Women's View October 2016

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Contents October Gun Powder Gals Candy Sugarman brings the fierceness to Fayetteville. Cover story photos by omensviewnc.com Kia McMillan with Captured By Kia Self Defense Local classes train you to protect yourself. .w 7 – October’s Top 10 Calendar Picks 8/9 - October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month 14 – Gun Safety Training www 20 – Get Details to Enter Next Month’s Contest Thermograms, Health Coaching & More Rape Crisis Center Affordable Prevention offers services for Shawna Green Realtor ® victims of sexual A Picture of Health Thermograms offers mobile assault. Serving Ft. Bragg & Surrounding Areas region of North Carolina at doctors’ offices and other medical thermography to people in the Cape Fear medical settings as well as an office in Fayetteville, NC. Please call for more information 910-527-7733 Scan here to find your Dream Home! or email [email protected] MyPictureOfHealth.com PictureOfHealthThermograms.com www.womensviewnc.com OCTOBER 2016 – Page 3

VOLUME 9 ISSUE 10 PUBLISHER F & B Publications EDITOR IN CHIEF Janice Burton [email protected] MANAGING EDITOR April Olsen 910.484.6200 ASSOCIATE EDITOR Stephanie Crider [email protected] MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Keri Dickson 910.584.4121 [email protected] MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT ART DIRECTOR & GRAPHIC DESIGNER Sara Smith MANAGER [email protected] Keri Dickson [email protected] MARKETING REPRESENTATIVES Linda McAlister Nicki Hart OPERATIONS Paulette Naylor [email protected] DISTRIBUTION MANAGER/ It is my opinion that one of the myself, but my children, as well. SALES ADMINISTRATOR greatest disservices to women is that As I have learned these important Laurel Handforth [email protected] we are taught early on to be “nice.” lessons, I have come to some CONTRIBUTING WRITERS We are taught, “Sugar and spice and realizations: It's okay not to be nice Erinn Crider, MeMe Novella everything nice, that’s what girls sometimes. Trust your instincts. I WOMEN’S VIEW MAGAZINE 208 ROWAN STREET are made of.” I didn’t even realize CAN protect myself. FAYETTEVILLE N.C. 28301 that I was doing the same thing to I hope that each of you will PHONE: 910-484-6200 Fax: 910-484-9218 my daughter, who I refer to as My learn along with me. I am Women’s View Magazine is for Women, About Women, By Women. Chicadee until Candy Sugarman looking forward to attending the Published by F&B Publications in conjunction with Media Marketing Management. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction or use of editorial or advertisement without pointed this out to me. Feminine and Fierce Self Defense permission is strictly prohibited. My Chicadee will often notice and Protection Expo this month October's Group of Gals: people and tell me things about and taking a concealed carry class Our October Group of Gals’ are them. “That guy has been watching soon. I refuse to live in fear, and volunteers at the Alzheimers Walk: us” or “That person makes me am determined to be feminine Teresa Kashner, Julie Russo, Ashley feel weird” for example. I was and FIERCE! Shaus, The Fabulous Peggy Manning and Dorothy Moon. telling Candy that I didn’t want My Chicadee to be so paranoid of Women’s View wants to highlight people. She reminded me that we the diversity, strength and energy of have great instincts and should trust women in Cumberland County. If them. So now, instead of responding your ‘Group of Gals’ would like to with, “Don’t be so paranoid” or appear in this space, contact Keri at “That’s not nice,” I am working to 910.484.6200. respond with, “We will be sure to be mindful of that person.” The other thing we are taught that hinders us, in my opinion, is that a man will protect us. I can recall an incident when a knock on the door woke me up at 2 a.m. It was just me and the kids and I had no way to protect us. My son grabbed his paintball gun and stood ready as I went to investigate. This taught me a lesson about making sure I have some way of protecting not only Page 4 – OCTOBER2016 www.womensviewnc.com

