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Challenges for a (Remaining) Lifetime First Choice is a bi-monthly information column provided for the citizens of Chesterfield County
tatistics suggest many of you are still paralyzed from The Financial Meltdown of 2008. There are trillions of dollars sitting
on the sidelines in cash and bonds. Inflows continue to favor
Survive the Next Disaster
bonds over stocks by a wide margin even though returns (yields) are at historic lows and interest rates have nowhere to go but up (which, in turn, typically sends bond prices down) so it looks like many of you may be headed down a pretty ugly road to retirement.
John Bogle, the Vanguard Mutual Fund’s famed leader, recently
spoke at the investment industry’s Fifth Annual Retirement Income
Symposium in Boston. He predicted “Underfunded pensions, flawed ‘thrift plans’ purporting to be retirement plans, and the difficulty of
earning a decent amount of investment income will collide in a train wreck unless action is taken quickly.”
Those of us who shepherd client assets, attempting to optimize and
manage investment resources to sustain them prior to and throughout a 30 year retirement has become the greatest challenge of our careers.
Ibbotson Associates has annually produced a mountain chart depicting the historic average annual total returns of stocks and bonds from 1925 to 2011. It showed stocks averaging 11% over that entire period
and bonds at 5%. Simple math would suggest an equally weighted retirement portfolio should average 8%, leaving 3% in to offset inflation’s erosive effects would allow me to harvest 5% net per year to live on. No problem, huh!
Well, that was then, this is now. Looking at returns in the more
recent past ten years, the picture isn’t quite as favorable (I’m being
polite here). Add what’s going on all around the world: growing national debts, slower growth to repay the debt, high unemployment, etc., paints a difficult, if not dismal, picture. I see my job being the most
challenging I have undertaken in my entire career. I’m up to the task. I hope you are. This is going to be a tough fight. In the infamous words
of Todd Beamer, Flight 93 passenger over Pennsylvania on 09/11/01, “Let’s Roll.” n
Don J. Kappel, Director of Public Affairs, Chesterfield County, Virginia
S
eptember was National Disaster Preparedness Month, and
it was a good time to reflect on events of this past summer.
Let’s see, we had thunderstorms, record-breaking heat waves,
widespread power outages and heavy, angry hail. Twelve people died in Virginia in late June and the first few days of July due to the storms.
We even have had earthquakes in Virginia over the past year or
two—something many of us never expected. October 18 was National Shakeout Day, a time to think about how to stay safe if we get
another, bigger earthquake sometime. While we can’t predict with certainty what natural or man-made disaster will strike, there are basic steps we can take to be better prepared for whatever comes along.
Chesterfield County has outstanding public safety personnel
and other employees and volunteers who are skilled, dedicated and ready to respond, but every household should always be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. What did you run out of
last time…prescriptions, diapers, baby formula, bottled water, flashlight batteries, fuel for a generator, non-perishable foods? Whatever it was, you’re sure to need the same thing next time, so stock up now
and have a disaster kit handy. Be sure it contains a battery-operated
portable radio with spare batteries, because communications are especially crucial when things go wrong. In addition to mainstream
radio stations, the county operates a motorist public information radio network at 1630 on the AM dial, with frequent National Weather Service updates and more localized emergency information.
Remember that ATMs, gas pumps and other devices might not
be operating. For that reason, keeping your vehicle’s gas tank at least
half full is a good practice, and having some cash in your disaster kit can prove useful if you have to evacuate your home.
KEEP THE FAITH. FAITH IS THE SPIRIT. Written by G. Carl Mahler, Jr., CFP® from The Pinnacle Group An Independent Firm 3748 Winterfield Road • Midlothian, VA 23113 378-1624 • 378-1625 (fax) www.pinnaclegroup.net Securities offered through: Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC.
Any information is not a complete summary or statement of all available data necessary for making an investment decision and does not constitute a recommendation. Any opinions are those of G. Carl Mahler, Jr. and not necessarily those of Raymond James. Expressions of opinion are as of this date and are subject to change without notice. Every investor’s situation is unique and you should consider your investment goals, risk tolerance and time horizon before making any investment. Investing involves risk and you may incur a profit or loss regardless of strategy selected. Past performance may not be indicative of future results.
When traveling, having an emergency kit in your vehicle can
mean the difference between surviving or not. Such kits should con-
tain things like some emergency food and water, a blanket, a flashlight and spare batteries, a lighter, and other essentials.
There always are some people who are unprepared and need-
lessly vulnerable when things go wrong, sometimes with disastrous results. Don’t be one of them. Resolve to be prepared…and to survive. And, remember to check on neighbors, the elderly and others with special needs.
For more suggestions about how you can be better prepared to
survive the next disaster, see the Federal Emergency Management’s
website at www.ready.gov, and visit Chesterfield County’s website at www.chesterfield.gov regularly for information to help you and those you love deal with crisis situations...and survive. n
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Let the music call you home...to
Nashville by Steve Cook
N
ashville…Music City. Indeed, the capital city of Tennessee
Whenever it was actually first called “Music City,” Nashville is
has a rich musical heritage. It’s difficult to think of Nashville
indeed, as Queen Victoria put it, a musical city. The folks involved
and not think of country music.
in promoting this beautiful, modern, north-central Tennessee city
But long before the Grand Ol’ Opry began broadcasting in
are quick to point out that Nashville is not just country music. With
the mid-twenties, long before such Opry legends as Roy Acuff and
some of the best recording studios and backup musicians in the
Minnie Pearl were even born, Nashville was dubbed “Music City,”
country, singers and song writers representing virtually every musi-
(kind of ).
cal genre seem to wind up in Nashville.
Actually, one has to go back to the year 1874, and across the
That’s all well and good, but truth is, country music is the heart
pond, to England, or so I was told on several occasions during a
and soul of this city. And even if you don’t consider yourself much
recent visit to Nashville, to find the roots of the “Music City” monik-
of a fan, a visit to Nashville may very well put you in touch with
er. The story goes that in that year a choir known as the Jubilee
your country-music side.
Singers, students at Fisk University, a Nashville African-American
There’s something about country music that just seems to
school, had the honor of singing for Britain’s Queen Victoria.
naturally resonate with most of us. Why? That’s the question I put
Following their performance, the Queen is reported to have said,
to several of those whom I met during my visit.
“These young people must come from a musical city.”
I think Liz Thiels, vice-president of Public Relations, at the
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From left: Ryman's Auditorium, for many years the home of The Grand Ole Opry. • Nashville really comes alive at night. • No visit to Nashville would be complete without a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
and Little Sister there, among many other
put it best, “It’s the story of our people,” she
of his huge hits. It was in Studio B that
told me, “and it’s the people who are telling
Roy Orbison recorded Only the Lonely, and
it.” It is indeed…not just America’s story, or more appropriately, the story of America’s people, but it truly is the people doing the telling. Even those who could be called “country music stars” seem to come across as real people, with real emotions.
Country music permeates this city, as the music permeates your mind and heart.
“Even if you don’t have the same story,”
sionally “come home” to the Ryman. After a studio tour, a visit to the Hall of Fame (where I’d suggest you bring along some Kleenex), and a stop at the Ryman, you’ll be anxious to hear some real music… real country music, that is. Yes, it’s time for some honky tonking. Country music gets reborn every night in the honky tonks along lower Broadway, where the music and the fans are literally pouring out the doors. Maybe you’ll
says one twenty-something fan of country
Dolly Parton produced I Will Always Love
catch the next Nashville legend. Willie
music, with whom I spoke, “you can relate
You. There’s no way to visit this city without
Nelson played the honky tonks. So did Kris
to the story. You can share the feelings.”
having the echoes of your personal country
Kristofferson. And today’s newest stars, such
music favorites bouncing around inside
as Dirks Bentley and Gretchen Wilson, did
your head. Take the studio tour and you’ll
too.
“And,” she adds, “you can understand the lyrics.” Nothing better illustrates that fact than the Sing Me Back Home: A Journey Through
probably hear many more. You can buy tickets for the tour at the Hall of Fame.
Country Music permanent exhibit at the
Even now, the big stars, along with athletes and other celebrities, can be found
Along your journey, you may want to
rubbing shoulders with country music fans
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
stop in at the Ernest Tubb Record Shop and
from all demographics. Here are a few of
(countrymusichalloffame.org).
