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Importance of routine, comprehensive eye

exams. Too often I have seen patients suffer permanent vision loss that could have been prevented if the problem had only been detected earlier. Accurate spectacle prescriptions are commonly a simple solution for 40 somethings with chronic headaches and fatigue at work and children doing poorly in school. These problems and many

others are easily picked up during a routine eye examination.

Let’s start with the children. One out of every four children has a visual impairment. When you consider that 80% of learning is delivered through a child’s eyes, it is imperative that they start off with a foundation of clear vision so they can concentrate on the material they are learning, not wasting energy struggling to see clearly. Some children’s eye diseases, such as amblyopia and infantile glaucoma, need to be picked up as early as possible to prevent permanent vision loss. Amblyopia, in particular,

to treat after the age of 6-9. Often a detailed refraction for glasses can be found to improve a child’s vision so they see the board at school

a baseball better and improve their lacrosse game. If no signs or symptoms exist, I recommend a routine eye exam at the age of four, another before school starts, then every two years thereafter.

Of course, as we age, the chance for eye disease increases. Routine eye care is instrumental in the detection, monitoring and treatment of many ocular and systemic diseases including:

kMacular Degeneration: The leading cause of blindness in the U.S. is a result of the deterioration of certain cells in the macula, which is the portion of the retina located in the back of the eye necessary for sharp vision. This disease affects 11% of Caucasians between

ages 65 and 74. Early detection of macular degeneration allows your doctor to council you on preventative measures and create awareness of vision changes that need to be addressed immediately. Research has shown that a diet rich in green leafy vegetables, no smoking and taking vitamin supplements tailored for the disease can inhibit progression.

kGlaucoma: The second leading cause of blindness in the U.S. is found mostly in the over 40 crowd. It is characterized by high pressure in the eye that damages the optic nerve. It is typically a slow, progressive process that has no symptoms until only 10% of the nerve is functional and the patient has permanent vision loss. Treated predominately with eye drops; glaucoma is a very

manageable disease if caught early.

kDiabetes: Diabetic retinopathy is responsible for 8% of legal blindness and the leading cause of new cases of blindness in adults ages 20-74. Each year 12,000 to 24,000 people lose sight because of uncontrolled blood sugar. Annual eye exams are used to detect leaking blood vessels, retinal swelling (macular edema) and lipid deposits in the retina – all of which are signs of damaged blood vessels.

kCataracts: If you live long enough you will have cataracts. A cataract is any

of the lens in the eye. Typically cataracts do not pose a health risk but can seriously impair your vision. Many people will struggle to get enough light to read and stop driving at night because of their cataracts. The visual symptoms progressively worsen and are sometimes accompanied by a shift in the glasses prescription.

Fortunately, many ocular diseases are treatable and vision loss can be prevented if caught in a timely manner. We rely on our vision for so many things, eye health is too important to overlook. I strongly recommend adding a comprehensive, dilated eye exam to your regular health care regimen.

Dr. Jay Taylor, at The Delaware Eye Institute, has been

serving the eye care needs of patients in

Sussex County for 14 years. To make an appointment call (302) 645-2300.

ROUTINE EYE EXAMS DETECT….

By: Jay Taylor, M.D.

Delaware Eye Surgery Center Celebrates 15,000 Surgical Procedures

he Delaware Eye Sur-gery Center combines the most modern

eye surgery technology and technique with a warm and friendly atmosphere. This combination promises patients an unparalleled surgical expe-rience.

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Modern cataract surgery has undergone a revolution in the past decade. Today, cataract surgery is less invasive than many dental procedures. The newest-generation equipment

Surgery Center is more ef-

-tion, more rapid recovery and

Patient comfort is an impor-tant goal at the surgery center.

are experts in keeping patients comfortable and safe dur-ing their visit. Patient family members are invited to remain with the patient during their stay in pre-op and recovery. Family members may, with the patient’s permission, observe the procedure through a

closed-circuit television system connected to the surgeon’s operating microscope.

Upon arrival, patients will check-in with our receptionist. At that time, the reception-ist will review and help the patient complete their admis-sion paperwork. Patients are then invited to our pre-op area for the administration of any necessary medications. While entering pre-op pa-tients will be asked to wash their face and hands. It is not necessary to disrobe for most procedures, but shoes will be removed. Dentures, prosthet-ics, and hearing aids (except for the surgical side ear) may remain in. Vital signs will be monitored and the operative

have a family member join them.

Patients are generally in-structed to refrain from eating

before a procedure. How-ever, heart and blood pressure medications should usually be taken. All patients must make sure they understand their physician’s pre-op instructions.

The anesthetist adminis-ters I.V. sedation and the eye is anesthetized to guarantee patient comfort. When the time for surgery arrives, patients are wheeled to the operating room. There is no need for patients to transfer to another

-ing room vital signs will again be monitored and the patient’s face and eye will be prepped and draped for surgery.

During surgery, most pa-tients remain aware of their surroundings. They can hear voices and music, but don’t

feel any discomfort.Following surgery, patients

are moved to our recovery area where, once again, their vital signs will be monitored.

a family member may join them. Post-op instructions are reviewed and copy given to the patient for use at home. Patients must be released into the care of a responsible adult. Please do not plan on driv-ing yourself home. Generally, patients will wear an eye patch for a short time following the

recovered and received their post-op instructions, they are wheeled to their car and released. For most patients, the entire experience at the center only takes about 90 minutes.

For an appoinment otr more information call 302-645-2300.

232 mitchell streetmillsboro, de 19966

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

phone 302.645.2300 web De l awa reEye . c om

With the experience of 16,000 surgical proce-dures, Delaware Eye Surgery Center combinesthe most modern eye surgery technology andtechnique with a warm and friendly atmos-phere. This combination promises patients anunparalleled surgical experience.

Modern cataract surgery has undergone arevolution in the past decade. Today, cataractsurgery is less invasive than many dental proce-dures. The newest-generation equipment offeredat the Delaware Eye Surgery Center is moreefficient and gentle on the eye. This efficiencyleads to more patient comfort, less inflamma-tion, more rapid recovery and better visual

outcomes.Patient comfort is an important goal at the

surgery center. Certified anesthetists are onstaff for each case. Our nurses are experts inkeeping patients comfortable and safe duringtheir visit. Patient family members are invited toremain with the patient during their stay in pre-op and recovery. Family members may, with thepatient’s permission, observe the procedurethrough a c1osed-circuit television systemconnected to the surgeon’s operating micro-scope.Upon arrival, patients will check-in with our

receptionist. At that time, the receptionist willreview and help the patient complete theiradmission paperwork. Patients are then invitedto our pre-op area for the administration of anynecessary medications. While entering pre-oppatients will be asked to wash their face andhands. It is not necessary to disrobe for mostprocedures, but shoes will be removed. Den-tures, prosthetics, and hearing aids (except forthe surgical side ear) may remain in. Vital signswill be monitored and the operative eye dilated.Once the patient is comfortably settled, theymay have a family member join them.

Patients are generally instructed to refrainfrom eating or drinking after midnight before aprocedure. However, heart and blood pressuremedications should usually be taken. All pa-tients must make sure they understand their

physician’s pre-op instructions.The anesthetist administers I.V. sedation and

the eye is anesthetized to guarantee patientcomfort. When the time for surgery arrives,patients are wheeled to the operating room.There is no need (or patients to transfer to an-other stretcher. Once in the operating roomvital signs will again be monitored and the pa-tient‘s face and eye will be prepped and drapedfor surgery·

During surgery, most patients remain awareof their surroundings. They can hear voices andmusic, but don’t feel any discomfort.

Following surgery, patients are moved toour recovery area where, once again, their vitalssigns will be monitored. Patients will be offeredjuice or water. Once comfortable a family mem-ber may join them. Post-op instructions are re-viewed and copy given to the patient for use athome. Patients must be released into the care ofa responsible adult. Please do not plan on driv-ing yourself home. Generally, patients will wearan eye patch for a short time following the pro-cedure. Once patients have recovered and re-ceived their post-op instructions, they arewheeled to their car and released. For most pa-tients the entire experience at the center takesabout 90 minutes.

For an appointment or more information call302-645-2300.

DELAWARE EYE SURGERY CENTER OFFERSHIGH TECH CARE WITH PATIENT COMFORT

David Robinson, M.D.By: David Robinson, M.D.

With the experience of 16,000cataract surgeries, Delaware EyeSurgery Center combines themost modern eye surgery technol-ogy and technique with a warmand friendly atmosphere. Thiscombination promises patients anunparalleled surgical experience.Modern cataract surgery hasundergone a revolution 1n thepast decade. Today, cataractsurgery is less invasive thanmany dental procedures. Thenewest-generation equipment

offered at the Delaware EyeSurgery Center is more efficientand gentle on the eye. Thisefficiency leads to more patientcomfort, less inflammation, morerapid recovery and better visualoutcomes.

Patient comfort is animportant goal at the surgery

center. Certified anesthetists areon staff for each case. Our nursesare experts in keeping patientscomfortable and safe during theirvisit. Patient family members areinvited to remain with the patientduring their stay in pre-op andrecovery. Family members may,with the patient’s permission,observe the procedure through ac1osed-circuit television systemconnected to the surgeon’soperating microscope.

Upon arrival, patients willcheck-in with our receptionist. Atthat time, the receptionist willreview and help the patientcomplete their admission paper-work. Patients are then invited toour pre-op area for the adminis-tration of any necessary medica-tions. While entering pre-op

patients will be asked to washtheir face and hands. It is notnecessary to disrobe for mostprocedures, but shoes will be

removed. Dentures, prosthetics,and hearing aids (except for thesurgical side ear) may remain in.Vital signs will be monitored andthe operative eye dilated. Oncethe patient is comfortably settled,they may have a family memberjoin them.

Patients are generally in-structed to refrain from eating ordrinking after midnight before aprocedure. However, heart andblood pressure medicationsshould usually be taken. Allpatients must make sure theyunderstand their physician’s pre-op instructions.

The anesthetist administersI.V. sedation and the eye isanesthetized to guarantee patientcomfort. When the time for sur-gery arrives, patients are wheeledto the operating room. There is noneed (or patients to transfer toanother stretcher. Once in theoperating room vital signs willagain be monitored and the

patient‘s face and eye will beprepped and draped for surgery·During surgery, most patientsremain aware of their surround-ings. They can hear voices andmusic, but don’t feel any discomfort.

Following surgery, patients aremoved to our recovery areawhere, once again, their vitalssigns will be monitored. Patientswill be offered juice or water.Once comfortable a familymember may join them. Post-opinstructions are reviewed andcopy given to the patient for useat home. Patients must be re-leased into the care of a responsi-ble adult. Please do not plan ondriving yourself home. Generally,patients will wear an eye patchfor a short time following the pro-cedure. Once patients haverecovered and received their post-op instructions, they are wheeledto their car and released. Formost patients the entire experi-ence at the center takes about 90minutes.For an appointment or more

information call 302-645-2300.

DELAWARE EYE SURGERY CENTER OFFERSHIGH TECH CARE WITH PATIENTS COMFORT

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Loyalty, (defi ned as faithful to one’s al-legiance) applies in this case to the many families eyecare needs we have served over the last thirty plus years. In some cases we are currently providing eyecareto the third generation of families in our re-gion. We ourselves are second generation opticians and have at times employed the third generation within our families. Many of you have heard the term “from cradle to grave”; in our case this span of time involves many different aspects of eyecare. In fact, children, teenagers, young adults, mature adults and elderly all have particular eyecare needs that must be satis-fi ed. The visual, medical and style needs change as one goes through life and deter-mines in large part how we personalize our clients eyecare answers. Infant’s visual problems can go unno-ticed unless there is an obvious issue such as Amblyopia (lazy eye); caught early this condition can usually be treated. Children treated before age fi ve either with eye glasses or patching, in most cases recover to near normal vision. Our offi ce has fi t in-fants less than a year old with eyeglasses. These frames are soft and pliable usually made of plastic and in some cases rubber. Wraparound temples or straps can beused to keep the frames on and polycar-bonate lenses; an impact resistant material, is used for safety requirements. We carry a variety of frames for all ages beginning at infancy and through grade school. This time of the year we fi t many children with frames for t-ball and little league. These frames are designed for im-pact resistance and protect not only the eye with OSHA required thickness for lenses, but the face as well. Sport 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 actu-ally have many colors available in trying to match team colors. Children, as they grow older and into pre-teen years become more conscious of their looks; trends infl uence the accep-tance of eyeglasses especially in the ages between 10 to 18 years of age. Currently eyeglass frames are very pop-ular in this age group but for those who are not comfortable, contact lenses become an alternative. Contact lens wear can usually start around 12 years of age but this de-pends 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 par-ents give the go ahead welcoming this new alternative to better vision. Young adults currently are our most style conscious age group and select design and lifestyle frames more than any other age group. Vintage and retro looks have been popular over the last few years and are selected to accessorize an over-all style. The twenty something’s to thirty year olds lean toward trendy frames; currently bolder acetates in shapes dating back to 1950’s or 60’s. Many 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. Adults approaching 40 or later will usually experience presbyopia (the condition when the lens of the eye loses its ability to focus) making it diffi cult to see objects up close. These “Lordy, Lordy, look who’s forty” crowd tends to put off the in-evitable by wearing cheaters at fi rst which can be a mistake. Eventually when the need of a correction is re-quired accommodating this change becomes more diffi cult. Clients that ease through this change in vision from the beginning are happier with their eyewear and handle the pro-gression more gracefully. Wearing eye glasses to correct presbyopia can be handled in many ways and as add powers increase other visual fi elds are affected. Distance, in-

termediate and near all can be corrected; it’s the design that matters. Delaware Eye Optical is one of the leaders nationally in fi tting Hoya’s ID Free Form 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 de-sign. The next step in lens design for pres-byopia is personalized free form design. This involves an evaluation of your cur-rent eyewear needs, prescription, measure-ments, life style and other data that aids in the design of your particular lenses; you actually help design your ownlenses. Cataracts 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. I spoke about this condition in the last issue. The eye-wear or contact lenses to correct vision as close to 20/20 is available in many designs and we can recommend alternatives once we see your post cataract prescription. With these different phases of life and the alternatives that accompany your visu-

al needs there is one constant. Sunglassesshould be worn by everyone at all ages as early in life as possible. Delaware Eye Optical recommends protecting your eyes from harmful UV just as you do your skin. Whether 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 Eye Optical is experienced with all of these age related conditions and will help you make the right deci-sions. Everyone’s visual needs are dif-ferent but together we can improve your quality of life.

By: Glenn Courtney, A.B.O.C.of Delaware Eye Optical

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Eyewear for a Lifetime

For more informationor an appointment call

302-645-1800 in Rehoboth, 302-934-6620 in Millsboro and

302-678-3200 in Dover.

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Richard J. McCann, D.M.D.31413 Winterplace Parkway

Salisbury, MD 21804

410-546-9940rjmccanndmd.com

Chemotherapy & Your Mouth

Presented by Richard J. McCann,D.M.D., P.A.

Are you Being treated with che-motherapy for cancer?If so, this information can help you. While chemotherapy helps treat cancer, it can also cause other things to happen in your body called side effects. Some of these problems af-fect the mouth and could cause you to delay or stop treatment.

This information will tell you ways to help prevent mouth problems so you’ll get the most from your cancer treatment.

To help prevent serious problems, see a den-tist at least two weeks before starting che-motherapy. A dentist can help prevent mouth problems.

How does chemotherapy affect the mouth?Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to treat can-cer. These drugs kill cancer cells, but they may also harm normal cells, including cells in the mouth. Side effects include problems with your teeth and gums; the soft, moist lining of your mouth; and the glands that make saliva (spit).

It’s important to know that side effects in the mouth can be serious. The side effects can hurt and make it hard to eat, talk, and swallow. You are more likely to get an infection, which can

be dangerous when you are receiving cancer treatment. If the side effects are bad, you may not be able to keep up with your cancer treat-ment. Your doctor may need to cut back on your cancer treatment or may even stop it.What mouth problems doeschemotherapy cause?You may have certain side effects in your mouth from chemotherapy. Another person may have different problems. The problems depend on the chemotherapy drugs and how your body reacts to them. You may have these problems only during treatment or for a short time after treatment ends.

• Painful mouth and gums• Dry mouth• Burning, peeling or swelling tongue• Infection• Change in taste

You can see or feel most of theseproblems. Check your mouth every day.

Why should I see a dentist?You may be surprised that your dentist is im-portant in your cancer treatment. If you go to the dentist before chemotherapy begins, you can help prevent serious mouth problems. Side effects often happen because a person’s mouth is not healthy before chemotherapy starts. Not all mouth problems can be avoided but the fewer side effects you have, the more likely you will stay on your cancer treatment schedule.

When should I see a dentist?You need to see the dentist at least two weeks before chemotherapy begins. If you have al-ready started chemotherapy and didn’t go to a dentist, see one as soon as possible.

What will the dentist and dental hygienist do?• Check your teeth• Take X-rays• Take care of mouth problems• Show you how to take care of your mouth

to prevent side effects• The dentist will do a complete exam.

What can I do to keep my mouth healthy?You can do a lot to keep your mouth healthy during chemotherapy. The first step is to see a dentist before you start cancer treatment. Once your treatment starts, it’s important to look in your mouth every day for sores or other chang-es. These tips can help prevent and treat a sore mouth:• Keep your mouth moist.• Drink a lot of water• Suck ice chips• Use sugarless gum or sugar-free hard candy• Use a saliva substitute to help moisten your mouth• Clean your mouth, tongue, and gums.• Brush your teeth, gums, and tongue with an extra-soft toothbrush after every meal and at bedtime. If brushing hurts, soften the bristles in warm water.• Use a fluoride toothpaste• Don’t use mouthwashes with alcohol in them• Floss your teeth gently every day. If your gums bleed and hurt, avoid the areas that are bleeding or sore, but keep flossing your other teeth• Rinse your mouth several times a day with a solution of 1/4 teaspoon baking soda and 1/8 teaspoon salt in one cup of warm water. Follow with a plain water rinse.

Dentures that don’t fit well can cause problems. Talk to your cancer doctor or dentist about your dentures. If your mouth is sore, watch what you eat and drink. Choose foods that are good for you and easy to chew and swallow. Take small bites of food, chew slowly, and sip liquids with your meals. Eat soft, moist foods such as cooked cereals, mashed potatoes, and scrambled eggs. If you have trouble swallow-ing, soften your food with gravy, sauces, broth, yogurt or other liquids. Sipping liquids with your meals will make eating easier. Call your

doctor or nurse when your mouth hurts. Work with them to find medicines to help control the pain. If the pain continues, talk to your cancer doctor about stronger medicines.

Remember to stay away from:• Sharp, crunchy foods, like taco chips, that could scrape or cut your mouth• Foods that are hot, spicy, or high in acid, like citrus fruits and juices, which can irritate your mouth• Sugary foods, like candy or soda, that could cause cavities• Toothpicks, because they can cut your mouth• All tobacco products• Alcoholic drinks

Do children get mouth problems too?Chemotherapy causes other side effects in children, depending on the child’s age. Prob-lems with teeth are the most common. Perma-nent teeth may be slow to come in and may look different from normal teeth. Teeth may fall out. The dentist will check your child’s jaws for any growth problems.

