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sorry for the confusion. I

decided to push the pag-

eant back to a later date

but it’s better this way be-

cause now we have more

time to prepare for it. We

have some volunteers who

will be doing makeup &

hair for the contestants.

Adam Ducey will

be a contestant so

he will not be tak-

ing photographs at

this event, however

we will have a pho-

tographer for thisevent. Another stu-

dent whose photog-

raphy talent hasn’t

been seen yet will

definitely shinethrough for us all to

see. I will be taking

photographs also.

I’m sure some of

you may be disap-

pointed that we’ve

had to postpone some of

the events, we want you all

to know that we’ve done it

with good reason. We

want to be prepared for

each event. This will give

us time to get prepared

better. The SGA Generalmeeting was postponed

also due to unprepared-

ness. The SGA wants to

help the students & make

campus life better for each

& every one of you.

Thanks & have a great week.

From the desk of the President: (I have

always wanted to write that. Thanks

Woodrow for another dream come true.)

Dedicated staff and fellow students, as

President of the Student Government

Association, it is my great pleasure to

welcome you to our community. First, I

would like to thank all of you who have

given me this oppor-

tunity.

I firstly want to

thank all the volun-

teers of the Ms.

Wheelchair Virginia

Pageant. I appreciate

the time you took

out of your day to

help with this event.

On that note, I

would also like to

thank Sara Moats for

providing pizza for the volunteers of the

Ms. Wheelchair Vir-

ginia Pageant. Also I

would like to thank

those who helped with the Wheelchair

Games. I would also like to congratulate

Tremaine Rollins for his participation in

the Wheelchair Games, I want to con-

gratulate Hilary Bishop, Andy & Randy

Liesman for winning first place in the

talent show. I want to congratulate

Laura Swift & Adam Ducey on their accomplishments, you are going to

make Woodrow Wilson proud.

The cookout that was planned for May

7th will be rescheduled for a further

date, as well as the Committee Fair. To

all the contestants, participants, & vol-

unteers of the Womanless Beauty Pag-

eant, I wanted to tell you all that I’m

L E T T E R F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T

Special points of inter-

est:

• Letter From The

President

• Wheelchair Games

• How To Clean A

Microwave

• How To Impress

Others With YourWords

• Diversity Awareness

Group

• SGA Cookout

May 13th, 2008 Volume 1, Issue 3

Inside this issue:

How To Fill Your

Dorm Room With

What you Need

5

How To Live With A

College Roommate

Who is Your Total

Opposite

6

How to Interpret

Military Time

9

Committees at

WWRC

8

Campus HoursInformation

17

SGA General Meet-

ing

18

Lifeskills Gradua-

tion

19



Old Ragtime News

Wheelchair Games — Slalom



Volume 1, Issue 3

Wheelchair Games — Track Events



The SGA will have their own Web site. The

website is under works as we speak. Any sug-gestions or ideas you have for the website are

welcomed. If any students have any sugges-

tions on something you would like to see on thewebsite please contact Bean, or Tee Blake. It is

currently up & running but under construction.

You can find the Web address at the end of this

newsletter.

New SGA Website

Old Ragtime News

PASTE, DEODORANT, SKIN CAREPRODUCTS/LOTIONS, TWIN BED

SHEETS/BLANKET(S), TOWELS/WASHCLOTHS, LAUNDRY SUP-PLIES, PILLOW, ALARM CLOCK,

EYEGLASSES/CONTACT LENSES,

FAN.

What you cannot have:MICROWAVE, IRON,

TOASTERS, ELECTRIC BLANKETS,

PORN, DRUGS.

What you can have:CDS, DVDS, MOV-

IES, COFFEE MAKER,DESKTOP COMPUTER, LAP-

TOP COMPUTER, PRINTER,TELEVISION, DVD PLAYER,

VHS PLAYER, CD PLAYER,

ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM,

REFRIGERATOR, SOAP/

BODY WASH, SHAMPOO/CONDITIONER,

TOOTHBRUSH, TOOTH-

What You Can & Cannot Have In Your Dorm Room

SGA Auction

a yard sale we are going to

have an auction. We are

looking for anyone who

would be willing to donate

old items they no longer

want or need.

Items we are asking to be

donated are:

CDS

DVDS

VHS MOVIES

VIDEO GAMES

HATS

CLOTHES

Anything else you would

like to donate for the yard

sale you may bring to one

of the members of the

SGA. We are looking for

any items you have just

laying around that can be

donated to the SGA to use

for the auction.

I’ve noticed that everyone

loved the yard sale that the

SGA has had before. If you

loved the Yard Sale that

we’ve had in the past than

the SGA would love to

have more Yard Sales on

campus. However the new

SGA officers decided to do

something a little different

this time. Instead of having

Suggestions & Ideas

If any students have any suggestions and

ideas for the SGA please feel free to get in

touch with anyone on the SGA. If any of

you have any suggestions or ideas for our newsletter than please get in contact with

an SGA member. You can email the SGA

at [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]



Steps

1. Fill a microwave safe glass or bowl half way with water with a table spoon of white vinegar and place inside the microwave.

