard for a long time quietly problem. nted guests. At Accurate pressure es to wood Termite & Pest Control, causing irreparable damage. â&#x20AC;˘ In summer, ants in your â&#x20AC;˘ Wood that sounds hollow ncreased we will help you backyard can become a The astern subterranean â&#x20AC;˘ Mud tunnels In termite is the most common nuisance when they start biting â&#x20AC;˘ A pile of termite wings that evaluate the problem ates to the me through aand come up with the termite species on the ast barefoot individuals, getting fell off after swarming

ce, whatever

( *

+ Coast. These termites prefer into picnic food or invading solutions to get rid of

If you discover any of these

is also your cookout station. to inhibit dark moist places

-

%

ants and prevent future signs, call Accurate Termite air rises

they

access to â&#x20AC;˘ many

In inter, ants are where have

he upper infestations.

& Pest Control right away.

(

(

+

:1;"2<* 2;#"

Douglas Fir forced to look foreliminate alternate it.

(

and other commone crawls

air

dehumidifier.

Active conditioning automatically bring in, â&#x20AC;&#x153;goodâ&#x20AC;?

We will ace help

you determine

We and recommend trusting

-

building timbers. This foodIfsources, which theyspace often may of the be necessary tomakes push out the â&#x20AC;&#x153;badâ&#x20AC;? air.

the extent of the infestation,

a professional withair antis humid maintain humidity levels. the outside and home with a minor moisture ďŹ nd inthe abundance in. your, proper a

eliminate it and give

you

tips

dehumidifier longa perfect crawlspace airknow is humid, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re

rovide 5

/

extermination, as we kitchen.

Some feel so welcome, orcan humidity problem

on

how to

moisture 6 7 869

prevent

it in the term, active control makingthat any improvements by fromnot experience most spot for termite infestation. they â&#x20AC;&#x153;move forming

( ( inâ&#x20AC;?

a 9 7

future. f you ďŹ nd the nest ensure humidity levels are venting. venting either wets and .(

home remediesSince provide only colony indoors. maintained at How a s ecific or dries the space depending on do youlevel know if you have or swarming termites, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t solution.

In many ( 0 & 1 temporary #way 2 (is / which Is adjustable byproblem? the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outside conditions, there no a termite From watching National attempt to evict them yourself.

cases, ant queen be

has occupant. to an guarantee a

stoecific moisture

Aside from inviting your Geographic, you might have If you disturb the colony

and

found removed, which level in a vented crawlspace.

. ( /

a picture of termites local control without fully getting rid of it, !

It living is important to Delmarva note thepest areas can be a both tedious and

somewhere in a desert in tall specialists to conduct regular the termites will just move to

of concern when taking steps to dangerous undertaking. here Testimonial:

responsibly youryou vented elaborate nests. While this is convert inspections, can look for A Better different part ofWomenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your home.

Let I read article in the Newspaper â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ithe had extremely high humidity are hundreds ofSolution. different

ant

crawlspace to a sealed and The solution to this dilemma is )- )

)# 3 the following signs of trouble: true, there are many different our professionals handle

about space humidity.

I hadthis Accurate andcrawl mold in my crawlspace.

Within species that populate our One

conditioned space.

Those winged include, to close the crawlspace. of of the

â&#x20AC;˘ Swarming termites Pest Control come and inspect our problem. species termites, some of for you! three days relative humidity

of

Most the people rawlspaces planet. but are not limited to: yard, assuring objectives of time closing crawlspaces went over cause of our problem and in your next to or They

dropped to the 60% from 86%-taking out which ďŹ nd it very co y in the ! ed with proper water drainage, installing is to reduce sources of moisture

w air finds o replace e air comes through This may such as oors, mold onditioner millwork/ on from the s odors poor indoor ortable

ed energy me awlspace ss from mer, ide air butes to cooling crawlspace idity y in an limates, y add f moisture

ces Can .

will either move space ture content ompared ns of the th dry air s in the th moist re. It is nting will

Call Mike Benson at Accurate Termite and Pest Control for any questions or an evaluation at 302-226-1156.

) gave an estimate solve it.

1 usgallons o to water in the first when

vapor barriers, consideration for entering the space. Even

I can only After say how satisfied we are the hours! two weeks thewith relative 4

combustion

" # $ # closing and carbon monoxide done meticulously, a outcome.

Problem solvedto by50-53%.â&#x20AC;? great people. They humidity is down %

% # $ and sealing outside vents and crawls ace will significantly were on have time and on the money! for the last (

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We used accurate #

controlling moisture with a Santa

(

reduce the moisture but not Phyllis R., Ocean View '

( .0 1 ( +/

Call Mike Benson At Accure Termite And Pest Control For Any Questions Or Evaluation At 302-226-1156

! " # # $ % & ! $ $ ' #

!!" # $! %& ' $" ( ) *

* +

!

The County Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Journal

34

# 34

37

The County Woman Newspaper

Spring 2016

The County Woman Newspaper The County Woman Newspaper

Home & Garden

Total Garage Transformation!

Spring is on its way and it will soon be time to get out and enjoy the beach we all love! But getting organized is on all (well, at least most) of our to do lists. In this article, I’d like to focus on the garage where we store our beach gear and so much more! A Total Garage Transformation will make your summer much more enjoyable.

A few statistics so we know we are not alone in our situation.

Surveys have found:  10% of items stored in an average garage belong to friends, family or neighbors who don’t live there.  A quarter of us can’t fit one car in a two car garage.  One third of homeowners don’t know what is stored in their garage.

The garage tends to be our “for now” room. When we talk about putting things in there, the sentence often ends with “for now”.

Let’s break that cycle! We can help you with anything from a DIY, a Partial Transformation, or a Total Transformation. We’ll come to your home for a complimentary consultation help you get through the steps of Sort, Shed, Store to get to a pleasing and well-organized garage on your budget and schedule.

All of the things that prevented us from keeping the garage organized from the start will be working against us. We can help you with the process and the logistics from start to finish including designing and installing a custom storage system that fits your lifestyle to a .

A Transformed Garage will help you go relax at the beach with friends and family!

We can help you realize this kind of transition!

Bill and Janis Nickerson opened Tailored Living Serving Rehoboth Beach in early 2014. Janis is a Georgetown native.

This move completes a commitment Bill made 20 years ago to “retire” to Sussex County. The Tailored Living franchise allows Bill to pursue two of his passions of woodworking and entrepreneurship. It has been an exciting second year completing many pantries, garages, home offices, Murphy beds, and closets in and around DelMarVa. Let us design a solution for you!

Mention that you saw us in

The Sussex County Woman and receive a $100 discount!

Spring 2016

38

The County Woman’s Journal

Hard toCover ...

Home & Garden

eciding on which treatment to cover a normal window with can be difficult enough but sometimes you run into an opening that requires a little more effort. liding glass rench doors can be troublesome, arches eyebrows over windows along with ovals, circles, octagons, triangles, rhombuses, and trape oids, are all out there and may be letting in too much sun hat long s inny window next to your front door that we call a sidelight can also throw a mon ey wrench into the wor s. esides letting in natural light and providing you with a loo to see who is at the door, it can also sometimes let passersby have a clear loo right into your home. hrough the years we have installed many different types of shades and blinds onto these openings but the best thing we have ever done, for this, was to start putting shutters on them. lantation shutters are the most versatile answer to these issues because they really are the only covering that has a treatment for everything mentioned. or sliders there are both bypass style and bi fold style which now have the ability to be folded over to lie against the wall next to the slider instead of perpendicular to the wall as in the past. his greatly reduces the pro ection into the room while at the same time letting you completely open up the glass to the light and the view beyond it. t is an improvement over the bypass because while the bypass doesn t invade into the room when opened it does always have at least one panel s width covering the glass. or rench doors we can design a shutter that fits right over the glass. e attach the frame to the door and can even design the frame around the door handle for that stunning custom loo . he panel can swing completely open so that you may clean the glass and for those instances when you need maximum light but most of the time you will ust operate the louvers for light control and privacy. his covering is also very functional for a door as the entire covering is attached so that there is noth ing to swing away from the glass as it moves. t s a good choice for a door that will be used often.

Arches, eyebrows, and other specialty shapes such as ovals and triangles are another chance for shutters to standout. Almost always, in this category, a template is required. t doesn t get much more customi ed than that and it shows. hat you end up with is a gorgeous and unique piece that was made ust for that opening. e get the best reac tions from our customers on those obs. hey often didn t even thin that it could be done. ften homeowners struggle with whether to let the difficult dictate the basic or to let the basic dictate the difficult and the best way to deal with this is to be armed with the facts. hat s where we come in. e can let you now what is available for your situation and help you figure out which way you want to go about it. very situation is different and for instance, other than shutters, there are around a do en other ways to cover a sliding glass door. t can be overwhelming to many but with a little guidance the answers start to show themselves so that you may consider the whole ob instead of ust part of it and whether you are going to do it all at once or in stages, a unified loo , even with different types of coverings, can be accomplished. e would love the opportunity to wor with you to achieve that. You can call in to be contacted by one of our consultants who will come to your home with tons of samples from the best brands. hey can measure and price right on the spot to complete an order and get started that day or ust leave you a little more educated with more to thin about and decisions to be made. ither way, our consults are free of charge. Another way to start is to ust stop by our showroom where you can see and operate today s popular coverings. e are located on the left ust . miles west of t. on ewes eorgetown Hwy.

The County Woman’s Journal

39

Spring 2016

Home & Garden

Spring 2016

40

The County Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Journal

Home & Garden

BUSINESSES THAT CHANGE LIVES Arnold Powerwash LLC “We Know Dirt”

We believe in helping others through everything we do and measure success by how successfully we have treated others and always being professional, courteous, respectful, ethically motivated, fair and gracious.

We believe we should treat others even better than the way we would like to be treated.

We do business to affect social impact, reduce recidivism, and help people “change the story line of their life.

You can help others and become a story changer too by hiring any of our companies.

HOW MAY WE HELP YOU?

Divisions

TAG LINES

Residential

“A Cleaner Home Keeps Its Value” Roof Cleaning

“Extending The Life of A Roof” House Washing

“Protecting The Value of Your Home” Deck Restoration

“A Better Looking Deck” Concrete Cleaning / Sealing

“A Better Curb Appeal” Paver Cleaning / Sealing

“Protecting Your Investment”

Commercial

“Cleaner = Safer Work Area” Building Cleaning

“Cleaner Building = Better Business” Industrial Cleaning

“A Cleaner Work Environment” Fleet Washing

“An Accountable Clean” Dry Ice Blasting

“A More Efficient Clean”

Testimony: “Allow me to compliment you and your crew on the outstanding and professional job you did when you power washed my home.

Imagine my delight and surprise when you pointed out that it had been three (3) years since you last power washed my home. I was under the impression that power washing would have to be performed on a yearly basis or at least every two years. However, this was not the case. To be honest, I probably could have gone another year before needing your services. But I thought why run the risk of increased mold infestation and the possibility of making the job more difficult. I‘m happy that I made the choice to move ahead and power wash. The entire house looks wonderful.

Again, thank you for a job well done. I will definitely be in touch with you again when the need arises. Very Truly Yours, Frank B.”

We have cleaned Frank’s home four times now and also many other homes in his neighborhood.

