June- July 2012 Issue by Summit County Women's Journal

Serving and Empowering the Women of Summit, Portage and Stark Counties

Are We Having Fun Yet? Can’t Get Enough Lucky Shoes! Owners Tom and John Luck Help Sandra Lee Shop for: Shoes, Bags, Jewelry, Gifts, Accessories and more! Read all al about it on pages 4 & 5 EDUCATE | INSPIRE | EMPOWER

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Venous insufficiency is one of the most common medical conditions with roughly one in five Americans affected by the condition to some extent. While the most common form of the condition is varicose veins, it can appear in other forms, such as leg swelling, the development of smaller spider veins, and multiple symptoms such as aching, throbbing, heaviness, tiredness, muscle cramps, and restlessness of the legs. Traditional medicine has often taken the approach that the only time that leg veins justify treatment is when large bulging varicose veins are present, or if the patient has some combination of the most severe symptoms listed. In this sense, only around half of patients with documented venous insufficiency and symptoms would have been referred for any degree of treatment. If they were lucky, they might just be told to wear stockings for the rest of their lives, but often they were told that nothing could be done for them, or that it “just goes with being a woman,” and that for some reason they are obligated to just “put up with it”. Why is this? One of the primary reasons that doctors have been hesitant to refer their patients for treatment of their leg veins is that until the past decade, the standard traditional approach to treating the condition was surgical—vein stripping, or some variation thereof. This meant the surgical removal of the troubled veins, forcing the patient to undergo general anesthesia and a procedure of one to three hours’ length. While the veins were generally removed successfully, the recurrence rate for the procedure typically ranged from twenty to fifty percent over the following five years. In some cases, patients have reported that their veins actually looked and felt WORSE at some point after going through all of that! Today, modern medicine is now providing treatment that is more efficient, safer, less painful, and more convenient than ever before. Once an accurate diagnosis is made via a vascular ultrasound, only then can an appropriate treatment path be outlined for a patient. One particular treatment known as endovenous laser ablation, or EVLA, has become a standard approach to treating valve leakage in the saphenous veins and other large branch veins in the legs. This approach allows the patient to undergo an extremely safe office procedure that is often only 20 minutes or so in length, with only local anesthesia and no hospital time needed. The patient is back on their feet immediately, with no down time, an immediate return to most activities, and minimal post-treatment discomfort. Again, when performed by a physician who is qualified and skilled in the procedure, the results of EVLA are highly effective, with a success rate typically above 97% nationally. At the Circulatory Centers, where we have been dedicated to vein treatment for more than 30 years, we have been using this particular approach to treating leg veins for nearly a decade, and our results have been better than ever, with patients seeing better clearing of their leg veins, better resolution of their symptoms and fewer recurrences of their veins than ever before. None of this would be possible without the advances of modern technology!

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“A Slip is not a Slide. And a Slide is not an Avalanche” Oh no! Not this again! Have you ever caught yourself slipping back into the same old bad habits? Did you grab a cigarette or eat a whole cheese pizza? Did you have one too many at the family gathering or the company picnic? Did you buy one in every color when you didn’t even need any color? Did you gamble away the grocery money, burn the meatloaf, dent the car or yell at the kids? If you are lamenting about it, you can be glad that, at least, you see it as a slip, a slide away from your preferred behavior and that you are stopping short of an avalanche. I am a spoiler! I’m the kind of grandmother who would be in Target’s at 10pm looking for a cowboy hat for my grandson’s school project. Do I overdo? Oh yes! Do I spoil! Indeed I do. Isn’t it wonderful? No. Not always. For some time now, I have tried to pull back, calm down, keep it simple; keep it affordable. If I have to put it on a credit card, I don’t get it. The agony of developing such restraint over the past two years evolved into a sense of great pride and gratitude. The self control was gratifying and productive as I saw my debt decrease and my budget become more manageable. Instead of getting the grandkids something like a complete jungle gym for the backyard, I started to trim my giving to match what was actually in my bank account. Sometimes that meant sending 7 year old Lucas a 3D book mark and a loving letter. The last time I called him, he said “Grandma, thank you for the bookmark, but could you send me a toy?” “What do you want?” I asked. “I want an iPad 2”, he answered. “Lucas,” I said, “that costs over $700!” “Oh”, he replied. “Then send me something that glows in the dark, grandma. You can go to Stop and Shop in the toy aisle. They have lots of stuff!” I chuckled over the incident and chastised myself for dragon feeding. I do that very well. Whenever I see a hungry dragon, I run to feed it all that it desires and then cry when the dragon breathes fire all over my head. I’ve been slipping lately. Can’t stand to see a hungry dragon, but better that, than to be eaten alive. The real problem is me. Lucas was just as happy with a glow in the dark trinket from the toy aisle at Stop n Shop as he was with his I pad suggestion. The dragon, after all, is me…my perception of what I have to do to be enough, valuable, appreciated and loved. Sandra Lee

