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Style
2 September 2012
Fast Times on the Rivers
About the cover~
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 amp Photographers Mari Bonomi Carol J Bova Betty
Bridgeman Kathey Brodtman Susan Christopher Bud Disney
Ellen Dugan Jean Duggan RuthE Forrest Susan Grandpre Bill
Graves Melissa Haydon Elizabeth D Huegel Gwen Keane Spike
Knuth Pam Sawyer Chelly Scala Paula Shipman Kelsey SipesElizabeth Allen Stokes Nancy
W Vickers Diana WiseTeen Style Writers Photographers
Megan Hall Jonathan Hammond Sarah Ipson Avery Ann Jones Allie
Reaves Bridgette Self Chris SheppardAd Sales Distribution
Betty Bridgeman Susan Christopher Deborah Figg Bill Graves Liz Huegel Kathleen Kehoe Rob
Ransone Nancy Shelley Marie Stone Dorothy Walker
ProofreaderMarie Stone
Ad Composition Graphics LayoutJanet Abbott Fast Deborah Figg
Letters to the editor are welcome The editor reserves the right to edit all submissions for clarity
lousy spelling or any other reason that strikes her fancy
Chesapeake Style is a free circulation magazine published eight times a
year by Chesapeake Bay Marketing To have it delivered for one year please send your name mailing address and a check or money order for $24 for postage and
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P O Box 802 Warsaw VA 22572
804-333-0628editorchesapeakestylecom
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Soccer by Jonathan Hammond Freshman
Oops Corrected Credit
Paula Shipmanrsquos cover photo an old red barn
After a long hot morning of chasing bumble bees butterflies and waiting for that perfect seagull photo I was bushwacked Defeated and sweaty I headed home from Totuskey Creek with my tail between my legs
I decided to see if I could find something to photograph at my neighborrsquos Randy and Cindy Packett Well hello there sat this old red barn that I have seen for years but never really noticed it until I had my camera Funny how that works isnt it
Randy has made his land and the creatures that inhabit it very available to me for my photography
I took several photos of that barn on that hot August morning but this is the one that I am most proud of I love old barns they have so much character and what stories they could tell if they couldPaularsquos passion is horses and readers will find an article or two in every issue of Chesapeake Style including many of her stunning photos
pshipmanchesapeakestylecom
In a recent conversation with my cousin Peggy in Williamsburg she told me she was waiting for her son to come and bring her old ice cream freezer down from her attic She asked if I knew any good recipes Shersquod been looking online too
That brought back memories When we lived in Illinois we had a boat on the Illinois River her name was Happy R and she was a 1933 custom built Chesapeake Bay Deadrise 34 feet outboard rudder Gray Marine 109 engine hull cypress log brightwork Honduras mahogany We were her second owners She had been born and raised on the Chesapeake Bay and had been custom built for my fatherrsquos cousin Irsquod spent time on her as a child Her original owner was William B Russell aka Happy Russell from Parkesburg Pa When he died the family put her up for sale and I convinced my husband to buy her So we had her trucked to the Illinois River
Her refrigeration was the original ice box Every weekend all summer long wersquod go to the boat sometimes on Friday night other times Saturday mornings On our way through Ottawa on Saturdays wersquod make several stops en route one of which included picking up a 50 pound block of ice for our ice box (On Sunday night wersquod put the block in the cooler haul it home freeze it and return the next weekmdashuntil it was time to replace it)
The Dr Pepper bottling plant was our source of icemdashand Dr Peppermdashand once or twice they gave us the syrup so we could make Dr Pepper ice cream My sonrsquos favorite ice cream was French Vanilla I read the recipe at home The directions said to prepare the mix on the stove add ingredientswell none of that for me I added the ingredients including the eggs to our weekly cooler haul and off we went
My modus operandi was to place the ice cream freezer on the pier plug it into the power fill the container with the ingredients add ice and let the paddle mix the ingredients It worked well most of the time Then wersquod eat what we could and share ice cream with our boat neighbors Many of them had real refrigerators and they might save and eat their ice cream the next day This particular weekend I added the ingredients to the container cracked the eggs adding them confidently figuring the paddle would break them up and wersquod have French Vanilla ice cream We all enjoyed our ice cream on the dock and shared part of it with our neighbors
The next day one of our neighbors commented about the perfectly frozen egg yolks she found in her ice cream Oops The paddle hadnrsquot broken up the eggs before they froze
After I told Peggy my story and we had a good laugh she said shersquod find her own recipes
September 2012 3
By Kathey Brodtman
As humans we often try to identify the good and the bad in nature It is said that there is a place
and reason for everything in the natural world However if you have had an encounter with poison ivy or if you had an allergic reaction to rag weed you remember the pain and discomfort you felt and wonder what is the purpose for this plant
Both plants and insects can make our experiences outside
uncomfortable whether we work or play Nature is not always kind to
us It seems like those pesky plants and insects are out there waiting for us and we canrsquot identify the good from the bad Education is key to knowing how to handle problem plants and insects The Internet is a good place to do research In future articles I will write more about how to handle poison ivy and what insects may be a problem
Letrsquos look at a few plants People often say ldquoLeaves of three let them berdquo They are referring to poison ivy with three smooth pointed leaves
on one stem Becoming familiar with poison ivy or poison oak can help you avoid a lot of misery These vine type plants creep along the ground and climb trees You may remember the song Poison Ivy by the Coasters
Did you know that an immature Virginia creeper vine will also have three leaves However it is harmless Blackberry raspberry and strawberry plants have three leaves Some of these berries can
have thorns but they produce juicy yummy berries that are enjoyed by many people In mentioning thorns learn to recognize the green briar vine which has sharp thorns that can tear skin and material It is a tough vine that chokes other plants and is difficult to remove It spreads underground with roots that spread for yards from a central tuber
Ragweed is a green plant with flowers that are green In the fall its fine pollen floats through the air causing sneezing coughing and swollen mucus membranes Golden rod has glowing bright yellow flower covered spires that are seen in fields
starting in August It is often blamed for allergies because people do not know that ragweed is the culprit Be careful in the yard and woodsKathey Brodtman photos Poison Ivy Virginia Creeper Golden Rod and Rag Weed
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Gardening in Style ~ Good PlantBad Plant
By Spike Knuth
It may resemble its more familiar cousin the killdeer but you wonrsquot find this plover in pastures on construction sites or in
gravel parking lots The Wilsonrsquos plover is a bird of the quiet sandy
shell beaches sand spits or mud flats exposed at low tides usually near the oceanfront and adjacent to coastal marshlands
It is similarly colored as the killdeer with ashy-gray or brownish-gray upper parts white under parts with a single black breast band and a black patch in front of the crown The forehead a line over the eyes and the chin and a line to the back giving a semblance of a ring are white Measuring 7-12 to 8 inches the head is large in comparison to the body and the black bill is fairly long and large Some of its other names are thick-billed plover ring neck and stuttering plover Its common name comes from Alexander Wilson often regarded as the father of American ornithology
The Wilsonrsquos plover breeds in southern North America from Texas east along the Gulf Coast to Florida and up the South Atlantic Coast to southeastern Virginia occasionally as far north as New Jersey It arrives in Virginia fairly early in spring Its nest is a shallow cavity on sand amid a scattering of pebbles shells driftwood and other beach debris and patches of beach grasses Often it is in loose colonies with some of their own as well as little terns and oystercatchers About three pale olive or greenish gray eggs marked with dark brown are laid
Hatching takes place in about two weeks and the young are able to run about and feed almost immediately Their colors match their surroundings
and they can find cover and become motionless to escape detection The female will fake injury in an attempt to lead intruders away a common trait of many sandpipers and plovers
The calls of these plovers can be described as flute-like whistles with notes sounding like ldquowheetrdquo or ldquowhiprdquo ldquoqueet-queet-quit-quit-itrdquo Wilsonrsquos plovers will feed night or day on small marine insects tiny shellfish sandworms small crabs shrimps and mollusks and flies Wilsonrsquos plovers begin gathering in loose flocks at the end of July when all the young are fledged and begin movements south to the Gulf Coast and as far as GuatemalaOriginal art by Spike Knuth
Spikersquos Wildlife Almanac~Wilsonrsquos Plover
4 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoHope is the thing with feathersrdquo Emily Dickinson wrote but just outside Callao on Route 202 Hope is the
woman with feathers beads and a wonderful array of craft items
Hope Jackson proprietor of Espe Drsquos Crafts and Supplies in Hyacinth has been a crafter for years Two years ago she decided to make it easier for other crafters to find basic supplies close to home
ldquoI love craftsrdquo Hope explained
ldquoand living in Kinsale running out of something meant having to travel I figured that if other crafters are in my shoes opening a shop will save them that trip to Richmond or Fredricksburg And if I donrsquot carry something I can always order it for themrdquo
She describes her inventory as ldquoa little bit of a lot of crafty necessitiesrdquo Among those necessities are materials for beading and jewelry making knitting scrapbooking kidsrsquo crafts soap-making stenciling macrameacute and cross stitch She carries Old Dominion soaps costume jewelry sewing notions and even a stack of fat quarters and a selection of quilting needles
Espe Drsquos is pronounced ldquoEss-pee Deersquosrdquo and the name has an
interesting origin Hopersquos niece Dana who loves Spain and everything Spanish reminded Hope that Esperanza or ldquoEsperdquo for short is Spanish for Hope The two of them often crafted cards together and thus developed the name
Espe Drsquos Crafts is a fairly new business Hope just celebrated her second anniversary Having originally located in Warsaw she moved the business to the Callao area about a year ago
Hope has had a range of
occupations from flight attendant to working for a large pharmaceutical company and for IBM to being a collections paralegal and then working with Virginiarsquos student loan agency But throughout all these jobs she has always been a crafter ldquoI like craftingrdquo Hope said ldquoand itrsquos so difficult to settle on just one But that means Irsquom never boredrdquo
With a mother and grandmother who were crafters Hope fell naturally into creativity of all sorts And shersquos always had friends who crafted She even had the good fortune to find a neighborhood craft circle when she lived in Richmond ldquoEveryone is always happy to share their crafts and Irsquove been happy to learnrdquo she said
Hope makes soaps and cards She crochets and cross stitches makes beaded jewelry sews embroiders plays with polymer clays She felts and needle punches does macrameacute has started to quilt and loves quilling ldquoIrsquom constantly learning and practicing new crafts I can do a little bit of everything actuallyrdquo
Each of these crafts is represented by materials available in the store And for those who would like to
learn how to use the materials or improve their skills Espe Drsquos offers classes every month Hope lists upcoming classes on the storersquos Facebook page Recent classes have included wreath-
making cross-stitch and knitting with specialty yarns Look for classes on meditation as well as on quillingmdasha craft that involves rolling shaping and gluing together strips of paper to make intricate designs Folks looking for instruction in a particular skill are welcome to speak to Hope about forming a class
As a resident of the Bay region Hope wants to celebrate the talents of local artisans Shersquos started a Designersrsquo Section to feature their work At the moment shersquos featuring four locals and she plans to extend that section of Espe Drsquos
Chris Butlerrsquos work is ldquoGone Knotsrdquo featuring her elegant macrameacute pieces Chris also teaches macrameacute classes at the shop
Cindy Headley makes mermaid dolls which she calls ldquoInspirational Art Galsrdquo Each one comes with a tag bearing words of wisdom
Jamie Springerrsquos handmade wood chests can go from toy box to hope chest to blanket box while growing rich with the patinas of much handling
And Pam Howard offers ldquoBead Stampederdquo a collection of beaded jewelry
Espe Drsquos is open Thursday and Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm or by appointment The shop is located at 2248 Hampton Hall Road (Route 202) Callao The phone number is 804-529-5210Mari Bonomi photos
Style Spotlight~Crafting is way of life as well as work
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September 2012 5
By Pam Sawyer
What do you think of when you hear the word angel A winged heavenly being or
perhaps your kids grandkids spouse close friend or neighbor Websterrsquos Dictionary defines angels as spiritual beings or an attendant spirit or guardian When I think of angels I think of a very special group of people who have an attentive spirit and lots of compassion for their fellow man
This group of people works with the Hospice Support Services of the Northern Neck (HSSNN) These volunteers take time out of their days to drive all over the Northern Neck to offer medical supplies compassionate support companionship and encouragement
to hospice patients and their families Most of all these people do this because they want to The compassion they show can be compared to no other
In the middle of these volunteers are three very special ladies ldquoMy Angelsrdquo These three angels Judy Vogel Anne Cook and Sharon Timms have helped me for the last two years to distribute flowers to hospice patients Anytime I have flowers for patients these ladies are at my beck and call
Some days that I call them they have already made their supply run for the week but that doesnrsquot stop
them They always show up with a smile on their faces and a big hug for me They enthusiastically deliver the flowers to patients
When I started doing hospice flowers two years ago I decided to tag them ldquoAngel Flowersrdquo I thought the idea of angels was very comforting and some flowers
would brighten anyonersquos dayI never thought when I started the
Angel Flowers that I would be blessed with three angels to deliver them No Judy Anne and Sharon may not have wings but their compassion radiance and concern for the people they help and come in contact with makes them
the closest thing to an angel that we may see on earth I thank God for my very special Angels and all their help with distributing flowers to help brighten peoplersquos days A heartfelt thank you to Judy Anne and Sharon You are truly ldquoMy three AngelsrdquoPam Sawyer is owner of Country Cottage Bonner Florist in White StoneFrom left Anne Cook Judy Vogel (Janet Abbott Fast photos) Sharon Timms photo courtesy Anne Cook
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My Three Angels
6 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Belfield Physical Therapy is the growing face of Warsawrsquos Physical Therapy
For Brian Belfield providing physical therapy isnrsquot just his job itrsquos something that allows him to change a personrsquos life Due to his personal triumph with physical therapy his eyes were opened to the world of preventative and after care Currently he has his own practice which he co-owns with his wife and business partner Gina With a recent movemdashtheyrsquove been in the current location for almost a yearmdashthe business has been able to grow and expand in ways that have allowed them to reach more people
Brian originally attended Hampden-Sydney College for baseball but had to have surgery on his elbow during the summer after his freshman year His doctor sent him to physical therapy for rehabilitation of his arm and the experience led him to pursue a career in physical therapy
He and his wife Gina started Belfield Physical Therapy (BPT) as a part-time job in 2003 and opened it up full time in 2005 In September of 2011 they moved to the current location with more space and an entirely different layout This enabled them to add several things they hadnrsquot had room for in the old location They completely renovated the building adding walls rooms with a new look for both the inside and outside of the building
Choosing to set up shop in Warsaw was an easy decision for Brian who grew up in the area and attended Rappahannock High School When he made the decision to pursue physical therapy as a career he made it a goal to return to Warsaw Brian explains the thought process behind the decision saying ldquoI wanted to provide the best all inclusive physical therapy service for the community who gave me so much as a young person student and athleterdquo He and his wife made Warsaw their home in 1999 In his free time Brian enjoys serving as an elder and teaching Sunday school at his church Rappahannock
Church of Christ As someone who has enjoyed sports since he was young Brian is still an avid triathlete and Ironman finisher Regarding his
free time Brian has said ldquoI have four children so their hobbies are minerdquo
Gina Belfield is also co-owner of Belfield Physical Therapy Handling more of the business side of BPT Gina does most of the administrative contracting and billing work Brian handles patient care and the supervision of the eleven members of their staff His average day consists of taking care of the patients who come in as well as any administrative duties require his attention While he greatly enjoys spending time with his patients owning his own business comes with its own challenges and for Brian the greatest of these is dealing with the constant changes from insurance companies
Belfield Physical Therapy provides service to people in a wide range of ages and for a variety of diagnoses Due to this they offer many varied services They offer therapy for
neurological and orthopedic diagnosismdashusing a number of treatments including therapeutic exercise manual therapy cardio rehabilitation modalities gait training and balance training
With their move to the new building last year they have added a swim exercise pool for aquatic therapy Additionally they now offer access to a Wellness Center for a monthly membership fee Their most popular service is for their outpatient orthopedic physical therapymdashboth their land and
their aquatic options are equally popular with their patients
When walking into BPT for the first time the atmosphere of caring reaches out to make you feel welcome Itrsquos a place not just for those who need physical therapy but for the whole town to enjoy Those who come into Belfield Physical Therapy are usually looking for a reduction in pain symptoms and the return of their previous level of function Through a large array of options available finding a way through the pain locally has never been quite as easy
Belfield Physical Therapy is located at 4562 Richmond Road (Route 360) in Warsaw and can be found online on Facebook as Belfield Physical Therapy They can be reached by phone at 804-333-8222 Photos courtesy Belfield Physical Therapy
Style Spotlight~Letrsquos Get Physical
September 2012 7
By Paula Shipman
In 2011 at Colonial Downs Racetrack I had the pleasure of meeting Standardbred owner and trainer Amanda Jackson
After taking a photograph of one of her Standardbreds Tidewater Pretty Boy in 2010 Amanda asked me to photograph some of her other horses That is when I first met her filly then a two year old Hillbilly Desire
Amanda is a hard working lady She is a Registered Nurse at St Francis Medical Center and when she is not at the hospital she is a daughter wife mother and caretaker to her Standardbred Racehorses
Amanda and her family are some of the nicest people you could ever meet Her father Tim whom everybody calls lsquorsquoHillbillyrsquorsquo is a hardworking horseman Sharon Amandarsquos mother does the book work for the farm and helps out with
the horses Adam Amandarsquos young son is a big help with the horses He is a very well mannered and polite young man Amandarsquos husband Randy when not working for the railroad company helps train jog and does whatever else needs to be done around the racehorse barn Racing and caring for Standardbredrsquos is truly a family affair for them
Amanda told me that if she could make a living racing horses she would do it full time Her nursing career
helps to support her racing career She plans her racing around her work schedule at the hospital
When asked what her best moment in her racing career has been she didnrsquot skip a beat when she told me that the horse she once owned Tidewater Prettyboy could not seem to qualify due to constantly breaking stride Amanda decided to take over the driving duties on him and qualified him when nobody else could
On July 14th of this year The Meadowlands Racetrack in Rutherford New Jersey featured the $600000 Meadowlands Pace Amanda and her family went and saw horses like Sweet Lou ($1096864) Meadowlands Pace winner A Rocknroll Dance ($1514750) Bolt The Duer ($649901) and the horse that Amanda and I had chosen to win Thinking Out Loud ($891138) who
won The $15 million Pepsi North American Cup in June of this year at Mowhawk Racetrack in Canada She also met Meadowlands Racetrack
Chairman Jeff Gural who is trying hard to better Harness Racing and bring more people to the sport Amanda was standing in line to get her hotdog turned around and there he was She was so excited she kinda squealed with delight and carried on a conversation with the famed horseman letting him know that she and many others support him in his endeavours I had asked her if she had time could she pick me up a
racing program and a Meadowlands t-shirt and I would pay her Amanda got both for me and refused to let me pay anything and since she lives three hours from me she mailed them to me That girl is awesome
The Jackson family takes pride in their horses The care they give them is superb and they also treat the drivers who race their horses well also I canrsquot wait for Colonial Downs to open for fall racing and see Amanda and her family I am honored to call her friendAmanda Jackson and her son Adam Amanda and her 4 year old Standardbred gelding Mcblack nicknamed ldquoMcnastyrdquo ($10175) sired by Standardbred Stallion Mcardle ($2455609) Paula Shipman photosThe mission of the Unwanted Horse Coalition is to reduce the number of unwanted horses and to improve their welfare through education and the efforts of organizations committed to the health safety and responsible care and disposition of these horses wwwunwantedhorsecoalitionorg
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September 2012 9
By Carol J Bova
Early this year the dinner time conversation of a few Mathews residents turned to a familiar topic
drainage problems caused by Virginia Department of Transportation neglect of roadside ditches Everyone at the table had a story of when the ditches were clean and storm water flowed to adjacent waterways The group decided it was time to band together and start a project to get the ditches working again Keith Ellenberger quipped the project name should be The Ditches of Mathews County His comment produced chuckles around the table but the name clicked and the idea sparked a grass roots movement that is beginning to make a difference
Roadside ditches are found in most rural areas but Mathews County has a special relationship with its
ditches The county is located entirely within the meteor impact crater that created the Chesapeake Bay and the terrain is relatively low and flat Even the slight elevation of a road acts like a dam in many areas and the roadside ditches exist to carry rainwater away from the road and adjacent properties to protect both from water damage While the Mathews Courthouse area has storm drains to Put-In Creek the rest of the county relies on its ditches for storm water management The smaller roadside channels drain through larger ditches called outfalls which go directly to creeks rivers bays or marshes
Ditches rely on gravity to move rainwater and if something changes the level at the bottom of a ditch or if a drainpipe is blocked the water doesnt move and can cause flooding Creating mosquito nurseries is another problem of blocked ditches along with the critical concern of impacting septic fields It is VDOTs responsibility to maintain ditches and the outfalls necessary to move storm water to natural waterways VDOT employees who understood ditch maintenance from years back when they were well maintained have retired or moved on to other jobs Many newer employees or those
coming from urban areas dont seem to be familiar with ditch practices or policies As a result some outfalls havent received routine maintenance in 20 to 30 years and are so overgrown it takes an old map to locate them Others still show enough water at the roadside
connection to be easily recognized The Ditches of Mathews County is
identifying the location of problem ditches from citizen reports and personal observations and offering to help VDOT work out solutions
Two outfall projects were completed earlier this year after GC Morrow consulted with VDOT field personnel walking the length of the ditches He helped explain the project and get permission from property owners for VDOT access The projects were successful and neighbors up to a mile away reported their ditches were draining for the first time in years A third project delayed for almost three months should be complete by summers end Overgrown outfall ditch along center of pic perpendicular to road Overgrown blocked outfall visible from road C J Bova photosSee the Facebook Page wwwfacebookcomMCditches and a photo gallery at httpvdotditchesshutterflycom
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The Ditches of Mathews County
10 September 2012
By Gwen Keane
Each time I look into those beautiful amber eyes I am reminded dogs grieve too
When Crackerjack was a tiny guy I met him at the annual Dog Gone Dog Show sponsored by the Animal Welfare League He was three months old and available for adoption I called a good friend Rita who had recently lost her husband Jack and told her
about the little guy his foster Mom had named Crackerjack She was elated and asked to adopt him
I will never forget that Sunday afternoon when my husband and I
delivered Crackerjack to Rita It was love at first sight for both of them We thought that was a happy new beginning for Crackerjack For the next three years we stayed in touch and followed the bond that grew between this human and her dog
But things changed My friend became ill and as she lay dying in a hospital bed she asked us to bring Crackerjack home So we did We brought him to our home to join our pet family During Ritarsquos illness Crackerjack had spent most of his days and nights crated entertained by the abundance of doggie biscuits visitors threw into his crate He now looked like a sausage supported by four tooth picks We had a young dog at the time Augie and he was happy to have Crackerjack join our family Isadora my Maltese was happy too She had liked Crackerjack from the moment he first came into her life
Our friend Nancy from Alexandria visited us and brought ldquoTagrdquo her
big black Lab Tag to our surprise decided Crackerjack should go home with him While we were at dinner Tag took down Crackerjackrsquos crate When we returned home we were greeted by three big dogs and Isadora Nancy asked if she could adopt Crackerjack Tag had chosen him to be his friend We were hesitant to say ldquoyesrdquo because of our promise to Crackerjackrsquos previous owner
Finally we agreed that Crackerjack would go home to be Tagrsquos companion but only if he got into the car without force and never looked back Well thatrsquos exactly what happened For the next five years Crackerjack and Tag visited our home on week-ends and stayed with us when our friend went on travel For us these two dogs became part of our family
In May 2012 Tag suffered medical problems and his life ended Crackerjack was devastated after Tagrsquos death He had joined a family but now he only had a human Tag was his buddy his leader and now all of that was lost Both Nancy and Crackerjack continue to grieve the loss of Tag
The new challenge became ldquoHow to help a dog overcome griefrdquo Nancy realized that because she had not raised Crackerjack and he had been so attached to Tag she really didnrsquot know who this dog was She signed up for training At the training school they told her she was the person who needed training not Crackerjack
Then she enrolled him into doggie day care Immediately he was suspended because he refused to take a nap The day care facility had a policy that all dogs must take a one hour nap each afternoon Crackerjack had been disruptive because he cried during the quiet time They suggested he grieve at home for two weeks then come back Yes this is true and dog owners actually pay to take their dog to places like this So my friend went back to school with Crackerjack and stopped working late hours
Itrsquos been four months now since Tag died Crackerjack is adjusting but he still misses his buddy When he visits us he immediately goes out to the grave and then runs down to the dock where Tag spent a lot of time swimming
I watch Crackerjack stare into the distance Sometimes he turns his head as if he hears Tag running onto the dock to join him or he sees Tagrsquos body plowing through the water Crackerjack waits in silence and then returns back to the house a little sad but still hopeful If I could read a dogrsquos mind I am sure Crackerjack would say ldquoTag will be here tomorrowrdquo
While the good memories help lessen the grief this canine and human team continue to slowly move forward Who knows Maybe one day another special canine will enter their hearts and join their familyGwen Keane photo
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One Of Lifersquos Moments~Crackerjackrsquos Sorrow
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September 2012 11
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You need it we have it
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333-3700
By Susan Christopher
The Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund (SPMF )for animals has an interesting and unique origin
Joyce Page of Northern Neck Animal Welfare League had a
close friend and neighbor Shirley Perkins who was also an avid animal lover When she passed away she left Joyce $1000 to be used any way that could help animals
Joyce set up the fund in October of 1999 and in April of 2004 the fund was recognized by the IRS under a 501 C (3) Animal Charity therefore all donations are tax deductible
Judy Harvell Joyces sister helped add to the fund They held annual yard sales The first one was in 2000 During the three day sale approximately $3000 was raised
Over the years with yard sales and specific donations to the SPMF many animals have been helped Other animal charities and the Animal Welfare League (AWL) fund have restrictions The SPMF does not have restrictions for use of money for all animals or the territory for the donations Some of the examples would be medications for pets which a family could
not afford such as vaccinations and heart worm treatments The SPMF has helped with boarding fees and foster care expenses
Spaying and neutering expenses which were not covered by the AWL funds have been paid or partially reimbursed Boarding fees have been paid under some circumstances When animals need medical treatments after being rescued by the Lancaster Animal Control officers the SPMF may be used Families may even get help to pay for local animal licenses
The officers of the Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund are Joyce Page President and Secretary and Judith Harvell as Vice President and Treasurer The Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck is so fortunate to have Joyce Page as the Adoption Officer and Vice President and Judith Harvell as the President That is one major reason the SPMF works so well with the AWL
Remember no animal is turned away and the SPMF is on call 247 Any donation is greatly appreciated Donations can be made to the Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund (SPMF or the Shirley Fund) and sent to 810 Griffins Landing Road Lancaster Va 22503
Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund
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12 September 2012
By Chelly Scala
Recently our family enjoyed a great fishing surprise Travis had been catching lots of small puppy drum
this season all of which were sub legal and had to be released That has always been one of my favorite fish to catch I have always wanted to catch one of the adult Red Drum but never had the opportunity
During a week in which Travis had enjoyed lots of catch and release Puppy Drum action with his sister Brittany a surprise fishing adventure would culminate the end of the week
One morning our family set out for a family fishing trip and decided to troll for Spanish mackerel It was a beautiful morning We
were marking fish on the depth finder but they didnrsquot look like mackerel
As we slowed our trolling speed to trip the planers and pull the lines in one of the rods bent over and the clicker drag began sounding like a big springtime post spawn striper event Steve was right next to the rod and picked it up saying ldquohope itrsquos not a skaterdquo
The fish began sounding and swimming fast under and around the boat Steve caught a glimpse as it came near the surface and said it was a Red Drum After more than 15 minutes fighting the fish with a sturdy trolling rod and reel
Steve was able to get the fish close enough to where we all could see it I grabbed the net Brittany picked up one camera and Travis grabbed the other When we got a good look at it it was obvious the huge fish would have to go as the size limit is 18-26 inches This red drum was huge and heavy We knew that we would have to carefully unhook this fish
As I tried to net the fish it was so big and heavy that the net began to tear and the handle was bending even while keeping the fish and net just below the surface of the water Steve carefully unhooked the fish and it quickly pushed through the net leaving a big hole and swam off Wow What a perfect family day We all took part in this wonderful experience of catching and releasing such a beautiful strong fish which will be there for others to catch another time
One of the family events that we look forward to every year is the three day Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show and the Virginia Deer Classic This year we attended on August 11 and in our opinion this event just gets better and better every year There are almost 300 vendors with outdoor gear trips food and of course the Virginia Deer Classic
The Virginia Deer Hunters Association (VDHA) sponsors this show along with other events to promote safe and ethical deer hunting The programs they promote or get involved in support
hunter ethics good landowner relationships hunter safety and a better understanding of quality deer management They work closely with state legislators and Virginiarsquos Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
One of my favorite programs which VDHA advocates and supports is the Hunterrsquos for the Hungry With this program hunters give something back as more than 390000 pounds of venison are donated annually to the needy throughout Virginia These noble efforts have had a major role in the Quality Deer Management Plan which was created due to the exploding Whitetail Deer population
Another effort which the VDHA is committed to is Annual Disabled Veteran Hunts Through this program approximately 75 VDHA volunteers and Virginia Game Department personnel work as instructors guides drivers and camp cooks to make a safe and enjoyable event for those who gave so much for our country
The VDHA sponsors youth hunts hunter education and wildlife education Other programs include scholarship funds geared toward white tail deer research studies
For more information about the VDHA visit wwwvirginiadeerhuntersorgTravis Scala photo
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Tidewater amp Timber~Fishing Surprise Outdoor Adventure
Airbrush Tanning
September 2012 13
By Paula Shipman
I met Hillbilly Desire ($11289) who was previously named Tidewater TNT in 2011 at Colonial Downs Racetrack in New
Kent Va It was love at first sight for me She is strikingly beautiful and she is a big strong filly Desire is also a love me all over kind of horse She has no problem being loved on and she really enjoys it She frequently rests her head on her ownerrsquos shoulder
Desire is owned by Amanda Jackson of Burkeville Va Amandarsquos father Tim once told me that he was teasing Amanda and her mother Sharon that if they keep rubbing this horse they will rub off all of her hair
Hillbilly Desire was a private purchase She was also extremely difficult to break so much so that Amanda almost gave up Desire did
damage to the breaking cart several times They stuck with her though and she has turned out to be quite a racehorse
Desire was sixth in her first qualifier on September 16 2011 with Amanda driving but won her first pari-mutuel start at Colonial on September the 29 2011 and the win came effortlessly Her driver Jason Mac Dougall never popped the ear plugs on Desire nor did he even show her the whipmdashshe is just that good She continued to win her next two starts but on her fourth start the $47200Virginia Bred Final Two -Year- Old Filly Pace she finished third
Desire has had four starts this year with two being qualifiers at the newly re-opened Rosecroft Raceway in Maryland The two pari-mutuel starts were at Harrahrsquos Chester in Philadelphia Pa Unfortunately that is a long trip from Burkeville and Desire has been found to not travel well She did not fare so well racing there and the decision was made to only race her close to home Hillbilly Desire is out of a Dragon Again ($2343428) mare named Miss Tootsie Roll ($19947) formally named Keystone Monroe I got to meet and rub Dragon Again who is also enrolled in the Full Circle program at Hanover Shoe Farms this year Desire is sired by World
Champion Real Desire ($3159814) Desire loves to be turned out
in her paddock and when there is a change in her routine she can be a Nervous Nellie
Even with the highs and lows Amanda still loves to race her horses One of the lows being that she lost two beautiful foals twins as a matter of fact They were black with white socks and they both had a star Twins rarely survive
Desire has two half brothers out of Miss Tootsie Roll Tidewater
Teddy ($204339) and Tidewater Tomcat ($87838) I believe Desire will be as successful as her two brothers have been
I am excited about photographing Desire and watching her race in her three year old campaignLeft Hillbilly Desire at Colonial Downs in 2011 Paula Shipman photo RealDesire Hillbilly
Desirersquos sire with John Campbell in the bike photo by USTA United States Trotting AssociationStandardbred owners are taking advantage of a no cost no obligation USTA program that helps connect horses in need of a new home with their breeder former owners
trainers drivers caretakers or any other interested individual The program is called Full Circle Email fullcircleustrottingcom
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14 September 2012
By Elizabeth D Huegel
When Pat Gingell opened her first restaurant in Warsaw some 19 years
ago her goal was to provide unique confectionery delights for any occasion She made all sorts of candies and baked goods to commemorate any eventhellipgreen goodies for St Patrickrsquos Day pink and red for Valentinersquos Day as well as custom orders for birthdays secretaryrsquos day and so on The establishment was appropriately named For the Occasion to highlight the diversity of her sweet offerings
She also served sandwiches for those wanting something more substantial to eat Over time and on the suggestions of her customer For the Occasions grew into a full service restaurant Eventually she phased out the confectionery aspect primarily because cakes and candies donrsquot hold up too well in the heat of Virginia
summers She has recently decided however to offer the homemade sweets once again but will limit the availability to the winter months when the candies wonrsquot melt
In 2003 Pat and her partner Burnell Fallin opened the second restaurant in Callao and incorporated the business Burnell became a co-owner For the next two years he ran the Callao operation while she ran the Warsaw restaurant Eventually however they found maintaining two locations overwhelming and they elected to close the Warsaw operation
Because she was always busy in Warsaw Pat did not know any of the staff in Callao and they did not know her She knew them by name of course because she wrote their paychecks but she did not know them personally or even what they looked like
As the restaurant in Warsaw was winding down Pat occasionally had some free time on her hands so she often went over to the Callao facility just to eat and have someplace to go She was the original Undercover Boss without deliberately being undercover But when she realized no one there knew her she took advantage of the opportunity to see the operation incognito and from a customerrsquos point of view She was very pleased
with the entire staff the quality of the food and the compliments she overheard from other customers Eventually she revealed her identity but not for the first few visits
These days Pat and Burnell share
the business and divide the duties He is usually managing the restaurant in person while she works behind the scenes doing book work ordering supplies and comparison shopping
Pat recalled an early experience with gender stereotyping back when she owned the first restaurant and Burnell worked for her To her dismay one of her distributors always asked ldquoWherersquos the boss-manrdquo when he came to deliver supplies Each time she would slough it off offering one excuse or another One ill-fated day the vendor made the mistake of asking yet again for the ldquoboss-manrdquo With a terse tone Pat replied ldquoI am the boss man Burnell works for me
not the other way aroundrdquo Burnell nodded his head in agreement noting he had no idea how difficult it was for female business owners ldquoThey (the women) have to work much harder to gain the respect readily afforded
to male business ownersrdquo he noted Now as a co-owner he deals with the vendors
The restaurant business has changed considerably over the last 19 years The prices of food goods have gone up considerably yet they manage to keep their meals affordable For the Occasions is the typical Mom and Pop operation Patrsquos daughter Christine Uphold works in the dining room and her son
Christopher Uphold is one of the chefs They also have several other employees working for them It is a team effort no one really has a titlehellipthey all just pitch in to get it done
Recently Pat and Burnell have been working on renovations at the restaurant They laid a new carpet painted the walls placed tile in the entrance way and built a small bar near the front door ldquoWe are not going into a ldquobar-type businessrdquo she noted ldquobut we want people to have a place to sit if they only want a quick sandwich or they are waiting for a carry-out orderrdquo The place has a whole new look but the excellent food and reasonable pricing will always remain the same Pat and Burnell are proud of their reputation for serving great food at great prices Consistency in quality and quantity is their goal and they trust the customers will let them know if they fail at that endeavorPat and Burnell Elizabeth D Huegel photo and Marie Stone photo
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Style Spotlight~Quality Dining at a Fair Price
September 2012 15
By Bill Graves
A dear friend said this to me not too long ago She was lamenting on the difficulty she was having in making
ends meet Every year she was saying everything goes up The cable bill the phone bill the water bill the tax bill the food bill the insurance bill therersquos no end to it Then in a low soft voice she said except my income
Approaching her 80rsquos she had been saving money so she thought all the wrong ways In the retail world of 50 off buy-one-get-one no interest for 90 days limited time offer and on and on and on Letrsquos not forget the TV shopping networks too Who canrsquot pass up four flex-pays for only $3995 Well she didnrsquot pass them up She joins the ranks of more than half of Americans that havenrsquot saved enough money to retire comfortably Suzie Orman calls them the ldquobaby bummersrdquo
Suzie also said ldquoowning a home is a keystone of wealthhellipboth financial affluence and emotional securityrdquo
It is so important to start saving money when young so compound interest can do its thing Save without seeing is best By this I mean use automatic payroll deductions What you never see you wonrsquot miss Especially if you have an employer who offers some sort of matching funds in a 401k It is free money and a benefit you should try to maximize Seek out a certified financial advisor that will enhance your chances of someday retiring maybe early to a world of unlimited possibilities You know the old adage ldquopay yourself firstrdquo Unfortunately many of us havenrsquot
You wonrsquot go broke saving money this way Maybe one day yoursquoll be like one of those folks on the TV Commercial where they ask ldquohellipwhatrsquos your numberrdquo and yoursquoll be holding up $1877000 We know
Social Security is on thin ice and the younger you are the thinner the ice Ron Lewis said ldquoSince Social Security faces a larger gap between what it promises younger workers and what it can afford to pay them private savings will likely need to play a larger role in retirement planning for younger workersrdquo
So if you find yourself in similar circumstances as my friend on a fixed income and you are a homeowner you might want to read a couple recent articles about using home equity One is from the Wall Street Journal titled Retirees Turn to Savings Alternatives Home Equity It cites a Boston College Center for Retirement Research which indicates that taking out a reverse mortgage is a viable way to build retirement savings The other is from the Dallas Morning News which wrote ldquoThe age of the reverse mortgage is herehellipused for long-term planning rather than emergencieshellipreverse mortgages
are likely to become a major tool for the millions of Americans who have a lot more equity in their homes than in their retirement savingsrdquo Donrsquot go broke saving money And please donrsquot succumb to Charles Schulz philosophy ldquoIrsquom only going to dread one day at a timerdquoFor a Copy of National Council on Aging ndash Savvy Saving Seniors or for more about Reverse Mortgages call Bill Graves at 866-936-4141
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16 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
When she first stumbled upon It Works Elizabeth Huegel who goes by Liz was
accompanying a friend to a network gathering of Christian business women The woman who hosted the event demonstrated the Ultimate Body Applicator from It Works and lost about an inch around her waist in 45 minutes Liz was amazed and
more than a bit skeptical so she decided to try it herself She also lost several inches over the next three days from where she had applied the Ultimate Body Applicator When she realized how well it worked for her Liz decided to become an independent distributor for It Works which is her first foray into network marketing
While It Works sells a variety of beauty and skin
care and nutritional products its best known for the Ultimate Body Applicator wraps When it comes to the wraps the ldquolonger and more frequently you use it the better the results will berdquo says Liz She explained that the wraps are made of fabric and are infused with botanicals to help detoxify the body leading to noticeable tightening toning and firming where applied
Itrsquos important to drink lots of water during the first 72 hours after the
wraps are applied to help flush out the toxins They need to be worn for a minimum of 45 minutes but many
people wear them to sleep or out on the go without anyone ever knowing they have them on The wrap can be placed on the stomach neck back thighs or arms and the affects can last between two and six months
After the Ultimate Body Applicator Lizrsquos favorite It Works product is the ldquoGreensrdquo a powdered nutritional supplement that can be added to anything you drink and contains the nutritional equivalent of eight fruit and vegetable servings I can personally attest that it doesnrsquot taste bad in water though Liz prefers to drink hers in orange juice because it has a slight orange flavor Everything that It Works makes is natural and does not contain chemicals Liz makes a point of trying everything before she sells it stating ldquoI wonrsquot sell anything I donrsquot believe inrdquo She will travel anywhere within the Chesapeake Style distribution area to host a party
Liz has lived in the area since the 1970s when she moved here when she married her first husband and they moved to Virginia because he was originally from here She was in the Air Force before she switched to general government work in 1985 She earned her degree from St Leorsquos University in 1982 and worked as
an investigator for the Department of Defense for 20 years She was stationed in Hampton Roads and worked the Peninsula area until she retired in 2005 In 2005 Liz married Dave a talented carpenter she met while doing investigative work and they reside in the Urbanna area in a beautiful home A breast cancer survivor Liz is six years out of treatment Shersquos very involved in her church Apostles Lutheran of which shersquos been a member since 1992 and drives to Gloucester regularly to attend events
When shersquos not being an independent distributor for My It Works Liz is an avid and talented stained glass artist jewelry creator and writer In fact shersquos a fellow Chesapeake Style writer and sales representative and yoursquove probably read a few articles of hers One of her favorite hobbies is making stained glass something she started doing in the early 2000s
She often creates her own stained glass patterns and has a studio in the basement of her house right next to her husbandrsquos workshop Liz makes her own jewelry and her latest interest is something that fellow Chesapeake Style advertiser Libby Lipscomb Boyer of KittyKat Glass Designs taught her to make a kumihimo beaded necklace She and several church members are planning to make stained glass windows for their church
Liz isnrsquot the only talented one in her family one of her daughters makes stained glass pieces and they can both cross-stitch beautifully While she might not have as much free time as she could being retired she enjoys every minute of her busy day
Elizabeth can be reached by phone at 804-815-5077 and you can view her online It Works profile at lidabetmyitworkscom Kelsey Sipes photos
Style Spotlight~Taking a Chance Enjoying the Plunge
September 2012 17
By Jean M Duggan
VICAP (Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program) through Bay Aging wants to remind you about your Medicare needs this fall Each yearmdashfrom October 15
through December 7mdashMedicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to join or switch Medicare plans
As you are making decisions about your health and prescription drug coverage it is very important to remember to do the following
bull Review your current health and prescription plans Health and drug plan benefits and costs can change each year
bull Look at other plans in your area to see if one may be a better choice for you
bull If you want to keep your current plan you donrsquot need to do anything for your enrollment to continue
bull If you are going to make a change then you need to sign up as soon as possible as it will help avoid any inconvenience at your pharmacy in January
You can compare plans by calling
800-MEDICARE by going to wwwmedicaregov or by contacting Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program
VICAP also wants people to know that there is extra help available from the Social Security Administration to help pay for your premium and prescriptions To qualify for extra help you must have
bull Income limited to $1396 a month for an individual or $1891 a month for a married couple living together
bull Resources limited to $13070 for an individual or $26120 for a married couple living together Resources include such things as bank accounts stocks and bonds They do not count your house and car as resources
For assistance or to learn more about what is available for you please contact Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program at 804-758-2386 ext 44Jean M Duggan is Development Officer at Bay Aging
Chesapeake Style Magazine
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18 September 2012
Old Time Revival in Guinea and Baptizing in the York RiverThis is a continuation of a series of articles about the childhood of Pauline Allen Alexander Elizabeth Stokesrsquo motherBy Elizabeth Allen Stokes
In black Guinea beginning with the fourth of July and extending through the entire month of August of every year during my Mamas day
was a time of great anticipation for all families The community spruced up its houses whitewashed the houses and barns and schoolhouse cemetery fences and gravesites weeding the flower beds cleaned and mucked out
the stables homes were cleaned out rugs air dried on lines windows washed horses curried the best of the linen silverware and dishes pulled out of the linen closets and cupboards and the precious
spare room in the house sported the comfiest of feather pillows and quilts made by the women of the family Children who had gone away to find more lucrative work in hospitals the garment industries the Philly Navy Yards the building of the Harlem Tunnel and the docksmdashothers became ministers doctors lawyers nurses government workers educators tailors seamstresses small business owners and even journalistsmdashcame back home for that weekmdashas well as other relatives from as far as Boston New Jersey New York Washington DC and Baltimore as far south as Atlanta and Memphis
and from Detroit and Chicago where the steel industries and factories had beckoned them All of this hard work culminated in Revival Week for First Baptist Church at Ordinary on Route 17mdashthe Greate Roadmdashand Morningstar Baptist Church in Bena Their revivalsmdashservices and prayers sermons and singing with guest preachersmdashwere held at different dates during the week but always
in August and ending the following Sunday with the baptizing always on the waterfront propertymdashYork Rivermdashof neighbor Floyd Stokes in an area called ldquoup on the hillrdquo Families were dressed in their best all week long and even the horsesrsquo coats shone with care their blinders decorated prettily as well as the buggies brass parts and leather parts oiled to perfection All week long neighbors and visiting relatives would visit each and eat and take foodstuffs home and drink and reminisce
The candidates for baptizingmdashmostly childrenmdashalong with their sponsors were dressed in long white
dressesmdashgirls and womenmdashwith white towels wrapped around their heads or long-sleeved white shirts and pantsmdashboys and men After being shielded and dressed in the nearby thicket of woods they were led down to the York River by the minister and into the water where prayers were said and the old spiritual sung Wade in the Water Families clasped hands cried and sang as their spirits and hearts soared with pride to see their loved ones given over to God
Every year since slavery this tradition has continued in the black communities all over the south as a reminder of their ancestors who could not always worship in the white churches and finally united to find places of united prayer for themselves and to baptize their own in the same local waters where they harvested their bounties The inlets and coves the marshes streams of the great Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac and York Rivers as well as the Rappahannock and the Piankitank and in the lower peninsula the Hampton and Poquoson Rivers just to mention the major ones After the services tables were set up with enormous platters of food of all description because the gardens had been harvested and ldquoDinner on the groundsrdquo was remembered and spoken yet againRecent Modern Day Baptizing Taylorrsquos Beach Reedville Shiloh Baptist Church Photos by Elizabeth Stokes
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The Guinea Connection~Part VI
September 2012 19
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By Bud Disney
The Ricersquos HotelHughlettrsquos Tavern Foundation Members of Heathsville
sponsored an Art Show with the members displaying their talents with twenty plus contributors with a large number of items
The first annual Art Show was a success The variety of types and amazing creations of arts crafts photography was a welcome sight to visitors There were many visitors
Entires ranged from designer clothing quilts statuary stained glass paintings items from the Blacksmith Shop handmade clocks greeting cards hand crafts computer generated art jewelry wood furniture bowls boxes spinning and weaving
Members of the Ricersquos Hotel
Hughlettrsquos Tavern were as amazed as the visitors by the talented member artists of the Tavern
There were displays from the Tavern Lobby Parlor the Spinners and Weavers Studiomdashthe former Yellow Cat Roommdashthe Livery Stable the Woodworkers Guild and
Transportation buildingThe exhibits were colorful with the
creators nearby to share informationPerhaps using the old standby
by ldquoa picture is worth a thousand wordsrdquo is the best way to describe the event Envision items that you can see and touch along with the paintings and photos
The Show was organized by Beverly Sabelhouse and Bud Disney with many of the Tavern Members
participating and assisting the arrangement of course the ldquosetup and the take downldquo of the show
The success of this show will certainly lead to another This will present an opportunity to attendees to bring their friends to view all of these wonderful objects created by the Tavern members Watch for plans to offer Art Classes in the fall Bud Disney photo
Tavern Members Art Show
20 September 2012
By Ellen Dugan
If you are an English teacher and see the word ldquotardigraderdquo you might think therersquos a space missing in the middle or
that the person who wrote it was late in assigning marks on a report cardmdashhopefully As and Bs But if yoursquore into microorganisms and the space program you would smile and pause for a moment of respectful even awesome silence You would know that tardigrades also called waterbears or moss piglets are tiny
Rambo survival creatures worthy of their own reality TV show
These little guys have an impressive resume To begin with theyrsquove got lifersquos ups and downs figured out Too hot Too cold Too much radiation Not enough air or water No problem When the going gets tough tardigrades get tougher They just check out temporarily and wait for things to improve They have learned how to survive boiling heat freezing cold massive doses of radiation and even the vacuum of outer space
In scientific circles they are
generally considered to be the worldrsquos toughest animal Part of their success strategy is simply to lose weight They know how to go into a hibernation-like state that scientists call ldquocryptobiosisrdquo This is basically a deathlike condition But they donrsquot die Their metabolism lowers to the point of being undetectable and the water inside their body decreases to less than 1 We donrsquot know exactly how they do this And we donrsquot know how they feel about doing itmdashprobably less than happy about itmdashbut itrsquos one reason there is so much interest in them
Another is that they are comparatively easy to study because tardigrades are not too fussy about where they live Any place seems to be okay Theyrsquove been found on top of the Himalayas at the bottom of the sea under layers of solid ice in polar regions and throughout tropical forests around the equator Millions of them no doubt the smarter ones prefer lakes and ponds or dunes and beaches Thousands like to swim in a cup of marine or freshwater sediment
If you have a microscope you can see them by soaking a piece of moss in water Donrsquot worry about disturbing them These guys are flexible and as far as we know they
have no objection to being observed Because of their remarkable
durability and their lumbering microscopically ldquocuterdquo appearancemdashshort plump bodies and little legsmdashtardigrades have developed a somewhat unique fan club among the scientists who study them Often a degree of playfulnessmdashmissing in other studiesmdashcreeps into tardigrade literature things like ldquoCreature Survives Naked in Spacerdquo ldquoExtremophilerdquo or ldquoIndestructiblerdquo
No doubt this notoriety was prompted by a group of tardigrade super stars who took the top spot in Wired Sciencersquos Top 10 Things Launched into Space in 2008 when they participated in the TARDIS (Tardigrades in Space) program Part of their job as tardinauts or pioneer space travelers was simply to survive the experience Happily many of them did thus becoming the first animals to return alive after exposure to both space vacuum and solar radiation
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TeenEncouraging Young Artists Photographers Writers
For Guidelines and Permission Forms go to wwwchesapeakestylecom click on Teen Style
Rosebud Bed and Breakfast is nestled in Virginias Historic Northern Neck in Montross Easy access for day-trips to 12 local wineries Stratford Hall George Washingtons Birthplace Virginias Historic trianglemdashYorktown Jamestown and Williamsburgmdashas well as other local historic sites Located in town its a short distance to local restaurants shopping and more
Call 804-761-4844
for reservations15353 Kings Hwy
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Middlesex High SchoolThe Special Ring
By Bridgette Self
So much dependsupon
That one specialring
Sparkling withdiamonds
Followed by the nakedband
Symbolizing a newbeginning
Fox FoxBy Chris Sheppard
Fox FoxSlyly sneaking in the nightUnder the fence to the chicken hutsEvery move you make is quietEvery sound you make is silentAs you approach the hutOnce inside you take a chicken one by oneAfter checking your list you leave in a flashInto the night without a trace
A Cheetahrsquos HuntBy Allie Reaves
There she goesIn a blink of an eye
Her paws tearingUp the ground beneath her
There she goesFaster than lightening
Her powerful legsNothing but a blur
There she goesFlying on the groundHer long lean body
Leaping through the air
There she goesDashing across the plains
Her soft breathingNever troubling her
There she goesShersquos got it
Her majestic agilityNever fails
Through the Eyes of an Innocent
By Allie Reaves
A thousand steps before me(As far as my eyes can see) and
Gigantic foot houses on the floor(Mine are normal)
Big fluffy seats swallowing me(But are comfy)
While watching TV bigger than my head(Always before bed)
Tucked in a mountain of animals(Never to be alone)
22 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
In the Northern Neck is a place where ldquonobody wants to go home theyrsquore having too much funrdquomdash and itrsquos called Leadbellyrsquos
Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant that is at Fairport Marina Tammy LaFollette who runs it says employees even come in on days off just to hang out
Tammy grew up visiting the Neck with her family which eventually moved here She left after high school but has returned several times most recently when her mother became ill in 2011 She resurrected the Marinarsquos
restaurant when she opened Leadbellyrsquos in August of that year
A commercial artist Tammy has done interior design and artwork created logos and advertising images and even taught gourd sculpture to kids with disabilities in Washington DC
Now once again shersquos cooking ldquoCooking is a form of creativityrdquo Tammy explained ldquoAnd coming up with creative names for new dishes is a challenge toordquo
The Fairport Marina is familiar territory to Tammy She not only cooked in the restaurant in the late 1990rsquos she also decorated it even painting murals on the bar as well as using driftwood and found objects and painting nautical images on them That was the period when Coastal Living Magazine named the Marinarsquos restaurant one of the top five ldquoSeafood Divesrdquo on the East Coast
ldquoMy goal is to earn that sort of recognition againrdquo Tammy said
The first hint of the fun at Leadbellyrsquos is the giant frog in sunglasses flashing V for Victory on the side of the building as you drive into the parking lot Enter the restaurant and yoursquoll see frogs everywhere painted frogs stuffed frogs sculptured
frogs frogs made of gourds ldquoFrogs are my religionrdquo Tammy
said smiling ldquoYou know Forever Relying on Godmdashwe need all the help we can get Thatrsquos why there are frogs everywhererdquo
And on the menu is a specialty of the house frog legs Folks keep coming back to Leadbellyrsquos for the frog legs The restaurant sells more than 30 pounds a week ldquoFolks say theyrsquore the best theyrsquove ever hadrdquo said Tammy
ldquoThey donrsquot really taste like chicken no matter what anybody saysrdquo Brooke Carrillo the bartender said ldquoThey taste more like sugar toads but with the texture of chickenrdquo
Some of the best fried green tomatoes to be found along the Chesapeake are also on the menu available as an appetizer and on sandwiches as well ldquoWe change our oil every dayrdquo Tammy said ldquoThatrsquos why theyrsquore always lusciousrdquo
There are different lunch and dinner specials daily ldquoWe always have both meat and fish specials for dinnersrdquo she said Another regular dish people return for is ldquoMy Maryrsquos Oystersrdquo cooked according to Leadbellyrsquos own recipe All the produce and seafood come from local purveyors helping maintain the
fresh taste of all Leadbellyrsquos dishes Along with sharing chefrsquos duties
Tammy also is redecorating the spaces in the restaurant ldquoAnd we always decorate for each holidaymdashwersquore very festive around hererdquo she said
Leadbellyrsquos also hosts private parties Theyrsquove served wedding rehearsal dinners and host a regular group each month that comes with its own disk jockey for a dance party
Every other Saturday Leadbellyrsquos offers live music The house band is called Throwinrsquo Wake
Tammy and her employees love the bright casual atmosphere of Leadbellyrsquos ldquoWersquore kind of like a hidden little secret where folks know they can leave all their troubles at the doorrdquo Tammy said Brooke added ldquoAll Tammyrsquos employees are happy and that makes everyone who comes in happyrdquo And Tammy finished off ldquoI tell my employees if you arenrsquot having fun working here you donrsquot need to be working hererdquo
Leadbellyrsquos has many regular customers ldquoWe see the same people week after week We appreciate our local customer base year round though we certainly enjoy our summer visitors who are vacationers and Marina customersrdquo Tammy said
One regular customer enjoying his soft crab sandwich summed up Leadbellyrsquos appeal ldquoI come in here almost every day because I enjoy the food and I enjoy the companyrdquo
Leadbellyrsquos is open year-round Summer hours are Monday-Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm Thursday-Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Winter hours starting early in November are Wednesday-Saturday for lunch and dinner Sunday lunch only Fairport Marina is at 252 Polly Cove Road Reedville Phone 804-453-5002 and ldquoLikerdquo Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant on FacebookLeft Tammyrsquos art on a freezer Tammy photos by Mari Bonomi
Style Spotlight~Leadbellyrsquos creates Virginiarsquos Caribbean fun
FREE Tasting at Roses Steak House in KilmarnockTuesday September 18 at 530 pm
September 2012 23
By RuthE Forrest BA CMT NCTMB
Wersquore not the first to experience stressful times and confusion in a changing
world In 1939 a 45-year-old retired Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy concerned about being recalled for duty at the dawning of WWII asked Edgar Cayce what could be done to facilitate peace His counsel was to ldquohelliplive as you prayrdquo In other words to live each moment as peaceful as humanly possible When we pray for peace but our actions are anything but peaceful we create heartache war and destruction
This timeless answer remains good advice today It is okay to feel discouraged or overwhelmed by what we see in current events How can we take our power back and make a difference What can we do to change things and improve our world
A good friend of mine no longer watches the news on TV or reads anything about war and fighting overseas She chooses instead to visualize the people in these areas of conflict as whole healthy happy and prosperous She is adding her positive energy to others of like mind thus multiplying the good vibrations Another friend always watches the news so she knows where to send her prayers and healing light The more we add our thoughts and actions to the possibility of peace the larger the consciousness of peace becomes We can all do this type of internal work as Mr Cayce counseled
The effects of our individual thoughts and actions often may not be apparent until generations later Henry D Thoreau was a quiet man who lived simply in Concord Mass Spending much of his time in deep thought he wrote books about civil disobedience peaceful protests and the beauty of nature His writings greatly influenced M Gandhi and ML King and contributed to their
world-changing actions Similarly we may never know the far-reaching long-lasting effects of our own thoughts words and gestures
You donrsquot have to be a Thoreau to inspire greatness The first step is to clean up your thoughts You may not be able to control all the thoughts that pop into your head but you donrsquot have to sit down to dinner with them The unpleasant situations we currently face didnrsquot start yesterdaymdasha long chain of angry fearful thoughts created them Instead of choosing a negative response that condemns the people and events that bring great suffering make a choice for the positive Irsquom not suggesting that we deny that bad things happen or avoid addressing issues that need attention Simply keep a positive and hopeful attitude looking for good things in your experience It doesnrsquot take a big sweeping time-consuming expensive change Each small action that we take during the course of a day helps to create our Eden Here are some suggestions to inspire more peaceful moments
Preventative Maintenance My personal motto Keeping yourself in a state of equilibrium ensures that your mindbodyspirit are strong enough to withstand the stresses of modern living Tools for healthy balance include restful sleep scheduled downtime proper nutrition lots of clean water and exercise that is fun
Soul Nourishment As important as feeding the body feed your soul daily with uplifting reading music or anything of your choosing as long as it is helpful and hopeful
Take control Protect your mind and emotions by consciously choosing what you read view listen to and the conversations you have Let go of toxic peopleideas
Legacy Decide on what kind of world you want to leave behind Take your legacy and work with itmdasha kind world a peaceful world Keeping that ideal in mind choose
your reactions based on that ideal when faced with a decision This takes work and attention but is easier with practice and life changing Deep peace pure green of the grass to you
Deep peace pure red of the flame to you Deep peace of the quiet earth to you Deep peace of the sleeping stones to youDeep peace of the running wave to youReach RuthE Spa 2 U 804-453-5367
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24 September 2012
By Ellen DuganEveryone knows that work expands
to fill the time available to do it But there is another law operating along these same linesmdashthe more room you have the more stuff you accumulate To check this out we asked ldquoWith the exception of clothes if we looked in your closet what would we findrdquo
Dawn Sanders-Ball who lives in Weems is a nurse in an acute rehab center in Yorktown She admits to being ldquoa document freakrdquo Therefore itrsquos no
surprise that her closet also houses file cabinets and boxes of papers
ldquoSchool records transcripts even PowerPoint presentationsrdquo says Dawn perhaps remembering her college days in northern Virginia Dawnrsquos nine year-old niece Dayla Reed who attends Lancaster Middle School and ldquolikes history the bestrdquo isnrsquot following in her auntrsquos filing
footsteps yet Dayla has a toy box where shersquos normally ldquopretty goodrdquo at keeping things picked
up but says that her things can be ldquoa little bit everywhere toordquo
Kilmarnock resident Ellen Strangeway used to ldquodo hair at Head Huntersrdquo but is now responsible for keeping her husband Jamesrsquos
books for Central Equipment Co If we looked in Ellenrsquos closet ldquoit would depend on the time of dayrdquo as to what we would find ldquoHot outside wersquod see Pettierdquo she says Pettie is her Jack Russell terrier ldquoHersquos not the one afraid of thunderstorms but he likes the cool ceramic tile on the floorrdquo says Ellen Pettiersquos sister Souch is the one who is afraid of thunder and lightning Wersquore not sure if Souch inherited this fear from her misnamed mother Inky (entirely white with a couple of small tan spots) or her haughty grandmother Lady Ellie who may have descended from royalty Ellen also has four horses but as far as we know theyrsquove never set foot inside her closet
If you like good barbecue Captain Ron Campbell in Topping is your man Hersquos been cooking ever since he can remember and probably even before then Although Ron has over 500 cookbooks he does everything by taste ldquoI use the books mostly for ideasrdquo he laughs He doesnrsquot keep them in his closet however ldquoReally therersquos nothing
but clothes in there with the exception of some guns I inheritedrdquo says Ron ldquoButrdquo he adds ldquoMy wife is another story She probably has 500 pairs of shoes in thererdquo We couldnrsquot check this out for accuracy so wersquoll take Ronrsquos word for it
Newlywed Denise Seber of Saluda met husband Steven through the Electricianrsquos Union Both are electricians and apparently Denise felt the sparks fly immediately ldquoI knew he was the one when I first saw himrdquo she smiles It was quite a jolt however to discover that Steven is well somewhat of a hoarder ldquoHe has about a bazillion t-shirtsrdquo says Denise who prefers that we not look inside her closet ldquoItrsquos full of junkrdquo she says ldquoSuitcases files 20 yearsrsquo worth of my husbandrsquos craprdquo But little by little Denise is making progress sneaking it out pool cues t-shirts etc ldquoItrsquos slow goingrdquo she says but worth it if she can make room for her shoes
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Leadbellys Restaurant is located at Fairport Marina
By Susan Grandpre
The Northern Neck is filled with opportunities to explore history taste local wines indulge in
a variety of water activities commune with nature shop and enjoy local restaurants With somewhat limited accommodations for visitors to the area the Rosebud Bed amp Breakfast is ideally located for guests looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer
While taking advantage of the many area activities the Rosebud B amp B located on Kings Highway in Montross offers comfortable and welcoming accommodations for visitors to the Northern Neck Rosebud BampB is family owned and operated and recently celebrated its one year anniversary Opened in August 2011 by Peggy Evans Garland and her husband the Rosebud B amp B has welcomed a host of visitors in its inaugural year
Peggy opened Rosebud B amp B for several reasons She knew that the area needed more accommodations for people wanting to explore the Northern Neck and she wanted to provide a place for those visitors to stay She felt that she had the perfect scenario to open a B amp B On the front portion of her property stood an old house that she and her family were not using She felt that turning this cozy old house into a bed and breakfast would be a great use for the old house and serve the community
After making the decision to create
the bed and breakfast Peggy began a renovation project transforming the old house into a lovely B amp B The renovation included hardwood flooring a new kitchen central air conditioning new windows fresh paint and much more Peggy enjoyed the renovation project and is proud of the beautiful end result
At the completion of the renovation the old house had turned into a beautiful and welcoming bed and breakfast The Rosebud Bed and Breakfast offers two guest rooms a common room a dining room and a kitchen The first of the guest rooms is the spacious Rose Room with a double bed The second guest room the Bud Room is a little smaller and has a queen size bed Both rooms offer ample closet and drawer space
In the common room guests find an inviting place to relax and watch TV The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for visitors to use as needed Guests are encouraged to linger over breakfast in the dining room where homemade muffins breads and breakfast casseroles are served In addition fresh fruit is offered along with juice coffee and tea Wifi can be used throughout the B amp B and the Rosebud welcomes pets
An additional benefit of staying there is the hostess Peggy Not only does she create a welcoming and comfortable place to stay but she also possesses a wealth of information about the region She has lived in Montross for 30 years and her husband is a native to the area
Peggyrsquos love for the Northern Neck and her desire to share its rich and unique history with others was another factor that motivated her to open Rosebud B amp B ldquoI wanted to meet different people interested in the Northern Neck and share information with themrdquo she says She remarks ldquoMany come to the Northern Neck to attend an event or see the historic sites Others use it as a central
meeting place while some have stayed at the B amp B as they bicycled from Chesapeake to Fredericksburgrdquo
Some of the local attractions that Peggy helps guide her guests to enjoy include any of the 12 wineries located along the nearby wine trail The area is home to the birthplace of two of our nationrsquos presidents George Washington and James Monroe Stratford Hall Plantation birthplace of civil war general Robert E Lee is located nearby and offers tours of the house and gardens
The climate in the Northern Neck is
mild and its proximity to the water invites many outdoor enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy activities ranging from sailing boating or water skiing on local rivers to exploring the quieter backwaters on kayak or canoes The local waterways also invite those who love to go fishing or crabbing Cyclists and hikers can enjoy the many scenic routes and trails and nature lovers can
bird watch or indulge in naturersquos many offerings for photography
Whatever draws a visitor to the Northern Neck guests who stay at the Rosebud Bed and Breakfast will be treated to a cozy and comfortable visit while being treated like family To make reservations call 804-761-4844 or email peggarlaaolcom More information about the Rosebud B amp B is available on Facebook and the website wwwrosebudbandbcom Marie Stone photos
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Style Spotlight~An Old House Transformed
26 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Country Cottage is known as The Sweetest Secret in the Northern Neck As many of
her customers have remarked itrsquos a surprise to step inside Country Cottage for the first time Itrsquos almost overwhelming to be faced with the number of options available at the store When Tim and Pam Sawyer first opened their shop in 1998 as a garden center they had no idea that their garden shop would grow into such beloved stop for locals and travelers alike
The yellow building is one of the first that yoursquoll encounter after crossing the bridge when entering the Main Street area of White Stone The color of the house which was originally white was inspired by a pretty yellow daffodil that Pam had been working on
Country Cottage started out as
a garden center and gift shop and has slowly grown through the years into what it is today In 2006 Pam acquired a local flower shop and had it moved into Country Cottage adding to the already large variety of items available When she made the decision to add fudge into her lineup in 2007 she had no idea that it would become such an enjoyed item
Her next addition actually came as a suggestion from her customers They commented that it would be nice to sit in the garden area and eat ice cream Pam listened adding Hersheyrsquos ice cream in 2008 Finally in 2010 Pam took a class about how to make chocolate and added a line of homemade and pre-made chocolates to the Country Cottage
Pam was born and raised in Newport News but has been living in Mathews for 21 years She met her husband Tim in high school and theyrsquove been together since they were 16 With 30 years of marriage under their belts Tim and Pam are a story of high school sweethearts gone right It was Tim who originally pointed out the store when Pam had to stop working due to health concerns and they worked together to make Country Cottage a reality
Their move to Mathews came when Pam gave in to Timrsquos desire
to live in the country coupled with a desire to move somewhere safer and quieter than Newport News for the sake of their children They have two sons who have helped over the years until they started their own careers one of whom is a CPA the other is a salesman Tim still stops by once a week to help Pam out with the store With her free time Pam enjoys spending time with her family and her
three grandchildren who live locallyPam loves what she does and
she is involved in every aspect of her business She makes 80 of the chocolates in her store and has special molds for each filling so it doesnrsquot matter which type of chocolate is on the outside you can tell which filling it contains just by looking at the shape Country Cottage offers 20 flavors of fudge including seasonal flavors and there is a running offer to buy a pound of fudge for $1299 and get half a pound free
Pam learned floral arrangement from her mother who made corsages
and bouquets for weddings and other events and she makes the flower arrangements herself Country Cottage is a ldquofull service florist whatever they need we dordquo Pam loves interacting with her customers and greets each one cheerfully when they come in the door She recounted a story about how one little girl remembered her store despite only seeing it once a year and said ldquoItrsquos
neat to be a part of someonersquos memoryrdquo
At Country Cottage they try to be as allergy friendly as possible and they thoroughly clean everything between servings They offer many sugar free items and several gluten free selections
When Pam recently discovered that she was unable to consume gluten it opened her eyes to how many products contain gluten One of her goals is to expand her line of gluten free products While she may not have the time now Pam has plans in store including an expanded gourmet line and more chocolates This is a local favorite and is sure to remain that way with Pamrsquos additions
Call Country Cottage 804-435-3812 email bowk4uverizonnet wwwcountrycottagewscom or by searching County Cottage on Facebook Kelsey Sipes photos
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September 2012 27
By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
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28 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
Visit the Reedville Fishermens Museum where history of Northern Neck
Watermen comes aliveWalk our dock inspect our boats visit our museum galleries
Take home memories of your trip from our gift shopVisit the 1875 Walker House and learn how
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804-453-6529
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804-296-4350
PLU-101
30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
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The Wellness Place
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Now Offering Anger Management Grief amp Loss Group Mood Disorder Group Substance Abuse Groups Insurance amp Court Ordered
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October 6November 3 December 1
8 am to 3 pm~Cafe LunchOct Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup
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September 2012 31
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1971 Windjammer 17 foot fiberglass sailboat
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1985 Bayliner 18 foot Capri 21 liter Volvo IO
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$300 Not Shown
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2 September 2012
Fast Times on the Rivers
About the cover~
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 amp Photographers Mari Bonomi Carol J Bova Betty
Bridgeman Kathey Brodtman Susan Christopher Bud Disney
Ellen Dugan Jean Duggan RuthE Forrest Susan Grandpre Bill
Graves Melissa Haydon Elizabeth D Huegel Gwen Keane Spike
Knuth Pam Sawyer Chelly Scala Paula Shipman Kelsey SipesElizabeth Allen Stokes Nancy
W Vickers Diana WiseTeen Style Writers Photographers
Megan Hall Jonathan Hammond Sarah Ipson Avery Ann Jones Allie
Reaves Bridgette Self Chris SheppardAd Sales Distribution
Betty Bridgeman Susan Christopher Deborah Figg Bill Graves Liz Huegel Kathleen Kehoe Rob
Ransone Nancy Shelley Marie Stone Dorothy Walker
ProofreaderMarie Stone
Ad Composition Graphics LayoutJanet Abbott Fast Deborah Figg
Letters to the editor are welcome The editor reserves the right to edit all submissions for clarity
lousy spelling or any other reason that strikes her fancy
Chesapeake Style is a free circulation magazine published eight times a
year by Chesapeake Bay Marketing To have it delivered for one year please send your name mailing address and a check or money order for $24 for postage and
handling to the address below chesaPeake Style
P O Box 802 Warsaw VA 22572
804-333-0628editorchesapeakestylecom
wwwchesapeakestylecomThe opinions expressed in Chesapeake Style are those of contributing writers and
do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Chesapeake Style or
its advertisers Reproduction in whole or in part of any material
in this publication without permission is strictly prohibitedcopy 2007-2012 All rights reserved
Chesapeake Bay Marketing
chesaPeake Style
Soccer by Jonathan Hammond Freshman
Oops Corrected Credit
Paula Shipmanrsquos cover photo an old red barn
After a long hot morning of chasing bumble bees butterflies and waiting for that perfect seagull photo I was bushwacked Defeated and sweaty I headed home from Totuskey Creek with my tail between my legs
I decided to see if I could find something to photograph at my neighborrsquos Randy and Cindy Packett Well hello there sat this old red barn that I have seen for years but never really noticed it until I had my camera Funny how that works isnt it
Randy has made his land and the creatures that inhabit it very available to me for my photography
I took several photos of that barn on that hot August morning but this is the one that I am most proud of I love old barns they have so much character and what stories they could tell if they couldPaularsquos passion is horses and readers will find an article or two in every issue of Chesapeake Style including many of her stunning photos
pshipmanchesapeakestylecom
In a recent conversation with my cousin Peggy in Williamsburg she told me she was waiting for her son to come and bring her old ice cream freezer down from her attic She asked if I knew any good recipes Shersquod been looking online too
That brought back memories When we lived in Illinois we had a boat on the Illinois River her name was Happy R and she was a 1933 custom built Chesapeake Bay Deadrise 34 feet outboard rudder Gray Marine 109 engine hull cypress log brightwork Honduras mahogany We were her second owners She had been born and raised on the Chesapeake Bay and had been custom built for my fatherrsquos cousin Irsquod spent time on her as a child Her original owner was William B Russell aka Happy Russell from Parkesburg Pa When he died the family put her up for sale and I convinced my husband to buy her So we had her trucked to the Illinois River
Her refrigeration was the original ice box Every weekend all summer long wersquod go to the boat sometimes on Friday night other times Saturday mornings On our way through Ottawa on Saturdays wersquod make several stops en route one of which included picking up a 50 pound block of ice for our ice box (On Sunday night wersquod put the block in the cooler haul it home freeze it and return the next weekmdashuntil it was time to replace it)
The Dr Pepper bottling plant was our source of icemdashand Dr Peppermdashand once or twice they gave us the syrup so we could make Dr Pepper ice cream My sonrsquos favorite ice cream was French Vanilla I read the recipe at home The directions said to prepare the mix on the stove add ingredientswell none of that for me I added the ingredients including the eggs to our weekly cooler haul and off we went
My modus operandi was to place the ice cream freezer on the pier plug it into the power fill the container with the ingredients add ice and let the paddle mix the ingredients It worked well most of the time Then wersquod eat what we could and share ice cream with our boat neighbors Many of them had real refrigerators and they might save and eat their ice cream the next day This particular weekend I added the ingredients to the container cracked the eggs adding them confidently figuring the paddle would break them up and wersquod have French Vanilla ice cream We all enjoyed our ice cream on the dock and shared part of it with our neighbors
The next day one of our neighbors commented about the perfectly frozen egg yolks she found in her ice cream Oops The paddle hadnrsquot broken up the eggs before they froze
After I told Peggy my story and we had a good laugh she said shersquod find her own recipes
September 2012 3
By Kathey Brodtman
As humans we often try to identify the good and the bad in nature It is said that there is a place
and reason for everything in the natural world However if you have had an encounter with poison ivy or if you had an allergic reaction to rag weed you remember the pain and discomfort you felt and wonder what is the purpose for this plant
Both plants and insects can make our experiences outside
uncomfortable whether we work or play Nature is not always kind to
us It seems like those pesky plants and insects are out there waiting for us and we canrsquot identify the good from the bad Education is key to knowing how to handle problem plants and insects The Internet is a good place to do research In future articles I will write more about how to handle poison ivy and what insects may be a problem
Letrsquos look at a few plants People often say ldquoLeaves of three let them berdquo They are referring to poison ivy with three smooth pointed leaves
on one stem Becoming familiar with poison ivy or poison oak can help you avoid a lot of misery These vine type plants creep along the ground and climb trees You may remember the song Poison Ivy by the Coasters
Did you know that an immature Virginia creeper vine will also have three leaves However it is harmless Blackberry raspberry and strawberry plants have three leaves Some of these berries can
have thorns but they produce juicy yummy berries that are enjoyed by many people In mentioning thorns learn to recognize the green briar vine which has sharp thorns that can tear skin and material It is a tough vine that chokes other plants and is difficult to remove It spreads underground with roots that spread for yards from a central tuber
Ragweed is a green plant with flowers that are green In the fall its fine pollen floats through the air causing sneezing coughing and swollen mucus membranes Golden rod has glowing bright yellow flower covered spires that are seen in fields
starting in August It is often blamed for allergies because people do not know that ragweed is the culprit Be careful in the yard and woodsKathey Brodtman photos Poison Ivy Virginia Creeper Golden Rod and Rag Weed
kbrodtmanchesapeakestylecom
Gardening in Style ~ Good PlantBad Plant
By Spike Knuth
It may resemble its more familiar cousin the killdeer but you wonrsquot find this plover in pastures on construction sites or in
gravel parking lots The Wilsonrsquos plover is a bird of the quiet sandy
shell beaches sand spits or mud flats exposed at low tides usually near the oceanfront and adjacent to coastal marshlands
It is similarly colored as the killdeer with ashy-gray or brownish-gray upper parts white under parts with a single black breast band and a black patch in front of the crown The forehead a line over the eyes and the chin and a line to the back giving a semblance of a ring are white Measuring 7-12 to 8 inches the head is large in comparison to the body and the black bill is fairly long and large Some of its other names are thick-billed plover ring neck and stuttering plover Its common name comes from Alexander Wilson often regarded as the father of American ornithology