APW Supplies

– “Reliable Supplies For Your Business” APW Supplies was developed to provide the top performing supplies across multiple industries and is growing in products available every day, which increases its industry reach as well.

Current Industries APW Supplies serves with at least one product they need or use: Agriculture, Auto, Beauty, Construction, Dental, EMS, Farming, Fire Department & First Responders, Food Service, Hair Care and Salons, Garment Decorating, Healthcare (Acute, Physician and Long-term Care), Identity Theft Protection, Industrial, Janitorial, Laboratory, Law Enforcement, Legal Shield, Manufacturing, Mechanics, Mortuary, Nail Salons, Power Washing, Piercing, Body Art, Residential & Commercial Restoration, Safety, Sanitary.

If we don’t have it we will find it!

APWSupplies@gmail.com

For Free Estimates www.arnoldpowerwash.com 302-542-9783 Charlie@arnoldpowerwash.com

THAT’S GONNA MAKE A MARK LLC

“Helping others make their mark on the world”

LLC

Top Quality

screen printing & embroidery

The County Woman’s Journal

Every business needs a way to market their story.

Let us help you tell yours. We can offer a variety of products to help tell your story to others.

What would you like to say?

Contact: TGMakeAMark@gmail.com 302-542-0779

41

Spring 2016

Home & Garden

We Are In A Shady Business!

In recent years, gorgeous retractable awnings, and solar shades, for decks, porches and windows, have become a very popular addition to homes.

Patio Systems in Lewes is the local dealer for Craftbilt and Durasol with an extensive line of shade products for every application. Since 2001 Patio Systems has serviced residents and businesses in surrounding areas including Sussex and Kent counties and the Maryland Shore. Retractable fabric awnings reduce glare and bloc solar heat gain significantly while blocking up to 98% of the sun’s harmful UV rays. Because they can be retracted, the beneficial wintertime solar gain is there for you. Retractable awnings give you the best of both worlds - sun when you want it and shade when you need it.

Exterior vertical drop solar shades are another solution to shade the

interior of your home. Featuring commercial grade solar mesh, they can block the sun’s heat while still providing visibility to the outside.

They are available in a variety of colors and styles.

As the local shading experts, Patio Systems design consultants help you decide which of our durable products is best for you and will suggest which dimensions, styles, and fabric selections are best for your needs.

Every year folks like you are choosing our awnings for their leisure-time enjoyment. Now is the time to get a head start on the hot season to come!

Keep the elements out– enclose your screen porch!

Many of today’s homes have decks or are now often being built with screen porches as a standard feature.

Exposed to the elements, decks and patios are often simply too hot or too cold to use much of the year. Studies and testimonials indicate that a sunroom addition, or conversion of an existing porch, is very likely to become the most well

used room in the house. They offer protection from bugs, dirt, pollen and bad weather while preserving the outdoor feel of a deck or patio.

The building industry is strongly committed toward prefabricated custom modular enclosure systems which install quickly to eliminate the stress and mess of a stick framed construction project at your home. The best rooms have insulated foam core walls insulated UV blocking glass and can be made in any style to compliment any home..

North America’s fastest growing sunroom and window company, Sunspace Modular Enclosures, of Toronto, Canada, has made it easy to select from their state of the art product line. As the authorized dealer on Delmarva for Sunspace

products, Patio Systems offers turnkey enclosures with aluminum and vinyl products. A breezy porch solution is our superior 4-track vinyl-pane enclosure system with choice of screens and tints.

To schedule a meeting please call Patio Systems, Inc. in Lewes at 302-644-6540.

Testimonials “Nice job, on time, on price. Terrific.” Len and Alice A., Lewes, DE. “We are very pleased with our product and service.” Richard and Dee C., Berlin, MD. “Thank you for a beautiful awning.” We love it! Wendy C. and Carolyn B. , Millsboro, DE “Very pleased with installation and service follow-up (porch conversion).” John and Peggy M. Ocean View, DE

THE Ron Simmons

President & Founder Patio systems, Inc. was founded in 2001 by Ron Simmons and is based in Lewes, Delaware. Ron has had an extensive background in all phases of home improvements for over 35years. Ron’s sunroom experience dates back to 1981 when he began to sell and install custom modular sunrooms. Ron has seen the enclosure industry evolve and improve over time to offer the quality products now available.

Sixteen years ago Ron began selling awnings for a manufacturing company owned by the man who was most instrumental in creating the US market for retractable awnings as it is today. Personally trained by the first US president of the leading tubular motor manufacturer, Somfy, Ron soon became a dealer for the awning company as Patio Systems.

Ron Simmons’ expertise in design, estimating, and construction management permit turn- key personalized service to homeowners in the local communities. All sales calls are handled

by Ron, or his sales representative. Ron handles all of the measuring, ordering and managing of your project.

With over 2500 satisfied local customers, Patio Systems, Inc. is a BBB accredited business with an A+ rating. We receive hundreds of hand written testimonials from our happy homeowners every year.

Spring 2016

HOT

DECK

SOL U T I ON

formed “You Per mised” As Pro Exactly John B. – Laura

& D Berlin, M

Retractable Drop Arms

Patio Awnings OPEN: MON. - FRI. 9 - 5 SAT. 10 - 4 SUN. Appt. only

www.patiosystems.com

FREE MOTOR*

*with the purchase of a Retractable Patio Awning Value up to $650.

Ask about FREE Installation. Expires 8/25/14

Canopies

Ron Simmons has helped your neighbors improve their homes for the last 34 years

FREE

• Block the Sun, not the View • Reduce Energy Costs * MOTOR *with the purchase of a Retractable *with Awning the purchase Retractable Patio Valueofupa to $650 • European Designs Patio Awning Value up to $650 about FREE installation • Lifetime Ask Warranty • Blocks 97% of Harmful UV Rays Must present coupon by Final Presentation.

Offer expires 6/30/11.

www.patiosystems.com COME SEE US RETRACTABLE AWNINGS AT OUR SHOWROOM

16083 NEW ROAD AND SAVE

42

Solar Shades

LEWES, DE

302-644-6540 TOLL FREE

near the Food Court Lewes, DE 644-6540 Feb. 866-644-6540 17-Feb. 20 Toll Free

866-644-6540

The County Woman Newspaper

Home & Garden

19TH ANNUAL

DELAWARE RESORTS HOME

EXPO

The 19th annual Delaware Resorts HOME EXPO will be held at the Cape Henlopen High School on Kings Highway in Lewes, Delaware, Saturday and Sunday, April 9th and 10th.

Free to the public, the Expo is sponsored by local web directories RehobothToday.com and LewesToday.com, Andersen Windows, the Cape Gazette, Sussex County Women’s Journal, and omcast potlight. he xpo benefits ussex ounty Habitat for Humanity, the non profit organi ation assisting qualified residents with simple, affordable housing. he xpo is the area s premier showcase of homes and related goods and services attracting more than , visitors each year. t showcases the area s top builders, developers, mortgage, insurance, realtors and home service companies, many of whom will be giving away gifts and prizes. he elaware esorts H has become an established annual event in the elaware esort community. ocal residents considering a new home, renovation, addition, or a variety of home services consider the xpo valuable for shopping and gaining important home information. rospective residents living a distance away find the xpo an excellent opportunity to become familiar with the entire mar etplace all under one roof. ore than exhibitors will be presenting their products and services, with many offering xpo specials and discounts. rospective exhibitors should contact athy enson at as soon as possible, as the xpo is an annual exhibitor sell out.

Kathy Benson of Rehoboth Today, Inc. presents a check to Kevin Gilmore of Sussex County Habitat for Humanity

General information regarding the Expo may also be found at www.rehobothtoday.com/expo.

Sussex County Woman’s Journal is proud to be a sponsor.

52 Rolling Road, Henlopen Acres, Rehoboth Beach

TICKETS INDIVIDUAL: $25 GROUP: $20 Groups of 4 or more are welcome on Thursdays and will receive a tour of

MAY 5–8 MAY 12–15 MAY 19–22

the house by a docent.

GROUP RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

OPEN 10 AM –4 PM

make your reservations: y 302-227-1631

designershowhouse.org • rehobothbeachvia.org

The County Woman’s Journal VIA Designer Showhouse SCW Ad 16 HORZ.indd 1

43

Spring 2016 1/26/16 4:44 PM

Business & Finance What Our Customers Say About Us....

As Commander of Synepuxent Post #166 I want to thank you for the excellent service you have given our Post over the past several years. The finished product it first class and the comments from our members and supporters are at the top of the chart.

Many times you are put on the spot for a printing task that has a time line of yesterday and you have made it happen.

Such as our Wounded Warrior Gala Program, last month our 70th Anniversary Dinner Program and this month the Four Chaplain’s Service Program. What ever our request is you have met the goal with a finished product that can be unmatched.

For this relationship and the support you show us, Thanks. For God and Country.

~~~

— Commander Sarge Garlitz

I was fortunate enough to discover LouAnn over 6 years ago with Minuteman Press. Her willingness to oversee any project to the very end sets her apart from anyone in the industry. She goes above and beyond what is expected to ensure complete satisfaction. She truly loves what she does and is displayed through her work. I have never heard “no we can’t do that” and she has made incredible deadlines for my procrastination. LouAnn designs, creates, produces, and even delivers. In a world of 10 stars- I give LouAnn 12!

~~~

— Ryan Intrieri Hooper’s Crab House Fin City Brewing Bikes to the Beach

LouAnn and her team at Minuteman Press are amazing. From posters to design of graphics, rack cards, post cards, signage. She always delivers on time with a smile. I love that she goes the extra mile to make everything look perfect.

— Brad Hoffman the Owner of Live Wire Events & Media

Hours of Operation 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday

For More Information Phone: (410) 723-1292 Fax: (410) 723-1294

ocinfo@minutemanpress.com www.mmpoc.com

PART TIME SALES HELP

EASTERN SUSSEX COUNTY Fenwick, Bethany, Dewey, Rehoboth We train • Work from Home Must Be Bright • Million Dollar Personality • Great Work Ethic Make Your Own Hours

CALL 1-800-993-3822 Spring 2016

44

The County Woman’s Journal

Education The Music School of Delaware — A Musical “Home” for All Ages Sussex County boasts wonderful close-knit communities where residents, businesses and events are interwoven in a colorful tapestry.

Nowhere is this more evident than in Milford —home to The Music School of Delaware’s primary Kent/Sussex county location, and a town brimming with unique small businesses, numerous artists and arts organizations and a buzzworthy event calendar. It’s the Music School’s mission to nurture talent of every age, involve residents and visitors, and develop meaningful and enduring community relationships through the love of music.

Music School instructors travel around Sussex County to provide quality musical outreach experiences to neighboring daycares, elementary and middle schools and senior centers.

The Music School of Delaware’s Milford Branch Director Kate Inie-Richards is committed to creating and fostering an active, happy and engaged student base. “Our branch really is like one big family,” she smiles. “We welcome everyone—every age, every level, every style —and we want them to feel that this is their ‘musical home’…a place where they can learn and grow and have a great time doing it.”

And, word-of-mouth is an extremely valuable tool, InieRichards contends. “When you have joyful students and fulfilled families, they’ll talk to everyone they know about how the experience has enhanced their life.”

