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elcome to our first mental health issue. Did you know that May is mental health awareness month? Mental illness is a subject that is close to my heart since I’ve been coping with bipolar disorder since I was 20. No, I’m not going to tell you how long that’s been, but the good news is that it’s been extremely well controlled for many years with therapy and medication. With this issue I hope to help bring awareness to mental health, and the resources in our community that can help those struggling with mental illness. Did you know that twenty percent of Americans suffer from mental illness in a given year, making it a leading cause of disability in this country? (nami.org). A great deal of this goes untreated or undertreated. But it doesn’t have to. Many people are reluctant to admit they are having trouble, or to go get help for it, or to take medications, thinking of any mental health issue as a sign of weakness. Nothing could be farther from the truth. No one is alone in mental illness. If you’re struggling, the first place to go is your family doctor, who is ready, willing, and very able to help most people with mental health issues without intervention from a psychiatrist. They can also help get further treatment if necessary. Of course, if you feel suicidal, or are dealing with someone who is suicidal, the first place to go is the Emergency Room. Experts agree that it is hugely important to work towards erasing the stereotypes of mental illness. Bringing it up to the air and light will go a long way towards this goal. And the more we talk about it, within our own families, in our schools, and in our communities, and educate people, the more understanding people will be and those suffering might be more likely to seek help. And, of course, May is also when we celebrate mothers. What do moms really want on that special day? Flowers? A nice dinner? We interviewed four mothers from the area, and the answers may surprise you. I already know that I will get what I want for Mother’s Day: my daughter will be home from college for the summer.

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08 Home & Garden Spring Refresh

BY YARON LINETT

Mother’s Day

What do Moms really want?

Food BY PAM KAMPHUIS

PHOTOS BY KARA THORPE

A New Foster’s Grille

Dark Horse Theatre Company BY WILL SCARING

Grioli’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria BY CHRISTINE CRADDOCK

32 People

Mental Fitness Apps Do they work?

Restoring Family Business Nick Papanicolas and James Boggs of Boggsbody

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BY PAM KAMPHUIS

Technology

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Advocacy, Planning, Education, Resources

Living with Mental Illness A college coed shares his experiences

The Mental Health Association of Fauquier County

The Arts

Southern Fauquier Spotlight

Ending the Mental Health Stigma

Mental Health Features

BY PAM KAMPHUIS

44 The Role of the Primary Care Physicians in Mental Health Interview with Piedmont Family Practice Providers BY PAM KAMPHUIS

The Impact of Mental Illness on Families

62 History Remembering a Family of Heroes The Kehoes of Fauquier County BY JOHN TOLER

BY MICHELLE KELLEY, LCSW

Food and Beverage

Mental Health Resources Where to get help

Wine: Oregon Buy the Numbers BY MARK LUNA

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“What small steps can I take to refresh my home for spring?” “How can I really wow my friends and neighbors at my next party?” Interior designers deal with these and many other questions every day. This month’s column focuses on the first question – how to update for spring.

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IS THERE A WAY TO QUICKLY UPDATE A WALL WITHOUT THE HASSLE OF PAINTING? There is “temporary wallpaper.” This peel and stick alternative is extremely popular in the design industry, but be warned, you need very clean walls that have fully cured and, while there’s not as much trouble taking it down as traditional wallpaper, the steps for putting it up are every bit as tricky. Papering a single accent wall will save you from pattern matching around corners while still giving you lots of visual impact. PRO TIP

WHAT’S THE EASIEST WAY TO REALLY ADD DRAMA TO A ROOM? Window treatments, whether fully functional drapes or simply decorative side panels are the easiest way to add drama. Make sure you “stack” off the windows (when they are open they should reveal all but an inch of the glass) and the length should stop either three-quarters of an inch above the floor or rest with a “pants break” worth on the floor. Install the hardware as high up as possible, right to the crown molding if you can. This additional few inches really makes a difference in the feel of a room. PRO TIP

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HOW CAN I REVIVE A TIRED BEDROOM? The largest decorative item in most bedrooms is the comforter. A decorative sham called a “duvet cover” can be constructed to enclose it. Simply choosing a new pattern or color can radically alter the feel of the room. You can also leave it empty for cool sleepers and reap the design benefit without the warmth of the fill. Don’t forget you have two sides, might as well consider an alternate for the reverse. Alligator clips or ties sewn into the corners can keep the insert from sliding around and bunching while you sleep. PRO TIP

MY FURNITURE IS IN GOOD CONDITION, BUT THE FABRIC IS UNINSPIRING. WHAT CAN I DO? Slipcovers can be the decorating equivalent of spring’s first bloom. Choose a material thick enough to hide the fabric beneath, and make or have made fitted slipcovers

for the offending pieces. We particularly like cotton twill as a strong and moderately priced solid. Avoid upholstery weight or backed fabrics as they typically necessitate a hefty surcharge from the workroom. Don’t like the look of slipcovers? Chances are you are thinking about a loose slipcover. A professionally made fitted slipcover should be indistinguishable from upholstery without physical inspection. PRO TIP

IS THERE SOMETHING I CAN DO WITH LITTLE TIME AND LESS MONEY? Sure is. Let’s take all your down and feather inserts out of their cases and re-fluff them. Just pop them in the drier with a few tennis balls on low heat. When they come out stuff them back in and enjoy! Dye transfer is a real concern, especially if you washed your inserts prior to drying. Unless you are using white tennis balls, you’ll want to tie them into a white sock to minimize the risk of fluorescent color on your whites. PRO TIP

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A New Foster’s Grille

Popular Warrenton restaurant undergoes complete renovation

“Every vendor that was part of this renovation is a business located in Warrenton. My architect, contractor, plumber, electrician, flooring, signage company, are all Warrenton businesses. I’m very proud to say that”

ongtime patrons and new customers alike are in for a delightful surprise the next time they enter Foster’s Grille in Warrenton. The 110-seat restaurant, which also has an additional 30 seats outdoors, now in its 20th year at this location, has undergone a major renovation. “Everything that the customer sees will be different,” said Mike Cerny, president of the regional restaurant chain. “It was time,” Cerny said of the decision to close the restaurant for a few weeks for the major facelift. “It needed to be freshened up and modernized.” The first thing the customers will notice is the new decor. “The ambiance, environment, and everything customers see is just more updated, relaxing, clean, and comfortable,” Cerny said. The new decor is primarily a rustic, reclaimed wood look. Cerny explained, “I wanted a newer look, more in keeping with Warrenton. I think of Warrenton as having a rural, rustic look, and that’s what I wanted to portray here.” All the tables, booths, and furniture are made out of reclaimed wood. The bar and beverage stations countertops are a dark, fine-grained gray granite made from a quarry just south of Culpeper. Included with the renovation are new lighting, floors, bathrooms, outdoor signage, and soon to be completed repainting of the building. It’s not

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all rustic though; it’s well into the 21st century with eight brand-new televisions, primarily for sports, and a digital menu board. Customers will also notice the improved flow in the restaurant. The ordering station has been moved about eight feet over, the drinks station is conveniently located right around the corner, and then customers can choose their seats in the dining room. Foster’s fans will be glad to know that the menu will not be changing, nor will the prices. Known for its half-pound fresh charburger, jumbo chicken wings, fresh-cut Idaho potatoes, hand-scooped milkshakes, and fresh-squeezed lemonade, regulars will be glad to know that all their favorites will still be available. In addition, Foster’s serves locally brewed craft beer from its new beer tower and they still feature a white and red wine from a local winery. Cerny prides himself on the quality of their food: “Just because people look at you as a burger joint, it doesn’t mean that you can’t serve good, quality food.” Also continuing unabated is Foster’s commitment to the community. Known for supporting the High School, sports teams, and other organizations in the county, that support has extended to local businesses