Gruhn Guitars. George Gruhn is the ultimate
the more famous honky tonks, although
authority on vintage guitars, as his 3,000
you’ll have fun discovering your own
square-foot showroom amply reveals.
favorite spots.
When you go (and you really must), I’d suggest you make the Hall of Fame a first stop. It will firmly set the tone for the rest
Country music permeates this city, as
• Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge
of your trip. You see, Nashville is not just a
the music permeates your mind and heart.
422 Broadway; tootsies.net
city where you can hear some great music.
So, put this magazine down for a moment.
• The Stage
You can do that here in Richmond. Country
Go to the Nashville Tourism Board’s website
412 Broadway; thestagonbroadway.com
music, in all its diversity, courses through
– visitmusiccity.com – and listen to their
• Rippy’s Smokin Bar & Grill
the arteries of the city.
musical promotional video, Music Calls us
429 Broadway; rippysbarandgrill.com
Home. But come right back, finish the arti-
• Legend’s Corner
reveals this. For instance, just off Broadway,
cle, and then you can begin planning your
428 Broadway; legendscorner.com
you might find yourself driving down Chet
trip.
A drive through downtown Nashville
Atkins Place. Take a left on Music Square
I could go on (and on and on). And Are you back? Good. Next stop on our
if you want to read more, visit the official
West and head up to Roy Acuff Place. Along
tour is the Ryman Auditorium. While not
website, visitmusiccity.com. Spend a little
the way, you’ll pass the RCA Victor Studio
the original home of the Grand Ol’ Opry, it
time on the site, and I have a feeling that
B, the “Home of a 1000 Hits,” as it’s been
is certainly the Opry’s most famous former
the music, America’s music, will be calling
dubbed. Elvis recorded It’s Now or Never
home. And even today, the Opry will occa-
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Check out these holiday shopping events! CArytown Saturday, November 24 Black Saturday Local stores and restaurants will offer great specials. Plus, enjoy a free horsedrawn carriage ride from 12-5pm.
willow lAwn December 1, 8, 15, and 22. 11:30am. Brunch with Madeline and Snow Bear The Children’s Theatre of Virginia Call 282-2620 for reservations and tickets. Mommy & Me January 9. 10-11:30am. Mommies and daddies can take advantage of this new year-round program featuring live entertainments, arts, crafts, and giveaways, held on the second Wednesday of each month.
reGenCy SquAre MAll November 26. 8:30-10:30am. Mall Walkers Event Westport will be conducting cholesterol and blood sugar checks as well as blood pressure screenings.
VirGiniA Center CoMMonS November 23-December 22 Sounds of the Season See some of the community’s best musical acts. For a list of dates and times, visit virginiacentercommons.com.
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December 11 and January 8. 11am. Short Pump Pals Clubhouse Meeting Bring kids 6 and under to join this free kid’s club with special events, discounts, and birthday treats! Check their website, Shortpumpmall.com, for updates of the live entertainment or host for each meeting.
• 2012 Annual •
S hoppers’ Guide By Tammie Wersinger. Photos by Robert Thomas. ost shoppers have experienced the
Kelly Wilkes, marketing manager for Chesterfield Towne
euphoric rush that comes from find-
Center, said that the mall’s hours – like many area stores and
ing a great deal on that long-sought-
shopping centers – will be extended from the beginning of
after designer handbag or a perfect
December through the end of the shopping season.
pair of shoes. With the cooler weather and the vast array of
Armed with the right information, there’s no need to
shopping choices, it’s time to discover what many already
shop less, just shop smarter. You’ll still look and feel good,
know – that Richmond is a shopper's paradise.
without breaking the bank.
Whether it’s a high-end department store, like
The Web site for nationally renowned Glamour
Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue, a charming boutique
Magazine, www.glamour.com, gives several money-saving
or gallery filled with local art, the area has something for
shopping tips, such as: asking for a discount, even if an item
shoppers on any budget. The Greater Richmond area boasts
isn’t on sale; asking for a refund if the item goes on sale
several upscale shopping centers, and too many quaint bou-
within 10 days of purchase; following your favorite stores
tiques and vintage stores to number.
on Twitter or Facebook; shopping at the end of the day on
Shoppers can stroll through Carytown for upscale bou-
Tuesdays for newly-marked-down items; and seeking out
tiques and shops with hard-to-find clothing labels, home
special discounts that are offered to certain professions, like
décor, antiques and other unique items.
teachers and civil workers.
Short Pump, which has Nordstrom as one of its anchors,
Other shopping tips include: making a list and sticking
and Stony Point, with its Saks Fifth Avenue, are upscale,
to it; doing online research; hitting up Black Friday sales; tak-
open-air shopping areas that have great shops, top-notch
ing advantage of Cyber Monday; using online coupons and
restaurants and special events to pull in the crowds. Willow
buying vintage.
Lawn recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation,
With that in mind, it’s time to embark
adding a community gathering place with a central stage
on your shopping journey and find
and a large children’s play area.
that special treasure you’ve been
For those not into worrying about inclement weather
searching for...starting with the
while going from store to store, Chesterfield Towne Center,
products in our annual
Regency Square Mall, and Virginia Center Commons have
Shoppers’ Guide.
your favorite specialty shops and department stores, plus great eateries – all in a classic indoor-shopping environment.
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1. Eufora Beautifying Elixers Restore your inner strength. This gentle bodifying shampoo/conditioner cleansing solution rejuvenates dry, brittle and damaged hair from the inside out, delivering moisture, shine and softness without weight. Hair looks, feels and behaves healthy again. Ciao Bella | 13541 Waterford Place | Midlothian 744-3337 | ciaobellasalonva.com Ciao Bella Salon is a professional full service hair, nails and waxing salon. Ciao Bella offers only the highest quality in professinal services and products for every for every type hair and for both men and women.
2. Massage Envy SPA Gift Card Give the gift of relaxation this holiday season with a Massage Envy SPA gift card. Good for massages, facials, products and more! Massage Envy SPA 5201 Commonwealth Centre Pkwy 744-8440 | massageenvy.com Massage Envy promotes a healthy lifestyle through affordable massage and spa services, and provides a pathway to wellness through professional, convenient and affordable massage therapy and spa services.
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Use this zinc sunscreen on all skin types to protect from both UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays year-round. Rio Skincare | 6804 Woodlake Commons Loop 639-2240 | rioskincare.com Rio Skincare offers a full range of services, specializing in facials, body treatments, hair removal, lash and brow tinting, and massage. Open Tuesday–Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am-2pm (by appointment only).
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Restore skin health with deep hydrating hyaluronic acid, and protect skin with antioxidants such as vitamins A, E, and White Tea Extract. Antioxidants help combat environmental-free radicals which lead to aging. Reg. Price: $50. Special Price: $45 Sculpture Total Skin Care | 11000 Three Chopt Road, Suite D | 935-7546 | sculptureskincare.com Medical Spa and Laser Center
5. Rituals Gift Card Receive a $20 bonus card when you purchase a $100 holiday gift card. Rituals Salon-Spa 11400 Huguenot Road, Midlothian 794-6699 | RitualsSalon.net Holiday rituals begin at Rituals Salon-Spa in their beautiful facilities. Be pampered with a new hair design or customized facial.
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Every woman deserves comfort, fit, and style without compromise. Let our certified bra fitters show you the difference. HUSH Fine Lingerie is a unique store for women’s intimate apparel and accessories. We specialize in hard-to-fit and full-figure sizes AA-K cup.
NOW OFFERING MASTECTOMY GARMENTS FITTED BY CERTIFIED MASTECTOMY FITTERS. We also have special orders, bridal shower space, bridal registries and customer reminders.
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This custom-framed and matted piece of two 1824 English watercolors would be a lovely complement to your home. Choose from a wide variety of designs of frames, mattes and more. Art on a Wire 13407 Midlothian Turnpike | 379-0112 With over 20 years of custom framing experience, Art on a Wire provides complete custom and doit-yourself assistance for all of your framing needs. Unique works by local artisans, vintage prints and photos are all available for purchase.
2. Aegean Collection Beverage Tub or Planter
This hand crafted persimmon colored tub is perfect for serving chilled drinks or to use as a planter. Each piece is original and may vary in size and color. Reg. Price $248 Special Price $200 Roomers Design Shoppe | 1364 Gaskins Road 740-0231 | roomersdesign.com Roomers Design Shoppe offers over 28 years of experience, specializing in creating interiors as unique and special as you are, including custom window treatments and draperies, bed coverings, upholstery, wall coverings and area rugs.