Signs of Domestic Domestic violence is a problem that can * Escalating threats: In many cases, affect anyone at any time. Considering domestic violence begins with verbal victims are usually frightened by their assaults that may develop into physical abusers, they often suffer in silence. threats. Whether the abuse is verbal or The Domestic Violence Resource physical, it can have profound and long- Center says that 1 in 4 women has lasting effects on the victim. For those experienced domestic violence in her who observe a person continually brow- lifetime. Estimates range from 960,000 beating a spouse or talking badly about incidents of violence against a current or him or her, this may be an indication of former spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend an abusive relationship. to 3 million women who are physically * A partner with a noticeable temper: abused by their husbands or boyfriends per Sometimes a temper goes hand-in-hand year. Men can also be victims of domestic with domestic violence. An individual with violence at the hands of their female a short fuse and a propensity for lashing partners, and abuse can occur between out with minimal patience in areas outside same-sex couples as well. However, the of his or her relationship may be equally Bureau of Justice Statistics indicates that short-fused in the relationship. women ages 20-24 are at the greatest risk * A partner who limits access to money, of non-fatal intimate partner violence. belongings or the car: You may notice Domestic violence comes in many your friend or family member continually forms, including physical, emotional and having to ask permission to use the car or verbal abuse. Many victims of domestic visit with people. Some friends complain violence are battered into secrecy or are about not having access to the checkbook embarrassed that they are being abused or being kept on a strict budget. While the and do not share their experiences with circumstances do not always indicate a case others. Others might not even realize that of domestic violence, they may be warning what they are experiencing constitutes signs that something is not right. abuse. But there are some signs of * Hidden bruises or excuses for injuries: domestic violence that can be observed, Injuries that are covered up and happen and a third party may be able to intervene. with some frequency could be a sign of * A partner who harbors unrealistic domestic violence. If someone you know expectations: Experts say that those who is trying to downplay frequent injuries, it engage in domestic violence are generally may be a red flag. perfectionists and expect those around * Conflict avoidance: Usually those who them to reach unattainable goals and their are in abusive relationships try to avoid own perfection. Violence may result when conflict and rarely speak up or voice their things do not go off without a hitch. own opinions. * A partner who is controlling: When * Personality changes: Withdrawal, a person insists their victim account for inability or not wanting to meet up with all of his or her time, the relationship friends, loss of enthusiasm, or any other may eventually turn abusive. This personality changes may be indicative of behavior generally stems from feelings someone that is being abused. of insecurity and poor self-esteem on the Domestic violence is something that part of the abusive individual, which is takes many forms and is often hidden. But then projected to the partner in terms of there may be some warning signs that can abusive words or distrust. be observed through an outside party. www.womensviewnc.com OCTOBER 2016 – Page 5

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October Top Forty films from around the world will be shown downtown Oct. 7-9 The town of Hope Mills will host as part of the Indigo Moon Film Festival. its annual Ole Mill Days The Festival opens with a screening of Maya with a chili cook-off, food and Angelou: And Still I Rise. For a full crafts on Oct. 15 in Municipal schedule of films and locations Parks 1 and 2. Call 426-4109 or visit or to purchase tickets, visit townofhopemills.com for more info. IndigoMoonFIlmFestival.com or Child Advocacy call 309-6580. Center hosts The Pinwheel Masquerade Ball and Auction in The Metropolitan Room on Oct. 15. Visit CACFayNC.org or Eventbrite.com or text PINWHEEL to 44222 for more info. World Wide ComicCon is coming to the Crown Expo Center Hollerin’ on Oct. 15-16. This celebration of pop culture is for Festival anyone interested in gaming, comics, cosplay, on Oct. 8 at Paradise Acres, Anime or tv shows like The Walking Dead and 1965 John McMillan Road Power Rangers. Call 316-7251 or visit www. in Hope Mills. Food and fayettevillecomiccon.com for more info. craft vendors will be on site as well as the Hollerin’ Competition. Visit WorldWideHollerinFestival.org Fort Bragg will host a Retiree Appreciation Day health fair for retirees and their families at Womack Feminine & Army Medical Center from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Oct. 22. Fierce, a self- Mammograms, vision and hearing screenings, flu shots and protection and other vaccines, as well as other services and information will defense event, be available. For more info call Retirement Services at 800- will be held at the AIT Building at 535-6067 or the WAMC Public Affairs Office at 907-7249. 421 Maiden Lane on Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. There will be speakers, demos and vendors. Call 723-3899 The Fayetteville Dogwood Fall Festival will be or visit www.feminineandfierce.net for more info. Oct. 27-29 in Festival Park and Downtown. Country performers Brett Young and Chase Bryant will be the music headliners for a free concert on Saturday. Food and beer trucks will be on site. Your last chance to see Steel Also this year – LayFayette Insane Asylum outdoor haunted maze, Magnolias at The Gilbert Historic Hauntings guided tour of Cross Creek Cemetery, hayrides. Visit www. Theater is Oct. 9. There are faydogwoodfestival.com for more info. Friday, Saturday and Sunday showings. Call 678-7186 or visit www.gilberttheater. Don’t forget to register for the 20th Annual com for info. Fort Bragg 10-Miler to be held on Nov. 5 on Longstreet Road in front of SportsUSA. There will be no race day packet pick-up. For more info call 907-3617 or visit www.bragg.army.mwr.com Open to the public. www.womensviewnc.com SEPTEMBER 2016 – Page 7