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for this renovation. “Every vendor that was part of this renovation is a business located in Warrenton. My architect, contractor, plumber, electrician, flooring, signage company, are all Warrenton businesses. I’m very proud to say that,” said Cerny. Included in the renovation, of course, is Foster’s party room. The separate, 50-seat private dining room that hosts anything from birthday parties to sports team celebrations to business meetings is also undergoing the same transformation. It boasts a large-screen television that can be used for the group’s purposes, whether it is to play a movie at a birthday party, a replay of a sports game for teams, or to stream a business presentation from a laptop. “This is a unique feature we have,” said Cerny. “Here, groups can have a private, separate room but still enjoy the same food and atmosphere from the restaurant.” “I feel the restaurant now has a very comfortable relaxed feel to it, so anyone can come in and feel welcomed. Whether it’s someone by themselves, a family, a couple, or a group of friends that want to sit at a table and enjoy an evening chatting in a relaxed atmosphere, we’re going to meet and exceed their expectations,” Cerny concluded. ❖

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Grioli’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria Traditional Italian with a Modern Twist BY CHRISTINE CRADDOCK

or almost 12 years, Grioli’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria has been delighting the Bealeton community and beyond, with homemade Italian dishes from recipes passed down from generation to generation. For owner Vinny Vitale, the path towards learning the art of cooking for and owning a restaurant has been a lifelong process. It’s been a fun journey, he says, from learning to cook in childhood and observing his father who immigrated to the U.S. from Sicily in 1969 and opened his first restaurant in the ‘70s. “It had a powerful influence on me,” he says. Even at a young age he could see the advantages of being your own boss, and the level of freedom and open opportunities that would be available to him on that path. Vitale holds fond memories of weekends spent in his father’s restaurant, often working the cash register from as young as eight or nine. At age 12, he moved to the dish pit (dishwashing station), and then continued to grow and learn and worked his way into the kitchen. Fresh out of college, he began working for his father as Director of Operations for a small chain of restaurants. “When you work for your father, the elevator to success is short,” Vitale jokes, explaining that he soon had the desire to go independent. When asked how Bealeton became home to Grioli’s, Vitale laughs, saying, “I’m not really sure.” He recalls driving

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cheese, chunks of tender chicken breast rolled in diablo sauce, and a blend of Italian cheeses. One of Grioli’s signature entrees is the Stuffed Chicken Gorgonzola, which is a chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto and gorgonzola cheese, coated in Italian bread crumbs and fresh mushrooms and pan-seared to perfection in lemon butter wine. Diners can also fill up on Parmigiana, Nonna G’s Scampi, Sicilian Crusted Tilapia, or Grioli’s Sirloin. Pasta lovers can rejoice in the many choices like Tortelloni Campagna, which are pasta pouches stuffed with cheese, sun

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through the area when his father commented this would be a good spot for a restaurant. “We have been blessed to be here for this many years. We love the community and the area and the people have been so good to us,” Vitale says. Vitale’s great-grandfather and great-grandmother, who were dairy farmers in Sicily, are the inspiration behind the restaurant and the name. On the menu, they are listed at Mr. G, and Mrs. G. or Nonna G. Grioli’s brings family recipes from both sides of Vitale’s family to customers who frequent this family-friendly, casual spot. “Traditional Italian dishes with a modern day twist” is how Vitale describes the menu. Sauces are made from scratch, and the bread and pizza dough are homemade fresh daily. “We love to cook and entertain and we make sure each dish reflects that,” says Vitale. Appetizers include Mrs. G’s famous deep-fried potatoes, wings, mozzarella sticks, bruschetta, and the Tuscan chicken lettuce wraps which gained fame after a win at “Taste of Fauquier.” Among traditional pizza choices like Hawaiian and Bianca are The Godfather, topped with pepperoni, ground chuck, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, and black olives, and the Chicken Diablo, covered with creamy bleu

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everal years ago, during the time my oldest daughter, Silvia, was engaged to a Dutch chemist, I decided to subscribe to a Dutch language program. It wasn’t expensive and was easy to use on my iPad. There are many language programs such as Rosetta Stone and Babbel that can teach you basic language skills quickly. Some even “listen” to your pronunciation and help you to get it right. So I learned some Dutch basics, which turned out to be useful at their multilingual wedding. At that time Rosetta Stone offered an interesting addition: “Fit Brains,” and I decided to give it a try. I enjoyed sampling a plethora of games targeting different areas, such as logic, focus, words, visual, speed, and memory. They were fun, entertaining and motivated me to get better and better. Sadly this product was discontinued in 2018, but there are many similar ones, such as Lumosity and Elevate. Most of these apps offer a trial version or period during which you can see if you really like it. The yearly cost for most of these apps is around $50. But be aware that apps will often lock you into automatic renewals, unless you turn its renewal off. Simply uninstalling the app will not stop them from charging you. I tried Lumosity and liked the games a lot, especially the “train of thought” game. This involved switching railroad tracks to get a certain colored train into its barn. What I consider a bit stressful is that the games usually give you a time limit to fulfill the task. To reach the “million points high score” you need to get better, stronger, and faster. After my subscription expired for Lumosity, I tried Elevate, which offers different categories and a less competitive learning approach. Since English is not my native language, it’s always good to learn something new through the reading,

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tone is that of an experienced director: authoritative, but flexible and calm. Then she turns around, spots me, and smiles broadly. “Thank you for coming, I’m so excited to get a chance to show you our work!” She shakes my hand firmly, shows me in to introduce the rest of her cast and crew members. There’s a twinge of excitement in her voice beneath the professional veil, an excitement to display her craft. That enthusiasm was not unfounded, either; Parnian’s directorial take on The Value of Moscow is a fascinating interpretation. Just finishing its debut in Los Angeles, the show is now making its regional debut with Dark Horse, back in the home state of its creator: the playwright of the show, Amy Dellagiarino, is originally a Reston native. Parnian was quick to jump on the show after its completed run in L.A., for the sake of running a professional show from a Virginia playwright. Walking the line between bitter depression and ironic humor, Moscow is a comedy, but at times can be a very bleak one. Its main characters, a trio of sisters played by Jessie Burns, Sarah Akers, and Cat Gilbert, are each dealing with their own type of personal trauma, ranging from loneliness to attempted suicide. However, throughout the play, a mix of the sisters’ witty, not-sofriendly banter and emotional honesty keeps the audience attached and hopeful. The three sisters and their actresses’ portrayals are almost reminiscent of a smashed, glued together family portrait: the frame and glass have been broken so badly that the damage will always be there, but there’s a semi-visible effort that somehow holds them all together, albeit barely. This article’s publishing date will come after Moscow’s final curtain call, but if their other mainstage shows are anything like this one, they’ll be shows that shouldn’t be missed. Changing moods entirely, Calamity Improv’s rehearsal was exactly the level of fun needed to balance out the afternoon. Named for Calamity Jane, the show’s actors recreate a tongue-in-cheek wild west show with an improvisational twist. The group is indeed fun and games, but they have three sets of rules for their actors: no swearin’, no breakin’ character by laughin’ at the scene, and no bad jokes. Any rule breaking is met with a yell of “Woah!”, “Scallywag!”, or

