Y O U R G U I D E T O T H E L O C A L G O O D L I F E front porch T H E R E G I O N ' S free C O M M U N I T Y M A G A Z I N E Local Good News Since 1997 YEAR 16 • ISSUE 182 • AUGUST 2012 Frontporchfredericksburg.com A Mom’s Pride Alex Mills Onstage 3 Jake’s Southern Exposure 8 Italian Renaissance FXBG Style 9 “Lord Claude” Mary Belle Green 19 Titans of Art Hyperion is 18 12 John D. Holmfeld A Final Giving 24 Mike Skinner Vinyl & Vintage 30 The 10th Stage Are You There? 31 18 Our Heritage... the crhc collection history’s stories.: moncure daniel conway closeups 20 companions: emergency preparedness 21 quiet moments: a half step from 1900 arts of the titans to benefit empower house Pride and Passion 3 Pride & Passion 22 Senior Care: protect seniors from fraud ....an actor’s story 23 wellness: anti-inflammatory diet green remedies 8 master of awe ....jake waltham 25 scene & heard...in the ‘burg! 26 phantom @ riverside dinner theatre an actor’s story 19 belle amie .... Beautiful Friend Mary Belle 27 community link 19 28 fxbg music: matt montoro poetryman Frank fratoe 26 By lyn mills 29 10 ½ won’t do wit & wisdom of rim sophomore year. He won many so impressed by what he saw that he awards while in high school invited our young actor to Crystal City for porch talk 31 the 10 stages of fred including Best Actor in the State his an audition. The audition went well and junior and senior years. he was immediately accepted into the 4 on the porch...life in fredericksburg He attended college where he had Synetic family. Messages a starring role in the fall production He’s been with Synetic now for 5 yoga all over and enjoyed his brief time on the four years, about to start his fifth, and has 6 Days gone by: fxbg postcard collection college stage. However, things had great success. He has garnered several weren’t going as planned. He says of Helen Hayes award nominations including 9 “burgs italian renaissance that time, “I didn’t feel like I lead actor, supporting actor, and ensemble 10 retired on the back porch belonged. I felt like a stranger on and has had several leading roles; namely the campus that I was supposed to Puck in Midsummer Night’s Dream (May 11 space magic ...And more! be calling home. I wasn’t loving my 2009), Iago in Othello (June 2010), and him. We have never known anyone more 12 Vino: to be young & fresh college experience and that’s the Romeo in Romeo & Juliet (December in the kitchen with bonnie passionate about pursuing his dream. We 6 Fredcamp: be openhanded reason I chose to move on.” So he 2011). He will be starring as Jekyll and unquestionably give him our support and 13 season s bounty: thin makes the cakes How many 14 year-olds have you made the decision to leave school to follow Hyde in the upcoming fall season at ’ 7 one big historic make-over love. This is not an easy career to pursue, met who knew what their passion was and his passion. Synetic. He is currently performing as 14 15 principles: a roadmap for success but for Alex it’s not a choice—it’s his 24 the late john d. holmfeld...giving again pursued it from that point on? I know one He returned home in the summer John Quincy Adams in Bloody, Bloody contents who did. passion. 15 craft beer month 30 close enough for horseshoes & hand grenades of 2008 and was quickly cast in a local Andrew Jackson at Studio Theatre. He is a local 23 year-old. He is a production that featured his drama coach As you may or may not have 2007 graduate of Massaponax High School 16-17 Calendar of Events from high school and a fellow graduate. guessed by now, this driven, focused, hard- Lyn Mills is a high school business 30 where he excelled in Drama. He attended Cover Photo by Arch Di Peppe As it turns out, a founding member of working, handsome, talented, and teacher and proud mom. The Governor’s School for Performing Synetic Theater from Crystal City, VA, was charming young man is my son, Alex Mills. Arts in Theatre the summer following his in attendance at the performance. He was His Dad and I are so incredibly proud of

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2 August 2012 Front porch fredericksburg front porch fredericksburg August 2012 3 ON THE PORCH YOGA ALL OVER Rob Grogan Editor Photographer “this sense of stillness and peace” Archer Di Peppe begin again Contributing Writers & Artists “You never know the impact you Ayles taught us leadership. No SOL’s. No by steve watkinsi A.E.Bayne Megan Byrnes have on a child.” Every year at this time, ‘No Child Left Behind’. Yes to music Ana Brigos Joshua Camelli while parents are shuffling their children classes, 3D projects, and Phys-Ed everyday. When I first came to convenient for downtown folks before or fairly advanced, even relative Collette Caprara Ashliegh Chevalier off to Target, Old Navy and Comfort Shoes High school was so different; Fredericksburg 22 years ago, the only after work. So when Paul Cymrot beginners are welcome and should be Bonnie De Lelys William Colligan ahead of the new school year, teachers are Christian and all male. Two teachers stick yoga in town was taught by Ren Fields in mentioned some available space in his able to keep up, and benefit, as long as Arch Di Peppe Frank Fratoe prepping for the academic and social out – Brother James Farrell, who explained what was then the Unitarian Universalist Read All Over Bookstore at 307 William, I they’re mindful of necessary JoAnna Cassidy Farrell Joe Gherlone rigors of a new crop of kids and classes. At how Genesis and Darwin do not conflict Church, and is now Eileen’s Bakery and jumped at the opportunity to add some modifications, and occasional breaks William Garnett Ralph “Tuffy” Hicks various points during the year, those same with each other; and Brother Andrew, who Cafe, on Caroline near the library. They more classes. in Extended Child Pose. Mike Jones Karl Karch parents will communicate with those same encouraged me to become a writer. had to clear out the chairs from Sunday For now, we’re doing a Family Yoga for me has become Heidi Reszie Lewis Lyn Mills teachers, and all year long parents and College memories include Professor Service to make room for yoga mats. And Yoga session at Read All Over on Tuesday something more than a daily practice, Jo Middleton Vanessa Moncure teachers will be communicating with the Cornelius McCarthy and Judge Raymond not everybody had mats back then, either. evenings at 7 in the back room on the first certainly more than a physical Amy Pearce Mary Lynn Powers children. It isn’t easy – for any of them — Novak engraving my mushy skull with Some used towels. floor. (Don’t be put off by the ghost; he workout — though it’s that, too. Regina Price Susan Carter Morgan child, parent, student or teacher. But it is lessons about “doing what you know and Ren now has a beautiful studio seems to like yoga a lot, and he definitely Yoga’s a lifestyle, and a mindset, and a Paula Rose Wendy Schmitz essential and the outcomes matter. love” and “not taking kindness as over in the old hospital building at 2400 likes young people.) This past Tuesday, 25 spiritual path for me and millions of Emily Taggert Schricker Looking back, I recall that weakness”. Judge Novak taught “juvenile Fall Hill for her Fredericksburg Healing of us — 10 kids, 15 adults — gathered for others. I love the physical benefits of Sara Mattingly Matt Thomas “impact” both ways as though it were justice”. I met up with him again – in Arts & Yoga. And seemingly every gym an introductory vinyasa/flow yoga class. yoga: the strength it gives me, and the Rebecca Thomas Christine Thompson yesterday. Since studies have shown that family court – at a hearing of one of the and certainly every YMCA offers yoga Highlights of the evening: Everybody in a flexibility, especially now that I’m well face, James was a true peer leader – in a Rim Vining Steve Watkins young children retain negative experiences juveniles I taught. Ray Novak had always classes. With dozens of yoga teachers in big rocking, roaring Lion pose. And, of north of 50. But I’d be lying if I didn’t tell negative way. He was also blind to his more clearly than positive ones, it is given this repeat offender a break in hopes the area, I’d say Fredericksburg’s even course, savasana, the corpse pose. you that it’s this sense of stillness and Steve Watkins is a professor emeritus of potential within. Our nine months important how we adults approach the of his potential. Not this time. Not after becoming something of a yoga Mecca. Friday mornings at 9, I teach an peace I get through my practice that is the English at the UMW and author of together were mentally draining, and several award-winning books, including Front Porch Fredericksburg is a new school year. It’s a fresh start, and as stealing a car. “Son, you have taken my Check out our Facebook group some time advanced vinyasa/power/Ashtanga class at greatest gift I’ve received from yoga. when he left for vocational school, I had “Down Sand Mountain” and free circulation magazine Buddha says, “No matter how hard the kindness as a weakness,” he ruled, then —Project Yoga Fredericksburg— to find Read All over — basically an athletic form Teaching these classes, I get an but a glimmer of hope for him. Two years “What Comes After.” For information published monthly by past, you can always begin again.” Begin ordered the boy to serve the maximum the names of teachers and practices that of yoga with more movement and opportunity to give a little something about his yoga classes, email Olde Towne Publishing Co., Inc. later, James approached me on a Philly [email protected]. again – no greater opportunity exists than juvenile penalty allowable under the law. might interest you. strength poses (and sweating) than you’ll back. Virginia Bigenwald Grogan, Publisher. street, wearing a custom-tailored suit of that; a chance to make amends, spread As a counselor-teacher, I learned I’ve been teaching power yoga at find in most hatha yoga classes. (There’s You get some, you give some. his own creation. He introduced me to his Drop-ins welcome at his power yoga positive karma like sprinkles on a cone; two valuable lessons about “impact.” the Stafford Y for several years, but knew also more cardiovascular benefit to the You be thankful always for your blessings. classes at Stafford YMCA (Mon 9 a.m., beautiful wife and darling little girl. And The mission of Front Porch instill positive memories into the psyches First, Charlie T returned to our treatment there wasn’t much being offered kind of yoga I do — though perhaps a little The world seems to work best that way. Wed 9:10). Cost is $7. Suggested then he thanked me… contribution for yoga classes at Read All Fredericksburg is to connect the of children. program but not before telling the court downtown. I’ve been interested for awhile less sweating — than in hot or Bikram diverse citizenry of Fredericksburg Beginning again, we each have Over is $5/individual, $10/family. Parents matter in that; teachers he would prefer juvenile lockup because in doing something there as well — yoga.) Though the Friday morning class is with lively features and informative the chance to start over once the bell rings do, too. I can still name most of my “Mr. Grogan doesn’t like me.” After soul- columns of interest to our to open this school year. I hope we are on elementary school teachers from 1957 to searching, I discovered the roots of community’s greatest resource, the same page. And I hope you will enjoy 1966, and their impact. Mrs. Bradshaw Charlie’s sense of discord: he had its people. the pages of this month’s magazine. taught us to be thoughtful of others; Mrs. reminded me of my younger self and I For Sale Now at Amazon.com Wise taught cursive writing; Miss Jost gave knew he just needed a push to do better. Messages from our readers are welcome. All submissions must be us an enduring thirst for history; Mrs. Second, James C came to me from north received by e-mail by the 19th of the Pawlak was Mrs. Discipline; Mrs. Bracken Philadelphia. Physically threatening, tall month preceding publication. let us get hands-on with science; and Mr. and muscular, and with a knife scar on his