Risk Factors How to for Breast Handle a Cancer Cancer Diagnosis Among women, no cancer poses a greater threat than breast cancer, which the World Health Organization reports is the most often diagnosed cancer both in the developed and developing worlds. Gaining a greater understanding of breast cancer might increase the chances of early detection, which can greatly improve women’s chances of survival. The following are the established risk factors for breast cancer. • Gender: Being female is the single biggest risk factor for developing breast cancer. Men can get breast cancer, but the risk is substantially smaller. According to Breastcancer.org, roughly One of the leading killers of men, women and children 190,000 women are diagnosed with invasive across the globe, cancer affects those diagnosed as well as breast cancer each year in the United States alone. their families and friends. Millions of people are diagnosed • Age: The American Cancer Society notes with cancer every year, and the World Health Organization estimates that about 2 out of every 3 invasive breast cancers the number of new cases will rise by about 70 percent over the next are found in women ages 55 and older. two decades. • Family history: According to the WHO, Regardless of how far cancer research has come, a cancer diagnosis a family history of breast cancer increases a remains a cause for concern. Handling such a diagnosis well can help woman’s risk factor by two or three. Women patients in their fights against the disease and improve their chances of who have had one first-degree female relative, making a full recovery. which includes sisters, mothers and daughters, • Learn about your disease. Physicians will make recommendations, but diagnosed are at double the risk for breast it’s ultimately up to patients to make decisions regarding their treatments. cancer. The risk is five times greater for women Learning about your disease may help you feel more comfortable about who have two first-degree relatives who have the decisions you will be asked to make. The Mayo Clinic advises been diagnosed. patients to determine their comfort levels with regard to their disease. • Menstrual history: Women who began Some may prefer to learn only the basics of their disease, trusting major menstruating younger than age 12 have a higher treatment decisions to their physicians, while others want to know as risk of developing breast cancer than women who much as possible so they can be the primary decision-maker regarding began menstruating later. The earlier a woman’s their treatments. breasts form, the sooner they are ready to interact • Embrace your support system. Friends and family members can be with hormones and chemicals in products that wonderful resources during your fight against cancer. The Mayo Clinic are hormone disruptors. Longer interaction with advises cancer patients to keep the lines of communication with their hormones and hormone disruptors increases a loved ones open, sharing updates about your treatments and decisions woman’s risk for breast cancer. you may be facing. Feelings of isolation may grow if you stay tight-lipped • Lifestyle choices: A comparative risk about your disease, so embrace your support system, accepting any help assessment of behaviors and environmental your loved ones offer. factors published in the United Kingdom • Prepare for change. Cancer treatments have come a long way, but medical journal The Lancet found that 21 percent they may still produce unwanted side effects, such as fatigue and hair of all breast cancer deaths across the globe are loss. Cancer support groups may be especially helpful as patients prepare attributable to alcohol consumption, obesity and and deal with the changes that accompany their treatments. Ask your physical inactivity. physician about likely side effects. Women can do nothing to control risk • Revisit your priorities. Patients will have to devote a lot of time factors like gender, age and family history, but and energy to successfully navigate cancer treatments. Revisiting your making the right lifestyle choices, including priorities to determine what’s truly important can help you clear away limiting alcohol consumption, maintaining a personal clutter so you have more energy as you fight your disease. healthy weight and living an active lifestyle, Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event. How patients can reduce the likelihood that they will develop handle their diagnosis can have a dramatic impact on how successfully breast cancer. their bodies take to treatment. Page 8 – OCTOBER 2016 www.womensviewnc.com

Best Breast Cancer Charities By ERINN CRIDER October is National Breast Charity Navigator. They focus on improving prevention is dependent on Cancer Awareness Month, and the providing cancer medical services. funding. The foundation also works pink ribbons remind people of the The foundation was founded by a to increase public awareness on how opportunity to donate to the cause. In breast cancer survivor in 1991. It to maintain breast health. Another 2015, it was reported that Americans uses donations largely to provide charity that funds research is the Dr. donated $373.25 billion to charity, free mammograms to assist in early Susan Love Research Foundation. and the number appears to be growing detection and cancer education. This foundation is notable because every year. This is a huge amount of The Breast Cancer Research they only fund research that focuses on money, and unfortunately generosity Foundation is rated a 91.16 out the causes of breast cancer, rather than creates an opportunity for manipulation of 100. This charity was founded treatment. It is also highly rated by and profit. It may not always be in 1993 by Evelyn Lauder. This Charity Navigators. intentional, but the sad fact is not all foundation focuses on supporting The Pink Fund Inc., is another charities use the donations they receive research. Donations provide important way to donate towards the more to the best of their potential. funding for research all across the practical challenges that those who are However, with a little research globe. Progress in finding a cure and battling breast cancer face. They are Americans can make sure their hard unrated, because they are a relatively earned money goes to fund research new charity. This group provides and not a first-class vacation. short-term financial aid to those Additionally, buying products from whose treatment has resulted in loss large corporations that claim to of income. They also help manage support breast cancer is far less the costs associated with insurance, effective than just giving directly mortgages, utility bills, car insurance to a charity. and general living expenses. Bills don’t There are several companies stop when breast cancer starts. that rate charities. The criteria If you want your donation to focus for their ratings revolve around on breast cancer education, the how the accountability, National Breast Cancer Coalition transparency, protecting Fund is a great option. They assist donor privacy and financial patients by providing information health. Another important and guidance through complicated qualification is whether medical information. This helps the charity provides the patients make informed decisions. information necessary They also fund Project LEAD, for rating to the rating which offers courses that focus on organizations. Often when assisting leaders to make informed they refuse it is because they decisions about breast cancer know that they do not meet research. Susan G. Komen for standards. Unfortunately, the Cure is also highly rated most charity rating services and focuses on broader only rate large organizations. education for women Deciding what local charities about breast cancer and are the best to trust is a little early detection. more difficult. The bottom line is that there Breast cancer is one of will always be people trying to the most popular causes take money. Whatever the cause supported by Americans. may be, give smart. Donations Different charities focus on are an important way to support supporting breast cancer organizations. Don’t stop giving. patients through different Just do a little research and give means. For example, the smart. There are people who will National Breast Cancer use the donations inappropriately, Foundation Inc. is rated but there are also people who need a 96.04 out of 100 by the help doing great things for others. www.womensviewnc.com OCTOBER 2016 – Page 9