The Wilsonrsquos plover breeds in southern North America from Texas east along the Gulf Coast to Florida and up the South Atlantic Coast to southeastern Virginia occasionally as far north as New Jersey It arrives in Virginia fairly early in spring Its nest is a shallow cavity on sand amid a scattering of pebbles shells driftwood and other beach debris and patches of beach grasses Often it is in loose colonies with some of their own as well as little terns and oystercatchers About three pale olive or greenish gray eggs marked with dark brown are laid
Hatching takes place in about two weeks and the young are able to run about and feed almost immediately Their colors match their surroundings
and they can find cover and become motionless to escape detection The female will fake injury in an attempt to lead intruders away a common trait of many sandpipers and plovers
The calls of these plovers can be described as flute-like whistles with notes sounding like ldquowheetrdquo or ldquowhiprdquo ldquoqueet-queet-quit-quit-itrdquo Wilsonrsquos plovers will feed night or day on small marine insects tiny shellfish sandworms small crabs shrimps and mollusks and flies Wilsonrsquos plovers begin gathering in loose flocks at the end of July when all the young are fledged and begin movements south to the Gulf Coast and as far as GuatemalaOriginal art by Spike Knuth
Spikersquos Wildlife Almanac~Wilsonrsquos Plover
4 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoHope is the thing with feathersrdquo Emily Dickinson wrote but just outside Callao on Route 202 Hope is the
woman with feathers beads and a wonderful array of craft items
Hope Jackson proprietor of Espe Drsquos Crafts and Supplies in Hyacinth has been a crafter for years Two years ago she decided to make it easier for other crafters to find basic supplies close to home
ldquoI love craftsrdquo Hope explained
ldquoand living in Kinsale running out of something meant having to travel I figured that if other crafters are in my shoes opening a shop will save them that trip to Richmond or Fredricksburg And if I donrsquot carry something I can always order it for themrdquo
She describes her inventory as ldquoa little bit of a lot of crafty necessitiesrdquo Among those necessities are materials for beading and jewelry making knitting scrapbooking kidsrsquo crafts soap-making stenciling macrameacute and cross stitch She carries Old Dominion soaps costume jewelry sewing notions and even a stack of fat quarters and a selection of quilting needles
Espe Drsquos is pronounced ldquoEss-pee Deersquosrdquo and the name has an
interesting origin Hopersquos niece Dana who loves Spain and everything Spanish reminded Hope that Esperanza or ldquoEsperdquo for short is Spanish for Hope The two of them often crafted cards together and thus developed the name
Espe Drsquos Crafts is a fairly new business Hope just celebrated her second anniversary Having originally located in Warsaw she moved the business to the Callao area about a year ago
Hope has had a range of
occupations from flight attendant to working for a large pharmaceutical company and for IBM to being a collections paralegal and then working with Virginiarsquos student loan agency But throughout all these jobs she has always been a crafter ldquoI like craftingrdquo Hope said ldquoand itrsquos so difficult to settle on just one But that means Irsquom never boredrdquo
With a mother and grandmother who were crafters Hope fell naturally into creativity of all sorts And shersquos always had friends who crafted She even had the good fortune to find a neighborhood craft circle when she lived in Richmond ldquoEveryone is always happy to share their crafts and Irsquove been happy to learnrdquo she said
Hope makes soaps and cards She crochets and cross stitches makes beaded jewelry sews embroiders plays with polymer clays She felts and needle punches does macrameacute has started to quilt and loves quilling ldquoIrsquom constantly learning and practicing new crafts I can do a little bit of everything actuallyrdquo
Each of these crafts is represented by materials available in the store And for those who would like to
learn how to use the materials or improve their skills Espe Drsquos offers classes every month Hope lists upcoming classes on the storersquos Facebook page Recent classes have included wreath-
making cross-stitch and knitting with specialty yarns Look for classes on meditation as well as on quillingmdasha craft that involves rolling shaping and gluing together strips of paper to make intricate designs Folks looking for instruction in a particular skill are welcome to speak to Hope about forming a class
As a resident of the Bay region Hope wants to celebrate the talents of local artisans Shersquos started a Designersrsquo Section to feature their work At the moment shersquos featuring four locals and she plans to extend that section of Espe Drsquos
Chris Butlerrsquos work is ldquoGone Knotsrdquo featuring her elegant macrameacute pieces Chris also teaches macrameacute classes at the shop
Cindy Headley makes mermaid dolls which she calls ldquoInspirational Art Galsrdquo Each one comes with a tag bearing words of wisdom
Jamie Springerrsquos handmade wood chests can go from toy box to hope chest to blanket box while growing rich with the patinas of much handling
And Pam Howard offers ldquoBead Stampederdquo a collection of beaded jewelry
Espe Drsquos is open Thursday and Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm or by appointment The shop is located at 2248 Hampton Hall Road (Route 202) Callao The phone number is 804-529-5210Mari Bonomi photos
Style Spotlight~Crafting is way of life as well as work
Kinsale MuseumOpen year round
Fridays and Saturdays 10-5449 Kinsale Rd Kinsale
wwwkinsalefoundationorg 804-472-3001 804-450-7651
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21 Polk St Montross
804-493-8624
September 2012 5
By Pam Sawyer
What do you think of when you hear the word angel A winged heavenly being or
perhaps your kids grandkids spouse close friend or neighbor Websterrsquos Dictionary defines angels as spiritual beings or an attendant spirit or guardian When I think of angels I think of a very special group of people who have an attentive spirit and lots of compassion for their fellow man
This group of people works with the Hospice Support Services of the Northern Neck (HSSNN) These volunteers take time out of their days to drive all over the Northern Neck to offer medical supplies compassionate support companionship and encouragement
to hospice patients and their families Most of all these people do this because they want to The compassion they show can be compared to no other
In the middle of these volunteers are three very special ladies ldquoMy Angelsrdquo These three angels Judy Vogel Anne Cook and Sharon Timms have helped me for the last two years to distribute flowers to hospice patients Anytime I have flowers for patients these ladies are at my beck and call
Some days that I call them they have already made their supply run for the week but that doesnrsquot stop
them They always show up with a smile on their faces and a big hug for me They enthusiastically deliver the flowers to patients
When I started doing hospice flowers two years ago I decided to tag them ldquoAngel Flowersrdquo I thought the idea of angels was very comforting and some flowers
would brighten anyonersquos dayI never thought when I started the
Angel Flowers that I would be blessed with three angels to deliver them No Judy Anne and Sharon may not have wings but their compassion radiance and concern for the people they help and come in contact with makes them
the closest thing to an angel that we may see on earth I thank God for my very special Angels and all their help with distributing flowers to help brighten peoplersquos days A heartfelt thank you to Judy Anne and Sharon You are truly ldquoMy three AngelsrdquoPam Sawyer is owner of Country Cottage Bonner Florist in White StoneFrom left Anne Cook Judy Vogel (Janet Abbott Fast photos) Sharon Timms photo courtesy Anne Cook
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Ricersquos HotelHughlettrsquos TavernWhats Happening at the Heathsville Tavern
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My Three Angels
6 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Belfield Physical Therapy is the growing face of Warsawrsquos Physical Therapy
For Brian Belfield providing physical therapy isnrsquot just his job itrsquos something that allows him to change a personrsquos life Due to his personal triumph with physical therapy his eyes were opened to the world of preventative and after care Currently he has his own practice which he co-owns with his wife and business partner Gina With a recent movemdashtheyrsquove been in the current location for almost a yearmdashthe business has been able to grow and expand in ways that have allowed them to reach more people
Brian originally attended Hampden-Sydney College for baseball but had to have surgery on his elbow during the summer after his freshman year His doctor sent him to physical therapy for rehabilitation of his arm and the experience led him to pursue a career in physical therapy
He and his wife Gina started Belfield Physical Therapy (BPT) as a part-time job in 2003 and opened it up full time in 2005 In September of 2011 they moved to the current location with more space and an entirely different layout This enabled them to add several things they hadnrsquot had room for in the old location They completely renovated the building adding walls rooms with a new look for both the inside and outside of the building
Choosing to set up shop in Warsaw was an easy decision for Brian who grew up in the area and attended Rappahannock High School When he made the decision to pursue physical therapy as a career he made it a goal to return to Warsaw Brian explains the thought process behind the decision saying ldquoI wanted to provide the best all inclusive physical therapy service for the community who gave me so much as a young person student and athleterdquo He and his wife made Warsaw their home in 1999 In his free time Brian enjoys serving as an elder and teaching Sunday school at his church Rappahannock
Church of Christ As someone who has enjoyed sports since he was young Brian is still an avid triathlete and Ironman finisher Regarding his
free time Brian has said ldquoI have four children so their hobbies are minerdquo
Gina Belfield is also co-owner of Belfield Physical Therapy Handling more of the business side of BPT Gina does most of the administrative contracting and billing work Brian handles patient care and the supervision of the eleven members of their staff His average day consists of taking care of the patients who come in as well as any administrative duties require his attention While he greatly enjoys spending time with his patients owning his own business comes with its own challenges and for Brian the greatest of these is dealing with the constant changes from insurance companies
Belfield Physical Therapy provides service to people in a wide range of ages and for a variety of diagnoses Due to this they offer many varied services They offer therapy for
neurological and orthopedic diagnosismdashusing a number of treatments including therapeutic exercise manual therapy cardio rehabilitation modalities gait training and balance training
With their move to the new building last year they have added a swim exercise pool for aquatic therapy Additionally they now offer access to a Wellness Center for a monthly membership fee Their most popular service is for their outpatient orthopedic physical therapymdashboth their land and
their aquatic options are equally popular with their patients
When walking into BPT for the first time the atmosphere of caring reaches out to make you feel welcome Itrsquos a place not just for those who need physical therapy but for the whole town to enjoy Those who come into Belfield Physical Therapy are usually looking for a reduction in pain symptoms and the return of their previous level of function Through a large array of options available finding a way through the pain locally has never been quite as easy
Belfield Physical Therapy is located at 4562 Richmond Road (Route 360) in Warsaw and can be found online on Facebook as Belfield Physical Therapy They can be reached by phone at 804-333-8222 Photos courtesy Belfield Physical Therapy
Style Spotlight~Letrsquos Get Physical
September 2012 7
By Paula Shipman
In 2011 at Colonial Downs Racetrack I had the pleasure of meeting Standardbred owner and trainer Amanda Jackson
After taking a photograph of one of her Standardbreds Tidewater Pretty Boy in 2010 Amanda asked me to photograph some of her other horses That is when I first met her filly then a two year old Hillbilly Desire
Amanda is a hard working lady She is a Registered Nurse at St Francis Medical Center and when she is not at the hospital she is a daughter wife mother and caretaker to her Standardbred Racehorses
Amanda and her family are some of the nicest people you could ever meet Her father Tim whom everybody calls lsquorsquoHillbillyrsquorsquo is a hardworking horseman Sharon Amandarsquos mother does the book work for the farm and helps out with
the horses Adam Amandarsquos young son is a big help with the horses He is a very well mannered and polite young man Amandarsquos husband Randy when not working for the railroad company helps train jog and does whatever else needs to be done around the racehorse barn Racing and caring for Standardbredrsquos is truly a family affair for them
Amanda told me that if she could make a living racing horses she would do it full time Her nursing career
helps to support her racing career She plans her racing around her work schedule at the hospital
When asked what her best moment in her racing career has been she didnrsquot skip a beat when she told me that the horse she once owned Tidewater Prettyboy could not seem to qualify due to constantly breaking stride Amanda decided to take over the driving duties on him and qualified him when nobody else could
On July 14th of this year The Meadowlands Racetrack in Rutherford New Jersey featured the $600000 Meadowlands Pace Amanda and her family went and saw horses like Sweet Lou ($1096864) Meadowlands Pace winner A Rocknroll Dance ($1514750) Bolt The Duer ($649901) and the horse that Amanda and I had chosen to win Thinking Out Loud ($891138) who
won The $15 million Pepsi North American Cup in June of this year at Mowhawk Racetrack in Canada She also met Meadowlands Racetrack
Chairman Jeff Gural who is trying hard to better Harness Racing and bring more people to the sport Amanda was standing in line to get her hotdog turned around and there he was She was so excited she kinda squealed with delight and carried on a conversation with the famed horseman letting him know that she and many others support him in his endeavours I had asked her if she had time could she pick me up a
racing program and a Meadowlands t-shirt and I would pay her Amanda got both for me and refused to let me pay anything and since she lives three hours from me she mailed them to me That girl is awesome
The Jackson family takes pride in their horses The care they give them is superb and they also treat the drivers who race their horses well also I canrsquot wait for Colonial Downs to open for fall racing and see Amanda and her family I am honored to call her friendAmanda Jackson and her son Adam Amanda and her 4 year old Standardbred gelding Mcblack nicknamed ldquoMcnastyrdquo ($10175) sired by Standardbred Stallion Mcardle ($2455609) Paula Shipman photosThe mission of the Unwanted Horse Coalition is to reduce the number of unwanted horses and to improve their welfare through education and the efforts of organizations committed to the health safety and responsible care and disposition of these horses wwwunwantedhorsecoalitionorg
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By Carol J Bova
Early this year the dinner time conversation of a few Mathews residents turned to a familiar topic
drainage problems caused by Virginia Department of Transportation neglect of roadside ditches Everyone at the table had a story of when the ditches were clean and storm water flowed to adjacent waterways The group decided it was time to band together and start a project to get the ditches working again Keith Ellenberger quipped the project name should be The Ditches of Mathews County His comment produced chuckles around the table but the name clicked and the idea sparked a grass roots movement that is beginning to make a difference
Roadside ditches are found in most rural areas but Mathews County has a special relationship with its
ditches The county is located entirely within the meteor impact crater that created the Chesapeake Bay and the terrain is relatively low and flat Even the slight elevation of a road acts like a dam in many areas and the roadside ditches exist to carry rainwater away from the road and adjacent properties to protect both from water damage While the Mathews Courthouse area has storm drains to Put-In Creek the rest of the county relies on its ditches for storm water management The smaller roadside channels drain through larger ditches called outfalls which go directly to creeks rivers bays or marshes
Ditches rely on gravity to move rainwater and if something changes the level at the bottom of a ditch or if a drainpipe is blocked the water doesnt move and can cause flooding Creating mosquito nurseries is another problem of blocked ditches along with the critical concern of impacting septic fields It is VDOTs responsibility to maintain ditches and the outfalls necessary to move storm water to natural waterways VDOT employees who understood ditch maintenance from years back when they were well maintained have retired or moved on to other jobs Many newer employees or those
coming from urban areas dont seem to be familiar with ditch practices or policies As a result some outfalls havent received routine maintenance in 20 to 30 years and are so overgrown it takes an old map to locate them Others still show enough water at the roadside
connection to be easily recognized The Ditches of Mathews County is
identifying the location of problem ditches from citizen reports and personal observations and offering to help VDOT work out solutions
Two outfall projects were completed earlier this year after GC Morrow consulted with VDOT field personnel walking the length of the ditches He helped explain the project and get permission from property owners for VDOT access The projects were successful and neighbors up to a mile away reported their ditches were draining for the first time in years A third project delayed for almost three months should be complete by summers end Overgrown outfall ditch along center of pic perpendicular to road Overgrown blocked outfall visible from road C J Bova photosSee the Facebook Page wwwfacebookcomMCditches and a photo gallery at httpvdotditchesshutterflycom
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10 September 2012
By Gwen Keane
Each time I look into those beautiful amber eyes I am reminded dogs grieve too
When Crackerjack was a tiny guy I met him at the annual Dog Gone Dog Show sponsored by the Animal Welfare League He was three months old and available for adoption I called a good friend Rita who had recently lost her husband Jack and told her
about the little guy his foster Mom had named Crackerjack She was elated and asked to adopt him
I will never forget that Sunday afternoon when my husband and I
delivered Crackerjack to Rita It was love at first sight for both of them We thought that was a happy new beginning for Crackerjack For the next three years we stayed in touch and followed the bond that grew between this human and her dog
But things changed My friend became ill and as she lay dying in a hospital bed she asked us to bring Crackerjack home So we did We brought him to our home to join our pet family During Ritarsquos illness Crackerjack had spent most of his days and nights crated entertained by the abundance of doggie biscuits visitors threw into his crate He now looked like a sausage supported by four tooth picks We had a young dog at the time Augie and he was happy to have Crackerjack join our family Isadora my Maltese was happy too She had liked Crackerjack from the moment he first came into her life
Our friend Nancy from Alexandria visited us and brought ldquoTagrdquo her
big black Lab Tag to our surprise decided Crackerjack should go home with him While we were at dinner Tag took down Crackerjackrsquos crate When we returned home we were greeted by three big dogs and Isadora Nancy asked if she could adopt Crackerjack Tag had chosen him to be his friend We were hesitant to say ldquoyesrdquo because of our promise to Crackerjackrsquos previous owner
Finally we agreed that Crackerjack would go home to be Tagrsquos companion but only if he got into the car without force and never looked back Well thatrsquos exactly what happened For the next five years Crackerjack and Tag visited our home on week-ends and stayed with us when our friend went on travel For us these two dogs became part of our family
In May 2012 Tag suffered medical problems and his life ended Crackerjack was devastated after Tagrsquos death He had joined a family but now he only had a human Tag was his buddy his leader and now all of that was lost Both Nancy and Crackerjack continue to grieve the loss of Tag
The new challenge became ldquoHow to help a dog overcome griefrdquo Nancy realized that because she had not raised Crackerjack and he had been so attached to Tag she really didnrsquot know who this dog was She signed up for training At the training school they told her she was the person who needed training not Crackerjack
Then she enrolled him into doggie day care Immediately he was suspended because he refused to take a nap The day care facility had a policy that all dogs must take a one hour nap each afternoon Crackerjack had been disruptive because he cried during the quiet time They suggested he grieve at home for two weeks then come back Yes this is true and dog owners actually pay to take their dog to places like this So my friend went back to school with Crackerjack and stopped working late hours
Itrsquos been four months now since Tag died Crackerjack is adjusting but he still misses his buddy When he visits us he immediately goes out to the grave and then runs down to the dock where Tag spent a lot of time swimming
I watch Crackerjack stare into the distance Sometimes he turns his head as if he hears Tag running onto the dock to join him or he sees Tagrsquos body plowing through the water Crackerjack waits in silence and then returns back to the house a little sad but still hopeful If I could read a dogrsquos mind I am sure Crackerjack would say ldquoTag will be here tomorrowrdquo
While the good memories help lessen the grief this canine and human team continue to slowly move forward Who knows Maybe one day another special canine will enter their hearts and join their familyGwen Keane photo
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By Susan Christopher
The Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund (SPMF )for animals has an interesting and unique origin
Joyce Page of Northern Neck Animal Welfare League had a
close friend and neighbor Shirley Perkins who was also an avid animal lover When she passed away she left Joyce $1000 to be used any way that could help animals
Joyce set up the fund in October of 1999 and in April of 2004 the fund was recognized by the IRS under a 501 C (3) Animal Charity therefore all donations are tax deductible
Judy Harvell Joyces sister helped add to the fund They held annual yard sales The first one was in 2000 During the three day sale approximately $3000 was raised
Over the years with yard sales and specific donations to the SPMF many animals have been helped Other animal charities and the Animal Welfare League (AWL) fund have restrictions The SPMF does not have restrictions for use of money for all animals or the territory for the donations Some of the examples would be medications for pets which a family could
not afford such as vaccinations and heart worm treatments The SPMF has helped with boarding fees and foster care expenses
Spaying and neutering expenses which were not covered by the AWL funds have been paid or partially reimbursed Boarding fees have been paid under some circumstances When animals need medical treatments after being rescued by the Lancaster Animal Control officers the SPMF may be used Families may even get help to pay for local animal licenses
The officers of the Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund are Joyce Page President and Secretary and Judith Harvell as Vice President and Treasurer The Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck is so fortunate to have Joyce Page as the Adoption Officer and Vice President and Judith Harvell as the President That is one major reason the SPMF works so well with the AWL
Remember no animal is turned away and the SPMF is on call 247 Any donation is greatly appreciated Donations can be made to the Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund (SPMF or the Shirley Fund) and sent to 810 Griffins Landing Road Lancaster Va 22503
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12 September 2012
By Chelly Scala
Recently our family enjoyed a great fishing surprise Travis had been catching lots of small puppy drum
this season all of which were sub legal and had to be released That has always been one of my favorite fish to catch I have always wanted to catch one of the adult Red Drum but never had the opportunity
During a week in which Travis had enjoyed lots of catch and release Puppy Drum action with his sister Brittany a surprise fishing adventure would culminate the end of the week
One morning our family set out for a family fishing trip and decided to troll for Spanish mackerel It was a beautiful morning We
were marking fish on the depth finder but they didnrsquot look like mackerel
As we slowed our trolling speed to trip the planers and pull the lines in one of the rods bent over and the clicker drag began sounding like a big springtime post spawn striper event Steve was right next to the rod and picked it up saying ldquohope itrsquos not a skaterdquo
The fish began sounding and swimming fast under and around the boat Steve caught a glimpse as it came near the surface and said it was a Red Drum After more than 15 minutes fighting the fish with a sturdy trolling rod and reel
Steve was able to get the fish close enough to where we all could see it I grabbed the net Brittany picked up one camera and Travis grabbed the other When we got a good look at it it was obvious the huge fish would have to go as the size limit is 18-26 inches This red drum was huge and heavy We knew that we would have to carefully unhook this fish
As I tried to net the fish it was so big and heavy that the net began to tear and the handle was bending even while keeping the fish and net just below the surface of the water Steve carefully unhooked the fish and it quickly pushed through the net leaving a big hole and swam off Wow What a perfect family day We all took part in this wonderful experience of catching and releasing such a beautiful strong fish which will be there for others to catch another time
One of the family events that we look forward to every year is the three day Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show and the Virginia Deer Classic This year we attended on August 11 and in our opinion this event just gets better and better every year There are almost 300 vendors with outdoor gear trips food and of course the Virginia Deer Classic
The Virginia Deer Hunters Association (VDHA) sponsors this show along with other events to promote safe and ethical deer hunting The programs they promote or get involved in support
hunter ethics good landowner relationships hunter safety and a better understanding of quality deer management They work closely with state legislators and Virginiarsquos Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
One of my favorite programs which VDHA advocates and supports is the Hunterrsquos for the Hungry With this program hunters give something back as more than 390000 pounds of venison are donated annually to the needy throughout Virginia These noble efforts have had a major role in the Quality Deer Management Plan which was created due to the exploding Whitetail Deer population
Another effort which the VDHA is committed to is Annual Disabled Veteran Hunts Through this program approximately 75 VDHA volunteers and Virginia Game Department personnel work as instructors guides drivers and camp cooks to make a safe and enjoyable event for those who gave so much for our country
The VDHA sponsors youth hunts hunter education and wildlife education Other programs include scholarship funds geared toward white tail deer research studies
For more information about the VDHA visit wwwvirginiadeerhuntersorgTravis Scala photo
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September 2012 13
By Paula Shipman
I met Hillbilly Desire ($11289) who was previously named Tidewater TNT in 2011 at Colonial Downs Racetrack in New
Kent Va It was love at first sight for me She is strikingly beautiful and she is a big strong filly Desire is also a love me all over kind of horse She has no problem being loved on and she really enjoys it She frequently rests her head on her ownerrsquos shoulder
Desire is owned by Amanda Jackson of Burkeville Va Amandarsquos father Tim once told me that he was teasing Amanda and her mother Sharon that if they keep rubbing this horse they will rub off all of her hair
Hillbilly Desire was a private purchase She was also extremely difficult to break so much so that Amanda almost gave up Desire did
damage to the breaking cart several times They stuck with her though and she has turned out to be quite a racehorse
Desire was sixth in her first qualifier on September 16 2011 with Amanda driving but won her first pari-mutuel start at Colonial on September the 29 2011 and the win came effortlessly Her driver Jason Mac Dougall never popped the ear plugs on Desire nor did he even show her the whipmdashshe is just that good She continued to win her next two starts but on her fourth start the $47200Virginia Bred Final Two -Year- Old Filly Pace she finished third
Desire has had four starts this year with two being qualifiers at the newly re-opened Rosecroft Raceway in Maryland The two pari-mutuel starts were at Harrahrsquos Chester in Philadelphia Pa Unfortunately that is a long trip from Burkeville and Desire has been found to not travel well She did not fare so well racing there and the decision was made to only race her close to home Hillbilly Desire is out of a Dragon Again ($2343428) mare named Miss Tootsie Roll ($19947) formally named Keystone Monroe I got to meet and rub Dragon Again who is also enrolled in the Full Circle program at Hanover Shoe Farms this year Desire is sired by World
Champion Real Desire ($3159814) Desire loves to be turned out
in her paddock and when there is a change in her routine she can be a Nervous Nellie
Even with the highs and lows Amanda still loves to race her horses One of the lows being that she lost two beautiful foals twins as a matter of fact They were black with white socks and they both had a star Twins rarely survive
Desire has two half brothers out of Miss Tootsie Roll Tidewater
Teddy ($204339) and Tidewater Tomcat ($87838) I believe Desire will be as successful as her two brothers have been
I am excited about photographing Desire and watching her race in her three year old campaignLeft Hillbilly Desire at Colonial Downs in 2011 Paula Shipman photo RealDesire Hillbilly
Desirersquos sire with John Campbell in the bike photo by USTA United States Trotting AssociationStandardbred owners are taking advantage of a no cost no obligation USTA program that helps connect horses in need of a new home with their breeder former owners
trainers drivers caretakers or any other interested individual The program is called Full Circle Email fullcircleustrottingcom
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14 September 2012
By Elizabeth D Huegel
When Pat Gingell opened her first restaurant in Warsaw some 19 years
ago her goal was to provide unique confectionery delights for any occasion She made all sorts of candies and baked goods to commemorate any eventhellipgreen goodies for St Patrickrsquos Day pink and red for Valentinersquos Day as well as custom orders for birthdays secretaryrsquos day and so on The establishment was appropriately named For the Occasion to highlight the diversity of her sweet offerings
She also served sandwiches for those wanting something more substantial to eat Over time and on the suggestions of her customer For the Occasions grew into a full service restaurant Eventually she phased out the confectionery aspect primarily because cakes and candies donrsquot hold up too well in the heat of Virginia
summers She has recently decided however to offer the homemade sweets once again but will limit the availability to the winter months when the candies wonrsquot melt
In 2003 Pat and her partner Burnell Fallin opened the second restaurant in Callao and incorporated the business Burnell became a co-owner For the next two years he ran the Callao operation while she ran the Warsaw restaurant Eventually however they found maintaining two locations overwhelming and they elected to close the Warsaw operation
Because she was always busy in Warsaw Pat did not know any of the staff in Callao and they did not know her She knew them by name of course because she wrote their paychecks but she did not know them personally or even what they looked like
As the restaurant in Warsaw was winding down Pat occasionally had some free time on her hands so she often went over to the Callao facility just to eat and have someplace to go She was the original Undercover Boss without deliberately being undercover But when she realized no one there knew her she took advantage of the opportunity to see the operation incognito and from a customerrsquos point of view She was very pleased
with the entire staff the quality of the food and the compliments she overheard from other customers Eventually she revealed her identity but not for the first few visits
These days Pat and Burnell share
the business and divide the duties He is usually managing the restaurant in person while she works behind the scenes doing book work ordering supplies and comparison shopping
Pat recalled an early experience with gender stereotyping back when she owned the first restaurant and Burnell worked for her To her dismay one of her distributors always asked ldquoWherersquos the boss-manrdquo when he came to deliver supplies Each time she would slough it off offering one excuse or another One ill-fated day the vendor made the mistake of asking yet again for the ldquoboss-manrdquo With a terse tone Pat replied ldquoI am the boss man Burnell works for me
not the other way aroundrdquo Burnell nodded his head in agreement noting he had no idea how difficult it was for female business owners ldquoThey (the women) have to work much harder to gain the respect readily afforded
to male business ownersrdquo he noted Now as a co-owner he deals with the vendors
The restaurant business has changed considerably over the last 19 years The prices of food goods have gone up considerably yet they manage to keep their meals affordable For the Occasions is the typical Mom and Pop operation Patrsquos daughter Christine Uphold works in the dining room and her son
Christopher Uphold is one of the chefs They also have several other employees working for them It is a team effort no one really has a titlehellipthey all just pitch in to get it done
Recently Pat and Burnell have been working on renovations at the restaurant They laid a new carpet painted the walls placed tile in the entrance way and built a small bar near the front door ldquoWe are not going into a ldquobar-type businessrdquo she noted ldquobut we want people to have a place to sit if they only want a quick sandwich or they are waiting for a carry-out orderrdquo The place has a whole new look but the excellent food and reasonable pricing will always remain the same Pat and Burnell are proud of their reputation for serving great food at great prices Consistency in quality and quantity is their goal and they trust the customers will let them know if they fail at that endeavorPat and Burnell Elizabeth D Huegel photo and Marie Stone photo
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September 2012 15
By Bill Graves
A dear friend said this to me not too long ago She was lamenting on the difficulty she was having in making
ends meet Every year she was saying everything goes up The cable bill the phone bill the water bill the tax bill the food bill the insurance bill therersquos no end to it Then in a low soft voice she said except my income
Approaching her 80rsquos she had been saving money so she thought all the wrong ways In the retail world of 50 off buy-one-get-one no interest for 90 days limited time offer and on and on and on Letrsquos not forget the TV shopping networks too Who canrsquot pass up four flex-pays for only $3995 Well she didnrsquot pass them up She joins the ranks of more than half of Americans that havenrsquot saved enough money to retire comfortably Suzie Orman calls them the ldquobaby bummersrdquo
Suzie also said ldquoowning a home is a keystone of wealthhellipboth financial affluence and emotional securityrdquo
It is so important to start saving money when young so compound interest can do its thing Save without seeing is best By this I mean use automatic payroll deductions What you never see you wonrsquot miss Especially if you have an employer who offers some sort of matching funds in a 401k It is free money and a benefit you should try to maximize Seek out a certified financial advisor that will enhance your chances of someday retiring maybe early to a world of unlimited possibilities You know the old adage ldquopay yourself firstrdquo Unfortunately many of us havenrsquot
You wonrsquot go broke saving money this way Maybe one day yoursquoll be like one of those folks on the TV Commercial where they ask ldquohellipwhatrsquos your numberrdquo and yoursquoll be holding up $1877000 We know
Social Security is on thin ice and the younger you are the thinner the ice Ron Lewis said ldquoSince Social Security faces a larger gap between what it promises younger workers and what it can afford to pay them private savings will likely need to play a larger role in retirement planning for younger workersrdquo
So if you find yourself in similar circumstances as my friend on a fixed income and you are a homeowner you might want to read a couple recent articles about using home equity One is from the Wall Street Journal titled Retirees Turn to Savings Alternatives Home Equity It cites a Boston College Center for Retirement Research which indicates that taking out a reverse mortgage is a viable way to build retirement savings The other is from the Dallas Morning News which wrote ldquoThe age of the reverse mortgage is herehellipused for long-term planning rather than emergencieshellipreverse mortgages
are likely to become a major tool for the millions of Americans who have a lot more equity in their homes than in their retirement savingsrdquo Donrsquot go broke saving money And please donrsquot succumb to Charles Schulz philosophy ldquoIrsquom only going to dread one day at a timerdquoFor a Copy of National Council on Aging ndash Savvy Saving Seniors or for more about Reverse Mortgages call Bill Graves at 866-936-4141
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16 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
When she first stumbled upon It Works Elizabeth Huegel who goes by Liz was
accompanying a friend to a network gathering of Christian business women The woman who hosted the event demonstrated the Ultimate Body Applicator from It Works and lost about an inch around her waist in 45 minutes Liz was amazed and
more than a bit skeptical so she decided to try it herself She also lost several inches over the next three days from where she had applied the Ultimate Body Applicator When she realized how well it worked for her Liz decided to become an independent distributor for It Works which is her first foray into network marketing
While It Works sells a variety of beauty and skin
care and nutritional products its best known for the Ultimate Body Applicator wraps When it comes to the wraps the ldquolonger and more frequently you use it the better the results will berdquo says Liz She explained that the wraps are made of fabric and are infused with botanicals to help detoxify the body leading to noticeable tightening toning and firming where applied
Itrsquos important to drink lots of water during the first 72 hours after the
wraps are applied to help flush out the toxins They need to be worn for a minimum of 45 minutes but many
people wear them to sleep or out on the go without anyone ever knowing they have them on The wrap can be placed on the stomach neck back thighs or arms and the affects can last between two and six months
After the Ultimate Body Applicator Lizrsquos favorite It Works product is the ldquoGreensrdquo a powdered nutritional supplement that can be added to anything you drink and contains the nutritional equivalent of eight fruit and vegetable servings I can personally attest that it doesnrsquot taste bad in water though Liz prefers to drink hers in orange juice because it has a slight orange flavor Everything that It Works makes is natural and does not contain chemicals Liz makes a point of trying everything before she sells it stating ldquoI wonrsquot sell anything I donrsquot believe inrdquo She will travel anywhere within the Chesapeake Style distribution area to host a party
Liz has lived in the area since the 1970s when she moved here when she married her first husband and they moved to Virginia because he was originally from here She was in the Air Force before she switched to general government work in 1985 She earned her degree from St Leorsquos University in 1982 and worked as
an investigator for the Department of Defense for 20 years She was stationed in Hampton Roads and worked the Peninsula area until she retired in 2005 In 2005 Liz married Dave a talented carpenter she met while doing investigative work and they reside in the Urbanna area in a beautiful home A breast cancer survivor Liz is six years out of treatment Shersquos very involved in her church Apostles Lutheran of which shersquos been a member since 1992 and drives to Gloucester regularly to attend events
When shersquos not being an independent distributor for My It Works Liz is an avid and talented stained glass artist jewelry creator and writer In fact shersquos a fellow Chesapeake Style writer and sales representative and yoursquove probably read a few articles of hers One of her favorite hobbies is making stained glass something she started doing in the early 2000s
She often creates her own stained glass patterns and has a studio in the basement of her house right next to her husbandrsquos workshop Liz makes her own jewelry and her latest interest is something that fellow Chesapeake Style advertiser Libby Lipscomb Boyer of KittyKat Glass Designs taught her to make a kumihimo beaded necklace She and several church members are planning to make stained glass windows for their church
Liz isnrsquot the only talented one in her family one of her daughters makes stained glass pieces and they can both cross-stitch beautifully While she might not have as much free time as she could being retired she enjoys every minute of her busy day
Elizabeth can be reached by phone at 804-815-5077 and you can view her online It Works profile at lidabetmyitworkscom Kelsey Sipes photos
Style Spotlight~Taking a Chance Enjoying the Plunge
September 2012 17
By Jean M Duggan
VICAP (Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program) through Bay Aging wants to remind you about your Medicare needs this fall Each yearmdashfrom October 15
through December 7mdashMedicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to join or switch Medicare plans
As you are making decisions about your health and prescription drug coverage it is very important to remember to do the following
bull Review your current health and prescription plans Health and drug plan benefits and costs can change each year
bull Look at other plans in your area to see if one may be a better choice for you
bull If you want to keep your current plan you donrsquot need to do anything for your enrollment to continue
bull If you are going to make a change then you need to sign up as soon as possible as it will help avoid any inconvenience at your pharmacy in January
You can compare plans by calling
800-MEDICARE by going to wwwmedicaregov or by contacting Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program
VICAP also wants people to know that there is extra help available from the Social Security Administration to help pay for your premium and prescriptions To qualify for extra help you must have
bull Income limited to $1396 a month for an individual or $1891 a month for a married couple living together
bull Resources limited to $13070 for an individual or $26120 for a married couple living together Resources include such things as bank accounts stocks and bonds They do not count your house and car as resources
For assistance or to learn more about what is available for you please contact Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program at 804-758-2386 ext 44Jean M Duggan is Development Officer at Bay Aging
Chesapeake Style Magazine
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Commonwealth Assisted Living has 14 location throughout Virginia For more information contact us at 1-800-784-7288 or visit us online at wwwCommonwealthALcom
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18 September 2012
Old Time Revival in Guinea and Baptizing in the York RiverThis is a continuation of a series of articles about the childhood of Pauline Allen Alexander Elizabeth Stokesrsquo motherBy Elizabeth Allen Stokes
In black Guinea beginning with the fourth of July and extending through the entire month of August of every year during my Mamas day
was a time of great anticipation for all families The community spruced up its houses whitewashed the houses and barns and schoolhouse cemetery fences and gravesites weeding the flower beds cleaned and mucked out
the stables homes were cleaned out rugs air dried on lines windows washed horses curried the best of the linen silverware and dishes pulled out of the linen closets and cupboards and the precious
spare room in the house sported the comfiest of feather pillows and quilts made by the women of the family Children who had gone away to find more lucrative work in hospitals the garment industries the Philly Navy Yards the building of the Harlem Tunnel and the docksmdashothers became ministers doctors lawyers nurses government workers educators tailors seamstresses small business owners and even journalistsmdashcame back home for that weekmdashas well as other relatives from as far as Boston New Jersey New York Washington DC and Baltimore as far south as Atlanta and Memphis
and from Detroit and Chicago where the steel industries and factories had beckoned them All of this hard work culminated in Revival Week for First Baptist Church at Ordinary on Route 17mdashthe Greate Roadmdashand Morningstar Baptist Church in Bena Their revivalsmdashservices and prayers sermons and singing with guest preachersmdashwere held at different dates during the week but always
in August and ending the following Sunday with the baptizing always on the waterfront propertymdashYork Rivermdashof neighbor Floyd Stokes in an area called ldquoup on the hillrdquo Families were dressed in their best all week long and even the horsesrsquo coats shone with care their blinders decorated prettily as well as the buggies brass parts and leather parts oiled to perfection All week long neighbors and visiting relatives would visit each and eat and take foodstuffs home and drink and reminisce
The candidates for baptizingmdashmostly childrenmdashalong with their sponsors were dressed in long white
dressesmdashgirls and womenmdashwith white towels wrapped around their heads or long-sleeved white shirts and pantsmdashboys and men After being shielded and dressed in the nearby thicket of woods they were led down to the York River by the minister and into the water where prayers were said and the old spiritual sung Wade in the Water Families clasped hands cried and sang as their spirits and hearts soared with pride to see their loved ones given over to God
Every year since slavery this tradition has continued in the black communities all over the south as a reminder of their ancestors who could not always worship in the white churches and finally united to find places of united prayer for themselves and to baptize their own in the same local waters where they harvested their bounties The inlets and coves the marshes streams of the great Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac and York Rivers as well as the Rappahannock and the Piankitank and in the lower peninsula the Hampton and Poquoson Rivers just to mention the major ones After the services tables were set up with enormous platters of food of all description because the gardens had been harvested and ldquoDinner on the groundsrdquo was remembered and spoken yet againRecent Modern Day Baptizing Taylorrsquos Beach Reedville Shiloh Baptist Church Photos by Elizabeth Stokes
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September 2012 19
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The Ricersquos HotelHughlettrsquos Tavern Foundation Members of Heathsville
sponsored an Art Show with the members displaying their talents with twenty plus contributors with a large number of items
The first annual Art Show was a success The variety of types and amazing creations of arts crafts photography was a welcome sight to visitors There were many visitors
Entires ranged from designer clothing quilts statuary stained glass paintings items from the Blacksmith Shop handmade clocks greeting cards hand crafts computer generated art jewelry wood furniture bowls boxes spinning and weaving
Members of the Ricersquos Hotel
Hughlettrsquos Tavern were as amazed as the visitors by the talented member artists of the Tavern
There were displays from the Tavern Lobby Parlor the Spinners and Weavers Studiomdashthe former Yellow Cat Roommdashthe Livery Stable the Woodworkers Guild and
Transportation buildingThe exhibits were colorful with the
creators nearby to share informationPerhaps using the old standby
by ldquoa picture is worth a thousand wordsrdquo is the best way to describe the event Envision items that you can see and touch along with the paintings and photos
The Show was organized by Beverly Sabelhouse and Bud Disney with many of the Tavern Members
participating and assisting the arrangement of course the ldquosetup and the take downldquo of the show
The success of this show will certainly lead to another This will present an opportunity to attendees to bring their friends to view all of these wonderful objects created by the Tavern members Watch for plans to offer Art Classes in the fall Bud Disney photo
Tavern Members Art Show
20 September 2012
By Ellen Dugan
If you are an English teacher and see the word ldquotardigraderdquo you might think therersquos a space missing in the middle or
that the person who wrote it was late in assigning marks on a report cardmdashhopefully As and Bs But if yoursquore into microorganisms and the space program you would smile and pause for a moment of respectful even awesome silence You would know that tardigrades also called waterbears or moss piglets are tiny
Rambo survival creatures worthy of their own reality TV show
These little guys have an impressive resume To begin with theyrsquove got lifersquos ups and downs figured out Too hot Too cold Too much radiation Not enough air or water No problem When the going gets tough tardigrades get tougher They just check out temporarily and wait for things to improve They have learned how to survive boiling heat freezing cold massive doses of radiation and even the vacuum of outer space
In scientific circles they are
generally considered to be the worldrsquos toughest animal Part of their success strategy is simply to lose weight They know how to go into a hibernation-like state that scientists call ldquocryptobiosisrdquo This is basically a deathlike condition But they donrsquot die Their metabolism lowers to the point of being undetectable and the water inside their body decreases to less than 1 We donrsquot know exactly how they do this And we donrsquot know how they feel about doing itmdashprobably less than happy about itmdashbut itrsquos one reason there is so much interest in them
Another is that they are comparatively easy to study because tardigrades are not too fussy about where they live Any place seems to be okay Theyrsquove been found on top of the Himalayas at the bottom of the sea under layers of solid ice in polar regions and throughout tropical forests around the equator Millions of them no doubt the smarter ones prefer lakes and ponds or dunes and beaches Thousands like to swim in a cup of marine or freshwater sediment
If you have a microscope you can see them by soaking a piece of moss in water Donrsquot worry about disturbing them These guys are flexible and as far as we know they
have no objection to being observed Because of their remarkable
durability and their lumbering microscopically ldquocuterdquo appearancemdashshort plump bodies and little legsmdashtardigrades have developed a somewhat unique fan club among the scientists who study them Often a degree of playfulnessmdashmissing in other studiesmdashcreeps into tardigrade literature things like ldquoCreature Survives Naked in Spacerdquo ldquoExtremophilerdquo or ldquoIndestructiblerdquo
No doubt this notoriety was prompted by a group of tardigrade super stars who took the top spot in Wired Sciencersquos Top 10 Things Launched into Space in 2008 when they participated in the TARDIS (Tardigrades in Space) program Part of their job as tardinauts or pioneer space travelers was simply to survive the experience Happily many of them did thus becoming the first animals to return alive after exposure to both space vacuum and solar radiation
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September 2012 21
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Rosebud Bed and Breakfast is nestled in Virginias Historic Northern Neck in Montross Easy access for day-trips to 12 local wineries Stratford Hall George Washingtons Birthplace Virginias Historic trianglemdashYorktown Jamestown and Williamsburgmdashas well as other local historic sites Located in town its a short distance to local restaurants shopping and more
Call 804-761-4844
for reservations15353 Kings Hwy
PO Box 905Montross Va 22520
Middlesex High SchoolThe Special Ring
By Bridgette Self
So much dependsupon
That one specialring
Sparkling withdiamonds
Followed by the nakedband
Symbolizing a newbeginning
Fox FoxBy Chris Sheppard
Fox FoxSlyly sneaking in the nightUnder the fence to the chicken hutsEvery move you make is quietEvery sound you make is silentAs you approach the hutOnce inside you take a chicken one by oneAfter checking your list you leave in a flashInto the night without a trace
A Cheetahrsquos HuntBy Allie Reaves
There she goesIn a blink of an eye
Her paws tearingUp the ground beneath her
There she goesFaster than lightening
Her powerful legsNothing but a blur
There she goesFlying on the groundHer long lean body
Leaping through the air
There she goesDashing across the plains
Her soft breathingNever troubling her
There she goesShersquos got it
Her majestic agilityNever fails
Through the Eyes of an Innocent
By Allie Reaves
A thousand steps before me(As far as my eyes can see) and
Gigantic foot houses on the floor(Mine are normal)
Big fluffy seats swallowing me(But are comfy)
While watching TV bigger than my head(Always before bed)
Tucked in a mountain of animals(Never to be alone)
22 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
In the Northern Neck is a place where ldquonobody wants to go home theyrsquore having too much funrdquomdash and itrsquos called Leadbellyrsquos
Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant that is at Fairport Marina Tammy LaFollette who runs it says employees even come in on days off just to hang out
Tammy grew up visiting the Neck with her family which eventually moved here She left after high school but has returned several times most recently when her mother became ill in 2011 She resurrected the Marinarsquos
restaurant when she opened Leadbellyrsquos in August of that year
A commercial artist Tammy has done interior design and artwork created logos and advertising images and even taught gourd sculpture to kids with disabilities in Washington DC
Now once again shersquos cooking ldquoCooking is a form of creativityrdquo Tammy explained ldquoAnd coming up with creative names for new dishes is a challenge toordquo
The Fairport Marina is familiar territory to Tammy She not only cooked in the restaurant in the late 1990rsquos she also decorated it even painting murals on the bar as well as using driftwood and found objects and painting nautical images on them That was the period when Coastal Living Magazine named the Marinarsquos restaurant one of the top five ldquoSeafood Divesrdquo on the East Coast
ldquoMy goal is to earn that sort of recognition againrdquo Tammy said
The first hint of the fun at Leadbellyrsquos is the giant frog in sunglasses flashing V for Victory on the side of the building as you drive into the parking lot Enter the restaurant and yoursquoll see frogs everywhere painted frogs stuffed frogs sculptured
frogs frogs made of gourds ldquoFrogs are my religionrdquo Tammy
said smiling ldquoYou know Forever Relying on Godmdashwe need all the help we can get Thatrsquos why there are frogs everywhererdquo
And on the menu is a specialty of the house frog legs Folks keep coming back to Leadbellyrsquos for the frog legs The restaurant sells more than 30 pounds a week ldquoFolks say theyrsquore the best theyrsquove ever hadrdquo said Tammy
ldquoThey donrsquot really taste like chicken no matter what anybody saysrdquo Brooke Carrillo the bartender said ldquoThey taste more like sugar toads but with the texture of chickenrdquo
Some of the best fried green tomatoes to be found along the Chesapeake are also on the menu available as an appetizer and on sandwiches as well ldquoWe change our oil every dayrdquo Tammy said ldquoThatrsquos why theyrsquore always lusciousrdquo
There are different lunch and dinner specials daily ldquoWe always have both meat and fish specials for dinnersrdquo she said Another regular dish people return for is ldquoMy Maryrsquos Oystersrdquo cooked according to Leadbellyrsquos own recipe All the produce and seafood come from local purveyors helping maintain the
fresh taste of all Leadbellyrsquos dishes Along with sharing chefrsquos duties
Tammy also is redecorating the spaces in the restaurant ldquoAnd we always decorate for each holidaymdashwersquore very festive around hererdquo she said
Leadbellyrsquos also hosts private parties Theyrsquove served wedding rehearsal dinners and host a regular group each month that comes with its own disk jockey for a dance party
Every other Saturday Leadbellyrsquos offers live music The house band is called Throwinrsquo Wake
Tammy and her employees love the bright casual atmosphere of Leadbellyrsquos ldquoWersquore kind of like a hidden little secret where folks know they can leave all their troubles at the doorrdquo Tammy said Brooke added ldquoAll Tammyrsquos employees are happy and that makes everyone who comes in happyrdquo And Tammy finished off ldquoI tell my employees if you arenrsquot having fun working here you donrsquot need to be working hererdquo
Leadbellyrsquos has many regular customers ldquoWe see the same people week after week We appreciate our local customer base year round though we certainly enjoy our summer visitors who are vacationers and Marina customersrdquo Tammy said
One regular customer enjoying his soft crab sandwich summed up Leadbellyrsquos appeal ldquoI come in here almost every day because I enjoy the food and I enjoy the companyrdquo
Leadbellyrsquos is open year-round Summer hours are Monday-Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm Thursday-Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Winter hours starting early in November are Wednesday-Saturday for lunch and dinner Sunday lunch only Fairport Marina is at 252 Polly Cove Road Reedville Phone 804-453-5002 and ldquoLikerdquo Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant on FacebookLeft Tammyrsquos art on a freezer Tammy photos by Mari Bonomi
Style Spotlight~Leadbellyrsquos creates Virginiarsquos Caribbean fun
FREE Tasting at Roses Steak House in KilmarnockTuesday September 18 at 530 pm
September 2012 23
By RuthE Forrest BA CMT NCTMB
Wersquore not the first to experience stressful times and confusion in a changing
world In 1939 a 45-year-old retired Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy concerned about being recalled for duty at the dawning of WWII asked Edgar Cayce what could be done to facilitate peace His counsel was to ldquohelliplive as you prayrdquo In other words to live each moment as peaceful as humanly possible When we pray for peace but our actions are anything but peaceful we create heartache war and destruction
This timeless answer remains good advice today It is okay to feel discouraged or overwhelmed by what we see in current events How can we take our power back and make a difference What can we do to change things and improve our world
A good friend of mine no longer watches the news on TV or reads anything about war and fighting overseas She chooses instead to visualize the people in these areas of conflict as whole healthy happy and prosperous She is adding her positive energy to others of like mind thus multiplying the good vibrations Another friend always watches the news so she knows where to send her prayers and healing light The more we add our thoughts and actions to the possibility of peace the larger the consciousness of peace becomes We can all do this type of internal work as Mr Cayce counseled
The effects of our individual thoughts and actions often may not be apparent until generations later Henry D Thoreau was a quiet man who lived simply in Concord Mass Spending much of his time in deep thought he wrote books about civil disobedience peaceful protests and the beauty of nature His writings greatly influenced M Gandhi and ML King and contributed to their
world-changing actions Similarly we may never know the far-reaching long-lasting effects of our own thoughts words and gestures
You donrsquot have to be a Thoreau to inspire greatness The first step is to clean up your thoughts You may not be able to control all the thoughts that pop into your head but you donrsquot have to sit down to dinner with them The unpleasant situations we currently face didnrsquot start yesterdaymdasha long chain of angry fearful thoughts created them Instead of choosing a negative response that condemns the people and events that bring great suffering make a choice for the positive Irsquom not suggesting that we deny that bad things happen or avoid addressing issues that need attention Simply keep a positive and hopeful attitude looking for good things in your experience It doesnrsquot take a big sweeping time-consuming expensive change Each small action that we take during the course of a day helps to create our Eden Here are some suggestions to inspire more peaceful moments
Preventative Maintenance My personal motto Keeping yourself in a state of equilibrium ensures that your mindbodyspirit are strong enough to withstand the stresses of modern living Tools for healthy balance include restful sleep scheduled downtime proper nutrition lots of clean water and exercise that is fun
Soul Nourishment As important as feeding the body feed your soul daily with uplifting reading music or anything of your choosing as long as it is helpful and hopeful
Take control Protect your mind and emotions by consciously choosing what you read view listen to and the conversations you have Let go of toxic peopleideas
Legacy Decide on what kind of world you want to leave behind Take your legacy and work with itmdasha kind world a peaceful world Keeping that ideal in mind choose
your reactions based on that ideal when faced with a decision This takes work and attention but is easier with practice and life changing Deep peace pure green of the grass to you
Deep peace pure red of the flame to you Deep peace of the quiet earth to you Deep peace of the sleeping stones to youDeep peace of the running wave to youReach RuthE Spa 2 U 804-453-5367
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By Ellen DuganEveryone knows that work expands
to fill the time available to do it But there is another law operating along these same linesmdashthe more room you have the more stuff you accumulate To check this out we asked ldquoWith the exception of clothes if we looked in your closet what would we findrdquo
Dawn Sanders-Ball who lives in Weems is a nurse in an acute rehab center in Yorktown She admits to being ldquoa document freakrdquo Therefore itrsquos no
surprise that her closet also houses file cabinets and boxes of papers
ldquoSchool records transcripts even PowerPoint presentationsrdquo says Dawn perhaps remembering her college days in northern Virginia Dawnrsquos nine year-old niece Dayla Reed who attends Lancaster Middle School and ldquolikes history the bestrdquo isnrsquot following in her auntrsquos filing
footsteps yet Dayla has a toy box where shersquos normally ldquopretty goodrdquo at keeping things picked
up but says that her things can be ldquoa little bit everywhere toordquo
Kilmarnock resident Ellen Strangeway used to ldquodo hair at Head Huntersrdquo but is now responsible for keeping her husband Jamesrsquos
books for Central Equipment Co If we looked in Ellenrsquos closet ldquoit would depend on the time of dayrdquo as to what we would find ldquoHot outside wersquod see Pettierdquo she says Pettie is her Jack Russell terrier ldquoHersquos not the one afraid of thunderstorms but he likes the cool ceramic tile on the floorrdquo says Ellen Pettiersquos sister Souch is the one who is afraid of thunder and lightning Wersquore not sure if Souch inherited this fear from her misnamed mother Inky (entirely white with a couple of small tan spots) or her haughty grandmother Lady Ellie who may have descended from royalty Ellen also has four horses but as far as we know theyrsquove never set foot inside her closet
If you like good barbecue Captain Ron Campbell in Topping is your man Hersquos been cooking ever since he can remember and probably even before then Although Ron has over 500 cookbooks he does everything by taste ldquoI use the books mostly for ideasrdquo he laughs He doesnrsquot keep them in his closet however ldquoReally therersquos nothing
but clothes in there with the exception of some guns I inheritedrdquo says Ron ldquoButrdquo he adds ldquoMy wife is another story She probably has 500 pairs of shoes in thererdquo We couldnrsquot check this out for accuracy so wersquoll take Ronrsquos word for it
Newlywed Denise Seber of Saluda met husband Steven through the Electricianrsquos Union Both are electricians and apparently Denise felt the sparks fly immediately ldquoI knew he was the one when I first saw himrdquo she smiles It was quite a jolt however to discover that Steven is well somewhat of a hoarder ldquoHe has about a bazillion t-shirtsrdquo says Denise who prefers that we not look inside her closet ldquoItrsquos full of junkrdquo she says ldquoSuitcases files 20 yearsrsquo worth of my husbandrsquos craprdquo But little by little Denise is making progress sneaking it out pool cues t-shirts etc ldquoItrsquos slow goingrdquo she says but worth it if she can make room for her shoes
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Leadbellys Restaurant is located at Fairport Marina
By Susan Grandpre
The Northern Neck is filled with opportunities to explore history taste local wines indulge in
a variety of water activities commune with nature shop and enjoy local restaurants With somewhat limited accommodations for visitors to the area the Rosebud Bed amp Breakfast is ideally located for guests looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer
While taking advantage of the many area activities the Rosebud B amp B located on Kings Highway in Montross offers comfortable and welcoming accommodations for visitors to the Northern Neck Rosebud BampB is family owned and operated and recently celebrated its one year anniversary Opened in August 2011 by Peggy Evans Garland and her husband the Rosebud B amp B has welcomed a host of visitors in its inaugural year
Peggy opened Rosebud B amp B for several reasons She knew that the area needed more accommodations for people wanting to explore the Northern Neck and she wanted to provide a place for those visitors to stay She felt that she had the perfect scenario to open a B amp B On the front portion of her property stood an old house that she and her family were not using She felt that turning this cozy old house into a bed and breakfast would be a great use for the old house and serve the community
After making the decision to create
the bed and breakfast Peggy began a renovation project transforming the old house into a lovely B amp B The renovation included hardwood flooring a new kitchen central air conditioning new windows fresh paint and much more Peggy enjoyed the renovation project and is proud of the beautiful end result
At the completion of the renovation the old house had turned into a beautiful and welcoming bed and breakfast The Rosebud Bed and Breakfast offers two guest rooms a common room a dining room and a kitchen The first of the guest rooms is the spacious Rose Room with a double bed The second guest room the Bud Room is a little smaller and has a queen size bed Both rooms offer ample closet and drawer space
In the common room guests find an inviting place to relax and watch TV The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for visitors to use as needed Guests are encouraged to linger over breakfast in the dining room where homemade muffins breads and breakfast casseroles are served In addition fresh fruit is offered along with juice coffee and tea Wifi can be used throughout the B amp B and the Rosebud welcomes pets
An additional benefit of staying there is the hostess Peggy Not only does she create a welcoming and comfortable place to stay but she also possesses a wealth of information about the region She has lived in Montross for 30 years and her husband is a native to the area
Peggyrsquos love for the Northern Neck and her desire to share its rich and unique history with others was another factor that motivated her to open Rosebud B amp B ldquoI wanted to meet different people interested in the Northern Neck and share information with themrdquo she says She remarks ldquoMany come to the Northern Neck to attend an event or see the historic sites Others use it as a central
meeting place while some have stayed at the B amp B as they bicycled from Chesapeake to Fredericksburgrdquo
Some of the local attractions that Peggy helps guide her guests to enjoy include any of the 12 wineries located along the nearby wine trail The area is home to the birthplace of two of our nationrsquos presidents George Washington and James Monroe Stratford Hall Plantation birthplace of civil war general Robert E Lee is located nearby and offers tours of the house and gardens
The climate in the Northern Neck is
mild and its proximity to the water invites many outdoor enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy activities ranging from sailing boating or water skiing on local rivers to exploring the quieter backwaters on kayak or canoes The local waterways also invite those who love to go fishing or crabbing Cyclists and hikers can enjoy the many scenic routes and trails and nature lovers can
bird watch or indulge in naturersquos many offerings for photography
Whatever draws a visitor to the Northern Neck guests who stay at the Rosebud Bed and Breakfast will be treated to a cozy and comfortable visit while being treated like family To make reservations call 804-761-4844 or email peggarlaaolcom More information about the Rosebud B amp B is available on Facebook and the website wwwrosebudbandbcom Marie Stone photos
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Style Spotlight~An Old House Transformed
26 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Country Cottage is known as The Sweetest Secret in the Northern Neck As many of
her customers have remarked itrsquos a surprise to step inside Country Cottage for the first time Itrsquos almost overwhelming to be faced with the number of options available at the store When Tim and Pam Sawyer first opened their shop in 1998 as a garden center they had no idea that their garden shop would grow into such beloved stop for locals and travelers alike
The yellow building is one of the first that yoursquoll encounter after crossing the bridge when entering the Main Street area of White Stone The color of the house which was originally white was inspired by a pretty yellow daffodil that Pam had been working on
Country Cottage started out as
a garden center and gift shop and has slowly grown through the years into what it is today In 2006 Pam acquired a local flower shop and had it moved into Country Cottage adding to the already large variety of items available When she made the decision to add fudge into her lineup in 2007 she had no idea that it would become such an enjoyed item
Her next addition actually came as a suggestion from her customers They commented that it would be nice to sit in the garden area and eat ice cream Pam listened adding Hersheyrsquos ice cream in 2008 Finally in 2010 Pam took a class about how to make chocolate and added a line of homemade and pre-made chocolates to the Country Cottage
Pam was born and raised in Newport News but has been living in Mathews for 21 years She met her husband Tim in high school and theyrsquove been together since they were 16 With 30 years of marriage under their belts Tim and Pam are a story of high school sweethearts gone right It was Tim who originally pointed out the store when Pam had to stop working due to health concerns and they worked together to make Country Cottage a reality
Their move to Mathews came when Pam gave in to Timrsquos desire
to live in the country coupled with a desire to move somewhere safer and quieter than Newport News for the sake of their children They have two sons who have helped over the years until they started their own careers one of whom is a CPA the other is a salesman Tim still stops by once a week to help Pam out with the store With her free time Pam enjoys spending time with her family and her
three grandchildren who live locallyPam loves what she does and
she is involved in every aspect of her business She makes 80 of the chocolates in her store and has special molds for each filling so it doesnrsquot matter which type of chocolate is on the outside you can tell which filling it contains just by looking at the shape Country Cottage offers 20 flavors of fudge including seasonal flavors and there is a running offer to buy a pound of fudge for $1299 and get half a pound free
Pam learned floral arrangement from her mother who made corsages
and bouquets for weddings and other events and she makes the flower arrangements herself Country Cottage is a ldquofull service florist whatever they need we dordquo Pam loves interacting with her customers and greets each one cheerfully when they come in the door She recounted a story about how one little girl remembered her store despite only seeing it once a year and said ldquoItrsquos
neat to be a part of someonersquos memoryrdquo
At Country Cottage they try to be as allergy friendly as possible and they thoroughly clean everything between servings They offer many sugar free items and several gluten free selections
When Pam recently discovered that she was unable to consume gluten it opened her eyes to how many products contain gluten One of her goals is to expand her line of gluten free products While she may not have the time now Pam has plans in store including an expanded gourmet line and more chocolates This is a local favorite and is sure to remain that way with Pamrsquos additions
Call Country Cottage 804-435-3812 email bowk4uverizonnet wwwcountrycottagewscom or by searching County Cottage on Facebook Kelsey Sipes photos
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September 2012 27
By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
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Westmoreland Berry Farm amp Market
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Tappahannock-Warsaw Women of the Moose
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28 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
Visit the Reedville Fishermens Museum where history of Northern Neck
Watermen comes aliveWalk our dock inspect our boats visit our museum galleries
Take home memories of your trip from our gift shopVisit the 1875 Walker House and learn how
Reedvilles early residents livedFor a complete listing of our activities and events
go to wwwrfmuseumorg504 Main Street Reedville Virginia
804-453-6529
Open 7 Days a Week
804-224-4121
117 Washington Avenue Colonial Beachwwwdensonsgrocerycom
WALLS BAKERY of Waldorf Pastries Delivered Fresh
Daily Specials Dinners for OneSandwiches Made To Order
ldquoPreparation of food is duty and love while the partaking is pleasure and communityrdquo ~Elizabeth Ehrlich~
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Densons Grocery
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804 695-2999
Corner of Short Lane and Rt 17
All Our Regular Flavors and More
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Come to Calico Jacks and Find Cottage Furnishings Antiques
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Accepting limited consignment
804-296-4350
PLU-101
30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
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The Wellness Place
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Now Offering Anger Management Grief amp Loss Group Mood Disorder Group Substance Abuse Groups Insurance amp Court Ordered
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October 6November 3 December 1
8 am to 3 pm~Cafe LunchOct Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup
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September 2012 31
B H Baird Insurance Agency LocationsWarsaw 804-333-4013Burgess 804-453-4060
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Call us for all yourInsurance Needs
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Business Homeowners
Workers Comp Long Term Care
Reedville Fishermens Museum
Contact Committee Chairman Clif Ames RFM 804-453-6529
If you have a boat with clear title that you wish to donate to the museum please contact Clif Ames at 804-453-3506
wwwrfmuseumorg
Boats for Sale~List is subject to change
1971 Windjammer 17 foot fiberglass sailboat
w1997 Venture trailer Asking $1600
1985 Bayliner 18 foot Capri 21 liter Volvo IO
with trailer Asking $2000
1971 20 foot Highlander Sailboat and 1998 Venture Trailer Asking $2700
1985 Mistral Equipe Windsurfer Asking
$300 Not Shown
1990 21 foot Sunbird fiberglass OB 200 HP Johnson good
condition Asking $2700
1982 22 foot Catalina sailboat with 8 HP Honda 4
stroke OB Asking $3500
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1934 Hartge built Chesapeake 20rsquo Sail boat
and trailer glass over wood Asking $4000
1960 Custom Chesapeake built 18 foot gaff rigged
sailing skiff and trailer Asking $2500
1981 18 foot Hobe Cat with full
rigging and trailer Asking $1800
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September 2012 3
By Kathey Brodtman
As humans we often try to identify the good and the bad in nature It is said that there is a place
and reason for everything in the natural world However if you have had an encounter with poison ivy or if you had an allergic reaction to rag weed you remember the pain and discomfort you felt and wonder what is the purpose for this plant
Both plants and insects can make our experiences outside
uncomfortable whether we work or play Nature is not always kind to
us It seems like those pesky plants and insects are out there waiting for us and we canrsquot identify the good from the bad Education is key to knowing how to handle problem plants and insects The Internet is a good place to do research In future articles I will write more about how to handle poison ivy and what insects may be a problem
Letrsquos look at a few plants People often say ldquoLeaves of three let them berdquo They are referring to poison ivy with three smooth pointed leaves
on one stem Becoming familiar with poison ivy or poison oak can help you avoid a lot of misery These vine type plants creep along the ground and climb trees You may remember the song Poison Ivy by the Coasters
Did you know that an immature Virginia creeper vine will also have three leaves However it is harmless Blackberry raspberry and strawberry plants have three leaves Some of these berries can
have thorns but they produce juicy yummy berries that are enjoyed by many people In mentioning thorns learn to recognize the green briar vine which has sharp thorns that can tear skin and material It is a tough vine that chokes other plants and is difficult to remove It spreads underground with roots that spread for yards from a central tuber
Ragweed is a green plant with flowers that are green In the fall its fine pollen floats through the air causing sneezing coughing and swollen mucus membranes Golden rod has glowing bright yellow flower covered spires that are seen in fields
starting in August It is often blamed for allergies because people do not know that ragweed is the culprit Be careful in the yard and woodsKathey Brodtman photos Poison Ivy Virginia Creeper Golden Rod and Rag Weed
kbrodtmanchesapeakestylecom
Gardening in Style ~ Good PlantBad Plant
By Spike Knuth
It may resemble its more familiar cousin the killdeer but you wonrsquot find this plover in pastures on construction sites or in
gravel parking lots The Wilsonrsquos plover is a bird of the quiet sandy
shell beaches sand spits or mud flats exposed at low tides usually near the oceanfront and adjacent to coastal marshlands
It is similarly colored as the killdeer with ashy-gray or brownish-gray upper parts white under parts with a single black breast band and a black patch in front of the crown The forehead a line over the eyes and the chin and a line to the back giving a semblance of a ring are white Measuring 7-12 to 8 inches the head is large in comparison to the body and the black bill is fairly long and large Some of its other names are thick-billed plover ring neck and stuttering plover Its common name comes from Alexander Wilson often regarded as the father of American ornithology
The Wilsonrsquos plover breeds in southern North America from Texas east along the Gulf Coast to Florida and up the South Atlantic Coast to southeastern Virginia occasionally as far north as New Jersey It arrives in Virginia fairly early in spring Its nest is a shallow cavity on sand amid a scattering of pebbles shells driftwood and other beach debris and patches of beach grasses Often it is in loose colonies with some of their own as well as little terns and oystercatchers About three pale olive or greenish gray eggs marked with dark brown are laid
Hatching takes place in about two weeks and the young are able to run about and feed almost immediately Their colors match their surroundings
and they can find cover and become motionless to escape detection The female will fake injury in an attempt to lead intruders away a common trait of many sandpipers and plovers
The calls of these plovers can be described as flute-like whistles with notes sounding like ldquowheetrdquo or ldquowhiprdquo ldquoqueet-queet-quit-quit-itrdquo Wilsonrsquos plovers will feed night or day on small marine insects tiny shellfish sandworms small crabs shrimps and mollusks and flies Wilsonrsquos plovers begin gathering in loose flocks at the end of July when all the young are fledged and begin movements south to the Gulf Coast and as far as GuatemalaOriginal art by Spike Knuth
Spikersquos Wildlife Almanac~Wilsonrsquos Plover
4 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoHope is the thing with feathersrdquo Emily Dickinson wrote but just outside Callao on Route 202 Hope is the
woman with feathers beads and a wonderful array of craft items
Hope Jackson proprietor of Espe Drsquos Crafts and Supplies in Hyacinth has been a crafter for years Two years ago she decided to make it easier for other crafters to find basic supplies close to home
ldquoI love craftsrdquo Hope explained
ldquoand living in Kinsale running out of something meant having to travel I figured that if other crafters are in my shoes opening a shop will save them that trip to Richmond or Fredricksburg And if I donrsquot carry something I can always order it for themrdquo
She describes her inventory as ldquoa little bit of a lot of crafty necessitiesrdquo Among those necessities are materials for beading and jewelry making knitting scrapbooking kidsrsquo crafts soap-making stenciling macrameacute and cross stitch She carries Old Dominion soaps costume jewelry sewing notions and even a stack of fat quarters and a selection of quilting needles
Espe Drsquos is pronounced ldquoEss-pee Deersquosrdquo and the name has an
interesting origin Hopersquos niece Dana who loves Spain and everything Spanish reminded Hope that Esperanza or ldquoEsperdquo for short is Spanish for Hope The two of them often crafted cards together and thus developed the name
Espe Drsquos Crafts is a fairly new business Hope just celebrated her second anniversary Having originally located in Warsaw she moved the business to the Callao area about a year ago
Hope has had a range of
occupations from flight attendant to working for a large pharmaceutical company and for IBM to being a collections paralegal and then working with Virginiarsquos student loan agency But throughout all these jobs she has always been a crafter ldquoI like craftingrdquo Hope said ldquoand itrsquos so difficult to settle on just one But that means Irsquom never boredrdquo
With a mother and grandmother who were crafters Hope fell naturally into creativity of all sorts And shersquos always had friends who crafted She even had the good fortune to find a neighborhood craft circle when she lived in Richmond ldquoEveryone is always happy to share their crafts and Irsquove been happy to learnrdquo she said
Hope makes soaps and cards She crochets and cross stitches makes beaded jewelry sews embroiders plays with polymer clays She felts and needle punches does macrameacute has started to quilt and loves quilling ldquoIrsquom constantly learning and practicing new crafts I can do a little bit of everything actuallyrdquo
Each of these crafts is represented by materials available in the store And for those who would like to
learn how to use the materials or improve their skills Espe Drsquos offers classes every month Hope lists upcoming classes on the storersquos Facebook page Recent classes have included wreath-
making cross-stitch and knitting with specialty yarns Look for classes on meditation as well as on quillingmdasha craft that involves rolling shaping and gluing together strips of paper to make intricate designs Folks looking for instruction in a particular skill are welcome to speak to Hope about forming a class
As a resident of the Bay region Hope wants to celebrate the talents of local artisans Shersquos started a Designersrsquo Section to feature their work At the moment shersquos featuring four locals and she plans to extend that section of Espe Drsquos
Chris Butlerrsquos work is ldquoGone Knotsrdquo featuring her elegant macrameacute pieces Chris also teaches macrameacute classes at the shop
Cindy Headley makes mermaid dolls which she calls ldquoInspirational Art Galsrdquo Each one comes with a tag bearing words of wisdom
Jamie Springerrsquos handmade wood chests can go from toy box to hope chest to blanket box while growing rich with the patinas of much handling
And Pam Howard offers ldquoBead Stampederdquo a collection of beaded jewelry
Espe Drsquos is open Thursday and Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm or by appointment The shop is located at 2248 Hampton Hall Road (Route 202) Callao The phone number is 804-529-5210Mari Bonomi photos
Style Spotlight~Crafting is way of life as well as work
Kinsale MuseumOpen year round
Fridays and Saturdays 10-5449 Kinsale Rd Kinsale
wwwkinsalefoundationorg 804-472-3001 804-450-7651
Discover Kinsales Rich History
Five Guest Rooms Each wPrivate Bath
60 Seat Casual Dining RoomOpen to the
Public amp Catered Events
INN at MONTROSS1790 Bed amp Breakfast
Thurs - Saturday 530 - 9 pmSunday 11 am ~ 2 pm
21 Polk St Montross
804-493-8624
September 2012 5
By Pam Sawyer
What do you think of when you hear the word angel A winged heavenly being or
perhaps your kids grandkids spouse close friend or neighbor Websterrsquos Dictionary defines angels as spiritual beings or an attendant spirit or guardian When I think of angels I think of a very special group of people who have an attentive spirit and lots of compassion for their fellow man
This group of people works with the Hospice Support Services of the Northern Neck (HSSNN) These volunteers take time out of their days to drive all over the Northern Neck to offer medical supplies compassionate support companionship and encouragement
to hospice patients and their families Most of all these people do this because they want to The compassion they show can be compared to no other
In the middle of these volunteers are three very special ladies ldquoMy Angelsrdquo These three angels Judy Vogel Anne Cook and Sharon Timms have helped me for the last two years to distribute flowers to hospice patients Anytime I have flowers for patients these ladies are at my beck and call
Some days that I call them they have already made their supply run for the week but that doesnrsquot stop
them They always show up with a smile on their faces and a big hug for me They enthusiastically deliver the flowers to patients
When I started doing hospice flowers two years ago I decided to tag them ldquoAngel Flowersrdquo I thought the idea of angels was very comforting and some flowers
would brighten anyonersquos dayI never thought when I started the
Angel Flowers that I would be blessed with three angels to deliver them No Judy Anne and Sharon may not have wings but their compassion radiance and concern for the people they help and come in contact with makes them
the closest thing to an angel that we may see on earth I thank God for my very special Angels and all their help with distributing flowers to help brighten peoplersquos days A heartfelt thank you to Judy Anne and Sharon You are truly ldquoMy three AngelsrdquoPam Sawyer is owner of Country Cottage Bonner Florist in White StoneFrom left Anne Cook Judy Vogel (Janet Abbott Fast photos) Sharon Timms photo courtesy Anne Cook
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Saturday and Sunday 8 AM to 4 PM
6065 George Washington Memorial Highway
Gloucester VA 23061 804-832-5458
My Three Angels
6 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Belfield Physical Therapy is the growing face of Warsawrsquos Physical Therapy
For Brian Belfield providing physical therapy isnrsquot just his job itrsquos something that allows him to change a personrsquos life Due to his personal triumph with physical therapy his eyes were opened to the world of preventative and after care Currently he has his own practice which he co-owns with his wife and business partner Gina With a recent movemdashtheyrsquove been in the current location for almost a yearmdashthe business has been able to grow and expand in ways that have allowed them to reach more people
Brian originally attended Hampden-Sydney College for baseball but had to have surgery on his elbow during the summer after his freshman year His doctor sent him to physical therapy for rehabilitation of his arm and the experience led him to pursue a career in physical therapy
He and his wife Gina started Belfield Physical Therapy (BPT) as a part-time job in 2003 and opened it up full time in 2005 In September of 2011 they moved to the current location with more space and an entirely different layout This enabled them to add several things they hadnrsquot had room for in the old location They completely renovated the building adding walls rooms with a new look for both the inside and outside of the building
Choosing to set up shop in Warsaw was an easy decision for Brian who grew up in the area and attended Rappahannock High School When he made the decision to pursue physical therapy as a career he made it a goal to return to Warsaw Brian explains the thought process behind the decision saying ldquoI wanted to provide the best all inclusive physical therapy service for the community who gave me so much as a young person student and athleterdquo He and his wife made Warsaw their home in 1999 In his free time Brian enjoys serving as an elder and teaching Sunday school at his church Rappahannock
Church of Christ As someone who has enjoyed sports since he was young Brian is still an avid triathlete and Ironman finisher Regarding his
free time Brian has said ldquoI have four children so their hobbies are minerdquo
Gina Belfield is also co-owner of Belfield Physical Therapy Handling more of the business side of BPT Gina does most of the administrative contracting and billing work Brian handles patient care and the supervision of the eleven members of their staff His average day consists of taking care of the patients who come in as well as any administrative duties require his attention While he greatly enjoys spending time with his patients owning his own business comes with its own challenges and for Brian the greatest of these is dealing with the constant changes from insurance companies
Belfield Physical Therapy provides service to people in a wide range of ages and for a variety of diagnoses Due to this they offer many varied services They offer therapy for