Writers are welcome to request Rob: Writer’s Guidelines and query the messages Just finished reading the NOTE: Jeff Curtis is with the Orange Editor by e-mail. account in July’s Front Porch of your Downtown Alliance. We now distribute the I catch every issue of Front delightful birthday dinner (“Paired and magazine in Orange. Front Porch Porch and love the hometown feel of this Personal”) — thanks so much to you, and Fredericksburg publication. I love that it features to Brian (Downing), for all the 1281 Jefferson Davis Highway compliments! Brian and I were PMB 208 everything from news to recipes to travel In Memory of Linda Kay McAfee Fredericksburg, VA 22401 to the arts, etc. serendipitous counterpoints and worked Lyn Mills, Spotsylvania well together behind the scenes, which is May 23, 1962 - July 3, 2012 Front Porch joins the community in its Phone: 540-220-1922 vital for a successful event. But it was prayers and condolences, and shares the E-Mail: [email protected] NOTE: Read Lyn Mills’ story about a local the fact that you and Virginia are ideal Web Site: joy of knowing that Linda was an angel actor she knows so well, in this issue. hosts — gracious, amiable and www.frontporchfredericksburg.com accommodating — that made the entire who touched so many hearts and lives, especially Roy’s. Hi Rob: exercise, from planning to cleanup, a The opinions expressed in Front Porch complete delight. Thanks again for Fredericksburg are those of the Thank you so much for contributing writers and do not publishing the Joe Wilkinson article in including me in the fun! My error. necessarily reflect the opinion of Front Porch. All of us at Brush Strokes Drema Front Porch Fredericksburg It must have been the heat! Gallery are grateful to you and pumped or its advertisers. NOTE: Drema Apperson is a Personal Chef Last month’s art piece was written by up by your support to the local artists. It (540-907-6069) and member of the U. S. Collette Caprara, who has a story in this Copyright 2012 is very encouraging to have someone in Personal Chefs Association issue as well. - Rob Olde Towne Publishing Co., LLC town with your caliber doing this great All rights reserved. service of public interest and free of Hi folks, charge. Love the paper and was hoping About the Cover: Again, Thank you! we could get a subscription sent to the On his way to a photo shoot, Merian C. Stevens, Brush Strokes Gallery office. I figure any paper that promotes Arch Di Peppe was seduced PS.: I wish I had done that nice write up a head shop like you did with Natural by a crepe myrtle tree. on Joe. Collette Caprara did it. She is a Mystic needs to be read every time it Robgwrites great writer! Author: J Robert Du Bois Edited by Rob Grogan comes out. Jeff Curtis, Orange, VA

4 August 2012 Front porch fredericksburg front porch fredericksburg August 2012 5 FRED CAMP 1313+ Fans One Big Historic Makeover Want You “be openhanded” to Join “Mrs. Reynolds, Spruce up that wall!” Front Porch By mary lynn powers By sara mattingly

I am not one who is good with tools. So when Pam Jewett-Bullock, Evoking a twist on the words of from 6-8P, in celebration of their painting. Each will be awarded a $100 “Keeper of Small Details” and recruiter Ronald Reagan to Mikhail Gorbachev may collaboration. scholarship and be recognized by the City extraordinaire, mentioned a volunteer be a bit hyperbole, but the excitement is The 40-foot cinderblock side of Council and the Fredericksburg Arts position for the Fred Camp mission, I kind building for the BikeWorks wall mural at 104 William Street, home of the Bikeworks Commission, who are funding the project of backed up and tried to explain to her 104 William, scheduled for an artistic bicycle shop owned by Tom Eskam, in cooperation with property owner, that any handy tool guy kind of stuff I makeover from August 1-28. Art student currently shows a red outline of a biker William Sale. This arts funding is the usually turn over to more capable hands! interns are teaming up with artist/ with ivy creeping up the faded wall. The first large city project to be completely She explained there were many roles to teacher Mirinda Reynolds to scale the 35- wall will be thoroughly scraped, cleaned, funded by the city, and more projects are make a camp like this work. So, I agreed 40’ vertical wall together and give that primed, re-painted with a base coat, and a being planned currently (see page 27). to fill in the first two days as go-fer (the part of the downtown cityscape a welcome new design will welcome 18,000 Chatham The art-in-action begins August guy who goes searching at Lowe’s for the makeover. Bridge drivers a day! 1 and is expected to be completed by right piece to a toilet, or other things that Students Mallory Morgan The new mural will feature a August 26 or 28. “Stop by and watch the the crew has not taken to the site.) Let me (Colonial Forge HS), Will Baker (James young bicyclist viewing the city from creative forces add some local art to explain first that this is a camp for teens on Monroe HS), Kaitlyn Novalski (Stafford Chatham Heights and will have a vintage Fredericksburg’s cityscape,” Mirinda run through numerous churches in our HS), Cami Parrish (Fredericksburg postcard feel to it, with a feature showing posts on the project’s web page. The area that fills a need for repairs to homes Academy), Rachel Kaufman (Brooke Point the year, 1728, that Fredericksburg was First Friday reception will be, as Mirinda where the owners are financially or HS), and Ray Wygant (Germanna founded by an act of the General Assembly says, “the celebration of one big wall!” physically unable to do the repairs Community College), with the help of of the Commonwealth. themselves. The camp runs one week a mentor-painters Carol Coffman and Troy Mirinda, whose first mural was an Sara Mattingly, senior editorial assistant for the magazine, is at the Howell of the local arts community, and, unauthorized “choo-choo in my childhood year. Olympics in London, as a writer. So back to the volunteer position St. George’s community and of course, Mrs. Reynolds, will do the bedroom” at age 2, says the five students – I reported for duty at Fredericksburg Fredericksburg, but many were from other artwork in time for a First Friday, received a week-long one-on one training churches in the area, and all seemed to Christian School in Spotsylvania where the September 7th reception at the mural, and hands-on experience with mural- campers resided for the week. The kids welcome each other back as old friends. As were already out at their assigned sites, a newbie, I was made to feel that each cog but the gofers and dispatchers were there in the wheel was important. The camp is to fill their roles as needed. All of the in its 14th year, and the staff list is close OUR GANG IS HEADING Roxbury Farm & Garden Center work sites were spread throughout the to 50 people who perform the above Days Gone By area, one almost as far as Orange, and one duties, and some behind the scenes jobs BACK TO SCHOOL ! Knowledgeable Staff & Quality Products in the opposite direction in King George. I (like cooking, clean-up, dispatching etc.) Courtesy of the William T. Garnett Collection was amazed at the amount of work that By this point, Fred Camp has been the teams planned to accomplish in a organized to a science, and runs as Established in 1929- week. There were eight crews, with an precisely as military drill. assigned adult camper and a handyman, The website for Fred Camp Celebrating Our 83rdYear (Fredcamp.org) has photos of the different sites, and archives that show previous years. It is pretty amazing what the kids accomplish alongside the seasoned handy people. I could describe some of these dedicated individuals who www.roxburyfarmgarden.com come back year after year to give their time to the community, but there were so 601 Lafayette Blvd. 540.373.9124 many I feel I would be slighting someone. One volunteer explained that the reward in seeing the pride in the young faces was enough for them. I am hoping to be able to join this group again next summer. Snead’s Asparagus Farm Their motto for the year was “Be Open Support Local Green Space & Local Farmers Handed,” which was derived from a quote in Deuteronomy 15:11 - “There will NOW IN! always be poor people in the land. and then 6-8 teens to actually do the work Therefore I command you to be Watermelon, Okra, Tomatoes, Squash & Corn with them. These teams performed things openhanded with those of your people IN CLOTHING FROM LOCAL 10 mi. S.E. of downtown on right side of Rt. 17 from replacing screen doors to building who are poor and needy in your land.” - Looking south on what is now Caroline Street shows "Main Street" entrance ramps to facilitate handicapped The volunteers involved with the Fred with several horses & buggies and properly dressed pedestrians. FAVORITE MADELINE RUTH Open 9-5 Daily ~ 540/371-9328 ~ sneadsfarm.com individuals. Each site had an extensive list Camp project take this quote seriously. of repairs that would be accomplished by The tall utility pole at right is an odd eyesore, like a cell tower today. Sunken Well Tavern The Otter House CSA: Pick-up Every Wednesday thru Aug, the end of the week. first Wed Oct & Dec Though I really did not have Reach 20 Littlepage 370-0911 theotterhouse.com 1005 Princess Anne 656-2969 much of a job to do, I felt part of this Mary Lynn Powers is a Stafford County William T. 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6 August 2012 Front porch fredericksburg front porch fredericksburg August 2012 7 Master of Awe E`Una Bella Cosa Jake Walther The burg’s Italian Renaissance By A.E.Bayne is “a beautiful thing” rather assist with something fun like a fireworks display, and they can be trained to set up a display without By William Colligan prior expertise. Once the physical set-up is finished, I am integral to In the 15th and 16th centuries a the action because I compose the single people dominated Europe and all its display prior to the show and affairs. Was it the Spanish kings and control the firing of the shells from queens of Aragon and Castile, flush with my laptop and chair during it.” New World gold? Was it the French Valois Through word of mouth, and Bourbon monarchs whose military Internet advertising, and repeat might and nationalistic fervor inspired by customers, Walther has seen Joan of Arc consolidated the glory of Southern Exposure flourish. It is France? Was it the powerful Austrian Hapsburg emperors and their German Ever since he was a kid, Jake princes who ruled from the Danube to the Walther has had a talent for lighting Rhine? No, it was the Italians from their things up. From his first forays into fractious city-states of Florence, Genoa, fireworks during family trips to Pisa, Pavia, Milan, Rome, and Venice who Pennsylvania, and throughout his conquered Europe, not with armies, but training with light and sound at Full with ideas, with art, with invention, with Sail University in Florida, he has been food, and most of all with style! drawn to spectacle. Even after a severe By the mid-16th century, all the spinal cord injury derailed a promising major cities of Europe had embraced career with Ringling Brothers in 2005, Italian architecture, sculpture, paintings, Walther never wavered from his dream customs, and fashion. The Italians of the of owning his own business and Renaissance had inspired the Europe that working in public arenas. Today, he American tourists know and love. runs Southern Exposure Pyrotechnics Monuments to this creative people are hand painted furniture. If Raphael or in Fredericksburg, combining creativity unique in Virginia in that most companies seen around the piazzas of Florence, the Rembrandt were here, they would have to and expertise to dazzle crowds across the concentrate on large, professional class chateaus of the Loire, and the palaces of buy their Annie Sloan chalk paint from state of Virginia with jaw dropping shows that run upwards of $30,000 to Madrid. The Renaissance was a rebirth Emporio as it is the only authorized dealer fireworks displays. $50,000 a pop. While he holds a license to that enriched commerce while enriching around. Spectators at Walther’s shows do large shows, Walther prefers to provide the creative soul. The newest Italian to inspire know they are witnessing something smaller ones for community events and We may be seeing history downtown with her artistry is Paola Barral special. With the use of composing weddings at a lower cost to the customer. repeating itself, albeit on a much smaller of the ornate fashion salon Cose Belle software and integrated equipment, and He elaborates, “For the past three years scale, here in Old Town. A commercial Boutique on west Caroline. This chateau with the help of a trained physical crew, I’ve been doing the All American Barbeque rebirth is happening on William and of couture brings us European fashion Walther electronically fires shells from his at the YMCA on Butler Road, which I will Caroline. Growth and design has begun to sure to seduce and satisfy Fredericksburg’s laptop and controls on his chair. He do again this year, and I did the 2011 flourish downtown. Anchored by such feminine side. The former native of designs with the thrill in mind through season opener of the Celebrate Virginia original innovators of art and intellectual Piemonte on the Italian/French border is a use of close proximity consumer class