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“Skedaddle!” and the offending cowboy or cowgirl is handcuffed for the rest of the show. As you can imagine, this only makes the chaos of every scene funnier to watch. I was even invited to contribute to a scene or two myself during observation, as a way to help the cast prepare. This involved supplying starting words as well as being a human prop for their warm-up games, filling in gaps in conversation with the first word that comes to mind. This in turn led to a scene involving giving used underwear as a birthday present, and a rather awkward — but hilarious — conversation about a restaurant trying to pass off earthworms as food. The topics shift to any subject, and at a mile-a-minute speed, but each actor does an impressive job at holding things together. The performance’s chaotic nature may live up to its calamitous name, but in this instance, I can very easily say that’s a good thing. While the improv section went on, I had the opportunity to speak with several of the improv cast members. They come from all different walks of life and experience levels. Some are students in college, others are accredited theatre teachers in the local area. The group invites all to come and watch however, regardless of experience watching or joining in improv. One of the members, Star Bobatoon, who onstage goes by the name ‘Sundance,’ said, “We’ve got a little bit of everything here. It’s fun to see so many different people come in to participate.” Another member, ‘Janglin’ Jessica Cannon commented, “Some of

the people here have been on professional stage and television, and I’m just a college student, but I love to get up there. It’s a blast, we all have fun here!” Dark Horse’s mission statement is “Approachable, professional theatre in Virginia: to produce bold, imaginative theatre in an accessible way.” Parnian explains, “I can remember even from a young age, being in love with theatre and with the arts, but I can also remember how expensive they have always been. Going out to see a show is something that most people do only on a special occasion today. My hope is to fight that a little bit, and get theatre back into the hands of people who want to see it, but might not otherwise be able to.” The actors carry that selfsame professional spirit, even while warming up for an act that is entirely on the spot: improv is for laughs, but during rehearsal, there is work to be done. Everything is a contribution to that original mission statement. The origins of both the theatre troupe and its enigmatic name are both intriguingly appropriate. Parnian and her close business partner and friend, Arianne Warner, established the group together back in 2009. When asked about the name choice, Parnian said “I'm big into etymology. The definition of dark horse is a candidate or entrant judged unlikely to succeed. The odds are stacked so tremendously high against artists in today's world. It takes strong will, courage, and a little bit of luck to ‘make it.’ To me, artists are dark horses. Our company supports all artists. I also really liked the image that came to mind when I considered the name ‘Dark Horse.’ It's very visceral. It feels ready and raring.

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That's why we selected the name.” If the company is to be thought of like a horse, then Parnian considers her four main branches of Dark Horse to be the legs – providing support while moving the company onward towards its goals. Those four branches are mainstage performances, improv performances, children’s theatre, and theatre education. The current season of mainstage performances will include No Exit, a play by John Paul Sartre, in August and September, and the ensemble anthology The Laramie Project in January. Dark Horse’s improv section, known as Calamity Improv, performs comedy skits in a wild west fashion. Dark Horse’s children’s section, to be titled “Rocking Horse Theatre,” will feature summer shows for parents to watch over a community lunch, as well as open playtime for younger children. Last, but definitely not least, Dark Horse’s upcoming branch of education will debut in 2020, allowing for actors of all ages to come and train in workshops and classes designed to hone theatrical skills. Before we finished, I asked Parnian why it was so important to make theatre, or the arts in general for that matter, accessible like she references in her group’s mission statement. Her response: “Humanity dies without the arts.” The fuel for keeping Dark Horse running seems to stem entirely from Parnian’s – and by extension, her cast and crew’s – desire to make professionalgrade shows that don’t cost an audience member hundreds of dollars to see. The future of Dark Horse is one that is rooted deeply in its community; Parnian’s plans include family theatre days titled “Stories, Soup, and Songs,” theatre education, and more. By putting the arts back in the hands of the people, Parnian is helping to keep the creative spark she has alive in others around her. With some strong will, courage, and a little bit of luck, it’s almost certain that this community horse’s journey will be seen by a lot of people, for many years to come. Information about Dark Horse Theatre Company’s upcoming plays and events can be found at www. darkhorseva.com. ❖

TOP: New York Playwrights (including a Tony Winner) Greg Edwards and Andy Sandberg came to see Dark Horse’s production of their play, Craving for Travel. L-R: Jay Tilley, Greg Edwards, Andy Sandberg, Natasha Parnian, Arianne Warner, Matt Thomas, Peyton Johnston. Photo courtesy of Dark Horse Theatre Company. ABOVE: Jessie Burns, Sarah Akers, Catherine Gilbert, Ricardo Padilla in The Value of Moscow. Photo by Arianne Warner.

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and learning from the ground up, he became a 49 percent owner about a year ago. Again, family played an important role in this life development. Although they are not technically related, owner and founder James Boggs and Nick consider themselves close family. “He was engaged to my mother, they met when I was about 15 years old. He’s like a father to me,” said Nick. James is more direct in describing his relationship with Nick. He said, “It’s a family thing. To me, even though his mom and I were engaged, we were not married, that still doesn’t matter to me, he’s still my boy, I’ve had him for a long time. It’s just the way I was raised. My family took in welfare children when I was growing up, so I have a lot of brothers and sisters through that.” To James, family doesn’t always mean blood, it’s about love. So that is what’s behind his decision to leave the business to Nick when he retires. “Nick’s my stepson, I decided I’m going to give him everything, this business is going to be his and his wife’s and my new granddaughter’s someday. That will be really neat. I thought he might as well take it

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on and learn,” he explained his decision to bring Nick into an ownership position. James, also a Fauquier County native and Fauquier High School graduate, started BoggsBody in July of 2011 with $1,600 in his pocket. His background in cars and auto body work came from a childhood spent with his brothers in garages, studying at the auto program at Fauquier High School, and gaining experience at various auto shops

and body shops in Warrenton over the years. His last position before striking out on his own was at Warrenton Auto where, he said, “I met a couple older guys who really knew what they were doing, and they taught me a lot.” Then he went out on his own, renting the small shop in Old Town Warrenton and building the business from the ground up, with Nick at his side. Nick’s been involved in Boggsbody, as he said, “from day one.” Not having a lot of auto experience, he started by just helping out around the shop, doing office work, and learning the trade. “I came in knowing how to wash a car and send emails,” he explained. James is very old-school, and Nick’s abilities in technology, business, creating their image, and managing their social media have served them well. “At the start, I managed everything that had to do with the business other than touching the cars,” Nick explained. “I had helped James do some jobs before that, small jobs, like

small teardowns, taking a door panel off, things like that. But everything about the cars I’ve learned I learned from James on the job, from body work to paint to fabrication to welding. So now, after all these years, I know how to do both sides of the business.” James agreed: “It’s a good partnership. I don’t have the patience for office stuff. He works really hard, and without him I don’t think we’d be where we are right now. As far as the business aspect, all that, that’s all Nick. He’s got a lot to be proud of and I’m very proud of him.” BoggsBody can take care of all restoration work on vehicles, but they’re not the cheapest place out there for paint or body work. The quality of their work sets them apart and puts their labor at a higher price point. “A lot of folks come to us and the reason they’re seeking us out rather than AAMCO or MAACO, one of these other larger companies who do the quick spray jobs, you know, the $399 special, it’s because we don’t tape stuff up, we’re going to take

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our time, take everything apart, do the body work from the ground up, go over every inch with a fine tooth comb, and get the job done right,” Nick explained. Restorations that the shop has done in the past are clearly documented on their website. He continued, “Transparency is important to us, we want people to see the process of the work we’ve done, so they get an idea of the quality work we do, step by step.” And sometimes it takes some time. Cars can be at BoggsBody for up to eight months, because it’s such a small shop, and they’re very busy. And they’re hiring, but they are picky. “We’re looking for passionate people, not just people who want to come in and collect a paycheck. We want guys that appreciate and take pride in their work, their craftsmanship. Anyone can come in and sand a fender, but you gotta care about what you do, and that will reflect in your work. If they don’t care, we can’t have that. Then they won’t work out to my expectations.” As a result of these extremely high standards, BoggsBody is starting to get some really high-end clients. Some of their cars are going to car shows and winning. People are starting to sit up and take notice, just by seeing their work in person. “One of our new customers, Mike, a great guy, saw one of our paint jobs, stopped in the middle of

the road, turned around, came back, and said, ‘I want you to do that to my car.’ It was a 1969 Mach One Mustang that was at Sema in 2011. That’s the Superbowl of car shows, held in Las Vegas every year. That’s probably a $125,000 car. It was really badass, it was awesome. It had a few imperfections, and some wear and tear from over the years, and he had us take that on to breathe new life into it. And we painted the entire car for him. When Mike picked up the Mach One, he left us a Barracuda to restore. I really think a few years from now we’ll look back on that as a turning point, because he’s pretty deep into the car world, like out at the Dulles Expo Center. A lot of his connections, they’ve caught wind of the Mach One and the work we did. He connected me to other people in the business, and I was introduced to D’Angelo Hall, so I got a chance to rub elbows and talk cars with D’Angelo Hall.” But it’s not all about high end competition and fancy cars and winning contests. Sometimes, customers are trusting BoggsBody with their memories. “Some customers, they’re bringing us their babies