neurological and orthopedic diagnosismdashusing a number of treatments including therapeutic exercise manual therapy cardio rehabilitation modalities gait training and balance training
With their move to the new building last year they have added a swim exercise pool for aquatic therapy Additionally they now offer access to a Wellness Center for a monthly membership fee Their most popular service is for their outpatient orthopedic physical therapymdashboth their land and
their aquatic options are equally popular with their patients
When walking into BPT for the first time the atmosphere of caring reaches out to make you feel welcome Itrsquos a place not just for those who need physical therapy but for the whole town to enjoy Those who come into Belfield Physical Therapy are usually looking for a reduction in pain symptoms and the return of their previous level of function Through a large array of options available finding a way through the pain locally has never been quite as easy
Belfield Physical Therapy is located at 4562 Richmond Road (Route 360) in Warsaw and can be found online on Facebook as Belfield Physical Therapy They can be reached by phone at 804-333-8222 Photos courtesy Belfield Physical Therapy
Style Spotlight~Letrsquos Get Physical
September 2012 7
By Paula Shipman
In 2011 at Colonial Downs Racetrack I had the pleasure of meeting Standardbred owner and trainer Amanda Jackson
After taking a photograph of one of her Standardbreds Tidewater Pretty Boy in 2010 Amanda asked me to photograph some of her other horses That is when I first met her filly then a two year old Hillbilly Desire
Amanda is a hard working lady She is a Registered Nurse at St Francis Medical Center and when she is not at the hospital she is a daughter wife mother and caretaker to her Standardbred Racehorses
Amanda and her family are some of the nicest people you could ever meet Her father Tim whom everybody calls lsquorsquoHillbillyrsquorsquo is a hardworking horseman Sharon Amandarsquos mother does the book work for the farm and helps out with
the horses Adam Amandarsquos young son is a big help with the horses He is a very well mannered and polite young man Amandarsquos husband Randy when not working for the railroad company helps train jog and does whatever else needs to be done around the racehorse barn Racing and caring for Standardbredrsquos is truly a family affair for them
Amanda told me that if she could make a living racing horses she would do it full time Her nursing career
helps to support her racing career She plans her racing around her work schedule at the hospital
When asked what her best moment in her racing career has been she didnrsquot skip a beat when she told me that the horse she once owned Tidewater Prettyboy could not seem to qualify due to constantly breaking stride Amanda decided to take over the driving duties on him and qualified him when nobody else could
On July 14th of this year The Meadowlands Racetrack in Rutherford New Jersey featured the $600000 Meadowlands Pace Amanda and her family went and saw horses like Sweet Lou ($1096864) Meadowlands Pace winner A Rocknroll Dance ($1514750) Bolt The Duer ($649901) and the horse that Amanda and I had chosen to win Thinking Out Loud ($891138) who
won The $15 million Pepsi North American Cup in June of this year at Mowhawk Racetrack in Canada She also met Meadowlands Racetrack
Chairman Jeff Gural who is trying hard to better Harness Racing and bring more people to the sport Amanda was standing in line to get her hotdog turned around and there he was She was so excited she kinda squealed with delight and carried on a conversation with the famed horseman letting him know that she and many others support him in his endeavours I had asked her if she had time could she pick me up a
racing program and a Meadowlands t-shirt and I would pay her Amanda got both for me and refused to let me pay anything and since she lives three hours from me she mailed them to me That girl is awesome
The Jackson family takes pride in their horses The care they give them is superb and they also treat the drivers who race their horses well also I canrsquot wait for Colonial Downs to open for fall racing and see Amanda and her family I am honored to call her friendAmanda Jackson and her son Adam Amanda and her 4 year old Standardbred gelding Mcblack nicknamed ldquoMcnastyrdquo ($10175) sired by Standardbred Stallion Mcardle ($2455609) Paula Shipman photosThe mission of the Unwanted Horse Coalition is to reduce the number of unwanted horses and to improve their welfare through education and the efforts of organizations committed to the health safety and responsible care and disposition of these horses wwwunwantedhorsecoalitionorg
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By Carol J Bova
Early this year the dinner time conversation of a few Mathews residents turned to a familiar topic
drainage problems caused by Virginia Department of Transportation neglect of roadside ditches Everyone at the table had a story of when the ditches were clean and storm water flowed to adjacent waterways The group decided it was time to band together and start a project to get the ditches working again Keith Ellenberger quipped the project name should be The Ditches of Mathews County His comment produced chuckles around the table but the name clicked and the idea sparked a grass roots movement that is beginning to make a difference
Roadside ditches are found in most rural areas but Mathews County has a special relationship with its
ditches The county is located entirely within the meteor impact crater that created the Chesapeake Bay and the terrain is relatively low and flat Even the slight elevation of a road acts like a dam in many areas and the roadside ditches exist to carry rainwater away from the road and adjacent properties to protect both from water damage While the Mathews Courthouse area has storm drains to Put-In Creek the rest of the county relies on its ditches for storm water management The smaller roadside channels drain through larger ditches called outfalls which go directly to creeks rivers bays or marshes
Ditches rely on gravity to move rainwater and if something changes the level at the bottom of a ditch or if a drainpipe is blocked the water doesnt move and can cause flooding Creating mosquito nurseries is another problem of blocked ditches along with the critical concern of impacting septic fields It is VDOTs responsibility to maintain ditches and the outfalls necessary to move storm water to natural waterways VDOT employees who understood ditch maintenance from years back when they were well maintained have retired or moved on to other jobs Many newer employees or those
coming from urban areas dont seem to be familiar with ditch practices or policies As a result some outfalls havent received routine maintenance in 20 to 30 years and are so overgrown it takes an old map to locate them Others still show enough water at the roadside
connection to be easily recognized The Ditches of Mathews County is
identifying the location of problem ditches from citizen reports and personal observations and offering to help VDOT work out solutions
Two outfall projects were completed earlier this year after GC Morrow consulted with VDOT field personnel walking the length of the ditches He helped explain the project and get permission from property owners for VDOT access The projects were successful and neighbors up to a mile away reported their ditches were draining for the first time in years A third project delayed for almost three months should be complete by summers end Overgrown outfall ditch along center of pic perpendicular to road Overgrown blocked outfall visible from road C J Bova photosSee the Facebook Page wwwfacebookcomMCditches and a photo gallery at httpvdotditchesshutterflycom
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The Ditches of Mathews County
10 September 2012
By Gwen Keane
Each time I look into those beautiful amber eyes I am reminded dogs grieve too
When Crackerjack was a tiny guy I met him at the annual Dog Gone Dog Show sponsored by the Animal Welfare League He was three months old and available for adoption I called a good friend Rita who had recently lost her husband Jack and told her
about the little guy his foster Mom had named Crackerjack She was elated and asked to adopt him
I will never forget that Sunday afternoon when my husband and I
delivered Crackerjack to Rita It was love at first sight for both of them We thought that was a happy new beginning for Crackerjack For the next three years we stayed in touch and followed the bond that grew between this human and her dog
But things changed My friend became ill and as she lay dying in a hospital bed she asked us to bring Crackerjack home So we did We brought him to our home to join our pet family During Ritarsquos illness Crackerjack had spent most of his days and nights crated entertained by the abundance of doggie biscuits visitors threw into his crate He now looked like a sausage supported by four tooth picks We had a young dog at the time Augie and he was happy to have Crackerjack join our family Isadora my Maltese was happy too She had liked Crackerjack from the moment he first came into her life
Our friend Nancy from Alexandria visited us and brought ldquoTagrdquo her
big black Lab Tag to our surprise decided Crackerjack should go home with him While we were at dinner Tag took down Crackerjackrsquos crate When we returned home we were greeted by three big dogs and Isadora Nancy asked if she could adopt Crackerjack Tag had chosen him to be his friend We were hesitant to say ldquoyesrdquo because of our promise to Crackerjackrsquos previous owner
Finally we agreed that Crackerjack would go home to be Tagrsquos companion but only if he got into the car without force and never looked back Well thatrsquos exactly what happened For the next five years Crackerjack and Tag visited our home on week-ends and stayed with us when our friend went on travel For us these two dogs became part of our family
In May 2012 Tag suffered medical problems and his life ended Crackerjack was devastated after Tagrsquos death He had joined a family but now he only had a human Tag was his buddy his leader and now all of that was lost Both Nancy and Crackerjack continue to grieve the loss of Tag
The new challenge became ldquoHow to help a dog overcome griefrdquo Nancy realized that because she had not raised Crackerjack and he had been so attached to Tag she really didnrsquot know who this dog was She signed up for training At the training school they told her she was the person who needed training not Crackerjack
Then she enrolled him into doggie day care Immediately he was suspended because he refused to take a nap The day care facility had a policy that all dogs must take a one hour nap each afternoon Crackerjack had been disruptive because he cried during the quiet time They suggested he grieve at home for two weeks then come back Yes this is true and dog owners actually pay to take their dog to places like this So my friend went back to school with Crackerjack and stopped working late hours
Itrsquos been four months now since Tag died Crackerjack is adjusting but he still misses his buddy When he visits us he immediately goes out to the grave and then runs down to the dock where Tag spent a lot of time swimming
I watch Crackerjack stare into the distance Sometimes he turns his head as if he hears Tag running onto the dock to join him or he sees Tagrsquos body plowing through the water Crackerjack waits in silence and then returns back to the house a little sad but still hopeful If I could read a dogrsquos mind I am sure Crackerjack would say ldquoTag will be here tomorrowrdquo
While the good memories help lessen the grief this canine and human team continue to slowly move forward Who knows Maybe one day another special canine will enter their hearts and join their familyGwen Keane photo
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September 2012 11
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By Susan Christopher
The Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund (SPMF )for animals has an interesting and unique origin
Joyce Page of Northern Neck Animal Welfare League had a
close friend and neighbor Shirley Perkins who was also an avid animal lover When she passed away she left Joyce $1000 to be used any way that could help animals
Joyce set up the fund in October of 1999 and in April of 2004 the fund was recognized by the IRS under a 501 C (3) Animal Charity therefore all donations are tax deductible
Judy Harvell Joyces sister helped add to the fund They held annual yard sales The first one was in 2000 During the three day sale approximately $3000 was raised
Over the years with yard sales and specific donations to the SPMF many animals have been helped Other animal charities and the Animal Welfare League (AWL) fund have restrictions The SPMF does not have restrictions for use of money for all animals or the territory for the donations Some of the examples would be medications for pets which a family could
not afford such as vaccinations and heart worm treatments The SPMF has helped with boarding fees and foster care expenses
Spaying and neutering expenses which were not covered by the AWL funds have been paid or partially reimbursed Boarding fees have been paid under some circumstances When animals need medical treatments after being rescued by the Lancaster Animal Control officers the SPMF may be used Families may even get help to pay for local animal licenses
The officers of the Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund are Joyce Page President and Secretary and Judith Harvell as Vice President and Treasurer The Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck is so fortunate to have Joyce Page as the Adoption Officer and Vice President and Judith Harvell as the President That is one major reason the SPMF works so well with the AWL
Remember no animal is turned away and the SPMF is on call 247 Any donation is greatly appreciated Donations can be made to the Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund (SPMF or the Shirley Fund) and sent to 810 Griffins Landing Road Lancaster Va 22503
Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund
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12 September 2012
By Chelly Scala
Recently our family enjoyed a great fishing surprise Travis had been catching lots of small puppy drum
this season all of which were sub legal and had to be released That has always been one of my favorite fish to catch I have always wanted to catch one of the adult Red Drum but never had the opportunity
During a week in which Travis had enjoyed lots of catch and release Puppy Drum action with his sister Brittany a surprise fishing adventure would culminate the end of the week
One morning our family set out for a family fishing trip and decided to troll for Spanish mackerel It was a beautiful morning We
were marking fish on the depth finder but they didnrsquot look like mackerel
As we slowed our trolling speed to trip the planers and pull the lines in one of the rods bent over and the clicker drag began sounding like a big springtime post spawn striper event Steve was right next to the rod and picked it up saying ldquohope itrsquos not a skaterdquo
The fish began sounding and swimming fast under and around the boat Steve caught a glimpse as it came near the surface and said it was a Red Drum After more than 15 minutes fighting the fish with a sturdy trolling rod and reel
Steve was able to get the fish close enough to where we all could see it I grabbed the net Brittany picked up one camera and Travis grabbed the other When we got a good look at it it was obvious the huge fish would have to go as the size limit is 18-26 inches This red drum was huge and heavy We knew that we would have to carefully unhook this fish
As I tried to net the fish it was so big and heavy that the net began to tear and the handle was bending even while keeping the fish and net just below the surface of the water Steve carefully unhooked the fish and it quickly pushed through the net leaving a big hole and swam off Wow What a perfect family day We all took part in this wonderful experience of catching and releasing such a beautiful strong fish which will be there for others to catch another time
One of the family events that we look forward to every year is the three day Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show and the Virginia Deer Classic This year we attended on August 11 and in our opinion this event just gets better and better every year There are almost 300 vendors with outdoor gear trips food and of course the Virginia Deer Classic
The Virginia Deer Hunters Association (VDHA) sponsors this show along with other events to promote safe and ethical deer hunting The programs they promote or get involved in support
hunter ethics good landowner relationships hunter safety and a better understanding of quality deer management They work closely with state legislators and Virginiarsquos Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
One of my favorite programs which VDHA advocates and supports is the Hunterrsquos for the Hungry With this program hunters give something back as more than 390000 pounds of venison are donated annually to the needy throughout Virginia These noble efforts have had a major role in the Quality Deer Management Plan which was created due to the exploding Whitetail Deer population
Another effort which the VDHA is committed to is Annual Disabled Veteran Hunts Through this program approximately 75 VDHA volunteers and Virginia Game Department personnel work as instructors guides drivers and camp cooks to make a safe and enjoyable event for those who gave so much for our country
The VDHA sponsors youth hunts hunter education and wildlife education Other programs include scholarship funds geared toward white tail deer research studies
For more information about the VDHA visit wwwvirginiadeerhuntersorgTravis Scala photo
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Tidewater amp Timber~Fishing Surprise Outdoor Adventure
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September 2012 13
By Paula Shipman
I met Hillbilly Desire ($11289) who was previously named Tidewater TNT in 2011 at Colonial Downs Racetrack in New
Kent Va It was love at first sight for me She is strikingly beautiful and she is a big strong filly Desire is also a love me all over kind of horse She has no problem being loved on and she really enjoys it She frequently rests her head on her ownerrsquos shoulder
Desire is owned by Amanda Jackson of Burkeville Va Amandarsquos father Tim once told me that he was teasing Amanda and her mother Sharon that if they keep rubbing this horse they will rub off all of her hair
Hillbilly Desire was a private purchase She was also extremely difficult to break so much so that Amanda almost gave up Desire did
damage to the breaking cart several times They stuck with her though and she has turned out to be quite a racehorse
Desire was sixth in her first qualifier on September 16 2011 with Amanda driving but won her first pari-mutuel start at Colonial on September the 29 2011 and the win came effortlessly Her driver Jason Mac Dougall never popped the ear plugs on Desire nor did he even show her the whipmdashshe is just that good She continued to win her next two starts but on her fourth start the $47200Virginia Bred Final Two -Year- Old Filly Pace she finished third
Desire has had four starts this year with two being qualifiers at the newly re-opened Rosecroft Raceway in Maryland The two pari-mutuel starts were at Harrahrsquos Chester in Philadelphia Pa Unfortunately that is a long trip from Burkeville and Desire has been found to not travel well She did not fare so well racing there and the decision was made to only race her close to home Hillbilly Desire is out of a Dragon Again ($2343428) mare named Miss Tootsie Roll ($19947) formally named Keystone Monroe I got to meet and rub Dragon Again who is also enrolled in the Full Circle program at Hanover Shoe Farms this year Desire is sired by World
Champion Real Desire ($3159814) Desire loves to be turned out
in her paddock and when there is a change in her routine she can be a Nervous Nellie
Even with the highs and lows Amanda still loves to race her horses One of the lows being that she lost two beautiful foals twins as a matter of fact They were black with white socks and they both had a star Twins rarely survive
Desire has two half brothers out of Miss Tootsie Roll Tidewater
Teddy ($204339) and Tidewater Tomcat ($87838) I believe Desire will be as successful as her two brothers have been
I am excited about photographing Desire and watching her race in her three year old campaignLeft Hillbilly Desire at Colonial Downs in 2011 Paula Shipman photo RealDesire Hillbilly
Desirersquos sire with John Campbell in the bike photo by USTA United States Trotting AssociationStandardbred owners are taking advantage of a no cost no obligation USTA program that helps connect horses in need of a new home with their breeder former owners
trainers drivers caretakers or any other interested individual The program is called Full Circle Email fullcircleustrottingcom
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14 September 2012
By Elizabeth D Huegel
When Pat Gingell opened her first restaurant in Warsaw some 19 years
ago her goal was to provide unique confectionery delights for any occasion She made all sorts of candies and baked goods to commemorate any eventhellipgreen goodies for St Patrickrsquos Day pink and red for Valentinersquos Day as well as custom orders for birthdays secretaryrsquos day and so on The establishment was appropriately named For the Occasion to highlight the diversity of her sweet offerings
She also served sandwiches for those wanting something more substantial to eat Over time and on the suggestions of her customer For the Occasions grew into a full service restaurant Eventually she phased out the confectionery aspect primarily because cakes and candies donrsquot hold up too well in the heat of Virginia
summers She has recently decided however to offer the homemade sweets once again but will limit the availability to the winter months when the candies wonrsquot melt
In 2003 Pat and her partner Burnell Fallin opened the second restaurant in Callao and incorporated the business Burnell became a co-owner For the next two years he ran the Callao operation while she ran the Warsaw restaurant Eventually however they found maintaining two locations overwhelming and they elected to close the Warsaw operation
Because she was always busy in Warsaw Pat did not know any of the staff in Callao and they did not know her She knew them by name of course because she wrote their paychecks but she did not know them personally or even what they looked like
As the restaurant in Warsaw was winding down Pat occasionally had some free time on her hands so she often went over to the Callao facility just to eat and have someplace to go She was the original Undercover Boss without deliberately being undercover But when she realized no one there knew her she took advantage of the opportunity to see the operation incognito and from a customerrsquos point of view She was very pleased
with the entire staff the quality of the food and the compliments she overheard from other customers Eventually she revealed her identity but not for the first few visits
These days Pat and Burnell share
the business and divide the duties He is usually managing the restaurant in person while she works behind the scenes doing book work ordering supplies and comparison shopping
Pat recalled an early experience with gender stereotyping back when she owned the first restaurant and Burnell worked for her To her dismay one of her distributors always asked ldquoWherersquos the boss-manrdquo when he came to deliver supplies Each time she would slough it off offering one excuse or another One ill-fated day the vendor made the mistake of asking yet again for the ldquoboss-manrdquo With a terse tone Pat replied ldquoI am the boss man Burnell works for me
not the other way aroundrdquo Burnell nodded his head in agreement noting he had no idea how difficult it was for female business owners ldquoThey (the women) have to work much harder to gain the respect readily afforded
to male business ownersrdquo he noted Now as a co-owner he deals with the vendors
The restaurant business has changed considerably over the last 19 years The prices of food goods have gone up considerably yet they manage to keep their meals affordable For the Occasions is the typical Mom and Pop operation Patrsquos daughter Christine Uphold works in the dining room and her son
Christopher Uphold is one of the chefs They also have several other employees working for them It is a team effort no one really has a titlehellipthey all just pitch in to get it done
Recently Pat and Burnell have been working on renovations at the restaurant They laid a new carpet painted the walls placed tile in the entrance way and built a small bar near the front door ldquoWe are not going into a ldquobar-type businessrdquo she noted ldquobut we want people to have a place to sit if they only want a quick sandwich or they are waiting for a carry-out orderrdquo The place has a whole new look but the excellent food and reasonable pricing will always remain the same Pat and Burnell are proud of their reputation for serving great food at great prices Consistency in quality and quantity is their goal and they trust the customers will let them know if they fail at that endeavorPat and Burnell Elizabeth D Huegel photo and Marie Stone photo
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September 2012 15
By Bill Graves
A dear friend said this to me not too long ago She was lamenting on the difficulty she was having in making
ends meet Every year she was saying everything goes up The cable bill the phone bill the water bill the tax bill the food bill the insurance bill therersquos no end to it Then in a low soft voice she said except my income
Approaching her 80rsquos she had been saving money so she thought all the wrong ways In the retail world of 50 off buy-one-get-one no interest for 90 days limited time offer and on and on and on Letrsquos not forget the TV shopping networks too Who canrsquot pass up four flex-pays for only $3995 Well she didnrsquot pass them up She joins the ranks of more than half of Americans that havenrsquot saved enough money to retire comfortably Suzie Orman calls them the ldquobaby bummersrdquo
Suzie also said ldquoowning a home is a keystone of wealthhellipboth financial affluence and emotional securityrdquo
It is so important to start saving money when young so compound interest can do its thing Save without seeing is best By this I mean use automatic payroll deductions What you never see you wonrsquot miss Especially if you have an employer who offers some sort of matching funds in a 401k It is free money and a benefit you should try to maximize Seek out a certified financial advisor that will enhance your chances of someday retiring maybe early to a world of unlimited possibilities You know the old adage ldquopay yourself firstrdquo Unfortunately many of us havenrsquot
You wonrsquot go broke saving money this way Maybe one day yoursquoll be like one of those folks on the TV Commercial where they ask ldquohellipwhatrsquos your numberrdquo and yoursquoll be holding up $1877000 We know
Social Security is on thin ice and the younger you are the thinner the ice Ron Lewis said ldquoSince Social Security faces a larger gap between what it promises younger workers and what it can afford to pay them private savings will likely need to play a larger role in retirement planning for younger workersrdquo
So if you find yourself in similar circumstances as my friend on a fixed income and you are a homeowner you might want to read a couple recent articles about using home equity One is from the Wall Street Journal titled Retirees Turn to Savings Alternatives Home Equity It cites a Boston College Center for Retirement Research which indicates that taking out a reverse mortgage is a viable way to build retirement savings The other is from the Dallas Morning News which wrote ldquoThe age of the reverse mortgage is herehellipused for long-term planning rather than emergencieshellipreverse mortgages
are likely to become a major tool for the millions of Americans who have a lot more equity in their homes than in their retirement savingsrdquo Donrsquot go broke saving money And please donrsquot succumb to Charles Schulz philosophy ldquoIrsquom only going to dread one day at a timerdquoFor a Copy of National Council on Aging ndash Savvy Saving Seniors or for more about Reverse Mortgages call Bill Graves at 866-936-4141
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Loversquos Enduring Bond by Jean C Keating
When he rode away to war as a colonel of Confederate
cavalry she took their young son and moved back to Washington DC to nurse Union wounded She tried
to put the war and her love a rebel officer out of her mind until his battered body was
carried into her surgical ward
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16 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
When she first stumbled upon It Works Elizabeth Huegel who goes by Liz was
accompanying a friend to a network gathering of Christian business women The woman who hosted the event demonstrated the Ultimate Body Applicator from It Works and lost about an inch around her waist in 45 minutes Liz was amazed and
more than a bit skeptical so she decided to try it herself She also lost several inches over the next three days from where she had applied the Ultimate Body Applicator When she realized how well it worked for her Liz decided to become an independent distributor for It Works which is her first foray into network marketing
While It Works sells a variety of beauty and skin
care and nutritional products its best known for the Ultimate Body Applicator wraps When it comes to the wraps the ldquolonger and more frequently you use it the better the results will berdquo says Liz She explained that the wraps are made of fabric and are infused with botanicals to help detoxify the body leading to noticeable tightening toning and firming where applied
Itrsquos important to drink lots of water during the first 72 hours after the
wraps are applied to help flush out the toxins They need to be worn for a minimum of 45 minutes but many
people wear them to sleep or out on the go without anyone ever knowing they have them on The wrap can be placed on the stomach neck back thighs or arms and the affects can last between two and six months
After the Ultimate Body Applicator Lizrsquos favorite It Works product is the ldquoGreensrdquo a powdered nutritional supplement that can be added to anything you drink and contains the nutritional equivalent of eight fruit and vegetable servings I can personally attest that it doesnrsquot taste bad in water though Liz prefers to drink hers in orange juice because it has a slight orange flavor Everything that It Works makes is natural and does not contain chemicals Liz makes a point of trying everything before she sells it stating ldquoI wonrsquot sell anything I donrsquot believe inrdquo She will travel anywhere within the Chesapeake Style distribution area to host a party
Liz has lived in the area since the 1970s when she moved here when she married her first husband and they moved to Virginia because he was originally from here She was in the Air Force before she switched to general government work in 1985 She earned her degree from St Leorsquos University in 1982 and worked as
an investigator for the Department of Defense for 20 years She was stationed in Hampton Roads and worked the Peninsula area until she retired in 2005 In 2005 Liz married Dave a talented carpenter she met while doing investigative work and they reside in the Urbanna area in a beautiful home A breast cancer survivor Liz is six years out of treatment Shersquos very involved in her church Apostles Lutheran of which shersquos been a member since 1992 and drives to Gloucester regularly to attend events
When shersquos not being an independent distributor for My It Works Liz is an avid and talented stained glass artist jewelry creator and writer In fact shersquos a fellow Chesapeake Style writer and sales representative and yoursquove probably read a few articles of hers One of her favorite hobbies is making stained glass something she started doing in the early 2000s
She often creates her own stained glass patterns and has a studio in the basement of her house right next to her husbandrsquos workshop Liz makes her own jewelry and her latest interest is something that fellow Chesapeake Style advertiser Libby Lipscomb Boyer of KittyKat Glass Designs taught her to make a kumihimo beaded necklace She and several church members are planning to make stained glass windows for their church
Liz isnrsquot the only talented one in her family one of her daughters makes stained glass pieces and they can both cross-stitch beautifully While she might not have as much free time as she could being retired she enjoys every minute of her busy day
Elizabeth can be reached by phone at 804-815-5077 and you can view her online It Works profile at lidabetmyitworkscom Kelsey Sipes photos
Style Spotlight~Taking a Chance Enjoying the Plunge
September 2012 17
By Jean M Duggan
VICAP (Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program) through Bay Aging wants to remind you about your Medicare needs this fall Each yearmdashfrom October 15
through December 7mdashMedicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to join or switch Medicare plans
As you are making decisions about your health and prescription drug coverage it is very important to remember to do the following
bull Review your current health and prescription plans Health and drug plan benefits and costs can change each year
bull Look at other plans in your area to see if one may be a better choice for you
bull If you want to keep your current plan you donrsquot need to do anything for your enrollment to continue
bull If you are going to make a change then you need to sign up as soon as possible as it will help avoid any inconvenience at your pharmacy in January
You can compare plans by calling
800-MEDICARE by going to wwwmedicaregov or by contacting Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program
VICAP also wants people to know that there is extra help available from the Social Security Administration to help pay for your premium and prescriptions To qualify for extra help you must have
bull Income limited to $1396 a month for an individual or $1891 a month for a married couple living together
bull Resources limited to $13070 for an individual or $26120 for a married couple living together Resources include such things as bank accounts stocks and bonds They do not count your house and car as resources
For assistance or to learn more about what is available for you please contact Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program at 804-758-2386 ext 44Jean M Duggan is Development Officer at Bay Aging
Chesapeake Style Magazine
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18 September 2012
Old Time Revival in Guinea and Baptizing in the York RiverThis is a continuation of a series of articles about the childhood of Pauline Allen Alexander Elizabeth Stokesrsquo motherBy Elizabeth Allen Stokes
In black Guinea beginning with the fourth of July and extending through the entire month of August of every year during my Mamas day
was a time of great anticipation for all families The community spruced up its houses whitewashed the houses and barns and schoolhouse cemetery fences and gravesites weeding the flower beds cleaned and mucked out
the stables homes were cleaned out rugs air dried on lines windows washed horses curried the best of the linen silverware and dishes pulled out of the linen closets and cupboards and the precious
spare room in the house sported the comfiest of feather pillows and quilts made by the women of the family Children who had gone away to find more lucrative work in hospitals the garment industries the Philly Navy Yards the building of the Harlem Tunnel and the docksmdashothers became ministers doctors lawyers nurses government workers educators tailors seamstresses small business owners and even journalistsmdashcame back home for that weekmdashas well as other relatives from as far as Boston New Jersey New York Washington DC and Baltimore as far south as Atlanta and Memphis
and from Detroit and Chicago where the steel industries and factories had beckoned them All of this hard work culminated in Revival Week for First Baptist Church at Ordinary on Route 17mdashthe Greate Roadmdashand Morningstar Baptist Church in Bena Their revivalsmdashservices and prayers sermons and singing with guest preachersmdashwere held at different dates during the week but always
in August and ending the following Sunday with the baptizing always on the waterfront propertymdashYork Rivermdashof neighbor Floyd Stokes in an area called ldquoup on the hillrdquo Families were dressed in their best all week long and even the horsesrsquo coats shone with care their blinders decorated prettily as well as the buggies brass parts and leather parts oiled to perfection All week long neighbors and visiting relatives would visit each and eat and take foodstuffs home and drink and reminisce
The candidates for baptizingmdashmostly childrenmdashalong with their sponsors were dressed in long white
dressesmdashgirls and womenmdashwith white towels wrapped around their heads or long-sleeved white shirts and pantsmdashboys and men After being shielded and dressed in the nearby thicket of woods they were led down to the York River by the minister and into the water where prayers were said and the old spiritual sung Wade in the Water Families clasped hands cried and sang as their spirits and hearts soared with pride to see their loved ones given over to God
Every year since slavery this tradition has continued in the black communities all over the south as a reminder of their ancestors who could not always worship in the white churches and finally united to find places of united prayer for themselves and to baptize their own in the same local waters where they harvested their bounties The inlets and coves the marshes streams of the great Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac and York Rivers as well as the Rappahannock and the Piankitank and in the lower peninsula the Hampton and Poquoson Rivers just to mention the major ones After the services tables were set up with enormous platters of food of all description because the gardens had been harvested and ldquoDinner on the groundsrdquo was remembered and spoken yet againRecent Modern Day Baptizing Taylorrsquos Beach Reedville Shiloh Baptist Church Photos by Elizabeth Stokes
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The Guinea Connection~Part VI
September 2012 19
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The Ricersquos HotelHughlettrsquos Tavern Foundation Members of Heathsville
sponsored an Art Show with the members displaying their talents with twenty plus contributors with a large number of items
The first annual Art Show was a success The variety of types and amazing creations of arts crafts photography was a welcome sight to visitors There were many visitors
Entires ranged from designer clothing quilts statuary stained glass paintings items from the Blacksmith Shop handmade clocks greeting cards hand crafts computer generated art jewelry wood furniture bowls boxes spinning and weaving
Members of the Ricersquos Hotel
Hughlettrsquos Tavern were as amazed as the visitors by the talented member artists of the Tavern
There were displays from the Tavern Lobby Parlor the Spinners and Weavers Studiomdashthe former Yellow Cat Roommdashthe Livery Stable the Woodworkers Guild and
Transportation buildingThe exhibits were colorful with the
creators nearby to share informationPerhaps using the old standby
by ldquoa picture is worth a thousand wordsrdquo is the best way to describe the event Envision items that you can see and touch along with the paintings and photos
The Show was organized by Beverly Sabelhouse and Bud Disney with many of the Tavern Members
participating and assisting the arrangement of course the ldquosetup and the take downldquo of the show
The success of this show will certainly lead to another This will present an opportunity to attendees to bring their friends to view all of these wonderful objects created by the Tavern members Watch for plans to offer Art Classes in the fall Bud Disney photo
Tavern Members Art Show
20 September 2012
By Ellen Dugan
If you are an English teacher and see the word ldquotardigraderdquo you might think therersquos a space missing in the middle or
that the person who wrote it was late in assigning marks on a report cardmdashhopefully As and Bs But if yoursquore into microorganisms and the space program you would smile and pause for a moment of respectful even awesome silence You would know that tardigrades also called waterbears or moss piglets are tiny
Rambo survival creatures worthy of their own reality TV show
These little guys have an impressive resume To begin with theyrsquove got lifersquos ups and downs figured out Too hot Too cold Too much radiation Not enough air or water No problem When the going gets tough tardigrades get tougher They just check out temporarily and wait for things to improve They have learned how to survive boiling heat freezing cold massive doses of radiation and even the vacuum of outer space
In scientific circles they are
generally considered to be the worldrsquos toughest animal Part of their success strategy is simply to lose weight They know how to go into a hibernation-like state that scientists call ldquocryptobiosisrdquo This is basically a deathlike condition But they donrsquot die Their metabolism lowers to the point of being undetectable and the water inside their body decreases to less than 1 We donrsquot know exactly how they do this And we donrsquot know how they feel about doing itmdashprobably less than happy about itmdashbut itrsquos one reason there is so much interest in them
Another is that they are comparatively easy to study because tardigrades are not too fussy about where they live Any place seems to be okay Theyrsquove been found on top of the Himalayas at the bottom of the sea under layers of solid ice in polar regions and throughout tropical forests around the equator Millions of them no doubt the smarter ones prefer lakes and ponds or dunes and beaches Thousands like to swim in a cup of marine or freshwater sediment
If you have a microscope you can see them by soaking a piece of moss in water Donrsquot worry about disturbing them These guys are flexible and as far as we know they
have no objection to being observed Because of their remarkable
durability and their lumbering microscopically ldquocuterdquo appearancemdashshort plump bodies and little legsmdashtardigrades have developed a somewhat unique fan club among the scientists who study them Often a degree of playfulnessmdashmissing in other studiesmdashcreeps into tardigrade literature things like ldquoCreature Survives Naked in Spacerdquo ldquoExtremophilerdquo or ldquoIndestructiblerdquo
No doubt this notoriety was prompted by a group of tardigrade super stars who took the top spot in Wired Sciencersquos Top 10 Things Launched into Space in 2008 when they participated in the TARDIS (Tardigrades in Space) program Part of their job as tardinauts or pioneer space travelers was simply to survive the experience Happily many of them did thus becoming the first animals to return alive after exposure to both space vacuum and solar radiation
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September 2012 21
TeenEncouraging Young Artists Photographers Writers
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Rosebud Bed and Breakfast is nestled in Virginias Historic Northern Neck in Montross Easy access for day-trips to 12 local wineries Stratford Hall George Washingtons Birthplace Virginias Historic trianglemdashYorktown Jamestown and Williamsburgmdashas well as other local historic sites Located in town its a short distance to local restaurants shopping and more
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Middlesex High SchoolThe Special Ring
By Bridgette Self
So much dependsupon
That one specialring
Sparkling withdiamonds
Followed by the nakedband
Symbolizing a newbeginning
Fox FoxBy Chris Sheppard
Fox FoxSlyly sneaking in the nightUnder the fence to the chicken hutsEvery move you make is quietEvery sound you make is silentAs you approach the hutOnce inside you take a chicken one by oneAfter checking your list you leave in a flashInto the night without a trace
A Cheetahrsquos HuntBy Allie Reaves
There she goesIn a blink of an eye
Her paws tearingUp the ground beneath her
There she goesFaster than lightening
Her powerful legsNothing but a blur
There she goesFlying on the groundHer long lean body
Leaping through the air
There she goesDashing across the plains
Her soft breathingNever troubling her
There she goesShersquos got it
Her majestic agilityNever fails
Through the Eyes of an Innocent
By Allie Reaves
A thousand steps before me(As far as my eyes can see) and
Gigantic foot houses on the floor(Mine are normal)
Big fluffy seats swallowing me(But are comfy)
While watching TV bigger than my head(Always before bed)
Tucked in a mountain of animals(Never to be alone)
22 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
In the Northern Neck is a place where ldquonobody wants to go home theyrsquore having too much funrdquomdash and itrsquos called Leadbellyrsquos
Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant that is at Fairport Marina Tammy LaFollette who runs it says employees even come in on days off just to hang out
Tammy grew up visiting the Neck with her family which eventually moved here She left after high school but has returned several times most recently when her mother became ill in 2011 She resurrected the Marinarsquos
restaurant when she opened Leadbellyrsquos in August of that year
A commercial artist Tammy has done interior design and artwork created logos and advertising images and even taught gourd sculpture to kids with disabilities in Washington DC
Now once again shersquos cooking ldquoCooking is a form of creativityrdquo Tammy explained ldquoAnd coming up with creative names for new dishes is a challenge toordquo
The Fairport Marina is familiar territory to Tammy She not only cooked in the restaurant in the late 1990rsquos she also decorated it even painting murals on the bar as well as using driftwood and found objects and painting nautical images on them That was the period when Coastal Living Magazine named the Marinarsquos restaurant one of the top five ldquoSeafood Divesrdquo on the East Coast
ldquoMy goal is to earn that sort of recognition againrdquo Tammy said
The first hint of the fun at Leadbellyrsquos is the giant frog in sunglasses flashing V for Victory on the side of the building as you drive into the parking lot Enter the restaurant and yoursquoll see frogs everywhere painted frogs stuffed frogs sculptured
frogs frogs made of gourds ldquoFrogs are my religionrdquo Tammy
said smiling ldquoYou know Forever Relying on Godmdashwe need all the help we can get Thatrsquos why there are frogs everywhererdquo
And on the menu is a specialty of the house frog legs Folks keep coming back to Leadbellyrsquos for the frog legs The restaurant sells more than 30 pounds a week ldquoFolks say theyrsquore the best theyrsquove ever hadrdquo said Tammy
ldquoThey donrsquot really taste like chicken no matter what anybody saysrdquo Brooke Carrillo the bartender said ldquoThey taste more like sugar toads but with the texture of chickenrdquo
Some of the best fried green tomatoes to be found along the Chesapeake are also on the menu available as an appetizer and on sandwiches as well ldquoWe change our oil every dayrdquo Tammy said ldquoThatrsquos why theyrsquore always lusciousrdquo
There are different lunch and dinner specials daily ldquoWe always have both meat and fish specials for dinnersrdquo she said Another regular dish people return for is ldquoMy Maryrsquos Oystersrdquo cooked according to Leadbellyrsquos own recipe All the produce and seafood come from local purveyors helping maintain the
fresh taste of all Leadbellyrsquos dishes Along with sharing chefrsquos duties
Tammy also is redecorating the spaces in the restaurant ldquoAnd we always decorate for each holidaymdashwersquore very festive around hererdquo she said
Leadbellyrsquos also hosts private parties Theyrsquove served wedding rehearsal dinners and host a regular group each month that comes with its own disk jockey for a dance party
Every other Saturday Leadbellyrsquos offers live music The house band is called Throwinrsquo Wake
Tammy and her employees love the bright casual atmosphere of Leadbellyrsquos ldquoWersquore kind of like a hidden little secret where folks know they can leave all their troubles at the doorrdquo Tammy said Brooke added ldquoAll Tammyrsquos employees are happy and that makes everyone who comes in happyrdquo And Tammy finished off ldquoI tell my employees if you arenrsquot having fun working here you donrsquot need to be working hererdquo
Leadbellyrsquos has many regular customers ldquoWe see the same people week after week We appreciate our local customer base year round though we certainly enjoy our summer visitors who are vacationers and Marina customersrdquo Tammy said
One regular customer enjoying his soft crab sandwich summed up Leadbellyrsquos appeal ldquoI come in here almost every day because I enjoy the food and I enjoy the companyrdquo
Leadbellyrsquos is open year-round Summer hours are Monday-Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm Thursday-Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Winter hours starting early in November are Wednesday-Saturday for lunch and dinner Sunday lunch only Fairport Marina is at 252 Polly Cove Road Reedville Phone 804-453-5002 and ldquoLikerdquo Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant on FacebookLeft Tammyrsquos art on a freezer Tammy photos by Mari Bonomi
Style Spotlight~Leadbellyrsquos creates Virginiarsquos Caribbean fun
FREE Tasting at Roses Steak House in KilmarnockTuesday September 18 at 530 pm
September 2012 23
By RuthE Forrest BA CMT NCTMB
Wersquore not the first to experience stressful times and confusion in a changing
world In 1939 a 45-year-old retired Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy concerned about being recalled for duty at the dawning of WWII asked Edgar Cayce what could be done to facilitate peace His counsel was to ldquohelliplive as you prayrdquo In other words to live each moment as peaceful as humanly possible When we pray for peace but our actions are anything but peaceful we create heartache war and destruction
This timeless answer remains good advice today It is okay to feel discouraged or overwhelmed by what we see in current events How can we take our power back and make a difference What can we do to change things and improve our world
A good friend of mine no longer watches the news on TV or reads anything about war and fighting overseas She chooses instead to visualize the people in these areas of conflict as whole healthy happy and prosperous She is adding her positive energy to others of like mind thus multiplying the good vibrations Another friend always watches the news so she knows where to send her prayers and healing light The more we add our thoughts and actions to the possibility of peace the larger the consciousness of peace becomes We can all do this type of internal work as Mr Cayce counseled
The effects of our individual thoughts and actions often may not be apparent until generations later Henry D Thoreau was a quiet man who lived simply in Concord Mass Spending much of his time in deep thought he wrote books about civil disobedience peaceful protests and the beauty of nature His writings greatly influenced M Gandhi and ML King and contributed to their
world-changing actions Similarly we may never know the far-reaching long-lasting effects of our own thoughts words and gestures
You donrsquot have to be a Thoreau to inspire greatness The first step is to clean up your thoughts You may not be able to control all the thoughts that pop into your head but you donrsquot have to sit down to dinner with them The unpleasant situations we currently face didnrsquot start yesterdaymdasha long chain of angry fearful thoughts created them Instead of choosing a negative response that condemns the people and events that bring great suffering make a choice for the positive Irsquom not suggesting that we deny that bad things happen or avoid addressing issues that need attention Simply keep a positive and hopeful attitude looking for good things in your experience It doesnrsquot take a big sweeping time-consuming expensive change Each small action that we take during the course of a day helps to create our Eden Here are some suggestions to inspire more peaceful moments
Preventative Maintenance My personal motto Keeping yourself in a state of equilibrium ensures that your mindbodyspirit are strong enough to withstand the stresses of modern living Tools for healthy balance include restful sleep scheduled downtime proper nutrition lots of clean water and exercise that is fun
Soul Nourishment As important as feeding the body feed your soul daily with uplifting reading music or anything of your choosing as long as it is helpful and hopeful
Take control Protect your mind and emotions by consciously choosing what you read view listen to and the conversations you have Let go of toxic peopleideas
Legacy Decide on what kind of world you want to leave behind Take your legacy and work with itmdasha kind world a peaceful world Keeping that ideal in mind choose
your reactions based on that ideal when faced with a decision This takes work and attention but is easier with practice and life changing Deep peace pure green of the grass to you
Deep peace pure red of the flame to you Deep peace of the quiet earth to you Deep peace of the sleeping stones to youDeep peace of the running wave to youReach RuthE Spa 2 U 804-453-5367
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By Ellen DuganEveryone knows that work expands
to fill the time available to do it But there is another law operating along these same linesmdashthe more room you have the more stuff you accumulate To check this out we asked ldquoWith the exception of clothes if we looked in your closet what would we findrdquo
Dawn Sanders-Ball who lives in Weems is a nurse in an acute rehab center in Yorktown She admits to being ldquoa document freakrdquo Therefore itrsquos no
surprise that her closet also houses file cabinets and boxes of papers
ldquoSchool records transcripts even PowerPoint presentationsrdquo says Dawn perhaps remembering her college days in northern Virginia Dawnrsquos nine year-old niece Dayla Reed who attends Lancaster Middle School and ldquolikes history the bestrdquo isnrsquot following in her auntrsquos filing
footsteps yet Dayla has a toy box where shersquos normally ldquopretty goodrdquo at keeping things picked
up but says that her things can be ldquoa little bit everywhere toordquo
Kilmarnock resident Ellen Strangeway used to ldquodo hair at Head Huntersrdquo but is now responsible for keeping her husband Jamesrsquos
books for Central Equipment Co If we looked in Ellenrsquos closet ldquoit would depend on the time of dayrdquo as to what we would find ldquoHot outside wersquod see Pettierdquo she says Pettie is her Jack Russell terrier ldquoHersquos not the one afraid of thunderstorms but he likes the cool ceramic tile on the floorrdquo says Ellen Pettiersquos sister Souch is the one who is afraid of thunder and lightning Wersquore not sure if Souch inherited this fear from her misnamed mother Inky (entirely white with a couple of small tan spots) or her haughty grandmother Lady Ellie who may have descended from royalty Ellen also has four horses but as far as we know theyrsquove never set foot inside her closet
If you like good barbecue Captain Ron Campbell in Topping is your man Hersquos been cooking ever since he can remember and probably even before then Although Ron has over 500 cookbooks he does everything by taste ldquoI use the books mostly for ideasrdquo he laughs He doesnrsquot keep them in his closet however ldquoReally therersquos nothing
but clothes in there with the exception of some guns I inheritedrdquo says Ron ldquoButrdquo he adds ldquoMy wife is another story She probably has 500 pairs of shoes in thererdquo We couldnrsquot check this out for accuracy so wersquoll take Ronrsquos word for it
Newlywed Denise Seber of Saluda met husband Steven through the Electricianrsquos Union Both are electricians and apparently Denise felt the sparks fly immediately ldquoI knew he was the one when I first saw himrdquo she smiles It was quite a jolt however to discover that Steven is well somewhat of a hoarder ldquoHe has about a bazillion t-shirtsrdquo says Denise who prefers that we not look inside her closet ldquoItrsquos full of junkrdquo she says ldquoSuitcases files 20 yearsrsquo worth of my husbandrsquos craprdquo But little by little Denise is making progress sneaking it out pool cues t-shirts etc ldquoItrsquos slow goingrdquo she says but worth it if she can make room for her shoes
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Leadbellys Restaurant is located at Fairport Marina
By Susan Grandpre
The Northern Neck is filled with opportunities to explore history taste local wines indulge in
a variety of water activities commune with nature shop and enjoy local restaurants With somewhat limited accommodations for visitors to the area the Rosebud Bed amp Breakfast is ideally located for guests looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer
While taking advantage of the many area activities the Rosebud B amp B located on Kings Highway in Montross offers comfortable and welcoming accommodations for visitors to the Northern Neck Rosebud BampB is family owned and operated and recently celebrated its one year anniversary Opened in August 2011 by Peggy Evans Garland and her husband the Rosebud B amp B has welcomed a host of visitors in its inaugural year
Peggy opened Rosebud B amp B for several reasons She knew that the area needed more accommodations for people wanting to explore the Northern Neck and she wanted to provide a place for those visitors to stay She felt that she had the perfect scenario to open a B amp B On the front portion of her property stood an old house that she and her family were not using She felt that turning this cozy old house into a bed and breakfast would be a great use for the old house and serve the community
After making the decision to create
the bed and breakfast Peggy began a renovation project transforming the old house into a lovely B amp B The renovation included hardwood flooring a new kitchen central air conditioning new windows fresh paint and much more Peggy enjoyed the renovation project and is proud of the beautiful end result
At the completion of the renovation the old house had turned into a beautiful and welcoming bed and breakfast The Rosebud Bed and Breakfast offers two guest rooms a common room a dining room and a kitchen The first of the guest rooms is the spacious Rose Room with a double bed The second guest room the Bud Room is a little smaller and has a queen size bed Both rooms offer ample closet and drawer space
In the common room guests find an inviting place to relax and watch TV The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for visitors to use as needed Guests are encouraged to linger over breakfast in the dining room where homemade muffins breads and breakfast casseroles are served In addition fresh fruit is offered along with juice coffee and tea Wifi can be used throughout the B amp B and the Rosebud welcomes pets
An additional benefit of staying there is the hostess Peggy Not only does she create a welcoming and comfortable place to stay but she also possesses a wealth of information about the region She has lived in Montross for 30 years and her husband is a native to the area
Peggyrsquos love for the Northern Neck and her desire to share its rich and unique history with others was another factor that motivated her to open Rosebud B amp B ldquoI wanted to meet different people interested in the Northern Neck and share information with themrdquo she says She remarks ldquoMany come to the Northern Neck to attend an event or see the historic sites Others use it as a central
meeting place while some have stayed at the B amp B as they bicycled from Chesapeake to Fredericksburgrdquo
Some of the local attractions that Peggy helps guide her guests to enjoy include any of the 12 wineries located along the nearby wine trail The area is home to the birthplace of two of our nationrsquos presidents George Washington and James Monroe Stratford Hall Plantation birthplace of civil war general Robert E Lee is located nearby and offers tours of the house and gardens
The climate in the Northern Neck is
mild and its proximity to the water invites many outdoor enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy activities ranging from sailing boating or water skiing on local rivers to exploring the quieter backwaters on kayak or canoes The local waterways also invite those who love to go fishing or crabbing Cyclists and hikers can enjoy the many scenic routes and trails and nature lovers can
bird watch or indulge in naturersquos many offerings for photography
Whatever draws a visitor to the Northern Neck guests who stay at the Rosebud Bed and Breakfast will be treated to a cozy and comfortable visit while being treated like family To make reservations call 804-761-4844 or email peggarlaaolcom More information about the Rosebud B amp B is available on Facebook and the website wwwrosebudbandbcom Marie Stone photos
sgrandprechesapeakestylecom
Style Spotlight~An Old House Transformed
26 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Country Cottage is known as The Sweetest Secret in the Northern Neck As many of
her customers have remarked itrsquos a surprise to step inside Country Cottage for the first time Itrsquos almost overwhelming to be faced with the number of options available at the store When Tim and Pam Sawyer first opened their shop in 1998 as a garden center they had no idea that their garden shop would grow into such beloved stop for locals and travelers alike
The yellow building is one of the first that yoursquoll encounter after crossing the bridge when entering the Main Street area of White Stone The color of the house which was originally white was inspired by a pretty yellow daffodil that Pam had been working on
Country Cottage started out as
a garden center and gift shop and has slowly grown through the years into what it is today In 2006 Pam acquired a local flower shop and had it moved into Country Cottage adding to the already large variety of items available When she made the decision to add fudge into her lineup in 2007 she had no idea that it would become such an enjoyed item
Her next addition actually came as a suggestion from her customers They commented that it would be nice to sit in the garden area and eat ice cream Pam listened adding Hersheyrsquos ice cream in 2008 Finally in 2010 Pam took a class about how to make chocolate and added a line of homemade and pre-made chocolates to the Country Cottage
Pam was born and raised in Newport News but has been living in Mathews for 21 years She met her husband Tim in high school and theyrsquove been together since they were 16 With 30 years of marriage under their belts Tim and Pam are a story of high school sweethearts gone right It was Tim who originally pointed out the store when Pam had to stop working due to health concerns and they worked together to make Country Cottage a reality
Their move to Mathews came when Pam gave in to Timrsquos desire
to live in the country coupled with a desire to move somewhere safer and quieter than Newport News for the sake of their children They have two sons who have helped over the years until they started their own careers one of whom is a CPA the other is a salesman Tim still stops by once a week to help Pam out with the store With her free time Pam enjoys spending time with her family and her
three grandchildren who live locallyPam loves what she does and
she is involved in every aspect of her business She makes 80 of the chocolates in her store and has special molds for each filling so it doesnrsquot matter which type of chocolate is on the outside you can tell which filling it contains just by looking at the shape Country Cottage offers 20 flavors of fudge including seasonal flavors and there is a running offer to buy a pound of fudge for $1299 and get half a pound free
Pam learned floral arrangement from her mother who made corsages
and bouquets for weddings and other events and she makes the flower arrangements herself Country Cottage is a ldquofull service florist whatever they need we dordquo Pam loves interacting with her customers and greets each one cheerfully when they come in the door She recounted a story about how one little girl remembered her store despite only seeing it once a year and said ldquoItrsquos
neat to be a part of someonersquos memoryrdquo
At Country Cottage they try to be as allergy friendly as possible and they thoroughly clean everything between servings They offer many sugar free items and several gluten free selections
When Pam recently discovered that she was unable to consume gluten it opened her eyes to how many products contain gluten One of her goals is to expand her line of gluten free products While she may not have the time now Pam has plans in store including an expanded gourmet line and more chocolates This is a local favorite and is sure to remain that way with Pamrsquos additions
Call Country Cottage 804-435-3812 email bowk4uverizonnet wwwcountrycottagewscom or by searching County Cottage on Facebook Kelsey Sipes photos
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
11 am - 230 pm amp 5 pm - 9 pm Saturday
800 am - 230 pm amp 5 pm - 9 pm Sunday Open All Day
800 am - 9 pmDown the street from Lancaster Court House Across from Mary Ball Washington Museum
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(804) 462-0080 wwwlancastertaverncom
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Bed amp Breakfast Call for Reservations
Style Spotlight~Just One Stop for Happiness
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16658 Nrsquoumbld Hwy Reedville
804-453-6003Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 to 4
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September 2012 27
By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
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Westmoreland Berry Farm amp Market
October Fall Food and Fun Festival
ParticipantsVendors Needed
or call (804) 224-9171Mon - Sat 9 - 5 Sunday 10 - 5
October 6First Annual Food Festival
Chili Cook-Off amp Cornhole Tournament
Saturday Oct 13 thru Sunday Oct 28Fall Festival
Weekend Only Events ~ 12 pm - 5 pm Craftvendor fair on Saturday Oct 20
If interested in being a participant or vendor contact Michelle at
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Tappahannock-Warsaw Women of the Moose
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Big Print SaleJohn Barber amp Herb Jones
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28 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
Visit the Reedville Fishermens Museum where history of Northern Neck
Watermen comes aliveWalk our dock inspect our boats visit our museum galleries
Take home memories of your trip from our gift shopVisit the 1875 Walker House and learn how
Reedvilles early residents livedFor a complete listing of our activities and events
go to wwwrfmuseumorg504 Main Street Reedville Virginia
804-453-6529
Open 7 Days a Week
804-224-4121
117 Washington Avenue Colonial Beachwwwdensonsgrocerycom
WALLS BAKERY of Waldorf Pastries Delivered Fresh
Daily Specials Dinners for OneSandwiches Made To Order
ldquoPreparation of food is duty and love while the partaking is pleasure and communityrdquo ~Elizabeth Ehrlich~
Call to Join our Fresh Seafood Mailing List
Densons Grocery
September Weekly Featured Flavors
bull September 4th ~ Apple Daffybull September 11th ~ Peanut Butter Crunchbull September 18th ~ Maple Walnutbull September 25th ~ PUMPKIN CUSTARD NOW THRU OCTOBER Hand Made in Gloucester VA
Open TuesdayThru Sunday
804 695-2999
Corner of Short Lane and Rt 17
All Our Regular Flavors and More
Friday - Sunday 11 -45179 Mary Ball Rd Lively
Come to Calico Jacks and Find Cottage Furnishings Antiques
Nautical Items Fishing Equipment Tools Books Knives Glassware and an Assortment of Unusual Oddities
Accepting limited consignment
804-296-4350
PLU-101
30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
22645 Kings Hwy Warsaw
804-761-2412Open 7 daysweek
wwwgarnersproducecom1549 Oldhams Road Warsaw
wwwwellnessplace1com
The Wellness Place
Call 804-472-3706
Now Offering Anger Management Grief amp Loss Group Mood Disorder Group Substance Abuse Groups Insurance amp Court Ordered
Referrals Accepted
Mary H Sudduth LCSWClinical Counselingamp More
Irvington United Methodist Church14th Annual Bazaar
October 6November 3 December 1
8 am to 3 pm~Cafe LunchOct Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup
and Chicken Salad SandwichBakery Booth bull Specialty TablesSnowmen bull Angel bull Santa bull Bath bull Candle bull Nautical bull Hostess bull Childrenrsquos Book bull Gift Baskets bull Christmas amp Specialty Wreaths
Please Bring Food or Cash Donation for Animal Welfare League
September 2012 31
B H Baird Insurance Agency LocationsWarsaw 804-333-4013Burgess 804-453-4060
Tidewater Auto Insurance ClinicTappahannock 804-443-3800
Call us for all yourInsurance Needs
Life Auto
Bonds Health Marine
Business Homeowners
Workers Comp Long Term Care
Reedville Fishermens Museum
Contact Committee Chairman Clif Ames RFM 804-453-6529
If you have a boat with clear title that you wish to donate to the museum please contact Clif Ames at 804-453-3506
wwwrfmuseumorg
Boats for Sale~List is subject to change
1971 Windjammer 17 foot fiberglass sailboat
w1997 Venture trailer Asking $1600
1985 Bayliner 18 foot Capri 21 liter Volvo IO
with trailer Asking $2000
1971 20 foot Highlander Sailboat and 1998 Venture Trailer Asking $2700
1985 Mistral Equipe Windsurfer Asking
$300 Not Shown
1990 21 foot Sunbird fiberglass OB 200 HP Johnson good
condition Asking $2700
1982 22 foot Catalina sailboat with 8 HP Honda 4
stroke OB Asking $3500
WE ARE SEEKING DONATIONS
1934 Hartge built Chesapeake 20rsquo Sail boat
and trailer glass over wood Asking $4000
1960 Custom Chesapeake built 18 foot gaff rigged
sailing skiff and trailer Asking $2500
1981 18 foot Hobe Cat with full
rigging and trailer Asking $1800
1990 Galaxy 21 foot 175 Mercruiser IO with 2004 EZ Loader trailer Asking $4000
10 to 5 Monday thru SaturdayNoon to 4 Sunday
Ladies ApparelCasual Cruise
amp Special Occasion12 South Main Street Kilmarnock
804-435-2200
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24 South Main StreetKilmarnock Va 22482
804-436-9115wwwRivahInteriorscom
4 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoHope is the thing with feathersrdquo Emily Dickinson wrote but just outside Callao on Route 202 Hope is the
woman with feathers beads and a wonderful array of craft items
Hope Jackson proprietor of Espe Drsquos Crafts and Supplies in Hyacinth has been a crafter for years Two years ago she decided to make it easier for other crafters to find basic supplies close to home
ldquoI love craftsrdquo Hope explained
ldquoand living in Kinsale running out of something meant having to travel I figured that if other crafters are in my shoes opening a shop will save them that trip to Richmond or Fredricksburg And if I donrsquot carry something I can always order it for themrdquo
She describes her inventory as ldquoa little bit of a lot of crafty necessitiesrdquo Among those necessities are materials for beading and jewelry making knitting scrapbooking kidsrsquo crafts soap-making stenciling macrameacute and cross stitch She carries Old Dominion soaps costume jewelry sewing notions and even a stack of fat quarters and a selection of quilting needles
Espe Drsquos is pronounced ldquoEss-pee Deersquosrdquo and the name has an
interesting origin Hopersquos niece Dana who loves Spain and everything Spanish reminded Hope that Esperanza or ldquoEsperdquo for short is Spanish for Hope The two of them often crafted cards together and thus developed the name
Espe Drsquos Crafts is a fairly new business Hope just celebrated her second anniversary Having originally located in Warsaw she moved the business to the Callao area about a year ago
Hope has had a range of
occupations from flight attendant to working for a large pharmaceutical company and for IBM to being a collections paralegal and then working with Virginiarsquos student loan agency But throughout all these jobs she has always been a crafter ldquoI like craftingrdquo Hope said ldquoand itrsquos so difficult to settle on just one But that means Irsquom never boredrdquo
With a mother and grandmother who were crafters Hope fell naturally into creativity of all sorts And shersquos always had friends who crafted She even had the good fortune to find a neighborhood craft circle when she lived in Richmond ldquoEveryone is always happy to share their crafts and Irsquove been happy to learnrdquo she said
Hope makes soaps and cards She crochets and cross stitches makes beaded jewelry sews embroiders plays with polymer clays She felts and needle punches does macrameacute has started to quilt and loves quilling ldquoIrsquom constantly learning and practicing new crafts I can do a little bit of everything actuallyrdquo
Each of these crafts is represented by materials available in the store And for those who would like to
learn how to use the materials or improve their skills Espe Drsquos offers classes every month Hope lists upcoming classes on the storersquos Facebook page Recent classes have included wreath-
making cross-stitch and knitting with specialty yarns Look for classes on meditation as well as on quillingmdasha craft that involves rolling shaping and gluing together strips of paper to make intricate designs Folks looking for instruction in a particular skill are welcome to speak to Hope about forming a class
As a resident of the Bay region Hope wants to celebrate the talents of local artisans Shersquos started a Designersrsquo Section to feature their work At the moment shersquos featuring four locals and she plans to extend that section of Espe Drsquos
Chris Butlerrsquos work is ldquoGone Knotsrdquo featuring her elegant macrameacute pieces Chris also teaches macrameacute classes at the shop
Cindy Headley makes mermaid dolls which she calls ldquoInspirational Art Galsrdquo Each one comes with a tag bearing words of wisdom
Jamie Springerrsquos handmade wood chests can go from toy box to hope chest to blanket box while growing rich with the patinas of much handling
And Pam Howard offers ldquoBead Stampederdquo a collection of beaded jewelry
Espe Drsquos is open Thursday and Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm or by appointment The shop is located at 2248 Hampton Hall Road (Route 202) Callao The phone number is 804-529-5210Mari Bonomi photos
Style Spotlight~Crafting is way of life as well as work
Kinsale MuseumOpen year round
Fridays and Saturdays 10-5449 Kinsale Rd Kinsale
wwwkinsalefoundationorg 804-472-3001 804-450-7651
Discover Kinsales Rich History
Five Guest Rooms Each wPrivate Bath
60 Seat Casual Dining RoomOpen to the
Public amp Catered Events
INN at MONTROSS1790 Bed amp Breakfast
Thurs - Saturday 530 - 9 pmSunday 11 am ~ 2 pm
21 Polk St Montross
804-493-8624
September 2012 5
By Pam Sawyer
What do you think of when you hear the word angel A winged heavenly being or
perhaps your kids grandkids spouse close friend or neighbor Websterrsquos Dictionary defines angels as spiritual beings or an attendant spirit or guardian When I think of angels I think of a very special group of people who have an attentive spirit and lots of compassion for their fellow man
This group of people works with the Hospice Support Services of the Northern Neck (HSSNN) These volunteers take time out of their days to drive all over the Northern Neck to offer medical supplies compassionate support companionship and encouragement
to hospice patients and their families Most of all these people do this because they want to The compassion they show can be compared to no other
In the middle of these volunteers are three very special ladies ldquoMy Angelsrdquo These three angels Judy Vogel Anne Cook and Sharon Timms have helped me for the last two years to distribute flowers to hospice patients Anytime I have flowers for patients these ladies are at my beck and call
Some days that I call them they have already made their supply run for the week but that doesnrsquot stop
them They always show up with a smile on their faces and a big hug for me They enthusiastically deliver the flowers to patients
When I started doing hospice flowers two years ago I decided to tag them ldquoAngel Flowersrdquo I thought the idea of angels was very comforting and some flowers
would brighten anyonersquos dayI never thought when I started the
Angel Flowers that I would be blessed with three angels to deliver them No Judy Anne and Sharon may not have wings but their compassion radiance and concern for the people they help and come in contact with makes them
the closest thing to an angel that we may see on earth I thank God for my very special Angels and all their help with distributing flowers to help brighten peoplersquos days A heartfelt thank you to Judy Anne and Sharon You are truly ldquoMy three AngelsrdquoPam Sawyer is owner of Country Cottage Bonner Florist in White StoneFrom left Anne Cook Judy Vogel (Janet Abbott Fast photos) Sharon Timms photo courtesy Anne Cook
Saturday September 15 Heathsville Farmers Market Free 9 am - 1 pm
New Mystery Hunt For Children Priceless Art Local Produce One-of-a-Kind-Clothing Hand
Body Soap Cream amp More Call 580-3377
Ricersquos HotelHughlettrsquos TavernWhats Happening at the Heathsville Tavern
County Seat Restaurant at the Tavern Call 580-7900 Memberships donations fund raising help our historic Tavern remain in YOUR backyard
Open Monday through Saturday867 Fleeton Road Reedville
(804) 453-4462Plant Sales and Landscaping
25 OffAll In-Stock Plants
Boxcroft Inc Nursery amp Landscaping
Lexi Loursquos Furniture and GiftsHand Painted Furniture Priced Just Right
Saturday and Sunday 8 AM to 4 PM
6065 George Washington Memorial Highway
Gloucester VA 23061 804-832-5458
My Three Angels
6 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Belfield Physical Therapy is the growing face of Warsawrsquos Physical Therapy
For Brian Belfield providing physical therapy isnrsquot just his job itrsquos something that allows him to change a personrsquos life Due to his personal triumph with physical therapy his eyes were opened to the world of preventative and after care Currently he has his own practice which he co-owns with his wife and business partner Gina With a recent movemdashtheyrsquove been in the current location for almost a yearmdashthe business has been able to grow and expand in ways that have allowed them to reach more people
Brian originally attended Hampden-Sydney College for baseball but had to have surgery on his elbow during the summer after his freshman year His doctor sent him to physical therapy for rehabilitation of his arm and the experience led him to pursue a career in physical therapy
He and his wife Gina started Belfield Physical Therapy (BPT) as a part-time job in 2003 and opened it up full time in 2005 In September of 2011 they moved to the current location with more space and an entirely different layout This enabled them to add several things they hadnrsquot had room for in the old location They completely renovated the building adding walls rooms with a new look for both the inside and outside of the building
Choosing to set up shop in Warsaw was an easy decision for Brian who grew up in the area and attended Rappahannock High School When he made the decision to pursue physical therapy as a career he made it a goal to return to Warsaw Brian explains the thought process behind the decision saying ldquoI wanted to provide the best all inclusive physical therapy service for the community who gave me so much as a young person student and athleterdquo He and his wife made Warsaw their home in 1999 In his free time Brian enjoys serving as an elder and teaching Sunday school at his church Rappahannock
Church of Christ As someone who has enjoyed sports since he was young Brian is still an avid triathlete and Ironman finisher Regarding his
free time Brian has said ldquoI have four children so their hobbies are minerdquo
Gina Belfield is also co-owner of Belfield Physical Therapy Handling more of the business side of BPT Gina does most of the administrative contracting and billing work Brian handles patient care and the supervision of the eleven members of their staff His average day consists of taking care of the patients who come in as well as any administrative duties require his attention While he greatly enjoys spending time with his patients owning his own business comes with its own challenges and for Brian the greatest of these is dealing with the constant changes from insurance companies
Belfield Physical Therapy provides service to people in a wide range of ages and for a variety of diagnoses Due to this they offer many varied services They offer therapy for
neurological and orthopedic diagnosismdashusing a number of treatments including therapeutic exercise manual therapy cardio rehabilitation modalities gait training and balance training
With their move to the new building last year they have added a swim exercise pool for aquatic therapy Additionally they now offer access to a Wellness Center for a monthly membership fee Their most popular service is for their outpatient orthopedic physical therapymdashboth their land and
their aquatic options are equally popular with their patients
When walking into BPT for the first time the atmosphere of caring reaches out to make you feel welcome Itrsquos a place not just for those who need physical therapy but for the whole town to enjoy Those who come into Belfield Physical Therapy are usually looking for a reduction in pain symptoms and the return of their previous level of function Through a large array of options available finding a way through the pain locally has never been quite as easy
Belfield Physical Therapy is located at 4562 Richmond Road (Route 360) in Warsaw and can be found online on Facebook as Belfield Physical Therapy They can be reached by phone at 804-333-8222 Photos courtesy Belfield Physical Therapy
Style Spotlight~Letrsquos Get Physical
September 2012 7
By Paula Shipman
In 2011 at Colonial Downs Racetrack I had the pleasure of meeting Standardbred owner and trainer Amanda Jackson
After taking a photograph of one of her Standardbreds Tidewater Pretty Boy in 2010 Amanda asked me to photograph some of her other horses That is when I first met her filly then a two year old Hillbilly Desire
Amanda is a hard working lady She is a Registered Nurse at St Francis Medical Center and when she is not at the hospital she is a daughter wife mother and caretaker to her Standardbred Racehorses
Amanda and her family are some of the nicest people you could ever meet Her father Tim whom everybody calls lsquorsquoHillbillyrsquorsquo is a hardworking horseman Sharon Amandarsquos mother does the book work for the farm and helps out with
the horses Adam Amandarsquos young son is a big help with the horses He is a very well mannered and polite young man Amandarsquos husband Randy when not working for the railroad company helps train jog and does whatever else needs to be done around the racehorse barn Racing and caring for Standardbredrsquos is truly a family affair for them
Amanda told me that if she could make a living racing horses she would do it full time Her nursing career
helps to support her racing career She plans her racing around her work schedule at the hospital
When asked what her best moment in her racing career has been she didnrsquot skip a beat when she told me that the horse she once owned Tidewater Prettyboy could not seem to qualify due to constantly breaking stride Amanda decided to take over the driving duties on him and qualified him when nobody else could
On July 14th of this year The Meadowlands Racetrack in Rutherford New Jersey featured the $600000 Meadowlands Pace Amanda and her family went and saw horses like Sweet Lou ($1096864) Meadowlands Pace winner A Rocknroll Dance ($1514750) Bolt The Duer ($649901) and the horse that Amanda and I had chosen to win Thinking Out Loud ($891138) who
won The $15 million Pepsi North American Cup in June of this year at Mowhawk Racetrack in Canada She also met Meadowlands Racetrack
Chairman Jeff Gural who is trying hard to better Harness Racing and bring more people to the sport Amanda was standing in line to get her hotdog turned around and there he was She was so excited she kinda squealed with delight and carried on a conversation with the famed horseman letting him know that she and many others support him in his endeavours I had asked her if she had time could she pick me up a
racing program and a Meadowlands t-shirt and I would pay her Amanda got both for me and refused to let me pay anything and since she lives three hours from me she mailed them to me That girl is awesome
The Jackson family takes pride in their horses The care they give them is superb and they also treat the drivers who race their horses well also I canrsquot wait for Colonial Downs to open for fall racing and see Amanda and her family I am honored to call her friendAmanda Jackson and her son Adam Amanda and her 4 year old Standardbred gelding Mcblack nicknamed ldquoMcnastyrdquo ($10175) sired by Standardbred Stallion Mcardle ($2455609) Paula Shipman photosThe mission of the Unwanted Horse Coalition is to reduce the number of unwanted horses and to improve their welfare through education and the efforts of organizations committed to the health safety and responsible care and disposition of these horses wwwunwantedhorsecoalitionorg
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By Carol J Bova
Early this year the dinner time conversation of a few Mathews residents turned to a familiar topic
drainage problems caused by Virginia Department of Transportation neglect of roadside ditches Everyone at the table had a story of when the ditches were clean and storm water flowed to adjacent waterways The group decided it was time to band together and start a project to get the ditches working again Keith Ellenberger quipped the project name should be The Ditches of Mathews County His comment produced chuckles around the table but the name clicked and the idea sparked a grass roots movement that is beginning to make a difference
Roadside ditches are found in most rural areas but Mathews County has a special relationship with its
ditches The county is located entirely within the meteor impact crater that created the Chesapeake Bay and the terrain is relatively low and flat Even the slight elevation of a road acts like a dam in many areas and the roadside ditches exist to carry rainwater away from the road and adjacent properties to protect both from water damage While the Mathews Courthouse area has storm drains to Put-In Creek the rest of the county relies on its ditches for storm water management The smaller roadside channels drain through larger ditches called outfalls which go directly to creeks rivers bays or marshes
Ditches rely on gravity to move rainwater and if something changes the level at the bottom of a ditch or if a drainpipe is blocked the water doesnt move and can cause flooding Creating mosquito nurseries is another problem of blocked ditches along with the critical concern of impacting septic fields It is VDOTs responsibility to maintain ditches and the outfalls necessary to move storm water to natural waterways VDOT employees who understood ditch maintenance from years back when they were well maintained have retired or moved on to other jobs Many newer employees or those
coming from urban areas dont seem to be familiar with ditch practices or policies As a result some outfalls havent received routine maintenance in 20 to 30 years and are so overgrown it takes an old map to locate them Others still show enough water at the roadside
connection to be easily recognized The Ditches of Mathews County is
identifying the location of problem ditches from citizen reports and personal observations and offering to help VDOT work out solutions
Two outfall projects were completed earlier this year after GC Morrow consulted with VDOT field personnel walking the length of the ditches He helped explain the project and get permission from property owners for VDOT access The projects were successful and neighbors up to a mile away reported their ditches were draining for the first time in years A third project delayed for almost three months should be complete by summers end Overgrown outfall ditch along center of pic perpendicular to road Overgrown blocked outfall visible from road C J Bova photosSee the Facebook Page wwwfacebookcomMCditches and a photo gallery at httpvdotditchesshutterflycom
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The Ditches of Mathews County
10 September 2012
By Gwen Keane
Each time I look into those beautiful amber eyes I am reminded dogs grieve too
When Crackerjack was a tiny guy I met him at the annual Dog Gone Dog Show sponsored by the Animal Welfare League He was three months old and available for adoption I called a good friend Rita who had recently lost her husband Jack and told her
about the little guy his foster Mom had named Crackerjack She was elated and asked to adopt him
I will never forget that Sunday afternoon when my husband and I
delivered Crackerjack to Rita It was love at first sight for both of them We thought that was a happy new beginning for Crackerjack For the next three years we stayed in touch and followed the bond that grew between this human and her dog
But things changed My friend became ill and as she lay dying in a hospital bed she asked us to bring Crackerjack home So we did We brought him to our home to join our pet family During Ritarsquos illness Crackerjack had spent most of his days and nights crated entertained by the abundance of doggie biscuits visitors threw into his crate He now looked like a sausage supported by four tooth picks We had a young dog at the time Augie and he was happy to have Crackerjack join our family Isadora my Maltese was happy too She had liked Crackerjack from the moment he first came into her life
Our friend Nancy from Alexandria visited us and brought ldquoTagrdquo her
big black Lab Tag to our surprise decided Crackerjack should go home with him While we were at dinner Tag took down Crackerjackrsquos crate When we returned home we were greeted by three big dogs and Isadora Nancy asked if she could adopt Crackerjack Tag had chosen him to be his friend We were hesitant to say ldquoyesrdquo because of our promise to Crackerjackrsquos previous owner
Finally we agreed that Crackerjack would go home to be Tagrsquos companion but only if he got into the car without force and never looked back Well thatrsquos exactly what happened For the next five years Crackerjack and Tag visited our home on week-ends and stayed with us when our friend went on travel For us these two dogs became part of our family
In May 2012 Tag suffered medical problems and his life ended Crackerjack was devastated after Tagrsquos death He had joined a family but now he only had a human Tag was his buddy his leader and now all of that was lost Both Nancy and Crackerjack continue to grieve the loss of Tag
The new challenge became ldquoHow to help a dog overcome griefrdquo Nancy realized that because she had not raised Crackerjack and he had been so attached to Tag she really didnrsquot know who this dog was She signed up for training At the training school they told her she was the person who needed training not Crackerjack
Then she enrolled him into doggie day care Immediately he was suspended because he refused to take a nap The day care facility had a policy that all dogs must take a one hour nap each afternoon Crackerjack had been disruptive because he cried during the quiet time They suggested he grieve at home for two weeks then come back Yes this is true and dog owners actually pay to take their dog to places like this So my friend went back to school with Crackerjack and stopped working late hours
Itrsquos been four months now since Tag died Crackerjack is adjusting but he still misses his buddy When he visits us he immediately goes out to the grave and then runs down to the dock where Tag spent a lot of time swimming
I watch Crackerjack stare into the distance Sometimes he turns his head as if he hears Tag running onto the dock to join him or he sees Tagrsquos body plowing through the water Crackerjack waits in silence and then returns back to the house a little sad but still hopeful If I could read a dogrsquos mind I am sure Crackerjack would say ldquoTag will be here tomorrowrdquo
While the good memories help lessen the grief this canine and human team continue to slowly move forward Who knows Maybe one day another special canine will enter their hearts and join their familyGwen Keane photo
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By Susan Christopher
The Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund (SPMF )for animals has an interesting and unique origin
Joyce Page of Northern Neck Animal Welfare League had a
close friend and neighbor Shirley Perkins who was also an avid animal lover When she passed away she left Joyce $1000 to be used any way that could help animals
Joyce set up the fund in October of 1999 and in April of 2004 the fund was recognized by the IRS under a 501 C (3) Animal Charity therefore all donations are tax deductible
Judy Harvell Joyces sister helped add to the fund They held annual yard sales The first one was in 2000 During the three day sale approximately $3000 was raised
Over the years with yard sales and specific donations to the SPMF many animals have been helped Other animal charities and the Animal Welfare League (AWL) fund have restrictions The SPMF does not have restrictions for use of money for all animals or the territory for the donations Some of the examples would be medications for pets which a family could
not afford such as vaccinations and heart worm treatments The SPMF has helped with boarding fees and foster care expenses
