Front Porch Fredericksburg - November 2015 by Virginia Grogan

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closeups 9

Adam DeSio ...Always Moving

Carol Iglesias ...The Scarlet Season

Fritzi Newton ...A show within a show

porch talk 3

Many hands....downtown greens

on the porch...life in fredericksburg Messages

on the trails: hike it brandi

james noll “burn all the bodies”

downtown buzz: all things local

fredworks...get control of technology

photographer on horseback

vino: floyd oslin, wine consultant

season’s bounty: cuckoo for coconuts

Cooking with Kyle it’s turkey time

about beer

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Calendar of events

Our Heritage: words of wisdom history’s stories.: confederates in brazil

companions: animal first aid

mind your mind: should i get therapy? renew: 12 amazing facts

Senior Care: value the invaluable

wellness: gift of giving emancipated patients: rhythm & pricing

stories of fredericksburg

youth outreach program @ fcca

fxbg music scene: the sally rose band

merry mart: boutique experience sister cities 35th

clearing the air

fredericksburg sketches

poetryman: pulsation autoknown better from my porch: are you thankful?

DOWNTOWN GREENS many hands By Rim Vining

...And more! Director Sarah Perry with ‘The Board’

Fxbger, rebecca rubin

jazz 4 justice benefit concert

Ariel’s View....it’s all in the cards

Believe it or not, Downtown Greens Community Greenspace is now celebrating their 20th year and on Saturday November 14th they will host their 19th annual Down Home Ball... a

Cover By Adam DeSio

Be Thankful!

Where Customer Service and Title Insurance Become One

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most Elegant Hoe Down! Throughout the years the little house at 206 Charles Street has offered countless opportunities for people of all ages to lend a hand in developing and preserving a vibrant green space in a growing city and this event offers all of us the chance to support the efforts of so many. When Laura Shepherd started ‘doing a little planting’ behind her house with Lisa Biever and Rita Carroll back in 1995 the idea of preserving the space might not have been fully grown but the seed was certainly planted. Their “planting” on unused ground behind Laura’s house soon attracted the curious children of the neighborhood. Those little hands started turning soil and soon started planting their own little plots behind the house on Charles Street. Today the Children’s Garden Club at Downtown Greens is a fertile part of the local community. At some point it became clear that with so many hands tending the gardens they needed a way to become a permanent part of their neighborhood and the city landscape. With the help of Eric Olsen and Mark Jacobson a non-profit organization was formed and Downtown Greens Inc. was born. Armed with this new status they were able to purchase the original garden space and four years later acquired the open space across the street at Princess Anne and Dixon Streets. All of this has been done with an all- volunteer staff and grass roots fundraising through events like the springtime Fork it Over Festival and November’s Down Home Ball.

These events offer our community the opportunity to enjoy allage events that focus on family and children through music and fellowship. If you have never been to a Downtown Greens event you owe it to yourself to come out and be social with the folks who always seem to have time to lend a hand. This year’s elegant Hoe Down is being hosted by Roxbury Mills Farm & Garden on Lafayette Blvd. The Event is 6Midnight and kicks off with the Marenje Marimba Ensemble marching through the streets from the garden to the event. This group of youngsters has so much energy and drive that you just have to tap your foot and shake a leg. There will be games and activities for kids and music all night with The Transmitters and other guests as well as food, a hot chocolate bar and relaxing beverages for the adult crowd offered by local craft brewers. There will also be a special presentation in the Roxbury Greenhouse from 6-8 where you can learn more about the future plans and programs in store from Downtown Greens and how you can be part of a growing experience. So how about it? Why not lend a hand and support Downtown Greens in their efforts to expand the programs and educational opportunities that benefit our entire community. Tickets are $20.00 in advance / $25.00 at the door, half-price for Students and Kids are Free! Tickets can be purchased at Riverby Books, Liberty Town or Roxbury Mills. All donations are tax deductible. Check out the website www.downtowngreens.org and follow them on Facebook. See you on the 14th… and bring a friend! While he prefers tinkering with old cars instead of gardening, Rim is always glad to lend a hand for a good cause.

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contents

closeups 9

Adam DeSio ...Always Moving

Carol Iglesias ...The Scarlet Season

Fritzi Newton ...A show within a show

porch talk 3

Many hands....downtown greens

on the porch...life in fredericksburg Messages

on the trails: hike it brandi

james noll “burn all the bodies”

downtown buzz: all things local

fredworks...get control of technology

photographer on horseback

vino: floyd oslin, wine consultant

season’s bounty: cuckoo for coconuts

Cooking with Kyle it’s turkey time

about beer

16-17

Calendar of events

Our Heritage: words of wisdom history’s stories.: confederates in brazil

companions: animal first aid

mind your mind: should i get therapy? renew: 12 amazing facts

Senior Care: value the invaluable

wellness: gift of giving emancipated patients: rhythm & pricing

stories of fredericksburg

youth outreach program @ fcca

fxbg music scene: the sally rose band

merry mart: boutique experience sister cities 35th

clearing the air

fredericksburg sketches

poetryman: pulsation autoknown better from my porch: are you thankful?

DOWNTOWN GREENS many hands By Rim Vining

...And more! Director Sarah Perry with ‘The Board’

Fxbger, rebecca rubin

jazz 4 justice benefit concert

Ariel’s View....it’s all in the cards

Believe it or not, Downtown Greens Community Greenspace is now celebrating their 20th year and on Saturday November 14th they will host their 19th annual Down Home Ball... a

Cover By Adam DeSio

Be Thankful!

Where Customer Service and Title Insurance Become One

Pumpkin Spice Lattes Apple Cider & Hot Cocoa Jewell Wolterman 1320 Central Park Blvd, Ste 200, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-907-0574 www.elitetitleva.com jwolterman@elitetitleva.com 2

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Contributing Writers & Artists Kathy Anderson Kelly Applegate Mike Appleton A.E.Bayne Barbara Brown-Hill Collette Caprara Kevin Brown Dan Czajka Barbara Deal Adam DiSio Christina Ferber Frank Fratoe Joan M. Geisler Ann Glave Alexis Grogan Ralph “Tuffy”Hicks Rob Huffman Emily Hollinsworth Karl Karch Ann H. Kloeckner Rick Lawson Jo Loving Bob Martin Vanessa Moncure Patrick Neustatter Ryan Poe M.L.Powers Scott Richards Emily Taggart Schricker Casey Alan Shaw Jeremy Sutton Meg Sneed Georgia Strentz James Kyle Synder Christine Thompson Rim Vining Phyllis Whitley Dawn Whitmore

Front Porch Fredericksburg is a free circulation magazine published monthly by Olde Towne Publishing Co. 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

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By Kevin Brown

BY rick lawson SHOPPING SECRET FOR GUYS…. Guys, it is okay if your wife or girlfriend reads this, but you can make some points if you can keep it to yourself. Like many husbands, I have a number of women in my life. Not as exciting as it sounds; the women are my wife, daughters, daughters-in-law and grand daughters. A total of thirteen women from five months old to grandmother. It shouldn't be difficult to remember two or three birthdays a month but somehow they manage to sneak up on me. (Maybe my wife is right about this procrastination thing?) And now my secret; Downtown Fredericksburg. Case in point, July 23, my wife's birthday; so I headed downtown on the 22nd. At the Agora Downtown Coffee shop I was able to find a perfect, one of a kind, crocheted scarf. Yep, at a coffee shop. Agora is not your everyday coffee shop, in addition to amazing coffee, pastries and sandwiches they offer an interesting selection of art, crafts, and gift ideas from local artists. A short walk down Caroline Street and I was at Latitudes gift shop. Latitudes offers gifts by craftsmen throughout the world. This visit resulted in a very nice blouse, earrings, and a perfect birthday card. Note well guys, everything was gift wrapped at the stores and ready go a full eight hours before the big day. Last Christmas I did even better. I picked up some great one of a kind grandchildren gifts at Jabberwocky, and walked to Fraser Wood Elements for a

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couple of unique handcrafted items, and then, a nice selection of gourmet teas at the Pennsylvania Dutch Tea & Spice. Whittingham is special year round, but I combined a shopping visit while I enjoyed their great window display. all of this on Caroline Street. I walked down to Sophia Street to River Rock Outfitter and found a perfect Jacket for my wife. River Rock has a great selection of outdoor gear for gift ideas, but the selection of stylish, practical clothing is a real bonus. These are a few of my recent shopping experiences. The opportunities downtown are almost without limit. Clothing, gifts, candy, outstanding jewelry shops, and much more are all available downtown. I hope you noticed that these successful shopping ventures involved leisurely walking. No frantic driving from store to store. Downtown shopping is more than just convenient, it builds a stronger, more viable & vibrant community. These are not big box, chain stores, they are locally owned and operated. the money you spend downtown does not go out of state. Your money goes to local owners and employees and is recirculated into our community. There is a multiplier effect to your purchases that strengthens our community and benefits us all. Online shopping cannot compete with the personal service, expertise and technical knowledge of these owner operators. This year I will try to buy every gift for my family from a downtown business. Convenient for me, and an easy way to support the Fredericksburg community.

(For our female readers, I see it as a service to my fellow procrastinators if you would bring this to their attention. It is not a breach of relationship ethics if you find a way to leave them believing it was all their idea.) Now after your shopping, you have the time to sit back and relax on your porch and enjoy this issue of Front Porch “cover-to-cover”.

Rick Lawson is a retired Planning & Economic Development professional who volunteers with the Fredericksburg Virginia Main Street organization assisting downtown businesses.

Happy Trails to Everyone! Did you know that you can find inspiring people on our Fredericksburg Virginia trails every day? It’s true! Meet Locust Grove resident Brandi Akerberg, a Registered Nurse with a degree in Animal Science from Virginia Tech, proud mother of two young children and co-founder (along with Kristi Fleishman, Lindsey Melissa Sousa, and Jennifer Leigh Simmons) of the Fredericksburg area's newly established Hike It Baby ™ Group. We asked Brandi to tell us more about her Fredericksburg area trail experiences. “A few months ago, I joined a group of babycarrying parents in a ‘30 miles in 30 days’ hiking challenge on Brandi Akerberg (second from right)and our local Fredericksburg area “Hike It Baby” Group Members trails. The 30/30 was my first challenge with Hike it Baby and I initially more uphill adventure), Government Island in Stafford (perfect for beginners thought it was a great way to become more active and maybe lose some baby and younger kids), and Lake Anna (beach weight. However, I soon discovered this and playground areas as well). These adventure was not about me, nor the trails are normally well used and have distance traveled, nor the time it takes, restrooms and easy parking with wellnor the calories burned. It was about marked paths.” “Our national group found at something far greater. It was about has been working https://hikeitbaby.com/, releasing my children from the bonds of electronics, automation, and instant on a national register that includes gratification through taking them outside pertinent information for families who to explore the world, get dirty and yes, hike, i.e. bathrooms, changing tables, maybe get the occasional skinned knee. stroller friendly, etc. With that being said, My daughter at age four is learning to lead restrooms or “port-a-potties” with a group and overcome obstacles in her changing tables would benefit any family path literally and psychologically. Instead with small children and make trails more of temper tantrums and power struggles, accessible.” “Hike it Baby groups are we are experiencing nature together. We encouraged to commit to at least one hike are gaining knowledge of wildlife, plants per week. To find out how to join our and interesting insects on the trails. I love group and for our hiking schedule, check where Hike it Baby is taking us and can’t wait to continue this journey. My house out : may be a bit more messy, but at the end https://www.facebook.com/groups/hikeitb abyfredericksburgVA/.” of the day I have two tired, happy kids”. “In conclusion, we need our “There is something unique to children to be interested in nature so they experience on every trail. With all the have an interest in preserving it for the beautiful nature we’ve seen, the most fantastic experience has been my toddlers’ future. We hope through Hike it Baby to spread our enthusiasm in getting families first steps on a nature trail. My son stepped out on his first “hike” on the out to explore nature and our local 30/30 challenge. While this may have been Fredericksburg area trails! And maybe only measured in feet while holding his big even learn a few things along the way!” Thanks for sharing your sister’s hand, this was certainly a priceless moment I will always cherish as a Mother.” inspiring story Brandi! See you out on the “From our group’s hiking trails! experience thus far, favorite local trails include the River Heritage Trail / Canal Path Loop, the VRE Trail, Motts Run Reservoir (carrier only trails for a bit

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Kevin Brown shares up-to-date local trails news and photos as administrator of the “On the Fredericksburg Va Trails” Facebook group.

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ON THE PORCH Guest Porch Editorial

On the Trails hike it brandi!

Shop Local

By Kevin Brown

Rick Lawson is a retired Planning & Economic Development professional who volunteers with the Fredericksburg Virginia Main Street organization assisting downtown businesses.

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Kevin Brown shares up-to-date local trails news and photos as administrator of the “On the Fredericksburg Va Trails” Facebook group.

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JAMES NOLL

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“Burn All the bodies” drops like clockwork

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By A.E.Bayne Time is a relentless partner: the longer we dance with it, the more it demands of us. James Noll knows this. He’s shaped time over the past twentyfour years, carving out space to create, write, develop, play, record, mix and collaborate - all while working as a fulltime high school English teacher and raising a family with his wife, Angie. That being said, Noll retains steady control over that which we all seek. Known locally as a master manipulator of the mixing boards, Noll has crafted music for over two decades, first stoking his talents as a drummer for local punk bands in Fredericksburg during the early 1990s. He’s most recently produced music for Colonial Seafood, Alpha Jerk, The Apes of Wrath, The Skiffle Lounge Sound (Harry, Larry, Piper, and Buck) and Trucker Troy and the Convoy. However, Noll’s projects over the past twenty years have not been solely musical; he’s concurrently published short stories and a novel series. He says, “When I started getting serious about these creative projects, I realized I had to put more time

By Ann Glave and energy into them or they weren’t going to go anywhere. I started with drum lessons and playing in local bands. At the same time I was reading genre fiction. It was a science fiction story, “‘Repent Harlequin!’ Said the Ticktockman,” by Harlan Ellison, that left me thinking I could do something like this. I remember going downstairs to write my first short story on our Commodore Amiga when I was still in high school. It was horrible.” It got better with time. Sticking to the anti-corporate model of local self-promotion that he cut his teeth on in the early 90s punk scene, Noll has been writing, publishing, and sending out query letters for years. He says, “I look at it now in the same way I looked at the music I played then. You’re going to get the most support locally. You end up doing a lot of self-promotion, the downside of which is marketing that takes money out of your pocket. That’s an advantage of working with the big [publishing] houses; that, and their editorial guidance.”

