Blog Events Join Us Grants & Programs Latest PostsNovember 2018 Book ReviewNovember 6, 2018Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything By Lydia Kang, MD and Nate Pedersen Arriving just after the season of ghosts and ghouls called Halloween, Quackery, delves into a fascinating history of quacks and quack “cures” used throughout history to treat every variety of disease known to humans. Lydia Kang MD, a practicing internal medicine physician, has researched over thirty of the worst “cures” including the use of arsenic, lobotomy, cannibalism, the King’s Touch (yes, all one needed was the touch of a king!) and animal magnetism as ways guaranteed to cure what ails you. Charlatan. Quack. Con artist. Swindler. Trickster. Words like these were used for a long time to describe those who preyed on our fear of death and sickness by peddling wares that didn’t work, hurt us, or often killed us. But quackery isn’t always about pure deception. Behind every misguided treatment – from Ottomans eating clay to keep the plague away to Victorian gents sitting in a mercury steam room for their syphilis to epilepsy sufferers sipping gladiator blood in ancient Rome – is the incredible power of the human desire to live. We are willing to do or ingest just about anything just to survive. But as this book points out, this drive to survive also can lead to incredible innovation. Much of what we call modern medicine such as using anesthesia for surgery, sterilization protocols, and even utilizing leeches for wound healing grew out of some “quack cure” that didn’t quite work as advertised. But there is of course a dark side. The desire to heal and live longer is a powerful drive for doctors and wannabe healers to come up with the next “miracle cure.” Haven’t all of us at one time googled a particular ailment hoping to find the thing that will magically heal us? None of us are immune to wanting a quick fix. Clearly we need to be wary of quacks – and of ourselves. Despite increased regulation of medicines and healing modalities along with many scientific breakthroughs, quackery still reaches into every aspect of healthcare and the cosmetics industry. This is why in many chapters you will find a present-day update. Some quack cures, like leeches, have transformed into real, working treatments. In summary, this book contains a brief history of the worst ways to cure everything. Please note, this book is not for weak stomached or overly sensitive readers. Some of the “cures” are very offensive and one may find the author quite cavalier when discussing some particularly gruesome technique. Still, Quackery, is a fascinating read and just might help you be more wary the next time you read about the latest “instant cure.” In addition, on just about on every page, the book contains fascinating historical illustrations, old advertisements, and photographs that alone are worth a read.... Read more...Get Your Dream On – 2019October 29, 2018Click link to apply online: Online Application For your convenience, all documents are provided online, click links. Dare to Dream Application – 2019 Dare to Dream Description – 2019 Dare to Dream Flyer – 2019 Past Funded Projects – 1999 through 2018 2019 Dare to Dream Grant Application PSA -Public Service Announcement The 2019 Dare to Dream Grant campaign begins Thursday, November 1, 2018 and runs through Friday, January 18, 2019. Applications are available at Samuels Public Library and at the Front Royal Women’s Resource Center Office (27 Cloud Street, Front Royal, VA). Please mail your application to FRWRC, PO Box 1748, Front Royal, VA 22630. You can also apply using the Online Application. If you have a dream or know someone in your life who has a dream and needs a financial boost to make it happen, this is your opportunity. Grants run up to $1,000. Dare To Dream Enrichment Grant Description Presented by the Front Royal Women’s Resource Center PURPOSE OF THE GRANTS These annual grants provide women with an opportunity to take a bold step forward in their lives or support the momentum if they are already on their way. Past recipients have used their grants to go to school or start a business. They have purchased computers, attended beauty school, created nonprofits and attended training programs along with many other projects. Refer to link for Past Funded Projects. ELIGIBILITY Women residing in Warren County and ages 18 years and older are eligible for funding through this grant. Applicants may not be enrolled in high school. APPLICANTS MAY RE-APPLY ANNUALLY INCLUDING PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS OF GRANTS. REVIEW CRITERIA Applications will be reviewed on the merit of the project or activity description. Grant review criteria may include but are not limited to the following: prior educational and/or work experience, letters of recommendation from others who have knowledge of the applicant’s capabilities, additional biographical information, other life and work experiences, volunteer work, financial need. The grant selection committee may also consider the applicant’s motivation, character, ability, or potential. Applicants must complete all sections of the application and submit the Dare to Dream Grant application between November 1, 2018 and January 18, 2019. The grant committee will review the proposal and notify the applicant if funding has been awarded in March 2018. Personal interviews will be conducted for all finalists for the grant as part of the review process. The project must be started and the grant money requested by November 30, 2019. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications are accepted from November 1, 2018 to January 18, 2019. Applications are mailed to FRWRC, PO Box 1748, Front Royal, VA 22630 or emailed to wrc@frwrc.organd must be postmarked by 5 PM on Friday, January 18, 2019. Applications are reviewed and the recipients will be announced in March 2019. Grant money will be available as of March 2019. If you need assistance completing the application, contact FRWRC at (540) 636-7007. AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE Eligible applicants may request up to $1,000 through this grant. NOTE: Grant money is not presented directly to the recipient. Payments are mailed directly to the training program, school, or the appropriate vendor. Grant money cannot be used for expenses incurred before March 2019.... Read more...Dec 18 – Holiday CelebrationOctober 23, 2018Holiday Celebration Sponsored by Downtown Catering Music by John Kovac Tuesday, Dec 18th 5:30 PM Open House: Meet in the Middle/213 E Main St RSVP by Dec 13th - Ticket $20 At the Door - Ticket $25 Join Us for Fellowship & Celebration Ticket includes - Hor D'Oeuvres by Downtown Catering, Wine & Beverages Online Silent Auction for your Holiday Gift Giving, final bidding at the party. Ticket and Online Auction Link will be provided closer to date.... Read more...Nov 15 – Annual Meeting & SocialOctober 23, 2018This is a members only event from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, followed by social, fellowship time with refreshments until 7:30 PM at Samuels Public Library, 330 E. Criser Road. Come hear a summary of FRWRC activities and efforts in 2018, vote for new Board Members and and discuss future plans for 2019! Join us for for both Meeting & Social, or feel free to attend either. We hope you will join us! RSVP - not necessary; however, it will help us plan for refreshments. Email - wrc@frwrc.org or call the office 540-636-7007... Read more...
