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The mission of Chesapeake Style is to serve and celebrate the

Chesapeake Bay Region and its people, past, present and future.

Editor, PublisherJanet Abbott Fast

Writers & Photographers Betty Bridgeman, Kathey Brodtman,

Joseph T. Buxton, Emily Pritchard Cary, Ellen Dugan, Shafiya Eve,

RuthE Forrest, Susan Grandpre, Bill Graves, Mary Duley Guy, Michelle

Harbour, Gwen Keane, Spike Knuth, Colleen Morgan, DVM, Tara Ann

Neville, Chelly Scala, Paula Shipman, Kelsey S. Smith, Marie Stone, Sally

and Hal White, Diana Wise

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Camellias in the Snow, photo by Kathey Brodtman

Several years ago, I took this photo of my neighbor’s camellia during the late winter. Since then, I have fallen in love with these stunning flowers. In winter it is hard to find bright colors in the outdoor garden, but the camellia that blooms in January will bring pleasure to any garden. There are more than 3,000 registered camellias in the Japonica species. Other camellias are in the Sasanqua

and Reticulata species. We think this is “Professor Charles Sargent” and is a camellia japonica with the Anemone form of pedals. Camellias are named for the cultivator, originator or in honor of a person or place.

They grow best in zones seven through ten in part shade and like slightly acid soil. Mulch them with pine needles and oak leaves which helps to keep the soil moist and slightly acidic.

Spring is my favorite time of the year. As we welcome Spring, and come out of our winter hibernation, so do we welcome the next generation of 2011 Chesapeake Style!

In my yard, a bit later than many, the forsythia promises to be in full flower the day this issue begins distribution. Like many in our area, my daffodils and jonquils are up, and there are a handful of blooms. Right outside my front door, one of my favorites, hellebores, both white and pink are up. They will remain in bloom well into May. A delight to my eyes!

The Daphne Odora is about ready to open the tiny buds and spread the sweet fragrance all around the front entrance of my home! Everyone who stops by hears me ask, “Can you smell the Daphne Odora in the air?”

Last fall we were approached by a printer... “Come and see how we can print your magazine and make it better,” he sang. Not ones to be easily lulled into change, we examined our options and made the leap. Changing printers is a challenging task...there are different parameters which have to be met, every single graphic needs to comply. Ads must be re sized, as you may note this issue is slightly wider and a smidgen shorter, enough to resize up and down and side by side. With help and patience of all, the changes were accomplished.

Readers may also note additional changes: many of our writers and ad reps have new email addresses published. This option has been made available to our independent contractors, many of whom opted in. If you like what we write, or have ideas or suggestions, feel free to contact them—the email address appears at the end of the articles.

Every business wants and needs a “brand”, something recognizable.

Our logo with the heron and Stylish Style appear on our front covers. We felt it time to update our logo and add to it. We approached one of our advertisers, Creative DeSIGNS, to discuss adding our logo to my red HHR. My comment was. “I want it to scream Chesapeake Style.” Sandra and Shannon came up with a wonderfully creative idea, which is now a reality. Folks can’t miss our StyleMobile!

Our sales reps also have new business cards which reflect the changes. As this issue is being delivered, businesses where Chesapeake Style is delivered, will be offered a sign, “We have Style”, to match.

We hope you have as much fun with our brand new look as we are having! Now I must be polite and courteous when driving!

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By Spike Knuth

Its Latin name is Nyroca colloris, which means, “collared duck,” giving rise to its name, ring-necked duck. Actually its

neck collar is not as distinctive as its ringed bill and it is more often called “ringbill” because of it. Other common names in different parts of the country include blackjack, blackhead, and marsh bluebill.

The name marsh bluebill is due in

part to its resemblance to the bluebill or scaup, and the fact that—unlike most other diving ducks—it shows a preference for swampy-edged marsh sloughs and ponds rather than the broad, open water that most diving ducks inhabit. Here it is frequently found in the company of hooded mergansers, wood ducks, and coots, as they feed along the

shallow margins of wooded sloughs. Virginia’s swampy tidal rivers and tree-lined reservoirs provide ideal habitat for the ringneck. They fly in small groups of up to a dozen birds with swift, direct flight.

The ringneck appears mainly black with a dark head, black back and black chest and rump. It has gray sides with white hash marks just behind its breast. It has longer than usual feathers on

its crown, which gives its dark, purple-glossed head a crested, puffy appearance. The white hash mark is the best field mark on the water.

The hen is brownish with pale-brown cheeks, a whitish chin, and a white eye ring. While similar in some ways to the scaup and redhead hens, its size and eye ring distinguishes it from the redhead hen and the lack of a definite white face distinguishes it from the hen scaup.

Ringnecks average 16 to 18 inches in length. In flight, the white hash marks on the drake are not as noticeable, but the gray speculum, black upper-parts and white under parts are good field marks. Females are best recognized by their accompanying mates, and both sexes can be distinguished from scaup and redheads in flight by lack of white speculums.

In late-February or early-March, the ringneck leaves Virginia, and heads for points north. By early May it is on its breeding grounds.

Their primary breeding range has traditionally been in the sedge-meadow marshes and bogs of the parklands of Canada. They usually nest low over the water in wet, boggy places bordering the edges of marshes, ponds and sloughs.

Ringnecks are nervous, alert ducks, swimming buoyantly and quickly, and they are able to get airborne more easily than most diving ducks. While they feed mainly in shallow water, they are good divers and can go as deep as 40 feet for food. About 80 percent of their diet is vegetable matter.

Ringnecks return beginning in early October. While some of the largest flocks winter in Tennessee south to Louisiana, the majority winter in the Atlantic Flyway or in Mexico, with its wintering range extending as far as northern South America. The swamps and tidal rivers of southeastern Virginia south to Florida host good numbers of wintering ringnecks.

By Kathey Brodtman

Another cold windy winter is coming to a close. As you begin your spring clean up, do you

know that the leaves piled in corners of your yard can provide a valuable garden resource? If you have a mulching mower, chipper, grinder or a leaf shredder, you can turn leaves into free mulch that is a fantastic addition to your soil. You can also use them to start a compost pile. If you don’t have the equipment to shred your leaves, they can be used whole. It will just take longer for them to decompose.

It is hard to get excited about gardening in early March, but signs of spring are everywhere. We have new leaves on our Butterfly Shrubs “Buddleia” and early daffodils are full of buds. Now is a good time to do

pruning before the buds swell and burst open on trees and shrubs. If you are unsure how to prune, check on the internet, call your local extension office or visit the library for a good book. Crape Myrtles in our area seem to end up as victims of pruning murder as in “crape murder” so here

is a great website with step-by-step instructions for pruning. http://grumpygardener.southernliving.com/grumpy_gardener/2009/02/what-concerns-p.html

Start thinking about what to plant in your yard. You can’t go wrong with native plants. The Virginia Native Plant Society and your local extension office can help with lists of native plants. Think of attracting bees and butterflies. Goldenrod, Joe Pye Weed, Black-eyed Susan, Milkweed, and Bee Balm are colorful choices that can work for you. Remember that many native plants attract bees and insects that are good for your

yard. Native plants, once established, can survive drought, harmful insects and disease. Also, with a diversity of plants and insects, we can eliminate the need for pesticides. On April 2, the Northern Neck Master Gardeners will present Gardening in the

Northern Neck, a seminar that will focus on the importance of using native plants. www.nnmg.org

Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh offers a list of Top 10 Sustainable Plants, selected for their non-invasive habits, as well as their resistance to disease and insects. Once established, they require minimal watering and fertilization and are low maintenance. Check out the list for years 2008-10 which include some native plants. http://phipps.conservatory.org/project-green-heart/green-heart-resources/top-ten-sustainable-plants.aspx

Quote for the month: “My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant's point of view.” ~H. Fred Dale, Garden Writer from Toronto.Janet Abbott Fast photo.

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Gardening in Style~Garden Plans are Growing

spike’s Wildlife almanac~ring-Necked Duck

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By Mary Duley Guy“One of the missions of the

gallery is to make art part of the community.” Marge Alderson

If you love art, particularly dramatic oil and water color paintings that reach out and embrace all your senses, travel Route 3 into

Kilmarnock to yet another gallery, the Rappahannock Art Gallery (RAL) and indulge your artistic muse. Sandwiched between an antique shop and the local newspaper, the gallery’s windows currently overflow with the work of RAL artists set against a red backdrop of hearts and ice cream chairs that shout, even in March, that love is still wafting through the air.

During your visit, browse through the gallery and also savor the jewelry, wood turnings and pottery,

or perhaps, sign up for one of the spring classes. Currently, during February and March, the gallery sponsors and shows the art of local students. “One of the

missions of the gallery is to make art part of the community,” says board president, Marge Alderson. In doing so, RAL sponsors not only classes for adults, but also for children in primary through middle school in sculpture, in drawing and painting.

These classes are supported by the RAL Gallery which is a non-profit organization, run almost entirely by volunteers, and affiliated with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts.

“We give $600 grants to art departments in public schools,” says Alderson. Also, the gallery gives $ 300 to $1,000 in scholarships to art students entering college;

scholarships are also awarded to students participating in the summer art programs. In addition, the gallery sponsors art related trips for kids including trips to the National Gallery of Art and the Virginia Museum of Art as “a way to give them further exposure to the arts,” says Alderson. This year, the RAL Gallery will spend $12,000 on student grants and scholarships.

Every June, the Gallery sponsors a “Patrons Gala” an elegant afternoon with art, wine, appetizers and music. The way this works is through artists’ generous donation of a work of art. Before the Gala, patrons purchase a ticket for $100; when their name is drawn during the Gala, they choose a piece of art. This drawing continues until all the donated works of art are taken. Everyone goes home with, in many cases his/her first or second choice of art.

In addition, the Gallery sponsors a Labor Day Show, monthly art talks which include a raku ceramics presentation in March, and the elements and principles of design in April. Periodically, the gallery sponsors trips to art shows in

Baltimore, Washington, DC, and New York. Currently, they are planning a trip to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to tour the Picasso exhibition.