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MPressions combines heartfelt sentiments and prose with enriching effects such as embossing, calligraphy and handpainting. Each piece can be customized for that special person or event in your life and can be drop-shipped anywhere in the U.S. 2 Friends | 9200 Stony Point Parkway 740-3441 | 2friends.net 2 Friends is a gift shop with a wide variety of interesting and unique gifts, jewelry and accessories. They offer baby items, wine accessories, handbags, candles, lotions, scarves and much more along with free gift wrapping.
4. The Brandy Chair
A stylish and contemporary piece perfect for an addition to your bedroom or any other room in your home. Reg. Price $1099 Special Price: 25% off Layers Bed Company | 11800 West Broad St 360-2704 | layersbedcompany.com At Layers we design every product to be an elegant compliment to a relaxing night’s sleep. All of their products are created with a traditional craftsman’s touch and a designer’s eye to offer a perfect addition to any bedroom
5. Trapp Holiday Scented Candles
Trapp Candles are designed to excite one’s senses and suit every occasion. With one bottle of perfume in every candle, it will fill your room with fragrance. Reg. Price: $24.00 Special Price: 2 for $45.00 Buford Road Pharmacy | 2608 Buford Road 272-1423 | bufordrx.com A locally owned, full-service pharmacy featuring unique gifts, custom flower arrangements, and more for over 50 years.
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Albert, one of Zim’s “The Elves Themselves,” is decorating the Christmas tree with the help of our other elves. The elves range from 8 to 12 inches tall. Reg. Price: $88 Special Price: 10% off until December 1, 2012. Plant Peddler’s Corner Store | 1101 Crowder Drive 794-6972 | plantpeddlers.com A locally-owned store known for bow and wreath making, the Plant Peddler has everything for holiday decorating, as well as collectible gifts from Department 56, Byers Choice, Fontanini and more.
7. Your Next “Treasure”
Find everything from contemporary home furnishings to antiques, like this typical store item. Susan’s Selections Consignment Store
4909 West Marshall Street | 232-6480 susansselections.com Visit their new, larger location to find it and buy it, or bring it and sell it! New items daily.
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These stylish insulated lunch totes come in a variety of cheerful, eye-catching patterns. Just wipe clean! Reg. Price: $15.95 Special Price: Anything10% Off Cottage Lane | Sycamore Square, Midlothian 379-5263 | cottagelanehomeandgarden.com Cottage Lane offers an array of hand-picked, fun products including Lilly Pulitizer items, local gourmet products, home decor, serveware, and more!
9. Professions and Obsessions Ornaments
Professions and Obsessions Ornaments are cleverly designed to add personalization to the back like a name and date. Additionally they come adorably packaged and include a ribbon for hanging, making them the perfect gift for anyone. Reg. Price: $18.95 ornament, $9.95 stand Special Price: $25 for both ornament and stand Invitation to Party | Sycamore Square, Midlothian 897-1903 | ShopInvitationToParty.com Invitation to Party has outstanding custom party invitations and unique gifts of all kinds. Everything we do is brought to life from your vision, tailored to your budget and created specifically for you.
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1. Handmade Flower Collar
Unique handmade leather dog collar adorned with beautiful flowers. Elegant for weddings and special occasions. Reg. Price $63.99 Special Price $49.99 Fido Park Avenue Dog Boutique 4027 Lauderdale Drive | 360-8011 | fidoparkavenue.com Fido Park Avenue is a chic dog boutique inspired by New York City speciality stores. Our friendly Southern customer service and quality products for your dog make us a shopping experience you don’t want to miss.
2. The NEW VinOice
The newest must-have wine accessory! The new VinOice keeps chilled wine at the perfect drinking temperature without the need for an ice bucket. No need to remove to pour, tilting the bottle automatically opens the gravity lid. Functional, easy to use and elegant. Makes a great gift and is perfect for holiday entertaining. Reg. Price $30. Special Price $25. Sassy Bee The Shoppes at Bellgrade | 11400 Huguenot Road 794-6363 shopsassybee.com Midlothian’s newest “go-to” shop, Sassy Bee is filled with fabulous finds for life and play. Tennis and golf apparel and accessories, monogrammed items galore and great gifts for all occasions.
3. Give Virginia for Christmas
A wide variety of Virginia products available, including beer, wine, cider, peanuts, salsas, coffee, cheese straws and chocolates. Once Upon A Vine South | 2817 Hathaway Road 864-9463 | onceuponavine.us Family-owned Once Upon a Vine South offers full service and a wide selection of wine and beer to fit all budgets.
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4. Custom Gift Baskets
The Vino Market now offers custom-made gift baskets by The Original Basket Boutique. They can fill any price point and with a 24-hour turnaround time, can make gift giving easy. Whether for a friend, family member, or that special corporate gift, let them make your gift giving fast and easy this year. Vino Market | 3730 Winterfield Road 594-0044 | thevinomarket.com Located at the intersection of Robious and Winterfield Roads in Midlothian one half mile east of Rt 288.
5. Greens Fees Gift Cards
Buy four, get two FREE! River’s Bend Golf Club | Chester 530-1000 | riversbendgolf.com River’s Bend Golf Club offers a challenging golf course in one of Virginia’s most beautiful settings. Their pro shop provides many gift-giving ideas as well.
6. Twelve Fudges of Christmas
Our Twelve Fudges of Christmas is sure to delight any sweets lover on your list! This box of individually-wrapped, fresh-made fudge contains twelve different flavors including such seasonal favorites as Candy Cane, Cranberry Nut, and Egg Nog with such traditionals as Chocolate, Maple Nut, and Peanut Butter. Sweets ‘N Treats | 1328 Sycamore Square 897-8299 | sweetsntreatsgifts.com Sweets ‘n Treats is a great place to go for that little something different. From our fresh-made fudge, to Jelly Belly Jelly Beans in every color of the rainbow, to our specialty chocolates, at Sweets ‘n Treats there is a gift for every taste!
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See more of what we found starting on page 32.
RESTAuRANT HIGHLIGHTS:
Bang Bang Shrimp Lightly battered shrimp covered with a delectable sauce. Shanghai restaurant 6701 Lake Harbour Drive, Midlothian | 639.9089 9951 Hull Street Road, Richmond | 745-0866 shanghairest.com
CENTRAL PARK DELI GENGHIS GRILL Breckenridge Shopping Center.
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PESCADOS CREEKSIDE GRILL 13126 Midlothian Tnpk. 379-7121.
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CENTRAL PARK DELI Breckenridge Shopping Center. Chester. 796-9660. Find fresh soups, sandwiches, burgers, franks, and more all homemade daily! Fine meats and cheeses are available by the pound. Or take advantage of their box lunches and sandwich platters for your next event.
13120 Midlothian Turnpike 379-9895. siamparagonva.com Try all your traditional Thai favorites for brunch on Saturday and Sunday with specials starting at $10.95, champagne included! Or call a meal in for delivery to enjoy it in the comfort of home.
11027 Hull Street Road, Midlothian. 675-0002 annaspizzava.com Come check out the recently expanded and remodeled Anna’s Italian Restaurant. Now offering even more space for parties and banquets.
RIPTIDES
11212 Ironbridge Road. 748-8899. riptidesseafood.com Enjoy fresh seafood cooked to order in the style of your choice. Or take advantage of their party platters or catering services for your next event.