Live concert series. I’ve done a number of pursuit as LibertyTown, Riverby Books, Renaissance woman who holds a doctorate fireworks; and whether he uses ground weddings across the state. This is my and Hyperion, new and expanding in biological science and had donned a based displays or rockets, the effect is second year doing a July 4th display for a businesses combine art and innovation; white lab coat at VCU as a cancer always intimate and unique. neighborhood in Chesterfield, and I places like Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, researcher. Paola’s eye for beautiful Walther credits the VA recently did a large show for Trump Kybecca, and Bistro Bethem. Even with design clothes the women of Department of Rehabilitative Services as Winery. I prefer the smaller shows, which Weymouth Upholstery’s retreat into the Fredericksburg in beautiful things, or, as being instrumental in getting Southern allow me to be part of the action; larger countryside, Maestro Weymouth’s she says in her native tongue, “cose belle.” Exposure off the ground, assisting with shows are exciting too.” incredible work in textiles, like the Fredericksburg has been enriched everything from paperwork for ATF Walther says, “The best thing Gobelins tapestries of the Renaissance, can by these three Italians — Luigi with his licenses to fronting the initial capital that about my job is definitely the ‘ohs’ and still be commissioned and adorns many cuisine, Carmelita and her decorative arts, allowed him to purchase his computer. He ‘ahs’ from the audience, and being able to homes and businesses. and Paola with her fine fashion. But one quips, “I can’t go out there and strap a do something special for people that they Of course, no Renaissance would does not need to be Italian to embrace road flare to my wheelchair. The firing can’t otherwise do for themselves. There be complete without the inspiration of the and add to our local Renaissance. Still system that they helped me purchase in are many things I can’t do for myself, so Italians. Luigi Castiglia (in photo) from more entrepreneurs with creative vision the beginning was the key to making when I can provide something for others Naples has taken his well-established excite our senses. Some may find this Southern Exposure happen.” in that same situation, man, does that William Street eatery and transformed it article overindulgent with its hyperbole As it turns out, Walther’s make me feel good. When clients say, ‘You into a palazzo of wood oven pizza and but the Renaissance was all about greatest challenge in running Southern really made my night,’ that’s what makes other food fit for a meal with the Medicis. overindulgence and self-promotion, wasn’t Exposure has not been confinement to a me happy.” Luigi, a culinary Michel Angelo, is an it? So let the Italian Renaissance continue wheelchair, nor did the accident hinder his artisan who paints our palates with a For information about Southern and thrive in Old Town Fredericksburg; we creativity; rather, the challenge has been Exposure Pyrotechnics visit palette of flavors. On east Caroline, are all enriched by its presence! patience with his crew while giving expert www.southernexposurepyro.com, or Carmelita Scholes, originally from Sicily, directions. He lauds them for their contact Walther directly at and her business partner Pam VanCuren William Colligan, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army [email protected] professionalism and enthusiasm, “I had to (the Dutch Renaissance gave us the (ret., Iraq War, Bronze Star), is a second generation Italian American (mother’s consider what people would be excited to Flemish masters) have created an atelier A.E. Bayne is a teacher and writer who side), Director of Undergraduate Studies help with when I decided on a business has lived and worked in Fredericksburg of home decorating, called Emporio, that at National Intelligence University, model. Lighting is time intensive and for 14 years. allows the Fredericksbourgeois to adorn Washington DC, and a Docent/Guide at requires skilled technicians. People would their homes with European style and fine the James Monroe Museum.

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The concept Virginia’s sandy fields, and Farmer are in position, my house wine filled with discovered ShelfGenie®, he realized the 373-7847 “The product is so versatile, and started in Richmond in 2000 and Young Snead’s “Sweeties,” slathered with that ice is in place, and off I go for a nap, design solutions they create would solve while most home improvement projects was hired as a consultant. He bought and French butter to which the girls from retired and buck naked out here on the gemstonecreations.org the problems and frustrations that he had One meaning for the word are costly and time consuming, adding our franchised the business in 2007 as gourmet Feast-O-Rama introduced me, I’ll back porch. heard his mother and his wife Beverly “august” is venerable by reason of age. I Tuesday - Saturday 10-5 ~ Wednesday 10-6:30 Glide-Out system is affordable and easy,” ShelfGenie, which now has 60 be august in August. 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I am, in truth, a mess. cabinets, we are a home once was when the year started in improvement that is March. But, what the hey, this I used to exercise at fast and affordable and seventh/ninth month is hummingbird Jazzercise. While jumping about in those has tremendous and time. They’ll be flying over on their way high intensity moves my venerable self, immediate impact. We to be languishing among the flora and let’s be frank, I sweated profusely. I’d look are in and out in less than a day so you Matt and Beverly were among the fauna out there in beautiful Costa around and most of the women there were don’t lose use of your kitchen for an early franchisees. They operate the Rica. They’ll be stopping by to eat lots of like me. Dripping. But, there were always extended period of time. We are a fraction Fredericksburg and Richmond Markets. nectar so they can weigh about a penny the cool girls. 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10 August 2012 Front porch fredericksburg front porch fredericksburg August 2012 11 InIn thethe KitchenKitchen Vino Forget the with bonnie De Lelys Season’s Bounty Heat! Loving summer! Outdoor picnics, hiking, summer festivals to be young and fresh thin makes the cakes - and these recipes will travel well in a picnic basket or make a cool supper at home. By vanessa moncure SALT AND VINEGAR POTATOES By aby bethem (or get a bag of Salt potatoes at Wegmans, follow instructions It’s August, it’s hot! For your Well, there are all kinds of ready to fry, stir completely, then and sprinkle with malt vinegar) late Summer sipping there’s a region in pancakes in the world — the thick melt a small amount of butter in a the world with wines perfect for this time buckwheat cakes your great-grandmother crepe pan or any short frying pan of year. Vinho Verde refers to not only makes for you, with at least a pound of (5-8”, nonstick), swirling around 6 T olive oil this wine’s style, but also the northwest butter and a healthy dose of King Syrup… just enough butter to cover the 2 lbs small red potatoes or the breakfast pancake buffet at home, potatoes with a large spoon, brush region of Portugal known for its fresh, pan. Cook crepe on one side until 14 oz kosher salt potatoes with ½ of the vinegar and aromatic, white wines. It means “green w/ bowls of mix-in fruit, chocolate chips, is possible to pick up and turn 3 T malt vinegar season with pepper. Roast until well wine”, but it is not green in flavor, rather even sausage and bacon. And how about over. Cook approximately 15 Sizzle in a browned, 25 - 30 min, brush with it refers to its youth and exuberance. It is summer corn cakes, fresh-cut-off-the-cob seconds or until firm. Stack as Bring 2 qts of water to boil, stir in crepe has many layers w/ caramel between remaining vinegar and transfer to a seasonal wine, not meant to age, and corn mixed in batter and pan-fried? Or above. potatoes and salt, cook till done - 20 - 30 each layer, cut to resemble a cake, served serving dish. Leftovers make great home should be drunk within the first 18 maybe scallion pancakes or the annual min. Drain and transfer to a wire rack, w/cinnamon-scented sweet whipped Cooking Class fries! months of its release. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Suppers, or CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM FILLING let dry for 10 min. Transfer potatoes to cream. A great mille crepe w/ a Southern The region is bordered by the Western oatcakes with berries. Rehydrate one 4-oz. pkg. wild a oiled, lipped baking sheet and flatten touch has layers of apple butter, w/ maple Atlantic Ocean, Rias Baixas, Spain, The very-thin pancakes - we call mushrooms, reserving the water. When in Our Cool Kitchen! ice cream. mountains and a river on each side of it. them crepes; they originated in France – rehydrated, saute in 4 oz. butter, Almost every country in the The region is then divided into nine sub- are served sweet or savory. ‘Crepe’ means additional 8 oz. crimini, white mushrooms, GRILLED CHEESY CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PROSCIUTTO world has a variation of crepes, pancakes, regions. The recommended white grapes curled - so they are usually filled w/ a ½ c. minced shallots - add ½ c. white wine, and waffles that is quickly grilled, sauteed, 374-0443 for the DOC are Alvarinho, Arinto, Avesso, dessert filling or a dinner filling, then 1 tsp. chicken base; reduce by half. Add baked or fried - a quick confection, or Azal, Batoca, Loureiro and Trajadura. folded on themselves. The recipe is just S&P, garlic powder, tarragon; stir in 1 c. 4 - 6 oz boneless chicken breasts filling savory. 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Many Vanessa Moncure was FXBG’s premier Cut pocket in the thickest part of the per side. Transfer to platter and tent w/ parchment paper rounds until all batter is arrange in buttered pan. Grate mixture of growers then use the land below to plant caterer back in the days of her Chez V chicken and insert 1 stick of cheese, foil, let rest for 5 min. their family’s vegetables. A lot of rain used. Extra crepes can be frozen. Swiss and gruyere; sprinkle liberally atop. Catering company. season with salt and pepper. Lay 2 slices comes off of the Atlantic Ocean so the The first crepe I ever ate was a Bake uncovered 375F until cheese melted of prosciutto on work surface, place grapes are protected from waterlogged ‘mille crepe’, so called because it seemed and dish golden brown. 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Grand Marnier, then set alight before Bonnie De Lelys is innkeeper at the Richard Johnston Inn. apple and orange blossom accents. It hails 3 cucumbers Blend 30 seconds or until smooth. When serving. My childhood memory of a mille from the Lima sub-region of Vinho Verde. 1 C mint simple syrup It’s low in alcohol, has a light spritz and 1/2 C Rice wine vinegar light tropical fruit flavors. It’s good for a 1/4 C lemon juice DOWNTOWN FREDERICKSBURG’S luncheon white, or as a good friend said, Blend & season with sea salt. Add “it’s a great example of when a simple fresh crab, fried oyster or chili wine can offer the greatest pleasure and ammy s marinated grilled shrimp. SSammy T’T’s most perfect fit for a weekday meal.” Serving Great Food Since 1981 Sardines and other seafood are the local staple and Vinho Verde is ideal for them. 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14 August 2012 Front porch fredericksburg front porch fredericksburg August 2012 15 august 2012… Get ready for school, and enjoy summer’s final events. *Orange Downtown Alliance, Orange, VA: 2012 Life Center thru Aug 10. Donations by check sunday, august 26 CALENDARFarmers & Artisans Market every Sat in Faulconers payable to Interfaith Community Council School AM1230 WFVA Community link: Karen Hedelt, City *Some events run same day weekly or more than first friday, august 3 Hardware parking lot. Food Fest, Aug 11. Dressing Days Free Vegetarian Cooking class every 3rd Sat. 2- tourism/eco dev issues; Clint Van Zandt, Retired one day. of events PONSHOP’s T-Shirt Showcase, “Tailor-Made 2.” orangedowntownalliance.org 330P. Free Meditation 4-5P. Porter Library FBI agent & Spotsy resident, Latchkey kid safety. Opening Reception 6-10P. Screen-printed shirt tuesday, august 7 sunday, august 12 Host Ted Schubel. 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CRRL, 1201 Brush Strokes Gallery “Hot Fun!” Exhibit & First Early-Bird, 2-course dinners for $20.00 and kids’ process of cleaning water from flush to river and Schubel. Listen at www.wfvaradio.com/ sunday, august 19 Caroline Phantom starring Patrick A’Hearn opens at The Friday Reception: All Member show invokes theme meal specials at over a dozen restaurants how Spotsylvania recycles 100% of biosolids. Pre- *AM1230 WFVA “Community Link”. 