So if you long to express yourself artistically, indulge your artistic muse, and sign up for one of RAL’s spring classes in photography, drawing, watercolors, oils, pastels; or volunteer your time and energy to children’s art, or a day at the gallery.Top left, children’s art from Lancaster Primary School, below, Johnny Hayes. Mary Duley Guy photos.The third in a series of articles about Art Galleries and Schools in and around the Chesapeake Bay Region. Editor’s note: RAL members will judge Fine Art and Photography for Chesapeake Style’s Teen Style Award contest.

indulge your artistic Muse!

By Kelsey Smithost people don't realize how much goes into planning a wedding until

they're creating their own. While it can be a huge endeavor, most will agree that it is entirely worth it. To make everything a little easier, the bride and groom should remember that it's okay to ask for help. Asking for help might be the best thing that the couple can do. If the couple is paying for the wedding themselves then they can cut cost in all parts of their budget just by asking to borrow things for the wedding. Don't let pride get in the way of the budget or else the stress will just keep piling on.

The first thing on the bride's list after becoming engaged should be to buy a wedding book. Make sure that it's a good one and that it contains a guide for everything that a wedding contains. Getting caught off guard by surprises should not happen with a good book. It should have a guide to flowers, dress types, suit types, gift ideas, questions to ask anyone that will be hired, honeymoon and travel wedding ideas, and a gift registry list. If it contains more than this then congratulations! That book is the one that should be a constant companion. A good wedding book is a bride-to-be's best friend.

The wedding colors are actually incredibly important to the entire wedding process. They can help with

deciding everything from the cake to the flowers and even the colors that the bride and groom accessorize with, not to mention the brides maids and groomsmen. If setting that decision aside for later sounded like a good idea, then it's a good time to rethink that. No two weddings are alike and the wedding that the couple is planning is not going to be any easier just because they happened to participate in others, regardless of how large their roles were. Even if the bride was a prior Maid of Honor then there were still many tasks that would have been delegated elsewhere.

Stay calm, don't stress out. Even though the wedding might seem terrifying and overwhelming, take a deep breath and relax because it isn't.

As long as everything is delegated properly and there aren't people running around trying to do a million things at once then everything will be fine. It's a good idea to start with simple things like figuring out the wedding colors and maybe even get a few ideas for the wedding theme and go from there. Once those two things are figured out then everything else will be easier because so many things rely on the theme and the wedding colors. At the end of the day, the most important thing is going to be enjoying the planning process. There's no need to get stressed out over it because there is always a way to make the work easier for everyone involved.

a Bride-to-be's Guide to Weddings Part One

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spotlight on People in StyleBy Ellen Dugan

In recent years scientists have been studying what makes us happy with such intensity that happiness itself is almost becoming a

science. While the deeper questions of what it is and how you can achieve it are perhaps best left to experts, we can ask: What do you like most about your life? And we did! The answers may surprise and touch you at the same time.

Joley Miner, a senior at Gloucester High School, gave the question a few minutes to sink in. As she wrinkled her brow in concentration

her expression clearly said that she was searching for an honest answer. “Hmm, I don’t know. This is a hard question,” she said. Then she smiled. “Yes, I think, I know. My family. I love my family,” she said. “I couldn’t have grown up with better parents. They are extremely understanding and caring.” Without any hesitation we have to add a “Well Done!” to Joley’s parents, Diane and Richard Miner. How nice it is to hear positive feedback.

Wayne Gaskins is an energetic man who has lived and worked in Lancaster County for 52 years. He’s not afraid to get his hands dirty and is

no stranger to hard work. This includes cutting logs locally, building docks, doing mechanical work, cleaning dump trucks and helping with

his brother-in-law’s tractor trailer. He’s done some traveling but what really makes him very happy is also shared by many other folks in the Northern Neck. Wayne says “I like where I live.” He also likes attending the Beulah Baptist Church in Lively.

Although she’s not behind bars, Jacqueline Savoy of Weems is in jail a good bit of the time—cooking!

For the past six or seven years she’s been the Lancaster County Jail’s much-loved cook. Is she afraid at all? “Not a bit,” she laughs. After raising three

boys and three girls “plus two more girls,” Jacqueline knows a thing or two about life. What she likes best about her own is “that I’m able to help people. I love helping people. As much as I can, whenever I can. I’ve cooked for funerals, catered weddings and receptions. It’s a good feeling.” Jacqueline is also noted for her great mac and cheese—in and out of jail!

Sandy Nice who lives in Tappahannock and works at popular

meeting spot Ferebee’s, is extremely busy but as nice as her name. Her parents, Larry and Mary Gillespie, formerly of Hague, bought acreage years ago and “just sort of stayed.” Sandy has three sons, 14 year-old James Gillespie, who’s going to

wrestle for Essex Middle School next year; and Stoney Caricof and David Reed. What Sandy enjoys most about her life are “experiences—good or bad—just learning

from them day to day.” She also places a premium on “listening to wise people, especially older ones. They’re smart and they know what they’re talking about,” she says. Although Sandy’s not that old herself, we think she’s pretty smart too.

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By Ellen Dugan

Had he lived during the days when Romans raced chariots, it’s a good bet that Bruce

Carter would have been a master carpentarius, one of the skilled artisans who built chariots and

bequeathed us the word carpenter. More likely, if you know Bruce

at all, you’d soon realize that rather than hanging around in Rome, he’d have hitched a fleet-footed team to his winged chariot and flown across the Adriatic Sea to Greece in order to gaze at the Parthenon. Why the Parthenon? Because it’s his most favorite building of all time, bar none.

According to Bruce, who sees buildings, designs and trims almost reverentially, the Parthenon is an absolute masterpiece. Built in the fifth century and recognized worldwide as an icon of Western civilization, Bruce notes that

“even the area in front of it has a curvature that is precisely calculated so that the building can be made to look square and plum.”

And guess what? It isn’t. The Parthenon’s construction is full of eye-pleasing distortions—no completely straight lines or absolute

right angles—and it was planned that way. Its builders were masters of visual illusion, says Bruce. In fact, if you extended its columns upward several miles, they would all come together perfectly above its center.

“The knowledge that was passed down, the skill that went into designing it, and the,” here Bruce shakes his head unbelievingly, “well, there’s just nothing like it. Anywhere. What can I say?”

He’s right, of course. There isn’t. But if you look around, you can certainly spot a myriad of Parthenon wannabees because its architecture is perhaps the most copied in the world. Think banks, courthouses, museums, and academic institutions, which proves that imitation is not only the sincerest form of flattery, but that good design is always in demand.

Also in great demand are the master carpenters who make good design happen. Bruce Carter, owner of Aesthetic Carpentry in Port Haywood, (near Mathews) is one of them. He’s been a carpenter since 1971, working for commercial firms in the Virginia and Washington D.C. area. He established his own company in 2007.

“It probably wasn’t the best time to be starting a company,” says Bruce with 20-20 hindsight. But through his imagination and creativity, the exceptional quality of his work, local advertising, and recommendations from satisfied clients, he has been able to grow steadily.

“Bruce does wonderful work,” says Beverly Hudgins who lives in the North Shore subdivision of Locust Hill. “He’s very much into detail,” she continues. “And he shows up on time and works until the project is done.” If you have ever been disappointed by a half-completed project, memorize this last comment. Bruce built a deck around an existing hot tub for Beverly and Sally Cascone and designed a unique door treatment that allows them to easily access the tub’s mechanical areas without

detracting from the overall design. Echoing Sally’s praises, Bruce’s

associate Patrick DeWolf notes that “Bruce always does it the right way and has the right tools for the right job. Like, we don’t use a chisel to remove a nail,” he laughs.

Bruce laughs too and off the record advises that he will pay Patrick later.

On the record Bruce specializes in historic restoration and reproduction, cottage enhancements, horse facilities, dependencies—such as gazebos—decks, porches, interior and exterior trims, and cornices. “Almost any carpentry project you can think of,” he says.

Half creative artist—from his mother—and half hard-working contractor—from his father—Bruce brings unique qualifications to his chosen profession. To become a master carpenter he notes that “some people can work for 30 years and still not have what it takes. You have to go after the jobs that will advance you and your skill level. You can’t be afraid to try them.”

In college Bruce studied biology and marine biology. Over the years he has become fascinated with both architecture and history. “You can’t have one without the other,” he says, referring to history and achievements like the great cathedrals and the Parthenon.

Another building linked forever to history is the Carpenter’s Hall in Philadelphia, originally built to house the carpenter’s guild but also used by the Continental Congress. From a British perspective it’s the location where talk of revolution spawned treason. And historically, there were lots of eager carpenters among the “Mohawk Indians” hosting the Boston Tea Party. So perhaps Bruce is right.

If you’d like to discuss architecture, history or your plans for remodeling, give Bruce a call. His number is 804-725-6975, and he’s looking forward to hearing from you.

edugan@chesapeakestyle.com.

Style spotlight~Master carpenter in awe of Parthenon

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By Ellen Dugan

One of the best things about the Northern Neck is something that it doesn’t have—a

lot of traffic. You know, the bumper-to-bumper-interstate-at-rush-hour kind that creeps along in fits and starts and drives you crazy trying to figure out which lane, if any, is moving faster than the one you’re in.

But stressful traffic isn’t really new. Neither is road rage. During the days when wagons and stages rumbled across what few roads there were, sharing them with horses, mules, cattle, hogs and sheep, traffic jams did occur.

According to one source recounting the glory days of our first federal highway, the Cumberland Road which linked the Potomac to the

Ohio River, “as many as twenty-four horse coaches were counted in line at one time.” The reporter also noted that “large, broad-wheeled wagons, covered with white canvas stretched over bows, laden with merchandise and drawn by six Conestoga horses, were visible all the day long at every point, and many times until late in the evening.”

Quite possibly there is a bit of exaggeration going on here, but you do get the sense that commerce was on the move. People and goods were traveling across the country as never before. And sometimes they were in a hurry.

With no passing lanes to alleviate a driver’s sense of urgency, almost certainly “wrangles of right of way” occurred much more frequently than is generally reported. But seldom are the participants as well named in early road rage cases as Henry Puffenberger, a man “given to blustering,” and Jacob Breakiron, a hard man who showed “a determined spirit of resistance.”