And the Music School certainly “walks the walk” as well: Offered in Milford are private lessons for youth, teens and adults in instruments including violin, guitar, voice, piano, trumpet, percussion and more; the school’s noted Suzuki Academy offers both individual and group lessons; and the school has recently added music therapy and early childhood classes to its offerings.

PRIVATE LESSONS

for youth, teens and adults!

ALWAYS ENROLLING! Kent, Sussex & New Castle Counties LEARN

guitar, piano, violin, trumpet, percussion, voice & more!

Inie-Richards continues: “We want our students, parents and friends to give voice to the power of music and, specifically, the experience they get here at The Music School of Delaware. We all know how exposure to music education enriches not only a young child’s educational journey but also how it can ‘unlock’ and blossom creativity in adults.”

But the Music School not only aims to bring people into its doors; its faculty and students are often involved throughout the community as well, adding musical flair to local events—Holiday Stroll, Riverwalk, Eat in the Street, Bud & Bug Festival—and performing in Music School public performances, such as its Music Masters and Cultural Crossroads concert series and numerous student recitals. Music is an integral part of any lively, successful community, observes Inie-Richards. “Having our music school in the heart of Milford—and at the junction of Kent and Sussex Counties—provides a significant educational and recreational resource for so many in Southern Delaware. We look forward to building on our success here in Milford and expanding our happy musical family.”

“We love The Music School of Delaware for its sense of community and its outstanding musical education programs for children.”

THE HOFFMAN FAMILY

Additional locations for The Music School of Delaware lessons and classes are also available in Lewes and being developed in locations conveniently accessible to residents of Georgetown, Milton and Rehoboth Beach.

For complete information on Music School programs or to schedule a sample lesson, call the Milford Branch at (302) 422-2043. Follow the Music School on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at MusicSchoolofDE.

MILFORD BRANCH 10 S. WALNUT STREET

CALL: (302) 422-2043 Schedule a sample lesson today!

musicschoolofdelaware.org

The County Woman’s Journal

“The Music School of Delaware enriches the lives of so many…allowing them to explore a rich variety of musical endeavors.”

MILFORD BRANCH (302) 422-2043 10 S Walnut Street, Milford, DE 19963 www.musicschoolofdelaware.org

45

MICHELLE PETERS Violin faculty, Co-founder & former Executive Director of Delaware Music School (now Milford Branch of The Music School of Delaware)

Spring 2016

law

Law

educate. enrich. empower.

Spring Ahead-

Change Your Clocks & Check Your Insurance Coverages

who has had to handle the consequences of inadequate or outdated insurance coverages on behalf of clients – I can assure you, a policy review is well worth your time.

By Susan D’Alonzo Ament, Esq.

Susan D’Alonzo Ament is a partner with Morris James LLP and has practiced for 32 years representing personal injury victims. Over the years, Mrs. Ament has found that some women don’t understand the crucial need to have adequate automobile insurance coverage in the event of a serious accident. Susan Ament educates women on these needs every day in her practice and in seminars that she presents throughout the year.

W

ith spring just around the corner, we’re reminded to turn our clocks ahead, and to check the batteries in our smoke detectors. Many of us take advantage of milder weather to clean out the garage or to attack the overgrown hedges in the back yard with that new chain saw we received in December.

But when a rainy spring Saturday rolls around and your weekend tasks are temporarily postponed, I’d like to suggest another, very important activity to add to your seasonal “To Do” list: set aside the time to review your automobile insurance policy to be sure it is adequate and up to date.

I can hear a chorus of groans at the above advice, and I can even visualize eyeballs rolling as I write this. But – as a personal injury attorney with decades of experience dealing with insurance companies in court and around the settlement table, and as someone

Spring 2016

Many events can occur in a person’s life in the course of a year, and some of them can even translate into saving you money.

Here are a few items to keep in mind as you examine your automobile insurance policy to determine if your coverage is adequate:

It is important to realize these minimum requirements keep you legal to drive, but are not designed to fully protect the average individual driver. By carrying only the minimum state- required insurance, in the event of an accident, you will be legally responsible for all other uncovered costs. You will have to pay out-ofpocket for any hospital or medical bills, and funeral expenses not covered by insurance. Any assets you have, including your home and your savings, may be at risk.

Is the Minimum Enough?

Like most states, Delaware has established minimum liability coverage requirements to pay costs related to injury or damages in an accident. By law, Delaware drivers must also maintain minimum limit requirements ($15,000 per person; $30,000 per accident) for personal injury

Therefore, evaluate the amount of automobile insurance you carry in light of several factors, including your assets, the age, depreciation and make of your car, your age and driving habits and those of others on your policy, the distance of your commute, and even your personal health

Insurance Policies Are Legal Contracts Insurance policies are contracts that should be reviewed and amended with your agent when your life circumstances warrant a change.

insurance, among other considerations. Determine what financial im act out-of-pocket expenses might have in non-accident related incidents, such as, if your vehicle is stolen or vandalized, and the added expense of a rental car if yours needs repair. Depending on your circumstances and your insurance carrier, the costs to provide this extra protection may be minimal.

protection insurance (“PIP” or “no-fault” car insurance), to cover medical costs and possible funeral expenses, regardless of who caused the accident.

access to your car during the academic year.

The Bottom Line The purpose of car insurance is to protect you, your loved ones, and your assets from a disaster that could have devastating implications both in the short and long term.

Because so many factors in uence the amount of coverage necessary for you individually, it is important to discuss your s ecific needs with your agent and/ or a knowledgeable personal injury attorney. Given what is at stake, don’t you want to get it right?

How You Can Save Money Surprisingly, a review might uncover ways to save money, too. For example, you might be able to decrease your premium for collision insurance, depending on the age and condition of your car. If you have changed jobs and your commute is shorter, lessening the annual number of miles you drive should result in a savings as well. If you have married or moved, these life changes might translate into lowered premiums. Additionally, you may qualify for a discount through some insurers if a young driver under your policy is attending college away from home and does not have

Download our phone app, available for iPhone and Android users, that provides access to the tools and information you will need in the event of an accident.

The app features a Live Chat component, allowing you immediate contact with a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Locate our app by searching “Morris James” in iTunes or Google Play.

Contact us for a complimentary copy of our book, Anatomy Of A Personal Injury Claim.

803 N. Broom Street “Feel Confident in Choosing One of the Most Experienced Wilmington, DE 19806 Representing Individuals Law Firms in Delaware 302.655.2599 Since 1931” Injured in Auto Accidents and at Work

Kevin Healy

Auto Accidents and Injuries at Work

Michael Owen

PERSONAL INJURY GROUP ATTORNEYS

No Fees Unless We Win!

“Your Quality of Life is Our Top Priority”

Kevin Healy Francis J. “Pete” Jones, Jr.

Free Consultation depersonalInjury.com

Keith Donovan

Day, Evening & Weekend Appointments Home & Hospital Visits

Five Convenient Locations in Delaware to Serve You: Other Locations to Serve You: WILMINGTON

Kevin G. Healy

Keith E. Donovan

Free Consultation

Pete Jones

No Fees Unless We Win Day, Evening & Weekend Appointments

www.depersonalinjury.com Steven L. Butler

Keith Donovan

Clayton E. Bunting Pete Jones

GEORGETOWN LOCATION 107 W. Market Street Georgetown, DE 19947 Susan D’Alonzo Ament Susan D’Alonzo Ament Clayton Bunting 302.856.0015

Attorneys at All of Our Locations: Personal Injury Group Attorneys

Susan D’Alonzo Ament

Michael Owen Clayton Bunting

Michael G. Owen

NEWARK

DOVER

Home and Hospital Visits

www.depersonalinjury.com

Taken at Hotel duPont

GEORGETOWN

REHOBOTH BEACH

402 Rehoboth Avenue Susan D’Alonzo Ament, Esq. Kevin Healy, Esq. Dover Clayton Bunting, Esq. 803 N. Broom Street Keith Donovan, Esq. Beach Rehoboth Newark Wilmington sament@morrisjames.com khealy@morrisjames.com 402 Rehoboth Avenue cbunting@morrisjames.com Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 29 N. State Streetkdonovan@morrisjames.com Wilmington, 19806 16 Polly Drummond Hill Road 803 N.DE Broom Street 107 W. Market Street State Street, SuiteDE 10019971 16 Polly Drummond Hill19901 Rd. 29 N. Rehoboth 302.260.7290 Beach, Dover, DE Newark, DE 19711 Wilmington, DE 19806 302.655.2599 Pete Jones, Esq. Georgetown, DE 19947 302.260.7290 302.678.8815 Dover, DE 19901 302.368.4200 Newark, DE 19711 302.655.2599 pjones@morrisjames.com 302.678.8815 302.368.4200 VISIT OUR WEBSITE 302.856.0015 Michael G. Owen, Esq. Se habla Español 302.651.3589 mowen@morrisjames.com

#

46

to request a complimentary copy of our book, Anatomy of a Personal Injury Claim

Se habla Español 302.651.3589

www.TheWomensJournal.com

The County Woman’s Journal

Travel Annette Nero Stellhorn President, Cruise/Travel Designer www.accentontavel.us Annette and her team of seven full time travel professionals have personal travel experience in over 120 countries and territories around the world and have provided thousands of vacationers fabulous send offs using their travel tips, advocacy, and value since 1989. Born and raised in Sussex County, Annette continues to manage the Maryland and Dela are o fices ro the ne ccent n ra el o fice ith lenty o ree ar ing on the corner o Rehoboth Avenue & Coastal Highway.

“Solo” Travel – New Options for Single Travelers Traveling without companions has become more common and affordable. Traditionally, trip costs for a cruise or tour is based on “two to a room” as you would pay for a hotel room putting off the single traveler immediately. In 2016, the outlook just got brighter for “Solo Travelers”.

Some of the more innovative companies in Accent n ravel s portfolio of first class luxu ry companies are waiving ‘single supplement’ or have reduced the “supplement” making it more reasonable for the Solo Traveler. Singles en oy the dining and sightseeing experience with other travelers, but when it’s time to say good night, they don’t have to share the room with anyone.

Cruise “Travel with a Purpose” – 150% Single Supplement For those looking for more than basting in the sun, we offer the newest cruise where you can ‘make a difference’.

Roundtrip 7 days from Miami – you have a choice of just two destinations and focus: cruise itineraries take you to either Domincan Republic or to Cuba (authorized under the current people-to-people guidelines as set forth by the U.S. government) with each offering a completely different experience.

In Cuba, you’ll have the opportunity to visit and interact, one on one, with artists, musicians, and others who culturally enrich the fabric of Cuban society. You will enjoy sightseeing - Havana’s Old City and more.

In the Dominican Republic, you will have a variety of ‘Service’ Tours enabling you to work alongside local residents to address local needs, doing what they do, helping where you choose with environmental projects, teaching, health services, and more (all optional).

Of course you’ll have leisure moments, creature comforts, and time for recreation on the modern 704-passenger Adonia, with its pool, gym, games deck, full-sized library, and destination-inspired meals. But, during your time at sea, you’ll also be focused on building a community with your fellow travelers, as you

participate in on-board activities designed specifically to prepare you for your on ground im pact experience. he Adonia is small enough to let you get genuinely acquainted with your fellow travelers. And, for the single traveler, that can be the most important amenity of all.

