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Outgoing directors Maureen Friedheim and Ron Henderson were recognized for their service during the past two years. Keith Morgenheim and Peter Wilkinson were thanked for their willingness to have been appointed to one-year terms and were welcomed back on the Board.
On December 14, board members were selected to the following posi-tions: Bob Lawrence, President; Dennis Dunklee, Vice President; Jake Bernard, Secretary; and Peter Wilkinson, Chuck Heath, Don McCreary, and Keith Morgenheim, Directors. William Barnes was appointed Treasurer.
New directors elected to FRCA Board
by Susanne Lazanov, FRCA Election Committee chair
The Falls Run Community Association Election Committee is pleased to announce the election of Dennis R. Dunklee, Chuck Heath, Keith Morgenheim and Peter Wilkinson to two-year terms on the FRCA Board of Directors. They join incumbents Jake Bernard, Bob Lawrence and Don McCreary, whose terms expire at the end of the year. The 455 eligible votes cast represent 58 percent of Falls Run households.
The new candidates were intro-duced to the residents at the FRCA Annual Meeting on Dec. 7.
In this issue:
Watch for Joan Frank’s New Year’s resolutions interspersed throughout!
More levity this year: Watch for Barbara Pixley’s monthly Horoscopes!
January Board Meetings: FRCA – 1/25/17 at 7PM, Villas – 1/9/17 at 7PM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
www.fallsrun.org Fredericksburg,Va. JANUARY 2017
Pictured here (back) Peter Wilkinson, Bob Lawrence, Jake Bernard, Chuck Heath, and (front) Don McCreary, Dennis Dunklee, and Keith Morgenheim.Photo by Brenda Dudley
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Falls Run GazetteThe Falls Run Gazette is the official publication of the Falls Run Community. The magazine, distributed to all Falls Run residences, is published monthly 11 times per year, with a com-bined July-August issue. Story ideas or articles can be submitted to the Gazette Committee Chair ([email protected]).Committee Chair: Susan SmartCommittee Secretary:
Brenda DudleyEditor: Susan Smart
Staff writers: Connie Block Barbara Chadwick Elizabeth Clements Jeanette Doolittle Joan Frank Art Gabler Donna Kappler Pat Parkinson Judy Rao Sue Silvers Susan Smart
Contributing writers: Chuck Heath Mary Mork
Staff photographer: Brenda Dudley
Advertising manager: Lara Lewis
Falls Run Community AssociationPresident: Bob LawrenceGeneral manager:
Anthony Lugo (540) 899-9958 [email protected]
Activities director: Lara Lewis (540) 371-4563 [email protected]
© 2017 Falls Run Community Association
Villas Election Results 2016by Anita R. Deegan Chair, Villas Election Committee
The Annual Meeting of the Villas at Falls Run Condominium Unit Owners Association (VCA) was held on November 14, 2016, in the Falls Run Community Center. A total of 79 of the 199 members of the Association were either present or represented by proxy at the meeting.
The Villas Board of Directors consists of five members, each elected by the members of the VCA, and each serves a term of three years. In 2016, there were two seats open on the Board left by Tom Catalano and John Deegan,
who had completed their three-year terms.
At our Annual Meeting, Tom Catalano and John Deegan were both re-elected by acclamation to fill these two seats. Their terms of office began in December 2016 and will continue through November 2019.
The Organizational Meeting of the 2017 Villas Board of Directors on Monday, December 12, 2016, resulted in the selection of the following as officers: John Deegan, President; Tom Catalano, Vice President; Carol Stevens, Secretary; Ed Kappler, Treasurer; and Barbara Barrett, Member-at-Large.
Pictured here are (back row) Tom Catalano, Ed Kappler, John Deegan, (front fow) Barbara Barrett, and Carol Stevens.Photo by Brenda Dudley
Be sure to sign up for trips and activities. Suggestions for trips and activities are always welcome
from all. This is your community, so please take part!