Noll is patient. He knows these things take time. In the interim, it’s been moving along. Noll has gained high praise for his recording and production work. He shot a documentary over the summer for Trucker Troy and the Convoy, mixing an album for them in the process; he’s written character s k e t c h e s Mammoth for Jockeys, former Grant student Ervine’s video game series; and he’s developed a wide story arc about a dynamic character named Topher, who slashes his way through Noll’s favorite horror scenarios in his series, The Topher Trilogy.

This month, Noll launches his third compilation of short stories called Burn All the Bodies, as well as an anthology of his work to date called Don’t Turn Around: Illustrated Tales of the Strange and Unusual. The latter includes Noll’s stories illustrated by Ervine and local artist Bill Harris. Last month, Noll received his first bite from a literary agent in New York regarding a query he sent out last year. Time, it seems, is on his side. To find out more about Noll’s new books and local musical projects, check out www.jamesnoll.net.

A.E. Bayne is a writer and visual artist who is a frequent contributor to Front Porch Magazine. She co-edits Fredericksburg Literary and Arts Review.

drive sales to the small independent brick and mortar shops, has been well received over the years, growing beyond American Express. Now any small, independent, brick and mortar business can take part in the Small Business Saturday. However, this is about more than one day out of the year; it’s a way of life.

It’s time to shop small and shop local! In November, there is one day dedicated to supporting local small businesses: Small Business Saturday. The Saturday after Thanksgiving, started in 2010 by American Express as a push to

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destinations that offer them the sense of being someplace, not just any place.” This sums up why people choose Fredericksburg over other locations. We are a someplace! We are authentic!

(EDT) is supplying the materials for a gift wrapping station manned by local nonprofits. The wrapping station will pop up again on Small Business Saturday and the weekend prior to Christmas.

Upcoming Main Street events:

Santa Strolls are back with Mrs. Claus and the elves. Santa will be in his toymaker outfit prior to Thanksgiving. New this year is a Santa Tracker app, which you can download for free. Fred Map, available on iphones and androids, will be tracking Santa as he strolls Downtown this season.

“Eat, Shop and Be Local” refers to small, independent, locally owned businesses, just like we have in Downtown that make Fredericksburg unique. Local businesses cater to the needs of their customers. They invest in the community in many ways, often more than the big box retailers. You build relationships with the managers, owners, and visitors. Out of these relationships a community develops. Where we eat, where we shop, and where we have fun, all make our community home. It’s the character of our Downtown, along with the historic buildings. The seventh President of the National Historic Preservation Trust, Richard Moe, said: “When people go on vacation, they generally seek out

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Starting on Friday, November 20, the color yellow will be back for the holidays. We heard from the public so we will continue the Open Late Fridays. Starting November 20, businesses displaying the Open Late flags will be open at least to 8pm. It’s tradition that the Downtown Holiday Open House Weekend occurs on the second weekend of November. This year it is scheduled for Nov. 14 & 15. It’s Fredericksburg’s start of the holiday season! Garland, wreaths, and bows are in place. Store fronts are decorated to the nines. Window Wonderland riddles and Instagram Elfie Selfie contests all begin. Join in the Instagram Elfie Selfie contest this year. Post your picture with the riddle’s elf, the shop’s name and the hashtag #FxbgElf to enter into the random drawing for a $100 Experience Fredericksburg Downtown gift card. Drawings will occur on Mondays starting November 23 and ending on December 21. The business with the most mentions will also win $100 Experience Fredericksburg Downtown gift card. Debuting for the first time during the Holiday Open House is a wrapping station Downtown. The Economic Development & Tourism office

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November 28 will begin with an Early Bird Riser promotion, an American Express Downtown Neighborhood Champion event, to support Small Business Saturday. From 8am to 10am, participating downtown businesses will be offering a special incentive not found later in the day. The Economic Development and Tourism office will provide free coffee and pastries supplied by our downtown local coffee shops in the morning in two locations. Look for the red carpets and balloons! Keep an eye out for the videos called Where are You Shopping? that several of the Downtown businesses have made this season. They promise to put a smile on your face! Be a Local! Eat, shop and support small independent businesses every day, not just Small business Saturday! Ann Glave is the Executive Director of Fredericksburg Main Street.

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JAMES NOLL

Downtown Buzz

“Burn All the bodies” drops like clockwork

all things local

A.E. Bayne is a writer and visual artist who is a frequent contributor to Front Porch Magazine. She co-edits Fredericksburg Literary and Arts Review.

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destinations that offer them the sense of being someplace, not just any place.” This sums up why people choose Fredericksburg over other locations. We are a someplace! We are authentic!

(EDT) is supplying the materials for a gift wrapping station manned by local nonprofits. The wrapping station will pop up again on Small Business Saturday and the weekend prior to Christmas.

Upcoming Main Street events:

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We have all your gardening needs! Come Shop With Us

Each Office Is Independently Owned & Operated

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Adam DeSio

Helping us better Understand Technology

Always Moving

By christina ferber

By emily hollingsworth

who come to our events will at least have a greater appreciation as to what is inside the things we use every day, and how things work,” says Lupton. “We want people to have a better relationship with the technology around them, and understand how they can better use it.” From woodworking and metal working to building robots and making arts and crafts, the group focuses their efforts around three main activities: Outreach, Open Hack Nights, and Classes. Outreach programs include STEM events held around the area, and give Max Luption,co-ffounder of Fredworks people exposure to Arduino photo by Robert A. Martin Boards (programmable boards that you can use to Have you ever been curious about what makes your Smartphone tick, or control electronic devices), robotic kits, what’s in the black box that makes your and Lego robotics among other things. “Our outreach gives people a cable work? Do you wonder how to build a chance to have some hands on time with robot or how to work a 3D printer? If so, the equipment and access to people who a local non-profit organization has the tools, people, and space, to help you learn can explain what they are working with,” says Lupton. about those things and more. Open Hack Nights are held every FredWorks, formed in August Tuesday at Fredericksburg Academy, and 2013, aims to help those of us who may the first and third Tuesdays of the month not be technologically gifted gain England Run branch of the Central at the confidence in our abilities, and offer those Rappahannock Regional Library. People who know what they are doing a place to are able to work on projects and use hone their skills. Their mission is to develop a equipment such as a 3D printer, belt community of makers and provide a space sander, and other tools. It is also a time that gives people access to equipment and for members to show what they have been working on and for guests to play with mentoring. Co-founded by Max Lupton and Scott Arendt, the organization seeks some of the interactive technology. “I have a car with a mounted to help people get better control of their camera that we control remotely,” says technology. Max. “It’s a hit with the kids, but probably “We hope that even if they don’t not so much for the library patrons.” take up what they learn as a hobby, those

FredWorks also offers classes for a nominal fee. Classes that are available include learning how to control and program an Arduino Board, how to work with other types of electronics, and a soldering class has also been offered in the past. Workshops during after school programs can also be arranged. If you are interested in finding out more about FredWorks and the programs they offer, visit Meetup.com and search for them. You can also find them at Fwks.org or on Twitter and Facebook. Email max@fwks.org with any questions about the group, as well.

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Christina Ferber is a teacher, writer and mom who brings us the latest about local entrepreneurs each month in Front Porch.

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Photographer and Artist Adam DeSio has Nature in Forefront of his Newest Work When photographer and artist Adam DeSio was growing up in Kane, Pa., he was drawn to the trees and rocks surrounding Allegheny National Forest, where he often spent his youth. Photographing nature has stayed with DeSio, and has been the inspiration behind many of his photography projects in adulthood. He takes photos of the area surrounding where he lives in Locust Grove and occasionally snaps photos of wildlife in downtown Fredericksburg around the Rappahannock River. Photography has also stayed with DeSio. He has run his business, DeSio Studies Inc., for more than 12 years. DeSio’s done photography for the City of Fredericksburg and has captured Spotsylvania’s Civil War reenactments. He’s also taken on an architectural photography project for Simply Home Custom Builders in Fredericksburg. His work can be found at http://desiostudios.com/ or (540)-972-

5920. DeSio’s projects, which also include graphic design and web development, change constantly. But DeSio enjoys the new challenges of each project, not wanting to be pigeon-holed to one idea or style. “It’s fun to pay the bills with something you like to do,” DeSio said. For him, photography is both a business and one of his main sources of creative output. He completed a project, called “Kinetic,” which was featured in Art First Gallery in the month of May. The images that were featured were taken by DeSio over a period of three years. Each image is in motion, blurred, and has the softness and richness of color found in a watercolor painting. “[They] capture motion of the world, the way nature moves around,” DeSio said. Each location holds some sort of meaning, according to DeSio. “They all represent a place where I spend a lot of my time,” DeSio said. Like his style, DeSio’s cameras are portable and easily move with him. For his more personal and artistic projects, DeSio uses Fuji XT1 and Fuji XE1 cameras. According the DeSio, the cameras are compact and is similar to the older cameras he used in the past. For more commercial shots, DeSio uses his Canon 5D Mark III and Canon 7D. The same applies to how he takes each of his photos. DeSio prefers taking photos manually, switching off the automatic settings when doing personal or fine arts projects. For commercial projects, DeSio switches to automatic for added precision.

DeSio’s constant motion, his willingness to adapt to whatever project came his way, has paid off. He has been successfully self-employed as a commercial and artistic photographer for the past 15 years, with no intention of slowing down. The field of creative photography, according to DeSio, is competitive. He frequently has parents call him to get his advice for their children, who want to go to art school. His advice is the same: be competitive. Both DeSio's driven photography and his ability to set himself apart has allowed him to have rewarding experiences, capturing the various aspects of nature that inspired him at a young age. “I enjoy it,” DeSio said about the personal satisfaction he gets from his photography, “and enjoy the end results.” Check out his work at http://desiostudios.com/ or call him at (540)-972-5920.

Emily Hollingsworth is a UMW student NOTE: Adam design this month’s cover

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Adam DeSio

Helping us better Understand Technology

Always Moving

By christina ferber

By emily hollingsworth

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Christina Ferber is a teacher, writer and mom who brings us the latest about local entrepreneurs each month in Front Porch.

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CHRISTMAS TREES Cut or Dig Your Own! Reserve Today! No Money Down! White Pine up to 14 ft. ~ $50 Blue Spruce up to 14 ft.~ $80 Open Daily 9 - 5 p.m Sneadsfarm.com 540.371.9328

Emily Hollingsworth is a UMW student NOTE: Adam design this month’s cover

Use Google Maps to Find: 18294 Tidewater Trail Just 10 mi. S.E. of town on

Rt. 17, Caroline County Come out to our farm, where “Keeper” says, “Woof ! Our trees are Best in the Burg ”

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FXBG’ERS rebecca rubin

Benefit concert helps make music & justice more accessible

Phyllis Whitley releases new book

by georgia Strentz It is beyond a privilege for this writer to introduce Rebecca Rubin, Day, which means, CEO of Marstel-D "Ocean, Stars, and Water." We are so fortunate that Rebecca, who started her business of conservation and consulting thirteen years ago, decided to locate one of her 10 nationwide offices here in our town, in a renovated warehouse, distinguished by a beautiful tree and star logo. Rebecca is a real "Fredericksburger," a volunteer who lives here and whose company unleashed wonderful green ideas that benefit our town and region. Some of these projects include volunteering her whole staff, installing pollinator gardens, planting trees, doing cleanups in local parks and more. "Leading a business is not just about business leadership, you need to also consider the impact you can have on the community," Rebecca said. Rebecca's employees include retired military, researchers, planners, scientists, natural resources experts and many vocations and professions. They all work with private businesses, Federal, state, and local governments on projects concerning the ecological survival and sustainability of our planet. She located here because of the natural outdoor environment for her employees, the ease of transportation by rail to D.C., the National Parks, and the wholesome environment. With her offices located in downtown Fredericksburg, Rebecca and her employees are all "Fredericksburgers" living and working in our friendly town. This strong, intelligent leader, reminds me of Dr. Jane Goodall, they have similar goals and tremendous impact on people's attitudes toward our environmental world.

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Marstel-Day is co-sponsoring a bio-diversity program at Hugh Mercer School called, "Roots and Shoots," in cooperation with the Jane Goodall Institute. It teaches children about our planet's ecological world and how to respect and interact with nature. In an interview on her website, Rebecca talked to artist Chris Jordon, whose film, "Midway," tries to make people aware of the terrible plight of the Laysan Albatross, as these birds are eating plastic from the oceans, feeding it to their young, and dying by the thousands. Her latest trip to Alaska to observe the damage done by global warming, the dried-out tundra, thousands and thousands of acres of forest burned, and glaciers receding was alarming. Briefly, Marstel-Day supports Earth Day, Tree Fredericksburg, The Fish and Wildlife Service, The Park Service, CLEAR (an effort to bring energy/ecological sustainability to our area), and Solarize (solar power). MarstelDay also sponsors, "Stand with Wildlife," works with Friends of the Rappahannock, and many more programs and groups. Rebecca's parting words regarding her global motivation were, "I am ever grateful." Georgia is retired and enjoying life in the Burg.

"Photographer on Horseback John C. Wikel - 1885-1983" is a new book by Phyllis Campbell Whitley. It chronicles the life of Wikel and the people he photographed in the early 1900s in southern West Virginia. F. Wayne Dementi, President, Dementi Milestone Publishing says, “Author Phyllis Campbell Whitley has an obvious love affair with southern West Virginia. When you read Photographer on Horseback, you will be totally impressed with the author’s effectiveness in bringing forth the wonderful images of a 1900s photographer. In these pages, the life and times of the people in southern West Virginia is revealed through the poignant photographs of John C. Wikel. The author’s insights, when added to these vintage photographs about the life and times of the people in southern West Virginia, make this book one you will cherish and talk about for years.” Mrs. Glena Saunders, a native of the area, had the foresight to realize the importance of the photographs taken by Mr. Wikel and to preserve them for almost a century. Now ninety-six years young, she collaborated with Mrs. Whitley to have the photographs and their stories published. The two first met in 2008 when Whitley was working on her book, “Barns of Summers County – West Virginia Heritage” which published in 2011. Mrs. Saunders shared photos and stories. For over 300+ photographs to remain stashed away in boxes seemed unacceptable and almost sinful.. Donating them to a University for conservation was considered, but the public may never see them. They ultimately decided to “follow our passion” and publish a book. Mrs. Saunders provided all the photographs and Mrs. Whitley became the work-horse to scan the photographs and assemble them into stories. Dememti Milestone Publishing in Richmond was selected to handle the book. The book is a 10” X 7” soft back

with a colorful cover. Printed in black and white it contains 250 photographs (98% by Mr.Wikel) and many stories. Several photos are included on the web site The collaborators say they, “passionately believes that the heritage, the culture, and more importantly, the people who were part of our rural America are treasures that must be preserved for future generations. If you love photography and/or history you are going to love and treasure this book. It is a great gift –for yourself,your family and/or your friends .” The book is available for purchase by mail or e-mail for $24.00 each (includes shipping and handling) at www.photographeronhorseback.com using a credit card. or by mail - Send payment of $24.00 for each book ordered to Phyllis C. Whitley, 10225 Gordon Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553. Include your name, address and contact information. Profit from the sale of the books will go to the Summers County Historical Society. Mrs. Whitley will be signing her books at Beck’s Antiques, 708 Caroline Street during the Downtown Holiday Open House on Sunday, November 15 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Books can be purchased for $20.00 during that time.