Spaying and neutering expenses which were not covered by the AWL funds have been paid or partially reimbursed Boarding fees have been paid under some circumstances When animals need medical treatments after being rescued by the Lancaster Animal Control officers the SPMF may be used Families may even get help to pay for local animal licenses
The officers of the Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund are Joyce Page President and Secretary and Judith Harvell as Vice President and Treasurer The Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck is so fortunate to have Joyce Page as the Adoption Officer and Vice President and Judith Harvell as the President That is one major reason the SPMF works so well with the AWL
Remember no animal is turned away and the SPMF is on call 247 Any donation is greatly appreciated Donations can be made to the Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund (SPMF or the Shirley Fund) and sent to 810 Griffins Landing Road Lancaster Va 22503
Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund
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12 September 2012
By Chelly Scala
Recently our family enjoyed a great fishing surprise Travis had been catching lots of small puppy drum
this season all of which were sub legal and had to be released That has always been one of my favorite fish to catch I have always wanted to catch one of the adult Red Drum but never had the opportunity
During a week in which Travis had enjoyed lots of catch and release Puppy Drum action with his sister Brittany a surprise fishing adventure would culminate the end of the week
One morning our family set out for a family fishing trip and decided to troll for Spanish mackerel It was a beautiful morning We
were marking fish on the depth finder but they didnrsquot look like mackerel
As we slowed our trolling speed to trip the planers and pull the lines in one of the rods bent over and the clicker drag began sounding like a big springtime post spawn striper event Steve was right next to the rod and picked it up saying ldquohope itrsquos not a skaterdquo
The fish began sounding and swimming fast under and around the boat Steve caught a glimpse as it came near the surface and said it was a Red Drum After more than 15 minutes fighting the fish with a sturdy trolling rod and reel
Steve was able to get the fish close enough to where we all could see it I grabbed the net Brittany picked up one camera and Travis grabbed the other When we got a good look at it it was obvious the huge fish would have to go as the size limit is 18-26 inches This red drum was huge and heavy We knew that we would have to carefully unhook this fish
As I tried to net the fish it was so big and heavy that the net began to tear and the handle was bending even while keeping the fish and net just below the surface of the water Steve carefully unhooked the fish and it quickly pushed through the net leaving a big hole and swam off Wow What a perfect family day We all took part in this wonderful experience of catching and releasing such a beautiful strong fish which will be there for others to catch another time
One of the family events that we look forward to every year is the three day Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show and the Virginia Deer Classic This year we attended on August 11 and in our opinion this event just gets better and better every year There are almost 300 vendors with outdoor gear trips food and of course the Virginia Deer Classic
The Virginia Deer Hunters Association (VDHA) sponsors this show along with other events to promote safe and ethical deer hunting The programs they promote or get involved in support
hunter ethics good landowner relationships hunter safety and a better understanding of quality deer management They work closely with state legislators and Virginiarsquos Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
One of my favorite programs which VDHA advocates and supports is the Hunterrsquos for the Hungry With this program hunters give something back as more than 390000 pounds of venison are donated annually to the needy throughout Virginia These noble efforts have had a major role in the Quality Deer Management Plan which was created due to the exploding Whitetail Deer population
Another effort which the VDHA is committed to is Annual Disabled Veteran Hunts Through this program approximately 75 VDHA volunteers and Virginia Game Department personnel work as instructors guides drivers and camp cooks to make a safe and enjoyable event for those who gave so much for our country
The VDHA sponsors youth hunts hunter education and wildlife education Other programs include scholarship funds geared toward white tail deer research studies
For more information about the VDHA visit wwwvirginiadeerhuntersorgTravis Scala photo
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Tidewater amp Timber~Fishing Surprise Outdoor Adventure
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September 2012 13
By Paula Shipman
I met Hillbilly Desire ($11289) who was previously named Tidewater TNT in 2011 at Colonial Downs Racetrack in New
Kent Va It was love at first sight for me She is strikingly beautiful and she is a big strong filly Desire is also a love me all over kind of horse She has no problem being loved on and she really enjoys it She frequently rests her head on her ownerrsquos shoulder
Desire is owned by Amanda Jackson of Burkeville Va Amandarsquos father Tim once told me that he was teasing Amanda and her mother Sharon that if they keep rubbing this horse they will rub off all of her hair
Hillbilly Desire was a private purchase She was also extremely difficult to break so much so that Amanda almost gave up Desire did
damage to the breaking cart several times They stuck with her though and she has turned out to be quite a racehorse
Desire was sixth in her first qualifier on September 16 2011 with Amanda driving but won her first pari-mutuel start at Colonial on September the 29 2011 and the win came effortlessly Her driver Jason Mac Dougall never popped the ear plugs on Desire nor did he even show her the whipmdashshe is just that good She continued to win her next two starts but on her fourth start the $47200Virginia Bred Final Two -Year- Old Filly Pace she finished third
Desire has had four starts this year with two being qualifiers at the newly re-opened Rosecroft Raceway in Maryland The two pari-mutuel starts were at Harrahrsquos Chester in Philadelphia Pa Unfortunately that is a long trip from Burkeville and Desire has been found to not travel well She did not fare so well racing there and the decision was made to only race her close to home Hillbilly Desire is out of a Dragon Again ($2343428) mare named Miss Tootsie Roll ($19947) formally named Keystone Monroe I got to meet and rub Dragon Again who is also enrolled in the Full Circle program at Hanover Shoe Farms this year Desire is sired by World
Champion Real Desire ($3159814) Desire loves to be turned out
in her paddock and when there is a change in her routine she can be a Nervous Nellie
Even with the highs and lows Amanda still loves to race her horses One of the lows being that she lost two beautiful foals twins as a matter of fact They were black with white socks and they both had a star Twins rarely survive
Desire has two half brothers out of Miss Tootsie Roll Tidewater
Teddy ($204339) and Tidewater Tomcat ($87838) I believe Desire will be as successful as her two brothers have been
I am excited about photographing Desire and watching her race in her three year old campaignLeft Hillbilly Desire at Colonial Downs in 2011 Paula Shipman photo RealDesire Hillbilly
Desirersquos sire with John Campbell in the bike photo by USTA United States Trotting AssociationStandardbred owners are taking advantage of a no cost no obligation USTA program that helps connect horses in need of a new home with their breeder former owners
trainers drivers caretakers or any other interested individual The program is called Full Circle Email fullcircleustrottingcom
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14 September 2012
By Elizabeth D Huegel
When Pat Gingell opened her first restaurant in Warsaw some 19 years
ago her goal was to provide unique confectionery delights for any occasion She made all sorts of candies and baked goods to commemorate any eventhellipgreen goodies for St Patrickrsquos Day pink and red for Valentinersquos Day as well as custom orders for birthdays secretaryrsquos day and so on The establishment was appropriately named For the Occasion to highlight the diversity of her sweet offerings
She also served sandwiches for those wanting something more substantial to eat Over time and on the suggestions of her customer For the Occasions grew into a full service restaurant Eventually she phased out the confectionery aspect primarily because cakes and candies donrsquot hold up too well in the heat of Virginia
summers She has recently decided however to offer the homemade sweets once again but will limit the availability to the winter months when the candies wonrsquot melt
In 2003 Pat and her partner Burnell Fallin opened the second restaurant in Callao and incorporated the business Burnell became a co-owner For the next two years he ran the Callao operation while she ran the Warsaw restaurant Eventually however they found maintaining two locations overwhelming and they elected to close the Warsaw operation
Because she was always busy in Warsaw Pat did not know any of the staff in Callao and they did not know her She knew them by name of course because she wrote their paychecks but she did not know them personally or even what they looked like
As the restaurant in Warsaw was winding down Pat occasionally had some free time on her hands so she often went over to the Callao facility just to eat and have someplace to go She was the original Undercover Boss without deliberately being undercover But when she realized no one there knew her she took advantage of the opportunity to see the operation incognito and from a customerrsquos point of view She was very pleased
with the entire staff the quality of the food and the compliments she overheard from other customers Eventually she revealed her identity but not for the first few visits
These days Pat and Burnell share
the business and divide the duties He is usually managing the restaurant in person while she works behind the scenes doing book work ordering supplies and comparison shopping
Pat recalled an early experience with gender stereotyping back when she owned the first restaurant and Burnell worked for her To her dismay one of her distributors always asked ldquoWherersquos the boss-manrdquo when he came to deliver supplies Each time she would slough it off offering one excuse or another One ill-fated day the vendor made the mistake of asking yet again for the ldquoboss-manrdquo With a terse tone Pat replied ldquoI am the boss man Burnell works for me
not the other way aroundrdquo Burnell nodded his head in agreement noting he had no idea how difficult it was for female business owners ldquoThey (the women) have to work much harder to gain the respect readily afforded
to male business ownersrdquo he noted Now as a co-owner he deals with the vendors
The restaurant business has changed considerably over the last 19 years The prices of food goods have gone up considerably yet they manage to keep their meals affordable For the Occasions is the typical Mom and Pop operation Patrsquos daughter Christine Uphold works in the dining room and her son
Christopher Uphold is one of the chefs They also have several other employees working for them It is a team effort no one really has a titlehellipthey all just pitch in to get it done
Recently Pat and Burnell have been working on renovations at the restaurant They laid a new carpet painted the walls placed tile in the entrance way and built a small bar near the front door ldquoWe are not going into a ldquobar-type businessrdquo she noted ldquobut we want people to have a place to sit if they only want a quick sandwich or they are waiting for a carry-out orderrdquo The place has a whole new look but the excellent food and reasonable pricing will always remain the same Pat and Burnell are proud of their reputation for serving great food at great prices Consistency in quality and quantity is their goal and they trust the customers will let them know if they fail at that endeavorPat and Burnell Elizabeth D Huegel photo and Marie Stone photo
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September 2012 15
By Bill Graves
A dear friend said this to me not too long ago She was lamenting on the difficulty she was having in making
ends meet Every year she was saying everything goes up The cable bill the phone bill the water bill the tax bill the food bill the insurance bill therersquos no end to it Then in a low soft voice she said except my income
Approaching her 80rsquos she had been saving money so she thought all the wrong ways In the retail world of 50 off buy-one-get-one no interest for 90 days limited time offer and on and on and on Letrsquos not forget the TV shopping networks too Who canrsquot pass up four flex-pays for only $3995 Well she didnrsquot pass them up She joins the ranks of more than half of Americans that havenrsquot saved enough money to retire comfortably Suzie Orman calls them the ldquobaby bummersrdquo
Suzie also said ldquoowning a home is a keystone of wealthhellipboth financial affluence and emotional securityrdquo
It is so important to start saving money when young so compound interest can do its thing Save without seeing is best By this I mean use automatic payroll deductions What you never see you wonrsquot miss Especially if you have an employer who offers some sort of matching funds in a 401k It is free money and a benefit you should try to maximize Seek out a certified financial advisor that will enhance your chances of someday retiring maybe early to a world of unlimited possibilities You know the old adage ldquopay yourself firstrdquo Unfortunately many of us havenrsquot
You wonrsquot go broke saving money this way Maybe one day yoursquoll be like one of those folks on the TV Commercial where they ask ldquohellipwhatrsquos your numberrdquo and yoursquoll be holding up $1877000 We know
Social Security is on thin ice and the younger you are the thinner the ice Ron Lewis said ldquoSince Social Security faces a larger gap between what it promises younger workers and what it can afford to pay them private savings will likely need to play a larger role in retirement planning for younger workersrdquo
So if you find yourself in similar circumstances as my friend on a fixed income and you are a homeowner you might want to read a couple recent articles about using home equity One is from the Wall Street Journal titled Retirees Turn to Savings Alternatives Home Equity It cites a Boston College Center for Retirement Research which indicates that taking out a reverse mortgage is a viable way to build retirement savings The other is from the Dallas Morning News which wrote ldquoThe age of the reverse mortgage is herehellipused for long-term planning rather than emergencieshellipreverse mortgages
are likely to become a major tool for the millions of Americans who have a lot more equity in their homes than in their retirement savingsrdquo Donrsquot go broke saving money And please donrsquot succumb to Charles Schulz philosophy ldquoIrsquom only going to dread one day at a timerdquoFor a Copy of National Council on Aging ndash Savvy Saving Seniors or for more about Reverse Mortgages call Bill Graves at 866-936-4141
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When he rode away to war as a colonel of Confederate
cavalry she took their young son and moved back to Washington DC to nurse Union wounded She tried
to put the war and her love a rebel officer out of her mind until his battered body was
carried into her surgical ward
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16 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
When she first stumbled upon It Works Elizabeth Huegel who goes by Liz was
accompanying a friend to a network gathering of Christian business women The woman who hosted the event demonstrated the Ultimate Body Applicator from It Works and lost about an inch around her waist in 45 minutes Liz was amazed and
more than a bit skeptical so she decided to try it herself She also lost several inches over the next three days from where she had applied the Ultimate Body Applicator When she realized how well it worked for her Liz decided to become an independent distributor for It Works which is her first foray into network marketing
While It Works sells a variety of beauty and skin
care and nutritional products its best known for the Ultimate Body Applicator wraps When it comes to the wraps the ldquolonger and more frequently you use it the better the results will berdquo says Liz She explained that the wraps are made of fabric and are infused with botanicals to help detoxify the body leading to noticeable tightening toning and firming where applied
Itrsquos important to drink lots of water during the first 72 hours after the
wraps are applied to help flush out the toxins They need to be worn for a minimum of 45 minutes but many
people wear them to sleep or out on the go without anyone ever knowing they have them on The wrap can be placed on the stomach neck back thighs or arms and the affects can last between two and six months
After the Ultimate Body Applicator Lizrsquos favorite It Works product is the ldquoGreensrdquo a powdered nutritional supplement that can be added to anything you drink and contains the nutritional equivalent of eight fruit and vegetable servings I can personally attest that it doesnrsquot taste bad in water though Liz prefers to drink hers in orange juice because it has a slight orange flavor Everything that It Works makes is natural and does not contain chemicals Liz makes a point of trying everything before she sells it stating ldquoI wonrsquot sell anything I donrsquot believe inrdquo She will travel anywhere within the Chesapeake Style distribution area to host a party
Liz has lived in the area since the 1970s when she moved here when she married her first husband and they moved to Virginia because he was originally from here She was in the Air Force before she switched to general government work in 1985 She earned her degree from St Leorsquos University in 1982 and worked as
an investigator for the Department of Defense for 20 years She was stationed in Hampton Roads and worked the Peninsula area until she retired in 2005 In 2005 Liz married Dave a talented carpenter she met while doing investigative work and they reside in the Urbanna area in a beautiful home A breast cancer survivor Liz is six years out of treatment Shersquos very involved in her church Apostles Lutheran of which shersquos been a member since 1992 and drives to Gloucester regularly to attend events
When shersquos not being an independent distributor for My It Works Liz is an avid and talented stained glass artist jewelry creator and writer In fact shersquos a fellow Chesapeake Style writer and sales representative and yoursquove probably read a few articles of hers One of her favorite hobbies is making stained glass something she started doing in the early 2000s
She often creates her own stained glass patterns and has a studio in the basement of her house right next to her husbandrsquos workshop Liz makes her own jewelry and her latest interest is something that fellow Chesapeake Style advertiser Libby Lipscomb Boyer of KittyKat Glass Designs taught her to make a kumihimo beaded necklace She and several church members are planning to make stained glass windows for their church
Liz isnrsquot the only talented one in her family one of her daughters makes stained glass pieces and they can both cross-stitch beautifully While she might not have as much free time as she could being retired she enjoys every minute of her busy day
Elizabeth can be reached by phone at 804-815-5077 and you can view her online It Works profile at lidabetmyitworkscom Kelsey Sipes photos
Style Spotlight~Taking a Chance Enjoying the Plunge
September 2012 17
By Jean M Duggan
VICAP (Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program) through Bay Aging wants to remind you about your Medicare needs this fall Each yearmdashfrom October 15
through December 7mdashMedicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to join or switch Medicare plans
As you are making decisions about your health and prescription drug coverage it is very important to remember to do the following
bull Review your current health and prescription plans Health and drug plan benefits and costs can change each year
bull Look at other plans in your area to see if one may be a better choice for you
bull If you want to keep your current plan you donrsquot need to do anything for your enrollment to continue
bull If you are going to make a change then you need to sign up as soon as possible as it will help avoid any inconvenience at your pharmacy in January
You can compare plans by calling
800-MEDICARE by going to wwwmedicaregov or by contacting Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program
VICAP also wants people to know that there is extra help available from the Social Security Administration to help pay for your premium and prescriptions To qualify for extra help you must have
bull Income limited to $1396 a month for an individual or $1891 a month for a married couple living together
bull Resources limited to $13070 for an individual or $26120 for a married couple living together Resources include such things as bank accounts stocks and bonds They do not count your house and car as resources
For assistance or to learn more about what is available for you please contact Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program at 804-758-2386 ext 44Jean M Duggan is Development Officer at Bay Aging
Chesapeake Style Magazine
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18 September 2012
Old Time Revival in Guinea and Baptizing in the York RiverThis is a continuation of a series of articles about the childhood of Pauline Allen Alexander Elizabeth Stokesrsquo motherBy Elizabeth Allen Stokes
In black Guinea beginning with the fourth of July and extending through the entire month of August of every year during my Mamas day
was a time of great anticipation for all families The community spruced up its houses whitewashed the houses and barns and schoolhouse cemetery fences and gravesites weeding the flower beds cleaned and mucked out
the stables homes were cleaned out rugs air dried on lines windows washed horses curried the best of the linen silverware and dishes pulled out of the linen closets and cupboards and the precious
spare room in the house sported the comfiest of feather pillows and quilts made by the women of the family Children who had gone away to find more lucrative work in hospitals the garment industries the Philly Navy Yards the building of the Harlem Tunnel and the docksmdashothers became ministers doctors lawyers nurses government workers educators tailors seamstresses small business owners and even journalistsmdashcame back home for that weekmdashas well as other relatives from as far as Boston New Jersey New York Washington DC and Baltimore as far south as Atlanta and Memphis
and from Detroit and Chicago where the steel industries and factories had beckoned them All of this hard work culminated in Revival Week for First Baptist Church at Ordinary on Route 17mdashthe Greate Roadmdashand Morningstar Baptist Church in Bena Their revivalsmdashservices and prayers sermons and singing with guest preachersmdashwere held at different dates during the week but always
in August and ending the following Sunday with the baptizing always on the waterfront propertymdashYork Rivermdashof neighbor Floyd Stokes in an area called ldquoup on the hillrdquo Families were dressed in their best all week long and even the horsesrsquo coats shone with care their blinders decorated prettily as well as the buggies brass parts and leather parts oiled to perfection All week long neighbors and visiting relatives would visit each and eat and take foodstuffs home and drink and reminisce
The candidates for baptizingmdashmostly childrenmdashalong with their sponsors were dressed in long white
dressesmdashgirls and womenmdashwith white towels wrapped around their heads or long-sleeved white shirts and pantsmdashboys and men After being shielded and dressed in the nearby thicket of woods they were led down to the York River by the minister and into the water where prayers were said and the old spiritual sung Wade in the Water Families clasped hands cried and sang as their spirits and hearts soared with pride to see their loved ones given over to God
Every year since slavery this tradition has continued in the black communities all over the south as a reminder of their ancestors who could not always worship in the white churches and finally united to find places of united prayer for themselves and to baptize their own in the same local waters where they harvested their bounties The inlets and coves the marshes streams of the great Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac and York Rivers as well as the Rappahannock and the Piankitank and in the lower peninsula the Hampton and Poquoson Rivers just to mention the major ones After the services tables were set up with enormous platters of food of all description because the gardens had been harvested and ldquoDinner on the groundsrdquo was remembered and spoken yet againRecent Modern Day Baptizing Taylorrsquos Beach Reedville Shiloh Baptist Church Photos by Elizabeth Stokes
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The Guinea Connection~Part VI
September 2012 19
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The Ricersquos HotelHughlettrsquos Tavern Foundation Members of Heathsville
sponsored an Art Show with the members displaying their talents with twenty plus contributors with a large number of items
The first annual Art Show was a success The variety of types and amazing creations of arts crafts photography was a welcome sight to visitors There were many visitors
Entires ranged from designer clothing quilts statuary stained glass paintings items from the Blacksmith Shop handmade clocks greeting cards hand crafts computer generated art jewelry wood furniture bowls boxes spinning and weaving
Members of the Ricersquos Hotel
Hughlettrsquos Tavern were as amazed as the visitors by the talented member artists of the Tavern
There were displays from the Tavern Lobby Parlor the Spinners and Weavers Studiomdashthe former Yellow Cat Roommdashthe Livery Stable the Woodworkers Guild and
Transportation buildingThe exhibits were colorful with the
creators nearby to share informationPerhaps using the old standby
by ldquoa picture is worth a thousand wordsrdquo is the best way to describe the event Envision items that you can see and touch along with the paintings and photos
The Show was organized by Beverly Sabelhouse and Bud Disney with many of the Tavern Members
participating and assisting the arrangement of course the ldquosetup and the take downldquo of the show
The success of this show will certainly lead to another This will present an opportunity to attendees to bring their friends to view all of these wonderful objects created by the Tavern members Watch for plans to offer Art Classes in the fall Bud Disney photo
Tavern Members Art Show
20 September 2012
By Ellen Dugan
If you are an English teacher and see the word ldquotardigraderdquo you might think therersquos a space missing in the middle or
that the person who wrote it was late in assigning marks on a report cardmdashhopefully As and Bs But if yoursquore into microorganisms and the space program you would smile and pause for a moment of respectful even awesome silence You would know that tardigrades also called waterbears or moss piglets are tiny
Rambo survival creatures worthy of their own reality TV show
These little guys have an impressive resume To begin with theyrsquove got lifersquos ups and downs figured out Too hot Too cold Too much radiation Not enough air or water No problem When the going gets tough tardigrades get tougher They just check out temporarily and wait for things to improve They have learned how to survive boiling heat freezing cold massive doses of radiation and even the vacuum of outer space
In scientific circles they are
generally considered to be the worldrsquos toughest animal Part of their success strategy is simply to lose weight They know how to go into a hibernation-like state that scientists call ldquocryptobiosisrdquo This is basically a deathlike condition But they donrsquot die Their metabolism lowers to the point of being undetectable and the water inside their body decreases to less than 1 We donrsquot know exactly how they do this And we donrsquot know how they feel about doing itmdashprobably less than happy about itmdashbut itrsquos one reason there is so much interest in them
Another is that they are comparatively easy to study because tardigrades are not too fussy about where they live Any place seems to be okay Theyrsquove been found on top of the Himalayas at the bottom of the sea under layers of solid ice in polar regions and throughout tropical forests around the equator Millions of them no doubt the smarter ones prefer lakes and ponds or dunes and beaches Thousands like to swim in a cup of marine or freshwater sediment
If you have a microscope you can see them by soaking a piece of moss in water Donrsquot worry about disturbing them These guys are flexible and as far as we know they
have no objection to being observed Because of their remarkable
durability and their lumbering microscopically ldquocuterdquo appearancemdashshort plump bodies and little legsmdashtardigrades have developed a somewhat unique fan club among the scientists who study them Often a degree of playfulnessmdashmissing in other studiesmdashcreeps into tardigrade literature things like ldquoCreature Survives Naked in Spacerdquo ldquoExtremophilerdquo or ldquoIndestructiblerdquo
No doubt this notoriety was prompted by a group of tardigrade super stars who took the top spot in Wired Sciencersquos Top 10 Things Launched into Space in 2008 when they participated in the TARDIS (Tardigrades in Space) program Part of their job as tardinauts or pioneer space travelers was simply to survive the experience Happily many of them did thus becoming the first animals to return alive after exposure to both space vacuum and solar radiation
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September 2012 21
TeenEncouraging Young Artists Photographers Writers
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Rosebud Bed and Breakfast is nestled in Virginias Historic Northern Neck in Montross Easy access for day-trips to 12 local wineries Stratford Hall George Washingtons Birthplace Virginias Historic trianglemdashYorktown Jamestown and Williamsburgmdashas well as other local historic sites Located in town its a short distance to local restaurants shopping and more
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Middlesex High SchoolThe Special Ring
By Bridgette Self
So much dependsupon
That one specialring
Sparkling withdiamonds
Followed by the nakedband
Symbolizing a newbeginning
Fox FoxBy Chris Sheppard
Fox FoxSlyly sneaking in the nightUnder the fence to the chicken hutsEvery move you make is quietEvery sound you make is silentAs you approach the hutOnce inside you take a chicken one by oneAfter checking your list you leave in a flashInto the night without a trace
A Cheetahrsquos HuntBy Allie Reaves
There she goesIn a blink of an eye
Her paws tearingUp the ground beneath her
There she goesFaster than lightening
Her powerful legsNothing but a blur
There she goesFlying on the groundHer long lean body
Leaping through the air
There she goesDashing across the plains
Her soft breathingNever troubling her
There she goesShersquos got it
Her majestic agilityNever fails
Through the Eyes of an Innocent
By Allie Reaves
A thousand steps before me(As far as my eyes can see) and
Gigantic foot houses on the floor(Mine are normal)
Big fluffy seats swallowing me(But are comfy)
While watching TV bigger than my head(Always before bed)
Tucked in a mountain of animals(Never to be alone)
22 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
In the Northern Neck is a place where ldquonobody wants to go home theyrsquore having too much funrdquomdash and itrsquos called Leadbellyrsquos
Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant that is at Fairport Marina Tammy LaFollette who runs it says employees even come in on days off just to hang out
Tammy grew up visiting the Neck with her family which eventually moved here She left after high school but has returned several times most recently when her mother became ill in 2011 She resurrected the Marinarsquos
restaurant when she opened Leadbellyrsquos in August of that year
A commercial artist Tammy has done interior design and artwork created logos and advertising images and even taught gourd sculpture to kids with disabilities in Washington DC
Now once again shersquos cooking ldquoCooking is a form of creativityrdquo Tammy explained ldquoAnd coming up with creative names for new dishes is a challenge toordquo
The Fairport Marina is familiar territory to Tammy She not only cooked in the restaurant in the late 1990rsquos she also decorated it even painting murals on the bar as well as using driftwood and found objects and painting nautical images on them That was the period when Coastal Living Magazine named the Marinarsquos restaurant one of the top five ldquoSeafood Divesrdquo on the East Coast
ldquoMy goal is to earn that sort of recognition againrdquo Tammy said
The first hint of the fun at Leadbellyrsquos is the giant frog in sunglasses flashing V for Victory on the side of the building as you drive into the parking lot Enter the restaurant and yoursquoll see frogs everywhere painted frogs stuffed frogs sculptured
frogs frogs made of gourds ldquoFrogs are my religionrdquo Tammy
said smiling ldquoYou know Forever Relying on Godmdashwe need all the help we can get Thatrsquos why there are frogs everywhererdquo
And on the menu is a specialty of the house frog legs Folks keep coming back to Leadbellyrsquos for the frog legs The restaurant sells more than 30 pounds a week ldquoFolks say theyrsquore the best theyrsquove ever hadrdquo said Tammy
ldquoThey donrsquot really taste like chicken no matter what anybody saysrdquo Brooke Carrillo the bartender said ldquoThey taste more like sugar toads but with the texture of chickenrdquo
Some of the best fried green tomatoes to be found along the Chesapeake are also on the menu available as an appetizer and on sandwiches as well ldquoWe change our oil every dayrdquo Tammy said ldquoThatrsquos why theyrsquore always lusciousrdquo
There are different lunch and dinner specials daily ldquoWe always have both meat and fish specials for dinnersrdquo she said Another regular dish people return for is ldquoMy Maryrsquos Oystersrdquo cooked according to Leadbellyrsquos own recipe All the produce and seafood come from local purveyors helping maintain the
fresh taste of all Leadbellyrsquos dishes Along with sharing chefrsquos duties
Tammy also is redecorating the spaces in the restaurant ldquoAnd we always decorate for each holidaymdashwersquore very festive around hererdquo she said
Leadbellyrsquos also hosts private parties Theyrsquove served wedding rehearsal dinners and host a regular group each month that comes with its own disk jockey for a dance party
Every other Saturday Leadbellyrsquos offers live music The house band is called Throwinrsquo Wake
Tammy and her employees love the bright casual atmosphere of Leadbellyrsquos ldquoWersquore kind of like a hidden little secret where folks know they can leave all their troubles at the doorrdquo Tammy said Brooke added ldquoAll Tammyrsquos employees are happy and that makes everyone who comes in happyrdquo And Tammy finished off ldquoI tell my employees if you arenrsquot having fun working here you donrsquot need to be working hererdquo
Leadbellyrsquos has many regular customers ldquoWe see the same people week after week We appreciate our local customer base year round though we certainly enjoy our summer visitors who are vacationers and Marina customersrdquo Tammy said
One regular customer enjoying his soft crab sandwich summed up Leadbellyrsquos appeal ldquoI come in here almost every day because I enjoy the food and I enjoy the companyrdquo
Leadbellyrsquos is open year-round Summer hours are Monday-Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm Thursday-Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Winter hours starting early in November are Wednesday-Saturday for lunch and dinner Sunday lunch only Fairport Marina is at 252 Polly Cove Road Reedville Phone 804-453-5002 and ldquoLikerdquo Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant on FacebookLeft Tammyrsquos art on a freezer Tammy photos by Mari Bonomi
Style Spotlight~Leadbellyrsquos creates Virginiarsquos Caribbean fun
FREE Tasting at Roses Steak House in KilmarnockTuesday September 18 at 530 pm
September 2012 23
By RuthE Forrest BA CMT NCTMB
Wersquore not the first to experience stressful times and confusion in a changing
world In 1939 a 45-year-old retired Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy concerned about being recalled for duty at the dawning of WWII asked Edgar Cayce what could be done to facilitate peace His counsel was to ldquohelliplive as you prayrdquo In other words to live each moment as peaceful as humanly possible When we pray for peace but our actions are anything but peaceful we create heartache war and destruction
This timeless answer remains good advice today It is okay to feel discouraged or overwhelmed by what we see in current events How can we take our power back and make a difference What can we do to change things and improve our world
A good friend of mine no longer watches the news on TV or reads anything about war and fighting overseas She chooses instead to visualize the people in these areas of conflict as whole healthy happy and prosperous She is adding her positive energy to others of like mind thus multiplying the good vibrations Another friend always watches the news so she knows where to send her prayers and healing light The more we add our thoughts and actions to the possibility of peace the larger the consciousness of peace becomes We can all do this type of internal work as Mr Cayce counseled
The effects of our individual thoughts and actions often may not be apparent until generations later Henry D Thoreau was a quiet man who lived simply in Concord Mass Spending much of his time in deep thought he wrote books about civil disobedience peaceful protests and the beauty of nature His writings greatly influenced M Gandhi and ML King and contributed to their
world-changing actions Similarly we may never know the far-reaching long-lasting effects of our own thoughts words and gestures
You donrsquot have to be a Thoreau to inspire greatness The first step is to clean up your thoughts You may not be able to control all the thoughts that pop into your head but you donrsquot have to sit down to dinner with them The unpleasant situations we currently face didnrsquot start yesterdaymdasha long chain of angry fearful thoughts created them Instead of choosing a negative response that condemns the people and events that bring great suffering make a choice for the positive Irsquom not suggesting that we deny that bad things happen or avoid addressing issues that need attention Simply keep a positive and hopeful attitude looking for good things in your experience It doesnrsquot take a big sweeping time-consuming expensive change Each small action that we take during the course of a day helps to create our Eden Here are some suggestions to inspire more peaceful moments
Preventative Maintenance My personal motto Keeping yourself in a state of equilibrium ensures that your mindbodyspirit are strong enough to withstand the stresses of modern living Tools for healthy balance include restful sleep scheduled downtime proper nutrition lots of clean water and exercise that is fun
Soul Nourishment As important as feeding the body feed your soul daily with uplifting reading music or anything of your choosing as long as it is helpful and hopeful
Take control Protect your mind and emotions by consciously choosing what you read view listen to and the conversations you have Let go of toxic peopleideas
Legacy Decide on what kind of world you want to leave behind Take your legacy and work with itmdasha kind world a peaceful world Keeping that ideal in mind choose
your reactions based on that ideal when faced with a decision This takes work and attention but is easier with practice and life changing Deep peace pure green of the grass to you
Deep peace pure red of the flame to you Deep peace of the quiet earth to you Deep peace of the sleeping stones to youDeep peace of the running wave to youReach RuthE Spa 2 U 804-453-5367
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By Ellen DuganEveryone knows that work expands
to fill the time available to do it But there is another law operating along these same linesmdashthe more room you have the more stuff you accumulate To check this out we asked ldquoWith the exception of clothes if we looked in your closet what would we findrdquo
Dawn Sanders-Ball who lives in Weems is a nurse in an acute rehab center in Yorktown She admits to being ldquoa document freakrdquo Therefore itrsquos no
surprise that her closet also houses file cabinets and boxes of papers
ldquoSchool records transcripts even PowerPoint presentationsrdquo says Dawn perhaps remembering her college days in northern Virginia Dawnrsquos nine year-old niece Dayla Reed who attends Lancaster Middle School and ldquolikes history the bestrdquo isnrsquot following in her auntrsquos filing
footsteps yet Dayla has a toy box where shersquos normally ldquopretty goodrdquo at keeping things picked
up but says that her things can be ldquoa little bit everywhere toordquo
Kilmarnock resident Ellen Strangeway used to ldquodo hair at Head Huntersrdquo but is now responsible for keeping her husband Jamesrsquos
books for Central Equipment Co If we looked in Ellenrsquos closet ldquoit would depend on the time of dayrdquo as to what we would find ldquoHot outside wersquod see Pettierdquo she says Pettie is her Jack Russell terrier ldquoHersquos not the one afraid of thunderstorms but he likes the cool ceramic tile on the floorrdquo says Ellen Pettiersquos sister Souch is the one who is afraid of thunder and lightning Wersquore not sure if Souch inherited this fear from her misnamed mother Inky (entirely white with a couple of small tan spots) or her haughty grandmother Lady Ellie who may have descended from royalty Ellen also has four horses but as far as we know theyrsquove never set foot inside her closet
If you like good barbecue Captain Ron Campbell in Topping is your man Hersquos been cooking ever since he can remember and probably even before then Although Ron has over 500 cookbooks he does everything by taste ldquoI use the books mostly for ideasrdquo he laughs He doesnrsquot keep them in his closet however ldquoReally therersquos nothing
but clothes in there with the exception of some guns I inheritedrdquo says Ron ldquoButrdquo he adds ldquoMy wife is another story She probably has 500 pairs of shoes in thererdquo We couldnrsquot check this out for accuracy so wersquoll take Ronrsquos word for it
Newlywed Denise Seber of Saluda met husband Steven through the Electricianrsquos Union Both are electricians and apparently Denise felt the sparks fly immediately ldquoI knew he was the one when I first saw himrdquo she smiles It was quite a jolt however to discover that Steven is well somewhat of a hoarder ldquoHe has about a bazillion t-shirtsrdquo says Denise who prefers that we not look inside her closet ldquoItrsquos full of junkrdquo she says ldquoSuitcases files 20 yearsrsquo worth of my husbandrsquos craprdquo But little by little Denise is making progress sneaking it out pool cues t-shirts etc ldquoItrsquos slow goingrdquo she says but worth it if she can make room for her shoes
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Leadbellys Restaurant is located at Fairport Marina
By Susan Grandpre
The Northern Neck is filled with opportunities to explore history taste local wines indulge in
a variety of water activities commune with nature shop and enjoy local restaurants With somewhat limited accommodations for visitors to the area the Rosebud Bed amp Breakfast is ideally located for guests looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer
While taking advantage of the many area activities the Rosebud B amp B located on Kings Highway in Montross offers comfortable and welcoming accommodations for visitors to the Northern Neck Rosebud BampB is family owned and operated and recently celebrated its one year anniversary Opened in August 2011 by Peggy Evans Garland and her husband the Rosebud B amp B has welcomed a host of visitors in its inaugural year
Peggy opened Rosebud B amp B for several reasons She knew that the area needed more accommodations for people wanting to explore the Northern Neck and she wanted to provide a place for those visitors to stay She felt that she had the perfect scenario to open a B amp B On the front portion of her property stood an old house that she and her family were not using She felt that turning this cozy old house into a bed and breakfast would be a great use for the old house and serve the community
After making the decision to create
the bed and breakfast Peggy began a renovation project transforming the old house into a lovely B amp B The renovation included hardwood flooring a new kitchen central air conditioning new windows fresh paint and much more Peggy enjoyed the renovation project and is proud of the beautiful end result
At the completion of the renovation the old house had turned into a beautiful and welcoming bed and breakfast The Rosebud Bed and Breakfast offers two guest rooms a common room a dining room and a kitchen The first of the guest rooms is the spacious Rose Room with a double bed The second guest room the Bud Room is a little smaller and has a queen size bed Both rooms offer ample closet and drawer space
In the common room guests find an inviting place to relax and watch TV The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for visitors to use as needed Guests are encouraged to linger over breakfast in the dining room where homemade muffins breads and breakfast casseroles are served In addition fresh fruit is offered along with juice coffee and tea Wifi can be used throughout the B amp B and the Rosebud welcomes pets
An additional benefit of staying there is the hostess Peggy Not only does she create a welcoming and comfortable place to stay but she also possesses a wealth of information about the region She has lived in Montross for 30 years and her husband is a native to the area
Peggyrsquos love for the Northern Neck and her desire to share its rich and unique history with others was another factor that motivated her to open Rosebud B amp B ldquoI wanted to meet different people interested in the Northern Neck and share information with themrdquo she says She remarks ldquoMany come to the Northern Neck to attend an event or see the historic sites Others use it as a central
meeting place while some have stayed at the B amp B as they bicycled from Chesapeake to Fredericksburgrdquo
Some of the local attractions that Peggy helps guide her guests to enjoy include any of the 12 wineries located along the nearby wine trail The area is home to the birthplace of two of our nationrsquos presidents George Washington and James Monroe Stratford Hall Plantation birthplace of civil war general Robert E Lee is located nearby and offers tours of the house and gardens
The climate in the Northern Neck is
mild and its proximity to the water invites many outdoor enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy activities ranging from sailing boating or water skiing on local rivers to exploring the quieter backwaters on kayak or canoes The local waterways also invite those who love to go fishing or crabbing Cyclists and hikers can enjoy the many scenic routes and trails and nature lovers can
bird watch or indulge in naturersquos many offerings for photography
Whatever draws a visitor to the Northern Neck guests who stay at the Rosebud Bed and Breakfast will be treated to a cozy and comfortable visit while being treated like family To make reservations call 804-761-4844 or email peggarlaaolcom More information about the Rosebud B amp B is available on Facebook and the website wwwrosebudbandbcom Marie Stone photos
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Style Spotlight~An Old House Transformed
26 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Country Cottage is known as The Sweetest Secret in the Northern Neck As many of
her customers have remarked itrsquos a surprise to step inside Country Cottage for the first time Itrsquos almost overwhelming to be faced with the number of options available at the store When Tim and Pam Sawyer first opened their shop in 1998 as a garden center they had no idea that their garden shop would grow into such beloved stop for locals and travelers alike
The yellow building is one of the first that yoursquoll encounter after crossing the bridge when entering the Main Street area of White Stone The color of the house which was originally white was inspired by a pretty yellow daffodil that Pam had been working on
Country Cottage started out as
a garden center and gift shop and has slowly grown through the years into what it is today In 2006 Pam acquired a local flower shop and had it moved into Country Cottage adding to the already large variety of items available When she made the decision to add fudge into her lineup in 2007 she had no idea that it would become such an enjoyed item
Her next addition actually came as a suggestion from her customers They commented that it would be nice to sit in the garden area and eat ice cream Pam listened adding Hersheyrsquos ice cream in 2008 Finally in 2010 Pam took a class about how to make chocolate and added a line of homemade and pre-made chocolates to the Country Cottage
Pam was born and raised in Newport News but has been living in Mathews for 21 years She met her husband Tim in high school and theyrsquove been together since they were 16 With 30 years of marriage under their belts Tim and Pam are a story of high school sweethearts gone right It was Tim who originally pointed out the store when Pam had to stop working due to health concerns and they worked together to make Country Cottage a reality
Their move to Mathews came when Pam gave in to Timrsquos desire
to live in the country coupled with a desire to move somewhere safer and quieter than Newport News for the sake of their children They have two sons who have helped over the years until they started their own careers one of whom is a CPA the other is a salesman Tim still stops by once a week to help Pam out with the store With her free time Pam enjoys spending time with her family and her
three grandchildren who live locallyPam loves what she does and
she is involved in every aspect of her business She makes 80 of the chocolates in her store and has special molds for each filling so it doesnrsquot matter which type of chocolate is on the outside you can tell which filling it contains just by looking at the shape Country Cottage offers 20 flavors of fudge including seasonal flavors and there is a running offer to buy a pound of fudge for $1299 and get half a pound free
Pam learned floral arrangement from her mother who made corsages
and bouquets for weddings and other events and she makes the flower arrangements herself Country Cottage is a ldquofull service florist whatever they need we dordquo Pam loves interacting with her customers and greets each one cheerfully when they come in the door She recounted a story about how one little girl remembered her store despite only seeing it once a year and said ldquoItrsquos
neat to be a part of someonersquos memoryrdquo
At Country Cottage they try to be as allergy friendly as possible and they thoroughly clean everything between servings They offer many sugar free items and several gluten free selections
When Pam recently discovered that she was unable to consume gluten it opened her eyes to how many products contain gluten One of her goals is to expand her line of gluten free products While she may not have the time now Pam has plans in store including an expanded gourmet line and more chocolates This is a local favorite and is sure to remain that way with Pamrsquos additions
Call Country Cottage 804-435-3812 email bowk4uverizonnet wwwcountrycottagewscom or by searching County Cottage on Facebook Kelsey Sipes photos
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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Style Spotlight~Just One Stop for Happiness
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September 2012 27
By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
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Tappahannock-Warsaw Women of the Moose
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28 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
Visit the Reedville Fishermens Museum where history of Northern Neck
Watermen comes aliveWalk our dock inspect our boats visit our museum galleries
Take home memories of your trip from our gift shopVisit the 1875 Walker House and learn how
Reedvilles early residents livedFor a complete listing of our activities and events
go to wwwrfmuseumorg504 Main Street Reedville Virginia
804-453-6529
Open 7 Days a Week
804-224-4121
117 Washington Avenue Colonial Beachwwwdensonsgrocerycom
WALLS BAKERY of Waldorf Pastries Delivered Fresh
Daily Specials Dinners for OneSandwiches Made To Order
ldquoPreparation of food is duty and love while the partaking is pleasure and communityrdquo ~Elizabeth Ehrlich~
Call to Join our Fresh Seafood Mailing List
Densons Grocery
September Weekly Featured Flavors
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Open TuesdayThru Sunday
804 695-2999
Corner of Short Lane and Rt 17
All Our Regular Flavors and More
Friday - Sunday 11 -45179 Mary Ball Rd Lively
Come to Calico Jacks and Find Cottage Furnishings Antiques
Nautical Items Fishing Equipment Tools Books Knives Glassware and an Assortment of Unusual Oddities
Accepting limited consignment
804-296-4350
PLU-101
30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
22645 Kings Hwy Warsaw
804-761-2412Open 7 daysweek
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The Wellness Place
Call 804-472-3706
Now Offering Anger Management Grief amp Loss Group Mood Disorder Group Substance Abuse Groups Insurance amp Court Ordered
Referrals Accepted
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Irvington United Methodist Church14th Annual Bazaar
October 6November 3 December 1
8 am to 3 pm~Cafe LunchOct Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup
and Chicken Salad SandwichBakery Booth bull Specialty TablesSnowmen bull Angel bull Santa bull Bath bull Candle bull Nautical bull Hostess bull Childrenrsquos Book bull Gift Baskets bull Christmas amp Specialty Wreaths
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September 2012 31
B H Baird Insurance Agency LocationsWarsaw 804-333-4013Burgess 804-453-4060
Tidewater Auto Insurance ClinicTappahannock 804-443-3800
Call us for all yourInsurance Needs
Life Auto
Bonds Health Marine
Business Homeowners
Workers Comp Long Term Care
Reedville Fishermens Museum
Contact Committee Chairman Clif Ames RFM 804-453-6529
If you have a boat with clear title that you wish to donate to the museum please contact Clif Ames at 804-453-3506
wwwrfmuseumorg
Boats for Sale~List is subject to change
1971 Windjammer 17 foot fiberglass sailboat
w1997 Venture trailer Asking $1600
1985 Bayliner 18 foot Capri 21 liter Volvo IO
with trailer Asking $2000
1971 20 foot Highlander Sailboat and 1998 Venture Trailer Asking $2700
1985 Mistral Equipe Windsurfer Asking
$300 Not Shown
1990 21 foot Sunbird fiberglass OB 200 HP Johnson good
condition Asking $2700
1982 22 foot Catalina sailboat with 8 HP Honda 4
stroke OB Asking $3500
WE ARE SEEKING DONATIONS
1934 Hartge built Chesapeake 20rsquo Sail boat
and trailer glass over wood Asking $4000
1960 Custom Chesapeake built 18 foot gaff rigged
sailing skiff and trailer Asking $2500
1981 18 foot Hobe Cat with full
rigging and trailer Asking $1800
1990 Galaxy 21 foot 175 Mercruiser IO with 2004 EZ Loader trailer Asking $4000
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September 2012 5
By Pam Sawyer
What do you think of when you hear the word angel A winged heavenly being or
perhaps your kids grandkids spouse close friend or neighbor Websterrsquos Dictionary defines angels as spiritual beings or an attendant spirit or guardian When I think of angels I think of a very special group of people who have an attentive spirit and lots of compassion for their fellow man
This group of people works with the Hospice Support Services of the Northern Neck (HSSNN) These volunteers take time out of their days to drive all over the Northern Neck to offer medical supplies compassionate support companionship and encouragement
to hospice patients and their families Most of all these people do this because they want to The compassion they show can be compared to no other
In the middle of these volunteers are three very special ladies ldquoMy Angelsrdquo These three angels Judy Vogel Anne Cook and Sharon Timms have helped me for the last two years to distribute flowers to hospice patients Anytime I have flowers for patients these ladies are at my beck and call
Some days that I call them they have already made their supply run for the week but that doesnrsquot stop
them They always show up with a smile on their faces and a big hug for me They enthusiastically deliver the flowers to patients
When I started doing hospice flowers two years ago I decided to tag them ldquoAngel Flowersrdquo I thought the idea of angels was very comforting and some flowers
would brighten anyonersquos dayI never thought when I started the
Angel Flowers that I would be blessed with three angels to deliver them No Judy Anne and Sharon may not have wings but their compassion radiance and concern for the people they help and come in contact with makes them
the closest thing to an angel that we may see on earth I thank God for my very special Angels and all their help with distributing flowers to help brighten peoplersquos days A heartfelt thank you to Judy Anne and Sharon You are truly ldquoMy three AngelsrdquoPam Sawyer is owner of Country Cottage Bonner Florist in White StoneFrom left Anne Cook Judy Vogel (Janet Abbott Fast photos) Sharon Timms photo courtesy Anne Cook
Saturday September 15 Heathsville Farmers Market Free 9 am - 1 pm
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Ricersquos HotelHughlettrsquos TavernWhats Happening at the Heathsville Tavern
County Seat Restaurant at the Tavern Call 580-7900 Memberships donations fund raising help our historic Tavern remain in YOUR backyard
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My Three Angels
6 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Belfield Physical Therapy is the growing face of Warsawrsquos Physical Therapy
For Brian Belfield providing physical therapy isnrsquot just his job itrsquos something that allows him to change a personrsquos life Due to his personal triumph with physical therapy his eyes were opened to the world of preventative and after care Currently he has his own practice which he co-owns with his wife and business partner Gina With a recent movemdashtheyrsquove been in the current location for almost a yearmdashthe business has been able to grow and expand in ways that have allowed them to reach more people
Brian originally attended Hampden-Sydney College for baseball but had to have surgery on his elbow during the summer after his freshman year His doctor sent him to physical therapy for rehabilitation of his arm and the experience led him to pursue a career in physical therapy
He and his wife Gina started Belfield Physical Therapy (BPT) as a part-time job in 2003 and opened it up full time in 2005 In September of 2011 they moved to the current location with more space and an entirely different layout This enabled them to add several things they hadnrsquot had room for in the old location They completely renovated the building adding walls rooms with a new look for both the inside and outside of the building
Choosing to set up shop in Warsaw was an easy decision for Brian who grew up in the area and attended Rappahannock High School When he made the decision to pursue physical therapy as a career he made it a goal to return to Warsaw Brian explains the thought process behind the decision saying ldquoI wanted to provide the best all inclusive physical therapy service for the community who gave me so much as a young person student and athleterdquo He and his wife made Warsaw their home in 1999 In his free time Brian enjoys serving as an elder and teaching Sunday school at his church Rappahannock
Church of Christ As someone who has enjoyed sports since he was young Brian is still an avid triathlete and Ironman finisher Regarding his
free time Brian has said ldquoI have four children so their hobbies are minerdquo
Gina Belfield is also co-owner of Belfield Physical Therapy Handling more of the business side of BPT Gina does most of the administrative contracting and billing work Brian handles patient care and the supervision of the eleven members of their staff His average day consists of taking care of the patients who come in as well as any administrative duties require his attention While he greatly enjoys spending time with his patients owning his own business comes with its own challenges and for Brian the greatest of these is dealing with the constant changes from insurance companies
Belfield Physical Therapy provides service to people in a wide range of ages and for a variety of diagnoses Due to this they offer many varied services They offer therapy for
neurological and orthopedic diagnosismdashusing a number of treatments including therapeutic exercise manual therapy cardio rehabilitation modalities gait training and balance training
With their move to the new building last year they have added a swim exercise pool for aquatic therapy Additionally they now offer access to a Wellness Center for a monthly membership fee Their most popular service is for their outpatient orthopedic physical therapymdashboth their land and
their aquatic options are equally popular with their patients
When walking into BPT for the first time the atmosphere of caring reaches out to make you feel welcome Itrsquos a place not just for those who need physical therapy but for the whole town to enjoy Those who come into Belfield Physical Therapy are usually looking for a reduction in pain symptoms and the return of their previous level of function Through a large array of options available finding a way through the pain locally has never been quite as easy
Belfield Physical Therapy is located at 4562 Richmond Road (Route 360) in Warsaw and can be found online on Facebook as Belfield Physical Therapy They can be reached by phone at 804-333-8222 Photos courtesy Belfield Physical Therapy
Style Spotlight~Letrsquos Get Physical
September 2012 7
By Paula Shipman
In 2011 at Colonial Downs Racetrack I had the pleasure of meeting Standardbred owner and trainer Amanda Jackson
After taking a photograph of one of her Standardbreds Tidewater Pretty Boy in 2010 Amanda asked me to photograph some of her other horses That is when I first met her filly then a two year old Hillbilly Desire
Amanda is a hard working lady She is a Registered Nurse at St Francis Medical Center and when she is not at the hospital she is a daughter wife mother and caretaker to her Standardbred Racehorses
Amanda and her family are some of the nicest people you could ever meet Her father Tim whom everybody calls lsquorsquoHillbillyrsquorsquo is a hardworking horseman Sharon Amandarsquos mother does the book work for the farm and helps out with
the horses Adam Amandarsquos young son is a big help with the horses He is a very well mannered and polite young man Amandarsquos husband Randy when not working for the railroad company helps train jog and does whatever else needs to be done around the racehorse barn Racing and caring for Standardbredrsquos is truly a family affair for them
Amanda told me that if she could make a living racing horses she would do it full time Her nursing career
helps to support her racing career She plans her racing around her work schedule at the hospital
When asked what her best moment in her racing career has been she didnrsquot skip a beat when she told me that the horse she once owned Tidewater Prettyboy could not seem to qualify due to constantly breaking stride Amanda decided to take over the driving duties on him and qualified him when nobody else could
On July 14th of this year The Meadowlands Racetrack in Rutherford New Jersey featured the $600000 Meadowlands Pace Amanda and her family went and saw horses like Sweet Lou ($1096864) Meadowlands Pace winner A Rocknroll Dance ($1514750) Bolt The Duer ($649901) and the horse that Amanda and I had chosen to win Thinking Out Loud ($891138) who
won The $15 million Pepsi North American Cup in June of this year at Mowhawk Racetrack in Canada She also met Meadowlands Racetrack
Chairman Jeff Gural who is trying hard to better Harness Racing and bring more people to the sport Amanda was standing in line to get her hotdog turned around and there he was She was so excited she kinda squealed with delight and carried on a conversation with the famed horseman letting him know that she and many others support him in his endeavours I had asked her if she had time could she pick me up a
racing program and a Meadowlands t-shirt and I would pay her Amanda got both for me and refused to let me pay anything and since she lives three hours from me she mailed them to me That girl is awesome
The Jackson family takes pride in their horses The care they give them is superb and they also treat the drivers who race their horses well also I canrsquot wait for Colonial Downs to open for fall racing and see Amanda and her family I am honored to call her friendAmanda Jackson and her son Adam Amanda and her 4 year old Standardbred gelding Mcblack nicknamed ldquoMcnastyrdquo ($10175) sired by Standardbred Stallion Mcardle ($2455609) Paula Shipman photosThe mission of the Unwanted Horse Coalition is to reduce the number of unwanted horses and to improve their welfare through education and the efforts of organizations committed to the health safety and responsible care and disposition of these horses wwwunwantedhorsecoalitionorg
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By Carol J Bova
Early this year the dinner time conversation of a few Mathews residents turned to a familiar topic
drainage problems caused by Virginia Department of Transportation neglect of roadside ditches Everyone at the table had a story of when the ditches were clean and storm water flowed to adjacent waterways The group decided it was time to band together and start a project to get the ditches working again Keith Ellenberger quipped the project name should be The Ditches of Mathews County His comment produced chuckles around the table but the name clicked and the idea sparked a grass roots movement that is beginning to make a difference
Roadside ditches are found in most rural areas but Mathews County has a special relationship with its
ditches The county is located entirely within the meteor impact crater that created the Chesapeake Bay and the terrain is relatively low and flat Even the slight elevation of a road acts like a dam in many areas and the roadside ditches exist to carry rainwater away from the road and adjacent properties to protect both from water damage While the Mathews Courthouse area has storm drains to Put-In Creek the rest of the county relies on its ditches for storm water management The smaller roadside channels drain through larger ditches called outfalls which go directly to creeks rivers bays or marshes
Ditches rely on gravity to move rainwater and if something changes the level at the bottom of a ditch or if a drainpipe is blocked the water doesnt move and can cause flooding Creating mosquito nurseries is another problem of blocked ditches along with the critical concern of impacting septic fields It is VDOTs responsibility to maintain ditches and the outfalls necessary to move storm water to natural waterways VDOT employees who understood ditch maintenance from years back when they were well maintained have retired or moved on to other jobs Many newer employees or those
coming from urban areas dont seem to be familiar with ditch practices or policies As a result some outfalls havent received routine maintenance in 20 to 30 years and are so overgrown it takes an old map to locate them Others still show enough water at the roadside
connection to be easily recognized The Ditches of Mathews County is
identifying the location of problem ditches from citizen reports and personal observations and offering to help VDOT work out solutions
Two outfall projects were completed earlier this year after GC Morrow consulted with VDOT field personnel walking the length of the ditches He helped explain the project and get permission from property owners for VDOT access The projects were successful and neighbors up to a mile away reported their ditches were draining for the first time in years A third project delayed for almost three months should be complete by summers end Overgrown outfall ditch along center of pic perpendicular to road Overgrown blocked outfall visible from road C J Bova photosSee the Facebook Page wwwfacebookcomMCditches and a photo gallery at httpvdotditchesshutterflycom
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10 September 2012
By Gwen Keane
Each time I look into those beautiful amber eyes I am reminded dogs grieve too
When Crackerjack was a tiny guy I met him at the annual Dog Gone Dog Show sponsored by the Animal Welfare League He was three months old and available for adoption I called a good friend Rita who had recently lost her husband Jack and told her
about the little guy his foster Mom had named Crackerjack She was elated and asked to adopt him
I will never forget that Sunday afternoon when my husband and I
delivered Crackerjack to Rita It was love at first sight for both of them We thought that was a happy new beginning for Crackerjack For the next three years we stayed in touch and followed the bond that grew between this human and her dog
But things changed My friend became ill and as she lay dying in a hospital bed she asked us to bring Crackerjack home So we did We brought him to our home to join our pet family During Ritarsquos illness Crackerjack had spent most of his days and nights crated entertained by the abundance of doggie biscuits visitors threw into his crate He now looked like a sausage supported by four tooth picks We had a young dog at the time Augie and he was happy to have Crackerjack join our family Isadora my Maltese was happy too She had liked Crackerjack from the moment he first came into her life
Our friend Nancy from Alexandria visited us and brought ldquoTagrdquo her
big black Lab Tag to our surprise decided Crackerjack should go home with him While we were at dinner Tag took down Crackerjackrsquos crate When we returned home we were greeted by three big dogs and Isadora Nancy asked if she could adopt Crackerjack Tag had chosen him to be his friend We were hesitant to say ldquoyesrdquo because of our promise to Crackerjackrsquos previous owner
Finally we agreed that Crackerjack would go home to be Tagrsquos companion but only if he got into the car without force and never looked back Well thatrsquos exactly what happened For the next five years Crackerjack and Tag visited our home on week-ends and stayed with us when our friend went on travel For us these two dogs became part of our family
In May 2012 Tag suffered medical problems and his life ended Crackerjack was devastated after Tagrsquos death He had joined a family but now he only had a human Tag was his buddy his leader and now all of that was lost Both Nancy and Crackerjack continue to grieve the loss of Tag
The new challenge became ldquoHow to help a dog overcome griefrdquo Nancy realized that because she had not raised Crackerjack and he had been so attached to Tag she really didnrsquot know who this dog was She signed up for training At the training school they told her she was the person who needed training not Crackerjack
Then she enrolled him into doggie day care Immediately he was suspended because he refused to take a nap The day care facility had a policy that all dogs must take a one hour nap each afternoon Crackerjack had been disruptive because he cried during the quiet time They suggested he grieve at home for two weeks then come back Yes this is true and dog owners actually pay to take their dog to places like this So my friend went back to school with Crackerjack and stopped working late hours
Itrsquos been four months now since Tag died Crackerjack is adjusting but he still misses his buddy When he visits us he immediately goes out to the grave and then runs down to the dock where Tag spent a lot of time swimming
I watch Crackerjack stare into the distance Sometimes he turns his head as if he hears Tag running onto the dock to join him or he sees Tagrsquos body plowing through the water Crackerjack waits in silence and then returns back to the house a little sad but still hopeful If I could read a dogrsquos mind I am sure Crackerjack would say ldquoTag will be here tomorrowrdquo
While the good memories help lessen the grief this canine and human team continue to slowly move forward Who knows Maybe one day another special canine will enter their hearts and join their familyGwen Keane photo
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By Susan Christopher
The Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund (SPMF )for animals has an interesting and unique origin
Joyce Page of Northern Neck Animal Welfare League had a
close friend and neighbor Shirley Perkins who was also an avid animal lover When she passed away she left Joyce $1000 to be used any way that could help animals
Joyce set up the fund in October of 1999 and in April of 2004 the fund was recognized by the IRS under a 501 C (3) Animal Charity therefore all donations are tax deductible
Judy Harvell Joyces sister helped add to the fund They held annual yard sales The first one was in 2000 During the three day sale approximately $3000 was raised
Over the years with yard sales and specific donations to the SPMF many animals have been helped Other animal charities and the Animal Welfare League (AWL) fund have restrictions The SPMF does not have restrictions for use of money for all animals or the territory for the donations Some of the examples would be medications for pets which a family could
not afford such as vaccinations and heart worm treatments The SPMF has helped with boarding fees and foster care expenses
Spaying and neutering expenses which were not covered by the AWL funds have been paid or partially reimbursed Boarding fees have been paid under some circumstances When animals need medical treatments after being rescued by the Lancaster Animal Control officers the SPMF may be used Families may even get help to pay for local animal licenses
The officers of the Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund are Joyce Page President and Secretary and Judith Harvell as Vice President and Treasurer The Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck is so fortunate to have Joyce Page as the Adoption Officer and Vice President and Judith Harvell as the President That is one major reason the SPMF works so well with the AWL
Remember no animal is turned away and the SPMF is on call 247 Any donation is greatly appreciated Donations can be made to the Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund (SPMF or the Shirley Fund) and sent to 810 Griffins Landing Road Lancaster Va 22503
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12 September 2012
By Chelly Scala
Recently our family enjoyed a great fishing surprise Travis had been catching lots of small puppy drum
this season all of which were sub legal and had to be released That has always been one of my favorite fish to catch I have always wanted to catch one of the adult Red Drum but never had the opportunity
During a week in which Travis had enjoyed lots of catch and release Puppy Drum action with his sister Brittany a surprise fishing adventure would culminate the end of the week
One morning our family set out for a family fishing trip and decided to troll for Spanish mackerel It was a beautiful morning We
were marking fish on the depth finder but they didnrsquot look like mackerel
As we slowed our trolling speed to trip the planers and pull the lines in one of the rods bent over and the clicker drag began sounding like a big springtime post spawn striper event Steve was right next to the rod and picked it up saying ldquohope itrsquos not a skaterdquo
The fish began sounding and swimming fast under and around the boat Steve caught a glimpse as it came near the surface and said it was a Red Drum After more than 15 minutes fighting the fish with a sturdy trolling rod and reel
Steve was able to get the fish close enough to where we all could see it I grabbed the net Brittany picked up one camera and Travis grabbed the other When we got a good look at it it was obvious the huge fish would have to go as the size limit is 18-26 inches This red drum was huge and heavy We knew that we would have to carefully unhook this fish
As I tried to net the fish it was so big and heavy that the net began to tear and the handle was bending even while keeping the fish and net just below the surface of the water Steve carefully unhooked the fish and it quickly pushed through the net leaving a big hole and swam off Wow What a perfect family day We all took part in this wonderful experience of catching and releasing such a beautiful strong fish which will be there for others to catch another time
One of the family events that we look forward to every year is the three day Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show and the Virginia Deer Classic This year we attended on August 11 and in our opinion this event just gets better and better every year There are almost 300 vendors with outdoor gear trips food and of course the Virginia Deer Classic
The Virginia Deer Hunters Association (VDHA) sponsors this show along with other events to promote safe and ethical deer hunting The programs they promote or get involved in support
hunter ethics good landowner relationships hunter safety and a better understanding of quality deer management They work closely with state legislators and Virginiarsquos Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
One of my favorite programs which VDHA advocates and supports is the Hunterrsquos for the Hungry With this program hunters give something back as more than 390000 pounds of venison are donated annually to the needy throughout Virginia These noble efforts have had a major role in the Quality Deer Management Plan which was created due to the exploding Whitetail Deer population
Another effort which the VDHA is committed to is Annual Disabled Veteran Hunts Through this program approximately 75 VDHA volunteers and Virginia Game Department personnel work as instructors guides drivers and camp cooks to make a safe and enjoyable event for those who gave so much for our country
The VDHA sponsors youth hunts hunter education and wildlife education Other programs include scholarship funds geared toward white tail deer research studies
For more information about the VDHA visit wwwvirginiadeerhuntersorgTravis Scala photo
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September 2012 13
By Paula Shipman
I met Hillbilly Desire ($11289) who was previously named Tidewater TNT in 2011 at Colonial Downs Racetrack in New
Kent Va It was love at first sight for me She is strikingly beautiful and she is a big strong filly Desire is also a love me all over kind of horse She has no problem being loved on and she really enjoys it She frequently rests her head on her ownerrsquos shoulder
Desire is owned by Amanda Jackson of Burkeville Va Amandarsquos father Tim once told me that he was teasing Amanda and her mother Sharon that if they keep rubbing this horse they will rub off all of her hair
Hillbilly Desire was a private purchase She was also extremely difficult to break so much so that Amanda almost gave up Desire did
damage to the breaking cart several times They stuck with her though and she has turned out to be quite a racehorse
Desire was sixth in her first qualifier on September 16 2011 with Amanda driving but won her first pari-mutuel start at Colonial on September the 29 2011 and the win came effortlessly Her driver Jason Mac Dougall never popped the ear plugs on Desire nor did he even show her the whipmdashshe is just that good She continued to win her next two starts but on her fourth start the $47200Virginia Bred Final Two -Year- Old Filly Pace she finished third
Desire has had four starts this year with two being qualifiers at the newly re-opened Rosecroft Raceway in Maryland The two pari-mutuel starts were at Harrahrsquos Chester in Philadelphia Pa Unfortunately that is a long trip from Burkeville and Desire has been found to not travel well She did not fare so well racing there and the decision was made to only race her close to home Hillbilly Desire is out of a Dragon Again ($2343428) mare named Miss Tootsie Roll ($19947) formally named Keystone Monroe I got to meet and rub Dragon Again who is also enrolled in the Full Circle program at Hanover Shoe Farms this year Desire is sired by World
Champion Real Desire ($3159814) Desire loves to be turned out
in her paddock and when there is a change in her routine she can be a Nervous Nellie
Even with the highs and lows Amanda still loves to race her horses One of the lows being that she lost two beautiful foals twins as a matter of fact They were black with white socks and they both had a star Twins rarely survive
Desire has two half brothers out of Miss Tootsie Roll Tidewater
Teddy ($204339) and Tidewater Tomcat ($87838) I believe Desire will be as successful as her two brothers have been
I am excited about photographing Desire and watching her race in her three year old campaignLeft Hillbilly Desire at Colonial Downs in 2011 Paula Shipman photo RealDesire Hillbilly
Desirersquos sire with John Campbell in the bike photo by USTA United States Trotting AssociationStandardbred owners are taking advantage of a no cost no obligation USTA program that helps connect horses in need of a new home with their breeder former owners
trainers drivers caretakers or any other interested individual The program is called Full Circle Email fullcircleustrottingcom
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14 September 2012
By Elizabeth D Huegel
When Pat Gingell opened her first restaurant in Warsaw some 19 years
ago her goal was to provide unique confectionery delights for any occasion She made all sorts of candies and baked goods to commemorate any eventhellipgreen goodies for St Patrickrsquos Day pink and red for Valentinersquos Day as well as custom orders for birthdays secretaryrsquos day and so on The establishment was appropriately named For the Occasion to highlight the diversity of her sweet offerings
She also served sandwiches for those wanting something more substantial to eat Over time and on the suggestions of her customer For the Occasions grew into a full service restaurant Eventually she phased out the confectionery aspect primarily because cakes and candies donrsquot hold up too well in the heat of Virginia
summers She has recently decided however to offer the homemade sweets once again but will limit the availability to the winter months when the candies wonrsquot melt
In 2003 Pat and her partner Burnell Fallin opened the second restaurant in Callao and incorporated the business Burnell became a co-owner For the next two years he ran the Callao operation while she ran the Warsaw restaurant Eventually however they found maintaining two locations overwhelming and they elected to close the Warsaw operation
Because she was always busy in Warsaw Pat did not know any of the staff in Callao and they did not know her She knew them by name of course because she wrote their paychecks but she did not know them personally or even what they looked like
As the restaurant in Warsaw was winding down Pat occasionally had some free time on her hands so she often went over to the Callao facility just to eat and have someplace to go She was the original Undercover Boss without deliberately being undercover But when she realized no one there knew her she took advantage of the opportunity to see the operation incognito and from a customerrsquos point of view She was very pleased
with the entire staff the quality of the food and the compliments she overheard from other customers Eventually she revealed her identity but not for the first few visits
These days Pat and Burnell share
the business and divide the duties He is usually managing the restaurant in person while she works behind the scenes doing book work ordering supplies and comparison shopping
Pat recalled an early experience with gender stereotyping back when she owned the first restaurant and Burnell worked for her To her dismay one of her distributors always asked ldquoWherersquos the boss-manrdquo when he came to deliver supplies Each time she would slough it off offering one excuse or another One ill-fated day the vendor made the mistake of asking yet again for the ldquoboss-manrdquo With a terse tone Pat replied ldquoI am the boss man Burnell works for me
not the other way aroundrdquo Burnell nodded his head in agreement noting he had no idea how difficult it was for female business owners ldquoThey (the women) have to work much harder to gain the respect readily afforded
to male business ownersrdquo he noted Now as a co-owner he deals with the vendors
The restaurant business has changed considerably over the last 19 years The prices of food goods have gone up considerably yet they manage to keep their meals affordable For the Occasions is the typical Mom and Pop operation Patrsquos daughter Christine Uphold works in the dining room and her son
Christopher Uphold is one of the chefs They also have several other employees working for them It is a team effort no one really has a titlehellipthey all just pitch in to get it done
Recently Pat and Burnell have been working on renovations at the restaurant They laid a new carpet painted the walls placed tile in the entrance way and built a small bar near the front door ldquoWe are not going into a ldquobar-type businessrdquo she noted ldquobut we want people to have a place to sit if they only want a quick sandwich or they are waiting for a carry-out orderrdquo The place has a whole new look but the excellent food and reasonable pricing will always remain the same Pat and Burnell are proud of their reputation for serving great food at great prices Consistency in quality and quantity is their goal and they trust the customers will let them know if they fail at that endeavorPat and Burnell Elizabeth D Huegel photo and Marie Stone photo
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September 2012 15
By Bill Graves
A dear friend said this to me not too long ago She was lamenting on the difficulty she was having in making
ends meet Every year she was saying everything goes up The cable bill the phone bill the water bill the tax bill the food bill the insurance bill therersquos no end to it Then in a low soft voice she said except my income
Approaching her 80rsquos she had been saving money so she thought all the wrong ways In the retail world of 50 off buy-one-get-one no interest for 90 days limited time offer and on and on and on Letrsquos not forget the TV shopping networks too Who canrsquot pass up four flex-pays for only $3995 Well she didnrsquot pass them up She joins the ranks of more than half of Americans that havenrsquot saved enough money to retire comfortably Suzie Orman calls them the ldquobaby bummersrdquo
Suzie also said ldquoowning a home is a keystone of wealthhellipboth financial affluence and emotional securityrdquo
It is so important to start saving money when young so compound interest can do its thing Save without seeing is best By this I mean use automatic payroll deductions What you never see you wonrsquot miss Especially if you have an employer who offers some sort of matching funds in a 401k It is free money and a benefit you should try to maximize Seek out a certified financial advisor that will enhance your chances of someday retiring maybe early to a world of unlimited possibilities You know the old adage ldquopay yourself firstrdquo Unfortunately many of us havenrsquot
You wonrsquot go broke saving money this way Maybe one day yoursquoll be like one of those folks on the TV Commercial where they ask ldquohellipwhatrsquos your numberrdquo and yoursquoll be holding up $1877000 We know
Social Security is on thin ice and the younger you are the thinner the ice Ron Lewis said ldquoSince Social Security faces a larger gap between what it promises younger workers and what it can afford to pay them private savings will likely need to play a larger role in retirement planning for younger workersrdquo
So if you find yourself in similar circumstances as my friend on a fixed income and you are a homeowner you might want to read a couple recent articles about using home equity One is from the Wall Street Journal titled Retirees Turn to Savings Alternatives Home Equity It cites a Boston College Center for Retirement Research which indicates that taking out a reverse mortgage is a viable way to build retirement savings The other is from the Dallas Morning News which wrote ldquoThe age of the reverse mortgage is herehellipused for long-term planning rather than emergencieshellipreverse mortgages
are likely to become a major tool for the millions of Americans who have a lot more equity in their homes than in their retirement savingsrdquo Donrsquot go broke saving money And please donrsquot succumb to Charles Schulz philosophy ldquoIrsquom only going to dread one day at a timerdquoFor a Copy of National Council on Aging ndash Savvy Saving Seniors or for more about Reverse Mortgages call Bill Graves at 866-936-4141
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16 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
When she first stumbled upon It Works Elizabeth Huegel who goes by Liz was
accompanying a friend to a network gathering of Christian business women The woman who hosted the event demonstrated the Ultimate Body Applicator from It Works and lost about an inch around her waist in 45 minutes Liz was amazed and
more than a bit skeptical so she decided to try it herself She also lost several inches over the next three days from where she had applied the Ultimate Body Applicator When she realized how well it worked for her Liz decided to become an independent distributor for It Works which is her first foray into network marketing
While It Works sells a variety of beauty and skin
care and nutritional products its best known for the Ultimate Body Applicator wraps When it comes to the wraps the ldquolonger and more frequently you use it the better the results will berdquo says Liz She explained that the wraps are made of fabric and are infused with botanicals to help detoxify the body leading to noticeable tightening toning and firming where applied
Itrsquos important to drink lots of water during the first 72 hours after the
wraps are applied to help flush out the toxins They need to be worn for a minimum of 45 minutes but many
people wear them to sleep or out on the go without anyone ever knowing they have them on The wrap can be placed on the stomach neck back thighs or arms and the affects can last between two and six months
After the Ultimate Body Applicator Lizrsquos favorite It Works product is the ldquoGreensrdquo a powdered nutritional supplement that can be added to anything you drink and contains the nutritional equivalent of eight fruit and vegetable servings I can personally attest that it doesnrsquot taste bad in water though Liz prefers to drink hers in orange juice because it has a slight orange flavor Everything that It Works makes is natural and does not contain chemicals Liz makes a point of trying everything before she sells it stating ldquoI wonrsquot sell anything I donrsquot believe inrdquo She will travel anywhere within the Chesapeake Style distribution area to host a party
Liz has lived in the area since the 1970s when she moved here when she married her first husband and they moved to Virginia because he was originally from here She was in the Air Force before she switched to general government work in 1985 She earned her degree from St Leorsquos University in 1982 and worked as
an investigator for the Department of Defense for 20 years She was stationed in Hampton Roads and worked the Peninsula area until she retired in 2005 In 2005 Liz married Dave a talented carpenter she met while doing investigative work and they reside in the Urbanna area in a beautiful home A breast cancer survivor Liz is six years out of treatment Shersquos very involved in her church Apostles Lutheran of which shersquos been a member since 1992 and drives to Gloucester regularly to attend events
When shersquos not being an independent distributor for My It Works Liz is an avid and talented stained glass artist jewelry creator and writer In fact shersquos a fellow Chesapeake Style writer and sales representative and yoursquove probably read a few articles of hers One of her favorite hobbies is making stained glass something she started doing in the early 2000s
She often creates her own stained glass patterns and has a studio in the basement of her house right next to her husbandrsquos workshop Liz makes her own jewelry and her latest interest is something that fellow Chesapeake Style advertiser Libby Lipscomb Boyer of KittyKat Glass Designs taught her to make a kumihimo beaded necklace She and several church members are planning to make stained glass windows for their church
Liz isnrsquot the only talented one in her family one of her daughters makes stained glass pieces and they can both cross-stitch beautifully While she might not have as much free time as she could being retired she enjoys every minute of her busy day
