August 2013 - Front Porch Fredericksburg by Virginia Grogan

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L o c a l G o o d N e w s S i n c e 1 9 97 YEAR 17 • ISSUE 194 • AUGUST 2013

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New Hands at Liberty Town

Clay-pable Owners 3

Trivia Night

For Wellian Fun 6

Artist on Art

Songs About Music 8

Beer Only

No Wine Except Rosé 12

The Volunteer

Judy Chaimson 18

Who Gets What?

Equal or Equitable? 22

Moore Art

Animal Lover 24

Mom Can Paint!

Ana Rendich 29

Go Ahead...

Make Mine a Bruce Day 31

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NEW HANDS AT LIBERTYTOWN

Our Heritage... the crhc collection history’s stories.: fort lease

companion care: .patience, puppy

The Gabler beneath the gables ...Andi Gabler

autoknown better: years are gone like summer

Senior Care: equally or equitably?

Arch Di Peppe ...A funny thing happened

Wellness: volunteers for the blind

Art in the ‘burg: Kenneth Moore

scene & heard...in the ‘burg!

more ltaw poetryman

community link: clint van zandt

xbg music scene: Mctell brothers my own path: a bending forest memory

.drama @the stage door

nice work mom! ....ana rendich

porch talk 3

new hands at ltaw

on the porch...life in fredericksburg Messages

medium talent: ken caffrey

Stafford’s farmer’s market

...And more!

retired on the back porch ......soft serve serves a writer well

Vino: it’s august drink beer, stupid C.S.a.: how america should be eating

season’s bounty: You say tomato

Cooking with kyle

therapy toolbox: lindsay coker dickinson

daytripper: gray ghost vineyards

ragbrai: let’s bicycle

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Calendar of Events

go ahead, make mine a bruce day

dig into trivia night @the well

Cover Photo by Jay Anderson

By lezlie cheryl History was made twelve years ago when Dan Finnegan first opened LibertyTown Arts Workshop, paving the way for so many artists to call home to their own working studios. When the time came and he wanted to step down, he didn’t have to look far to find the perfect new owners, one of which was working in her own studio at LibertyTown - D.D. Lecky Pottery. As of July, D.D. and her husband Kenneth Lecky are the proud new owners, excited to lead LibertyTown into its next era. Kenneth explained, “A year and a half or so ago, we had vaguely thought that someday, when Dan wanted to stop running LibertyTown, we’d love to take over. When Dan asked us for advice on selling LibertyTown last September, we decided the time was right for us, too. D.D. and I will curate the monthly exhibits, including juried shows and one- or twoartist shows; seek out great artists to fill any studio vacancies; find unique outside art to sell in the gallery, complimenting our studio artists; help our artists expand their businesses; improve the gallery space, and promote LibertyTown locally, regionally, and beyond.” The Leckys plan to expand LibertyTown’s offerings, preserving the best and continuing its success. Kenneth says, “To begin, we want to make sure LibertyTown continues to work as well as

it has been for our artists and the public. Additionally, we soon want to offer more classes, including daytime adult pottery classes, specialty pottery workshops, and different painting techniques. In the spring, we plan to begin renovations on LibertyTown’s courtyard. We plan that space for classes, First Fridays and events.” Dan will continue to have his work permanently on the gallery shelves, and he’ll have two larger exhibitions each year. The sale gives him more time making pots and traveling with his work to more places across the country. Last year he started an annual pottery show at the Hill Center in D.C. called Pottery on the Hill. While Dan won’t have an active role in the business, the current gallery manager Aline Fisher and assistant gallery manager Beth Sperlazza will continue working with LibertyTown. Kenneth and D.D. will remain at their full-time jobs, too, Kenneth as Director of Operations at a small software development company, and D.D. as Director of Property Management Services at Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer’s local office. Kenneth also runs his own photography business, Lecky Photography, and has served on the Board for the FCCA, and has been its Historian since April 2012. D.D. grew up in Stafford; Kenneth in Falls Church. Both attended the UVA & met in C-Ville, moving to Spotsy in 2005.

Neither have owned or worked in a gallery before, but both are active at LibertyTown and Kenneth says, “LibertyTown’s annual Feast for the Eyes exhibit was the first juried show my work appeared in, and I’ve exhibited across Virginia and D.C. since. D.D. makes and exhibits her pottery at LibertyTown and has participated in Arts in the Park and Richmond Craft Mafia shows… We will continue LibertyTown’s support of Empowerhouse’s Empty Bowl. Each January, LibertyTown’s Bowl-A-Rama invites local potters to join in throwing bowls to donate to Empty Bowl. We provide the wheels, clay, and glazes, and we fire the bowls.” Look for big changes to the website, including a full searchable calendar of classes, online class sign-up, online juried show applications, an active blog, monthly featured studio artists including interviews and photos, and increased use of social media to highlight the amazing artists and events at

LibertyTown. And, look for a new LibertyTown line of t-shirts later this year and a line of LibertyTown-branded pottery next year. Can’t make it down to LibertyTown in person? Visit online: www.libertytownarts.com; FaceBook: www.facebook.com/LibertyTownArts; Twitter: twitter.com/LibertyTownArts; Instagram: instagram.com/libertytownarts/ Lezlie Cheryl is publicity chair for the FCCA and patron of artists everywhere. lezliecheryl@gmail.com Photo: Kenneth & D.D. Lecky by Casey Collings

Here’s A Refreshing Idea!

Make Waves With Us!

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contents

closeups 5

NEW HANDS AT LIBERTYTOWN

Our Heritage... the crhc collection history’s stories.: fort lease

companion care: .patience, puppy

The Gabler beneath the gables ...Andi Gabler

autoknown better: years are gone like summer

Senior Care: equally or equitably?

Arch Di Peppe ...A funny thing happened

Wellness: volunteers for the blind

Art in the ‘burg: Kenneth Moore

scene & heard...in the ‘burg!

more ltaw poetryman

community link: clint van zandt

xbg music scene: Mctell brothers my own path: a bending forest memory

.drama @the stage door

nice work mom! ....ana rendich

porch talk 3

new hands at ltaw

on the porch...life in fredericksburg Messages

medium talent: ken caffrey

Stafford’s farmer’s market

...And more!

retired on the back porch ......soft serve serves a writer well

Vino: it’s august drink beer, stupid C.S.a.: how america should be eating

season’s bounty: You say tomato

Cooking with kyle

therapy toolbox: lindsay coker dickinson

daytripper: gray ghost vineyards

ragbrai: let’s bicycle

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Calendar of Events

go ahead, make mine a bruce day

dig into trivia night @the well

Cover Photo by Jay Anderson

Here’s A Refreshing Idea!

Make Waves With Us!

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ON THE PORCH Rob Grogan Myles Bigenwald

Editor Associate Editor

Photographer Archer Di Peppe Contributing Writers & Artists Jay AndersonA.E.Bayne Megan Byrnes Collette Caprara C.Ruth Cassell Lezlie Cheryl Ashleigh Chevalier Arch Di Peppe Fran k Fratoe Renee Gauvin William Garnett Debra Harkins Ralph “Tuffy” Hicks Dave Honacker Rob Huffman Katie Hornung Karl Karch Kimberly Kemp Jo Middleton Sara Mattingly Amy Millis Susan Carter Morgan Amy Pearce M.L.Powers Vanessa Moncure Amy Pearce Scott Richards Wendy Schmitz James Kyle Snyder Jeremy Sutton Matt Thomas Christine Thompson Rim Vining Natalie Wilson Front Porch Fredericksburg is a free circulation magazine published monthly by Olde Towne Publishing Co., Inc. Virginia Bigenwald Grogan, Publisher. The mission of Front Porch Fredericksburg is to connect the diverse citizenry of Fredericksburg with lively features and informative columns of interest to our community’s greatest resource, its people. Messages from our readers are welcome. All submissions must be received by e-mail by the 19th of the month preceding publication. Writers are welcome to request Writer’s Guidelines and query the Editor by e-mail. Front Porch Fredericksburg PO Box 9203 Fredericksburg, VA 22403 Phone: 540-220-1922 E-Mail: frntprch@aol.com Web Site: www.frontporchfredericksburg.com The opinions expressed in Front Porch Fredericksburg are those of the contributing writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Front Porch Fredericksburg or its advertisers. Copyright 2013 Olde Towne Publishing Co., LLC All rights reserved.

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Andi at The Schooler House B&B

loosen your grip Collette and David Caprara were listening to a CD by Bob Sima, called Thin Little Veil, and wrote in a note card that whenever they listen to it, they think of me, that singer/songwriter Sima is so uplifting, and that our mutual friend Mari Kelly agreed that this CD is for me. So, gratefully, I slid it into my computer, and I listened. And I listened. And I welled up with tears but held back the flood… as long as I could, which was up until the song “The Looser The Grip” came on… And then I let go. I loosened my grip on the rest of my day; it floated to me like a cork on a wave – unsinkable, inertia of motion – forward and inspired as August 16’s surgery approaches to fix my lymphatic system problem. “The Looser The Grip” made me think of Arch Di Peppe, who is out of action for a few months after surgery to remove his inflamed gall bladder. Arch always tells me to “let the day come your way”; don’t force it. When it snows and the driveway is impassable, he reminds me that it’s “God’s way of telling you to take a day off” and enjoy His wonders of nature.

“The looser the grip, the lighter the load,” writes Sima in this lyric. “When you lay down your head, you want to sleep at night, but you’re wide-eyed and worrying heavy on the state of your life. Just let go let go let go. Leave it by the side of the pillow because the looser the grip, the lighter the load.” “Shine” opens the Thin Little Veil CD, telling us, “If you let your guard down long enough you might just like what lets itself on in. If you open the door just a crack or two, you’ll get a flash of what you’ve been missing… So let it shine, shine…” The entire CD is this way, lyrically, vocally, and musically. Bob Sima shines through as yet another talented, so very human and gentle soul from our community. How not to be inspired! And

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Rob, I thoroughly enjoyed the article on Jim Burton. As I mentioned in our phone conversation, I didn’t know Jim but I’m a good friend of his brother Keith who lives in Richmond. I sent the article to Keith and his wife and they were very grateful. Kudos to Tom Byrnes. Joe Conley Question: “I have friends who don’t want to join a web site but do want to donate to Rob’s cancer fund. What do I tell them?” Answer: “Checks can also be made out to Rob Grogan’s Cancer Fund and mailed to P.O. Box 9034; Fredericksburg, VA 22403. Note the zip code ends in 03.”

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to tour regional gigs whenever he can, despite his heavy load. He simply loves to play music. So, he loosens his grip and let’s the opportunities present themselves whenever they can.

It made me think of singer/songwriter Ken Caffrey, who toils passionately at his craft while working a fulltime job and raising a family in Fredericksburg. It’s his choice to continue

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I just wanted to drop you a note to say Thank you yet again for the awesome article by Mary Lynn Powers on my shop, The Scentor of Town (Suzy Woollam: Holistic & Alternative Medicine; June 2013). Today I had a client come in who had seen the article, and wanted help with fertility. If you had not told her about us, I would not have been able to help her. Just one more way you reach out and help our community with your Love. I am grateful each and every day that I’m part of that community. Thought you should know. Suzy Hi Rob & Gabe (Pons), Just wanted to let you know the FCCA has included a piece about your fundraiser in our Aug/Sept newsletter, which is in the mail now (distributed to

Schooler House was before and what it has become in recent years –Voted the #1 B & B in Virginia by Virginia Living Magazine, and – again - has been rated the #1 B&B in Fredericksburg by Trip Advisor. “We take great pride in our B&B and appreciate the feedback posted by our guests. Thank you!” Andi told Trip Advisor, which is a customer-based online review site of all things travelrelated.

how honored to be mentioned in the same breath. Thank you, Collette, David, and Mari. “’Cause there are hands to be held and stories to tell and hearts that ache to be freed. Love to share from within, peace to begin. If not YOU and ME, then who, where or when?” — Bob Sima, “Be The Change.” (bobsima.com) And, if not this issue of Front Porch, then we’re off our message. So come on in. Turn the pages and begin to loosen your grip…

about 300 members) and is posted on our website, too. We’re (FCCA) also going to add the flyer Gabe sent out to our website news section. Lezlie Cheryl FCCA Publicity Chair

About the Cover: another coup from The Anderson Files to FP: Jay D. Anderson has once again captured a natural wonder of Fredericksburg for us! Says Jay of his work: “I create paintings (or, in this case, a photograph) that interest me personally… that is the luxury of “fine art.” You get to paint what you like. To view some of Jay’s work online, go to http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/jay-danderson.html

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Beneath the two-gabled architecture of the Victorian-era Schooler House stands a history and edifice of beauty and grace. The same can be said of its owner and innkeeper, Andi Gabler – the Gabler beneath the gables. The original home was built in 1891; its current owner much more recently than that. Both make an impression. The home contains a parlor, dining room, powder room, and two bedrooms. It was enlarged in 1900 to add a kitchen and back bedroom and bathroom. The Schooler House retains its original heart pine floors in the home’s original rooms. Replaced flooring was done in re-milled 100+-year-old heart pine. Four fireplaces, all restored with antique tiles, are located in the common areas of the house and each room has its own gas log fireplace. Most of the trim throughout The Schooler House is original to the home. Andi is an original, too. Her charm, wit, wisdom and experience (in life, in learning, in loving) is as complete as the full breakfast she serves her inn guests in her period-furnished dining room. The small inn, in and of itself, is charming and inviting, but it is Andi herself that has made the difference in whatever The

The Schooler House’s 1900 corrugated metal garage has been transformed into a peaceful garden room. Guests may relax on the wicker furniture, with cool breezes from the ceiling fan. The twinkling lights surrounding the original beams cast a spell for guests listening to the waterfall and sipping wine in the evening. Again, the Gabler herself can adapt to seemingly anything, and transform a bad bunch of lemons into a sweet lemon meringue pie. Mary E. Schooler (1833-1903) ran a school on Hanover Street, immediately behind the Masonic Lodge,

known as the Schooler School. The Schooler House has many artifacts found that document owners over the years. Andi has many memories, some bitter, most sweet, of her life before The Schooler House, before the former widow met and married Paul Gabler, who leads the praises sung for Andi. Just seeing Paul smile when Andi is telling a story is to see a glow that appreciates the prize he has. Her friends feel the same way – the former career federal employee is such a compassionate and feeling person, and so deserving of her charming life as an innkeeper, postretirement. Not that inn-keeping isn’t hard work. It’s like publishing a magazine – you just don’t want to know! It might scare you! (He chuckles.) The Schooler House is a Folk Victorian home with Italian influences with its bracketed and dentilled prominent cornice, paired hooded windows and shallow pitch roof. But inside and out, it is more about its owner/inn keeper, Andi Gabler – the grand Gabler beneath the gables.