Before chemotherapy begins, take your child to a dentist. The dentist will check your child’s mouth carefully and pull loose teeth or those that may become loose during treatment. Ask the dentist or hygienist what you can do to help your child with mouth care.

Your child has special dental needs.

Remember:• Visit your dentist before your cancer treatment starts• Take good care of your mouth during treatment• Talk regularly with your cancer doctor and dentist about any mouth problems you have.

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With every industry feeling the strain, my colleagues in pubic relations, marketing, advertising, and design all admit to feeling the pinch fromclients who think these services are the easiest to cut.

After all, they have to pay their electric bill, but they don’t have to pay for marketing. Unfortunately, this way of thinking is all too common, andaccording to the experts, just the opposite is true.

Customers are being more selective than ever when deciding where and how to spend their money. So it’s imperative that business owners are pu� ing the message out about why they are the best, biggest, greenest, mostaff ordable, most experienced, or whatever the niche in their industry.

So take a tip from the experts, and think before you cut off the marketing lifeline. Hopefully, we’ll all soon see a change and will not need to make these tough decisions at all.

Remember, when the going gets tough the tough get going. Be selective with your marketing dollars, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC.

Eventually I lost interest in trying tocontrol my life, to make things happen ina way that I thought I wanted them to be.I began to practice surrendering to the universe and fi nd out what “it” wanted me to do.

Shakti Gawain

Vincent Perrotta, M.D.

What happened to my breast? Breast Conservation Therapy (BCT) has become the primary form of treatment following the diagnosis of breast cancer. BCT usually consists of a lumpectomy plus post-operative radiation ther-apy. As the term suggests the goal of BCT is to remove the cancer but not the entire breast. The majority of women who opt for BCT, over mastectomy, do so because of val-id psychological reasons.

Their expectation is that, unlike mastectomy, a lumpectomy would leave their breasts intact and with-out a deformity. However, studies show that up to 30% of patients notice a mediocre or poor cosmetic result soon after BCT or lumpecto-my, and up to 40% three years lat-

er. This can be very disappointing, since hope for normal-appearing breasts following cancer removal is the emotion that compels most patients to initially choose breast conservation therapy.

Following lumpectomy, a poor cos-metic result can consist of one or more of the following problems:

Some of these deformities are evident within six weeks follow-ing lumpectomy while others de-velop months or even years later. The early ones are due to the vol-ume loss that occurred during the lumpectomy. Those of the latter group are result from the side ef-fects of radiation therapy. The photos to the right are an ex-

ample of chest deformity follow-ing breast conservation therapy, which consisted of a lumpectomy and radiation therapy. As you can see, the patient’s right breast (left in the image) is smaller than the opposite one. In addition, there is a depression at the upper, outer aspect of the patient’s right breast. Lastly, the nipple/areola complex is being pulled laterally (toward the outside). Our plan with this patient is to re-construct the right breast by rear-ranging the tissues. This procedure will correct the depression, relo-cate the nipple/areola complex to an ideal position and lift the entire breast. Simultaneously, we will re-duce and lift the patient’s left breast so that it perfectly matches the re-constructed right one. Such surgi-cal maneuvers are quite simple for us, given our extensive experience in breast enhancement and recon-structive surgery.

It might surprise you to hear that every procedure we perform for the patient above will be cov-ered by her health insurance. In 1998 Republican Senator Alfonse D’Amato sponsored and pushed through a bill entitled The Wom-en’s Health and Cancer Rights Act.

This federal law requires health in-surance companies to cover recon-structive surgery performed for the treatment of breast cancer. Also in-cluded are procedures we perform on the opposite breast to achieve symmetry.

The timing of breast reconstruc-tion is variable. The patient de-scribed here underwent her breast conservation therapy over a year ago. Since we are going to perform her reconstruction next month, months after her lumpectomy, her breast reconstruction is clas-sifi ed as Delayed Reconstruction. However, her reconstruction could have been performed immedi-ately following her lumpectomy, in which case her reconstruction would have been classifi ed as Im-mediate Reconstruction. Each of these options has advantages over the other. We will address these in part two of this series of articles on Total Breast Care. In addition, we will show you the “after” pictures of the patient we introduced to you above.

Total Breast Cancer Care: Part 1 of a Series

Vincent J. Perrotta, MDChristopher J. Pellegrino, MD

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Many people are seeking simple, affordable ways of enhancing

their appearance without having to undergo a prolonged, painful recovery time. Drs. Christopher Pellegrino and Vincent Perrotta are

at Peninsula Plastic Surgery offering such treatments.

With the advent of bariatric medicine and surgery, more and more Americans are losing massive amounts of weight. While losing the fat is a great achievement, it

to treat, skin laxity. For these individuals, excess skin hangs from the lower belly and produces unsightly waviness or rippling on the thighs, and the buttocks slides

For children or young adults, the loose skin tightens spontaneously to a great degree. Unfortunately, this is not the case for middle-aged or older adults.

For these more mature individuals, the only truly effective way to correct skin laxity is to remove the excess skin via a lifting procedure, which means surgery. Lasers or other non-invasive devices might be able to produce some skin tightening but not enough to satisfy any patient that

The body lift consists of surgical removal of excess skin from the lower part of the body, including the belly, medial thighs, lateral thighs and buttocks. As we reposition the skin higher on the body, the belly and thighs appear tighter and smoother. As we elevate the buttocks, we reestablish its shape, and it too appears smoother. The overall contour and harmony of the body is greatly enhanced. In

order to remove stubborn bulges of fat, we oftentimes perform some simultaneous sculpting via liposuction.

As you might imagine, a body

of surgery. Therefore, following a full body lift, we keep patients in the hospital for several days. For patients who prefer to be treated on an outpatient basis, we perform parts of the body lift at separate sessions, with sessions separated in time by at least three to four weeks. This incremental approach affords the patient the luxury of undergoing surgery in the private, convenient, warm setting of our

Full recovery from the body lift usually takes approximately 4

weeks, although most patients are able to perform their activities of daily living within three days of surgery. We expect patients to taper off their narcotic pain

patients are able to return to work in two to three weeks, with some limitations.

Our patient pictured below had lost 75 pounds dieting, exercising and taking appetite suppressants. The bulges on her lateral thighs bothered her but she was most concerned about her excess skin. She discovered that as she continued to lose fat, she developed more and more skin laxity. Feeling ‘caught between a rock and a hard place,’ she became increasingly frustrated and distressed. Then she heard that we perform body lifts.

After visiting us in consultation and touring our entire surgical facility, she decided to undergo a full body lift with liposuction. Her ‘before and after’ photos below demonstrate how we placed all of her scars inside the bikini line.

If you or a loved one might be interested in the removal of excess

appointment. When you come in, you are welcome to tour our surgical suite, which is located

accredited by AAAHC.

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a. The breast has good form but it is smaller than the opposite breast.b. The breast has an abnormal form.c. The breast has an unsightly scar, which might form a lump or a band. d. The breast has an area with spider veins and/or dark pigment.e. The nipple/areola complex is pinched, oblong and/or out of it normal location.

When a woman becomes pregnant, she knows it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle to ensure both the health of herself and the health of her baby. New clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) and the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) urge pregnant women to maintain periodontal health as well. Research has indicated that women with periodontal disease may be at risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, such giving birth to a pre-term or low-birth weight baby, reports the AAP and EFP. Periodontal disease is a chronic, bacteria-induced, infl ammatory condition that attacks the gum tissue and in more severe cases, the bone supporting the teeth. If left untreated, periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, can lead to tooth loss and has been associated with other systemic diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

“Tenderness, redness, or swollen gums are a few indications of periodontonal disease,” warns Dr. Nancy L. Newhouse, DDS, MS, President of the AAP and a practicing periodontist in Independence, Missouri. “Other symptoms include gums that bleed with toothbrushing or eating, gums that are pulling away from the teeth, bad breath, and loose teeth. These signs, especially during pregnancy, should not be ignored and may require treatment from a dental professional.”Several research studies have suggested that women with periodontal disease may be more likely to deliver babies pre-maturely or with low-birth weight than mothers with healthy gums. According

to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), babies with a birth weight of less than 5.5 pounds may be at risk of long-term health problems such as delayed motor skills, social growth, or learning disabilities. Similar compli-cations are true for babies born at least three weeks earlier than its due date. Other issues associated with pre-term birth include respiratory problems, vision and hearing loss, or feeding and digestive problems.

The medical and dental communities concur that maintaining periodontal health is an important part of a healthy pregnancy. The clinical recommenda-tions released by the AAP and the EFP state that non-surgical periodontal therapy is safe for pregnant women, and can result in improved periodontal health. Published concurrently in the Journal of Periodontology and Journal of Clinical Periodontology, the report provides guidelines for both dental and medical professionals to use in diagnos-ing and treating periodontal disease in pregnant women. In addition, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recently released a statement encouraging pregnant women to sustain their oral health and recom-

mended regular dental cleanings during pregnancy.“Routine brushing and fl ossing, and seeing a periodontist, dentist, or dental hygienist for a comprehensive periodon-tal evaluation during pregnancy may decrease the chance of adverse pregnan-cy complications,” says Dr. Newhouse. “It is important for expectant mothers to monitor their periodontal health and to have a conversation with their periodontist or dentist about the most appropriate care. By maintaining

your periodontal health, you are not only supporting your overall health, but also helping to ensure a safe pregnancy and a healthy baby,” says Dr. Newhouse.

Expectant Mothers’ Periodontal Health Vital To Health Of Her Baby

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The American Association

of Orthodontists recommends all children get a check-up with an orthodontic specialist no later than age 7.

HERE’S WHY:l Orthodontists

can spot subtle problems with jaw growth and emerging teeth while some baby teeth are still present.

l While your child’s teeth may appear to be straight, there could be a problem that only an orthodontist can detect.

l A check-up may reveal that your child’s

developing problem but recommend monitoring the child’s growth and development, and then, if indicated, begin treatment at the appropriate time for the child. In other cases,

l Early treatment may prevent or intercept more serious problems from developing and may make treatment at a later age shorter and less complicated. In some cases, the orthodontist will be able to achieve results that may not be

growing.

l Early treatment may give your orthodontist the chance to:

y Guide jaw growthy Lower the risk of trauma to protruded front teethy Correct harmful oral habitsy Improve appearancey Guide permanent teeth into a more favorable positiony Create a more pleasing arrangement of teeth, lips and face

l Through an early orthodontic evaluation, you’ll be giving your child the best opportunity for a healthy, beautiful smile.

If your child is older than 7, it’s certainly not too late for a check-up. Because patients differ in both physiological development and treatment needs, the orthodontist’s goal is to provide each patient with the most appropriate treatment at the most appropriate time.

In addition, if you notice any of the following in your child, check with your orthodontist:

t early or late loss of baby teeth

t

t mouth breathingt jaws that shift or make soundst

t biting the cheek or the roof of the moutht facial imbalancet grinding or clenching of the teeth

Final treatment decisions should be made among the parent, child’s dentist and orthodontist.

Dr. Stewart Perim of PENINSULA PERIODONTICS AND ORTHODONTICS is a member of the American Association of

Orthodontics as well as a member of the American Academy of Periodontology. He has specialty training in Orthodontics (children and adults), Periodontics, Dental Implants, and TMJ Therapy. Together with Dr. Maria Perez-Mera, Dr. Perim and PENINSULA PERIODONTICS AND ORTHODONTICS is able to offer complete general dentistry as well as comprehensive specialty care for all their patients. Please call 410-742-8686 for an appointment at the South Salisbury Blvd location.

The Right Time for an Orthodontic Check-Up

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

CROSSBITE OF FRONT TEETH CROSSBITE OF BACK TEETH CROWDING

OPEN BITE PROTRUSION

Front teeth do not meet when back teethare closed

In addition, if you notice any of the following in your child, check with your orthodontist:

UNDERBITE SPACING ORAL HABITS

Malocclusions (“bad bites”) like those illustrated below, may benefit from early diagnosis and referral to an orthodontic specialist for a full evaluation.

early or late loss of baby teeth difficulty in chewing or biting mouth breathing jaws that shift or make sounds

speech difficulties biting the cheek or the roof of the mouth facial imbalance grinding or clenching of the teeth

Final treatment decisions should be made among the parent, child’s dentist and orthodontist.

Visit the “About Orthodontics” section of the American Association of Orthodontists Web site at www.braces.org

Top teeth are to the inside of bottom teethTop teeth are behind bottom teeth

Sucking on thumb, fingersThe lower teeth sit in front of upper teethwhen back teeth are closed

DEEP BITE

Problems to Watch for in Growing Children

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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 ReN-ove Medical in Rehoboth Beach. CoolSculpt-ing is an FDA-approved, non-surgical device that uses precisely controlled cooling to de-stroy 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-Li-po, Coolsculpting destroys the fat cells there-by eliminating treated fat permanently, as our body does not make new fat cells. Coolsculpt-ing is a unique non-surgical treatment for re-moval of fat from localized pockets of excess

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.

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 de-posits 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 areasto be treated?Many people on a weight loss program con-tinue 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 in-ner thighs. Once you are over forty, losing fat in these areas is extremely difficult. These are the areas that CoolSculpt can address. Basi-cally 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 up-per 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 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 uncom-fortable 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 peo-ple 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

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 natu-rally 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 to-day to set up an appointment to meet with Dr. Michelle Parsons at ReNove Medical, Health Rejuvenating Spa, in Rehoboth Beach, 302-227-1079. We will be offering an introductory Special this season, so please inquire.

CoolSculpting Non-Surgical Fat Removal

Michelle Parsons, MDis 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.

Michelle Parsons, MDReNove Med Spa

416 Rehoboth AvenueRehoboth, Delaware

For appointmentsplease call

[email protected]

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A big part of what makes any medical practice suc-cessful is the people. And with people like Jennifer Hazzard and Amanda Moore, orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Wilson C. Choy’s patients are in good hands.

Jennifer and Amanda are the physician assistants who stand by Dr. Choy’s side during each surgery, assist-ing with numerous routine procedures, and ensuring the doctor has the time to give each patient his full attention.

These two tireless “PA’s” are there to help patients before and after the surgeries as well, helping gather information during the intake process and shortening the sometimes dreary wait times that all physician of-fi ces contend with. “I couldn’t hope to see as many people as I do without their help,” said Choy, a well-known orthopaedic surgeon in the area.

“They are my ‘right-hand men,’ he jokes. “Or, should I say, ‘right-hand women.’”

During the course of the week, Jennifer and Aman-

da’s duties might take them to all three of Dr. Choy’s offi ces. Amanda is usually in the operating room to help Dr. Choy on Mondays; and Jennifer is by his side on Thursdays.

But their commitment doesn’t stop with the doc. Both women devote time to helping other staffers, act as professional role models, are part of several commit-tees, and even are there to assist in after-hours calls. On her own time, Amanda will stay with Dr. Choy on the weekends he is on-call for Beebe Medical Center, assisting with surgical cases.

Jennifer is also there whenever duty calls, helping Dr. Choy with an array of tasks – including paperwork, dictation, and the many other duties of physician as-sistants, who spend years in training to help assess, diagnose and render treatment of all orthopaedic con-ditions.

The love and passion that these professionals show for their work are a result of a lifetime of caring. Aman-da, who was born and raised in Laurel with three sib-

lings, went to Sussex Technical High School, then earned her associates degree as a physical therapist assistant from Delaware Tech. She worked at Beebe Medical Center for eight years as a physical therapist assistant while fi nishing her bachelor’s degree from Wilmington University.

Her love of helping people brought her back to school in 2007 at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, where she became a certifi ed physician assistant. When she is not working, she likes to take her jeep on the beach, spoil her niece and nephew, and she en-joyes all that coastal Delaware has to offer.

Jennifer is also a native of Sussex, growing up in Georgetown and graduating from Sussex Central High School. After graduating from the University of Delaware in 2003 with a degree in Athletic Training and Exercise Science, she pursued a career as a Physi-cian Assistant at Anne Arundel Community College. She also has a master’s degree in Medical Science from Saint Francis University in Pennsylvania.

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THEY’RE BY YOUR SIDE

Meet Jennifer Hazzardand Amanda Moore, the womenwho help make it all happen inDr. Wilson C. Choy’s practice

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By Dr. Vincent B. Killeen, M.D.F.A.C.O.G

Recently quite a few mothers, teachers, healthcare workers, and day care provid-ers’ presently pregnant or considering pregnancy have inquired about Human Parvovirus B19, better known as “fifth disease”, “slap face disease” or” slap cheek disease”.

Parvo virus 19 is characterized as a mild rash illness to which better than 50% of pregnant women are immune. Because of this immunity, these women and their ba-bies are usually protected from getting the virus or the disease.According to the CDC, “pregnant women who are not immune usually do not have serious complications after they are ex-posed to others with fifth disease. They usually have only a mild disease. Their babies as well usually do not have any problems. However, sometimes a baby will develop severe anemia, and in less than 5% of cases, mothers will experience a miscarriage or fetal fluid accumulation problems.

This is not a new illness; the virus was first discovered in 1975 by Dr. Gossart while actually screening blood for the hepatitis B virus. However was not impli-cated in maternal/fetal complications until the early 1980s.

Fifth disease caused by Parvovirus 19 results in erythema infectiosum. The ery-thema is caused by the “fifth exanthema.” Exanthem is from the Greek for “a break-ing out” that results in a widespread rash usually in children. The other “exan-thems” are well known to all of us by oth-

er names. Measles , the first exanthema; scarlet fever, the second exanthema; Ger-man measles, third exanthema; Duke’s disease, fourth exanthema and roseola, sixth exanthem.

Fifth disease usually exhibits a facial rash, primarily affects children 5 to 14 and out-breaks typically occur in the spring.Transmission, or how do we get it is through the air. This respiratory droplet transmission requires close contact with

the virus. However, transmission can oc-cur by direct hand to mouth contact.

The incubation period, or time from expo-sure to actually seeing signs of the virus range from 4-14 days. The facial rash ap-pears by day 16 at which time the virus has disappeared from the respiratory tract and the host or primary source of the in-fection no longer is infectious.

The three stages of the Parvovirus 19 are: Stage 1 slapped cheek eruption appears day 16 Stage 2 Rash on trunk and limbs day 17-20 Stage 3 Recurrence an occur during 1-3 months

In pregnancy, the rate of transmission depends on the length of exposure to a source. In casual contact this is about 5%, but in the school setting, it is about 20% which is why there is alarm in our teach-ers. But really the highest transmission of 30-50% occurs in the household environ-ment.

The developing fetus is particularly sus-ceptible to the virus, usually after the first trimester after which the first half of the pregnancy may result in miscarriage. The second half of the pregnancy when af-

fected my have dire consequences with transmission from mother to fetus across the placenta of about 35%. This may re-sult in stillborn, fetal death or fetal hy-drops which is the excess accumulation of fluid around the heart, brain, abdomen or the lungs.