By ann h. kloeckner

Would you like to help two great causes and get your groove on, all at the same time? Easy! Come to Dodd Auditorium on the University of Mary Washington campus on Saturday, November 7, at 7:30 PM for the second annual JAZZ4JUSTICE CONCERT. Co-hosted by the Fredericksburg Area Bar Association and the University of Mary Washington, this fun night of great music spotlights

talented student musicians playing alongside professionals and music department faculty in a showcase of toe-tapping, groove-inducing jazz music guaranteed to bring out your inner “cool cat” persona. You do have a “cool cat” persona, don’t you? Paul Simpson, last year’s president of the FABA, spearheaded a remarkable partnership between area lawyers and the UMW to produce an annual jazz concert to benefit two great causes: scholarships for needy music students and support for Rappahannock Legal Services (RLS), which offers free legal services to indigent clients facing civil legal problems. Paul Simpson, of Parrish Snead Franklin and Simpson, heard of successful Jazz4Justice events elsewhere and approached UMW President Rick Hurley, who greenlighted the partnership last year. The UMW Jazz Ensemble, under the energetic leadership of Doug Gately, brought the audience at Dodd Auditorium

to their feet, with a sizzling, diverse program of jazz standards, original tunes and blazing solos. Those in the know were even able to spot a certain retired Judge laying down some mean sax riffs. Another highlight of last year’s event that will be repeated this year is the jam session following the performance. People of all ages and ability levels are encouraged to come onstage with their own instruments and join the musicians in an exhilarating improvisational postscript to the evening. There’s something really joyful about attending a music concert sitting next to a person with a trombone case who is just itching to get on up there and make music, too! Sure, we know all about the ubiquitous lawyer jokes out there. But, in light of the Jazz4Justice event, you just might consider a more accurate impression of lawyers as deeply caring and committed to the communities in which they practice. With the attorney membership of FABA squarely behind this wonderful event, the Fredericksburg community is helping to make jazz and justice more accessible for all.

In addition to the assistance of the gracious co-hosts, various sponsorship levels allow area businesses, individuals and law firms to boost the success of this unique fundraiser (or “fun” raiser?) and achieve visibility. Sponsorship levels which start at $250 offer such enticing benefits as multiple tickets for your posse, an invitation to an exclusive pre-concert reception at President Hurley’s Brompton residence, and even, at the $5,000 level, a chance to conduct the first piece and have a private concert at your own event provided by the Doug Gately Trio. You can buy tickets in advance in (online at www.rapplegal.com or person at the Fredericksburg Visitors’ Center, Roberson’s Music, Creative Music or at the offices of Rappahannock Legal Services) or at the door. $10 for adult tickets, and $5 for students or seniors. Ann H. Kloeckner is executive director of RLS, whose mission is to champion fairness by advocating for those with the least access to the civil court system. See www.rapplegal.com, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@rapplegal.com), and support the UMW Music Department’s Jazz Ensemble’s offerings: http://cas.umw.edu/jazz/

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Phyllis Whitley releases new book

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Vino floyd oslin, wine consultant The Renowned Northern Italian Restaurant once in Stafford on Garrisonville Rd moves to downtown Fredericksburg’s “Historic Chimney’s Building” on Caroline Street adding Internationality to their Cuisine

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Since 1978

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By scott richards In 2009, while embarking on a career as a pharmacy tech that I thought would have some future, I found my self working retail in the wine business for Wegman's Market. Although I never was able to secure employment in the pharmacy business, my experience in wine retail proved to be invaluable. Prior to opening the store for business, the entire wine department took a field trip to Ingleside Winery in Westmoreland County to tour the winery and speak with the winemaker there. In addition to the winemaker, we also met the individual in charge of the vineyard, who seemed at the time to be very quiet and nondescript. After the grand opening of the store I was working and went to wait on a customer who was wearing a shirt with a wine statement on it. I made a comment about the shirt as part of relating to the customer, and he immediately responded that I should know him, we met at Ingleside. Lo and behold, this was the quiet, nondescript vineyard superintendent! Not as quiet, and with a smile that covered three counties, I found Floyd Oslin to be an extremely gregarious individual who had an infectious passion for wine. Originally from Bangor, Pennsylvania, in the upper end of the Lehigh Valley, Floyd Oslin has been in the wine business since the age of sixteen. Oslin's paternal grandfather owned a merchant fleet in Sicily, but sold it to come to America. Arriving with a large nest egg, the elder Oslin was quite the entrepreneur, peddling homemade wine, fruit from his orchard, and produce. When the winter months hit, he had a sawmill from which came most of the timbers used in local mines. Oslin stated he remembers sitting on the basement steps watching his grandfather, father and uncles making wine. Dego Red, using Zinfandel, Alaconte, and Moscato was made in September in such a way that it was available by Christmas. By the next September, the two sixty gallon barrels of wine that had been made were gone. At the age of sixteen he began making wine, and at eighteen, the entire operation was turned over to Oslin. October of 1982 was one of the turning points for him when he entered the Albemarle Wine Festival with two hybrid variety wines, winning first place. At the time there were only five or six wineries in the state and Oslin drew the attention of both the owner of the Barboursville Winery and Jim Livingston, who now owns Hartwood Winery.

He landed at Ingleside Winery in June, 1983, where he worked under Dr. Jacques Recht. At a VVA meeting in July, 1983, Oslin was introduced to Livingston, a relationship that continues to this day.. "Jim has been like a father to me," remarked Oslin, "He took me in and has taught me a lot over the last years." 1984 marked the beginning of another venture in his life, that of a wine consultant throughout the state. In addition, he started and maintained a lawn and landscape business that grew. Leaving Ingleside in 1989, Oslin worked for several wineries in the area before landing his present situation as winemaker for Hartwood Winery and Caret Cellars. When asked about the Virginia wine industry, Oslin said things grew too fast, and now wineries and vineyards are starting to feel the effects. At the beginning of the Virginia boom, many exotic vines were planted. In addition, vineyards planted vinefera vines that were not suited for the locations. "Virginia needs to take a hard look at the vines they are growing and go back to the key varietals that do well in the state. There were too many crazy expectations by growers," he commented. Today, Oslin has become one of the top consultants in Virginia, and has spawned many vineyards and wineries in the eastern section, including Loch Haven Vineyards, Caret Cellars in Caret, and The Grove in Kilmarnock. Thanks to his expertise, the Virginia wine industry is moving ahead of many other parts of the country in a systematic and steady course.

Scott Richards is owner of Loch Haven Vineyards, and a free lance writer. Read his blog at fromthevine.wordpress.com or Contact him at bgmeadowswine@yahoo.com

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Olde Towne BUTCHER Corner of William & Charles Streets Downtown Fredericksburg 540.370.4105

By vanessa moncure While in a never-ending line at the grocery store, idly leafing through the latest issue of a gossip rag - I actually read something interesting (as opposed to prurient) about a peroxided screen star. Her article, titled something like - “I Use this in Every Room of my Home”, and featuring the lipsticked actress cradling an unmarked bottle - was actually a come-on featuring the uses of coconut. Available either whole, in the form of oil, used in cosmetics, lotions and potions, woven coconut-leaf, decorative uses of the shell, coconut water, oil, coconut cream, the meat and so on. Now, please don’t ask me about bedroom or bathroom uses (you’ll have to buy the mag for yourself), but in the kitchen! Just about endless uses - as a beverage (coconut water and milk), main dishes (think Thai or curries, using coconut milk), appetizers (coconut shrimp, anyone?), soups, candies, cakes, cookies, oil for baking, the sap as a basis for palm wine - a kitchen staple indeed! The coconut is fruit of the coconut palm tree, grown in over 80 tropical and subtropical countries and is a dietary staple in many in those countries interestingly, coconut water was used in emergency plasma transfusions during WWII, as its high level of sugars and salts saved lives as a rudimentary IV glucose solution. Don’t worry, the following recipes are to be taken by mouth. THE COCONUT ITSELF Don’t be put off by its brown and bristly appearance - fresh coconut water, milk and meat are worth the effort, especially if you’ve only eaten the prepackaged and sweetened shredded coconut. Rinse the coconut well, then with a hammer and awl or large nail, pierce the three holes in the top of the coconut drain off the liquid (½ to ¾ c.) and save. Don’t worry if there is a bit of debris in the water, you can strain it out. Use the hammer to break the shell, then peel the meat away from the shell, using a nonsharp implement like a butter knife. There is a brown skin on the white meat which can be easily removed with a peeler or paring knife. Grate and use, freezing any remaining coconut meat, or combining the meat with water or milk then straining to create coconut milk. Use the reserved coconut water in cake recipe for coconut cake. Cream of coconut (like Coco Lopez) is not the same as coconut water or milk, as it is a sweetened cream, used in desserts or drinks like a Pina Colada. COCONUT SHRIMP Peel, devein and clean one dozen large raw shrimp, 21-25 count or larger, leaving the tail on. Holding the tail in one hand, partially slice through the back so

the shrimp can be laid out flat, or “butterflied”. Spread ½ c. panko crumbs, ½ tsp. each S&P and ½ cup shredded and chopped coconut on a plate - use either freshly grated coconut meat or defrosted frozen. The sweetened coconut in a bag should be saved for desserts. Whisk one egg white until frothy, dip shrimp in egg white, then cover with coconut mixture. Place on baking sheet, covered in parchment paper and either (1) drizzle sparingly with peanut oil and bake in preheated 425F oven until coconut browns or (2) pan fry in peanut oil about 2 minutes, turning once, until brown and crispy. EASY COCONUT MACAROONS OK, now you can use the sweetened coconut (or other as desired). Thoroughly mix 2 c. coconut with ½ c. sweetened condensed milk, then drop by teaspoonfuls onto parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in preheated 350F oven 10-12 minutes or until slightly browned. Remove to a rack to cool. Makes about 18-24. FIVE CUP AMBROSIA A Thanksgiving staple at many tables. As the name suggests, combine one cup each of the following the day before serving - mandarin oranges, grated coconut, pineapple chunks, sour cream and marshmallows. Kind of good/awful in a 1950s way. I like this AMBROSIA better - one cup each of fresh orange segments in juice, pineapple in juice, halved red grapes, shredded coconut and about 2 T. maraschino cherries, halved or quartered. COCONUT PIE TARTS Cream together ¼ c. butter with 1 c. sugar. Beat in 2 eggs, then stir in 1 c. milk ¼ c. self-rising flour, 1 tsp. vanilla and ¾ c. shredded coconut. Grease mini muffin tins - should be enough for 12-18 tarts. Bake preheated 350F oven 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Let cool, then remove from pans and sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar before serving. The great part about this recipe is there’s no need for a pastry crust - the filling forms its own. NOW, I must ask if anyone really reads my recipes? Or follows them? A sharp reader from Maryland’s Eastern Shore noticed a recipe called for “light and dark corn meal”. Well, she said she looked all over for light and dark meal but couldn’t find any! Was there a substitute? I was mystified, so looked back at the column - recipe should have read “light and dark corn syrup” - so, yes, it was my error. But she was the ONLY reader who caught it - worse and worse, the recipe was for dessert nut bars. Corn meal would have turned the bars into impregnable stone tiles. Sorry about that!

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The General Store

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Since 1978

Italian/American Food Monday-Saturday 11 am-10 pm

371-4075 2018 College Ave. Fredericksburg

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Scott Richards is owner of Loch Haven Vineyards, and a free lance writer. Read his blog at fromthevine.wordpress.com or Contact him at bgmeadowswine@yahoo.com

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Olde Towne BUTCHER Corner of William & Charles Streets Downtown Fredericksburg 540.370.4105

www.oldetownebutcher.com Hours Monday - Saturday, 9am to 9pm; Sunday, 11am to 6pm Keith Lebor Proprietor

S ammy T’ s DOWNTOWN FREDERICKSBURG’S

Serving Great Food Since 1981

Home of the “Camper Special” & the Best Burger in Town 801 Caroline Street

(540) 371-2008

Try Our Self-Serve Yogurt open 11:30 am Daily Still Owned by the Emory Family

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Cooking With Kyle

IT'S TURKEY TIME ! forget the butterball...

Simple, easy, delicious by james kyle snyder

We are in holiday season. Long before the the grand gatherings and festive celebrations of family, food, and fun, individual days will pass which offer a moment to gather with friends and share something non-traditional. Adria, my wonderful physical therapy assistant at Orthopedic Sports & Physical Therapy Associates - whom I affectionately call the Queen of pain helped me decide what to write this month. As she gentle stretched my recently-operated shoulder over my head, she lit up and exclaimed bulgogi! Great idea Adria! For all the help in recovery Adria, this is dedicated to you. Our neighbors, the Horne’s, share a passion for food and life. We frequently share meals and can often be found on each other’s decks. Stacy – the amazing local Allstate insurance agent has been know to say, “my favorite thing to do for dinner is come to your house.” Her husband, Andrew, is an incredible cook with a passion for food that rivals mine: we have fun trying new things neither of us know how to make. So is the story of this day. When the Horne’s showed up, it was on. We all take turns in the roles. I, Exec, began thinly slicing the pound of top round beef across the grain (cheapest cut I could fine) and Andrew started to Sou. A turn at Sou is a lot of work. Thanks for stepping up Andrew! Stacy was responsible for dishes, Charlotte covered general information from the internet, and Mitzi (aka Auntie) – on her crutches - provided colorful banter. Mitzi, with her knee and me with my shoulder make quite the pair right now. Thus began the familiar conversation punctuated with laughter and smiles.