When these two met on the road, violence was narrowly averted and the two managed to shake hands after learning that one was “harder than his name” and the other “windy but thunderous.”

Often evaded, tolls were another source of contention along the road. However exemptions were granted

to people traveling “to and from church, gristmills and military duty.” Also exempted were travel to specific areas within the town where the toll gate was, and travel when “engaged in

the common and ordinary business of family concerns.” Records indicate that it was quite difficult for toll gate owners to turn a profit.

Frequently they engaged in other enterprises. Benjamin Price, a strict

Methodist minister, sold cakes on the side but had an unfortunately annoying habit of charging his wagoner and hog driver customers a fine whenever they swore. Since his cake shop was below road grade, to retaliate they tossed “disabled hogs” down his chimney.

There was also a popular theory among road builders of the era that a road over hills was not as fatiguing to horses as a road with a uniform grade. They argued that a horse “is provided with two sets of muscles, one used in going up and the other in going down.” Therefore, a hilly road is less fatiguing because the horse’s muscles are relieved and rested by changing between elevations.

Sounds reasonable enough. But is it true? Perhaps we should get it straight from the horse’s mouth…

edugan@chesapeakestyle.com.

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8 Spring 2011

By Kelsey S. Smith

Raising two sons in the 1970s as a single mom was hard, but for Peggy Miller of Pegee of Williamsburg, this

was her life when she introduced the world to something that hadn't existed before. Peggy—who moved from her home in Richmond when her husband was transferred to Williamsburg—graduated from the School of Fashion Design at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Peggy is one of the authorities of period clothing, an authority which didn't exist previously. Of her job turned into passion she says, “It's nice to know that I have filled a need. I have customers from all parts of the world.”

When she originally started to work on period clothing it was something she did because she received requests for authentic clothing for the up-coming national bicentennial celebrations. As a single mother raising her children, she kept up with her bills and still managed to be a good mother. During the beginning stages of her period clothing line, she was working full time at the College of William and Mary as a secretary. She also worked at a

doughnut and coffee shop in order to make ends meet. In addition to this, Peggy began what became a career/profession of specializing in historical clothing designs of the past. Creating her personal works of art has since become something that she is very passionate about. It's no wonder since the pieces are incredibly authentic and seeing them feels much like looking at someone who stepped out of the 1700s when viewing her work.

The original concept of developing accurate historical patterns was

planted by Ada Stuart Holland, at the Virginia Gazette, when Peggy and her family first moved to Williamsburg. Because of her suggestion, Peggy ended up researching fashion magazines from the 1700s and found many drawings and patterns which were used during the time period.

She used those to get ideas for her own designs so that they would be authentic. In fact, she was the first person to make authentic historical pattern designs in modern-day sizes for the general public to buy. Before looking around for someone to print her patterns she had to figure out whether or not there was any interest in authentic historical clothing in the first place.

Peggy did all of her own marketing and has been able to connect with many people who have helped to make her business prosper. The Virginia Gazette made history by being the first newspaper known to have printed clothing patterns. In order to make a profit, the people printing her patterns would print thousands so she had plenty to sell to her customers.

The first historic pattern that Peggy designed was a 1776 Ladies' Dress. A Farthingale—hip padding, originally made of wire, wood, or bone—pattern was also designed for the dress. It took her 87 hours to make her own dress of 1776 and she made it entirely by hand to keep the dress as authentic as she possibly could. The neckline and sleeve edging is carefully hand

rolled, a very impressive and time consuming feat considering how many are on the dress. The pattern for this dress is no longer in print. She made her first girls' pattern because her neighbor's daughter wanted a dress that matched her mother's. The designs for the men and boys were developed for Re-enactors—recreating the drama of the up-coming turmoil created by the colonies experiences with various domestic and trade agreements with the Mother Country. The 1776 Ladies' Dress Pattern and the Men's and Boys Breeches Patterns are out of print. Peggy creates specific clothing by request and she has made several Gone with the Wind pieces as well as a May West wedding dress for a bride.

Dress making is no easy process and Peggy explains it well enough so that anyone can imagine it. The illustrations and instructions that come in the packages resemble architectural designs and making the dresses is a bit like putting a puzzle together. It is also endlessly customizable—all sizes are printed into each envelope—and those making the dresses from Peggy's patterns can change the colors used, the fabric and the size.

The men's pattern design was adapted from the civilian clothing of the day, adding length to the sleeve that would turn down over the hand to protect from the cold of winter. With a whopping 28 copyrighted patterns. The stylized logo, Pegee®, is a Registered Trademark used since 1952 and was designed by a classmate. Pegee of Williamsburg shows the world of historical clothing that they have a long way to go to catch up to her.

Contact Pegee at pegee@chesapeakestyle.com or www.pegee.com.

Peggy Miller and the 1776 Ladies’ Dress. Tara Ann Neville photo.

Style spotlight~Pegee of Williamsburg~Turning life into Passion

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By Chelly Scala

As the weather starts to change and warmer days come and go, the excitement of spring is in the air.

My son, Travis, has spent much of the winter preparing his fishing gear. Now he is anxious for a day to fish. On those still cool days, take the time for preparing and organizing. If your fishing tackle is like some I know, try to organize and put in categories.

My son loves to fresh water and salt water fish. Therefore, there is always time to categorize his fishing lures, separating salt from fresh water tackle along with size and weight. Categorizing by color is always an

option. You would be amazed how much a difference it will make when the fish are hitting and seconds count. This is also beneficial before your trips to the tackle shops, knowing what is still needed and those items where there is more than enough.

Recently, Travis and I enjoyed a precious mild morning

where he taught his mom the skill of fly fishing. I still need practice, but every moment of the lesson was treasured. It’s never too late to try something new while fishing. The time spent with our youth in the outdoors is important. Travis spent many hours in the off season to practice his casting, fly fishing tactics and fly tying his own lures. Some of them look pretty impressive. This was a great way to make it thru those off season cold days.

Another activity, which my heart is getting anxious and excited for is Spring Gobbler Season. We have been checking our hunting garb and equipment. Again, take the time to organize, check your

supplies and have those special calls practiced and ready.

Spring Gobbler hunting time is coming up soon. Go out into the woods and prepare your spot before you spook the turkeys. That special turkey you’ve always had could be the ticket for area opening day. Hunting locales may need cleaning and prepping. We’ve had a lot of trees and branches come down this winter. Drag the branches out of the way from the turkey favorite foraging areas. Look for scratching and droppings. Check the direction in which the scratching are heading. The scratching usually shape in a pointed arrow of the direction they are heading.

Spring will soon be upon us. Get

ready to enjoy the outdoors, spend outdoor time with the family and get the kids involved in positive activities.

Stay informed about the upcoming fishing seasons by visiting the resource websites for Virginia, Maryland and the tidal Potomac River. For information about 2011 recreational fishing seasons in Virginia, visit, www.mrc.virginia.gov/ or call 757-247-2200. The Potomac River Fisheries Commission (PRFC) website is www.prfc.state.va.us. To contact them by phone call, 800-266-3904. Maryland Chesapeake Bay and tributary waters information can be obtained by calling 800-688-3467 or visiting their website at www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries.

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10 Spring 2011

By Ellen Dugan

What do barleycorns have to do with the Dakota Cobbler and

Sutler’s Shoppe in Hayes? Are they some sort of foot ailment, like bunions or calluses? Or are they a special strain of corn?

Actually, neither one. Barleycorns come from barley.

They are grains or seeds. In the shoe world they’re important because these little grains were responsible for establishing our whole system of sizing shoes. It’s a bit hard to believe, but it seems that our current shoe-sizing standards date back almost 700 years. Apparently an English king who liked to measure things and perhaps had a shoe fetish as well, decreed that one inch was equal to three barleycorns laid end to end and that a “normal” shoe size should be

39 barleycorns, or 13 inches. With size 13 firmly established

by the king as the standard, all other sizes were then numbered up or down from it, with a one barleycorn difference—a third of an inch—between each. This means the difference between size 10 and size 13 is three barleycorns, or one inch.

But at Mike Beltezore’s shop in Hayes, he’s not at all concerned about barleycorns or the size of your shoes. He’s a lot

more interested in doing a really great job of repairing them.

What he and fellow cobbler Howard Moore do is mend, repair and restore things like torn shoe seams, broken heels, worn soles, discoloration, frayed straps, balky zippers and missing shoe trim. If that’s not the problem there’s always scratched and gouged leather to work on, unsightly stains to remove, synthetic material colors to re-blend, missing buckles to replace, lost snaps to match, shoe fasteners to re-attach and all sorts of orthopedic challenges to fit and measure.

Add worn-out heels, depressed insoles, abused Birkenstocks, battered purses and emotionally damaged pocketbooks to the mix and, well you get the picture. Dakota Cobbler is a busy place. Mike’s “to do” list is stacked and neatly tagged in bins and racks. His shop is alive with the smell of leather and polish. It’s a noisy, working place where a lot gets done each day and there is little time for hanging around the water cooler.

Quite frankly, it’s hard to imagine anyone sleeping on the job at Dakota Cobbler, but that’s exactly what Mike’s shoe repair dog Matthew

does. Matt, as he’s affectionately known, is an Australian herding dog. He seems quite content to rest, especially after an exhausting morning of glancing around to see if any stray shoes need corralling.

Although by breed Matt is an Australian heeler—no shoe pun intended— in real life he’s, well, a pussycat. He’s successfully made the transition from rough and ready range life to watching Mike and Howard

work their repair magic on all manner of shoes and leather goods, and he likes it. As a public relations rep his job is to roll over on his back and engage customers in conversation while they pet his tummy if they’re so inclined.

His boss, Dakota owner and shoe doctor Mike Beltezore, thrives on the creative side of the business. “I can repair anything except broken hearts,” he says, almost exactly as his wife Donna enters the shop to discuss lunch plans.

Donna and Mike have recently expanded their business to include leather jackets, purses, motorcycle gear, helmets, face protectors, chaps, gloves and all manner of biker supplies. Customization services like sewing on patches, cutting chaps to length, adjusting vests and altering boots is also a specialty. There is nothing that Mike likes better than figuring out how to do the best job possible for his customers.