Turn on for 5 minutes. The idea here is to steam up the walls of the microwave and loosen the dried-on gunk.

2. When it is done, remove the glass container and wipe down the inside of microwave with a clean towel or paper towel.

3. The loose gunk should come off easily now, and without chemical cleaners inside the microwave.

4. Take out the glass tray or turntable and wash it like a dish. You could even run it through the dishwasher if you have the

time.Alternative Method:

1. Cut a lemon in half and place both halves cut-side down on a mirowaveable plate with a tablespoon of water

2. Microwave for about 1 minute or until the lemon is hot and the inside of the microwave is steamy.

3. Wipe the inside of the microwave with kitchen paper and wash the plate as above(NB - now the lemon is hot and squishy it makes a great natural cleanser for a smelly garbage disposal, cut the halves into

smaller pieces and flush through with plenty of water)

Tips

• Leave the microwave open for a few minutes afterward, to let it dry and air out a bit inside.

• To keep your microwave clean, cover food loosely when heating it.

• Pour some lemon juice mixed with an equal amount of water in a bowl and microwave for a couple of minutes until boiling.

Let stand for a few minutes. This will eliminate any odor in the microwave.

• Use a scrub-brush that can be used for washing dishes to get off greasy food build-up you may find.

White vinegar and/or baking soda in the water will also help clean better and dispel odors. The soda is especially good if the

spatters are greasy.

How To Clean

A Microwave

Volume 1, Issue 3

How To Fill Your Dorm Room With What You Need

Steps

1. Write a list of the stuff you know you need, that's not general. (Know you need stuff: spe-

cial pillow or blanket, photo album, religious articles, medication etc)

2. Take this list to a trusted college graduate who can help you decide what you should proba-

bly leave at home. (Grandmothers Tiffany lamp, Diamond studded necklaces, family heir-

looms that are irreplaceable)

3. Start thinking about what necessities you need. Those necessities are; a couple pairs of shoes, clothes that are of a wide range (bring summer and winter stuff), shower and bath-

room stuff, entertainment stuff

Tips

Wait until you have moved into your dorm before you begin buying a lot of things. You may

find after you get there that that really cool organizer bin will not fit in the room, or the doorsare not set up for organizers to be hung from them.



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How To Live With A College Roommate Who Is Your Total Opposite

Steps

1. Talk. If something's bugging you, bring it up in a non-defensive way. Don't assume that your

roommate can read your mind. Nothing can change unless you acknowledge it. It's possible

that your roommate may not even be aware of the problem.2. Focus on behavior, not personality. It's not reasonable to ask people to change who they are,

but you can ask them to tone down how they express themselves, especially when it's invad-ing your turf. So, you can't criticize someone for being "perky," but you can ask someone

not to talk so much while you're studying.

3. Stay flexible. It's not your job to fix anybody else, and it helps to recognize that no one is

perfect. Be willing to look at your own behavior. Consider what you could do differently tohelp the situation instead of only blaming your roommate.

4. Start with one pet peeve. What can you absolutely not deal with? What do you find ex-

tremely irritating, but could live with if you had to? There are probably tons of things your roommate does that get on your nerves. However, nothing kills a relationship faster than

listing dozens of reasons why you don't like a person. Instead, both of you need to list your

number one pet peeve and focus your energy on solving that first.

5. Consider the positives. Before you decide that life would be better with a roommate exactly

like you, think of what you could gain by living with your opposite. We're often attracted to

people who are different from us because they represent qualities we wish we possessed. If

you're shy, maybe being around a more outgoing person will force you out of your shell.

When one person's strength makes up for the other's weakness, being opposites is an advan-tage.

6. Know the residence hall policies. Make sure to understand the residence hall policies regard-

ing roommate conflicts and changes. Some colleges will require you to go through the stepsof mediation before requesting a roommate change, and others have trained students who

will help you through the process.

7. Accept them for who they are. If you are total opposites, it may be difficult to understand

where they are coming from in many situations. If you accept things about their personality,

interests, taste, etc. you are much less likely to come into conflict.

Tips

• Setting up a roommate contract at the beginning of the year that addresses different issues

that might come up like sharing clothes, when music can be played, overnight visitorsamong other things can be helpful in settling disputes.

• Resident/Community Assistants can be useful mediators if roommates cannot solve their

differences, but do not expect them to magically fix things. They need both parties to

work together to come to an amiable solution.