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There’s a spirit of summer fun in all the new Lucky Shoes stores in Fairlawn. Photographer, Ken Love captured the bright mood of owners, Tom and John Luck, who so patiently allowed me to try on what seemed like everything in the store! I finally selected their highest heels – lovely orange wedge summer sandals and a matching bag from Are We Having Fun Yet? designer, “Big Buddha”. Brighton abounds at Lucky’s, and Can’t Get Enough Lucky Shoes! I wore a Brighton Trinity ring, necklace and earings, and two Brighton Windstar bracelets for the shoot. Ok, I admit it. I caved and bought the shoes! It took me two days to master walking in them, but once I became accustomed to the height, I marveled at the comfort of those shoes! Kelli Cole of The Hair Specialist is the best thing that ever happened to me. I tell her that every week when she does my hair. She never fails to make me feel pretty, but those gorgeous selections at Lucky Shoes made me want to burst into song…”I feel pretty, oh so pretty!” Comfort, style and affordability! Are we having fun yet? Oh yes we are! Read all about the new stores on pp. 4 and 5. Serving and Empowering the Women of Summit, Portage and Stark Counties

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It’s always your lucky day at Lucky Shoes! Lucky Shoes knows how to make your feet happy. A tradition of style, comfort and affordability was enriched in 1998 when John Luck became a certified pedorthist, taking Lucky Shoes in a specialized direction. Now, such issues as plantar fasciitis, bunions, hammer toes, corns, calluses and others are addressed. The family business founded in 1919 has enjoyed a great reputation for quality and fairness for nearly a century. They provide the best fitting shoes for men, women and children. Look for their new stores: SAS Comfort Shoes, New Balance, Stride Rite and Lucky Shoes in Fairlawn Town Centre, where they expanded their space to 18,500 square feet at the opposite end of the plaza from their original location. They also have stores in Canton’s Belden Commons, South Park Center in Strongsville, and nine New Balance stores in the Akron, Canton, Cleveland and Columbus areas, including the two new ones at Promenade at Crocker Park and Fairlawn. The Lucky Shoes advantages are professional shoe fitting, three generations of ownership, an expansive inventory, a wider variety of sizes, especially additional widths, and a team that travels the globe in search of unique and outrageously comfortable shoes. Lucky Shoes is the first in the world to have a full Johnston & Murphy department within a retail store, featuring footwear for men and now women, men’s apparel, belts, leather goods and socks of the highest quality. Lucky Shoes features a huge selection of Vera Bradley, Brighton, and a host of other fashion surprises including amazingly gorgeous cowboy boots.

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Love and Labels: A sort-of Disclosure By Amanda E. van Brakle

Sometimes, I’m not very good with deadlines. For instance, the lovely editor of this paper usually has to alert me when it’s about to go to print so that I know it’s time to write an article. Usually I ask if there’s a theme. Usually she gives me complete creative license (within reason, I suppose). This time, however, my reminder about the print date came with the following suggestion: “Why don’t you write about your sexual identity.” Maybe this has something to do with President Obama coming out in support of gay marriage (in the words of columnist, Dan Savage, “Thanks, man”). Maybe not. Maybe it was just a suggestion. I was a little embarrassed by my own reaction, though. You know that moment in movies where everyone is hanging out partying and all of a sudden, someone breaks something or does something stupid and you hear a record scratch and then * poof * no more music and everybody stops talking? The idea of writing an article about my sexual identity sort of felt like that moment. One split second of utter panic. Then I remembered that I used to not care at all what people thought or what labels I might end up with. That was college me. The fearless leader of our gay-straight alliance. The co-pioneer of our Safe Zone chapter. The girl who spoke up and who spoke out against injustice when she saw it. Then I became grown-up me. With the job and the 401K and the trying as hard as possible to stay under the radar. But what good has staying under the radar ever gotten anyone? So, with the support of my husband and the mustering of my own chutzpah, I’m going to dispel some myths today. Perhaps I’d better start at the beginning: My husband and I are both bisexual. There it is. Now let’s get to the meat and potatoes portion To advertise call 440-390-8778 or email brandy717@cox.net

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of the program where we do some myth busting, shall we? 1. Here’s one that we both hear from our gay friends pretty frequently and sometimes from our straight friends. “They must just both be gay and they’re afraid to come all the way out.” Not really, ladies and gents. I’d like to think that I’m a pretty self –aware woman and if I were strictly interested in women, I’d probably have realized that by now and I probably would not have married a member of the opposite sex. 2. On the opposite end of the spectrum, we are often accused of having been “dabblers” who are “now straight.” Le sigh. See above. I’m not particularly unaware of myself or my preferences. Simply because the love of my life happens to be a dude, doesn’t negate the romantic feelings I’ve had for women over the past decade or so. I assure you, when you’re in love, no part of you is “dabbling” in anything. 3. Here’s one that’s pretty prevalent. “They just can’t make up their minds” or, “They’re just greedy.” Okay, let me pose a question. Say, for instance, that you really, really like strawberries. But you also really, really like blueberries. Does making a fruit salad (pun very much intended) make you an indecisive or greedy person? Of course not! Now am I seriously likening human beings to fruit salad? Again, of course not. I am merely trying to illustrate that a person is capable of having multiple preferences at once. 4. Now, riding the coattails of myth #3 is myth #4. “They’ll never be satisfied with each other. They’re definitely going to cheat.” A few weeks before we got married, one of my husband’s friends asked him, “So, do you think you’ll cheat on Amanda because you’ll miss guys?” My husband’s (understandably) indignant response was the following: “I don’t know, do you think you’ll cheat on your girlfriend because you’re www.summitcountywomensjournal.com