Rape Crisis Volunteers of Cumberland County: Free, Confidential Services for Victims of Sexual Assault By STEPHANIE CRIDER Brock Turner’s decision to rape a fellow student behind know, who don’t want it to affect their career. We can help them a dumpster earlier this year brought rape to the forefront of move on without reporting it.” the country’s conscience, but it’s definitely not anything new. Gerdes added that the confidentiality applies to all of the According to the U.S. Department of Justice: Bureau of Justice services offered and to all of the people they work with. “We only and Statistics, on average 288,820 people age 12 and older are report numbers, not victims. It is truly confidential,” she said. raped or sexually assaulted each year. “The reason we are so adamant about having everything free is Most sexual assault victims are under the age of 30 and more because we don’t want victims not to come because they don’t than half are between 18- and 34-years-old; 15 percent are have money or don’t want to file their visit with their insurance, between 12 and 17. One out of every six women is the victim of which could come up as a mental health flag later. So we offer rape. In 1998, that number equated to 17.7 million women in everything for free, that way people can come in and get the help America who were victims of rape or attempted rape. they need, and it is truly confidential. They are not leaving a trail.” When a person is sexually assaulted, it’s not without impact. Gerdes noted that it has taken a long time for the organization More than one-third of sexual assault victims receive to get to this point. medical care in the form of hospital/physician “We do have a great relationship with all the services, dental services, paramedic or local law enforcement agencies,” she said. physical therapy services. There are “We are a little rare. A lot of agencies don’t mental and emotional repercussions have what we have, but we all have as well. Continuing to draw on U.S. come together over the years for the Department of Justice: Bureau of good of the victims. We all work as a Justice statistics numbers, victims of team. We’ve built an amazing team sexual assault are three times more of professionals made up of law likely to suffer from depression, six enforcement, the judicial system times more likely to suffer from and our advocates. We are all in post-traumatic stress disorder, 13 it for victims. We don’t see a lot times more likely to abuse alcohol, of victim blaming like what goes 26 times more likely to abuse on in other communities in our drugs and four times more likely to circle of professionals. Our law contemplate suicide. enforcement gets it.” What do these numbers mean There are plenty of self-defense locally? Deanne Gerdes is the programs in the community designed executive director of the Rape Crisis to help people protect themselves. The Volunteers of Cumberland County. “Last programs range from concealed-carry year we served 438 victims of sexual assault. classes to hand-to-hand training, and Gerdes That covers men, women and children,” she said. applauds this. Still, she thinks it is important for “It doesn’t mean the rape or assault just happened, people to understand, “It is good, but it can create false though. Some were down range or things that happened to them sense of security. I always worry — especially for younger people as a child — offenses from years ago that they realize they cannot who think ‘I have taken a class I am fine,’” said Gerdes. “Even if handle on their own. It covers a lot of different scenarios.” you are a gun owner and you have taken classes, that does not The RCVCC was able to help so many people because this mean you can’t get raped and it doesn’t mean that it is your fault particular rape crisis center offers many services, including a if you do.” 24-hour crisis hotline, 24-hour emergency room responders, Sexual assault is ugly and its effects are far reaching because counseling, support groups, court room advocacy, community sexual violence doesn’t just affect the victims. It affects their awareness and an address confidentiality program — and they are families and the people who care about them. It costs the all free of charge. community money in the form of medical-related expenses “We are a rape crisis center for all victims of sexual assault. All like hospital visits, counseling, alcohol and drug treatment. It our services are confidential and are not contingent on a police costs tax payers dollars when law enforcement is dispatched and report. All of our services are free. This is so important for people perpetrators are processed. It affects local businesses when rape to know — especially for victims who aren’t sure if they want to victims miss work because they are depressed or suicidal or have come in or who don’t want to report it. We get a lot of victims to attend court hearings. Sexual assault hurts us as a society. from Fort Bragg who don’t want their chain of command to “As a woman, my view on sexual violence is that we need to Page 10 – OCTOBER 2016 www.womensviewnc.com