“1st Class Professionally Guided Tours 125% or less Single Supplement Globus Journeys offers thousands of travel itineraries and dates for travel through the A, anada and entral outh America or beyond. The opportunities for new adventures for singles are almost endless. Although you travel from home to the destination without a guide, you meet your guide and fellow travelers within the first day at the destina tion. Only your imagination and travel budget limit your explorations in a safe and friendly environment.

An AmaWaterways river cruise is about more than the destination – it’s the journey. . You will discover local culture and sights on included tours, and then sail to the next stunning port of call. Included in your fare are shore excursions in every port of call, dining and fine wines beers with meals, Internet access and Wi-Fi. All the larger ships feature comfortable lounges, lively bar areas, swimming pools or whirlpools, salons and fitness rooms. A A offers themed cruises such as Christmas Markets, Wine Cruises, Art Cruises, or Jewish Heritage Cruises.

Worldwide Tours Guided Sightseeing for One or More!

Accent n ravel can arrange your flights, transfers and even ‘back to back tours’ so you can extend your exploration of an area. xplore outh America, Australia New Zealand, or the long awaited visit to Hawaii, or the Far East. In either destination, you will be rewarded with tantalizing local cuisine, relax in quality accommodations and have an opportunity to interact with fellow travelers and locals.

River Cruises – “Award winning Luxury” No Single Supplement Accent On Travel has been selling river cruises for over 15 years and their river cruise specialists are experts at distinguishing the differ ence between the variety of river cruise lines whether your destination is urope, ietnam ambodia, yranmar, hina, or Africa w a fari. ith luxurious ships and award winning dining tour experiences, A A aterways is the only river cruise line to offer a wide range of itineraries charging Solo Travelers the same as double occupancy travelers. AN , AMAWaterways is the only river cruise line to have engineered new ships to avoid cancellations of cruising time due to low waters in the European rivers.

The County Woman’s Journal

47

Adventures is the largest small group adventure travel company in the world and offers socially and environmentally sensitive travel with National eographic ourneys as a side offering. Accent On Travel is proud to have certified specialists and personally now the management of this great company. “Solo” doesn’t ever mean alone travel has only a minimal cost. Departures are guaranteed to go with a professional guide with a minimum of one traveler – You! The world opens up for the Solo Traveler in 2016 and choosing a river cruise or small group tour allows those traveling alone to meet like-minded people to share the trip and experiences with. ith Accent n ravel Solo doesn’t mean alone. Let us be your guide into a world that offers travel with security, access, camaraderie, and an affinity with your destination.

CRUISES • TOURS • RESORT STAYS • FAMILY VACATIONS

REHOBOTH BEACH DE • TOWSON MD

37156 Rehoboth Ave (at the corner of Rt 1 & Rehoboth Ave) 302-703-6154 • www.accentontravel.us

Spring 2016

Business & Finance

How much are missed calls costing your business?

The future is here. Are you?

Do you want a reliable, high-quality phone system that simply works?

Our cloud-based VoIP Phone System adapts and adjusts to your needs and seamlessly work the way that you do. solution that meets your needs.

With DelmarvaVoIP™, you’ll get a platform that: • • • •

Eliminate costs of a traditional phone closet Save up to 40% over traditional phone systems Unlimited Local and Long Distance Advanced analytic reporting

• •

Advanced Call Routing and Call Flow Design Seamlessly share resources

302.703.9717 Toll Free | 855.645.8647

www.D elma r va Vo IP .c o m

Make the switch and save up to 40% over traditional phone solutions.

Spring 2016

48

Get your FREE evaluation

(302) 703-9717 The County Woman’s Journal

Education

Lifelong Learning—A Key to Successful Aging

BY NORA RIEHL ZELLUK, Professional and Continuing Studies, University of Delaware “Some people have said ‘successful aging’ is an oxymoron,” noted Dilip Jeste, director of the Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging at the University of California, San Diego.

Current research says otherwise.

Stein Institute researchers, along with many other scientists, believe that the future of successful aging will increasingly depend on cognitive and emotional health. Researchers now widely agree that cognitive decline is not an inevitable part of the aging process.

Research on aging offers a striking model of aging as a potential time of brain health and growth. Mental stimulation and creative outlets can provide the opportunity to lead better quality lives filled with more knowledge and wisdom — and an

increased capacity to contribute to society.

expertise and talents as volunteer instructors and through committees.

In one study, participants in creative programs like poetry writing, painting, or choral singing classes reported better physical health than those in the control group, and reported learning “new skills and new ways of looking at and expressing things.”

An amazing variety of courses are offered through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes at UD. Students take courses in art, history, literature, health, computers, yoga, philosophy, memoir writing, music, languages, genealogy, and much more. There are no exams or homework – just learning for the fun of it.

“Getting creative in your later years is a self-fueling engine,” is the message of Dr. Gene Cohen, founder of George Washington University’s Center on Aging, Health & Humanities. “The more you do, the more you can do.”

The University of Delaware has been a leader in lifelong learning programs that offer mental stimulation, creative outlets and social connections that positively impact quality of life.

The programs feature an academic cooperative model which encourages age 50 plus members to share their

It’s not all about the classroom, though. It is now common knowledge that robust social relationships are one of the keys to staying healthy as we age, and members often mention how highly they value the friendships developed through the program.

One student commented, “There is a youthfulness of spirit here that is palpable – a joie de vivre that you cannot believe.”

Osher Lifelong Learning programs are at the following locations: • Fred Thomas uilding, 5 0 Dupont Avenue in Le es • Ocean ie To n Hall and Community Center, 3 West Avenue, Ocean ie • Modern Maturity Center, 11 1 Forrest Avenue in Dover • Arsht Hall on the D Wilmington Campus at 00 Pennsylvania Avenue More information can be found at lifelonglearning.udel.edu, by writing to continuing-ed@udel.edu or calling 302-831-7600. Spring classes begin in January (Lewes and Ocean View) or February (Dover and Wilmington).

Nora Riehl Zelluk is the web/communications coordinator for Professional and Continuing Studies at the University of Delaware.

Time to explore subjects you haven’t had time to pursue, time to delve into your interests, time to chase your dreams.

Explore the Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, offering just-for-the-joy-of-it learning in Lewes, Ocean View, Dover and Wilmington.

Or take a college class in Newark… even pursue a degree.

You’ve got the interest.

We’ve got the education.

UD is for you!

Live life to the fullest

Now you are retired. This is your time.

302-831-7600 • continuing-ed@udel.edu www.pcs.udel.edu WP120014

The County Woman’s Journal

49

Spring 2016

Education ND COM

r e m um RCE

O WORKF

S

TA OPMEN DEVEL

s p m Ca N

UCATIO

Y ED MUNIT

2016

r e h t ge

a

n u F f ! o P r e pus m m a m Su t Kids On Ckidsoncampus o T e iec a

OWENS CAMPUS - GEORGETOWN

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS

wens o / u d e . go.dtcc

ATTENTION CONSUMERS

YOUR WISH IS ABOUT TO COME TRUE Support LOCAL Small Business No, there is still no tooth fairy Purchase gift certificates from our website to be redeemed at many participating businesses.

Money still doesn’t grow on trees BUT Visit our website and request products or services FREE NEED--A-SERVICE PROGRAM and There ‘s an organization designed for you though our online NEED the Circles of Influence sections sections..

Moving to Delaware? Visiting Delaware?

Visit our website for resources to help

Over 72 FREE EVENTS statewide Work with business owners and decision makers.

302-482-2120

www.dsbchamber.com delawareconsumerexpo.com

Spring 2016

Find us on FB 50

The County Woman’s Journal

Automotive

Rehoboth Car Wash By: Chris Dispoto We are certainly receiving our share of winter wrath here at the beach. Salt and sand on every road from curb to curb helps make it safe for travel, but what a mess it makes of our cars.

This mess not only looks terrible, it is harmful to your vehicle. The white coating of salt on the paint you see also coats the undercarriage of your car. If this corrosive coating is not removed in a timely manner, it will certainly plague you in the future.

Lucky for everyone, Rehoboth Car Wash offers an undercarriage wash with every Deluxe or Ultimate Wash Package. This service safely removes the salt and sand from the bottom of your car.

It is also a good time of the year to book your Spring detailing appointment.

March and April are our busiest months in the detail bay.

With winter behind us and summer in front of us that once a year service will be much appreciated by your hard working vehicle.

For an estimate or detailing, stop by the car wash anytime.

Rehoboth Car Wash is located on the Route 1 service road at Rehoboth Avenue. Winter hours are 8a.m. to 5p.m. everyday, weather permitting. For more information call 302227-6177.

The County Woman Newspaper

51

Spring 2016

Automotive

Spring 2016

52

The County Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Journal

Automotive

The County Woman Newspaper

53

Spring 2016

Home & Garden

THERE’S ONLY ONE WAY TO

10595 Worchester Hwy Berlin, MD 21811 106 52nd Street Ocean City, MD 21842 (On Water Repair/Service)

Bayside Jet Drive

410-723-9773 410-641-3040

“Uncommonly Devoted to Servicing Jet Driven Watercraft”

baysidejetdrive.net

INTRODUCING RiDE ™ BY YAMAHA. THE WORLD’S FIRST DUAL THROTTLE HANDLEBAR CONTROL SYSTEM.

yamahawaverunners.com

™

©2014 Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA. Follow instructional materials and obey all laws. Ride responsibly, wearing protective apparel. Always ride within your capabilities, allowing time and distance for maneuvers, and respect others around you. Don’t drink and ride. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT YAMAHAWAVERUNNERS.COM OR CALL 1.800.88.YAMAHA

Spring 2016

54

The County Woman’s Journal

Dog Training

What is a Proper Meet and Greet and Play?

Not all dogs like other dogs. Not all dogs like any dog. But then again there are the dogs that just want to play, play, play!

means, let the 2 meet, play.

Keeping in mind that too rough a play can turn the fun into a fight. hen the play Before you allow your dog to Meet and Greet (then play) with a strange does get rough, call your dog’s name, command your dog, please follow the common sense rules before your dog is allowed dog to ‘Settle’, and to ‘Heel’. to go up to just any dog.

Breaking the rough play Most owners want to believe that their ‘dog is friendly’. However, their allows your dog(s) to slow dog may like one dog but not the other. Know Your Dog! down and not get mad at the other dog for nipping too To start a proper Meet and Greet, all dogs should be calm, ‘Settled’, hard or accidentally bumping and under the owners control before there is a Meet and Greet. your dog harder than they like which causes a good A ‘Heel’ with a ‘Sit’ and a ‘Settle’ are vital to have a play to turn into a fight. successful Meet and Greet.

If the dogs are lunging, barking, jumping, snapping, stiff body, stiff ears (ears up and back than usual) or a stiff neck, baring teeth, growling, whites of eyes showing, and yes, wagging tail, a stiff wagging tail, then the Meet and Greet will not be positive and good intentions will turn ugly and bad fast! It is best to move on and not bother the other dog or let your dog be confronted with the other dog.