attracted to other women?” It makes sense, right? Some people take their commitments to their chosen partners seriously enough that no matter how attracted to any other person they are, they will honor their commitment to remain faithful. Some won’t. I take my vows pretty seriously and I’m pretty sure my spouse does, too. I don’t ever worry about him cheating. I hope he doesn’t ever worry about me cheating. Put simply – Not gonna happen. 5. Wasn’t it “just a phase?” Well, that depends. For those who like the “just a phase myth,” I wonder if you’d consider a bisexual person who ended up with a same sex partner as having had “just a straight phase.” Love is love is love. It’s all legitimate. There are probably hundreds of myths about bisexual people that I don’t have the time, or necessarily the desire, to dispel. But writing this article has been an oddly powerful exercise for me. For one, it made me realize that I’m surrounded by supportive and affirming people. That in and of itself is quite the success as far as I’m concerned. Secondly, it has reminded me that my world isn’t going to collapse in on itself if I happen to do, say or be something that isn’t necessarily part of the mainstream. Finally and most importantly, it has given me the opportunity to say the following. Love is love is love. It is the only actually important thing in the world. Whether that is the love that women have for men, that men have for men, that women have for women or any other combination of a person or persons loving one another, be that love plutonic, romantic or familial. It is all valid, it is all a gift from the universe and the more love in the world, the better world we’ll have. The Women’s Journals™ Summit – Portage – Stark

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Truth as I Perceive It There’s Nothing Like the Love of a True Mother By Gloria A. Williams There’s nothing like the love of a true mother. If I were to summarize in one word the overall character of my mother, that word would be love. Now, as she embarks upon her 80th birthday, I realize that even more as I watch her challenged with the reality of lung cancer. The diagnosis came last November when my mother in her haste to greet a friend she hadn’t seen, missed a step and fell. The fall resulted in a fractured left hip. To our dismay, pre-op testing also revealed a spot on her lungs. We soon learned the spot was the “Big C.” Suddenly every day with my mother is even more precious. The possibility of her not being around is overwhelming. Often in my quiet

moments and deep conversations with God, I reminisce about her and how much she means to me. I’m the woman I am today because of her; I even have her name. I must honestly confess, too, there are moments when I question God as to why He would command us to love and honor our parents only to eventually take them away. Guess that’s the mystery of a loving God. My mother has been a devoted protector, a loving disciplinarian, a wise listening ear, a girlfriend’s girlfriend, and an insightful heart who’d intuitively tuck away $20 into your purse just at the time your wallet is as empty as your gas tank! I recall one time in particular when her love covered me like a blanket. I was going through the painful break-up of a 20 year marriage and totally devastated.

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A Few Simple Tips to Reduce Your Likelihood of Becoming a Crime Victim By Sherri Bevan Walsh Summit County Prosecutor Are you a target for thieves? How easily could a stranger walk away with your purse or wallet? If someone tried to grab you, could you escape? While there is no foolproof way to avoid becoming a victim of crime, there are some simple steps you can take to reduce the likelihood of being victimized. First, always be aware of your surroundings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and look like it. Keep your head up and look around you. Make eye contact. Walk like you have a purpose and destination. A confident, observant person does not make a good target. Second, think about how you hold your purse. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t swing it by

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I was delighted to visit Doggy Go Go and Kitty Ga Ga over the weekend. Wow! This is no ordinary pet grooming salon. The animals were literally breathtaking as they pranced into the waiting arms of their proud owners. This is as good as it gets in this field and I was really surprised at how reasonable the prices were. It was also a great shopping space for unusual gifts and gourmet items for pets. Let me tell you a little about it and about four women there that you should know. Vivian Lee, the owener is a highly trained, award winning groomer, skilled in hand scissoring and trained by a world famous champion groomer. To Vivian, grooming dogs is an art. Natalie is the first cat groomer in the state of Ohio who received the Master certification from the National Cat Grooming Institute of America. Monica is an animal rescuer and a well trained groomer. Her compassion enables her to offer extra help to special needs dogs. Sarah is a complete pet stylist and pet care specialist. They quote on their website that “Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole – Roger Caras” At Doggy Go Go and Kitty Ga Ga they are getting more than a bath and a hair cut, they are getting all the love, attention and praise they deserve. Doggy Go Go is getting new merchandise in each & every day for pets & pet

owners.. One of the products include the #1 selling pet product in the U.S right now, The Thundershirt which helps dogs with anxiety or fear of certain things such as thunderstorms or traveling.. Many other products include natural treats, dental health products, & plenty of grooming shampoos & tools to help maintain your pets pretty coat. Our Kitty Ga Ga boutique has all the latest trends in the cat world.. Including automatic self cleaning litter box, the Citi Kitty toilet training kit (which teaches your kitty to use a toilet) & FroliCat toys.