There are blood tests for the Parvovirus that will help show if you are immune to the virus, or may have had a recent in-fection as well as telling you if you have never been exposed and are not immune to the virus.

Still the best tools to prevent getting the virus for you or your baby are good handwashing, avoiding close respiratory contact with any child that exhibits the virus or is known to have or be recently exposed to the virus. Do not share food, eating utensils or drinking glasses

If you test positive, or are exposed, you and your doctor will follow you with se-rial ultrasounds every 1-2 weeks for 12-13 weeks and have you see a high risk spe-cialist. Close surveillance is the current method of treatment. At this time there is no single recommended method to moni-tor of treat, so vigilance on the part of the pregnant mothers is essential.

Human Parvovirus B19

Bayside Health Association is committed to bringing quality Women’s Health Care to the Eastern Shore.

We have two conveniently located facilities in Lewes and Georgetown. Our Board Certified staff of Physicians and

our Certified Nurse Midwives are ready to listen to all your health concerns. We offer Dexa (bone density) screening and Gynecological and Obstetrical ultrasounds by appointment.

Our ultrasound department has just recently received it reaccreditation, meeting the AIUM Standards.

Our Lewes location offers same day mammograms and lab services.

For more information about our practice please visit www.baysidehealth.com

or call Melissa Warren at 302-645-4700 ext. 313

From Left to Right in the back is Dr. Leo H. Eschbach, DO, Dr. Steven Berlin, MD seated, Dr Vincent B.Killeen, MD, F.A.C.O.G. and Dr. Tabitha F. Perry seated

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Five-year-old Ashlynn Bruce suf-fers from Diamond Blackfan Anemia and has needed blood

transfusions since she was 12-hours old. She receives a transfusion every two to three weeks and would not be a vibrant, happy child without them.

“I know some people are not sure about giving blood, but I would say just take a little time to give blood. It means the world to many people,” said Ashlynn’s mom, Patricia. “My daughter has been

alive for five years because of donors and we’re able to have a fun, happy five-year-old who just shines.”

Unfortunately, her story is not all that uncommon. Every two seconds some-one in the United States needs blood. Blood Bank of Delmarva needs 350 blood donors a day to meet the needs of the 16 hospitals on Delmarva. This year, 20,000 patients will have a fight-ing chance because they received a blood transfusion. About 83,000 units are collected at Blood Bank of Delmar-va annually.

While the numbers tell one story, the stories like Ashlynn’s motivate many to give throughout the year. During the holiday season, donations typically slow down because people are focused on their busy schedules of get-togethers, family functions and good times. The need for blood never takes a holiday break. As individuals consider charitable giving this holiday season—and year-round—Blood Bank of Del-marva hopes that they consider giving one of the most personal and impactful gifts: the gift of life to people right here

in their own community.

Giving blood takes about an hour from start to fin-ish including the review of materials, interview pro-cess, blood collection and time for cookies and juice in the canteen. One pint of blood can be used to help up to three people having surgery, battling serious illness or being treated for trauma.

Boots and BadgesTo help boost the inven-tory for the holiday sea-son, Blood Bank of Del-marva will hold the Boots & Badges Challenge from Dec. 1 to 14. Police and fire departments through-out Delmarva will com-pete to see which group can get the most blood do-nors in two weeks. Mem-

bers of the fire and police departments, as well as their families and friends will be encouraged to go to any of the dona-tion centers or mobiles, give blood and fill out a Hero Card in the name of po-lice or fire.

It’s just another way to support local heroes and save lives.

National Blood Donor MonthAs the holiday season turns into a new year, Blood Bank of Delmarva and blood centers across the country ob-serve National Blood Donor Month in January. Every day is a chance to thank donors and show appreciation for the lifesaving donation they make, but in

January, special efforts are made to let them know how grateful everyone is to them.

In January, Blood Bank ofDelmarva blood donors will receive

special giveaways and tokensof appreciation.

To become a lifesaving blood donorat Blood Bank of Delmarva,schedule an appointment at

www.DelmarvaBlood.org or call1 888 8-BLOOD-8. There is now an app too. It can be downloaded oniPhones and Androids to make it

easier for mobile usersto schedule appointments.

The Need For Blood Doesn’t Take A Break For The Holidays

Five-year-old Ashlynn Bruce receives blood donations every two to three weeks. She is alive today because of blood donors.

This holiday season, givesomeone the best gift of all...

...the gift of life. Give blood.Blood Bank

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Be Someone’s Hero. Give Blood.

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By Christine E. SerioExternal Communications Specialist

Blood Bank of Delmarva

Here at ReNove Medical, Dr. Parsons of-fers 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 tighten-ing and lifting of facial skin without have a surigcal facelift. The Ulthera sound en-ergy passes right through the skin and tar-gets 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 lay-ers of skin and soft tissue. The beauty of Ultherapy ‘uplifting ultrasound’ is that it

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

JowlsUltherapy works great for sagging jowls, where the skin is fatty, heavy and droop-ing. 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 FoldsUltherapy also works well to minimize the drooping of excess skin that we get along each side of the nose, or lower cheeks. You may think that you need to fill in these areas with a filler, but the real prob-lem 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 cen-ter of gravity higher in the cheek areas.

NeckUltherapy 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 im-prove this area, and improve your profile.

Eyelids and Brow LiftPerhaps one the most dramatic areas that Ultherapy can im-prove on without surgery is the eye area and creating a brow lift, helping to lift heavy droop-ing 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 re-ally love this part of the Ultherapy results.

Overall Ultherapy works wonders to taper, redefine your facial con-tours, while eliminating fatty, droopy areas, and lift and tightening skin around the eyes and un-derneath the chin, for a more youthful sculpted look. The stars in Holly-wood do this treatment, and now you have ac-cess to this age defying procedure right here in Delaware at the beach. Dr. Parsons is pleased to bring this cutting edge highly sought after tech-nology 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. 302-227-1079.

What Kind of Results Can I Expect from Ultherapy?After just one treatment with no down-time, your skin will gradually shift back into a more youthful position. Improve-ments 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

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 re-sults 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.

What is Ultherapy?

Michelle Parsons, MDis 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.

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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 treat-ment 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.

Michelle Parsons, MDReNove Med Spa

416 Rehoboth AvenueRehoboth, Delaware

For appointmentsplease call

[email protected]

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Most people are aware of the benefits ofchiropractic care for back and neck pain, but a lesser known advantage of chiropractic treatment is improving immune function. The immune system is the body’s line of defense designedtofightoffbacterialandviralinfec-tions. Many factors contribute to a person’s immune system’s ability to maintain optimal health. Nutrition, exercise, posture, stress, and fatigue are important, but so is the health of your spine. While we are in the midst of cold andfluseason,letmeexplainhowchiroprac-tic care can support your immune system and keep you well. Chiropracticcarespecificallycorrectsspinalmisalignments called vertebral subluxations. These misalignments of the spine can put pressure on the spinal cord and nerves which exit at each level of the spine. This can cause stress and interference of the nervous system. Simply put, whatever message that is trying to be sent from the brain and out to the body does not get sent properly. Picture a kink in a garden hose. Chiropractic adjustments correct spinal abnormalities thus relieving stress from the nervous system and allowing it to function properly. The immune system, like every other sys-tem in the body, is coordinated and controlled by the nervous system. Specific immune or-gans including the spleen, thymus, and lymph nodes are all in communication with the master control - the brain - through nerves which con-nect them. Picture a telephone wire. During an immune response, the brain and the immune system “talk to each other” and coordinate the body’s response to the exposure. This pro-cess is essential for maintaining homeostasis or balance in the body. If the nervous system

is not functioning properly, then the immune system cannot function properly, and the body becomes susceptible to bacteria, viruses, and illnesswhichitcanusuallyfightoff. Along with correcting spinal misalignments and allowing for a stress free nervous system, the actual adjustment causes an immediate im-mune boost. Two separate studies found that diseasefightingwhitebloodcellcountsweresignificantlyhigherjust15minutesafterchi-ropractic adjustment and increased levels of certain antibodies appear in the bloodstream up to 2 hours after an adjustment which sug-gests a priming effect of the immune system and a possible faster response to a new infec-tion. The chief of cancer prevention at New York’s Preventative Medicine Institute found that people who received regular chiroprac-tic care over a five-year period had a 200%greater immune competence than those who had not received chiropractic care. The chiro-practicgroupshoweda400%greaterimmunecompetence than people with cancer and other serious diseases. In addition to chiropractic care, other ways to strengthen the immune system naturally in-clude:Nutrition - Vitamin D - This is a key player inyourimmunesystem.10-15minutesofsunexposurewith40percentofyourskinexposedcan meet daily requirements. Supplements can also be used in it’s active form Vitamin D3. Spinach is an excellent vegetable to eat because it contains other nutrients which in-crease the absorption and utilization of Vita-min D3. Vitamin C - This is a long known aid tothebodywhilefightingacold.Whilecitrusfruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C, foods that are less acidic and contain less sugar are

a better option for daily consumption. This in-cludes strawberries and raw red pepper. Avoid-ing sugar - Sugar is a major enemy of your body’s immune system as it impedes it’s abil-ity to function. Stay away from simple sugars and refined grains, especially when feelingrundown. Sleep - Your body heals when it is at rest. The optimum amount of sleep is 7-9 hours and can vary between individuals. Lis-ten to your body and answer it’s demands. As well as correcting spinal misalignments, Chiropractors advise their patients on the im-portance of healthy lifestyle practices such as diet, exercise, sleep, nutrition, and ergonomics thatcanpositivelyinfluencethenervoussys-tem and immune response. During this cold andfluseason,addchiropracticcare to boost your immune function and en-hance your body’s natural line of protection.

Dr Tracy listens and treatseveryone with care and concern. I know she will always identify my needs and determine the best solution.

She takes her time to be sure each patient is comfortable with her adjustments and shares her knowledge, expertise, andexperience to help relieve pain in our daily lives. I have recommended her to my closest friends and family.

Barbara S.

Chiropractic Boosts Your Immune System

Dr. Tracy HudsonDr. 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 treat-ment 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 Chiro-practic College in Houston. After gradu-ating 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.


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Breast cancer affects one in eight women during their lives. Four years ago my mother became a statistic and was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Watching her endure surgery after surgery, and countless treatments was the hardest thing I have ever experienced in my life. My good friend, Steve “Monty” Montgomery, shares my experience with his mother. While my mother was enduring surgeries and numerous treat-ments, Barbara “Gugie” Montgomery also began another fi ght in her long battle against breast cancer. Monty’s mother, known by her grandchildren as “Gugie”, was a 25 year survivor and breast cancer advocate. Her tireless work fundraising and promoting breast cancer awareness touched so many that have been af-fected by this disease. On October 5th you helped celebrate her life while raising funds for the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition. The vision of the DBCC is to create a community where every person diagnosed with breast cancer becomes a survivor, and fear and doubt are replaced with knowledge and hope. Our collaboration and sup-port from local businesses and community volunteers made DBCC’s vision a reality. Without your generous donation, organi-zations like the DBCC could not continue to support others in the community that has been affected by breast cancer. We cannot thank you enough for your contribution to the third annual Dewey Goes PINK event.

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Rozi Berberian

Rozi Berberian co-founded the com-pany in 2008 and has been an integral part of growing the company from 1 to 3 locations. Rozi’s passion is to assist patients recovering from breast cancer and is currently a BOC certified Mas-tectomy fitter working with hospitals throughout Delaware. Rozi’s passion stems from losing her Aunt to cancer more than 20 years ago. Rozi moved to Delaware in 2005 from Los Ange-les, California. Rozi is now the mother of 4 and enjoys the beach, reading and helping in community activities.

Tamara Schofield

Tamara Schofield, a native of Wilm-ington, moved to Sussex County 15 years ago and began her career in the medical field. Tamara began work-ing in Orthopaedics and studied Hu-man Services at Delaware Tech. Her journey with MedTix began in April of 2012 concentrating on hospital discharges, breast pumps for nursing mothers, and Oxygen therapy for pa-tients. In her leisure time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two boys, and her dog Winnie.

Carlous Howell

Carlous has been an integral part of the Medtix family for the past 3 years. Carlous is the lead therapist at MedTix assisting patients with a wide range of respiratory services. Carlous graduated from Cape Henelopen High School and received his applied science degree in Respiratory Therapy from Delaware Technical and Community College. Carlous’s belief in patient care is first and foremost as he continues to build strong bonds with his patients. In ad-dition to his job, Carlous loves to travel and read motivational stories. A native of Milton, DE, Carlous is a husband and father of three.

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Debbie Butz, joined the MedTix team in April of 2012 as the Accounting/HR Manager. Debbie acquired her Bach-elor’s degree in Business/Accounting from Lebanon Valley College in PA. Debbie’s responsibilities include finan-cial reporting, account reconciliation, processing payroll, bank deposits, and numerous Human Resource responsi-bilities. Debbie became a full time resi-dent of Sussex County in 2007 moving from Lancaster PA. Debbie’s favorite method of relaxation is walking on the beach with husband Gary and dog Daisy Mae.

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Glen Gusciora has over 25 years of experience in helping companies grow by implementing processes that help teams work more efficiently. Glen is currently the Director of Operations and in charge of the daily activities at all 3 locations. Prior to coming to Medtix, Glen worked in Human Re-sources for Orbital Sciences Corpora-tion at Wallops Island, VA. He was in charge of all Human Resources func-tions, Employee Relations and Train-ing. He is a graduate of Lock Haven University, PA.

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Kim is the HME Director for MedTix for four years. Kim is Certified by the Board of Certification/Accreditation in-ternational and is an active member of the American Academy of Orthotistis and Prosthetists. Kim has over 15 years of clinical and technical experience in Orthopedics and Patient care. Kim works closely with physicians, thera-pist, nurses, and Hospice and believes the patient always comes first. Kim is avid sports enthusiast who enjoys vol-leyball, skiing, kayaking, off shore fish-ing and other outdoor activities.

Tammie Draine

Tammie Draine joined the MedTix team in 2012. She has spent most of her career in the medical field. As an entrepreneur, she owned and operated a medical transcription company for over 10 years. Tammie is currently the Billing Director at MedTix where she focuses her expertise on ensuring excellent billing practices amid ever constant changing health insurance rules and regulations. Tammie is an avid horseback riding enthusiast and beach lover.

Rob Hopkins

Rob Hopkins is an integral part of the MedTix team and is currently the Re-gional Sales Director. He started with MedTix in 2010 and continues to han-dle sales and marketing. With over 10 years of pharmaceutical sales and marketing experience in Delaware, Rob has steadily increased MedTix’s reach throughout the State. Along with managing the sales team, he con-ducts daily sales calls and coordinates marketing to health care professionals and to the public. Rob moved to Dela-ware in 2001 and continues to live in Milton with his wife.

OverviewNeuropathic pain is a condition in which chronic pain has been diagnosed as origi-nating from nerves such as in conditions as sciatica, RSD/CRPS, or peripheral neuropa-thy. Once more common techniques such as pain medications, physical therapy, nerve blocks and surgery have been exhausted and have failed to alleviate pain or resulted in unwanted side effects, spinal cord stimula-tion may be an alternative.

What is Spinal CordStimulation (SCS)?SCS is a FDA-approved medical therapy that has been in use for over 40 years but modern technology has revolutionized the

device to deliver incredible results in pain relief. It is covered by most insurance plans including commercial carriers, Medicare, Delaware Medicaid, and Worker Compen-sation programs.

How does SCS work?The spinal cord stimulator is an implanted medical device that delivers electrical im-pulses to nerves in the dorsal aspect of the spinal cord which interfere with the trans-mission of pain signals to the brain and re-places them with a more pleasant sensation (paresthesias) thereby providing pain relief. By interrupting pain signals, the procedure has shown success in returning some people to a more active lifestyle.

How is SCS TherapyImplemented?It consists of two stages. Stage1: Trial Stimulation A trial SCS is conducted as an outpatient procedure with local anesthesia under con-scious sedation. The spinal stimulator lead is a soft, thin wire with electrical leads on its tip and is placed through a needle in the back into the epidural space. The procedure is done under fluoroscopy guidance which is a type of x-ray camera device. During the 3-7 days the trial lasts, the patient keeps a pain diary which is essential in giving provid-ers an idea about how to provide maximum

pain relief. If you ex-p e r i e n c e over 50% improve-ment in pain, then the trial is considered s u c c e s s -ful and you can be scheduled for perma-nent im-plantation.

Stage 2: Permanent ImplantationThis is done as an outpatient surgical proce-dure which generally takes 1-2 hours. Dur-ing surgery, a small incision is made in the middle of your back and leads are placed in the epidural space above the spinal cord that are secured with sutures. A pulse generator

(a battery that delivers a low voltage) will be implanted into the buttocks or abdomen under the skin and then wired to the lead with an extension wire. If unsuccessful, the implant can be removed without any dam-age done to the spinal cord or nerves.

How has TechnologyAdvancement Changedthe Field?There are multiple SCS systems available in the market. Some of them adapt to the patient’s motions (similarly to the rotat-ing sensors for the screen orientation on a Smartphone) and are MRI compatible under certain conditions (Medtronic, Tamethepain.com). Upcoming technologies such as burst stimulation (in which closely spaced, high-frequency stimuli are delivered to the spinal cord) resulting in more-selective modula-tion of the pain pathways in the brain and the initial trial in Europe showed promising results (St. Jude Medical, http://clinicaltri-als.gov/show/NCT01486108).

What is Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)?

Dr. Alan Gonzalez Cota is an award-win-ning, board-certified interventional pain physician who believes that pain relief is not possible without addressing the physical, mental, and emotional levels of the body to maintain wellness. At Sussex Pain Relief Center, he can interact with his patients and various team members to pro-vide evidence-based medicine techniques.

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Sussex Pain Relief Canter is a comprehensive pain treatment center where board-certified, fellowship-trained pain physicians provide the highest quality of pain management in a safe and caring environment in order to restore the patient’s physical, mental, and social well-being.The new multidisciplinary approach to treatment includes fluoroscopy-guided interventional pain injections, low-dose med management, as well as networking physical therapy, behavioral therapy, acupuncture, other complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) and surgical evaluations, all while maintaining close contact with referring providers. Sussex Pain Relief Center is “The Preferred Pain Relief Center for Patients and Their Providers in Southern Delaware.”

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Dr. Ajit Shrestha completed his anesthesiology residency at Wayne State University in Detroit and went on to finish his pain management fellowship at University Hospital, Case Medical Center in Cleveland, OH. He is passionate about treating chronic pain patients with a comprehen-sive, integrative approach that combines alternative thera-pies with minimally invasive procedures. He is skilled in a multitude of procedures that span from basic “bread and butter” cases to the implantation of intrathecal pumps

and spinal cord stimulators. Dr. Shrestha enjoys fishing and kayaking, as well as spending time at the beach with his wife and daughter.