Rob Grogan thanks Andi Gabler for her dynamic and productive role on the “Toast of the Town” event committee, whose big event on the 22nd will benefit Rob’s cancer fund. One winning bidder at the fundraising auction could walk away with a stay at The Schooler House and/or a five-day stay at Andi and Paul’s cozy yellow cottage on the waters at Colonial Beach, VA, bundled with other local amenities.

Days Gone By Courtesy of the William T. Garnett Collection

Back in the days when U.S. Route 1 ran through downtown Fredericksburg (today’s Princess Anne Street), commerce boomed here. What, in your opinion, will it take (or is it already happening?) to see a surge in occupancy rates at most of our city and area’s hotels and inns? If you have any ideas, email them to frntprch@aol.com — Subject line: Days Gone By. We’ll print some brief responses..

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ON THE PORCH Rob Grogan Myles Bigenwald

Editor Associate Editor

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Andi at The Schooler House B&B

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to tour regional gigs whenever he can, despite his heavy load. He simply loves to play music. So, he loosens his grip and let’s the opportunities present themselves whenever they can.

It made me think of singer/songwriter Ken Caffrey, who toils passionately at his craft while working a fulltime job and raising a family in Fredericksburg. It’s his choice to continue

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about 300 members) and is posted on our website, too. We’re (FCCA) also going to add the flyer Gabe sent out to our website news section. Lezlie Cheryl FCCA Publicity Chair

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Days Gone By Courtesy of the William T. Garnett Collection

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Dig Into Trivia At The Well

Quiet Moments

Sunken Well Tavern Trivia Night

A funny thing happened on a visit to mom’s

By natalie wilson Every Wednesday night at 7:45! Be there around 6:45 to get a table! Check out their Facebook page for more information; they post hints and tips before every Trivia Night! On Wednesday evenings, a bartender at the Sunken Well Tavern attends to each table around the room. With little conversation, he gives each group of diners a packet, turned face down, and a large fistful of pencils with just enough of them sharpened before moving on to the next table. If he is only in the restaurant for a delicious dinner, a newcomer may not know what the rounds of this bartender signify. He does not wonder for very long. At 7:45 sharp, the man introduces himself as Josh Cameli, (upper right) the Quizmaster. Cameli has worked the Well for six years and led Trivia Nights for three of their four years. The loud restaurant is immediately hushed as he gives an overview of rules and gets the players started. Two women huddle together to look over the packet that they’ve received. Ten shapes are on the first page, and must be identified as specifically as possible, as is custom for the first round each week, a picture round. When they are done writing all of their answers on the sheet, each team brings it to Cameli, who tallies up scores and researches their answers on his computer if necessary. The contestants note that this way of playing has a more “down-home feel than at other bars” who use electronic clickers and don’t involve the whole restaurant in bar trivia games. He calls out the score of the two women, referring to them by their team name, “The Jens.” While other teams with anywhere from two to eight players selected names like, “There’s Always Money in the Banana Stand,” “Thank Josh, It’s Wednesday,” and “Joe Biden’s Tramp Stamp,” these two women chose their short but clever name simply because they

are both named Jen Costa. Bearing no relation, the pair has been attending Trivia Night for several years, calling it a “tradition” between them. Because the Tavern is “in the neighborhood” for them, they’re able to walk and visit often. Throughout the night, Cameli hollers five rounds of questions across the quiet bar, and teams write their answers on a provided pad of paper. Every Wednesday, there is a picture identification round, a multiple choice round, a round on celebrities, and a song identification round. At the end of each round a representative from each team sends up their answers, and the Quizmaster yells out each table’s score on the round, their running point total, and the answers to his previous questions. At the end of these rounds, the team with the highest number of points gets to take home a prize, usually a $25 gift card to the Sunken Well or tickets to a local event. The music round is a favorite round of most of the players and has them guessing the name of and the artist or composer behind classical, rock, and pop pieces. At the end of the rounds, if two teams are tied, Cameli researches bonus questions or plays music clips. Tiebreakers are a rare occurrence that can cause the game to go on long past regular hours with questions that are too hard for both teams to answer but easy enough for one to get. Although Trivia Night mellows out the tavern’s loud bar atmosphere as players quietly listen to Cameli’s questions, the restaurant is always packed with tables of players. One Costa gushes that the “wait staff is amazing… I don’t know how they do it, but they always get around to everyone.”

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The small location also recently got a facelift, including new wood floors, a new bar wall, redone restrooms, and a new front door that doesn’t stick! Even if one is only there for the restaurant-wide competition, the food is a big part of the experience. Steaks are tender, wellseasoned, and cooked perfectly to order; house-cut fries are delicious and not too greasy; and, the famous crab cakes include very little filler. “The Jens” note the food is especially good because the “menu always changes” with “different specials every night,” even though one Costa always orders her favorite “fallback.” The other notes that “another thing that’s

unique to them” is that they use “local foods,” including the corn on the cob from Snead’s farm that is offered as a side with dinners. Even when low on ingredients, they are accommodating, offering, for example, double the serving of crab cakes with a smaller helping of shrimp on the crabcake/shrimp platter. Quizmaster Josh calls trivia night a “good time,” but according to regulars, this is an understatement. He “invite[s] everyone to come check [them] out.” Natalie Wilson, A Governor’s School student, summered as an intern at Front Porch. Her next feature will appear in our September issue. Pictures taken by Natalie.

Arch with Mother Eleanor No, this is not a typo, and, no, I have not hijacked Arch Di Peppe’s column… While visiting his mother in Norfolk, Arch had a sudden and painful attack in his abdomen. He drove himself to the nearest hospital, where he found out he had gall stones that had caused pancreatitis. He spent the next 18 hours just trying to manage the pain of the gallstones before the inflammation would diminish and the next step could be taken. For a total of about 12 days, Arch went through pain, IV nutrition, and the removal of his gall bladder to eliminate the possibility of future gallstones. He was reintroduced to solid foods, observed, and encouraged to walk around. Finally, during the final week of

July, he was released and came home to Fredericksburg. Obviously, this had all come as a shock to his wife, Robin and their children and grandchildren, Archer’s sweet mother, Eleanor Di Peppe, and to his friends as well. Few people really know Archer Di Peppe and what he stands for. How about “truth and justice” for starters? How else to explain a man walking away from a lucrative sales position in pharmaceuticals when he soured at some of the industry’s premises and motivations? Here was a drama and stage design teacher, a man who imparts his knowledge and experiences on willing minds, and he had become a fish out of water. Arch dived back in – he is, after all, one of the most resilient and gritty persons I know. He has suffered great

physical pain before – like in Liberia when he got deathly ill during a stint in the Peace Corps, and the government sent him home with a nickel and a prayer. That’s when life rolled out its destiny and he turned to his old college friend Robin Adair (“Miss Richmond,” he endearingly called her), and this time, they never let go of each other. He went from looking like what his late father had called a “25 cent picture of Jesus” to a character guided by the teachings of the great prophets; not always easy to live by but well-tried and shared. Arch, like few other people I know, can share. He is so giving of his time, talent, and treasure that it would take pages upon pages here to write about what he has done quietly for other people. Lucky that I don’t have pages to fill because Arch would not want it that way. He would want and does want to continue to do things for the right reasons — to pay it forward, and to do it with no expectation of gain in return.

That’s the Arch that I know – loyal, relentless, sensitive, giving; he’s the Johnny Appleseed of Front Porch, the optimist cheerleader, the champion of the looser-the-grip philosophy of life. That is why I am taking this quiet moment to reflect on my friend, and to remind us all of life’s uncertainties. Take no one and nothing for granted; never assume kindness is weakness (it is strength!), and live each day to the fullest as though somebody needs you – because somebody does — and all of Fredericksburg could use a little more Archer Di Peppe. Arch, here’s to your complete recovery and return to the community! You can have your column back whenever you are ready. Rob Grogan is editor of this magazine and a gratefully willing recipient of Arch’s words of wisdom.

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Dig Into Trivia At The Well

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Sunken Well Tavern Trivia Night

A funny thing happened on a visit to mom’s

By rob grogan

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August 2013

Medium Talent

Stafford’s Open Sunday!

singer/songwriter ken caffrey with sara mattingly It’s hard to allow a headline using the word “medium” in describing a “large” talent like Ken Caffrey, but that’s the name of his latest concept CD – Medium Talent. Even though he had built up a strong reputation on Long Island in the early naughts with the release of Packaged To Play (2000), when singer/songwriter Kevin Caffrey released his follow-up Noah’s Dog in 2006, it released to very little attention from press or audiences. A true wake-up moment took place in 2007. “I was booked to play a show at a bar & grill, and I remember spending a lot of time rehearsing for that show. Over the course of two & a half hours of performing, I don’t think one person ever clapped! It was very odd. 20 years of playing live, and I don’t ever remember that happening. People usually will clap to be polite! But on that night, song after song, no one clapped. No one cared. Feeling depressed, drinking more Guinness usual during a show, I remember thinking…what now? Was it worth it to keep doing this?” Caffrey, who lives in Spotsylvania, turned that pivotal moment into a

concept album about the independent artist who gets up every day to work a 9-5 job, pay the bills, and raise a family, but must balance that with the passion to write, create, and perform music. Medium Talent focuses on this struggle. “There are thousands upon thousands of singer/songwriters out there doing exactly what I’m doing – working a day job, but passionately writing and recording music and playing shows whenever they can squeeze it into their already busy lives. Unlike 30 years ago, we don’t expect to get a record deal, a $1 million dollar advance, or go on private jets and tour – at best we expect to sell a few CDs, get a review in a local paper, and book some shows. And, maybe get a little respect. That would be nice. But it’s a struggle. And I wanted to write about this struggle, because I wasn’t really hearing it — at least in the music — from other singer/songwriters that are in the same boat as me. And it’s a really big boat.” Caffrey continually tries to meld pop sensibilities with progressive rock aspirations. The 10 minute long “Dedication” offers simple, plaintive advice for indifferent audiences (“so pay no mind

Farmer’s Market By Mary Lynn Powers to me/I’ll pay no mind to you/and pay no praise to me/I don’t want it from you”). “At Full Speed” and “Words” then offer an aggressive back-to-back punch that crystallizes common frustrations of an artist, before the somber yet hopeful “Hope & Pray” brings things back to a peaceful equilibrium. Compared to his other releases, Caffrey takes a raw, stripped-down approach to the vocals, drawing the listener in with a sound one might expect hearing in a bar listening to someone quietly singing and playing their guitar. “One More Round” offers a moment of levity, where it’s decided that maybe it’s OK to sit back & let life pass you by every now and then, before the inspirational “Last Laugh” leads into the album’s sprawling closer, “Proclamation #8.” Chronicling a day in the life of Caffrey’s musical self-examination, he

journeys by foot across a popular stretch of highway on L.I., passing bars gone out of business, entering a popular record store during its last dying days, and reconnecting with his roots in an Irish pub. It’s his “Ulysses” for the singer/songwriter crowd. “With that song and the entire album, I’m proclaiming that, for better or worse, this is what I am going to spend my life doing. Before Medium Talent, I never really wrote songs about writing music or being an artist. After this, I’m back to writing about everything else. But, for this moment, this is the part of my life I wanted to concentrate on and express. Next to my family, it’s the most important thing. So, why not write about it as honestly — as truly and at times as painfully honestly — as I can?” Word. Pliant staffer Sara Mattingly edited this piece sent by press kit.

