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hen people who are affected produce solutions, are involved in philanthropy and teach the community the power of giving, it creates a new world,” said Kabzuag Vaj, co-founder of Viv Ncaus: A Hmong Women’s Giving Circle. The organization, formed in 2010, to advocate for victims of domestic violence started with an act of kindness and charity. Six women in the Hmong community came together, pooled their resources and buried one of their own because no one else would.

A woman, who was suspected of infidelity, was killed by her husband.

Neither the husband’s or the victim’s family would take responsibility for the burial out of fear of ritual and cultural beliefs. “Domestic violence happens everywhere,” said Pa Vang, Viv Ncaus co-founder. “What is unique to our community is that once a woman is married, she is culturally and spiritually separated from her birth family and cannot go back. No one should feel that isolated.”

Women are subjugated to men in that men control all aspects of life. If a woman is in an abusive relationship, her options are few. If she leaves the marriage, she becomes an outcast.

Sometimes, suicide is her only way out. “Women need an alternative support system,” said Tammie Xiong, Viv Ncaus co-founder.

“When the time comes, a woman should know there is someone there for her.”

The founding members of The Giving Circle knew there were other women in their community who faced common challenges.

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Vang, who was involved in the Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee, went through an incubator program at Cardinal Stritch University to learn how to pull together resources to form The Giving Circle. “This was Pa’s vision,” Vaj said. “We have a passion for this work and deep concern for the state of women and girls. The beauty of our giving circle is that it includes all those who identify as female.”

Viv Ncaus, which means “sisters,” was formed through the Women’s Fund. The name stands for “a sisterhood funded by sisters.” “For five

“WOMEN NEED AN ALTERNATIVE SUPPORT SYSTEM,” SAID TAMMIE XIONG, VIV NCAUS CO-FOUNDER. “WHEN THE TIME COMES, A WOMAN SHOULD KNOW THERE IS SOMEONE THERE FOR HER.”

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years we have given grants to community-based organizations to educate Hmong throughout Wisconsin,” Vang said. Their mission is to build a stable funding source that will create a culture where Hmong women and girls have the right to equality, safety, opportunity and self-determination.

The organization also has caught the attention of the Asian-American Pacific Islanders of Philanthropy, based in San Francisco. AAPIP awarded grant money to The Giving Circle, which in turn has set up the Sunshine Project to help pay for the burials of Hmong women when needed.

“When communities hear that Hmong women have contributed to a burial, it changes the tone,” Vaj said. “It says ‘we are here, we are watching, we are helping.’”

Since its inception, Viv Ncaus has not changed its vision or mission. “We are

“THE BEAUTY OF THE GIVING looking to address the root causes,” she said. “Five years CIRCLE IS THAT IT ADVOCATES ago we were looking at hoFOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY, micides and suicides of women. Now we have the TO LIFT UP YOUNG WOMEN challenges of abusive interAND GIRLS, TO SUPPORT national marriages. But it is all rooted in patriarchy and HOW WE WANT TO LIVE. WE misogyny.”

STAND AS ADVOCATES All cultures seem to FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE look through the lens of men. The origin of the word BEEN ORPHANED BY THE ‘history’ comes from ‘his stoDEATH OF THEIR ry’. “Our events are formed through the lens of Hmong womMOTHERS.” en and their life experiences,” Vaj said. “Our Hmong fashion show shines a positive light on Hmong women--culturally positive -- body positive.”

Viv Ncaus has inspired other giv“The beauty of The Giving Circle is that it advocates for a healthy com- ing circles in the state. These groups munity, to lift up young women and empower their communities and degirls, to support how we want to live. mocratize philanthropy. The Eau We stand as advocates for children Claire Area Hmong Mutual Associawho have been orphaned by the death tion has received grant money from Viv Ncaus to start a sewing circle. The of their mothers.” sewing circle promotes more that just TAMMIE older Hmong women teaching young XIONG women how to sew. It builds companionship, fosters support and bridges generational understanding.

“We have great, strong leadership on the forefront of this issue,” Xiong said. “It has created an opportunity for younger women to work for the women of our community. Our group is diverse and intergenerational, which helps to broaden our reach.”

Kabzuag Vaj is the founder and co-executive director for Freedom Inc. in Madison. Its mission is to engage low to no-income communities of color to end violence against women, gender non-conforming people and youth to bring about deep social, political, cultural and economic change.

Pa Vang currently works as the program director at UW-Milwaukee, School of Continuing Education, Center for Urban Community Development. The Center for

Urban Community Development creates innovative, accessible lifelong learning opportunities that support individual, organizational and community d e velopment through educational programming, consulting and applied research.

Tammie Xiong currently serves as the executive director for the Hmong American Women’s Association in Milwaukee. The community-based organization works to advocate for social justice within the Hmong community through collective action. It dedicates its resources and services to women and girls affected by gender-based violence.

For more information, visit http:// womensfundmke.org/grantmaking/ cultures-giving-funds/hmongwomens-giving-circle or ‘like’ them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ VivNcausHmongWomensGivingCircle l

“SINCE THE START OF THE VIV NCAUS GIVING CIRCLE, THEY HAVE BEEN HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL REALIZING THEIR VISION OF A CULTURE WHERE HMONG WOMEN AND GIRLS HAVE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED. THEY ARE SOCIAL CHANGE AT IT’S BEST.” -MARGARET HENNINGSEN

PA VANG, KABZUAG VAJ AND MARGARET HENNINGSEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE WOMEN’S FUND OF GREATER MILWAUKEE. July 2015 WISCONSIN WOMAN | 5

LIVING WELL | Sue Ann Says:

Are you ready to get heart-healthy and happy this summer?