Elizabeth can be reached by phone at 804-815-5077 and you can view her online It Works profile at lidabetmyitworkscom Kelsey Sipes photos
Style Spotlight~Taking a Chance Enjoying the Plunge
September 2012 17
By Jean M Duggan
VICAP (Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program) through Bay Aging wants to remind you about your Medicare needs this fall Each yearmdashfrom October 15
through December 7mdashMedicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to join or switch Medicare plans
As you are making decisions about your health and prescription drug coverage it is very important to remember to do the following
bull Review your current health and prescription plans Health and drug plan benefits and costs can change each year
bull Look at other plans in your area to see if one may be a better choice for you
bull If you want to keep your current plan you donrsquot need to do anything for your enrollment to continue
bull If you are going to make a change then you need to sign up as soon as possible as it will help avoid any inconvenience at your pharmacy in January
You can compare plans by calling
800-MEDICARE by going to wwwmedicaregov or by contacting Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program
VICAP also wants people to know that there is extra help available from the Social Security Administration to help pay for your premium and prescriptions To qualify for extra help you must have
bull Income limited to $1396 a month for an individual or $1891 a month for a married couple living together
bull Resources limited to $13070 for an individual or $26120 for a married couple living together Resources include such things as bank accounts stocks and bonds They do not count your house and car as resources
For assistance or to learn more about what is available for you please contact Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program at 804-758-2386 ext 44Jean M Duggan is Development Officer at Bay Aging
Chesapeake Style Magazine
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18 September 2012
Old Time Revival in Guinea and Baptizing in the York RiverThis is a continuation of a series of articles about the childhood of Pauline Allen Alexander Elizabeth Stokesrsquo motherBy Elizabeth Allen Stokes
In black Guinea beginning with the fourth of July and extending through the entire month of August of every year during my Mamas day
was a time of great anticipation for all families The community spruced up its houses whitewashed the houses and barns and schoolhouse cemetery fences and gravesites weeding the flower beds cleaned and mucked out
the stables homes were cleaned out rugs air dried on lines windows washed horses curried the best of the linen silverware and dishes pulled out of the linen closets and cupboards and the precious
spare room in the house sported the comfiest of feather pillows and quilts made by the women of the family Children who had gone away to find more lucrative work in hospitals the garment industries the Philly Navy Yards the building of the Harlem Tunnel and the docksmdashothers became ministers doctors lawyers nurses government workers educators tailors seamstresses small business owners and even journalistsmdashcame back home for that weekmdashas well as other relatives from as far as Boston New Jersey New York Washington DC and Baltimore as far south as Atlanta and Memphis
and from Detroit and Chicago where the steel industries and factories had beckoned them All of this hard work culminated in Revival Week for First Baptist Church at Ordinary on Route 17mdashthe Greate Roadmdashand Morningstar Baptist Church in Bena Their revivalsmdashservices and prayers sermons and singing with guest preachersmdashwere held at different dates during the week but always
in August and ending the following Sunday with the baptizing always on the waterfront propertymdashYork Rivermdashof neighbor Floyd Stokes in an area called ldquoup on the hillrdquo Families were dressed in their best all week long and even the horsesrsquo coats shone with care their blinders decorated prettily as well as the buggies brass parts and leather parts oiled to perfection All week long neighbors and visiting relatives would visit each and eat and take foodstuffs home and drink and reminisce
The candidates for baptizingmdashmostly childrenmdashalong with their sponsors were dressed in long white
dressesmdashgirls and womenmdashwith white towels wrapped around their heads or long-sleeved white shirts and pantsmdashboys and men After being shielded and dressed in the nearby thicket of woods they were led down to the York River by the minister and into the water where prayers were said and the old spiritual sung Wade in the Water Families clasped hands cried and sang as their spirits and hearts soared with pride to see their loved ones given over to God
Every year since slavery this tradition has continued in the black communities all over the south as a reminder of their ancestors who could not always worship in the white churches and finally united to find places of united prayer for themselves and to baptize their own in the same local waters where they harvested their bounties The inlets and coves the marshes streams of the great Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac and York Rivers as well as the Rappahannock and the Piankitank and in the lower peninsula the Hampton and Poquoson Rivers just to mention the major ones After the services tables were set up with enormous platters of food of all description because the gardens had been harvested and ldquoDinner on the groundsrdquo was remembered and spoken yet againRecent Modern Day Baptizing Taylorrsquos Beach Reedville Shiloh Baptist Church Photos by Elizabeth Stokes
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The Guinea Connection~Part VI
September 2012 19
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The Ricersquos HotelHughlettrsquos Tavern Foundation Members of Heathsville
sponsored an Art Show with the members displaying their talents with twenty plus contributors with a large number of items
The first annual Art Show was a success The variety of types and amazing creations of arts crafts photography was a welcome sight to visitors There were many visitors
Entires ranged from designer clothing quilts statuary stained glass paintings items from the Blacksmith Shop handmade clocks greeting cards hand crafts computer generated art jewelry wood furniture bowls boxes spinning and weaving
Members of the Ricersquos Hotel
Hughlettrsquos Tavern were as amazed as the visitors by the talented member artists of the Tavern
There were displays from the Tavern Lobby Parlor the Spinners and Weavers Studiomdashthe former Yellow Cat Roommdashthe Livery Stable the Woodworkers Guild and
Transportation buildingThe exhibits were colorful with the
creators nearby to share informationPerhaps using the old standby
by ldquoa picture is worth a thousand wordsrdquo is the best way to describe the event Envision items that you can see and touch along with the paintings and photos
The Show was organized by Beverly Sabelhouse and Bud Disney with many of the Tavern Members
participating and assisting the arrangement of course the ldquosetup and the take downldquo of the show
The success of this show will certainly lead to another This will present an opportunity to attendees to bring their friends to view all of these wonderful objects created by the Tavern members Watch for plans to offer Art Classes in the fall Bud Disney photo
Tavern Members Art Show
20 September 2012
By Ellen Dugan
If you are an English teacher and see the word ldquotardigraderdquo you might think therersquos a space missing in the middle or
that the person who wrote it was late in assigning marks on a report cardmdashhopefully As and Bs But if yoursquore into microorganisms and the space program you would smile and pause for a moment of respectful even awesome silence You would know that tardigrades also called waterbears or moss piglets are tiny
Rambo survival creatures worthy of their own reality TV show
These little guys have an impressive resume To begin with theyrsquove got lifersquos ups and downs figured out Too hot Too cold Too much radiation Not enough air or water No problem When the going gets tough tardigrades get tougher They just check out temporarily and wait for things to improve They have learned how to survive boiling heat freezing cold massive doses of radiation and even the vacuum of outer space
In scientific circles they are
generally considered to be the worldrsquos toughest animal Part of their success strategy is simply to lose weight They know how to go into a hibernation-like state that scientists call ldquocryptobiosisrdquo This is basically a deathlike condition But they donrsquot die Their metabolism lowers to the point of being undetectable and the water inside their body decreases to less than 1 We donrsquot know exactly how they do this And we donrsquot know how they feel about doing itmdashprobably less than happy about itmdashbut itrsquos one reason there is so much interest in them
Another is that they are comparatively easy to study because tardigrades are not too fussy about where they live Any place seems to be okay Theyrsquove been found on top of the Himalayas at the bottom of the sea under layers of solid ice in polar regions and throughout tropical forests around the equator Millions of them no doubt the smarter ones prefer lakes and ponds or dunes and beaches Thousands like to swim in a cup of marine or freshwater sediment
If you have a microscope you can see them by soaking a piece of moss in water Donrsquot worry about disturbing them These guys are flexible and as far as we know they
have no objection to being observed Because of their remarkable
durability and their lumbering microscopically ldquocuterdquo appearancemdashshort plump bodies and little legsmdashtardigrades have developed a somewhat unique fan club among the scientists who study them Often a degree of playfulnessmdashmissing in other studiesmdashcreeps into tardigrade literature things like ldquoCreature Survives Naked in Spacerdquo ldquoExtremophilerdquo or ldquoIndestructiblerdquo
No doubt this notoriety was prompted by a group of tardigrade super stars who took the top spot in Wired Sciencersquos Top 10 Things Launched into Space in 2008 when they participated in the TARDIS (Tardigrades in Space) program Part of their job as tardinauts or pioneer space travelers was simply to survive the experience Happily many of them did thus becoming the first animals to return alive after exposure to both space vacuum and solar radiation
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September 2012 21
TeenEncouraging Young Artists Photographers Writers
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Rosebud Bed and Breakfast is nestled in Virginias Historic Northern Neck in Montross Easy access for day-trips to 12 local wineries Stratford Hall George Washingtons Birthplace Virginias Historic trianglemdashYorktown Jamestown and Williamsburgmdashas well as other local historic sites Located in town its a short distance to local restaurants shopping and more
Call 804-761-4844
for reservations15353 Kings Hwy
PO Box 905Montross Va 22520
Middlesex High SchoolThe Special Ring
By Bridgette Self
So much dependsupon
That one specialring
Sparkling withdiamonds
Followed by the nakedband
Symbolizing a newbeginning
Fox FoxBy Chris Sheppard
Fox FoxSlyly sneaking in the nightUnder the fence to the chicken hutsEvery move you make is quietEvery sound you make is silentAs you approach the hutOnce inside you take a chicken one by oneAfter checking your list you leave in a flashInto the night without a trace
A Cheetahrsquos HuntBy Allie Reaves
There she goesIn a blink of an eye
Her paws tearingUp the ground beneath her
There she goesFaster than lightening
Her powerful legsNothing but a blur
There she goesFlying on the groundHer long lean body
Leaping through the air
There she goesDashing across the plains
Her soft breathingNever troubling her
There she goesShersquos got it
Her majestic agilityNever fails
Through the Eyes of an Innocent
By Allie Reaves
A thousand steps before me(As far as my eyes can see) and
Gigantic foot houses on the floor(Mine are normal)
Big fluffy seats swallowing me(But are comfy)
While watching TV bigger than my head(Always before bed)
Tucked in a mountain of animals(Never to be alone)
22 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
In the Northern Neck is a place where ldquonobody wants to go home theyrsquore having too much funrdquomdash and itrsquos called Leadbellyrsquos
Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant that is at Fairport Marina Tammy LaFollette who runs it says employees even come in on days off just to hang out
Tammy grew up visiting the Neck with her family which eventually moved here She left after high school but has returned several times most recently when her mother became ill in 2011 She resurrected the Marinarsquos
restaurant when she opened Leadbellyrsquos in August of that year
A commercial artist Tammy has done interior design and artwork created logos and advertising images and even taught gourd sculpture to kids with disabilities in Washington DC
Now once again shersquos cooking ldquoCooking is a form of creativityrdquo Tammy explained ldquoAnd coming up with creative names for new dishes is a challenge toordquo
The Fairport Marina is familiar territory to Tammy She not only cooked in the restaurant in the late 1990rsquos she also decorated it even painting murals on the bar as well as using driftwood and found objects and painting nautical images on them That was the period when Coastal Living Magazine named the Marinarsquos restaurant one of the top five ldquoSeafood Divesrdquo on the East Coast
ldquoMy goal is to earn that sort of recognition againrdquo Tammy said
The first hint of the fun at Leadbellyrsquos is the giant frog in sunglasses flashing V for Victory on the side of the building as you drive into the parking lot Enter the restaurant and yoursquoll see frogs everywhere painted frogs stuffed frogs sculptured
frogs frogs made of gourds ldquoFrogs are my religionrdquo Tammy
said smiling ldquoYou know Forever Relying on Godmdashwe need all the help we can get Thatrsquos why there are frogs everywhererdquo
And on the menu is a specialty of the house frog legs Folks keep coming back to Leadbellyrsquos for the frog legs The restaurant sells more than 30 pounds a week ldquoFolks say theyrsquore the best theyrsquove ever hadrdquo said Tammy
ldquoThey donrsquot really taste like chicken no matter what anybody saysrdquo Brooke Carrillo the bartender said ldquoThey taste more like sugar toads but with the texture of chickenrdquo
Some of the best fried green tomatoes to be found along the Chesapeake are also on the menu available as an appetizer and on sandwiches as well ldquoWe change our oil every dayrdquo Tammy said ldquoThatrsquos why theyrsquore always lusciousrdquo
There are different lunch and dinner specials daily ldquoWe always have both meat and fish specials for dinnersrdquo she said Another regular dish people return for is ldquoMy Maryrsquos Oystersrdquo cooked according to Leadbellyrsquos own recipe All the produce and seafood come from local purveyors helping maintain the
fresh taste of all Leadbellyrsquos dishes Along with sharing chefrsquos duties
Tammy also is redecorating the spaces in the restaurant ldquoAnd we always decorate for each holidaymdashwersquore very festive around hererdquo she said
Leadbellyrsquos also hosts private parties Theyrsquove served wedding rehearsal dinners and host a regular group each month that comes with its own disk jockey for a dance party
Every other Saturday Leadbellyrsquos offers live music The house band is called Throwinrsquo Wake
Tammy and her employees love the bright casual atmosphere of Leadbellyrsquos ldquoWersquore kind of like a hidden little secret where folks know they can leave all their troubles at the doorrdquo Tammy said Brooke added ldquoAll Tammyrsquos employees are happy and that makes everyone who comes in happyrdquo And Tammy finished off ldquoI tell my employees if you arenrsquot having fun working here you donrsquot need to be working hererdquo
Leadbellyrsquos has many regular customers ldquoWe see the same people week after week We appreciate our local customer base year round though we certainly enjoy our summer visitors who are vacationers and Marina customersrdquo Tammy said
One regular customer enjoying his soft crab sandwich summed up Leadbellyrsquos appeal ldquoI come in here almost every day because I enjoy the food and I enjoy the companyrdquo
Leadbellyrsquos is open year-round Summer hours are Monday-Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm Thursday-Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Winter hours starting early in November are Wednesday-Saturday for lunch and dinner Sunday lunch only Fairport Marina is at 252 Polly Cove Road Reedville Phone 804-453-5002 and ldquoLikerdquo Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant on FacebookLeft Tammyrsquos art on a freezer Tammy photos by Mari Bonomi
Style Spotlight~Leadbellyrsquos creates Virginiarsquos Caribbean fun
FREE Tasting at Roses Steak House in KilmarnockTuesday September 18 at 530 pm
September 2012 23
By RuthE Forrest BA CMT NCTMB
Wersquore not the first to experience stressful times and confusion in a changing
world In 1939 a 45-year-old retired Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy concerned about being recalled for duty at the dawning of WWII asked Edgar Cayce what could be done to facilitate peace His counsel was to ldquohelliplive as you prayrdquo In other words to live each moment as peaceful as humanly possible When we pray for peace but our actions are anything but peaceful we create heartache war and destruction
This timeless answer remains good advice today It is okay to feel discouraged or overwhelmed by what we see in current events How can we take our power back and make a difference What can we do to change things and improve our world
A good friend of mine no longer watches the news on TV or reads anything about war and fighting overseas She chooses instead to visualize the people in these areas of conflict as whole healthy happy and prosperous She is adding her positive energy to others of like mind thus multiplying the good vibrations Another friend always watches the news so she knows where to send her prayers and healing light The more we add our thoughts and actions to the possibility of peace the larger the consciousness of peace becomes We can all do this type of internal work as Mr Cayce counseled
The effects of our individual thoughts and actions often may not be apparent until generations later Henry D Thoreau was a quiet man who lived simply in Concord Mass Spending much of his time in deep thought he wrote books about civil disobedience peaceful protests and the beauty of nature His writings greatly influenced M Gandhi and ML King and contributed to their
world-changing actions Similarly we may never know the far-reaching long-lasting effects of our own thoughts words and gestures
You donrsquot have to be a Thoreau to inspire greatness The first step is to clean up your thoughts You may not be able to control all the thoughts that pop into your head but you donrsquot have to sit down to dinner with them The unpleasant situations we currently face didnrsquot start yesterdaymdasha long chain of angry fearful thoughts created them Instead of choosing a negative response that condemns the people and events that bring great suffering make a choice for the positive Irsquom not suggesting that we deny that bad things happen or avoid addressing issues that need attention Simply keep a positive and hopeful attitude looking for good things in your experience It doesnrsquot take a big sweeping time-consuming expensive change Each small action that we take during the course of a day helps to create our Eden Here are some suggestions to inspire more peaceful moments
Preventative Maintenance My personal motto Keeping yourself in a state of equilibrium ensures that your mindbodyspirit are strong enough to withstand the stresses of modern living Tools for healthy balance include restful sleep scheduled downtime proper nutrition lots of clean water and exercise that is fun
Soul Nourishment As important as feeding the body feed your soul daily with uplifting reading music or anything of your choosing as long as it is helpful and hopeful
Take control Protect your mind and emotions by consciously choosing what you read view listen to and the conversations you have Let go of toxic peopleideas
Legacy Decide on what kind of world you want to leave behind Take your legacy and work with itmdasha kind world a peaceful world Keeping that ideal in mind choose
your reactions based on that ideal when faced with a decision This takes work and attention but is easier with practice and life changing Deep peace pure green of the grass to you
Deep peace pure red of the flame to you Deep peace of the quiet earth to you Deep peace of the sleeping stones to youDeep peace of the running wave to youReach RuthE Spa 2 U 804-453-5367
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By Ellen DuganEveryone knows that work expands
to fill the time available to do it But there is another law operating along these same linesmdashthe more room you have the more stuff you accumulate To check this out we asked ldquoWith the exception of clothes if we looked in your closet what would we findrdquo
Dawn Sanders-Ball who lives in Weems is a nurse in an acute rehab center in Yorktown She admits to being ldquoa document freakrdquo Therefore itrsquos no
surprise that her closet also houses file cabinets and boxes of papers
ldquoSchool records transcripts even PowerPoint presentationsrdquo says Dawn perhaps remembering her college days in northern Virginia Dawnrsquos nine year-old niece Dayla Reed who attends Lancaster Middle School and ldquolikes history the bestrdquo isnrsquot following in her auntrsquos filing
footsteps yet Dayla has a toy box where shersquos normally ldquopretty goodrdquo at keeping things picked
up but says that her things can be ldquoa little bit everywhere toordquo
Kilmarnock resident Ellen Strangeway used to ldquodo hair at Head Huntersrdquo but is now responsible for keeping her husband Jamesrsquos
books for Central Equipment Co If we looked in Ellenrsquos closet ldquoit would depend on the time of dayrdquo as to what we would find ldquoHot outside wersquod see Pettierdquo she says Pettie is her Jack Russell terrier ldquoHersquos not the one afraid of thunderstorms but he likes the cool ceramic tile on the floorrdquo says Ellen Pettiersquos sister Souch is the one who is afraid of thunder and lightning Wersquore not sure if Souch inherited this fear from her misnamed mother Inky (entirely white with a couple of small tan spots) or her haughty grandmother Lady Ellie who may have descended from royalty Ellen also has four horses but as far as we know theyrsquove never set foot inside her closet
If you like good barbecue Captain Ron Campbell in Topping is your man Hersquos been cooking ever since he can remember and probably even before then Although Ron has over 500 cookbooks he does everything by taste ldquoI use the books mostly for ideasrdquo he laughs He doesnrsquot keep them in his closet however ldquoReally therersquos nothing
but clothes in there with the exception of some guns I inheritedrdquo says Ron ldquoButrdquo he adds ldquoMy wife is another story She probably has 500 pairs of shoes in thererdquo We couldnrsquot check this out for accuracy so wersquoll take Ronrsquos word for it
Newlywed Denise Seber of Saluda met husband Steven through the Electricianrsquos Union Both are electricians and apparently Denise felt the sparks fly immediately ldquoI knew he was the one when I first saw himrdquo she smiles It was quite a jolt however to discover that Steven is well somewhat of a hoarder ldquoHe has about a bazillion t-shirtsrdquo says Denise who prefers that we not look inside her closet ldquoItrsquos full of junkrdquo she says ldquoSuitcases files 20 yearsrsquo worth of my husbandrsquos craprdquo But little by little Denise is making progress sneaking it out pool cues t-shirts etc ldquoItrsquos slow goingrdquo she says but worth it if she can make room for her shoes
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Leadbellys Restaurant is located at Fairport Marina
By Susan Grandpre
The Northern Neck is filled with opportunities to explore history taste local wines indulge in
a variety of water activities commune with nature shop and enjoy local restaurants With somewhat limited accommodations for visitors to the area the Rosebud Bed amp Breakfast is ideally located for guests looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer
While taking advantage of the many area activities the Rosebud B amp B located on Kings Highway in Montross offers comfortable and welcoming accommodations for visitors to the Northern Neck Rosebud BampB is family owned and operated and recently celebrated its one year anniversary Opened in August 2011 by Peggy Evans Garland and her husband the Rosebud B amp B has welcomed a host of visitors in its inaugural year
Peggy opened Rosebud B amp B for several reasons She knew that the area needed more accommodations for people wanting to explore the Northern Neck and she wanted to provide a place for those visitors to stay She felt that she had the perfect scenario to open a B amp B On the front portion of her property stood an old house that she and her family were not using She felt that turning this cozy old house into a bed and breakfast would be a great use for the old house and serve the community
After making the decision to create
the bed and breakfast Peggy began a renovation project transforming the old house into a lovely B amp B The renovation included hardwood flooring a new kitchen central air conditioning new windows fresh paint and much more Peggy enjoyed the renovation project and is proud of the beautiful end result
At the completion of the renovation the old house had turned into a beautiful and welcoming bed and breakfast The Rosebud Bed and Breakfast offers two guest rooms a common room a dining room and a kitchen The first of the guest rooms is the spacious Rose Room with a double bed The second guest room the Bud Room is a little smaller and has a queen size bed Both rooms offer ample closet and drawer space
In the common room guests find an inviting place to relax and watch TV The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for visitors to use as needed Guests are encouraged to linger over breakfast in the dining room where homemade muffins breads and breakfast casseroles are served In addition fresh fruit is offered along with juice coffee and tea Wifi can be used throughout the B amp B and the Rosebud welcomes pets
An additional benefit of staying there is the hostess Peggy Not only does she create a welcoming and comfortable place to stay but she also possesses a wealth of information about the region She has lived in Montross for 30 years and her husband is a native to the area
Peggyrsquos love for the Northern Neck and her desire to share its rich and unique history with others was another factor that motivated her to open Rosebud B amp B ldquoI wanted to meet different people interested in the Northern Neck and share information with themrdquo she says She remarks ldquoMany come to the Northern Neck to attend an event or see the historic sites Others use it as a central
meeting place while some have stayed at the B amp B as they bicycled from Chesapeake to Fredericksburgrdquo
Some of the local attractions that Peggy helps guide her guests to enjoy include any of the 12 wineries located along the nearby wine trail The area is home to the birthplace of two of our nationrsquos presidents George Washington and James Monroe Stratford Hall Plantation birthplace of civil war general Robert E Lee is located nearby and offers tours of the house and gardens
The climate in the Northern Neck is
mild and its proximity to the water invites many outdoor enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy activities ranging from sailing boating or water skiing on local rivers to exploring the quieter backwaters on kayak or canoes The local waterways also invite those who love to go fishing or crabbing Cyclists and hikers can enjoy the many scenic routes and trails and nature lovers can
bird watch or indulge in naturersquos many offerings for photography
Whatever draws a visitor to the Northern Neck guests who stay at the Rosebud Bed and Breakfast will be treated to a cozy and comfortable visit while being treated like family To make reservations call 804-761-4844 or email peggarlaaolcom More information about the Rosebud B amp B is available on Facebook and the website wwwrosebudbandbcom Marie Stone photos
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Style Spotlight~An Old House Transformed
26 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Country Cottage is known as The Sweetest Secret in the Northern Neck As many of
her customers have remarked itrsquos a surprise to step inside Country Cottage for the first time Itrsquos almost overwhelming to be faced with the number of options available at the store When Tim and Pam Sawyer first opened their shop in 1998 as a garden center they had no idea that their garden shop would grow into such beloved stop for locals and travelers alike
The yellow building is one of the first that yoursquoll encounter after crossing the bridge when entering the Main Street area of White Stone The color of the house which was originally white was inspired by a pretty yellow daffodil that Pam had been working on
Country Cottage started out as
a garden center and gift shop and has slowly grown through the years into what it is today In 2006 Pam acquired a local flower shop and had it moved into Country Cottage adding to the already large variety of items available When she made the decision to add fudge into her lineup in 2007 she had no idea that it would become such an enjoyed item
Her next addition actually came as a suggestion from her customers They commented that it would be nice to sit in the garden area and eat ice cream Pam listened adding Hersheyrsquos ice cream in 2008 Finally in 2010 Pam took a class about how to make chocolate and added a line of homemade and pre-made chocolates to the Country Cottage
Pam was born and raised in Newport News but has been living in Mathews for 21 years She met her husband Tim in high school and theyrsquove been together since they were 16 With 30 years of marriage under their belts Tim and Pam are a story of high school sweethearts gone right It was Tim who originally pointed out the store when Pam had to stop working due to health concerns and they worked together to make Country Cottage a reality
Their move to Mathews came when Pam gave in to Timrsquos desire
to live in the country coupled with a desire to move somewhere safer and quieter than Newport News for the sake of their children They have two sons who have helped over the years until they started their own careers one of whom is a CPA the other is a salesman Tim still stops by once a week to help Pam out with the store With her free time Pam enjoys spending time with her family and her
three grandchildren who live locallyPam loves what she does and
she is involved in every aspect of her business She makes 80 of the chocolates in her store and has special molds for each filling so it doesnrsquot matter which type of chocolate is on the outside you can tell which filling it contains just by looking at the shape Country Cottage offers 20 flavors of fudge including seasonal flavors and there is a running offer to buy a pound of fudge for $1299 and get half a pound free
Pam learned floral arrangement from her mother who made corsages
and bouquets for weddings and other events and she makes the flower arrangements herself Country Cottage is a ldquofull service florist whatever they need we dordquo Pam loves interacting with her customers and greets each one cheerfully when they come in the door She recounted a story about how one little girl remembered her store despite only seeing it once a year and said ldquoItrsquos
neat to be a part of someonersquos memoryrdquo
At Country Cottage they try to be as allergy friendly as possible and they thoroughly clean everything between servings They offer many sugar free items and several gluten free selections
When Pam recently discovered that she was unable to consume gluten it opened her eyes to how many products contain gluten One of her goals is to expand her line of gluten free products While she may not have the time now Pam has plans in store including an expanded gourmet line and more chocolates This is a local favorite and is sure to remain that way with Pamrsquos additions
Call Country Cottage 804-435-3812 email bowk4uverizonnet wwwcountrycottagewscom or by searching County Cottage on Facebook Kelsey Sipes photos
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September 2012 27
By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
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28 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
Visit the Reedville Fishermens Museum where history of Northern Neck
Watermen comes aliveWalk our dock inspect our boats visit our museum galleries
Take home memories of your trip from our gift shopVisit the 1875 Walker House and learn how
Reedvilles early residents livedFor a complete listing of our activities and events
go to wwwrfmuseumorg504 Main Street Reedville Virginia
804-453-6529
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30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
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September 2012 31
B H Baird Insurance Agency LocationsWarsaw 804-333-4013Burgess 804-453-4060
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Reedville Fishermens Museum
Contact Committee Chairman Clif Ames RFM 804-453-6529
If you have a boat with clear title that you wish to donate to the museum please contact Clif Ames at 804-453-3506
wwwrfmuseumorg
Boats for Sale~List is subject to change
1971 Windjammer 17 foot fiberglass sailboat
w1997 Venture trailer Asking $1600
1985 Bayliner 18 foot Capri 21 liter Volvo IO
with trailer Asking $2000
1971 20 foot Highlander Sailboat and 1998 Venture Trailer Asking $2700
1985 Mistral Equipe Windsurfer Asking
$300 Not Shown
1990 21 foot Sunbird fiberglass OB 200 HP Johnson good
condition Asking $2700
1982 22 foot Catalina sailboat with 8 HP Honda 4
stroke OB Asking $3500
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1934 Hartge built Chesapeake 20rsquo Sail boat
and trailer glass over wood Asking $4000
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6 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Belfield Physical Therapy is the growing face of Warsawrsquos Physical Therapy
For Brian Belfield providing physical therapy isnrsquot just his job itrsquos something that allows him to change a personrsquos life Due to his personal triumph with physical therapy his eyes were opened to the world of preventative and after care Currently he has his own practice which he co-owns with his wife and business partner Gina With a recent movemdashtheyrsquove been in the current location for almost a yearmdashthe business has been able to grow and expand in ways that have allowed them to reach more people
Brian originally attended Hampden-Sydney College for baseball but had to have surgery on his elbow during the summer after his freshman year His doctor sent him to physical therapy for rehabilitation of his arm and the experience led him to pursue a career in physical therapy
He and his wife Gina started Belfield Physical Therapy (BPT) as a part-time job in 2003 and opened it up full time in 2005 In September of 2011 they moved to the current location with more space and an entirely different layout This enabled them to add several things they hadnrsquot had room for in the old location They completely renovated the building adding walls rooms with a new look for both the inside and outside of the building
Choosing to set up shop in Warsaw was an easy decision for Brian who grew up in the area and attended Rappahannock High School When he made the decision to pursue physical therapy as a career he made it a goal to return to Warsaw Brian explains the thought process behind the decision saying ldquoI wanted to provide the best all inclusive physical therapy service for the community who gave me so much as a young person student and athleterdquo He and his wife made Warsaw their home in 1999 In his free time Brian enjoys serving as an elder and teaching Sunday school at his church Rappahannock
Church of Christ As someone who has enjoyed sports since he was young Brian is still an avid triathlete and Ironman finisher Regarding his
free time Brian has said ldquoI have four children so their hobbies are minerdquo
Gina Belfield is also co-owner of Belfield Physical Therapy Handling more of the business side of BPT Gina does most of the administrative contracting and billing work Brian handles patient care and the supervision of the eleven members of their staff His average day consists of taking care of the patients who come in as well as any administrative duties require his attention While he greatly enjoys spending time with his patients owning his own business comes with its own challenges and for Brian the greatest of these is dealing with the constant changes from insurance companies
Belfield Physical Therapy provides service to people in a wide range of ages and for a variety of diagnoses Due to this they offer many varied services They offer therapy for
neurological and orthopedic diagnosismdashusing a number of treatments including therapeutic exercise manual therapy cardio rehabilitation modalities gait training and balance training
With their move to the new building last year they have added a swim exercise pool for aquatic therapy Additionally they now offer access to a Wellness Center for a monthly membership fee Their most popular service is for their outpatient orthopedic physical therapymdashboth their land and
their aquatic options are equally popular with their patients
When walking into BPT for the first time the atmosphere of caring reaches out to make you feel welcome Itrsquos a place not just for those who need physical therapy but for the whole town to enjoy Those who come into Belfield Physical Therapy are usually looking for a reduction in pain symptoms and the return of their previous level of function Through a large array of options available finding a way through the pain locally has never been quite as easy
Belfield Physical Therapy is located at 4562 Richmond Road (Route 360) in Warsaw and can be found online on Facebook as Belfield Physical Therapy They can be reached by phone at 804-333-8222 Photos courtesy Belfield Physical Therapy
Style Spotlight~Letrsquos Get Physical
September 2012 7
By Paula Shipman
In 2011 at Colonial Downs Racetrack I had the pleasure of meeting Standardbred owner and trainer Amanda Jackson
After taking a photograph of one of her Standardbreds Tidewater Pretty Boy in 2010 Amanda asked me to photograph some of her other horses That is when I first met her filly then a two year old Hillbilly Desire
Amanda is a hard working lady She is a Registered Nurse at St Francis Medical Center and when she is not at the hospital she is a daughter wife mother and caretaker to her Standardbred Racehorses
Amanda and her family are some of the nicest people you could ever meet Her father Tim whom everybody calls lsquorsquoHillbillyrsquorsquo is a hardworking horseman Sharon Amandarsquos mother does the book work for the farm and helps out with
the horses Adam Amandarsquos young son is a big help with the horses He is a very well mannered and polite young man Amandarsquos husband Randy when not working for the railroad company helps train jog and does whatever else needs to be done around the racehorse barn Racing and caring for Standardbredrsquos is truly a family affair for them
Amanda told me that if she could make a living racing horses she would do it full time Her nursing career
helps to support her racing career She plans her racing around her work schedule at the hospital
When asked what her best moment in her racing career has been she didnrsquot skip a beat when she told me that the horse she once owned Tidewater Prettyboy could not seem to qualify due to constantly breaking stride Amanda decided to take over the driving duties on him and qualified him when nobody else could
On July 14th of this year The Meadowlands Racetrack in Rutherford New Jersey featured the $600000 Meadowlands Pace Amanda and her family went and saw horses like Sweet Lou ($1096864) Meadowlands Pace winner A Rocknroll Dance ($1514750) Bolt The Duer ($649901) and the horse that Amanda and I had chosen to win Thinking Out Loud ($891138) who
won The $15 million Pepsi North American Cup in June of this year at Mowhawk Racetrack in Canada She also met Meadowlands Racetrack
Chairman Jeff Gural who is trying hard to better Harness Racing and bring more people to the sport Amanda was standing in line to get her hotdog turned around and there he was She was so excited she kinda squealed with delight and carried on a conversation with the famed horseman letting him know that she and many others support him in his endeavours I had asked her if she had time could she pick me up a
racing program and a Meadowlands t-shirt and I would pay her Amanda got both for me and refused to let me pay anything and since she lives three hours from me she mailed them to me That girl is awesome
The Jackson family takes pride in their horses The care they give them is superb and they also treat the drivers who race their horses well also I canrsquot wait for Colonial Downs to open for fall racing and see Amanda and her family I am honored to call her friendAmanda Jackson and her son Adam Amanda and her 4 year old Standardbred gelding Mcblack nicknamed ldquoMcnastyrdquo ($10175) sired by Standardbred Stallion Mcardle ($2455609) Paula Shipman photosThe mission of the Unwanted Horse Coalition is to reduce the number of unwanted horses and to improve their welfare through education and the efforts of organizations committed to the health safety and responsible care and disposition of these horses wwwunwantedhorsecoalitionorg
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Now you can make history instead of just reading about it with authentic historical costumes I can put you in a replica of George Washingtonrsquos military coatmaybe you would prefer
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September 2012 9
By Carol J Bova
Early this year the dinner time conversation of a few Mathews residents turned to a familiar topic
drainage problems caused by Virginia Department of Transportation neglect of roadside ditches Everyone at the table had a story of when the ditches were clean and storm water flowed to adjacent waterways The group decided it was time to band together and start a project to get the ditches working again Keith Ellenberger quipped the project name should be The Ditches of Mathews County His comment produced chuckles around the table but the name clicked and the idea sparked a grass roots movement that is beginning to make a difference
Roadside ditches are found in most rural areas but Mathews County has a special relationship with its
ditches The county is located entirely within the meteor impact crater that created the Chesapeake Bay and the terrain is relatively low and flat Even the slight elevation of a road acts like a dam in many areas and the roadside ditches exist to carry rainwater away from the road and adjacent properties to protect both from water damage While the Mathews Courthouse area has storm drains to Put-In Creek the rest of the county relies on its ditches for storm water management The smaller roadside channels drain through larger ditches called outfalls which go directly to creeks rivers bays or marshes
Ditches rely on gravity to move rainwater and if something changes the level at the bottom of a ditch or if a drainpipe is blocked the water doesnt move and can cause flooding Creating mosquito nurseries is another problem of blocked ditches along with the critical concern of impacting septic fields It is VDOTs responsibility to maintain ditches and the outfalls necessary to move storm water to natural waterways VDOT employees who understood ditch maintenance from years back when they were well maintained have retired or moved on to other jobs Many newer employees or those
coming from urban areas dont seem to be familiar with ditch practices or policies As a result some outfalls havent received routine maintenance in 20 to 30 years and are so overgrown it takes an old map to locate them Others still show enough water at the roadside
connection to be easily recognized The Ditches of Mathews County is
identifying the location of problem ditches from citizen reports and personal observations and offering to help VDOT work out solutions
Two outfall projects were completed earlier this year after GC Morrow consulted with VDOT field personnel walking the length of the ditches He helped explain the project and get permission from property owners for VDOT access The projects were successful and neighbors up to a mile away reported their ditches were draining for the first time in years A third project delayed for almost three months should be complete by summers end Overgrown outfall ditch along center of pic perpendicular to road Overgrown blocked outfall visible from road C J Bova photosSee the Facebook Page wwwfacebookcomMCditches and a photo gallery at httpvdotditchesshutterflycom
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The Ditches of Mathews County
10 September 2012
By Gwen Keane
Each time I look into those beautiful amber eyes I am reminded dogs grieve too
When Crackerjack was a tiny guy I met him at the annual Dog Gone Dog Show sponsored by the Animal Welfare League He was three months old and available for adoption I called a good friend Rita who had recently lost her husband Jack and told her
about the little guy his foster Mom had named Crackerjack She was elated and asked to adopt him
I will never forget that Sunday afternoon when my husband and I
delivered Crackerjack to Rita It was love at first sight for both of them We thought that was a happy new beginning for Crackerjack For the next three years we stayed in touch and followed the bond that grew between this human and her dog
But things changed My friend became ill and as she lay dying in a hospital bed she asked us to bring Crackerjack home So we did We brought him to our home to join our pet family During Ritarsquos illness Crackerjack had spent most of his days and nights crated entertained by the abundance of doggie biscuits visitors threw into his crate He now looked like a sausage supported by four tooth picks We had a young dog at the time Augie and he was happy to have Crackerjack join our family Isadora my Maltese was happy too She had liked Crackerjack from the moment he first came into her life
Our friend Nancy from Alexandria visited us and brought ldquoTagrdquo her
big black Lab Tag to our surprise decided Crackerjack should go home with him While we were at dinner Tag took down Crackerjackrsquos crate When we returned home we were greeted by three big dogs and Isadora Nancy asked if she could adopt Crackerjack Tag had chosen him to be his friend We were hesitant to say ldquoyesrdquo because of our promise to Crackerjackrsquos previous owner
Finally we agreed that Crackerjack would go home to be Tagrsquos companion but only if he got into the car without force and never looked back Well thatrsquos exactly what happened For the next five years Crackerjack and Tag visited our home on week-ends and stayed with us when our friend went on travel For us these two dogs became part of our family
In May 2012 Tag suffered medical problems and his life ended Crackerjack was devastated after Tagrsquos death He had joined a family but now he only had a human Tag was his buddy his leader and now all of that was lost Both Nancy and Crackerjack continue to grieve the loss of Tag
The new challenge became ldquoHow to help a dog overcome griefrdquo Nancy realized that because she had not raised Crackerjack and he had been so attached to Tag she really didnrsquot know who this dog was She signed up for training At the training school they told her she was the person who needed training not Crackerjack
Then she enrolled him into doggie day care Immediately he was suspended because he refused to take a nap The day care facility had a policy that all dogs must take a one hour nap each afternoon Crackerjack had been disruptive because he cried during the quiet time They suggested he grieve at home for two weeks then come back Yes this is true and dog owners actually pay to take their dog to places like this So my friend went back to school with Crackerjack and stopped working late hours
Itrsquos been four months now since Tag died Crackerjack is adjusting but he still misses his buddy When he visits us he immediately goes out to the grave and then runs down to the dock where Tag spent a lot of time swimming
I watch Crackerjack stare into the distance Sometimes he turns his head as if he hears Tag running onto the dock to join him or he sees Tagrsquos body plowing through the water Crackerjack waits in silence and then returns back to the house a little sad but still hopeful If I could read a dogrsquos mind I am sure Crackerjack would say ldquoTag will be here tomorrowrdquo
While the good memories help lessen the grief this canine and human team continue to slowly move forward Who knows Maybe one day another special canine will enter their hearts and join their familyGwen Keane photo
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September 2012 11
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By Susan Christopher
The Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund (SPMF )for animals has an interesting and unique origin
Joyce Page of Northern Neck Animal Welfare League had a
close friend and neighbor Shirley Perkins who was also an avid animal lover When she passed away she left Joyce $1000 to be used any way that could help animals
Joyce set up the fund in October of 1999 and in April of 2004 the fund was recognized by the IRS under a 501 C (3) Animal Charity therefore all donations are tax deductible
Judy Harvell Joyces sister helped add to the fund They held annual yard sales The first one was in 2000 During the three day sale approximately $3000 was raised
Over the years with yard sales and specific donations to the SPMF many animals have been helped Other animal charities and the Animal Welfare League (AWL) fund have restrictions The SPMF does not have restrictions for use of money for all animals or the territory for the donations Some of the examples would be medications for pets which a family could
not afford such as vaccinations and heart worm treatments The SPMF has helped with boarding fees and foster care expenses
Spaying and neutering expenses which were not covered by the AWL funds have been paid or partially reimbursed Boarding fees have been paid under some circumstances When animals need medical treatments after being rescued by the Lancaster Animal Control officers the SPMF may be used Families may even get help to pay for local animal licenses
The officers of the Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund are Joyce Page President and Secretary and Judith Harvell as Vice President and Treasurer The Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck is so fortunate to have Joyce Page as the Adoption Officer and Vice President and Judith Harvell as the President That is one major reason the SPMF works so well with the AWL
Remember no animal is turned away and the SPMF is on call 247 Any donation is greatly appreciated Donations can be made to the Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund (SPMF or the Shirley Fund) and sent to 810 Griffins Landing Road Lancaster Va 22503
Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund
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12 September 2012
By Chelly Scala
Recently our family enjoyed a great fishing surprise Travis had been catching lots of small puppy drum
this season all of which were sub legal and had to be released That has always been one of my favorite fish to catch I have always wanted to catch one of the adult Red Drum but never had the opportunity
During a week in which Travis had enjoyed lots of catch and release Puppy Drum action with his sister Brittany a surprise fishing adventure would culminate the end of the week
One morning our family set out for a family fishing trip and decided to troll for Spanish mackerel It was a beautiful morning We
were marking fish on the depth finder but they didnrsquot look like mackerel
As we slowed our trolling speed to trip the planers and pull the lines in one of the rods bent over and the clicker drag began sounding like a big springtime post spawn striper event Steve was right next to the rod and picked it up saying ldquohope itrsquos not a skaterdquo
The fish began sounding and swimming fast under and around the boat Steve caught a glimpse as it came near the surface and said it was a Red Drum After more than 15 minutes fighting the fish with a sturdy trolling rod and reel
Steve was able to get the fish close enough to where we all could see it I grabbed the net Brittany picked up one camera and Travis grabbed the other When we got a good look at it it was obvious the huge fish would have to go as the size limit is 18-26 inches This red drum was huge and heavy We knew that we would have to carefully unhook this fish
As I tried to net the fish it was so big and heavy that the net began to tear and the handle was bending even while keeping the fish and net just below the surface of the water Steve carefully unhooked the fish and it quickly pushed through the net leaving a big hole and swam off Wow What a perfect family day We all took part in this wonderful experience of catching and releasing such a beautiful strong fish which will be there for others to catch another time
One of the family events that we look forward to every year is the three day Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show and the Virginia Deer Classic This year we attended on August 11 and in our opinion this event just gets better and better every year There are almost 300 vendors with outdoor gear trips food and of course the Virginia Deer Classic
The Virginia Deer Hunters Association (VDHA) sponsors this show along with other events to promote safe and ethical deer hunting The programs they promote or get involved in support
hunter ethics good landowner relationships hunter safety and a better understanding of quality deer management They work closely with state legislators and Virginiarsquos Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
One of my favorite programs which VDHA advocates and supports is the Hunterrsquos for the Hungry With this program hunters give something back as more than 390000 pounds of venison are donated annually to the needy throughout Virginia These noble efforts have had a major role in the Quality Deer Management Plan which was created due to the exploding Whitetail Deer population
Another effort which the VDHA is committed to is Annual Disabled Veteran Hunts Through this program approximately 75 VDHA volunteers and Virginia Game Department personnel work as instructors guides drivers and camp cooks to make a safe and enjoyable event for those who gave so much for our country
The VDHA sponsors youth hunts hunter education and wildlife education Other programs include scholarship funds geared toward white tail deer research studies
For more information about the VDHA visit wwwvirginiadeerhuntersorgTravis Scala photo
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September 2012 13
By Paula Shipman
I met Hillbilly Desire ($11289) who was previously named Tidewater TNT in 2011 at Colonial Downs Racetrack in New
Kent Va It was love at first sight for me She is strikingly beautiful and she is a big strong filly Desire is also a love me all over kind of horse She has no problem being loved on and she really enjoys it She frequently rests her head on her ownerrsquos shoulder
Desire is owned by Amanda Jackson of Burkeville Va Amandarsquos father Tim once told me that he was teasing Amanda and her mother Sharon that if they keep rubbing this horse they will rub off all of her hair
Hillbilly Desire was a private purchase She was also extremely difficult to break so much so that Amanda almost gave up Desire did
damage to the breaking cart several times They stuck with her though and she has turned out to be quite a racehorse
Desire was sixth in her first qualifier on September 16 2011 with Amanda driving but won her first pari-mutuel start at Colonial on September the 29 2011 and the win came effortlessly Her driver Jason Mac Dougall never popped the ear plugs on Desire nor did he even show her the whipmdashshe is just that good She continued to win her next two starts but on her fourth start the $47200Virginia Bred Final Two -Year- Old Filly Pace she finished third
Desire has had four starts this year with two being qualifiers at the newly re-opened Rosecroft Raceway in Maryland The two pari-mutuel starts were at Harrahrsquos Chester in Philadelphia Pa Unfortunately that is a long trip from Burkeville and Desire has been found to not travel well She did not fare so well racing there and the decision was made to only race her close to home Hillbilly Desire is out of a Dragon Again ($2343428) mare named Miss Tootsie Roll ($19947) formally named Keystone Monroe I got to meet and rub Dragon Again who is also enrolled in the Full Circle program at Hanover Shoe Farms this year Desire is sired by World
Champion Real Desire ($3159814) Desire loves to be turned out
in her paddock and when there is a change in her routine she can be a Nervous Nellie
Even with the highs and lows Amanda still loves to race her horses One of the lows being that she lost two beautiful foals twins as a matter of fact They were black with white socks and they both had a star Twins rarely survive
Desire has two half brothers out of Miss Tootsie Roll Tidewater
Teddy ($204339) and Tidewater Tomcat ($87838) I believe Desire will be as successful as her two brothers have been
I am excited about photographing Desire and watching her race in her three year old campaignLeft Hillbilly Desire at Colonial Downs in 2011 Paula Shipman photo RealDesire Hillbilly
Desirersquos sire with John Campbell in the bike photo by USTA United States Trotting AssociationStandardbred owners are taking advantage of a no cost no obligation USTA program that helps connect horses in need of a new home with their breeder former owners
trainers drivers caretakers or any other interested individual The program is called Full Circle Email fullcircleustrottingcom
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14 September 2012
By Elizabeth D Huegel
When Pat Gingell opened her first restaurant in Warsaw some 19 years
ago her goal was to provide unique confectionery delights for any occasion She made all sorts of candies and baked goods to commemorate any eventhellipgreen goodies for St Patrickrsquos Day pink and red for Valentinersquos Day as well as custom orders for birthdays secretaryrsquos day and so on The establishment was appropriately named For the Occasion to highlight the diversity of her sweet offerings
She also served sandwiches for those wanting something more substantial to eat Over time and on the suggestions of her customer For the Occasions grew into a full service restaurant Eventually she phased out the confectionery aspect primarily because cakes and candies donrsquot hold up too well in the heat of Virginia
summers She has recently decided however to offer the homemade sweets once again but will limit the availability to the winter months when the candies wonrsquot melt
In 2003 Pat and her partner Burnell Fallin opened the second restaurant in Callao and incorporated the business Burnell became a co-owner For the next two years he ran the Callao operation while she ran the Warsaw restaurant Eventually however they found maintaining two locations overwhelming and they elected to close the Warsaw operation
Because she was always busy in Warsaw Pat did not know any of the staff in Callao and they did not know her She knew them by name of course because she wrote their paychecks but she did not know them personally or even what they looked like
As the restaurant in Warsaw was winding down Pat occasionally had some free time on her hands so she often went over to the Callao facility just to eat and have someplace to go She was the original Undercover Boss without deliberately being undercover But when she realized no one there knew her she took advantage of the opportunity to see the operation incognito and from a customerrsquos point of view She was very pleased
with the entire staff the quality of the food and the compliments she overheard from other customers Eventually she revealed her identity but not for the first few visits
These days Pat and Burnell share
the business and divide the duties He is usually managing the restaurant in person while she works behind the scenes doing book work ordering supplies and comparison shopping
Pat recalled an early experience with gender stereotyping back when she owned the first restaurant and Burnell worked for her To her dismay one of her distributors always asked ldquoWherersquos the boss-manrdquo when he came to deliver supplies Each time she would slough it off offering one excuse or another One ill-fated day the vendor made the mistake of asking yet again for the ldquoboss-manrdquo With a terse tone Pat replied ldquoI am the boss man Burnell works for me
not the other way aroundrdquo Burnell nodded his head in agreement noting he had no idea how difficult it was for female business owners ldquoThey (the women) have to work much harder to gain the respect readily afforded
to male business ownersrdquo he noted Now as a co-owner he deals with the vendors
The restaurant business has changed considerably over the last 19 years The prices of food goods have gone up considerably yet they manage to keep their meals affordable For the Occasions is the typical Mom and Pop operation Patrsquos daughter Christine Uphold works in the dining room and her son
Christopher Uphold is one of the chefs They also have several other employees working for them It is a team effort no one really has a titlehellipthey all just pitch in to get it done
Recently Pat and Burnell have been working on renovations at the restaurant They laid a new carpet painted the walls placed tile in the entrance way and built a small bar near the front door ldquoWe are not going into a ldquobar-type businessrdquo she noted ldquobut we want people to have a place to sit if they only want a quick sandwich or they are waiting for a carry-out orderrdquo The place has a whole new look but the excellent food and reasonable pricing will always remain the same Pat and Burnell are proud of their reputation for serving great food at great prices Consistency in quality and quantity is their goal and they trust the customers will let them know if they fail at that endeavorPat and Burnell Elizabeth D Huegel photo and Marie Stone photo
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September 2012 15
By Bill Graves
A dear friend said this to me not too long ago She was lamenting on the difficulty she was having in making
ends meet Every year she was saying everything goes up The cable bill the phone bill the water bill the tax bill the food bill the insurance bill therersquos no end to it Then in a low soft voice she said except my income
Approaching her 80rsquos she had been saving money so she thought all the wrong ways In the retail world of 50 off buy-one-get-one no interest for 90 days limited time offer and on and on and on Letrsquos not forget the TV shopping networks too Who canrsquot pass up four flex-pays for only $3995 Well she didnrsquot pass them up She joins the ranks of more than half of Americans that havenrsquot saved enough money to retire comfortably Suzie Orman calls them the ldquobaby bummersrdquo
Suzie also said ldquoowning a home is a keystone of wealthhellipboth financial affluence and emotional securityrdquo
It is so important to start saving money when young so compound interest can do its thing Save without seeing is best By this I mean use automatic payroll deductions What you never see you wonrsquot miss Especially if you have an employer who offers some sort of matching funds in a 401k It is free money and a benefit you should try to maximize Seek out a certified financial advisor that will enhance your chances of someday retiring maybe early to a world of unlimited possibilities You know the old adage ldquopay yourself firstrdquo Unfortunately many of us havenrsquot
You wonrsquot go broke saving money this way Maybe one day yoursquoll be like one of those folks on the TV Commercial where they ask ldquohellipwhatrsquos your numberrdquo and yoursquoll be holding up $1877000 We know
Social Security is on thin ice and the younger you are the thinner the ice Ron Lewis said ldquoSince Social Security faces a larger gap between what it promises younger workers and what it can afford to pay them private savings will likely need to play a larger role in retirement planning for younger workersrdquo
So if you find yourself in similar circumstances as my friend on a fixed income and you are a homeowner you might want to read a couple recent articles about using home equity One is from the Wall Street Journal titled Retirees Turn to Savings Alternatives Home Equity It cites a Boston College Center for Retirement Research which indicates that taking out a reverse mortgage is a viable way to build retirement savings The other is from the Dallas Morning News which wrote ldquoThe age of the reverse mortgage is herehellipused for long-term planning rather than emergencieshellipreverse mortgages
are likely to become a major tool for the millions of Americans who have a lot more equity in their homes than in their retirement savingsrdquo Donrsquot go broke saving money And please donrsquot succumb to Charles Schulz philosophy ldquoIrsquom only going to dread one day at a timerdquoFor a Copy of National Council on Aging ndash Savvy Saving Seniors or for more about Reverse Mortgages call Bill Graves at 866-936-4141
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16 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
When she first stumbled upon It Works Elizabeth Huegel who goes by Liz was
accompanying a friend to a network gathering of Christian business women The woman who hosted the event demonstrated the Ultimate Body Applicator from It Works and lost about an inch around her waist in 45 minutes Liz was amazed and
more than a bit skeptical so she decided to try it herself She also lost several inches over the next three days from where she had applied the Ultimate Body Applicator When she realized how well it worked for her Liz decided to become an independent distributor for It Works which is her first foray into network marketing
While It Works sells a variety of beauty and skin
care and nutritional products its best known for the Ultimate Body Applicator wraps When it comes to the wraps the ldquolonger and more frequently you use it the better the results will berdquo says Liz She explained that the wraps are made of fabric and are infused with botanicals to help detoxify the body leading to noticeable tightening toning and firming where applied
Itrsquos important to drink lots of water during the first 72 hours after the
wraps are applied to help flush out the toxins They need to be worn for a minimum of 45 minutes but many
people wear them to sleep or out on the go without anyone ever knowing they have them on The wrap can be placed on the stomach neck back thighs or arms and the affects can last between two and six months
After the Ultimate Body Applicator Lizrsquos favorite It Works product is the ldquoGreensrdquo a powdered nutritional supplement that can be added to anything you drink and contains the nutritional equivalent of eight fruit and vegetable servings I can personally attest that it doesnrsquot taste bad in water though Liz prefers to drink hers in orange juice because it has a slight orange flavor Everything that It Works makes is natural and does not contain chemicals Liz makes a point of trying everything before she sells it stating ldquoI wonrsquot sell anything I donrsquot believe inrdquo She will travel anywhere within the Chesapeake Style distribution area to host a party
Liz has lived in the area since the 1970s when she moved here when she married her first husband and they moved to Virginia because he was originally from here She was in the Air Force before she switched to general government work in 1985 She earned her degree from St Leorsquos University in 1982 and worked as
an investigator for the Department of Defense for 20 years She was stationed in Hampton Roads and worked the Peninsula area until she retired in 2005 In 2005 Liz married Dave a talented carpenter she met while doing investigative work and they reside in the Urbanna area in a beautiful home A breast cancer survivor Liz is six years out of treatment Shersquos very involved in her church Apostles Lutheran of which shersquos been a member since 1992 and drives to Gloucester regularly to attend events
When shersquos not being an independent distributor for My It Works Liz is an avid and talented stained glass artist jewelry creator and writer In fact shersquos a fellow Chesapeake Style writer and sales representative and yoursquove probably read a few articles of hers One of her favorite hobbies is making stained glass something she started doing in the early 2000s
She often creates her own stained glass patterns and has a studio in the basement of her house right next to her husbandrsquos workshop Liz makes her own jewelry and her latest interest is something that fellow Chesapeake Style advertiser Libby Lipscomb Boyer of KittyKat Glass Designs taught her to make a kumihimo beaded necklace She and several church members are planning to make stained glass windows for their church
Liz isnrsquot the only talented one in her family one of her daughters makes stained glass pieces and they can both cross-stitch beautifully While she might not have as much free time as she could being retired she enjoys every minute of her busy day
Elizabeth can be reached by phone at 804-815-5077 and you can view her online It Works profile at lidabetmyitworkscom Kelsey Sipes photos
Style Spotlight~Taking a Chance Enjoying the Plunge
September 2012 17
By Jean M Duggan
VICAP (Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program) through Bay Aging wants to remind you about your Medicare needs this fall Each yearmdashfrom October 15
through December 7mdashMedicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to join or switch Medicare plans
As you are making decisions about your health and prescription drug coverage it is very important to remember to do the following
bull Review your current health and prescription plans Health and drug plan benefits and costs can change each year
bull Look at other plans in your area to see if one may be a better choice for you
bull If you want to keep your current plan you donrsquot need to do anything for your enrollment to continue
bull If you are going to make a change then you need to sign up as soon as possible as it will help avoid any inconvenience at your pharmacy in January
You can compare plans by calling
800-MEDICARE by going to wwwmedicaregov or by contacting Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program
VICAP also wants people to know that there is extra help available from the Social Security Administration to help pay for your premium and prescriptions To qualify for extra help you must have
bull Income limited to $1396 a month for an individual or $1891 a month for a married couple living together
bull Resources limited to $13070 for an individual or $26120 for a married couple living together Resources include such things as bank accounts stocks and bonds They do not count your house and car as resources
For assistance or to learn more about what is available for you please contact Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program at 804-758-2386 ext 44Jean M Duggan is Development Officer at Bay Aging
Chesapeake Style Magazine
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18 September 2012
Old Time Revival in Guinea and Baptizing in the York RiverThis is a continuation of a series of articles about the childhood of Pauline Allen Alexander Elizabeth Stokesrsquo motherBy Elizabeth Allen Stokes
In black Guinea beginning with the fourth of July and extending through the entire month of August of every year during my Mamas day
was a time of great anticipation for all families The community spruced up its houses whitewashed the houses and barns and schoolhouse cemetery fences and gravesites weeding the flower beds cleaned and mucked out
the stables homes were cleaned out rugs air dried on lines windows washed horses curried the best of the linen silverware and dishes pulled out of the linen closets and cupboards and the precious
spare room in the house sported the comfiest of feather pillows and quilts made by the women of the family Children who had gone away to find more lucrative work in hospitals the garment industries the Philly Navy Yards the building of the Harlem Tunnel and the docksmdashothers became ministers doctors lawyers nurses government workers educators tailors seamstresses small business owners and even journalistsmdashcame back home for that weekmdashas well as other relatives from as far as Boston New Jersey New York Washington DC and Baltimore as far south as Atlanta and Memphis
and from Detroit and Chicago where the steel industries and factories had beckoned them All of this hard work culminated in Revival Week for First Baptist Church at Ordinary on Route 17mdashthe Greate Roadmdashand Morningstar Baptist Church in Bena Their revivalsmdashservices and prayers sermons and singing with guest preachersmdashwere held at different dates during the week but always
in August and ending the following Sunday with the baptizing always on the waterfront propertymdashYork Rivermdashof neighbor Floyd Stokes in an area called ldquoup on the hillrdquo Families were dressed in their best all week long and even the horsesrsquo coats shone with care their blinders decorated prettily as well as the buggies brass parts and leather parts oiled to perfection All week long neighbors and visiting relatives would visit each and eat and take foodstuffs home and drink and reminisce
The candidates for baptizingmdashmostly childrenmdashalong with their sponsors were dressed in long white
dressesmdashgirls and womenmdashwith white towels wrapped around their heads or long-sleeved white shirts and pantsmdashboys and men After being shielded and dressed in the nearby thicket of woods they were led down to the York River by the minister and into the water where prayers were said and the old spiritual sung Wade in the Water Families clasped hands cried and sang as their spirits and hearts soared with pride to see their loved ones given over to God
Every year since slavery this tradition has continued in the black communities all over the south as a reminder of their ancestors who could not always worship in the white churches and finally united to find places of united prayer for themselves and to baptize their own in the same local waters where they harvested their bounties The inlets and coves the marshes streams of the great Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac and York Rivers as well as the Rappahannock and the Piankitank and in the lower peninsula the Hampton and Poquoson Rivers just to mention the major ones After the services tables were set up with enormous platters of food of all description because the gardens had been harvested and ldquoDinner on the groundsrdquo was remembered and spoken yet againRecent Modern Day Baptizing Taylorrsquos Beach Reedville Shiloh Baptist Church Photos by Elizabeth Stokes
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The Ricersquos HotelHughlettrsquos Tavern Foundation Members of Heathsville
sponsored an Art Show with the members displaying their talents with twenty plus contributors with a large number of items
The first annual Art Show was a success The variety of types and amazing creations of arts crafts photography was a welcome sight to visitors There were many visitors
Entires ranged from designer clothing quilts statuary stained glass paintings items from the Blacksmith Shop handmade clocks greeting cards hand crafts computer generated art jewelry wood furniture bowls boxes spinning and weaving
Members of the Ricersquos Hotel
Hughlettrsquos Tavern were as amazed as the visitors by the talented member artists of the Tavern
There were displays from the Tavern Lobby Parlor the Spinners and Weavers Studiomdashthe former Yellow Cat Roommdashthe Livery Stable the Woodworkers Guild and
Transportation buildingThe exhibits were colorful with the
creators nearby to share informationPerhaps using the old standby
by ldquoa picture is worth a thousand wordsrdquo is the best way to describe the event Envision items that you can see and touch along with the paintings and photos
The Show was organized by Beverly Sabelhouse and Bud Disney with many of the Tavern Members
participating and assisting the arrangement of course the ldquosetup and the take downldquo of the show
The success of this show will certainly lead to another This will present an opportunity to attendees to bring their friends to view all of these wonderful objects created by the Tavern members Watch for plans to offer Art Classes in the fall Bud Disney photo
Tavern Members Art Show
20 September 2012
By Ellen Dugan
If you are an English teacher and see the word ldquotardigraderdquo you might think therersquos a space missing in the middle or
that the person who wrote it was late in assigning marks on a report cardmdashhopefully As and Bs But if yoursquore into microorganisms and the space program you would smile and pause for a moment of respectful even awesome silence You would know that tardigrades also called waterbears or moss piglets are tiny
Rambo survival creatures worthy of their own reality TV show
These little guys have an impressive resume To begin with theyrsquove got lifersquos ups and downs figured out Too hot Too cold Too much radiation Not enough air or water No problem When the going gets tough tardigrades get tougher They just check out temporarily and wait for things to improve They have learned how to survive boiling heat freezing cold massive doses of radiation and even the vacuum of outer space
In scientific circles they are
generally considered to be the worldrsquos toughest animal Part of their success strategy is simply to lose weight They know how to go into a hibernation-like state that scientists call ldquocryptobiosisrdquo This is basically a deathlike condition But they donrsquot die Their metabolism lowers to the point of being undetectable and the water inside their body decreases to less than 1 We donrsquot know exactly how they do this And we donrsquot know how they feel about doing itmdashprobably less than happy about itmdashbut itrsquos one reason there is so much interest in them
Another is that they are comparatively easy to study because tardigrades are not too fussy about where they live Any place seems to be okay Theyrsquove been found on top of the Himalayas at the bottom of the sea under layers of solid ice in polar regions and throughout tropical forests around the equator Millions of them no doubt the smarter ones prefer lakes and ponds or dunes and beaches Thousands like to swim in a cup of marine or freshwater sediment
If you have a microscope you can see them by soaking a piece of moss in water Donrsquot worry about disturbing them These guys are flexible and as far as we know they
have no objection to being observed Because of their remarkable
durability and their lumbering microscopically ldquocuterdquo appearancemdashshort plump bodies and little legsmdashtardigrades have developed a somewhat unique fan club among the scientists who study them Often a degree of playfulnessmdashmissing in other studiesmdashcreeps into tardigrade literature things like ldquoCreature Survives Naked in Spacerdquo ldquoExtremophilerdquo or ldquoIndestructiblerdquo
No doubt this notoriety was prompted by a group of tardigrade super stars who took the top spot in Wired Sciencersquos Top 10 Things Launched into Space in 2008 when they participated in the TARDIS (Tardigrades in Space) program Part of their job as tardinauts or pioneer space travelers was simply to survive the experience Happily many of them did thus becoming the first animals to return alive after exposure to both space vacuum and solar radiation
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Chesapeake Style Magazine
September 2012 21
TeenEncouraging Young Artists Photographers Writers
For Guidelines and Permission Forms go to wwwchesapeakestylecom click on Teen Style
Rosebud Bed and Breakfast is nestled in Virginias Historic Northern Neck in Montross Easy access for day-trips to 12 local wineries Stratford Hall George Washingtons Birthplace Virginias Historic trianglemdashYorktown Jamestown and Williamsburgmdashas well as other local historic sites Located in town its a short distance to local restaurants shopping and more
Call 804-761-4844
for reservations15353 Kings Hwy
PO Box 905Montross Va 22520
Middlesex High SchoolThe Special Ring
By Bridgette Self
So much dependsupon
That one specialring
Sparkling withdiamonds
Followed by the nakedband
Symbolizing a newbeginning
Fox FoxBy Chris Sheppard
Fox FoxSlyly sneaking in the nightUnder the fence to the chicken hutsEvery move you make is quietEvery sound you make is silentAs you approach the hutOnce inside you take a chicken one by oneAfter checking your list you leave in a flashInto the night without a trace
A Cheetahrsquos HuntBy Allie Reaves
There she goesIn a blink of an eye
Her paws tearingUp the ground beneath her
There she goesFaster than lightening
Her powerful legsNothing but a blur
There she goesFlying on the groundHer long lean body
Leaping through the air
There she goesDashing across the plains
Her soft breathingNever troubling her
There she goesShersquos got it
Her majestic agilityNever fails
Through the Eyes of an Innocent
By Allie Reaves
A thousand steps before me(As far as my eyes can see) and
Gigantic foot houses on the floor(Mine are normal)
Big fluffy seats swallowing me(But are comfy)
While watching TV bigger than my head(Always before bed)
Tucked in a mountain of animals(Never to be alone)
22 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
In the Northern Neck is a place where ldquonobody wants to go home theyrsquore having too much funrdquomdash and itrsquos called Leadbellyrsquos
Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant that is at Fairport Marina Tammy LaFollette who runs it says employees even come in on days off just to hang out
Tammy grew up visiting the Neck with her family which eventually moved here She left after high school but has returned several times most recently when her mother became ill in 2011 She resurrected the Marinarsquos
restaurant when she opened Leadbellyrsquos in August of that year
A commercial artist Tammy has done interior design and artwork created logos and advertising images and even taught gourd sculpture to kids with disabilities in Washington DC
Now once again shersquos cooking ldquoCooking is a form of creativityrdquo Tammy explained ldquoAnd coming up with creative names for new dishes is a challenge toordquo
The Fairport Marina is familiar territory to Tammy She not only cooked in the restaurant in the late 1990rsquos she also decorated it even painting murals on the bar as well as using driftwood and found objects and painting nautical images on them That was the period when Coastal Living Magazine named the Marinarsquos restaurant one of the top five ldquoSeafood Divesrdquo on the East Coast
ldquoMy goal is to earn that sort of recognition againrdquo Tammy said
The first hint of the fun at Leadbellyrsquos is the giant frog in sunglasses flashing V for Victory on the side of the building as you drive into the parking lot Enter the restaurant and yoursquoll see frogs everywhere painted frogs stuffed frogs sculptured
frogs frogs made of gourds ldquoFrogs are my religionrdquo Tammy
said smiling ldquoYou know Forever Relying on Godmdashwe need all the help we can get Thatrsquos why there are frogs everywhererdquo
And on the menu is a specialty of the house frog legs Folks keep coming back to Leadbellyrsquos for the frog legs The restaurant sells more than 30 pounds a week ldquoFolks say theyrsquore the best theyrsquove ever hadrdquo said Tammy
ldquoThey donrsquot really taste like chicken no matter what anybody saysrdquo Brooke Carrillo the bartender said ldquoThey taste more like sugar toads but with the texture of chickenrdquo
Some of the best fried green tomatoes to be found along the Chesapeake are also on the menu available as an appetizer and on sandwiches as well ldquoWe change our oil every dayrdquo Tammy said ldquoThatrsquos why theyrsquore always lusciousrdquo
There are different lunch and dinner specials daily ldquoWe always have both meat and fish specials for dinnersrdquo she said Another regular dish people return for is ldquoMy Maryrsquos Oystersrdquo cooked according to Leadbellyrsquos own recipe All the produce and seafood come from local purveyors helping maintain the
fresh taste of all Leadbellyrsquos dishes Along with sharing chefrsquos duties
Tammy also is redecorating the spaces in the restaurant ldquoAnd we always decorate for each holidaymdashwersquore very festive around hererdquo she said
Leadbellyrsquos also hosts private parties Theyrsquove served wedding rehearsal dinners and host a regular group each month that comes with its own disk jockey for a dance party
Every other Saturday Leadbellyrsquos offers live music The house band is called Throwinrsquo Wake
Tammy and her employees love the bright casual atmosphere of Leadbellyrsquos ldquoWersquore kind of like a hidden little secret where folks know they can leave all their troubles at the doorrdquo Tammy said Brooke added ldquoAll Tammyrsquos employees are happy and that makes everyone who comes in happyrdquo And Tammy finished off ldquoI tell my employees if you arenrsquot having fun working here you donrsquot need to be working hererdquo
Leadbellyrsquos has many regular customers ldquoWe see the same people week after week We appreciate our local customer base year round though we certainly enjoy our summer visitors who are vacationers and Marina customersrdquo Tammy said
One regular customer enjoying his soft crab sandwich summed up Leadbellyrsquos appeal ldquoI come in here almost every day because I enjoy the food and I enjoy the companyrdquo
Leadbellyrsquos is open year-round Summer hours are Monday-Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm Thursday-Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Winter hours starting early in November are Wednesday-Saturday for lunch and dinner Sunday lunch only Fairport Marina is at 252 Polly Cove Road Reedville Phone 804-453-5002 and ldquoLikerdquo Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant on FacebookLeft Tammyrsquos art on a freezer Tammy photos by Mari Bonomi
Style Spotlight~Leadbellyrsquos creates Virginiarsquos Caribbean fun
FREE Tasting at Roses Steak House in KilmarnockTuesday September 18 at 530 pm
September 2012 23
By RuthE Forrest BA CMT NCTMB
Wersquore not the first to experience stressful times and confusion in a changing
world In 1939 a 45-year-old retired Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy concerned about being recalled for duty at the dawning of WWII asked Edgar Cayce what could be done to facilitate peace His counsel was to ldquohelliplive as you prayrdquo In other words to live each moment as peaceful as humanly possible When we pray for peace but our actions are anything but peaceful we create heartache war and destruction
This timeless answer remains good advice today It is okay to feel discouraged or overwhelmed by what we see in current events How can we take our power back and make a difference What can we do to change things and improve our world
A good friend of mine no longer watches the news on TV or reads anything about war and fighting overseas She chooses instead to visualize the people in these areas of conflict as whole healthy happy and prosperous She is adding her positive energy to others of like mind thus multiplying the good vibrations Another friend always watches the news so she knows where to send her prayers and healing light The more we add our thoughts and actions to the possibility of peace the larger the consciousness of peace becomes We can all do this type of internal work as Mr Cayce counseled
The effects of our individual thoughts and actions often may not be apparent until generations later Henry D Thoreau was a quiet man who lived simply in Concord Mass Spending much of his time in deep thought he wrote books about civil disobedience peaceful protests and the beauty of nature His writings greatly influenced M Gandhi and ML King and contributed to their
world-changing actions Similarly we may never know the far-reaching long-lasting effects of our own thoughts words and gestures
You donrsquot have to be a Thoreau to inspire greatness The first step is to clean up your thoughts You may not be able to control all the thoughts that pop into your head but you donrsquot have to sit down to dinner with them The unpleasant situations we currently face didnrsquot start yesterdaymdasha long chain of angry fearful thoughts created them Instead of choosing a negative response that condemns the people and events that bring great suffering make a choice for the positive Irsquom not suggesting that we deny that bad things happen or avoid addressing issues that need attention Simply keep a positive and hopeful attitude looking for good things in your experience It doesnrsquot take a big sweeping time-consuming expensive change Each small action that we take during the course of a day helps to create our Eden Here are some suggestions to inspire more peaceful moments
Preventative Maintenance My personal motto Keeping yourself in a state of equilibrium ensures that your mindbodyspirit are strong enough to withstand the stresses of modern living Tools for healthy balance include restful sleep scheduled downtime proper nutrition lots of clean water and exercise that is fun
Soul Nourishment As important as feeding the body feed your soul daily with uplifting reading music or anything of your choosing as long as it is helpful and hopeful
Take control Protect your mind and emotions by consciously choosing what you read view listen to and the conversations you have Let go of toxic peopleideas
Legacy Decide on what kind of world you want to leave behind Take your legacy and work with itmdasha kind world a peaceful world Keeping that ideal in mind choose
your reactions based on that ideal when faced with a decision This takes work and attention but is easier with practice and life changing Deep peace pure green of the grass to you
Deep peace pure red of the flame to you Deep peace of the quiet earth to you Deep peace of the sleeping stones to youDeep peace of the running wave to youReach RuthE Spa 2 U 804-453-5367
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24 September 2012
By Ellen DuganEveryone knows that work expands
to fill the time available to do it But there is another law operating along these same linesmdashthe more room you have the more stuff you accumulate To check this out we asked ldquoWith the exception of clothes if we looked in your closet what would we findrdquo
Dawn Sanders-Ball who lives in Weems is a nurse in an acute rehab center in Yorktown She admits to being ldquoa document freakrdquo Therefore itrsquos no
surprise that her closet also houses file cabinets and boxes of papers
ldquoSchool records transcripts even PowerPoint presentationsrdquo says Dawn perhaps remembering her college days in northern Virginia Dawnrsquos nine year-old niece Dayla Reed who attends Lancaster Middle School and ldquolikes history the bestrdquo isnrsquot following in her auntrsquos filing
footsteps yet Dayla has a toy box where shersquos normally ldquopretty goodrdquo at keeping things picked
up but says that her things can be ldquoa little bit everywhere toordquo
Kilmarnock resident Ellen Strangeway used to ldquodo hair at Head Huntersrdquo but is now responsible for keeping her husband Jamesrsquos
books for Central Equipment Co If we looked in Ellenrsquos closet ldquoit would depend on the time of dayrdquo as to what we would find ldquoHot outside wersquod see Pettierdquo she says Pettie is her Jack Russell terrier ldquoHersquos not the one afraid of thunderstorms but he likes the cool ceramic tile on the floorrdquo says Ellen Pettiersquos sister Souch is the one who is afraid of thunder and lightning Wersquore not sure if Souch inherited this fear from her misnamed mother Inky (entirely white with a couple of small tan spots) or her haughty grandmother Lady Ellie who may have descended from royalty Ellen also has four horses but as far as we know theyrsquove never set foot inside her closet
If you like good barbecue Captain Ron Campbell in Topping is your man Hersquos been cooking ever since he can remember and probably even before then Although Ron has over 500 cookbooks he does everything by taste ldquoI use the books mostly for ideasrdquo he laughs He doesnrsquot keep them in his closet however ldquoReally therersquos nothing
but clothes in there with the exception of some guns I inheritedrdquo says Ron ldquoButrdquo he adds ldquoMy wife is another story She probably has 500 pairs of shoes in thererdquo We couldnrsquot check this out for accuracy so wersquoll take Ronrsquos word for it
Newlywed Denise Seber of Saluda met husband Steven through the Electricianrsquos Union Both are electricians and apparently Denise felt the sparks fly immediately ldquoI knew he was the one when I first saw himrdquo she smiles It was quite a jolt however to discover that Steven is well somewhat of a hoarder ldquoHe has about a bazillion t-shirtsrdquo says Denise who prefers that we not look inside her closet ldquoItrsquos full of junkrdquo she says ldquoSuitcases files 20 yearsrsquo worth of my husbandrsquos craprdquo But little by little Denise is making progress sneaking it out pool cues t-shirts etc ldquoItrsquos slow goingrdquo she says but worth it if she can make room for her shoes