Supporting Women

Yet, if both dogs are wagging their tails (they are showing a loose tail in the wag and their bodies are wagging, wiggling as well) then by all

We’re

ALL SMILES with

K-10 DOG TRAINING roup an rivate e on vaila le a ic an vance e ience og or ing it og “Because We’re One Better” mail n o e ite

The County Woman’s Journal

training com training com

Remember if the dogs playing ‘reciprocate the play’ then all is good and every one is having fun! For example, one dog chases the other dog and then they turn and the other dog chases the one dog that started out chasing.

Some dogs play are very vocal. It sounds like a real fight. However, if you watch, you will see that the mouths are open yet neither dog are nipping or bitting the other.

This is play too. They just use their voices in play.

It is important for a proper Meet and Greet with all dogs/puppies in order to communicate that You as their owners, have control of the situation and that You will not allow anything to happen to them. You’ll protect your dog. This is important to communicate so your dog learns to Trust you and Respect you.

Once again, dogs Play should always be reciprocated with both and all dogs. If it is not and you see tension and/or rough play, always call your dog back to You for a ‘Settle’ and give them ‘Me’ time.

55

Spring 2016

Pets

Pets

Pets

• Individual/Group Tours • Alpaca sales, Agisting (boarding) • Gift Shop featuring alpaca yarns, clothing, accessories,

and children’s toys; Pacabella organic soaps and lotions; Novica jewelry

Just L

• Children’s Birthday Parties • Weddings

Safe and Effective Solutions to

Keep Your Pets out of Harm’s Way $150.00 Off or 0% Financing Promo Code: Cape 07312015. Valid on premium packages of containment. Financing is subject to credit approval. Not valid with other discounts or previous purchases. Participating dealers only.

Invisible Fence Brand of Delmarva 410-546-2436 | 888-317-2436 delmarva.invisiblefence.com

Pets

©2014 Invisible Fence, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Farm and GiftSafe Shop and Effective Solutions to are open Keepdaily!

Your Pets out of Harm’s Way

0% Financing We have doubled the 302-236-7950 size of our gift shop, and Please check out our website: it is fully stocked with www.tacacoalpacasofdelaware.com beautiful alpaca clothing Invisible Fence Brand of Delmarva Owners: Blair & Kelley Boyce and accessories as well410-546-2436 as | 888-317-2436 Blair’s cell 443-477-2220 delmarva.invisiblefence.com other unique gift items!

Promo Code: Cape 07312015. Valid on premium packages of containment. Financing is subject to credit approval. Not valid with other discounts or previous purchases. Participating dealers only.

©2014 Invisible Fence, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

416-532

n ivi u it

Just Like Home Pet Sitting You will always treasure the timeou will you and your pet spent together. always treasure the time you and your pet spent to ether.

Our home is your pet’s home!

Call Terry for a Meet & Greet Appointment

302-236-5147

AskAsk your veterinarian honorthose those irreplaceable memories your veterinarian to to honor irreplaceable memories by trustin et Crematorium certify by trustingarsell Parsell Pet Crematorium toto certify thatthat youryour pet’s pet s cherished remains are those of your pet and your pet cherished remains are those of your pet and your pet only. only.

PARSELL PET PARSELL PET C RC ER EMMAA TT OOR R IUM IUM

Licensed, Bonded, & Insured Member of Pet Sitters Associates, L.L.C.

0

7

302-645-7445 Lewes, DE

Spring 2016

parsellpet.com

56Fall 2015

an c il ren

Farm i t open Satur a Sun a an appointm

check our web days hours & call make sure we r

ewes, DE

www.justlikehomepetsitting.org justlikehomepetsitting@aol.com

302-

28494 Fire Tower Road Laurel, DEOff 19956 $150.00 or

OUR GIFT SHOP HAS EXPANDED!

416-532

Loving Care In Our Home While You Are Away

Ca Meet & G

DO-SPAD0605082602

The County Woman’s Journal 56 Fall 2015

Photography

C.M.Baker Photography 30 .

. 11 • cmbaker.com

Aerials

MIKE BAKER C.M. BAKER PHOTOGRAPHY

We do Residential and Commercial Aerials on the Delmarva Peninsula.

Progressive construction sights starting from the bare property and ending with the building finished and in use. r even someone s home, farm or estate to make a nice Christmas gift ! We will get your aerial done.

With the selection digital images on a disc - to a framed 30x40 print. You choose!

Portraits/ Headshots Make an appointment with us to update your portrait or promo headshots for the web site. Setting up to do a company shoot is getting popular. Whether it is a radio station or a hospital, it is always needed for promo purposes.

Weddings

We continue to make our wedding couples’ special day through our images to last a lifetime of love. Each wedding is captured, catering to their suggestions, desires and personalities.

C.M.Baker Photography is still one of the few that print ten fteen ’s at the reception for all to view and for the couple to take home with them.

from this to this

Events One of our favorites have been Event Photography for at least 15 years.

We print immediately! We can do many different sizes with photo folders. Many backdrops to select from. One of the popular methods is Greenscreen Photography. Select a backdrop, stand in front of the green backdrop and the photo puts you there in your selected backdrop.

Check us out and ask us about our “photobooth” style pictures. Full weddings, from start to finish, available to view.

The County Woman’s Journal

from this to this

Gala Events, Father-Daughter Dances, Prom/Spring Dances, Charity Events, Conventions, Conferences, Military Events, Holiday Events, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Family Reunions, and the list goes on.

57

Spring 2016

Real Estate

Spring 2016

58

The County Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Journal

Fabulous Foods

Fabulous Foods

Fabulous Foods

PUBLISHER’S RESTAURANT POLICY Our criteria said it all!

First and foremost, the food has to be of the highest quality and freshness.

Second, the staff must be courteous and friendly. Third, is the consistency.

Knowing that each and every time you dine at that restaurant, it will always live up to its reputation.

Reop Open Open Th the the Spr Sea Seas

This is the most controversial category in all our newspapers. So, we thought we would answer honestly and objectively the most frequently asked questions by our friends and readers.

“Why do you have so few restaurants in your newspapers?”

Simple!

The following restaurants in this Women’s newspaper are the only restaurants we HAVE INVITED to join our list of restaurants, and that we could absolutely guarantee met our criteria.

Reopening Open for Open We unconditionally guarantee the foods reviews in all our newspapers.

This the 2014 2013 They have been prepared by the restaurants that have been personally invited the to be with us.”

Spring!

Season The restaurants that you see on the following pages are not advertisers.

Try any of the restaurants listed in this paper and if you don’t agree with us, call us at 1-800-993-3822 or if you have other restaurants that you would recommend, please let us know. We will review them.

Season

We are presenting them to you as hand selected skillful artists who take pride in preparing the best meals possible.

No other newspaper syndicate turns down advertising from restaurants.

WE DO! In fact 95% of all restaurants that contact us are not invited to be with us, after we try them. We take the time to go through our criteria and only select the best for your enjoyment.

Serving Dinner starting at 6pm Lunch and Sunday Brunch 11 to 3

T •

Après Surf menu is served 3:00 to 5:30

(302) 227-3674 • www.b

Voted 59 Rehoboth Avenue •Rudy Reho Best ineOur Dining Celebrating

“ Give us one try, and you will keep coming back ” A conversation with Shawn Xiong of Confucius Chinese Restaurant or “palace”, yet I want people Cumin Beef or Confucius Chinese know it is Chinese.

Kung Pao Restaurant was opened in the And everybody knows who Shrimp. If you Confucius is. spring of 2004 in downtown like fish, Rehoboth Beach. Shawn Salmon with Q: What made you decide to Xiong, the owner, had previBlack Bean relocate to Rehoboth? ously owned a Chinese Sauce, X: When I had my previous restaurant in Wilmington Steamed Halrestaurant in Wilmington, I prior to relocating to the ibut or Crispy educate. enrich. empower. beach area. Since then, Con- was working 360 days a year, Whole Black 12 hours a day. After I had fucius has been named the Sea Bass are best Chinese restaurant in the my son, I decided that I all excellent thand wanted to spend more time Delaware Today magazine choices. If or “palace”, yet I want Cumin Beef or with people him, more time with his favorably mentioned in variyou are a first ilmington Avenue inknow downtown My wife and I came to Confucius Chinese it isWilmington.

Chinese.

Kung Pao education. Coming to a resort ousRehoboth newspaper and magatime cusBeach has long been Rehoboth because we want to have Restaurant was opened in destination. the everybody Shrimp. If you a food lover’s Popular a restaurant that wewho areitexcited town, allows me to take zines.We had aAnd chance to talkknows tomer, we eneateries have called Wilmington about.

We want to have exciting Confucius is.folspring of 2004 in downtown like fish, you to tell our server fast food restaurant COMsome time away from work with Shawn XIong and the courage Ave. their home for a long time. food for people who are looking for a Rehoboth Beach. Shawn with Located on is the the second block of the of good dining experience.

Wefeeling only put guilty about it.

BINED ). While this has made Salmon without lowing summary our or what you do or do not like, is a small building on our menu fooddecide that we ourselves Q:housing What made you to Xiong, the owner, avenue had previChinese food popular in this Black conversation. and Bean we will offer the right reconfucius Restaurant, the only fine love or we think our customers will relocate to Rehoboth? ously owned a Chinese dining Chinese restaurant in the enjoy.” country, it has made Chinese Sauce, ommendation for you. I beQ: What was your Rehoboth – Lewes area.

X: When had myphilosophy previous restaurant in Wilmington Steamed Hal-customer deserves food a stereotype ( think lieve every Q: Why do you callI your biggest Shawn’s is bestchallenge comone of e em in his menu selections. restaurant in lified Wilmington, I prior to relocating restaurant toChinese the food has been ibut or Crispy “$5.99 eat all you can eat”, special attention at my “Confucius”? ing to Rehoboth? the most popular ethnic foods People who enjoy a good seafood was working 360 year, beach area. Sincein then, ConBlack If they order “free deliveries” for example). I Whole restaurant.

X: When I started Confucius, X: There were America, as evidenced in the meal can finddays such oa ular items plenty of chalnumerousthe take-out and12 Salt & Pepper Shrimp, athat day.

After I had fucius has been named Bass are they don’t quite have to explain to people whatSea something I wanted to offerbuffet ahours menuas lenges I Halibut have faced. The restaurants in pretty much every with Ginger & Scallions, or PanI seared decided that I of best Chinese restaurant in the excellent shopping center or stripmy mall.son, But Salmon with black bean they are welcome to send most “generic” Chinese biggest all was not knowing we do, but once people give usalllike, unfortunatelyand for real Chinese sauce.

Anyone who loves hot & wanted tospicy spend more time Delaware Today magazine a try, they keep coming back. choices. it back Iffor exchange AT NO restaurants Wherever market food lovers, most of offer. these places food willthe be very happy to when I first with more time with favorably mentioned variyou are a Ifirst offer more oryou less the same kindhim, entrees such as ot his eThe er other challenge COST. want customer to youin go, probably willfind find opened. of menus. In order to enjoy a good Cumin Beef or Fiveeducation.

Coming to a( up resort ous newspaper and magacusQ: What are your most time have a pleasant dining experia Chinese eatery everyChicken, and Chinese meal, you will havein to take spiced Duck. was Growing in continues to be estown, itoffers allows mepecially toof take zines.We had a chance talk tomer, en- place. a trip to to a nearby big city to satisfy Hunan Province China, Shawn popular dishes? ence we at my shopping center that during the summer craving.