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leanor Roosevelt said, “Happiness is not a goal…it’s a by-product of a life well lived.”

To reach that emotional state of joy and happiness, you need to take measures and choose to have a healthy lifestyle. By investing in modest lifestyle changes you can cut your risk of coronary heart disease. Let’s examine ways that you can keep your heart healthy, consequently increasing your own state of happiness.

SUMMERTIME FOODS STRENGTHEN THE HEART

Let’s imagine you are at the grocery store. Which aisle do you head to first? Are you stocking up on cookies, ice cream and chips? If so, slide on by the vegetable and fruit aisles. Nothing tastes better on a hot summer day then eating some succulent berries or a chilled bowl of melon. A diced cup of cantaloupe averages around 53 calories and holds several antioxidants including choline, beta-carotene and fiber.

Now scan the vegetable aisle for juicy red tomatoes, green and yellow peppers, and fresh snap peas and whip up a delightful salad. Throw various veggies on the grill to eat with a chicken breast. Vegetables can help you feel full longer, are lower in calories than an ice cream sundae, which can help you cut calories. Losing excess weight is one of the best ways to protect your heart.

Snacking on food high in trans-fats is definitely unhealthy for your heart and can elevate cholesterol. Ditch French fries, processed frostings, pie crusts, creamy frozen drinks and crackers. Nibble instead on fresh apple slices, raw carrots and cucumber slices.

Alter your diet to include healthier fats by using unsaturated fats in your cooking. Add a handful of walnuts to a salad, eat salmon and cook in olive or canola oil. Seek out Monounsaturated fats, also called MUFAs, for daily meals and snacks. Studies show that eating foods rich in monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) improves blood cholesterol levels, which can decrease your risk of heart disease. Examples of MUFAs include almonds, macadamia, pecans, cashews, hazel nuts, Brazil nuts, pista6 | WISCONSIN WOMAN July 2015

chios, avocados, and dark chocolate.

ENJOY THE OUTDOORS TO KEEP YOUR HEART HAPPY AND HEALTHY

I know you have heard my pitch, “Get up and get moving!” The Surgeon General recommends adults engage in moderate intensity exercise for 2 hours and 30 minutes every week. Physical inactivity leads to obesity, which can lead to cardiovascular disease.

If you cannot exercise alone, find a neighbor or a friend who will join you.

Challenge yourself to try a new activity. How about trying Pickle Ball? This fun game is a cross between tennis, badminton and ping-pong. Numerous cities in Wisconsin now have Pickle Ball courts where you can play for a nominal fee like $3.00 to $4.00 (http:// www.pickleballwi.com/play/). Instead of sitting in the chair reading all weekend, get a book on tape and listen while you walk around the town. If you cannot swim laps for an hour, just climb into your area pool and walk. The water is joint friendly but does add resistance that will help tone your muscles.

This resistance also burns more calories than it does if you are walking on dry land.

TAKE STEPS TO QUIT SMOKING

To put it plainly, smoking damages your heart. If you smoke, are inactive and have high cholesterol, the chances of you having heart disease increases.

The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute states “Smoking is a major risk factor for peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.). P.A.D. is a condition in which plaque builds up in the arteries that carry blood to the head, organs, and limbs. People who have P.A.D. are at increased risk for heart disease, heart attack, and stroke.”(http://www.nhlbi. nih.gov/) Quitting is not an easy process.

Turn to trusted friends and family to give you support. Talk to your health professional to gain guidance on quitting and obtain information about over the counter products which could curb cravings.

MONITOR YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

Become happy and heart healthy by knowing your blood pressure numbers and monitoring them. Your doctor

will record your blood pressure each time you are at the clinic for a visit. A normal blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg. Have a heart to heart with your doctor and find ways you can lower your blood pressure by making healthy lifestyle choices. If you take blood pressure medication, do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor!

GET HEART HEALTHY

BY BEING OPTIMISTIC

Dr. Laura Kubzansky, a professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health completed a 20-year study in 2007 on emotional vitality and the heart. Of the 6000 adults in her study, the ones who had a high sense of enthusiasm, hopefulness and the ability to face life’s stresses had a reduced risk of coronary heart disease.

In a similar study, Karina Davidson, director of Columbia’s Center for Behavioral Cardiovascular Health, found that the happier someone was the less likely he or she was to develop heart disease. For the study, Davidson’s team followed 1,739 men and women for 10 years. In fact, for every point on a five-point scale that measured positive effect, the risk of heart disease dropped 22 percent. (http://www. neocs.org/news/happiness-your-heart/)

Because it all begins with a healthy woman…

Sue Ann Thompson is founder and president of the Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation (WWHF), a statewide non-profit organization whose mission is to help Wisconsin women and their families reach their healthiest potential. WWHF provides programs and conducts forums that focus on education, prevention, and early detection; connects individuals to health resources; produces and distributes the most up-to-date health education and resource materials; and, awards grants and scholarships to women health researchers and related community non-profits. To learn more, visit wwhf.org or call 1-800-4485148.

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We get it.

You’re busy.

But colon cancer doesn’t care.