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Leadbellys Restaurant is located at Fairport Marina
By Susan Grandpre
The Northern Neck is filled with opportunities to explore history taste local wines indulge in
a variety of water activities commune with nature shop and enjoy local restaurants With somewhat limited accommodations for visitors to the area the Rosebud Bed amp Breakfast is ideally located for guests looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer
While taking advantage of the many area activities the Rosebud B amp B located on Kings Highway in Montross offers comfortable and welcoming accommodations for visitors to the Northern Neck Rosebud BampB is family owned and operated and recently celebrated its one year anniversary Opened in August 2011 by Peggy Evans Garland and her husband the Rosebud B amp B has welcomed a host of visitors in its inaugural year
Peggy opened Rosebud B amp B for several reasons She knew that the area needed more accommodations for people wanting to explore the Northern Neck and she wanted to provide a place for those visitors to stay She felt that she had the perfect scenario to open a B amp B On the front portion of her property stood an old house that she and her family were not using She felt that turning this cozy old house into a bed and breakfast would be a great use for the old house and serve the community
After making the decision to create
the bed and breakfast Peggy began a renovation project transforming the old house into a lovely B amp B The renovation included hardwood flooring a new kitchen central air conditioning new windows fresh paint and much more Peggy enjoyed the renovation project and is proud of the beautiful end result
At the completion of the renovation the old house had turned into a beautiful and welcoming bed and breakfast The Rosebud Bed and Breakfast offers two guest rooms a common room a dining room and a kitchen The first of the guest rooms is the spacious Rose Room with a double bed The second guest room the Bud Room is a little smaller and has a queen size bed Both rooms offer ample closet and drawer space
In the common room guests find an inviting place to relax and watch TV The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for visitors to use as needed Guests are encouraged to linger over breakfast in the dining room where homemade muffins breads and breakfast casseroles are served In addition fresh fruit is offered along with juice coffee and tea Wifi can be used throughout the B amp B and the Rosebud welcomes pets
An additional benefit of staying there is the hostess Peggy Not only does she create a welcoming and comfortable place to stay but she also possesses a wealth of information about the region She has lived in Montross for 30 years and her husband is a native to the area
Peggyrsquos love for the Northern Neck and her desire to share its rich and unique history with others was another factor that motivated her to open Rosebud B amp B ldquoI wanted to meet different people interested in the Northern Neck and share information with themrdquo she says She remarks ldquoMany come to the Northern Neck to attend an event or see the historic sites Others use it as a central
meeting place while some have stayed at the B amp B as they bicycled from Chesapeake to Fredericksburgrdquo
Some of the local attractions that Peggy helps guide her guests to enjoy include any of the 12 wineries located along the nearby wine trail The area is home to the birthplace of two of our nationrsquos presidents George Washington and James Monroe Stratford Hall Plantation birthplace of civil war general Robert E Lee is located nearby and offers tours of the house and gardens
The climate in the Northern Neck is
mild and its proximity to the water invites many outdoor enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy activities ranging from sailing boating or water skiing on local rivers to exploring the quieter backwaters on kayak or canoes The local waterways also invite those who love to go fishing or crabbing Cyclists and hikers can enjoy the many scenic routes and trails and nature lovers can
bird watch or indulge in naturersquos many offerings for photography
Whatever draws a visitor to the Northern Neck guests who stay at the Rosebud Bed and Breakfast will be treated to a cozy and comfortable visit while being treated like family To make reservations call 804-761-4844 or email peggarlaaolcom More information about the Rosebud B amp B is available on Facebook and the website wwwrosebudbandbcom Marie Stone photos
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Style Spotlight~An Old House Transformed
26 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Country Cottage is known as The Sweetest Secret in the Northern Neck As many of
her customers have remarked itrsquos a surprise to step inside Country Cottage for the first time Itrsquos almost overwhelming to be faced with the number of options available at the store When Tim and Pam Sawyer first opened their shop in 1998 as a garden center they had no idea that their garden shop would grow into such beloved stop for locals and travelers alike
The yellow building is one of the first that yoursquoll encounter after crossing the bridge when entering the Main Street area of White Stone The color of the house which was originally white was inspired by a pretty yellow daffodil that Pam had been working on
Country Cottage started out as
a garden center and gift shop and has slowly grown through the years into what it is today In 2006 Pam acquired a local flower shop and had it moved into Country Cottage adding to the already large variety of items available When she made the decision to add fudge into her lineup in 2007 she had no idea that it would become such an enjoyed item
Her next addition actually came as a suggestion from her customers They commented that it would be nice to sit in the garden area and eat ice cream Pam listened adding Hersheyrsquos ice cream in 2008 Finally in 2010 Pam took a class about how to make chocolate and added a line of homemade and pre-made chocolates to the Country Cottage
Pam was born and raised in Newport News but has been living in Mathews for 21 years She met her husband Tim in high school and theyrsquove been together since they were 16 With 30 years of marriage under their belts Tim and Pam are a story of high school sweethearts gone right It was Tim who originally pointed out the store when Pam had to stop working due to health concerns and they worked together to make Country Cottage a reality
Their move to Mathews came when Pam gave in to Timrsquos desire
to live in the country coupled with a desire to move somewhere safer and quieter than Newport News for the sake of their children They have two sons who have helped over the years until they started their own careers one of whom is a CPA the other is a salesman Tim still stops by once a week to help Pam out with the store With her free time Pam enjoys spending time with her family and her
three grandchildren who live locallyPam loves what she does and
she is involved in every aspect of her business She makes 80 of the chocolates in her store and has special molds for each filling so it doesnrsquot matter which type of chocolate is on the outside you can tell which filling it contains just by looking at the shape Country Cottage offers 20 flavors of fudge including seasonal flavors and there is a running offer to buy a pound of fudge for $1299 and get half a pound free
Pam learned floral arrangement from her mother who made corsages
and bouquets for weddings and other events and she makes the flower arrangements herself Country Cottage is a ldquofull service florist whatever they need we dordquo Pam loves interacting with her customers and greets each one cheerfully when they come in the door She recounted a story about how one little girl remembered her store despite only seeing it once a year and said ldquoItrsquos
neat to be a part of someonersquos memoryrdquo
At Country Cottage they try to be as allergy friendly as possible and they thoroughly clean everything between servings They offer many sugar free items and several gluten free selections
When Pam recently discovered that she was unable to consume gluten it opened her eyes to how many products contain gluten One of her goals is to expand her line of gluten free products While she may not have the time now Pam has plans in store including an expanded gourmet line and more chocolates This is a local favorite and is sure to remain that way with Pamrsquos additions
Call Country Cottage 804-435-3812 email bowk4uverizonnet wwwcountrycottagewscom or by searching County Cottage on Facebook Kelsey Sipes photos
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September 2012 27
By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
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28 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
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30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
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September 2012 7
By Paula Shipman
In 2011 at Colonial Downs Racetrack I had the pleasure of meeting Standardbred owner and trainer Amanda Jackson
After taking a photograph of one of her Standardbreds Tidewater Pretty Boy in 2010 Amanda asked me to photograph some of her other horses That is when I first met her filly then a two year old Hillbilly Desire
Amanda is a hard working lady She is a Registered Nurse at St Francis Medical Center and when she is not at the hospital she is a daughter wife mother and caretaker to her Standardbred Racehorses
Amanda and her family are some of the nicest people you could ever meet Her father Tim whom everybody calls lsquorsquoHillbillyrsquorsquo is a hardworking horseman Sharon Amandarsquos mother does the book work for the farm and helps out with
the horses Adam Amandarsquos young son is a big help with the horses He is a very well mannered and polite young man Amandarsquos husband Randy when not working for the railroad company helps train jog and does whatever else needs to be done around the racehorse barn Racing and caring for Standardbredrsquos is truly a family affair for them
Amanda told me that if she could make a living racing horses she would do it full time Her nursing career
helps to support her racing career She plans her racing around her work schedule at the hospital
When asked what her best moment in her racing career has been she didnrsquot skip a beat when she told me that the horse she once owned Tidewater Prettyboy could not seem to qualify due to constantly breaking stride Amanda decided to take over the driving duties on him and qualified him when nobody else could
On July 14th of this year The Meadowlands Racetrack in Rutherford New Jersey featured the $600000 Meadowlands Pace Amanda and her family went and saw horses like Sweet Lou ($1096864) Meadowlands Pace winner A Rocknroll Dance ($1514750) Bolt The Duer ($649901) and the horse that Amanda and I had chosen to win Thinking Out Loud ($891138) who
won The $15 million Pepsi North American Cup in June of this year at Mowhawk Racetrack in Canada She also met Meadowlands Racetrack
Chairman Jeff Gural who is trying hard to better Harness Racing and bring more people to the sport Amanda was standing in line to get her hotdog turned around and there he was She was so excited she kinda squealed with delight and carried on a conversation with the famed horseman letting him know that she and many others support him in his endeavours I had asked her if she had time could she pick me up a
racing program and a Meadowlands t-shirt and I would pay her Amanda got both for me and refused to let me pay anything and since she lives three hours from me she mailed them to me That girl is awesome
The Jackson family takes pride in their horses The care they give them is superb and they also treat the drivers who race their horses well also I canrsquot wait for Colonial Downs to open for fall racing and see Amanda and her family I am honored to call her friendAmanda Jackson and her son Adam Amanda and her 4 year old Standardbred gelding Mcblack nicknamed ldquoMcnastyrdquo ($10175) sired by Standardbred Stallion Mcardle ($2455609) Paula Shipman photosThe mission of the Unwanted Horse Coalition is to reduce the number of unwanted horses and to improve their welfare through education and the efforts of organizations committed to the health safety and responsible care and disposition of these horses wwwunwantedhorsecoalitionorg
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September 2012 9
By Carol J Bova
Early this year the dinner time conversation of a few Mathews residents turned to a familiar topic
drainage problems caused by Virginia Department of Transportation neglect of roadside ditches Everyone at the table had a story of when the ditches were clean and storm water flowed to adjacent waterways The group decided it was time to band together and start a project to get the ditches working again Keith Ellenberger quipped the project name should be The Ditches of Mathews County His comment produced chuckles around the table but the name clicked and the idea sparked a grass roots movement that is beginning to make a difference
Roadside ditches are found in most rural areas but Mathews County has a special relationship with its
ditches The county is located entirely within the meteor impact crater that created the Chesapeake Bay and the terrain is relatively low and flat Even the slight elevation of a road acts like a dam in many areas and the roadside ditches exist to carry rainwater away from the road and adjacent properties to protect both from water damage While the Mathews Courthouse area has storm drains to Put-In Creek the rest of the county relies on its ditches for storm water management The smaller roadside channels drain through larger ditches called outfalls which go directly to creeks rivers bays or marshes
Ditches rely on gravity to move rainwater and if something changes the level at the bottom of a ditch or if a drainpipe is blocked the water doesnt move and can cause flooding Creating mosquito nurseries is another problem of blocked ditches along with the critical concern of impacting septic fields It is VDOTs responsibility to maintain ditches and the outfalls necessary to move storm water to natural waterways VDOT employees who understood ditch maintenance from years back when they were well maintained have retired or moved on to other jobs Many newer employees or those
coming from urban areas dont seem to be familiar with ditch practices or policies As a result some outfalls havent received routine maintenance in 20 to 30 years and are so overgrown it takes an old map to locate them Others still show enough water at the roadside
connection to be easily recognized The Ditches of Mathews County is
identifying the location of problem ditches from citizen reports and personal observations and offering to help VDOT work out solutions
Two outfall projects were completed earlier this year after GC Morrow consulted with VDOT field personnel walking the length of the ditches He helped explain the project and get permission from property owners for VDOT access The projects were successful and neighbors up to a mile away reported their ditches were draining for the first time in years A third project delayed for almost three months should be complete by summers end Overgrown outfall ditch along center of pic perpendicular to road Overgrown blocked outfall visible from road C J Bova photosSee the Facebook Page wwwfacebookcomMCditches and a photo gallery at httpvdotditchesshutterflycom
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The Ditches of Mathews County
10 September 2012
By Gwen Keane
Each time I look into those beautiful amber eyes I am reminded dogs grieve too
When Crackerjack was a tiny guy I met him at the annual Dog Gone Dog Show sponsored by the Animal Welfare League He was three months old and available for adoption I called a good friend Rita who had recently lost her husband Jack and told her
about the little guy his foster Mom had named Crackerjack She was elated and asked to adopt him
I will never forget that Sunday afternoon when my husband and I
delivered Crackerjack to Rita It was love at first sight for both of them We thought that was a happy new beginning for Crackerjack For the next three years we stayed in touch and followed the bond that grew between this human and her dog
But things changed My friend became ill and as she lay dying in a hospital bed she asked us to bring Crackerjack home So we did We brought him to our home to join our pet family During Ritarsquos illness Crackerjack had spent most of his days and nights crated entertained by the abundance of doggie biscuits visitors threw into his crate He now looked like a sausage supported by four tooth picks We had a young dog at the time Augie and he was happy to have Crackerjack join our family Isadora my Maltese was happy too She had liked Crackerjack from the moment he first came into her life
Our friend Nancy from Alexandria visited us and brought ldquoTagrdquo her
big black Lab Tag to our surprise decided Crackerjack should go home with him While we were at dinner Tag took down Crackerjackrsquos crate When we returned home we were greeted by three big dogs and Isadora Nancy asked if she could adopt Crackerjack Tag had chosen him to be his friend We were hesitant to say ldquoyesrdquo because of our promise to Crackerjackrsquos previous owner
Finally we agreed that Crackerjack would go home to be Tagrsquos companion but only if he got into the car without force and never looked back Well thatrsquos exactly what happened For the next five years Crackerjack and Tag visited our home on week-ends and stayed with us when our friend went on travel For us these two dogs became part of our family
In May 2012 Tag suffered medical problems and his life ended Crackerjack was devastated after Tagrsquos death He had joined a family but now he only had a human Tag was his buddy his leader and now all of that was lost Both Nancy and Crackerjack continue to grieve the loss of Tag
The new challenge became ldquoHow to help a dog overcome griefrdquo Nancy realized that because she had not raised Crackerjack and he had been so attached to Tag she really didnrsquot know who this dog was She signed up for training At the training school they told her she was the person who needed training not Crackerjack
Then she enrolled him into doggie day care Immediately he was suspended because he refused to take a nap The day care facility had a policy that all dogs must take a one hour nap each afternoon Crackerjack had been disruptive because he cried during the quiet time They suggested he grieve at home for two weeks then come back Yes this is true and dog owners actually pay to take their dog to places like this So my friend went back to school with Crackerjack and stopped working late hours
Itrsquos been four months now since Tag died Crackerjack is adjusting but he still misses his buddy When he visits us he immediately goes out to the grave and then runs down to the dock where Tag spent a lot of time swimming
I watch Crackerjack stare into the distance Sometimes he turns his head as if he hears Tag running onto the dock to join him or he sees Tagrsquos body plowing through the water Crackerjack waits in silence and then returns back to the house a little sad but still hopeful If I could read a dogrsquos mind I am sure Crackerjack would say ldquoTag will be here tomorrowrdquo
While the good memories help lessen the grief this canine and human team continue to slowly move forward Who knows Maybe one day another special canine will enter their hearts and join their familyGwen Keane photo
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At Northumberland Animal ShelterMy name is Shep The shelter staff tells me
I am a handsome young and at times over-exuberant character They are patiently teaching me manners I listen and try hard
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September 2012 11
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By Susan Christopher
The Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund (SPMF )for animals has an interesting and unique origin
Joyce Page of Northern Neck Animal Welfare League had a
close friend and neighbor Shirley Perkins who was also an avid animal lover When she passed away she left Joyce $1000 to be used any way that could help animals
Joyce set up the fund in October of 1999 and in April of 2004 the fund was recognized by the IRS under a 501 C (3) Animal Charity therefore all donations are tax deductible
Judy Harvell Joyces sister helped add to the fund They held annual yard sales The first one was in 2000 During the three day sale approximately $3000 was raised
Over the years with yard sales and specific donations to the SPMF many animals have been helped Other animal charities and the Animal Welfare League (AWL) fund have restrictions The SPMF does not have restrictions for use of money for all animals or the territory for the donations Some of the examples would be medications for pets which a family could
not afford such as vaccinations and heart worm treatments The SPMF has helped with boarding fees and foster care expenses
Spaying and neutering expenses which were not covered by the AWL funds have been paid or partially reimbursed Boarding fees have been paid under some circumstances When animals need medical treatments after being rescued by the Lancaster Animal Control officers the SPMF may be used Families may even get help to pay for local animal licenses
The officers of the Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund are Joyce Page President and Secretary and Judith Harvell as Vice President and Treasurer The Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck is so fortunate to have Joyce Page as the Adoption Officer and Vice President and Judith Harvell as the President That is one major reason the SPMF works so well with the AWL
Remember no animal is turned away and the SPMF is on call 247 Any donation is greatly appreciated Donations can be made to the Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund (SPMF or the Shirley Fund) and sent to 810 Griffins Landing Road Lancaster Va 22503
Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund
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12 September 2012
By Chelly Scala
Recently our family enjoyed a great fishing surprise Travis had been catching lots of small puppy drum
this season all of which were sub legal and had to be released That has always been one of my favorite fish to catch I have always wanted to catch one of the adult Red Drum but never had the opportunity
During a week in which Travis had enjoyed lots of catch and release Puppy Drum action with his sister Brittany a surprise fishing adventure would culminate the end of the week
One morning our family set out for a family fishing trip and decided to troll for Spanish mackerel It was a beautiful morning We
were marking fish on the depth finder but they didnrsquot look like mackerel
As we slowed our trolling speed to trip the planers and pull the lines in one of the rods bent over and the clicker drag began sounding like a big springtime post spawn striper event Steve was right next to the rod and picked it up saying ldquohope itrsquos not a skaterdquo
The fish began sounding and swimming fast under and around the boat Steve caught a glimpse as it came near the surface and said it was a Red Drum After more than 15 minutes fighting the fish with a sturdy trolling rod and reel
Steve was able to get the fish close enough to where we all could see it I grabbed the net Brittany picked up one camera and Travis grabbed the other When we got a good look at it it was obvious the huge fish would have to go as the size limit is 18-26 inches This red drum was huge and heavy We knew that we would have to carefully unhook this fish
As I tried to net the fish it was so big and heavy that the net began to tear and the handle was bending even while keeping the fish and net just below the surface of the water Steve carefully unhooked the fish and it quickly pushed through the net leaving a big hole and swam off Wow What a perfect family day We all took part in this wonderful experience of catching and releasing such a beautiful strong fish which will be there for others to catch another time
One of the family events that we look forward to every year is the three day Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show and the Virginia Deer Classic This year we attended on August 11 and in our opinion this event just gets better and better every year There are almost 300 vendors with outdoor gear trips food and of course the Virginia Deer Classic
The Virginia Deer Hunters Association (VDHA) sponsors this show along with other events to promote safe and ethical deer hunting The programs they promote or get involved in support
hunter ethics good landowner relationships hunter safety and a better understanding of quality deer management They work closely with state legislators and Virginiarsquos Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
One of my favorite programs which VDHA advocates and supports is the Hunterrsquos for the Hungry With this program hunters give something back as more than 390000 pounds of venison are donated annually to the needy throughout Virginia These noble efforts have had a major role in the Quality Deer Management Plan which was created due to the exploding Whitetail Deer population
Another effort which the VDHA is committed to is Annual Disabled Veteran Hunts Through this program approximately 75 VDHA volunteers and Virginia Game Department personnel work as instructors guides drivers and camp cooks to make a safe and enjoyable event for those who gave so much for our country
The VDHA sponsors youth hunts hunter education and wildlife education Other programs include scholarship funds geared toward white tail deer research studies
For more information about the VDHA visit wwwvirginiadeerhuntersorgTravis Scala photo
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Tidewater amp Timber~Fishing Surprise Outdoor Adventure
Airbrush Tanning
September 2012 13
By Paula Shipman
I met Hillbilly Desire ($11289) who was previously named Tidewater TNT in 2011 at Colonial Downs Racetrack in New
Kent Va It was love at first sight for me She is strikingly beautiful and she is a big strong filly Desire is also a love me all over kind of horse She has no problem being loved on and she really enjoys it She frequently rests her head on her ownerrsquos shoulder
Desire is owned by Amanda Jackson of Burkeville Va Amandarsquos father Tim once told me that he was teasing Amanda and her mother Sharon that if they keep rubbing this horse they will rub off all of her hair
Hillbilly Desire was a private purchase She was also extremely difficult to break so much so that Amanda almost gave up Desire did
damage to the breaking cart several times They stuck with her though and she has turned out to be quite a racehorse
Desire was sixth in her first qualifier on September 16 2011 with Amanda driving but won her first pari-mutuel start at Colonial on September the 29 2011 and the win came effortlessly Her driver Jason Mac Dougall never popped the ear plugs on Desire nor did he even show her the whipmdashshe is just that good She continued to win her next two starts but on her fourth start the $47200Virginia Bred Final Two -Year- Old Filly Pace she finished third
Desire has had four starts this year with two being qualifiers at the newly re-opened Rosecroft Raceway in Maryland The two pari-mutuel starts were at Harrahrsquos Chester in Philadelphia Pa Unfortunately that is a long trip from Burkeville and Desire has been found to not travel well She did not fare so well racing there and the decision was made to only race her close to home Hillbilly Desire is out of a Dragon Again ($2343428) mare named Miss Tootsie Roll ($19947) formally named Keystone Monroe I got to meet and rub Dragon Again who is also enrolled in the Full Circle program at Hanover Shoe Farms this year Desire is sired by World
Champion Real Desire ($3159814) Desire loves to be turned out
in her paddock and when there is a change in her routine she can be a Nervous Nellie
Even with the highs and lows Amanda still loves to race her horses One of the lows being that she lost two beautiful foals twins as a matter of fact They were black with white socks and they both had a star Twins rarely survive
Desire has two half brothers out of Miss Tootsie Roll Tidewater
Teddy ($204339) and Tidewater Tomcat ($87838) I believe Desire will be as successful as her two brothers have been
I am excited about photographing Desire and watching her race in her three year old campaignLeft Hillbilly Desire at Colonial Downs in 2011 Paula Shipman photo RealDesire Hillbilly
Desirersquos sire with John Campbell in the bike photo by USTA United States Trotting AssociationStandardbred owners are taking advantage of a no cost no obligation USTA program that helps connect horses in need of a new home with their breeder former owners
trainers drivers caretakers or any other interested individual The program is called Full Circle Email fullcircleustrottingcom
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14 September 2012
By Elizabeth D Huegel
When Pat Gingell opened her first restaurant in Warsaw some 19 years
ago her goal was to provide unique confectionery delights for any occasion She made all sorts of candies and baked goods to commemorate any eventhellipgreen goodies for St Patrickrsquos Day pink and red for Valentinersquos Day as well as custom orders for birthdays secretaryrsquos day and so on The establishment was appropriately named For the Occasion to highlight the diversity of her sweet offerings
She also served sandwiches for those wanting something more substantial to eat Over time and on the suggestions of her customer For the Occasions grew into a full service restaurant Eventually she phased out the confectionery aspect primarily because cakes and candies donrsquot hold up too well in the heat of Virginia
summers She has recently decided however to offer the homemade sweets once again but will limit the availability to the winter months when the candies wonrsquot melt
In 2003 Pat and her partner Burnell Fallin opened the second restaurant in Callao and incorporated the business Burnell became a co-owner For the next two years he ran the Callao operation while she ran the Warsaw restaurant Eventually however they found maintaining two locations overwhelming and they elected to close the Warsaw operation
Because she was always busy in Warsaw Pat did not know any of the staff in Callao and they did not know her She knew them by name of course because she wrote their paychecks but she did not know them personally or even what they looked like
As the restaurant in Warsaw was winding down Pat occasionally had some free time on her hands so she often went over to the Callao facility just to eat and have someplace to go She was the original Undercover Boss without deliberately being undercover But when she realized no one there knew her she took advantage of the opportunity to see the operation incognito and from a customerrsquos point of view She was very pleased
with the entire staff the quality of the food and the compliments she overheard from other customers Eventually she revealed her identity but not for the first few visits
These days Pat and Burnell share
the business and divide the duties He is usually managing the restaurant in person while she works behind the scenes doing book work ordering supplies and comparison shopping
Pat recalled an early experience with gender stereotyping back when she owned the first restaurant and Burnell worked for her To her dismay one of her distributors always asked ldquoWherersquos the boss-manrdquo when he came to deliver supplies Each time she would slough it off offering one excuse or another One ill-fated day the vendor made the mistake of asking yet again for the ldquoboss-manrdquo With a terse tone Pat replied ldquoI am the boss man Burnell works for me
not the other way aroundrdquo Burnell nodded his head in agreement noting he had no idea how difficult it was for female business owners ldquoThey (the women) have to work much harder to gain the respect readily afforded
to male business ownersrdquo he noted Now as a co-owner he deals with the vendors
The restaurant business has changed considerably over the last 19 years The prices of food goods have gone up considerably yet they manage to keep their meals affordable For the Occasions is the typical Mom and Pop operation Patrsquos daughter Christine Uphold works in the dining room and her son
Christopher Uphold is one of the chefs They also have several other employees working for them It is a team effort no one really has a titlehellipthey all just pitch in to get it done
Recently Pat and Burnell have been working on renovations at the restaurant They laid a new carpet painted the walls placed tile in the entrance way and built a small bar near the front door ldquoWe are not going into a ldquobar-type businessrdquo she noted ldquobut we want people to have a place to sit if they only want a quick sandwich or they are waiting for a carry-out orderrdquo The place has a whole new look but the excellent food and reasonable pricing will always remain the same Pat and Burnell are proud of their reputation for serving great food at great prices Consistency in quality and quantity is their goal and they trust the customers will let them know if they fail at that endeavorPat and Burnell Elizabeth D Huegel photo and Marie Stone photo
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Style Spotlight~Quality Dining at a Fair Price
September 2012 15
By Bill Graves
A dear friend said this to me not too long ago She was lamenting on the difficulty she was having in making
ends meet Every year she was saying everything goes up The cable bill the phone bill the water bill the tax bill the food bill the insurance bill therersquos no end to it Then in a low soft voice she said except my income
Approaching her 80rsquos she had been saving money so she thought all the wrong ways In the retail world of 50 off buy-one-get-one no interest for 90 days limited time offer and on and on and on Letrsquos not forget the TV shopping networks too Who canrsquot pass up four flex-pays for only $3995 Well she didnrsquot pass them up She joins the ranks of more than half of Americans that havenrsquot saved enough money to retire comfortably Suzie Orman calls them the ldquobaby bummersrdquo
Suzie also said ldquoowning a home is a keystone of wealthhellipboth financial affluence and emotional securityrdquo
It is so important to start saving money when young so compound interest can do its thing Save without seeing is best By this I mean use automatic payroll deductions What you never see you wonrsquot miss Especially if you have an employer who offers some sort of matching funds in a 401k It is free money and a benefit you should try to maximize Seek out a certified financial advisor that will enhance your chances of someday retiring maybe early to a world of unlimited possibilities You know the old adage ldquopay yourself firstrdquo Unfortunately many of us havenrsquot
You wonrsquot go broke saving money this way Maybe one day yoursquoll be like one of those folks on the TV Commercial where they ask ldquohellipwhatrsquos your numberrdquo and yoursquoll be holding up $1877000 We know
Social Security is on thin ice and the younger you are the thinner the ice Ron Lewis said ldquoSince Social Security faces a larger gap between what it promises younger workers and what it can afford to pay them private savings will likely need to play a larger role in retirement planning for younger workersrdquo
So if you find yourself in similar circumstances as my friend on a fixed income and you are a homeowner you might want to read a couple recent articles about using home equity One is from the Wall Street Journal titled Retirees Turn to Savings Alternatives Home Equity It cites a Boston College Center for Retirement Research which indicates that taking out a reverse mortgage is a viable way to build retirement savings The other is from the Dallas Morning News which wrote ldquoThe age of the reverse mortgage is herehellipused for long-term planning rather than emergencieshellipreverse mortgages
are likely to become a major tool for the millions of Americans who have a lot more equity in their homes than in their retirement savingsrdquo Donrsquot go broke saving money And please donrsquot succumb to Charles Schulz philosophy ldquoIrsquom only going to dread one day at a timerdquoFor a Copy of National Council on Aging ndash Savvy Saving Seniors or for more about Reverse Mortgages call Bill Graves at 866-936-4141
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16 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
When she first stumbled upon It Works Elizabeth Huegel who goes by Liz was
accompanying a friend to a network gathering of Christian business women The woman who hosted the event demonstrated the Ultimate Body Applicator from It Works and lost about an inch around her waist in 45 minutes Liz was amazed and
more than a bit skeptical so she decided to try it herself She also lost several inches over the next three days from where she had applied the Ultimate Body Applicator When she realized how well it worked for her Liz decided to become an independent distributor for It Works which is her first foray into network marketing
While It Works sells a variety of beauty and skin
care and nutritional products its best known for the Ultimate Body Applicator wraps When it comes to the wraps the ldquolonger and more frequently you use it the better the results will berdquo says Liz She explained that the wraps are made of fabric and are infused with botanicals to help detoxify the body leading to noticeable tightening toning and firming where applied
Itrsquos important to drink lots of water during the first 72 hours after the
wraps are applied to help flush out the toxins They need to be worn for a minimum of 45 minutes but many
people wear them to sleep or out on the go without anyone ever knowing they have them on The wrap can be placed on the stomach neck back thighs or arms and the affects can last between two and six months
After the Ultimate Body Applicator Lizrsquos favorite It Works product is the ldquoGreensrdquo a powdered nutritional supplement that can be added to anything you drink and contains the nutritional equivalent of eight fruit and vegetable servings I can personally attest that it doesnrsquot taste bad in water though Liz prefers to drink hers in orange juice because it has a slight orange flavor Everything that It Works makes is natural and does not contain chemicals Liz makes a point of trying everything before she sells it stating ldquoI wonrsquot sell anything I donrsquot believe inrdquo She will travel anywhere within the Chesapeake Style distribution area to host a party
Liz has lived in the area since the 1970s when she moved here when she married her first husband and they moved to Virginia because he was originally from here She was in the Air Force before she switched to general government work in 1985 She earned her degree from St Leorsquos University in 1982 and worked as
an investigator for the Department of Defense for 20 years She was stationed in Hampton Roads and worked the Peninsula area until she retired in 2005 In 2005 Liz married Dave a talented carpenter she met while doing investigative work and they reside in the Urbanna area in a beautiful home A breast cancer survivor Liz is six years out of treatment Shersquos very involved in her church Apostles Lutheran of which shersquos been a member since 1992 and drives to Gloucester regularly to attend events
When shersquos not being an independent distributor for My It Works Liz is an avid and talented stained glass artist jewelry creator and writer In fact shersquos a fellow Chesapeake Style writer and sales representative and yoursquove probably read a few articles of hers One of her favorite hobbies is making stained glass something she started doing in the early 2000s
She often creates her own stained glass patterns and has a studio in the basement of her house right next to her husbandrsquos workshop Liz makes her own jewelry and her latest interest is something that fellow Chesapeake Style advertiser Libby Lipscomb Boyer of KittyKat Glass Designs taught her to make a kumihimo beaded necklace She and several church members are planning to make stained glass windows for their church
Liz isnrsquot the only talented one in her family one of her daughters makes stained glass pieces and they can both cross-stitch beautifully While she might not have as much free time as she could being retired she enjoys every minute of her busy day
Elizabeth can be reached by phone at 804-815-5077 and you can view her online It Works profile at lidabetmyitworkscom Kelsey Sipes photos
Style Spotlight~Taking a Chance Enjoying the Plunge
September 2012 17
By Jean M Duggan
VICAP (Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program) through Bay Aging wants to remind you about your Medicare needs this fall Each yearmdashfrom October 15
through December 7mdashMedicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to join or switch Medicare plans
As you are making decisions about your health and prescription drug coverage it is very important to remember to do the following
bull Review your current health and prescription plans Health and drug plan benefits and costs can change each year
bull Look at other plans in your area to see if one may be a better choice for you
bull If you want to keep your current plan you donrsquot need to do anything for your enrollment to continue
bull If you are going to make a change then you need to sign up as soon as possible as it will help avoid any inconvenience at your pharmacy in January
You can compare plans by calling
800-MEDICARE by going to wwwmedicaregov or by contacting Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program
VICAP also wants people to know that there is extra help available from the Social Security Administration to help pay for your premium and prescriptions To qualify for extra help you must have
bull Income limited to $1396 a month for an individual or $1891 a month for a married couple living together
bull Resources limited to $13070 for an individual or $26120 for a married couple living together Resources include such things as bank accounts stocks and bonds They do not count your house and car as resources
For assistance or to learn more about what is available for you please contact Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program at 804-758-2386 ext 44Jean M Duggan is Development Officer at Bay Aging
Chesapeake Style Magazine
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18 September 2012
Old Time Revival in Guinea and Baptizing in the York RiverThis is a continuation of a series of articles about the childhood of Pauline Allen Alexander Elizabeth Stokesrsquo motherBy Elizabeth Allen Stokes
In black Guinea beginning with the fourth of July and extending through the entire month of August of every year during my Mamas day
was a time of great anticipation for all families The community spruced up its houses whitewashed the houses and barns and schoolhouse cemetery fences and gravesites weeding the flower beds cleaned and mucked out
the stables homes were cleaned out rugs air dried on lines windows washed horses curried the best of the linen silverware and dishes pulled out of the linen closets and cupboards and the precious
spare room in the house sported the comfiest of feather pillows and quilts made by the women of the family Children who had gone away to find more lucrative work in hospitals the garment industries the Philly Navy Yards the building of the Harlem Tunnel and the docksmdashothers became ministers doctors lawyers nurses government workers educators tailors seamstresses small business owners and even journalistsmdashcame back home for that weekmdashas well as other relatives from as far as Boston New Jersey New York Washington DC and Baltimore as far south as Atlanta and Memphis
and from Detroit and Chicago where the steel industries and factories had beckoned them All of this hard work culminated in Revival Week for First Baptist Church at Ordinary on Route 17mdashthe Greate Roadmdashand Morningstar Baptist Church in Bena Their revivalsmdashservices and prayers sermons and singing with guest preachersmdashwere held at different dates during the week but always
in August and ending the following Sunday with the baptizing always on the waterfront propertymdashYork Rivermdashof neighbor Floyd Stokes in an area called ldquoup on the hillrdquo Families were dressed in their best all week long and even the horsesrsquo coats shone with care their blinders decorated prettily as well as the buggies brass parts and leather parts oiled to perfection All week long neighbors and visiting relatives would visit each and eat and take foodstuffs home and drink and reminisce
The candidates for baptizingmdashmostly childrenmdashalong with their sponsors were dressed in long white
dressesmdashgirls and womenmdashwith white towels wrapped around their heads or long-sleeved white shirts and pantsmdashboys and men After being shielded and dressed in the nearby thicket of woods they were led down to the York River by the minister and into the water where prayers were said and the old spiritual sung Wade in the Water Families clasped hands cried and sang as their spirits and hearts soared with pride to see their loved ones given over to God
Every year since slavery this tradition has continued in the black communities all over the south as a reminder of their ancestors who could not always worship in the white churches and finally united to find places of united prayer for themselves and to baptize their own in the same local waters where they harvested their bounties The inlets and coves the marshes streams of the great Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac and York Rivers as well as the Rappahannock and the Piankitank and in the lower peninsula the Hampton and Poquoson Rivers just to mention the major ones After the services tables were set up with enormous platters of food of all description because the gardens had been harvested and ldquoDinner on the groundsrdquo was remembered and spoken yet againRecent Modern Day Baptizing Taylorrsquos Beach Reedville Shiloh Baptist Church Photos by Elizabeth Stokes
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The Guinea Connection~Part VI
September 2012 19
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The Ricersquos HotelHughlettrsquos Tavern Foundation Members of Heathsville
sponsored an Art Show with the members displaying their talents with twenty plus contributors with a large number of items
The first annual Art Show was a success The variety of types and amazing creations of arts crafts photography was a welcome sight to visitors There were many visitors
Entires ranged from designer clothing quilts statuary stained glass paintings items from the Blacksmith Shop handmade clocks greeting cards hand crafts computer generated art jewelry wood furniture bowls boxes spinning and weaving
Members of the Ricersquos Hotel
Hughlettrsquos Tavern were as amazed as the visitors by the talented member artists of the Tavern
There were displays from the Tavern Lobby Parlor the Spinners and Weavers Studiomdashthe former Yellow Cat Roommdashthe Livery Stable the Woodworkers Guild and
Transportation buildingThe exhibits were colorful with the
creators nearby to share informationPerhaps using the old standby
by ldquoa picture is worth a thousand wordsrdquo is the best way to describe the event Envision items that you can see and touch along with the paintings and photos
The Show was organized by Beverly Sabelhouse and Bud Disney with many of the Tavern Members
participating and assisting the arrangement of course the ldquosetup and the take downldquo of the show
The success of this show will certainly lead to another This will present an opportunity to attendees to bring their friends to view all of these wonderful objects created by the Tavern members Watch for plans to offer Art Classes in the fall Bud Disney photo
Tavern Members Art Show
20 September 2012
By Ellen Dugan
If you are an English teacher and see the word ldquotardigraderdquo you might think therersquos a space missing in the middle or
that the person who wrote it was late in assigning marks on a report cardmdashhopefully As and Bs But if yoursquore into microorganisms and the space program you would smile and pause for a moment of respectful even awesome silence You would know that tardigrades also called waterbears or moss piglets are tiny
Rambo survival creatures worthy of their own reality TV show
These little guys have an impressive resume To begin with theyrsquove got lifersquos ups and downs figured out Too hot Too cold Too much radiation Not enough air or water No problem When the going gets tough tardigrades get tougher They just check out temporarily and wait for things to improve They have learned how to survive boiling heat freezing cold massive doses of radiation and even the vacuum of outer space
In scientific circles they are
generally considered to be the worldrsquos toughest animal Part of their success strategy is simply to lose weight They know how to go into a hibernation-like state that scientists call ldquocryptobiosisrdquo This is basically a deathlike condition But they donrsquot die Their metabolism lowers to the point of being undetectable and the water inside their body decreases to less than 1 We donrsquot know exactly how they do this And we donrsquot know how they feel about doing itmdashprobably less than happy about itmdashbut itrsquos one reason there is so much interest in them
Another is that they are comparatively easy to study because tardigrades are not too fussy about where they live Any place seems to be okay Theyrsquove been found on top of the Himalayas at the bottom of the sea under layers of solid ice in polar regions and throughout tropical forests around the equator Millions of them no doubt the smarter ones prefer lakes and ponds or dunes and beaches Thousands like to swim in a cup of marine or freshwater sediment
If you have a microscope you can see them by soaking a piece of moss in water Donrsquot worry about disturbing them These guys are flexible and as far as we know they
have no objection to being observed Because of their remarkable
durability and their lumbering microscopically ldquocuterdquo appearancemdashshort plump bodies and little legsmdashtardigrades have developed a somewhat unique fan club among the scientists who study them Often a degree of playfulnessmdashmissing in other studiesmdashcreeps into tardigrade literature things like ldquoCreature Survives Naked in Spacerdquo ldquoExtremophilerdquo or ldquoIndestructiblerdquo
No doubt this notoriety was prompted by a group of tardigrade super stars who took the top spot in Wired Sciencersquos Top 10 Things Launched into Space in 2008 when they participated in the TARDIS (Tardigrades in Space) program Part of their job as tardinauts or pioneer space travelers was simply to survive the experience Happily many of them did thus becoming the first animals to return alive after exposure to both space vacuum and solar radiation
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Chesapeake Style Magazine
September 2012 21
TeenEncouraging Young Artists Photographers Writers
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Rosebud Bed and Breakfast is nestled in Virginias Historic Northern Neck in Montross Easy access for day-trips to 12 local wineries Stratford Hall George Washingtons Birthplace Virginias Historic trianglemdashYorktown Jamestown and Williamsburgmdashas well as other local historic sites Located in town its a short distance to local restaurants shopping and more
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Middlesex High SchoolThe Special Ring
By Bridgette Self
So much dependsupon
That one specialring
Sparkling withdiamonds
Followed by the nakedband
Symbolizing a newbeginning
Fox FoxBy Chris Sheppard
Fox FoxSlyly sneaking in the nightUnder the fence to the chicken hutsEvery move you make is quietEvery sound you make is silentAs you approach the hutOnce inside you take a chicken one by oneAfter checking your list you leave in a flashInto the night without a trace
A Cheetahrsquos HuntBy Allie Reaves
There she goesIn a blink of an eye
Her paws tearingUp the ground beneath her
There she goesFaster than lightening
Her powerful legsNothing but a blur
There she goesFlying on the groundHer long lean body
Leaping through the air
There she goesDashing across the plains
Her soft breathingNever troubling her
There she goesShersquos got it
Her majestic agilityNever fails
Through the Eyes of an Innocent
By Allie Reaves
A thousand steps before me(As far as my eyes can see) and
Gigantic foot houses on the floor(Mine are normal)
Big fluffy seats swallowing me(But are comfy)
While watching TV bigger than my head(Always before bed)
Tucked in a mountain of animals(Never to be alone)
22 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
In the Northern Neck is a place where ldquonobody wants to go home theyrsquore having too much funrdquomdash and itrsquos called Leadbellyrsquos
Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant that is at Fairport Marina Tammy LaFollette who runs it says employees even come in on days off just to hang out
Tammy grew up visiting the Neck with her family which eventually moved here She left after high school but has returned several times most recently when her mother became ill in 2011 She resurrected the Marinarsquos
restaurant when she opened Leadbellyrsquos in August of that year
A commercial artist Tammy has done interior design and artwork created logos and advertising images and even taught gourd sculpture to kids with disabilities in Washington DC
Now once again shersquos cooking ldquoCooking is a form of creativityrdquo Tammy explained ldquoAnd coming up with creative names for new dishes is a challenge toordquo
The Fairport Marina is familiar territory to Tammy She not only cooked in the restaurant in the late 1990rsquos she also decorated it even painting murals on the bar as well as using driftwood and found objects and painting nautical images on them That was the period when Coastal Living Magazine named the Marinarsquos restaurant one of the top five ldquoSeafood Divesrdquo on the East Coast
ldquoMy goal is to earn that sort of recognition againrdquo Tammy said
The first hint of the fun at Leadbellyrsquos is the giant frog in sunglasses flashing V for Victory on the side of the building as you drive into the parking lot Enter the restaurant and yoursquoll see frogs everywhere painted frogs stuffed frogs sculptured
frogs frogs made of gourds ldquoFrogs are my religionrdquo Tammy
said smiling ldquoYou know Forever Relying on Godmdashwe need all the help we can get Thatrsquos why there are frogs everywhererdquo
And on the menu is a specialty of the house frog legs Folks keep coming back to Leadbellyrsquos for the frog legs The restaurant sells more than 30 pounds a week ldquoFolks say theyrsquore the best theyrsquove ever hadrdquo said Tammy
ldquoThey donrsquot really taste like chicken no matter what anybody saysrdquo Brooke Carrillo the bartender said ldquoThey taste more like sugar toads but with the texture of chickenrdquo
Some of the best fried green tomatoes to be found along the Chesapeake are also on the menu available as an appetizer and on sandwiches as well ldquoWe change our oil every dayrdquo Tammy said ldquoThatrsquos why theyrsquore always lusciousrdquo
There are different lunch and dinner specials daily ldquoWe always have both meat and fish specials for dinnersrdquo she said Another regular dish people return for is ldquoMy Maryrsquos Oystersrdquo cooked according to Leadbellyrsquos own recipe All the produce and seafood come from local purveyors helping maintain the
fresh taste of all Leadbellyrsquos dishes Along with sharing chefrsquos duties
Tammy also is redecorating the spaces in the restaurant ldquoAnd we always decorate for each holidaymdashwersquore very festive around hererdquo she said
Leadbellyrsquos also hosts private parties Theyrsquove served wedding rehearsal dinners and host a regular group each month that comes with its own disk jockey for a dance party
Every other Saturday Leadbellyrsquos offers live music The house band is called Throwinrsquo Wake
Tammy and her employees love the bright casual atmosphere of Leadbellyrsquos ldquoWersquore kind of like a hidden little secret where folks know they can leave all their troubles at the doorrdquo Tammy said Brooke added ldquoAll Tammyrsquos employees are happy and that makes everyone who comes in happyrdquo And Tammy finished off ldquoI tell my employees if you arenrsquot having fun working here you donrsquot need to be working hererdquo
Leadbellyrsquos has many regular customers ldquoWe see the same people week after week We appreciate our local customer base year round though we certainly enjoy our summer visitors who are vacationers and Marina customersrdquo Tammy said
One regular customer enjoying his soft crab sandwich summed up Leadbellyrsquos appeal ldquoI come in here almost every day because I enjoy the food and I enjoy the companyrdquo
Leadbellyrsquos is open year-round Summer hours are Monday-Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm Thursday-Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Winter hours starting early in November are Wednesday-Saturday for lunch and dinner Sunday lunch only Fairport Marina is at 252 Polly Cove Road Reedville Phone 804-453-5002 and ldquoLikerdquo Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant on FacebookLeft Tammyrsquos art on a freezer Tammy photos by Mari Bonomi
Style Spotlight~Leadbellyrsquos creates Virginiarsquos Caribbean fun
FREE Tasting at Roses Steak House in KilmarnockTuesday September 18 at 530 pm
September 2012 23
By RuthE Forrest BA CMT NCTMB
Wersquore not the first to experience stressful times and confusion in a changing
world In 1939 a 45-year-old retired Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy concerned about being recalled for duty at the dawning of WWII asked Edgar Cayce what could be done to facilitate peace His counsel was to ldquohelliplive as you prayrdquo In other words to live each moment as peaceful as humanly possible When we pray for peace but our actions are anything but peaceful we create heartache war and destruction
This timeless answer remains good advice today It is okay to feel discouraged or overwhelmed by what we see in current events How can we take our power back and make a difference What can we do to change things and improve our world
A good friend of mine no longer watches the news on TV or reads anything about war and fighting overseas She chooses instead to visualize the people in these areas of conflict as whole healthy happy and prosperous She is adding her positive energy to others of like mind thus multiplying the good vibrations Another friend always watches the news so she knows where to send her prayers and healing light The more we add our thoughts and actions to the possibility of peace the larger the consciousness of peace becomes We can all do this type of internal work as Mr Cayce counseled
The effects of our individual thoughts and actions often may not be apparent until generations later Henry D Thoreau was a quiet man who lived simply in Concord Mass Spending much of his time in deep thought he wrote books about civil disobedience peaceful protests and the beauty of nature His writings greatly influenced M Gandhi and ML King and contributed to their
world-changing actions Similarly we may never know the far-reaching long-lasting effects of our own thoughts words and gestures
You donrsquot have to be a Thoreau to inspire greatness The first step is to clean up your thoughts You may not be able to control all the thoughts that pop into your head but you donrsquot have to sit down to dinner with them The unpleasant situations we currently face didnrsquot start yesterdaymdasha long chain of angry fearful thoughts created them Instead of choosing a negative response that condemns the people and events that bring great suffering make a choice for the positive Irsquom not suggesting that we deny that bad things happen or avoid addressing issues that need attention Simply keep a positive and hopeful attitude looking for good things in your experience It doesnrsquot take a big sweeping time-consuming expensive change Each small action that we take during the course of a day helps to create our Eden Here are some suggestions to inspire more peaceful moments
Preventative Maintenance My personal motto Keeping yourself in a state of equilibrium ensures that your mindbodyspirit are strong enough to withstand the stresses of modern living Tools for healthy balance include restful sleep scheduled downtime proper nutrition lots of clean water and exercise that is fun
Soul Nourishment As important as feeding the body feed your soul daily with uplifting reading music or anything of your choosing as long as it is helpful and hopeful
Take control Protect your mind and emotions by consciously choosing what you read view listen to and the conversations you have Let go of toxic peopleideas
Legacy Decide on what kind of world you want to leave behind Take your legacy and work with itmdasha kind world a peaceful world Keeping that ideal in mind choose
your reactions based on that ideal when faced with a decision This takes work and attention but is easier with practice and life changing Deep peace pure green of the grass to you
Deep peace pure red of the flame to you Deep peace of the quiet earth to you Deep peace of the sleeping stones to youDeep peace of the running wave to youReach RuthE Spa 2 U 804-453-5367
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24 September 2012
By Ellen DuganEveryone knows that work expands
to fill the time available to do it But there is another law operating along these same linesmdashthe more room you have the more stuff you accumulate To check this out we asked ldquoWith the exception of clothes if we looked in your closet what would we findrdquo
Dawn Sanders-Ball who lives in Weems is a nurse in an acute rehab center in Yorktown She admits to being ldquoa document freakrdquo Therefore itrsquos no
surprise that her closet also houses file cabinets and boxes of papers
ldquoSchool records transcripts even PowerPoint presentationsrdquo says Dawn perhaps remembering her college days in northern Virginia Dawnrsquos nine year-old niece Dayla Reed who attends Lancaster Middle School and ldquolikes history the bestrdquo isnrsquot following in her auntrsquos filing
footsteps yet Dayla has a toy box where shersquos normally ldquopretty goodrdquo at keeping things picked
up but says that her things can be ldquoa little bit everywhere toordquo
Kilmarnock resident Ellen Strangeway used to ldquodo hair at Head Huntersrdquo but is now responsible for keeping her husband Jamesrsquos
books for Central Equipment Co If we looked in Ellenrsquos closet ldquoit would depend on the time of dayrdquo as to what we would find ldquoHot outside wersquod see Pettierdquo she says Pettie is her Jack Russell terrier ldquoHersquos not the one afraid of thunderstorms but he likes the cool ceramic tile on the floorrdquo says Ellen Pettiersquos sister Souch is the one who is afraid of thunder and lightning Wersquore not sure if Souch inherited this fear from her misnamed mother Inky (entirely white with a couple of small tan spots) or her haughty grandmother Lady Ellie who may have descended from royalty Ellen also has four horses but as far as we know theyrsquove never set foot inside her closet
If you like good barbecue Captain Ron Campbell in Topping is your man Hersquos been cooking ever since he can remember and probably even before then Although Ron has over 500 cookbooks he does everything by taste ldquoI use the books mostly for ideasrdquo he laughs He doesnrsquot keep them in his closet however ldquoReally therersquos nothing
but clothes in there with the exception of some guns I inheritedrdquo says Ron ldquoButrdquo he adds ldquoMy wife is another story She probably has 500 pairs of shoes in thererdquo We couldnrsquot check this out for accuracy so wersquoll take Ronrsquos word for it
Newlywed Denise Seber of Saluda met husband Steven through the Electricianrsquos Union Both are electricians and apparently Denise felt the sparks fly immediately ldquoI knew he was the one when I first saw himrdquo she smiles It was quite a jolt however to discover that Steven is well somewhat of a hoarder ldquoHe has about a bazillion t-shirtsrdquo says Denise who prefers that we not look inside her closet ldquoItrsquos full of junkrdquo she says ldquoSuitcases files 20 yearsrsquo worth of my husbandrsquos craprdquo But little by little Denise is making progress sneaking it out pool cues t-shirts etc ldquoItrsquos slow goingrdquo she says but worth it if she can make room for her shoes
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Open Every Day for Lunch 11 amMonday - Saturday Dinner til 9 pm
804-453-5002 252 Polly Cove Road
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Leadbellys Restaurant is located at Fairport Marina
By Susan Grandpre
The Northern Neck is filled with opportunities to explore history taste local wines indulge in
a variety of water activities commune with nature shop and enjoy local restaurants With somewhat limited accommodations for visitors to the area the Rosebud Bed amp Breakfast is ideally located for guests looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer
While taking advantage of the many area activities the Rosebud B amp B located on Kings Highway in Montross offers comfortable and welcoming accommodations for visitors to the Northern Neck Rosebud BampB is family owned and operated and recently celebrated its one year anniversary Opened in August 2011 by Peggy Evans Garland and her husband the Rosebud B amp B has welcomed a host of visitors in its inaugural year
Peggy opened Rosebud B amp B for several reasons She knew that the area needed more accommodations for people wanting to explore the Northern Neck and she wanted to provide a place for those visitors to stay She felt that she had the perfect scenario to open a B amp B On the front portion of her property stood an old house that she and her family were not using She felt that turning this cozy old house into a bed and breakfast would be a great use for the old house and serve the community
After making the decision to create
the bed and breakfast Peggy began a renovation project transforming the old house into a lovely B amp B The renovation included hardwood flooring a new kitchen central air conditioning new windows fresh paint and much more Peggy enjoyed the renovation project and is proud of the beautiful end result
At the completion of the renovation the old house had turned into a beautiful and welcoming bed and breakfast The Rosebud Bed and Breakfast offers two guest rooms a common room a dining room and a kitchen The first of the guest rooms is the spacious Rose Room with a double bed The second guest room the Bud Room is a little smaller and has a queen size bed Both rooms offer ample closet and drawer space
In the common room guests find an inviting place to relax and watch TV The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for visitors to use as needed Guests are encouraged to linger over breakfast in the dining room where homemade muffins breads and breakfast casseroles are served In addition fresh fruit is offered along with juice coffee and tea Wifi can be used throughout the B amp B and the Rosebud welcomes pets
An additional benefit of staying there is the hostess Peggy Not only does she create a welcoming and comfortable place to stay but she also possesses a wealth of information about the region She has lived in Montross for 30 years and her husband is a native to the area
Peggyrsquos love for the Northern Neck and her desire to share its rich and unique history with others was another factor that motivated her to open Rosebud B amp B ldquoI wanted to meet different people interested in the Northern Neck and share information with themrdquo she says She remarks ldquoMany come to the Northern Neck to attend an event or see the historic sites Others use it as a central
meeting place while some have stayed at the B amp B as they bicycled from Chesapeake to Fredericksburgrdquo
Some of the local attractions that Peggy helps guide her guests to enjoy include any of the 12 wineries located along the nearby wine trail The area is home to the birthplace of two of our nationrsquos presidents George Washington and James Monroe Stratford Hall Plantation birthplace of civil war general Robert E Lee is located nearby and offers tours of the house and gardens
The climate in the Northern Neck is
mild and its proximity to the water invites many outdoor enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy activities ranging from sailing boating or water skiing on local rivers to exploring the quieter backwaters on kayak or canoes The local waterways also invite those who love to go fishing or crabbing Cyclists and hikers can enjoy the many scenic routes and trails and nature lovers can
bird watch or indulge in naturersquos many offerings for photography
Whatever draws a visitor to the Northern Neck guests who stay at the Rosebud Bed and Breakfast will be treated to a cozy and comfortable visit while being treated like family To make reservations call 804-761-4844 or email peggarlaaolcom More information about the Rosebud B amp B is available on Facebook and the website wwwrosebudbandbcom Marie Stone photos
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Style Spotlight~An Old House Transformed
26 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Country Cottage is known as The Sweetest Secret in the Northern Neck As many of
her customers have remarked itrsquos a surprise to step inside Country Cottage for the first time Itrsquos almost overwhelming to be faced with the number of options available at the store When Tim and Pam Sawyer first opened their shop in 1998 as a garden center they had no idea that their garden shop would grow into such beloved stop for locals and travelers alike
The yellow building is one of the first that yoursquoll encounter after crossing the bridge when entering the Main Street area of White Stone The color of the house which was originally white was inspired by a pretty yellow daffodil that Pam had been working on
Country Cottage started out as
a garden center and gift shop and has slowly grown through the years into what it is today In 2006 Pam acquired a local flower shop and had it moved into Country Cottage adding to the already large variety of items available When she made the decision to add fudge into her lineup in 2007 she had no idea that it would become such an enjoyed item
Her next addition actually came as a suggestion from her customers They commented that it would be nice to sit in the garden area and eat ice cream Pam listened adding Hersheyrsquos ice cream in 2008 Finally in 2010 Pam took a class about how to make chocolate and added a line of homemade and pre-made chocolates to the Country Cottage
Pam was born and raised in Newport News but has been living in Mathews for 21 years She met her husband Tim in high school and theyrsquove been together since they were 16 With 30 years of marriage under their belts Tim and Pam are a story of high school sweethearts gone right It was Tim who originally pointed out the store when Pam had to stop working due to health concerns and they worked together to make Country Cottage a reality
Their move to Mathews came when Pam gave in to Timrsquos desire
to live in the country coupled with a desire to move somewhere safer and quieter than Newport News for the sake of their children They have two sons who have helped over the years until they started their own careers one of whom is a CPA the other is a salesman Tim still stops by once a week to help Pam out with the store With her free time Pam enjoys spending time with her family and her
three grandchildren who live locallyPam loves what she does and
she is involved in every aspect of her business She makes 80 of the chocolates in her store and has special molds for each filling so it doesnrsquot matter which type of chocolate is on the outside you can tell which filling it contains just by looking at the shape Country Cottage offers 20 flavors of fudge including seasonal flavors and there is a running offer to buy a pound of fudge for $1299 and get half a pound free
Pam learned floral arrangement from her mother who made corsages
and bouquets for weddings and other events and she makes the flower arrangements herself Country Cottage is a ldquofull service florist whatever they need we dordquo Pam loves interacting with her customers and greets each one cheerfully when they come in the door She recounted a story about how one little girl remembered her store despite only seeing it once a year and said ldquoItrsquos
neat to be a part of someonersquos memoryrdquo
At Country Cottage they try to be as allergy friendly as possible and they thoroughly clean everything between servings They offer many sugar free items and several gluten free selections
When Pam recently discovered that she was unable to consume gluten it opened her eyes to how many products contain gluten One of her goals is to expand her line of gluten free products While she may not have the time now Pam has plans in store including an expanded gourmet line and more chocolates This is a local favorite and is sure to remain that way with Pamrsquos additions
Call Country Cottage 804-435-3812 email bowk4uverizonnet wwwcountrycottagewscom or by searching County Cottage on Facebook Kelsey Sipes photos
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11 am - 230 pm amp 5 pm - 9 pm Saturday
800 am - 230 pm amp 5 pm - 9 pm Sunday Open All Day
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September 2012 27
By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
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28 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
Visit the Reedville Fishermens Museum where history of Northern Neck
Watermen comes aliveWalk our dock inspect our boats visit our museum galleries
Take home memories of your trip from our gift shopVisit the 1875 Walker House and learn how
Reedvilles early residents livedFor a complete listing of our activities and events
go to wwwrfmuseumorg504 Main Street Reedville Virginia
804-453-6529
Open 7 Days a Week
804-224-4121
117 Washington Avenue Colonial Beachwwwdensonsgrocerycom
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30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
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By Carol J Bova
Early this year the dinner time conversation of a few Mathews residents turned to a familiar topic
drainage problems caused by Virginia Department of Transportation neglect of roadside ditches Everyone at the table had a story of when the ditches were clean and storm water flowed to adjacent waterways The group decided it was time to band together and start a project to get the ditches working again Keith Ellenberger quipped the project name should be The Ditches of Mathews County His comment produced chuckles around the table but the name clicked and the idea sparked a grass roots movement that is beginning to make a difference
Roadside ditches are found in most rural areas but Mathews County has a special relationship with its
ditches The county is located entirely within the meteor impact crater that created the Chesapeake Bay and the terrain is relatively low and flat Even the slight elevation of a road acts like a dam in many areas and the roadside ditches exist to carry rainwater away from the road and adjacent properties to protect both from water damage While the Mathews Courthouse area has storm drains to Put-In Creek the rest of the county relies on its ditches for storm water management The smaller roadside channels drain through larger ditches called outfalls which go directly to creeks rivers bays or marshes
Ditches rely on gravity to move rainwater and if something changes the level at the bottom of a ditch or if a drainpipe is blocked the water doesnt move and can cause flooding Creating mosquito nurseries is another problem of blocked ditches along with the critical concern of impacting septic fields It is VDOTs responsibility to maintain ditches and the outfalls necessary to move storm water to natural waterways VDOT employees who understood ditch maintenance from years back when they were well maintained have retired or moved on to other jobs Many newer employees or those
coming from urban areas dont seem to be familiar with ditch practices or policies As a result some outfalls havent received routine maintenance in 20 to 30 years and are so overgrown it takes an old map to locate them Others still show enough water at the roadside
connection to be easily recognized The Ditches of Mathews County is
identifying the location of problem ditches from citizen reports and personal observations and offering to help VDOT work out solutions
Two outfall projects were completed earlier this year after GC Morrow consulted with VDOT field personnel walking the length of the ditches He helped explain the project and get permission from property owners for VDOT access The projects were successful and neighbors up to a mile away reported their ditches were draining for the first time in years A third project delayed for almost three months should be complete by summers end Overgrown outfall ditch along center of pic perpendicular to road Overgrown blocked outfall visible from road C J Bova photosSee the Facebook Page wwwfacebookcomMCditches and a photo gallery at httpvdotditchesshutterflycom
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The Ditches of Mathews County
10 September 2012
By Gwen Keane
Each time I look into those beautiful amber eyes I am reminded dogs grieve too
When Crackerjack was a tiny guy I met him at the annual Dog Gone Dog Show sponsored by the Animal Welfare League He was three months old and available for adoption I called a good friend Rita who had recently lost her husband Jack and told her
about the little guy his foster Mom had named Crackerjack She was elated and asked to adopt him
I will never forget that Sunday afternoon when my husband and I
delivered Crackerjack to Rita It was love at first sight for both of them We thought that was a happy new beginning for Crackerjack For the next three years we stayed in touch and followed the bond that grew between this human and her dog
But things changed My friend became ill and as she lay dying in a hospital bed she asked us to bring Crackerjack home So we did We brought him to our home to join our pet family During Ritarsquos illness Crackerjack had spent most of his days and nights crated entertained by the abundance of doggie biscuits visitors threw into his crate He now looked like a sausage supported by four tooth picks We had a young dog at the time Augie and he was happy to have Crackerjack join our family Isadora my Maltese was happy too She had liked Crackerjack from the moment he first came into her life
Our friend Nancy from Alexandria visited us and brought ldquoTagrdquo her
big black Lab Tag to our surprise decided Crackerjack should go home with him While we were at dinner Tag took down Crackerjackrsquos crate When we returned home we were greeted by three big dogs and Isadora Nancy asked if she could adopt Crackerjack Tag had chosen him to be his friend We were hesitant to say ldquoyesrdquo because of our promise to Crackerjackrsquos previous owner
Finally we agreed that Crackerjack would go home to be Tagrsquos companion but only if he got into the car without force and never looked back Well thatrsquos exactly what happened For the next five years Crackerjack and Tag visited our home on week-ends and stayed with us when our friend went on travel For us these two dogs became part of our family
In May 2012 Tag suffered medical problems and his life ended Crackerjack was devastated after Tagrsquos death He had joined a family but now he only had a human Tag was his buddy his leader and now all of that was lost Both Nancy and Crackerjack continue to grieve the loss of Tag
The new challenge became ldquoHow to help a dog overcome griefrdquo Nancy realized that because she had not raised Crackerjack and he had been so attached to Tag she really didnrsquot know who this dog was She signed up for training At the training school they told her she was the person who needed training not Crackerjack
Then she enrolled him into doggie day care Immediately he was suspended because he refused to take a nap The day care facility had a policy that all dogs must take a one hour nap each afternoon Crackerjack had been disruptive because he cried during the quiet time They suggested he grieve at home for two weeks then come back Yes this is true and dog owners actually pay to take their dog to places like this So my friend went back to school with Crackerjack and stopped working late hours
Itrsquos been four months now since Tag died Crackerjack is adjusting but he still misses his buddy When he visits us he immediately goes out to the grave and then runs down to the dock where Tag spent a lot of time swimming
I watch Crackerjack stare into the distance Sometimes he turns his head as if he hears Tag running onto the dock to join him or he sees Tagrsquos body plowing through the water Crackerjack waits in silence and then returns back to the house a little sad but still hopeful If I could read a dogrsquos mind I am sure Crackerjack would say ldquoTag will be here tomorrowrdquo
While the good memories help lessen the grief this canine and human team continue to slowly move forward Who knows Maybe one day another special canine will enter their hearts and join their familyGwen Keane photo
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September 2012 11
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By Susan Christopher
The Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund (SPMF )for animals has an interesting and unique origin
Joyce Page of Northern Neck Animal Welfare League had a
close friend and neighbor Shirley Perkins who was also an avid animal lover When she passed away she left Joyce $1000 to be used any way that could help animals
Joyce set up the fund in October of 1999 and in April of 2004 the fund was recognized by the IRS under a 501 C (3) Animal Charity therefore all donations are tax deductible
Judy Harvell Joyces sister helped add to the fund They held annual yard sales The first one was in 2000 During the three day sale approximately $3000 was raised
Over the years with yard sales and specific donations to the SPMF many animals have been helped Other animal charities and the Animal Welfare League (AWL) fund have restrictions The SPMF does not have restrictions for use of money for all animals or the territory for the donations Some of the examples would be medications for pets which a family could
not afford such as vaccinations and heart worm treatments The SPMF has helped with boarding fees and foster care expenses
Spaying and neutering expenses which were not covered by the AWL funds have been paid or partially reimbursed Boarding fees have been paid under some circumstances When animals need medical treatments after being rescued by the Lancaster Animal Control officers the SPMF may be used Families may even get help to pay for local animal licenses
The officers of the Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund are Joyce Page President and Secretary and Judith Harvell as Vice President and Treasurer The Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck is so fortunate to have Joyce Page as the Adoption Officer and Vice President and Judith Harvell as the President That is one major reason the SPMF works so well with the AWL
Remember no animal is turned away and the SPMF is on call 247 Any donation is greatly appreciated Donations can be made to the Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund (SPMF or the Shirley Fund) and sent to 810 Griffins Landing Road Lancaster Va 22503
Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund
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12 September 2012
By Chelly Scala
Recently our family enjoyed a great fishing surprise Travis had been catching lots of small puppy drum
this season all of which were sub legal and had to be released That has always been one of my favorite fish to catch I have always wanted to catch one of the adult Red Drum but never had the opportunity
During a week in which Travis had enjoyed lots of catch and release Puppy Drum action with his sister Brittany a surprise fishing adventure would culminate the end of the week
One morning our family set out for a family fishing trip and decided to troll for Spanish mackerel It was a beautiful morning We
were marking fish on the depth finder but they didnrsquot look like mackerel
As we slowed our trolling speed to trip the planers and pull the lines in one of the rods bent over and the clicker drag began sounding like a big springtime post spawn striper event Steve was right next to the rod and picked it up saying ldquohope itrsquos not a skaterdquo
The fish began sounding and swimming fast under and around the boat Steve caught a glimpse as it came near the surface and said it was a Red Drum After more than 15 minutes fighting the fish with a sturdy trolling rod and reel
Steve was able to get the fish close enough to where we all could see it I grabbed the net Brittany picked up one camera and Travis grabbed the other When we got a good look at it it was obvious the huge fish would have to go as the size limit is 18-26 inches This red drum was huge and heavy We knew that we would have to carefully unhook this fish
As I tried to net the fish it was so big and heavy that the net began to tear and the handle was bending even while keeping the fish and net just below the surface of the water Steve carefully unhooked the fish and it quickly pushed through the net leaving a big hole and swam off Wow What a perfect family day We all took part in this wonderful experience of catching and releasing such a beautiful strong fish which will be there for others to catch another time
One of the family events that we look forward to every year is the three day Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show and the Virginia Deer Classic This year we attended on August 11 and in our opinion this event just gets better and better every year There are almost 300 vendors with outdoor gear trips food and of course the Virginia Deer Classic
The Virginia Deer Hunters Association (VDHA) sponsors this show along with other events to promote safe and ethical deer hunting The programs they promote or get involved in support
hunter ethics good landowner relationships hunter safety and a better understanding of quality deer management They work closely with state legislators and Virginiarsquos Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
One of my favorite programs which VDHA advocates and supports is the Hunterrsquos for the Hungry With this program hunters give something back as more than 390000 pounds of venison are donated annually to the needy throughout Virginia These noble efforts have had a major role in the Quality Deer Management Plan which was created due to the exploding Whitetail Deer population
Another effort which the VDHA is committed to is Annual Disabled Veteran Hunts Through this program approximately 75 VDHA volunteers and Virginia Game Department personnel work as instructors guides drivers and camp cooks to make a safe and enjoyable event for those who gave so much for our country
The VDHA sponsors youth hunts hunter education and wildlife education Other programs include scholarship funds geared toward white tail deer research studies
For more information about the VDHA visit wwwvirginiadeerhuntersorgTravis Scala photo
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September 2012 13
By Paula Shipman
I met Hillbilly Desire ($11289) who was previously named Tidewater TNT in 2011 at Colonial Downs Racetrack in New
Kent Va It was love at first sight for me She is strikingly beautiful and she is a big strong filly Desire is also a love me all over kind of horse She has no problem being loved on and she really enjoys it She frequently rests her head on her ownerrsquos shoulder
Desire is owned by Amanda Jackson of Burkeville Va Amandarsquos father Tim once told me that he was teasing Amanda and her mother Sharon that if they keep rubbing this horse they will rub off all of her hair
Hillbilly Desire was a private purchase She was also extremely difficult to break so much so that Amanda almost gave up Desire did
damage to the breaking cart several times They stuck with her though and she has turned out to be quite a racehorse
Desire was sixth in her first qualifier on September 16 2011 with Amanda driving but won her first pari-mutuel start at Colonial on September the 29 2011 and the win came effortlessly Her driver Jason Mac Dougall never popped the ear plugs on Desire nor did he even show her the whipmdashshe is just that good She continued to win her next two starts but on her fourth start the $47200Virginia Bred Final Two -Year- Old Filly Pace she finished third
Desire has had four starts this year with two being qualifiers at the newly re-opened Rosecroft Raceway in Maryland The two pari-mutuel starts were at Harrahrsquos Chester in Philadelphia Pa Unfortunately that is a long trip from Burkeville and Desire has been found to not travel well She did not fare so well racing there and the decision was made to only race her close to home Hillbilly Desire is out of a Dragon Again ($2343428) mare named Miss Tootsie Roll ($19947) formally named Keystone Monroe I got to meet and rub Dragon Again who is also enrolled in the Full Circle program at Hanover Shoe Farms this year Desire is sired by World
Champion Real Desire ($3159814) Desire loves to be turned out
in her paddock and when there is a change in her routine she can be a Nervous Nellie
Even with the highs and lows Amanda still loves to race her horses One of the lows being that she lost two beautiful foals twins as a matter of fact They were black with white socks and they both had a star Twins rarely survive
Desire has two half brothers out of Miss Tootsie Roll Tidewater
Teddy ($204339) and Tidewater Tomcat ($87838) I believe Desire will be as successful as her two brothers have been
I am excited about photographing Desire and watching her race in her three year old campaignLeft Hillbilly Desire at Colonial Downs in 2011 Paula Shipman photo RealDesire Hillbilly
Desirersquos sire with John Campbell in the bike photo by USTA United States Trotting AssociationStandardbred owners are taking advantage of a no cost no obligation USTA program that helps connect horses in need of a new home with their breeder former owners
trainers drivers caretakers or any other interested individual The program is called Full Circle Email fullcircleustrottingcom
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14 September 2012
By Elizabeth D Huegel
When Pat Gingell opened her first restaurant in Warsaw some 19 years
ago her goal was to provide unique confectionery delights for any occasion She made all sorts of candies and baked goods to commemorate any eventhellipgreen goodies for St Patrickrsquos Day pink and red for Valentinersquos Day as well as custom orders for birthdays secretaryrsquos day and so on The establishment was appropriately named For the Occasion to highlight the diversity of her sweet offerings
She also served sandwiches for those wanting something more substantial to eat Over time and on the suggestions of her customer For the Occasions grew into a full service restaurant Eventually she phased out the confectionery aspect primarily because cakes and candies donrsquot hold up too well in the heat of Virginia
summers She has recently decided however to offer the homemade sweets once again but will limit the availability to the winter months when the candies wonrsquot melt
In 2003 Pat and her partner Burnell Fallin opened the second restaurant in Callao and incorporated the business Burnell became a co-owner For the next two years he ran the Callao operation while she ran the Warsaw restaurant Eventually however they found maintaining two locations overwhelming and they elected to close the Warsaw operation
Because she was always busy in Warsaw Pat did not know any of the staff in Callao and they did not know her She knew them by name of course because she wrote their paychecks but she did not know them personally or even what they looked like
As the restaurant in Warsaw was winding down Pat occasionally had some free time on her hands so she often went over to the Callao facility just to eat and have someplace to go She was the original Undercover Boss without deliberately being undercover But when she realized no one there knew her she took advantage of the opportunity to see the operation incognito and from a customerrsquos point of view She was very pleased
with the entire staff the quality of the food and the compliments she overheard from other customers Eventually she revealed her identity but not for the first few visits
These days Pat and Burnell share
the business and divide the duties He is usually managing the restaurant in person while she works behind the scenes doing book work ordering supplies and comparison shopping
Pat recalled an early experience with gender stereotyping back when she owned the first restaurant and Burnell worked for her To her dismay one of her distributors always asked ldquoWherersquos the boss-manrdquo when he came to deliver supplies Each time she would slough it off offering one excuse or another One ill-fated day the vendor made the mistake of asking yet again for the ldquoboss-manrdquo With a terse tone Pat replied ldquoI am the boss man Burnell works for me
not the other way aroundrdquo Burnell nodded his head in agreement noting he had no idea how difficult it was for female business owners ldquoThey (the women) have to work much harder to gain the respect readily afforded
to male business ownersrdquo he noted Now as a co-owner he deals with the vendors