Dr. Alan Gonzalez-Cota graduated from the University of Michigan, completing his residency training in Anesthe-siology and receiving the Peter J. Cohen award. Subse-quently, he underwent subspecialty training in Pain Medi-cine. He is a board-certified physician who has received many national awards for his research in anesthesiology and pain medicine. His area of clinical interest is inter-ventional pain medicine, including spinal cord stimula-tion, peripheral nerve stimulation, and MILD procedure.

He was recently appointed to the ISIS Standards Division’s Evidence Analysis Committee to evaluate the merits of re-search submissions. He is an avid runner and proponent of anti-poverty legislation.

Jennifer M. Rahn, PA-C graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School as a certified Physician Assistant. She performs trigger point and bursitis injections and is skilled in med management. Jennifer strongly believes education is a tool every patient should have and uses opioid risk assessment as a way to educate patients and monitor their health. If she feels a patient is not a suitable candidate for opioid therapy, she offers them many other interventional options as a way to avoid pharmacology solutions. Jenni-

fer resides in Lewes, DE where she enjoys going to the beach with her husband and two daughters.

Dr. Manonmanni Antony is the founder of SPRC with over 10 years of experience spanning clinical care and practice management. She is a double-board certified interventional pain medicine physician trained at Texas Tech University and University of Maryland. Her compassion stems from her personal experiences in the field which inspired her to establish her own practice where she could provide expert guidance and comprehensive care. “My own mother had abdominal pain for many months from a metastatic liver

disease, so I know the toll that pain can take and how difficult it is to watch a loved one in pain,” she says. “I enjoy practicing pain medicine and making a difference in the lives of people in pain, a truly under-served population.”

Jack Byrd, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant who graduated from SUNY Stony Brook. He has extensive ex-perience in both orthopedic and emergency medicine and has assisted in multiple orthopedic procedures and surgi-cal interventions. He has an excellent success rate in per-forming joint injections, including ORTHOVISC, under ultrasound guidance. Jack is introducing a new form of therapy called PRP (platelet rich plasma) in which excess growth factors are injected into the joint to stimulate heal-

ing of long-term injuries that may contribute to chronic pain conditions. He is a Maryland native who values an active lifestyle and is a member of three competitive men’s softball teams.


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As we age, our skin loses elasticity and produces less natural oil; which, in turn, makes our skin appear wrinkled and sag-gy. The aging process is also accelerated by other factors such as over-exposure to UV rays, smoking, and poor nutrition. Although the aging process is inevitable, I wanted to fi nd a safe, age-defying product that reduced the appearance of those effects. I fi nally found that product, and that product is Nerium SkinCare. Nerium SkinCare is nature-based with no harsh ingredients, non-comodogenic, and safe for all skin types. I was so impressed with this product, that I became a Brand Partner.

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Is a “broken heart” a true medical con-dition or is it just a figure of speech to describe someone’s emotional state af-ter some great personal loss or stressful situation? It may come as a surprise to many people but the answer is both.

This condition is also known as “stress-induced cardiomyopathy”, a rapid and severe heart muscle weakness, typically as a consequence of sudden emotional or physical stress: unexpected illness, injury or loss of a loved one. It can also be from a severe medical condition, surgery, an accident, intense fear, do-mestic violence, severe pain, financial loss, even public speaking or a surprise party.

The exact cause is unknown, but it is clear that most of the affected indi-viduals are postmenopausal women between the ages of 58 and 75 years, in about 90 percent of cases. The symp-toms are very similar to those of a heart attack, with chest pain or pressure and shortness of breath being the most fre-quent ones. It is not completely under-stood why this condition affects mainly women, but most investigators believe that after menopause the decline in es-trogen levels renders patients more sus-ceptible.

It was first observed in Japanese wom-en in the early 1990’s and the name of takotsubo cardiomyopathy was used originally. This name describes the characteristic appearance of the left ventricle (heart’s main pumping cham-ber) as seen in cardiac studies that re-sembles the traditional Japanese octo-pus trap. There is ample evidence to suggest that the massive release of cer-tain hormones in the bloodstream, such as adrenaline and noradrenaline, as a natural response to stress, under certain conditions causes the heart muscle cells to stop working properly, especially in the lower part and the “tip” of the left ventricle.

Stress-induced cardiomyopathy can be serious medical condition because it in-volves the sudden onset of congestive heart failure due to the heart muscle weakness, low blood pressure and po-tential shock or life threatening heart rhythm problems; it is, however, rarely a fatal illness. Furthermore, it is almost always reversible with most patients recovering completely within 2 to 4 weeks.

The main differences between a heart attack and “broken heart syndrome” is that heart attacks occur as a conse-quence of blockages or blood clots in the coronary vessels (heart vessels that supply blood flow and oxygen/ nutri-ents) to the heart muscle cells that cause those cells to die or to suffer permanent damage. In the stress cardiomyopathy

patients, the coronary vessels are open and the blood flow is usually normal. It is the “stunning” of the heart muscle cells by adrenaline and other hormones that creates the muscle weakness and this process is, for the most part revers-ible.

Another interesting finding in this bro-ken heart syndrome is that it does not tend to recur in the same patient. In oth-er words, once somebody experiences this syndrome, even if other stressful events come along in their lives, the same phenomenon doesn’t tend to hap-pen again. Learning to cope better with life stresses can prevent it in the first place.

The management of this medical condi-tion is similar to the treatment of con-gestive heart failure with medications

such as diuretics, beta-blockers and ace-inhibitors as well as aspirin and in some cases blood thinners on a tempo-rary basis.

So yes, it is quite possible to have a “broken heart” literally, as a true medi-cal illness that is brought about by a heightened physiological response to stress, especially in women. The good news is that in almost every case it is a temporary condition and full recovery is the expected outcome. There is no way to differentiate this situation from a heart attack, before hand. Therefore, it is very important to seek immediate medical attention for symptoms of sud-den chest pain or pressure and short-ness of breath. It might be the case that your heart doctor could tell you, in the end: “Just a broken heart, already on the mend”.

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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 Penn-sylvania Graduate Hospital in Phila-delphia 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 Labora-tory and as Chief of the Department of Cardiology at Beebe Medical Cen-ter 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 Ameri-can Boards of Internal Medicine and Cardiology. He is also a Certified Avi-ation Medical Examiner and is Board Certified in Nuclear Medicine.


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Life’s journey can sometimes take a rough path and you just need someone special to help you along—or in Maureen Reiss’ case, a team of special Delaware Hospice professionals.

It was Maureen’s turn to care for her moth-er. Always an active and healthy woman, June Keenan had suffered a stroke while vacationing in Florida. Along with other symptoms, she lost her ability to commu-nicate her wishes and needs.

Maureen’s home near Milford was too small to take her in, so she found an assist-ed living facility 30 minutes away. Mau-reen said, “My mother was so frustrated that she was not able to express herself, and she became very challenging. She would grind her teeth constantly, spit out her medications, and throw things on the fl oor. With her physical disabilities from the stroke, she could only eat with her fi n-gers, so no one would sit with her at meals. From being a lovely, sociable person she had suddenly become someone that few could understand or communicate with, and she was furious about it.”

One of the few things that worked well to calm her was Maureen’s therapy dog. She said, “My mother loved the dog. She would make soft sounds and pretend to kiss the dog.”

With a few hospitalizations for minor health issues, she suffered additional setbacks in

her physical rehabilitation. Simultaneously maintain-ing a family household and caring for her mother grew to become a tremendous burden for Maureen.

In the doctor’s offi ce one day, Maureen met someone from Delaware Hospice who recommended she make a call. Her mother was admitted as a patient immediately, and Maureen found the help she needed.

“Most important,” remem-bered Maureen, “was their help in putting a ‘do not hospitalize’ order in effect. They became advocates for my mother, closely moni-toring her medications and

working through her particularly challeng-ing situation with smart solutions.”

A lot of caregiver stress comes from won-dering what’s happening when they are not at the patient’s side. Knowing that Dela-ware Hospice’s team members would be visiting on a certain day, gave Maureen re-lief. She said, “I would receive messages on the answering machine just letting me know someone had been to visit my Mom and everything was okay. It was wonder-ful to realize I wasn’t in it alone anymore. I could take a few minutes to do my own laundry and get there a bit later because I knew she was okay. It was really great to feel that s o m e b o d y else cared. I still have those mes-sages on my a n s w e r i n g machine!”

“During my mother’s fi -nal days, our regular nurse couldn’t be there, but the on-call nurse was at our side and it was as if she

had been with us the entire time. It was amazing how she took us through the last hours. They were hard; but at the same time, I treasure those moments.”

Maureen said, “It’s diffi cult to put into words all that Delaware Hospice did for us. It wasn’t just the care and comfort the team provided my mother, but for our en-tire family. I knew I wasn’t alone, that someone else really did care. I knew that any time of the day or night I could call and seek advice. The team empowered me in a way that left me feeling comfortable with a situ-ation that seemed unmanageable at times.”

“Uncertainty can be unnerving, but I knew that I had support. The team would patiently answer questions that often the medical professionals didn’t have time to answer. They helped me navigate the com-plexities of many end-of-life issues. I learned that, ‘Yes, you can do this alone,’ but sharing the load was ben-efi cial not only to me, but also to my family and, most important, to my mother.”

Maureen felt that having Delaware Hospice nurses visit her mother at her assisted living facility was in-strumental in avoiding unnecessary hospital visits, as minor ailments were addressed in a timely manner with the assistance of the hospice nurse.

She said, “Most important, since my mother didn’t have very good socialization skills due to her communication disability, the hospice team ‘befriended’ my mother. During my 34 years teaching experience with children with disabilities, I would often ask parents, ‘What do you want for your child?’ The answer was universal: ‘I want my son to have a friend.’ You know, that’s exactly what I hoped for my mother, and members of Delaware Hospice’s team became her friends!”

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During this season of gift giving, holiday parties and merriment I would like to share with you a Shamanic Holiday Tradition. The Winter Solstice Shamanic Giveaway.

You will need to gather together a group of your close spiritual friends and family for a night of good food, drink and spiritual sharing. Ask each guest to bring something of theirs they like, have good memories of but no longer need and/or want and then be ready to give it away.

On the day of your party set up your alter in an out of the way place so that when your guest arrive they can place their gift on the alter in privacy (no need to wrap giveaway gifts!). After everyone has put their gift out for display, using whatever method you want, have each guest privately go to the alter and choose a gift that calls to them. Choosing one gift at a time until all the gifts are gone.

Starting with host/hostess show the gift that you picked, tell them what drew you to that item. Then the person

who bought the gift tells the story behind it. This is done until all gifts have been honored with their story. Afterward as you and your guest are enjoying good food and drink, the gift has the opportunity to honor the previous owner and welcome the new owner.

There are only three rules you need to follow, you don’t hold on to what you bring to give away, you don’t go home with what you bought and you don’t go home empty handed.

As always in the world of the Shamans there is the Celtic’s Shamanic belief that the Fairies of the Mystical realm are moving and in transition during December, especially on the day of the Winter Solstice, causing all types of magical mischief. Their presence will only add to this celebration with a touch of shamanic grace.

This is the season of giving; the spiritual way is to give of the heart. All of us at The Medicine Woman wish you a Wonderful Fun Filled Holiday and a Safe and Happy New Year.

Terri Pippin CMT, Reiki Master &Shaman, is founder of The Medicine Woman. Terristarted her spiritual journey of healing in 1986 when she was fi rst introduced to meditation. She has been a Certifi ed

Massage Technician since 1996. Her journeyhas included the development of Reikiskills, culminating in the achievementsof the Master Reiki Level in 2007 andthe development of several energyhealing techniques. The Medicine Woman istrained in both Celtic and Native AmericanShamanism and has been a shamanic healer since 1998.

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I attended the Spring Shamanic Core Class, and loved every session. From start to fi nish, the intensive never failed to constantly bring growth opportunities where I personally needed them, while opening my eyes to realms I never knew ex-isted. I can not say enough great things about how well-developed the training was as a whole, and how much we can all learn from both the extensive experience Terri brings as a Shamanic teacher & healer, as well as the knowledge we learn is inside of us waiting to be brought forth by such a wonderful program. I would recommend this training to anyone who is contemplating this journey. T. Rece Marie, Owner – Beatrix Crow

The Shamanic Core Class opened my being to a new world. I continue to grow spiritually on many levels in ways that I could not have previously imagined. Terri is a wonderfully gifted Shaman and an equally fantastic guide for learning the Shaman way. Nate Metz, Author, Artist

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We will be offering different types of massage that will increaseexibility,relievemusclepain 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.

TheMedicineWomanisnowoffering 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.

With all that is new going on we are also offering our tried and true services that are thebackboneofTheMedicineWoman. We will never leave our Holistic roots and The MedicineWomanwillalwaysofferShamanic and Energy Healing services.

We will keep on balancing and repairing your chakras and cleaning out and cleansing your Aura.Wewilldoreexologytohelp 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.

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 oftheMedicineWheel.ASoulRetrieval will help you recapture what was physically, emotionally and/or spiritually lost thru traumas in your life. Take that

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

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This is an exciting time for The MedicineWomanaswemoved

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.

We will be offering different types of massage that will increaseexibility,relievemusclepain 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.

TheMedicineWomanisnowoffering 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.

With all that is new going on we are also offering our tried and true services that are thebackboneofTheMedicineWoman. We will never leave our Holistic roots and The MedicineWomanwillalwaysofferShamanic and Energy Healing services.

We will keep on balancing and repairing your chakras and cleaning out and cleansing your Aura.Wewilldoreexologytohelp 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.

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 oftheMedicineWheel.ASoulRetrieval will help you recapture what was physically, emotionally and/or spiritually lost thru traumas in your life. Take that

PastLifeJourneysoyoucanndout 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!!

The Medicine Woman33800 Dreamweaver LaneLewes, Delaware 19958

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

It’s Fun Being The New Kid On The Block…By: Terri Pippin,

The Medicine Woman

The Medicine Woman founded by Terri Pippin

Massage, Energy Work, Body Therapies

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i-Lipo is the revolution-ary laser system that incorporates low level laser technology (LLLT) to deliver targeted fat re-duction and body shap-ing results in as little as 20 minutes, without pain and without dieting. i-Lipo stimulates fat cells to naturally break down their stored triglycerides, shrinking the fat cells to deliver immediate body

contouring results. i-Lipo is the first direct skin contact la-ser device designed for fat reduction and body contouring to receive FDA approval for circumferential reduction.

The award winning i-Lipo laser from offers your a safe and effective means to achieve immediate and measurable inch loss. i-Lipo uses low-level laser technology (LLLT) to stimulate the body’s natural process for releasing its stored energy from adipose tissue, shrinking those fat cells and delivering the body shaping results.

The human body stores excess calories from your diet in adipose tissue. When needed, those fat cells will break down their stored triglycerides (triglycerides are the way fat is stored inside the fat cells) into free fatty acids, glycer-ol and water, providing the body with energy during times of scarcity. That same metabolic process that is induced hormonally by the brain can also be triggered by low-level laser energy delivered by i-Lipo.

i-Lipo is a revolutionary, non-invasive body shaping and cellulite reduction technology offering convenient, safe and pain free body contouring in as little as 20 minutes, without surgery and without downtime.

Clinical studies have confirmed the efficacy of the LLLT and the i-Lipo laser to deliver body shaping results. Two treatments per week for four weeks are recommended. All parts of the body can be treated where fat is stored, includ-ing the waistline, thighs, arms, legs, and even under the chin. Patients typically report a 10% inch loss reduction following a treatment regimen.

i-Lipo is the first direct skin contact laser device designed for fat reduction and body contouring to receive FDA ap-

proval for circumferential reduction. Based on results from a recent double-blind, placebo-controlled, random-ized study of 34 volunteers, the FDA found that over 70% of participants experienced significant inch loss.

How can we make weight loss easier?If we need to focus on 1 or 2 things to make your weight loss efforts more successful, that would be Insulin and Lep-tin.

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, and is central to regulate carbohydrate and fat metabolism in the body. Most importantly, insulin is one of the main factors that decide whether fat will be stored or burned. When in-sulin levels are high or when its effects are strong in the fat cells, we not only tend to store fat, but also, it makes it more difficult to release the fat from the adipocytes (fat cells). One of the main problems we see in obese people is “Insulin Resistance”. Many obese people have selective resistance to the effects of insulin in the liver and muscle, but not in the fat cells. In response to this resistance, the pancreas tries to overcompensate by producing more in-sulin. Unfortunately, more insulin means more fat storage and less fat burning.

Leptin (Greek leptos, meaning thin) is a hormone produced in the adipose tissue that plays a key role in regulating en-ergy intake and energy expenditure, including appetite/hunger and metabolism. Leptin works in our brains (hy-pothalamus area) to control appetite, food reward/pleasure, and metabolism. As long as Leptin works well, we should not have aberrant eating behaviors. The problem is that, most obese people have “Leptin Resistance”, meaning, Leptin cannot do its job in the brain. The consequences of Leptin resistance are higher appetite, abnormal food re-ward, slower metabolism, and higher risk to develop and addiction to food.

So, weight loss made simple means, optimize Insulin and Leptin function. In order to do that, we need to identify the metabolic factors that are leading to Insulin and Leptin resistance.

Examples of factors that lead to Insulin resistance include: obesity, elevation of free fatty acid blood levels, low mag-nesium intake, chromium deficiency, low adiponectin (hor-mone produced in adipose tissue that helps insulin func-tion), systemic inflammation, high TNFalpha and high IL-6 (two chemicals/adipokines produced in adipose tissue),

among others. Leptin resistance can be caused by hyper-insulinemia, hypertriglyceridemia, systemic inflammation (high CRP), high levels of TNFalpha, high fat diets, and high sugar (fructose) diets.

Leptin resistance can be caused by hyperinsulinemia (high insulin levels), hypertriglyceridemia (high triglyceride levels), systemic inflammation (high CRP), high levels of TNFalpha, high fat diets, and high sugar (fructose) diets, hormonal imbalances (mainly cortisol).

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Health & Medicine


By Elena Sullivan

Permanent make-up, also called permanent cosmetics, cos-metic tattooing or micro pigmentation is the art of implant-ing color pigments into the skin. It is the deposit of pigment in the right place, into the skin. This pigment deposit can make you look better naturally, and also provide a way to simplify your everyday make-up routine to enhance your natural beauty.

How is the procedure performed? Special instruments allow the permanent cosmetics professional to de-posit pigments into the layer of the skin known as ‘dermis”. Because the outermost layer of the skin, the “epidermis” is always shed-ding and renewing itself you will be looking at the color implanted through a thin veil of skin. When the procedure is completed the color would appear darker than the final result. This is because the color is in both skin lay-ers- epidermis and dermis. During the healing process the color at the top layer ‘epidermis” will flake off normally with other skin cells lightening the over-all effect.