Colon CanCer sCreenings Can saVe YoUr liFe. Colonoscopies are one of the most effective tools for preventing colorectal cancer or finding it early. so, it’s well worth taking the time to get one. in 90% of cases, colorectal cancers can be prevented or cured with early screening. Plus, now, as part of the new health care reform law, many screenings are included as a federally covered benefit. if you get your colonoscopy at one of the five gi associates ambulatory surgery centers, it’s the most cost-effective choice on the market. so, there’s no excuse not to get one.

If you’re 50 or older, or have a history of colon cancer in your family, make the time to schedule your screening today. Call GI Associates at any of our 15 locations, or visit www.wigia.com to learn more.

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TAKING Digestive Health TO THE NEXT LEVEL Innovation in digestive health for every stage of life

Digestive disorders affect more than 70 million Americans, from life-threatening issues to those that hinder everyday quality of life. GI Associates in Southeast Wisconsin takes digestive health to the next level with the most advanced digestive care, treatment options and research capabilities in the nation.

Our nationally recognized team of 31 Board-Certified Gastroenterology specialists provides exceptional care for patients of all ages. We have a reputation for quality, innovation and expertise in medical and scientific communities worldwide, which attracts patients and physicians from around the nation.

We Care for: • Abdominal pain • Autoimmune liver diseases • Barrett’s esophagus • Celiac disease • Chest pain (noncardiac) • Colic • Colon polyps and cancer • Constipation • Diarrhea • Diverticulosis and diverticulitis • Esophageal cancer • Fatty liver disease • Gallstones • Gastroesophageal reflux

disease (GERD)/heartburn • GI bleeding • Hemorrhoids • Hepatitis • Hiatal hernia • Inflammatory bowel disease • Irritable bowel syndrome • Lactose intolerance • Liver cancer • Malabsorption • Obesity • Pancreatic disorders • Pancreatic-biliary cancer • Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction • Swallowing problems • Ulcers

Quality Care at Every Stage of Life

GI Associates was one of the first private practice groups in the nation to offer pediatric services and continues to be the only one in Southeast Wisconsin. Our pediatric gastroenterologists work closely with primary care physicians and families to diagnose and treat a range of digestive disorders in infants, children and adolescents, and provide continuity of care for teens as they become adults.

RENOWNED EXPERTISE

INNOVATION IN PRACTICE

We are a founding member of the Gastroenterology Practice Management Group, LLC, a national organization that establishes best-practice guidelines and clinical benchmarks for GI specialists across the United States. We are the largest, single-specialty gastrointestinal group in Wisconsin, with 15 offices, five endoscopy centers and multispecialty surgery center access. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained team of physicians also offers the expertise of two pediatric gastroenterologists and a transplant hepatologist.

GI Associates consistently researches and integrates the latest advances into our practice. Patients benefit from new strategies and tools that streamline care, speed recovery and improve outcomes.

A recent initiative evaluated the rate at which GI Associates physicians reach the cecum during a colonoscopy. Findings indicated that they reached the cecum 99 percent of the time — well above the national average. If an exam excludes this landmark area of the colon, precancerous polyps can often go undetected.

Best Practices at an Established Practice

Nationally Recognized Care

GI Associates’ top ratings and national recognition are evidence of our high-quality care: • Leading medical specialists from across the country selected 17 GI Associates specialists among the top 25 digestive health doctors in Wisconsin in a Best Doctors, Inc., 2014 poll • Eleven GI Associates physicians identified as “Best Doctors” by M Magazine, based on a 2014 local survey of their peers • 2015 GI Associate physicians presented both abstracts and oral presentations at the National Digestive Disease Conference – May 2015, Washington D.C.

Expert Physicians

GI Associates employs physicians who serve on industry boards and in professional associations to broaden their expertise. We also believe in strong interpersonal relationships, providing follow-up calls and records within one week.

CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH

Advanced Clinical Trials

Clinical trials let us enlist better treatment options by having early access to new innovations, including drug therapy and technologies not yet available to the public.

The Wisconsin Center for Advanced Research, the investigative arm of GI Associates, participates in 10 to 12 clinical trials at any given time, with many accepted for presentation at the annual National GI Conference.

We are one of only 20 practices in the nation that participates in a pancreatitis treatment study, and are distinguished as a national referral center for pancreatic research.

Groundbreaking Procedures for Outstanding Results

PATIENT-CENTRIC, AFFORDABLE CARE

Speedy Responses and Recoveries

We offer quick response times and keep referring physicians involved to improve efficiency of patient care services. Patients: • Are almost always seen within one week of initial call for routine visits • Who have been admitted to a hospital are seen within two hours • Are able to see a specialist the same day for emergent care • Will have a procedure within two weeks if necessary

Affordability and Satisfaction Count

GI Associates helps ensure that our patients don’t have to forgo important necessary procedures due to financial concerns.

We make quality digestive health care more affordable by enlisting five ambulatory surgery centers that provide quality procedures at a lower cost than a hospital, and offering Eprescribe.

To improve quality and patient satisfaction, we use research and surveys to determine attitudes and opinions about our care.

Recent results show that more than 98 percent of patients would recommend GI Associates overall.

CONVENIENT LOCATIONS

With 15 offices across southeastern Wisconsin, visiting GI Associates never takes more than 15 minutes. Our staff is also found at 12 area hospitals, from Kenosha to Milwaukee to Watertown.

To refer a patient or for more patient referral information, call 414-908-6500 (Milwaukee office), 414-454-0600 (Wauwatosa office) or visit www.wigia.com.

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Screening Tests for Women Check the guidelines listed here to find out about important screening tests for women. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends these guidelines.