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Additionally, the Beach Fries truck was on the premise, as well as a truck that sold Italian cuisine. They had a sign for a sausage, onions and peppers hoagie as the special, which almost tempted me to forgo dinner! I talked with the market manager, Vanessa Griffin, for a few minutes and she told me that when they first opened, it was an amazing turnout, but the last couple of Sundays, it has been a little slower. Combine the hot weather with vacation time and Move over, Hurkamp Park… Local produce is elsewhere, too, this time of year. A new farmer’s market opened off Route 1 behind the Stafford Hospital, and the nice thing is that it’s open on Sunday. Many times we just don’t make it to the Saturday markets for whatever reason. So, this is a great alternative for those who want to take advantage of the summer bounty. There are lots of different vendors that hail from the western part of the county, as

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well as the usual suspects like C&T Produce (a Stafford-based company). There was fresh pork from a farm in Falmouth, home made ice cream, plants, fresh bread, and a coffee vendor that gives a percentage of his sales to the Wounded Warrior Fund. One King George vendor had a lavender stand that sold soap, sachets and lavender lemonade. Delicious! There was an organic grower who had heirloom tomatoes and homemade relishes.

you have a good explanation for that. Hopefully, they will be able to generate enough business to keep it running. They plan to grow over the next few years, hosting children’s activities, sponsoring health forums and a venue for local farmers to bring more of their products to the public. We are fortunate in this area to have so many choices for fresh products. I hope everyone is able to take advantage of this. The market is located at Stafford Hospital Medical pavilion, 125 Hospital Center Blvd., Stafford, VA 22554. It is open every Sunday from 8am-1 1pm, June through October.

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Therapy Toolbox Lindsay Coker Dickinson

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By mary lynn powers

A face around town that is part of a new generation of business owners belongs to Lindsay Coker Dickinson; M.A.CCC-SLP, which means she is a certified Speech Pathologist. Anyone looking for a field that is in high demand, but also rewarding might look at speech therapy. Lindsay graduated from UVA with a Bachelors in Psychology, and a Masters from George Washington University. In the short time we talked, it was evident that Lindsay is genuinely interested in helping others. Lindsay decided to go into business for herself because of the flexibility it allowed her, but she also wanted to be able to reach more of the community through private practice. She spent three years in Stafford schools as a speech therapist before she decided to go it alone. 2009 was a tough time to start a business with the country going full scale into the recession. She was mainly doing home visits, but by 2011, she hired a second therapist. Now there are three certified therapists working at her new office on Jackson Street, which just opened in May 2011. Lindsay was raised in the Fredericksburg area, and attended

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Stafford County Public Schools. She and her husband both wanted to become instrumental in the town where they were raised, and where they now will raise their own children. They are both firm believers in the concept of giving back to their community. One aspect of this is the free screenings that are given to children that assess whether Therapy Toolbox would be beneficial to them, and what strategies it would entail. She deals with children as young as 18 months, and at present, the oldest youngster is 12 years old. Her business is about communication, facilitating these children to move forward, aiding them to resolve speech and language difficulties. The ranges of issues that revolve around speech include dealing with children who are not talking at all (Expressive Language Delay) to children who may be having difficulty with certain sounds. One interesting area that speech therapy deals with is children on the autism spectrum. There is no definitive research that states where autism is derived from at this time. What is known is that it is becoming more prevalent. Speech and communication capabilities are key factors in enabling autistic children to be educated. Lindsay gave quite a bit of credit to her husband, George, who works in a computer field in moving forward with technology therapy. One example is working with the iPad to address speech and language goals. He was also instrumental in building the websitewww.therapytoolbox.com — which explains the available services in detail, and a blog that gives insight from other patients. The fun part of her job is that most of the learning revolves around play and who doesn’t like to learn disguised as play. Mary Lynn Powers profiles small business owners in our area.

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You know it is August’s Dog Days of summer when you visit your friend over on Charles Street and her menagerie, one Collie, two stray cats who came to stay, and one noble chocolate point Siamese who deigns to join the pack, are all languishing on the back porch, where blows the only bit of breeze, albeit humid, in town. In January one longs for these warm days to counter the icy blasts of the arctic air mass sliding southward to freeze our pitushkins. In August the arctic idea sounds pretty fine, when the humidity clings to your skin like a cheap polyester blouse. Air conditioning makes it worse. Artificial Arctic inside makes going outside a blast from an iron ore oven. But, here’s the deal, taking the lead of the dog-cat languishing menagerie, you go sit on your pillowed porch swing, with a pitcher of very icy tea (house wine of the South) a plate of Hanover County melons, and several really good books. Now you’re talking. It is this that every kid knows about summer and why it is their delight, wearing their little shorts, white tee shirts, breezy sandals, and a nice un-Michael Pollan approved glass of orange (with lots of chemicals) Kool-Aid, sitting on the porch playing Go Fish with a friend. The library features beach books, which are small and reading-light. I rather enjoy those, particularly the British mysteries. I have been trying for years to complete my IX volumes of Samuel Pepys diaries in those, as Nat King Cole sang, “lazy, hazy, days of summer.” I have carried those babies in every move I’ve made, and there have been lots since I retired, and Mr. Pepys contributed significantly to the weight and volume of my packed items. But reading-light he is not, and I drift into the land of torpid inactivity until the book falls on the porch breaking my bliss. It is at that time I realize that I have heard the siren call of Mr. Carl down there on Princess Anne Street. A chocolate soft serve in a sugar cone are soul mates with a Fredericksburg high heat and humid day. The only catch is you have to eat it rapidly as soon as the hand holding the delight (“Hello, Hand!”) appears at the Carl’s window, otherwise it becomes soft chocolate liquid. Then back to the porch to resume the literary

languish. I have tried to do my summer reading with handy, dandy e-books. Being of the manually retarded persuasion, I am forever touching the touch screen with greater enthusiasm than it allows, causing the words to increase in size to maximum, which makes about two sentences per screen, and fast-pacing the text various chapters ahead. Getting the book back to where I last read is, to say the least, challenging. But, it’s about nap time. I’ll get my Pepys big old book, and prepare for Z’s and a good languish out here, retired and buck naked on the back porch. Jo Middleton is a “pliant” writer and loyal patron of Carl’s. “Pliant” is one of those words a journalism professor laid on me, and it hooked me as a goal in life – to become, like Jo, a “pliant” writer. Look it up!

RAGBRAI Let’s Bicycle across Iowa! Part 1 of 2 by dave honaker Its been called a festival, its been called a rolling party, its been called the Tour de France of Iowa, it is all of those things but in more simple terms it is a bicycle tour across IOWA. RAGBRAI, its acronym, is hosted by the Des Moines Register Newspaper and stands for ‘Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa.’ It started in 1973 when a few friends set out for a ride across IOWA. 41 years have turned have increased that number of ‘friends’ on this event into 8500 weeklong riders. This year there will be riders from all 50 states and 18 foreign countries. The number of riders surges with day riders throughout the 7 days, in fact in 1988 the Des Moines leg of the ride surged to 23,000 riders (that’s not a typo). The course changes every year with each pass through town accepting the honor of having a rolling city stop-by for a night. Like every year, the 2013 course runs west to east from Council Bluffs to Fort Madison. Iowa is bordered by the Missouri River and the Big Sioux River on the west; by the Mississippi River on the

east; so this ride ends with a ritualistic dip of one’s bicycle into the Mississippi. This year’s tour is 406 miles, with 7 days to complete on a predetermined route with planned stops along the way. Each town that RAGBRAI rolls through brings out the party with food, drink and music in hopes that they can show Iowa hospitality and of course capitalize on the 10,000 temporary residents. This tour is popular with the pass-through towns as many of them have populations that number below 100. RAGBRAI brings them a chance to increase revenue that would otherwise not happen. Contrary to belief, Iowa is not flat. This ride is said to be the 6th hilliest in the 41-year history. The 2011 tour was compared to a similar ride through the Rockies in CO, finding the ride elevations very similar. Our team is a group of 17, composed mainly of a group of friends that know each other through work. There are 8 from the Fredericksburg area, 2 from Kansas City, and the remainder from southern California. Our training levels range from Triathletes, regular Cyclists

and first time road bikers. Most of us have been training for a while in preparation, but none of us have performed back to back 60 mile rides while camping each night. This is going to be an adventure for all. Training for me began in late March. I was lucky enough to entice my fiancé into riding as well; her past biking experience was limited to cruising to and from the market at the beach. So, she gets major kudos for taking on this challenge. Our weekly training included 3 rides with our long ride being on Sunday mornings. Rain, shine, cold, wind… We rode. It didn’t matter because RAGBRAI loomed. Flat tires, crazed drivers who don’t like to share the road, and close encounters with squirrels, birds and a crazed baby deer were all part of the training for the wilds of Iowa. We’ve logged over 800 miles through the back roads of Virginia just to get our Hearts, Minds and Butts ready. Summing it all up, our group starts our journey by car 3 days prior to the start into Ft Madison, IA. Then we shuttle via bus to the Council Bluffs on the east coast of IA. We will make last minute

preparations there, then dip our rear tires into the Missouri River and point our front tires towards the Mississippi River. I can’t wait to tell you about it.

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preparations there, then dip our rear tires into the Missouri River and point our front tires towards the Mississippi River. I can’t wait to tell you about it.

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“What’s this?” a woman at Hurkamp Park asked, holding up long, leafy green plants. “What do I do with them?” Another woman beamed at her bag of basil leaves, ready to prepare a bowl of pesto. In the midst of seeming confusion, a handful of volunteers meet every Thursday evening and dive into their project — splitting a truckload of fresh, organic vegetables into 65 shares. It works. The group has been in place since 1996, when volunteers formed the Fredericksburg Area Community Supported Agriculture project to provide local, fresh vegetables to co-op members. It is one of several in Fredericksburg. New folks, though, often struggle with all the “green stuff” they are given in their weekly bag, especially in the early part of the season. But soon, with the help of seasoned cooks, recipes are shared for Swiss Chard or Kohlrabi. And that’s what early volunteers hoped would happen. Heather Schulz, the secretary “in training,” believes our relationship with food is one of the most important ways we can “heal our relationship with the planet. Connecting with farmers in the area helps us get back in touch with eating real food,” she said. “It’s a challenge.” According to the group’s prospectus, members purchase a “Share in the Harvest” before the season begins. The share price reflects the cost of producing and distributing the harvest using environmentally sound practices. A variety of produce is harvested from five different farms and distributed each week to members throughout the 20-week harvest season. Members check an email or the blog to find out what will be in their bag that Thursday. Dawn McCaslin posts recipes regularly on her own blog, The Crispy Sage (thecrispysage.com). She recently shared a great way to use up some of the broccoli with Harissa-crusted tofu. Wondering what to do with those garlic bulbs in last week’s bag? Check out her

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garlic whip recipe. She also says juicing is one of the easiest ways to use up organic produce. Start Your Day Green Juice Serves 2-3 1 lemon, peel removed; 2 Granny Smith apples; 2 large cucumbers (peeled, if not organic); 4 stalks of celery; 2 handfuls of green grapes; 6-7 large stalks of kale or Swiss chard, or 8-9 small stalks (can also substitute 3 large handfuls of spinach); thumbsized chunk of ginger (peeled, if using the blender method); handful of cilantro, optional handful of parsley, optional… Juicer method - Juice and enjoy! Blender method - Remove the seeds from the apples, and roughly chop all ingredients. Pile everything into a high speed blender (you may have to work in batches). Once thoroughly liquified, strain through a cheesecloth. Juice only remains nutrient-rich for about 24 hours (1 hour for high-heat juicers). So, be sure to keep it cold and drink it as close to juicing as possible. FACSAP’s blog (facsap.wordpress.com) is filled with recipes and details about the vegetables. An interesting looking one for goat cheese and squash caught my eye, and when peppers were offered in the share, one writer helped us understand more about them. “If you’re wondering how hot those peppers are – they’re not. These are Jimmy Nardello’s Sweet Italian Frying Peppers.” For those short on time, Heather said stir-frying is a “great default option.” Almost anything can be thrown into a pan with some olive oil, garlic, and onions. And green smoothies don’t even taste like vegetables, she said. “But you are still getting your nutrients and fiber.” Susan Carter Morgan asks, “Good food, good people, good recipes. Now, what to do with those beets?”