Will I look like myself? Before the procedure, there should be a consultation. During the consulta-tion we would discuss about your concerns, about your activities, what bothers you, if the procedure hurts, what you want to achieve. You will be able to see before and after pic-tures of prior clients and we would talk about care during the healing process, among other considerations. This is an invasive permanent cosmetic procedure and I need you to understand that it would carry some risks like in any oth-ers procedures you may have had. Some risks involve some inflammation, swell, tenderness and in rare cases infections. In this consultation I would take the time to answer your questions. I would take pictures of you, before and after any procedure. If you are coming for eyebrows, we would talk about your eyebrows shape, I would draw eyebrows on you taking in consideration your features, adding arch or lift, giv-ing you balance when it’s necessary. You will take active part, in the process; you will have a pencil, too. We would discuss your needs and desires for a better lifestyle. When all this happens then we do a color selection, base on your skin color and tone. And only when you and I agree on the best course of action, will I then proceed with the advanced permanent cosmetic techniques.

Does it hurt? There are some good anesthetics for the perma-nent cosmetic industry .Every person have a different pain perception .While someone may feel pain, others may feel what they say is a “tingling” or vibration. I do use topical anesthetics, that numbs the skin, before I begin the proce-dures and during the procedures. During procedures I try by best in offer my clients comfort .These anesthetics allows my clients to go through the procedures with much less of discomfort.

The most common procedures are eyebrows that are perfect-ly shaped and in place all the time; eyeliners, for definition of the eyes that remains perfect from morning to night; lip liners or full lip color for shape enhancement and color that always stays in place. Being an invasive procedure, some-times you would have to have more than one session to com-plete your procedure. Permanent cosmetics, restores color,

add definition, accent features and add a finished appearance every time. Permanent make up, helps to give back what time has taken away from you. We devote up to 20 minutes, and sometimes more, every morning trying and practicing the art of make up before we head out to work or face the world. It is a talent that some people have and others may not be blessed with. You can save countless hours in a single year that were formally spent struggling to draw eyebrows evenly or eyeliners half way straight, that’s a lot of extra time!!! Imagine the money you will save not buying expen-sive cosmetics that rubs off, smears, smudges and disap-pear during your day. Perma-nent make up is not intended to replace over the counter cosmetics, the color is “in” your skin, not on. That’s why a more natural, softer look results. So, when you are ready for a night out or you want a different look you can always apply as much addi-tional make up as you wish.

You may have special needs for permanent make up or simply put health problems. Those special needs may

range from short sight, allergies (environmental or to cos-metics products), you may be using contact eye lenses, ag-ing, arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, unsteady hands, breast cancer scars, alopecia, among others struggles that prevents you from performing at full capacity. Then consider perma-nent make up, it is for you. Permanent cosmetic is for you and for those who are conscious of their time, appearance and simply want to look their best every time with little ef-fort. Permanent cosmetic is for the person on the go, the

professional with not too much time to spend but needs her makeup impeccable all day long, the athlete, the

lady golfer, the swimmer, the runner that wants to look good during their performances, the

mothers on the go that want to look good and put all day for herself. Even men can

benefit from a youthful look and no one would ever notice that they have work done. Men can cover scars in their head with permanent cosmet-ics hair strokes.

After all makeup make us look younger, healthier, sexier and more

dressed up. The only problem is put-ting on and then taking it off every day,

it is very tedious!! And it doesn’t stays on right. A lot of smudges run into your eyes

irritating and ruining your looks. But imag-ine permanent make up that stays put and doesn’t

smudge or irritate you. Makeup that stays beautiful, comfortable, every day even when you first wake up. It stays beautiful and subtle every day, you will look your best al-ways. Let me show how the permanent cosmetics will help you achieve and restore your natural beauty. Let me show you how permanent cosmetics will help you return to an ac-tive normal lifestyle. I can help you achieve your goals by applying my talents and experience to maximize the benefit results of your procedure. I believe that you deserve the best life has to offer. Together we can achieve better right here, make my studio your destination for your permanent cos-metics needs. When you look good, you will feel better. Permanent make up makes possible to look better around the clock and to be less self conscious.

What is permanent make-up? How is the procedure performed?Will I look like myself? Does it hurt?

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Health & Medicine

Inthetreasuredmomentsafteramothergivesbirth,anotherlife-givingopportunityisavailableinsidethehospitaldeliveryroom.

MothersdeliveringatChristianaCareHealthSystemcanmaketheirbaby’sbirthevenmorespecialbydonatingtheirbaby’sumbilicalcordblood.Byelectingtodonatetheirnewborn’scordblood,thenewmothercanhelppatientsacrossthenationstrugglingwithchronicillnessesaswellasdiseasesforwhichnocureexists.Inobtainingthesample,nophysicalcontactoccurswitheitherthemotherornewborn.

Considerthebankingofbloodfromtheumbilicalcord–thepartoftheplacentathattransportsnutrientstothefetus–asaformofrecyclingthatbothsavesandimproveslives.Thecordbloodstemcells–whichareadultstemcellsandnotembryonicstemcells–canbeusedtotreatdiseases,suchascertaincancers.Researchersalsoworkwithcordbloodstemcells,whichtransformintoallthedifferentcelltypesinourbodies,tondnewtreatmentsfordisease.

Itmightbereasonabletoassumethatmanymotherswouldjumpatthechancetohelpthehumanracebybankingtheircordblood.Butofthe4millionbirthseachyearintheUnitedStates,cordbloodisstoredinlessthan10percent.

Hospitalsmusthaveinplacearobustandcoordinatedcollectionmethodinordertoproperlyprocureandbankthecordblood.Sincethevastmajorityofthenation’shospitalsdonothavesuchasysteminplace,manymotherswhomighthappilybanktheircordbloodareunabletodoso.

ChristianaCare,whichoffersthefullspectrumof

comprehensive,integrated,high-qualityhealthcareservicesforwomen,haspartneredwiththenation’sforemostcordbloodbankingprovider,CORD:USE,togivelocalmothers-to-beanopportunitytobanktheircordbloodandrestassuredthatthistissuewillservealife-givingpurpose.

ChristianaCare’sLaborandDeliverynurseseducateexpectantmothersaboutcordbloodbankingwhiletheyareinlaboratChristianaHospital.Iftheychoosetobank,ChristianaCareobstetriciansandnursemidwivescollectthecordbloodusingCORD:USE’spatentedcollectionkits.ChristianaCarehealthcareprofessionalswillthenprocessthecordbloodandshipittopremiereinstitutionssuchasDukeUniversityforeitherresearchorpublicandprivatebanking.Publicbankingisfreewhileprivatebankingcostsabout$2,000ineachcaseandgenerallyrequiresanannualstoragefee.

Humankindisalreadyexperiencingthefruitsof

banking.Todate,morethan70differentdiseasesaretreatedwithstemcellsfromumbilicalcordblood,includingleukemia,lymphomaandsickle-cellanemia.Intermsofmedicalresearch,someofthecordbloodunitscollectedwillbeavailableforresearchstudiesthatareintendedtohelpimprovepatientoutcomesthroughTheNationalCordBloodInventory.TheNationalCordBloodInventorywascreatedaspartoftheStemCellTherapeuticandResearchActof2005.Itsgoalwastoplace150,000newhigh-qualitycordbloodunitsintotheinventorytobemadepubliclyavailabletopotentiallysavethelivesofpatientsinneedofatransplant.

Inaddition,themodeldevelopedbetweenChristianaCareandCORD:USEisaunique,homegrowneffort.WhileeveryotherhospitalthathaspartneredwithCORD:USEdoesnothavetheirowndedicatedstaffdirectingtheprogram,ChristianaCare’sCORD:USEprogramisoverseenbyoneofitsownLaborandDeliverynurses,KimPetrella,RN.

CORD:USEalsohasbeeninternationallyrecognizedforthereliabilityofitspatentedstoragekitsanditistheonlymajorcordbloodbankingorganizationwhoseCEOalsohappenstobeanobstetrician.

ChristianaCaretookthissignicantstepsoexpectantwomencannallyhavethechoicetodonatetheircordbloodinasafeandeffectiveway.ChristianaCareistheonlyhealthsysteminDelawareandthePhiladelphia-areathathaspartneredwithCORD:USEandsinceourlaunchinJune,morethan160familieshavechosentodonatetheirnewborn’scordblood.Welookforwardtopartneringwithmoreexpectantmothersthroughthisworthwhileandlife-savingprogram.

Tolearnmoreaboutdonatingyourbaby’scordbloodandsharingthegiftoflifewithsomeoneinneed,visitwww.corduse.com.

Youshouldalwaysconsultwithyourdoctorbeforemakingimportantmedicaldecisions.

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Our moms rely on an experienced health care team that’s prepared for everything, 24 hours a day—every day. You cantrust we provide a safe, welcoming experience for mom, babyand the entire family. Caring for moms, newborns and familiesfor generations.

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ByRichardJ.Derman,M.D.,MPH,FACOG,MarieE.Pinizzotto,M.D.,endowedchairofObstetricsandGynecologyatChristianaCareHealthSystemandGregoryW.DeMeo,D.O.,medicaldirectorofChristianaHospital’sLaborandDeliveryandPresidentofWomenFirst,LLC.

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In addition to your regular mammograms, you should talk to your doctor to learn about your risk factors for developing breast cancer. The Dela-ware Breast Cancer Coalition can help answer your questions on mam-mography. We also have programs for those newly diagnosed with breast cancer and for breast cancer survivors.

Please contact the DBCC locationnearest you to fi nd out more:

New Castle County – 302.778.1102;Kent County – 302.672-6435;

Sussex County - 302.644-6844

Life can seem hectic as the holiday seasonapproaches and there are still gifts to buy,

presents to wrap, and cookies to bake.It’s easy to lose sight of the purpose of the holidays, which is to spend time with family, friends, and loved ones. The best gift you can give your family this holiday season is to schedule and attend your annual mammography screening. Screenings provide early detection that can indicate an irregularity in the breast. When breast cancer is detected and treated early, the survival rate is more than 90 percent.

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Manager

Connie HoldridgeProgram Manager Education

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By Teresa Ford

Kids’ Ketch, your neighborhood toy store in Lewes, is proud to re-lease the year’s top picks in toys from stores like ours across Ameri-ca. These fun, top quality toys were selected by members of the Ameri-can Specialty Toy Retailers Asso-ciation (ASTRA), people who care about kids and know toys inside and out. Here is our top 10 from that list, but be sure to stop in Kids’ Ketch to see the complete list.

EARLY PLAY Green Toys Seaplane – Made in the USA from 100% recycled milk jugs and fl oats in the bathtub or pool. Features a spinning propeller and chunky, oversized pontoons. Ages 1+, $19.99

GAME PLAY 3-7 YEARSZingo Sight Words – Brings inter-active excitement and learning to the classic game of Bingo! Players learn to recognize “sight words.” $19.99

GAME PLAY 8 YRS. +Laser Maze – Lights & mirrors may make Laser Maze feel like magic, but it’s really science and kids’ brain power that direct the laser beam through this series of mind-challenging mazes. $29.99

ACTIVE PLAYRingstix Lite – Easy to learn and a great motivator for the active play kids need! Each player has two Stix shaped like invert-ed swords to propel a ring that is caught by the other player and thrown back. Ages 6+, $14.99

CONSTRUCTIVE PLAYQ-BA-MAZE 2.0 Mega Stunt Set – The ingenious pieces of this marble maze interlock in endless confi gurations, stimulating chil-dren’s creativity and problem solv-ing skills.Ages 6+, $79.99

SCIENTIFIC PLAYSnap Circuits Sound – This fun, ed-ucational kit has more than 185 ex-citing projects including the Voice Changer, Echo Effects, and more! Connect to your smart phone and analyze sound with apps! Ages 8+, $84.99

JUST FOR FUNSuper Magnetic Tidal Wave Think-ing Putty – The world’s only true magnetic putty, in a deep irides-cent blue. A toy, stress reliever or for scientifi c experiments – you decide. Ages 8+, $14.99

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ROLE PLAYCargo & Passenger Aircraft - This Playmobil toy enables kids to take to the sky with imaginative play. Easy to arrange passenger seating and cargo loading, including fi ve fi gures, a control tower and more! Ages 4+. $109.99

CLASSIC PLAYSkwish Classic – Babies learn cause and effect and develop their grasping and reaching skills when they play with this toy. It’s an award winning classic. Ages birth +, $15.99

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to release the year’s top picks in toys from stores like ours across America. These fun, top quality toys were selected by members of the American Specialty Toy Retailers Association (ASTRA), people who care about kids and know toys inside and out. Here is our top 10 from that list, but be sure to stop in Kids’ Ketch to see the complete list.

Pic ‘n’ Pop – A push toy for 18 months and up that shoots out balls as well as picks them up as it rolls. $29.99.

Baby Stella Playtime Potty and doll. This soft bodied doll for ages 12 months and up has her own little soft potty, in colourful fabric. Perfect for potty training! Baby Stella, $30, Potty, $20.

Calico Critter Caravan Family Camper. The little animals now have their own camper to vacation in, with all the details you’ve come to expect from Calico Critters. $69.99.

Nano Blocks by Ohio Art are like miniature Lego blocks that allow you to build animals and famous landmarks. $8.95 and up

Tegu Blocks – we are waiting breathlessly for these beautifully made wooden, magnetic blocks to arrive this fall. Limitless creativity!

Klutz gives you everything you need to make very attractive & stylish Safety Pin Bracelets in this “craft in a book.” $19.99

Fast Track is the action packed game that all ages love as you shoot discs back & forth until one competitor is victorious! $19.99

Big Bag of Science has everything

the budding scientist needs for hours of brain-stimulating fun. $39.99

The Freestyle Spooner Board is like a skateboard without wheels. Discover the tricks and thrills you can have with this board, in two sizes. $49.99 and 59.99

The Teaching Cash Register has been in our product mix for years because it’s fun and educational! It’s a classic! $54.99

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Sussex County is home to a wonderful collec-tion of close-knit, warm and friendly commu-nities where residents, businesses and events are interwoven creating a colorful and strong tapestry.

Nowhere is this more evident than in Milford, which is home to The Music School of Dela-ware’s primary Southern Delaware location. This cozy town is buzzing with many unique small businesses; is home to numerous artists and arts organizations; and its event calendar is regularly filled with happenings like Holiday Stroll, Eat in the Street, the Bud & Bug Festi-val and more. It’s here that the Music School provides a solid outreach effort to engage com-munity members, develop and sustain relation-ships. And it’s an area in which the Music School’s talents particularly shine.

To welcome the start of its official school year, the Music School hosts a “Wild Rumpus” — a whimsical evening of music, food and good company, aimed not only at students and faculty but also inviting local families and businesses to join in the fun and get an “inside look” at their arts partner on South Walnut Street. The event was the brainchild of Layne Thompson-Payne, the director of the Music School’s Milford loca-tion. “Just a fun, informal picnic-style jam ses-sion with folks in the surrounding community,” is how Thompson-Payne describes it.

“As with any town, generating traffic and in-terest is always a main focus for the business community,” says Thompson-Payne. “For an organization like ours, that focus is there as well. As a place where families and individu-als can create, learn and have fun in a welcom-ing environment, we become a something of a

‘destination’ for our community. Eventually, we hope that impact trickles down into the local economy as well.”

The Music School not only aims to bring people into its doors; faculty and students frequently travel around the community, adding musical flair to local events — Riverwalk, Eat in the Street and Bud & Bug Festival — and perform-ing in their own concerts. “Have you ever been to a festival where music wasn’t an integral part of the event?” asks Thompson-Payne. “Having a music school in the heart of town provides a significant resource for those needs, and if students are participating in these events, the families are likely there as well. It’s definitely a win-win setup.”

The Music School also pres-ents an annual holiday con-cert for the community. ‘Tis A Winter’s Evening” will be held December 13 at Avenue United Methodist Church in Milford. “Nathan [Ames, music school guitar faculty member] and I developed this concert because we noticed there were no simi-lar programs in the area,” notes Thompson-Payne. “We wanted to provide a feel-good program of carols, familiar tunes and original arrangements, and to intro-duce some of our talented students and friends (includ-ing guitar students at Dela-ware State) to our communi-ty. This year’s performance

will include accompaniment by the First State Harmonizers as well as audience participation. Other programs planned include a January 21, 2014 Music Masters series concert, featuring performances by faculty & guest artists, and an all-Bach program in March 2014. In addition to public performances, the Music School’s goals for community engagement include building a strong volunteer base. As Thompson-Payne notes: Volunteerism creates community, and with community comes sup-port. The Music School’s volunteer needs are broad and numerous. “We house such a small staff that volunteers would allow us to com-

plete tasks quicker and even allow time to de-velop additional programming,” she notes. Vol-unteer tasks include everything from greeters/ushers at performances to assistance with light administrative duties like stuffing envelopes, distributing marketing materials and more. Thompson-Payne is committed to building an active, happy ‘family’ at the Milford location. “We want parents and friends to volunteer at events as well as give voice to needs of our stu-dents,” she says. “Word-of-mouth is a very pow-erful tool — when you have fulfilled volunteers and patrons, they’ll talk about how the experi-ence has enhanced their life and community.” If you would like to sign up as a volunteer for

The Music School of Delaware’s Milfordlocation, please send your name and contact

info (including phone and email) [email protected].

Please note “Milford Volunteering” inthe subject line. You can also stop by

the Milford location at 10 S. Walnut Streetin downtown Milford.

Faculty members Layne Thompson-Payne and Nathan Ames were joined by Music School and Delaware State student musi-cians for the inaugural holiday concert, ‘Tis A Winter’s Evening, which will be held this year on December 13 at Avenue United Methodist Church.

Music School faculty artists provided lively musical accompaniment to Milford’s first “Eat in the Street” event this past September.

The Music School of Delaware always opens its doors during the annual Holiday Stroll, providing both free performances and in-strument “petting zoos” -- opportunities to see and sample instruments up close -- for all its community neighbors.

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Osher Winter Lecture Series Comes to DoverLectures include• January 3 -- Food and Farming in Delaware by Ed Kee, Delaware Secretary of Agriculture

• January 10 – An Insider’s Guide to Public Radio by Liane Hansen, former host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday

• January 17 – Walt Whitman: America’s Poet by Bob Heifetz, Osher Lifelong Learning instructor

• January 24 – Satirical News Coverage and Politics by Danna Young, University of Delaware Assistant Professor of Communication

A lecture series on topics ranging from poetry, politics, and public radio to Delaware farming will be offered by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware Friday mornings from 10-11 a.m. in January of 2014 at the Modern Maturity Cen-ter in Dover.

“We are pleased to present this diverse lineup of distinguished speakers who will share their knowledge and insights on engaging and stimulating subjects,” says Jim Broomall, Associate Provost for Professional and Continuing Studies at the University of Delaware. “If you’re 50 and over and looking for a way to beat cabin fever this January, come out and join us.”

Registration for the Winter Lecture Series is open to anyone 50 years or over or their spouse at a cost of $30 for the entire series. Registration deadline is December 12. Registration is available online at www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/dover or by mail. For a brochure, call 302-645-4111 or download one from www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/dover.