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that they’ve had since they were a teenager, and now when they’re older, they’re wanting to relive those days and restore the car. It’s their baby, I’m just here to help make their dreams come true,” said Nick. But it’s their community of customers that is the backbone of their business, and that’s always at the forefront of their minds. James said, “I’ve always told him, it’s not just the cars, it’s the people we deal with. We have awesome customers, better than anyone could ever imagine or want. We’ve really been blessed. We’ve built relationships, and still see old customers. I tell them to come by anytime — I say, ‘You don’t have to wreck your car to come by and say hey.’” When I asked him what community meant to him, he had a ready answer. “It means life, prosperity, friendship, loyalty, trust. If you go out and help folks, that shows them what kind of person you are. Be honest, be trustworthy, and always keep your word; that means everything. The old ways of loyalty, honesty, hard work, and quality craftsmanship aren’t dead yet. I think that’s what a lot of people are yearning for.” Nick has taken all this to heart, and loves where his life is headed. “When I grew up we didn’t have a lot of money, my mom was a single mom and we had a lot of hardships. After high school I went to Lord Fairfax Community College for a while, kind of feeling out whether college was right for me. I worked a lot of different jobs, handyman, restaurants. I guess I just had a certain amount of growing up to do. This business has definitely been a way for me to better my life. to essentially rise up from where I was growing up and after school. It’s been good, and it’s definitely getting better too.” The future? Not one to desert the small town where he grew up, Nick’s family’s plans have always included Fauquier County. “I like being in Fauquier County because it’s where I’m from. I like doing business in Warrenton because this is where my people are. I’ve got history here. And now I walk down the street and I see cars that I’ve worked on. I enjoy the folks that admire our work and greet us with kind words. I’m not going anywhere. I’ve got a 30 year mortgage on my house, so I don’t think I’m going to be rolling out of here any time soon.” ❖

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allie Morgan, Executive Director of Fauquier County Mental Health Association, thinks of her organization as a catalyst for positive change. And what has happened since its inception has been an explosion of good for our community. While the MHA doesn’t provide mental health care to patients directly, its influence can be felt strongly throughout our community in youth programs, substance abuse programs, and overall in helping Fauquier County and Rappahannock County residents lead fulfilling lives with access to mental health care. If it has something to do with increasing people’s quality of life through mental health care or substance abuse prevention and treatment, you can bet that the MHA has had a hand in it somewhere, working hand-in-hand with health professionals, the schools, and other community organizations. In a nutshell, the MHA is a problem solver. “Our role is to study the community and identify problems, and

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A main emphasis of the MHA is caring for the mental health of Fauquier County’s young people. Morgan explained, “We know that half of mental health issues show up by age 14, and 75 percent become apparent by age 24, so if you can intervene early with a child, you can not only take away some of the barriers to their development but you can even change the course of a serious lifelong condition. So, we have put a lot of stock in working with children.” The MHA was instrumental in administering the PRIDE survey a couple of years ago to 4450 seventh through twelfth graders in Fauquier County, which yielded a plethora of helpful data. The survey revealed that 30 percent of students have had symptoms of severe anxiety or depression, and that the average age of first experimentation with drugs or alcohol in Fauquier County occurs at age 13, lower than the last time the survey was given. “That’s significant because youth who start using at 13 or younger have a 70

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percent risk of becoming addicted.” That information gave rise to the Youth and Family Initiative through which public and private schools, law enforcement and other community partners to address mental health and substance use concerns among local youth. MHA is working together with these groups to increase awareness, offer prevention programs, support parents, and increase treatment options. Recent efforts have included workshops for students and educators on the risks involved with vaping, the impact of screen time and social media on mental health, and forums on treating opioid addiction. MHA is also working with the Fauquier and Rappahannock schools to conduct the PRIDE Survey again later in 2019 to give the community up-to-date feedback from students. COLLABORATIVE CARE PROJECT Collaborative Care refers to the integration of mental health care and substance abuse treatment with the

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primary care physician’s office. The MHA was a catalyst and partner for accomplishing this at the Fauquier Free Clinic, leading a planning effort with clinic staff and local physicians, and then applying to the PATH Foundation for a grant for the Collaborative Care Model which enabled the clinic to hire a full time mental health coordinator to serve the approximately 40 percent of their patients who are in need of mental health services. The Free Clinic has recruited clinicians from the community to provide services on a pro-bono basis, and also offers tele-psychiatry and tele-mental health counseling to meet the growing demand for services. Currently, the Free Clinic is seeing 135 people per month solely for mental health treatment. The program at the Free Clinic has gone a long way to increasing the availability of mental health services for financially vulnerable patients in our community, but access to mental health care is a problem for many others in our community who do not meet the criteria for the Free Clinic. Most mental health care in the U.S. is actually provided by primary care physicians, and most of the time that works just fine. But primary care physicians don’t always have the time that’s necessary for mental health treatment, or the expertise for the more severe forms of psychiatric illness. “That is our next step,” said Morgan. “We started to ask ourselves, how can we take this collaborative care that has worked so well at the free clinic to the broader community? We call it Phase Two of our Collaborative Care Project, looking at how we can help local physicians, particularly primary care physicians, meet the mental health needs of our community, so we are looking at solutions.” “As many mental health issues are first expressed as physical symptoms, eventually we’d like to see all primary care physicians screen all patients for possible mental health problems, and then we want to help them know where and how to connect those patients with treatment.” “Another option to supplement the currently available services is tele-mental health,” said Morgan. “There’s a lot of evidence that it works as well as seeing a provider in person, and many of its advantages are obvious: availability in areas where there are no providers, convenience, access to remote specialists such as child

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others who work with young people. “More than 1600 people in Fauquier and Rappahannock have taken the mental health first aid class, of whom more than 500 were school employees, and the rest, residents of the community. Others who have taken the classes include church congregations, fire and rescue personnel, law enforcement, social services, and even the local library staff,” said Morgan. The classes are open to everybody. “It’s a pretty intensive eight-hour course, so it’s a commitment, it’s a lot of information. We try to schedule them about once a month,” said Morgan. “In addition to the eight-hour course, we also offer one- to two-hour programs on specific topics (e.g. coping with anxiety, what parents need to know about substance use, dealing with trauma) which we’re pleased to present to church groups, civic groups, etc.” Mental Health First Aid is all about empowering people to recognize problems and ask for help, and in that vein, one direct service MHA does offer is information referral services for local residents who are seeking treatment. “It is often very difficult for people to ask for help, and if they can’t find a counselor when they reach that point, many will give up,” says Morgan. “In fact, the