8-830A. 1st Riverside Center thru Oct 14. riversidedt.com, of summer and characteristic weather w/ its call to register online. 930A-12N. Free Ladies High Tea for a Cause at the EverSewEnglish District Congressman Rob Wittman; Rob Grogan 540-370-4300. See story! tuesday, august 28 summer pleasures and pastimes. Thru Sep *Bluemont Concert Series 730P at Maury Stadium. Shoppe in Eagle Village 3P-7P. 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Prices clothing and supplies. Bragg Hill Family Life The Sunday Times Band (Rock ‘n’ Roll favorites) throughout the month at the Colonial Tavern, 406 Sabor Afrocubano plays Market Square 7-9P and details: 540/371-9622, x1016 Center, 400 Bragg Hill Dr. Fri & Sat, 9A-6P. Info: plays “Music on the Steps” 7-8P. CRRL, 1201 tuesday, august 21 Lafayette Blvd. Weekly, Wed-Sat w/ two bands each thursday, august 30 373-2294, 785-2682 Caroline. Bring lawn chair, blanket, picnic. Rain Jon Wiley Trio - Live music w/ 3$ drink specials Via Tutori Workshop #3: Get dirty w/ this year’s night. Tickets: $10 a night (Wed-Sat); $20 Sat Sunset Syndicate at The Otter House: Local It’s Salsa Night at The Otter House! Hot n’ Spicy! venue: library theater from 8-11P. All ages welcome, no cover. Bistro Via Colori artists. 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16 August 2012 Front porch fredericksburg front porch fredericksburg August 2012 17 Moncure Daniel Conway OUR HERITAGE Belle Amie By Ralph Tuffy Hicks “ ” Historic route 1 remembered – a man of words, a man of peace means “beautiful Friend” Across the Rappahannock by emily taggert schricker River, the small community of by susan carter morgan Falmouth (which, like If you follow the signs of US English History. Three generations of Fredericksburg, was established Business Route 1, winding your way transportation history, an array of bands, But her most through Downtown Fredericksburg, you costumes and armed forces rounded out by the General Assembly in 1728) interesting job had to be with may be traveling on a road that holds the show. That evening, two large dances is the birth place of several Miller and Rhoads in Richmond. more history than you realize. Today we were hosted in town to bring the grand famous people. Basil Gordon, a Her son Allen Green III calls it call the road Princess Anne Street; in 1926 celebration to a close, one at the Maury merchant from Scotland is her “spy” job. “They would it was named US Route No. 1; during its Hotel, the other at the Elks Home. believed to be the first millionaire dress me up with a hat and construction, the newspapers referred to Perhaps the best news of the day was pocketbook and send me off to in the United States that lived it as the Washington-Richmond Highway reported by The Washington Post: “Every check prices in other stores. I there along with Gari Melchers, or the Richmond-Washington Highway highway leading into the city was filled guess that’s legal, right?” she whose Belmont is a historical (depending on the location of the writer), with automobiles and, while traffic was asks, smiling. “Some days I’d go shrine. There is one man not and when it opened in 1927 it was billed dense, there was no accidents or disorder out two or three times with much is written about and he is as the Jefferson Davis Highway. Today we reported.” different hats so people in other Moncure Daniel Conway, an know these names, which call to mind a If you enjoyed this step back into stores wouldn’t notice I’d been American abolitionist, author and variety of roads. Yet when the automobile history, then join us on September 8, there.” Unitarian minister. was still a novelty and road maintenance when the Historic Fredericksburg Her face lights up Moncure was born in was still a new idea, these were all the Foundation, Inc (HFFI) sponsors a talking about the Bahamas in Falmouth in 1832 at 305 King same location, the one main highway from celebration of Historic Route 1 and the late 60s when Codger took a history’s stories You may know her for when she Street near the Rappahannock Maine to Florida by way of Princess Anne Downtown Fredericksburg through the job there in real estate. Working at a th was married to the late Allen “Codger” River. The home is still standing. Street, Fredericksburg, VA –- US Rte No. 1. 20 century. Events will focus on the seaside hotel, Mary Belle often ran into Green, who created the Fredericksburg His father was a judge and farmer and owner of several slaves. He graduated from What started out as a muddy original Route 1 corridor along Princess the rich and famous – like Bob Hope and Lamp at his Copper Shop. Or perhaps Dickinson College in 1849 and after a short period of time he became a Methodist road that hindered as well as helped Anne, exploring the heyday when this Tennessee Ernie Ford (who loved her through Missy Mama, the stray cat who minister in Virginia. During this period of time he became influenced by Ralph Waldo automobiles, had been transformed into a simple road brought a non-stop flow of Virginia roots). Even though she told guarded her front porch. Or maybe you Emerson and Emerson’s religious and political views on “transcendentalism.” Conway smoothly paved concrete surface after 24 travelers through Downtown Diana Ross she “couldn’t carry a tune in a have lived downtown forever and know entered and graduated from Harvard University. He accepted ministry in the Unitarian years of legislation, meetings and Fredericksburg. bucket,” they eventually became friends. her broad smile and her “Come on in!” Church; however, his anti-slavery views along with his involvement in the attempt to construction. On May 28, 1927 the The day-long Vintage Route 1 “They were all just like real people, “ she These days her memory isn’t what it used rescue the fugitive slave in Boston, resulted in his moving to Ohio where he was the splendid celebration of its completion Event will include a ticketed Streetcar says. Which is probably what they’d say to be, but within minutes her stories ring editor of a paper. Conway escorted several of his father’s former slaves to safety in would be fitting of all the work that went Tour of Princess Anne (the original Route about her. with contagious laughter. Ohio after they had fled from Virginia. into it. 1), a free self-guided tour of Caroline and These days Mary Belle doesn’t go Mary Belle, 85, has lived a full He became editor of the Commonwealth in Boston and wrote “The Golden For the opening of the William Streets, children’s activities, out much, but doesn’t lack for company. life, and she loves to talk about it. Stories Hour” and “The Rejected Stone”, strong stories about emancipation. In 1862 he left his Washington-Richmond Highway, classic cars, oral history collection, a When she isn’t feeding the stray bunny in punctuated with, “Lord Claude,” and ministry due to his dissatisfaction with the social conservatism of Unitarianism. In Fredericksburg prepared to host 30,000 vintage fashion show and much more. All her backyard or watching The Today Show “Heavens to Betsy,” are always followed by 1863, Conway went to London to convince the British that the Civil War was a war of visitors. The Virginia highway, part of the events, except the Streetcar Tour, are free “to figure out what day it is,” she’ll read a laugh you can’t help but reciprocate. abolition. His efforts failed, as the Confederacy would not communicate with him. larger Jefferson Davis Highway, was now to the public and suitable for all ages. For from the stacks of magazines surrounding Her eyes shine through her glasses as she He refused to return to the United States as he no longer felt welcome. He completely concrete and inspired an more information, to purchase tour her chair. Allen, who now owns the explains why she doesn’t nap in her pink, illustrious day of ribbon cuttings, tickets or find out how you can get Copper Shop, will stop by with lunch, son resided in Venice, Italy with his family for a short period of time before moving to wing-backed living room chair, angled to luncheons, pageants and formal dances. involved, visit the Historic Fredericksburg Bill drops in from Virginia Beach, and London. In 1868 he was one of the speakers at the first open meeting supporting see what’s happening outside. “I am The festivities began at 10 o’clock in the website www.HFFI.org , call our offices at daughter Hertzie drives up from women’s suffrage in England. He was a good friend of Robert Browning, Charles Darwin th afraid someone will look in the window morning of May 28 , when one blue 540-371-4504 or contact me at Richmond — recently with a mantle clock. and Charles Dickens. In 1875 he reconciled with his Falmouth family. In 1897 he and think I’m dead!” ribbon was cut a mile and a half north of [email protected]. For a closer look at the “I forget these days,” Mary Belle says, returned to New York with his wife who wished to die in the United States, which she On good days, she’ll regale you Occoquan by the Mayor of Alexandria, Jefferson Davis opening archives, visit the “what day it is, what time it is.” But those did on Christmas day. Conway became dissatisfied as the Spanish American War started with stories of growing up in the city. William Albert Smoot, and one grey ribbon Central Rappahannock Heritage Center moments don’t fluster her. “I guess and he moved to France to devote his life to the peace movement and writing. Moncure Riding her bike up and down Caroline, was cut 19 miles north of Fredericksburg, (CRHC), 900 Barton St. #111 (540-373- things don’t ruffle me, except when I get Conway died alone in a Paris apartment on November 15, 1907. The Conway Hall in sneaking off to Jones Grocery store for a by Virginia Governor Harry Flood Byrd. 3704). all the way to the top of the stairs and London is named in his honor. soda with friend Pat Clark, or babysitting The parties then progressed on to can’t remember why. I usually bring down our now-Mayor Mary Catherine Greenlaw Fredericksburg and their places in the Emily Taggart Schricker, a volunteer an extra roll of toilet paper in case that and board member at HFFI and a while her mother shopped. These, of reviewing stands to watch a grand two- was the reason.” She laughs at the 18 Tuffy Hicks, like Moncure Conway, has a prevalent and prominent name in volunteer at the CRHC, works at course, were simpler times. Fredericksburg. “Hicks” and “Moncure” as surnames are known to everyone who has hour pageant unfold. Dovetail Cultural Resource Group. rolls she now has downstairs. Mary Belle’s family hailed from lived here for any length of time. Presented in the pageant was a Emily lives in town with her husband Mary Belle’s wooden cane sits the Northern Neck, where she spent most collection of American History as well as and their pug, “Dookie”. handy for walks to the corner or to summers. As one of the first waitresses at threaten friend and neighbor Wilson the Tide’s Inn in Irvington, she got all the Greenlaw, who stops by to tease and give big tables of locals. “I’d introduce myself, Central Rappahannock her a hard time. She gives it right back. and it never failed... someone would say, ‘I Robyn Danchik, who delivers her mail, know who you are. I’m your cousin!’” HERITAGE CENTER makes a point to notice if her newspaper During high school and a few is gone (“she’s up”) or her door is closed years after, she was lead singer with Jesse Volunteers needed (“AC’s on or she’s resting”), and always Pine’s orchestra, touring locally — “always to process historical documents William T. Garnett Mark A. Moyers stops for a story. And when Mary Belle with their mama as chaperone.” It was takes to the red bench on her front porch, and aid researchers. during one of those performances that ANTIQUES ANTIQUES people honk and wave, calling “Hey Mizz Codger first laid eyes on her. “I guess I Training provided. G!”. “Lord Claude, it’s never quiet around was pretty good,” she says. Codger and Phone 540-373-3704 or email [email protected] here,” she says, in a drawl as thick as Mary Belle made a life together, moving honey. I get the feeling she doesn’t mind around the Burg, then to Richmond, and at all. Open to the public for scholarly research even the Bahamas. There’s hardly a place in town she hasn’t worked: The Susan Carter Morgan writes from her Apothecary Shop, the gift shop above 540-424-2448 Historic Fredericksburg 540-226-7064 Downtown Writing Studio at 540-373-5949 Ulman’s Jewelry, J.C. Penney’s (on Caroline LibertyTown Arts Workshop. The Heritage Center Maury Commons 900 Barton St Fredericksburg before the mall), to name a few.