Keep in mind that these are guidelines only. Your doctor or nurse will personalize the timing of the screening tests you need based on many factors. Ask you doctor or nurse if you don’t understand why a certain test is recommended for you. Check with your insurance plan to find out which tests are covered. Insurance companies are required to cover many preventive services for women at no cost to you because of the Affordable Care Act.

WHERE DO THESE GUIDELINES COME FROM?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends the screening guidelines listed here. The USPSTF is a group of non-federal experts in prevention (stopping disease before it starts). USPSTF recommendations are evidence-based.

This means that science supports USPSTF screening guidelines. The USPSTF is made up of primary care providers (such as internists, pediatricians, family physicians, gynecologists/obstetricians, nurses, and health behavior specialists).

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GET REGULAR CHECKUPS

Your doctor or nurse can help you stay healthy. Ask your doctor or nurse how often you need to be seen for a routine checkup. Use this time to bring up any health concerns or questions you have.

Make sure to ask about: alcohol use, depression and weight.

SCREENING TESTS

l Blood Pressure Test – Get tested at least every 2 years if you have normal blood pressure (lower than 120/80). Get tested once a year if you have blood pressure between 120/80 and 139/89.

Discuss treatment with your doctor or nurse if you have blood pressure 140/90 or higher.

l Bone Mineral Density Test (Osteoporosis Screening) – Discuss

with your doctor or nurse if you are at risk of osteoporosis. Get this test at least once at age 65 or older. Talk to your doctor or nurse about repeat testing.

l Breast Cancer Screening (Mammogram) – Do self-exams and

starting at age 50, get screened every 2 years.

l Cervical Cancer Screening (Pap test) – Get a Pap test every 3 years if you

are 21 or older and have a cervix. If you are 30 or older, you can get a Pap test and HPV test together every 5 years.

l Cholesterol Test – Starting at age 20,

get a cholesterol test.

l Colorectal Cancer Screening (using fecal occult blood testing, sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy)–

Starting at age 50, get screened for colorectal cancer through age 75.

l Diabetes Screening – Get screened for diabetes if your blood pressure is higher than 135/80 or if you take medicine for high blood pressure.

l HIV Test – Get tested for HIV at least once.

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We want to be especially supportive of our patients’ efforts at weight loss as we provide them with the tools necessary to achieve a healthier life.

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Our core belief at Rent-A-Daughter is that every person, throughout every season of life, is deserving of love and respect. Since 1985, we have had the privilege of embodying that belief by helping older and convalescing adults live their lives to the fullest. Celebrating each of life’s seasons, we are committed to providing caring hands for aging hearts.

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In the study, mice that ate all of their food as a single meal and fasted the rest of the day developed insulin resistance in their livers -- which scientists consider a telltale sign of prediabetes. When the liver doesn’t respond to insulin signals telling it to stop producing glucose, that extra sugar in the blood is stored as fat.

These mice initially were put on a restricted diet and lost weight compared to controls that had unlimited access to food. The restricted-diet mice regained weight as calories were added back into their diets and nearly caught up to controls by the study’s end.

But fat around their middles -- the equivalent to human belly fat -- weighed more in the restricted-diet mice than in mice that were free to nibble all day long. An excess of that kind of fat is associated with insulin resistance and risk for Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

“This does support the notion that small meals throughout the day can be helpful for weight loss, though that may not be practical for many people,” said Martha Belury, professor of human nutrition at The Ohio State University and senior author of the study.

“But you definitely don’t want to skip meals to save calories because it sets your body up for larger fluctuations in insulin and glucose and could be setting you up for more fat gain instead of fat loss.”

The research is published online in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry.

Belury and colleagues were able to tie these findings to the human tendency to skip meals because of the behavior they expected to see -- based on previous work -- in the mice on restricted diets. For three days, these mice received half of the calories that were consumed daily by control mice.

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ou may have heard the ruckus in recent weeks about trigger warnings, most prevalent on college campuses, which serve to alert people to material that may be sensitive or alarming. Trigger warnings are designed to allow people to opt out of reading, viewing, or discussing topics they may find personally upsetting.

They are intended to create a safe environment for all, particularly those who have experienced trauma at some point in their lives.

This intention arises from compassion; however, the message delivered by trigger warnings is wrong and potentially far more crippling than a tough intellectual encounter. Trigger warnings tell us we are fragile.

This is not true. In fact, it is the polar opposite of truth.

Yes, the world is scary. We get messages everyday about pollutants in air, water and food that will surely sicken us in time. We are warned to stay away from certain types of people and situations. We see violence of every imaginable kind in the news. And we are told that leaders—ours and others—are not up to the challenges the world presents. We have reason to be frightened, these messages tell us, as we are fragile in the face of so many threats.

But consider what you have encountered and survived thus far.

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were injured. Several years ago I fell down a flight of stairs, smacked my head into the wall at the bottom, and broke my wrist. I was fortunate that nothing more serious occurred, and it scared me, but I have fully recovered.

The same was true when I fell off my bike, tipped over on roller skates, tripped over my jump rope and fell out of a tree. None of these experiences was pleasant and I never wanted to repeat them, but my body recovered and my mind became stronger. I learned that such meetings with the ground were survivable.

Have you ever been hurt emotionally? If you are reading this, you could probably make a long list! Ugly words, betrayals, and mean-spirited behaviors of all kinds fall into this category.

Some of these wounds can be far more difficult to overcome, but they, too, provide strengthening. Ugly words directed at you can be shrugged off, for example, when you hold fast to your inherent worth and consider the source.