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of an effective treatment regimen. Cognitive behavioral therapy, counseling, relaxation, mindfulness and meditation, diet, all these methods have been shown statistically to improve mood and they don’t have side effects. Some also have additional benefits like lowered blood pressure. But some of these things take time and can be expensive.” But there are bigger cases, such as treatment-resistant depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder that do need further treatment out of the sphere of the primary care doctors. So what then? Your primary care physician can help patients navigate to further treatment, and continue to help you through the journey to health. Dr. Von Elten said, “Sometimes I have patients who I’ve tried to help, but everything we have tried has not worked. So at that point, I tell them that they really need to see a psychiatrist. Many of them don’t want to, sometimes it’s challenging to convince them. Some are afraid of the stigma of seeing a psychiatrist, sometimes it’s financial issues, sometimes the providers are far away and travel time is an issue, or maybe they’ve tried before and failed to develop a comfortable relationship. So I have to encourage them, and I tell them ‘Go have one visit and I will consult with the psychiatrist afterward and see if there are other medication regimens out there that might help you.’ Sometimes there are medications that I’m not as familiar with that I wouldn’t like to prescribe without a higher level of training. A psychiatrist can guide us with that.” Dr. Diwan agreed: “If people can’t afford to visit a psychiatrist regularly, I just encourage patients to go once or twice so they can help guide me in treating them. I tell my patient that I’m not deserting them, I’m just looking for more input so I can manage their case more effectively.” There can be challenges in seeing a psychiatrist, and the lack of providers is only one problem. Insurance coverage can also play a big role in how patients pursue treatment. Ms. Pratt said, “Therapy is expensive. The first thing I do is have the patient call their insurance to see what their benefits are and where the closest in-network provider is. I have them call that day to make an appointment. Usually it’s a 4-6 month wait to get in to see a psychiatrist, and I tell them to expect that. I reassure them that I am not giving up on them, that I’m going to keep managing their case in the meantime, that they’re not alone. After all, the appointment

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can always be cancelled if it’s not needed when the time comes, but I tell people to go ahead and make that appointment right away.” Of course, in the case of an actively suicidal person, the best thing is to take them right away to the Emergency Room, where they will be safe and may be admitted. Once the active crisis has passed, follow up with the family care provider, who will help get the patient the needed treatment. Ms. Pratt said, “It’s usually not possible to get a quick appointment with a psychiatrist, unless you are a regular patient. It’s easy to get an appointment with your primary care provider; in most cases we can see you within a few days. And we can follow the patient regularly, as often as necessary. Our receptionists know to schedule longer appointments for people coming in with depression or a serious mood problem.” Dr. Diwan also added, “One of the benefits of being a primary care provider is that we build relationships with patients over time, so in a crisis they are much more apt to open up and be honest with us than perhaps a new provider they’ve just met.” It is particularly important to follow suicidal patients carefully and often when they begin treatment. Dr. Diwan explained, “Most people who commit suicide aren’t doing so when they’re at rock-bottom, they’re doing it as they start to feel better, and get the energy to actually carry out their plans to end their life. The point is, we really have to follow closely, especially when they’re starting to feel a little better.” Dr. Von Elten agreed: “When I put someone on medication I see them back often, at least initially, for that reason.” The doctors and Ms. Pratt agree that the stigma of mental illness is diminishing, but also concur that some people still shy away from treatment or mentioning the problem to their doctor. Dr. Von Elten explained, “I think there’s a perception among patients that mental illness is a sign of weakness, that they’ve got some personality flaw, but I try to tell them that in reality it’s quite common. I think particularly among people who are getting anxious or depressed, they feel that they’re the only one, and they’re not. Coming in and talking about it is not an indication of a character flaw.” Dr. Ward elaborated: “I stress the evolutionary psychology. Humans were designed to be anxious as a defense mechanism. Our genetic makeup wants us primarily to survive and pass on our genes to the next generation, it doesn’t particularly care if we are happy or not. After all, the first person to climb up a tree when the saber tooth tiger jumped out survived to pass along his genetic information.” He continued, “Humans are just designed this way, there should be no shame in it, we just need to be aware how these internal algorithms produce emotion. This is where mindfulness meditation is very helpful, it allows you to take a step back and see these emotions coming out because of how we’re wired as human beings and not because you’ve sinned, or you’re a failure, or you don’t have enough willpower. It’s much more mechanistic than that. That’s really helps some of my patients to see that this is just kind of like a car problem, you just need to figure out how to address things, it’s not a moral failing.” ❖

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all, our physical health and mental health have strong interdependent and interlinked relationships with each other. Why haven’t we been hardwired to think about our mental and emotional health as having the same value and importance as the rest of our physical health? RATES OF MENTAL ILLNESS

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Mental illness is a leading cause of disability in the U.S., with about 20 percent of Americans — approximately 43.8 million people — experiencing mental illness in a given year. Current research shows that mental illness and substance misuse are caused by a combination of genetic, biological, environmental and psychological factors, and can affect anyone regardless of culture, race, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation, religion, financial or socioeconomic status, education or profession. It seems clear that we should take proactive measures on behalf of our mental and emotional health. Yet

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“THERE IS THE STIGMA THAT PEOPLE COPING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS ARE IN SOME WAY MORALLY FLAWED. THIS STIGMA BLAMES AN INDIVIDUAL FOR CHEMICAL REACTIONS WITHIN THE BODY THAT THEY HAVE NO CONTROL OVER.”

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With such negative associations surrounding mental illness, it’s no wonder that people aren’t proactive about discussing their mental and emotional health. But that can be changed. To start, at Novant Health UVA Health System we encourage speaking with your existing health care providers about any feelings of anxiety, depression, anger or sadness. We also stress the importance of being honest about drug and alcohol use. There’s a strong correlation between addiction and mental health. By withholding information about the

somehow, our physical health still takes priority while mental health is often put on the back burner. THE STIGMA

Unfortunately, the disconnection of mental health from the rest of physical health has had serious ramifications, including the damaging stereotypes and stigma surrounding individuals who experience mental health or addiction issues. The stereotypical view of mentallyill people as disheveled and roaming the streets while drinking from brown paper bags, using drugs in dark alleyways or talking to themselves, is in actuality far from the truth. The same is true of less-extreme stereotypes such as laziness, carelessness and weakness. The most outwardly strong, puttogether people can be battling serious mental health disorders or addictions that no one knows about. In truth, there is no outward appearance that defines mental illness. There is also the stigma that people coping with mental illness are in some way morally flawed — that there is something corrupt about their upbringing, lifestyle or a choice they’ve made that makes them less capable of

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I was really young, probably 5 or 6. The depression started after my father passed away when I was 12. DO THE ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION AFFECT YOU BOTH AT ONCE? I do get periods of both,

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WHAT’S DEPRESSION LIKE? Depression is kind of like looking at your life from really far away, but zeroing in on a really specific perspective, like looking down a telescope at your mind. And I’m second guessing and doubting myself, doubting all the decisions I’ve made in my life, and obsessing on how I could have done things differently. I panic and I cry in the worst stages of it. I just want to comfort that inner child inside myself. I guess the word to describe how I feel is “damaged.” Sometimes I’ll stare at a wall for minutes at a time, and not even realize it. I get very sensitive and irritable and annoyed. I become hostile and end up picking fights with people. I’ll become unforgiving. For instance, somebody will say something that normally I’d just brush off or take as a joke, and I’ll hang onto that one comment for hours at a time and I’ll use it against them, I’ll hold a grudge. I don’t mean to do this, but it just happens, I wish it didn’t happen like that. But that’s just how I experience it, I don’t know what it’s like for others. WHO DO YOU TELL ABOUT YOUR ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION? I talk to my mom and my

sometimes I’m glad they don’t. Sometimes I struggle academically, I can’t concentrate, and completing assignments is hard. So sometimes I have to tell my teachers. But I’ll kind of beat around the bush, and hint that I’m having some health problems. It’s exhausting to explain everything. I tell them I’m having some health issues that are making it difficult to be in school, and usually they understand. Sometimes they’ll ask for a doctor’s note, and then I tell them what’s really happening. Usually they understand when I’m straightforward with them. DO YOU FEEL PEOPLE LOOK AT YOU DIFFERENTLY ONCE YOU’VE TOLD THEM, OR ARE PEOPLE UNDERSTANDING IN GENERAL?