18 August 2012 Front porch fredericksburg front porch fredericksburg August 2012 19 Arts of the Titans Companions Wags & Purrs Quiet Moments Pet Au Pair Services Celebrating the 18th Anniversary emergency preparedness Last Chance Vacation? of Hyperion Espresso a half step from 1900 Back-to-School Shopping? Leave the Dogs to Me while You get things Done! by wendy schmitz By Ana Brugos By archer Dipeppe Cats and Dogs: As soon as the electricity goes would lick the top when we were kids, and Walks, Feedings, Playtime. out, I get that same sinking feeling I get if your tongue tingled, there was juice. not just their when I look at a bad poker hand. Now, I do Who invented that ritual? I want to listen vaccinations but Call Alexis Grogan at 540 - 903 - 0437 have flashlights. I probably have at least to the radio so that they can tell me they information on any Serving Southern Stafford & the City eight of them in all shapes and sizes. The have no idea when the lights will be back medications or special problem is finding one. Of course, the ones on. For fun we call the electric company foods they need. I I can find have no batteries or dead ones. and listen to the recording telling us they suggest keeping a copy There is a bulb and that is promising, but too have no idea when the lights will come in your glove box, a I won’t find out that it is bad until I find back on. friend’s house, and in some batteries. I do have candles, but they The house will soon be 900 your email inbox; this are never in the same place as the degrees, so we go around trying to open as way no matter what matches. I stumble around in the dark many windows as we can. This is another happens you have them because dark is the only time the lights go one of those bad rituals where we for boarding or out. Why is that? suddenly discover all over again how many medication refill needs, Ok, I have windows refuse to open. and your pet will be the matches and Did you know it is possible accepted and cared for the candles, and I to get a hernia trying to properly. haven’t set myself This open windows? We never Next, I suggest you keep The Titan Hyperion has brought Hyperion staff. We encourage you to on fire yet bringing Sucks open windows except when a bag handy with a three the sun over the skies for centuries, and come out to see and hear what these hard one to the other. the electricity goes out. We day supply of items your we have been providing our community working Titans have to offer. We now have some live in a climate-controlled pet may need should you with coffee and latte art for 18 years. All sales from artwork on display flickering light, so I box that stays 70 degrees Colorado was burning in June. be forced from home. This is what the There is more to the staff than just will be matched by Hyperion Espresso go to the kitchen, all year long. Why does 70 Not only were there record-breaking Red Cross recommends for people, and I Rosettas in your cup of joe, and we invite in the form of a donation not so fast as to degrees feel so cool in the temperatures, but there was a raging think your pets should be no different. In you see what Arts our staff has to offer on to Empowerhouse, Supporting Survivors make the hot wax summer and so warm in wildfire encroaching on the city causing addition to three days of food and water, Sunday, August 26. Musical talents will fill of Domestic Violence. spread across the the winter? I would mandatory evacuations of many be sure to have at least three days of the caffeinated air as we debut the art candle hand. I have recommend the government neighborhoods. Shelters had been opened medications, and pack the following: pieces of several talented members of our The pieces will be on display done that before. I have to find a saucer study that, except we already have enough at local high schools for people that had Backup collar with current ID tags until the end of October, but the musical because I only have candles that produce government studies. nowhere else to go, but the shelters didn’t (include your vet information on the ID) talents, including Nathan Masters (above) copious amounts of melted wax, and I There will be no sleeping tonight. take pets and that created a problem for Two leashes and Ray Woodruff, will be heard don’t want to spend time scraping the We will just lay there in a puddle of sweat those with furry family members. Where Bowls exclusively on Sunday, August 26th. hardened wax off the dressers, walls, and and pray for morning. I remember the would they go? Who would take care of Blanket Full Service Hospital Thank you for making us a pets, if and when the lights come back on. days before air conditioning. My room was them? Crate or collapsible crate successful part of your community! We You would think I would be better upstairs and the pointed roof trapped the Many of you may think, no Something to chew on for dogs to featuring: hope to see you for our celebration this prepared. You would be wrong. heat. It isn’t easy to sleep in an oven. I got problem just head to a hotel; well with relieve stress month through October. These are familiar rituals but not a morning paper route just so I would 35,000 folks evacuated for almost a week Towels necessarily good ones. I have often have a legitimate reason to get up at four- there weren’t enough hotels taking pets First aid kit for pets (you can find thought about preparing some kind of thirty in the morning and escape the and some folks didn’t have the funds to them online or some stores carry them) Grooming Salon Ana Brugos is a partner in Hyperion emergency box with all the things I will puddle and the heat. pay for them. What about boarding them List of locations you can go with your Espresso, 301 William. Hyperion’s name need when the lights go out. I never get Suddenly, after about 72 hours at kennels or vets? Boarding facilities pets (family, friends, hotels, shelters) Canine Boarding means “watcher from above” or “he who past the “thinking about it” stage. I do (Rob and Virginia Grogan once lost filled up fast and without proper vaccine This is just a list to get you online: goes above” from the Greek words hyper and iôn. In a sense, have an old 1960’s transistor radio, and I electricity for ELEVEN days) the lights documentation, many animals couldn’t thinking and hopefully to increase your in Our Indoor/Outdoor Runs www.save7lives.org Hyperion Espresso has been watching even know where it is. It takes one of suddenly return to a big cheer. Yeah!!!!!!! find a room at the inn. This left volunteer awareness that your pets need you to Dog Training & over downtown Fredericksburg for 18 those square (really rectangular, we have We have learned our lesson. We will be organizations to find not only large spaces consider them as well. Luckily Colorado years now. Congratulations, and thank in person: always called them square) nine volt prepared next time. No, we won’t. for hundreds of pets, but all the supplies Springs is a pet friendly city and according you to Ana, Dan Peterson, and their Behavioral Consults barista bunch. - RG batteries. I think there are only six nine- for them as well. This got me thinking, to reports no pets died in this fire, not Dept. of Motor Vehicles volt batteries left in the universe. We Archer Di Peppe’s book of what would I do in an emergency? even horses, because everyone worked with certified dog trainer Quiet Moments was published in 2000. together to care for every misplaced Everyone should have a plan for their pets creature, not just the humans. Feline Boarding in Our in case of emergency. Frankly, your plan Keeping your pets safe is your should have a backup plan just in case. responsibility. Sadly, Fido can’t do it for Spacious Multi-room Condos For instance, maybe some of the evacuees himself and many cities will not devote Give a Child had a plan for their pets to stay with resources to helping pets. If you take friends down the street; well that is useless steps now to prepare for a disaster, then Serving you & your companion animals when the whole street has fire damage. So hopefully your entire family, including the Something to what is the best way to plan for the furry members, will survive any tragedy. for 15 years unforeseeable? It takes a little bit of time and preparation Think About You can’t foresee all the to create a survival kit for yourself and potential problems you may face in an your pets. Heck, it’s so easy go ahead and Stacy L. Horner, DVM; Gary B. Dunn, DVM; Melanie Bell, DVM emergency, but you can help by being make two! You can never be too prepared. Sandi L. Pepper, DVM; Melissa A. DeLauter, DVM ; Arlene Evans, DVM prepared. I’m not talking paranoid, I hope you never have a reason to use doomsday, conspiracy theory prepared, those kits, but if you do, you’ll be glad you Books, Games, Amusing Novelties just organized and thoughtful prepared. took the time to make them. 540/374-0462 First, have copies of your pets’ 810 Caroline Street medical records on hand. 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20 August 2012 Front porch fredericksburg front porch fredericksburg August 2012 21 Green Remedies Senior Care JOANNA CASSIDY-FARRELL Wellness CUKES protect seniors from fraud the anti-inflammatory diet

By Karl Karch By christine H. thompson, D.C. fastest-growing segment of the population. Second, these older Part 1: All About Beef diets. Omega-3 and Omega-6 fats are anti- Perfect, by Jo Robinson, grass-finished beef adults may be financially stable inflammatory and pro-inflammatory, (from cows pastured up until slaughter), is during an unsettled time in our As promised in my June article, respectively. Many experts believe our four times lower in fat than grain-fed beef. economy. They are also viewed as “Inflammation, Friend or Foe?” I want to diet in past decades provided an even To top that off, not only is the overall fat being more vulnerable and trusting. give you information on pro-inflammatory balance of omega-3’s and omega-6’s or a content of the beef much less, but the And, when crimes do occur, foods to avoid. Since I wrote in February 1:1 ratio. Today, the typical American diet percentage of the anti-inflammatory scammers feel less likely to be on the dangers of sugar, I will focus on tends toward a ratio of 1:10 or worse. omega-3 fats is much higher. In fact, the captured. Part of the problem is fatty acids now. One way you can help This means for every anti-inflammatory omega-3 to omega-6 balance of grass- the lack of reporting of the crime. keep inflammation under control is to be gram of fat in our diet, we consume 10 finished beef is almost 1:1, compared to An AARP study found only 25 careful of the types of fats in your diet. grams of pro-inflammatory fats. Is it any up to 1:5 in grain-fed beef. percent of victims over age 55 have The most damaging is the trans-fats. wonder inflammation has become such a As you can see, there is much to reported to authorities that they’ve Trans-fats are naturally occurring in small health problem? learn about the types of foods that fallen for a scam. They may keep amounts, but occur in much greater So let’s discuss that most dreaded promote and combat inflammation. Stay quiet because they are ashamed. amounts in fats that have been of the saturated tuned for my next article in October as I Or, because they are afraid to be Often called a vegetable but chemically altered, such as fats – red meat. continue to illuminate the anti- seen as vulnerable or unfit to live really a fruit; cucumbers are one of hydrogenated fats, or Most cattle inflammatory diet. alone, a perceived threat to a loss of nature’s many medicines that grow polyunsaturated oils that have today are grain independence. out of the flower and bear seeds of the been heated too high or too fed, a very However, by arming older adults plant like an apple. many times. unnatural diet with information and helping them In recent decades for a cow that Dr. Christine Thompson leads us to better health at results in beef feel more secure, seniors can have A vegetable is any plant that saturated fats have been given a Whole Health Chiropractic on the confidence they need to protect consists of the seed (garlic), root bad name. The most maligned of that is very high Bridgewater Street, themselves from scammers and (potato), a leaf (lettuce) or a stem these is animal fats. It is in the pro- 899-9421. fraudsters. Our organization feels (broccoli) that is