stop focusing so much on blaming victims “As horrible as the Turner case is and and will allow RCVCC to better serve and focus on stopping the perpetrators. was, after that letter she [his victim] the people who come seeking assistance. We need to converse with sons about wrote was released, we got three or “We have an open house coming up the what consent looks like, and yes with our four phone calls from victims who first Thursday evening in November daughters, too. There are male victims, but, came forward after reading her letter. It from 5-7 p.m. The public is invited to regardless of who the victim is, it is mostly empowered them to get help. Kudos to see what the community has done for us men that are perpetrators.” her for writing that. It definitely got a and our new facility.” Referring to the Brock Turner rape nationwide conversation started.” For assistance, or to find out more case in Stanford, Gerdes noted that The RCVCC recently moved to about the RCVCC and its volunteer as people talk more about boundaries a new location. “We are now located opportunities, call 485-7273. The and what sexual assault looks like, in the Belden-Horne building,” said RCVCC website is: http://www. more and more people can start to Gerdes. It’s just next door from the old rapecrisisonline.org. heal and move forward. office, but has four times the space “We are a Rape Crisis Volunteers of Cumberland County offers free, confidential services to victims of sexual violence. rape crisis Located in the Belden-Horne House at 519 Ramsey Street, center for all the RCVCC office is open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The phone line is manned after hours by a victim advocate victims of (910) 485-7273. sexual assault. RCVCC Services include: • 24-hour Crisis Hotline • 24-hour Emergency room responders • Counseling All our • Support Groups • Court Room Advocacy • Community Awareness services are • Address Confidentiality Program confidential The 24-hour crisis hotline can be used by anyone that has been affected Court Room Advocacy is provided by sexual violence. It is used to discuss during the trial process. An your feelings, concerns and address advocate will accompany the victim and are not any questions you have. during any stage of the legal process to support them and inform them of The 24-hour emergency room all their rights. contingent responders meet victims at the hospital to support them during the Community Awareness is provided exam process. We also inform victims to any agency and age range that on a police of all their reporting options as well as would like more information about provide resources. safety, statistics, resources and sexual abuse. report. All of Counseling services are offered by a licensed professional and are provided The North Carolina Address to any family member effected by the Confidentiality Program is our services assault. Please contact the agency for administered by the North Carolina more information and to schedule a Attorney General's Office. ACP counseling intake. provides relocated victims of domestic are free. violence, sexual offence, stalking or Support Groups are provided to human trafficking with a substitute female victims over the age of 18. address to use in place of their actual The group meets once per week on address. The goal of ACP is to prevent Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. Please call an assailant or potential assailant the RCVCC for more information from finding the location of a victim regarding meetings and locations. through the state's public records. www.womensviewnc.com OCTOBER 2016 – Page 11

Teaching Women How To Protect Themselves, Their Homes and Their Families by JANICE BURTON It’s late on a weekday night. You’ve gotten she refused to do that because she refused to stuck at the office trying to finish up that spend her life being afraid.” big project. As you leave the building, Sugarman believes that recognizing you realize that you are the only person that the world is a dangerous place and there. The parking lot is empty except taking common sense steps to protect for your car. Until that moment, you yourself is not living in fear, rather never realized how dark the parking it is taking control of the situation. lot was or how many bushes are And that’s what she hopes to situated around it. As you walk achieve with the upcoming event. quickly, you hear a noise … She wants to give women common panic starts to rise. You see a man sense ways to keep themselves from standing between you and the safety becoming a victim. of your vehicle — what do you do? She noted that there is no one-size- That’s a scenario that women all fits-every-situation response. One across America may face at some time solution is not very often the answer or another. It might not just be you by to a problem. Women need multiple yourself. It might be you and your small methods of self-protection and defense, child or you and your teenaged daughter. such as martial arts or physical self-defense, Knowing how to act when faced with danger is non-lethal forms of defense such as knuckles important. If you don’t have a plan before you come face- and stun guns, firearms training, information about to-face with it, you probably are going to freeze and then situational awareness, home defense and even identity the unimaginable can happen. theft. That really gave root to the idea of the upcoming Candy Sugarman, a California native who now calls event that brings together various methods of self-protection, Fayetteville home, doesn’t want any woman to find herself in defense, situational awareness and home protection. To do that, that position. To that end, Sugarman has organized Feminine she has pulled together a number of community resources. On and Fierce: A Self-Protection & Defense event on Saturday, Oct. tap to present at the event are: 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the AIT Building at 421 Maiden Lane • North Carolina Concealed Carry Firearms Group who in Downtown Fayetteville. will discuss using firearms to protect and defend your home Sugarman, who is also a member of the Gun Powder Gals, • The Range Complex discussing the importance of training an area shooting organization for women, realized that many and practice using a firearm for defense women may not feel comfortable with guns and may want • Damsel in Defense by Misty (Independent Damsel Pro) who another alternative for self-defense. That idea had Sugarman will share non-lethal ways of self-protection (stun guns, etc.) looking for a way to educate and inform women on how they • Jackie Carter of Legal Shield who will talk about ways to can protect themselves. protect yourself from identity theft. “For the last several months I’ve been working on putting • Personal Defense Concepts are covered through the Refuse this event together,” said Sugarman. “A lot of women don’t to Be A Victim program that is sponsored by the NRA. want guns or they can’t take them to the places they have • Gill Security Systems Inc., will cover securing your home via to go like to Fort Bragg. So there has to be a means to teach cameras and alarm systems. women how to defend themselves so they are not wandering • Academy of Christian Martial Arts will teach women that around defenseless.” their body is their weapon by teaching women what they can do Sugarman becomes passionate when she talks about the need to get away or protect themselves from an attacker for women to be able to defend themselves. She sees too many • The Fayetteville Police Department will be on hand to talk women who, by lack of information, make themselves victims. about the current crimes that are committed against women The event is not going to focus only on the physical means and girls. women can use to defend themselves, but also the common Tickets for the event can be purchased at https://www. sense steps they can take to ensure their own safety. eventbrite.com/e/feminine-fierce-a-self-protection-defense-event- “Something as simple as looking under your car before you tickets-26523604816Fe. Individual ticket are $67 and groups with walk up to it is a big deal,” said Sugarman. “I had a friend tell me more than 20 members can purchase tickets for $58. Page 12 – OCTOBER 2016 www.womensviewnc.com