The restaurant business has changed considerably over the last 19 years The prices of food goods have gone up considerably yet they manage to keep their meals affordable For the Occasions is the typical Mom and Pop operation Patrsquos daughter Christine Uphold works in the dining room and her son
Christopher Uphold is one of the chefs They also have several other employees working for them It is a team effort no one really has a titlehellipthey all just pitch in to get it done
Recently Pat and Burnell have been working on renovations at the restaurant They laid a new carpet painted the walls placed tile in the entrance way and built a small bar near the front door ldquoWe are not going into a ldquobar-type businessrdquo she noted ldquobut we want people to have a place to sit if they only want a quick sandwich or they are waiting for a carry-out orderrdquo The place has a whole new look but the excellent food and reasonable pricing will always remain the same Pat and Burnell are proud of their reputation for serving great food at great prices Consistency in quality and quantity is their goal and they trust the customers will let them know if they fail at that endeavorPat and Burnell Elizabeth D Huegel photo and Marie Stone photo
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September 2012 15
By Bill Graves
A dear friend said this to me not too long ago She was lamenting on the difficulty she was having in making
ends meet Every year she was saying everything goes up The cable bill the phone bill the water bill the tax bill the food bill the insurance bill therersquos no end to it Then in a low soft voice she said except my income
Approaching her 80rsquos she had been saving money so she thought all the wrong ways In the retail world of 50 off buy-one-get-one no interest for 90 days limited time offer and on and on and on Letrsquos not forget the TV shopping networks too Who canrsquot pass up four flex-pays for only $3995 Well she didnrsquot pass them up She joins the ranks of more than half of Americans that havenrsquot saved enough money to retire comfortably Suzie Orman calls them the ldquobaby bummersrdquo
Suzie also said ldquoowning a home is a keystone of wealthhellipboth financial affluence and emotional securityrdquo
It is so important to start saving money when young so compound interest can do its thing Save without seeing is best By this I mean use automatic payroll deductions What you never see you wonrsquot miss Especially if you have an employer who offers some sort of matching funds in a 401k It is free money and a benefit you should try to maximize Seek out a certified financial advisor that will enhance your chances of someday retiring maybe early to a world of unlimited possibilities You know the old adage ldquopay yourself firstrdquo Unfortunately many of us havenrsquot
You wonrsquot go broke saving money this way Maybe one day yoursquoll be like one of those folks on the TV Commercial where they ask ldquohellipwhatrsquos your numberrdquo and yoursquoll be holding up $1877000 We know
Social Security is on thin ice and the younger you are the thinner the ice Ron Lewis said ldquoSince Social Security faces a larger gap between what it promises younger workers and what it can afford to pay them private savings will likely need to play a larger role in retirement planning for younger workersrdquo
So if you find yourself in similar circumstances as my friend on a fixed income and you are a homeowner you might want to read a couple recent articles about using home equity One is from the Wall Street Journal titled Retirees Turn to Savings Alternatives Home Equity It cites a Boston College Center for Retirement Research which indicates that taking out a reverse mortgage is a viable way to build retirement savings The other is from the Dallas Morning News which wrote ldquoThe age of the reverse mortgage is herehellipused for long-term planning rather than emergencieshellipreverse mortgages
are likely to become a major tool for the millions of Americans who have a lot more equity in their homes than in their retirement savingsrdquo Donrsquot go broke saving money And please donrsquot succumb to Charles Schulz philosophy ldquoIrsquom only going to dread one day at a timerdquoFor a Copy of National Council on Aging ndash Savvy Saving Seniors or for more about Reverse Mortgages call Bill Graves at 866-936-4141
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16 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
When she first stumbled upon It Works Elizabeth Huegel who goes by Liz was
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more than a bit skeptical so she decided to try it herself She also lost several inches over the next three days from where she had applied the Ultimate Body Applicator When she realized how well it worked for her Liz decided to become an independent distributor for It Works which is her first foray into network marketing
While It Works sells a variety of beauty and skin
care and nutritional products its best known for the Ultimate Body Applicator wraps When it comes to the wraps the ldquolonger and more frequently you use it the better the results will berdquo says Liz She explained that the wraps are made of fabric and are infused with botanicals to help detoxify the body leading to noticeable tightening toning and firming where applied
Itrsquos important to drink lots of water during the first 72 hours after the
wraps are applied to help flush out the toxins They need to be worn for a minimum of 45 minutes but many
people wear them to sleep or out on the go without anyone ever knowing they have them on The wrap can be placed on the stomach neck back thighs or arms and the affects can last between two and six months
After the Ultimate Body Applicator Lizrsquos favorite It Works product is the ldquoGreensrdquo a powdered nutritional supplement that can be added to anything you drink and contains the nutritional equivalent of eight fruit and vegetable servings I can personally attest that it doesnrsquot taste bad in water though Liz prefers to drink hers in orange juice because it has a slight orange flavor Everything that It Works makes is natural and does not contain chemicals Liz makes a point of trying everything before she sells it stating ldquoI wonrsquot sell anything I donrsquot believe inrdquo She will travel anywhere within the Chesapeake Style distribution area to host a party
Liz has lived in the area since the 1970s when she moved here when she married her first husband and they moved to Virginia because he was originally from here She was in the Air Force before she switched to general government work in 1985 She earned her degree from St Leorsquos University in 1982 and worked as
an investigator for the Department of Defense for 20 years She was stationed in Hampton Roads and worked the Peninsula area until she retired in 2005 In 2005 Liz married Dave a talented carpenter she met while doing investigative work and they reside in the Urbanna area in a beautiful home A breast cancer survivor Liz is six years out of treatment Shersquos very involved in her church Apostles Lutheran of which shersquos been a member since 1992 and drives to Gloucester regularly to attend events
When shersquos not being an independent distributor for My It Works Liz is an avid and talented stained glass artist jewelry creator and writer In fact shersquos a fellow Chesapeake Style writer and sales representative and yoursquove probably read a few articles of hers One of her favorite hobbies is making stained glass something she started doing in the early 2000s
She often creates her own stained glass patterns and has a studio in the basement of her house right next to her husbandrsquos workshop Liz makes her own jewelry and her latest interest is something that fellow Chesapeake Style advertiser Libby Lipscomb Boyer of KittyKat Glass Designs taught her to make a kumihimo beaded necklace She and several church members are planning to make stained glass windows for their church
Liz isnrsquot the only talented one in her family one of her daughters makes stained glass pieces and they can both cross-stitch beautifully While she might not have as much free time as she could being retired she enjoys every minute of her busy day
Elizabeth can be reached by phone at 804-815-5077 and you can view her online It Works profile at lidabetmyitworkscom Kelsey Sipes photos
Style Spotlight~Taking a Chance Enjoying the Plunge
September 2012 17
By Jean M Duggan
VICAP (Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program) through Bay Aging wants to remind you about your Medicare needs this fall Each yearmdashfrom October 15
through December 7mdashMedicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to join or switch Medicare plans
As you are making decisions about your health and prescription drug coverage it is very important to remember to do the following
bull Review your current health and prescription plans Health and drug plan benefits and costs can change each year
bull Look at other plans in your area to see if one may be a better choice for you
bull If you want to keep your current plan you donrsquot need to do anything for your enrollment to continue
bull If you are going to make a change then you need to sign up as soon as possible as it will help avoid any inconvenience at your pharmacy in January
You can compare plans by calling
800-MEDICARE by going to wwwmedicaregov or by contacting Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program
VICAP also wants people to know that there is extra help available from the Social Security Administration to help pay for your premium and prescriptions To qualify for extra help you must have
bull Income limited to $1396 a month for an individual or $1891 a month for a married couple living together
bull Resources limited to $13070 for an individual or $26120 for a married couple living together Resources include such things as bank accounts stocks and bonds They do not count your house and car as resources
For assistance or to learn more about what is available for you please contact Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program at 804-758-2386 ext 44Jean M Duggan is Development Officer at Bay Aging
Chesapeake Style Magazine
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18 September 2012
Old Time Revival in Guinea and Baptizing in the York RiverThis is a continuation of a series of articles about the childhood of Pauline Allen Alexander Elizabeth Stokesrsquo motherBy Elizabeth Allen Stokes
In black Guinea beginning with the fourth of July and extending through the entire month of August of every year during my Mamas day
was a time of great anticipation for all families The community spruced up its houses whitewashed the houses and barns and schoolhouse cemetery fences and gravesites weeding the flower beds cleaned and mucked out
the stables homes were cleaned out rugs air dried on lines windows washed horses curried the best of the linen silverware and dishes pulled out of the linen closets and cupboards and the precious
spare room in the house sported the comfiest of feather pillows and quilts made by the women of the family Children who had gone away to find more lucrative work in hospitals the garment industries the Philly Navy Yards the building of the Harlem Tunnel and the docksmdashothers became ministers doctors lawyers nurses government workers educators tailors seamstresses small business owners and even journalistsmdashcame back home for that weekmdashas well as other relatives from as far as Boston New Jersey New York Washington DC and Baltimore as far south as Atlanta and Memphis
and from Detroit and Chicago where the steel industries and factories had beckoned them All of this hard work culminated in Revival Week for First Baptist Church at Ordinary on Route 17mdashthe Greate Roadmdashand Morningstar Baptist Church in Bena Their revivalsmdashservices and prayers sermons and singing with guest preachersmdashwere held at different dates during the week but always
in August and ending the following Sunday with the baptizing always on the waterfront propertymdashYork Rivermdashof neighbor Floyd Stokes in an area called ldquoup on the hillrdquo Families were dressed in their best all week long and even the horsesrsquo coats shone with care their blinders decorated prettily as well as the buggies brass parts and leather parts oiled to perfection All week long neighbors and visiting relatives would visit each and eat and take foodstuffs home and drink and reminisce
The candidates for baptizingmdashmostly childrenmdashalong with their sponsors were dressed in long white
dressesmdashgirls and womenmdashwith white towels wrapped around their heads or long-sleeved white shirts and pantsmdashboys and men After being shielded and dressed in the nearby thicket of woods they were led down to the York River by the minister and into the water where prayers were said and the old spiritual sung Wade in the Water Families clasped hands cried and sang as their spirits and hearts soared with pride to see their loved ones given over to God
Every year since slavery this tradition has continued in the black communities all over the south as a reminder of their ancestors who could not always worship in the white churches and finally united to find places of united prayer for themselves and to baptize their own in the same local waters where they harvested their bounties The inlets and coves the marshes streams of the great Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac and York Rivers as well as the Rappahannock and the Piankitank and in the lower peninsula the Hampton and Poquoson Rivers just to mention the major ones After the services tables were set up with enormous platters of food of all description because the gardens had been harvested and ldquoDinner on the groundsrdquo was remembered and spoken yet againRecent Modern Day Baptizing Taylorrsquos Beach Reedville Shiloh Baptist Church Photos by Elizabeth Stokes
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The Guinea Connection~Part VI
September 2012 19
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The Ricersquos HotelHughlettrsquos Tavern Foundation Members of Heathsville
sponsored an Art Show with the members displaying their talents with twenty plus contributors with a large number of items
The first annual Art Show was a success The variety of types and amazing creations of arts crafts photography was a welcome sight to visitors There were many visitors
Entires ranged from designer clothing quilts statuary stained glass paintings items from the Blacksmith Shop handmade clocks greeting cards hand crafts computer generated art jewelry wood furniture bowls boxes spinning and weaving
Members of the Ricersquos Hotel
Hughlettrsquos Tavern were as amazed as the visitors by the talented member artists of the Tavern
There were displays from the Tavern Lobby Parlor the Spinners and Weavers Studiomdashthe former Yellow Cat Roommdashthe Livery Stable the Woodworkers Guild and
Transportation buildingThe exhibits were colorful with the
creators nearby to share informationPerhaps using the old standby
by ldquoa picture is worth a thousand wordsrdquo is the best way to describe the event Envision items that you can see and touch along with the paintings and photos
The Show was organized by Beverly Sabelhouse and Bud Disney with many of the Tavern Members
participating and assisting the arrangement of course the ldquosetup and the take downldquo of the show
The success of this show will certainly lead to another This will present an opportunity to attendees to bring their friends to view all of these wonderful objects created by the Tavern members Watch for plans to offer Art Classes in the fall Bud Disney photo
Tavern Members Art Show
20 September 2012
By Ellen Dugan
If you are an English teacher and see the word ldquotardigraderdquo you might think therersquos a space missing in the middle or
that the person who wrote it was late in assigning marks on a report cardmdashhopefully As and Bs But if yoursquore into microorganisms and the space program you would smile and pause for a moment of respectful even awesome silence You would know that tardigrades also called waterbears or moss piglets are tiny
Rambo survival creatures worthy of their own reality TV show
These little guys have an impressive resume To begin with theyrsquove got lifersquos ups and downs figured out Too hot Too cold Too much radiation Not enough air or water No problem When the going gets tough tardigrades get tougher They just check out temporarily and wait for things to improve They have learned how to survive boiling heat freezing cold massive doses of radiation and even the vacuum of outer space
In scientific circles they are
generally considered to be the worldrsquos toughest animal Part of their success strategy is simply to lose weight They know how to go into a hibernation-like state that scientists call ldquocryptobiosisrdquo This is basically a deathlike condition But they donrsquot die Their metabolism lowers to the point of being undetectable and the water inside their body decreases to less than 1 We donrsquot know exactly how they do this And we donrsquot know how they feel about doing itmdashprobably less than happy about itmdashbut itrsquos one reason there is so much interest in them
Another is that they are comparatively easy to study because tardigrades are not too fussy about where they live Any place seems to be okay Theyrsquove been found on top of the Himalayas at the bottom of the sea under layers of solid ice in polar regions and throughout tropical forests around the equator Millions of them no doubt the smarter ones prefer lakes and ponds or dunes and beaches Thousands like to swim in a cup of marine or freshwater sediment
If you have a microscope you can see them by soaking a piece of moss in water Donrsquot worry about disturbing them These guys are flexible and as far as we know they
have no objection to being observed Because of their remarkable
durability and their lumbering microscopically ldquocuterdquo appearancemdashshort plump bodies and little legsmdashtardigrades have developed a somewhat unique fan club among the scientists who study them Often a degree of playfulnessmdashmissing in other studiesmdashcreeps into tardigrade literature things like ldquoCreature Survives Naked in Spacerdquo ldquoExtremophilerdquo or ldquoIndestructiblerdquo
No doubt this notoriety was prompted by a group of tardigrade super stars who took the top spot in Wired Sciencersquos Top 10 Things Launched into Space in 2008 when they participated in the TARDIS (Tardigrades in Space) program Part of their job as tardinauts or pioneer space travelers was simply to survive the experience Happily many of them did thus becoming the first animals to return alive after exposure to both space vacuum and solar radiation
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September 2012 21
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Rosebud Bed and Breakfast is nestled in Virginias Historic Northern Neck in Montross Easy access for day-trips to 12 local wineries Stratford Hall George Washingtons Birthplace Virginias Historic trianglemdashYorktown Jamestown and Williamsburgmdashas well as other local historic sites Located in town its a short distance to local restaurants shopping and more
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Middlesex High SchoolThe Special Ring
By Bridgette Self
So much dependsupon
That one specialring
Sparkling withdiamonds
Followed by the nakedband
Symbolizing a newbeginning
Fox FoxBy Chris Sheppard
Fox FoxSlyly sneaking in the nightUnder the fence to the chicken hutsEvery move you make is quietEvery sound you make is silentAs you approach the hutOnce inside you take a chicken one by oneAfter checking your list you leave in a flashInto the night without a trace
A Cheetahrsquos HuntBy Allie Reaves
There she goesIn a blink of an eye
Her paws tearingUp the ground beneath her
There she goesFaster than lightening
Her powerful legsNothing but a blur
There she goesFlying on the groundHer long lean body
Leaping through the air
There she goesDashing across the plains
Her soft breathingNever troubling her
There she goesShersquos got it
Her majestic agilityNever fails
Through the Eyes of an Innocent
By Allie Reaves
A thousand steps before me(As far as my eyes can see) and
Gigantic foot houses on the floor(Mine are normal)
Big fluffy seats swallowing me(But are comfy)
While watching TV bigger than my head(Always before bed)
Tucked in a mountain of animals(Never to be alone)
22 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
In the Northern Neck is a place where ldquonobody wants to go home theyrsquore having too much funrdquomdash and itrsquos called Leadbellyrsquos
Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant that is at Fairport Marina Tammy LaFollette who runs it says employees even come in on days off just to hang out
Tammy grew up visiting the Neck with her family which eventually moved here She left after high school but has returned several times most recently when her mother became ill in 2011 She resurrected the Marinarsquos
restaurant when she opened Leadbellyrsquos in August of that year
A commercial artist Tammy has done interior design and artwork created logos and advertising images and even taught gourd sculpture to kids with disabilities in Washington DC
Now once again shersquos cooking ldquoCooking is a form of creativityrdquo Tammy explained ldquoAnd coming up with creative names for new dishes is a challenge toordquo
The Fairport Marina is familiar territory to Tammy She not only cooked in the restaurant in the late 1990rsquos she also decorated it even painting murals on the bar as well as using driftwood and found objects and painting nautical images on them That was the period when Coastal Living Magazine named the Marinarsquos restaurant one of the top five ldquoSeafood Divesrdquo on the East Coast
ldquoMy goal is to earn that sort of recognition againrdquo Tammy said
The first hint of the fun at Leadbellyrsquos is the giant frog in sunglasses flashing V for Victory on the side of the building as you drive into the parking lot Enter the restaurant and yoursquoll see frogs everywhere painted frogs stuffed frogs sculptured
frogs frogs made of gourds ldquoFrogs are my religionrdquo Tammy
said smiling ldquoYou know Forever Relying on Godmdashwe need all the help we can get Thatrsquos why there are frogs everywhererdquo
And on the menu is a specialty of the house frog legs Folks keep coming back to Leadbellyrsquos for the frog legs The restaurant sells more than 30 pounds a week ldquoFolks say theyrsquore the best theyrsquove ever hadrdquo said Tammy
ldquoThey donrsquot really taste like chicken no matter what anybody saysrdquo Brooke Carrillo the bartender said ldquoThey taste more like sugar toads but with the texture of chickenrdquo
Some of the best fried green tomatoes to be found along the Chesapeake are also on the menu available as an appetizer and on sandwiches as well ldquoWe change our oil every dayrdquo Tammy said ldquoThatrsquos why theyrsquore always lusciousrdquo
There are different lunch and dinner specials daily ldquoWe always have both meat and fish specials for dinnersrdquo she said Another regular dish people return for is ldquoMy Maryrsquos Oystersrdquo cooked according to Leadbellyrsquos own recipe All the produce and seafood come from local purveyors helping maintain the
fresh taste of all Leadbellyrsquos dishes Along with sharing chefrsquos duties
Tammy also is redecorating the spaces in the restaurant ldquoAnd we always decorate for each holidaymdashwersquore very festive around hererdquo she said
Leadbellyrsquos also hosts private parties Theyrsquove served wedding rehearsal dinners and host a regular group each month that comes with its own disk jockey for a dance party
Every other Saturday Leadbellyrsquos offers live music The house band is called Throwinrsquo Wake
Tammy and her employees love the bright casual atmosphere of Leadbellyrsquos ldquoWersquore kind of like a hidden little secret where folks know they can leave all their troubles at the doorrdquo Tammy said Brooke added ldquoAll Tammyrsquos employees are happy and that makes everyone who comes in happyrdquo And Tammy finished off ldquoI tell my employees if you arenrsquot having fun working here you donrsquot need to be working hererdquo
Leadbellyrsquos has many regular customers ldquoWe see the same people week after week We appreciate our local customer base year round though we certainly enjoy our summer visitors who are vacationers and Marina customersrdquo Tammy said
One regular customer enjoying his soft crab sandwich summed up Leadbellyrsquos appeal ldquoI come in here almost every day because I enjoy the food and I enjoy the companyrdquo
Leadbellyrsquos is open year-round Summer hours are Monday-Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm Thursday-Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Winter hours starting early in November are Wednesday-Saturday for lunch and dinner Sunday lunch only Fairport Marina is at 252 Polly Cove Road Reedville Phone 804-453-5002 and ldquoLikerdquo Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant on FacebookLeft Tammyrsquos art on a freezer Tammy photos by Mari Bonomi
Style Spotlight~Leadbellyrsquos creates Virginiarsquos Caribbean fun
FREE Tasting at Roses Steak House in KilmarnockTuesday September 18 at 530 pm
September 2012 23
By RuthE Forrest BA CMT NCTMB
Wersquore not the first to experience stressful times and confusion in a changing
world In 1939 a 45-year-old retired Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy concerned about being recalled for duty at the dawning of WWII asked Edgar Cayce what could be done to facilitate peace His counsel was to ldquohelliplive as you prayrdquo In other words to live each moment as peaceful as humanly possible When we pray for peace but our actions are anything but peaceful we create heartache war and destruction
This timeless answer remains good advice today It is okay to feel discouraged or overwhelmed by what we see in current events How can we take our power back and make a difference What can we do to change things and improve our world
A good friend of mine no longer watches the news on TV or reads anything about war and fighting overseas She chooses instead to visualize the people in these areas of conflict as whole healthy happy and prosperous She is adding her positive energy to others of like mind thus multiplying the good vibrations Another friend always watches the news so she knows where to send her prayers and healing light The more we add our thoughts and actions to the possibility of peace the larger the consciousness of peace becomes We can all do this type of internal work as Mr Cayce counseled
The effects of our individual thoughts and actions often may not be apparent until generations later Henry D Thoreau was a quiet man who lived simply in Concord Mass Spending much of his time in deep thought he wrote books about civil disobedience peaceful protests and the beauty of nature His writings greatly influenced M Gandhi and ML King and contributed to their
world-changing actions Similarly we may never know the far-reaching long-lasting effects of our own thoughts words and gestures
You donrsquot have to be a Thoreau to inspire greatness The first step is to clean up your thoughts You may not be able to control all the thoughts that pop into your head but you donrsquot have to sit down to dinner with them The unpleasant situations we currently face didnrsquot start yesterdaymdasha long chain of angry fearful thoughts created them Instead of choosing a negative response that condemns the people and events that bring great suffering make a choice for the positive Irsquom not suggesting that we deny that bad things happen or avoid addressing issues that need attention Simply keep a positive and hopeful attitude looking for good things in your experience It doesnrsquot take a big sweeping time-consuming expensive change Each small action that we take during the course of a day helps to create our Eden Here are some suggestions to inspire more peaceful moments
Preventative Maintenance My personal motto Keeping yourself in a state of equilibrium ensures that your mindbodyspirit are strong enough to withstand the stresses of modern living Tools for healthy balance include restful sleep scheduled downtime proper nutrition lots of clean water and exercise that is fun
Soul Nourishment As important as feeding the body feed your soul daily with uplifting reading music or anything of your choosing as long as it is helpful and hopeful
Take control Protect your mind and emotions by consciously choosing what you read view listen to and the conversations you have Let go of toxic peopleideas
Legacy Decide on what kind of world you want to leave behind Take your legacy and work with itmdasha kind world a peaceful world Keeping that ideal in mind choose
your reactions based on that ideal when faced with a decision This takes work and attention but is easier with practice and life changing Deep peace pure green of the grass to you
Deep peace pure red of the flame to you Deep peace of the quiet earth to you Deep peace of the sleeping stones to youDeep peace of the running wave to youReach RuthE Spa 2 U 804-453-5367
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24 September 2012
By Ellen DuganEveryone knows that work expands
to fill the time available to do it But there is another law operating along these same linesmdashthe more room you have the more stuff you accumulate To check this out we asked ldquoWith the exception of clothes if we looked in your closet what would we findrdquo
Dawn Sanders-Ball who lives in Weems is a nurse in an acute rehab center in Yorktown She admits to being ldquoa document freakrdquo Therefore itrsquos no
surprise that her closet also houses file cabinets and boxes of papers
ldquoSchool records transcripts even PowerPoint presentationsrdquo says Dawn perhaps remembering her college days in northern Virginia Dawnrsquos nine year-old niece Dayla Reed who attends Lancaster Middle School and ldquolikes history the bestrdquo isnrsquot following in her auntrsquos filing
footsteps yet Dayla has a toy box where shersquos normally ldquopretty goodrdquo at keeping things picked
up but says that her things can be ldquoa little bit everywhere toordquo
Kilmarnock resident Ellen Strangeway used to ldquodo hair at Head Huntersrdquo but is now responsible for keeping her husband Jamesrsquos
books for Central Equipment Co If we looked in Ellenrsquos closet ldquoit would depend on the time of dayrdquo as to what we would find ldquoHot outside wersquod see Pettierdquo she says Pettie is her Jack Russell terrier ldquoHersquos not the one afraid of thunderstorms but he likes the cool ceramic tile on the floorrdquo says Ellen Pettiersquos sister Souch is the one who is afraid of thunder and lightning Wersquore not sure if Souch inherited this fear from her misnamed mother Inky (entirely white with a couple of small tan spots) or her haughty grandmother Lady Ellie who may have descended from royalty Ellen also has four horses but as far as we know theyrsquove never set foot inside her closet
If you like good barbecue Captain Ron Campbell in Topping is your man Hersquos been cooking ever since he can remember and probably even before then Although Ron has over 500 cookbooks he does everything by taste ldquoI use the books mostly for ideasrdquo he laughs He doesnrsquot keep them in his closet however ldquoReally therersquos nothing
but clothes in there with the exception of some guns I inheritedrdquo says Ron ldquoButrdquo he adds ldquoMy wife is another story She probably has 500 pairs of shoes in thererdquo We couldnrsquot check this out for accuracy so wersquoll take Ronrsquos word for it
Newlywed Denise Seber of Saluda met husband Steven through the Electricianrsquos Union Both are electricians and apparently Denise felt the sparks fly immediately ldquoI knew he was the one when I first saw himrdquo she smiles It was quite a jolt however to discover that Steven is well somewhat of a hoarder ldquoHe has about a bazillion t-shirtsrdquo says Denise who prefers that we not look inside her closet ldquoItrsquos full of junkrdquo she says ldquoSuitcases files 20 yearsrsquo worth of my husbandrsquos craprdquo But little by little Denise is making progress sneaking it out pool cues t-shirts etc ldquoItrsquos slow goingrdquo she says but worth it if she can make room for her shoes
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Leadbellys Restaurant is located at Fairport Marina
By Susan Grandpre
The Northern Neck is filled with opportunities to explore history taste local wines indulge in
a variety of water activities commune with nature shop and enjoy local restaurants With somewhat limited accommodations for visitors to the area the Rosebud Bed amp Breakfast is ideally located for guests looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer
While taking advantage of the many area activities the Rosebud B amp B located on Kings Highway in Montross offers comfortable and welcoming accommodations for visitors to the Northern Neck Rosebud BampB is family owned and operated and recently celebrated its one year anniversary Opened in August 2011 by Peggy Evans Garland and her husband the Rosebud B amp B has welcomed a host of visitors in its inaugural year
Peggy opened Rosebud B amp B for several reasons She knew that the area needed more accommodations for people wanting to explore the Northern Neck and she wanted to provide a place for those visitors to stay She felt that she had the perfect scenario to open a B amp B On the front portion of her property stood an old house that she and her family were not using She felt that turning this cozy old house into a bed and breakfast would be a great use for the old house and serve the community
After making the decision to create
the bed and breakfast Peggy began a renovation project transforming the old house into a lovely B amp B The renovation included hardwood flooring a new kitchen central air conditioning new windows fresh paint and much more Peggy enjoyed the renovation project and is proud of the beautiful end result
At the completion of the renovation the old house had turned into a beautiful and welcoming bed and breakfast The Rosebud Bed and Breakfast offers two guest rooms a common room a dining room and a kitchen The first of the guest rooms is the spacious Rose Room with a double bed The second guest room the Bud Room is a little smaller and has a queen size bed Both rooms offer ample closet and drawer space
In the common room guests find an inviting place to relax and watch TV The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for visitors to use as needed Guests are encouraged to linger over breakfast in the dining room where homemade muffins breads and breakfast casseroles are served In addition fresh fruit is offered along with juice coffee and tea Wifi can be used throughout the B amp B and the Rosebud welcomes pets
An additional benefit of staying there is the hostess Peggy Not only does she create a welcoming and comfortable place to stay but she also possesses a wealth of information about the region She has lived in Montross for 30 years and her husband is a native to the area
Peggyrsquos love for the Northern Neck and her desire to share its rich and unique history with others was another factor that motivated her to open Rosebud B amp B ldquoI wanted to meet different people interested in the Northern Neck and share information with themrdquo she says She remarks ldquoMany come to the Northern Neck to attend an event or see the historic sites Others use it as a central
meeting place while some have stayed at the B amp B as they bicycled from Chesapeake to Fredericksburgrdquo
Some of the local attractions that Peggy helps guide her guests to enjoy include any of the 12 wineries located along the nearby wine trail The area is home to the birthplace of two of our nationrsquos presidents George Washington and James Monroe Stratford Hall Plantation birthplace of civil war general Robert E Lee is located nearby and offers tours of the house and gardens
The climate in the Northern Neck is
mild and its proximity to the water invites many outdoor enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy activities ranging from sailing boating or water skiing on local rivers to exploring the quieter backwaters on kayak or canoes The local waterways also invite those who love to go fishing or crabbing Cyclists and hikers can enjoy the many scenic routes and trails and nature lovers can
bird watch or indulge in naturersquos many offerings for photography
Whatever draws a visitor to the Northern Neck guests who stay at the Rosebud Bed and Breakfast will be treated to a cozy and comfortable visit while being treated like family To make reservations call 804-761-4844 or email peggarlaaolcom More information about the Rosebud B amp B is available on Facebook and the website wwwrosebudbandbcom Marie Stone photos
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Style Spotlight~An Old House Transformed
26 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Country Cottage is known as The Sweetest Secret in the Northern Neck As many of
her customers have remarked itrsquos a surprise to step inside Country Cottage for the first time Itrsquos almost overwhelming to be faced with the number of options available at the store When Tim and Pam Sawyer first opened their shop in 1998 as a garden center they had no idea that their garden shop would grow into such beloved stop for locals and travelers alike
The yellow building is one of the first that yoursquoll encounter after crossing the bridge when entering the Main Street area of White Stone The color of the house which was originally white was inspired by a pretty yellow daffodil that Pam had been working on
Country Cottage started out as
a garden center and gift shop and has slowly grown through the years into what it is today In 2006 Pam acquired a local flower shop and had it moved into Country Cottage adding to the already large variety of items available When she made the decision to add fudge into her lineup in 2007 she had no idea that it would become such an enjoyed item
Her next addition actually came as a suggestion from her customers They commented that it would be nice to sit in the garden area and eat ice cream Pam listened adding Hersheyrsquos ice cream in 2008 Finally in 2010 Pam took a class about how to make chocolate and added a line of homemade and pre-made chocolates to the Country Cottage
Pam was born and raised in Newport News but has been living in Mathews for 21 years She met her husband Tim in high school and theyrsquove been together since they were 16 With 30 years of marriage under their belts Tim and Pam are a story of high school sweethearts gone right It was Tim who originally pointed out the store when Pam had to stop working due to health concerns and they worked together to make Country Cottage a reality
Their move to Mathews came when Pam gave in to Timrsquos desire
to live in the country coupled with a desire to move somewhere safer and quieter than Newport News for the sake of their children They have two sons who have helped over the years until they started their own careers one of whom is a CPA the other is a salesman Tim still stops by once a week to help Pam out with the store With her free time Pam enjoys spending time with her family and her
three grandchildren who live locallyPam loves what she does and
she is involved in every aspect of her business She makes 80 of the chocolates in her store and has special molds for each filling so it doesnrsquot matter which type of chocolate is on the outside you can tell which filling it contains just by looking at the shape Country Cottage offers 20 flavors of fudge including seasonal flavors and there is a running offer to buy a pound of fudge for $1299 and get half a pound free
Pam learned floral arrangement from her mother who made corsages
and bouquets for weddings and other events and she makes the flower arrangements herself Country Cottage is a ldquofull service florist whatever they need we dordquo Pam loves interacting with her customers and greets each one cheerfully when they come in the door She recounted a story about how one little girl remembered her store despite only seeing it once a year and said ldquoItrsquos
neat to be a part of someonersquos memoryrdquo
At Country Cottage they try to be as allergy friendly as possible and they thoroughly clean everything between servings They offer many sugar free items and several gluten free selections
When Pam recently discovered that she was unable to consume gluten it opened her eyes to how many products contain gluten One of her goals is to expand her line of gluten free products While she may not have the time now Pam has plans in store including an expanded gourmet line and more chocolates This is a local favorite and is sure to remain that way with Pamrsquos additions
Call Country Cottage 804-435-3812 email bowk4uverizonnet wwwcountrycottagewscom or by searching County Cottage on Facebook Kelsey Sipes photos
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September 2012 27
By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
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28 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
Visit the Reedville Fishermens Museum where history of Northern Neck
Watermen comes aliveWalk our dock inspect our boats visit our museum galleries
Take home memories of your trip from our gift shopVisit the 1875 Walker House and learn how
Reedvilles early residents livedFor a complete listing of our activities and events
go to wwwrfmuseumorg504 Main Street Reedville Virginia
804-453-6529
Open 7 Days a Week
804-224-4121
117 Washington Avenue Colonial Beachwwwdensonsgrocerycom
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Corner of Short Lane and Rt 17
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804-296-4350
PLU-101
30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
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B H Baird Insurance Agency LocationsWarsaw 804-333-4013Burgess 804-453-4060
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Call us for all yourInsurance Needs
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Reedville Fishermens Museum
Contact Committee Chairman Clif Ames RFM 804-453-6529
If you have a boat with clear title that you wish to donate to the museum please contact Clif Ames at 804-453-3506
wwwrfmuseumorg
Boats for Sale~List is subject to change
1971 Windjammer 17 foot fiberglass sailboat
w1997 Venture trailer Asking $1600
1985 Bayliner 18 foot Capri 21 liter Volvo IO
with trailer Asking $2000
1971 20 foot Highlander Sailboat and 1998 Venture Trailer Asking $2700
1985 Mistral Equipe Windsurfer Asking
$300 Not Shown
1990 21 foot Sunbird fiberglass OB 200 HP Johnson good
condition Asking $2700
1982 22 foot Catalina sailboat with 8 HP Honda 4
stroke OB Asking $3500
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1934 Hartge built Chesapeake 20rsquo Sail boat
and trailer glass over wood Asking $4000
1960 Custom Chesapeake built 18 foot gaff rigged
sailing skiff and trailer Asking $2500
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September 2012 9
By Carol J Bova
Early this year the dinner time conversation of a few Mathews residents turned to a familiar topic
drainage problems caused by Virginia Department of Transportation neglect of roadside ditches Everyone at the table had a story of when the ditches were clean and storm water flowed to adjacent waterways The group decided it was time to band together and start a project to get the ditches working again Keith Ellenberger quipped the project name should be The Ditches of Mathews County His comment produced chuckles around the table but the name clicked and the idea sparked a grass roots movement that is beginning to make a difference
Roadside ditches are found in most rural areas but Mathews County has a special relationship with its
ditches The county is located entirely within the meteor impact crater that created the Chesapeake Bay and the terrain is relatively low and flat Even the slight elevation of a road acts like a dam in many areas and the roadside ditches exist to carry rainwater away from the road and adjacent properties to protect both from water damage While the Mathews Courthouse area has storm drains to Put-In Creek the rest of the county relies on its ditches for storm water management The smaller roadside channels drain through larger ditches called outfalls which go directly to creeks rivers bays or marshes
Ditches rely on gravity to move rainwater and if something changes the level at the bottom of a ditch or if a drainpipe is blocked the water doesnt move and can cause flooding Creating mosquito nurseries is another problem of blocked ditches along with the critical concern of impacting septic fields It is VDOTs responsibility to maintain ditches and the outfalls necessary to move storm water to natural waterways VDOT employees who understood ditch maintenance from years back when they were well maintained have retired or moved on to other jobs Many newer employees or those
coming from urban areas dont seem to be familiar with ditch practices or policies As a result some outfalls havent received routine maintenance in 20 to 30 years and are so overgrown it takes an old map to locate them Others still show enough water at the roadside
connection to be easily recognized The Ditches of Mathews County is
identifying the location of problem ditches from citizen reports and personal observations and offering to help VDOT work out solutions
Two outfall projects were completed earlier this year after GC Morrow consulted with VDOT field personnel walking the length of the ditches He helped explain the project and get permission from property owners for VDOT access The projects were successful and neighbors up to a mile away reported their ditches were draining for the first time in years A third project delayed for almost three months should be complete by summers end Overgrown outfall ditch along center of pic perpendicular to road Overgrown blocked outfall visible from road C J Bova photosSee the Facebook Page wwwfacebookcomMCditches and a photo gallery at httpvdotditchesshutterflycom
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The Ditches of Mathews County
10 September 2012
By Gwen Keane
Each time I look into those beautiful amber eyes I am reminded dogs grieve too
When Crackerjack was a tiny guy I met him at the annual Dog Gone Dog Show sponsored by the Animal Welfare League He was three months old and available for adoption I called a good friend Rita who had recently lost her husband Jack and told her
about the little guy his foster Mom had named Crackerjack She was elated and asked to adopt him
I will never forget that Sunday afternoon when my husband and I
delivered Crackerjack to Rita It was love at first sight for both of them We thought that was a happy new beginning for Crackerjack For the next three years we stayed in touch and followed the bond that grew between this human and her dog
But things changed My friend became ill and as she lay dying in a hospital bed she asked us to bring Crackerjack home So we did We brought him to our home to join our pet family During Ritarsquos illness Crackerjack had spent most of his days and nights crated entertained by the abundance of doggie biscuits visitors threw into his crate He now looked like a sausage supported by four tooth picks We had a young dog at the time Augie and he was happy to have Crackerjack join our family Isadora my Maltese was happy too She had liked Crackerjack from the moment he first came into her life
Our friend Nancy from Alexandria visited us and brought ldquoTagrdquo her
big black Lab Tag to our surprise decided Crackerjack should go home with him While we were at dinner Tag took down Crackerjackrsquos crate When we returned home we were greeted by three big dogs and Isadora Nancy asked if she could adopt Crackerjack Tag had chosen him to be his friend We were hesitant to say ldquoyesrdquo because of our promise to Crackerjackrsquos previous owner
Finally we agreed that Crackerjack would go home to be Tagrsquos companion but only if he got into the car without force and never looked back Well thatrsquos exactly what happened For the next five years Crackerjack and Tag visited our home on week-ends and stayed with us when our friend went on travel For us these two dogs became part of our family
In May 2012 Tag suffered medical problems and his life ended Crackerjack was devastated after Tagrsquos death He had joined a family but now he only had a human Tag was his buddy his leader and now all of that was lost Both Nancy and Crackerjack continue to grieve the loss of Tag
The new challenge became ldquoHow to help a dog overcome griefrdquo Nancy realized that because she had not raised Crackerjack and he had been so attached to Tag she really didnrsquot know who this dog was She signed up for training At the training school they told her she was the person who needed training not Crackerjack
Then she enrolled him into doggie day care Immediately he was suspended because he refused to take a nap The day care facility had a policy that all dogs must take a one hour nap each afternoon Crackerjack had been disruptive because he cried during the quiet time They suggested he grieve at home for two weeks then come back Yes this is true and dog owners actually pay to take their dog to places like this So my friend went back to school with Crackerjack and stopped working late hours
Itrsquos been four months now since Tag died Crackerjack is adjusting but he still misses his buddy When he visits us he immediately goes out to the grave and then runs down to the dock where Tag spent a lot of time swimming
I watch Crackerjack stare into the distance Sometimes he turns his head as if he hears Tag running onto the dock to join him or he sees Tagrsquos body plowing through the water Crackerjack waits in silence and then returns back to the house a little sad but still hopeful If I could read a dogrsquos mind I am sure Crackerjack would say ldquoTag will be here tomorrowrdquo
While the good memories help lessen the grief this canine and human team continue to slowly move forward Who knows Maybe one day another special canine will enter their hearts and join their familyGwen Keane photo
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One Of Lifersquos Moments~Crackerjackrsquos Sorrow
At Northumberland Animal ShelterMy name is Shep The shelter staff tells me
I am a handsome young and at times over-exuberant character They are patiently teaching me manners I listen and try hard
but I would rather play and have funOr visit us on PetFindercom
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804 580 6156Shep
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September 2012 11
Coggin Furniture
Inc
You need it we have it
150 Court Circle Warsaw
333-3700
By Susan Christopher
The Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund (SPMF )for animals has an interesting and unique origin
Joyce Page of Northern Neck Animal Welfare League had a
close friend and neighbor Shirley Perkins who was also an avid animal lover When she passed away she left Joyce $1000 to be used any way that could help animals
Joyce set up the fund in October of 1999 and in April of 2004 the fund was recognized by the IRS under a 501 C (3) Animal Charity therefore all donations are tax deductible
Judy Harvell Joyces sister helped add to the fund They held annual yard sales The first one was in 2000 During the three day sale approximately $3000 was raised
Over the years with yard sales and specific donations to the SPMF many animals have been helped Other animal charities and the Animal Welfare League (AWL) fund have restrictions The SPMF does not have restrictions for use of money for all animals or the territory for the donations Some of the examples would be medications for pets which a family could
not afford such as vaccinations and heart worm treatments The SPMF has helped with boarding fees and foster care expenses
Spaying and neutering expenses which were not covered by the AWL funds have been paid or partially reimbursed Boarding fees have been paid under some circumstances When animals need medical treatments after being rescued by the Lancaster Animal Control officers the SPMF may be used Families may even get help to pay for local animal licenses
The officers of the Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund are Joyce Page President and Secretary and Judith Harvell as Vice President and Treasurer The Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck is so fortunate to have Joyce Page as the Adoption Officer and Vice President and Judith Harvell as the President That is one major reason the SPMF works so well with the AWL
Remember no animal is turned away and the SPMF is on call 247 Any donation is greatly appreciated Donations can be made to the Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund (SPMF or the Shirley Fund) and sent to 810 Griffins Landing Road Lancaster Va 22503
Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund
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12 September 2012
By Chelly Scala
Recently our family enjoyed a great fishing surprise Travis had been catching lots of small puppy drum
this season all of which were sub legal and had to be released That has always been one of my favorite fish to catch I have always wanted to catch one of the adult Red Drum but never had the opportunity
During a week in which Travis had enjoyed lots of catch and release Puppy Drum action with his sister Brittany a surprise fishing adventure would culminate the end of the week
One morning our family set out for a family fishing trip and decided to troll for Spanish mackerel It was a beautiful morning We
were marking fish on the depth finder but they didnrsquot look like mackerel
As we slowed our trolling speed to trip the planers and pull the lines in one of the rods bent over and the clicker drag began sounding like a big springtime post spawn striper event Steve was right next to the rod and picked it up saying ldquohope itrsquos not a skaterdquo
The fish began sounding and swimming fast under and around the boat Steve caught a glimpse as it came near the surface and said it was a Red Drum After more than 15 minutes fighting the fish with a sturdy trolling rod and reel
Steve was able to get the fish close enough to where we all could see it I grabbed the net Brittany picked up one camera and Travis grabbed the other When we got a good look at it it was obvious the huge fish would have to go as the size limit is 18-26 inches This red drum was huge and heavy We knew that we would have to carefully unhook this fish
As I tried to net the fish it was so big and heavy that the net began to tear and the handle was bending even while keeping the fish and net just below the surface of the water Steve carefully unhooked the fish and it quickly pushed through the net leaving a big hole and swam off Wow What a perfect family day We all took part in this wonderful experience of catching and releasing such a beautiful strong fish which will be there for others to catch another time
One of the family events that we look forward to every year is the three day Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show and the Virginia Deer Classic This year we attended on August 11 and in our opinion this event just gets better and better every year There are almost 300 vendors with outdoor gear trips food and of course the Virginia Deer Classic
The Virginia Deer Hunters Association (VDHA) sponsors this show along with other events to promote safe and ethical deer hunting The programs they promote or get involved in support
hunter ethics good landowner relationships hunter safety and a better understanding of quality deer management They work closely with state legislators and Virginiarsquos Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
One of my favorite programs which VDHA advocates and supports is the Hunterrsquos for the Hungry With this program hunters give something back as more than 390000 pounds of venison are donated annually to the needy throughout Virginia These noble efforts have had a major role in the Quality Deer Management Plan which was created due to the exploding Whitetail Deer population
Another effort which the VDHA is committed to is Annual Disabled Veteran Hunts Through this program approximately 75 VDHA volunteers and Virginia Game Department personnel work as instructors guides drivers and camp cooks to make a safe and enjoyable event for those who gave so much for our country
The VDHA sponsors youth hunts hunter education and wildlife education Other programs include scholarship funds geared toward white tail deer research studies
For more information about the VDHA visit wwwvirginiadeerhuntersorgTravis Scala photo
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Tidewater amp Timber~Fishing Surprise Outdoor Adventure
Airbrush Tanning
September 2012 13
By Paula Shipman
I met Hillbilly Desire ($11289) who was previously named Tidewater TNT in 2011 at Colonial Downs Racetrack in New
Kent Va It was love at first sight for me She is strikingly beautiful and she is a big strong filly Desire is also a love me all over kind of horse She has no problem being loved on and she really enjoys it She frequently rests her head on her ownerrsquos shoulder
Desire is owned by Amanda Jackson of Burkeville Va Amandarsquos father Tim once told me that he was teasing Amanda and her mother Sharon that if they keep rubbing this horse they will rub off all of her hair
Hillbilly Desire was a private purchase She was also extremely difficult to break so much so that Amanda almost gave up Desire did
damage to the breaking cart several times They stuck with her though and she has turned out to be quite a racehorse
Desire was sixth in her first qualifier on September 16 2011 with Amanda driving but won her first pari-mutuel start at Colonial on September the 29 2011 and the win came effortlessly Her driver Jason Mac Dougall never popped the ear plugs on Desire nor did he even show her the whipmdashshe is just that good She continued to win her next two starts but on her fourth start the $47200Virginia Bred Final Two -Year- Old Filly Pace she finished third
Desire has had four starts this year with two being qualifiers at the newly re-opened Rosecroft Raceway in Maryland The two pari-mutuel starts were at Harrahrsquos Chester in Philadelphia Pa Unfortunately that is a long trip from Burkeville and Desire has been found to not travel well She did not fare so well racing there and the decision was made to only race her close to home Hillbilly Desire is out of a Dragon Again ($2343428) mare named Miss Tootsie Roll ($19947) formally named Keystone Monroe I got to meet and rub Dragon Again who is also enrolled in the Full Circle program at Hanover Shoe Farms this year Desire is sired by World
Champion Real Desire ($3159814) Desire loves to be turned out
in her paddock and when there is a change in her routine she can be a Nervous Nellie
Even with the highs and lows Amanda still loves to race her horses One of the lows being that she lost two beautiful foals twins as a matter of fact They were black with white socks and they both had a star Twins rarely survive
Desire has two half brothers out of Miss Tootsie Roll Tidewater
Teddy ($204339) and Tidewater Tomcat ($87838) I believe Desire will be as successful as her two brothers have been
I am excited about photographing Desire and watching her race in her three year old campaignLeft Hillbilly Desire at Colonial Downs in 2011 Paula Shipman photo RealDesire Hillbilly
Desirersquos sire with John Campbell in the bike photo by USTA United States Trotting AssociationStandardbred owners are taking advantage of a no cost no obligation USTA program that helps connect horses in need of a new home with their breeder former owners
trainers drivers caretakers or any other interested individual The program is called Full Circle Email fullcircleustrottingcom
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14 September 2012
By Elizabeth D Huegel
When Pat Gingell opened her first restaurant in Warsaw some 19 years
ago her goal was to provide unique confectionery delights for any occasion She made all sorts of candies and baked goods to commemorate any eventhellipgreen goodies for St Patrickrsquos Day pink and red for Valentinersquos Day as well as custom orders for birthdays secretaryrsquos day and so on The establishment was appropriately named For the Occasion to highlight the diversity of her sweet offerings
She also served sandwiches for those wanting something more substantial to eat Over time and on the suggestions of her customer For the Occasions grew into a full service restaurant Eventually she phased out the confectionery aspect primarily because cakes and candies donrsquot hold up too well in the heat of Virginia
summers She has recently decided however to offer the homemade sweets once again but will limit the availability to the winter months when the candies wonrsquot melt
In 2003 Pat and her partner Burnell Fallin opened the second restaurant in Callao and incorporated the business Burnell became a co-owner For the next two years he ran the Callao operation while she ran the Warsaw restaurant Eventually however they found maintaining two locations overwhelming and they elected to close the Warsaw operation
Because she was always busy in Warsaw Pat did not know any of the staff in Callao and they did not know her She knew them by name of course because she wrote their paychecks but she did not know them personally or even what they looked like
As the restaurant in Warsaw was winding down Pat occasionally had some free time on her hands so she often went over to the Callao facility just to eat and have someplace to go She was the original Undercover Boss without deliberately being undercover But when she realized no one there knew her she took advantage of the opportunity to see the operation incognito and from a customerrsquos point of view She was very pleased
with the entire staff the quality of the food and the compliments she overheard from other customers Eventually she revealed her identity but not for the first few visits
These days Pat and Burnell share
the business and divide the duties He is usually managing the restaurant in person while she works behind the scenes doing book work ordering supplies and comparison shopping
Pat recalled an early experience with gender stereotyping back when she owned the first restaurant and Burnell worked for her To her dismay one of her distributors always asked ldquoWherersquos the boss-manrdquo when he came to deliver supplies Each time she would slough it off offering one excuse or another One ill-fated day the vendor made the mistake of asking yet again for the ldquoboss-manrdquo With a terse tone Pat replied ldquoI am the boss man Burnell works for me
not the other way aroundrdquo Burnell nodded his head in agreement noting he had no idea how difficult it was for female business owners ldquoThey (the women) have to work much harder to gain the respect readily afforded
to male business ownersrdquo he noted Now as a co-owner he deals with the vendors
The restaurant business has changed considerably over the last 19 years The prices of food goods have gone up considerably yet they manage to keep their meals affordable For the Occasions is the typical Mom and Pop operation Patrsquos daughter Christine Uphold works in the dining room and her son
Christopher Uphold is one of the chefs They also have several other employees working for them It is a team effort no one really has a titlehellipthey all just pitch in to get it done
Recently Pat and Burnell have been working on renovations at the restaurant They laid a new carpet painted the walls placed tile in the entrance way and built a small bar near the front door ldquoWe are not going into a ldquobar-type businessrdquo she noted ldquobut we want people to have a place to sit if they only want a quick sandwich or they are waiting for a carry-out orderrdquo The place has a whole new look but the excellent food and reasonable pricing will always remain the same Pat and Burnell are proud of their reputation for serving great food at great prices Consistency in quality and quantity is their goal and they trust the customers will let them know if they fail at that endeavorPat and Burnell Elizabeth D Huegel photo and Marie Stone photo
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September 2012 15
By Bill Graves
A dear friend said this to me not too long ago She was lamenting on the difficulty she was having in making
ends meet Every year she was saying everything goes up The cable bill the phone bill the water bill the tax bill the food bill the insurance bill therersquos no end to it Then in a low soft voice she said except my income
Approaching her 80rsquos she had been saving money so she thought all the wrong ways In the retail world of 50 off buy-one-get-one no interest for 90 days limited time offer and on and on and on Letrsquos not forget the TV shopping networks too Who canrsquot pass up four flex-pays for only $3995 Well she didnrsquot pass them up She joins the ranks of more than half of Americans that havenrsquot saved enough money to retire comfortably Suzie Orman calls them the ldquobaby bummersrdquo
Suzie also said ldquoowning a home is a keystone of wealthhellipboth financial affluence and emotional securityrdquo
It is so important to start saving money when young so compound interest can do its thing Save without seeing is best By this I mean use automatic payroll deductions What you never see you wonrsquot miss Especially if you have an employer who offers some sort of matching funds in a 401k It is free money and a benefit you should try to maximize Seek out a certified financial advisor that will enhance your chances of someday retiring maybe early to a world of unlimited possibilities You know the old adage ldquopay yourself firstrdquo Unfortunately many of us havenrsquot
You wonrsquot go broke saving money this way Maybe one day yoursquoll be like one of those folks on the TV Commercial where they ask ldquohellipwhatrsquos your numberrdquo and yoursquoll be holding up $1877000 We know
Social Security is on thin ice and the younger you are the thinner the ice Ron Lewis said ldquoSince Social Security faces a larger gap between what it promises younger workers and what it can afford to pay them private savings will likely need to play a larger role in retirement planning for younger workersrdquo
So if you find yourself in similar circumstances as my friend on a fixed income and you are a homeowner you might want to read a couple recent articles about using home equity One is from the Wall Street Journal titled Retirees Turn to Savings Alternatives Home Equity It cites a Boston College Center for Retirement Research which indicates that taking out a reverse mortgage is a viable way to build retirement savings The other is from the Dallas Morning News which wrote ldquoThe age of the reverse mortgage is herehellipused for long-term planning rather than emergencieshellipreverse mortgages
are likely to become a major tool for the millions of Americans who have a lot more equity in their homes than in their retirement savingsrdquo Donrsquot go broke saving money And please donrsquot succumb to Charles Schulz philosophy ldquoIrsquom only going to dread one day at a timerdquoFor a Copy of National Council on Aging ndash Savvy Saving Seniors or for more about Reverse Mortgages call Bill Graves at 866-936-4141
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16 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
When she first stumbled upon It Works Elizabeth Huegel who goes by Liz was
accompanying a friend to a network gathering of Christian business women The woman who hosted the event demonstrated the Ultimate Body Applicator from It Works and lost about an inch around her waist in 45 minutes Liz was amazed and
more than a bit skeptical so she decided to try it herself She also lost several inches over the next three days from where she had applied the Ultimate Body Applicator When she realized how well it worked for her Liz decided to become an independent distributor for It Works which is her first foray into network marketing
While It Works sells a variety of beauty and skin
care and nutritional products its best known for the Ultimate Body Applicator wraps When it comes to the wraps the ldquolonger and more frequently you use it the better the results will berdquo says Liz She explained that the wraps are made of fabric and are infused with botanicals to help detoxify the body leading to noticeable tightening toning and firming where applied
Itrsquos important to drink lots of water during the first 72 hours after the
wraps are applied to help flush out the toxins They need to be worn for a minimum of 45 minutes but many
people wear them to sleep or out on the go without anyone ever knowing they have them on The wrap can be placed on the stomach neck back thighs or arms and the affects can last between two and six months
After the Ultimate Body Applicator Lizrsquos favorite It Works product is the ldquoGreensrdquo a powdered nutritional supplement that can be added to anything you drink and contains the nutritional equivalent of eight fruit and vegetable servings I can personally attest that it doesnrsquot taste bad in water though Liz prefers to drink hers in orange juice because it has a slight orange flavor Everything that It Works makes is natural and does not contain chemicals Liz makes a point of trying everything before she sells it stating ldquoI wonrsquot sell anything I donrsquot believe inrdquo She will travel anywhere within the Chesapeake Style distribution area to host a party
Liz has lived in the area since the 1970s when she moved here when she married her first husband and they moved to Virginia because he was originally from here She was in the Air Force before she switched to general government work in 1985 She earned her degree from St Leorsquos University in 1982 and worked as
an investigator for the Department of Defense for 20 years She was stationed in Hampton Roads and worked the Peninsula area until she retired in 2005 In 2005 Liz married Dave a talented carpenter she met while doing investigative work and they reside in the Urbanna area in a beautiful home A breast cancer survivor Liz is six years out of treatment Shersquos very involved in her church Apostles Lutheran of which shersquos been a member since 1992 and drives to Gloucester regularly to attend events
When shersquos not being an independent distributor for My It Works Liz is an avid and talented stained glass artist jewelry creator and writer In fact shersquos a fellow Chesapeake Style writer and sales representative and yoursquove probably read a few articles of hers One of her favorite hobbies is making stained glass something she started doing in the early 2000s
She often creates her own stained glass patterns and has a studio in the basement of her house right next to her husbandrsquos workshop Liz makes her own jewelry and her latest interest is something that fellow Chesapeake Style advertiser Libby Lipscomb Boyer of KittyKat Glass Designs taught her to make a kumihimo beaded necklace She and several church members are planning to make stained glass windows for their church
Liz isnrsquot the only talented one in her family one of her daughters makes stained glass pieces and they can both cross-stitch beautifully While she might not have as much free time as she could being retired she enjoys every minute of her busy day
Elizabeth can be reached by phone at 804-815-5077 and you can view her online It Works profile at lidabetmyitworkscom Kelsey Sipes photos
Style Spotlight~Taking a Chance Enjoying the Plunge
September 2012 17
By Jean M Duggan
VICAP (Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program) through Bay Aging wants to remind you about your Medicare needs this fall Each yearmdashfrom October 15
through December 7mdashMedicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to join or switch Medicare plans
As you are making decisions about your health and prescription drug coverage it is very important to remember to do the following
bull Review your current health and prescription plans Health and drug plan benefits and costs can change each year
bull Look at other plans in your area to see if one may be a better choice for you
bull If you want to keep your current plan you donrsquot need to do anything for your enrollment to continue
bull If you are going to make a change then you need to sign up as soon as possible as it will help avoid any inconvenience at your pharmacy in January
You can compare plans by calling
800-MEDICARE by going to wwwmedicaregov or by contacting Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program
VICAP also wants people to know that there is extra help available from the Social Security Administration to help pay for your premium and prescriptions To qualify for extra help you must have
bull Income limited to $1396 a month for an individual or $1891 a month for a married couple living together
bull Resources limited to $13070 for an individual or $26120 for a married couple living together Resources include such things as bank accounts stocks and bonds They do not count your house and car as resources
For assistance or to learn more about what is available for you please contact Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program at 804-758-2386 ext 44Jean M Duggan is Development Officer at Bay Aging
Chesapeake Style Magazine
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18 September 2012
Old Time Revival in Guinea and Baptizing in the York RiverThis is a continuation of a series of articles about the childhood of Pauline Allen Alexander Elizabeth Stokesrsquo motherBy Elizabeth Allen Stokes
In black Guinea beginning with the fourth of July and extending through the entire month of August of every year during my Mamas day
was a time of great anticipation for all families The community spruced up its houses whitewashed the houses and barns and schoolhouse cemetery fences and gravesites weeding the flower beds cleaned and mucked out
the stables homes were cleaned out rugs air dried on lines windows washed horses curried the best of the linen silverware and dishes pulled out of the linen closets and cupboards and the precious
spare room in the house sported the comfiest of feather pillows and quilts made by the women of the family Children who had gone away to find more lucrative work in hospitals the garment industries the Philly Navy Yards the building of the Harlem Tunnel and the docksmdashothers became ministers doctors lawyers nurses government workers educators tailors seamstresses small business owners and even journalistsmdashcame back home for that weekmdashas well as other relatives from as far as Boston New Jersey New York Washington DC and Baltimore as far south as Atlanta and Memphis
and from Detroit and Chicago where the steel industries and factories had beckoned them All of this hard work culminated in Revival Week for First Baptist Church at Ordinary on Route 17mdashthe Greate Roadmdashand Morningstar Baptist Church in Bena Their revivalsmdashservices and prayers sermons and singing with guest preachersmdashwere held at different dates during the week but always
in August and ending the following Sunday with the baptizing always on the waterfront propertymdashYork Rivermdashof neighbor Floyd Stokes in an area called ldquoup on the hillrdquo Families were dressed in their best all week long and even the horsesrsquo coats shone with care their blinders decorated prettily as well as the buggies brass parts and leather parts oiled to perfection All week long neighbors and visiting relatives would visit each and eat and take foodstuffs home and drink and reminisce
The candidates for baptizingmdashmostly childrenmdashalong with their sponsors were dressed in long white
dressesmdashgirls and womenmdashwith white towels wrapped around their heads or long-sleeved white shirts and pantsmdashboys and men After being shielded and dressed in the nearby thicket of woods they were led down to the York River by the minister and into the water where prayers were said and the old spiritual sung Wade in the Water Families clasped hands cried and sang as their spirits and hearts soared with pride to see their loved ones given over to God
Every year since slavery this tradition has continued in the black communities all over the south as a reminder of their ancestors who could not always worship in the white churches and finally united to find places of united prayer for themselves and to baptize their own in the same local waters where they harvested their bounties The inlets and coves the marshes streams of the great Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac and York Rivers as well as the Rappahannock and the Piankitank and in the lower peninsula the Hampton and Poquoson Rivers just to mention the major ones After the services tables were set up with enormous platters of food of all description because the gardens had been harvested and ldquoDinner on the groundsrdquo was remembered and spoken yet againRecent Modern Day Baptizing Taylorrsquos Beach Reedville Shiloh Baptist Church Photos by Elizabeth Stokes
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The Guinea Connection~Part VI
September 2012 19
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The Ricersquos HotelHughlettrsquos Tavern Foundation Members of Heathsville
sponsored an Art Show with the members displaying their talents with twenty plus contributors with a large number of items
The first annual Art Show was a success The variety of types and amazing creations of arts crafts photography was a welcome sight to visitors There were many visitors
Entires ranged from designer clothing quilts statuary stained glass paintings items from the Blacksmith Shop handmade clocks greeting cards hand crafts computer generated art jewelry wood furniture bowls boxes spinning and weaving
Members of the Ricersquos Hotel
Hughlettrsquos Tavern were as amazed as the visitors by the talented member artists of the Tavern
There were displays from the Tavern Lobby Parlor the Spinners and Weavers Studiomdashthe former Yellow Cat Roommdashthe Livery Stable the Woodworkers Guild and
Transportation buildingThe exhibits were colorful with the
creators nearby to share informationPerhaps using the old standby
by ldquoa picture is worth a thousand wordsrdquo is the best way to describe the event Envision items that you can see and touch along with the paintings and photos
The Show was organized by Beverly Sabelhouse and Bud Disney with many of the Tavern Members
participating and assisting the arrangement of course the ldquosetup and the take downldquo of the show
The success of this show will certainly lead to another This will present an opportunity to attendees to bring their friends to view all of these wonderful objects created by the Tavern members Watch for plans to offer Art Classes in the fall Bud Disney photo
Tavern Members Art Show
20 September 2012
By Ellen Dugan
If you are an English teacher and see the word ldquotardigraderdquo you might think therersquos a space missing in the middle or
that the person who wrote it was late in assigning marks on a report cardmdashhopefully As and Bs But if yoursquore into microorganisms and the space program you would smile and pause for a moment of respectful even awesome silence You would know that tardigrades also called waterbears or moss piglets are tiny
Rambo survival creatures worthy of their own reality TV show
These little guys have an impressive resume To begin with theyrsquove got lifersquos ups and downs figured out Too hot Too cold Too much radiation Not enough air or water No problem When the going gets tough tardigrades get tougher They just check out temporarily and wait for things to improve They have learned how to survive boiling heat freezing cold massive doses of radiation and even the vacuum of outer space
In scientific circles they are
generally considered to be the worldrsquos toughest animal Part of their success strategy is simply to lose weight They know how to go into a hibernation-like state that scientists call ldquocryptobiosisrdquo This is basically a deathlike condition But they donrsquot die Their metabolism lowers to the point of being undetectable and the water inside their body decreases to less than 1 We donrsquot know exactly how they do this And we donrsquot know how they feel about doing itmdashprobably less than happy about itmdashbut itrsquos one reason there is so much interest in them
Another is that they are comparatively easy to study because tardigrades are not too fussy about where they live Any place seems to be okay Theyrsquove been found on top of the Himalayas at the bottom of the sea under layers of solid ice in polar regions and throughout tropical forests around the equator Millions of them no doubt the smarter ones prefer lakes and ponds or dunes and beaches Thousands like to swim in a cup of marine or freshwater sediment
If you have a microscope you can see them by soaking a piece of moss in water Donrsquot worry about disturbing them These guys are flexible and as far as we know they
have no objection to being observed Because of their remarkable
durability and their lumbering microscopically ldquocuterdquo appearancemdashshort plump bodies and little legsmdashtardigrades have developed a somewhat unique fan club among the scientists who study them Often a degree of playfulnessmdashmissing in other studiesmdashcreeps into tardigrade literature things like ldquoCreature Survives Naked in Spacerdquo ldquoExtremophilerdquo or ldquoIndestructiblerdquo
No doubt this notoriety was prompted by a group of tardigrade super stars who took the top spot in Wired Sciencersquos Top 10 Things Launched into Space in 2008 when they participated in the TARDIS (Tardigrades in Space) program Part of their job as tardinauts or pioneer space travelers was simply to survive the experience Happily many of them did thus becoming the first animals to return alive after exposure to both space vacuum and solar radiation
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Chesapeake Style Magazine
September 2012 21
TeenEncouraging Young Artists Photographers Writers
For Guidelines and Permission Forms go to wwwchesapeakestylecom click on Teen Style
Rosebud Bed and Breakfast is nestled in Virginias Historic Northern Neck in Montross Easy access for day-trips to 12 local wineries Stratford Hall George Washingtons Birthplace Virginias Historic trianglemdashYorktown Jamestown and Williamsburgmdashas well as other local historic sites Located in town its a short distance to local restaurants shopping and more
Call 804-761-4844
for reservations15353 Kings Hwy
PO Box 905Montross Va 22520
Middlesex High SchoolThe Special Ring
By Bridgette Self
So much dependsupon
That one specialring
Sparkling withdiamonds
Followed by the nakedband
Symbolizing a newbeginning
Fox FoxBy Chris Sheppard
Fox FoxSlyly sneaking in the nightUnder the fence to the chicken hutsEvery move you make is quietEvery sound you make is silentAs you approach the hutOnce inside you take a chicken one by oneAfter checking your list you leave in a flashInto the night without a trace
A Cheetahrsquos HuntBy Allie Reaves
There she goesIn a blink of an eye
Her paws tearingUp the ground beneath her
There she goesFaster than lightening
Her powerful legsNothing but a blur
There she goesFlying on the groundHer long lean body
Leaping through the air
There she goesDashing across the plains
Her soft breathingNever troubling her
There she goesShersquos got it
Her majestic agilityNever fails
Through the Eyes of an Innocent
By Allie Reaves
A thousand steps before me(As far as my eyes can see) and
Gigantic foot houses on the floor(Mine are normal)
Big fluffy seats swallowing me(But are comfy)
While watching TV bigger than my head(Always before bed)
Tucked in a mountain of animals(Never to be alone)
22 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
In the Northern Neck is a place where ldquonobody wants to go home theyrsquore having too much funrdquomdash and itrsquos called Leadbellyrsquos
Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant that is at Fairport Marina Tammy LaFollette who runs it says employees even come in on days off just to hang out
Tammy grew up visiting the Neck with her family which eventually moved here She left after high school but has returned several times most recently when her mother became ill in 2011 She resurrected the Marinarsquos
restaurant when she opened Leadbellyrsquos in August of that year
A commercial artist Tammy has done interior design and artwork created logos and advertising images and even taught gourd sculpture to kids with disabilities in Washington DC
Now once again shersquos cooking ldquoCooking is a form of creativityrdquo Tammy explained ldquoAnd coming up with creative names for new dishes is a challenge toordquo
The Fairport Marina is familiar territory to Tammy She not only cooked in the restaurant in the late 1990rsquos she also decorated it even painting murals on the bar as well as using driftwood and found objects and painting nautical images on them That was the period when Coastal Living Magazine named the Marinarsquos restaurant one of the top five ldquoSeafood Divesrdquo on the East Coast
ldquoMy goal is to earn that sort of recognition againrdquo Tammy said
The first hint of the fun at Leadbellyrsquos is the giant frog in sunglasses flashing V for Victory on the side of the building as you drive into the parking lot Enter the restaurant and yoursquoll see frogs everywhere painted frogs stuffed frogs sculptured
frogs frogs made of gourds ldquoFrogs are my religionrdquo Tammy
said smiling ldquoYou know Forever Relying on Godmdashwe need all the help we can get Thatrsquos why there are frogs everywhererdquo
And on the menu is a specialty of the house frog legs Folks keep coming back to Leadbellyrsquos for the frog legs The restaurant sells more than 30 pounds a week ldquoFolks say theyrsquore the best theyrsquove ever hadrdquo said Tammy
ldquoThey donrsquot really taste like chicken no matter what anybody saysrdquo Brooke Carrillo the bartender said ldquoThey taste more like sugar toads but with the texture of chickenrdquo
Some of the best fried green tomatoes to be found along the Chesapeake are also on the menu available as an appetizer and on sandwiches as well ldquoWe change our oil every dayrdquo Tammy said ldquoThatrsquos why theyrsquore always lusciousrdquo
There are different lunch and dinner specials daily ldquoWe always have both meat and fish specials for dinnersrdquo she said Another regular dish people return for is ldquoMy Maryrsquos Oystersrdquo cooked according to Leadbellyrsquos own recipe All the produce and seafood come from local purveyors helping maintain the
fresh taste of all Leadbellyrsquos dishes Along with sharing chefrsquos duties
Tammy also is redecorating the spaces in the restaurant ldquoAnd we always decorate for each holidaymdashwersquore very festive around hererdquo she said
Leadbellyrsquos also hosts private parties Theyrsquove served wedding rehearsal dinners and host a regular group each month that comes with its own disk jockey for a dance party
Every other Saturday Leadbellyrsquos offers live music The house band is called Throwinrsquo Wake
Tammy and her employees love the bright casual atmosphere of Leadbellyrsquos ldquoWersquore kind of like a hidden little secret where folks know they can leave all their troubles at the doorrdquo Tammy said Brooke added ldquoAll Tammyrsquos employees are happy and that makes everyone who comes in happyrdquo And Tammy finished off ldquoI tell my employees if you arenrsquot having fun working here you donrsquot need to be working hererdquo
Leadbellyrsquos has many regular customers ldquoWe see the same people week after week We appreciate our local customer base year round though we certainly enjoy our summer visitors who are vacationers and Marina customersrdquo Tammy said
One regular customer enjoying his soft crab sandwich summed up Leadbellyrsquos appeal ldquoI come in here almost every day because I enjoy the food and I enjoy the companyrdquo
Leadbellyrsquos is open year-round Summer hours are Monday-Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm Thursday-Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Winter hours starting early in November are Wednesday-Saturday for lunch and dinner Sunday lunch only Fairport Marina is at 252 Polly Cove Road Reedville Phone 804-453-5002 and ldquoLikerdquo Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant on FacebookLeft Tammyrsquos art on a freezer Tammy photos by Mari Bonomi
Style Spotlight~Leadbellyrsquos creates Virginiarsquos Caribbean fun
FREE Tasting at Roses Steak House in KilmarnockTuesday September 18 at 530 pm
September 2012 23
By RuthE Forrest BA CMT NCTMB
Wersquore not the first to experience stressful times and confusion in a changing
world In 1939 a 45-year-old retired Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy concerned about being recalled for duty at the dawning of WWII asked Edgar Cayce what could be done to facilitate peace His counsel was to ldquohelliplive as you prayrdquo In other words to live each moment as peaceful as humanly possible When we pray for peace but our actions are anything but peaceful we create heartache war and destruction
This timeless answer remains good advice today It is okay to feel discouraged or overwhelmed by what we see in current events How can we take our power back and make a difference What can we do to change things and improve our world
A good friend of mine no longer watches the news on TV or reads anything about war and fighting overseas She chooses instead to visualize the people in these areas of conflict as whole healthy happy and prosperous She is adding her positive energy to others of like mind thus multiplying the good vibrations Another friend always watches the news so she knows where to send her prayers and healing light The more we add our thoughts and actions to the possibility of peace the larger the consciousness of peace becomes We can all do this type of internal work as Mr Cayce counseled
The effects of our individual thoughts and actions often may not be apparent until generations later Henry D Thoreau was a quiet man who lived simply in Concord Mass Spending much of his time in deep thought he wrote books about civil disobedience peaceful protests and the beauty of nature His writings greatly influenced M Gandhi and ML King and contributed to their
world-changing actions Similarly we may never know the far-reaching long-lasting effects of our own thoughts words and gestures
You donrsquot have to be a Thoreau to inspire greatness The first step is to clean up your thoughts You may not be able to control all the thoughts that pop into your head but you donrsquot have to sit down to dinner with them The unpleasant situations we currently face didnrsquot start yesterdaymdasha long chain of angry fearful thoughts created them Instead of choosing a negative response that condemns the people and events that bring great suffering make a choice for the positive Irsquom not suggesting that we deny that bad things happen or avoid addressing issues that need attention Simply keep a positive and hopeful attitude looking for good things in your experience It doesnrsquot take a big sweeping time-consuming expensive change Each small action that we take during the course of a day helps to create our Eden Here are some suggestions to inspire more peaceful moments
Preventative Maintenance My personal motto Keeping yourself in a state of equilibrium ensures that your mindbodyspirit are strong enough to withstand the stresses of modern living Tools for healthy balance include restful sleep scheduled downtime proper nutrition lots of clean water and exercise that is fun
Soul Nourishment As important as feeding the body feed your soul daily with uplifting reading music or anything of your choosing as long as it is helpful and hopeful
Take control Protect your mind and emotions by consciously choosing what you read view listen to and the conversations you have Let go of toxic peopleideas
Legacy Decide on what kind of world you want to leave behind Take your legacy and work with itmdasha kind world a peaceful world Keeping that ideal in mind choose
your reactions based on that ideal when faced with a decision This takes work and attention but is easier with practice and life changing Deep peace pure green of the grass to you
Deep peace pure red of the flame to you Deep peace of the quiet earth to you Deep peace of the sleeping stones to youDeep peace of the running wave to youReach RuthE Spa 2 U 804-453-5367
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24 September 2012
By Ellen DuganEveryone knows that work expands
to fill the time available to do it But there is another law operating along these same linesmdashthe more room you have the more stuff you accumulate To check this out we asked ldquoWith the exception of clothes if we looked in your closet what would we findrdquo
Dawn Sanders-Ball who lives in Weems is a nurse in an acute rehab center in Yorktown She admits to being ldquoa document freakrdquo Therefore itrsquos no
surprise that her closet also houses file cabinets and boxes of papers
ldquoSchool records transcripts even PowerPoint presentationsrdquo says Dawn perhaps remembering her college days in northern Virginia Dawnrsquos nine year-old niece Dayla Reed who attends Lancaster Middle School and ldquolikes history the bestrdquo isnrsquot following in her auntrsquos filing
footsteps yet Dayla has a toy box where shersquos normally ldquopretty goodrdquo at keeping things picked
up but says that her things can be ldquoa little bit everywhere toordquo
Kilmarnock resident Ellen Strangeway used to ldquodo hair at Head Huntersrdquo but is now responsible for keeping her husband Jamesrsquos
books for Central Equipment Co If we looked in Ellenrsquos closet ldquoit would depend on the time of dayrdquo as to what we would find ldquoHot outside wersquod see Pettierdquo she says Pettie is her Jack Russell terrier ldquoHersquos not the one afraid of thunderstorms but he likes the cool ceramic tile on the floorrdquo says Ellen Pettiersquos sister Souch is the one who is afraid of thunder and lightning Wersquore not sure if Souch inherited this fear from her misnamed mother Inky (entirely white with a couple of small tan spots) or her haughty grandmother Lady Ellie who may have descended from royalty Ellen also has four horses but as far as we know theyrsquove never set foot inside her closet