used as food before it important to understand that all inflammatory this is such an important issue that flowers. naturally occurring fats contain fatty acids. Add we launched a website a variety of saturated, mono-unsaturated to this the growth hormones and other www.ProtectSeniorsFromFraud.com A cucumber comes to us in the and polyunsaturated fats in various drugs given to the animals and you start specifically to educate families and heat of summer because it literally proportions. Some contain a much higher to see how red meat has earned its bad Healthcare For seniors about how to protect cools the body temperature down percentage of one of these types of fats. name. By contrast, grass-fed cattle have a You don’t need to go far in our themselves from financial abuse. The when eaten. This makes a great For example, animal fats are higher in much higher percentage of the omega-3 the Whole Person community to hear the stories about website includes many excellent videos, natural medicine for hot flashes due saturated fats so they are labeled as such. or anti-inflammatory fats. However, it seniors who have been scammed. Maybe SPECIALIZING IN: articles, and tips. I highly recommend to menopause, a hot body Polyunsaturated fats include the omega-3, seems all grass-fed cattle are not created it’s a call from a con man posing as a downloading the “Senior Fraud Protection temperature from sunburn or from a omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids. All of equally. I recently attended a talk by local ` Gentle, Individualized Chiropractic Care grandson of an elderly woman, begging Kit” which includes valuable information fever. these fats are important and combine to farmers, Mike and Molly Peterson, who ` Cranio-Sacral Balancing (Sacro for money to get out of a jam. Or, an and checklists to help seniors stay safe at make up the composition of our cell walls. practice “sustainable agriculture” at Occipital Technique - SOT) older adult who unwittingly gives her bank home. I particularly like the “Scam Proof When a cucumber is eaten, it The saturated fats, such as cholesterol, Mount Vernon Farm in Sperryville. They ` Addressing Your Total Health Needs account information to a thief, thinking Your Senior Checklist”, and the “What to becomes a natural cleanser for the give the cell walls structure and solidity; explained that sometimes a cow called with Natural, Holistic Treatment Methods she’s talking to a bank staffer. Or, even Do If Your Senior Has Been Scammed” one colon because it is a water plant the polyunsaturated fats give it flexibility. grass-fed has only been pastured up until ` Detoxification/Weight the family member that’s desperate for Loss Nutritional Programs page guide. A great tip is to have a family bringing irrigation to the body. The Healthy cells need both qualities. the last 90 days, and then is fed grain until money and exploits their parents or member monitor a senior’s bank account fiber, if eaten with the peel, not only In talking about inflammation, slaughter. grandparents. for unusual activity. flushes the colon but also coats and we concentrate on omega-3’s and omega- Since a cow puts on most of its According to experts, the top Our region is fortunate to have a protects the lining of the colon with 6’s since they are essential fatty acids, fat in the last 90 days, this beef is not three crimes targeting seniors are identity wonderful organization called the mucilaginous properties. meaning that our bodies cannot make much different than a wholly grain fed Dr. Christine theft, Medicaid/Medicare and medication Spotsylvania/Stafford Regional TRIAD. It them and we must get them from our cow. Conversely, according to Pasture Thompson fraud, and financial exploitation. 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22 August 2012 Front porch fredericksburg front porch fredericksburg August 2012 23 “If You Dream It, The Late We’ll Create It” John D. Holmfeld by megan byrnes

86’d: Bistro Bethem long-time Cape), Amber Hildebrand (eating ice cream favorites, Brian Downing (below) and in Alabama), Ray Woodruff (celebrating a Kimberly Suttle clocked in for the last particularly monumental number), Ashley giving back ... Again time last month. Both graduated from Poe (my current Pinterest crush), Seth UMW in May and apparently wanted to Casana (Sethfest XXX1) and Blake Bethem Custom Design Your New above so many others. John was one of “start careers” and “use their degrees”. We (yet another monumental number – met those rare ones… He was passionate Spring/Summer Tote will miss you! with a monumentally surprising party put distinguished career in the space industry but not in a theatrical way. You could on by his crafty wife Aby). working on rockets in California, see in his eyes the intense mental Choose from1,000’s researching for the Library of Congress Seen: Rebecca Thomas processes at work before he spoke… of fabric combinations and the Science & Technology Committee working/people watching at Hyperion Let’s say John often spoke with in the U.S. House of Representatives, and Espresso, Eyeclops Studio’s Ken Crampton annotations. He was, after all, a Embroidery Services, Birthday Ken Higgins (at left) of J.F.Fick gave a writing several technical reference books, smelling the fresh peaches at Wegman’s, writer.” Parties, Bridal & Baby Showers “Tips” workshop on serving responsibly, to John Holmfeld came to Fredericksburg Mike Skinner, owner of Horseshoes and John Holmfeld, Di Bella explains, participants from Bistro Bethem including looking for an active arts community Hand Grenades, bespectacled at bistro, was known as a skilled, professional Ask about Tote Gatherings and Matt Mastalski and Derek Shea on a recent where he could join arts organizations and James Zitz (below) hanging out at 909 writer who exercised the highest Our TOTE’ally day-off Monday. All 11 aced the multiple- support the full spectrum of the arts. Saloon, Dan Peterson and Ana Brugos, standards of grammatical structure choice test and snacked on pizza. Sounds John loved books, poetry, Surprised Experience! owners of Hyperion Espresso, making a and clear syntax, and also, he goes on like my kind of test (Because booze and literature, history, music, nature and quick stop at Giant, catching me making a to emphasize, “…a hands-on, face-to- pizza). probably most of all art. He supported Gift Certificates available rather girly purchase (ok, ok, I’ll tell you face kind of person and was committed Overheard at Otter House: many organizations including the since you begged. 2 Fashion magazines to the art of direct, persuasive 1217 Jefferson Davis Highway, (talking about an ex-roommate) “She Richmond Ballet, the Richmond and 2 pints of gelato. It’s summer.) communication…” Fredericksburg VA 22401 would never clean up, and I like to run Symphony, the Fredericksburg Pops The “Pragmatic, rational, (540) 371-3547 around the house naked a lot.” I mean, I Orchestra and the University of Mary insightful, opinionated” Mr. Holmfeld www.eversewenglish.com can’t blame them. Who wants to run Lauren Roan-PParks and Chris Washington music programs and art was, says Di Bella, “…at the same time Mon - Sat 10am to 7pm, around naked in a dirty house? Ew! Parks welcomed baby Grace (below) into galleries. He served on many boards compassionate and temperate. His Sunday by Appointment the world last month; the little lady is including the University Gallery Council Seen: Dave Hitchens (below) broad smile often ended long and their second kiddo. Their first, Liam, and the Fredericksburg Center for the scored a new spot behind the front desk at learned discussions on a full array of seems to love his new role as big bro. Creative Arts, where he sponsored and the Courtyard Marriott downtown. If topics. That smile also would precede arranged an annual Docent Luncheon to affable were to be personified, Dave would his greeting of a friend. In both “Joan’s Still Life” by Paula Rose honor the volunteer docents at FCCA. be that person(ified). Seriously, go down The John there and say hi to him and get back to Pragmatic and passionate in Holmfeld Art me. Perfect position for a guy like that. life, the late John D. Holmfeld had Collection made his wishes clear – he would exhibit is one to remain that way after he was gone. attend as both This month, his family honors his a tribute to wishes, as The John Holmfeld Art John and as an Collection (61 artworks, all created by active show of local artists) is the focus of a special support for the exhibit and silent auction at the FCCA building AUGUST 1 Fredericksburg Center for the Creative fund. John Arts through Aug. 31 (Opening THRU would like that, When life hands you a days-long Reception First Friday). Heard: Jay Starling played a passionately. OCTOBER 14 power outage-inducing storm on the eve The show catalog is available surprise Brokedown Boys show at the of your best friend’s baby shower that at www.fccava.org/ under the Kenmore Inn, Green Boys played a “Life with Grapefruit” by Heidi Reszies Lewis you’ve been planning for months, Frederick Gallery tab, August 2012 (21 impromptu show at the Otter House, as you…wait a week and throw her a mini- pieces have already sold online). The Many people from the arts community their original venue, Market Square, was shower at your house. While it was a big “John Holmfeld Art Collection” was circumstances John took pleasure in the contributed to this story. - RG rained out (tell me, what wasn’t rained From the sound of things, you bummer to cancel Laura Craig’s big baby donated by his family after his passing in worth of the individual. He made each one out last month?). may think NASA is building a new BBQ bash due to the no power thing, her October 2011. All proceeds benefit of us feel important to him… of course we Happy July birthdays to Garrison headquarters on William Street, what with friends Danielle Payne, Alex Capshaw- preservation of FCCA’s Silversmith House all found great worth in him as friend, Rule (now in LA), Michael Geddes (voice of the LCD screens, stars on the ceiling, glow Taylor, Betsy Park (and me), quickly pulled “Building Fund”. advocate, mentor, and example of a the Idiomatics), Jessica Sutton (expecting), in the dark bar and other space-y, cosmic together a Mexican food-themed bash. We Joe Di Bella, a distinguished generous and active life.” Brandon Newton (below, currently at the accoutrement, but no! It’s not NASA! It’s had gifts to give and polka dotted straws Professor of Art at the University of Mary John Holmfeld cared about art in the Orion, the new sushi to use! Washington who served as chair of the every form. He once walked into a restaurant/lounge/bar that’s opening up Oh, and speaking of babies and Department of Art and Art History and downtown bar, not for a drink but to hand smack in between Castiglia’s and the soon- Danielle Payne, congrats to her and her Director of University Galleries, and was bartender and Front Porch owner Rob STARRING to-be-open Vivify burger lounge. Owner bearded husband, Michael Payne; the pair instrumental in the establishment of Grogan a slip of paper on which John had Patrick A’Hearn with Ryan Bullock has got his head in the is expecting their first bebe on the eve of UMW’s Ridderhof Martin Gallery, offers listed the month and year of every issue of Quinn Vogt-Welch clouds, in the best way. 2013! this testimonial (excerpted here) to Mr. Front Porch that was missing from The Cheers to Robert and Jose Holmfeld: Virginiana Room at the Central Seen: Two of my very favorite “Too infrequently do individuals Rappahannock Regional Library. John former Hyperion co-workers were in town Gonzalez and the rest of the Soup and of candor, discernment, fine-tuned wanted to be sure the archive would be TICKETS: for a brief time last month. Sarah Appleby Taco crew! The beloved Fredericksburg intellect and gentle nature come into our maintained and complete. (540) 370-4300, put in a few hours behind the bar and Alex spot is celebrating 4 years this month. Be lives. But then, because of this rarity, His passion for the arts was well Pittman breezed through for (literally) 15 sure to stop by through August to take those individuals impact us and challenge known and demonstrated by his countless (888) 999-8527 minutes at the start of one of Sarah’s advantage of their celebratory deals and us in ways that make them memorable actions. After retiring from a riversidedt.com shifts. specials!