January 2017 FallsRunGAZETTE 3
Who Knew: Lara Lewisby Susan Smart
Lara Lewis was born in Wash-ington D.C., and raised in Fairfax County, where she went to school. She wanted to join the Navy and be a nurse, but her aunt talked her out of it, so she went to Germana College for a time. Lara worked full-time at Dominion Bank while attending
high school. Through several mergers, she spent a combined twenty-three years, she transitioned from banking to investments, ending her financial career as a licensed financial advisor. Throughout her working career she enjoyed using her skills in service to clients.
Lara’s love for people, specifically seniors, made her transition from investments into senior living an easy one. Prior to working for Chancellor’s Village, her grandparents came to her to help them transition into assisted living. She didn’t look for a job at Chancellor’s Village, it came looking for her. When she applied for the job in sales and marketing at Chancellor Village she felt like a door had opened and she accepted the job. Lara spent three years with them, when she applied for the position at Falls Run as Activities Director.
When asked how the two places were different, she said people here are much more active than at Chancellor’s Village, but also said there were some similarities. For one, the love for neighbors that is evident at both places and second, for the willingness to step in and help others. And Lara loves it here so far.
Lara has four children ranging in age from 18 to 28 – who would have guessed? – and she also has three grandchildren. She loves dogs and mermaid parapher-nalia, in case you haven’t been in her office! In the future she’d like to complete her degree, and also to take piano lessons. We’re pleased she was willing to join our community.
New Year 2017by Judy Rao
A new year has arrived! We meet it with promises That we didn't keep last year. But hope is there for a miraculous cure.
Maybe if my resolution list is shorter, I could manage one or two. There must be one that I could do. First I'll promise to get lots of sleep and, Second I promise to never make resolutions again!
For when you are retired There should be no strain. We sing our favorite song "Que Sera, Sera" And love the sweet refrain.
We leave the worries to our kids They will run the world now. Their careers are climbing to the top, They just call us Mom and Pop
I like this arrangement – We help them when we can. But when the cruise ship leaves the dock We are off to far-away lands.
So 2017 should be a good year, Maybe we’ll find some cures. But I’m just watching and not stressing As new officials keep on messing With our lives.
New Year’s Resolutions #2 and 3: I will learn what the word “resolution” means.
I will start buying lottery tickets at a luckier store.
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Veterans Day Observanceby Brenda Dudley
Moving speeches, a moving POW/MIA ceremony, the service songs and hymns of each of the services sung by the Falls Run Singers, and the color guard from the Brooke Point High School Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps unit made for an inspiring remembrance of this year’s Veterans Day.
Wall of Honor members were shown our appreciation and Lt. General George R. Christmas, USMC, Retired was our guest speaker. Other speakers and facilitators included CMSgt Bob Brown, USAF, Retired, Don Shiffert, former USMC GySgt, and Chuck Bohr, former Army SPEC 4.
Wall of Honor Committee members. Photo by Brenda Dudley
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Chef’s Corner by Sue Silvers
BakedPotatoSoupwithCrispyPotatoSkins
Ingredients:2 ½lb russet potatoes (about 5 medium)3 tablespoons butter, melted¼ tsp salt6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)4 tablespoons all-purpose flour½ tsp dried thyme leaves¼ tsp pepper1 32 oz. carton Progresso chicken stock (4 cups)1 cup heavy whipping cream2 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese (8 oz.)6 tablespoons sour cream6 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
Directions:Heat oven to 400 degrees. Scrub potatoes clean, prick each a few time with fork. Bake directly on rack in center of oven 60 min or until tender. Cool 10 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees. Cut each potato in half; scrape potatoes out of skins into bowl, leaving ¼ inch shell. Mash potatoes with fork or masher and set aside. Brush shells inside and out with melted butter and sprinkle with salt. Cut each shell in half lengthwise, and then into ½ inch strips crosswise. Place on cookie sheet; bake about 20 min or until golden and crispy then set aside. Meanwhile in a 4 quart Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove bacon with slotted spoon and set aside. Decrease heat to medium and add onions. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasion-ally, until tender. Add 3 tablespoons of the flour, thyme leaves and pepper, cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Beat in chicken stock and mashed potatoes with whisk and heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low, simmer 30 minutes and stir in cream while simmering. In medium bowl, toss 1 1/2 cups of the cheese with remaining 1 tablespoon of flour. Add cheese mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, until cheese is melted and soup is smooth after each addition. Use a ladle to serve soup into bowls. Garnish with remaining cheese, sour cream, green onions, bacon, crispy potato skins and enjoy!