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Andrew prepped the sauce first. He combined: ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup white sugar, 2 Tbs minced garlic, 2 Tbs sesame seeds, 2 Tbs sesame oil, ½ tsp ground black pepper, and ¼ cup of fresh lime juice. I took the nectar and placed 1 cup of the marinade in a bowl, to which I added the sliced beef. It is better to get meats closer to room temperature before you cook them. In general, it accepted to leave raw meats out of refrigeration for up to two hours. Sauces and marinades can lengthen that time. Please, do your own research and cook in a healthy, safe way. We marinated for an hour on the counter while we finished prep. You can also marinate overnight in the refrigerator. Super Sou cut: 2 cups green onions cut into 3 inch pieces, julienned 2 cups carrots into 3 inch long pieces, and made 1 cup rice powder for the end. – Rice powder is a homemade secret ingredient. Toast 1 cup of rice over medium heat in a dry pan. As the grains become golden, place them in a food processor and coarsely chop. Now for the cooking! In a sauté pan over med high heat we added onions and 2 TBS of the marinade, sweating them for 3-4 mins. Next we added carrots, covering and stirring occasionally until barely cooked (3-4 mins). Then, the green onions until al dente. Next the beef until just barely colored – a little pink is OK, it will finish cooking. We removed the combination from the heat and drained off the juices. Those we reduced in a saute pan until a glaze formed and returned it to the meat to combine. Finally, 2-ish Tbs of rice powder were folded in. Voila’! We all raised a glass to Andrew’s turn and sat to enjoy the day’s efforts. Simple, easy and delicious, especially with friends! Be well.

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By meg sneed .....your table deserves a Real turkey this year! Turkey and Thanksgiving go together like Pilgrims and Indians at your local elementary school Fall Festival play. Even when visiting my Italian-American relatives for the big holiday, there was a turkey nestled in amongst the lasagnas and manicotti. You grab the mandatory slice of white or dark meat, and then proceed to smother it in gravy and cranberry sauce to add flavor before moving on to the pumpkin pie. Not this year. This year You are going to sit down to a local, pastured turkey. And you will devour it. Honestly, as with chicken, I never got what the big deal was with turkey before we started eating local. Even the years I splurged and bought a Butterball and smothered it in butter, it still tasted just like the bland, storebought chickens we ate year round – but bigger. When we started buying more and more of our food locally, however, I started seeing each holiday as an excuse to try out a new local food. Lamb for Easter, ham for Christmas, black eyed peas in stewed tomatoes for New Years, and, yes, turkey for Thanksgiving. Long story short, we ate a local, pastured turkey and have hereby sworn off Butterballs now and forevermore. Local, pastured turkey has more meat on it (since the birds are actually up and running around!) and its own, distinctly delicious flavor. Sure, it costs a tad more (at anywhere between $4-7/lb it is definitely a holiday bird as opposed to your everyday chicken) and requires a bit of prep (brining for 1-3 days ahead of time is a must), but it will ensure that your meal is the most memorable part of the holiday, rather than that time you accidentally poured cold water into a hot glass dish your cousin was holding and maimed her for a week.... So where can you get such a memorable bird around here? We've actually got a few options - but make sure you put your order in early! Unlike Wegman's, these farmers and grocers do run out of birds so pre-ordering is almost Kickshaw's always required. Both Downtown Market in Fredericksburg as well as Harvest Market in Spotsylvania are putting together group orders with local turkey farmers - they take care of placing the order and co-ordinating with the farmer, and you just pick it up from the store when it is ready. Harvest Market ordered turkeys from J&L Green Farm out of Edinburg, VA last year and is planning on doing so again this year by pre-order only. Kickshaws is planning on ordering turkeys from both Polyface Farms as well

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Serving Traditional Mexican, Tex-Mex Food and Something More!! Tuesday to Saturday 11am-9pm as Slow Grown in Virginia, which is located in Caroline County. Or you can go directly to the source; the Lockhart Family Farm in Woodford is where we got the turkey that made me fall in love with Thanksgiving again. Polyface Farm itself is a bit further of a drive out in Swoope, but they do occasionally have a sale on last year's turkeys (frozen) to make room in their freezers for this year's at a slightly cheaper price per pound. Crowfoot Farm in Amissville also raises turkeys for purchase. And once you've purchased that turkey, here's how to get the most out of it: 1. Brine it! Any type of salt brine will do personally we usually just brine it in a combination of salt & sugar with some soy sauce and worcestershire sauce, but you can get as fancy or simple as you want. Brine for at least 24hrs, preferably 72hrs. 2. Stuff it with a few onions, garlic, carrots, etc. I like to make a simple herb butter and stuff that up under the skin as much as I can so it self-bastes as it cooks. 3. This turkey will still cook faster than your average Butterball, because it is leaner and devoid of any "plumpers", but don't rush it! If you are slathering it in butter, cook it low and slow with an inch of liquid in the bottom of the pan. If you aren't, then you can actually cook it hot and fast. Either way, the ideal temp is an internal temp of 140F (it will continue to cook after you pull it out). Mother Earth News and Nourishedkitchen.com both have some great recipes for your turkey - but the farmer or local grocer you buy it from will have the best one of all! So find yourself a local, pastured turkey this year and you'll finally understand why Ben Franklin wanted to make it our national bird. Meg is the practice manager at Old Dominion Osteopathic Medicine, a mom of 3kids, and an ardent lover of all foods local, natural, and un-messed-with.

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I’ve been drinking way too much beer. I’ve been drinking so much beer, in fact, that it’s been interfering with the important stuff: drinking more wine. I simply don’t have time (or the fortitude of the liver) to fit in both. A first world problem, possibly, but a real one nonetheless. Your sympathy I don’t expect (or deserve, in any way), but I should at least explain why this is such an issue. The tongue is a muscle, just like 639 others in the human body. It helps us masticate food and, combined with the nasal passage (which connects directly to the oral cavity), allows for our sense of taste. And like any other muscle and/or sensory organ, it can atrophy with too little use, leaving it dull and witless and weak. And while there’s a myriad of flavors and nuance in the fruit of the barley, and over the last two years and the explosion of craft breweries all over the US (over 100 in the Commonwealth and almost 3,000 across the USA) that myriad has only multiplied, you can have too much of a good thing. Just like you should never skip leg day, you have to mix it up on the palate. In order to stay perceptive and in touch with the beverages you consume, diversity is an incredible ally in staying sharp. The next time you open a bottle of wine, pay extra special attention to that very first sip: often, no matter how great the bottle of wine, that first contact with the tongue will taste fruity up front, then bitter and astringent on the finish. All the most basic flavors (ethanol, acid, sugar) are apparent first, and it takes a sip or two for your tongue to calibrate itself to the task of enjoying all the secondary and tertiary flavors that make up a wine’s palate. Basically, your tongue and flavor receptors have to stretch out and get ready for the task at hand, much like you

might stretch before a jog or trip to the gym. So you can easily surmise that if you go long periods in between sessions, you’re going to need to get good and stretched out before hitting the trail next time. Your tongue works much the same way. Keep on trying to taste through every last craft beer that comes your way and you won’t have time for wine. And then when it comes time for the fruit of the vine, you’ll have to work that much harder to get back into game-shape, to get back to a place where you can perceive all the little details that make wine so fascinating. So remember that it’s important to mix up consumption, and to try and cover all the bases on the beverage alcohol playing field. You have to exercise your sensory muscles/organs just like you have to work out those lats and glutes. It can be easy to lean on everyday favorites, or get wrapped up in the latest crazes. But a healthy diversity to your ethanol intake will do a palate good. Jeremy Sutton tries to drink more wine, but they keep making so much great beer. Work is hard.

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November 2015

Cooking With Kyle

IT'S TURKEY TIME ! forget the butterball...

Simple, easy, delicious by james kyle snyder

November 2015

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WELCOME TO OUR GREAT OUTDOORS It’s Beautiful ~ Night and Day!

The Soup & Taco,

About Beer

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813 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA

By jeremy sutton

Sunday 11am-6pm

Phone: 540-899-0969 E-mail: soupntaco@yahoo.com

The Sunken Well Tavern

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CALENDAR of events

november 2015… Sunday, November 1

"Art et Cetera" by Beverley Coates features new watercolors at Brush Strokes Gallery., 824 Caroline St, 5-9pm. Show through Nov. 6 Growing Great Spring Flowes Workshop at Gari Melchers Home & Studio, 224 Washington Ave., 2pm. Lisa Zeigler presents a workshop inspired by her new book, "Cool Flowers" Bistro Bethem ½ Priced Bottle of Wine Rappahannock Model Railroaders 18th Annual Christmas Train Show @ Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge #4123, #4123, 21 Cool Spring Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Monday, November 2

Fritizi Newton “Show within A Show”, CRRL Atrium, through Nov 29

Tuesday, November 3

McTell Bros, Blues Live Music at 7:30 Kenmore Inn. featuring drink specials at the copper top bar.

First Friday, November 6

Fifth Annual Jewelry Show Opening Reception @ PONSHOP Studio and Gallery, 6-10pm, Show featuring work from our favorite local jewelers: Leslie Brier, Terresa Buelow, Haylee Hill, K Tuna Creations, Lisa Latendress, and Trish Schornagel. In addition, the show includes regional and national artists Elaine B, Anne Harrill, Forestique, Daphne Olive, and Voz Collective. "Our Town" oils by Carol Josefiak @ Water Street Studios, 6-9pm, also featuring her students: Dee Antil, Ginny Lewis, Nancy Bradley & Don Carnohan. Art First, 824 Caroline St, proudly presents local artist Carol Coffman as she premieres artwork from her new sseries, "Walking Rabbit, 6-9pm

Music Tuesdays @Bistro Bethem309 William St. 711pm. Join us for Join us for ½ Drinks & pizzas.

FCCA, "Repetion & Patterns", Member Gallery Sally Rhone-Kubarek, Kathleen Willingham

Wednesday, November 4

Studio A, Featured Artist George Bowles opening reception, 6-9pm. Portraits, landscapes oil paintings

Jewish Cultural Celebration, UMW, Lee Hall #411, 7pm.Rabbi Charles Feinberg, executive director of Interfaith Action for Human Rights, a non-profit Trivia Night w/quizmaster Josh Cameli @Sunken Well Tavern. 7:30pm. Get there early to get a seat! 720 Littlepage St. Light Jazz @LaPetite Auberge, 311 William St, 8midnight. Light jazz and Latin piano guitar Featuring Chris Phil Andy & Harry. No cover. lapetiteaubergefred.com

Thursday, November 5

Winter Program for Washington Heritage Museums, WHM Members and guests are welcome! 10am Central Rappahannock Regional Library. Learn the fascinating history of George Washington's English ancestors. The film "The Washington's of Sulgrave Manor" will be shown. The Life & Films of Billy Wilder, 6:30-8:30 pm, CRRL , 1201 Caroline St. Veteran film lecturer Gary Olsen presents an overview ofWilders films.

UMW Concert Band, Dodd Auditorium, George Washington Hall, 7:30pm Pitaiyo "Vino & Vinyasa, Yoga class, 6-7pm. 7-9 Art installation, 1006A Caroline St.

Saturday, November 7

Local writer Mary Chris Escobar will be doing a book signing at the Agora Downtown Coffee Shop on 8:30am - 1pm. Holiday Benefit Bazaar @ Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, 8:30am-2pm Pitaiyo Instructor Training Become a Level 1 Pitaiyo Instructor. Pitaiyo Level 1 is a two-day course. 1006A Caroline St; 540-412-8366. The Ayurvedic Kitchen in Fall-Food As Medicine @ Downtown Greens Community Greenspace, 122pm. Downtown Greens kitchen to talk about how to select the right foods to support your body and mind during the Late Fall and Winter.

Jazz4Justice @ Dodd Auditorium, University of Mary Washington, 7:30pm. All proceeds go to support music scholarships at UMW and the work of Rappahannock Legal Services, providing free civil legal aid to indigent clients. Bring your instrument for the community jam session following the concert!

Monday, November 9

Trees of Hope, An annual tradition that heralds the holidays and gets better every year! UMW's Jepson Alumni Center 1119 Hanover Street. through Nov.14 28th Annual James Monroe Lecture, "Working toward Stability and Subordination: President James Monroe and the U.S. Army Officer Corps." @ Historic Dining Room at Seacobeck Hall (University of Mary Washington)

Tuesday, November 10

Music Tuesdays @Bistro Bethem309 William St. 711pm. Join us for Join us for ½ Drinks & pizzas.

Wednesday, November 11

Trivia Night w/quizmaster Josh Cameli @Sunken Well Tavern. 7:30pm. Get there early to get a seat! 720 Littlepage St. Light Jazz @LaPetite Auberge, 311 William St, 8midnight. Light jazz and Latin piano guitar at La Petite Auberge Restaurant & Lounge.Featuring Chris Phil Andy & Harry. No cover. lapetiteaubergefred.com

Thursday, November 12

Karen Jonas, Country Live Music at 7:30 Kenmore Inn. featuring drink specials at the copper top bar.

Friday, November 13

Open Late Fridays Downtown Organ Concert @St. Mary Catholic Church, 8pm, Virtuoso organist and composer Dr. Mary Beth Bennett performs a free concert of music by Bach, Langlais, Vierne, Widor, Tunder, Bruhns and her own Variations on "Outbursts of Spring Triumphant" Donations are welcome, and a reception will follow where you can "meet the artist."

Friday, November 20

Saturday, November 14

Downtown Holiday Open House Weekend @ Downtown Fredericksburg. The Start of the Holiday Shopping! Downtown is ready for the Holidays, Stores are decorated. Get in the Holiday spirit, stroll Downtown. You never know what you might see. Loose Gemstone Event @Gemstone Creations, 606 Caroline St. Large Selection of Ring and Pendant Mountings Available Chakra Workshop, Pitaiyo, 1006A Caroline St. Learn how to work with your chakras for reduced stress, better health and well-being. Join Yvonne Cole in this workshop to inspire, nourish and calm the soul. 1-3pm Grapes & Grains Holiday Spirits Festival, A. Smith Bowman Distillery, 1 Bowman Dr., 11am-6pm. Holiday Tea for Kids, Pitaiyo, 1006A Caroline St. 46pm Manners do matter and we are here to be the other positive role model for kids. We take a fun role playing approach. Kid's will take turns hosting and being a guest at our "tea party." We'll learn how to greet our host and how to be a host. We will learn napkin folds, how to set a casual and formal table and bring home a cheat sheet placemat. This class is offered before every holiday for kids to get a manners refresher. paws4vets 2nd Annual "GOT YOUR BACK" Dog Walk @ Curtis Memorial Park, fundraiser benefiting paws4vets. Mission to provide Assistant Dogs to active-duty military,veterans info: gotyourbackdogwalk@gmail.com or to donate visit, www.paws4people.org/give/walter-parker/ OR www.facebook.com/gotyourbackdogwalk The 19th Annual Down Home Ball @ Roxbury Garden Center, 600 Jackson St.,6pm. Live Bands, Dancing, Food & Cash Bar will all be on hand to benefit Downtown Fredericksburg's only Community Greenspace! Help us with our Mission of Environmental education & Stewardship right here in Downtown Fredericksburg! Fredericksburg Community Concert Band's Fall Concert, "Musical Themes and Scary Dreams" @ Massaponax High School, 7pm. info: fredericksburgcommunityband.com.