Xiong has a particular affection fast food COMsome time away from work with Shawn XIongyour and the fol- the courage youtoto tell our server X:effort This is a hard question pretty much same items )tofood. convince people that ChiTherefore, herestaurant has made every for hot and spicy As a to ensure that Confucius kitchen Established years ago, Confucius Restaurant result, any spicy food lover will ). While this has made without feeling guilty about it.be BINED lowing is the summary of or you isdo or Q: do not like,are your hours answer.

There arewhat different such asour loseven meins & chow nese restaurant IS INDEED What staff be as accommodating as Confucius was designed to provide located at 57 Wilmington happy to learn that Confucius is Chinese food popular in this conversation. and we will offer the right recpossible. Rice You want to request gluten popular dishes tothedifferent an alternative to a take-out meins.

Our menuoris more fo- stocked more and and Specials? regularly with than all kindsjust Fried Avenue on second block free meal ot ahas roblem. ou are buffet style menu. According to hot ingredients ranging from it made Chinese ommendation I beWhat your from the beach. Iton is now customers depending theirfor you. cused on itemsQ: you don’tofwas usuEggrolls.

Therecountry, are more than X: Confucius is open year a vegan or vegetarian We are going Shawn Xiong, owner of Confucius, Habernera, Jalapeno, to Szechaun open forlieve Summer day (own think every customer deserves Q: Why do youhis call your biggest challenge comto try a ourstereotype best. don’t like whatpersonal taste. goalfind is to provide quality food Ifevery you like round. ally in those places.

SoredI peppers.

40000 Chinesefood eateries inYou this 7 days a week in seadry at 5pm for dinner.

For other you ordered Weall canyou re lace it. oeat”, and quality service. “ I used to can “$5.99 eat special attention at myand currently is open for restaurant “Confucius”? ingnot to name Rehoboth? spicy we offer dishes reservations/information, call decided that will country ( more than McDonson reasonable request is ever denied at food, own a restaurant in aI typical Shawn Xiong is fully aware that 302-227-3848. example). restaurant.

If theydinner order everyday except TuesX: When I startedshopping Confucius, X:or There plenty of chalConfucius. mall setting when I was in were every customer’s taste is different. as HotI Pepper Chicken, my place “ wok” “great wall” alds’, Pizza Hut“free anddeliveries” all other forsuch have to explain to people what something they don’t I wanted to offer a menu that lenges I have faced. The dayquite beginning at 5:00pm. We most “generic” Chinese biggest of all was not knowing we do, but once people give us like, they are welcome opento forsend lunch and dinner a try, they keep coming back. it back for exchange AT Sunday NO restaurants offer. Wherever the market when I first every starting at Voted by the National Women’s Newspaper COST. I want customer to Every Monday, ALL you go, you probably will find opened. The other challenge 11:00am.

Q: What are your most have a pleasant dining a Chinese eatery in every was ( and continues to be esFISH experientrees are on special popular dishes? ence at my place. while supplies last. Next Febshopping center that offers pecially during the summer X: This is a hard question to pretty much the same items )to convince people that Chiruary around President’s Day, answer. There are different such as lo meins & chow nese restaurant IS INDEED Q: What are your hours we will hold our annual CHImeins. Our menu is more fomore than just Fried Rice and popular dishes to different and Specials? NESE NEW YEAR BUFFET. cused on items you don’t usu- Eggrolls. There are more than customers depending on their X: Confucius is open Foryear a fixed amount, you will ally find in those places. So I 40000 Chinese eateries in this own personal taste. If you like round. 7 days a week haveinaseachance to enjoy about spicy food, we offer dishes decided that I will not name country ( more than McDonson and currently 30 is open for dishes, most of different such as Hot Pepper Chicken, my place “ wok” or “great wall” alds’, Pizza Hut and all other dinner everyday except which Tuesare seafood. day beginning at 5:00pm.

For moreWe information, you can open for lunch andcall dinner Confucius at 302-227every Sunday starting 3848ator visit us online at ConVoted by the National Women’s Newspaper 11:00am. Every Monday, ALL fuciusrehobothbeach.com.

FISH entrees are on special is located at 57 Confucius while supplies last.

Next Feb- Avenue, Rehoboth Wilmington ruary around President’s Beach. Day, we will hold our annual CHIYEAR BUFFET. June/July 2012 The County NESE Woman NEW Newspaper 48 For a fixed amount, you will have a chance to enjoy about 30 different dishes, most of which are seafood.

For more information, you can call Confucius at 302-2273848 or visit us online at Confuciusrehobothbeach.com.

Confucius is located at 57 Wilmington Avenue, Rehoboth Beach.

“ Give us one try, and you will keep coming back ” A conversation Shawn Xiong of Confucius Chinese f ab ulo us f o with o ds Restaurant

in Bethany

Confucius 8 Season At The Beach W

Re o ot

The County Woman Newspaper

www.backporchcafe.com

302.537.7500 • www.p

Fabulous Foods

Fabulous Foods

55 53 venue Re o all for Hours an

A 5-Star Restaurant

The County Woman Newspaper

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Rudy 40th Anniversary

A 5-Star Restaurant

55 53 Re

#

Journal Summer Spring 2013 o The ot County eac Woman’s ela are Reopening Open for Open This the 2013 the 2014 Spring!

Season Season

Serving Dinner starting at 6pm Lunch and Sunday Brunch 11 to 3

Summer 2014

The County Woman Newspaper

59

#

Garfiel Park ay B

Spring 2016

55

Fabulous Foods “ Give us one try, and you will keep coming

A conversation with Shawn Xiong of Confucius “ Give us one try, and you will keepRestaurant coming back ” A conversation with Shawn Xiong orof“palace”, Confucius Chinese Restaurant yet I want people

Confucius Chinese know it is Chinese.

Restaurant was opened in the And everybody knows who Confucius is. spring of 2004 in downtown Rehoboth Beach. Shawn Q: What made you decide to Xiong, the owner, had previrelocate to Rehoboth? ously owned a Chinese X: When I had my previous restaurant in Wilmington restaurant in Wilmington, I prior to relocating to the educate. enrich. empower. beach area. Since then, Con- was working 360 days a year, 12 hours a day. After I had fucius has been named the best Chinese restaurant in the my son, I decided that I thand wanted to spend more time Delaware Today magazine Cumin Beef o or “palace”, yet I want people with him, time with his favorably mentioned in variConfucius Chinese Restaurant was Q: What was your biggest Q: What aremore your most Q: What are your hours and ilmington Avenue inknow downtown Wilmington.

My wife and I came to Confucius Chinese Kung Pao it is Chinese. education.

Coming to a resort ous newspaper and magaopened in the spring of 2004 in downchallenge coming Rehoboth?

Specials?

Rehoboth Beach has longto been Rehoboth because popular we want to dishes? have who Restaurant was opened in the And everybody knows food lover’swere destination.

Popular a restaurant areitis excited town, allows me to take zines.We hadplenty a chance to talk that town Rehoboth Beach. Shawn Xiong, aeateries X: There of challenges X: we This a hard question to answer. X: Confucius is open 7 days a week. Shrimp. If yo have called Wilmington about.

We want to have exciting Confucius is. spring of 2004 in downtown like fish, yo fastfor food restaurant COMsome time away from work courage with Shawn XIong andofthe the owner, had previously owned a Ave. I have faced. all folwas different popular dishes to Call hours and reservations. their home for The a longbiggest time. food for peopleThere who areare looking for a Rehoboth Beach. Shawn with Located on is the the second block of the of good dining experience.

Wefeeling only put guilty about it. or what yo lowing our Chinese restaurant in Wilmington not nowing thesummary mar et when first without different customers depending on their BINED ). While this has made Salmon avenue is a small building housing on our menu fooddecide that we ourselves Q: What made you to Xiong, the owner, had previBlack Bean Chinese food popular in this and we wil conversation. onfucius Restaurant, only fine was love or we think our personal customers will prior to relocating to the beach area. opened.

The otherthe challenge (and own taste. If you like spicy relocate to Rehoboth? ously a Chinese dining Chinese restaurant in the enjoy.” country, it has made Chinese Sauce, ommendat Q: What was Since then, Confucius hasowned been named continues to be especially during the food, we offer dishesyour such as Hot Pep- For Rehoboth – Lewes area. more information, X: When I had my previous restaurant in Wilmington Steamed Hal lieve every Why do youpeople callthat your biggest Shawn’s philosophy is bestchallenge the best Chinese restaurant in the Del- Q: summer) to convince Chiper Chicken, Cumin Beef or comKung Pao food a stereotype ( think Chinese food has been one of e em lified in his menu selections. restaurant inthan Wilmington, Iyou li e fish, almon with “$5.99 eat all you can eat”, prior to relocating restaurant to the ibut or Crisp special att ing to fRehoboth? aware Today magazine and favorably the nese restaurant IS“Confucius”?

INDEED more hrimp. most popular ethnic foods People who enjoy a good seafood was working 360 year, beach area. Sincein then, ConWhole Black you can “free deliveries” for example).

I restaurant X: When I started Confucius, X: There were America, as evidenced in the meal can finddays such oa ular items plenty of chalmentioned in various newspaper and numerous just Fried Rice andbuffet Eggrolls. There are Black Bean Sauce, Steamed Halibut take-out and12 as Salt & Pepper Shrimp, Halibut hours athat day.

After I had fucius has been named the Bass are something Imore wanted to offer aevery menu faced.

TheBass are have to explain to people whatSea in pretty much with Ginger Scallions, Panmagazines. We had a chance to talk restaurants than 40000 Chinese eateries in &lenges or CrispyIorhave Whole Black Sea my son, I decided that I best Chinese restaurant in the all excellent center or stripChinese seared Salmon with blackof bean once people at give us like, they a most “generic” biggest all was not callbutConfucius with Shawn XIong and the following shopping this country (moremall. thanButMcDonalds’, all excellent choices. f youknowing are a first we do, unfortunatelyand for real Chinese sauce.

Anyone who loves hot & wanted to spend more time Delaware Today magazine a try, they keep coming back. choices. it back Iffor restaurants offer.

Wherever the market when I first food lovers, placesfast food spicy resfood willtime be very happy to we encourage you to is the summary of our Pizza Hutmost andof these all other customer, with more time with favorably mentioned in variyou are a Ifirs offer more oryou less the same kindhim, find entrees such as ot his eThe er other challenge COST. wa you go, probably will find opened. conversation. taurant COMBINED).

While Chicken, this hasCumin tellBeef ourorserver of menus. In order to enjoy a good Five- or what you do or do not education.

Coming to a resort ous newspaper and magatime cusQ: What are your most have a plea a Chinese eatery in every was ( and continues to be esChinese you will have to take spiced Duck. Growing up in made meal, Chinese food popular in this like, and we will offer the right rectown, itoffers allows mepecially toof take zines.We had a chance talk tomer, en a trip to to a nearby big city to satisfy Hunan Province China, Shawn popular dishes? ence we at my shopping center that during the summer Q: Why do you call your country, foodhasa a particular ommendation your craving.it has made ChineseXiong affection for you. I believe every or visit us online at fast food restaurant COMsome time away from work with Shawn XIongpretty and the fol- the courage youtoto tell our server X:effort This is a hard question much same items )to convince people that Therefore, he Chihas made every for and spicy food.