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what’s cook in By Steve Cook
Anything for a Buck
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ince this is a special shopping issue, I thought I’d spend a few minutes talking about a modern-day shopping marvel, the dollar stores. Do you remember back in the day before there were dollar stores? Back then, the only place you could find such a wide variety of items, that today you can buy for one dollar, was at the county dump. I had some friends who would go down to the dump at least once a week and rummage through the piles of stuff that had been thrown away. They’d be so delighted to show off their “treasures” when they got home. I see that same look of delight in my wife’s eyes when she returns from the local dollar store. True, not all dollar stores sell mostly worthless junk. I say that, with all sincerity, in order to avoid any type of legal action against me. It’s also true that there are a few really cool things you can get for a buck. But, for the most part, it’s junk. The tricky thing is that they wrap up the junk to look like it’s top quality merchandise. They put labels on their stuff that almost look like real labels for stuff that you might actually pay a buck for. The people who run those dollar stores are experts at coming up with product names, names that could really be impressive if you don’t think about it too hard. Some things come so close to sounding like high-quality products…like that can of Old Chum Seafood Chunks. They weren’t nearly as tasty as you might think they’d be. That one fooled me. But I wised up before I got to the checkout counter with my big tub of I Can’t Believe it’s not Lard Table Spread. Those dollar stores are helping me to become a much more savvy shopper. Okay, I wasn’t all that savvy when I bought a 12 pack of something called Poops ‘n Oops HalfPly Toilet Tissue. The label said “Revolutionary Breakthrough in Every Sheet.” It wasn’t until I got home that I came to understand just what they meant by that. My worst experiences have been with the dollar store toys. I have never purchased a toy at the dollar store that lasted for more than two minutes. It’s amazing how the manufacturers of dollar store products are able to produce items that break so easily. I’ve even had rubber balls break on me. I would stop shopping at my neighborhood dollar store altogether, if it wasn’t for that scrumptious, fish-flavored, sugar-coated breakfast cereal they sell. In fact, I think I’m going downstairs right now and pour me a big bowl of Crappies. n Read more at richmondnavigator.com November/December 2012 | RichmondNavigator.com
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Places to by Meagan Moore
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s the weather turns chillier, outdoor activities become more limited, and you can’t help but think: there’s nothing quite like a couch, a fireplace, and a drink with friends to get you toasty again. Happily, there are plenty of places in the greater Richmond area that are perfect locations to kick back, chill out, and warm up. Check out this selection of relaxing cafes and restaurants sure to warm your palate and your heart.
Bogart’s In The Fan
JAPANESE HOUSE OF STEAKS
13158 Midlothian Turnpike • 804-379-7979
Located 1.5 miles west of Huguenot Road in the same shopping center with McDonalds, Food Lion and CVS. OPEN: Monday–Thursday, 11:30am-9:30pm, Friday & Saturday, 11:30am-10pm, Sunday, noon-9pm
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For 40 years, Bogart’s has been famous for hosting a wide variety of musical acts, most notably of the jazz variety. But whether you opt for a concert, a mid-week karaoke night – backed by a superbly retro Casablanca mural, a Sunday cornhole tournament, or just sitting around with friends and a beer or two, Bogart’s is a great casual spot to relax and have fun.
Café Caturra With convenient locations in Richmond, Midlothian, and Short Pump, this family of café-slash-wine bars has a mellow, yet
Linger upscale, feel and all are complete with a variety of seating options, from high-top tables to armchairs by the fire. While you’re there, enjoy a panini, a fresh cup of coffee, or one of their 24 wines on tap.
Enjoy Authentic Italian Cuisine, Prepared by a Sicilian Chef See our special offer ! on page 30
Gift Speciality Pizzas • Chicken • Veal Certificates Available Seafood • Delicious Desserts Banquet Room Available for All Occasions
Call for Holiday Specials
Vegetarian and Gluten-free options available
1795 Southcreek One, Powhatan, VA 23139 804-378-9961 • italiandelightpizza.com
Can Can Brasserie If you can make it to Can Can on a warmer day, you’ll often find the large plate windows overlooking Cary Street are open, making you feel as if you’ve been transported to a Parisian street café. But even if Jack Frost keeps the dining area enclosed, Can Can is a delightfully warm, Europeaninspired spot to meet for an upscale lunch, brunch, dinner, or even a night-ending glass of wine with friends.
Steakhouse? Urban Farmhouse Couches, cushy chairs, and rustic tables pack this unique Cary Street fixture that describes itself as “a casual market café and coffee and tea house featuring a simple menu of fresh, seasonal and locallysourced ingredients.” Stop in to enjoy a cuppa, a smoothie, or a pastry, even better when shared with a friend. n
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It’s easy to be confused about Sedona...with all of our fresh and hand cut seafood and our Certified Black Angus Steaks. But make no mistake about it–with the largest craft beer collection in Virginia, we take craft beer VERY seriously.. Serious food and over 500 craft beers...discover your new favorite today. WESTCHESTER COMMONS, MIDLOTHIAN | 804-379-0037 | SEDONATAPHOUSE.COM
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Fresh Seafood, Bison, Vegetarian and a variety of sandwiches and salads. Also offering full catering services offsite, as well as private functions at The Cafe.
A collaboration of many of Richmond’s best chefs help to create the menu. Live music at Sunday Brunch.
2825 Hathaway Road • 560-9622 • positivevibecafe.com Located in The Stratford Hills Shopping Center off of Forest Hill Avenue
OPEN 11am–9pm, Tues–Fri, noon–9pm on Sat and 10am–8:30pm on Sunday. Closed Mondays.
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{Eat good~feel good} at Positive Vibe Café
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quickly spread about the unique hiring practices and positive cause of disability advocacy founded by Garth Larcen and his son, Max, the owners, chefs, and staff are also rightfully proud of the fine
Southern influence, with specialties including Buffalo meat items, seafood entrees, and unique combinations of flavorful desserts.
Co-founder Garth Larcen (right) with one of Positive Vibe’s daytime hosts, Jeremy.
The restaurant itself is situated in Stratford Hills Shopping Center, about ten minutes away from everything in Richmond (and owner/operation Garth Larcen is quick to point out that the river is not a roadway barrier). Although located in a shopping center, the mood inside and outside is one of casual acceptance, fun, and bright colors. On the walls are paintings and art produced by A.R.T. members, a regional program for artists with physical disabilities; outside are bright murals and a piazza-like dining area. The physical environment is quite accessible for practical reasons, but in the true spirit of Universal Design, this only heightens the warmth and familiarity all patrons instantly feel. Diners will find the aura pleasant, but also diverse. Live music, celebrity guest chefs,
• 5Burgers, especially freshly made buffalo burgers, with choice of sweet potato or potato fries, or asiago parsley chips • Special menu items offered daily, like filet mignon with garlic mashed potatoes and fresh vegetable medley
spaces to host groups, and a unique vault dining room (utilizing a former bank vault) are just a few of the wrinkles that make each visit different from the last. The desserts are particularly enticing, mixing a variety of flavors that intrigue and tempt, just when you think there are no more surprises, at the end of your meal. Our trip to the café was characterized by friendly and efficient service, and our food arrived in a timely manner. We are in the habit of asking our waiter/waitress about the best dishes, unique to the particular restaurant, and were told that seafood is a priority. “There aren’t that many good seafood options in this area,” Garth said to us when we asked about the menu.
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The staff is also proud of the degree to which the restaurant taps into local resources, ranging from a Virginia buffalo farm to local organic vegetable producers, and fresh seafood from Hampton that the owner often personally picks out and brings to the restaurant. “That’s where I am heading after this,” Garth told us. “We’ve trained more than 600 graduates in our restaurant training program,” Garth said. “But we also make good food, and take pride in what we do.” Our experience certainly confirmed that, and while the disability-empowerment mission of the café goes on and garners even international attention, local diners should sample the menu for its own sake. n
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Drinks • Local beers like Hardywood and Legend on tap
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12300 Bermuda Crossroads Lane | Chester | 804.748.2763 breckenridgechiro.com • See ad on page 8.
2 Free Games Buy 2 Games, Get 2 Games FREE.
With this coupon. Expires 12/31/12. Cannot be used with any other offer, on $2 Mondays or for cosmic bowling.
1328 Sycamore Square, Midlothian | 804.897.8299 SweetsNTreatsGifts.com | See ad on page 20.
Lunch or Dinner Special One dinner entrée and one appetizer or soup for only $10. Lunch Special $6.95
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11395 Chester Road, Chester | 804.796.5065 | www.jbmulch.net See ad on page 27.
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Buy 1 greens fee at Regular Price, Get 2nd greens fee FREE Cart Required. Not valid with any other special. Valid Mon-Fri. Excludes holidays & tournaments.
Prince George Golf Course | Prince George | 804.991.2251 River’s Bend Golf Club | Chester | 804.530.1000 | See Ad on Page 11
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11027 Hull Street Road | 804.675.0002 annaspizzava.com • See ad on page 41.
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2608 Buford Road | Bon Air | 804.272.1423 | bufordrx.com See ad on page 24.
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Salisbury Tire & Service
2082 Anderson Highway | Powhatan | 897-5977 salisburytire.com See ad on page 62.
Free appetizer with purchase of any lunch or dinner bowl. Not valid with any other offers or discounts. Expires 12/31/12.