A Little-Known Factby Dee Roppo The movie “Loving” is about Richard and Mildred Loving and their interracial marriage, which was against the law in Virginia at the time (1958). Their case went all the way to the Supreme Court in 1967, where the judges ruled unan-imously in their favor! Richard was my 2nd cousin (my maternal grandfather's brother's son).
I had called to inquire about being an 'extra' in the movie, but appli-cations had been cut off just the weekend prior. I saw the movie on Thanksgiving weekend and there was a couple with their little girl sitting two seats away from me. The father said she was an extra in the movie. How ironic! Sure enough, she came on the screen!
But that isn’t all. At the conclusion of the movie, as I stood to put on my coat, I noticed a number of people seated in the row behind me who appeared to be together. One lady leaned forward and said to me, “See that gentleman on the aisle seat, that’s Bernie Cohen.” Mr. Cohen was one of the two lawyers who took on this case and WON! I couldn't get to him fast enough. I shook his hand and said “Mr. Cohen, it is truly an honor to meet you,” and I explained my relationship to Richard, and that I grew up knowing of their plight. He smiled widely, cupped my hand between his hands and said, “It's my pleasure to meet you, too!”
I could have gone to any number of theaters on any other day, but I chose that theater, on that Saturday and for that particular showing time. It was meant to be! So happy for this Loving’ marriage. No doubt it was true love!
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IN OCTOBER...
Through the generosity of Falls Run residents and friends, the Tea for the Cure raised over $16,000 for cancer research. Mary Mork, the Chairperson, summed up the day by saying “It is a good day in Falls Run."
The Raffle prizes included Dinner for You, Wine with Me, Go-Go Sports, Hello Kitty, Bow-Wow, Honey-Do Handyman Special, among other invaluable treats.
Tea for many more than two!
The grand finale, the presentation of the check. Pictured from left to right: Sue Silvers, Kit Wilkinson, Barbara Chadwick, Priscilla Mahon, Mary Mork, Jill O'Donnell-Tormey (CEO of the Cancer Research Institute), Jill Reeves, Joyce Cain, Lisa Herman, and Mary Corapi.
TEA FOR THE CURE(Photos by Lily Graham)
ThroughthegenerosityofFallsRunresidentsandfriends,theTeafortheCureraisedover$16,000forcancerresearch.
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IN OCTOBER...
The evening was a huge success thanks to Lynn O’Conner and her crew from the social committee. Do you recognize who’s who?
The array of costumes was unique and you could approach anyone asking yourself “Who is this?” There were Mickey and Minnie Mouse, the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts, a Candy Kiss, a Green-Headed Pumpkin, a Dancing Chicken, the Good Humor Man, the Shotgun Wedding, and the Cry Babies looking for “da-da.”
HALLOWEEN PARTY(Photos and captions: Brenda Dudley)
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Diane Rimer and XO Corey Sydney, gliding around the dance floor!
Donna Natemeier and Dee Roppo in the crowd.
A Gala dinner, with (left to right) Ed and Donna Kappler, Jo Ann Boyette, Maria Dockstader, Priscilla Mahon, Gayle and Sal Castro, Howard Boyette and Doug Dockstader. A good time was had by all!
The Holiday Gala
DECEMBER 5, 2016
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New Year’s Resolution #4: This year, every time a telemarketer calls me I will hand the phone to my 4-year-old grand-child and tell him it's Santa.
In The Junk Drawerby Barbara Chadwick
New Year’s is a time for renewal, for new thoughts and resolutions.
You will never be sorry--
for thinking before acting,
for hearing before judging,
for forgiving your enemies,
for being candid and frank,
for helping a fallen brother,
for being honest in business,
for thinking before speaking,
for being loyal to your church,
for standing by you principles,
for stopping your ears from gossip,
for bridling a slanderous tongue,
for harboring only pure thoughts,
for sympathizing with the afflicted,
for being courteous and kind to all.