Asdeserves a restaurant “Confucius”? stereotype (think “$5.99 eat allhotyou customer special attention at kitchen to ensure that Confucius Established seven years ago, Confucius Restaurant result, any spicy food lover will ). While this has made without feeling guilty about it.be BINED lowing is the summary of our or what you isdo or Q: do not like answer.

There are different such as lo meins & chow nese restaurant IS INDEED What staff be assomething accommodating as designed to provide for X: When I started Confucius, I wanted Confucius can eat,”was“free deliveries” examorder located at 57 Wilmington happy to learnmy thatrestaurant.

Confucius isIf they Chinese food popular in this conversation. and we will offer the right re possible.

You want to request gluten popular dishes to different an alternative to a take-out oris more meins.

Our menu fomore than just Fried Rice and and Spec regularly stocked all kinds Confuciusrehobothbeach. com.

Avenue on the second block to offer a menu that most “generic” buffet ple).style I have toAccording explain toto people what theywith don’t quite like,free they are welcome meal ot ahas roblem. ou are menu. of hot ingredients ranging from country, it made Chinese ommendation for you.

I beQ: What was your from the beach.

It is now customers depending on their X: Confuci cused on items you don’t usuEggrolls.

There more than aexchange vegan or vegetarian going Xiong, Confucius, Chinese restaurants offer. Wherever Shawn we do, butowner onceofpeople give us a try, Jalapeno, to sendto itSzechaun back for are AT NOWe are Habernera, open forlieve Summer day food (own think every customer deserve Q: Why do youhis call your biggest challenge comto try a ourstereotype best.

You don’t like whatpersonal taste. goalfind is to provide quality food Ifevery you like round. ally in those places.

So 40000 Chinese eateries in this 7d dry redI peppers. at 5pm for dinner.

For other you go, you probably will find a hi and they keepservice. coming back.

COST. I want customer to have We a pleasyou ordered can re lace it. o quality “ I used to all you can eat”, “$5.99 eat special attention at my restaurant “Confucius”? ing to Rehoboth? spicy food, we offer dishes reservations/information, call decided that I will not name country ( more than McDonson and cu reasonable request is ever denied at Shawn Xiong fully aware that nese eatery in every shopping center own a restaurant in a typical antisdining experience at my place.

302-227-3848. “free deliveries” forsuch example).

I Pepper restaurant.

If theydinner order eve X: When I startedshopping Confucius, X:or There plenty of chalConfucius. mall setting when I was in were every customer’s taste is different. as Hot Chicken, my place “ wok” “great wall” alds’, Pizza Hut and all other that offers pretty much the same items have to explain to people what something they don’t I wanted to offer a menu that lenges I have faced. The dayquite beginn such as lo meins & chow meins. Our to most “generic” Chinese biggest of all was not knowing we do, but once people give us like, they are welcome open forsen lu menu is more focused on items you a try, they keep coming back. it back for exchange AT Sund NO restaurants offer. Wherever the market when I first every don t usually find in those places. o Voted by the National Women’s Newspaper COST. I want customer to E you go, you probably will find opened. The other challenge 11:00am. decided that I will not name my place Q: What are your most have a pleasant dining exper a Chinese eatery in every was ( and continues to be esFISH entre “ wok” or “great wall” or “palace”, yet popular dishes? ence at my place. while supp shopping center that offers pecially during the summer I want people know it is Chinese. And X: This is a hard question to pretty much the same items )to convince people that Chiruary arou everybody knowssuch who Confucius is. & chow answer. There are different as lo meins nese restaurant IS INDEED Q: What are your hours we will hol meins. Our menu is more fomore than just Fried Rice and popular dishes to different and Specials? NESE NEW Q: What made you decide cused ontoitems you don’t usu- Eggrolls. There are more than customers depending on their X: Confucius is open Foryear a fixed relocate to Rehoboth? ally find in those places. So I 40000 Chinese eateries in this own personal taste. If you like round. 7 days a week haveinaseacha X: When I had mydecided previousthat restaurant spicy food, we offer dishes I will not name country ( more than McDonson and currently 30 is open for differen in Wilmington, Imy was working 360or “great wall” alds’, Pizza Hut and all other such as Hot Pepper Chicken, place “ wok” dinner everyday except Tues which are days a year, 12 hours a day. After I day beginning at 5:00pm.

For moreW i had my son, I decided that I wanted to open for lunch andcall dinner Confuc spend more time with him, more time every Sunday starting 3848ator vis with his education. Coming to a resort Voted by the National Women’s Newspaper 11:00am. Every Monday, ALL fuciusreho town, it allows me to take some time FISH entrees are on special Confucius away from work without feeling guilty while supplies last.

Next Feb Wilmington about it. ruary around President’s Beach. Da we will hold our annual CHIYEAR BUFFET. June/July 2012 The County NESE Woman NEW Newspaper 48 For a fixed amount, you will have a chance to enjoy abou The County Woman’s Journal Spring 2016 60 30 different dishes, most of which are seafood.

For more information, you ca call Confucius at 302-2273848 or visit us online at Co fuciusrehobothbeach.com.

“ Give us one try, and you will keep coming back ” A conversation Shawn Xiong of Confucius Chinese f ab ulo us f o with o ds Restaurant

Confucius 8 Season At The Beach W

302-227-3848

A 5-Star Restaurant

A 5-Star Restaurant

Fabulous Foods Fabulous Foods

Traditional Fine Dining • teaks

ra cakes eafoo • ull Bar • hil rens Menu • ite are Menu • atering • n House Pri ate Parties Perfect dining room for: ehearsal Dinners • Birth ay ele rations • amily eunions nni ersaries • We ing ece tions •

Voted Best ine Dining in Bethany

all for Hours an eser ations 302.537.7500 • www.parkwaydana.com Garfiel Park ay Bethany Beach DE TheCounty County Woman’s Woman Newspaper The Journal

55 61

Spring Spring 2013 2016

l

Fabulous Foods

PRIVATE EVENTS

THE FOOD

With multiple private venues, both indoors and out, the Brick is a great choice for your next special occasion! We can accommodate parties of 15 - 85. With all inclusive packages starting at , we have options that fit any budget. When booking your event, you’ll work one on one with members of our management team to insure your celebration is perfect. ith customi able menus, flexible floor plans, and varied beverage pac ages, your event will be as unique as you are. Let us take care of the work so you can enjoy your celebration!

Chef Mark Buchanan shows off his new smoker. House smoked specialties are popping up on our nightly specials, and Chef Mark’s House Smoked Salmon Salad is featured on our lunch menu daily, either as a sandwich or as a salad. Our neighbors especially enjoy smelling whatever we’re smoking for dinner!

12 Mile Salad - Loaded with Marinated Steak, Turkey Breast, Hard Boiled Egg, Blue Cheese Crumbles and Fresh Veggies, this salad will keep you going all day and all night long!

Brick Shrimp - Our beer batter is made with our local brewery, 16 Mile’s Blues Golden Ale. We coat extra large shrimp with our special beer batter blend, and flash fry them. hese shrimp are a crispy crunchy treat, served with honey mustard and our sweet and spicy relish.

SPECIAL BRICK EVENTS We’ve always got something interesting going on at the Brick! We schedule special events almost monthly, including Murder Mystery Dinners, Wine Pairing Dinners, and Beer Dinners. We also have some annual special events, including our Red Solo Cup Party, Wild Game Dinner, Breakfast with Santa, and Sip Sup & Shop - our afternoon Champagne ea. isit our website to find out what s coming up!

NIGHTLY FEATURES There’s something special going on at the Brick every night! Here’s our weekly lineup ~ Tuesday- $10 Tuesdays: Enjoy a 1/2 lb of Steamed Shrimp and a Salad, or Shepherd’s Pie and a Salad for $10. Wednesday - $24 3 course Prix-Fixe Menu, 1/2 price bottles of wine. Thursday - $13 Crab Cake Dinner. Friday - $19.99 Prime Rib Night. Saturday - $19.99 Chef’s Choice Special.

TESTIMONIAL

18 THE CIRCLE, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 RESTAURANT: 302.856.1836 INN: 302.855.5800 WWW.THEBRICKHOTEL.COM Spring 2016

“Exceptional Food” While staying here had both lunch and dinner. Crab cakes were very good and plenty of bac fin lump. rin s were generous and well prepared.

Soft-shell crabs for dinner were well prepared and great. 2 meals were all around exceptional with great service and a nice atmosphere. Would stop again.

62

The County Woman’s Journal

Fabulous Foods

“Quietly cooking slow food for over 40 years”

Will Be Opening for 20 16 Season

“There is no love sincerer than the love of food.”

George Bernard Shaw

The County Woman Newspaper

63

Spring 2016

Health & & Gift Gift Giving Giving Health isit our beautiful, or anic arden stop by to shop local! th l a e h st e g r a The l ore on the st food ! shore Celebratin our 11th year at our Clarksville location and years at our ehoboth ocation!

WE D A WEDD N ! and special events on our or eous 10 acre r anic arm t.

, . miles west of Bethany Beach Clarksville 0 1 1 errace d. ehoboth Beach, DE 1 71 0

pen Daily ear

ound!

oodearthmarket.com Happiness Delivered Delivered Happiness

7 7100 7 ike us on acebook www.facebook. com oodearthmarketdeleware

Let us us help help you you design design aa custom custom gift gift Let for any any occasion. occasion. We We ship. ship. for

ali t roug arc Valid through May 30, 2016

36454 Seaside Outlet Dri e 1 20 re obot eac , DE 1 1 36454 Seaside Outlet Drive 1720 • Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

302.226.1553 302.226.1553

*Offer valid at Harry & David Stores only. Product purchase is exclusive of taxes and excludes in-store catalog orders and the purchase of gift cards and products containing *Offer valid at Harry & David Stores only. Product purchase is exclusive of taxes and excludes in-store catalog orders and the purchase of gift cards and products containing alcohol. Not valid on catalog, phone or internet orders. Not valid with other offers or coupons and cannot be applied to previous purchases. Void where prohibited by law. alcohol. Not valid on catalog, phone or internet orders. Not valid with other offers or coupons and cannot be applied to previous purchases. Void where prohibited by law.

Coupon void if transferred, copied, purchased, sold or bartered. Limit one coupon per customer and one purchase per coupon. No cash value. Coupon code 945738.

Coupon void if transferred, copied, purchased, sold or bartered. Limit one coupon per customer and one purchase per coupon. No cash value. Coupon code 945738.

Winter 2015/2016 Spring 2016

64 64

The County Woman’s Journal The County Woman’s Journal

Community

5th ANNUAL BIKE TOUR

Featuring...

Offering 15-mile, 25-mile, 50-mile, Metric Century AND Century routes

SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2016 Supporting...

9:00am / Mass Start ~ 9:30-10:30am Leisure Start North Laurel Elementary School 300 Wilson Street • Laurel, Delaware 19956

FEATURES:

• All routes begin and end in Laurel and feature designated rest stops with restrooms, beverages and light snacks.

PARTNERS:

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact the Laurel Chamber of Commerce • Email: info@laurelchamber.com

• Rides include historic attractions, beautiful waterways, the Woodland Ferry, Trap Pond State Park and more.