Don Papa Grande | 804.796.7988 | Chester • See ad on page 28. Los Bandidos | 804.520.5006 | Colonial Heights • See ad on page 26.
11500 Midlothian Tnpk. | 804.420-8888 • genghisgrill.com 11849 W. Broad St. | 804-360-4206 | See ad on page 25.
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In Search of INTERNATIONAL I talian • Japanese • Mongolian • Belgian • Chinese • Thai • Mexican
Photos by Tim Hill.
Massaman Curry Chicken Breast in Yellow curry, creamy with coconut milk, sweet potato, onion, carrot, peanut and Thai herbs. Siam Paragon thai Cuisine 13120 Midlothian Turnpike | 379-9895 siamparagonva.com
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Build your own teriyaki Chicken Bowl Seasoned chicken stir-fried with green beans, peppers, onions, carrots, cabbage and pineapples in an island teriyaki sauce, served over steamed rice. Genghis Grill 11500 Midlothian Turnpike | 420.8888 11849 W. Broad Street | 360.4206 genghisgrill.com
Burro nero from Castellanne Del Golfo, original chef from Sicily Grilled tilapia with jumbo shrimp and scallops in white wine sauce with capers and tomatoes. italian Delight 1795 Southcreek One, Powhatan 378.9961 | italiandelightpizza.com
Shrimp tostadas Pan-seared shrimp served on three crispy tostadas with slices of avocado, tomato, fresh queso, red onions, fresh sour cream and chipotle sauce. Plaza Azteca 10456 Midlothian Turnpike | 272.5692 13933 Hull Street Road | 608.8007 15801 WC Main Street, Westchester Commons | 897.1124
Party roll Perfectly seasoned sushi rice with seaweed, wrapped crab leg, and avocado. Topped with colorful caviar with ginger and wasabi on the side. Kabuto Japanese house of Steak 13158 Midlothian Turnpike | 379.7979 kabutorichmond.com
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EVO Fine Sichuan Cuisine NOW OPEN!
Our chef has over 35 years’ experience in Sichuan cuisine!
Wine & Beer • Traditional Chinese Dishes • Weekly Specials • Outdoor Dining • Party Room Available
SEE OUR SPECIAL ON PAGE 30!
7048 Forest Hill Avenue • 804-323-8116 Dine-In or Take-Out • ORDER ONLINE! www.evorichmond.com OPEN: Monday–Thursday 11am-9:30pm, Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm, Sunday 11:30am-9pm
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Fish Filet with hot Dry Pepper Flounder fillet, breaded and deep-fried until golden and crispy. Stir-fried with dry chili pepper, resulting in a tasty combination of a spicy, cumin flavor. eVo Fine Sichuan Cuisine 7048 Forest Hill Avenue | 323.8116 evorichmond.com
Mussels Pot & Frites This Belgian specialty, Mussels Pot & French Fries, is prepared six different ways: Provencale, Roquefort, curry, white wine, garlic or mariniere). Visit Belle Vie on Wednesday nights for their Special Never Ending Mussels Pot & Frites for only $15.95! Belle Vie 1244 Alverser Plaza | 379-3338 bellevieva.com
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Pescado Feliz Two grilled tilapia fillets, six grilled shrimp cooked in our famous mojo de ajo sauce (Butter Garlic). Served with white rice, steam vegetables and tortilas. Don Papa Grande 12806 Jefferson Davis Highway | Chester | 796.7988 los Bandidos 170 Southgate Square | Colonial Heights 520.5006 | losbandidosva.com
i love Sashimi Eighteen pieces of chef’s choice assorted fish and shellfish. Sushi-o 1228 Alverser Plaza | 897-9878 sushio-va.com
thai Style hot Pot with Sea treasures Shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels, basil & scallions in a spicy broth. Asian Bistro & Pho 2612 Perdue Springs Drive | Chester 425-9802 | asian-bistro.com
Scallop Stuffed trout Delicate trout filet stuffed with tender scallops, balsamic pears and cranberries, topped with bruschetta tomatoes. One of many seafood specials that change weekly. laCucina 11400 W. Huguenot Road | 378-8940
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RIPTIDES 11212 Ironbridge Road. 748-8899. HOURS: Tues-Thurs 11:30am-9pm. Fri 11:30am-10pm. Sat 12-10pm. Sun 12-9pm. Photo by Robert Thomas.
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rior to 1968, as we have discussed in our previous issue, the only way one could enjoy an adult beverage in a public setting was in a club that had a BYOB policy. Many private clubs had personal lockers for each member to store his or her beverages of choice. After liquor-by-the-drink laws were enacted in 1968, bars, or more appropriately, restaurants with bar areas, began to spring up. It was slow going at first, recalls long-time Richmond restaurateur, Jimmy News. “There weren’t that many restaurants in town at the time,” he says. “And those that were here did not have bar areas. News, who was the chef and “a minor partner” at a popular Fan-district nightspot, Mad King Ludwig’s, on West Grace Street, says, as he recalls, “We didn’t apply for a liquor license until 1973.” The earliest establishments to offer liquor by the drink, he says, were some of the finer hotels in the area. He mentions Roger Briggs of Briggs Hospitality, who operated several Metro Richmond Holiday Inns, including the Crossroads location (at Staples Mill and Broad) and the hotel at 3200 W. Broad. “The Jolly Roger (at Crossroads) was one of the first to offer guests the opportunity to have a drink with their meal,” News says.“That was a very popular nightspot.” One West End resident, Mary Beth, says that, in the seventies, she worked at a place known as the Skylight Club, which was attached to Piggy’s Attache Lounge, located on West Broad, just east of Horsepen Road.“The Skylight,” Mary Beth says, was an after-hours club. “It was like any small town bar. The same people came in regularly to show off their new friends and occasionally musicians would perform live to get some exposure.” While space doesn’t allow us to reminisce further, here, we invite you to join us at RichmondNavigator. com as we continue our discussion of early Richmond watering holes.
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Awareness by Jennifer Norvell Saunders
Y
ou know those days when the
to help warm the air. This can cause
cold literally takes your breath
nasal tissues to swell and mucus to
Tips for Controlling asthma
away? Your chest tightens
thicken, resulting in a stuffy nose. So we
• Avoid known triggers to lessen symptoms and flare-ups. • Get tested for allergies and, if needed, get allergy shots. • Take your asthma medications according to your doctor’s treatment plan. • Keep pets off the bed and out of the bedroom. • Use allergy covers on mattress and pillows. • Use HEPA filters if symptoms are severe. • Check pollen counts at www.pollen.com before making outdoor plans. • Reduce exposure to chemicals and perfumes. • Avoid smoking and second-hand smoke. • Get a flu shot. • Wash your hands and avoid touching your face to prevent the spread of colds and other viruses. • Wear a scarf over your mouth when going outside in cold weather. • Minimize frequent temperature changes during colder months.
soon after stepping outside. You may
end up breathing through our mouths,
even find yourself wheezing a little.
which bypasses the filtering process
Well, it could be just a normal reaction
of the nose. Inhaling more allergens
to the frigid temperature. But did you
and irritants can then cause asthma to
know it could also be asthma?
worsen.”
“Our body’s respiratory response
Besides winter’s cold and dry air,
to the cold air of winter can be uncom-
there are other asthma triggers that
fortable but it isn’t life-threatening if
tend to increase in colder months as
you don’t have asthma,” says Lawrence
well. Winter sees the rise of indoor
Gelber, M.D., president and managing
allergen exposure from pet dander and
partner of Richmond Allergy & Asthma
dust mites to mold and mildew. That‘s
Specialists. “However, for people with
because we tend to close up our homes
asthma, cold air can cause their symp-
in colder months.
toms to flare-up and that becomes a problem.” Asthma is a chronic inflammatory
If you experience asthma-like symptoms in the winter – or any time of year – it’s worth talking with your doc-
condition of the lungs that, for more
tor to find out if you have asthma and
Common asthma Triggers
than 34 million Americans, makes it
how you can manage your symptoms.
harder to breathe. Common symptoms
Diagnosing asthma isn’t difficult or
are shortness of breath, wheezing, chest
painful; it’s simply a matter of reviewing
tightness and chronic coughing.
your medical history and performing
• • • • • • • • • • • • •
Symptoms kick in when someone with asthma is exposed to specific things in the air, in food or even in
breathing tests to measure how well your lungs work. Unfortunately, there’s no cure for
some medications. These are called trig-
asthma yet, but managing your condi-
gers. While different people have differ-
tion, if possible, by avoiding triggers,
ent triggers, there are several common
taking medications as needed, and
ones – including winter’s cold, dry air.
following your doctor’s treatment plan
“The nose warms and filters the air we
can help you reduce symptoms and live
breathe,” says Dr. Gelber. “In the colder
a more normal life. It may even make
air of winter, blood rushes to the nose
winter’s chill just a little more bearable.