Sunday, November 15

Downtown Holiday Open House Weekend @ Downtown Fredericksburg. Stop Downtown and enjoy the Holiday spirit and start your Holiday shopping. Gari Melchers Home & Studios 40th Anniv. Celebration, 10am -4pm. Join us in marking the opening of the museum 40 years ago with 1975 admission rates and refreshments

Tuesday, November 17

Music Tuesdays @Bistro Bethem309 William St. 711pm. Join us for Join us for ½ Drinks & pizzas.

Wednesday, November 18

Native American Cultural Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kevin Gover @ Lee Hall, room 411, UMW, 6pm. Kevin Gover is the director of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian and a citizen of the Pawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. Trivia Night w/quizmaster Josh Cameli @Sunken Well Tavern. 7:30pm. Get there early to get a seat! 720 Littlepage St. Light Jazz @LaPetite Auberge, 311 William St, 8midnight. Light jazz and Latin piano guitar Featuring Chris Phil Andy & Harry. No cover. lapetiteaubergefred.com

Thursday, November 19

Fall Candle Making with Becky Owens @ Downtown Greens Community Greenspace, 206 Charles St, 6pm. Fall is a perfect time to make a wonderfully scented fall candles! Sacred Plant Traditions student and Herbalist-in-Training Becky Owens is back after a super successful Lip Balm class last fall! Now Becky is teaching how to make fragrant fall candles that can be used as gifts or just for yourself! All Natural Ingredients will be used! Bradley Davis Duo, Bluegrass Live Music at 7:30 Kenmore Inn. featuring drink specials at the copper top bar.

The Fredericksburg Songwriters' Showcase, a monthly concert series featuring original music, presents local favorites Laurie Rose Griffith & Peter Mealy and acoustic duo ilyAIMY (I love you and I Miss You) from Baltimore, 8 p.m. Picker's Supply Concert Hall, above 902 Caroline Street, (enter through the alley round back). Admission $10 ($5 kids and students). Info at 540-429-0999, and www.burgsongs.org

Saturday, November 21

Mary's Shelter Arts and Crafts Benefit @ Mary's Shelter, 10am -3pm. 309 Hawke St, Wonderfully talented artisans, crafters, and bakers from our Fredericksburg community donate their handcrafted items to our benefit. We then transform a Mary's Shelter home into a one-of-a-kind boutique for you to come and purchase for everyone on your Christmas list. Merry Market a two day shopping extravaganza bringing together a host of smaller, boutique-style vendors with a variety of unique and custom items, many of which are usually only available online. 9am -5pm. 11031 Tidewater Trail FXBG BREWHAHA @ A. Smith Bowman Distillery, 5:30-9:30 pm. Craft Beer & Food Pairing (WIne will also be available) -Food Pairings -Cheese Pairings Dessert Pairings -Live Music, Proceeds Benefit Mary Washington Healthcare Regional Cancer Center

Tuesday, November 24

Music Tuesdays @Bistro Bethem309 William St. 711pm. Join us for Join us for ½ Drinks & pizzas.

Wednesday, November 25

The Transmittters, Reggae Live Music at 7:30 Kenmore Inn. featuring drink specials at the copper top bar.

Thursday, November 26 Happy Turkey Day!

Whittingham Christmas Window unveils @6pm!!! Kylie Westerbrook, Soul with Pop, Live Music at 7:30 Kenmore Inn. featuring drink specials at the copper top bar.

Saturday, November 28

Small Business Saturday Early Bird Riser Promotion @ Fredericksburg Downtown, . Shop Small! Support you local downtown business at the Early Bird Riser Promotion starting at 8am to 10am. Free coffee and pasteries at 2 locations to get you going early. Participating businesses will be offering an incentive during the early morning hours that you will not find later on the day. Look for the red carpets! Fall DeTox, Pitaiyo, 1006A Caroline St., 1-3pm. Detox your body and mind. The longer the detox the more you reset your mind and pallet. Join our program to cleanse the body, eliminate foods and actions that do not work for you and your body. Children's Christmas Tree Lighting, Hurkamp Park, 4:30-6pm.Meet Santa and other holiday characters, make fun holiday crafts, experience live music and story-time, and much more! Live Music: The Sally Rose Band w/Cabin Creek at Music & Spirits, 1 Bowman Drive, 7:30-10pm

Sunday, November 29

Eileen's Bakery & Cafe's 5th Annual Breakfast with Santa Event is HERE! Our seating times will be 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. (Eileen's will be opening for our regular lunch at 11:30 a.m.)

Trivia Night w/quizmaster Josh Cameli @Sunken Well Tavern. 7:30pm. Get there early to get a seat! 720 Littlepage St.

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Monday, November 2

Fritizi Newton “Show within A Show”, CRRL Atrium, through Nov 29

Tuesday, November 3

McTell Bros, Blues Live Music at 7:30 Kenmore Inn. featuring drink specials at the copper top bar.

First Friday, November 6

Music Tuesdays @Bistro Bethem309 William St. 711pm. Join us for Join us for ½ Drinks & pizzas.

FCCA, "Repetion & Patterns", Member Gallery Sally Rhone-Kubarek, Kathleen Willingham

Wednesday, November 4

Studio A, Featured Artist George Bowles opening reception, 6-9pm. Portraits, landscapes oil paintings

Thursday, November 5

UMW Concert Band, Dodd Auditorium, George Washington Hall, 7:30pm Pitaiyo "Vino & Vinyasa, Yoga class, 6-7pm. 7-9 Art installation, 1006A Caroline St.

Saturday, November 7

Monday, November 9

Tuesday, November 10

Music Tuesdays @Bistro Bethem309 William St. 711pm. Join us for Join us for ½ Drinks & pizzas.

Wednesday, November 11

Thursday, November 12

Karen Jonas, Country Live Music at 7:30 Kenmore Inn. featuring drink specials at the copper top bar.

Friday, November 13

Friday, November 20

Saturday, November 14

Sunday, November 15

Tuesday, November 17

Music Tuesdays @Bistro Bethem309 William St. 711pm. Join us for Join us for ½ Drinks & pizzas.

Wednesday, November 18

Thursday, November 19

Saturday, November 21

Tuesday, November 24

Music Tuesdays @Bistro Bethem309 William St. 711pm. Join us for Join us for ½ Drinks & pizzas.

Wednesday, November 25

The Transmittters, Reggae Live Music at 7:30 Kenmore Inn. featuring drink specials at the copper top bar.

Thursday, November 26 Happy Turkey Day!

Whittingham Christmas Window unveils @6pm!!! Kylie Westerbrook, Soul with Pop, Live Music at 7:30 Kenmore Inn. featuring drink specials at the copper top bar.

Saturday, November 28

Sunday, November 29

Eileen's Bakery & Cafe's 5th Annual Breakfast with Santa Event is HERE! Our seating times will be 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. (Eileen's will be opening for our regular lunch at 11:30 a.m.)

Trivia Night w/quizmaster Josh Cameli @Sunken Well Tavern. 7:30pm. Get there early to get a seat! 720 Littlepage St.

If you are reading this 220 th issue of FP, thank an advertiser as we celebrate our 19 th year of continuous publication!

Light Jazz @LaPetite Auberge, 311 William St, 8midnight. Light jazz and Latin piano guitar Featuring Chris Phil Andy & Harry. No cover. lapetiteaubergefred.com

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CONFEDERATES IN BRAZIL By Ralph “Tuffy” Hicks

I recently received a letter from my dear friend Richard Walters with whom I was a co-worker for twenty-five years. He is in his eighties and quite active living up in northern Virginia doing research on early Virginia history especially Civil War. John Mosby is one of his favorite topics, however, he sent me some very informative information on his research into the thousands of southern citizens who left the United States and disappeared after the Civil War. I had read about this and heard tales of it for years in the past and his research encouraged me to research into it further. I knew that Professor Stephen Bloom of the university of Iowa had made several trips down to Brazil in the 1980’s and as late as 2001 searching for lost confederates. Thousands of southern citizens disappeared from public records at the end of the American Civil War. You may think that they were lost in some battle or burned out city if you are unable to locate them in local records. You may just be looking in the wrong country! I researched Mr. Bloom’s writings and what I read was amazing. My initial interest was that President Jimmy Carter and his wife visited Brazil when he was governor of Georgia to visit the grave of his wife’s great uncle, W. S. Wise, a former Confederate soldier and one of the first group to establish a colony called Americana in Brazil following the Civil War. The cemetery contains a small chapel, an obelisk with the names of the original families and a small museum with artifacts from the original settlers. Remember that when Lee surrendered in April 1865 the “deep” South states such as Georgia were still smoking ruins from the destruction that Sherman left in his path. The Confederate money was worthless, plantations, homes and farms were in ruins with all livestock killed or stolen by the troops. Hope for the future was nonexistent and many felt that retribution against the southern population was imminent which proved to be true with the coming of the “carpet baggers” and the corruption throughout the southern states under military rule. The country of Brazil with its open spaces and natural farmland was inviting to the southern pioneering spirit. Cuba and Mexico was also a consideration and many southerners went there, however, many of the farms they set up did not last. In Brazil one colony called Americana flourished that soon became a town of industrial textile powerhouse from the cotton crop. They began the reconstruction of their lives with the building of schools for the education of their children and churches for their religious preferences. Some researchers have found long-lost relatives that disappeared in the American Civil War in the records of the in the records of the Americana colony. It is not known how many Americans left the United States after the Civil War estimates range between seven and twenty thousand. Many left only to return years later to their original home states. Today Americana is a city of 120,000 about 100 miles from Sao Paulo. The old South lives on with a Fiesta Confederada (see photo) that takes place with southern fried chicken and men wearing southern uniforms singing southern songs many of whom still have a southern accent. The festival is like a scene from “Gone With The Wind”. I am planning my next vacation already. Thank you Mr. Walters….. Dedicated in memory of Weldon Bailey, Betty O. Evely and Jack Brooks

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By emily taggart schricker When an architectural historian is searching out the story behind a building or neighborhood they look for answers in a variety of places. Deeds and historic maps tell part of the story, but often phone books and city directories can add another layer.They can include details such as how long a person has lived at a location or their race. Early directories included occupations as well as how many people resided at an address. The details multiply the closer you look. One person may own a building on Caroline Street for 75 years, but 25 different businesses could have operated there within that time. The same goes for an apartment building or rental house; the name on the deed is only part of the story. Phone books are also a snapshot of life at a point in time. Researchers can see building products that were common and highly advertised, such as cinderblocks and metal awnings in 1954. They can also observe an increase or decrease in businesses, which reflect the city’s trends and day-to-day life. In 1954 there were twenty beauty shops listed in the Fredericksburg Telephone Book (and one beauty school), in 1933, there were six. Homebuilders in 1954 were listed under “Contractors” and included images of their product that could now almost be used as a textbook for outlying neighborhoods. Long, low, ranch style homes are in enough demand that two construction companies used the same clip art. (Thank goodness the publisher didn’t put them on the same page.) One advertiser, Rhoades & Ferguson, showed an earlier style home. Perhaps to showcase one they had built, or maybe to appeal to more traditional clients. Telephone books also included practical information for their customers. 28 pages of history and information on Fredericksburg’s most popular sights are in a 1933 edition. (Found on the UMW r e s o u r c e page, www.umwhisp.org/fredburg.htm) As well as an advertisement from The

Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia explaining how useful the telephone is for the traveler, with the tagline, “Fast, sure, and cheap.” But it is the 1954 Telephone Directory that delivers the most charming bits of wisdom. It includes directions for making person-to-person calls and how not to confuse the number zero and the letter “O”, but it is the sage advice peppered throughout that makes it delightful to read. For example it says, “The ‘voice with a smile’ can be a real asset. Haven’t you often said of someone who has just telephoned—‘My, but she has a pleasant voice.’…” or “The telephone enlarges the lives and opportunities of all who use it.” Something we may have thought only our mobile phones could do, but apparently even a landline once held this power. Emily Taggart Schricker is the current President of the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. and enjoys browsing old phone books. She would like to thank UMW, and Bill Garnett for sharing their phone books with her, and invite you to see the phone books & directories at Library Headquarters and the Central Rappahannock Heritage Center. Photo Credit: 1954 Fredericksburg Telephone Directory

The Scarlet Season Carol Iglesias exhibit at backdoor gallery

The Backdoor Gallery presents The Scarlet Season. Award winning artist, Carol Igelsias Works celebrates the transition into Fall and all that is red in her latest exhibit. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Carol Iglesias grew up in the Pacific Northwest, graduating from Olympic College in Washington State and then attending The New School of Visual Concepts in Seattle. Carol started working primarily with watercolors and painting

portraits. She became an exhibiting member of the Charleston Artists Guild in South Carolina and The Art Guild of Burlington in Iowa, and her work was selected for the Iowa Arts Council Traveling Show. She became involved with Commercial Art and Design and had a successful twenty year career as a Graphic Designer and Art Director. She was cofounder of a design company in Asheville, North Carolina and won numerous awards both nationally and internationally for her designs. Carol now loves working with oils and the brilliant color and texture of soft pastels. Her broad background of traveling is very inspiring for her and it has a strong influence on her subject matter. She employs a contemporary impressionistic style and has painted “en plein air” all around Brittany, Normandy and Provence, France; Tuscany, Italy; Glacier National Park, Montana; Whidbey Island,

Washington and many other locations in the U.S. “As an Artist, I try to create paintings that speak to the viewer about a specific place. I am inspired by capturing beautiful colors and interesting compositions. I see many colors in everything that I look at.”, Carol comments. “Currently, I am experimenting with a stronger sense of light in my paintings.” Her work has been published in several books and magazines, most recently in “The Best Of America Pastel Artists, Volume II”, “Elan Magazine”, “American Art Collector Magazine” and “Piedmont Virginian Magazine”. Her paintings are in public and private collections throughout the U.S. as well as in five countries internationally. In April 2012, Carol was awarded a prestigious Artist Residency for one month at “Les Amis de la Grande Vigne” in Dinan, France, the former home and studio of the famous French artist Yvonne Jean-Haffen. One of Carol’s paintings was selected for the museums permanent collection and was on exhibition in France in 2013. Carol is an award winning artist who has exhibited her paintings extensively at galleries and museums throughout Virginia, Maryland, Washington State, Puerto Rico and France. She is a signature member of the Maryland Pastel Society, The Pastel Society of Virginia and The American Impressionist Society. Her show runs runs until November 10. Gallery Hours: Tues. – Fri. 16, Sat. 9-4. 4500 Plank road, Fredericksburg. Beside Sakura Japanese Steakhouse. 540-786-4455. See her work at http://caroliglesias.com/; facebook.com/Carol-Iglesias755921847824278/ front porch fredericksburg