Take for example the distressed woman who arrives with a pair of chew-marked suede boots, a patent leather pump missing its bow and a flat whose strap has been torn by her dog. Mike examines the carnage. Shakes his head sympathetically. His repair challenge will be to match color, textures, materials and style.

“Do you have the other flat?” he asks. “If you can bring it in, I’ll match the strap, or if not, replace both straps so that they do.”

“Great,” she says, then adds that she will “keep her closet door firmly closed from now on.” Matt opens one eye, cocks his ear and maintains his low profile.

Dakota Cobbler and Sutler’s Shoppe is located on Rt. 17 in Hayes, about eight miles south of Gloucester Court House and is open Tuesdays thru Fridays from 10 to 6 and Saturdays 10 to 3. Their number is: 804-642-4138. From top left, Mike and Donna, center, Howard, bottom, Mike. Ellen Dugan photos.

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RuthE Forrest BA, CMT, NCBTMB

Eastern medicine has been documented for thousands of years to prescribe a balancing of body/mind and

spirit to achieve maximum levels of healthy longevity. Western allopathic practitioners are beginning to understand the quantum nature of this balance. Since the first Spanish explorers brought eastern imports to the New World we have discovered treasures like longevity exercises, meditation techniques, martial arts disciplines and the theory/practice of herbal and energetic medicines.

All of these have a common goal of strengthening and energizing the body/mind to enable greater expression of the spirit. According to records dating to the 5th century BC, the practice of acupuncture—needle insertion along meridian lines for medical purposes—is about 5,000

years old. Even older is the use of finger pressure along these same established nerve lines in the body.

Acupressure began as a folk art technique used by common trade people because it was easy to learn, completely safe and effective. Acupuncture evolved out of acupressure techniques as practitioners added advanced theories and philosophies. Doctors codified these techniques into the system of meridians utilized today in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

Psychologist Iona Marsaa Teagarten created a fusion of western psychological techniques with traditional acupressure techniques into a system that became known as Jin Shin Do® Body Mind Acupressure—“The Way of the Compassionate Spirit.”

A Jin Shin Do® practitioner utilizes gentle but firm finger pressure on specific traditional acupoint

meridians, along with verbal body-focusing techniques to help release chronic muscle tension and balance the body’s energy. This bodywork is a synthesis of traditional Japanese acupressure, classic Chinese accutheory, Korean breathing and exercise theory and Western psychology.

It reduces physical pain and eases mental discomfort by relaxing muscular tension, increasing production of endorphins and balancing the nerve lines that carry the body’s energy. The recipient remains clothed while the practitioner holds a series of points on the body. If a point is tender the receiver may experience images or memories associated with related health issues.

The recipient may discuss these feelings, memories or emotions—or internal dialogue—in a way that brings clarity to stressful situations. When the mind comes to new conscious awareness it resolves

and lets go of patterns of tension and distressing ideations. Bringing energetic balance to the meridian system allows the body to heal itself befitting its own innate wisdom and to release the rigidity and blocks that prevent us from centering our Self in Spirit.

The pleasant trance-like condition experienced during a Jin Shin Do® session facilitates becoming still enough to become aware—to see, hear and feel our world, own our experiences and create the joy of internal and external unity. The unity of all things is the most basic tenant of oriental philosophy. There is no separation of body/mind, and working on one affects the other.

By learning to create peace in our internal states of being we become living examples that bring health and harmony to our external world.

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By Gwen Keane

The destiny of unplanned, unwanted, abandoned or abused dogs/pups in our community does not

have to be left to fate. According to the Animal Welfare League (AWL), if thirty people would foster a litter or adult dog once a year, just about all adoptable canine could be placed

locally or transported to a rescue group in the northeast.

Foster homes are badly needed, sometimes for just a few days, sometimes a few weeks. It can be a couple of months but you always have the full support of AWL. You are never left in a situation that you are not comfortable with, we work as a team.

The few foster families we have dedicate themselves to getting the animal out of harms way, fostering, socialization and loving until an adoption or rescue group comes along.

It requires time and effort but the

rewards vastly outweigh the time and effort required.

AWL pays for all medical expenses and provides the food if the foster family is on a budget.

Now for the feline, we regret that we have no fosters for the kittens and cats and would love to have a couple foster homes available for them. It is heartbreaking when someone has to give up their cat and AWL can only suggest

they be taken to the animal shelter, they deserve so much better.

One of the biggest obstacles to fostering is the difficulty in saying “goodbye” to the foster pet when he leaves for his “forever” home. The only thing you have to remember

is this is about the critter not you, so you give him the final hug and prepare for the next one.

In 2010 AWL rescued 342 dogs and 15 cats and we hope to do even more in 2011. Food donations are welcomed at our thrift shop, for with the poor economy AWL is helping supplement the needs of many in the community for their animals. With cash donations AWL will buy the food.

AWL has always been there for the community and we’re asking the community to continue supporting AWL.

Love animals? Want to help determine the fate of animals in our community? Call Joyce Page of the AWL, 462-0091 or the thrift shop, 435-0822.

Thank you for caring.Foster mom Patzy Reilly. Photos courtesy AWL.

By Shafiya Eve

It was a beautiful spring morning on Saturday April 13, 2006. As I stepped onto my patio I admired the many beautiful and

promising bedding plants ready for my flower garden. Little did I know they would never be planted and my entire life was about to be turned upside down. At noon a car accident would occur, not far from home.

After writing this first paragraph I have to pause to regain my center of

peace. It’s an uneasy feeling looking those pre-moments, just before the accident, so squarely in the eye. Enjoying things that morning I would never do again, or at least not for many years to come. There is still a profound feeling of loss.

As a result of the accident and the injury sustained I was unable to work and in quick order, lost everything and gained a life of pain. The physical pain continued for nearly two years. The grief of losing that life style lasted a whole lot longer. The present was

born out of that anguish. Today is bright, hopeful, filled with love and healing for me and others.

I waited years for a financial settlement from the accident. This money was to recreate and rebuild my life after its devastation. I was free to move anywhere on the planet and this provided a great deal of pleasure full of dreaming. I dreamed myself on the Fiji islands, Hawaii, Taos, Oregon, Berkeley Springs and Asheville. Dreams of building and living in a yurt and having a healing retreat center in nature where people come for a day or a week to immerse in nature and the healing arts - Divine dreams.

Now, onto reality. The financial settlement suites filed by my attorney gave me great hope for the money to fulfill these dreams but as the mediation went on each call from my lawyers the numbers kept falling. With each decrease the potential of my dreams changed.

I enjoyed each stage of my

dreams, allowing myself to be fully immersed and yet not attached, from a large tract of land in the mountains with a bold creek and yurts to a used motor home.

With yet another call from my attorneys, overwhelmed and in despair, I ran outside and shouted to the world “I am so sick and tired of feeling sorry for myself and telling my sorrowful story. No more!” “I am doing my best. It’s in God’s hands.”

The Universe tenderly responded. “Its OK, we are going to give you a house”. I was floored and began immediately wondering who in the world would give someone, me specifically, a house? Once again the Universe said “No, no, the Universe is giving you a house but it will come through someone”

Next issue find out how the Universe gave me a house.Contact Shafiya Eve at 804-580-0702 or 304-258-0728, www.healingeve.wordpress.com

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Many on the Northern Neck are not aware that Hospice Support Services of the

Northern Neck is a non-medical volunteer agency through which we offer support and supplies to people who struggle with illnesses or disabilities which are life altering or life threatening. We cooperate with The Medical Hospice whenever possible and receive referrals from Home Health Care Agencies, doctors, hospitals and social workers. Individuals may also refer.

When my wife and I moved to the Northern Neck eight years ago, we became involved with Hospice Support Services of the Northern Neck, were trained and went to work. A few years later we were asked to be the Volunteer Coordinators for

Northumberland County in which capacity we continue today.

When we receive a referral, one of us makes phone contact with the new patient, briefly interviews the individual on the telephone and makes arrangements to visit in their home for a more complete intake. The home visits enable us to better assess needs so that we can provide appropriate services and determine individual needs. Then we contact one of the seven volunteers in Northumberland County attempting to match the skills of the volunteer with the needs of the patient.

One man whom we serve is in his early sixties. He has a traumatic brain injury and has difficulty speaking. He also suffers from a degenerative joint disease. During the intake we learned that he has had difficulty standing by himself and from time to time has fallen. We were able to provide an

electric lift chair which lifts him to a standing position. We also supplied a Life Support which hangs around his neck and enables him to signal for emergency help if he falls and cannot get up. We never cease to be amazed at his cheerful disposition when you consider his situation.

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We consider it a great privilege to be able to serve these wonderful people in their times of challenge. If you have an interest in joining us in this very important volunteer organization, or if you have any questions, please give Hospice Support Services of the Northern Neck a call at 804-333-0084.

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By Michelle Harbour

How often do you see The Golden Rule practiced by someone—in particular,

a business? A rare find, Vashti’s Jewelers is one of those businesses that practices The Golden Rule every day, as they’ve done so for the past 50 years.

In 1961, Joan Roane was a high school girl when her mother, Vashti Wilcher purchased H.B. Heath Jewelers in Gloucester. Mrs. Wilcher had been working for the business a year when the opportunity to make it her own presented itself. Since then she, and now Joan, have built a respected, well established businesses in Gloucester.

Mrs. Wilcher and her staff have always treated clients the way they

want to be treated. The outstanding customer service and sale of products that will hold their value for generations to come continues under Mrs. Roane’s attentive eye. When I asked her

for the best advice she could give me about running a business, Mrs. Roane told me that including the Lord in all your decision making and asking His advice is key. That has certainly worked well for Vashti’s Jewelers over the last half century.

The original location of the shop was on Main Street in Gloucester. In less than three years Mrs. Wilcher relocated to a new building in town, which is now a part of the Edgehill Shopping Center. This is the location where they have proudly served their community for the past 47 years.

After Mrs. (Vashti) Wilcher purchased Heath Jewelers, one of the first orders of business was to hold a contest to name her new store. “Vashti’s” won the contest and the business hasn’t stopped listening to their customers since

then. Client needs and requests are always considered when deciding what inventory will be carried.