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it’s august....drink beer, stupid By jeremy sutton There’s no point in asking you to drink wine this month. This is the world of margaritas and cheap, cold cans. Anyone with a stem in their hand during this disgusting heat wave of indices in the 110+ range is mentally suspect, and should be approached with great caution and possibly a handful of ice cubes. It’s August, and wine is about as inviting as wool socks fresh out of the dryer. But it’s a wine column, and therein lies the rub. If FP didn’t already have a beer column (oops, not this month!) we could go that route, but alas this position has been filled (or so I assumed). So this month we’ll beat out an old trope of the summer wine column with a spot about rose. A little hack? Most certainly. Predictable? You could see it from a mile away. Did it at least have merit as a trend-worthy piece in 2009? Without a doubt. So sit back and enjoy the most classic element of any summer day at the office: mailing it in. Rose wines are those lovely pink numbers that start cropping up in May on retail shelves and restaurant lists. Long downtrodden and deemed unsellable under the weight of the White Zinfandel juggernaut, dry rose wines in the US market were languishing up until about 4 years ago. As the general popularity and ubiquitous-ness of wine on American tables climbed, consumers started to branch out and rediscovered this forgotten and oft-maligned style. And you know what? They found them to be absolutely gorgeous and quite possibly the most fun wines to drink on the face of the planet. Expressive, dry, but often with a kiss of fleshy-fruit-driven sweetness, just enough heft to be interesting but not enough to want to write your dissertation on it. Rose wines sit so perfectly in the summer wine slot that it’s pointless to drink much else. And if you’ve ever been lucky enough to visit the south of France in summer (the homeland of dry rose) you know that they don’t drink much else, and embrace this seasonal treat whole hog. Rose wines are generally made in one of two styles: “Made rose” wines are grapes picked and fermented with the express purpose of creating a rose wine. The (red) grapes are sorted and dumped in the fermenters, where the juice is allowed to set on the skins for anywhere from 12-48 hours on average (typical red wines sit on the skins for a week to a several weeks for reference). The (clear) juice picks up a little color and structure from the skin contact, but much less of the tannin also associated with skin contact. This produces a light, fruity, quaffable style of wine. “Saignee rose” wines are rose wines made by bleeding off (saigne =

blood) juice from the early stages of fermenting a red wine. This gives the producer both a rose wine and a more concentrated, dense red wine at the same time. However you do it (purists can scoff at the saignee style, but anyone who considers themselves a “rose purist” probably needs to meet a nice girl and get out more), it makes for about the only legitimate cork to pull at 90+ outside. It also happens to pair extremely well with the following summer bounty: grilled vegetables, steamed crabs (with Old Bay), cured meats, fruit salads and possibly its best friend of all: garlic. Make yourself a thick, heavy-handed garlic aioli for the table and listen to that pink juice sing. I won’t lie, writing this was excruciating; I haven’t used this much mental faculty in weeks, and I hope to go at least two more before it happens again... somebody toss me a Pabst…. Jeremy Sutton poured rose wine and tossed us cans of PBR for Ben Peck’s visit one recent Friday at twilight. His day job is representing Kysela Pere et Fils, where he can be reached at Jeremy@kysela.com; 540-538-2710.

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By vanessa moncure August is the month in which most Southerners wish they were either at the beach, vacationing in a northern clime, or possibly experiencing winter in the Southern Hemisphere. One hundred degrees plus all the humidity our weather can muster makes most people grateful for air conditioning. I was born in Mississippi - my Dad grew up in Jackson and still vividly remembers his first exposure to air conditioning - in the downtown Central Theatre. Every Saturday, he and his friends would pile into the scratchy reclining chairs after paying their 5c admission charge, and spend the next 8 hours or so watching and re-watching westerns and newsreels just to breathe in that icy air. Heading for the coast to the Gulf of Mexico was a monthlong get-away from the unrelenting heat of town. Breezy beaches, shrimp boats followed by wheeling gulls, gumbo at the Gulfport Yacht Club, and of course shopping trips to New Orleans, where his Dad would buy him a treat of sugarcane from the Central Market after his mother had tortured him by purchasing his school kit and uniform. House charge privileges at Galatoire’s meant just signing for the spicy turtle soup and buttery sole meuniere, then a ride back over the causeway to their sandy summer home, shutters catching the Gulf breezes. Sweet summer tomatoes were always on the table then, as now. TOMATOES AND SAUCE Slice a large fresh garden or farmer’s market tomato, sprinkle lightly with sea salt and fresh ground pepper right before serving with the SAUCE - can you believe I used to think my Grandmother on the coast used to slave over this? It is great - one cup Hellman’s mayonnaise, at least ¼ c. or more to taste of basil, cut into chiffonade. Dash of lemon juice, dash

of Tabasco sauce. Slather as desired we also ate this as white bread sandwiches - now I do use a sourdough or artisan bread. TOMATO SOUP Really this should be called a Gulf Coast gazpacho. Peel, seed and chop 2 c. ripe tomatoes, peel, seed and dice 12 large cucumbers, dice each one small green and red bell peppers and 1 or more jalapenos to taste, mince 3 cloves garlic, finely chop ½ c. sweet onion and ¼ c. fresh parsley, juice of one lemon. Combine all ingredients with one 32oz. bottle Bloody Mary mix, add Tabasco sauce, S&P to taste. Chill, then ladle into flat bowls and right before serving, place a generous dollop of jumbo lump crabmeat or giant peeled, deveined and steamed shrimp atop. Sprinkle with chives.

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TOMATO PIE I think this used to be a well-kept Jackson secret. But Georgia claims it, too. And I’ve seen a lot of variations in Junior League cookbooks. So why keep a great thing to yourself? Butter a deep 9- or 10-inch round glass pie pan. (EZ biscuit method follows- you can make your own buttermilk biscuit dough, I do) Mix together 2 c. Bisquick, 1 tsp. granulated garlic and ? c. milk. Pat into buttered dish, bottom and sides. Peel tomatoes and chop about 4 cups sprinkle with S&P - spread over bottom of pan. Mix together 1 c. Hellman’s mayo (no Miracle Whip, etc. for me, though I’ve seen recipes using it) with 2 c. freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 T. lemon juice, 4 T. or more freshly chopped fresh basil, S&P, 1 tsp. granulated garlic and spread mixture over tomatoes. Bake in preheated 375F oven 35 minutes or so until the crust is brown and the top is browned and bubbly. Don’t try this with the juiceless winter tomatoes. It will only make you wonder why you are eating a dry, tasteless version of this great side dish and then cause severe yearning for summer tomatoes again. This is definitely a oneseason treat - great reheated and served with scrambled eggs in the morning, if

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Serving Traditional Mexican, Tex-Mex Food and Something More!! Tuesday to Saturday 11am-9pm Sunday 11am-6pm CORN & TOMATO SALAD What is “Simple Food Done Well” and why is it so important? I am going to use this article to give a quick perspective for both. Importance first. I have fond memories of this time of year: Penetrating thoughts of eating baby carrots right out of the garden, shucking a fresh ear of corn and gnawing the sweet milk out of the kernels, and peeling the thin skin off of new potatoes with my finger to enjoy the young spud’s unique taste remind me of how healthy and vibrant life can be. Earlier this January, I found myself tired, 6’6” tall, and 299 pounds. At a BMI of 34.5 I was the face of obesity. How did this happen? I was a Marine Corps Drill instructor; I was a swim instructor; I WAS healthy. Like many of us, I allowed life and its activities, all the noise that distracts us from the important things, to take control and made excuses for why I was the way I was: Too busy, cooking is too hard or too expensive to name a few. We have turned into a nation of “a pill for every ill.” Many doctors are not nutritionists. I needed to allow the words from the father of medicine, Hippocrates, “ Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” guide my actions. I needed to get back to my roots my grandmother had instilled. Once I was ale to look in the mirror and take responsibility saying, “Kyle, you are obese” was I able to take the initial step toward recovery. Simple healthy food is part of that recovery. I was not alone. I have lost 45 pounds since then; 25 more pounds to go. At a health and wellness seminar in Florida in July 2013, I heard Blake Mallen state the following statistics: 70% of Americans are obese or overweight, 30% of our children are overweight with 17% being obese, childhood obesity has

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tripled in the last 30 years, for the first time ever, there are more obese people in the world than suffer from malnutrition. 2.8 million obese and overweight deaths occur every year, obesity impacts every organ system in the body and is considered more damaging than smoking or drinking. The AMA has designated obesity as a disease. Fear not. There is a solution within our own grasp. So what is Simple Food Done Well? In a nutshell, it is being conscious of what we eat and making sure that it is fresh, clean, healthy, and most importantly tasty! Here is one of my favorite recipes that is cheap, delicious, easy, and exemplifies the concept. It looks great too in this bowl from Trista Chapman at Sophia Street Studios! Shuck six ears of corn, wrap them in moist paper towels and place them in the microwave for five minutes. While the corn is cooking, dice 2 large beefsteak (or any “meaty” tomato). Make a dressing of 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar and a dash of salt and pepper (I will be writing an entire article of why making your own dressing is easier, cheaper, and better.) Cut the kernels off the stalk while still hot. In a large bowl, gently mix the corn and tomatoes. Slowly drizzle the dressing into the salad while folding the mixture together. Voila! Simple, healthy, and delicious! Kyle Snyder appeals to your palate and your other senses when it comes to good, simple, healthy eating.

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The area along Route 211 in Amissville has always been somewhere the other side of Culpeper where you could get good apples if you did not feel like going all the way to Winchester. However, times do change and so has dear quaint Amissville. While apples still abound and its beauty has not changed, it has become the hub of several excellent vineyards, adding to the tourism and hospitality that has long been Virginia. Gray Ghost Vineyards, known for its quality and adherence to the Bordeaux styles, is situated between Warrenton and Culpeper amidst the rolling countryside. Founders and owners Al and Cheryl Kellert are a perfect fit for this area, exuding a passion for what they know and love: Virginia Wines. Named after Confederate Colonel John Mosby, “the Gray Ghost,” this rich piece of Virginia history now has wines that reflect a regional richness as well. Anyone who grew up in Virginia is familiar with its role in the Civil War and knows about Mosby’s Raiders and probably enacted out raids with playmates, arguing over who would get to be John Mosby, the Gray Ghost. A formidable disruption to the Federal supply lines in Northern VA, Mosby gained Lincoln’s notice when in 1863 he went into Fairfax Court House and captured a brigadier general, two captains and 30 enlisted men with 58 horses. This act inspired Lincoln to refer to Mosby as the Gray Ghost — “A general I can create with the stroke of a pen,” remarked Lincoln,” but I cannot make those 58 horses he took. He is a Gray Ghost.” Sitting on the patio outside the tasting room, the Kellerts immediately make one at ease with their unpretentious manner and quick wit. Al, a chemist, has for the past 19 years produced awardwinning wines while Cheryl, who worked as a journalist, oversees 13 acres containing 8800 vines. Al was a chemistry student at So. Illinois, when a professor introduced him

to making wine in 1969. Using what is now considered antique equipment, Al made his first wine, a blend of Tokay and Thompson Seedless. After marrying Cheryl, jobs led to the DC area. After research into wineries and forms of wine making, the Kellerts found and bought property: “We are the last of the old school,” commented Cheryl. “We started completely from scratch. We bought the land, planted the vines, built the winery, and opened up” to make wine, not for events and weddings. The Kellerts sold their grapes to Hartwood Winery in Stafford County and Linden Vineyards near Front Royal. After establishing their vineyard, they produced their first vintage in 1993. Ensuing years brought expansion and acquisition of more land. Winemaking is “Chemistry and Art,” and recently they have expanded to include an underground barrel room with comfort and warmth for tastings. Through all the windows, the vineyard is present. Using 100% estate grapes to produce 4,000 cases of wine that annually net 100 medals a year in competitions, Gray Ghost whites include their 2011 Reserve Chardonnay aged in new French oak for 15 months for a lovely fruit flavor combined with the smokiness of oak but neither overwhelming nor heavy – a great seafood pairing! The 2011 Petit Verdot, full bodied and aged in French oak for 18 months, is a must try. Dark fruits inhabit the taste as tannins enhance the finish. Imagine this with a nice beef, wild game or strong cheese. The 2012 vintage of their dessert wine, Adieu, released June 29 and 30, 2013, has already medaled 11 times, including four golds from San Diego International and Monterey International, as well as Finger Lakes International and Lone Star International. Past vintages were named “Best of the East” four consecutive years by Vineyard & Winery Management Magazine. The latest release is the 2011 Ranger Reserve, a blend of all five basic Bordeaux varieties containing 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc, 16% Malbec and 16% Petit Verdot. This particular wine has a silver medal from the 2013 Riverside International and a silver from the 2013 Tasters Guild International. Gray Ghost Winery is a Virginia winery around long enough to have some history —that pairs well with its historic namesake. Scott Richards owns Loch Haven Vineyards, is a member of VA Vineyards Association, blogs at fromthevine.wordpress.com, is a wine columnist for Front Porch and sports writer for The Caroline Progress.