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By JANICE BURTON In recent years, there has understand how to avoid been an up-tick in women deadly force confrontations purchasing guns. Here in by being aware of their the South, that can be seen surroundings and very clearly. In a recent recognizing that there are survey of 1,000 female alternatives to engagement. gun owners, by Guns & If there is not another Ammo, it was found that alternative, gun owners 500 of those women resided must know not only how in Southern states, with to use their weapon and the south being home to make their shot count, more female guns owners but also have the right than the rest of the nation mindset. During Chlebus’ combined. According to class, students will the survey, 42.8 percent of come to understand the women gun owners live in importance of a firearm's rural areas, while suburban safety, the fundamentals of women comprise 39.1 shooting and how to raise percent. Women in urban their skill level by learning areas comprise only 18 how to engage multiple percent of the gun owning suspects, move and shoot population, which may be tactics, use of flashlights related to the strict gun laws to identify possible threats in urban centers. Women and engage if necessary. of all ages own firearms, Chlebus further notes but more than half of the that, “If push comes gun owners surveyed were to shove and you have between the ages of 25- and to shoot someone, you 44-years-old. should be aware of the Many of those women are new gun owners, which ramifications and what to do in the aftermath of a lends credence to the idea that there is a growing shooting. Gun owners should possess the knowledge number of women who are becoming gun enthusiasts. and ability to judge a particular situation as to when Though 65 percent of women gun owners reported to invoke your right to an attorney and remain a spouse or significant other as a fellow gun owner, silent and handle future request to meet with law nearly 30 percent were the only gun owners in their enforcement and prosecutors for questioning. households. More than 800 of the women surveyed Students will also learn the legal definition of justified said they have used their guns in the previous year self-defense for self and others and the legal standards and nearly 60 percent intend to maintain their gun of ownership or possessing a firearm in the home, car activity in the next 12 months, and 38 percent intend and at work.” to shoot even more. One way to get that knowledge is to take a class like Geary Chlebus is a gun instructor in the community Chlebus’ Concealed Carry Class, which is eight hours and is an advocate for people knowing how to shoot. long and includes firearms training, range times, Chlebus, owner of Make Your Shot Count, has consultation on weapon choice, classroom instruction decades of experience in the law enforcement field, and more. both civilian and military. He is also certified by the According to the Make Your Shot Count website, the State of North Carolina as an instructor and uses the goal of MYSC is to serve the student with realistic and material certified by the state in his instruction. practical instruction that will make the students as Make Your Shot County is a firearms training proficient as possible during the class time. Enhancing business with a goal to empower, educate and provide skills is a focal point, which Chlebus takes seriously. a source of enjoyment to those wanting to learn more For more information about Make Your Shot Count, about firearms. Chlebus welcomes students no matter visit www.make yourshotcount.com or call their experience. His focus is helping his students (910)670-2055. Page 14 – OCTOBER 2016 www.womensviewnc.com