• Helpful books to read are

• A Roommate Surival Guide and

• My Roommate Is Driving Me Crazy! Solve Conflicts, Set Boundaries, and Survive the Col-

lege Roommate From Hell (Adams Media).

http://www.aroommatesurvivalguide.com/

http://www.aroommatesurvivalguide.com/



Diversity Awareness Group

Volume 1, Issue 3

Come join the Diversity Awareness Group

where you can be yourself. Ask an SGA

Member how to join Diversity AwarenessGroup.

[email protected]



Steps

1.Acquire a sophisticated vocabulary. No-

body will be hanging on to your ever word

if you only know 80 words. Read a lot of books! They will supply you with all the

mesmerizing adjectives and dumbfounding

verbs you could ever possibly need.

2. Maintain a creative view point on the

world. Watch the world around you care-

fully, taking it all in, so when someone

asks you your opinion on something, itisn't a typical "I think this is good be-

cause...." You will be able to express a

fascinating opinion on any subject no mat-

ter how boring.

3. When you have your vocabulary and crea-

tive opinions on the world; you must have

good presentation skills. The simplest andmost important aspect of presentation skills

is too make eye contact. To captivate your

audience with your words you must hold

their gaze. It shows confidence and shows

that you know what you are talking about.

4. Know when to raise and lower the volume

of your voice for dramatic effect so your

listener are aching to hear you speak on.

5. Smile! It shows major confidence and con-

viction, nobody will dare to question you if you emanate such confident vibes.

6. Keep the conversation dynamic so nobody

will get bored, keep advancing the topic.

This involves quick thinking by the

speaker.

7. Know which subjects to target at differ-

ent people. A girl will not want to dis-

cuss wrestling or a nerd will not want todiscuss sport.

8. Keep the eye contact, smiling and theat-

rical qualities to your words constant

throughout your conversation. This can

be a priceless quality for later life. It can

never hurt to have good presentation

skills.

Tips

• Always show that you know exactly

what you are talking about (even if you

don't fool them with your wit and per-formance skills.)

• Present yourself well, be clean and tidy;

it shows intelligence and authority withwhich nobody will argue against you.

• Know your audience when you speak

with them, lead the conversation downangles you and they will be able to easily

talk about.

• Often talk about a special talent of yours

(if you have one) weave your words

around that subject and people will soon

think you are incredible and talented.Do this often to someone you are attracted to.

People will love intelligence and the abil-

ity to have a thrilling conversation; you

may be rewarded for your use of the 'gab'

How To Impress Other With Your Words

Old Ragtime News

INTRODUCING THE NEW

SGA OFFICERS

From left to right: Angela Bean (Bean)

- President, Adam (Deuce) Ducey -

Photographer, Hilary Bishop - Secre-

tary Thomas (Tee) Blake - Treasurer,

Mariluz (ML) Ramey - Vice President,

and Katherine (Kat) Spivey - Sergeant

of Arms.



Steps

1. If you are used to AM-PM style timing,

think of the AM hours being the same as

the first 12 hours in the 24-hour cycle of

military time.

2. If there is a time that reads a number over

12 for the hour, know that it is now PM. If a

military-timed clock reads over 12 in the

hours, subtract 12 from the hours and that willget you the time in PM.

• 1300 = 1:00PM

• 1400 = 2:00PM

• 1500 = 3:00PM

• 1600 = 4:00PM

• 1700 = 5:00PM

• 1800 = 6:00PM• 1900 = 7:00PM

• 2000 = 8:00PM

• 2100 = 9:00PM

• 2200 = 10:00PM

• 2300 = 11:00PM

• 0000 = 12:00AM

Similarly, you can remember military time

by adding 12 to any PM time. For example,

5PM would be 5 + 12, or 1700.

Tips

• Practice makes perfect!

If you have a digital

watch, there may be a

setting that allows you

to switch the time dis- play form the 12 hour

cycle to the 24 hour cy-

cle.

• Also, another easy-to-

use method is to sub-

tract 2 from the second

digit and sometimes 1

from the first digit. Ex:17:00-2=5:00 22:00-

2=10:00

• In military time, there

are no colons. "1635"

would be pronounced

"sixteen thirty-five"

• Also midnight can be

2400 instead of 0000

How To Interpret Military Time

Volume 1, Issue 3



Committees at WWRC

Old Ragtime News



Volume 1, Issue 3

Are you wearing your nametag?

You MUST have it on when you are not inyour room!

Thank you.



