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Kathryn Murray of Warsaw will be at JarrettThor Fine Arts Gallery with her seascapes.
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Kathleen Walsh of Fredericksburg will also be at JarrettThor’s with her oil impressions.
October’S 2nd Friday Art Walk
Colonial Beach Artists’ Guild presents:, King George homeschoolers read the U.S. Constitution.
Homeschoolers celebrate the Constitution Special guests abounded recently for all necessary subjects, acting as a has committed to teach high school Physics at the Homeschool Learnat Shiloh Baptist Church, as King complete curriculum. George’s Classical Conversations’ homeschool group celebrated Constitution Day. With heavy hearts, classes of Christian homeschoolers aging from 4 years to 15, prayed in classrooms for families and victims of the shootings at the U.S. Navy Yard, but also talked of the importance of celebrating this great country, our Constitution for which our greatness was founded upon, and those that continue to uphold those freedoms and protections every day. Directors Cathy Lyon and Katie DeWald organized this Excellence in Education event to demonstrate to the community the beauty of educational choice and to thank local servants for their hard work. “Classical Conversations Mission is to know God and to make Him known,� explains Mrs. Lyon. Using the Classical Method of teaching, homeschool mothers tutor younger children one day a week in the Foundations classes, memorizing the grammar of such subjects as Bible, Latin, Science, History, Math, and the Arts. The 7th grade and forward Challenge class’ one-day-aweek meetings are a springboard
The ceremony opened with the introduction of visitors and comments from Roselyn Dale, a homeschool parent, and a “comehere� from Scotland. Reminding listeners that it is a true privilege to be an American, Roselyn was emotional as she recalled the day she became an American citizen, “I will never forget the Judge’s comments as we concluded the citizenship ceremony. He said this is the best thing that ever happens in a courtroom, because everyone leaves happy. Everyone gets what they want, (to be an American).� On that note, Proud and Patriotic was the recitation of the Preamble to our U.S. Constitution, the reading of excerpts from the Constitution and the Bill of Rights by students in Cathy Lyon’s, Victoria Arcement’s, and Michelle Rodriguez’ Challenge classes. With chests bowed and hearts humbled, younger students followed with a musical historical timeline and song listing all the Presidents of the United States. Among those at the ceremony was Monroe District County Supervisor candidate Rich Lorey. An advocate for excellence in education, and educational options, Mr. Lorey
A writer from Montross has inquired about this cabinet, which she references as a “doughbox.� It has been in her family for a number of generations. She brought it with her from Iowa when she moved to the Northern Neck five years ago, but she notes that her family has roots in Ohio, New York and Virginia. Some of the blanking comes from a single board, and she thinks the nails are handmade. Rather than terming this piece a “doughbox�, I should call it a grain or flour bin. It likely dates from the early to Henry Lane mid-nineteenth century, but the place of origin is more Hull difficult to determine. It is a typical farm or store utility piece. Indeed, I have a similar bin that my parents purchased in the early 1950s from the old store on K Street in Washington under the present-day Whitehurst Freeway. Our box is pine, and I am certain that if this one were stripped of its layers of paint, it would be also. In this case I recommend stripping the paint. The base layer might be an original color in buttermilk paint, but I doubt the box was painted originally. If not, the pine should come out very well. The slope to the lid and the delicacy of the feet are nice features. The latter kept the grain or flour off the floor, lest dampness cause it to spoil, and made entry more difficult for mice. The possibly handmade nails might be rosehead nails, which would give credence to it having an Eastern origin. Pieces such as this one were meant to be utilitarian in purpose, thus when they ceased to be useful they were discarded, i.e., when more secure modern means of storage replaced them. As they disappeared, the value of the survivors increased. When my parents bought ours, they paid $13 for it. This one is a gem, and properly restored would be worth $300.