Most people don’t take time to reflect on how they have overcome life’s injuries and injustices. Instead, they ruminate on things that didn’t work out, people who disappointed them, and injustices that should not have been directed at them. What an unfortunate and misdirected use of energy.

When you intentionally recall small injuries from which you have healed, you begin to appreciate your resilience and find the courage to continue moving forward.

The world is not a fair place. Never has been, never will be. Someone will always have an advantage that she didn’t earn—a wealthy family, good looks, a sunny personality that draws opportunity to her like bees to honey.

You have advantages that you didn’t earn, too.

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othing says summer like an outdoor barbeque (BBQ), everyone’s favorite American tradition. The smell of the grill cooking, fresh air and smiles from friends/family enjoying each other’s company; it is what so many wait for all year, so deciding what to wear for these gatherings, can be easy breezy.

You can still show off your trendy summer easy breezy looks; the secret is creating an ensemble that is uncomplicated comfort, with clean silhouettes and pairing it with your sweet pair of sunglasses.

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ant to select silhouettes and styles that are comfortable. Palazzo pants or a flowing skirt will keep you cool, paired with a cute tank or fitted t-shirt.

Throw on cute strappy sandals or wedges and a longer necklace to help finish the look.

We cannot forget shorts as an option for BBQ fash. Keep it simple and cute. A great patterned short with a solid top or a traditional jean short with a tunic - you cannot go wrong. If you are going to be sitting and relaxing for the better part of the day, pick a flower top, so it can hide any un-flattering parts when sitting. If it is a BBQ that goes into the evening, bring a crochet knitted sweater or a cute jean jacket; not only will it keep you cool, it will carry you into the evening if the temperature drops a little.

Enjoy the favorite pasttimes this holiday season with parades, cookouts and outdoor fun. Taking advantage of cooking outside or bonfires with friends and family, stopping and reflecting on maybe some of the great memories you have with summer. Remember comfort is key, but do not forget to find easy breezy stylish summer looks, so every photo you end up in or take will be perfect. l Jessica Little, MSL Fashion Industry Professional/Instructor Stay Lovely!

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RED, WHITE AND BLUE WATERMELON CAKE Servings: 6–8

1 seedless watermelon

1 cup low or no fat natural vanilla flavored yogurt

1 cup sliced almonds

1 cup blueberries

1 cup sliced strawberries

Place watermelon on side on cutting board.

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Fresh Off the Grill

“For a red-white-and-blue burger that tastes as good as it looks, I use ground bison on a brioche bun, topped with Castello Burger Blue Cheese,” says celebrity chef Michael Symon. For more recipes, visit castellocheeseusa.com.

BISON BURGER WITH BLUE CHEESE

DIPPED ICE CREAM CONES

Yield: 12 ice cream cones 1 bag (12 ounces) White Chocolate Sugar ice cream cones Jimmies 6-Mix Sprinkle Assortment Rainbow Jimmies

Recipe courtesy of Michael Symon Servings: 4 Kosher Salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound ground bison, loosely packed into burger patties 4 slices Castello Burger Blue cheese 4 brioche-style soft hamburger buns, toasted 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced into rings 1 cup arugula

Heat your grill to medium-high heat.

Season burgers with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides. Drizzle with olive oil, then place on grill.

Cook 3 minutes, then flip.

Add slices of blue cheese (1 slice per burger), and let cook another 1–2 minutes.

Remove burgers from grill and place patties on toasted buns.

Top each burger with slice of red onion and 1/4 of arugula.

Serve.

Melt candy in microwave safe bowl. Dip cones about 1 inch deep around opening of cone. Cut small hole in tip of bag and drizzle melted candy 1 inch deep around opening of cone. Tap cone lightly to smooth, and sprinkle with jimmies. Position cone in cone rack. Let chill, about 10–15 minutes.

Add ice cream scoops at party and serve in cone rack.

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Originally written in the mid-1950s, Go Set a Watchman was the novel Harper Lee first submitted to her publishers before To Kill a Mockingbird. Assumed to have been lost, the manuscript was discovered in late 2014.

Go Set a Watchman features many of the characters from To Kill a Mockingbird some twenty years later. Returning home to Maycomb to visit her father, Jean Louise Finch—Scout— struggles with issues both personal and political, involving Atticus, society, and the small Alabama town that shaped her.

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It’s hard to tell here, but there are three little grey and white dogs in front of their owner, Jan Doleschal: Schnitzel, Libby and Snickers.

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aregiving … One of the most rewarding yet challenging jobs that we are called upon to do. Yet as we provide love and care for others, our own needs are often left unanswered and ignored. When our loved one dies, the emotional pain and toll we face is even greater as we begin our grief journey.

Every day you are called upon to listen, to support, to take care of and to fix many of your loved ones concerns and issues. It often doesn’t matter that you may be having a difficult day and many times you can have several major issues all occurring at the same time. Everyone wants a piece of you. Changes of hopes, dreams and future plans are an everyday reality. On top of this, you are grieving, as the person you know, loved and/or remembered is no longer present with you, emotionally or physically. These are the difficult days of grief.