-Anonymous
HappyNewYeartoallatFallsRun.
Quilting Groupby Elizabeth Clements
Beginning in January, the Falls Run Quilting group will be meeting at the Center on the first Saturday of each month at 10AM. Lara Lewis is the contact person. The group will be mentored by former resident Eric King who is an enthusiastic accomplished quilter.
Participants bring projects and share hints and ideas for their completion. Quilters of all levels are welcome, even those who have never quilted and would like to learn. Plans call for classes and seminars, participation in quilting quests and attendance at Quilt Expos.
Quilting is a solitary endeavor. Getting together with others having the same interest is a learning experience for all. Come join in the fun.
Congrats to the winners of the Teeny Weeny Photo Contest:
Jean Hodges and Astrid Dick!
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by Denzil Willis
The full Falls Run Resident Telephone Directory is printed every couple of years and incremental directory updates are printed periodically. An online directory is maintained and available in the Members only section of the Falls Run Website (www.fallsrun.org). Resident data is obtained mainly from the Falls Run Resident Information Update Form available at the Center or on the Falls Run Website.
The location of the online form is shown here:
Only data that is authorized by the residents on the Update Form will be printed or shown online.
Our goal is to maintain an accurate and up-to-date database. Residents should submit changes such as new telephone number(s), new or additional email addresses or new residence address using the Update Form. Minor typographical errors should be emailed to the Falls Run Webmaster at [email protected]. Residents are encouraged to check the online Directory for the accuracy of information currently on file. If no information is shown, this usually means the information was not authorized on the Falls Run Update Form. It is the responsibility of the resident to keep his/her personal information current.
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Joan’s Vocabularyby Joan Frank
Cobra – when one just isn’t enough.
Coffee – what you have to pay the doctor.
Coincide – how to get out of the cold.
Colonel – what covers an ear of corn.
Colossus – nice new snow boots.
Combustion – what happens when a bra is too small.
Commentator – Idaho type.
Committee – the shirt you get when you volunteer.
Commiserate – when your friend paid less.
Commotion – two people trying to fit through the revolving door.
Compass – a free donkey.
Complement – a free candy.
Concave – where prisoners hide.
Condenser – the dumbest one in jail.
Cooperate – when two doctors are working on you.
Copulate – the policeman is not on time.
In memoriamDonnHolt
The Falls Run Community extends sincere sympathy to the family on the loss of their loved one.
January 2017 FallsRunGAZETTE 13
Lions Peace Poster Contestby Donna Natemeier
More than 600,000 entries were submitted worldwide in the 29th annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Lions Club Inter-national sponsors the contest to emphasize the importance of world peace to young people everywhere. The winning posters were selected on November 14th by a panel of judges and two local schools were awarded prizes.
At DrewMiddleSchool,Brandon Garnett, 13, an 8th grader won the local competition. He received a certificate and a $200 prize. In second place was Nilofar Fatahiyar, 12, 7th grade, winning $100, third place was Cassie Mitchell, 13, 8th grade winning $50 and Honorable Mention with a Blue Ribbon was Ria Saldi, 13, 8th grade.
GayleMiddleSchool held its Peace Poster Contest on the 15th of November. Jessica Israel 12, a 7th grader, won this competition, receiving $200 and a Certificate. Second Place went to Lindsey Lauver, 12, 7th grader, winning $100, Third Place was Zoe Decar-vahlo, 12, 7th grader win $50 and Honorable Mention with a Blue Ribbon was Schuyler Trail, 13, 7th grade.
The first two winners’ posters advanced to face competition through the district, multiple districts and international rounds of competition. One grand prize winner and 2 merit award winners
Pictured here: (l to r) Tyler Clarke (Art teacher), Ria Saldi, Cassie Mitchell, Principal Dr. Tammy Hanna, Lion Wilma Murphy, Nilofar Fatahiyar, Brandon Garnett and Greater Falls Run Lions Club President Paul Watson.