I usually find that it’s actually a positive experience if I tell people. It’s just hard, and I have to find the right time and the right words. Like I said, it’s exhausting to explain. DO YOU HAVE A PRIMARY CARE DOCTOR OR A PSYCHIATRIST? I have a primary care doctor,

and he prescribes medication to help me. I also have a therapist that I work with once a week to help me understand some of these emotions, and I also have the support of my friends and family. When I need to talk, they are always there, and I find talking to them or to my therapist is much better than any medication. DO YOU THINK THERE’S A STIGMA ASSOCIATED WITH MENTAL ILLNESS? I think that

we’ve come a long way as a society in understanding and accepting mental illness and the treatments for it. I think about the fact that in the not too distant past, there was a time that people that go through what I do couldn’t get treatment, and people wouldn’t understand. They’d just think you were being lazy or slow, and there were negative connotations about it. But now I think there’s more positive attitude towards mental illness and people are more supportive of people who need help.

girlfriend, I tell them literally everything. I have a few close friends who know about it also. But other than that I don’t tell a lot of people. Sometimes it’s hard because I’m embarrassed, and I feel like people won’t understand and won’t have any empathy. Sometimes I wish people knew about my anxiety and depression, but then again

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WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS OF MENTAL ILLNESS? Talk to somebody. Dig deep down

it a little bit better. Just really do a lot of soul searching. It’s really important to talk to somebody, like a therapist, about it and they can help you explore your emotions. Sometimes medication can help. WHAT ABOUT THE FUTURE? I think that it’s constantly changing, and I think you constantly have to change with it. As long as you keep challenging yourself to understand your emotions, then you’ll be able to live a happy life that you’re satisfied with. I’m pretty optimistic. I do take medication, but I hope to discontinue it soon. I’d like to focus on more holistic ways to get past some of these mental barriers. HAVE YOU TRIED THOSE BEFORE? I have, and they work for me. What I mean by holistic is really just living a positive life, surrounding yourself with good people, and trying your best to live life normally. When you get depressed, sometimes it’s hard to maintain a regular schedule, be on time, even things like taking a shower or cleaning up the kitchen can be monumental tasks that seem beyond your capability. When you’re depressed, your surroundings can reflect how you feel, so surrounding yourself with good people, and keeping a timely schedule and a clean environment can really help. I think that the more you push yourself to accomplish these things the happier you’ll feel about completing those tasks. It’s hard at the beginning, but the better you become at it the better you’ll feel about yourself in the long run. IS THERE A SILVER LINING TO YOUR MENTAL ILLNESS? DO YOU LOOK AT THE WORLD DIFFERENTLY HAVING EXPERIENCED IT?

Actually, I am glad that I have been able to experience the lows, because it makes me appreciate when I’m normal and happy that much more. When I accomplish something, or I’m with a group of friends doing something that I love, just enjoying the moment, I think I enjoy it so much more having experienced the lows of depression. In general, when depression and anxiety aren’t taking control, I’m really a pretty happy dude; I’m outgoing and I really like to be friendly and around people. But you never know when it’s going to rear its ugly head. That’s the hard part. ❖

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Depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, and addiction are some of the more common mental health problems. Sometimes an individual struggling is the first to identify their problem. However, it is more likely that a loved one will be the first to discern the signs of mental health deterioration. If you are worried about what’s happening to a loved one, you may wonder when the best time to vocalize your worries is. If you mention your concerns too soon, he or she may pull away. If you wait too long, he or she will likely suffer more consequences from the illness and you may speak out of frustration rather than compassion. Often, people suffering from mental illness are in denial. As a result, it’s more effective to discuss how their state of mind hurts you rather than how it hurts them.

TREATMENT AND HELP FOR THOSE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS Treatment options for mental health issues include lifestyle changes

(diet and exercise), counseling, medication, mindfulness and meditation techniques, and sometimes hospitalization. However, not all those suffering will readily comply with treatment, and, unless there is an emergency situation, do not have to. Shannon Raybuck, LPC, mental health care coordinator at the Fauquier Free Clinic, says, “The most difficult thing when families approach me for help is helping them understand the limitations in getting support for adults in need when there is no imminent safety concern. Families often feel overwhelmed trying to understand the mental health system and shortage of providers.”

SUPPORT FOR FAMILY MEMBERS Another thing Raybuck always addresses with concerned family members is how to manage their own feelings and establish boundaries if the individual

does not choose to accept help. She says, “This situation is very distressing for the family, and they can feel hopeless, experience stress, trauma responses, anxiety, and depression themselves. I encourage the family members to seek counseling for themselves to cope with the stress of caring for their loved one, and I also refer them to family support meetings in the community.”

WHAT CAN THE COMMUNITY DO TO HELP? ELIMINATING THE STIGMA OF MENTAL HEALTH. Mental health difficulties are often misunderstood and have a lingering negative stigma. Many still view mental illness as a sign of weakness, believing someone should just be able to “get over it.” Shame often keeps individuals and families from discussing their mental health struggles. Demystifying mental health issues starts with education and sharing personal stories and authentic conversations. Education is the door to

empowering families in dealing with mental health issues. Support combined with education leads to compassion, talking openly about mental health, empowerment and change. Raybuck adds, “I think as a community we can do better supporting the family members through support groups and acknowledging the impact of having a family member struggle with mental illness. We also need to focus on the individual in front of us, the family members, and not just offer resources for the individual in need.” Millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health disorder. From family to friends to colleagues, mental health struggles affect everyone directly or indirectly. As a society, we need to work together to remove the stigma so more will seek help. Let’s try and be more empathetic, understanding, and compassionate. ❖

SOME COMMON MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES DEPRESSION: Depression is an umbrella term for a wide range of symptoms including depressed mood, loss of interest in pleasurable activities, sleep variations, lack of concentration, and thoughts of suicide. A person is considered clinically depressed when he or she can no longer function well in their day-to-day activities. Many do not seek help for their depression because they do not realize they have it or they think they will snap out of it. This is why it is so important for family members or loved ones to be able to recognize warning signs, they are often the first ones to notice a change in behavior. ANXIETY: Anxiety is a normal part of life. However, those with anxiety disorders experience intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Symptoms can range from mild to debilitating. Types of anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety, panic disorder, and specific phobias. Those struggling with anxiety are more likely to seek professional help. This may be due to anxiety being less socially stigmatized. ADHD: Attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder is a common disorder which impacts focus, self-control and use of working memory. It’s caused by differences in brain anatomy and wiring. Often, it’s genetic. Everyone has symptoms of ADHD at some time or another, but to be diagnosed with ADHD, someone must have far more difficulties with these problems than their peers. SUBSTANCE ABUSE: Drug addiction affects a person’s brain and behavior. Common drug addictions include but are not limited to alcohol, marijuana, prescription medications, and opioids. Possible signs that a loved one is abusing a substance include problems at work or school, neglected appearance, changes in behavior, physical health issues (lack of energy and motivation, weight gain or loss). When an addict refuses to get help, family and friends should seek support for their personal mental health. Both loved ones and addicts suffer with feelings of shame, denial and isolation.