Keep in mind that grieving is fatiguing. Often after the death of a loved one, you feel lost, like a ship without an anchor. You are working on redefining your role as to who you are. Am I sill a wife/husband, a mother/father, a grandmother/grandfather, a daughter/son? Where do I fit now that my loved one is no longer with me? Each person’s grief is unique and does not fit neatly into a box. Grief is fatigue, insomnia and aches and pains. Grief may be feelings of guilt because you are relieved of your responsibilities. Grief is sleep disturbances and dreams. Grief is screaming/crying or complete numbness. Any of these reactions are normal and expected. Grief is often described as an emotional roller coaster with highs and lows along the way. Grief has no right or wrong way and it is never the same for any two people. There is only your way to grieve. Grief is unique and normal to you! At this time, it is essential to give yourself “permission to grieve” and to “feel” whatever it is that you are experiencing. Grief is not something we “get over.” You can not go around grief, in the middle or over it, you must go through grief. Coping with death is a personal experience and something no other person can share in exactly the same way. Pain and tears become you. Remember that

tears are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength. Tears speak to your feelings about your loved one and about the relationship that you had.

A way that you can assist yourself is to find others who can relate to your grief. Seek out a support group. The beauty of a support group is finding others who recognize what you are feeling. You are not alone…you are not going crazy and you can survive! Seek out emotional nourishment…hugs…laughter and a sense of humor all help you cope and replenish your emotions so you can start again the next day.

As a caregiver, know that you did the best you could do at any given time. Do something nice for yourself…read a book, take a long walk, enjoy a bubble bath or even indulge in a hot fudge sundae!

Give yourself permission to be less than perfect. After the death of your loved one, you feel lost, like a ship without an anchor.

You are redefining your roles and establishing a new set of goals of what you want out of life. This is a difficult process. Time, sharing and connecting with caregivers who also have experienced grief can help you define a “new normal.” l

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f you’re looking for a place to visit for a day, Neenah offers something special for everyone. The metro area’s business climate has earned it the ranking of third best market for business development among all small metropolitan areas in the nation, based on a survey of entrepreneurs starting or growing a business.

Neenah’s nationally recognized historic downtown is a delightful, friendly place to shop. At the end of downtown, historic mansions of the “paper barons” of the early 20th century surround Riverside Park and Kimberly Point Park offering a spectacular architectural walking tour along Lake Winnebago and the Fox River.

The Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass is the former home of local paper

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magnates, the Bergstrom family and it is surrounded by several blocks of impeccably maintained turn of the last century mansions that housed the local paper aristocracy.

Glass, including one of the largest collections of glass paperweights, as well as featuring traveling displays is the feature at the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass in Neenah. The free museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am until 4:30pm and Sunday 1pm until 4:30pm. The museum offers a fantastic gift shop as well. It is not to be missed. The shop hours are the same as the museum. Because the shop is so popular, they have opened an

online store. To visit the store online: bergstrom-mahlermuseum.com.

The paperweights have symbolic meaning in this historic “paper baron” town. Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass is one of the world’s largest and most representative glass paperweight collections, including an exquisite Germanic Glass display. The museum recently revealed its interactive gateway, which allows visitors opportunities to create virtual paperweights and learn paperweight and Fox Cities history.

Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass also hosts a variety of guest exhibitions including contemporary glass, painting, photography, sculpture, textiles and more. The museum is located at 165 N. Park Ave. Neenah WI, 54956 920 751-4658.

Neenah, as well as the other Wisconsin Fox Valley Cities, offers visitors urban style that haven’t lost their small town warmth, safety or affordability.

Excellent facilities, great shopping, arts and nightlife are all available for your pleasure less than two hours from greater Milwaukee via Hwy. 41. l

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Preventive tips for pet owners

ising temperatures are a double-edged sword for pet lovers. Warmer days create the perfect setting for a run through the park or a game of fetch. But these warm days also provide an ideal environment for pests that can have a serious impact on your pet’s health.

TINY BUT MIGHTY

Both fleas and ticks are small but dangerous. Fleas are ravenous and can consume 15 times their own body weight in your pet’s blood.

A serious infestation can cause your pet to become anemic. It is common for pets to have sensitivity to flea saliva and just one bite can cause a severe allergic reaction, leading to painful and intense itching. Fleas also transmit a variety of diseases such as bartonella and typhus, as well as tapeworms.

Female ticks can consume more than 100 times their body weight in your dog’s blood, which can lead to anemia. Their bites may trigger allergic reactions, but even more dangerous are the diseases they can transmit, such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, which can also be transmitted to humans.

TREAT AND PREVENT PESTS

The best way to protect your pet and your family is to manage exposure to pests and take preventive measures to keep them at bay. New PetArmor Plus for dogs or cats contains fipronil, the No. 1 veterinarian-recommended active ingredient,* and (s)-methoprene — the same active ingredients found in FRONTLINE Plus, but costs up to 40 percent less than vet prices.

Each monthly dose kills fleas, flea eggs, flea larvae, ticks and chewing lice. And because it is fast acting, long lasting and kills eggs and larvae, it helps to stop the reinfestation cycle.

HOW TO CHECK FOR FLEAS AND TICKS Adult ticks are often visible to the naked eye, so you may be able to spot them on short-haired pets. But with longer haired pets, it’s best to do a thorough inspection with a fine-toothed comb.

Signs your pet may have fleas can include flea dirt (small dark flakes), excessive itching or scratching, redness and inflammation, hot spots and pale gums. You may also see adult fleas on your pet’s coat and skin.

Follow this advice from the experts at PetArmor to find and eliminate fleas and ticks on your pet:

PROTECTING AGAINST INFESTATIONS

When you see fleas or ticks on your pet, there is a good chance that they are in your home as well. Simply treating your pet won’t rid the problem entirely, because you risk re-infestation until pests are fully eradicated.