Respiratory infections like cold and flu Exercise Dust mites Cockroaches Animal dander Mold Pollen Smoke Air pollution Some medications Some foods Strong odors or perfumes Stress
Sources: American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology, www.aaaai.org; WebMD, www.webmd. com; Richmond Allergy & Asthma Specialists, RichmondAllergy.com n
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senior living TIPS FOR
Aging Gracefully
HOW WE S OCIA LI ZE By Steve Cook
“N
o matter what our age, we
sion can come from
Debbie Leidheiser, senior
ates a cycle.”
all need socialization,” says
advocate for Chesterfield County. “As we
isolation, which cre-
Health issues can
age, this becomes even more important.”
also play a role, wheth-
for the Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI),
vidual,
Monica Hughes, executive director
in Chesterfield County, agrees. “I don’t
believe the need for socialization changes…everyone needs it! I do think that the opportunities change and the interests change,” she says.
Explaining some of the factors that lead
er that of the indihim/herself
or that of someone to whom the individual is a caregiver. And, says
McCammon, some may
have a fear of meeting new people, especially
we are around people most every day.
top: Seniors kick up their heels at an Annual Senior Dance sponsored by Chesterfield Schools, Senior Advocate and involved in social circles Parks and Recreation. bottom: Participants in a Senior Ambassador class work on a project. previously in life.
make sure that we are giving ourselves
ladies to discuss the
Counties are welcome to join.
have any hobbies or aren’t involved in any
County to facilitate socialization among
that seniors seek out other county resourc-
of the curve on this one,” says Hughes.
fitness classes, and singles groups. She
to those changing needs, Leidheiser says,
“When we work or have children at home, “As we age and we retire, we have to
opportunities for socialization. If we don’t activities, we become “stale” and we don’t keep our mind active,” she adds.
And, says, Susan McCammon, execu-
tive director at Chesterfield’s Shepherd’s Center, “Strong social ties, through friends,
family and community groups, can preserve our brain health as we age and social
if they have not been
We asked all three
opportunities offered in Chesterfield
older ones. “Chesterfield is so far ahead “There are opportunities in many places, in many formats.
If you ask our
members, LLI is the best kept secret in Chesterfield!”
often be neglected for a variety of reasons.
“I think the biggest factor in not tak-
ing the initiative can be depression, says Hughes. “The ironic piece is that depres-
have a fulfilling social life.
The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield
ents, expertise, and other resources to help
and philosophy. Their website (see below)
need for such. And yet, that need may
as a valuable source in helping seniors to
and literature, to computers, to dance
It is obvious that as we age, we need to
desire for socialization, but to the absolute
also cites the county’s Shepherd’s Center
is a non-profit, interfaith organization of
of courses…everything from art, drama
give consideration not only to our natural
es such as Parks and Recreation programs,
A LLI offers an amazingly diverse list
isolation may be an important risk factor for cognitive decline in the elderly.”
In addition to LLI, Hughes recommends
provides further details with information on schedules and the institute’s very
senior adults who donate their time, talother senior adults remain independent in their own homes.
“Every day at the Shepherd’s Center,”
reasonably-priced membership fee, which
says McCammon, “ you can see the impact
smorgasbord of courses, lectures, activi-
are more outgoing and look for a place to
allows members to choose from a virtual
ties and planned social events. And, says Hughes, residents of Henrico and Hanover
of socialization by those attending. They feel comfortable among peers.”
Monica Hughes also regularly observes continued on page 52 >>
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WarnInG SIGnS:
When Your Student May Be Struggling Editorial Note: Because of our responsibility to the well-being of our sources, this publication has decided that school teachers mentioned in this article shall remain anonymous. by Isaac Sweeney
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chool is back in full swing and parents have high hopes for their children. As the school year moves forward, some parents have concerns about their child's progress. While countless factors may contribute to children’s struggles, it’s important for parents to be able to recognize some of the early warning signs. Howard W. Stracke, owner and director of Tutoring Club of Glen Allen, says, “With the SOLs dictating a rapid pace of teaching in schools today and with ever larger class sizes, students can miss key instruction and easily get behind.” One area school teacher with whom we spoke agrees that SOLs, along with budget restraints, have had adverse effects on many students. “What happens,” the teacher says, “is that good students can miss one or two quickly covered things that could have a tremendous effect on their success later in the year.” Stracke, as well as Stacy Mitchell, owner and executive director of Huntington Learning Center, along with several area educators, provided the following warning signs that your student may be struggling.
homework issues: the Big one According to an August 2011 report from The Center for Public Education on how parent involvement affects student achievement, “For elementary and middle school-age children, interactive homework assignments that bring parents and children 50
together are quite valuable.” While the report is aimed at schools and school boards, it definitely reveals that the first step to recognizing student struggles is for parents to be involved and attentive. Homework is one of the best ways to do that. Look for warning signs as frustration with homework, excuses for not doing homework, and spending too much time on homework.
Misbehavior If you have a typically well-behaved child who starts to act out in class, it could be a sign of frustration with the material. Nearly all of our sources list misbehavior as a sign of academic trouble and many say that some parents will chalk bad behavior up to adolescence or laziness when it’s really because the student is falling behind.
lack of Motivation This is hard to judge because, as one teacher says about work, particularly homework, “They just may not want to do it.” If resistance to schoolwork continues for a couple of weeks or if it changes dramatically, then it could be a sign of a child’s academic struggles. Being bored also falls here. A child’s boredom could be genuine, because the child has already grasped the material and is no longer interested. If this is the case and the grades concur, then the child could belong in a gifted program. But students
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claiming to be bored may also be trying to avoid work because they don’t understand the material.
Physical Ailment Tummy aches, headaches … these happen to all children. When they keep happening, it could be because of an underlying academic problem. Don’t assume this, one source says. Rather, take your child to the doctor, but if the doctor can’t determine a cause, then consider alternatives. Perhaps the student doesn’t want to go to school, or maybe the student has symptoms of school-related stress.
Don’t overlook the obvious Slipping grades and phone calls from teachers are the obvious signs that a student may be struggling. Don’t take these lightly. Don’t let failing grade after failing grade pile up before taking action. As with all of these steps, communication is key. Communication with your children, with other parents, with school personnel, like school counselors, and with teachers. Ask questions and encourage your children to seek help when they need it. As one teacher says, “It is important to keep in mind that although most students want to do well, they often feel inadequate if they have to ask for extra help. It is important that teachers and parents help children understand that seeking help when they need it is a sign of strength rather than weakness.” n
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continued from page 48 the oftentimes immediate benefits derived by those who take advantage of the many
and varied opportunities for increased socialization as offered in the county. She cites one example:
One woman called (the LLI) four times
over the course of several months inquir-
ing about our programs but was obviously having a difficult time taking the steps
to get out after the death of her husband.
When she called she would end up on the phone with someone, usually a volunteer, in the office. Finally, she made her way
to the school to find out more and to see if she could do it.
After listening and
sharing for about half an hour, I took her on a tour of the space. It was only a few
steps into the hallway when I introduced her to a few members who were sitting in the library talking. Within minutes they
had taken her in and listened and shared together. Unbeknownst to me, two hours had passed with her engaged in conversation with them. They took her to the
lounge, had coffee and shared a sandwich. On her way out she popped her head
back into the office to say goodbye. I told her, “I hope you find what you are look-
ing for.” She smiled and said, “I think I already have.” She left.