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By alexis grogan support, call your veterinarian. On the way to the vet you can use a long board as a stretcher or you may use a towel or blanket as a sling. We have all had those situations where your cat or dog has been outside and they come back with blood all over them, first thing to do, keep calm. Second, muzzle your pet then press thick gauze over the wound and keep pressure on it until the blood starts clotting, which can take several minutes, but for the pet owner it feels like a lifetime. Do not check the clotting every few seconds even though we all want to, it's better to apply the pressure for up to three minutes and then check to see that bleeding has decreased or stopped.. Have you ever had a pet choke on a piece of food? Or plastic that may have fallen on the floor? Me neither, but in case that does happen, the number one thing you need to remember is the animal is more likely to bite in its state of panic, a few things that can determine that your pet is choking, blue tinged lips/tongue, choking sounds when breathing and excessive pawing at the mouth. If your pet can still breathe get it to the vet as soon as possible, look into your pets mouth to see if a foreign object is logged in its throat, if you see an object, gently try to remove it with pliers or tweezers (I recommend tweezers) just be careful not to push the object farther into the throat. Once again these are just a few things you can do on the spot to relieve any kind of pain or discomfort your pet is in, never use first aid as a substitute always see you

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animal first aid I am sure you have run into situations with your pet where you don't know what to do, your pet gets into chocolate, and so many questions go through your mind, how much chocolate did he get? Is he going to be ok? Should I call my vet? The answers, yes always call your vet! First aid at home is no substitute for a vet visit. If you suspect your pet has gotten into some toxic poisons such as household cleaning chemicals, rodent poisons and antifreeze, first read the label of the product the pet has gotten into, if it says for humans to wash their hands if the product has made contact with the skin, then wash your pets skin with soap and water, while washing keep away from eyes mouth or nose. If it says to flush out eyes and/or nose do so for your pet and call your veterinarian immediately, if you suspects your pet has ingested something that may be harmful, or if the animal is having seizures, or is losing consciousness, call your veterinary office or animal poison control center (888) 426-4436 they are available 24/7. If your pet has either consumed something that results in seizures or is ill and has a seizure a few things you should do, first keep your pet away from objects that may injure your pet, do not restrain your pet! Second, time the seizure they usually last 2-3 minutes, after the seizure stops keep your pet as warm and quiet as possible, take them to a separate room put a blanket around them or a heating blanket set to low. If your pet is outside playing and he comes back limping on three legs, the leg may be broken, first muzzle your pet, if you have a cat you can put a towel over their face, this relaxes the animals so they cannot see what is going on. After your pet is relaxed lay them down on a flat surface for

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Most of us take our bodies for granted. Our hearts beat with out us thinking about it, we grow hair and our cells repair with out any help from us. Just to remind you of how wonderfully made we are, here are a few facts about this miracle called our body. Tongue – At night it moves saliva down your throat, well most of it, and works hard to form words and move food around. Intestines – The food we eat follows an intricate path from the mouth to anus. 22 feet of small intestine and 5 feet of large. All total it is nearly 30 feet from top to bottom. Face – It is a breeding ground of germs that mate, lay eggs and hatch. The favorite places for germs to procreate are our eyes and eye lashes. We spread germs around when we rub our eyes with dirty hands. Sweat glands – When our bodies needs to cool off, our brain tells the pours to open up and let the heat out. When the sweat pools in our armpits, hands, feet and groin it attracts bacteria and that is what makes us stink. Not the sweat itself.

Skin cells – We shed nearly 3 cups of skin cells a year. Where does it go? Tables, floors, ceiling fans, book shelves. We think it is dust, but now we know better. Gluteus maximus- (Our behinds) Are not just to fill out a great pair of jeans. It helps us stand up straight and walk. If you have a back ache, it might be weak glutes. Fat- For every pound of fat gained, you add seven miles of new blood vessels. New tissue needs blood supply, so your vascular system expands to accommodate it. This also means your heart must work harder to pump blood through the new network, which may reduce oxygenation and nutrient replenishment in other tissues. Bones - Human bone is as strong as granite, relative to supporting resistance. Compared to concrete, human bone is four times greater in support strength. Stomach- Did you know that you get a new stomach lining every three to four days? If you didn't, the strong acids your stomach uses to digest food would also digest your stomach. Blood – It has a long road to travel: Laid end to end, there are about 60,000 miles of blood vessels in the human body. And the hard-working heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood through those vessels every day. Strongest Muscle- pound for pound the jaw muscle is the strongest muscle in your body. Your thigh is the largest. Brain- Uses 20% of the oxygen and blood in the body. Eat well and exercise to have a better brain. Now that we know our bodies are more incredible than we thought it was 5 minutes ago, let’s vow to take better care of it with proper nutrition and daily exercise. And as always…I am here to help you. Joan Geisler is a personal trainer and nutrition counselor at Gold's Gym Fredericksburg. You can contact her atjoangeisler@gmail.com

First off, never having met you, the reader, I could never answer that question for you. Those decisions finally must be made yourself, with or independent of your medical team. Therapy can be a valuable often successful intervention. Science, also, backs me up that, with the right therapeutic relationship, much suffering can be lessened ameliorated or made tolerable. Certainly for some, therapy can be optional. There are others, for whom their distress is so agonizing, that intervention is definitely needed for more comprehensive help. T Psychotherapy can be life enhancing, ---a person’s way of being in the world, or a little validation from an outside person to get through a crisis or ordinary transition. Again, always discuss your concerns first with your primary physician, nurse practitioner, gynecologist who knows you best. Especially talk about your worries feelings, life challenges, relationships,. When asking yourself if you need therapy, Here are general guidelines that I recommend considering: Most urgent: Feeling like you want to die? Cutting on your body? Picking at your skin Feeling slowed down, difficulty getting out of bed? Definitely talk to a professional right away. Go to an emergency room for an immediate mental health assessment to find out the seriousness of your suffering and the urgency for getting help and where Look at what your body is doing Crying? Not sleeping? Nervousness? Not hungy/binging? Much yelling that seem out of character? Spells of excessive spending? Sudden highs or lows for no reason? Look at where you are: are you “just not up to snuff” . Look at where you ‘ve come from. troublesome experiences that still haunt you or new ones (trauma, health changes, deaths, car accidents) etc. Look at the feedback you are getting from the others Are others worrying

about you? Any legal problems? (e.g DUI’s, shoplifting, domestic violence). F e e l i n g hopeless a b o u t financial problems? Complaints from your boss? Are you fretting a b o u t another person’s drinking or drug use, including counting drinks? Who should I pick to help me, you ask. Should psychotherapy be recommended or chosen, there are many well trained and competent professionals in this area. Best option is to ask a friend. One can also identify a provider by contacting the insurance company, call MentalHealthAmerica, locally, for a list of counselors and their specialties, or use your Iphone or phonebook. For emergency psychiatric intervention, keep these numbers handy: Emergency Services, RACSB (540-373-6876). Snowden at Fredericksburg (540-741-3900), Spotsy Regional Medical Center (540-834-1500), or 911. One can also go to either hospital emergency department. Find a person with whom you feel a connection, someone who seems knowledgeable and someone with whom you can bare your soul, if need be. As therapists, we are honored to be a witness to one’s suffering and participate in another’s struggles and accomplishments. But finally, do you need therapy? Well, if you have to ask… Barbara Deal MA, LCSW is a psychotherapist at Mental Health Resources, ( 540 ) 899-9826

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November is National Family Caregiver Month, a time to honor and reflect on the role of family caregivers. The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and the AARP Policy Institute published a June 2015 report “Caregiving in the U.S. 2015“ that was in part sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care. Overall, the face of caregiving is changing. Americans are living longer and having fewer children which means that fewer family members will be available for older adults to rely on for everyday help in the future. In 2010, there were 7.2 potential family caregivers for every person age 80 and older. By 2030, the ratio will fall to 4 to 1, and by 2050 it is projected to drop down to 3 to 1. Without family-provided help, the economic cost to the U.S. health and longterm services and supports systems would skyrocket. So, what is the economic impact of non-paid family caregiving? According to a recent AARP update “Valuing The Invaluable: 2015 Update”, family caregivers in the U.S. provided 37 billion hours of care worth an estimated $470 billion (up from $450 in 2009) to their adult loved ones in 2013. The estimated economic value of this uncompensated care exceeded the total Medicaid spending ($449 billion), and was almost as high as the annual sales ($469 billion) of the four largest U.S. tech companies combined in 2013. And, it keeps growing. In 2013, the NAC and AARP report found that about 40 million family caregivers are averaging 18 hours of care per week helping an adult loved one carry out daily activities (such as bathing or dressing, preparing meals, administering medications, providing transportation, and paying bills). 32% of caregivers are higher-hour caregivers averaging 62 hours per week. They often report they had “no choice” in taking on the caregiver role. 60% of caregivers were employed and half of them come to work late, leave early, or take time off to care for their

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loved ones. More than half of caregivers say they feel overwhelmed by the amount of care their family member needs. AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins said; “Family caregiving today is much more complex, stressful, and costly for caregivers than ever before.” Family caregivers are taking on higher level care needs. For example, 57% of caregivers are assisting with medical/nursing tasks such as injections, tube feeding, wound care, managing catheters, and/or colostomy care. This intensive care will increase as more patients are being released home rather than rehabilitating in a nursing home. This is in part the result of the federal government’s focus on reducing the cost of Medicare and people wanting to remain in their homes. Caregivers are often doing medical/nursing tasks without any preparation (42%). Multiple approaches are needed to help caregiving families. Some recommendations made in the AARP Policy Institute update are: caregiving tax credits at the federal and state policy level, support for caregivers in the workplace, more resources to help caregivers, more training, and encouraging advanced planning when caregivers can no longer provide care. Caregiving today affects everyone. Either you are a caregiver, know someone who is, or you expect to be one. So, take time to honor and/or thank someone you know who is a caregiver. They not only are critical to their loved ones, they are essential to our economy.

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 in the Fredericksburg and Culpeper region.

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Andre Eglevsky, MD is one of the longest serving, most faithful volunteer doctors at the Moss Clinic, so it was a damn good thing Stacy Stovall was on hand when she was. You may have read about it, but Dr. Eglevsky collapsed while cycling along biking/jogging trail near Lees Drive, and Stovall performed CPR. Most people’s ideas about CPR are unrealistic. “Those who watched more medical dramas have significantly higher estimates of CPR survival rates” notes an article in the New York Times. A study published in the journal Circulation tells us for out-of-hospitalcardiac-arrest (OHCA) the survival rate has improved from 5.7% to 8.3% in 2012. The recent recommendation to just do chest compressions, and not do rescue breathing, and the increasing availability automated external defibrillators (AED’s) has helped, but still not good odds if you are a betting man. Getting the rhythm right is an issue. You can now get metronome app’s for your phone to help you. But I like the comment of Alex Na, the cardiac surgeon that performed cardiac bypass surgery on Eglevsky. “It’s kind of funny” Na is quoted as saying about CPR “if you do it to the beat of the Bee Gees ‘Staying Alive’, that’s almost exactly the right cadence.” An aptly named song?

company buying out, or making a deal with, other manufacturers, has been in the news lately with the antics of 32 year old Martin Shkreli. A former hedge fund manager (embroiled in legal actions with his former company apparently) formed a startup, Turing Pharmaceuticals, and bought up the rights to the drug Daraprim, which is the principal medicine for treating toxoplasmosis infections in people with immune deficiencies such as AIDS. He then blithely raised the price from $13.50 to $750 per tablet. A recent memo from the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable clinics notes that some of the clinics pharmacies are reporting “a 40% increase in pharmacy budget.” I don’t know the exact number for Moss, but I know our budget is in the red – primarily due to drug costs. Not to mention we are constantly having to do fancy footwork, changing peoples blood pressure, heart, psychiatric and other medicines around to keep things affordable (which is of course very liable to rock the boat of some carefully stabilized patient). In Canada they have a review board that will reduce any excessively priced medicine to the median of what it costs in six European countries and the US – and those European countries have laws to keep the price down and stop price gouging. We can do better.