ing Enrichment Center opening soon in King George. Also in attendance were; School Board Member Mike Rose, also on the ballet this Nov. 5th to keep his position; King George Registrar Lorrie Gump; and Secretary of the King George Electoral Board Pastor Rick Crookshank of Hanover Baptist Church. Representing Ken Cuccinelli, 17year-old homeschooled student, Nathan Gray, attended. Nathan is an active leader in the Cuccinnelli campaign for Governor, educates the community regarding the current election, attends local meetings, and organizes and collects data. Margaret Ransone, District 1 Delegate, was unable to attend do to an illness in her extended family, but sent a representative. At the conclusion of this heartfelt day, Cathy Lyon remarked, “I am basking in the knowledge that we still live in a wonderful nation where we can pray in public, homeschool our children, and have a voice in leadership. I was reminded of that tremendous gift today.� - Christine Nerney
The following participating businesses will each have an art exhibit: Kathleen Walsh & Kathryn Murray JarrettThor Fine Arts Gallery 100 Taylor Street #101 Theresa Alo Potomac River Fisheries Comm. 222 Taylor Street Street Style Riverview Inn 24 Hawthorn Street Resident Artists Pottery by Hand & Studio A #10 A-B Hawthorne Street Visions by Shirl 118 Hawthorn Street Elizabeth Escobar Esco Limited 116 Hawthorn Street Will be Open Colonial Beach Museum 128 Hawthorn Street
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Happy Antiquing! Henry Lane Hull and his wife, Lisa, own Commonwealth Antiques & Appraisals, Inc. located at P.O. Box 35 Wicomico Church, VA 22579 You may call them at 804.580.3301, or email them at henrylanehull@commonwealthantiques.com
Fall is here and the weather has been outstanding, a good time to come and visit the 2nd Friday Art Walk of Colonial Beach, the social event of the season. We have several artists lined up with new and exciting pieces of artwork, all for your viewing pleasure. Starting off at the Potomac River Fisheries Commission building on Taylor Street, we have artist Theresa Alo from Indian Head, MD. Ms. Alo will be exhibiting her works in clay, fiber and charcoal, which promises to be a very unique exhibit. As this will be her first time here, don’t forget to stop by and welcome her. Heading down Taylor Street to JarrettThor Fine Arts, Kathryn Mur-
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“Buck teeth,� the popular term for a malocclusion known as “excess overjet,� may have its origin in referencing a “buck,� the adult male of such animals as rabbits that have large, protruding front teeth. This class II malocclusion (“bad bite�) features lower first molars that are either directly under or to the rear of the upper first molars when the jaws meet. As a result, the lower jaw as a whole tends to close behind the upper one. The upper front teeth then protrude in front of the lower ones, creating the classic look of the “buck teeth,� not only are the protruding incisors unattractive, but they are susceptible to being knocked out, loosened, or fractured. The orthodontist can help. Orthodontics is about more than just a nice smile. Crooked and crowded teeth are harder to keep clean, contributing the tooth decay and gum disease. Other problems that can arise are abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, excess stress on supporting bone and gum tissues, pain in the face and jaw and even chronic headaches. To schedule a free orthodontic consultation, please call Fredericksburg Orthodontics At 540-898-7211 We are located at 10618 Spotsylvania Ave. (Lee’s Hill Center on Rt. 1 South). We are open Monday through Friday. Evening appointments are also available. P.S. Excess overjet can be caused by thumb-sucking or overcrowded teeth. Please mail any questions or comments to my office or e-mail me at:
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ray of Warsaw will be on hand with her recent landscape and seascape photography, while Kathleen Walsh of Fredericksburg will be showing her impressionist oil paintings. A must-see I’m sure. Across the street on Hawthorn you’ll find Pottery by Hand and Studio A, with more than 30 artists showing their works from pottery pieces to paintings. It is rumored there may be some early Halloween surprises, as well. Going down Hawthorn to Riverview Inn, you will find “Street Style� on exhibit; a new photographer is in town and rumored to be worth the looksee! Further down Hawthorn Street
is Esco Limited, with original art by Elizabeth, including her latest fall merchandise and many of her new art pieces on display. Next door at Visions by Shirl, the resident artists will be starting their Halloween festivities a little early, so don’t get too spooked. Further down the street, the Colonial Beach Museum will also be open for our Art Walk and are welcoming everyone. Well, that’s the roundup this month, and just as a reminder, admission is always free to the public, refreshments are served and the people are friendly. Enjoy a pleasant evening at our Second Friday Art Walk.
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