The Winter Lecture Series is a program of the Os-her Lifelong Learning Institute in Dover, which will also be holding its spring semester classes January 27 through April 7 at the Modern Maturity Center. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes at the Uni-versity of Delaware are membership organizations that provide opportunities for adults 50 and over to learn, teach, and travel with their peers. The only requirements for admission are interest in a continu-ing educational experience, support of the programs through participation, and a modest membership fee. UD’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes are lo-cated in Wilmington, Dover, and Lewes. For more information, visit www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu or call the Dover office at 302-736-7450.

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Tis the season for safety! Whether you’re turning on your furnace for the first time, putting up holiday decorations around your house and yard or plugging in mul-tiple strands of twinkle lights at one receptacle à la “A Christmas Story”, take care this winter.

The news is already peppered with stories about carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and the season has barely begun. Remember, CO is colorless and odorless so safety starts with CO detectors. Whether it’s a plug in or combined with your smoke detec-

tor, you should have one on each floor of your home and in every bedroom. If you suspect a CO leak, immediately seek a source of fresh air (outside) and then call 911.

If you smell something burning near an electrical receptacle, that

is NOT carbon monoxide, but you should still check it out. Trip the re-ceptacle’s circuit breaker and unplug whatever is in the outlet. Assuming the smell dissipates, call us to investi-gate the cause. If the smell persists, however, you know the drill: exit the house and call 911.

Hopefully, though, you won’t be outside for either of the two reasons I just talked about and instead, you’ll find yourself outside prepping your home for the coming winter or for the plethora of holidays counting down on the calendar. If you’re going to be on a ladder cleaning gutters or putting up lights (or for any other reason), remember these safety tips:• Check that the ladder is leaning at a safe angle by standing with your toes touching the side rails and grabbing the rung at shoulder height. If your arms are full extended and parallel to the ground, the ladder is pitched properly.

• Always maintain three points of contact with the ladder as you climb. Yep, that means you should always carry your tools and supplies in an apron or on a belt, not in your hands

• Do not overextend your ladder. A 32-foot ladder needs at least 3 feet of overlap. Longer ladders need up to 6 feet. Check your ladder’s label for details.

• Never stand on a rung that’s less than 3 feet from the top.

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Your Home…The InvestmentYou Can Enjoy!If an outdoor living space is something you’ve always dreamed of, now is the time to get started! There is no doubt that an outdoor living area will increase the value of your property, but that is just one of the reasons to get started. This will expand your living space and be a place to enjoy – a place to make memories that will last a lifetime.

Careful planning will ensure your long-term satisfaction, so it’s important to think about what type of area you would get the most enjoyment from. Some people envi-sion a relaxing oasis where they can kick back and enjoy some peace and quiet. A small paver patio with some well placed landscaping can create the perfect place to enjoy your favorite drink and a good book. Add a soothing water feature to en-hance your relaxation.

Others like to host family get-togethers and big parties. A paver patio surrounded by a seat wall will provide lots of extra seating for your guests. The addition of several wall lights will keep the party go-ing after dark.

Those who enjoy cooking may want to consider an outdoor kitchen. These can be quite simple, consisting of just a built-in grill, or you can go all out and add a re-frigerator, a pizza oven, a sink, a bar, etc. Other options would be an outdoor fire-place or a fire pit.

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Do you remember all the news stories, a couple years ago, concerning child safety and window coverings? The subject sticks out in my mind obviously because it is related to my work and because I have small children. The concern was mostly over mail order and or stock items that were bought off a shelf and installed, usually, by the homeowner. There were tragedies, huge recalls and lawsuits but fortunately the custom window covering trade was not really involved. I would say that the overall higher quality of product and the experienced sales and installation that comes with a custom retailer helped to keep the trade uninvolved however the custom window covering community definitely took notice and many positive changes have taken place. There is much more awareness about the subject compared to a couple of years ago and that in its self is very helpful but the industry has been very proactive in making their products more child safe as well. On the awareness side of things, it is good to note that there are many products out there that have been around for a long time like shutters and draperies that already are or can be made without child safety’s #1 enemy which is strings. Draperies, when set up to traverse by hand, present no problems for toddlers or even pets who like them because they can easily move the fabric aside to leave wet nose marks on the glass. Shutters are another great choice. They are naturally string free, simple to use, even for children, and are one of the best insulators against both heat and cold. With their timeless look and classic feel they a great child safe choice in window coverings. One way that the industry is changing to become more child safe is the introduction of cordless control into a wider variety of products. Cordless roller shades and cordless honeycomb shades have been around for a while but lately we are seeing the industry really improving and trying to main-stream the option. The string free lift systems are getting better and more reliable plus now we are seeing the option more and more on roman shades and wood and faux wood blinds which was mostly an unavailable option in years past on these popular window coverings. Window covering manufacturers are also making improvements on shades and blinds that do have strings with breakaway mechanisms that will separate when too much stress is applied and they have

made it so that small children can’t get their heads between the back of the shade and the strings found there on roman style shades. These are two very important changes. Next time you have a window cov-ering need, please give us a call and let us help you make choices that are safer for your children and pets while improving the look and efficiency of your home.

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By Mike Benson

Humidity problems in the Crawlspace?

Excess moisture, introduced by way of unsealed, vented crawlspaces, contributes to wood rot, mold growth and increased pestactivity.MoistureIncrawlspaces often migrates to the upper levels of the home through a “stack effect.” In essence, whatever air is below the house is also in the house, As warm air rises and escapes through the upper levelsofthehome,newairndsits way Into the home to replace what’s been lost. Intake air comes In at the lower levels through unsealed crawlspaces. This may lead to costly problems such as cuppingofhardwoodoors,moldgrowth, increased air conditioner loads, and swelling of millwork/cabinetry.Airinltrationfromthecrawlspace often carries odors and may contribute to poor indoor air quality and uncomfortable humidity levels.

Excess moisture in crawlspaces has also been associated with contributing to increased energy consumption. Wintertime ventilation cools the crawlspace contributing to heat loss from the home. In the summer, introducing warm outside air under the home contributes to heat gains, increasing cooling loads. Ventilation of a crawlspace to control relative humidity only works consistently in an arid climate. In most climates, ventilation can actually add signicantquantitiesofmoistureduring humid times.

Why Vented Crawlspaces Can Make Humidity Worse.

Venting a crawlspace will either add moisture to, or remove moisture from, a crawlspace depending on the moisture content of the ventilation air compared to the desired conditions of the crawlspace. Venting with dry air reduces moisture levels in the space, while venting with moist air contributes moisture. It is false to assume that venting will

automatically bring in “good” air and push out the “bad” air. If the outside air is humid and the crawlspace air is humid, you’re not making any improvements by venting. Since venting either wets or dries the space depending on outside conditions, there is no way toguaranteeaspecicmoisturelevel in a vented crawlspace.

A Better Solution.The solution to this dilemma is

to close the crawlspace. One of the objectives of closing crawlspaces is to reduce sources of moisture entering the space. Even when done meticulously, closing a crawlspacewillsignicantlyreduce the moisture but not

eliminate it. Active conditioning of the space may be necessary to maintain proper humidity levels. Adehumidiercanprovidelongterm, active moisture control and ensure humidity levels are maintainedataspeciclevelwhich Is adjustable by the home’s occupant.

It is important to note the areas of concern when taking steps to responsibly convert your vented crawlspace to a sealed and conditioned space. Those include, but are not limited to: assuring proper water drainage, installing vapor barriers, consideration for combustion and carbon monoxide and sealing outside vents and controlling moisture with a Santa

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I read the article in the Women’s Newspaper about crawl space humidity. I had Accurate Pest Control come and inspect our problem.They went over the cause of our problem and gave us an estimate to solve it.I can only say how satisfied we are with the outcome. Problem solved by great people. They were on time and on the money!

Phyllis R., Ocean View

I read the article in the Women’s Newspaper about crawl space humidity. I had Accurate Pest Control come and inspect our problem.They went over the cause of our problem and gave us an estimate to solve it.I can only say how satisfied we are with the outcome. Problem solved by great people. They were on time and on the money!

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Global warming, rising energy bills, and energy dependence. Who among us is not concerned about these things? Who does not want to become part of the solution? We know Dela-warians are--it has been named a top state for solar energy by Environment America Research & Policy Center (7th in nation for solar power and 5th for solar installations 2012).

Why Solar? It benefi ts you, it ben-efi ts the environment, and it builds a sustainable future!

But solar is still new for a lot of people. To address that, we’re offer-ing answers to the most frequent and important questions we get as a Dela-ware solar provider. Solar energy is still one of the best ways to make a real contribution to sustainability.

How does solar work? PV “mod-ules,” the smallest PV component sold commercially, are made up of solar PV cells. PV modules are combined to build a PV system that converts sunlight directly to electric-ity. The cells produce electricity any time the sun is shining, but produce more electricity when the sunlight is more intense and strikes the PV mod-

ules directly. This is not a byprod-uct of heat as is the case with solar thermal systems for heating water. Instead, electrons freed by the inter-action of sunlight with semiconductor materials in PV cells are captured in an electric current. PV allows you to produce electricity — without noise or air pollution—from a clean, renew-able resource. Who wouldn’t love a system that never runs out of fuel, and it won’t increase U.S. oil imports!

PV system components (connected or “tied” to the utility grid):• PV Modules-- One or

more, connected to an in-verter

• Inverter--converts direct-current (DC) electricity to alternating current (AC)

• Batteries--(optional) to provide energy storage or backup power in case of a power interruption or out-age on the grid.

This conversion produces AC elec-tricity, the kind that powers our lights, appliances, computers, and televi-sions, and is compatible with the util-ity grid.

Incentives? Subsidies and rebate programs available to Delaware resi-dents make solar the smart choice – fi nancially as well as environmen-tally. Here are the fi ve key incentives for homeowners and businesses right now!

1. Income from Solar Renewable

Energy Credits. Delaware legis-lation allows owners of solar elec-tric systems to receive guaranteed checks in the mail (in addition to electrical savings) from sale of these credits.

2. Dramatic price decreases! The cost of a new solar electric system is less than half of what it was in 2008, with signifi cant drops in solar equipment prices in the past year.

3. State grants are still extremely generous! Delaware’s Green En-ergy Fund rebates offset the initial cost of a new solar electric system, in many cases up to 25% of the total price of the system.

4. Federal incentives at all-time highs! A generous Federal incentive provides tax credits for solar electric system homeowners. This translates into the federal government paying for 30% of the total price of the sys-tem! For business owners, 2013 al-lows 60% depreciation for the price of your system in one year!

5. Energy prices continue to climb!

With oil prices climbing, it does not take a crystal ball to see large jumps in our electricity rates in the near future. The more solar energy they produce, the less solar system owners are affected by power rate increases. The 25-year warranty on panels effectively protects owners against rate increases.

So, why are Clean Energy USA (CEUSA) customers purchasing solar electric systems?1. To save money on their electric

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rising electricity rates.3. To add an asset to their house while

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the Delaware program that gives money to people on an ongoing ba-sis just for having solar.

5. To limit the environmental foot-print they have on their area.

Are you considering solar for home or business? Let CEUSA show you how solar will save you money for years to come. CEUSA is based in Re-hoboth Beach and has installed over 400 solar electric systems in Sussex County alone. We take pride in having an expert staff of solar professionals to ensure excellence in assessment of your power needs, system design and perfection in installation. Our profes-sional staff will take care of all of the grant applications, local and state pa-perwork, permits and utility company requirements. In addition to all that, we provide exemplary customer ser-vice after your system installation.

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Whether we are building a new home or renovating an existing structure we never stop learning. The construction business requires three basic ele-ments, and at Lessard Builders we say those three things are knowledge, ex-perience and expertise. To be knowledgeable we are continuously seeking and evaluating new building products and attending trade shows to stay current on the newest builder trends. As a fourth generation builder, we understand our expertise comes from our experiences. We pride ourselves on our ability to know our products well and being able to educate our clients during the building process. For in-stance, many of our clients have heard of geothermal systems but don’t re-ally understand the benefits. GEOTHERMAL HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS What Are They? Geothermal or “ground source” heat pump is an electrically powered de-vice that uses the ground’s ability to maintain a fairly constant temperature of about 50 degrees Fahrenheit year round. When the air above ground is colder, water flows through pipes below the surface in a continuous flow gen-erating heat. Then it transfers to the heat pump above ground and warms and circulates air through the home’s ventilation system to produce a com-fortable room temperature. In the warmer months the system works in reverse. The water beneath the ground is cooler than the air above, a geothermal system pulls the heat from the building and circulates it underground to a cooler temperature then back to the building helping your air conditioner work easier. Geothermal systems can reduce heating and cooling costs be-tween 30 to 50 percent.How Do They Work? Like a regular heat pump, it moves the heat energy from one place to an-other, but uses the natural heating and cooling the Earth produces.

THE TWO TYPES OF SYSTEMS - OPEN AND CLOSED Open Loop System • 20% more efficient • Uses ground water from a conventional well as an energy source in winter and summer• Groundwater is pumped through the heat pump where heat is extracted (winter) or rejected (summer) Poor water quality can cause serious problems with this type, and water should be tested for hardness, acidity and iron content before it is installed.Closed Loop System • Unlike the open system that consumes water from a well, a closed loop system recirculates its heat-transferring solution in pressurized piping. This is done by using a continuous loop of special buried plastic pipe as a heat exchanger. The pipe is connected to the indoor heat pump to form a sealed, underground loop through which water or an anti- freeze solution is circulated. Additional Features of Geothermal • No outside units to landscape around • No loud units outside your home• No threat for someone to steal your unitA Little More Background The Delaware Legislature enabled the “Clean Air Act” until 2016, which is a cash rebate of a maximum $5,500 for geothermal installation. The savings don’t stop there, the federal government also gives a 30 percent tax credit for geothermal installation.Approximate System Cost So let’s discuss how much this is going to cost out of pocket. For example, for a newly built 2000 square feet one story house, a HVAC system with geo-thermal installation costs $23,000. So after a $3,000 cash rebate from the Delaware’s DNREC Green Energy Program and 30 percent federal tax credit your HVAC system with geothermal will cost $13,100. If you were to forego the geothermal and install a standard HVAC system this would cost approxi-mately $14,500. That’s a $1,400 difference in favor of geothermal! These savings are based conservatively on a single family home and may vary depending on your utility providers and personal use.

Any questions or concerns please e-mail me at [email protected]. Lessard Builders stands ready for your property and building needs. To understand the installation of a geothermal system better please con-tact our expert installers Hyett Refrigeration at www.hyettrefrigeration.com or call 302-684-4600 and ask for Angie. For more information on the Green Energy Program visit their website at www.dnrec.delaware.gov/energy

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By Christina Lessard

Christina has worked in her family’s company, Lessard Builders, since she was in seventh grade. Since then, she has held many different job titles, including office cleaning crew, job site cleanup, receptionist, secretary, and errand runner. More recently, after graduating from Wilmington University with a BS in Finance, Christina became comptroller for Lessard Builders.She is proud to work in her family business alongside her parents Brian (CEO) and Kathy (Executive Administrative Assistant) her brother Brian (Sales and Marketing Manager) and her sister Michelle (Administrative Of-fice Assistant) as a fourth generation builder.She looks forward to continuing this tradition into the next generation.

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EventsOne of our favorites have been Event Photography for at least 15 years. We print immediately! We can do many different sizes with photo fold-ers. 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.

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.

AerialsWe do Residential and Commercial Aerials on the Delmarva Peninsula. Progressive construction sights starting from the bare property and end-ing with the building fi nished and in use. Or 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 !

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Cathie Smith, RPhI am actually a Delaware ‘native’. I was born in Wilmington (DE) and lived (with my parents and siblings) in the Newcastle area until I was 15 years old. My father worked for General Motors and in the spring of 1978 he accepted a transfer to a plant in Oklahoma City, OK. “Where is that?” we asked!! So off we moved to Norman Oklahoma. I graduated from Norman High School in 1981 and from St. Gregory’s College (Shawnee, OK) with an Associates Degree in Ac-counting in 1983. My original plan was to be a CPA for my best friend, who was going to be a pharmacist! As I pursued Accounting I found that that was not really what I wanted, so I went into banking instead. Ten years of working for banks in Oklahoma City finally wore me down so I ac-cepted a position at the pharmacy in the small town of New Castle, Okla-homa (where I lived). I loved it! So I decided to pursue a career in pharma-cy and it was the one of the best deci-sions I’ve ever made. I graduated from the University of Oklahoma College

of Pharmacy in 1996. I worked for WalMart in the Oklahoma City/Nor-man areas until January 1999 when I moved back here to Delaware. I con-tinued to work for WalMart in Milford, Dover, Georgetown and Seaford until January 2005. In February 2005 I ac-cepted a position with Happy Harry’s (Walgreens) and worked in Milford. When my husband, George B.(Buck) Smith, and I bought a second home here in Bethany Beach I started work-ing summers here; but when it was time to go back to Milford I decided that this is where I wanted to be. My husband and I moved to Bethany full-time in December of 2005 and we’ve never looked back.

I have 2 adult step-daughters, Rebecca Smith who lives and works in Berkeley CA and Vivian Smith who graduates from Wil-liam & Mary in De-cember 2013. I enjoy running, working out at the gym, reading....and the beach.I truly love my pro-

fession. The fact that what I do can alter someone’s life is an awe inspir-ing thought and I appreciate that our customers have such faith in me and my abilities. I confess - I don’t know everything. I’m not afraid to say that. New drugs, new diseases - there is so much to consider when filling or refill-ing a prescription for a patient. Or the customer who comes in with a ques-tion about an over-the-counter medi-cation. We may not fill their prescrip-tions for them - there is just so much information out there to consider. But I wouldn’t have it any other way. I love working in Bethany; I love my customers; I love my profession.

Elizabeth Dattoli, Pharm.D.Elizabeth Dattoli, Pharm.D. (Veith) was born and raised in Sussex County, Delaware. Elizabeth grew up in Beth-any 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 Doc-tor of Pharmacy degree in 2006 from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Ernest Mario School of Phar-macy, Elizabeth has worked for Wal-greens Pharmacy in various roles for

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She is currently the pharmacy manager of the Walgreens in Bethany Beach and specializes in immunizations, diabetic educa-tion and medication therapy man-agement.

She lives locally with her husband Jordan.

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As owner/publisher of the National Association of Women’sNewspaper Publishers, it is my personal pleasure to introduce two outstanding pharmacists to the Sussex County community. With over 371 women’s newspapers either published or optioned to be pub-lished in the United States, I personally can recognize both Cathie Smith and Elizabeth Dattoli for their professional attention to detail. Due to an illness and being under the care of John Hopkins and other cardiologist, I owe my life to the above two pharmacists twice for searching out and correcting medications they found that were prescribed by other doctors that conflicted with the medications that I was already taking. With great appreciation from myself and family I thank you Cathie and Elizabeth for the life saving attention. You can find both Cathie and Elizabeth at the Walgreen’s Pharmacy in Bethany Beach, Delaware.