In the early years of the store, items such as china, sterling silver and crystal pieces were the primary inventory, and can still be found in the shop today. Fenton hand-blown glassware is very popular with clients, and figurines from Jim Shore are another of the choices in demand. Class rings, watches and nautical gifts are part of the inventory. There is a baby department with personalized engraving available on many gifts throughout the store. The engraving work is done by Mrs. Roane’s husband, Gary, who used to work as a full-time jeweler at Vashti’s, but is now semi-retired.

As the years have passed and customers’ needs have changed, the inventory of jewelry Vashti’s carries has grown. Today with a full time jeweler on staff, Keven Hanscom offers on-site jewelry repair and designs for clients who seek quality and originality in their jewelry choices.

With climbing gold prices, Mrs. Roane explains that silver is the rising trend now. In order to provide upscale affordable products, she has chosen jewelry pieces that include silver or diamonds in the design for clients’ choices.

I asked Mrs. Roane to sum up the one thought that should be kept in mind when considering

a visit to Vashti’s Jewelers; she stressed that they are here for the community. Customer service is foremost every morning when Vashti’s opens its doors. With an experienced staff whose time with the business is measured for most of them in decades, you will recognize that quality in service immediately upon entering the store.

Part of that service is to ensure that gift-giving is made easy for the male clients in particular. Ladies may keep a “wish list” on file with Vashti’s of favorite items they’ve discovered in the store. When the gentleman enters looking for a unique gift for his special lady, all the stress of choosing one is removed.

If his better half hasn’t built a wish list, the staff—knowing their clients as they do—can usually help him choose something sure to make her smile for years to come. And if you’re a new client to Vashti’s , don’t fret. Having the experience of helping clients choose quality, lasting gifts over the past 50 years, the staff is sure to help you decide on just the right gift.

Vashti’s Jewelers is open six days a week, 9 to 5:30 Monday through Friday and 9 to 5 on Saturdays. When you’re in need of the perfect gift go to Vashti’s—50 years experience helping area residents give the very best.From left, Vashti Wilcher, daughter, Joan Roane, granddaughter Nicole Michael, Tammy Smith, Joyce Price. Michelle Harbour photo.

Style spotlight~Family celebrates 50 years!

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By Bill Graves “This house is killing me!”“If only I didn’t have

to go upstairs!”“We want to move but can’t sell

this place and get what we need!”This is a “short-list” of many

remarks I’ve heard from past clients. All had issues with aging in place and their immediate environment becoming a challenge. All used a Reverse Mortgage to make things “right” and relax.

A Reverse Mortgage is a FHA/HUD insured loan for folks over the age of 62. It allows them to tap into the equity of their property. They have no monthly payments, still own the home and can stay there for the rest of their life.

First let us look at the home that has become difficult to navigate or afford. With the proceeds of the loan they paid off the mortgage balance. They added a downstairs bedroom, walk in shower, ramp or whatever made life easier. Maybe it was getting an additional monthly check to pay for in-home care, laundry, cleaning or yard work. The bottom line is “life is good” now.

Secondly, relocation was the issue. Moving to a retirement community, closer to the kids, closer to friends, closer to services but…we need to sell. We need to get close to “top dollar”!

With a Reverse Mortgage For Purchase they needed only one third down for a new home. The loan pays the balance and with the new “Saver Products” the closing cost were no different than that of a regular mortgage. Oh yes, no monthly payments, no credit required, no income verification and it isn’t paid back until they die or sell.

They didn’t have to hold out for “top dollar” on the selling price,

so it sold quickly. They didn’t have to take anything out of their investment portfolio and in some cases actually were able to increase it.

Mark Twain said about Life, “the first half consists of the capacity to enjoy without the chance, the second half consists of the chance without the capacity”…well maybe not. Call Bill Graves at 866-936-4141 or visit mlbreversemortgage.com/wgraves

By Colleen Morgan DVM

The mouth can be quite a nasty place! Most people can’t wait to brush their teeth in the morning,

and we all hate having any sort of dental pain or discomfort. That’s why I’m so surprised by the lack of knowledge many people have towards their pet’s dental health.

Now here are three reasons I get from clients who decline dental care: ➤ I never had my pets teeth cleaned before. ➤ I’m afraid of the anesthesia. ➤ He still eats and seems fine. So now let’s break this down into some common sense answers. First three facts: ➤ Dogs and cats accumulate tarter at a faster rate than humans.

➤ The blood stream carries bacteria from the mouth to all areas of the body with two favorite seeding spots being the heart and bladder. ➤ Red gums and decaying teeth hurt! But just as human health care has come a long way, so has animal care.

Study after study has proven that good dental care can add several years to a pet’s life. In past generations most pets weren’t expected to live much past ten years. Many were more functional—guarding or mousing—than companions, so replacement was easier than care. Times have certainly changed though.

If you’ve never gotten your pet’s teeth cleaned before, now is a good time to start—it can potentially add years to your companion’s life! As for

anesthesia, the drugs and protocols we have today are extremely superior to past regimens. Yes, there is a slight risk for any anesthesia but who are we to asses our own motives over a quality of life we are responsible to ensure? As far as the notion that our pets mouths aren’t painful because they still eat requires me to take you a little deeper into your pet’s brain.

Even though most of us strongly believe our pets have thoughts and emotions, they are not as complicated as humans. For instance, your tooth hurts so you get medical help to fix the problem, pain medication. You know it can get better. Your pet’s thinking is more along the lines of, “Well my tooth hurts. This is now my lot in life. Must eat to survive. Can

we play now?” So yes, they feel pain just as we do, but it just takes a lot more for it to dominate their life.

I hear over and over again how pets become more youthful again after dental extractions. Life with a toothache versus life without is not too hard to understand. Please take your pet’s dental health seriously. As for the bottom line, a routine dental starts at about $200. Animals tend not to sit quietly in a chair and hold his/her mouth wide open, so they need to be anesthetized, which accounts for the higher cost than a human dental cleaning. Colleen Morgan, DVM owns Homecare Vet Services and can be reached at 804-815-7616

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Few people really love where they work and even fewer love taking their work home with them. But for Terri,

Michelle, Sarah, Courtney, Patrick and Kasmin, work follows them home and they wouldn't have it any other way! This dedicated group serves as Species Experts to their varied customers at The Pet Castle. Owned and operated by Richard and Elaine Clayton, The Pet Castle is a temporary home to traditional house pets as well as a few unusual companions—many of which are irresistible to the Claytons and their pet-loving employees.

From fresh water fish to furry chinchillas, a unique array of pets are sold at The Pet Castle. The most popular purchases vary daily, “some weeks more reptiles are sold and sometimes more furries,” says Richard. Holiday customers often look for hamsters and gerbils, whereas the start of school tends to bring in young children looking for fish tanks and colorful fish to fill them.

But, what is considered an usual pet is defined differently by those who enter. Certainly, we can all agree that tarantulas are unusual, right? “Not necessarily”, Richard explains, “a lot of customers who collect insects don't consider them unusual.” Some of the insect purchases are actually food for other pets, such as snakes and lizards.

Whatever species is desired, The Pet Castle ensures customers make educated decisions. Each employee is an expert on one or more specific species—often learning more about their species at home! Sarah is a Small Animals and Dog Expert with several dogs of her own and Michelle is a Reptile Expert who has rescued

many of the reptiles she has at home. All employees offer their in-depth knowledge to customers—assisting

in the choice of animal, housing and food sources from The Pet Castle's Hayes location, as well as from the 16,000 products available on the newly-revamped website.

From choosing a pet, to housing, feeding and clothing the pet—a variety of options are available. Many customers' dogs live inside, but smaller animals often need cages, so The Pet Castle has homes available in all sizes. Richard is careful to competitively price The Pet Castle's products—often less than the big box store prices and certainly more convenient! Generally, special orders are offered at 20% off the retail price.

Upon entering The Pet Castle, customers see bowls of incredibly enticing treats—it seems both human and dogs alike love the human-grade dog snacks! The Pet Castle caters to customers seeking better quality foods, such as Eagle Pack Holistic Select, which can only be purchased in specialty stores. “What we carry in our store are things we would be comfortable using ourselves,” says Richard. “The Naturvet line is one we are comfortable using on our own animals.” Popular lines of food include the Natural Balance. It is a limited ingredient diet-having one carbohydrate

and one protein source—making it a great product for figuring out what allergies a dog many have.

The Pet Castle takes every opportunity to ensure personal customer care. “Anyone that comes into the stores comes in as a friend! The most important trait of all our employees is that they love animals and so when an animal comes in, it is immediately loved on”, says Richard. The employees' love of pets is exemplified in the multiple community events they host. Fun for all pet lovers, “Pet-A-Palooza” is The Pet Castle's June Party—originally established to celebrate the store's anniversary—and has become an annual tradition!

Their regular Halloween “Un-haunted House” party is another local favorite. Employees introduce animals many people may think are scary and show how truly friendly and precious the pets can be. Pet photographers are also available up to five times a year for customers in or out of costume!

Wondering what animal friends Richard and Elaine have at home? “We've been downsizing since our daughter Abigail was born in June,” says Richard as he houses three dogs, three aquariums, a cat, two snakes, firebelly toads and a blue-tongued skink!

Visit The Pet Castle in Hayes 10 a.m. To 8 p.m., Monday-Saturday and 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday and find out which lucky creatures have been welcomed by The Pet Castle staff. Also go to at www.thepetcastle.com. The Pet Castle keeps track of local breeders in the area and works with local cat and dog rescue organizations. Call 804-642-5702 for information about the products and services available to help you love and care for all your pets!Top left, Pet Castle staff with critters, and the store kitty. Michelle Harbour photos.

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By Emily Pritchard Cary

The last time Brian Jagde (pronounced Jade) performed with Virginia Opera, he sang the baritone

roles of Schlmil and Herman in the company‘s 2007 production of Offenbach’s Tales of Hoffman.

Abracadabra! Like magic, he returns this month as Lieutenant Pinkerton, one of the roles most coveted by tenors, the love interest of Cio-Cio San in Puccini‘s Madama Butterfly.