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Remembering a Family of Heroes The Kehoes of Fauquier County BY JOHN T. TOLER

he phrase, “All gave some, some gave all” has been applied for many years to describe the sacrifices made by America’s heroes. This is particularly true when applied to the men and women who have fought in the defense of our freedoms. While Fauquier County has never hesitated to send its best to fight, the massive manpower mobilization that took place during World War II has been the most far reaching, affecting more of our warriors and their families any time since the Civil War. Some families sent one son or daughter to war; others sent two, three, four, or more into harm’s way. One family in particular established a record of service in World War II that could not be surpassed. Mr. and Mrs. John Carlisle Kehoe of Bealeton had seven of their eight sons and daughters doing their part — and more — in the

war effort. It has been noted that this generation of Kehoes came by their commitment to serve naturally, being the great-nephews and nieces of Confederate Gen. Turner Ashby, leader of the Mountain Rangers of the Free State, and Capt. James Ashby, CSA, who were born and reared at Rose Bank, near Markham. Two of the Kehoe boys, 1st Lt. William Joseph Kehoe and 2nd Lt. John Conway Kehoe, flew bombers for the U.S. Army Air Force in the European Theater of Operations. Powhatan Moncure “P.M.” Kehoe was a U.S. Marine Corps fighter pilot who fought in the skies over the Pacific, ultimately retiring at the rank of lieutenant colonel. Lelia M. Kehoe, a career officer in the Army Nurse Corps, served with distinction in Africa, Italy, and France during the war, and retired as a lieutenant colonel. Younger sister Clara worked as a civilian at a Naval base until entering the Army Nurse Corps after the war, seeing combat herself in the Korean War. Their sister Alice Beverley (later Mrs. George Brown) assisted in the war effort by working as an administrative assistant in the office in charge of construction at the air base in Corpus Christi, Texas. Youngest son Carter Webster Kehoe was not old enough to serve in the military during World War II, and stayed on the family farm helping his father meet wartime production goals. As soon as he was old enough, he enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps and as a member of Marine Fighter Squadron VMF-122, served from 1948-1950. All gave some, and before the war was over, two of the Kehoe boys – Army Air Force pilots Bill and Conway – gave all.

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The ‘Marauder Men’ Bill Kehoe was born March 7, 1916, in Washington, D.C., and grew up in Bealeton. He attended Warrenton High School, where he played varsity football, basketball and baseball, graduating in 1935. He then went to work for Transportation, Inc. in Greenville, S.C., where he met Miss Jane Martin of Elberton, Ga. They were married in January 1940 and later moved to Kingsport, Tenn., where Bill was employed as an assistant manager for Mason and Dixon Lines. World War II began Dec. 7, 1941, and by the following April, Bill entered the U. S. Army as an Aviation Cadet. He received his pre-flight instruction at Kelly Field, Texas, followed by basic flight training at Parks Air College in East St. Louis, Ill. With the birth of William J. Kehoe III on Oct. 16, 1942, the young cadet became a father. Bill completed advanced training at Enid Flight School, Enid, Okla., and received his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant on Jan. 14, 1943, at the Lubbock Army Flying School, Lubbock, Texas. Bill Kehoe’s first assignment flying combat aircraft was with the 336th Bomb Group at the Avon Park Flying School, Avon Park Fl. There, he was trained to fly the twin-engine Martin Marauder B-26 medium bomber. With its high wing, large engine nacelles and streamlined fuselage, the B-26 was a powerful, high-performance aircraft. But because American forces lacked a modern medium bomber as the war clouds gathered, the B-26A was rushed into production, and early models were difficult to fly and plagued with problems, especially the heavy wing loading. Bitter experience in combat proved that the five-man crew did not have enough armor protection from ground fire. The B-26B model had a larger wing and taller vertical tail, which helped the aircraft’s flight characteristics, and crew armor and additional firepower improved the Marauder’s combat effectiveness — and survivability. It was a B-26B that pilot 2nd Lt. Bill Kehoe and his crew picked up at Presque Isle Army Air Field in July 1943 for the long, over-water flight to England, where they became part of the 454th Squadron, 323rd Bomb Group of the Eighth Air Force. Later, the 323rd would be assigned to the 9thAir Force. During the early spring, the 323rd was suffering from a shortage of bombs to drop on the enemy, as well as a lack of aircrews to replace the men who had been at the battle front for several months. The standard practice of rotating aircrews back to the States after completing 50 combat missions had been raised to 65; but due to the continuing shortage of replacements, some months went by without anyone going home. On January 1, 1944 — after completing over 30 combat missions over occupied Europe as pilot and aircraft commander — Bill Kehoe was promoted to 1st lieutenant. But by mid-April, bomb groups based in England were assigned to hit targets deeper in France, in preparation for the D-Day invasion at Normandy in June.

On April 11, 1944, Bill Kehoe suffered a personal tragedy when his former co-pilot, 1st Lt. Martin O’Toole was killed. On a mission involving 38 bombers, O’Toole’s B-26 collided with another Marauder piloted by 1st Lt. Leo M. Denny about 10 miles east of Ramagage. The cause of the collision — which took the lives of eight of the 10 men on board the two planes — was never determined. A week later, Bill Kehoe would fly his last mission, also the victim of a mid-air collision. While on a bombing run near Dunkirk, France on April 18, 1944, a B-26 flown by 1st Lt. Frank Harmes, flying in the formation behind Bill Kehoe’s plane, took a direct hit by German anti-aircraft artillery. According to witnesses, the shell struck the bottom of the plane in the cockpit area, apparently killing Harmes and his co-pilot instantly. Out of control, the crippled bomber pulled up, striking Bill Kehoe’s B-26, nicknamed the “Tee Ess Ticket,” in the tail section. Both planes plummeted in flames to the ground, and first reports indicated that there were no survivors among the 10 men on board. However, SSgt. Michael J. Glenn, the radioman-gunner on the “Tee Ess Ticket” did manage to bail out of Bill Kehoe’s plane, and was captured by the Germans. He ended up as a prisoner of war in Stalag 17B near Kerms, Austria. Once released, SSgt. Glenn reported that two other members of his aircrew managed to bail out as well, “…but were never heard from again.” While in captivity, Glenn wrote a poem about the “Tee Ess Ticket” and the men on board that summed up the feelings of many Marauder Men who served in combat: “Her engines roared, her whole frame shook, She strained to take the blue; And then, with motors throttled down, She paused, awaited the pilot’s cue. Once more her engines roared on high, Her wheels began to roll. She raised her nose and left the earth, and started toward her goal. Five gallant men comprised her crew, Five gallant men and me. A nobler band, a prouder ship, there never more could be.”

ABOVE: The crew that flew B-24s ‘Spirit of ‘76’ and later the ‘Bolicat.’ Standing, bombardier Lt. Glenn A. Guyer, co-pilot Lt. J. Conway Kehoe, pilot Lt. George Washington, navigator Lt. Norman Grant and engineer SSgt. Ray Gourlay. Kneeling, ball turret gunner Sgt. Roy Patterson, upper turret gunner Sgt. Felix Shostak, nose turret gunner Sgt. John Doyle and radio operator Sgt. Robert Allen.

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Last flight of the ‘Bolicat’ John Conway Kehoe, known by his close friends and family as “Conway,” was born Jan. 24, 1922 at Bealeton, where he lived until enlisting as a cadet on Jan. 31, 1943. He was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant at George Field, Illinois, the following November. During basic training to become an aviator, Conway became good friends with Lt. Norman Grant, of Minneapolis, Minn.; Conway would complete training as a bomber pilot, while Norman would become a navigator. While on leave before starting combat training at Biggs Field, El Paso, Texas, both young officers went home and took care of matters of the heart. Conway married Ruth Wallace of Warrenton, and Norman took his sweetheart Margaret as his wife. They returned to El Paso, where their crew became part of the 493rd Bomb Group, 862nd Bomb Squadron. Soon afterward, they were transferred to an airbase at McCook, Nebraska, where the new families set up housekeeping. By early spring, both wives were pregnant. As they knew they would, the young officers received orders that they were being transferred to the 860th Bomb Squadron and were headed for an airbase in Debach, Suffolk, England, and the war. It was at about that time that Conway learned that his brother Bill was missing in action in France. The crew left Nebraska for England in early May 1944, followed by their ground crews and support personnel. 2nd Lt. Conway Kehoe and 2nd Lt. Norman Grant were assigned to the “Spirit of ‘76,” a B-24 Liberator bomber (4129473) based at Debach. Aircraft commander was 1st Lt. George H. Washington, of Oklahoma City, Okla. By June 6, 1944, the 493rd was up-and-running, conducting a raid on Lisieux, France, during the D-Day invasion. From that point until the end of the month, they would mount a series of attacks on German positions behind the lines. The exhausting pace would continue all summer. While on a bombing mission near Paris, the “Spirit of ‘76” was hit by German flak, and two of the aircraft’s four engines knocked out. Conway helped nurse the damaged plane back to the airbase in England, where they landed safely. For his actions as co-pilot, he was awarded the Air Medal. The Washington crew was assigned a replacement aircraft, a B-24 H (41-29473) nicknamed the “Bolicat.” Early on the morning of Aug. 18, 1944, the “Bolicat” left the Debach airbase as part of Mission 49, an attack on the German airfield at Roye-