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The Soup & Taco, Etc. 813 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA

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CALENDAR of events

august 2013… Dog days of summer, Back to school shopping *Some events run same day weekly or more than one day.

monday, , august 5 *Studio A & Gallery upstairs: Art Exhibition: Will Porter. Through Aug 31. Sara G. Irby. 540-3682120; Cell: 540-220-3676. 1011 A Princess Anne *Art First Gallery’s August Exhibition featuring works of Ana Rendich. Original artwork from 33 member artists also on display thru Sep 2 daily, 11-5P *Brush Strokes Gallery: Thru Sep 2, works by featured artist Sandy Staley highlight brilliant colors from new pouring and layering watercolor techniques *The Griffin Book Shop & Coffee Bar - Joan Beauch is featured artist for August: “It’s a Whimsical World” acrylic paintings and fused dichroic glass jewelry PFLAG meets: Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays - 1st Tue Monthly, 1-hr Support Group, 1-hr Education. Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church National Night Out 30th Anniversary - Free, family-oriented, for a healthier and safer Community by awareness of crime and drug prevention, community service organizations, and neighborhood relationships w/ the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s office. Squad Cars, Fire Trucks, the K-9 Unit, Emergency Vehicles, Motorcycles, Search & Rescue Teams, demonstrations. Alcohol-free, 5-9P, Target lot, 9785 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Info: spotsy.nw@gmail.com or Facebook: Spotsy Neighborhood Watch

tuesday, august 6 *Picnic in the Park Every Tues @ Hurkamp Park, 1130A-130P *Live Music at Bistro Bethem every Tue; $3 drink specials. Tonight: Nashville duo, Blair’s West

wednesday, august 7 *Weekly Music at Courtyard Marriott – Sit back and relax in our atrium. 6-9P *Spotsylvania Farmers Market: Spotsy Regional

tuesday, august 13

sunday, august 11

Medical Ctr. 3-7P, 4600 Spotsy Pkwy. Every Wed thru early fall *Miss Lady & Mr. Man’s Open Mic Jam 8-11P every Wed. The Rec Center, 213 William

thursday, august 8 *Music every Thurs live at Kenmore Inn 730-11P. Tonight: Mark Doron, solo acoustic in the pub *FXBG Jazz Collective’s open jazz jam twice monthly: 1st & 3rd Thurs. Live bebop, Latin jazz, fine cocktails. Musicians, bring instruments (no large amps). fredericksburgjazzcollective.org

friday, august 9 USAF Rhythm in the Blue 13-piece Ensemble plays FXBG Area Museum/CC’s Sounds of Summer. 7-9P. Free. Market Square. Jazz, blues, and funk

saturday, august 10 FXBG Farmer’s Market at Hurkamp Park, William @ Prince Edward, with Art in the Park 7A-2P. Every First Sat in Sept. & Oct *Backdoor Gallery 930A: down to earth workshop providing you clear, common-sense approaches to achieving your vision in clay and eventually bronze (or resin). No prior experience necessary, nonVEAA members welcome! $135 bust, $150 full armature. http://robynryanart.com/teaching *Open House & Clearance Sale at ADS Meeting & Training Center. 2-7P. 2 Days for local vendors to offer retired and sale items. Current Vendors include Thirty-One | Creative Memories | Pampered Chef | Stampin’ Up | Miche | Tastefully Simple | Monica’s Expressions | Paparazzi | Gold Canyon | Scentsy. No Full Price Products. www.adsmeetings.com, 370-0000, 107 Westwood Office Park Second Saturdays at the Museum: 1-3P. Have you ever wondered what children were doing during the Civil War? Civil War era games - draughts and The Game of Life. Kids make their own draughts, or checkers, board/pieces to take home and play. Plus traveling exhibit from the VHA - An American Turning Point: The Civil War in Virginia. Free

*AM1230 WFVA Community link 8-830A. Topic: The Thurman Brisben Center. Host Ted Schubel. Listen at newstalk1230.net

Deadline for artists to commit to donating a signature work of their art to the “Toast of The Town” Auction to benefit Rob Grogan’s Cancer Support Fund. Art work not due yet but commitment is. Gabriel Pons is the curator for this event: gpons@ponshopstudio.com *Open House & Clearance Sale at ADS Meeting & Training Center. 9A-7P. 2 Days for local vendors to offer retired and sale items. Current Vendors include Thirty-One | Creative Memories | Pampered Chef | Stampin’ Up | Miche | Tastefully Simple | Monica’s Expressions | Paparazzi | Gold Canyon | Scentsy. No Full Price Products. www.adsmeetings.com, 370-0000, 107 Westwood Office Park Cupcakes & Cocktails 2-5P. Stevenson Ridge: Darian and Dechele Events & Miraculous Events first annual Cupcakes and Cocktails, ‘bridal soirée’ to present brides & grooms with fresh wedding planning ideas. Complimentary mocktails and hors d’oeuvres while mixing & mingling with some of DC, Maryland, and Virginia’s talented industry professionals. Tix: $5. Benefits Wish Upon A Wedding, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides wedding and vow renewals for couples facing terminal illness and serious life altering circumstances. hello@cupcakeandcocktail.com *Backdoor Gallery 430P: down to earth workshop providing you clear, common-sense approaches to achieving your vision in clay and eventually bronze (or resin). No prior experience necessary, nonVEAA members welcome! $135 bust, $150 full armature. http://robynryanart.com/teaching FXBG’s 1st Fine Dining Club event: at Kybecca, Executive Chef Wade Truong customizes FiveCourse Dinner w/ wine pairing. Learn more about food/wine and developing one’s palate. Cost per plate: $65. 840-4372 Spotsylvania County Neighborhood Watch Meeting 7-8P. 3rd Tuesday every month. All County Residents welcome. Stay informed about trends and law enforcement activity

*Live Music at Bistro Bethem every Tue; $3 drink specials. Tonight: local husband-and-wife-duo John & Mary Vreeland

wednesday, august 14 Wholehearted Health: Heart food - free Seminar. Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, atrial fibrillation. Clinical experts present on diagnosis, treatment options, recipes, etc. for Wholehearted Health. Dr. Anita Banerjee, Cardiologist. 630P. John F. Fick, III Conference Center. Register: 7411404, www.spirit.mwhc.com

FCCA Art Guild of VA meets third Sat 10-Noon. $15/year

thursday, august 15

Creative Childcare: 10A Open House w/ free food, drinks, classroom tours, bounce house, face painting. We offer Full day care, Infant/Toddler programs, Pre-school, Pre-K, A Beka curriculum, computer lab, summer camp, field trips, swimming, before/after school care, transportation to/from schools, nutritional meals, Infant-12 years. Harrison Crossing

*Karen Jonas performs her original Americana w/ Tim Bray and Piper, live at The Kenmore Inn. 730P

sunday, august 18

friday, august 16 Rob’s Army supports Rob’s surgery at Johns Hopkins. 6A. Thoughts and prayers Workshop: Customer Service 101B. Lynne Richardson, dean of UMW’s College of Business. 2300 Fall Hill, Suite 240; 8-10A. $12/session; $100/full seminar series. Register:www.fredericksburgchamber.org. 3rd Fri, 830A business ladies’ free networking “TIPS”. Ellen Baptist, 548-0652

saturday, august 17 Performance: Dancing with the Fredericksburg Stars - competition-style performance featuring 10 regional community leaders paired with 10 professional dancers; all proceeds benefit UMW Performing Arts in the Community Scholarship; performance followed by outdoor reception; GW Hall, Dodd Auditorium; 7P. $75. fredericksburgstars.umw.edu or (540) 654-2057. *Free Vegetarian Cooking class every 3rd Sat. 2330P. Meditation 4-5P. Porter Library

*AM1230 WFVA Community link 8-830A. Guests: Former FBI profiler and Spotsylvania resident Clint Van Zandt; Debra Joseph, Fredericksburg Regional SPCA. Host Ted Schubel. Listen at newstalk1230.net

tuesday, august 20 *Picnic in the Park Every Tuesday @ Hurkamp Park, 1130A-130P Spotsylvania County Neighborhood Watch Meeting, 7-8P. 3rd Tue monthly. All County Residents welcome. Stay informed of trends/law enforcement activity. Sheriff’s Sub-Station, Spotsy Towne Centre *Jon Wiley & Friends: Live at Bistro Bethem. $3 beer, wine, cocktail specials. All ages. No cover. 811P Breakfast w/ the Curator at FAM & CC: Andrew H. Talkov, Exhibit Coordinator for VA’s Civil War Sesquicentennial. Presentation on curating and organizing the VA Historical Society’s traveling exhibition, An American Turning Point: The Civil War in VA. 9A

wednesday, august 21 *Weekly Music at Courtyard Marriott.

6-9P

Purple Martins: Mike Broaddus, Extension Agent for Caroline and King George Counties, speaks about purple martins and how to attract them to our neighborhood gardens. Free. 7P. CRRL HQ

Frisky Business -Maintaining Passion &amp; Intimacy in Your Relationship: Free Seminar (mature audiences only). Learning to balance your relationship providing each other w/ love/support. Maintaining your identity as separate individuals and sorting out the stresses of life. Registration required: 540-741-1404, Spirit.mwhc.com. Park Lane Tavern. 630P

sunday, august 25 *AM1230 WFVA Community link 8-830A. Guest: Kurt Erickson, Washington Regional Alcohol Program; Host Ted Schubel. Listen at newstalk1230.net

tuesday, august 27 *Becky Y Slam plays live @ Bistro Bethem. $3 beer, wine, cocktail specials. All ages. No cover. 8-11P

thursday, august 22 FXBG Area Museum/CC’s Director Collections & Exhibitions, Christopher Uebelhor. 6-8P. Culture & Cocktails: Military Surplus. Civil War-era firearms. 371-3037, ext. 400 *FXBG Jazz Collective’s open jazz jam twice monthly: 1st & 3rd Thurs. Live bebop, Latin jazz, fine cocktails. Musicians, bring instruments (no large amps). fredericksburgjazzcollective.org *Andrew Hellier plays live at The Kenmore Inn, 730P-1030P. 1200 Princess Anne

friday, august 23 *Blues & Jazz Room at The Courtyard Marriott, 830-11P

thursday, august 29 *The Recliners bring their post-modern power lounge sound to The Kenmore Inn. 730P

If you are reading this 194th issue of FP, thank an advertiser as we celebrate the start of our 17 th year! If you are an advertiser, list your event. Deadline for September’s issue is Aug. 20. To submit events, follow link: http://frontporchfredericksburg.com/how-ttosubmit-o online/

saturday, august 24 2013 Annual Crab Feast: Gates: 11A. includes unlimited crabs, hot dogs, water, limited beer (5), dessert. Entertainment by Sour Mash. Rain or Shine. 12-5P. Tix: Todd’s Taver, 2400 Diner, Hair Mosaic’s, Napoleta. No tix at door. Bring a canopy. Table, chairs provided. Sponsor: B101.5

Tix: $30

Car Hop: 4-8P. Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc.: Fun at The Family Diner, 2100 Princess Anne. Children’s activities, food, 1950s rock n roll! Slick back your hair, put on your poodle skirt!

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CALENDAR of events

august 2013… Dog days of summer, Back to school shopping *Some events run same day weekly or more than one day.

tuesday, august 6 *Picnic in the Park Every Tues @ Hurkamp Park, 1130A-130P *Live Music at Bistro Bethem every Tue; $3 drink specials. Tonight: Nashville duo, Blair’s West

wednesday, august 7 *Weekly Music at Courtyard Marriott – Sit back and relax in our atrium. 6-9P *Spotsylvania Farmers Market: Spotsy Regional

tuesday, august 13

sunday, august 11

Medical Ctr. 3-7P, 4600 Spotsy Pkwy. Every Wed thru early fall *Miss Lady & Mr. Man’s Open Mic Jam 8-11P every Wed. The Rec Center, 213 William

friday, august 9 USAF Rhythm in the Blue 13-piece Ensemble plays FXBG Area Museum/CC’s Sounds of Summer. 7-9P. Free. Market Square. Jazz, blues, and funk

*AM1230 WFVA Community link 8-830A. Topic: The Thurman Brisben Center. Host Ted Schubel. Listen at newstalk1230.net

*Live Music at Bistro Bethem every Tue; $3 drink specials. Tonight: local husband-and-wife-duo John & Mary Vreeland

FCCA Art Guild of VA meets third Sat 10-Noon. $15/year

thursday, august 15

*Karen Jonas performs her original Americana w/ Tim Bray and Piper, live at The Kenmore Inn. 730P

sunday, august 18

*AM1230 WFVA Community link 8-830A. Guests: Former FBI profiler and Spotsylvania resident Clint Van Zandt; Debra Joseph, Fredericksburg Regional SPCA. Host Ted Schubel. Listen at newstalk1230.net

wednesday, august 21 *Weekly Music at Courtyard Marriott.

6-9P

Purple Martins: Mike Broaddus, Extension Agent for Caroline and King George Counties, speaks about purple martins and how to attract them to our neighborhood gardens. Free. 7P. CRRL HQ

sunday, august 25 *AM1230 WFVA Community link 8-830A. Guest: Kurt Erickson, Washington Regional Alcohol Program; Host Ted Schubel. Listen at newstalk1230.net

tuesday, august 27 *Becky Y Slam plays live @ Bistro Bethem. $3 beer, wine, cocktail specials. All ages. No cover. 8-11P

friday, august 23 *Blues & Jazz Room at The Courtyard Marriott, 830-11P

thursday, august 29 *The Recliners bring their post-modern power lounge sound to The Kenmore Inn. 730P

Tix: $30

Car Hop: 4-8P. Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc.: Fun at The Family Diner, 2100 Princess Anne. Children’s activities, food, 1950s rock n roll! Slick back your hair, put on your poodle skirt!