“When I was 20 and developed an interest in singing, I thought I was a tenor, but my teachers told me

I was a baritone,” he said. “One admitted that I might become a tenor someday, but for the time being I should continue as a baritone.”

Trusting that advice, Jagde entered Purchase College-Conservatory of Music, earning both Bachelor and Master of Music Degrees in Voice and Opera Studies. Throughout his training and his subsequent professional career, he sang many baritone roles with such companies as Opera New Jersey, Chatauqua Opera, and Des Moines Metro Opera. Virginia Opera invited him to become a Spectrum Resident Artist involving coaching, master classes, workshops

and the opportunity to sing small roles or cover leads in the company’s mainstage productions.

As time passed and he found it more natural to sing the high notes, he contacted another teacher. This time, the verdict proved his suspicion—he is indeed a tenor.

His new voice caught the attention of San Francisco Opera and in 2009 he entered their Merola program. He is currently in his second year with the company’s famous Adler program which turns out some of this country’s finest singers. Already, he has covered several leading roles for them. Those coming up

include Don Jos in Carmen, Froh in Das Rheingold and Dan Hill in the world premiere of Heart of a Soldier by Christopher Theofanidis.

“This is a very moving story,” he said. “It’s based on a true story about two men, an American, sung by a tenor, and an Englishman, a baritone role that will be sung by Thomas Hampson. They met as mercenary soldiers in Rhodesia before ending up in Viet Nam where the American saved the Englishman.

“On 9/11, the Englishman was head of security for Morgan Stanley at New York’s World Trade Center. He had seen flaws in the system and trained the employees to survive in an emergency. When the plane struck the building, he saved 2,700 out of the 3,000 company members working there because they had paid attention to his directions. He then went back inside to save the rest of them and never came out.”

Jagde looks forward to working

with Rene Fleming in Lucrecia Borgia at San Francisco Opera next season. Before that, he returns to Virginia to sing Rodolfo in Puccini‘s La Bohme at the Castleton Festival under the baton of maestro Lorin Maazel.

“I love the role of Pinkerton for its beautiful music and vocal pacing,” he said. “As for his character, I know some in the audience won’t like him for the way he treats Butterfly, returning with his wife to take their child and cause her suicide, but I’ll do my best to show that he is a human being.”

The Virginia Opera production of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly runs at Norfolk’s Harrison Opera House March 19 to 27. Tickets: $25 to $114 at 866-673-7383 or orders@vaopera.org. The Fairfax performances April 1 & 3 are followed by those in Richmond April 8 & 10.Brian Jagde, right, as Zaretsky. Anne M. Peterson/Virginia Opera photo.

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By Paula Shipman

I have a story to tell and actually it is more like a small book of stories. Stories about one thing in particular, horses. Though these stories are not just about any horses, they are about horses that I have loved.

Not just about horses that I have loved either, that would be a great, big book. These stories I am about to tell involve me and two horses, Standardbreds to be exact. I wanted to write a story about my present horse, Stirseventimes aka Nutty. I can't do that until I tell the story of the first horse I ever '' fell in love with.'' That horse's name was

Menokin and this is ''our'' story.I was fourteen years old in

1984, my mother Mary Maree Sanders came to work for Billy Northern. Mr. Northern owned a Standardbred Stallion. He stabled that stallion in Herbert Scott's barn. I do not remember how long Mom worked for Mr. Northern but I do remember that she did not go far for her next job. Herbert asked her to work for him and so the story of Menokin and me begins.

Mom worked for Herbert seven days a week—so did I. Herbert's Standardbred Barn was full of racehorses. Working there seven days a week meant that Mom and I knew those horses inside and out. Mom favored a horse named Totuskey and I favored a horse named Menokin.

Menokin had a small but sturdy frame, black in color with a black mane and tail. I thought he was absolutely gorgeous! He was a ''pistol,'' to put it nicely. Menokin had been castrated just prior to my mother and I working for Herbert. He was a ''freshly cut'' gelding that still displayed a ''stallion's attitude.'' I seem to have a knack

for picking out the difficult animals to be my buddies. Menokin was a 'difficult animal'.

Mom hated Menokin. She refused to jog, bathe, brush or bandage my little friend! That was my job! Standardbreds start their day early but not Menokin, at least not when I was in school. Mom would get Menokin ready and when I got out of school I jogged him around the track. She would clean his stall while we were out jogging, but that was it. I did everything for Menokin that needed to be done and I loved every minute of it.

Menokin and I shared my lunch everyday in the summer months. He especially loved potato chips. He also loved hot chocolate and drank it out of a cup. We were buddies and the whole barn knew it. Menokin would do for me what he would do for no other human...be good! I never had a minute of trouble with that horse. I loved him and he knew it, he trusted me and I knew it. I never did anything to break that trust. I would always be there to love and protect Menokin, or would I?Menokin winning at Rosecroft Raceway in Maryland...which is now shut down. Herbert Scott is in the sulky and drove him to his winning mile. Photo courtesy Paula Shipman.

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By Marie Stone

For those who have been around awhile and remember when the computer world was making its debut, you

are well aware of the tremendous changes that have taken place. We have very much become an electronic communications world and computers have downsized to “tuck under your arm” laptops and smaller as have our telephones. Even our televisions were small screens ensconced in wooden cabinets showing black and white pictures and there was no such thing as a remote—you were the remote to get up and change channels.

Computers have opened up a world of communication even

allowing people to work from home. We listen to music, download movies, create and send documents and have the ability to chat with family and friends across many miles with the ability to see them. As with anything in life, be it human or mechanical, occasionally we/it needs a fix or an upgrade. As humans we go to a doctor but we look to technical support to assist with computer issues. As for me I am most thankful to have met Chris Timberlake, owner of Northern Neck Computer Solutions, L.L.C. (NNCS)Chris is not only computer savvy,

but willingly shares information with you to give you a better understanding of what is occurring.

Fast track backward—not long ago I tucked my laptop under my arm and went to meet Chris who was going to check my computer for irregularities while we shared lunch. The laptop sat on the table between us and while we chatted Chris made minor adjustments that put my laptop back on track. No tools needed—just the knowledge of what programs to access and what changes to make. So simple, for Chris, and quick and mind you he did this with a smile!

After high school, Chris attended Mary Washington College and then worked for Verizon as a cable splicer until the business world slowed

down and he was laid off. He took advantage of further education and enrolled at ECPI. After ECPI, Chris continued his education and became a NetPlus certified technician, a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, System Administrator, Technology Specialist, Business Desktop Deployment Architect and Microsoft Certified Professional. In following this technical path he gained enough knowledge of the computer field to start his own business in the Northern Neck. He is still employed in Richmond as a Principal Consultant for System Management, while growing a secure business within his own community.

NNCS has also made several business partners such as Dell, SyCom Technologies, and HP. NNCS was formed approximately one year ago and Chris seems surprised that currently he has well over 160 customers. When I learned about him and his work ethics, family and community involvement, this does not surprise me in the least!

Chris joins with friends each year in an activity called “Hooking a Kid on Fishing”. They take one of their own children, or a child who might not otherwise have the opportunity, on a fishing trip to the Chesapeake Bay on the Midnight Sun. Each child is given a tee shirt, personal trophy with their name engraved and winners receive gift certificates to Wal-Mart. This has become a yearly

event with this coming summer marking its third year. Chris coaches his son and other children in the Northumberland County Little League program. NNCS is a sponsor of the league and Chris dedicates his “spare” time helping with the County’s Little League website.

Chris and his wife, Shannon, have two boys, Caleb, two, and CJ who is six and beginning his educational path at Northumberland Elementary School. I wonder if he might not follow in his dad’s technical footsteps? The family is building a new home in Northumberland where Chris will have a home office while also looking at opening an office in Burgess this spring or early summer. Sounds like growing pains to me and given his attitude of treating customers like family, Chris and his Northern Neck Computer Solutions will have a long and fruitful life.

NNCS is also a Computer Retail Company, does Logo Design, Website Hosting, Offsite Data Backup, Domain Registration, Website Design and is a Business Email Provider. If it is related to computers, NNCS is the place to call at 804-339-0175. Call Chris contact him at NNCS website www.nncomputersolutions.com. You won’t regret it!Shannon, Caleb, Chris and CJ. Marie Stone photo.

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By Joseph T. Buxton III, Certified Elder Law Attorney

On October 1, 2003, the Virginia Business Trust Act became effective. This law permits the creation

of a type of business entity similar in many ways to a Partnership, a Limited Liability Company, and a Sub-Chapter S Corporation. The Act (VBTA) provides statutory certainty and protection to the business entity and their trustees. It provides the maximum flexibility of trusts by deferring most of the details of the governance of the organization to the organizing documents. In fact, because of the flexibility of this statute, organizers of a Virginia Business Trust can structure their particular business activities virtually any way they desire.

The Virginia Business Trust is particularly useful for the

management of multiple rental properties, by providing limited liability for each rental property can be held by the trust separately from other rentals. In other words, a tenant filing suit against the landlord, i.e. the Virginia Business Trust, can only sue that portion of the trust that holds that particular rental property.

The VBT is an excellent alternative to the limited liability company (LLC), which often requires owners of rental properties to set up individual limited liability companies for each of their rental properties to isolate one property from the other. This is not necessary with a Virginia Business Trust, when the Articles of Organization filed with the State Corporation Commission are properly drafted.

The owners of the Business Trust are known as “beneficial owners.” The beneficial owners are afforded limited liability to the same extent

as shareholders of a corporation. In addition, the Business Trust law provides that neither the power to direct the trustees nor the exercise of any power of direction shall cause a person to incur liabilities relating to the Business Trust. This means that this entity provides each beneficial owner the opportunity to participate in the management of the Business

Trust without incurring personal liability for the obligations of the Business Trust. Business Trust assets are generally immune from creditors seeking to enforce a claim against an owner. Creditors of an owner may not seize Business Trust properties to satisfy claims against the owner and may only reach property that the beneficial owner himself could reach under the governing instrument of the Business Trust.