Less than 10 minutes later she came
back through the door to tell me that she had been in the car crying tears of relief
and joy. She proceeded to share with me
that when she smiled as she was leaving, she realized that was the first time she had smiled in over a year since her husband’s death. n
FOR MORE iNFORMATiON: Chesterfield County Senior Services: chesterfield.gov/seniorservices Chesterfield Senior Advocate’s office: 768-7878 or email Leidheiserd@chesterfield.gov Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield: hepctrchesterfield.org Lifelong Learning Institute: llichesterfield.org
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id you know that Apple Computer, Hershey's, Mary Kay Cosmetics, and the Ford Motor Company all started as home-based businesses? According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, more than half of all American businesses are based out of an owner's home.
A home-based business or office has rewards as well as challenges. There are pros and cons not to be
taken lightly. Distractions and disruptions can flourish depending on your particular situation. A functional and productive environment doesn’t happen by itself. It takes forethought to intentionally set up, locate,
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design, and furnish a home office that enhances and supports the tasks at hand. PERMANENT or TEMPORARY
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With economic pressures and resulting corporate changes that have taken place in recent years, some people find themselves working at home
your office is on the first or second floor?
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cated to your office? • If you own a two-story home, does it matter if • Do you need a dedicated entrance to your office?
home only periodically or a couple of days a week,
Will you likely bring in clients or vendors?
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• How much layout area and desk space is needed?
ronment that supports focus and concentration can make or break effectiveness.
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The working space needed depends on your
• What are the filing and storage requirements? Are
particular type of business and the anticipated outlook. Prior to setting up your home office, take time to assess how you will use it and what requirements it must fulfill. The first steps in locating, arranging,
port your ideal functionality?
there books, catalogues, samples, etc.? • Will others be working in the space with you? How often? These are some basic considerations and
and outfitting your office involve asking yourself a
assessments. There may be other design criteria
few key questions:
specific to your type of business.
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DETAILS, DETAILS Comfort and good ergonomic design translate into greater pro-
accommodate your requirements. Laptops,
ductivity and in turn contribute to increased business success. A great
wireless devices, and
task chair is probably the single most important piece of furniture in
the desire for mobil-
the space. After your computer, a quality task chair should be the next
ity are on the rise, but
most expensive item. If your chair is comfortable, efficiency and focus
this equipment still
increase simply because more time will be spent in the chair uninter-
requires most of the
rupted. For reference, a good chair has easily height-adjustable seat
same support configu-
and arms, tilts forward and back, and has lumbar support and adjust-
ration.
able tensions. Lighting is tricky in an office environment, primarily due to competing tasks. Glare is frequently a challenge with computer screens. Although natural light is always desirable, it can cause issues if the
STYLE and FLEXIBILITY Does your home office have to look like an office? Perhaps not.
computer is positioned where the light reflects onto the screen. Task
Style doesn’t necessarily have to be compromised. Your office may
lighting is essential and can be accomplished with high-intensity desk
take on the look of a handsome library with beautiful furnishings,
lamps. The style of any ambient or general lighting (frequently a ceil-
especially if you frequently receive clients or vendors. A pleasant
ing fixture) should complement the style in the rest of your home and
and colorful design can brighten the mood, energize the space, and
provide a crisp white light.
enhance your productivity.
TECHNOLOGY
room solely for your home office? There are stylish and fun ways to
What should you do if it just isn’t feasible to dedicate a specific Computer, CPU, docking station, monitor, router, modem,
can be converted to a home office while discreetly and cleverly main-
telephone... the list of electronic devices possibly needed in your
taining its original function by incorporating a Murphy bed. This space-
office can present a planning overload. Thinking carefully about
saving bed keeps the room open except when the bed is pulled
locating all the devices and how you will use them can save costly
down from the wall for occasional use.
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create a space designed for double or even triple duty. A guest room
printer, fax, scanner, shredder, charging station, UPS, speakers,
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home-based business or office has rewards as well as challenges. There are pros and cons not to be taken lightly. It takes forethought to intentionally set up, locate, design, and furnish a home office that enhances and supports the business at hand. closet with double doors can be converted into a practical configuration. When you are done for the day, simply close the doors and it’s out of sight and out of mind. Voilà! ON A PERSONAL NOTE Working from home is a money saver on clothes, gas, tolls, parking, and the possible ticket on the highway! There are other plusses as well, but the flip side contains two major pitfalls: isolation and the temptation to work at all hours of the day and night. Yours truly can attest to these issues as I've worked from a home office for several years. Working solo can get pretty quiet depending on the type of work you do and the frequency of appointments and interaction. A periodic change of scenery is important, but the corner coffee shop might not be the right place for you. Co-working or office sharing might be a good option depending on your business model and the need to build professional relationships. Services such as www.loosecubes.com provide a people-centric and collaborative environment and connect you with like-minded colleagues. Regardless of your arrangement, it’s important to set and stick to regular business hours and close the door behind you at the end of your workday, even if only metaphorically. Social media is a great way to promote business and stay connected, but personal contact and relationships nurture and help us grow, both professionally and personally. n
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From carpets to kayaks, antiques to contemporary.
Love your family. Move them well.
Susan’s Selections Consignment Store has moved to a great new location at 4909 W. Marshall St. in the West End. Find it and buy it…or bring it and sell it!
Moving, de-cluttering, including emptynesters, people combining households, busy professionals, newlyweds, those with disabilities and families who've lost a loved one.
Warehouse Sales Monthly.
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Discovering Beauty In Your Home’s Winter Landscape by Jennifer Norvell Saunders
s a gardener, floral designer and home stylist, I love the variety of
gO nATuRAl. Don’t leave your front door and entrance bare
the seasons. And that means all of them – even winter.
for the season. Create natural
There’s a beautiful dichotomy in the colder months.
vignettes that last all winter by
After a sun-baked summer and the blazing colors of fall,
using greenery, pine cones,
my senses are calmed by the icy blues, mottled whites,
berries, twigs, branches, gourds
soft grays and deep brownish greens that show them-
and a rough-textured rib-
selves in the landscape. But because the season also
bon such as burlap. For fun, add
pares a garden down to its most basic structure, there’s
simple embellishments inspired
a dramatic side to winter as textures, shapes and colors
by nature such as a rustic
stand out against a pewter sky.
birdhouse or grapevine balls. Try
Rather than ignoring your garden and the face
hanging a wreath on your door and
your house shows the world this winter, look for ways to
replacing tired planters with potted
appreciate and enhance nature’s winter décor. Here are
evergreens or an outdoor arrangement.
some places to start:
Bring new life to your window boxes by filling
CleAn THe yARd. But just a little. Help bring the landscape into sharper focus by picking up and storing the flotsam of summer and fall. Put tools away, rake up
them with winter foliage or creating drama with an arrangement. Add SOMe InTeReST. Bring attention to your yard and home by paint-
debris, and remove annuals. But don’t over clean when it
ing your front door in a rich jewel-tone. Add
comes to your garden. Leave some seed heads, grasses
planters to the front steps, put out a beautiful
and dried stalks right where they are until spring. They’ll
bird feeder or hang a seeded wreath on a
not only provide food and shelter for wildlife but they’ll
garden gate. Update your mailbox and trade
add height and movement to your yard and positively
in worn house numbers for something with
sparkle whenever there’s snow or ice.
pizzazz. Your planting choices can also bring
lIgHT uP. For safety’s sake, check outdoor lights to make sure they are at their brightest. But don’t stop there. Consider adding lighting to your walkway to cre-
big benefits in the winter. Late bloomers like hellebores, witch hazel or crocus are cheerful additions. For drama and structure,
ate a welcoming path to your home. Use simple white
plant hollies, beautyberry, red twig dogwoods,
string lights in a favorite tree to create a cheery glow or
conifers or other shrubs and trees with winter
spotlight a structural element in your yard for drama.
interest. Your local garden center can help you
Although you may not be spending much time outside,
choose what’s best for your garden. Don’t forget
well-placed lighting can eliminate any window “black
that fences, edgings, patios, arbors and other
holes” you may have and brings instant warmth to the
hardscapes all add good bones and definition
view.