~ Peggy Wickham Art ~ Companionship Meal Preparation Medication Reminders Laundry

Light Housekeeping Shopping/Errands Personal Care Flexible Hours

540.899.1422 Each HomeInstead Franchise Office is Independently Owned & Operated

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history’s stories

OUR HERITAGE

Fort Lease Land By Ralph “Tuffy” Hicks

A monthly look at the Central Rappahannock Heritage Center collection

by katie hornung

In 1676, almost 68 years after John Smith made his first exploration up the Rappahannock to the fall line (Falmouth), a Fort was ordered built by the Governor of Virginia. The location was to be near the location of the current location of Fredericksburg. The purpose of the Fort was to protect the settlers from Indian attacks along the Rappahannock River. The records from that period reveal that 250 men would be available at all times and be prepared to march 20 miles in any direction with weapons. There is no recorded name for the Fort. We can only imagine that it may have been called Fort Rappahannock, however, “Lease Land” was the name given to the first settlement that later became the town of Fredericksburg 40 years later. I speculate that may have been the name of the Fort. According to several accounts written about the travels of John Smith up the Rappahannock in 1608 around the vicinity of Fredericksburg, it gives a picture of the vast area inhabited by several Indian villages. Smith’s map shows several locations such as Featherstone’s Bay opposite Hunter’s Island. It was in this area near the falls that the Indian tribes would meet for fishing, hunting and general celebrations during the summer months. It is believed that the daughter of Chief Powhatan, Princess Pocahontas probably first met John Smith before she went with Chief Japazaw to his village on the Potomac (Mattox Creek) where she resided for some time before saving Smith’s life when he was captured by her tribe. During this period of time, John Smith recorded that Richard Featherstone who was with him took sick and died near the Fort and was the first white explorer to be buried here. There has never been any solid proof of the exact location of the Fort. It would not have been made of stone or earthen walls, which would still be visible. Forts during that time were nothing more than logs placed up right very close to each other. Many historians believe that it was located in the area on the south side of the Rappahannock near the current location of the Fredericksburg Country Club. There were several Indian villages located between the fall line and Port Royal during this period. Governor Spotswood, who was interested in the mining of silver and iron, established one of the first mining operations in the new world at a settlement 20 miles west of Fredericksburg in 1714. The settlement was settled by several German families and was named Germanna. Spotswood constructed a wharf and a road from the settlement on what we know today as Mine Road. Wagon loads of the iron ore was transported to the wharf for shipment to England. In 1720, after having disagreements with Spotswood, the settlers moved into Fauquier County and named their new settlement German Town. They did make references to a place called Fredericksburg as a place they traveled to buy and trade goods. (Dedicated to all those men and women serving in the United States military) Tuffy Hicks serves us history every month in History’s Stories.

Fredericksburg is an area as rich in its history as it is in its personalities. Often times, current events can be so distracting that we forget to consider not just what happened here, but also the residents who enlivened this community in its darkest hours. Fortunately, we have the resources provided by the CRHC located in Maury Commons to help us gain some perspective. During the last two years, according to Judy Chaimson, a former history teacher and now dedicated volunteer at the Heritage Center, volunteers have been transcribing letters written during the Civil War by the Knox family of Fredericksburg. The letters were given to the Heritage Center in April, 2011, by a Knox descendent. Mrs. Chaimson also mused on the extraordinary circumstances by which the letters came to the Center. The great granddaughter of the one of the original Knox brothers donated them. There were six, by the way, and all of them eventually enlisted, fought, and survived the war. Lucy Gray of Newport News, who inherited the letters, initially tried to transcribe them herself but thought it better that they should be in the hands of preservationists and, eventually, be made available to the public. The letters came to her by way of the family line, but the true miracle in their conservation lies in the detail that Ms. Gray’s great-aunt had been married to a Marine who was stationed in the Philippines, Paris, and China- all places where the letters, packed tightly in a 19th century dry-good tin, were taken. Unspoiled, all 117 letters, which are written primarily by the father, mother, sister, and two of the brothers, will be published in a soon-to-be-released book titled The Circle Unbroken: Civil War Letters of the Knox Family of Fredericksburg. Heritage Center volunteers are hopeful that the letters will be available for public research by the end of this year.

Within the pages of their correspondence are reflections and reports on life en route to battle, on the home front, and every day happenings within this particular family, who happened to live in what is now the famous and beloved Kenmore Inn. One of the most exciting finds came in the form of a small share that one of the brothers, Capt. Robert Knox, related to his mother in a letter written in December 1862. Upon returning to Fredericksburg, he wrote that he visited old friends and family members, and reflected on his interactions with one of their relations, a Cousin Betty Gordon. He found her destitute, sleeping between two mattresses with barely any fire or resources to keep her warm. Capt. Knox regarded her bravery in the face of such conditions but thought she was foolish to have wished to have stayed in her home, Kenmore - of the famed WashingtonLewises, during the attack on their city. He wrote, “It would have been horrible if she had - drunk as the Yankees were with the liquor they stole from Old Mr. Allens.” Capt. Knox also expressed his disgust of another cousin who, knowing the conditions under which Cousin Betty was living, did not take her into his home. So, the captain built his cousin a fire, brought her wood and water, and did errands and odd jobs for her before he reporting back to the 30th Virginia Infantry. The Heritage Center affords our area residents the opportunity to know just how solid our traditions are. Located in the Maury Commons Building on Barton Street, the Center welcomes visitors Tuesdays through Thursdays. For information about memberships, volunteer opportunities or donation of materials, call (540) 373-3704 or email: crhc@verizon.net.

Katie Hornung is a journalism teacher at the James Monroe High School.

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HERITAGE CENTER Volunteers needed to process historical documents and aid researchers. Training provided. Phone 540-373-3704 or email crhc@verizon.net Open to the public for scholarly research

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OUR HERITAGE

Fort Lease Land By Ralph “Tuffy” Hicks

A monthly look at the Central Rappahannock Heritage Center collection

by katie hornung

Katie Hornung is a journalism teacher at the James Monroe High School.

Central Rappahannock

HERITAGE CENTER Volunteers needed to process historical documents and aid researchers. Training provided. Phone 540-373-3704 or email crhc@verizon.net Open to the public for scholarly research

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Serving you & your companion animals for 16 years I have always credited my first dog with teaching me patience. Cody was very frustrating when I rescued him as a pup, and more than once I thought about returning him to the shelter. In the end, we ended up sharing 14 years together that I wouldn’t trade for anything. He turned out to be the best dog I have ever known and the best friend a person could ask for, but I always considered his greatest accomplishment teaching me patience. I’m not sure if I lost the patience when he died or I just became a busier adult stretched in many directions, but it is apparent to me that whatever patience I had is all but gone and I long for Cody to come back from the spirit world to guide me back to safer waters. I am about to have a second baby; we already share our home with 4 big dogs and our 16 month old son. So to say I don’t have time is an understatement. Between working full time, kissing boo boos, cooking dinner, and doing everything else, my poor dogs have taken somewhat of a back seat. None more than my youngest boy, Backup. This dim-witted dog is young and in need of more training and more patience from me. Every day he is kind enough to remind me of this fact as he harasses my son into sharing food, stands on my feet for attention, and eats carpet when he is bored. I finally understand what all my dog-training clients were talking about when they told me they just didn’t have time for training. I remember foolishly thinking, “Well make time, this is important”, and while I was right, so were they. So instead of Backup getting the extra time he needs to become a good boy, all he gets are my grumpy looks, loud words, and excessive time outs. It isn’t his fault he didn’t get all the training he

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needed. It isn’t his fault I work a lot. It isn’t his fault all our lives changed with the arrival of our son. Nope, none of it is his fault, yet he has to suffer the consequences. This is the sad plight of many dogs, and my own advice over the year’s rings in my ears constantly, “it isn’t their fault, you need to be more patient”. So I am setting out to find patience this month, patience with my dogs, my sons, my husband, and my life in general. The dogs are probably the easiest place to start. Here is a good plan for busy folks. I suggest you can make change by doing pretty much the same things, in the same time, but by acting more deliberately and thoughtfully. For example, we feed the dogs twice a day. We have them sit and wait for their food, now they will sit, down, and wait. The extra command increases contact, training, and results in better responses to commands going forward, and it only took 5 more seconds. Another example would be instead of just letting them in the house I will have them sit and down before coming in. Again, this increases awareness of words, slows down the stampede of dogs, and results in less frustration for all of us. This method isn’t quick. I’m not going to lie to you and say you’ll see results over night. What I am saying is if you slow down just a little bit and be patient you will see change. In the end I realized that losing my patience with Backup actually took more time and energy than it would have to just teach him my expectations to being with. Now if someone has advice for patience with husbands, I’m all ears * wink wink*. Wendy Schmitz and family live in Colorado. She writes for us periodically now.

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My father thought that my grades in high school would be better if I wasn’t distracted by having a job while school was in session. So I had lousy grades and an empty wallet. I was, however, allowed to work summers at my grandparent’s Inn on the eastern shore. The summer I turned sixteen I saved all ten paychecks and came home with $250.00 and bought the guitar I still play. The D-18 has been rebuilt a few times and customized somewhat but is still my guitar. If you’re working the math we got free room and board and tips along with our paychecks. We worked breakfast until closing with a few hours off in the afternoons to hit the beach. On a six-day week that works out to about $0.34 per hour, which in a family business ain’t too bad. Beats farming. That summer is also when I learned what good family connections can do for you. My grandparents and the

Corner Cupboard Inn had been a part of the Rehoboth Beach community since the 1930’s. As in most resort towns back then there were only a few year-round policemen with the rest of the summer force being made up of rent-a cops. Now as I had stated, it was the summer I turned 16 so when I was pulled over one evening and asked for my license and registration I technically did not have half of what he asked for. So as my brain raced for some solution I figured I would get out the registration and hand that to him first buying a few more seconds of freedom. If you’re still working the math there were about 200 rent-a-cops on the force and only about twelve full time officers so the odds on my getting a real cop weren’t all that good. But as providence would have it, I handed over the registration and the next thing I heard was, “What are you doing driving Jesse Gundry’s car?” I replied that he was my grandfather and I was working at the Inn. He suggested I get back over there and never asked for the non-existent driver’s license. I would like to chalk that up to clean living but it’s more like, “The Lord looks out for fools and drunks and I get double coverage.” There is another story of seasonal employment shaping a lifetime that has floated in and out of these articles for the past few years that concerns a certain 1953 Jaguar XK120 bought with $1,100.00 of wages amassed over two summers of work. He bought it coming out of high school in 1958 and had to title it in his brother’s name because he wasn’t old enough. It did duty throughout college and evidently made a few runs from NC to Mary Washington and yes you can double date in a drop head coupe with only a front seat. You just have to be young. The Jag too has been kept up, restored, improved and enjoyed for all these years. It was his car. Imagine fiftyfive years, thousands of miles and memories and then a gallant push this spring to get the man and his car to one more show. He and his car did make it and it was glorious. He then passed away within weeks. A good friend, a remarkable man and a joy to work with. Phil Brown was a patriot, a flyer, and a father. He will be missed and I am so glad he had that summer job. autoknown@aol.com

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Senior Care equally or equitably? By Karl Karch

My parents were not wealthy. But, what little they had, they wanted to pass on to my sister and me, even at the expense of their own quality of life. They had a will and distributed their possessions equally between us. My aunt and uncle were wealthy but eventually died intestate (without a will) leaving the Florida courts to decide. Another relative of mine has only one child who has emotional stability issues. Rather than leave everything to their child, they plan on leaving a substantial portion of their estate to their grandchildren. In discussing the “who gets what” issue, many people say, “I just want to be fair”. While this sounds simple, in reality it can be very challenging and complex for seniors and their families. What does fairness mean? Does it always mean being equal? How do you “fairly” evaluate and distribute things like time, care-giving help, possessions (e.g. jewelry, art), land, or your home? What’s fair to one family member may not be to another. There are no magic formulas. However, fairness generally means either treating everyone involved the same - equally, or treating all involved differently – equitably. When everyone is treated equally, it is more likely to avoid conflict. It minimizes feelings of “playing favorites” or “Dad always liked you best.” However, it’s difficult to equally divide all resources such as land, personal possessions, home, caregiver time, or sentimental objects. When everyone is treated equitably, then the criteria for distribution must be determined. How much value is placed on prior contributions made to the seniors such as gifts of money, possessions, support, or informal caregiving? Should distributions be made to family members based on their individual needs (financial,

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Around here at Front Porch, we fondly refer to a certain type of community person as a “porch person” and endearingly follow their public lives. Two who we do – Lisa Biever and Casey Hu –caught our eye once again when The Community Foundation announced their promotions to Director of Donor Services, and Donor Services Manager, respectively.

physical, emotional, basic living)? Should age, gender, marital status, children, or geographical location be considered? Treating everyone equitably certainly creates its own set of challenges. It definitely helps to establish a clear and objective decision process leading to the actual distributions. Who should be “in or out” of the decision process (e.g. all children, grandchildren, nobody else)? How do you determine the value of specific resources (e.g. professional appraisers, family members)? When will allocations be made (e.g. while alive and healthy, when needs of family members change, death, tax planning)? What safeguards need to be in place to protect against a family member or outsider taking over and controlling how a senior’s resources are allocated (e.g. powers of attorney for medical and financial decisions, checks and balances of power)? Older adults, and their family members if involved, will need to be asked the right questions to help guide them through the process. It is important to consult with an attorney and financial advisor with estate planning expertise to make certain you are complying with all laws and have an ability to adjust your plans over time should the need arise. Don’t abdicate the decision process to the state inheritance and intestacy laws because of difficulty with the process. You’ve done a great job of planning your life, so take care in planning your estate. Karl Karch is a local franchise owner of Home Instead Senior Care, a licensed home care organization providing personal care, companionship and home helper services. Please go to www.homeinstead.com/FredericksburgVA

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“Director of Donor Services [Biever] is a new position that reflects our recent growth. We’ve doubled our overall asset size in the last three years,” said Executive Director Teri McNally. “The new positions will allow us to maintain our excellent donor services and add more new charitable funds to benefit our community. I’m delighted to have greater staff capacity for our donors. They will notice the difference.” Biever will join McNally in tailoring the foundation’s philanthropic services to the needs of area donors. “Lisa B” – as editor Rob calls her (she is now “Lisa G” - as in woodmaster/master carpenter Jason Gallant’s wife and mother of their child) became a “porch person” during her days as lead singer for a bluegrass/C&W style band playing the annual Down Home Ball at Eyeclopes Downtown Greens to benefit Community Gardens; she later became DG’s executive director for awhile. “As we make it easy for people to give through The Community Foundation, we grow permanent charitable funds that make a positive impact on lives throughout the region,” McNally said. Hu came to the Foundation last July with 18 years experience in claims account management at GEICO. She will administer the foundation’s charitable gift distribution process. Casey was given “a spot on the front porch swing” from her days of tireless voluntarism at St. George’s Episcopal Church, which the Grogans attended. Her husband, Stephen, is a player in The Believers folk/bluegrass band.