Lots of christmas gifts for pets & pet lovers.. Doggy Go Go Services Include: Kitty GaGa Services Include: • Warm Water Hydro Massage Bath

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Consignment Shopping An American Explosion

By: Paula Tscholl-Bennett There has been an EXPLOSION in the RESALE industry and this article will attempt to sort through this newer mainstream shopping alternative. Current numbers approximate that there are over 25,000 resale, consignment and Not For Profit resale shops in the United States. This industry according to First Research Consignment Stores: For profit stores estimated the revenue in this industry at $13 that take merchandise on consignment billion dollars. and pay the consignors a percentage of the First, on behalf of all resale shops, selling price after the sale. F.Y.I. the industry thank you savvy shoppers who have been standard is between 40-50 % to the owner of purchasing resale for over 30 years… you the merchandise. are the true visionarie shoppers. Ahead of A majority of our N.O.R.A. (Northeastern your time in understanding the value of great merchandise , the joy of the hunt, and Ohio resale members fall into this category) the ultimate reward of saving money in the 4Kids Clothing, Consign & Design, Curiosity Shop, Encore, Fashion Finds, process. Gerri’s Closet, Glitzy Finds, On Second Let us define four major components of Thought Consignments, Pieces, Trendy Threads, Twice is Nice Consignments, the resale industry. Déjà Vu Décor, Kelly’s Kloset, Raks, River According to our experience, there are City Gift Shoppe, Twila’s Treasures, Trendy four types of stores that resell merchandise Threads, The Rabbit’s Cottage, Avenue and in an effort to educate existing and new Antiques and It’s So You! customers we have outlined and defined Buy Outright Stores: For profit stores them for you: that pay the owners of the items cash when they bring their items in to sell. An excellent example of this is the Buffalo Exchange franchise. Another local BO is the three store franchise out of Minnesota: Once Upon a Child, Plato’s Closet and the Clothes Mentor.

For Profit Thrifts: Stores run by private individuals receiving their merchandise for free and donating a portion of their sales to the charity of their choosing. The “green” nature of this type of shopping has been popular with recycling conscious shoppers for a long time. The media’s jump on the bandwagon has exposed many individuals to this type of buying and has been very positive for resale shops around the country. Check out the local stores in your area. You will be in for a whole new shopping experience, and the surprise of your life.

Thrift Stores: Non profit stores like Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity, and the Salvation Army are examples of this type business. In a nutshell, they receive inventory from the public and retail stores without cost, and use their income to fund many wonderful programs in the local community. To advertise call 440-390-8778 or email brandy717@cox.net

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Celebrate the selection and savings on fine apparel, shoes, and accessories at Encore, a Canton consignment and resale “institution”. Calling all Men, Women & Juniors who are smart shoppers; visit the best consignment store east of the Mississippi! How can shopping and savings be such fun? Because our inventory changes daily with unique pieces from casual, sports and formal wear. Because our friendly staff is ready, willing, and able to serve you. Because we love our customers, consignors and our store.

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Now you can shop in your closet and hers! By Sandra Lee

We carry a variety of name brands such as: • ANN TAYLOR • ABERCROMBIE & FITCH • BANANA REPUBLIC • BEBE • BCBG • BRIGHTON • CACHE • COACH • CHICOS • COLDWATER CREEK • DOONEY AND BOURKE • GAP • HOLLISTER • INC • JUICY COUTURE • J JILL • LARRY LEVINE • LAUREN • MICHAEL KORS • NEW YORK AND CO. • OLD NAVY • TALBOTS • TRUE RELIGION

Whenever I ask anyone to recommend a consignment shop, the first name that comes up is Gerri’s closet. Gerri won the 2007 Akron Beacon Journal Best award and has won recognition in other publications as well, but there is no word like “word of mouth” and people are always bringing her name up to me. “You’d love her stuff!” they shout. Women know I have a passion for fashion and a tendency to shop too much. I often advise myself and my girlfriends to “Shop in your closet! You have lots of stuff in there!” But, girl, if you’re anything like me, dressing up is one of the most creative and satisfying experiences of your life! And at Gerri’s closet, I can indulge this passion without abusing my budget. Gerri has been stocking her consignment closet for fourteen years and doubled her size three years ago at her new location at 4195 Massillon Rd. in the Green Plaza in Green. Gerri started as a buyer and was in retail management. Her new location has taken her shop up a notch. You feel like you’re in a fine boutique with high ceilings, a beautiful chandelier, a cool, hip style and a staff of fashion consultants who offer a unique level of customer service. Look for fashion shows and events on line and schedule shopping parties at the store. This spring, Gerri is featuring great clothing, handbags, accessories, shoes, and small home décor items. Get on her e mail list and join me in shopping not only in our closets but in Gerri’s huge, spectacular closet too.

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A Collection of Consignment & Needful Things Many Bright & Clean Rooms of ~AFFORDABLE~ Fashions for the Family & Home. • 3 Roomy Changing Rooms. • We add 100-200 NEW items every day! • We cater to all age groups with varying price ranges. • We carry clothing for children, Jrs, Formals, Womens, Plus to 4x, Petites, and Mens. • Many items are so new they still have tags! Accessorize with shoes and New Jewelry! • Check out our Retro and Vintage selection as well... We offer Household goods and Furnishings, Christian books, and popular fiction! • Accepted forms of payment- Checks with ID, Visa, MC,Discover, Debit and well, good old cash! • Coming in Once is good, but Twice is Nice! And so on, and so on...

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What’s New at Twila’s Treasures? Curvey Chic & Savvy Petite

By Sandra Lee What’s new at Twila’s Treasures? Curvey Chic and Savvy Petite. Great clothing and accessories for every woman- big and small…short and tall and everything between. Be sure to check out the completely renovated back building addition to the “treasure house”. You will find a new line of plus size and petite fashions for women. Of course she still has a full house of regular sizes too. Remember the last time I went shopping there I said: I’m going back for more!