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business watch
More Treasures Than Ever! Susan’s Selections has more than 15,000 sq. ft. in new location by Steve Cook
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earching for high-quality furniture at bargain prices? Looking for that one-of-a-kind piece to give to someone who almost has everything? Or, perhaps, you just enjoy a treasure hunt, without any specific item in mind. Whatever your pleasure, the treasures await you at the brand new Susan’s Selections consignment and estates shop, located in the original Best Products store (4901 Marshall Street), just behind Krispy Kreme Donuts on West Broad at Staples Mill. Now, if the name “Susan’s Selections” sounds familiar, it should. The consignment shop has been around since 2006, but in a much smaller location on Staples Mill Road. “Our move has allowed us to triple our retail space,” says owner, Susan Campbell (pictured above). Treasure and bargain hunters now have over 15,000 square feet to explore and discover. And, Campbell tells me, she plans to expand by another 15,000 square feet soon to provide even more room for storage and for her monthly warehouse sales. To better understand just what Susan’s Selections is, and from where these treasures come, it might help to get just a little history of the business. The story begins back in 1998 when Campbell, a local businesswoman with a career in the printing industry, took on the responsibility of helping her father move into a retirement home. While trying to juggle her “day job” with the task of helping her father pack, move, and unpack, Campbell says she realized that she was preoccupied with the move while her father was dealing with the emotions and memories. “Dad was leaving the home he had lived in for 47 years,” Campbell says. “He wanted to share his memories and I was worried about the pots and pans. After the move, I realized how much better it would have been if I had paid attention
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to my father and had someone else pay attention to the packing and unpacking.” Shortly after coming to that realization, Campbell came to another. She could offer such services to those who were in similar circumstances. “Almost right away,” Campbell says, she began her moving business, which she owns and operates along with her husband, Roy Lambertson. That side of the business is today known as More Then Moving (See A MOVING EXPERIENCE, to the right). To best serve her clients who needed assistance in disposing of furniture and home furnishings, which they no longer wanted or had room for in their new residences, estate sale management was offered as a valuable component of her varied services. Before long, Campbell says, she was beginning to accumulate a sizeable collection of furnishings, which she was holding in storage awaiting her clients’ sales. That gave birth to another idea…to offer those clients an additional venue in which to sell these items. Thus was born, in 2006, her retail business, Susan’s Selections. Campbell points to two primary factors that have led to the tremendous growth in the business since its inception just six years ago. One factor is, of course, the large number of Baby Boomers who are reaching that time in life when a move to a smaller home or a retirement home becomes a logical choice. As regards the second factor, she says, “Today’s economy plays a large role. Many savvy shoppers in an effort to save money, are choosing to purchase previously-owned furniture and other home furnishings.” Now, in her new location, just off West Broad Street, even more will be able to find the fabulous bargains. Speaking of that location, Campbell says that several of her customers have commented on their memories, from decades ago, of shopping
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a moVInG eXPerIenCe More Than Moving…the name says it all. If you or, perhaps your parents, are planning a move, Susan Campbell, along with husband, Roy Lambertson can provide a host of invaluable services. Perhaps you just need a moving service…someone to transport your furniture and other belongings from point A to point B. More than Moving can do that, but as the name implies, they do so much more. Packing and unpacking are among those services. “Many of our clients will have us set up their new home completely,” says Campbell, President of the company. “We can hang their pictures and curtains. We can even put the towels on the towel racks, if they wish.” Campbell tells of one client, who had friends come to the visit the day after she had moved into an apartment in a retirement community. The client had told her, “My friends said that it looked as if I’d been living there for a year.” Campbell says her company also offers consultative services to help clients in deciding what furnishings to keep. “We’ll measure their furniture and we’ll measure the floor space in their new home. We can then make recommendations as to which items will fit best. “Often our clients will make enough from the sale of the items they don’t keep to cover the expenses of moving,” she says. “Sometimes they realize considerably more than their expenses!”
for bargains at Best Products, in that very same building. During my recent visit, I discovered that Susan’s Selections offers much more than just furniture, although, indeed, there’s plenty furniture to be found. But I also discovered everything from china to kayaks. Susan’s Selections truly does offer something to delight even the most ardent treasure hunters. Once a month, Campbell opens up the warehouse to shoppers and holds an enormous sale of items that might not ever make it onto the showroom floor. She says that between the showroom and the warehouse, she has tens of thousands of items, from furniture, to decorative pieces, to old records (giant CDs to those of you under 40), to toys, to whatever you can imagine. I asked Susan Campbell what she enjoys most about the business. “It’s the people,” she says. “I love working with our elderly clients. We also have great customers and a great staff. And…,” she adds, “I love discovering the treasures. Every time I open a box, I’m thinking that there’s bound to be something really great in here.” To learn more about Susan’s Selections and More Than Moving, visit the website at susansselections.com. Add your name to their email list in order to be kept informed about upcoming estate and warehouse sales. n
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Four Choice Rides for 2013 by Mark Meade
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n an era of rising fuel costs and economic stagnation, automotive manufacturers are pulling out the stops to offer consumers the value they demand. Improvements in materials science; breakthroughs in powertrain technologies; and integration of computer controls
SPORT
throughout the vehicle have made cars safer, more comfortable, more durable, and more efficient for 2013 than ever before!
The Subaru BRZ Less is really more!
he newest darling of the autocross is a lightweight (less than
to contributing to the low center of gravity required for exquisite
2800 lbs.), rear wheel drive sports car that sprang from a
handling, this placement also enabled the designers to fit a deeply
joint venture between Subaru and Toyota. In Subaru guise, this
sloping hood for aggressive looks and slippery aerodynamics.
model is known as the BRZ. It features a 200 horsepower direct
Couple these sporting fundamentals with a slick-shifting six-speed
injected, 2.0 liter engine with four horizontally opposed pistons.
transmission and limited slip differential, and you've got an afford-
This "boxer" cylinder arrangement, long a family trait of Subarus,
able, every-man's sports car that's fun from the word "Go!"
nestles the weight of the engine low in the chassis. In addition
Base price: $25,495.
The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor King of the hill.
he Ford Motor Company has been building F-Series
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and suspension modifications to withstand the grueling punishment
pick-up trucks for more than 60 years; for nearly half of
of off-road racing, they unleashed a MONSTER. For 2013, this awesome
them, it has been the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. Ford
truck features a 6.2 liter V8 that generates 434 lb/ft. of torque and 411
also has a long history of involvement in motorsports,
h.p. Its 35" wheels track nearly 7" wider than other F-150s, and enjoy
having ventured into NASCAR, IndyCar, road racing, rallying, suspension travel of more than 11" in front and more than 12" in the
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drag racing, and—of special interest to truck fans— off-
rear, thanks to FOX Racing ShoxTM. When you're ready to take the fun
roading. When Ford's Special Vehicles Team unveiled the
off road, the Raptor's ready to take flight.
SVT Raptor, a truck based off the F-150, but with chassis
Base price: $43,340.
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ne of the hallmarks of true
The Toyota Avalon More comfort. less fuel.
HyBRID
LUxURy
The Audi S7 Cutting edge of design.
A
s a leader in hybrid gas/electric
luxury is the ability to
powertrains, Toyota is
combine opulence,
forging new ground
safety, performance,
with the 2013 Avalon,
and style in a single
their first full-sized,
package without
mainstream hybrid.
appearing boastful.
Based on the same
Audi’s 2013 S7 does
Hybrid Synergy Drive
just that, by bringing
technology used by
together a full suite
the mid-sized Camry
of advanced, race-
hybrid introduced for
bred technologies. Its
2012, the new Avalon
direct injected, twin
combines two electric
turbo-charged V8
motors with a 2.5 liter
generates 420 silky
4 cylinder gasoline
smooth horsepower, and de-activates half the cylinders under
engine, for a combined 200 horsepower. Transmitted through
light load, to save fuel. Its dual-clutch 7-speed transmission
an electronically-controlled continuously variable transmission
puts the power down seamlessly through an adaptive air sus-
(CVT), this combination nets an estimated 40/39 mpg in city/
pension that lowers the car at speed for enhanced high speed
highway driving. Key to this efficiency is the lighter-weight
stability. Audi’s quattro® all-wheel drive provides sure footing,
body, which -- even carrying the extra battery weight of a
while the adaptive xenon headlights turn with the steering
hybrid -- weighs less than last year's Avalon. Add luxurious
wheel to light your way around corners. The curvaceous alu-
appointments such as electro-lumninescent instrumentation,
minum five-door “liftback” design offers 60% more cargo space
soft-touch controls, and the optional Entune® multimedia
than other cars in its category, while encapsulating an interior
system into the mix, and the new Avalon brings together fuel-
sculpted of fine leather accented by your choice of exotic
sipping economy with full-sized comfort. Pricing is yet to be
wood, brushed aluminum or carbon fiber finishes.
announced, but expect around $36,500. n
Base price: $78,800.
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