Pictured here: (l to r): Barbara McNamara (Art Teacher), Principal Robin Lloyd, Schuyler Trail, Zoe Decar-vahlo, Lindsey Lauver, Jessica Israel, Lion Louise Ravert and Greater Falls Run Lions President Paul Watson
Hats off to…... the non-Lions who have contributed hours to support the Lions Club’s endeavors during 2016. They were honored at a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on November 8.
New Year’s Resolution #5: I will never again take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
will be selected. The grand prize includes a cash award of $5,000, plus a trip for the winner and two family members to New York City for an awards ceremony at Lions Day with the United Nations. The 23 merit award winners will each receive a certifi-cate and a cash award of $500.
Jessica Israel from Gayle Middle School won 1st prize in the Peace Poster competition for District 24A and then went on to win the state contest. Jessica will now move further up the line to the national and interna-tional competitions. Hurrah!
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Are You Part of This Global Pandemic?by Connie Block
According to the “Physical Activity 2016: Progress and Challenges” article in the September 24, 2016 issue of The Lancet medical journal, the public health challenge of inactivity is a “global pandemic of similar proportions to that of smoking.” This pandemic is responsible for over 5 million deaths each year.
Where are you on the activity scale? Consider this a wake-up nudge to incorporate some regular exercise into your week – after all, at Falls Run you can choose from a plethora of activities or work out on your own in the fitness center or the swimming pool. Groups play bocce ball, billiards, ping-pong, pickle ball, Wii bowling and tennis while individuals join together for Tai Chi/Qi Jong, water aerobics and strength training sessions.
A major research endeavor consisting of 16 studies examined the associations of sedentary behavior and physical activity with mortality. Walking, leisure time and recreational physical activities (including exercise and sports) were recalculated into physical activity energy expenditure.
The studies showed that high levels of physical activity, (60-75 minutes of moderate physical activity per day), "seem to eliminate the increased mortality risks associated with high total sitting time.” This amount of activity is more than many of us manage regularly. There is encouraging information though. “…even in those [with less] physical activity (about 25 – 35 minutes of moderate intensity activity per day), there were smaller increases in mortality risks
associated with high sitting time than were seen in the least active group (about 5 minutes per day).”
The researchers noted that the effect of TV-viewing on mortality seemed stronger. Possible explanations are that prolonged sitting after dinner may be particu-larly detrimental for metabolism. Also, breaking up sitting time may happen more often during the day than when settled in front of the TV during the evening hours.
Take an after-dinner stroll, sign up for a group activity or challenge yourself to do something physically active multiple times per week. We want to model healthy behavior for our children and grandchildren – not contribute to a global pandemic.
Pictured here are Horace Brooks, Carolyn Crosen, Dan Augustine, and Sandy Reed taking advantage of our Fitness Center for healthy exercise.Photo by Susan Smart
For more information please contact
Lara Lewis (540) 371-4563 | [email protected]
Computer Cornerby Susanne Lazanov
Get in the habit of checking your spam folder (junk mail) on a regular basis. We can’t always control where our computer directs incoming mail, but we can take this simple step to avoid missing an important message.
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Welcome New Neighborsby Mary Mork and Sue Silvers
VictorandBetseyGlavach recently moved to 23 Brunswick Court from Wheaton, Illinois, where they had lived for the past 25 years. Victor is originally from Pennsylvania and Betsey is from Ecuador, SA. They met while in college in NY. Victor has worked in religious non-profit management and is now retired and Betsey is also enjoying retirement. They have two sons, one daughter and nine grandchildren and moved to Virginia to be closer to their family. They are enjoying participating in the Saturday morning breakfast group.
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January Horoscopeby Barbara Pixley
Capricorn: December 22-January 19 The Goat: an earth sign
Earth signs tend to be practical. Capricorns usually appear serious, focused on goals, persistently reaching the top. When in school, they thought they were the teacher or spent time debating an Aquarius on whether aliens exist. These high climbing goats can be stub-born but also cute. When home alone they watch Netflix. They don't like bad haircuts or people who leave the cap off the toothpaste. They begin to 'chill out' when they reach their 50's. They prefer home-cooked meals, and their favorite dessert is banana pudding. On their birthday this year, they may have a craving for orange Gatorade.