Sara Mattingly, another “porch person,” is a periodic contributor to the magazine.

Nestled amidst the foliage that fronts the corner lot on Caroline and Amelia streets is a tidy white sign that reads “Volunteers for the Blind.” Inconspicuous and discreet, it belies the powerhouse within: founder/president, Holly Frisch. With office assistant, Sandy Ferris, and canine companion, Scully, (above) Holly heads this non-profit volunteer org that assists people with visual impairments in the Fredericksburg area. Holly started Volunteers for the Blind in Prince William County in 2006 after attempting to find a shopping assistant using her local library’s

community bulletin board. A librarian and neighbors stepped in to help, but the experience left her feeling apprehensive. The organization met with lackluster response, which Holly attributes to that county’s high unemployment rate among the visually impaired. She moved VFB to here in 2010 hoping the community’s higher population of professionals and students would take advantage of its programs; “I thought people who were working had more need for volunteers because they would want to keep their professional lives separate from their personal.” It was the right move. Since that time, Volunteers for the Blind has received a steady stream of requests for assistance from the community and has built a reliable corps of trusted volunteers. “We have four thriving programs that provide four distinct services. The first is our volunteer readers program. Even with today’s technological advances, it’s often difficult for people who use synthetic speech. What looks perfectly obvious on the page isn’t so clear when your computer is reading it to you; it can be difficult to understand and enter information in the right places.” Confidentiality in these cases is crucial, so Holly and Sandy match volunteers with clients based on the type of need the client may have. Our second program trains volunteers as shopping assistants. The assistants accompany us, allowing us to make our own decisions about the products. One of these days, I would like to change our name to Volunteers WITH the Blind, because I like to think of volunteers doing things with rather than for them.” Assistants never handle cash or credit cards, to protect both them and the client. They will sometimes write out checks. The third program was born of

necessity. Many clients do not have experience with managing an assistant, so Volunteers for the Blind offers an orientation for working with a volunteer. It includes lessons in time management skills, diplomatic skills, interviewing, hiring, and termination skills. Holly acknowledges, “Volunteers are a scarce and valuable commodity, and we can’t afford to have anybody squander or alienate them.” Volunteers for the Blind offers a fourth, favorite program: Internship. Holly shares, “The national unemployment rate among people who are blind is between 70 and 80%, which hasn’t changed in 30 years. I was a vocational rehabilitation counselor for 11 years, and an employment specialist, and I’m a person who is blind who has had to struggle to find employment. As my contribution to address this problem, I created an unpaid internship program where people can get work experience. We’ve had great success.” Some have gone on to learn alternative techniques of blindness at The Louisiana Center for the Blind, giving them an advantage when they pursue independent lifestyles and professional lives.” Holly concedes, “We’d like more people to be aware of our services and recruit more volunteers. We desperately need contributions and run year-round fundraisers selling jewelry and emergency preparedness kits for pets and people. Most importantly, our VFB family is important to us. We truly couldn’t do it without them.” For information, visit http://volunteersfortheblind.org/, or call (540) 899-8847.

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“Blue Whale” Kenneth Moore looks like a young Daniel Day Lewis; his kind, careful intelligence welcomes you. You might see him at Art First or outside with a fellow artist. But mostly he is studying, painting, or reading. He has a liberal arts degree from VCU, and is studying management and business information systems, with the goal of working at a graphic design firm. Reflecting on the gifts of his childhood and education he stated, “I was fortunate to attend the VA Governor’s School of the Arts In Norfolk for the four years I was in High School. It was like taking college courses. Then I went to VCU and got a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts in Painting & Printmaking. Now I am pursuing an M.B.A. at UMW in Stafford.” He speaks highly of the emotional support and love he gets from his family. “I had a typical awesome childhood, with a loving family. I was born in Richmond and

moved to Franklin when I was four; I grew up there and moved back to Richmond for college. I think kids love just being alive. They haven’t really experienced the ambiguity between good and evil or right and wrong, so the world is a very idyllic fascinating place — fascinating because almost everything is new! I don’t particularly love children; in fact, after prolonged exposure to them, they get on my nerves, terribly, Lol, but I did love being a child,” he says with a smile. “I liked Little Critter books by Mercer Mayor and Dr. Seuss. I love stories with morals and happy endings. These days I try to stay up to date on the Pixar / Dreamworks movies. They are so touching and there’s lots of action. I like Disney’s ‘Wall-E’ and ‘Monsters VS. Aliens’ a lot, and I really love ‘Despicable Me’.” Moore is a process thinker who plans his paintings with complex detail and deep meaning. He is a good listener who enjoys talking about books he has read and writers who have influenced him. You quickly learn this gentle young man is incredibly bright and business-minded. His wide spectrum of knowledge is able to communicate through his artwork. Though serious about his art, he isn’t arrogant or self inflating. Clearly, his work stands out among our fine artisans, whether Mr. Moore knows this or not. With this new show in particular, he expresses great gratitude for a happy childhood. Those stories his parents read

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to him have influenced his paintings. Perhaps as a subconscious gift to his parents or as reprieve from the seriousness of his studies, he documents happy memories of a boy’s childhood. Stories that filled his bookshelves and his parents lovingly read to him come to life in this series of eight paintings. This show at The Virginia Wine Experience Upstairs Gallery should not be missed; not just because of its beautiful and whimsical subject matter — those huge colorful animals like whales, zebras, and dinosaurs - but because of the artistic genius behind the creation. Kenneth brings favorite childhood memories to life in a series of paintings thoughtfully and carefully crafted. The series and its hanging were also planned and executed to deliberately emphasize the eight colors in the smallest box of Crayola crayons. Black and white are starting and ending places. The two are the only paintings depicting more than one animal. In those, Moore has painted animal upon animal in ascending pattern. The result draws the viewer into the artist’s mind: How did he choose the

particular animals and their postures? What IS the message? Is he playing with us? It is easy to smile when meeting Moore through this series; it exudes his childlike joy and gleeful creativity. He continues to share the story-telling of his disappointment when he “read somewhere once that Tyrannosaurus Rex may have been a scavenger… When I read that, I was like, ‘Don’t tell me that!’ Since it can’t be proven until we clone a new batch, I’ll continue to imagine them as fearsome hunters, thank you.” Kenneth. Moore is a fascinating and wonderful young man. We are lucky to have him here in our little burg, even if its’ for a short time. Meet him through his paintings at The Virginia Wine Experience, Upstairs Gallery, 826 Caroline Street. The series will be on exhibit through September. Renee Gauvin and Debra Harkins are patrons of the arts. Renee writes occasionally for this magazine.

Oh happy, happy day! By the time this issue is on newsstands and available for your eyeballs' consumption, The Orion will be open and ready for business! I will, of course, report back next month with deets from the opening shindig, but for now let's all rejoice in the fact that the space themed ultra lounge has finally opened its doors to its adoring public.

blind item:

Bethem; Laura Eubanks taking a summer evening stroll with her littles James and Emma.

Heard:

Appleton

Campbell

(what a cool name) was voted Best Heating and Air, Best Plumber and Best Electrician in the Best of Culpeper 2013.

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authority is opening up a specialized (and especially cool) fitness studio in downtown Fredericksburg?

Congratulations

to long-

time manager Catherine Sullivan for buying downtown prep depot Monkee's last month from former owner Linda Arnold. Catherine has been with the Caroline Street shop since the beginning (2008!) making the purchase an obvious, natural one.

Happiest of July birthdays

Happy 7th anniversary to Mike and Danielle Payne! (above)

those Fredericksburgers near and far, young and old(er) Nora Craig, Garrison Rule, Michael Geddes, Brandon Newton, Jessica Sutton, Amber Hildebrand, Ray Woodruff, Ashley Poe, Karl Steinbach, and Blake Bethem!

Seen:

From one Nelson to another: local Jim Nelson got former New York Yankee pitcher Jeff Nelson (above) to sign a photograph while the World Series champ was in town to support baseball in the burg. And while Jim is himself a huge Yankee fan, he gave up the goods to an ailing friend - how generous! Still, a question remains: are the Nelsons long lost relatives? Jim did play college ball…

Fredericksburg Clerk of

Court Jeff Small in the dunk tank at the annual downtown 4th of July fair. In the oppressive mid-day heat only Virginia knows how to dole out, I imagine the sporadic cooling off must have been more refreshing than frustrating.

Seen:

Congratulations

Stop! Kellie Walsh with bestie

Rebecca Thomas sharing a meal downtown; Shawn Carrington at Kybecca getting drink recs from bartender Eugene; Esther Servais at Polar Fitness owning the silks class; Anna Mitsis enjoying a glass of wine and Tuesday night music at Bistro

to Sean

Placchetti and Rachel Millard (above) on their July engagement!

Scene:

Lauren Ashley Stroud and John

Ritter (above) were married at the Kenmore Inn last month and finished off their sweet evening with a dip in at Carl's Ice Cream.

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Mark your calendars! The "Toast of the Town" silent auction and fundraiser to benefit Rob Grogan's cancer fund will be held on September 22nd at the Old Silk Mill. The Skiffle Lounge Sound - Larry, Harry, Buck and Piper - will play. For more info, just "like" the Rob's Army Facebook page, or look for the T.O.T.T. event poster in this issue of FP… Or both!

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Bethem; Laura Eubanks taking a summer evening stroll with her littles James and Emma.

Heard:

Appleton

Campbell

(what a cool name) was voted Best Heating and Air, Best Plumber and Best Electrician in the Best of Culpeper 2013.

what local fitness

authority is opening up a specialized (and especially cool) fitness studio in downtown Fredericksburg?

Congratulations

to long-

Happiest of July birthdays

Happy 7th anniversary to Mike and Danielle Payne! (above)

Seen:

Fredericksburg Clerk of

Seen:

Congratulations

Stop! Kellie Walsh with bestie

to Sean

Placchetti and Rachel Millard (above) on their July engagement!

Scene:

Lauren Ashley Stroud and John

Ritter (above) were married at the Kenmore Inn last month and finished off their sweet evening with a dip in at Carl's Ice Cream.

Bruce Day Fine Art 12 years in Market Square alley

Police! Just kidding. But what I'm

not kidding about: Rob Swaney (right) is currently running for sheriff in Fredericksburg. That's him there in the photo.

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by lezlie cheryl LibertyTown’s courtyard. “We plan that space for classes, First Fridays and events,” said Ken. LibertyTown’s support of Empowerhouse’s Empty Bowl Each January, LibertyTown’s Bowl-A-Rama invites local potters to join in throwing bowls to donate to Empty Bowl. LT provides the wheels, clay, and glazes, and its potters fire the bowls. Website searchable calendar of classes Online class sign-up, online juried show applications, active blog, monthly featured studio artists including interviews and photos, increased use of social media to highlight the artists and events at LibertyTown. New LibertyTown line of t-sshirts and LibertyTown-b branded pottery

You may have already read my piece on LibertyTown’s new owners, D.D. and Kenneth Lecky, on page 3 of this issue (New Hands at LibertyTown, by Lezlie Cheryl). But there is even more to the story… What’s on the horizon at

LibertyTown? Read on… More classes Including daytime adult pottery classes, specialty pottery workshops, and different painting techniques. In the spring, we plan to begin renovations on

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Clint Van Zandt, of Spotsylvania County, was with the FBI for 25 years, where he served as a Supervisor with the FBI’s internationally respected Behavioral Science or “Silence of the Lambs” Unit. He was also the FBI’s Chief Hostage Negotiator and managed the FBI’s Major Case/Crisis Management Program. Prior to this he was an Agent with U.S. Army Intelligence and is a Vietnam War veteran. He has been the primary hostage negotiator for numerous national and international kidnap and hostage situations and he has testified before the U.S. Senate. Clint managed both the FBI’s Crisis Management and Major Case Management Programs and has assisted companies across the U.S. and around the globe with their Crisis Management and Violence in the Workplace Programs and regularly consults on these and other matters with such companies. As an FBI Profiler and Hostage Negotiator, he personally negotiated with Branch Davidian cult leader David Koresh in Waco, TX, and he has conducted negotiations that have brought about the release of hostages held by prison rioters, and kidnap victims held by both South American guerrillas and terrorists in the Philippines. He correctly profiled Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh on the day of that fateful bombing and also led the analytical team that helped to identified the “Unabomber.”