24 August 2012 Front porch fredericksburg front porch fredericksburg August 2012 25 P. Rose Gallery Phantom of Choice COMMUNITY LINK

Courtesy of WFVA and Front Porch A window to eric’s soul as a matter of F. a.c. By Rob Grogan has signed an experienced actress and director to his Phantom roster. Quinn Vogt-WWelch, a New York City-based actress by collette caprara and singer, co-stars as “Christine”, the In 2008, local artists lodged the to 11 members, includes representatives phantom’s love interest. Patty D’Beck, complaint that the City was not doing its from organizations that develop arts (below) a theater professor at VCU, directs part to support the arts. Councilman projects (schools, the university, non- this very first dinner theater production George Solley (in photo) responded with profits), and local artists. Julie Perry, of of Phantom in the United States. This Writers Wanted: statesmanlike leadership, working with the city’s tourism and economic musical version is sure to please even the fellow Council member Kerry Devine to development department, serves on the staunchest supporter of the Andrew Lloyd explore what the City could do better. committee, as do councilors Solley and Hours Webber version. Do you love your community? Their conclusion was to broaden the Devine. “Some artists may not be used to mission, community participation, and working in the organizational Tues. - Sat. 11-55 Do you know interesting people? And the critics agree whole-heartedly. For activities of Fredericksburg’s Fine Arts environment of an official government example, the Chicago Tribune’s review of Do you like to write? Commission. “Almost every city that has a entity, so we serve as a liaison between the The commission established an Door Productions), and Ryan Poe (Rapp. And By Appointment the Yeston/Kopit version says the viable arts community has some sort of really, really ‘government’ part and what Arts District downtown that offers waivers Independent Film Festival, Fredericksburg Are you dependable? “musical score is superior to the Webber official or quasi-official organization to the commission does,” said Solley. and tax incentives; accomplished the All Ages) – and its new chair, Seth Casana version” and “comes with a deeper human 371-88499 institutionalize support for the arts on the Action-oriented community mural panels in the 800 block of Caroline, (founder/ leader of Elby Brass), whose can- story that relies more on relationships part of the government,” said Solley. involvement continues to be envisioned as and the “awareness” banners throughout do, innovative, solution- oriented Email editor Rob Grogan at than crashing chandeliers.” Thus, the Fredericksburg Arts well. “It’s critical and essential to how the the city (created by Bill Harris, Betsy leadership style and experience brings a 709 Caroline Street [email protected] or Commission (fredarts.com) was created to commission can best serve the Glassie, Johnny Johnson and Paula Rose). bevy of creativity and energy to the helm). Patrick A’Hearn and Quinn Vogt-Welch advise council on “artistic, aesthetic, and community,” said Solley. “We can’t do The city will again host Via Colori The public can attend Arts Commission What’s behind the mask? The (whose voice enchants listeners of both [email protected] cultural aspects of the city,” and make things by ourselves and we want to work (ViaColori.com), September 21–23 at meetings on the first Tuesday each month, www.prosegallery.com renowned Broadway version is recommendations to promote art, art with people not on the commission to Riverfront Park on Sophia. Michael 7:00PM at City Hall. unrevealing. If you want the back story, education, and awareness, while move forward and implement our various William Kirby, its Featured Artist this year, Casana and Solley will appear on the finely-written glimpse into the lead continuing to serve as a conduit for arts projects… (and) initiatives (they) want to was hailed by The Los Angeles Times as WFVA’s Community Link on Sunday, Aug. character’s soul – and the answer to my grants. The commission, comprised of up do themselves...” “one of the best street painters in the 19 at 8:00 a.m. (listen live at question – you must hear and see Maury world” and has won the title of Master WFVAradio.com or AM1230 WFVA) to Yeston and Arthur Kopit’s rich score, Street Painter in every major European underscore the importance of establishing convincing narrative, and dramatic Street Painting festival. Local artist Carol a permanent performing arts venue and musical performance. They come together Iglesias is the Signature Artist. Solley to promote the removal of outdated/ in the critically acclaimed version of considers Via Colori a gateway to an even counterproductive restrictions on artistic Phantom, now playing at Riverside Center. larger event in the future — an annual ventures. And who better to play the lead three-day Arts Weekend featuring arts, character, “Eric”, in the Virginia dinner music, and performances by the full theater premiere production at Riverside spectrum of the arts community (Note: than Patrick A’Hearn? (above) “No one FXBG’s Music Festival runs Aug 1–Sept 1; else” says Rollin Wehman, Riverside’s Art Attack is Sept. 8th. Both are private Collette Caprara, a local writer and General Manager. artist, is a member of the Arts sector initiatives). Patrick, who is Rollin’s associate Commission. Amanda Palmore The Arts Commission recently contributed additional information on artistic director, has been there, done welcomed four new commissioners — Via Colori. that. In St. Louis, Mo, and in West Chester Michelle Crow-DDolby (Gari Melchers/ and Syracuse, NY, his performance as Eric Belmont), Harvey Gold (Rappahannock in the Yeston-Kopit version of Gaston Pops, Arts & Cultural Council, UMW Leroux’s classic novel, Phantom of the recorded music and live theater scores Philharmonic), Kimberly Kemp (Stage Opera, added dramatic depth to the lead alike), pull off a stunning performance of character. It is Patrick’s Phantom of the relationship between Eric and choice, and he should know – he’s also Christine. And it’s all at Riverside. Call Old Town’s played in the touring company of the 540-370-4300 for tickets and dinner Webber version. theater reservations, or visit Greatest Tour “The back story in this version riversidedt.com… reaches Eric’s inner soul. There is not a As we wrap up our interview, 35 Monuments, Markers, & lot of ‘what’s behind the mask’ in the Patrick foreshadows next season’s theater Webber version,” he tells me as we sit schedule with a couple of hints of what is Attractions backstage just before a rehearsal for the yet to come: Next July, look for something AND the August 1st opening of Phantom, which from show-biz about the French Fredericksburg Battlefields runs through October 14. Revolution… and look for the possible “This one is a little more return of a smash hit star in a trans- Weddings Reunions demanding,” he says of the role, “both Atlantic classic… Names? You’ll have to vocally and dramatically,” adds Rollin. wait until Patrick A’Hearn takes the mask Shuttles Parties Once again networking with New off the next big thing at Riverside Dinner Group Outings York City, Virginia Commonwealth Theater. University, and Richmond’s Barksdale Theater, just as he has for some of the Rob Grogan and his staff write about Fredericksburgtrolley.com regional theater every other month in 540-898-0737 previous Riverside productions, Patrick Front Porch.

26 August 2012 Front porch fredericksburg front porch fredericksburg August 2012 27 Come Play With Us “10 ½ WON’T DO” FXBG Music This Summer AutoKnown Better Keyboard NEW: welcome to blue moon motors! From studio to stage with Classes Music Theatre By regina price Renaissance man Matt Montoro ages 3 - 11 Camp By Rim Vining ages 7 and up There is a song called, “Ninety- 540-371-4526 207 William Street www.ymsfred.com Nine and a Half Won’t Do” but for Big by ashleigh chevalier Certified Experienced Staff Sister Penny and Little Sister Shakyra, Ten several Indie film scores, and a Half Won’t Do. Their relationship with Scholastic, and YAMAHA MUSIC SCHOOL OF FREDERICKBURG began with the Rappahannock Big ABC’s hit show, Located in Downtown Fredericksburg for Over 40 Years Brothers Big Sisters (RBBBS) when Little Cougartown. Sister Shakyra turned 10 ½. During their Matt founded the The first outing Big Sister Penny took Shakyra Third Stream Giants to a local restaurant to celebrate her 10 ½ four years ago. Fronted birthday. “I was so surprised because I by Fredericksburg’s didn’t know I was 10 ½” says Shakyra. favorite vocalist and Penny had spent countless hours getting NBC Today Show Talent to know as much as possible about her Winner, Anthony new Little Sister prior to being matched. Campbell, with Ben Hite When Penny learned of Shakyra’s birth on keys, Toby Fairchild date she realized Shakyra was now 10 ½ on drums, Percy Bert on and thought not only will it be a birthday bass, celebration but a “teachable moment” for Yes folks, every few years we This thought process all began and a funky horn her Little Sis. This was the beginning of a bring you Blue Moon Specials on vehicles with the harsh storms in late June, which His name is Matt Montoro. section, this act never fails to get a crowd mentor and mentee relationship built on that can only exist in my unfortunately did a lot of damage and Guitar Player, Studio Owner, Producer, grooving. Their debut album Cool Human lifelong learning beyond 10 ½ years. imagination. Much like the magical there was a tragic loss of life. For this we Big Sister Penny and Little Sister Songwriter, and the list goes on and on. is featured with well modern funk original since she is an honor roll student and is Scottish town of Brigadoon which only are saddened and pray we won’t see that Shakyra have been matched in the RBBBS Matt is a renaissance man – and in this music and their live performances have taking advanced math classes. comes to life for a single day every 100 magnitude of storm again. But come program for over a year. They live in current progressive music industry, one earned them regional and national Shakyra comments, “I am so years, Blue Moon Motors only operates in on! When the weather geeks informed us close proximity of one another and since has to be. recognition, including winning DC’s happy that I met my awesome friend and those months with two full moons… the it was Derecho we were all pretty sure that introduction Shakyra has become Matt’s studio, Third Stream Hottest 5. Yes, they are working on a new Big Sister Penny!” When asked of Shakyra second one being the Blue Moon. (See they were making it up. family to Penny and her 21-year old son. Music & Design, is a top tier local studio. album —- so stay tuned. what is her favorite thing to do with disclaimer information below.) (Actually, Gustavus Detlef Penny says “I really like kids a lot and There is something to be said for a radio- You can see this funky, soul crew Penny, Shakyra replies, “being part of the Since we won’t be coming back Hinrichs first used the phrase in 1888 to enjoy being around them so when my son ready recording that meets pro-level break it down at the Colonial Tavern Guinness World’s record as Vampires at around until 2013, any of you with describe a July 1877 storm that swept left home for college, it was not a hard specifications. A produced sound can open downtown Saturday, August 18 at 10p.m. Kings Dominion”. Shakyra also warranty work or service needs on the across the state of Iowa. Super fast, no decision to make to volunteer as a Big doors a standard demo might not. And, as one of Fredericksburg Music Festival’s THE POETRY MAN experienced bungee jumping, rock THE POETRY MAN vehicles bought since Autoknown and trees or mountains or much of anything Sister and the opportunity to be a friend Third Stream Music & Design can develop featured acts. Stone Music Management & climbing and participated in the Relay for BMM started business in February 2000, to slow it down but no way to record the and mentor to Shakyra has been a great a solid professionally designed Entertainment has produced this month - BY FRANK FRATOE Life for the first time with Penny. Some of please contact us to schedule your speed either. Kind of like a run on the learning experience for me”. Penny promotional package around the music, long local music festival. It begins August the other activities you might find them including websites, video, photography, appointment in August of 2013 when we Bonneville Salt Flats before the describes Shakyra as “funny and smart 1 and rocks on through September 1 with You make everything all right. – doing are swimming, biking, canoeing, will once again be open for business, stopwatch.) with a gentle soul, she keeps me on my press kits, and other necessary Fredericksburg’s best independent musical skating, constructing a dollhouse, going Phoebe Snow however briefly. As for the Blue Moon toes”! Big Sis says watching Little Sister promotional materials. Matt has worked acts and other traveling acts as well. The out to eat and just hanging out. Penny In the meantime check out our disclaimer… grow and become more confident in her with various artists including Keller line up covers a