• Phone: (302) 875-9319

Laur el

• Charitable giving benefits Nanticoke Health Services.

• Rain or shine ~ Extreme weather could force cancellation.

ber of C am o Ch

erce m m

• Finish party at Janosik Park on the Broad Creek featuring Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales and BBQ Lunch provided by Abbott’s Grill.

Leadership Since 1917

Register Online @ www.broadcreekbikeandbrew.com

The County Woman Newspaper

65

Spring 2016

Community

05.25-08.31

Spring 2016

66

The County Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Journal

Advertising Women Publishing Entrepreneurs Wanted Pamela J. Rizzo

Lynn K. Wolf

Thirteen years ago I had never even heard of the Women’s Journal, and today I can honestly say the omen s ournal most definitely changed my life.

I had always made good money with my different business ventures, but the Women’s Journal has given me the freedom to control my own financial life, and also have the freedom to en oy my family. took a concept and gave it my own touch, and with hard work and consistently following the concept that was trained in have built an extremely successful paper.

Robin Coppinger I have been the owner of the Bucks County omen s ournal for years. t has been a pleasure to be part of the National omen s ournal family.

I have enjoyed publishing the paper, and have had a rewarding and successful career.

I also appreciate the continued help and support I have received from both Bob Kapke and other owners over the years. loo forward to wor ing with ob for many years to come.

With the experience of publishing nine different ounty oman publications, can confidently inform you that this is one of the most exciting, rewarding, and successful business ventures for women entrepreneurs in any part of the nation. originally born and raised in Minnesota and I have lived on the West Coast and the East Coast and many states in between. ome of my past careers include being a National nsurance Account xecutive, etail perations anager, ertified New Jersey Teacher and Teacher of the Year, but of these, I have being a County oman ublisher to be the most gratifying on many levels. guarantee that you will meet many incredible business owners and community leaders. Your publication will be the critical component in helping to launch a new business and/ or successfully grown an existing business. he personal rewards are endless.

Dorri C. Scott

Celeste Kline Purchasing the Women’s Journal has been the best decision have ever made. Not only giving me financial freedom, but allowing me to ma e my own schedule and my own business decisions. only wish had done it sooner.

Becoming a Publisher has been a dream come true for me. Always a writer, am an educator and continue teaching as a college rofessor.

Every two months, I “Give birth and deliver a new child my maga ines in counties. Y love what do and am growing. he opportunity has been lucrative - though the learning curve has been keen, the support from ob ap e has been priceless.

Passionate about what I do, over the past 18 months have met, connected and helped so many people. he powerful resource is one that I highly recommend if you want to work hard, stay focused and make money too. Have the heart and wor ethic to do something for both you and others? I highly recommend that you take the step and join a phenomenal group of publisher owners who are happy going to wor every day. o it and don t loo bac

Tara Pannell

Linda Hunsicker Publishing three Women’s Journals is very rewarding and fits with my high energy lifestyle.

It allows me to be my own boss, be creative and wor with the public. ecently, opened the inger a es oman and it has been very well received.

Now, I can go to my vacation home in upstate NY, make money and be respected and recognized as a local business woman with a great educational publication.

Being a part of the Women’s newspaper business has changed my life. ve always wanted to own a magazine and The Women’s Journal helped my dream come to life.

C hang e Y our Life in 2 0 1 6 ! C all 1 - 8 0 0 - 9 9 3 - 3 8 2 2 www.susse countywoman.com • www.

The County Woman’s Journal

e ounty oman.com • www.

67

e

omens ournal.com

Spring 2016

ch. empower.

ear...

re s o rt w e a r

Not For the Summer aNymore Fashion

service is huge, especially when you are dealing with such the sensitive issue as a women’s body being exposed to the general population, not fully clothed. This past Thanksgiving I had received a card in the mail. I would like to share it with you all because it sums up why I love what I do and why I love my all my royal customers and truly appreciate each and everyone of them. I know Miss Carol won’t mind me sharing...

AR to all...

Dear Donna, This note is extremely belated, but since this is the season for giving thanks I really wanted to write you. Thank you so much for the time you took with Susan and me back in the beginning oft the summer. Buying a bathing suit was almost impossible for both of us, and or the first time, yo made it both productive and fun. Then you added alterations and door-to-door delivery, we couldn’t have asked for more. In addition to the service, it was so nice to have such a selection of suits. We have recommended your shop to a number of people from this area who vacation at the Delaware beaches. Thanks again for your help, Happy Thanksgiving!

-Carol

d weather s, heavy coats, are the main ardrobe this wimwear is minds of many is because to warmer h, physical their doctor r exercise pe over the refore, here ss Swim and open seven hout the year n opportunity sortwear months. e reduce the collections left ous summer ventory is rcent off. ur e now arriving t few months. citing time lling the with all the patterns. We able to offer ize one of the swimwear at r twenty-three fitting women y to give our , comfortable that erfect ensive bring in.

ur goal at inea le rincess is to make every customer feel the way Carol and her daughter did when they left our store that day.

So, if you haven’t visited our store, pleas1it’ so and spread the word.

With winter vacations upon us and summer just around the corner, come in a view all the beautiful swimwear and accessories pieces the industry has to offer. We carry over thirty different brands and

designers, from Tommy Bahama, Gottex, Betsy Johnson, Roxanne, Anne Cole, Tara Grinna , Kenneth Cole, Lucky Brand and many more. As you can see we carry a wide variety of lines to cater to a wide variety of age groups and personal styles.

Please call us at 302-2278705 for more information and store hours.

s decades retail, I never women and nge of making of them feel I have always set us apart n with the big ores. Personal

nsJournal.com

Spring 2016

71

68

February/March 2011

The County Woman’s Journal

Advertising This is What Our Advertisers Say About the

Women’s Journal

TM

Claudia Alesi Oasis Wellness Spa

Chris Rementer Budget Blinds

“I would like to thank the Women’s Journal for the opportunity to be part of their publication. Barbara is wonderful to work with! I have received many comments from readers who have seen my articles and who are now loyal clients.

The feed back has been great!”

“We advertise in the Sussex County Woman for a few reasons. First, it is a good read, second, it’s an opportunity to go into a little more detail to reach the more educated customer and third, the readership definitely represents our clientele. We stay because it gets results.”

Mike Benson Accurate Pest Control

Beth Berger Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition “We thoroughly enjoy working with the Sussex County Women’s Journal. For the past three years, it has allowed us to reach a large group of readers to share information on DBCC programs and events. Thank you for being so responsive to our requests and so available to meet our needs.”

“Phyllis R. of Ocean View, Delaware read the article in the Women’s Newspaper and couldn’t say enough about our service. She is among the other who have used us because of the articles we have in the newspaper, bringing a great amount of business we would not have otherwise.”

Jeff Puglia Black Diamond Financial Solutions

Dr. Tracy Hudson Henlopen Chiropractic and Acupuncture “Over the years, I have advertised in many publications and can honestly say that I have never gotten the response that I have with Sussex County Women’s Journal. The Journal is unique in that it educates our community while being professional and personal. My patients (new and old) love reading the articles and often take multiple copies to give to friends and family. And not only is it flying out of my lobby, I often receive calls from patients all over the county who have read my article and are interested in care. Not to mention how great it is to be working with someone as hardworking and driven as Barbara! I am proud to be part of SCWJ for the service it provides to the community.”

“Black Diamond Financial Solutions is extremely happy with our investment in the Sussex County Women’s Journal. he awareness that has created for our firm has been far more than we expected and we look forward to continued success with our return on investment.”

Regan Roberts Deck Custom Mechanical, Inc. “We’ve had the pleasure of working with the Sussex County Woman and Delmarva Parent since 1994 and love the response we get from their papers. Month after month, we consistently received feedback from existing clients and new customers who read our articles and appreciate the tips we pass along courtesy of the magazine.”

Terri Pippen The Medicine Woman “I have advertised with the Sussex County Woman for several years. I am always being told by my clients that they see my advertisement and it reminds them to call my business And make an appointment for a service or to enroll in one of my classes. This has been a wise business decision I made that has helped my business become the success it is”

Luanne Holland and Barbie McDaniel Delaware Hospice “The County Women’s Journals have been a great tool for Delaware Hospice to reach and educate the community on Delaware Hospice’s programs and services. Directed to female readers who are caregivers and decision makers, the Journal provides health information for all types of symptoms and illnesses. It has increased community awareness on how to live a better life and provides options of care for our community members.”

Fred Winward President Resort Landscaping “We have built our business on the readership of the Women’s Journal.

I cannot believe the amount of business we receive from our articles.”

Reaching 100,000 + Readers Throughout Delaware &

Reaching 44,000 + Readers in Sussex County, DE

D on’ t you think it’ s time you test theW omen’ s J ournal TM?

1-800-993-3822 | www.sussex countywoman.com Rated the # 1 E ducational Newspaper in the U .S. ~ U .S. World and Review

The County Woman’s Journal

69

Spring 2016

Business

CHANGE YOUR LIFE IN “2016” LICENSES Available in Your County Women Publishing Entrepreneurs Wanted

Join 371 other counties that are publishing or have an option to publish in the United States and be

YOUR OWN BOSS

We are looking for a few bright, energetic, creative women and men to publish our newspapers

IN YOUR COUNTY, IN YOUR STATE IN YOUR OWN BUSINESS! Join the fastest growing educational Woman’s Newspaper syndicate in the United States.

FA

LL

Th e

MINIMAL INVESTMENT REQUIRED!

A

Qu

ar

With maximum returns be your own boss, set your own hours, and make your life mean more!

te

rly

Ed

uc

at

20

15

Su

ss

ion

al

Re

so

urc

ex

ef

An

ne

or

Co

un

th

eW

om

tte Ste Ne ro ll It’ s T horn Ri Book ime ver to Cr Your uis e!

Pa g

en

of

xC

ou

Dr

7

hil

y

ip Ch o pla Te ins ch Ne niq w In ues MR I

Ex

Pa

W

nt

.P

If you are interested in developing with us in 2016 in your STATE, in your COUNTY call, references provided. www.TheCountyWoman.com Join the #1 Woman’s Educational Newspaper in America!

sse

e4

TOTAL TRAINING PROVIDED

1-800-993-3822

Su

ty

ge

10

om

an

Dr .V Th B. ince e Kil lee nt Br Imp n ea ort st an C c Aw an e are cer ne ss Pa ge

Ph

oto

ww

w.

su

sse

by

xc

Mik

ou

eB

nt

ak

er

at

Go

od

Ea

rth

yw

om

an

Ma

rke

t, C

lar

ksv

.co

ille

cle

rviv

-S

TM

3

E Su

cy

EE

,D

m

Re

FR

ha

re

wi

th

ors

!

a

Fri

1-800-993-3822 • www.TheCountyWoman.com Spring 2016

70

en

d!

FR

EE

!P

lea

se

Ta

ke

On

The County Woman’s Journal

e

Community

Celebrating a Quarter Century of Bringing People Together to Build Homes, Communities and Hope.

www.sussexcountyhabitat.org

PO Box 759 206 Academy Street Georgetown, DE 19947

302.855.1153

107 Depot Street Georgetown, DE 19947

302.855.1156

Sussex County Woman is a Proud Sponsor

The County Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Journal

71

Spring 2016