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Wheelchair Games– Wheelchair Basketball



May 2008 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

4 5

Meet & Greet 4P

6 7

Dorm Com. Meeting

630P

SGA Meeting 545P

8

Activities Meeting 7P

Ambassador Meeting 9P

9 10

11 12

Meet & Greet 4P

13

Basketball game 3PT

Competition 730-

930P

14

SGA Meeting 545P

Dorm Com. Meeting

630P

Going away party6P

15

Activities Com. Meeting

7P

Ambassador meeting 9P

Softball game W’boro 7-

9P

16

H’burg Mall trip 6-

9P

17

18 19

Meet & Greet 4P

Softball game

W’boro 6-8P

20 21

SGA Meeting 545P

Dorm Com. Meeting

630P

Tom Sutton Pool Tourna-

ment 730-930P

22


7P

Ambassador meeting 9P

23

Fridays After Five

trip 545-9P

24

25 26

Meet & Greet 4P

Hotdog eating con-

test 7P

Outdoor movie

845P

27

Softball game W’boro

6-8P

28

SGA Meeting 545P

Dorm Com. Meeting

630P

Skatetown trip 645-

930P

29


7P

Ambassador Meeting 9P

Softball game W’Boro 6-

8P

30

Haunting Tales

tour in Lexington

Trip

Cost ?

31

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Old Ragtime News

Wheelchair Games — Field Events



Volume 1, Issue 3

SGA Cookout



Old Ragtime News

Wheelchair Games – Archery



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C A M P U S H O U R S I N F O R M A T I O N

Dining Hall Hours

Breakfast:

645A to 745A

(Early breakfast is available from 630A to

645A to SIP/ETO/MM students only)

Lunch:

1130A to 1230P

Dinner:

445P to 530P

On weekends breakfast & lunch are com-

bined into Brunch which is served from

10A to 12 Noon

Student Health Medication

WindowWeekdays630A to 1030P

Weekends7A to 1030P

Note: Window is closed from 5-6P except foremergencies.

After 1030P clients must go through SLS to re-ceive care.

Media CenterMon & Tues (8A-5P)

230P New Student Orientation

Wed & Fri (8A-4P)

Thurs (8A-8P)

Office Phone: 332-7376

Cashiers Office Mon-Fri 12P-115P & 3P-4P



S G A G E N E R A L M E E T I N G

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H O W T O P A S S R O O M I N S P E C T I O N

Its not that hard to pass room inspections. There are some simple expectationsevery student has to follow in order to pass their room inspection.

Room expectations are:

• Bed made; with clean sheets and pillowcases on bed.

• Sink area and mirror free from streaks and dirt. Personal supplies organized

and on your side of the room.

• Laundry completed and clean clothes put away - either hung up in thecloset, places in drawers or neatly folded on closet shelves.

•

Dirty clothes stored properly; separate from clean clothes.• Floor swept or mopped; no obvious dirt, food or trash.

• Desk, Table, and Lockbox dust free and organized.

• Trash Can(s) empty and free from food items.

• Hallway Duty completed as assigned

• Shower Room Bathrooms Hallway

• Room free from offensive odors.

• All of your personal belongings on your side of the room.

From: DeMoss, Dane F.Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 4:24 PM To: Kelley, Mike P.; Sizemore, Rick L.; Neyman, Russ Cc: Bean, Angela D.; Ramey, Mariluz C.; Spivey, Kathryn M.; Bishop, Hilary N.; Blake, Thomas R., IV;

Ducey, Adam W.; DeMoss, Dane F.

Subject: SGA General Meeting postponed for tonight....

Sorry for the short notice (Rick, Mike and Russ), but we are going to postpone the SGAGeneral Meeting for tonight…..reason is that we want to have this meeting be a littlemore formalized/meaningful, with a pre-meeting Agenda published prior to the meet-ing. The SGA has been working hard and doing a lot of things, including becoming atax exempt entity with its own Federal tax id number which will be happening in the near future……and we have not been able to focus as much as we would like on makingsure that the General Meeting becomes a productive meeting…so it will happen thismonth on a Monday, and we will give you at least a weeks notice….thanks…...

Dane,

I'm extremely pleased to see this kind of energy and excellence. No problem withthe change - I'd much rather we be flexible and accomodating and offer our supportto this group that is obviously dedicated and trying hard to do their best. My vote isfor doing whatever is necessary to help them achieve their goals. Thanks for your leadership!Rick



WWRC SGA

P.O. Box 1500

Fishersville, VA22939

E-mail: [email protected]

http://wwrcstudents.tripod.com

SGA & Activities

Committee

From the desk of the President..

Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center is a fine institu-

tion to be a part of. The Student Government Associa-

tion and SGA Activities Committee works hard for all of

you students. We welcome suggestions and ideas from

every student at WWRC. We would like more students

to be involved in the content of the Old Ragtime News

Newspaper. We are looking for students to submit arti-

cles and ideas to the e-mail addresses listed above.

Come out and enjoy the activities that we have planned

for you, come participate in the committees, submit

articles and your poems to the newspaper. Thanks for

making this dream come true. From the desk of your

SGA President. ——- Bean (SGA President)

S T U D E N T P H O T O S

We’re on the web!

http://wwrcstudents.tripod.com

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