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There are several opportunities in Cumberland County to take self-defense classes. Team Tiger Karate 6411 Camden Road Ste. 105, in Hope Mills 366-4381 Offers martial arts and self-defense instruction to children and adults. Family Martial Arts Academy By ERINN CRIDER 1241 Fort Bragg Road 223-2537 Offers classes for children and adults. Self-defense classes come with some Perhaps one of the most obvious Offers women’s self-defense, Tang Soo obvious benefits. The first among them benefits of learning self-defense Do, Tai Chi. is obtaining the skill necessary to protect is increased personal safety. Sadly, oneself. However, taking these classes can it doesn’t come as a surprise that have far-reaching effects in other segments women are often victims of violent ATA Black Belt Academy 3729 Sycamore Dairy Road Ste. 103 of life. One of the first noticeable changes crimes. There is a potential for danger 860-5425 may be physical. Training in a martial art every day and everywhere, but life Offers martial arts, krav maga, self- is fantastic exercise. It is a fun way to break shouldn’t be ruled by fear. Being defense for women and firearms safety up an exercise routine and at every level, it trained in self-defense and concretely instruction. is physically rewarding. Training in martial knowing that you have the ability to arts develops strength, muscle memory, protect yourself in difficult situations reflexes and increased balance. Additionally, makes potentially tense tasks like Family Martial Arts Academy 1241 Fort Bragg Road learning martial arts techniques can serve walking down the street easier and 223-2537 as extra motivation to train hard. safer. Projecting confidence makes a Offers classes for children and adults. confrontation less likely. Having the Offers women’s self-defense, Tang Soo Self-defense classes can also improve skills to back up this confidence only Do, Tai Chi. self-discipline and goal setting. Like any makes walking with an easy gait and a sport, to really improve requires hard straight back even easier. You can also work and dedication. Gains don’t happen feel secure in the knowledge that you CMA Martial Arts 7830 Unit C Good Middling Road magically. For many martial arts the key can protect loved ones. 429-2467 to success is muscle memory. The only Offers classes for children and adults, as way to develop these sorts of abilities is Deciding which martial arts style to well as a family class. CMA offers an relentless practice. Keeping to a schedule pursue is an inherently personal choice, after-school program in Raeford. of attending classes and practicing will but there are some styles more suited set personal standards. Being able to to females. Tae Kwon Do, is a very follow through with self-defense training popular martial art, and is well suited Elevo Dynamics 110 Person Street can make it easier to overcome other for women because it has a strong 488-1021 challenges. Additionally, accomplishing emphasis on kicking. Women generally Offers ninja self-defense, Filipino goals builds self-respect and confidence. have a much stronger lower body. combatives – Kali and kickboxing Aikido is unique because it focuses on classes for children and adults. Also has Martial arts also work on building redirecting the attacker’s force. This is a 24-hour gym. reflexes and awareness. Instructors great for women because it does not don’t just focus on physical attributes. require defenders to be stronger than It requires a combination of physical the attacker. There are also classes that All American City Gym 304 Williams Street and mental agility. It doesn’t matter teach self-defense without focusing 973-9910 how hard you can punch if you can’t on a specific style of martial arts. Offers training for children and adults react fast enough to deliver it. Honing These classes are often focused on very in boxing, Jujitsu, Aikido, Filipino Arnis, both the body and the mind makes for practical escape and defense strategies. Hapkido. a fine-tuned machine better suited for Of course the availability of classes in everyday challenges. Quick reaction the area plays a big role in the decision. time can come in handy on the road, in The bottom line is that preparation Bobby Kim’s World tense social situations and even facing is the key to safety and classes are Taekwondo 6900 Cliffdale Road, Fayetteville uneven pavement. Being able to think an excellent way to prepare for the 487-3522 quickly and react quickly can give you unexpected violent situation. Offers classes for children and adults. the edge in any situation. Page 16 – OCTOBER 2016 www.womensviewnc.com

Combat-style Exercise Programs on the Rise Exercise is an essential element of a healthy lifestyle. When combined with a healthy Krav Maga diet, exercise can help women Krav Maga class may entice self-defense tactic enthusiasts. Krav Maga maintain a healthy weight, delay employs techniques from martial arts disciplines but includes some self- the onset of certain diseases and defense moves as well. Classes will not only teach participants how to improve overall health. defend themselves from attacks, but will also work on agility and strength To ensure they get enough exercise, many people join a Mixed Martial Arts gym. But as popular as gyms MMA is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. MMA are, many have a narrow view of what constitutes a thorough combines various styles of fighting in a no-holds-barred style of combat. “gym” workout. They may Punching, kicking and classic martial arts moves are part of MMA. believe they’ll spend their Wrestling may be thrown in for added fun as well. Fitness classes geared entire time like a hamster in a around MMA will incorporate many of the moves without the actual wheel on the treadmill or may combat taking place. Therefore, expect to push muscles and flexibility to be intimidated by the rows of their peak. machines before them. Fortunately, today’s gyms are Kickboxing much more than weight benches Kickboxing classes will pit you against a punching bag. You will learn and elliptical machines. Many boast an array of fitness classes, proper punching stances and will work to improve balance and movement. and a great many more offer People may believe only the legs and arms get a workout during martial arts and combat-style kickboxing, but your core muscles do their part to help you keep your classes. Such offerings attract footing and put power behind your kicks and punches. Some kickboxing fitness enthusiasts who may be trainers will mix intervals into the training, providing additional core work looking for a workout with an edge. What’s more, these types and cardiovascular exercise. of routines can help increase Boxing stamina and strength all while reducing stress. For anyone who has ever wanted to channel their inner Rocky Balboa Kickboxing classes, bootcamp, or Laila Ali, boxing classes may be just the fit. Boxing will work many of high-intensity interval training, the same muscle groups as kickboxing, but without the roundhouse kicks. and mixed martial arts are just a Boxing can be a super stress-buster, and many people underestimate just few of the programs on the rise in how much they’ll work up a sweat while in the ring or going one-on-one today’s gyms. The following is a with a bag. brief look at some of the popular class offerings at local gyms. www.womensviewnc.com OCTOBER 2016 – Page 17