variety of genres: Ask Fred writes, “Little Sister Shakyra is really 2012 Blue Moon Specials! Even though the blue moon is abilities has been very rewarding, and all Williams and Matt’s own all-star band, The (R&B/Soul/Blues), Lisa Lim Band starting to evolve into a young lady; when touted as the second full moon in a month the rewards are definitely worth the Third Stream Giants. (blues/funk/rock), Hunter Wolfe & ARE I look into the future, I can see myself 2012 Derecho. Zero to Ninety MPH in and even I put faith in that myth, a little commitment of being there for Shakyra. Matt’s eclectic blend of influences (blues/rock), Sunsette Syndicate Strength attending her high school graduation, seconds, absolutely no control over research has revealed I was wrong. Yep, Something else very exciting and inspirations bridging from Zeppelin to (Pop/Rock), Sabor Afrocubano (Latin (From Psalms 3.7) preparing her for college, watching her when you will get started, where you will wrong. The blue moon is actually the about Shakyra is her love for gymnastics Pearl Jam to Phish to Charlie Hunter and beat), Gaye Adegbalola & Roddy Barnes get married, and holding her first child”. end up or how long the payments might third full moon in any meteorological and cheerleading. Most of their initial Curtis Mayfield have led him to funk and (Blues), Sons of Solomon (Reggae), Pete Big Sister Penny is a “BIG” for life! last. We can, however, pretty much season having four full moons. jazz, which is effortlessly expressed when Mealy & Laurie Rose Griffith In the darkest hour conversation at the beginning of their guarantee one hell of a ride. This is a lot like figuring out he performs with The Giants. It (Americana/Folk), The Idiomatics (Modern relationship evolved around Little Sister’s Regina Price is Enrollment and Match when all seems lost, 2007 Haboob. Paint is only slightly dull when Easter falls but different. Actually, undoubtedly comes through in his custom Indie Rock), The Dixie Power Trio enthusiasm toward becoming a gymnast. Support Specialist at Rappahannock Big from the wind whipped sand. Be the while this August does have two full Brothers Big Sisters. compositions, which have been used for (Zydeco). There are a few solo and duo right is incoherent Shakyra didn’t stop there but decided to first on your block to hit 70 MPH on the moons, one on the 2nd and the second on acoustic acts as well: WAMMIE Nominated and beyond our power. further pursue gymnastics by enrolling in crest of a wall of sand. duo Chatham Street, Denim~N~Lace, Cori the 31st , there is not a blue moon this the local Parks and Recreation beginner’s 1980 Sirocco. VW made a good try with Blanch, Abbe Buck. There are so many year because the next full moon isn’t until class. Penny supported her throughout The meek will inherit this one but they missed the point by more, so find out at after the autumnal equinox in September this endeavor by picking her up from Front Porch not tying it to all the other winds of the FredericksburgMusicFestival.com earth’s fate to come, and therefore does not fall in summer, school every Thursday and taking her to Mediterranean. The Sirocco was quick, Visit Third Stream Music and as abundance of peace hence, i.e., therefore and what-what… gymnastics practice. After practice was Fredericksburg but like the wind they didn’t last long. Design at 3SMD.com or contact Matt at if they fight within. there are only three full moons this over, they would grab a bite to eat and 2011 Mistral. Also a wonderful play on [email protected]. Anthony Campbell and summer. talk about some of Little Sister’s strengths the Mediterranean wind theme but this The Third Stream Giants are at This information is not intended and areas for improvement. Since that one is a cold dry French wind from the ThirdStreamGiants.com. Like it. Love it. Only courage inborn to stop devotees of Blue Moon Brewing Co. time, Shakyra has graduated from the northwest. Think of pairing it with a Share it. will storm men free, from planning some serious howling at beginner’s class and was accepted in the Supporting Pinot. Level 3 Gymnastics team that has local where past victories the moon beer festivals on the 31st.I Ashleigh Chevalier, who is classically Yes folks, there is little but the competitions in the King George area. Big Local don’t think we should tell them. trained in vocal performance and has and fires have been. wind whipping around in my brain this and Little often discuss topics such as performed everything from Gilbert & Artists month. Kind of like holding a Coke bottle healthy eating and making better Sullivan to Mozart and Henry Purcell, Rim Vining’s moon mission has not left out the window of a moving car… great the ground; you can still reach him at decisions. To be a successful gymnast, it is chooses to share her soul on stage Since 1997 Frank Fratoe “celebrates life and its sound but kind of fleeting. [email protected] also important for Shakyra to keep belting rockin’ blues. sources” with his current poetry. focused on getting good grades, especially

28 August 2012 Front porch fredericksburg front porch fredericksburg August 2012 29 Close Enough For... The Ten Stages of Fred horseshoes and hand grenades By mike jones by joshua cameli bakers, of friendly handshakes and Stage VIII – Acceptance. Like the “suppers” that begin at five. Peaceful, caged hamster who figures out his wheel well-adjusted people happy to watch goes nowhere, the Stage Eight retains a the fireflies twinkle complete his vision vacant calm, traveling by foot on the same of this good life. streets that lured him. Erratic, often Stage III – The Quill. A visit to a swinging his arms wildly or with no visible real estate office heralds this most head motion, he is usually quiet but critical leg of progression. Stage Threes occasionally misbehaved. In his mind, he are often identified by overheard is home. conversations like, “I would have to pay Stage IX – The Snap. After weeks TRIPLE for a place like this in or years, magic happens; an epiphany, Alexandria.” really. Stage Niners recognize there Stage IV – My Oyster. Stage Four actually IS nothing outside FXBG; the rest occurs when you begin to believe that is only a purgatory from which newcomers FXBG has everything and cite a handful appear. Everything this world has to offer of local businesses like Goolrick’s and is right in front of him – and within Sammy T’s as examples why Fred is the walking distance. best of all worlds: Cosmopolitan and Stage X – A New Beginning. The quaint, savvy but simple, city and giddy Stage Ten craves more. He studies country, Northern and Southern, big art forms, embraces the mores, begins to and small. replace words like “right here” with “rah- Stage V – Ruby Slippers. Even the cheaah,” and speaks of “salt fish” as When I first walk in to and wanted to have a place where these Technicolor wonders of Oz can’t keep a though it were real. He appears as local Horseshoes and Hand Grenades artists could display their work. As a Stage Five from the monochromatic color, when he may be from New Jersey (1009 Princess Anne), I am transported result of this vision, Mike set his sights on comfort of Fred, and he rarely travels originally. Those memories pop up only in back to my childhood. Vintage pinball and a bigger space and opened his current For the first time, the science beyond Stafford or Spotsylvania. dreams; he lives in bliss. arcade games line the walls and around space on Princess Anne on June 23. So far, behind people who move to Vacations to Myrtle Beach or Rehoboth The Stage Ten recruits outsiders. them hang a collection of art by up and Mike is very happy with the new location, Fredericksburg is revealed as a helpful tool are replaced by daytrips to Colonial Beach. The truly gifted are appointed to positions coming local artists. There are stacks of “I think it’s the perfect time and the in identifying others and understanding Visits to NYC yield to afternoons in our in wheeled trolleys or faux steamboats. comics that you can rummage through perfect place.” ourselves. Central Park. Everyone shares the responsibility of and the floor itself is a stunning collage of Already, every artist who has had Stage VI – The Stirring. The Greeter. Parking spaces are limited to comic book covers. Racks of vintage their work displayed there has sold one or Stage I - Hidden Treasure. Stage Six almost never goes beyond city newcomers who still drive. A train station clothing fill the floor and classic console more of their pieces illustrating a desire Whether as a recruit or happenstance limits and begins to notice little things, houses a German restaurant to attract games such as Super Nintendo are for the work of a new generation of artists adventurer, all who visit here have the asking himself such tough questions as: Is people from really far away. The blissful available to play and purchase. A to be seen, and making Horseshoes and same initial reaction: “How cute! I can’t that really a Southern accent? Was that Ten assumes his role in the circle of life, customer comes up and asks to listen to a Hand Grenades a new showcase for local believe this is so close to Washington and a smile or a grimace? Why do only the spreading the word of ultimate joy to the selection off of a Cat People’s album from artists. The new location is also large I’ve never even been here!” The store owners make eye contact? Why newcomer. He is at peace. the wide selection of vinyl albums in the enough to host bands and it is not enchanting architecture downtown, sense does that man look scared? What do store. But it’s not really a store, uncommon on a Friday night for them to of history and patriotism, and the charm they mean when they say that’s how they Horseshoes and Hand Grenades is a multi- be holding an all-ages show with a lineup of what sounds like Southern accents “do things” in “Ole Fuddicksbug?” Mike Jones' family moved here in 1979 to a house that his father, a diplomat, media antique and art gallery for the lost of up and coming musicians. In essence, spawns deeper exploration followed by a Stage VII – Panic. The road generation, and is the brain child of Horseshoes and Hand Grenades is trying still owns and always returned to return visit and Stage Two. configuration here was designed to handle between overseas assignments. Fredericksburg native, Mike Skinner, to cultivate the future of downtown Stage II – The Wrestle. As the the rebelliousness of Stage Seven. Streets Mike, a graduate of William and Mary whose stated mission on facebook is “To Fredericksburg and channel its artistic return visitor wanders Caroline and are one-way or end and begin again in whose career in casino marketing has taken him across the country, moved supply our demographic with the greatest energy. Princess Anne streets, and detours on unrelated areas, and the Seven can’t back from Sonoma, CA last February threads and grooves in town.” Stepping into Horseshoes and residential arteries like “Charles” or remember how to get out. If he manages, and lives on Caroline Street, Downtown. Mike grew up in the various Hand Grenades is like taking a step back “Prince Edward,” he imagines moving to he is lured onto Route 17, only to be antique stores that were owned and and a step forward at the same time. what he now simply calls “Fred.” He directed through loops and circles into operated by his parents and has a love for Come in take a look around and play a envisions a life of brass bands and exhaustion. vintage clothing and vinyl albums. He vintage 1970’s pinball machine, get a mechanical cash registers, of butchers and always envisioned having a place of his comic, browse through the records (no cd own that would celebrate the past and tie or mp3 ever could sound as good as a in today. After getting away from his piece of vinyl), or support your local parents business, Mike worked for a couple artists’ amazing work on the walls inside. ARCHER DI PEPPE of record labels, but hated having to One last thing, before you enter CAGA answer to someone else and knew his Horseshoes and Hand Grenades a stand up CERTIFIED APPRAISER calling lay elsewhere, so he saved his piano sits outside against the window. I money and opened a booth in an antique asked Mike what was the purpose, he Insurance Riders Estate Settlements mall downtown. replied, “Because it (Fredericksburg) is an Business went well and in late art driven, music driven town. It’s there Divorce Cases Damage Claims 2009 to early 2010 Horseshoes and Hand for all to play and to fill the streets with Oral or Written Appraisals Grenades opened up on Caroline. Mike music. It’s also there just to have one chose to open his business in downtown more thing for people to scratch their SPECIALIZING IN ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Fredericksburg, because “it feels like one heads about.” Remember to support your big family,” Mike says, “When you come local artists and the artist within. Certified Appraiser downtown it feels like going to Cheers.” He also noticed what he calls an, Joshua Cameli is big brother at Certified Appraiser’s Guild of America The Otter House and “Awesome, blossoming art community” The Sunken Well Tavern. [email protected] (540) 373-9636

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