Household sprays, carpet powders and foggers kill fleas nesting in the home. Thoroughly vacuum and wash any carpeting, furniture or linens, including beds and pillows that your pet may have come into contact with.

Learn more about the health risks associated with fleas and ticks, and find additional prevention tips, at www.petarmor.com.

1. First, use a fine-toothed metal flea comb. Run the comb along your pet’s back or underbelly, making sure the comb comes in contact with the skin.

2. If you pull out any fleas or ticks, immediately drown them in a nearby bowl of soapy water.

3. Have your pet stand on a white sheet or towel. Then brush or rub your pet’s coat.

Small black specks on the white sheet or towel are more than likely fleas or flea dirt. Flea dirt can also look like sand.

4. Apply a monthly topical preventive treatment such as PetArmor Plus to keep pests from coming back.

5. Also be sure to treat your home and yard to prevent a recurrence.

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July

ACTIVITIES FOR ALL

July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Summer Twilight Hikes Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, 1111 East Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee.

Join us on Thursday evenings for a Naturalist-guided nature hike.

Explore the enchanted time of evening together, looking and listening for who else is out there in the forest, pond and prairie. Dress for the weather. Free with membership or admission.

July 4, 4 pm

Oconomowoc Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks Oconomowoc gets patriotic with its annual Fourth of July parade through downtown. The parade ends in Fowler Park, 500 Oakwood Ave., where the Oconomowoc Rotary Club has entertainment and food to keep you busy until the fireworks begin at dusk over Fowler Lake. For more information go to www.oconomowoc-wi.gov July 7-12, 7:30 pm

Motown The Musical Marcus Center, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Motown the Musical is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Motown shattered barriers; shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat. For additional information call (414) 273-7121.

July 9, 4 - 6 pm

Win A Car!

Cedar Community’s Cedar Bay Assisted Living, 5595 County Rd. Z, West Bend.

Visit and enter to win a Valenti restored 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. One qualifying entry chosen at Cedar Bay will be entered in the final drawing at the end of July. Enjoy viewing other classic cars and beverage concessions.

July 9-12, 11 am - Midnight

Bastille Days

Cathedral Square Park, 520 E Wells St, Milwaukee.

The free four-day event is known for the impromptu street performers, roaming minstrels, a variety of interactive and musical entertainment. Visitors enjoy live music, an international marketplace, chef and wine demos, French and Cajun cuisine, roaming busker entertainment and a signature 43-foot Eiffel Tower replica offering hourly light shows.

July 9, 6 pm movie at dusk

Moonlit Movies Oconomowoc Fowler Park, 500 Oakwood Ave., Oconomowoc.

Each Moonlit Movies event offers free live music, a Badgerland Water Ski Show, giant bounce houses, contests, games, food and more.

Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket for each event and enjoy this free family event. For more information visit www.moonlitmovies.org.

July 10-11, 5 pm to midnight

Delafield Block Party: Food and Music Festival Downtown Delafield, corner of Main & Dopkins streets This family friendly, fee event, is held

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under the stars in the beautiful City of Delafield. The event features 2 bands per evening, beverage tents and food for purchase. Additional information can be found at www. visitdelafield.org/event-calendar/ block-party.

July 10, 7:30 pm

Free Friday Concert Oconomowoc City Beach, 220 W. Wisconsin Ave., Oconomowoc.

Featuring Andrea & The Mods Enjoy the outdoor concert with the lake by your side. Grab a drink or snack at the local bungalow while you sing, dance and enjoy. For additional information visit www.

Oconomowoc-wi.gov/events July 10-11

Gathering on the Green Rotary Park, 4100 West Highland Road, Mequon Gathering on the Green is a community organization, which combines orchestra, ballet, opera and theater into one weekend festival. Friday’s headliner is Rick Springfield and Saturday’s feature is The Wisconsin Philharmonic Orchestra. Other events include the annual Run on the Green 5K Run/ Walk and Youth Fun Run, an all you can eat Pancake Breakfast, Children’s Village, featuring art projects, Kohl’s Aliens & Vampires project, scavenger hunt, petting zoo, swing dancing, restaurants including Salotto Zarletti, Trocadero, Red Lion Pub and Chucks. For more information or to purchase tickets go to gatheringonthegreen.org.

July 11, 9 am – 4 pm

40th Annual Lake Country Art Festival Naga-Waukee County Park, 651 State Hwy 83, in Delafield.

Visit over 110 juried artists specializing in pottery, glass, woodwork, fine art, jewelry, textiles, yard art, and more! For the kids, there are arts and crafts, and other surprises at the Children’s Area.

Don’t miss the Silent Auction Tent.

Enjoy free entertainment throughout the day, and delicious food and beverages, for purchase, provided by the Delafield Brewhaus. Admission fee is a $5 per carload donation to the Lake Country Women’s Club.

The proceeds raised through the Lake Country Art Festival support local charities, including area food pantries, free clinic for uninsured, women’s shelters, and educational scholarships.

July 11, 10 am – 5 pm

21st Annual Secret Gardens of Wauwatosa Tour Kneeland-Walker House, 7406 Hillcrest Dr., Milwaukee Tour six beautiful, private gardens plus, the historic gardens at the Kneeland-Walker house. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet and hear Melinda Myers. Also on hand will be master gardeners and plant societies, as well as vendors selling plants and garden items. For more information, or to purchase tickets online, go to www.wbc-wi.org under “Garden Tour.”