Domestic Violence and How it Relates to Taxes By ASHLEY BARRETT, CPA at McFadyen & Sumner One of the most serious Innocent Spouse Relief Domestic problems married, separated One of the conditions for meeting Innocent Spouse or recently divorced taxpayers Relief is establishing at the time you signed the joint face is innocent spouse claims. return you did not know and had no reason to know violence The IRS may be able to collect that there was an understatement of tax. any tax related to a return you is not just filed jointly. When signing Separation of Liability a joint tax return, a married Under the rules for Separation of Liability, the physical couple becomes jointly and understatement of tax plus interest and penalties on severally liable for the entire your joint return are divided equally between you and tax associated with that return. your spouse. One of the qualifications under this relief abuse. It is As soon as you become aware is that you are no longer married to, or are legally of a tax liability for which you separated from, the spouse with whom you filed a joint important believe only your spouse or return with. former spouse should be held to know your liable, you should contact your Equitable Relief CPA in regard to your options. Those not qualifying for Innocent Spouse rights and While the law requires the Relief or Separation of Liability may qualify IRS to notify your spouse or under Equitable Relief. Under this relief, the IRS former spouse if you are filing determines that it is unfair to hold you liable for options, so for relief, your privacy will the understatement of tax taking into account all be protected. The IRS will the facts and circumstances. Some factors which are you can take not disclose your new name, considered in determining whether or not to grant address, employer, phone or equitable relief are current marital status, abuse control of other information unrelated to a experienced during the marriage, and compliance determination of your claim. with income tax laws following the taxable year or your When determining relief, the years to which the request for relief relates. IRS looks at three categories: Innocent Spouse Relief, finances. Separation of Liability and Equitable Relief. Page 18 – OCTOBER 2016 www.womensviewnc.com

Turn The Page Mystery Takes You Along For the Ride By MEME NOVELLA Happy Fall! Hello again and welcome back to my cozy book Review: I must say, I loved this book. From the first pages, I corner! This month, I am reviewing The Girl on the Train by could totally picture the character Rachel due to Ms. Hawkins’ Paula Hawkins. This book has just been adapted into a movie excellent descriptive writing. I could feel her every emotion as that opens this month and I was excited to read the book first she struggled to pick up the pieces after what was obviously a before going to see the film starring Emily Blunt. very hard break up with her husband, Tom. The only solace she Synopsis: Every Day the Same found was riding the train every day to London and inventing Rachel takes the same commuter train every morning and stories about the lives of the people she would see every day night. Every day she rattles down the track, flashes past a stretch on the way. Soon, it becomes obvious that something has of cozy suburban homes, and stops at the signal that allows her happened and Rachel may have some information to give since to daily watch the same couple breakfasting on their deck. She’s she is so observant but since she is such a mess, who would even started to feel like she knows them. Jess and Jason, she calls believe her? She tangles herself into the mystery and she totally them. Their life—as she sees it—is perfect. Not unlike the life took me as well. I usually take a week to read a book of this she recently lost. length but I read this one in just two days because I literally Until Today couldn’t put it down. I can only hope that the movie doesn’t And then she sees something shocking. It’s only a minute change anything because it was perfect as is. until the train moves on, but it’s enough. Now everything’s I give this book 5 stars and recommend it highly. It is changed. Unable to keep it to herself, Rachel goes to the police. available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble in eBook format as But is she really as unreliable as they say? Soon she is deeply well as paperback and audible form. entangled not only in the investigation but in the lives of Questions or comments? Contact me at memenovella@ everyone involved. Has she done more harm than good? gmail.com The Girl on the Train wants us to think about E Endulge Yourself Southern Style!ndulge Yourself Southern Style! why we hasten to dismiss women who seem broken and confused, when these qualities are often signs of a more painful backstory. – The Huffington Post Enter To Win! Visit Fayetteville’s Women’s View Facebook page and post a picture of yourself reading any issue of the magazine. Your name will be entered into a drawing. You do not have to be present to win. 910•426•2033 For more information, e-mail [email protected] or call Keri at (910) 484-6200. www.facebook.com/WomensViewMagazine www.womensviewnc.com OCTOBER 2016 – Page 19

Thanks to all of our readers who submitted entries for our coloring contest. Our Winner, Liz Testa-Vasser of Fayetteville and our Runner Up, Arlicia Singleton of Fayetteville, will receive a gift basket from one of our Downtown Fayetville businesses. Coloring Contest Winners! Riddle Our November Fun & Games contest will feature favorite get-away destinations. To be Q: I am the beginning entered into a prize drawing, e-mail us a picture of yourself at a favorite of the end, and the end get-away location. **Submission implies consent to publish your of time and space. I am photo in the November issue of essential to creation, and E-mail entries to: Women’s View. I surround every place. [email protected] Who am I? Women's View Magazine Page 20 – OCTOBER 2016 -- Answer: The letter E. www.womensviewnc.com

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