Twila’s Treasures 2597 E. Aurora Rd. Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 330-425-9386 www.twilastreasures.com Find Twila’s on Facebook New Summer Hours Monday-Thursday 11am til 7pm Friday 11am til 6pm Saturday 10am til 5pm.

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Well good luck at Twila’s Treasures because I bought a whole lot of stuff and I’m going back for more! What a treasure hunt it was! I bought five stunning purses,…one of them was a Mary Francis Bag! Wait until I tell my cousin, Julie. Julie collects Mary Francis bags. I know they go for about $300 or more and I got one at Twila’s Treasures for about $30! Then I found a gorgeous dress, a smart pair of brand new heels, and two fabulous tops, one all black sequin with a portrait neck and long sleeves. I would have paid a fortune for it at Sax or Nordstroms. I had so much fun shopping and there was so much to choose from! This darling, old, grey house at 2597 E. Aurora Rd (Rt.82) in Twinsburg is packed with Twila’s treasures. The house was purchased at auction by Laurie Burnett. Lauwww.summitcountywomensjournal.com

rie was a nurse but her true calling was to run her own consignment establishment and one day she just wrote down her dream, naming the shop after her mother, Twila and then magically found this great house at a great price and the rest is history. Laurie’s husband and sister helped to make her dream come true. Lucky me and lucky you because this is a place you have to see! You can find womens, junior and plus size clothing, accessories, and many top brand names and designers. You will see Ann Taylor, Chico’s, Talbots, Liz Claiborne, Jones of New York and more. They have a whole seperate building for their plus and petite customers. In addition to wonderful items for sale at Twila’s they now offer an ebay service to their customers. They will post items that sell in their store for over $50.00. Repurpose, reuse, recycle! Twila’s receives new consignment merchandise weekly. Drop in just to shop or call for an appointment to meet with Twila’s staff. Your gently used clothing may be an opportunity for cash!. P.S. If you can’t find anything at Twila’s Treasures, then you are just not looking!!! GO The trick is to budget at least an hour to shop. This is a hunt well worth your best shopping skill. The Women’s Journals™ Summit – Portage – Stark

They buy…they sell…they consign…they do EBAY…they do a little of everything. Owners Diane Baker and Lee Ann Wheeler are always looking for vintage clothing or vintage costume jewelry from before the 60’s. Never throw such items out as they have value! These gals, who are sisters, grew up in this business and bring a lifetime of experience to the table. They hunt for quality antiques, furniture, pottery, vintage dolls, toys and guitars. They’re the people to call if you have such items and are looking for the right people to buy or sell them. Their shop is beautiful. They have fans from around the world as far away as Australia and Japan. They have dozens of on line auctions daily. You’ll love their “Man Cave” loaded with treats for your guys, like antique fishing rods, lures and vinyl records.

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Do You Fear That Divorce or Bankruptcy Will Tear You Apart?

By Sandra Lee for Susan Lax Attorney, Susan Lax, knows what to do to protect your nest egg or to help you re-build your life. You do not have to ‘lose your shirt’ or sacriﬁce your dignity!

Divorce A lot of people just stay in unhappy marriages because the economics are more than they can contemplate. They look at what they’ve built and divide it in two and it isn’t enough. Susan Lax advises that you “value your marital assets smartly so that you can salvage, not sabotage your future.” Here are ten essentials when preparing for divorce: 1. Organize your ﬁles. Have your papers in one place and in coherent form… banks, tax information, etc. You can do it! 2. Know the numbers. Keep your own inheritance separate and know what is liquid. Plan a living alone” budget way in advance of actually living alone. 3. Become ﬁnancially secure. Stash some funds, get a job, get necessary education – build your war chest. Your survival is at stake here. 4. Improve your credit. Get credit in your name. Pay

down debt. Good credit is a freedom option. 5. Avoid large financial decisions. When a marriage is shaky, watch out for large assets being manipulated. 6. Hold your ground. Stay in your house until you’ve consulted a lawyer. If you are close to a ten year marriage – stick it out a bit. Your social security benefits are at risk. 7. Consider children. If you want custody, be a model caretaker and leave them out of as much conflict as possible. 8. Keep your calm. Solve issues in the presence of a third party. 9. Insurance. Be sure you are the irrevocable beneficiary. 10.Contact a lawyer. There is no substitute for good advice.

Bankruptcy In 2005, more than 1 million women were expected to ﬁle for bankruptcy, outnumbering men by about 150,000 if trends hold. In that same year, a nationwide survey by Visa USA and the Consumer Federation of America found that 42 percent of women who responded had less than $500 in emergency savings, and 55 percent of women age 25 to 34 did no maintain an emergency savings account of at least $500.