A well-known author and television and radio commentator concerning crime and human behavior, he has made more television appearances than any other FBI Agent in history, to include over 3,000 national and international TV shows and has appeared many times on The Today Show, Larry King Live, Dr. Phil, Fox and Friends, Charlie Rose, Inside Edition, Anderson Cooper 360, and others, and has contributed to print media and radio, including the BBC. He is currently NBC/MSNBC TVs Chief onair Criminal Analyst. His life was profiled in The New Yorker Magazine and Court TV aired a biography on his life (“The Negotiator”). Clint’s newest book, Facing down Evil, Life on the Edge as an FBI Hostage Negotiator, is available nation wide and has been published in a number of foreign languages, as a book on tape, and as a Reader’s Digest Condensed Book. His book Dynamic Processes of Crisis Negotiation was awarded the 1998 Best Book Award by The International Association for Conflict Management. He also writes a weekly Internet column for Newsvine.com/MSNBC.com that is read by 1/2 million viewers each week. Clint is an extremely popular corporate, social, and cruise ship lecturer who has spoken before many diverse groups (U.S. Naval Academy, American Psychological Association, American Society for Industrial Security), and at numerous US and international institutes of higher education. He holds a bachelors, a masters and two doctorates. Clint’s seminars, lectures and after dinner speeches are exciting, interesting, dynamic, educational and humorous at appropriate times, and he leaves his audiences with valuable insights and critical information that can help them better understand human behavior, and perhaps even save their lives! Community Link, hosted by Ted Schubel, broadcasts on WFVA and at newstalk1230.net every Sunday at 8 a.m. in partnership with this magazine. Ted will interview Clint on August 25th.

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original tunes, but the young lads did include a song written by Bob Dylan, and a song written by Richard Thompson. When you go to a show to hear these guys (because, of course, you will), you will enjoy the unmastered and genuine humor between these two. They are homeschooled, and by nature, incredibly intelligent. The dynamic between the two is priceless. I suggest they get their own cartoon – but you have to see it to believe it. Check out The McTell Brothers’ adventures at their blog on wordpress: McTellBrothers.wordpress.com The gig calendar is at their website at www.mctellbrothers.com They regularly perform all over the region, and every now and then here in Fredericksburg. Stay tuned for up and coming gig dates. Ashleigh Chevalier now writes with her three-month-old, Eleanor, in her lap.

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The McTell Brothers are …Jeff and Brian. They are 17-year old twins (not identical) and have been performing since they were 9-years old. This Fredericksburg-based folk rock duo brings all the flavors of 1960s folk songwriting and electrified rock ‘n’ roll - singing and playing everything from Richard Thompson to Howling Wolf. The boys have been studying songwriting and guitar for sometime now, matching tasteful harmonies that only twins could conjure. They have studied with a few different local instructors, but Lane Drum taught them most of their chops and the theory that goes with it. This past July they went to Richard Thompson’s annual acoustic guitar and songwriting camp, Frets and Refrains, on a scholarship, coming home awarded “Favorite Performers.” Jeff (brown hair) and Brian (blonde hair) recently returned from Nashville, where they finished recording Jen Gunderman, a their debut EP. Grammy nominated producer currently touring with Sheryl Crow playing piano, produced the album. Hopefully this dynamite collection, yet to be named, will be out in the fall. The album has mostly

My Own Path

“Grab him and w e’ll go to the Well.”

She folds her legs and sinks to the floor, shooing away the gathered dust. The lid, scribbled across with faded Sharpie, “Wedding Stuff,” releases. She lifts out her scarred white sandals, recalling the summer before her wedding. She and her best friend spent a month sipping margaritas, swimming in cenotes, and speaking enough Spanish to pass. She bought these sandals in a dusty shoe store in Merida, Mexico. The tiny flowers embroidered on the toe perfectly matched the flowers on her mother’s wedding dress. After a seamstress snipping of the sheer sleeves, the dress suited her vintage style. Wearing the dress made her feel connected, like she belonged with the other happily married women in her family. Pulling the tender tendrils of lace from the cardboard coffin, she wonders how her mother ever convinced her to wear the veil. Just another thing you were supposed to do. She covered most of the supposed to’s on her wedding day. Armed with to-do lists and notebooks, everyone was assigned a job. On a warm August morning in the immaculate yard of dear friends, she checks through her lists: Hair curled. Thanks to a compassionate maid of honor who reserves opinions for her younger sister to things she knows she can control. Flowers arranged. With no realization until years later that the fragrant Star Gazer Lilies she chose are most often selected for funerals. Guests arriving. Peeking from the upstairs window, she watches as they meander around the neat white chairs facing the picturesque gazebo. It looks like a well-dressed college party. Her mother sips coffee, sitting quietly in a bedroom of this old Civil War hospital turned part-mansion, part antique store. Knowing the amenable woman married to her father for over 30 years considers others’ happiness before her own, the bride counts warm coffee in hand as a happy mother of the bride. She briefly wonders where her soon-to-be husband and his childhood friends — who are supposed to ushering the meandering guests — may have escaped to for prewedding festivities. She wanders downstairs, to the foyer and sits with bare feet propped on the marble coffee table. One final supposed to: Scarred sandals, tender veil and worn-well wishes strewn on the floor, she searches for the note cards where she’d written her vows in the foyer that morning. She remembers telling him she wanted them to write their own vows. She realizes now that always meant she would write the vows and he would read them and she would project whatever emotion

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she assumed he must’ve meant onto his reading. She’d chosen a poem. The pace of the poem soothes her, as much now as it did then: Love’s Philosophy – by Percy Bysshe Shelley The fountains mingle with the river, And the rivers with the ocean; The winds of heaven mix forever With a sweet emotion; Nothing in the world is single; All things by a law divine In one spirit meet and mingle — Why not I with thine? That’s the line that haunts her still. How did she ever think that was enough? See, the mountains kiss high heaven, And the waves clasp one another; No sister flower could be forgiven If it disdained its brother; And the sunlight clasps the earth, And the moonbeams kiss the sea; What is all this sweet work worth, If thou kiss not me? Of all the supposed to’s, this probably wasn’t the one to put off to the last minute. Ruth Cassell was married at BendingForest, the home of Rob and Virginia Grogan, in August 2002. A lot of hard work and love were put into making it an extremely special day. Not all things last in life, but the friendship forged between Ruth and the Grogans began the day they met and continues through many challenges and changes.

A solo exhibition featuring paintings by Argentine-born artist Ana Rendich will be held at Art First Gallery al of August — The Art of Ana Rendich explores the necessity of adaptability in the midst of massive societal and technological change. Drawing from events that occurred throughout her life, including her experiences during the Cold War in Argentina, her artwork provides indirect and subtle commentary on a variety of topics, including oppression, death, the environment, and inevitability. Rendich employs abstraction and vagueness in her paintings to illustrate the transient, mercurial, unstable nature of reality. Despite heavy subject matter, the paintings are uplifting, serene, and ultimately defiant. Ana Rendich, my mother, has exhibited at Torpedo Factory Art Center,

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the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the Butler Institute of American Art, Bellevue Arts Museum (WA) and the Downtown Gallery at Kent State University, among other venues. She has been featured in major publications, exhibits, museums, and galleries throughout the US, and in national and international private collections. AM: Why did you choose the title The Art of Ana Rendich? AR: Actually it is about how and why I paint things that really move me. I have a real need to paint these things. The process comes more from “inside” than “outside.” I can say that my paintings are born before I go to the canvas. I can get inspiration just from watching a person sitting, a scene from a movie, the news, from so many sources. The more open you are to your surroundings, the more inspiration you can get. You need to do that to paint. It can be from anywhere, anything. The things that touch me more are the things related to the human condition. The unreliability of humanity never ceases to amaze me. Throughout history we have assumed certain things to be true when they were false, and vice-versa. It is inevitable for an artist to be careful about the truth that we portray. It is not easy to paint if I am swayed by ideological or philosophical ways. So maybe it is best to separate from all of that and paint what I think is important to me. It would take more than a lifetime to portray all of the unfairness of the world. So why The Art of Ana Rendich? I chose the title because creating a themed title for the exhibit would have limited me. Having a structure is okay for juried exhibitions, but for solo exhibits I love that lack of structure, that feeling of freedom. It is not often that I have this freedom. I can say things in a painting that I will never have the chance to express in another art form. AM: In your statement, you wrote about oppression. How does that tie into your solo exhibit?

AR: In general Latin American art is very political. I don’t really identify with that. I’m not interested in politics. I’m interested in truth and untruth. I see myself as an observer, not a participant. Oppression is a serious word. Even though the world is becoming more even, it will always be unjust. It will be impossible and not necessarily desirable to make the world culturally, politically, socially homogenous. We will always have differences that are religious, ideological, etc. But there are many types of oppression. AM: Could you tell me about your painting “Piece by Piece?” AR: “Piece by Piece,”-life is not full of straight lines. We have to find our own ways and learn to find what is worthy to live or fight or wish for. And in the end, I think one of the most magnificent things is to die knowing you were loved and you loved back. If you can have that, I think you conquered happiness.

Amy Millis, whose mom is Ana Rendich, is a writer whose coverage of the local arts scene has appeared or is forthcoming in the Free-Lance-Star and Piedmont Virginian Magazine, as well as Front Porch.

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My Own Path

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Author: J Robert Du Bois Edited by Rob Grogan

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In partnership with the Rappahannock Legal Services, Stage Door Productions will present the legal theatre drama, Inherit the Wind on October 4 and 5 at 8:00 P.M., and on October 6 at 2:00 P.M. at the Fredericksburg Circuit Courthouse. The theatre and legal worlds are collaborating on this very special project, a stage adaptation of the famous Scopes trial. In this production, law and history will turn active, and all net proceeds will benefit Rappahannock Legal Services and Stage Door Productions. Inherit the Wind was written in the early 1950s by Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee and will be directed by yours truly, Kimberly Kemp. Set in a rural Southern town, its events parallel the historic Scopes trial, and much of the script comes from court records of the real trial. The play tells the story of a science teacher on trial for teaching Darwin’s theory of evolution, and how his trial garners serious media attention and helps to change the religious and scientific landscape of 20th century America. As a non-profit theatre company serving the greater Fredericksburg community, Stage Door will have actors from both theatre and legal worlds encouraging public discourse. See stagedoorproductions.org. Inherit the Wind was made several times into an award-winning film: In 1960, directed by Stanley Kramer; starring Spencer Tracy, Fredric March, and Gene Kelly; in 1965, a television film starring Melvyn Douglas and Ed Begley; in 1988, starring Jason Robards, Kirk Douglas, and Darren McGavin; and, in 1999, starring Jack Lemmon, George C. Scott, and Beau Bridges. The drama is summarized thusly: At the courthouse in Hillsboro, a small Southern town, Bertram Cates is behind bars, awaiting trial for teaching his students about Darwin’s theory of evolution. Rachel Brown, a friend, and

fellow teacher, and daughter of the town’s minister, visits Cates. She brings clean clothes and urges him to plead guilty and throw himself at the mercy of the court. Cates remains firm in his resolve. Hillsboro erupts with excitement as prominent lawyers and journalists arrive for the trial. E. K. Hornbeck, a critic for the Baltimore Herald, surveys the scene and makes wisecracks. The Biblethumping politician Matthew Harrison Brady, who leads the prosecution, arrives to a warm welcome from the townspeople and a picnic in his honor. Brady meets with Reverend Brown, District Attorney Tom Davenport, and the mayor. Brady also holds a confidential discussion with Rachel about her friendship with Cates. Rachel leaves the discussion feeling she has betrayed her friend. Just before the jury reads its verdict, Cates and Drummond discuss Cates’s chances. The mayor takes the judge aside and tells him that political forces in the state are growing worried about media coverage of the trial. The mayor implicitly tells the judge to pass a light sentence. The jury hands their verdict to the judge, who declares Cates The guilty and fines him $100. prosecution objects to the light sentence. Drummond demands an appeal, and the judge grants him thirty days to prepare it. Meeker, the bailiff, tells Cates that Hornbeck and the Baltimore Herald have posted $500 for Cates’s bail. Rachel tells Cates that she has decided to leave her father and that she has overcome her fear of thinking for herself. Word arrives that Brady has died of a “busted belly,” and Cates, Rachel, and Drummond decide to leave together on the train out of town that evening. This drama remains contemporary even today, in light of today’s politics and church v state issues breaking in the news nearly every day.

Located in Market Square Alley since 2001, Bruce Day Fine Art is committed to bringing high quality art to Fredericksburg, Virginia. Working exclusively from life, Day’s work conveys an intimacy with the subject lost in much of today’s photographyderived painting. A native of Southern California, Bruce Day graduated from California State University Long Beach in 1976 with a BFA degree in drawing and painting. Day has exhibited in galleries in California and Washington, DC and has represented himself since 1982. His work can be found in collections throughout the country. To view a Day’s work of original oils and his Giclee print city scenes, check out the online gallery at brucedaystudio.com, drop by his studio in Market Square Alley (behind 906 Caroline Street), call (540) 376-1676 or e-mail him at bruceday51@gmail.com Bruce Day works without fanfare. He is a working artist, first and foremost. He observes, interprets, and paints what he sees, whether anyone else is watching or not. He’ll not send out a lot of press releases and he won’t make big splashes on the social scene. He will, however, paint, and you, and I, will see his work and say, “I’ve seen that! He captures it so well.” Not realism but observant impressionism, if I may. The thing about Bruce Day is that he walks the locations and sets up his easel, evoking long memories of Cliff Satterthwaite (who is still at it, too) and capturing those daily scenes and moments we all experience in the Burg – yet only he can grasp and translate them so well. His interpretation of what you and I see is what makes me say, “Go ahead – make mine a Bruce Day.” Amy Pearce is a versatile writer who caulks the gaps at Front Porch.

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