The Virginia Business Trust provides an excellent vehicle for managing multiple business

activities under a single entity while maintaining protection from the liability of the business activity. If you are the owner of rental real estate or multiple businesses in your own name, you may want to discuss using a Virginia Business Trust to hold and manage your properties with your estate planning attorney.Joseph T. Buxton III is the founder of TrustBuilders Law Group, with offices in Urbanna and Yorktown, Virginia.

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By Kelsey S. Smith

When first meeting Joshua Junker—pronounced 'Yunker' due to his

German-Italian heritage—many will automatically sense that he is a fine, upstanding young man. In the

insurance business, this automatic reassurance is sometimes hard to come by so quickly. Although not raised in Gloucester, Josh feels quite at home in the area despite having only moved here a little more than three years ago. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, he is a huge fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Josh grew up around the insurance world because his father had been an insurance agent for State Farm.

When he was younger, his family often vacationed in Williamsburg and, having grown up outside of Gettysburg, he enjoys the historical areas of the country. Picking the spot that the family would move to was something fairly easy for Josh because he and his wife knew what they wanted—somewhere safe, calm, near the Tidewater area and in the South. They originally wanted to move so that their four children would have a quieter and safer childhood, just like they had growing up. In 2008

he had an opportunity to make the move to Gloucester after a previous agent retired from the business.

Even though he didn’t grow up in the area, he has taken to it like anyone who originally grew up in a small town would. He enjoys the community, is active in his church, and really likes to fish. Josh has been married for ten years which is about the same amount of time he's been in the insurance business. He has four children, the oldest of whom is a musician who has played with the Courthouse Players during the recent performance of Cinderella.

Josh is a people person which is obvious when meeting him. He's personable and friendly, a person everyone immediately likes. It's because of this nature that he goes out of his way to really understand his customers. He prides himself on it. He loves knowing who the people he's serving are, what their lives are like, what hobbies they enjoy and how their children are doing.

He goes out of his way to be more than an insurance agent. He wants to be someone that a person can approach in the streets and talk to like they're old friends, even if their relationship is as an insurance agent and a client.

Josh has owned his own State Farm Agency which operates out of two locations in Gloucester and Mathews counties for two years. He has worked exclusively for the company for his

entire career as an insurance agent. It would be hard for him to dream of working anywhere else. After all, State Farm is in his blood. His father was a State Farm agent and Josh certainly doesn't see it as a job. Instead, it's a natural fit for him and, in addition to his family, it's also his life. He graduated from Shippensburg State University in Pennsylvania with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing. While he did briefly hold another job as a manager for a logistics freight company, he found that where he really wanted to be was right back where he started, at State Farm.

Not one to miss out on all of the fun, Josh is part of both the Gloucester and Mathews Chambers of Commerce and, he is on the board of the Mathews Chamber of Commerce. He's also a Sergeant in Arms in the Gloucester Rotary Club. When it's warm he likes to walk with his family in the historical areas of Gloucester.

Josh said that he is a very simple person. He happily stops to chat. The first thing that one notices when meeting Josh Junker is not his many qualifications, his degree, or his knowledge. It is his personality—it is difficult to walk by him without at least nodding a hello. He fits right into the businesses and communities of Gloucester and Mathews. Contact Josh at 804-693-9141 or visit his website at www.joshuajunker.net.Josh Junker, his office staff, (left) Beverly Chappell and Karen Norris .

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24 Spring 2011

By Kelsey S. Smith

When finding out that someone lives in Williamsburg, most folks are

going to presume the person knows about the importance of Williamsburg in history—not only in Virginia but also in the United States as a whole. This is especially true for the period around the Civil War and earlier.

When you meet Jean Keating of Astra Publishing you soon realize several things: first, that she loves her dogs, second, that she is incredibly smart and finally, that she loves books. Oftentimes when a person loves books as much as she does, that person will also love the things that inspire the books that they own.

This can include the area in which a person lives and living in Williamsburg, Jean is in one of the most historical areas in the United States. Her home reflects her love of books as many shelves of her massive library are filled with books about the history of the country.

Her love of Civil War history began long before her move to Virginia. It can be traced back to her days as a teenager in Georgia where she would

read the historical markers that tell people about the local history of the area. Another source that influenced Jean, because it combined her love of reading and her growing love for history is The Williamsburg collection of books, written by Elswhyth Thane—one of Jean's favorite book series when she was growing up. They are written about the realistic experiences of those in times of war and, though now out of print, Jean has the entire collection.

Taking a page out of her favorite childhood author's book, Jean Keating spends a good deal of time carefully researching information for her next novel. In her attempt to make it as realistic as possible, she spends much of her time reading letters from men in the Civil War. She's in the process of writing her second romance novel set during the Civil War time period—a huge change from her dog mystery novels.

This is her second Civil War romance book and its theme is parallel to her first novel though it focuses on a different main character. At the time of this interview, Jean was working her way through a collection of 254 letters from the last man killed in Robert E. Lee's army before the surrender. She's doing this because the book is going to be about the everyday life of an American Calvary man and she wants to give an authentic and accurate representation of what that entails.

Like many writers, Jean has suffered through her writer's block and a very stubborn case of it lead her to writing her first romantic story. While she was struggling through her seventh month of failed attempts at writing the next novel in her dog mystery series, one of her friends jokingly suggested that she couldn't proceed because the novels were missing a romantic storyline. She liked the idea but decided that, instead of putting romance into her books about her beloved Papillons, she was just going to write a new series. With that in mind, she finished 5,000 words the first weekend and close to 75,000 words in the first five months, going on to publish it after seven months. The word count was a drastic change from her third dog mystery novel where she had been stuck on about 10,000 words by the seventh month.

While her Papillons are always going to be what comes first in her life, both on a personal level and as an author, Jean has discovered she enjoys a new type of genre. Though her dogs may not entirely enjoy a book that isn't written about them, they have remained faithfully and quietly by her side as she wrote her romance books set during the Civil War. Even while branching out, she has remained focused on what really matters to her—the Papillons that make her smile every day. Tara Neville photo.

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26 Spring 2011

By Susan Grandpre

What comes to mind when you think about farms in Virginia? Do you

picture expansive fields filled with row after row of green crops? Maybe you picture the open lush acres of land supporting dairy or cattle farms. Something that might not immediately come to mind is a Bison farm.

For most of us, Bison are animals that we typically associate with the Great Plains or the western states. Bison are known to roam wild throughout Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and the Dakotas. The truth is that Bison used to roam all over the United States and the North American continent. Today, Bison farms and ranches are found in all 50 states

and every Canadian province.

After relocating from Northern Illinois to the Chesapeake Bay region in the late 1990’s, Don Edmonds decided he wanted to farm.

Don considered several types of farming including dairy farming like his relatives in Pennsylvania, but he was drawn to Bison farming. Don and his wife, Kim, dedicated themselves to the Bison farm and now find themselves operating a thriving couple hundred-acre farm in Lancaster County.

Bison thrive in Virginia’s climate. They are not bothered by the heat or by the relatively short winter season commonly experienced in Virginia. On cool weather days, the Bison on the Edmonds’ farm can be observed enjoying the weather by playing tag with each other.

The Edmonds’ Bison herd numbers approximately 75 this winter. This number will likely increase to more than 100 in the spring once all the calves are born. Don

comments, “Bison are easier to farm than cattle because they take

care of themselves. Bison are not domesticated animals and maintain their natural instincts for survival.”

Bison do not require any artificial shelter like barns; they usually calve on their own without human intervention. They tend to be hardy animals that are disease resistant and require few veterinary visits and they typically live long, healthy lives with females producing calves well into their 20’s.

The Edmonds’ farm includes both open pastures and wooded areas for the herd to roam. The Bison are free to wander and graze the 100 acres dedicated to them and feed on natural grass only. Don and Kim pride themselves on the fact that they are committed to raising their animals on an all-natural diet with no steroids, pesticides or antibiotics. The Edmonds produce all of their own hay on approximately 130 acres and know exactly what their animals are fed.

Don feels like the market for Bison continues to grow. Health conscious consumers are drawn to eating Bison meat because it is a healthy alternative to other meats. According to the Eastern Bison Association, Bison meat is low in cholesterol, fat and calories. It is high in protein and makes for a heart healthy meat. The meat usually retails at a price point comparable to that of the better quality beef products.

“Bison tastes somewhat similar to a good cut of beef. It is known to have a sweet, rich flavor,” states Don. When cooking the meat, it can be

prepared most of the same ways as beef. Don mentions that he and Kim cook Bison as they would cook beef. They prepare it as chili, roasts, steaks, tacos and specialty sausages. Many restaurants offer Bison on their menus in a variety of dishes.

The increased knowledge of the health benefits of Bison and the availability of the meat in restaurants and food markets has helped provide the Bison industry with steady demand. The National Bison Association notes that the Bison industry has seen “six straight years of double digit growth in consumer demand for Bison meat”.

Don and Kim provide Bison directly to restaurants, but their primary sales are to the end user. They sell their Bison and Pork products all over the state through Farmer’s Markets located from Virginia Beach to Fredericksburg to Richmond and north to the D.C. area. On most Saturdays, Don will work at one Farmers Market and Kim at another. Starting this month, the Edmonds will also sell their Bison products at Farmers Markets on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in addition to the Saturday markets.

While a variety of other animals reside on their farm including hogs, goats, chickens and Rhea, the Bison are the core of the Edmonds’ farm and make up approximately 95% of their business, Despite the hard work involved in managing a farm, Don and Kim Edmonds gain much satisfaction from owning and operating a local Bison farm.

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By Tara Ann Neville

When the Navy sent my husband on a tour in Iraq, my heart sank and fear

set in. How could I manage to take care of our six children without my best friend for eight months?

I mentioned my concerns to an old friend. She struggled with obedience issues with her two dogs and jokingly offered either of them as a replacement companion. I accepted and selected the younger of the dogs, seven-year-old Sammy. Yellow labs are generally family-friendly and we needed an easy transition—Tommy would leave for Iraq two weeks later.

Immediately, Sammy felt at home. We allowed him space to explore—no room was off-limits and the yard was his playground. Sammy had the freedom to come and go as he wanted since the kids were always running in and out—Sammy just followed. Whereas Sammy was mischievous in his

old home; he was obedient and dependable in his new home.