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Women’s higher number of bankruptcy protection filings reflects a complex set of social barriers to financial security; lower earnings, less education about money and, often, sole responsibility for raising children. By 2010, 1 in 6 single mothers is expected to file for bankruptcy. “When people wonder why women are in more financial trouble, it’s because they earn less, they live longer, they get less support, they get sick, and they have huge obligations to their children,” says Karen Gross, a professor at New York Law School. According to Jill Miller, president of Women Work, a nonprofit network, “Nine of 10 times, women file for bankruptcy because they’ve lost their jobs, experienced a medical emergency of because of divorce or separation. The facts belie the myth that women are filing because they are irresponsible and frivolous spenders. That’s just not the case.” Often women persuade their husbands to file when men, who are too proud, are in desperate circumstances. Filing for bankruptcy is never an easy decision, but being in debt is stressful financially and emotionally. A good lawyer can…

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DIVORCE, BANKRUPTCY & FAMILY LAW We’re committed to helping Summit County families, because we’re one of them. When it comes to family law, complex and sensitive issues can result in outcomes with lifelong emotional and ﬁnancial consequences. We have the experience and resources to address and resolve your family’s needs and legal concerns. To ﬁnd out how we can lend you strength when you need it the most, call us today.

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Are You Prepared for Life Events? Life Events Happen, which simply means “Something has changed in you or your loved ones life!” We all experience some type of change each year. Usually this change requires some type of action or reaction! The comments I usually hear after a life event are: “I should have: invested more; taken out that accident or life By: Dee Siegferth insurance policy; or completed my will!” Common Life The Milestone Center for Retirement & Estate events include: births, deaths, marriages, divorces, rePlanning, LLC marriages, accidents, illnesses, job changes, retiring, or 330-644-0284 themilestonecenter.com even death! These changes may aﬀect you personally and financially! This summer, consider “Taking care of Myself

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Computer Crisis? Chris from I'LL Tech It to the rescue! Ever feel like heaving your PC out the window? We’ve all experienced the frustration of a PC that doesn’t do what we want. We need our PC to work every day – our lives depend on them! Is your computer doing “weird” things? Loaded with Spy-Ware, Viruses, Pop-Up’s, or Lock-Ups? Have the kid’s done who-knowswhat to the computer? NOTHING can be MORE frustrating! For many, the thought of calling a “Computer Guy” is painful By: Christopher A. Canfield or embarrassing -- afraid they speak Geek, talk down to you, or 330.354.4571 charge too much. C@ILLTechIt.com If you’re tired of tearing your hair out we can help! Your comWWW.ILLTECHIT.COM puter CAN run like it used to. You can have Wireless for every-

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In Harms’ Way

By: Sharon Harms Harms & Associates, Certified Public Accountant

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Certified Public Accountants are a dime a dozen. As a CPA and businesswoman, it is important to me that my fellow businesswomen are not at a disadvantage when picking the professionals with whom they work. When I had lunch with Sandra Lee this week, we brainstormed my new column. During our conversation, she was so kind to say that she loved working with me and she told me why. She said:

3. I am willing to get down in the trenches with her, make “house calls’ to her oﬃce when needed, and am available to solve issues.

1. I care about her and about the success of her company.

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2. I take time to answer her questions thoroughly - to her satisfaction and comfort.

I am so glad she feels that way. I work to make every client feel that way. Do you feel that way about the professionals with whom you work? These are just a few ideas to keep you and your business out of harm’s way.

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“Dark Shadows Over 21st Century Feminism” by Dale C. Uhlmann When I first heard that director Tim Burton was helming a big-screen movie version of the old ABC gothic horror soap opera Dark Shadows, I had mixed feelings. I have the utmost respect for Burton’s creativity as a filmmaker, but regard him as an acquired taste. I enjoyed his two Batman movies (especially the one with Jack Nicholson), Beetle Juice, and The Nightmare Before Christmas, but found many of his more recent films a bit too quirky, offbeat, and over-the-top. I also didn’t like the news that this version of the program I’d grown up with and loved in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s was going to be largely satirical and campy. Still, because of my fond memories of the show, and the fact that former cast members would be featured in cameos (including Jonathan Frid, the original Barnabas Collins), I decided to give it a try. I knew this was not going to be “your father’s Dark Shadows.” The trailers had prepared me for the “different” approach this film would be taking, including its pop cultural satire, cartoon-like violence, and strong sexual content. What I was not prepared for was its appalling sexism and lingering myths about gender equality in general, and feminism in particular. In terms of post-modern feminism, the film does feature strong, assertive women characters. Moreover, we have a somewhat “touchy, feely, sensitive” male protagonist in Johnny Depp’s vampire, Barnabas. However, as Susan Douglas states in her excellent 1995 Ms. article, “Signs of Intelligent Life on TV,” such pop cultural gender depictions can be misleading. The film’s female characters are cold and ruthless (i.e., “bitches”). Shades of Bram Stoker’s warnings against the “New Woman” in Dracula! Conversely, the film still depicts women as the ideal, “natural” nurturers of young children and fathers, for the most part, as “couldn’t care less about the little brats” figures. All in all, this redoing of Dark Shadows merely reinforces conservative views of feminism as America’s worst nightmare, as a movement that has turned women into beasts and men into their victims. At the same time, the film presents unrealistic and insulting depictions of both men’s and women’s current roles in American society. Seth Grahame-Smith’s screenplay depicts its women characters as strong and independent, but acquisitive and ruthless. The fact that they seem to enjoy what should be equality, but what is really hard-hearted, mean-spirited dominance, is conveyed in an early scene when we are introduced to the Collins family’s current matriarch, Elizabeth Collins Stoddard (Michelle Pfeiffer). She is interviewing Maggie Evans (Bella Heathcote), who has applied for the position of governess to Elizabeth’s troubled young nephew, David (Gulliver McGrath). David’s mother had died years before, though he still claims to be visited by her spirit. Elizabeth’s brother, Roger Collins (Jonny Lee Miller), feels that his son’s emotional and behavioral problems are too timeconsuming for him to be bothered with, and feels a To advertise call 440-390-8778 or email brandy717@cox.net