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With all the cold weather surrounding us, heavy coats,

scarves and gloves are the main essentials in our wardrobe this time of year. Still, swimwear is very much on the minds of many women, whether it is because of the trip planned to warmer weather down south, physical therapy ordered by their doctor or maybe for a water exercise class to stay in shape over the winter months. Therefore, here at Pineapple Princess Swim and Resortwear we are open seven days a week throughout the year to provide women an opportunity to find swim and resortwear during the winter months. During this time we reduce the prices of all of our collections left over from the previous summer season. All 2010 inventory is now seventy-five percent off. Our 2011 collections are now arriving throughout the next few months. It is always an exciting time for us as we start filling the Pineapple Princess with all the new fresh color and patterns. We take pride in being able to offer gals of any age or size one of the largest selections of swimwear at the beach. With over twenty-three years of experience fitting women in swimwear, we try to give our customer a friendly, comfortable atmosphere to find that perfect suit among the extensive selections that we bring in.

Over the two plus decades that I have spent in retail, I never tire of working with women and taking on the challenge of making each and everyone of them feel good in a swimsuit. I have always felt that is what has set us apart from the competition with the big retail department stores. Personal

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...

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 for the first time, you 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

Our goal at Pineapple Princess 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 302-227-8705 for more information and store hours.

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#Spring 2013 The County Woman Newspaper

Steele Elec-tric offers Residential, Commercial, and Indus-trial Instal-lations and Service.

They have done Custom Homes as large as 12,500 square feet, electrical underground services for trailer parks and Hotel Renova-tions. No job is too small.

SAFETY AND COMFORTINFORMATION FORHOME OWNERSThere are a lot of issues with older homes. ALUMINUM WIRING is one of them. It should be replaced or, at least checked for loose connections. I have found aluminum wires burnt all the way back to the clamp on the wall case. The next thing could be a fi re.

We can check all switches, receptacles and lights for any loose connections. It is cheaper to spend a little money now to pro-tect you and your family, than to possibly lose your home and loved ones.

Another issue in older homes is UN-GROUNDED WIRING. This can be ad-dressed by rewiring the house, or installing GFCI receptacles to protect existing cir-cuits. Kitchen and dedicated appliance cir-cuits should be rewired for full protection.

How critical are SMOKE DETECTORS? One of the best safeguards for your home are these protective devices. They can be hardwired with battery backup or just bat-tery operated. We can install both, but re-member, the batteries have to be replaced yearly.

If a fi re starts in your home, this device will alert you and your family. It can also tell you if you are burning the family dinner!

GFCI RECEPTACLES are required in bathrooms, basements, outside, and garages for your protection. With faulty equipment, they will trip off to prevent shocks or even death. Arc Fault Breakers are now required in newer homes for the same type of pro-tection. Young children have been known to stick foreign objects inside of receptacles

and being shocked. Arc Fault devices trip off when this happens.

I believe one of the greatest needs in today’s market is a backup system for your home.

I am talking about GENERATORS. Homes have so many electrical appliances, it has put a load on our main electrical grid. We can purchase and install whatever size you need. I have installed one in my home and would be willing to give you a demonstra-tion as to how easily it works. No power outage has affected our electrical system, because the generator comes on automati-cally when needed and keeps everything running.

I look forward to hearing from you about any of your electrical needs. Let’s talk!

STEELE ELECTRICPaul began his apprenticeship in 1960, and spent 12 years working in Electrical, Heating and Air Con-ditioning. He founded Steele Electric in 1972. With the help of business contacts who appreciated his excellent work, his business grew to include a solid, service oriented team. Satisfi ed customers include lo-cal school districts, banks, and businesses, as well as homeowners who needed someone they could count on for dependable service and appropriate pricing. In 2006, he relocated to Sussex County and has many new customers, recently servicing the Lincoln Community Center during major renovation.

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The holidays are certainly abusy time of year for most peo-ple. The Car Wash is no excep-tion. For some reason, peoplelike their cars clean for theholidays. Whether they aretraveling or hosting guests orjust spending them quietly athome there is a surge aroundthe holiday season to getcleaned up.

Holiday gifts we offer alsocause quite a stir from nowthrough the end of the year.Our discount cards, gift cardsand gift certificates have be-come very popular stockingstuffers over the years. Theyare a great idea for that hardto buy for person or anyonewho has a car. Now throughthe holidays we have specialoffers on a couple different giftoptions. When you pre-pay forfive washes, you receive a dis-count card good for sevenwashes. That’s up to a$44.00 savings! If you pur-chase a $50.00 gift card forsomeone, you receive a gift cer-tificate for a Whole EnchiladaWash Package. That’s a$22.00 value! You can give thegift certificate, or even better,use it yourself!!

The Car Wash is now onour winter schedule. We areopen from Monday throughSaturday from 8:00 a.m.through 5 p.m. and on Sundayfrom 8:00 a.m. through 4 p.m.,as always weather depending.I would like extend

our warmest wishes toeveryone for the holidayseason. We look forwardseeing you soon!

If you have any questions at all,please give us a call at 227-6177. Weare located on the Route One ServiceRoad at Rehoboth Ave. Hours of op-eration are Monday-Saturday from 8-6 and from 8-5 on Sunday. Hours arealways weather permitting.

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The holidays are certainly a busy time of year for most people. The Car Wash is no exception. For some rea-son, people like their cars clean for the holidays. Whether they are trav-eling or hosting guests or just spend-ing them quietly at home there is a surge around the holiday season to get cleaned up.

Holiday gifts we offer also cause quite a stir from now through the end of the year. Our discount cards, gift cards and gift certificates have become very popular stocking stuffers over the years. They are a great idea for that hard to buy for person or anyone who has a car. Now through the holidays we have special offers on a couple different gift options. When you pre-pay for five washes, you receive a discount card good for seven washes. That’s up to a $46.00 savings! If you purchase a $50.00 gift card for some-one, you receive a gift certificate for an Ultimate Full Service Wash Pack-age. That’s a $22.00 value! You can give the gift certificate, or even better, use it yourself!!

The Car Wash is now on our winter schedule. We are open from Mon-day through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. through 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 8:00 a.m. through 4 p.m., as always weather depending.

I would like extend our warmest wish-es to everyone for the holiday season. We look forward seeing you soon!

If you have any questions at all, please give us a call at 227-6177.We are lo-cated on the Route One Service Road at Rehoboth Ave. Hours of operation are Monday- Friday from 8- 5 and from 8-4 on Saturday and Sunday. Hours are always weather permitting.

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What has changed for you in 2013? Did you start a new job – or leave a job behind? Did you retire? Did you start a family? If some notable changes occurred in your personal or pro-fessional life, then you will want to review your finances before this year ends and the next one begins. Even if your 2013 has been relatively unevent-ful, the end of the year is still a good time to get cracking and see where you can plan to save some taxes and/or build a little more wealth. Do you practice tax loss harvesting? That is the art of taking capital losses (selling securities worth less than what you first paid for them) to offset your short-term capital gains. If you fall into one of the upper tax brackets, you might want to consider this move, which directly lowers your taxable income. It should be made with the guid-ance of a financial professional you trust.1 In fact, you could even take it a step further. Consider that up to $3,000 of capital losses in excess of capital gains can be deducted from or-dinary income, and any remaining capital losses above that can be carried forward to offset capital gains in upcoming years.1

Do you itemize deductions? If you do, great. Now would be a good time to get the receipts and assorted paperwork together. Besides a possible mortgage interest deduction, you might be able to take a state sales tax deduction, a student-loan interest deduction, a military-related deduction, a deduction for the amount of estate tax paid on inherited IRA assets, an energy-saving deduction,

a homebuyer credit … there are so many deduc-tions you can potentially claim, and now is the time to meet with your tax professional so that you can strategize to claim as many as you can. Could you ramp up 401(k) or 403(b) contribu-tions? If you can do this in November and De-cember, that will lower your taxable income for 2013. Do it enough and you might be able to qualify for other tax credits or breaks available to those under certain income limits. Are you thinking of gifting? How about mak-ing a contribution to a charity or some other kind of 501(c)(3) non-profit organization before 2013 ends? In many cases, these gifts are partly tax-deductible. If you pour some money into a 529 plan on behalf of a child, you could get a deduc-tion at the state level (depending on the state). Of course, you can also reduce the value of your taxable estate with a gift or two. This year, the gift tax exclusion is $14,000. So you can gift up to $14,000 to as many people as you wish this year, with the understanding that you have a $5.25 million lifetime limit before you are actu-ally hit with gift taxes. This $5.25 million limit will rise in future years as it is inflation-indexed.2

While we’re on the topic of estate planning, why not take a moment to review the beneficiary des-ignations for your IRA, your life insurance policy, and your retirement plan at work? If you haven’t reviewed them for a decade or more (which isn’t uncommon), double-check to see that these assets will go where you want them to go should you pass away. Lastly, take a look at your will to see that it remains valid and up to date. Should you convert all or part of a traditional IRA into a Roth IRA? You will be withdrawing money from that traditional IRA someday ... and

those withdrawals will equal taxable income. Withdrawals from a Roth IRA you own are never taxed during your lifetime, assuming you follow the rules. Translation: tax savings tomorrow. Be-fore you go Roth, you do need to make sure you have the money to pay taxes on the conversion amount. If you do this and change your mind, the IRS gives you until October 15 of the year after a conversion to undo it.3

Can you take advantage of the American Op-portunity Tax Credit? Now in place through 2017, the AOTC for qualified college expenses allows individuals whose modified adjusted gross income is $80,000 or less (and joint filers with MAGI of $160,000 or less) a chance to claim a credit of up to $2,500 for qualified tuition and related expenses. Phase-outs kick in above those MAGI levels.3,4 What can you do before they sing “Auld Lang Syne”? Talk with a financial or tax professional now rather than in February or March. Little year-end moves might help you improve your short-term and long-term financial situation. Jeffrey Puglia, CFP®, AIF® may be reached at (302) 265-2236 or [email protected] or www.blackdiamondfs.com Citations.1 - bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/capital-losses- can-help-cut-your-tax-bill-1.aspx [9/19/13] 2 - chron.com/news/article/New-act-clears-up-estate-gift- tax-confusion-4301217.php [2/22/13]3 - tinyurl.com/lcb66o8 [12/28/12]4 - irs.gov/uac/American-Opportunity-Tax- Credit [5/31/13] complianceMAX tracking # 1-205953

End-of-the-Year Money MovesHere are some things you might want to do before saying goodbye to 2013

I write these articles knowing that the people reading it will probably have

little to no experience with horses. I write these articles because of this assumption - in the hope that I can prevent the cycle of violence that is so harmful to horses and humans, that seems to occur way too often, causing harm to one or both parties. So if you’re new and wondering what you can do to help prevent the cycle of violence I would recommend three things:

1. Realize that when people are interacting with horses in a situation that is physically and/or mentally challenging, just the shear size of a horse can make this experience overwhelming to a human. When a human feels overwhelmed by a horse they tend to have an emotional response which basically means that they will respond in predatorial manner. When a predator interacts with a prey animal, the prey animal tendstoreactusuallyatrstbyattemptingight.Ifightfails,thenextreactiontendstobeghtandthenalresponse is what I refer to as freeze. Freeze simply refers to the catatonic mental state a horse will achieve as last ditch effort to accept the unacceptable. As you can see this usually creates a cycle. This cycle escalates and becomes violent. To be honest, this cycle of

violence is the norm in the equine world. It’s sad, it’s wrong; it’s far from what most people expected when they entered the horse world.

2. You’re doing it right now! Read, learn, and understand what you’re stepping into. Horses are powerful, dangerous, expensive, beautiful, peaceful creatures who can offer you more pain and pleasure then you ever dreamed. I can guarantee you that if you have a hole in your life a horse canllit,butyouoweityourselfandthe horse to get educated before you become part of the norm.

3. Observe yourself and the horse closely. If something seems not quite right, I am here to tell you it’s not. Discontinueandndawaytoxtherelationship. Riding horses is fun and fulllingandshouldbeforthemostpart,always that way for the horse and rider. Remember life is short, so have fun!

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Onyx came into my life in January 2009. In the past 3 years she has battled strangles and founder. In the spring of 2012 I decided this mare needed to have a job and I was desperate to ndsomeonewhowouldworkwithherwithoutsacricingmyhorse’s soul. And so it begins…

On June 9 I brought Dean a horse with soundness issues due to her foundering previously. I brought him a horse that had no desire to please a human, but who would rather intimidate people with her size and power.

Dean saw that Onyx’s issues ran deep and they weren’t all psychological…her physical well being needed to be addressed aswell.Hetooksuchcaretogetmyhorsephysicallycomfortableintherstthreeweeksbytrimmingherfeet,givinghermassages.Anythinghecouldthinkthatwouldhelp,hedid.Hecouldhavephysicallypushedmyhorse,tookmymoneyforamonth’s worth of training and sent us on our way, but he didn’t!

This man cares about the horses and he cares about the people who own these horses that come through his gates. He hasaplethoraofknowledgeandhelovestoshareit.Hespenthourstalkingtomeandsharingthelessonshehaslearnedinhis career…and he does it with passion! He is teaching me how tospeakhorseandtotranslatetheinformationmyhorsegivesme and to have a relationship with Onyx.

It’s been a beautiful experience to have Dean train me and teach my horse and I’m excited to say my journey isn’t over. I’m continuing lessons with Dean and he is also continuing to trim Onyx’sfeettokeephersound.~DonnaAustin,Clayton,DE

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Wilmington Avenue in downtown Rehoboth Beach has long been

a food lover’s destination. Popular eateries have called Wilmington Ave. their home for a long time. Located on the second block of the avenue is a small building housing ConfuciusRestaurant,theonlynedining Chinese restaurant in the Rehoboth – Lewes area.

Chinese food has been one of the most popular ethnic foods in America, as evidenced in the numerous take-out and buffet restaurants in pretty much every shopping center or strip mall. But unfortunately for real Chinese food lovers, most of these places offer more or less the same kind of menus. In order to enjoy a good Chinese meal, you will have to take a trip to a nearby big city to satisfy your craving.

Established seven years ago, Confucius was designed to provide an alternative to a take-out or buffet style menu. According to Shawn Xiong, owner of Confucius, his goal is to provide quality food and quality service. “ I used to own a restaurant in a typical shopping mall setting when I was in

Wilmington.MywifeandIcametoRehoboth because we want to have a restaurant that we are excited about. We want to have exciting food for people who are looking for a good dining experience. We only put on our menu food that we ourselves love or we think our customers will enjoy.”

Shawn’s philosophy is best exempliedinhismenuselections.People who enjoy a good seafood mealcanndsuchpopularitemsas Salt & Pepper Shrimp, Halibut with Ginger & Scallions, or Pan-seared Salmon with black bean sauce. Anyone who loves hot & spicy food will be very happy to ndentreessuchasHotPepperChicken, Cumin Beef or Five-spiced Duck. Growing up in Hunan Province of China, Shawn Xiong has a particular affection for hot and spicy food. As a result, any spicy food lover will be happy to learn that Confucius is regularly stocked with all kinds of hot ingredients ranging from Habernera, Jalapeno, to Szechaun dry red peppers.

Shawn Xiong is fully aware that every customer’s taste is different.

Therefore, he has made every effort to ensure that Confucius kitchen staff be as accommodating as possible. You want to request gluten freemeal?Notaproblem.Youareaveganorvegetarian?Wearegoingto try our best. You don’t like what youordered?Wecanreplaceit.Noreasonable request is ever denied at Confucius.

Confucius ChineseRestaurant was opened in thespring of 2004 in downtownRehoboth Beach. ShawnXiong, the owner, had previ-ously owned a Chineserestaurant in Wilmingtonprior to relocating to thebeach area. Since then, Con-fucius has been named thebest Chinese restaurant in theDelaware Today magazine andfavorably mentioned in vari-ous newspaper and maga-zines.We had a chance to talkwith Shawn XIong and the fol-lowing is the summary of ourconversation.

Q: Why do you call yourrestaurant “Confucius”?X: When I started Confucius,I wanted to offer a menu thatmost “generic” Chineserestaurants offer. Whereveryou go, you probably will finda Chinese eatery in everyshopping center that offerspretty much the same itemssuch as lo meins & chowmeins. Our menu is more fo-cused on items you don’t usu-ally find in those places. So Idecided that I will not namemy place “ wok” or “great wall”

or “palace”, yet I want peopleknow it is Chinese.And everybody knows whoConfucius is.

Q: What made you decide torelocate to Rehoboth?X: When I had my previousrestaurant in Wilmington, Iwas working 360 days a year,12 hours a day. After I hadmy son, I decided that Iwanted to spend more timewith him, more time with hiseducation. Coming to a resorttown, it allows me to takesome time away from workwithout feeling guilty about it.

Q: What was yourbiggest challenge com-ing to Rehoboth?X: There were plenty of chal-lenges I have faced. Thebiggest of all was not knowingthe market when I firstopened. The other challengewas ( and continues to be es-pecially during the summer)to convince people that Chi-nese restaurant IS INDEEDmore than just Fried Rice andEggrolls. There are more than40000 Chinese eateries in thiscountry ( more than McDon-alds’, Pizza Hut and all other

fast food restaurant COM-BINED ). While this has madeChinese food popular in thiscountry, it has made Chinesefood a stereotype ( think“$5.99 eat all you can eat”,“free deliveries” for example). Ihave to explain to people whatwe do, but once people give usa try, they keep coming back.

Q: What are your mostpopular dishes?X: This is a hard question toanswer. There are differentpopular dishes to differentcustomers depending on theirown personal taste. If you likespicy food, we offer dishessuch as Hot Pepper Chicken,

Cumin Beef orKung PaoShrimp. If youlike fish,Salmon withBlack BeanSauce,Steamed Hal-ibut or CrispyWhole BlackSea Bass areall excellentchoices. Ifyou are a firsttime cus-tomer, we en-

courage you to tell our serveror what you do or do not like,and we will offer the right rec-ommendation for you. I be-lieve every customer deservesspecial attention at myrestaurant. If they ordersomething they don’t quitelike, they are welcome to sendit back for exchange AT NOCOST. I want customer tohave a pleasant dining experi-ence at my place.

Q: What are your hoursand Specials?X: Confucius is open yearround. 7 days a week in sea-son and currently is open fordinner everyday except Tues-day beginning at 5:00pm. Weopen for lunch and dinnerevery Sunday starting at11:00am. Every Monday, ALLFISH entrees are on specialwhile supplies last. Next Feb-ruary around President’s Day,we will hold our annual CHI-NESE NEW YEAR BUFFET.For a fixed amount, you willhave a chance to enjoy about30 different dishes, most ofwhich are seafood.For more information, you cancall Confucius at 302-227-3848 or visit us online at Con-fuciusrehobothbeach.com.Confucius is located at 57Wilmington Avenue, RehobothBeach.