Likely to eat the trash in his old home; in our family, Sammy was given full plates of table scraps—a lot of vegetables, pizza crust, dried oatmeal and fish!

We invited Sammy for car rides and vacations and took time to acknowledge him when he greeted us each evening. In return, Sammy was loyal, forgiving and always understanding. Sammy carried us through the darkest and loneliest hours—waking when the baby cried, riding with me to

the store at night for a gallon of milk and barking when my husband arrived home late from work.

Thousands of walks and millions of licks later, Sammy is having a hard time using the stairs, his voice is gone and he sleeps a lot. We have little time left with Sammy and we wouldn't erase a single moment of our memories together.

Why is it so easy to fall madly in love with a pet,

yet so hard to let people into our hearts? Perhaps because pets are non-judging, empathetic and self-less—difficult qualities to recognize in human relationships as few of us are so compassionate.

Immediately, we opened up our hearts and home to Sammy—without hesitation because we wanted him to feel welcomed and comfortable. That's how we want our loved ones to feel, yet we don't always act in ways that give that impression. Often we withhold some of our love for fear it won't be reciprocated. Our pets teach us that letting go of our insecurities frees us to be loved deeply and unconditionally.

To that end, an exercise in self-awareness can be as simple as recognizing how well we treat our pets—how much genuine love and affection we extend to them despite our mood or their lifelong negative behaviors. When we find ourselves responding to loved ones in the usual, irritated tone, taking a moment to notice our patterns will help to open our eyes to our true loves. We've all heard of “WWJD” or “What would Jesus do”...now, I ask myself “Would I do that to my Sammy?”.Tara Neville photo.

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light part 1By Brionna Bennett

The light burns as we try to seeThe darkness blinds us so we can’t hearThe music moves us as we try to breath

Nature calls, but we don’t hear itThe earth moves, as we stand stillAn easy shake or a mellow mood

We all work for harmony, with a hesitant attitude

To save a tree is to save a life,To save a life is to escape from deceptions might

The light burns as we try to prosperThe water cleanses us as we feel our guilt

The animals fight us as we take their home,Just as we can’t be alone

As the light brightens it begins to shineWe lose our fear of seeing the truth, and

Open our eyes and see how the world is for me, And for you

The light burns, but we can now bare itFor now we know how life truly is

With its twists and turns and trials at every cornerWe fight for what’s right,

To bring back our vision and sightYes, there is a difference, for

The light will show you the wayVision is only at a surface peak, where sight,

is the true nature that will lead you to a better day

Unique riskBy Hope BarrettThey say a picture is worth a thousand words,A rainbow has many different colors. No two stripes are the same on a zebra,and always look before you fall,but pictures wouldn't be taken if all the words were alike,life wouldn't be filled with color if rainbows didn't have different shades.No zebra would be unique if all stripes were the same,and love wouldn't be risky if we looked before we fell.

So I guess what I'm trying to say is don't be afraid to stand out,and be different because sometimes the risk of being dropped,is worth the fall. :)

i’m scaredBy Christal Byrd

I feel all scared to fall in love with you My heart stops every time the thought hits my head

Gosh I’m so scared Scared that you’ll let me fall

Fall back into heartache and pain Pain that will always remain the same

Same as the last major heartache Heartache that will leave a scar to my heart

My heart will never regain its strength Its strength is what it needs and wants

Wants your love to rebuild the damages Damages caused by a past love

ZebraBy Georgia Walker

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The Garden Club of Virginia and the Garden Club of the Northern Neck will host the annual tour

in historic Westmoreland County on April 20th. Entitled, “The Historic, The Traditional and The Gracious, Westmoreland County” the tour encompasses two areas of the region. Three homes are in the southern end of the county. They include a traditional Northern Neck farmhouse, Afton; an authentically preserved Victorian gem, Mt. Pleasant; and a Greek revival farmhouse, Buena Vista, redone with both traditional and modern amenities in mind. Two properties in the northern part of the region include the Georgian style, Horseshoe Banks, with a landscaped lawn with many varieties of trees, one a Copper Beech species first brought from Europe by Thomas Jefferson in 1810 and Nanzatico, located just over the King George line which, next to Mount Vernon, is probably the most formal frame colonial mansion in Virginia.

Afton, in Hague is a charming Greek revival side-hall plan farmhouse built c. 1840. Stately magnolia and a huge tulip poplar tree provide shade for the home, which is open for the first time. Mrs. Lynn Rice Whalen, whose grandfather purchased the 100 acre farm in 1916 on land that was originally patented by Richard Lee I in 1658, is the owner. Mrs. Whalen’s father, Maj. Gen. W. Thomas Rice grew up at Afton and added the immense porch at the

rear of the house. An exquisite piano made in Baltimore by the Knabe & Gaehle Company was a wedding gift to Mrs. Whalen’s grandmother from her grandfather.

Also in Hague, Buena Vista,c. 1835, now home of the Hague Winery is a fine example of Greek revival architecture.

It was originally part of the Richard Lee I tract of 2000 acres patented in

1658. The most unique feature is the main entrance vestibule with double doors one to the formal parlor and the other to the dining room. Light fixtures throughout reflect the age when it was lit by gas. The home is owned by Stephen and Cynthia Madey who purchased the farm and began the Hague Winery.

A short distance from Buena Vista is Mount Pleasant, c. 1886, an intricate design of late Victorian residential architecture. This Queen Anne style home, exhibits a framed construction with a steeply pitched gabled roof, four chimneys and a sweeping verandah. The interior rooms contain original fireplaces and mantles, walnut woodwork and period furniture. The central staircase of walnut and chestnut soars to the third floor where the ceiling is fitted with a leaded stained glass skylight. A Virginia Historic Landmark, Mount Pleasant is owned by Mr. and Mrs. William T. Carden.

In the northern part of Westmoreland County in Colonial Beach is Horseshoe Banks which was built in 1985. It is situated on the east bank of Rosier Creek just off the Potomac River. Colonial features of this Georgian style house include brick laid in Flemish bond with water table, jack arches and 18th century belting. It includes an open vista to the garden room overlooking the river and herb garden. The owners’ love of landscaping is reflected in the formal planting of English boxwood

and the spacious lawn of native trees and shrubs. Horseshoe Banks is owned by Mr. and Mrs. William H. Edwards. .

Outside Westmoreland County on the shores of the Rappahannock River lies Nanzatico, c.1768 which has a commanding view of the bay of the same name given to it from the native Indians who greeted Capt. John Smith when he explored the Rappahannock

River. The original 2,400 acre tract was patented by Sir Henry patented in 1656. The two story structure was built by Charles “Blaze” Carter, grandson of Robert “King” Carter. The home is unusual because it was made of wood rather than brick, and features many

classical details with pedimented and heroic fluted pilasters of the Iconic order. The house is thought to be based on a London patter book published by Robert Morris in 1755. Charles Carter elected to make it one room deep so as to open it to light with numerous windows. The mural in the great hall is a hand painted map of Nanzatico and areas along the Rappahannock and Potomac rivers done by R. L. Lambdin. The ancient tulip poplar to the right hand side of the house has been carefully preserved by the owners. Nanzatico is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Virginia Historic Landmark. Mr. & Mrs. W. N. Harrell Smith IV are the owners.From top left, Nanzatico, Horseshoe Banks, Mount Pleasant. Garden Club of Northern Neck photos. For details go to www.vagardenweek.org

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GRITS-AND-GREENS BREAKFAST BAKE4 cups of water1 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups of uncooked quick-cooking grits1 cup (4 oz.) shredded white cheddar cheese3 tablespoons of butter or margarine1/2 cup of half and half cream1/4 teaspoon of black pepper10 large eggs3 cups of cooked collard greens, drained Heat oven to 375 degrees. Bring salt and water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Gradually whisk in the grits; reduce the heat to medium and cook, whisking for 5 to 7 minutes or until thickened. Remove

from heat and add cheese and butter. Set aside. Whisk together half and half, pepper and 2 eggs in a medium bowl. Stir into the grits. Finally stir collard greens into the grits mixture. Pour into a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish or pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Remove from oven. With the back of a tablespoon, make eight indentations in the grits. Carefully break the other eight eggs each into one indentation. Return to the oven and bake for another 12 to 14 minutes or until eggs are to the desired doneness. Remove from the oven and cover loosely with

aluminum foil for 10 minutes. Servewith hot sauce if desired.LEMON CHIFFON CAKE3 or 4 lemons2 1/4 cups cake flour1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil1/4 cup water6 large eggs, separated, at room temperature1/2 teaspoon cream of tartarFor the citrus glaze:2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted, plus extra if needed2 tablespoons lemon juice, strained, plus extra if needed1 teaspoon heavy (double) cream

Position a rack in the middle of the over, and preheat to 325°F. Grate the zest from the lemons and set aside. Juice the lemons and strain the juice into a liquid measuring pitcher. You should have 1/2 cup juice. Have ready an ungreased 10-inch tube pan Sift together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt onto a sheet of parchment

(baking) paper or onto a plate. In a bowl, combine the oil, water, egg yolks, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Using a whisk, beat until well mixed. Using a large rubber spatula, gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until the batter is smooth.By Hand:In a large, clean bowl, stir together the egg whites and cream of tartar. Using a balloon whisk, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overbeat.By Mixer:In a clean bowl, combine the

egg whites and cream of tartar. Using a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment or a hand mixer, beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold one- half of the whites into the batter until almost fully incorporated. Add the remaining whites and gently fold in just until combined. The batter

should be smooth but foamy. Pour the batter evenly into the tube pan. Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45- 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and invert the pan onto a wire rake. Make sure that air can circulate freely all around the cake. Let

cool completely upside down in the pan, about 45 minutes. To loosen the cake from the pan sides, rotate and tap the pan against the countertop until the cake disengages. Using the center tube, pull the cake out of the pan. Invert the cake onto the rack and, using your fingers, disengage it gentle from the pan bottom. Pull the pan bottom and tube out from the cake.Recipes kitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise.

cooking with Style by Betty B.

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Reedville Fishermen's Museum

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1971 Windjammer 17 foot fiberglass sailboat w/1997

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