governess might be the answer. To make a better first impression, Maggie has decided to go by the more dignified name of Victoria Winters. Elizabeth asks her if she is in favor of equality between the sexes. Maggie/ Vicki says no, because, she, explains, men would become “unmanageable!” Elizabeth is a reclusive shrew who says she is devoted to her family, but seems really only interested in one thing: money. She accepts Barnabas as a member of the family and agrees to follow his commands in exchange for the Collins family’s rare family jewels. She is a cold, aloof, and distant woman whose husband had, years before, abandoned her and their daughter, Carolyn (Chloe Moretz). (Paul, as we will see, is one of the two “bad father” stereotypes in the film.) Elizabeth is hopelessly out of touch with the now fifteen-year-old, rebellious Carolyn. The fact that Elizabeth is such an ineffectual and uncaring single parent does not reflect accurately the vast numbers of hard-working, devoted single mothers in this country.

Worse is what Grahame-Smith has done to Dr. Julia Hoffman, one of the most admirable female characters on the soap, as well as in mainstream television at that time. More than one woman who had watched the show as a girl has admitted to having grown up admiring Julia Hoffman as a role model. She was one of television’s few independent, single women around—a strong, courageous, and dedicated professional, but also sympathetic and compassionate. In this film, however, as played by Helena Bonham Carter, she is a sponger, a hanger-on who has been employed to offer psychological counseling for David, but does nothing to help him; both a shyster and a lush, she is merely content to stay on, and drink up the family’s liquor. In addition, she is vain and duplicitous. For example, later in the film, she pretends to be trying to “cure” Barnabas of his vampirism through blood transfusions, but is secretly injecting herself with his blood in order to become immortal and stay eternally young. Her professional ethics are questionable in at least one other way: her “treatment” for Barnabas includes fellatio.

provided by Eva Green as Angelique Bouchard, the eighteenth-century witch who, because of unrequited love, had turned Barnabas into a vampire. Here we have the old “woman scorned” stereotype again. Angelique has now taken the name “Angie Bouchard,” and her corporation, Angel Bay, has driven the Collinwood fishing company into the ground. She is more cold, cruel, and ruthless than any male boss could ever possibly be, representing the worst fears that some men still have of women authority figures. In addition, she, like Julia, is sexually predatory, a “man-eater” whom even Barnabas hates and fears. The film, then, presents the same, familiar double standard our society has long held: sexually active males are glamorous; sexually aggressive women are, quite literally, witches. Whatever genuine love she has for Barnabas, and which would have softened and balanced the character more effectively, is suggested in a few scenes, but is largely submerged by her total, almost campy, decadence. Finally, the film does a dire disservice to men by largely depicting fathers as disinterested, non-caring, and irresponsible parents. Admittedly, Barnabas’ father, Joshua Collins (Ivan Kaye), is presented as a loving and caring figure, but the fact that we see so little of him prevents him from effectively countering the overall negative image of fatherhood in the person of Roger Collins. Roger doesn’t seem to give a damn about his son David’s emotional problems. During the grand ball or “happening” that Barnabas holds at Collinwood (at which, at Carolyn’s insistence, Alice Cooper appears), Roger has sex with a young woman and totally denies being the father of the little boy that she has noticed hanging around him at the party. Later, Barnabas, in one of his rare shows of conscience, gives Roger the choice of either being a good father to David or packing up and leaving; the no-good SOB gladly prefers and takes the latter option. The overwhelming majority of dedicated, responsible stayat-home and working fathers should be insulted by their overall representation in this film. Burton was no doubt compelled to make a film that would attract not just fans of the original serial, but today’s younger viewers who have become accustomed to a more satirical, post-modern approach to earlier pop cultural works. That is not surprising, given the same treatment seen in the film versions of The Addams Family, and more recently, The Green Hornet and 21 Jump Street. What is surprising is the current Dark Shadows’ recycling of sexist myths that are insulting to the individuality of both men and women, and that appeal to the most conservative and antiquated fears of gender empowerment and equality. The fact, however, that Burton’s Dark Shadows is a campy horror-fantasy will cause many people to dismiss well-founded concerns about its sexism as over-reactions; “it’s only a movie!” they will no doubt insist. Overlooking or accepting its subversive depiction of gender roles is far more frightening than any of Angelique’s curses could ever be.

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Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary A Voice For Those Who Cannot Speak For Themselves by Annette Fisher, Happy Trails Founder and Director GET TO KNOW US! A lot of folks have heard of Happy Trails, but often arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure exactly what our organization does. Here are some commonly asked questions:

Q. How does Happy Trails get the animals that come into our program? A. We are contacted by a county humane officer, a sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s department, or other law enforcement officials who request our assistance with an abuse, neglect or abandoned farm animal or equine case. Happy Trails specializes in farm animal and horse abuse and neglect situations.

animal that is accepted into our program has an owner that is being charged with animal cruelty and there is a court case pending. Our adoption counselors, however, can offer you ideas on how to screen potential homes and can suggest ways to find a safe home for your farm pet.