Another tribulation for the Moss clinic is the recent insane hike in the price of many generic medicines. Tina, in the Pharmacy, recently emailed the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee members asking what to do because the price of 100 tablets of phenazopyridine (medicine to help relieve the symptoms of UTI - same as what’s in Azo) had jumped from $9.39 to $228.87. This kind of price gouging, which often seems to be the result of one

Patrick Neustatter is the Medical Director of the Moss Free Clinic. He is interested in stories of emancipated patients/people and would like to hear any stories of this kind from any readers. Contact him at pneustatter@aol.com

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Wellness By Dan Czajka We have all been asked to donate disease. It is important to note that this to a cause before, whether it is through finding is correlational rather than causal, giving our time, goods, or money. These but has been supported by other studies requests can often feel like a burden; as well. Researchers believe that this however, giving has been linked to mental, physical benefit could be the result of emotional, and physical health increased physical activity, reduced stress, improvement. In the monotony of our or a combination of these factors. daily work, we can become incredibly Beyond the mental, emotional, proficient at conducting specific tasks, but and physical advantages, volunteering can neglect our full mental potential. In a offers the opportunity to improve the 2013 study by United Health Group, lives and conditions of the people and volunteers were shown to have greater issues for which we care. While you may brain activity than those who did not never understand the scope of your volunteer. Researchers claim that this volunteering’s impact, rest assured that increase in neural activity stems from the made a difference. Whether you donate dynamic nature of volunteer your time, your goods, or those who activities, stimulating your money, you actually volunteer experience a portions of the brain which gave the gift of caring, and greater sense of purpose are not used as frequently. that is the gift that keeps and social connection Additionally, volunteers on giving. December 1, 2015 is reported lower levels of than those who do not, lowering their risk for World AIDS Day, a global stress in their lives and a heightened sense of control anxiety and depression health holiday to heighten over their health. awareness and reduce As social creatures, humans seek stigma regarding HIV/AIDS. To to emotionally connect with one another. commemorate this historic day, the While the level of connection sought varies Fredericksburg Area HIV/AIDS Support from person to person, volunteering Services will be holding a Candlelight Walk provides a collaborative space that fosters & Interactive Play on the University of Mary Washington’s picturesque campus. these relationships. The Corporation for National & Community Service compiled Participants will journey through the past, dozens of studies which have shown that present, and future of HIV in the United those who volunteer experience a greater States; remembering those we have lost sense of purpose and social connection and learning what we have gained. The than those who do not, lowering their risk original play titled Stigma will be for anxiety and depression. Moreover, due performed by The Rude Mechanicals of to the fact that volunteering often results Fredericksburg, highlighting the in a tangible product, the study found misperceptions of HIV/AIDS that persist that both volunteers’ self-worth and sense today. Come and shed light on this of accomplishment increased. important issue, for yourself and your Volunteering has been shown to community! Learn how to get involved at have positive physical effects as well. In a www.fahass.org. recent study from Carnegie Mellon Dan Czajka is the Community University, adults over the age of 50 who Engagement Coordinator for the routinely volunteered were found to be Fredericksburg Area HIV & AIDS Support less likely to develop high blood pressure, Services and can be contacted at (540) 371-7532 or www.fahass.org. reducing their risk for cardiovascular

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Art in the Burg

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I told her I know of Dale; one of those Fredericksburg regulars that you feel acquainted with even though you’ve never actually met them.

picturesque barns to birds in the wild to iconic Fredricksburg scenes. With her goal being to blur the line between photography and painting, the artist readily admits that viewers often label her work as “painterly”. She also points out while her style is unique, she has a “A Show Within a Show”, highlighting the work of award-winning local photographer Fritzi Newton, will be featured in the Atrium at the Headquarters Branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library for the month of November. Newton, who has shown her work throughout Virginia and beyond, will include small groupings of images on a variety of topics from old

“I noticed that he was on foot so I was like, ‘Dale, what’s going on?’ He was walking by and he was all mad. He was like, ‘They stole my bike!’ I was like, ‘What?! I wonder what happened.’” “And then one of the homeless dudes was in here, and they know I’m friends with Dale. They were explaining to me that, apparently, a while ago Dale had run into a car on the bridge. They were like, ‘Hey!’ Then Dale did it again, and they were like, ‘Come on, man!’ So to kind of joke with him, they took his bike and pretended to chain it to the bridge.”

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difficult time limiting herself to a single subject. Hence the title of her display. “I have been taking pictures for almost as long as I can remember. Whether photographing landscapes, still lifes, people or abstracts, I try to achieve a simplicity and beauty with each image. I focus on shape, color, light and composition to create pictures that grab viewers and take them on an artistic journey,” says Newton. “A Show Within a Show” will run from Monday, November 2 nd through Sunday, November 29 th.

Mika is in her element behind the bar at the Rec Center. She chatted with the regulars by name while she served me a drink. “This is Fredericksburg’s oldest eatery. We’ve been open since 1940. No credit cards, just cash.” I checked to make sure I had some money in my pocket. “Back in the day women weren’t even allowed in the pool room. There used to be a wall and women could come up and order food for herself or her husband but then she would have to leave when she got her food. It was a man’s-only bar. But now, Miss Vicki, she’s had it since the 80’s. She tore down the wall and now four women work here. It’s like Fried Green Tomatoes. We’re the Whistle Stop Cafe.”

Mika seems like the type of person who values the worth of others just because they are fellow human beings. “I don’t know if you noticed that Dale was on foot for a while? You know Dale? Homeless Dale. He always rides around. I love him! I always take selfies with him whenever I see him.”

Ryan Poe is a father, husband, son, and brother living in Fredericksburg. He brings us “snippets” of real ‘Burg folks each month in FP. Photo by Ryan Poe

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“So finally, I saw him on his bike again. I guess his friends couldn’t keep it from him for long. You know, he wasn’t himself without his bike. He had this pink, spiked helmet on. It’s so awesome. He’s a character.” “He always has the best outlook on life. He says, ‘I have a good day eight days out of the week.’ You know, a lot of people think he’s crazy. He’s totally not. He’s mentally disabled, but he was hit by a train. When he was twenty-five, he and his friend and two girls were in a car, and they were going over the train tracks over by Earl’s, and they were hit by a train. His friend died, and he lived, but he had major brain damage and that’s why he’s on disability. So now he’s doing exactly what he wants to be doing. He’s just out cruising. He’s just talking to the town. It’s so awesome. He’s the greatest.”

After making sure all the customers were settled, Mika stepped outside for a short break. She sat on a bench and gave a warm greeting to everyone she saw.

“And they were like, ‘This is for your own good.’ They were looking out for him basically. They were like, ‘You know, he’s always so friendly; waving to people and not paying attention.’ They were like, ‘You’re gonna get hurt. You’re gonna get hit. You’re not paying attention to traffic.’ It was his friends trying to look out for him, but Dale didn’t quite understand.”

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“A Show within a show”: by ryan poe

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I told her I know of Dale; one of those Fredericksburg regulars that you feel acquainted with even though you’ve never actually met them.

Ryan Poe is a father, husband, son, and brother living in Fredericksburg. He brings us “snippets” of real ‘Burg folks each month in FP. Photo by Ryan Poe

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After making sure all the customers were settled, Mika stepped outside for a short break. She sat on a bench and gave a warm greeting to everyone she saw.

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Youth Art Outreach

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Smiles, laughter, and paint supplies flowed abundantly at Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts (FCCA) during Art Attack in September. Art Attack Fredericksburg provided FCCA, a wonderful opportunity to showcase the Hazel Hill Painters and their artwork. The Hazel Hill Painters spent the morning and afternoon painting in the art garden at FCCA, with an interlude for lunch and a walk downtown. The group is currently participating in FCCA’s Youth Art Outreach program and hails from the Hazel Hill apartment community. The program and the Hazel Hill Painters have successfully completed a Summer Art program and are actively engaged in the fall after-school program. Joyce, a Hazel Hill Painter, became interested in art at a young age drawing anime. . “I love how an artist can use their hands and make something creative,” said Joyce, a 14-year old Hazel Hill Painter, during her day of painting in the garden. Joyce enjoys the art program and has expanded her art to include painting. Joyce shared how the program gives her the opportunity and materials to explore painting. She still draws, but has expanded her exploration past her early times of only drawing anime. Without the Youth Art Outreach program, the only place where Joyce is given the opportunity to learn art is school. “I had to wait to be in art at school. The teacher talked to me about art and encouraged me, but I had to wait for a year to take the class,” states Joyce.

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Spend five minutes watching Joyce paint and it quickly becomes apparent…while she is painting the rest of the world fades away. “Providing children with the joy of art making is one of the greatest gifts that can be given to a community by its art organizations,” shares Carrol Morgan, Curator for FCCA. The objective of FCCA’s Youth Art Outreach program is straightforward: give young people, who normally wouldn’t have the opportunity, the supplies, and instructor to experience the world of art. The program is offered to the participants free of charge. FCCA pays for the teacher and all supplies. An Artist in Education grant, awarded to FCCA by the Virginia Commission of Arts (VCA), currently supports the program. The program’s success, along with the VCA grant, has provided the opportunity for the program to expand to the Heritage Park community. As the objective of the program is reached, the participants are able to accomplish the words of Georgia O’Keeffe, “saying things with color and shapes that couldn’t be said any other way….”

Dawn Whitmore is a landscape photographer and writer who lives in Spotsylvania.

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By scott richards To those who are not familiar with theater offerings in this area, the Caroline Community Theatre may be unfamiliar, and you are missing out on a great community resource. For those familiar with this troupe, you are aware of the enjoyable, professionalism involved. The Caroline Community Theater continues to amaze its patrons with their productions. On October 9-11, the murder mystery, Murder at the TonyLou Awards by Tony Schwartz and MaryLou Ambrose, played to a packed house. Based on the Hollywood backbiting that is often the subject of gossip columns, a murder occurs during an award show with the audience voting who they want the murderer to be. Each cast member has a speech prepared in case they are chosen. John and Kelly Snead maintain their long standing tradition of bringing quality theater to Caroline County, this time utilizing the skills of directors Barbara and Mel Cochran, who brought together quite a conglomeration of professionalism and experience to put on what was a very fluid and natural production. The audience was caught up in a complicated plot that exuded intrigue as well as humor. There were a number of actors who were new to this troupe in addition to some who would be recognized by anyone who frequents the Caroline Community Theater. A house favorite, Justin Smith, as Mr. Entertainer in this show, definitely entertained as his role allowed him to amaze with his acting and singing ability. Performing a rendition of Fly Me to the Moon, Smith flirted and danced with ladies in the audience (to their great delight). Kimberly Leone, who has been involved in theater for twenty years (the last five in this area) displayed her experience in the character M.J. Hardcastle. A rather sultry, shrewish person, Leone portrayed her with such clarity, one would have thought she was

not acting. Anyone who knows Leone knows she is just the opposite. Two newcomers, Lexi Brown and Aubrey Reese, both Caroline High School students, put on performances that showed off the quality of the school theater arts program. They were very expressive, with Brown displaying a phenomenal array of facial expressions reminiscent of Julia Roberts in her movie, Stepmom. Two people to watch, either on the Caroline Theatre Stage, or with other productions are the incomparable Ashley Taylor, whose experience shows in her poise on stage and Heather Jeffries, a "come lately" to the Caroline area. Taylor, who studied theater at Ferrum College, is one who has always shined in whatever part she has been offered. One day, people will say, "I remember her when…" Jeffries stated she has been going by the Caroline Community Theatre for two years on her way home from teaching middle school in Spotsylvania and thought maybe she should audition for this part. Her role as Lorna Lush stole the show. Almost a dead ringer for Liza Minelli, her antics as a drunk who used to be good but is not any more, led the audience on a merry chase throughout the entire production. A lot of new faces and some ones known from plays gone by added up to a delightful evening. They did it again, the Caroline Community Theatre lit up a corner of Caroline County in sold out performances. They are swiftly becoming one of Caroline County's cultural icons. December 18,19, and 20 finds the Caroline Community Theater back in action with the holiday comedy, Greetings! by Tom Dudzick. Tickets go on sale November 18. See you there! Contact Caroline Theatre at Carolinetheatre.org, call (540) 842-6739 or find them on facebook.

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Fredericksburg will be part of a southern-grit, indie-rock and doo-wop inspired gold rush, when The Sally Rose Band debuts their new release, “Gotta Be Gold,” headlining the Music and Spirits concerts series on November 28. Sally Rose Monnes, of The Sally Rose Band, has released 4 independent albums since the age of 16. Her 5th album,

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“Gotta Be Gold,” on County Wide Records, features stories of ghosts, love, loss, country life, witches and heartache. It was recorded in the spring and summer of 2015 at the Sound of Music Studios in Richmond and was produced by John Murand and Lauren Hoffman. “Lauren Hoffman was one of my idols growing up, so it’s special that she worked with us on this album,” said Sally. “She breaks the mold of the singer/songwriter with a guitar. This new album pushes the band another step further from the folk genre,” explained Sally. Catherine Sally’s mother, Monnes, plays electric fiddle and cello with The Sally Rose Band. Sally calls it a “mother/daughter fronted band.” Catherine has been a part of all, but one, of Sally’s albums. The mother-daughter team perform their seamless harmonies with singer and guitarist Pete Stalling, a long-time Sally Rose collaborator. Brotherin-law Benjamin Jensen joins them on bass guitar and David Jacob plays drums. Hailing from Nelson County, Virginia, Sally lives in a log cabin she built with her father. Living without indoor plumbing, until 4 years ago, was an interesting part of growing up. Sally said she was always amused when folks would

ask, “Where is your bathroom?” and she would point outside. The log cabin provided a peaceful atmosphere for focused songwriting. Sally looks forward to performing in Fredericksburg. She does all the booking for her band and said, “community is a big component of music. I look forward to playing where people come to listen to the music. It’s fun to play for a town of music lovers.” Cabin Fredericksburg-based Creek will join The Sally Rose Band, opening the show with old time string band and bluegrass-inspired modern folk. “We’re thrilled to be back at Music and Spirits in 2015,” said band member, Travis Ferrell. “The show we played in June 2014 was a real turning point for us, growing our local fan base exponentially.” Cabin Creek’s set will feature songs from their full-length album, “Saturday 6” and their recently released, “Goodbye Home” EP, all recorded since their last performance in the series. Tickets for the concert, which starts at 7:30 p.m. at A. Smith Bowman Distillery are $18 online and $20 at the door. Find more information, purchase tickets, or sign up for email updates at: musicandspirits.com.

Writer Barbara Brown-Hill is also the manager of local duo The McTell Brothers.

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Youth Art Outreach

On Stage!

FXBG Music Scene

caroline community theatre

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November 2015

Dawn Whitmore is a landscape photographer and writer who lives in Spotsylvania.

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Writer Barbara Brown-Hill is also the manager of local duo The McTell Brothers.

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November 2015

Renouvellement Charte Jumelage sister cities celebrates 35 years By phyllis whitley

Fredericksburg Mayor Greenlaw and Fréjus Mayor Rachline (above) sign documents reaffirming Sister City Relationships At the 35th Anniversary Celebration in France in September. The beginning of this relationship happened in 1979. Ralph Meima, Jr., U.S. Consul General at Marseilles, France, came to Fredericksburg to visit his parents. He brought Francais Leotard, Mayor of Fréjus, with him as he was interested in a sister city relationship with an American city. Leotard liked what he saw and proposed a “twinning” with Fréjus. Mayor Laurence Davies asked Tom and Lydie Mann to visit Fréjus during their visit to France. They recommended the partnership and in 1980, Fredericksburg and Fréjus became sister cities. Student Exchanges have been a priority to the organization. On even years French students visit here. They live with area families, participate in local events and take trips to learn more about America and to improve their English. Alternatively our students travel to Fréjus with similar agendas. FSCA has given over $52,000 in scholarships to students participating in exchanges. While the initial focus was on student exchanges the list of involvement is impressive: Johnny Johnson was the first local artist to exhibit in Frejus. Many others have followed. Three performing groups have traveled to France to perform. The first

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was a choral group directed by Mandy Carr. It was highlighted by a visit with Princess Grace of Monaco. Eight groups from Frejus have performed in Fredericksburg. Other groups FSCA has hosted are: a weeklong Russian Librarian Exchange; a delegation from Kuito, Bié Province, Angola; Librarians from Fréjus who spent a week absorbing information from our libraries; a group of people from Dundee,Scotland; and students from Fréjus Technical School, Gallieni Lycee Professionnel, spent two weeks visiting local businesses. A sports exchange of young basketball players was a success. Bob Antozzi with City Parks and Recreation organized the exchanges, raised money for our students to make the trip to France and received a national award from Sister Cities International. Since 1980 every Mayor has made at least one trip to Fréjus. In 2002 Mayor Bill Beck was there when the Fréjus people hosted the first 9-11 Memorial event. It has become an annual event for Fréjusians. Mardi Gras and Bastille Day Celebrations events serve as fundraising projects. Fundraising is an important part of the program. French classes, Festival Francais, Bon Vivant events, sale of French related items, and auctions are all used to raise funds for the Student and Cultural Scholarships. Other ongoing activities are; conversation groups for adults; participation in arts & craft events; and presentations to schools and civic organizations. The Sister Cities program began in 1956 during the Eisenhower administration, linking American cities to cities of similar interest throughout the world, promote global peace and understanding through person-to-person contact. The profound friendship between Fréjus, France and Fredericksburg is the Sister Cities movement at its best. Thirty-eight people traveled to France in September for their 35th Anniversary Celebration . FSCA will celebrate here on Wednesday, Nov. 18th at 7:00pm at Snowden House. To join the group visit the web site http://fredericksburgfrejus.com/ or facebook.com/fredericksburgfrejus or send an e-mail to Monbar123@aol.com. Phyllis Whitley is a past president of FSCA and has been a member since 1990.