“ Give us one try, and you will keep coming back ”A conversation with Shawn Xiong of Confucius Chinese

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Confucius 8th Season At The BeachConfucius Chinese

Restaurant was opened in thespring of 2004 in downtownRehoboth Beach. ShawnXiong, the owner, had previ-ously owned a Chineserestaurant in Wilmingtonprior to relocating to thebeach area. Since then, Con-fucius has been named thebest Chinese restaurant in theDelaware Today magazine andfavorably mentioned in vari-ous newspaper and maga-zines.We had a chance to talkwith Shawn XIong and the fol-lowing is the summary of ourconversation.

Q: Why do you call yourrestaurant “Confucius”?X: When I started Confucius,I wanted to offer a menu thatmost “generic” Chineserestaurants offer. Whereveryou go, you probably will finda Chinese eatery in everyshopping center that offerspretty much the same itemssuch as lo meins & chowmeins. Our menu is more fo-cused on items you don’t usu-ally find in those places. So Idecided that I will not namemy place “ wok” or “great wall”

or “palace”, yet I want peopleknow it is Chinese.And everybody knows whoConfucius is.

Q: What made you decide torelocate to Rehoboth?X: When I had my previousrestaurant in Wilmington, Iwas working 360 days a year,12 hours a day. After I hadmy son, I decided that Iwanted to spend more timewith him, more time with hiseducation. Coming to a resorttown, it allows me to takesome time away from workwithout feeling guilty about it.

Q: What was yourbiggest challenge com-ing to Rehoboth?X: There were plenty of chal-lenges I have faced. Thebiggest of all was not knowingthe market when I firstopened. The other challengewas ( and continues to be es-pecially during the summer)to convince people that Chi-nese restaurant IS INDEEDmore than just Fried Rice andEggrolls. There are more than40000 Chinese eateries in thiscountry ( more than McDon-alds’, Pizza Hut and all other

fast food restaurant COM-BINED ). While this has madeChinese food popular in thiscountry, it has made Chinesefood a stereotype ( think“$5.99 eat all you can eat”,“free deliveries” for example). Ihave to explain to people whatwe do, but once people give usa try, they keep coming back.

Q: What are your mostpopular dishes?X: This is a hard question toanswer. There are differentpopular dishes to differentcustomers depending on theirown personal taste. If you likespicy food, we offer dishessuch as Hot Pepper Chicken,

Cumin Beef orKung PaoShrimp. If youlike fish,Salmon withBlack BeanSauce,Steamed Hal-ibut or CrispyWhole BlackSea Bass areall excellentchoices. Ifyou are a firsttime cus-tomer, we en-

courage you to tell our serveror what you do or do not like,and we will offer the right rec-ommendation for you. I be-lieve every customer deservesspecial attention at myrestaurant. If they ordersomething they don’t quitelike, they are welcome to sendit back for exchange AT NOCOST. I want customer tohave a pleasant dining experi-ence at my place.

Q: What are your hoursand Specials?X: Confucius is open yearround. 7 days a week in sea-son and currently is open fordinner everyday except Tues-day beginning at 5:00pm. Weopen for lunch and dinnerevery Sunday starting at11:00am. Every Monday, ALLFISH entrees are on specialwhile supplies last. Next Feb-ruary around President’s Day,we will hold our annual CHI-NESE NEW YEAR BUFFET.For a fixed amount, you willhave a chance to enjoy about30 different dishes, most ofwhich are seafood.For more information, you cancall Confucius at 302-227-3848 or visit us online at Con-fuciusrehobothbeach.com.Confucius is located at 57Wilmington Avenue, RehobothBeach.

“ Give us one try, and you will keep coming back ”A conversation with Shawn Xiong of Confucius Chinese

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A 5-Star RestaurantVoted by the National Women’s Newspaper

Confucius Restaurant is located at 57 Wilmington

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“ Give us one try, and you will keep coming back ”A conversation with Shawn Xiong of Confucius Chinese Restaurant

Confucius Chinese Restaurant was opened in the spring of 2004 in down-town Rehoboth Beach. Shawn Xiong, the owner, had previously owned a Chinese restaurant in Wilmington prior to relocating to the beach area. Since then, Confucius has been named the best Chinese restaurant in the Del-aware Today magazine and favorably mentioned in various newspaper and magazines. We had a chance to talk with Shawn XIong and the following is the summary of ourconversation.

Q: Why do you call your restaurant “Confucius”?X: When I started Confucius, I wanted to offer a menu that most “generic” Chinese restaurants offer. Wherever you go, you probably will fi nd a Chi-nese eatery in every shopping center that offers pretty much the same items such as lo meins & chow meins. Our menu is more focused on items you don’t usually fi nd in those places. So I decided that I will not name my place “ wok” or “great wall” or “palace”, yet I want people know it is Chinese. And everybody knows who Confucius is.

Q: What made you decide to relocate to Rehoboth?X: When I had my previous restaurant in Wilmington, I was working 360 days a year, 12 hours a day. After I had my son, I decided that I wanted to spend more time with him, more time with his education. Coming to a resort town, it allows me to take some time away from work without feeling guilty about it.

Q: What was your biggest challenge coming to Rehoboth?X: There were plenty of challengesI have faced. The biggest of all was not knowing the market when I fi rst opened. The other challenge was (and continues to be especially during the summer) to convince people that Chi-nese restaurant IS INDEED more than just Fried Rice and Eggrolls. There are more than 40000 Chinese eateries in this country (more than McDonalds’, Pizza Hut and all other fast food res-taurant COMBINED). While this has made Chinese food popular in this country, it has made Chinese food a stereotype (think “$5.99 eat all you can eat,” “free deliveries” for exam-ple). I have to explain to people what we do, but once people give us a try, they keep coming back.

Q: What are your most popular dishes?X: This is a hard question to answer. There are different popular dishes to different customers depending on their own personal taste. If you like spicy food, we offer dishes such as Hot Pep-per Chicken, Cumin Beef or Kung Pao Shrimp. If you like fi sh, Salmon with Black Bean Sauce, Steamed Halibut or Crispy Whole Black Sea Bass are all excellent choices. If you are a fi rst time customer, we encourage you to tell our server or what you do or do not like, and we will offer the right rec-ommendation for you. I believe every customer deserves special attention at my restaurant. If they order something they don’t quite like, they are welcome to send it back for exchange AT NO COST. I want customer to have a pleas-ant dining experience at my place.

Q: What are your hours and Specials?X: Confucius is open year round. 7 days a week in season and currently is open for dinner everyday except Wednesday beginning at 5:00pm. We open for lunch and dinner every Sun-day starting at 11:00am – 2:30pm, din-ner at 5:00pm.

For more information,you can

call Confucius at

302-227-3848or visit us online at

Confuciusrehobothbeach. com.

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Bypassing theCorporate Ladder

By: Heather Schaffer and Luke Kennedy

I was lucky enough to grow up in a well educated, affl uent family that had the ability to afford me every opportunity parents could want for their child. I went to a prestigious private school, participated in sports, and ex-tracurricular activates. I had great friends and managed to stick to the principles my parents had brought me up to believe in such as hard work, honesty, Integrity, and self suffi ciency, effectively keeping me out of harm’s way and trouble. When it was time to go to college, I was glad to go. I had been accepted to a pres-tigious school In Boston that I was excited about, and felt that it was time to stand on my own two feet and start carving my own way in the world. College accomplished for me what any re-alistic expectations could hope for: the ability to think analytically and express myself ap-propriately. However, the reason I chose my school, and the reason most people I know went to college, was not for these rather hum-ble aspirations. I was career focused and want-ed college to be my ticket into an amusement park of opportunity. What I found was my ana-lytical mind saying, “You’ve got a $120,000 education. What now, hot shot?”

Although I had a good experience at col-lege, I wasn’t an academic at heart and knew that spending another $100,000 for post grad was not for me unless absolutely necessary. Of course it was time to get a job, but where? I started contacting all the advertising companies I had been studying over the past four years and managed to land a handful of interviews. It became quite clear that nobody was hiring, and that the whole industry was slow enough to grant interviews as a way of distracting themselves from the fact that they didn’t have enough work to do either. The of-fers I did get would have given “education in-vestment” a return in about 6 years as long as I didn’t need to pay rent or eat. We all have to start somewhere, but I refused to believe that my value to the professional world was within $5.000 of minimum wage. “Sometimes it’s not what you know, but who you know,” and that was certainly true with me. My mom had worked for a guy named Bob who had started a woman’s fo-cused educational newspaper out of Las Ve-gas 31 years ago, and he was trying to get one started in Boston. My mom told him my position and soon enough I was meeting the President of The County Woman Newspapers. He has trained over 370 women across the country to publish the format he invented and told me that fear was the only thing to stop me from doing it, too. Bob has been in educational publishing since 1969. The more I found out about it, the more confi dent I became. Not a single paper using his format, formula, con-

cepts, marketing and sales techniques, trade secrets and business plan of the Sussex Coun-ty Women’s Journal ever went out of business and more to the point, my fi rst year gross was $86,000 plus. I complained that I didn’t have any background in publishing and he told me that he had never trained anybody with a pub-lishing background. So with a little help from my family I got the money together for the ini-tial down payment and soon I was getting all the “real world” training I needed to run my own newspaper. Training took about a week and is contin-ual, you never feel vulnerable. With several other fi rst time entrepreneurs, I learned ev-erything that can be taught about the County Woman’s Newspaper. By the end of the week I knew how to operate a women’s newspa-per, sell advertising, and manage distribu-tion. It was all very fast, scary, and exciting, and before I knew it, I was scheduled to print my fi rst “sample” run of newspapers back in Boston. I followed my training, called local contributors, and scheduled appointments to meet with professionals in industries proven to have strong track records with our format. By the time the fi rst issue was printed, I had $24,000 in advertising sales. Within the fi rst 2 years I had taken about 10 weeks of vacation and grossed over $175.000. I now run two pa-pers and estimate their total sale value around $450.000. When I do sell these papers I can go wherever I want to go and do it all over again. Sometimes I daydream about what my next job interview will be like (if I ever want

one), and I’ve decided it will probably be sig-nifi cantly different than my last one. If I’m go-ing to ever get on the corporate ladder, there’s no way I’m starting on the bottom. In fact, I’ve virtually created my own ladder. There are a lot of perks doing what I do, but it’s certainly not all fun and games. A lot of it is real work. Still, any job worth having is hard work, and more to the point, most jobs not worth having are hard work, too. At least I like what I do, and feel confi dent in calling myself a success only 2 years out of college. I was lucky to know Bob. There’s no way around it. But most people who can relate to where I was 2 years ago don’t know Bob. I like to think that America can still be about what you know rather than who you know, which is why I’m writing this article. I’m a testament to the fact that everyone just needs the right break, so hopefully anybody reading this now knows of one. There are lots of counties still available, so if you would like to know more about publishing our trademarked and copy-righted newspaper in your area, call Bob at l-800-99-EDUCATE.“CHANGE YOUR LIFE THIS YEAR” Check out a few of our websites to see what fully developed women’s newspapers look like.

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Women Publishing Entrepreneurs WantedPamela J. RizzoThirteen years ago I had never even heard of the Women’s Journal, and today I can honestly say the Women’s Journal most defi nitely changed my life. I had always made good money with my different business ventures, but the Wom-en’s Journal has given me the freedom to control my own fi nancial life, and also have the freedom to enjoy my fam-ily. I took a concept and gave it my own touch, and with hard work and consistently following the concept that I was trained in I have built an extremely successful paper.

Robin CoppingerI have been the owner of the Bucks County Women’s Journal for 7 years. It has been a pleasure to be part of the National Women’s Journal family. I have enjoyed publish-ing 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. I look forward to working with Bob for many years to come.

Celeste KlinePurchasing the Women’s Journal has been the best decision I have ever made. Not only giving me fi nancial freedom, but allowing me to make my own schedule and my own business decisions. I only wish I had done it sooner.

Christie CookThe Women’s Journal has been an incredibly rewarding business venture for me. As the publisher for the Chester-fi eld Women’s Journal, I contribute to the growth of my Contributor’s businesses, and help women, in my Journal community, make wiser choices. I have found a new love in the Women’s Journal, building something that will both impact businesses and educate women, while creating a legacy for my daughter. The support and mentoring, that I have been blessed to have, from some of the most suc-cessful publishers in the Journal syndicate, has helped me grow and develop my business. The support and guidance has been consistent from the moment I made the decision to become a publisher. I love what I do, and I will continue to build and grow my business as a publisher of the Women’s Journal.

Lynn K. WolfWith the experience of publishing nine different County Woman publications, I can confi dently inform you that this is one of the most exciting, rewarding, and successful business ventures for women entrepreneurs in any part of the nation. I originally born and raised in Minnesota and I have lived on the West Coast and the East Coast and many states in between. Some of my past careers include being a National Insurance Account Executive, Retail Opera-tions Manager, Certifi ed New Jersey Teacher and Teacher of the Year, but of these, I have being a County Woman

Publisher to be the most gratifying on many levels. I 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. The personal rewards are endless.

Linda HunsickerPublishing three Women’s Journals is very rewarding and fi ts with my high energy lifestyle. It allows me to be my own boss, be creative and work with the public. Recently, I opened the Finger Lakes Woman 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 lo-cal business woman with a great educational publication.

Dorri C. ScottBecoming a Publisher has been a dream come true for me. Always a writer, I am an educator and continue teaching as a college Professor. Every two months, I “Give birth and deliver a new child” – my magazines in 2 counties. YES! I love what I do and am growing. The opportunity has been lucrative - though the learning curve has been keen, the support from Bob Kapke has been priceless. Passionate about what I do, over the past 18 months I have met, connected and helped so many people. The powerful resource is one that I highly recommend if you

want to work hard, stay focused and make money too. Have the heart and work 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 work every day. Do it and don’t look back!

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Women Build?Women build what? Sussex County Habitat for Humanity (SCHFH) is recruiting and challenging women throughout Sussex County to participate in a series of opportunities that are part of the International Habitat program “Women Build.” Seeking to put God’s love into action, Sussex County Habitat over the next year plans to bring women together to build homes, commu-nities and hope! Women Build chal-lenges and empowers women from all walks of life to help build simple, decent and affordable homes for hard working and deserving Habitat families in Sussex County. “This year, a dynamic team of women have come forward to work to-gether to plan some exciting build days, fundraising events and clinics surround-ing the theme of “Hard Hats and Heels,” says Jacquie Sanders, Women Build Coordinator and AmeriCorps service member for SCHFH.

A simple sentence probably describes the best definition of Women Build: it is not about excluding men but it is about em-powering women! Despite the advances that women have made in the profes-sional industry over the last 20 years, construction is still one area in which women have yet to obtain a real presence by way of numbers or by way of recogni-tion of skills. Statistics vary but women are approximately 3-4% of the construc-tion workforce. However, things are changing here in Sussex County and Habitat is reaching out to Women owned businesses and local women leaders to come forward to share their gifts and tal-ents to empower other women. As part of the year -long series of events, Habitat has teamed up with the 3 local Lowe’s locations to offer Clinics to teach women basic skills that will help them on Habitat job sites or at home.

Bernie Polinski discovered Habitat this year and began volunteering to help with fundraising efforts for Women Build. Bernie shares, “It’s a chance to turn a dream into a reality for either a less fortunate woman or even yourself! In volunteering, I found that Habitat pro-motes respect for each person, whether you are receiving or giving. Everyone is equal and respected and no doubt, our community will grow stronger.”

In 2007 and 2011 Sussex County Habitat for Humanity has offered similar Women Build Projects in Seaford and Laurel focusing on a specific home. “The goal this year is to capture the energy of a new team of women who will come together and increase the awareness of the housing issues here in our county and rally together to make a difference,” says Tom Protack, Community Engagement Director for SCHFH, “and to hopefully once again next year have enough volunteers and resources to build an entire home.”

On Saturday, October 26th, Ruth Sivils, President of The Women Council of Realtors, and other female Realtors kicked off the first Women Build event of this year with a build day at Linden Avenue in Georgetown Point. A county wide Women Build Day is planned for November 9th where on every Habitat site county wide women will be volunteering. Women who own their business or are members of women organizations are encouraged to contact SCHFH to schedule and sponsor their own day by recruiting co-workers, family and friends. Leanne Silicato Prosser, co-owner of Make My Day Planning Events, reached out and will spon-sor a team of 15 for a Build day on December 7th.

One of the high points of the year will be a “Hard Hats, Heels and Hearts Gala” at Baywood Clubhouse on Saturday, February 15th. Teena Twil-ley, owner of Designers Edge Salons and a volunteer says, “This event will hopefully gain county wide support and encourage folks to give of their hearts to Habitat to help make a true

difference in the lives of others. Personally, I feel I am putting the power of God’s love into action and volunteering is not a one day commitment but a life-long one.” The culmination of the series of events reaches its highpoint during National Women Build Week May 4-12, 2014.

SCHFH plans to have a series of Build Days, a Women’s Clinic and a closing celebration.

Lyndsay Humphreys, volunteer coordi-nator and AmeriCorps service member for SCHFH, added that there are many opportunities to volunteer, not just on job sites. “Many women think if they can’t go on a roof or bang a hammer they can-not participate. That is simply not true. Our Habitat ReStore needs volunteers to help customers, volunteers are needed in our main office for special projects, or you could help provide lunch or food for a build day or event.”

To learn more about Women Build in Sussex County or to support Women Build through a sponsorship or purchas-ing a tee shirt, contact Jacquie Sanders at 302-855-1153 extension 208 or go to www.sussexcountyhabitat.org or [email protected].

The Women Council of Realtors came out to volunteer on October 26, 2013

“Habitat Empowers Women To Come TogetherTo Build Homes, Communities, And Hope!”

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Beth BergerDelaware 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.”

Dr. Manonmani Antony Sussex Pain Relief“This is our second year advertising with them after a one year gap, and we can immediately see the difference. What we appreciate most is not the fact that we personally see our articles in waiting rooms and hospitals all over the county, but the feedback we get from the patients themselves. Pa-tients who read our articles are better informed on services

available to them and understand more about the science behind the medicine itself. Education is an important tool in our profession and the Women’s Journal lets us reach a wide audience which we would be incapable of otherwise.”

Terri Pippen The Medicine Woman“I have advertised with the Sussex County Woman for sev-eral years. I am always being told by my clients that they see my advertisement and it reminds them to call my businessAnd 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”

Fred WinwardPresident 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.”

Chris Rementer Budget Blinds “We advertise in the Sussex County Woman for a few rea-sons. 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“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 be-cause of the articles we have in the newspaper, bringing a great amount of business we would not have otherwise.”

Jeff PugliaBlack Diamond Financial Solutions“Black Diamond Financial Solutions is extremely happy with our investment in the Sussex County Women’s Journal. The awareness that SCWJ has created for our firm has been far more than we expected and we look forward to contin-ued success with our return on investment.”

Regan Roberts DeckCustom Mechanical, Inc.“We’ve had the pleasure of working with the Sussex County Woman and Delmarva Parent since 1994 and love the re-sponse 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.”

Luanne Holland and Barbie McDanielDelaware 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 fe-male readers who are caregivers and decision makers, the Journal provides health information for all types of symp-toms and illnesses. It has increased community awareness on how to live a better life and provides options of care for our community members.”


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