Q. Do you take volunteers? A. Yes, there are many diverse volunteer

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Q. What exactly is Happy Trails role in the rescue? A. Happy Trails provides transportation and cares for the animals either at the sanctuary or at a foster facility; helps schedule veterinary care and exams; outlines a rehabilitation program; documents with photos and written reports the progress of the animal for court proceedings; assists with the prosecution by providing information regarding the case, and we testify in court.

Q. Do you adopt out the animals? A. Yes! Once the animals are signed over to Happy Trails and their court case is finished, and they have completed rehab, they are made available for adoption. They can be adopted as a family pet and cannot be placed back into food production, and as any responsible rescue organization, they cannot be used for breeding. All animals are spayed or neutered as is typical or appropriate for that type of animal.

Q. If I need to find a home for my older horse or my pet goats, can I bring them to Happy Trails? A. No, Happy Trails is not a placement service, an animal broker, nor a retirement home for peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pets. We are a rescue organization in every sense of the word and we only deal with animal abuse cases. Any

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A. The Happy Trails Amish Horse Retirement Program allows us to take in retired buggy or plow horses that can no longer serve their Amish family and would normally be destined for the local meat auction to be butchered. We provide medical attention, rehabilitation and then place them in an adoptive home where they can enjoy a peaceful and safe retirement. The Farm Animal Visitation Program allows us to take rescued farm animals into nursing homes to visit the elderly, and the Education Programs allow us to take rescued animals into schools and talk about kindness and compassion for all animals.

Q. Do you give presentations to groups or other organizations? A. Definitely! Our presentation schedule books up quickly. If you would like a Happy Trails rep to give a presentation tailered to your special interest group, contact us at 330-296-5914 to check availability. To advertise call 440-390-8778 or email brandy717@cox.net

How do your donations help? Typical expenses at the sanctuary include costs for the basic care of the animals themselves. Grain costs about $400 per week. Hay is $4 per bale and we go through about 70 bales per week. Straw is used for bedding, and at $4.25 per bale we use about 50 bales per week. We pay $30 per horse to have their hooves trimmed every six weeks â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $55 if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a draft horse. Medical and veterinary expenses are phenomenal. We will always honor special requests regarding how you would like your donation applied. And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to check out our wish list on-line at www.happytrailsfarm.org. Many of the rescued animals have special needs, such as the few gentle souls highlighted on this page. Keep in mind that these are just a very small handful of the incredible number of abused and neglected animals that come through the gates of Happy Trails. We are realistic about our expenditures for the rehabilitation of these animals while at the same time searching every avenue to give them a chance to know peace, comfort, love and healing in their lives. Your support means a lot to us and these animals. It means the difference between life and death in many cases. Thank you for joining Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary in our mission to address animal abuse here in Ohio! 3DQLQDK ZDV IRXQG VXIIHULQJ IURP DQ H[WUHPH FDVH RI VWDUYDWLRQ DQG ZDV VKLYHULQJ DQG K\SRWKHUPLF LQ WKH IUHH]LQJ UDLQ 3DQLQDK KDV JDLQHG EDFN RYHU OEV DQG +DSS\ 7UDLOV KDV EHHQ DZDUGHG FXVWRG\ RI WKLV VSHFLDO QHHGV PDUH

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Dating Violence Effects Teens Dating violence effects millions of people; however, teens and young women are especially vulnerable to dating violence. According to research by The National Council on Crime and Delinquency Focus, approximately one in three adolescent girls in the United States is a victim of physical, emotional or verbal abuse by a dating partner. One in 4 teens in a relationship say they have been called names, harassed or put down by their partner through cell phones and texting. And, 30% of teens who have been in a relationship have worried about their safety or being abused by their partner. The statistics on teen dating violence are alarming, but even more alarming is the fact that about 72 percent of 8th and 9th graders report they date. For these adolescents, the dating relationships usually begin at age 14 or younger. These children

are being exposed to dating violence at an early age and the effects of these relationships can have serious, long lasting effects. Being exposed to violence puts victims at a higher risk for substance abuse, binge drinking, eating disorders, risky sexual behavior, suicide and adult re-victimization. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 70% of girls and 52% of boys who are victims of dating violence report an injury from a violent relationship. Dating violence is not about love, it is about power and control. Dating violence involves a pattern of behavior that one partner uses to try to control the other. These behaviors may include physical, sexual and emotional abuse. The National Institute of Justice recently released research that indicates classroom education and

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school-level interventions can reduce dating violence among middle school students. Along with education, the school implemented policies using temporary school-based restraining orders, higher levels of faculty and security presence in areas identified as “hot spots” and posters to increase awareness. Reporting incidents to school officials is also encouraged. For parents, talking with your children, setting a good example and creating an atmosphere where everyone is treated with respect, teaches children that violence is wrong. Those efforts combined with school interventions can reduce the amount of violence young people are exposed to as they enter the “world of dating”. In a future article, I will discuss information about an “App” that a teen uses on their IPhone.

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If you would like more information on this subject, please contact the office of John D. Ferrero, Stark County Prosecuting Attorney at 330451-7868 and ask to speak to Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Darci Knight.

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