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CLEARING THE AIR

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By kelly applegate

by Mike Appleton

Get a head start on your Christmas gifts and make a difference in the lives of children in Fredericksburg! It’s hard to find that perfect gift for friends and family in the usual places, and that is why for one day only, the Fredericksburg Area Service League (FASL) is hosting Merry Market! A collaboration of vendors all under one roof offering jewelry, clothes, bags, personalized accessories, Christmas wreaths, gourmet food, teas and beverage accessories, children’s books, home décor, art and many more wonderful, affordable and unique gifts you can see, smell, touch and try for yourselves! This special event will be open to the public Saturday, November 21st from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Fredericksburg Country Club, 11031 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg, VA, 22408. Admission is $4.00 online at www.faserviceleague.com, or $5.00 at the door (children under 12 are free). Proceeds from the weekend will go directly to the charitable organizations and programs supported by the Fredericksburg Area Service League, which strives to improve the lives of children who live in and around Fredericksburg. To date, FASL has donated over $650,000 to the children in our community and this year’s proceeds will be aiding several worthy organizations and programs including, but not limited to, funding for Camp Rainbow: Hospice Support Care, Fredericksburg Area Food Bank, The Fairy Godmother Project, Louisann’s Hope House, Spotsylvania County Head Start, Fredericksburg Area Head Start and Rappahannock Area Big Brothers Big Sisters. FASL also supports several signature programs including Books in Hand, Summer Scholars, College Scholars, CMOR Fredericksburg, Project in a Day and Adopt-a a-F Family.

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Fredericksburg Country Club 11031 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg, VA Join FASL in making a difference in the lives of these children, at this most wonderful time of year and experience for yourself Merry Market-A Boutique Shopping Experience! Follow us on Facebook for vendor information and updates – Fredericksburg Area Service League (FASL) or visit us online at www.faserviceleague.com. For more information on the Fredericksburg Area Service League, visit www.faserviceleague.com.

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but too little humidity causes dry, itchy skin, sore throats, sinus problems, and static electricity. It robs moisture from your plaster, wood, leather, and fabrics. This can result in damage to your home’s furnishings. Both Aprilaire and Carrier offer top-performing evaporative and steam whole-home humidifiers that provide a properly humidified indoor environment and use very little energy. They require minimal maintenance. Steam output humidifiers are the best choice for larger homes or when you want very precise control over the humidity. They create steam which is distributed through your ductwork. Evaporative humidifiers blow moisture vapor directly into your ductwork. This vapor is distributed throughout your home. Only Aprilaire provides a fully automatic digital humidifier control. With this control you don’t need to monitor settings or wait until you feel uncomfortable to change y o u r humidity settings. This set-it-andforget-it control keeps your home’s humidity level exactly where you want it. Aprilaire offers a Steam Humidifier, Power Humidifier, Large Bypass Humidifier, and Water-Saving Bypass Humidifier. Carrier offers a Performance™ Series Steam Humidifier, Performance™ Fan-Powered Humidifier, and a Performance™ Series Bypass Humidifier to meet your specific needs and preferences. If your home is heated—it needs humidification to maintain proper humidity levels and provide a comfortable indoor environment. Whole-home air purification and humidification systems maintain an optimum indoor environment for your family and home. Please contact us at 540.347.0765 with any questions you may have. Mike Appleton is President of Appleton Campbell, a local, family owned heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical services business. Appleton Campbell has been providing customers throughout the Region and Northern Virginia with honesty, integrity, and experience since 1976. Contact Appleton Campbell at 540.347.0765 or at appletoncampbell.com.

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November 2015

Renouvellement Charte Jumelage sister cities celebrates 35 years By phyllis whitley

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Merry Mart

CLEARING THE AIR

shopping you can feel good about

Whole-Home Air Purifier can help

By kelly applegate

by Mike Appleton

Give a Child Something to

Saturday, November 21

Think About

Books, Games, Amusing Novelties M-Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 1pm-4pm

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Kelly Applegate is the Marketing/PR director for Fredericksburg Area Service League Contact her at: faserviceleague@gmail.com or 540.273.1857

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November 2015

Ariel’s View

it’s all in the cards By Mary Lynn Powers

Tuesday - Saturday 10-5 Wednesdays until 6:30 and by appointment

different suits associated with elements enabling a reader to tell the seeker about a certain aspect of their inquiry. They are not a means of telling the future, but rather a way of looking inside, and possibly getting a different perspective or view (hence, the name of the shop). The earliest record of tarot dates back to the 1400s in Italy where they were used for playing cards. Ariel has been reading cards for over ten years, and has a beautiful assortment of different decks. The artwork alone made me want to sit for a reading. Ariel is a self proclaimed non-traditional learner. By this, she has primarily educated herself. She attended community college, and is interested in the field of psychology, but has issues with the general system of academia. She connects tarot with parapsychology. She explained that her readings can be therapeutic, but for legal purposes, they fall under the category of entertainment. She also talked about the practice of reading cards in relation to Carl Jung’s theories of the unconscious and his dream studies, stating that many answers are already within, and just need to be uncovered. There are different types of readings. Some are a general overview, some address a specific question and others are a right now kind of reading. Ariel is also interested in tarot for teens. She would like her shop to be a haven for young people, a place to come and talk about their issues. Being a young person on the “fringe” she relates and works well with teens. She has a small, but interesting library on one wall. Soon it will be full with the meanderings of a voracious reader. The shop has a mystic feel, or possibly that is my vivid imagination. I felt myself being carried away into a world of art, fantasy and surrealism. If you go to her website, you can see an example of some of the different style of cards, and a brief explanation of the major and minor arcana cards. There are not good or bad cards as depicted in some horror genre. Rather, they all can be construed to mean different things depending on how the cards fall. Presently, Ariel is in her shop often, but not on a regular schedule. She can be reached for appointments at (540) 907-5140. 3 card reading for $10, 5 card for $20 and 10 card for $25.

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I remember a time when you met someone, and one of the first points of conversation was, what is your sign? So when Virginia asked me to do an interview with Ariel Lerman, it brought back memories of people who studied the stars and sun, and looked at different ways to explain the meaning of existence. Ariel’s View is in a storefront on Sophia next to the River Rock Outfitters shop. She just opened in September, and specializes in reading Tarot cards. The simple explanation of Tarot is the placement of cards with four

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Fredericksburg Sketches A visual Celebration of our community

By Casey Alan Shaw

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Retirement? What retirement? I never said I was retiring. I said I was transitioning into a ‘working’ retirement. I was foolishly thinking of a milder pace, a relaxed mindset and time to smell the roses. The reality is I am another year older, my brain is another year slower and life is speeding up. This fall I gave you all a list of car shows to check out and my partner and I went to them all so it’s been seven day weeks and lots of prepping of cars and chatting-up of customers. This is the season of the ‘car show widow’ which happens twice a year, spring and fall. All in all, this is as close to fast and furious as I ever get. It also gives me a lot of seat time driving sports cars to shows and events throughout the state and that means lots of time alone with my thoughts.

"When you come to a fork in the road, take it," mused Yogi Berra. I can't agree more. This time last year, I was preparing a number of large works for a big show at Art First which were consuming my time and energy. But I still needed to display new works on the wall in the couple of months prior to my big show, so I started doing these "sketches" as a sort of placeholder. They were a way for me to simply enjoy the act of drawing and rejuvenate a bit before I jumped back into the "important" larger works again. This drawing of the "Goolricks corner" was one of those sketches. Guess what? When I exhibited these smaller sketches, they connected with visitors immediately. I think they could intuitively tell that I enjoyed creating them. That left me with a dilemma: Should I continue working on the larger pieces with all their angst and challenges, or should I concentrate on developing my "sketches" further? The answer I decided was "Yes" … to both. I had come to my Berra-esque fork in the road and decided to take both paths. I'm glad that I did. Both paths have enhanced my journey. And as Robert Frost would add to the end of his own musing about a fork in the road, "That has made all the difference." Casey Alan Shaw is a local artist. He exhibits his original artwork and limited-edition prints at Art First Gallery and at www.caseyshaw.com.

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(By the Rappahannock) A waterfall of rivermist descends as pure unison much like wind resonates throbbing out to infinity. Lifeforce and earthtide surging through our veins correspond to all we hear or have witnessed before. The wingbeat of wildbirds that pervade autumn sky becomes another rhythm soaring along the valley. Rushcurrent and windsong combine their existence welling deeply once more when they pulse within us.

Frank Fratoe lives & writes in the city. He wrote this poem as a tribute to the artists of Fredericksburg

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a waste of time and money. What’s wrong with the singing of the six-cylinder and the steady whine of the rear? You may find yourself doing fifty miles with the theme to Green Acres looping in your head but at least you can’t hear your cell phone. You can also take advantage of some of the by-ways I’ve mentioned and those wide spots in the road that died when they built the by-pass or opened the interstate. In our part of heaven here in Virginia an amazing amount of American history is cataloged on roadside markers throughout the state. There are over 2,500 markers in Virginia so here is where I channel “Tuffy” Hicks. Check this The out: www.markerhistory.com markers are indexed by topic and/or the various counties in the state. You name it and it happened in Virginia, from early civilizations and Indian tribes to the first European settlements. The state endured too many wars, has too many cemeteries and too many civil- rights markers for any one place but they are all part of American history and are worthy of remembrance. They are also all located on secondary and less traveled roads. So now my brain is thinking I have another mission for my ‘retirement.’ I’ll throw down the gauntlet and put out the call to all the drivers of classics to help amass a pictorial showing their rides with their favorite historical markers and see how long it takes to get them all recorded. That could make for a very interesting collection. Some of these markers are on roads in places you have never heard of and some are right out in front of your house. Get out your cars, your cameras, your I-pads and your cell phones and start sending those images. Include the make, model and year of the car and the location and subject of the marker. We’ll get them organized and add a page to the website at the shop and see how far we get. Send them to info@classiccarsolutions.net or to me at autoknown@aol.com This could be fun – right Tuffy?

Rest and be thankful. ~ William Wordsworth I have been housebound since September, due to a medical challenge. For the first time in my life, I have really taken the time to rest, to let others help me, and to keep my soul nourished. I’ve learned that I do not like to be “grounded,” and I have some patience issues I need to work on – but I’ve also learned to enjoy simple things – being mindful as a I make a cup of tea and take it out to the porch, to watch butterflies and birds, to listen to the laughter of the neighbor’s children as they play hide-and-go-seek, and to watch the world go by. At many times in my life, I would be struck by the thought, “Stop the world, I want to get off,” when the rat race would get to me. But this time, I got off, and the world didn’t stop. Life went on: people did what people do; the animals, birds, and insects carried on as always; world events continued to unfold, and the fact that I was not as active a participant in the grind had little impact at all. I did not find this depressing, although I could have. Instead, I found it comforting – I can relax, and I can rest, and when I’m able to join back in, it will be there. This exile has forced me to listen, learn, and just BE. I’ve read several good books over this period, much more than usual. I’m caught up on my newspapers (usually, several languish, waiting to be read, while I attend to daily business). I’ve also enjoyed being fully present with my faithful and loving companion – my dog,

Seminole. I hadn’t really paused to appreciate him as much as I would have liked, and since this forced relaxation, I am very glad that on that day in 2007, that I walked into the Humane Society and this two-year-old guy tugged at my heartstrings, and agreed to let me be his person. He is 25 pounds of love and sweet, steady, and interesting company. The other day, I was reading, when I came upon this month’s quote by William Wordsworth – “Rest and be thankful.” Four words. That’s all. They’ve been turning over in my mind since then. I’ve always been a person who appreciated all that I have, my friends and family, and the many twists and turns that life has taken to bring me to this day, this stage, and this moment. But I can honestly say that up until now, I haven’t really rested. This time, I gave my mind a break from worry, from doing anything approximating work, and Wordsworth’s first word has taken on new meaning: “Rest.” There is a clarity of thought that comes from rest. So this month, instead of only being thankful on Thanksgiving Day, take the time to rest. Grab a journal, notebook, a piece of paper, a paper towel or napkin. Write down your thanks. It will help your spirit and outlook and will feed your soul. ”Rest and be thankful.”

Jo Loving is especially thankful this year, for generous and caring friends and family, health, her dog, homemade soup and bread, her porch and swing, plants, birds, animals, children’s laughter, and for you, who read her column.

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Now when you’re on the road to Grandma’s for Thanksgiving dinner and too much food, you can keep your eyes peeled for those roadside markers and add knowledge to the memory banks instead of inches to your waistline.

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November 2015

Ariel’s View

it’s all in the cards By Mary Lynn Powers

Tuesday - Saturday 10-5 Wednesdays until 6:30 and by appointment

Where Fredericksburg Gets Engaged

Mary Lynn Powers is constantly on the look-out for new and exciting businesses

November 2015

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Fredericksburg Sketches A visual Celebration of our community

By Casey Alan Shaw

AutoKnown Better retirement Hell!

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By Rim Vining I get this all the time, “So, how’s your retirement working out?”

SKETCH #13: Corner of George and Caroline Street.

Time alone because a stereo in a sports car that has any kind of top down exhaust note – back road – wind noise - is

THE POETRY MAN - By Frank Fratoe

Pulsation

Frank Fratoe lives & writes in the city. He wrote this poem as a tribute to the artists of Fredericksburg

By Jo Loving

Every Child Deserves A Family

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