Amy, France. It was the crew’s 19th mission since arriving in Europe, and nine men were on board. Over the target, the “Bolicat” was hit by flak. The first blast killed Lt. Washington and severely wounded nose gunner Sgt. John Doyle. Conway took command of the aircraft, and after quickly assessing the damage, ordered the crew to bail out. Navigator Norman Grant was not injured, and helped the wounded gunner out of the nose turret. They got Doyle’s chute on just as a second explosion, most likely a second blast of flak, rocked the damaged bomber. Lt. Grant left the plane through the nose wheel door, and as his parachute opened, he expected to see Sgt. Doyle and the rest of the surviving crew in the air around him. But he was alone. Observers in other bombers in the group witnessed the incident, reporting that “Aircraft 473 (the “Bolicat”) was seen at 19,000 feet with No. 1 engine on fire. It was under control and continued diving and exploded when it hit the ground.” The site of the crash was listed as “near Boussicourt, France.” A second B-24H (42-94745) nicknamed “The Bold Sea Rover” and piloted by 1st Lt. James L. Glaze was also shot down on that mission, with a loss of 11 lives. It hit the ground near Assainvillers, France. Once on the ground, Lt. Grant was captured by the Germans. He expected to be reunited with some of his fellow crew members, but during an interrogation at a prison in Brussels, he was told that the rest of his crew had perished. The bodies of five men were found in the wreckage, and Sgt. Doyle’s body recovered some distance from the aircraft. The bodies of two of the men on the “Bolicat” were never found. Lt. Lelia “Mickey” Kehoe had learned that her brothers were missing in action, and when her hospital unit was moved to France, she made a determined effort to find out what happened to them. After much research into where the brothers’ aircraft went down, she traveled to the liberated villages near where they crashed, and soon found where William and Conway were buried. In 1949, their remains were brought back to the United States, and buried next to each other in the cemetery of the Aquia Episcopal Church in Stafford County. Present at the reburial were their families, including their widows and their sons, William J. Jr., age seven, and John Conway II, age five. ❖

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s it’s been for the last several years in the wine world, the month of May is recognized as Oregon Wine Month. And if what’s happening there continues, as far as winemaking is concerned, May might very well turn out to be just one of many months of every year that we celebrate what has become the fastest growing wine region in the country. I’ve written about Oregon wines before, and what a wonderful place it truly is, especially the Willamette Valley (it’s wil-LAM-met, dammit!) and its most cherished varietal, pinot noir. But, there’s so much more to the state’s wine riches than the WV and PN; and when one truly examines the numbers beyond the sales, the focus beyond the intent, and the stories behind the production,

it’s evident that, in this country at least, no other state even comes close to Oregon in terms of identifying itself solely on the quality of its wines. Oregon winemakers, past and present, are true pioneers, carrying with them a determination and grit reflective of the early Oregon Trail days. Visionaries such as Peter Britt, who in 1847 established the Northwest’s first winery, and Richard Sommer, who built Oregon’s first post-prohibition winery in the Umpqua Valley (in 1961), planting riesling, chardonnay and the state’s first pinot noir

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vines, established early marks. Soon after Sommer’s successful establishment of Hill Crest Vineyard, in southern Oregon, other winemakers migrated to this warm, dry growing region. His work laid the foundation for David Lett, Charles Coury and Dick Erath, who from 1965 – 1968 would change Oregon forever, planting pinot noir vines in the cool climate reaches of the Willamette Valley. Here are some fun facts that define the various winemaking scenes of Oregon, and can perhaps enlighten one about a wine place of lesser familiarity than say, neighboring California. There are over 700 wineries and four main growing regions in Oregon: Willamette Valley, Southern Oregon, Columbia Gorge, and Walla Walla Valley. A smaller fifth region called Snake Valley is located on the eastern state line, bordering Idaho. Within the four main regions though, there are 19 AVA’s (American Viticulture

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Areas) that give each area a sense of both place and purpose. In the Willamette Valley alone, there are seven sub AVA’s, and a whopping 70% of vineyard plantings in Oregon are located in this valley. Southern Oregon represents 24% of plantings, with areas that include Umpqua, Rogue and Apple Valleys…a warmer, more temperate part of the state, with varietals such as cabernet sauvignon, syrah and tempranillo. The balance of plantings are found in the northern region(s) of Columbia Gorge and Walla Walla Valley, bordering Washington State. Even further beyond the work in the fields, legislative

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decisions that were made in the infancy stages of the Oregon wine business, in the 1960’s and early ’70’s – by farmers, winegrowers and politicians alike – not only protected Oregon’s lands and resources, but also provided a safe passage for the vision that was being created at that time. Early laws like the Beach Bill, which granted public recreational rights to the dry sands of public beaches, thus protecting them, and the Bottle Bill, one of the first recycling bills in America, set the stage for Senate Bill 100, passed in 1973, which protected farmlands from urban growth, requiring cities and counties to make comprehensive, land use plans. These laws and practices allowed for unprecedented wine/ vineyard growth throughout the 1970’s and 80’s. Add to that the various certification boards that were created in the 1990’s and 2000’s, such as LIVE (Low Impact Viticulture and Enology), one of the most authoritative sustainability accreditations in the wine world, Salmon Safe and the Deep Roots Coalition, which forbids any irrigation of vines, all on the heels of Demeter Certified Biodynamic, the most

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California that exceed hundreds of thousands of cases annually, Oregon is a mere blade of grass in a giant state park, if you will, as it produces only 1% of fine wine in the country. There are multiple producers in California and Washington State that make more wine than all Oregon wineries combined. On the grape side of things, pinot noir accounts for 58% of Oregon’s total production, as expected. After that, pinot gris sits at 14%. And while Oregon grows 72 varieties of wine grapes, including Chardonnay, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon,

2015 and 2018, Oregon, again representing only 1% of production in the entire country, garnered 20% of Wine Spectator’s 90+ scores on domestic wines sold.

“Even further beyond the work in the fields, legislative decisions that were made in the infancy stages of the Oregon wine business not only protected Oregon’s lands and resources, but also provided a safe passage for the vision that was being created at that time.” strict and complex farming board of all…these endeavors would protect a growing industry and a changing landscape, through their respective philosophies and practices. As the industry grew, so did the demands for sustainable practices. The truth telling numbers of quality speak for themselves. Of those 700 plus wineries throughout the state, another whopping 70% of them produce about 5,000 cases each year, with 52% of wine coming from estate-grown fruit. Compared to the thousands of labels in

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Riesling and more, it’s the two pinot(s) that make up over twothirds of its production. Throughout the entire state, you’ll find one producer after another who farms their (wine) land completely organically. You’ll also find the practice of irrigating wines decreasing, which ultimately forces those vines to grow as deep as possible for water and nutrients, allowing for very low, concentrated yields, producing extraordinary fruit, and creating extraordinary wines. Oh, and for you wine score lovers out there, between

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Wine writer and James Beard award winner Cole Danehower said it best: Great Wine = (Place + Plant) x People. Very few places in the wine world truly maximize that equation like Oregon; and in just 50 years, it has evolved not only into a world-class winegrowing state, but has done so by protecting its abundant, treasured resources. If you’re looking for a wine trip this year, go to Oregon…you’ll remember it forever. Until next time, Happy Vino’ing! ❖

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