July 15-19

173rd Annual Waukesha County Fair Waukesha County Fairgrounds, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha.

Enjoy music and entertainment on five stages, competitive exhibits, animals, food, truck & tractor pulls, rides, games, livestock auction, Fairest of the Fair contest, Live Shark Encounter show, Fair Fun Run/Walk, Pancake Breakfast, Ag Adventure Play land, Antique Tractor Display, Classic Car Show, vendor booths and so much more. Hot Air Balloons have returned in 2015 and will do launches and glows Wednesday evening - Friday morning (weather pending). For additional information visit, waukeshacountyfair. com.

July 16, 5 - 9 pm

Jazz in the Park Cathedral Square Park, 520 E Wells St., Milwaukee.

One of Milwaukee’s greatest summer traditions returns with a sizzling lineup. Double Feature Night!

Streetlife featuring Warren Wiegratz & NO BS! Brass Band July 17, 7:30 pm

Free Friday Concert at City Beach Oconomowoc City Beach, 220 W. Wisconsin Ave., Oconomowoc.

Enjoy the outdoor concert, featuring Dirty Boogie, with the lake by your side. Grab a drink or snack at the local bungalow while you sing, dance and enjoy.

July 17-19

Festa Italiana Henry W. Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr., Milwaukee Supported by the Italian Community Center and its generous community partners, Festa carries on time-honored traditions including the celebration of Sunday Mass and Procession, cultural exhibits, bocce, gondolas, photos of the old Third Ward and Italians in Milwaukee, as well as delicious food and entertainment true to the Italian culture including opera, dance, song and

fireworks! Save the best for last!

Italian-style Bartolotta fireworks will go off each night of Festa at approximately 10:00-10:15 p.m. You don’t want to miss the loudest fireworks this summer!

July 18, 9 am – 4 pm

The 7th Annual Cedarburg Garden Walk Sponsored by The Cedarburg Woman’s Club This year, the walk will feature a total of four beautiful gardens in and around the Cedarburg area. In conjunction with the Garden Walk, there is also a raffle with a very large number of wonderful prizes. For additional information, including the garden addresses, please visit our website at www.cedarburgwomansclub.org. Tickets will also be available the day of the event at any of the four gardens.

July 18, 6:00 - 10:30 p.m.

The Women’s Center Summer Evening

The Legend at Merrill Hills, W270 S3425 Merrill Hills Rd, Waukesha An exciting evening filled with delicious food, drinks, and live music, raffle.

Bid on unique live and silent auction items. Check out the gorgeous and newly renovated grounds of The Legend at Merrill Hills. Proceeds will benefit The Women’s Center’s free programs and services that help women and children heal and break the cycle of violence.

July 18, 10 am – 4 pm

Wisconsin - Tour Le Jardin - Elm Grove Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove Tour Le Jardin garden tour includes six area gardens. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Tourlejardin@gmail.com or by calling

414-578-2513. There will be vendors selling garden art and other wares at the Sunset Playhouse parking lot. All proceeds go to scholarships for students studying horticulture or related fields or other community gardening projects of the sponsor clubs. The ticket includes a map and addresses of the six homes. More info is available at www.elmgrovegardenclub.com.

July 19, 2-5 pm

Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Bridal Event & Trunk Show Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport, 6401 S. 13th Street, Milwaukee.

Brides Against Breast Cancer sells all brands of new designer and “gently worn” wedding gowns in all shapes and styles. The average gown price is $600.

Gowns are available in sizes 4 - 18.

Find your dream gown at incredible savings while contributing to those affected by cancer! For more information visit bridesagainstbreastcancer.org.

July 19, 1–4 pm

Ice Cream Social and Open House New Berlin Historical Park, 19765 W National Ave., New Berlin.

Free admission; visit historic homes, school and church. Farm, military, police and fire displays in the museum. Fun for the kids. Desserts, ice cream floats and soft drinks available. For additional information visit www.newberlinhistoricalsociety. org.

Appreciation Friday, admission is only $3! Highlights for Friday include the Opening Ceremony and Fireworks at 10:30PM. July 25 & 26, 10 am – 4 pm

The Milwaukee Air & Water Show,

Milwaukee’s lakefront.

Back for its 7th consecutive year, the 2015 show will feature a variety of world-class performers, including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the Breitling Precision Jet Team, the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Demonstration Team, the U.S. Navy Parachute Demonstration Team, “The Leap Frogs,” the Aerostars Formation Aerobatic Team and many more!

July 29

Westown River Rhythms, 6:30 – 9 pm Pere Marquette Park, on Old World 3rd, between State and Kilbourn.

Featuring Copper Box. Drawing inspiration from polka, rock, blues and Zydeco, Copper Box creates a musical medley of American rhythms. Miller products, wine and soda will be available at the Westown Beverage tent with all proceeds going to benefit the free event. Patrons can also enjoy food from Gouda Girls, Eats & Treats and Laura’s Gourmet Popcorn.

July 24 - 26

German Fest Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr., Milwaukee Billed as Milwaukee’s kick-off to the Wisconsin Oktoberfest Season, German Fest celebrates 35 years with authentic culture, food, music and history of the many German-speaking communities around the world. Popular attractions include the Dachshund Derby, Glockenspeil, Run/Walk and Marktplatz. Help kick-off German Fest’s 35th Anniversary on Friday, July 24th, with Fan July 2015 WISCONSIN WOMAN | 31

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