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Callie Tomblin’s title may be program coordinator for Second Grace, but she’s actually an investment adviser. She’s helping her clients invest in themselves. “I really believe in the social capital theory, where if people don’t have resources that many of us take for granted, they are kind of behind,” she said. “A lot of the women in our program are in that situation.” Second Grace pairs young single R120832
mothers - “Graces” - with trained advocates called “Sages.” Each Sage helps a Grace navigate life, whether that’s providing transportation to appointments or getting a Grace connected to community services like food banks or GED classes. Sages might also just spend time with their Grace in a positive way, socializing and offering connection. There are currently eight women in the Second Grace program, which focuses on women between the ages of 18 and 25, although See Investing pg 4
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Sometimes Misunderstood, Reptiles Are Forgotten Friends BY JEFF FALK
Knowledge is empowering and emboldening. Information can open minds and lead to understanding that produces empathy and curiosity. Some people who come to know reptiles come to love them. Those people have given reptiles a chance. “Imagine if someone told you there’s this magical, mysterious world that’s existed all of your life,” said Jesse Rothacker, a 2000 graduate of Warwick High School, a herpetologist and the president of Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary. “That’s the reptile world, and it does exist. It’s a very complex world. Maybe if you hear that, you think, ‘I wonder if I can learn a little bit about it and see what all the excitement is about.’ That’s when you fall in love with these animals.” Rothacker operates Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary from his home in Rapho Township. The organization includes a rescue/ adoption program and provides the foundation for Rothacker’s engaging, entertaining and educational reptile shows. “Half of what everyone knows about reptiles is not true,” said Rothacker. “Everyone thinks every snake is a copperhead. Once you understand that they’re not, you can learn new things about reptiles. If you can get past the fear, then you can unlock the fascination.” Rothacker stages more than 300 45-minute reptile shows each year, both public showings and private performances. He teaches audiences about his forgotten friends at community See Reptiles pg 5
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