If you like good barbecue Captain Ron Campbell in Topping is your man Hersquos been cooking ever since he can remember and probably even before then Although Ron has over 500 cookbooks he does everything by taste ldquoI use the books mostly for ideasrdquo he laughs He doesnrsquot keep them in his closet however ldquoReally therersquos nothing
but clothes in there with the exception of some guns I inheritedrdquo says Ron ldquoButrdquo he adds ldquoMy wife is another story She probably has 500 pairs of shoes in thererdquo We couldnrsquot check this out for accuracy so wersquoll take Ronrsquos word for it
Newlywed Denise Seber of Saluda met husband Steven through the Electricianrsquos Union Both are electricians and apparently Denise felt the sparks fly immediately ldquoI knew he was the one when I first saw himrdquo she smiles It was quite a jolt however to discover that Steven is well somewhat of a hoarder ldquoHe has about a bazillion t-shirtsrdquo says Denise who prefers that we not look inside her closet ldquoItrsquos full of junkrdquo she says ldquoSuitcases files 20 yearsrsquo worth of my husbandrsquos craprdquo But little by little Denise is making progress sneaking it out pool cues t-shirts etc ldquoItrsquos slow goingrdquo she says but worth it if she can make room for her shoes
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Open Every Day for Lunch 11 amMonday - Saturday Dinner til 9 pm
804-453-5002 252 Polly Cove Road
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Seafood Specials ABC On amp Off
Leadbellys Restaurant is located at Fairport Marina
By Susan Grandpre
The Northern Neck is filled with opportunities to explore history taste local wines indulge in
a variety of water activities commune with nature shop and enjoy local restaurants With somewhat limited accommodations for visitors to the area the Rosebud Bed amp Breakfast is ideally located for guests looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer
While taking advantage of the many area activities the Rosebud B amp B located on Kings Highway in Montross offers comfortable and welcoming accommodations for visitors to the Northern Neck Rosebud BampB is family owned and operated and recently celebrated its one year anniversary Opened in August 2011 by Peggy Evans Garland and her husband the Rosebud B amp B has welcomed a host of visitors in its inaugural year
Peggy opened Rosebud B amp B for several reasons She knew that the area needed more accommodations for people wanting to explore the Northern Neck and she wanted to provide a place for those visitors to stay She felt that she had the perfect scenario to open a B amp B On the front portion of her property stood an old house that she and her family were not using She felt that turning this cozy old house into a bed and breakfast would be a great use for the old house and serve the community
After making the decision to create
the bed and breakfast Peggy began a renovation project transforming the old house into a lovely B amp B The renovation included hardwood flooring a new kitchen central air conditioning new windows fresh paint and much more Peggy enjoyed the renovation project and is proud of the beautiful end result
At the completion of the renovation the old house had turned into a beautiful and welcoming bed and breakfast The Rosebud Bed and Breakfast offers two guest rooms a common room a dining room and a kitchen The first of the guest rooms is the spacious Rose Room with a double bed The second guest room the Bud Room is a little smaller and has a queen size bed Both rooms offer ample closet and drawer space
In the common room guests find an inviting place to relax and watch TV The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for visitors to use as needed Guests are encouraged to linger over breakfast in the dining room where homemade muffins breads and breakfast casseroles are served In addition fresh fruit is offered along with juice coffee and tea Wifi can be used throughout the B amp B and the Rosebud welcomes pets
An additional benefit of staying there is the hostess Peggy Not only does she create a welcoming and comfortable place to stay but she also possesses a wealth of information about the region She has lived in Montross for 30 years and her husband is a native to the area
Peggyrsquos love for the Northern Neck and her desire to share its rich and unique history with others was another factor that motivated her to open Rosebud B amp B ldquoI wanted to meet different people interested in the Northern Neck and share information with themrdquo she says She remarks ldquoMany come to the Northern Neck to attend an event or see the historic sites Others use it as a central
meeting place while some have stayed at the B amp B as they bicycled from Chesapeake to Fredericksburgrdquo
Some of the local attractions that Peggy helps guide her guests to enjoy include any of the 12 wineries located along the nearby wine trail The area is home to the birthplace of two of our nationrsquos presidents George Washington and James Monroe Stratford Hall Plantation birthplace of civil war general Robert E Lee is located nearby and offers tours of the house and gardens
The climate in the Northern Neck is
mild and its proximity to the water invites many outdoor enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy activities ranging from sailing boating or water skiing on local rivers to exploring the quieter backwaters on kayak or canoes The local waterways also invite those who love to go fishing or crabbing Cyclists and hikers can enjoy the many scenic routes and trails and nature lovers can
bird watch or indulge in naturersquos many offerings for photography
Whatever draws a visitor to the Northern Neck guests who stay at the Rosebud Bed and Breakfast will be treated to a cozy and comfortable visit while being treated like family To make reservations call 804-761-4844 or email peggarlaaolcom More information about the Rosebud B amp B is available on Facebook and the website wwwrosebudbandbcom Marie Stone photos
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Style Spotlight~An Old House Transformed
26 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Country Cottage is known as The Sweetest Secret in the Northern Neck As many of
her customers have remarked itrsquos a surprise to step inside Country Cottage for the first time Itrsquos almost overwhelming to be faced with the number of options available at the store When Tim and Pam Sawyer first opened their shop in 1998 as a garden center they had no idea that their garden shop would grow into such beloved stop for locals and travelers alike
The yellow building is one of the first that yoursquoll encounter after crossing the bridge when entering the Main Street area of White Stone The color of the house which was originally white was inspired by a pretty yellow daffodil that Pam had been working on
Country Cottage started out as
a garden center and gift shop and has slowly grown through the years into what it is today In 2006 Pam acquired a local flower shop and had it moved into Country Cottage adding to the already large variety of items available When she made the decision to add fudge into her lineup in 2007 she had no idea that it would become such an enjoyed item
Her next addition actually came as a suggestion from her customers They commented that it would be nice to sit in the garden area and eat ice cream Pam listened adding Hersheyrsquos ice cream in 2008 Finally in 2010 Pam took a class about how to make chocolate and added a line of homemade and pre-made chocolates to the Country Cottage
Pam was born and raised in Newport News but has been living in Mathews for 21 years She met her husband Tim in high school and theyrsquove been together since they were 16 With 30 years of marriage under their belts Tim and Pam are a story of high school sweethearts gone right It was Tim who originally pointed out the store when Pam had to stop working due to health concerns and they worked together to make Country Cottage a reality
Their move to Mathews came when Pam gave in to Timrsquos desire
to live in the country coupled with a desire to move somewhere safer and quieter than Newport News for the sake of their children They have two sons who have helped over the years until they started their own careers one of whom is a CPA the other is a salesman Tim still stops by once a week to help Pam out with the store With her free time Pam enjoys spending time with her family and her
three grandchildren who live locallyPam loves what she does and
she is involved in every aspect of her business She makes 80 of the chocolates in her store and has special molds for each filling so it doesnrsquot matter which type of chocolate is on the outside you can tell which filling it contains just by looking at the shape Country Cottage offers 20 flavors of fudge including seasonal flavors and there is a running offer to buy a pound of fudge for $1299 and get half a pound free
Pam learned floral arrangement from her mother who made corsages
and bouquets for weddings and other events and she makes the flower arrangements herself Country Cottage is a ldquofull service florist whatever they need we dordquo Pam loves interacting with her customers and greets each one cheerfully when they come in the door She recounted a story about how one little girl remembered her store despite only seeing it once a year and said ldquoItrsquos
neat to be a part of someonersquos memoryrdquo
At Country Cottage they try to be as allergy friendly as possible and they thoroughly clean everything between servings They offer many sugar free items and several gluten free selections
When Pam recently discovered that she was unable to consume gluten it opened her eyes to how many products contain gluten One of her goals is to expand her line of gluten free products While she may not have the time now Pam has plans in store including an expanded gourmet line and more chocolates This is a local favorite and is sure to remain that way with Pamrsquos additions
Call Country Cottage 804-435-3812 email bowk4uverizonnet wwwcountrycottagewscom or by searching County Cottage on Facebook Kelsey Sipes photos
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11 am - 230 pm amp 5 pm - 9 pm Saturday
800 am - 230 pm amp 5 pm - 9 pm Sunday Open All Day
800 am - 9 pmDown the street from Lancaster Court House Across from Mary Ball Washington Museum
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804-453-6003Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 to 4
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September 2012 27
By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
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28 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
Visit the Reedville Fishermens Museum where history of Northern Neck
Watermen comes aliveWalk our dock inspect our boats visit our museum galleries
Take home memories of your trip from our gift shopVisit the 1875 Walker House and learn how
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PLU-101
30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
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1985 Bayliner 18 foot Capri 21 liter Volvo IO
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$300 Not Shown
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condition Asking $2700
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stroke OB Asking $3500
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10 September 2012
By Gwen Keane
Each time I look into those beautiful amber eyes I am reminded dogs grieve too
When Crackerjack was a tiny guy I met him at the annual Dog Gone Dog Show sponsored by the Animal Welfare League He was three months old and available for adoption I called a good friend Rita who had recently lost her husband Jack and told her
about the little guy his foster Mom had named Crackerjack She was elated and asked to adopt him
I will never forget that Sunday afternoon when my husband and I
delivered Crackerjack to Rita It was love at first sight for both of them We thought that was a happy new beginning for Crackerjack For the next three years we stayed in touch and followed the bond that grew between this human and her dog
But things changed My friend became ill and as she lay dying in a hospital bed she asked us to bring Crackerjack home So we did We brought him to our home to join our pet family During Ritarsquos illness Crackerjack had spent most of his days and nights crated entertained by the abundance of doggie biscuits visitors threw into his crate He now looked like a sausage supported by four tooth picks We had a young dog at the time Augie and he was happy to have Crackerjack join our family Isadora my Maltese was happy too She had liked Crackerjack from the moment he first came into her life
Our friend Nancy from Alexandria visited us and brought ldquoTagrdquo her
big black Lab Tag to our surprise decided Crackerjack should go home with him While we were at dinner Tag took down Crackerjackrsquos crate When we returned home we were greeted by three big dogs and Isadora Nancy asked if she could adopt Crackerjack Tag had chosen him to be his friend We were hesitant to say ldquoyesrdquo because of our promise to Crackerjackrsquos previous owner
Finally we agreed that Crackerjack would go home to be Tagrsquos companion but only if he got into the car without force and never looked back Well thatrsquos exactly what happened For the next five years Crackerjack and Tag visited our home on week-ends and stayed with us when our friend went on travel For us these two dogs became part of our family
In May 2012 Tag suffered medical problems and his life ended Crackerjack was devastated after Tagrsquos death He had joined a family but now he only had a human Tag was his buddy his leader and now all of that was lost Both Nancy and Crackerjack continue to grieve the loss of Tag
The new challenge became ldquoHow to help a dog overcome griefrdquo Nancy realized that because she had not raised Crackerjack and he had been so attached to Tag she really didnrsquot know who this dog was She signed up for training At the training school they told her she was the person who needed training not Crackerjack
Then she enrolled him into doggie day care Immediately he was suspended because he refused to take a nap The day care facility had a policy that all dogs must take a one hour nap each afternoon Crackerjack had been disruptive because he cried during the quiet time They suggested he grieve at home for two weeks then come back Yes this is true and dog owners actually pay to take their dog to places like this So my friend went back to school with Crackerjack and stopped working late hours
Itrsquos been four months now since Tag died Crackerjack is adjusting but he still misses his buddy When he visits us he immediately goes out to the grave and then runs down to the dock where Tag spent a lot of time swimming
I watch Crackerjack stare into the distance Sometimes he turns his head as if he hears Tag running onto the dock to join him or he sees Tagrsquos body plowing through the water Crackerjack waits in silence and then returns back to the house a little sad but still hopeful If I could read a dogrsquos mind I am sure Crackerjack would say ldquoTag will be here tomorrowrdquo
While the good memories help lessen the grief this canine and human team continue to slowly move forward Who knows Maybe one day another special canine will enter their hearts and join their familyGwen Keane photo
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One Of Lifersquos Moments~Crackerjackrsquos Sorrow
At Northumberland Animal ShelterMy name is Shep The shelter staff tells me
I am a handsome young and at times over-exuberant character They are patiently teaching me manners I listen and try hard
but I would rather play and have funOr visit us on PetFindercom
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804 580 6156Shep
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September 2012 11
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You need it we have it
150 Court Circle Warsaw
333-3700
By Susan Christopher
The Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund (SPMF )for animals has an interesting and unique origin
Joyce Page of Northern Neck Animal Welfare League had a
close friend and neighbor Shirley Perkins who was also an avid animal lover When she passed away she left Joyce $1000 to be used any way that could help animals
Joyce set up the fund in October of 1999 and in April of 2004 the fund was recognized by the IRS under a 501 C (3) Animal Charity therefore all donations are tax deductible
Judy Harvell Joyces sister helped add to the fund They held annual yard sales The first one was in 2000 During the three day sale approximately $3000 was raised
Over the years with yard sales and specific donations to the SPMF many animals have been helped Other animal charities and the Animal Welfare League (AWL) fund have restrictions The SPMF does not have restrictions for use of money for all animals or the territory for the donations Some of the examples would be medications for pets which a family could
not afford such as vaccinations and heart worm treatments The SPMF has helped with boarding fees and foster care expenses
Spaying and neutering expenses which were not covered by the AWL funds have been paid or partially reimbursed Boarding fees have been paid under some circumstances When animals need medical treatments after being rescued by the Lancaster Animal Control officers the SPMF may be used Families may even get help to pay for local animal licenses
The officers of the Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund are Joyce Page President and Secretary and Judith Harvell as Vice President and Treasurer The Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck is so fortunate to have Joyce Page as the Adoption Officer and Vice President and Judith Harvell as the President That is one major reason the SPMF works so well with the AWL
Remember no animal is turned away and the SPMF is on call 247 Any donation is greatly appreciated Donations can be made to the Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund (SPMF or the Shirley Fund) and sent to 810 Griffins Landing Road Lancaster Va 22503
Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund
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12 September 2012
By Chelly Scala
Recently our family enjoyed a great fishing surprise Travis had been catching lots of small puppy drum
this season all of which were sub legal and had to be released That has always been one of my favorite fish to catch I have always wanted to catch one of the adult Red Drum but never had the opportunity
During a week in which Travis had enjoyed lots of catch and release Puppy Drum action with his sister Brittany a surprise fishing adventure would culminate the end of the week
One morning our family set out for a family fishing trip and decided to troll for Spanish mackerel It was a beautiful morning We
were marking fish on the depth finder but they didnrsquot look like mackerel
As we slowed our trolling speed to trip the planers and pull the lines in one of the rods bent over and the clicker drag began sounding like a big springtime post spawn striper event Steve was right next to the rod and picked it up saying ldquohope itrsquos not a skaterdquo
The fish began sounding and swimming fast under and around the boat Steve caught a glimpse as it came near the surface and said it was a Red Drum After more than 15 minutes fighting the fish with a sturdy trolling rod and reel
Steve was able to get the fish close enough to where we all could see it I grabbed the net Brittany picked up one camera and Travis grabbed the other When we got a good look at it it was obvious the huge fish would have to go as the size limit is 18-26 inches This red drum was huge and heavy We knew that we would have to carefully unhook this fish
As I tried to net the fish it was so big and heavy that the net began to tear and the handle was bending even while keeping the fish and net just below the surface of the water Steve carefully unhooked the fish and it quickly pushed through the net leaving a big hole and swam off Wow What a perfect family day We all took part in this wonderful experience of catching and releasing such a beautiful strong fish which will be there for others to catch another time
One of the family events that we look forward to every year is the three day Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show and the Virginia Deer Classic This year we attended on August 11 and in our opinion this event just gets better and better every year There are almost 300 vendors with outdoor gear trips food and of course the Virginia Deer Classic
The Virginia Deer Hunters Association (VDHA) sponsors this show along with other events to promote safe and ethical deer hunting The programs they promote or get involved in support
hunter ethics good landowner relationships hunter safety and a better understanding of quality deer management They work closely with state legislators and Virginiarsquos Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
One of my favorite programs which VDHA advocates and supports is the Hunterrsquos for the Hungry With this program hunters give something back as more than 390000 pounds of venison are donated annually to the needy throughout Virginia These noble efforts have had a major role in the Quality Deer Management Plan which was created due to the exploding Whitetail Deer population
Another effort which the VDHA is committed to is Annual Disabled Veteran Hunts Through this program approximately 75 VDHA volunteers and Virginia Game Department personnel work as instructors guides drivers and camp cooks to make a safe and enjoyable event for those who gave so much for our country
The VDHA sponsors youth hunts hunter education and wildlife education Other programs include scholarship funds geared toward white tail deer research studies
For more information about the VDHA visit wwwvirginiadeerhuntersorgTravis Scala photo
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Airbrush Tanning
September 2012 13
By Paula Shipman
I met Hillbilly Desire ($11289) who was previously named Tidewater TNT in 2011 at Colonial Downs Racetrack in New
Kent Va It was love at first sight for me She is strikingly beautiful and she is a big strong filly Desire is also a love me all over kind of horse She has no problem being loved on and she really enjoys it She frequently rests her head on her ownerrsquos shoulder
Desire is owned by Amanda Jackson of Burkeville Va Amandarsquos father Tim once told me that he was teasing Amanda and her mother Sharon that if they keep rubbing this horse they will rub off all of her hair
Hillbilly Desire was a private purchase She was also extremely difficult to break so much so that Amanda almost gave up Desire did
damage to the breaking cart several times They stuck with her though and she has turned out to be quite a racehorse
Desire was sixth in her first qualifier on September 16 2011 with Amanda driving but won her first pari-mutuel start at Colonial on September the 29 2011 and the win came effortlessly Her driver Jason Mac Dougall never popped the ear plugs on Desire nor did he even show her the whipmdashshe is just that good She continued to win her next two starts but on her fourth start the $47200Virginia Bred Final Two -Year- Old Filly Pace she finished third
Desire has had four starts this year with two being qualifiers at the newly re-opened Rosecroft Raceway in Maryland The two pari-mutuel starts were at Harrahrsquos Chester in Philadelphia Pa Unfortunately that is a long trip from Burkeville and Desire has been found to not travel well She did not fare so well racing there and the decision was made to only race her close to home Hillbilly Desire is out of a Dragon Again ($2343428) mare named Miss Tootsie Roll ($19947) formally named Keystone Monroe I got to meet and rub Dragon Again who is also enrolled in the Full Circle program at Hanover Shoe Farms this year Desire is sired by World
Champion Real Desire ($3159814) Desire loves to be turned out
in her paddock and when there is a change in her routine she can be a Nervous Nellie
Even with the highs and lows Amanda still loves to race her horses One of the lows being that she lost two beautiful foals twins as a matter of fact They were black with white socks and they both had a star Twins rarely survive
Desire has two half brothers out of Miss Tootsie Roll Tidewater
Teddy ($204339) and Tidewater Tomcat ($87838) I believe Desire will be as successful as her two brothers have been
I am excited about photographing Desire and watching her race in her three year old campaignLeft Hillbilly Desire at Colonial Downs in 2011 Paula Shipman photo RealDesire Hillbilly
Desirersquos sire with John Campbell in the bike photo by USTA United States Trotting AssociationStandardbred owners are taking advantage of a no cost no obligation USTA program that helps connect horses in need of a new home with their breeder former owners
trainers drivers caretakers or any other interested individual The program is called Full Circle Email fullcircleustrottingcom
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14 September 2012
By Elizabeth D Huegel
When Pat Gingell opened her first restaurant in Warsaw some 19 years
ago her goal was to provide unique confectionery delights for any occasion She made all sorts of candies and baked goods to commemorate any eventhellipgreen goodies for St Patrickrsquos Day pink and red for Valentinersquos Day as well as custom orders for birthdays secretaryrsquos day and so on The establishment was appropriately named For the Occasion to highlight the diversity of her sweet offerings
She also served sandwiches for those wanting something more substantial to eat Over time and on the suggestions of her customer For the Occasions grew into a full service restaurant Eventually she phased out the confectionery aspect primarily because cakes and candies donrsquot hold up too well in the heat of Virginia
summers She has recently decided however to offer the homemade sweets once again but will limit the availability to the winter months when the candies wonrsquot melt
In 2003 Pat and her partner Burnell Fallin opened the second restaurant in Callao and incorporated the business Burnell became a co-owner For the next two years he ran the Callao operation while she ran the Warsaw restaurant Eventually however they found maintaining two locations overwhelming and they elected to close the Warsaw operation
Because she was always busy in Warsaw Pat did not know any of the staff in Callao and they did not know her She knew them by name of course because she wrote their paychecks but she did not know them personally or even what they looked like
As the restaurant in Warsaw was winding down Pat occasionally had some free time on her hands so she often went over to the Callao facility just to eat and have someplace to go She was the original Undercover Boss without deliberately being undercover But when she realized no one there knew her she took advantage of the opportunity to see the operation incognito and from a customerrsquos point of view She was very pleased
with the entire staff the quality of the food and the compliments she overheard from other customers Eventually she revealed her identity but not for the first few visits
These days Pat and Burnell share
the business and divide the duties He is usually managing the restaurant in person while she works behind the scenes doing book work ordering supplies and comparison shopping
Pat recalled an early experience with gender stereotyping back when she owned the first restaurant and Burnell worked for her To her dismay one of her distributors always asked ldquoWherersquos the boss-manrdquo when he came to deliver supplies Each time she would slough it off offering one excuse or another One ill-fated day the vendor made the mistake of asking yet again for the ldquoboss-manrdquo With a terse tone Pat replied ldquoI am the boss man Burnell works for me
not the other way aroundrdquo Burnell nodded his head in agreement noting he had no idea how difficult it was for female business owners ldquoThey (the women) have to work much harder to gain the respect readily afforded
to male business ownersrdquo he noted Now as a co-owner he deals with the vendors
The restaurant business has changed considerably over the last 19 years The prices of food goods have gone up considerably yet they manage to keep their meals affordable For the Occasions is the typical Mom and Pop operation Patrsquos daughter Christine Uphold works in the dining room and her son
Christopher Uphold is one of the chefs They also have several other employees working for them It is a team effort no one really has a titlehellipthey all just pitch in to get it done
Recently Pat and Burnell have been working on renovations at the restaurant They laid a new carpet painted the walls placed tile in the entrance way and built a small bar near the front door ldquoWe are not going into a ldquobar-type businessrdquo she noted ldquobut we want people to have a place to sit if they only want a quick sandwich or they are waiting for a carry-out orderrdquo The place has a whole new look but the excellent food and reasonable pricing will always remain the same Pat and Burnell are proud of their reputation for serving great food at great prices Consistency in quality and quantity is their goal and they trust the customers will let them know if they fail at that endeavorPat and Burnell Elizabeth D Huegel photo and Marie Stone photo
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September 2012 15
By Bill Graves
A dear friend said this to me not too long ago She was lamenting on the difficulty she was having in making
ends meet Every year she was saying everything goes up The cable bill the phone bill the water bill the tax bill the food bill the insurance bill therersquos no end to it Then in a low soft voice she said except my income
Approaching her 80rsquos she had been saving money so she thought all the wrong ways In the retail world of 50 off buy-one-get-one no interest for 90 days limited time offer and on and on and on Letrsquos not forget the TV shopping networks too Who canrsquot pass up four flex-pays for only $3995 Well she didnrsquot pass them up She joins the ranks of more than half of Americans that havenrsquot saved enough money to retire comfortably Suzie Orman calls them the ldquobaby bummersrdquo
Suzie also said ldquoowning a home is a keystone of wealthhellipboth financial affluence and emotional securityrdquo
It is so important to start saving money when young so compound interest can do its thing Save without seeing is best By this I mean use automatic payroll deductions What you never see you wonrsquot miss Especially if you have an employer who offers some sort of matching funds in a 401k It is free money and a benefit you should try to maximize Seek out a certified financial advisor that will enhance your chances of someday retiring maybe early to a world of unlimited possibilities You know the old adage ldquopay yourself firstrdquo Unfortunately many of us havenrsquot
You wonrsquot go broke saving money this way Maybe one day yoursquoll be like one of those folks on the TV Commercial where they ask ldquohellipwhatrsquos your numberrdquo and yoursquoll be holding up $1877000 We know
Social Security is on thin ice and the younger you are the thinner the ice Ron Lewis said ldquoSince Social Security faces a larger gap between what it promises younger workers and what it can afford to pay them private savings will likely need to play a larger role in retirement planning for younger workersrdquo
So if you find yourself in similar circumstances as my friend on a fixed income and you are a homeowner you might want to read a couple recent articles about using home equity One is from the Wall Street Journal titled Retirees Turn to Savings Alternatives Home Equity It cites a Boston College Center for Retirement Research which indicates that taking out a reverse mortgage is a viable way to build retirement savings The other is from the Dallas Morning News which wrote ldquoThe age of the reverse mortgage is herehellipused for long-term planning rather than emergencieshellipreverse mortgages
are likely to become a major tool for the millions of Americans who have a lot more equity in their homes than in their retirement savingsrdquo Donrsquot go broke saving money And please donrsquot succumb to Charles Schulz philosophy ldquoIrsquom only going to dread one day at a timerdquoFor a Copy of National Council on Aging ndash Savvy Saving Seniors or for more about Reverse Mortgages call Bill Graves at 866-936-4141
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16 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
When she first stumbled upon It Works Elizabeth Huegel who goes by Liz was
accompanying a friend to a network gathering of Christian business women The woman who hosted the event demonstrated the Ultimate Body Applicator from It Works and lost about an inch around her waist in 45 minutes Liz was amazed and
more than a bit skeptical so she decided to try it herself She also lost several inches over the next three days from where she had applied the Ultimate Body Applicator When she realized how well it worked for her Liz decided to become an independent distributor for It Works which is her first foray into network marketing
While It Works sells a variety of beauty and skin
care and nutritional products its best known for the Ultimate Body Applicator wraps When it comes to the wraps the ldquolonger and more frequently you use it the better the results will berdquo says Liz She explained that the wraps are made of fabric and are infused with botanicals to help detoxify the body leading to noticeable tightening toning and firming where applied
Itrsquos important to drink lots of water during the first 72 hours after the
wraps are applied to help flush out the toxins They need to be worn for a minimum of 45 minutes but many
people wear them to sleep or out on the go without anyone ever knowing they have them on The wrap can be placed on the stomach neck back thighs or arms and the affects can last between two and six months
After the Ultimate Body Applicator Lizrsquos favorite It Works product is the ldquoGreensrdquo a powdered nutritional supplement that can be added to anything you drink and contains the nutritional equivalent of eight fruit and vegetable servings I can personally attest that it doesnrsquot taste bad in water though Liz prefers to drink hers in orange juice because it has a slight orange flavor Everything that It Works makes is natural and does not contain chemicals Liz makes a point of trying everything before she sells it stating ldquoI wonrsquot sell anything I donrsquot believe inrdquo She will travel anywhere within the Chesapeake Style distribution area to host a party
Liz has lived in the area since the 1970s when she moved here when she married her first husband and they moved to Virginia because he was originally from here She was in the Air Force before she switched to general government work in 1985 She earned her degree from St Leorsquos University in 1982 and worked as
an investigator for the Department of Defense for 20 years She was stationed in Hampton Roads and worked the Peninsula area until she retired in 2005 In 2005 Liz married Dave a talented carpenter she met while doing investigative work and they reside in the Urbanna area in a beautiful home A breast cancer survivor Liz is six years out of treatment Shersquos very involved in her church Apostles Lutheran of which shersquos been a member since 1992 and drives to Gloucester regularly to attend events
When shersquos not being an independent distributor for My It Works Liz is an avid and talented stained glass artist jewelry creator and writer In fact shersquos a fellow Chesapeake Style writer and sales representative and yoursquove probably read a few articles of hers One of her favorite hobbies is making stained glass something she started doing in the early 2000s
She often creates her own stained glass patterns and has a studio in the basement of her house right next to her husbandrsquos workshop Liz makes her own jewelry and her latest interest is something that fellow Chesapeake Style advertiser Libby Lipscomb Boyer of KittyKat Glass Designs taught her to make a kumihimo beaded necklace She and several church members are planning to make stained glass windows for their church
Liz isnrsquot the only talented one in her family one of her daughters makes stained glass pieces and they can both cross-stitch beautifully While she might not have as much free time as she could being retired she enjoys every minute of her busy day
Elizabeth can be reached by phone at 804-815-5077 and you can view her online It Works profile at lidabetmyitworkscom Kelsey Sipes photos
Style Spotlight~Taking a Chance Enjoying the Plunge
September 2012 17
By Jean M Duggan
VICAP (Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program) through Bay Aging wants to remind you about your Medicare needs this fall Each yearmdashfrom October 15
through December 7mdashMedicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to join or switch Medicare plans
As you are making decisions about your health and prescription drug coverage it is very important to remember to do the following
bull Review your current health and prescription plans Health and drug plan benefits and costs can change each year
bull Look at other plans in your area to see if one may be a better choice for you
bull If you want to keep your current plan you donrsquot need to do anything for your enrollment to continue
bull If you are going to make a change then you need to sign up as soon as possible as it will help avoid any inconvenience at your pharmacy in January
You can compare plans by calling
800-MEDICARE by going to wwwmedicaregov or by contacting Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program
VICAP also wants people to know that there is extra help available from the Social Security Administration to help pay for your premium and prescriptions To qualify for extra help you must have
bull Income limited to $1396 a month for an individual or $1891 a month for a married couple living together
bull Resources limited to $13070 for an individual or $26120 for a married couple living together Resources include such things as bank accounts stocks and bonds They do not count your house and car as resources
For assistance or to learn more about what is available for you please contact Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program at 804-758-2386 ext 44Jean M Duggan is Development Officer at Bay Aging
Chesapeake Style Magazine
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18 September 2012
Old Time Revival in Guinea and Baptizing in the York RiverThis is a continuation of a series of articles about the childhood of Pauline Allen Alexander Elizabeth Stokesrsquo motherBy Elizabeth Allen Stokes
In black Guinea beginning with the fourth of July and extending through the entire month of August of every year during my Mamas day
was a time of great anticipation for all families The community spruced up its houses whitewashed the houses and barns and schoolhouse cemetery fences and gravesites weeding the flower beds cleaned and mucked out
the stables homes were cleaned out rugs air dried on lines windows washed horses curried the best of the linen silverware and dishes pulled out of the linen closets and cupboards and the precious
spare room in the house sported the comfiest of feather pillows and quilts made by the women of the family Children who had gone away to find more lucrative work in hospitals the garment industries the Philly Navy Yards the building of the Harlem Tunnel and the docksmdashothers became ministers doctors lawyers nurses government workers educators tailors seamstresses small business owners and even journalistsmdashcame back home for that weekmdashas well as other relatives from as far as Boston New Jersey New York Washington DC and Baltimore as far south as Atlanta and Memphis
and from Detroit and Chicago where the steel industries and factories had beckoned them All of this hard work culminated in Revival Week for First Baptist Church at Ordinary on Route 17mdashthe Greate Roadmdashand Morningstar Baptist Church in Bena Their revivalsmdashservices and prayers sermons and singing with guest preachersmdashwere held at different dates during the week but always
in August and ending the following Sunday with the baptizing always on the waterfront propertymdashYork Rivermdashof neighbor Floyd Stokes in an area called ldquoup on the hillrdquo Families were dressed in their best all week long and even the horsesrsquo coats shone with care their blinders decorated prettily as well as the buggies brass parts and leather parts oiled to perfection All week long neighbors and visiting relatives would visit each and eat and take foodstuffs home and drink and reminisce
The candidates for baptizingmdashmostly childrenmdashalong with their sponsors were dressed in long white
dressesmdashgirls and womenmdashwith white towels wrapped around their heads or long-sleeved white shirts and pantsmdashboys and men After being shielded and dressed in the nearby thicket of woods they were led down to the York River by the minister and into the water where prayers were said and the old spiritual sung Wade in the Water Families clasped hands cried and sang as their spirits and hearts soared with pride to see their loved ones given over to God
Every year since slavery this tradition has continued in the black communities all over the south as a reminder of their ancestors who could not always worship in the white churches and finally united to find places of united prayer for themselves and to baptize their own in the same local waters where they harvested their bounties The inlets and coves the marshes streams of the great Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac and York Rivers as well as the Rappahannock and the Piankitank and in the lower peninsula the Hampton and Poquoson Rivers just to mention the major ones After the services tables were set up with enormous platters of food of all description because the gardens had been harvested and ldquoDinner on the groundsrdquo was remembered and spoken yet againRecent Modern Day Baptizing Taylorrsquos Beach Reedville Shiloh Baptist Church Photos by Elizabeth Stokes
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The Guinea Connection~Part VI
September 2012 19
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The Ricersquos HotelHughlettrsquos Tavern Foundation Members of Heathsville
sponsored an Art Show with the members displaying their talents with twenty plus contributors with a large number of items
The first annual Art Show was a success The variety of types and amazing creations of arts crafts photography was a welcome sight to visitors There were many visitors
Entires ranged from designer clothing quilts statuary stained glass paintings items from the Blacksmith Shop handmade clocks greeting cards hand crafts computer generated art jewelry wood furniture bowls boxes spinning and weaving
Members of the Ricersquos Hotel
Hughlettrsquos Tavern were as amazed as the visitors by the talented member artists of the Tavern
There were displays from the Tavern Lobby Parlor the Spinners and Weavers Studiomdashthe former Yellow Cat Roommdashthe Livery Stable the Woodworkers Guild and
Transportation buildingThe exhibits were colorful with the
creators nearby to share informationPerhaps using the old standby
by ldquoa picture is worth a thousand wordsrdquo is the best way to describe the event Envision items that you can see and touch along with the paintings and photos
The Show was organized by Beverly Sabelhouse and Bud Disney with many of the Tavern Members
participating and assisting the arrangement of course the ldquosetup and the take downldquo of the show
The success of this show will certainly lead to another This will present an opportunity to attendees to bring their friends to view all of these wonderful objects created by the Tavern members Watch for plans to offer Art Classes in the fall Bud Disney photo
Tavern Members Art Show
20 September 2012
By Ellen Dugan
If you are an English teacher and see the word ldquotardigraderdquo you might think therersquos a space missing in the middle or
that the person who wrote it was late in assigning marks on a report cardmdashhopefully As and Bs But if yoursquore into microorganisms and the space program you would smile and pause for a moment of respectful even awesome silence You would know that tardigrades also called waterbears or moss piglets are tiny
Rambo survival creatures worthy of their own reality TV show
These little guys have an impressive resume To begin with theyrsquove got lifersquos ups and downs figured out Too hot Too cold Too much radiation Not enough air or water No problem When the going gets tough tardigrades get tougher They just check out temporarily and wait for things to improve They have learned how to survive boiling heat freezing cold massive doses of radiation and even the vacuum of outer space
In scientific circles they are
generally considered to be the worldrsquos toughest animal Part of their success strategy is simply to lose weight They know how to go into a hibernation-like state that scientists call ldquocryptobiosisrdquo This is basically a deathlike condition But they donrsquot die Their metabolism lowers to the point of being undetectable and the water inside their body decreases to less than 1 We donrsquot know exactly how they do this And we donrsquot know how they feel about doing itmdashprobably less than happy about itmdashbut itrsquos one reason there is so much interest in them
Another is that they are comparatively easy to study because tardigrades are not too fussy about where they live Any place seems to be okay Theyrsquove been found on top of the Himalayas at the bottom of the sea under layers of solid ice in polar regions and throughout tropical forests around the equator Millions of them no doubt the smarter ones prefer lakes and ponds or dunes and beaches Thousands like to swim in a cup of marine or freshwater sediment
If you have a microscope you can see them by soaking a piece of moss in water Donrsquot worry about disturbing them These guys are flexible and as far as we know they
have no objection to being observed Because of their remarkable
durability and their lumbering microscopically ldquocuterdquo appearancemdashshort plump bodies and little legsmdashtardigrades have developed a somewhat unique fan club among the scientists who study them Often a degree of playfulnessmdashmissing in other studiesmdashcreeps into tardigrade literature things like ldquoCreature Survives Naked in Spacerdquo ldquoExtremophilerdquo or ldquoIndestructiblerdquo
No doubt this notoriety was prompted by a group of tardigrade super stars who took the top spot in Wired Sciencersquos Top 10 Things Launched into Space in 2008 when they participated in the TARDIS (Tardigrades in Space) program Part of their job as tardinauts or pioneer space travelers was simply to survive the experience Happily many of them did thus becoming the first animals to return alive after exposure to both space vacuum and solar radiation
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September 2012 21
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Rosebud Bed and Breakfast is nestled in Virginias Historic Northern Neck in Montross Easy access for day-trips to 12 local wineries Stratford Hall George Washingtons Birthplace Virginias Historic trianglemdashYorktown Jamestown and Williamsburgmdashas well as other local historic sites Located in town its a short distance to local restaurants shopping and more
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Middlesex High SchoolThe Special Ring
By Bridgette Self
So much dependsupon
That one specialring
Sparkling withdiamonds
Followed by the nakedband
Symbolizing a newbeginning
Fox FoxBy Chris Sheppard
Fox FoxSlyly sneaking in the nightUnder the fence to the chicken hutsEvery move you make is quietEvery sound you make is silentAs you approach the hutOnce inside you take a chicken one by oneAfter checking your list you leave in a flashInto the night without a trace
A Cheetahrsquos HuntBy Allie Reaves
There she goesIn a blink of an eye
Her paws tearingUp the ground beneath her
There she goesFaster than lightening
Her powerful legsNothing but a blur
There she goesFlying on the groundHer long lean body
Leaping through the air
There she goesDashing across the plains
Her soft breathingNever troubling her
There she goesShersquos got it
Her majestic agilityNever fails
Through the Eyes of an Innocent
By Allie Reaves
A thousand steps before me(As far as my eyes can see) and
Gigantic foot houses on the floor(Mine are normal)
Big fluffy seats swallowing me(But are comfy)
While watching TV bigger than my head(Always before bed)
Tucked in a mountain of animals(Never to be alone)
22 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
In the Northern Neck is a place where ldquonobody wants to go home theyrsquore having too much funrdquomdash and itrsquos called Leadbellyrsquos
Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant that is at Fairport Marina Tammy LaFollette who runs it says employees even come in on days off just to hang out
Tammy grew up visiting the Neck with her family which eventually moved here She left after high school but has returned several times most recently when her mother became ill in 2011 She resurrected the Marinarsquos
restaurant when she opened Leadbellyrsquos in August of that year
A commercial artist Tammy has done interior design and artwork created logos and advertising images and even taught gourd sculpture to kids with disabilities in Washington DC
Now once again shersquos cooking ldquoCooking is a form of creativityrdquo Tammy explained ldquoAnd coming up with creative names for new dishes is a challenge toordquo
The Fairport Marina is familiar territory to Tammy She not only cooked in the restaurant in the late 1990rsquos she also decorated it even painting murals on the bar as well as using driftwood and found objects and painting nautical images on them That was the period when Coastal Living Magazine named the Marinarsquos restaurant one of the top five ldquoSeafood Divesrdquo on the East Coast
ldquoMy goal is to earn that sort of recognition againrdquo Tammy said
The first hint of the fun at Leadbellyrsquos is the giant frog in sunglasses flashing V for Victory on the side of the building as you drive into the parking lot Enter the restaurant and yoursquoll see frogs everywhere painted frogs stuffed frogs sculptured
frogs frogs made of gourds ldquoFrogs are my religionrdquo Tammy
said smiling ldquoYou know Forever Relying on Godmdashwe need all the help we can get Thatrsquos why there are frogs everywhererdquo
And on the menu is a specialty of the house frog legs Folks keep coming back to Leadbellyrsquos for the frog legs The restaurant sells more than 30 pounds a week ldquoFolks say theyrsquore the best theyrsquove ever hadrdquo said Tammy
ldquoThey donrsquot really taste like chicken no matter what anybody saysrdquo Brooke Carrillo the bartender said ldquoThey taste more like sugar toads but with the texture of chickenrdquo
Some of the best fried green tomatoes to be found along the Chesapeake are also on the menu available as an appetizer and on sandwiches as well ldquoWe change our oil every dayrdquo Tammy said ldquoThatrsquos why theyrsquore always lusciousrdquo
There are different lunch and dinner specials daily ldquoWe always have both meat and fish specials for dinnersrdquo she said Another regular dish people return for is ldquoMy Maryrsquos Oystersrdquo cooked according to Leadbellyrsquos own recipe All the produce and seafood come from local purveyors helping maintain the
fresh taste of all Leadbellyrsquos dishes Along with sharing chefrsquos duties
Tammy also is redecorating the spaces in the restaurant ldquoAnd we always decorate for each holidaymdashwersquore very festive around hererdquo she said
Leadbellyrsquos also hosts private parties Theyrsquove served wedding rehearsal dinners and host a regular group each month that comes with its own disk jockey for a dance party
Every other Saturday Leadbellyrsquos offers live music The house band is called Throwinrsquo Wake
Tammy and her employees love the bright casual atmosphere of Leadbellyrsquos ldquoWersquore kind of like a hidden little secret where folks know they can leave all their troubles at the doorrdquo Tammy said Brooke added ldquoAll Tammyrsquos employees are happy and that makes everyone who comes in happyrdquo And Tammy finished off ldquoI tell my employees if you arenrsquot having fun working here you donrsquot need to be working hererdquo
Leadbellyrsquos has many regular customers ldquoWe see the same people week after week We appreciate our local customer base year round though we certainly enjoy our summer visitors who are vacationers and Marina customersrdquo Tammy said
One regular customer enjoying his soft crab sandwich summed up Leadbellyrsquos appeal ldquoI come in here almost every day because I enjoy the food and I enjoy the companyrdquo
Leadbellyrsquos is open year-round Summer hours are Monday-Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm Thursday-Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Winter hours starting early in November are Wednesday-Saturday for lunch and dinner Sunday lunch only Fairport Marina is at 252 Polly Cove Road Reedville Phone 804-453-5002 and ldquoLikerdquo Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant on FacebookLeft Tammyrsquos art on a freezer Tammy photos by Mari Bonomi
Style Spotlight~Leadbellyrsquos creates Virginiarsquos Caribbean fun
FREE Tasting at Roses Steak House in KilmarnockTuesday September 18 at 530 pm
September 2012 23
By RuthE Forrest BA CMT NCTMB
Wersquore not the first to experience stressful times and confusion in a changing
world In 1939 a 45-year-old retired Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy concerned about being recalled for duty at the dawning of WWII asked Edgar Cayce what could be done to facilitate peace His counsel was to ldquohelliplive as you prayrdquo In other words to live each moment as peaceful as humanly possible When we pray for peace but our actions are anything but peaceful we create heartache war and destruction
This timeless answer remains good advice today It is okay to feel discouraged or overwhelmed by what we see in current events How can we take our power back and make a difference What can we do to change things and improve our world
A good friend of mine no longer watches the news on TV or reads anything about war and fighting overseas She chooses instead to visualize the people in these areas of conflict as whole healthy happy and prosperous She is adding her positive energy to others of like mind thus multiplying the good vibrations Another friend always watches the news so she knows where to send her prayers and healing light The more we add our thoughts and actions to the possibility of peace the larger the consciousness of peace becomes We can all do this type of internal work as Mr Cayce counseled
The effects of our individual thoughts and actions often may not be apparent until generations later Henry D Thoreau was a quiet man who lived simply in Concord Mass Spending much of his time in deep thought he wrote books about civil disobedience peaceful protests and the beauty of nature His writings greatly influenced M Gandhi and ML King and contributed to their
world-changing actions Similarly we may never know the far-reaching long-lasting effects of our own thoughts words and gestures
You donrsquot have to be a Thoreau to inspire greatness The first step is to clean up your thoughts You may not be able to control all the thoughts that pop into your head but you donrsquot have to sit down to dinner with them The unpleasant situations we currently face didnrsquot start yesterdaymdasha long chain of angry fearful thoughts created them Instead of choosing a negative response that condemns the people and events that bring great suffering make a choice for the positive Irsquom not suggesting that we deny that bad things happen or avoid addressing issues that need attention Simply keep a positive and hopeful attitude looking for good things in your experience It doesnrsquot take a big sweeping time-consuming expensive change Each small action that we take during the course of a day helps to create our Eden Here are some suggestions to inspire more peaceful moments
Preventative Maintenance My personal motto Keeping yourself in a state of equilibrium ensures that your mindbodyspirit are strong enough to withstand the stresses of modern living Tools for healthy balance include restful sleep scheduled downtime proper nutrition lots of clean water and exercise that is fun
Soul Nourishment As important as feeding the body feed your soul daily with uplifting reading music or anything of your choosing as long as it is helpful and hopeful
Take control Protect your mind and emotions by consciously choosing what you read view listen to and the conversations you have Let go of toxic peopleideas
Legacy Decide on what kind of world you want to leave behind Take your legacy and work with itmdasha kind world a peaceful world Keeping that ideal in mind choose
your reactions based on that ideal when faced with a decision This takes work and attention but is easier with practice and life changing Deep peace pure green of the grass to you
Deep peace pure red of the flame to you Deep peace of the quiet earth to you Deep peace of the sleeping stones to youDeep peace of the running wave to youReach RuthE Spa 2 U 804-453-5367
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24 September 2012
By Ellen DuganEveryone knows that work expands
to fill the time available to do it But there is another law operating along these same linesmdashthe more room you have the more stuff you accumulate To check this out we asked ldquoWith the exception of clothes if we looked in your closet what would we findrdquo
Dawn Sanders-Ball who lives in Weems is a nurse in an acute rehab center in Yorktown She admits to being ldquoa document freakrdquo Therefore itrsquos no
surprise that her closet also houses file cabinets and boxes of papers
ldquoSchool records transcripts even PowerPoint presentationsrdquo says Dawn perhaps remembering her college days in northern Virginia Dawnrsquos nine year-old niece Dayla Reed who attends Lancaster Middle School and ldquolikes history the bestrdquo isnrsquot following in her auntrsquos filing
footsteps yet Dayla has a toy box where shersquos normally ldquopretty goodrdquo at keeping things picked
up but says that her things can be ldquoa little bit everywhere toordquo
Kilmarnock resident Ellen Strangeway used to ldquodo hair at Head Huntersrdquo but is now responsible for keeping her husband Jamesrsquos
books for Central Equipment Co If we looked in Ellenrsquos closet ldquoit would depend on the time of dayrdquo as to what we would find ldquoHot outside wersquod see Pettierdquo she says Pettie is her Jack Russell terrier ldquoHersquos not the one afraid of thunderstorms but he likes the cool ceramic tile on the floorrdquo says Ellen Pettiersquos sister Souch is the one who is afraid of thunder and lightning Wersquore not sure if Souch inherited this fear from her misnamed mother Inky (entirely white with a couple of small tan spots) or her haughty grandmother Lady Ellie who may have descended from royalty Ellen also has four horses but as far as we know theyrsquove never set foot inside her closet
If you like good barbecue Captain Ron Campbell in Topping is your man Hersquos been cooking ever since he can remember and probably even before then Although Ron has over 500 cookbooks he does everything by taste ldquoI use the books mostly for ideasrdquo he laughs He doesnrsquot keep them in his closet however ldquoReally therersquos nothing
but clothes in there with the exception of some guns I inheritedrdquo says Ron ldquoButrdquo he adds ldquoMy wife is another story She probably has 500 pairs of shoes in thererdquo We couldnrsquot check this out for accuracy so wersquoll take Ronrsquos word for it
Newlywed Denise Seber of Saluda met husband Steven through the Electricianrsquos Union Both are electricians and apparently Denise felt the sparks fly immediately ldquoI knew he was the one when I first saw himrdquo she smiles It was quite a jolt however to discover that Steven is well somewhat of a hoarder ldquoHe has about a bazillion t-shirtsrdquo says Denise who prefers that we not look inside her closet ldquoItrsquos full of junkrdquo she says ldquoSuitcases files 20 yearsrsquo worth of my husbandrsquos craprdquo But little by little Denise is making progress sneaking it out pool cues t-shirts etc ldquoItrsquos slow goingrdquo she says but worth it if she can make room for her shoes
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Leadbellys Restaurant is located at Fairport Marina
By Susan Grandpre
The Northern Neck is filled with opportunities to explore history taste local wines indulge in
a variety of water activities commune with nature shop and enjoy local restaurants With somewhat limited accommodations for visitors to the area the Rosebud Bed amp Breakfast is ideally located for guests looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer
While taking advantage of the many area activities the Rosebud B amp B located on Kings Highway in Montross offers comfortable and welcoming accommodations for visitors to the Northern Neck Rosebud BampB is family owned and operated and recently celebrated its one year anniversary Opened in August 2011 by Peggy Evans Garland and her husband the Rosebud B amp B has welcomed a host of visitors in its inaugural year
Peggy opened Rosebud B amp B for several reasons She knew that the area needed more accommodations for people wanting to explore the Northern Neck and she wanted to provide a place for those visitors to stay She felt that she had the perfect scenario to open a B amp B On the front portion of her property stood an old house that she and her family were not using She felt that turning this cozy old house into a bed and breakfast would be a great use for the old house and serve the community
After making the decision to create
the bed and breakfast Peggy began a renovation project transforming the old house into a lovely B amp B The renovation included hardwood flooring a new kitchen central air conditioning new windows fresh paint and much more Peggy enjoyed the renovation project and is proud of the beautiful end result
At the completion of the renovation the old house had turned into a beautiful and welcoming bed and breakfast The Rosebud Bed and Breakfast offers two guest rooms a common room a dining room and a kitchen The first of the guest rooms is the spacious Rose Room with a double bed The second guest room the Bud Room is a little smaller and has a queen size bed Both rooms offer ample closet and drawer space
In the common room guests find an inviting place to relax and watch TV The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for visitors to use as needed Guests are encouraged to linger over breakfast in the dining room where homemade muffins breads and breakfast casseroles are served In addition fresh fruit is offered along with juice coffee and tea Wifi can be used throughout the B amp B and the Rosebud welcomes pets
An additional benefit of staying there is the hostess Peggy Not only does she create a welcoming and comfortable place to stay but she also possesses a wealth of information about the region She has lived in Montross for 30 years and her husband is a native to the area
Peggyrsquos love for the Northern Neck and her desire to share its rich and unique history with others was another factor that motivated her to open Rosebud B amp B ldquoI wanted to meet different people interested in the Northern Neck and share information with themrdquo she says She remarks ldquoMany come to the Northern Neck to attend an event or see the historic sites Others use it as a central
meeting place while some have stayed at the B amp B as they bicycled from Chesapeake to Fredericksburgrdquo
Some of the local attractions that Peggy helps guide her guests to enjoy include any of the 12 wineries located along the nearby wine trail The area is home to the birthplace of two of our nationrsquos presidents George Washington and James Monroe Stratford Hall Plantation birthplace of civil war general Robert E Lee is located nearby and offers tours of the house and gardens
The climate in the Northern Neck is
mild and its proximity to the water invites many outdoor enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy activities ranging from sailing boating or water skiing on local rivers to exploring the quieter backwaters on kayak or canoes The local waterways also invite those who love to go fishing or crabbing Cyclists and hikers can enjoy the many scenic routes and trails and nature lovers can
bird watch or indulge in naturersquos many offerings for photography
Whatever draws a visitor to the Northern Neck guests who stay at the Rosebud Bed and Breakfast will be treated to a cozy and comfortable visit while being treated like family To make reservations call 804-761-4844 or email peggarlaaolcom More information about the Rosebud B amp B is available on Facebook and the website wwwrosebudbandbcom Marie Stone photos
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Style Spotlight~An Old House Transformed
26 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Country Cottage is known as The Sweetest Secret in the Northern Neck As many of
her customers have remarked itrsquos a surprise to step inside Country Cottage for the first time Itrsquos almost overwhelming to be faced with the number of options available at the store When Tim and Pam Sawyer first opened their shop in 1998 as a garden center they had no idea that their garden shop would grow into such beloved stop for locals and travelers alike
The yellow building is one of the first that yoursquoll encounter after crossing the bridge when entering the Main Street area of White Stone The color of the house which was originally white was inspired by a pretty yellow daffodil that Pam had been working on
Country Cottage started out as
a garden center and gift shop and has slowly grown through the years into what it is today In 2006 Pam acquired a local flower shop and had it moved into Country Cottage adding to the already large variety of items available When she made the decision to add fudge into her lineup in 2007 she had no idea that it would become such an enjoyed item
Her next addition actually came as a suggestion from her customers They commented that it would be nice to sit in the garden area and eat ice cream Pam listened adding Hersheyrsquos ice cream in 2008 Finally in 2010 Pam took a class about how to make chocolate and added a line of homemade and pre-made chocolates to the Country Cottage
Pam was born and raised in Newport News but has been living in Mathews for 21 years She met her husband Tim in high school and theyrsquove been together since they were 16 With 30 years of marriage under their belts Tim and Pam are a story of high school sweethearts gone right It was Tim who originally pointed out the store when Pam had to stop working due to health concerns and they worked together to make Country Cottage a reality
Their move to Mathews came when Pam gave in to Timrsquos desire
to live in the country coupled with a desire to move somewhere safer and quieter than Newport News for the sake of their children They have two sons who have helped over the years until they started their own careers one of whom is a CPA the other is a salesman Tim still stops by once a week to help Pam out with the store With her free time Pam enjoys spending time with her family and her
three grandchildren who live locallyPam loves what she does and
she is involved in every aspect of her business She makes 80 of the chocolates in her store and has special molds for each filling so it doesnrsquot matter which type of chocolate is on the outside you can tell which filling it contains just by looking at the shape Country Cottage offers 20 flavors of fudge including seasonal flavors and there is a running offer to buy a pound of fudge for $1299 and get half a pound free
Pam learned floral arrangement from her mother who made corsages
and bouquets for weddings and other events and she makes the flower arrangements herself Country Cottage is a ldquofull service florist whatever they need we dordquo Pam loves interacting with her customers and greets each one cheerfully when they come in the door She recounted a story about how one little girl remembered her store despite only seeing it once a year and said ldquoItrsquos
neat to be a part of someonersquos memoryrdquo
At Country Cottage they try to be as allergy friendly as possible and they thoroughly clean everything between servings They offer many sugar free items and several gluten free selections
When Pam recently discovered that she was unable to consume gluten it opened her eyes to how many products contain gluten One of her goals is to expand her line of gluten free products While she may not have the time now Pam has plans in store including an expanded gourmet line and more chocolates This is a local favorite and is sure to remain that way with Pamrsquos additions
Call Country Cottage 804-435-3812 email bowk4uverizonnet wwwcountrycottagewscom or by searching County Cottage on Facebook Kelsey Sipes photos
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September 2012 27
By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
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28 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
Visit the Reedville Fishermens Museum where history of Northern Neck
Watermen comes aliveWalk our dock inspect our boats visit our museum galleries
Take home memories of your trip from our gift shopVisit the 1875 Walker House and learn how
Reedvilles early residents livedFor a complete listing of our activities and events
go to wwwrfmuseumorg504 Main Street Reedville Virginia
804-453-6529
Open 7 Days a Week
804-224-4121
117 Washington Avenue Colonial Beachwwwdensonsgrocerycom
WALLS BAKERY of Waldorf Pastries Delivered Fresh
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PLU-101
30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
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September 2012 31
B H Baird Insurance Agency LocationsWarsaw 804-333-4013Burgess 804-453-4060
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Reedville Fishermens Museum
Contact Committee Chairman Clif Ames RFM 804-453-6529
If you have a boat with clear title that you wish to donate to the museum please contact Clif Ames at 804-453-3506
wwwrfmuseumorg
Boats for Sale~List is subject to change
1971 Windjammer 17 foot fiberglass sailboat
w1997 Venture trailer Asking $1600
1985 Bayliner 18 foot Capri 21 liter Volvo IO
with trailer Asking $2000
1971 20 foot Highlander Sailboat and 1998 Venture Trailer Asking $2700
1985 Mistral Equipe Windsurfer Asking
$300 Not Shown
1990 21 foot Sunbird fiberglass OB 200 HP Johnson good
condition Asking $2700
1982 22 foot Catalina sailboat with 8 HP Honda 4
stroke OB Asking $3500
WE ARE SEEKING DONATIONS
1934 Hartge built Chesapeake 20rsquo Sail boat
and trailer glass over wood Asking $4000
1960 Custom Chesapeake built 18 foot gaff rigged
sailing skiff and trailer Asking $2500
1981 18 foot Hobe Cat with full
rigging and trailer Asking $1800
1990 Galaxy 21 foot 175 Mercruiser IO with 2004 EZ Loader trailer Asking $4000
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September 2012 11
Coggin Furniture
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By Susan Christopher
The Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund (SPMF )for animals has an interesting and unique origin
Joyce Page of Northern Neck Animal Welfare League had a
close friend and neighbor Shirley Perkins who was also an avid animal lover When she passed away she left Joyce $1000 to be used any way that could help animals
Joyce set up the fund in October of 1999 and in April of 2004 the fund was recognized by the IRS under a 501 C (3) Animal Charity therefore all donations are tax deductible
Judy Harvell Joyces sister helped add to the fund They held annual yard sales The first one was in 2000 During the three day sale approximately $3000 was raised
Over the years with yard sales and specific donations to the SPMF many animals have been helped Other animal charities and the Animal Welfare League (AWL) fund have restrictions The SPMF does not have restrictions for use of money for all animals or the territory for the donations Some of the examples would be medications for pets which a family could
not afford such as vaccinations and heart worm treatments The SPMF has helped with boarding fees and foster care expenses
Spaying and neutering expenses which were not covered by the AWL funds have been paid or partially reimbursed Boarding fees have been paid under some circumstances When animals need medical treatments after being rescued by the Lancaster Animal Control officers the SPMF may be used Families may even get help to pay for local animal licenses
The officers of the Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund are Joyce Page President and Secretary and Judith Harvell as Vice President and Treasurer The Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck is so fortunate to have Joyce Page as the Adoption Officer and Vice President and Judith Harvell as the President That is one major reason the SPMF works so well with the AWL
Remember no animal is turned away and the SPMF is on call 247 Any donation is greatly appreciated Donations can be made to the Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund (SPMF or the Shirley Fund) and sent to 810 Griffins Landing Road Lancaster Va 22503
Shirley Perkins Memorial Fund
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12 September 2012
By Chelly Scala
Recently our family enjoyed a great fishing surprise Travis had been catching lots of small puppy drum
this season all of which were sub legal and had to be released That has always been one of my favorite fish to catch I have always wanted to catch one of the adult Red Drum but never had the opportunity
During a week in which Travis had enjoyed lots of catch and release Puppy Drum action with his sister Brittany a surprise fishing adventure would culminate the end of the week
One morning our family set out for a family fishing trip and decided to troll for Spanish mackerel It was a beautiful morning We
were marking fish on the depth finder but they didnrsquot look like mackerel
As we slowed our trolling speed to trip the planers and pull the lines in one of the rods bent over and the clicker drag began sounding like a big springtime post spawn striper event Steve was right next to the rod and picked it up saying ldquohope itrsquos not a skaterdquo
The fish began sounding and swimming fast under and around the boat Steve caught a glimpse as it came near the surface and said it was a Red Drum After more than 15 minutes fighting the fish with a sturdy trolling rod and reel
Steve was able to get the fish close enough to where we all could see it I grabbed the net Brittany picked up one camera and Travis grabbed the other When we got a good look at it it was obvious the huge fish would have to go as the size limit is 18-26 inches This red drum was huge and heavy We knew that we would have to carefully unhook this fish
As I tried to net the fish it was so big and heavy that the net began to tear and the handle was bending even while keeping the fish and net just below the surface of the water Steve carefully unhooked the fish and it quickly pushed through the net leaving a big hole and swam off Wow What a perfect family day We all took part in this wonderful experience of catching and releasing such a beautiful strong fish which will be there for others to catch another time
One of the family events that we look forward to every year is the three day Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show and the Virginia Deer Classic This year we attended on August 11 and in our opinion this event just gets better and better every year There are almost 300 vendors with outdoor gear trips food and of course the Virginia Deer Classic
The Virginia Deer Hunters Association (VDHA) sponsors this show along with other events to promote safe and ethical deer hunting The programs they promote or get involved in support
hunter ethics good landowner relationships hunter safety and a better understanding of quality deer management They work closely with state legislators and Virginiarsquos Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
One of my favorite programs which VDHA advocates and supports is the Hunterrsquos for the Hungry With this program hunters give something back as more than 390000 pounds of venison are donated annually to the needy throughout Virginia These noble efforts have had a major role in the Quality Deer Management Plan which was created due to the exploding Whitetail Deer population
Another effort which the VDHA is committed to is Annual Disabled Veteran Hunts Through this program approximately 75 VDHA volunteers and Virginia Game Department personnel work as instructors guides drivers and camp cooks to make a safe and enjoyable event for those who gave so much for our country
The VDHA sponsors youth hunts hunter education and wildlife education Other programs include scholarship funds geared toward white tail deer research studies
For more information about the VDHA visit wwwvirginiadeerhuntersorgTravis Scala photo
mscalachesapeakestylecom
Tidewater amp Timber~Fishing Surprise Outdoor Adventure
Airbrush Tanning
September 2012 13
By Paula Shipman
I met Hillbilly Desire ($11289) who was previously named Tidewater TNT in 2011 at Colonial Downs Racetrack in New
Kent Va It was love at first sight for me She is strikingly beautiful and she is a big strong filly Desire is also a love me all over kind of horse She has no problem being loved on and she really enjoys it She frequently rests her head on her ownerrsquos shoulder
Desire is owned by Amanda Jackson of Burkeville Va Amandarsquos father Tim once told me that he was teasing Amanda and her mother Sharon that if they keep rubbing this horse they will rub off all of her hair
Hillbilly Desire was a private purchase She was also extremely difficult to break so much so that Amanda almost gave up Desire did
damage to the breaking cart several times They stuck with her though and she has turned out to be quite a racehorse
Desire was sixth in her first qualifier on September 16 2011 with Amanda driving but won her first pari-mutuel start at Colonial on September the 29 2011 and the win came effortlessly Her driver Jason Mac Dougall never popped the ear plugs on Desire nor did he even show her the whipmdashshe is just that good She continued to win her next two starts but on her fourth start the $47200Virginia Bred Final Two -Year- Old Filly Pace she finished third
Desire has had four starts this year with two being qualifiers at the newly re-opened Rosecroft Raceway in Maryland The two pari-mutuel starts were at Harrahrsquos Chester in Philadelphia Pa Unfortunately that is a long trip from Burkeville and Desire has been found to not travel well She did not fare so well racing there and the decision was made to only race her close to home Hillbilly Desire is out of a Dragon Again ($2343428) mare named Miss Tootsie Roll ($19947) formally named Keystone Monroe I got to meet and rub Dragon Again who is also enrolled in the Full Circle program at Hanover Shoe Farms this year Desire is sired by World
Champion Real Desire ($3159814) Desire loves to be turned out
in her paddock and when there is a change in her routine she can be a Nervous Nellie
Even with the highs and lows Amanda still loves to race her horses One of the lows being that she lost two beautiful foals twins as a matter of fact They were black with white socks and they both had a star Twins rarely survive
Desire has two half brothers out of Miss Tootsie Roll Tidewater
Teddy ($204339) and Tidewater Tomcat ($87838) I believe Desire will be as successful as her two brothers have been
I am excited about photographing Desire and watching her race in her three year old campaignLeft Hillbilly Desire at Colonial Downs in 2011 Paula Shipman photo RealDesire Hillbilly
Desirersquos sire with John Campbell in the bike photo by USTA United States Trotting AssociationStandardbred owners are taking advantage of a no cost no obligation USTA program that helps connect horses in need of a new home with their breeder former owners
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14 September 2012
By Elizabeth D Huegel
When Pat Gingell opened her first restaurant in Warsaw some 19 years
ago her goal was to provide unique confectionery delights for any occasion She made all sorts of candies and baked goods to commemorate any eventhellipgreen goodies for St Patrickrsquos Day pink and red for Valentinersquos Day as well as custom orders for birthdays secretaryrsquos day and so on The establishment was appropriately named For the Occasion to highlight the diversity of her sweet offerings
She also served sandwiches for those wanting something more substantial to eat Over time and on the suggestions of her customer For the Occasions grew into a full service restaurant Eventually she phased out the confectionery aspect primarily because cakes and candies donrsquot hold up too well in the heat of Virginia
summers She has recently decided however to offer the homemade sweets once again but will limit the availability to the winter months when the candies wonrsquot melt
In 2003 Pat and her partner Burnell Fallin opened the second restaurant in Callao and incorporated the business Burnell became a co-owner For the next two years he ran the Callao operation while she ran the Warsaw restaurant Eventually however they found maintaining two locations overwhelming and they elected to close the Warsaw operation
Because she was always busy in Warsaw Pat did not know any of the staff in Callao and they did not know her She knew them by name of course because she wrote their paychecks but she did not know them personally or even what they looked like
As the restaurant in Warsaw was winding down Pat occasionally had some free time on her hands so she often went over to the Callao facility just to eat and have someplace to go She was the original Undercover Boss without deliberately being undercover But when she realized no one there knew her she took advantage of the opportunity to see the operation incognito and from a customerrsquos point of view She was very pleased
with the entire staff the quality of the food and the compliments she overheard from other customers Eventually she revealed her identity but not for the first few visits
These days Pat and Burnell share
the business and divide the duties He is usually managing the restaurant in person while she works behind the scenes doing book work ordering supplies and comparison shopping
Pat recalled an early experience with gender stereotyping back when she owned the first restaurant and Burnell worked for her To her dismay one of her distributors always asked ldquoWherersquos the boss-manrdquo when he came to deliver supplies Each time she would slough it off offering one excuse or another One ill-fated day the vendor made the mistake of asking yet again for the ldquoboss-manrdquo With a terse tone Pat replied ldquoI am the boss man Burnell works for me
not the other way aroundrdquo Burnell nodded his head in agreement noting he had no idea how difficult it was for female business owners ldquoThey (the women) have to work much harder to gain the respect readily afforded
to male business ownersrdquo he noted Now as a co-owner he deals with the vendors
The restaurant business has changed considerably over the last 19 years The prices of food goods have gone up considerably yet they manage to keep their meals affordable For the Occasions is the typical Mom and Pop operation Patrsquos daughter Christine Uphold works in the dining room and her son
Christopher Uphold is one of the chefs They also have several other employees working for them It is a team effort no one really has a titlehellipthey all just pitch in to get it done
Recently Pat and Burnell have been working on renovations at the restaurant They laid a new carpet painted the walls placed tile in the entrance way and built a small bar near the front door ldquoWe are not going into a ldquobar-type businessrdquo she noted ldquobut we want people to have a place to sit if they only want a quick sandwich or they are waiting for a carry-out orderrdquo The place has a whole new look but the excellent food and reasonable pricing will always remain the same Pat and Burnell are proud of their reputation for serving great food at great prices Consistency in quality and quantity is their goal and they trust the customers will let them know if they fail at that endeavorPat and Burnell Elizabeth D Huegel photo and Marie Stone photo
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Style Spotlight~Quality Dining at a Fair Price
September 2012 15
By Bill Graves
A dear friend said this to me not too long ago She was lamenting on the difficulty she was having in making
ends meet Every year she was saying everything goes up The cable bill the phone bill the water bill the tax bill the food bill the insurance bill therersquos no end to it Then in a low soft voice she said except my income
Approaching her 80rsquos she had been saving money so she thought all the wrong ways In the retail world of 50 off buy-one-get-one no interest for 90 days limited time offer and on and on and on Letrsquos not forget the TV shopping networks too Who canrsquot pass up four flex-pays for only $3995 Well she didnrsquot pass them up She joins the ranks of more than half of Americans that havenrsquot saved enough money to retire comfortably Suzie Orman calls them the ldquobaby bummersrdquo
Suzie also said ldquoowning a home is a keystone of wealthhellipboth financial affluence and emotional securityrdquo
It is so important to start saving money when young so compound interest can do its thing Save without seeing is best By this I mean use automatic payroll deductions What you never see you wonrsquot miss Especially if you have an employer who offers some sort of matching funds in a 401k It is free money and a benefit you should try to maximize Seek out a certified financial advisor that will enhance your chances of someday retiring maybe early to a world of unlimited possibilities You know the old adage ldquopay yourself firstrdquo Unfortunately many of us havenrsquot
You wonrsquot go broke saving money this way Maybe one day yoursquoll be like one of those folks on the TV Commercial where they ask ldquohellipwhatrsquos your numberrdquo and yoursquoll be holding up $1877000 We know
Social Security is on thin ice and the younger you are the thinner the ice Ron Lewis said ldquoSince Social Security faces a larger gap between what it promises younger workers and what it can afford to pay them private savings will likely need to play a larger role in retirement planning for younger workersrdquo
So if you find yourself in similar circumstances as my friend on a fixed income and you are a homeowner you might want to read a couple recent articles about using home equity One is from the Wall Street Journal titled Retirees Turn to Savings Alternatives Home Equity It cites a Boston College Center for Retirement Research which indicates that taking out a reverse mortgage is a viable way to build retirement savings The other is from the Dallas Morning News which wrote ldquoThe age of the reverse mortgage is herehellipused for long-term planning rather than emergencieshellipreverse mortgages
are likely to become a major tool for the millions of Americans who have a lot more equity in their homes than in their retirement savingsrdquo Donrsquot go broke saving money And please donrsquot succumb to Charles Schulz philosophy ldquoIrsquom only going to dread one day at a timerdquoFor a Copy of National Council on Aging ndash Savvy Saving Seniors or for more about Reverse Mortgages call Bill Graves at 866-936-4141
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16 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
When she first stumbled upon It Works Elizabeth Huegel who goes by Liz was
accompanying a friend to a network gathering of Christian business women The woman who hosted the event demonstrated the Ultimate Body Applicator from It Works and lost about an inch around her waist in 45 minutes Liz was amazed and
more than a bit skeptical so she decided to try it herself She also lost several inches over the next three days from where she had applied the Ultimate Body Applicator When she realized how well it worked for her Liz decided to become an independent distributor for It Works which is her first foray into network marketing
While It Works sells a variety of beauty and skin
care and nutritional products its best known for the Ultimate Body Applicator wraps When it comes to the wraps the ldquolonger and more frequently you use it the better the results will berdquo says Liz She explained that the wraps are made of fabric and are infused with botanicals to help detoxify the body leading to noticeable tightening toning and firming where applied
Itrsquos important to drink lots of water during the first 72 hours after the
wraps are applied to help flush out the toxins They need to be worn for a minimum of 45 minutes but many
people wear them to sleep or out on the go without anyone ever knowing they have them on The wrap can be placed on the stomach neck back thighs or arms and the affects can last between two and six months
After the Ultimate Body Applicator Lizrsquos favorite It Works product is the ldquoGreensrdquo a powdered nutritional supplement that can be added to anything you drink and contains the nutritional equivalent of eight fruit and vegetable servings I can personally attest that it doesnrsquot taste bad in water though Liz prefers to drink hers in orange juice because it has a slight orange flavor Everything that It Works makes is natural and does not contain chemicals Liz makes a point of trying everything before she sells it stating ldquoI wonrsquot sell anything I donrsquot believe inrdquo She will travel anywhere within the Chesapeake Style distribution area to host a party
Liz has lived in the area since the 1970s when she moved here when she married her first husband and they moved to Virginia because he was originally from here She was in the Air Force before she switched to general government work in 1985 She earned her degree from St Leorsquos University in 1982 and worked as
an investigator for the Department of Defense for 20 years She was stationed in Hampton Roads and worked the Peninsula area until she retired in 2005 In 2005 Liz married Dave a talented carpenter she met while doing investigative work and they reside in the Urbanna area in a beautiful home A breast cancer survivor Liz is six years out of treatment Shersquos very involved in her church Apostles Lutheran of which shersquos been a member since 1992 and drives to Gloucester regularly to attend events
When shersquos not being an independent distributor for My It Works Liz is an avid and talented stained glass artist jewelry creator and writer In fact shersquos a fellow Chesapeake Style writer and sales representative and yoursquove probably read a few articles of hers One of her favorite hobbies is making stained glass something she started doing in the early 2000s
She often creates her own stained glass patterns and has a studio in the basement of her house right next to her husbandrsquos workshop Liz makes her own jewelry and her latest interest is something that fellow Chesapeake Style advertiser Libby Lipscomb Boyer of KittyKat Glass Designs taught her to make a kumihimo beaded necklace She and several church members are planning to make stained glass windows for their church
Liz isnrsquot the only talented one in her family one of her daughters makes stained glass pieces and they can both cross-stitch beautifully While she might not have as much free time as she could being retired she enjoys every minute of her busy day
Elizabeth can be reached by phone at 804-815-5077 and you can view her online It Works profile at lidabetmyitworkscom Kelsey Sipes photos
Style Spotlight~Taking a Chance Enjoying the Plunge
September 2012 17
By Jean M Duggan
VICAP (Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program) through Bay Aging wants to remind you about your Medicare needs this fall Each yearmdashfrom October 15
through December 7mdashMedicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to join or switch Medicare plans
As you are making decisions about your health and prescription drug coverage it is very important to remember to do the following
bull Review your current health and prescription plans Health and drug plan benefits and costs can change each year
bull Look at other plans in your area to see if one may be a better choice for you
bull If you want to keep your current plan you donrsquot need to do anything for your enrollment to continue
bull If you are going to make a change then you need to sign up as soon as possible as it will help avoid any inconvenience at your pharmacy in January
You can compare plans by calling
800-MEDICARE by going to wwwmedicaregov or by contacting Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program
VICAP also wants people to know that there is extra help available from the Social Security Administration to help pay for your premium and prescriptions To qualify for extra help you must have
bull Income limited to $1396 a month for an individual or $1891 a month for a married couple living together
bull Resources limited to $13070 for an individual or $26120 for a married couple living together Resources include such things as bank accounts stocks and bonds They do not count your house and car as resources
For assistance or to learn more about what is available for you please contact Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program at 804-758-2386 ext 44Jean M Duggan is Development Officer at Bay Aging
Chesapeake Style Magazine
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Commonwealth Assisted Living has 14 location throughout Virginia For more information contact us at 1-800-784-7288 or visit us online at wwwCommonwealthALcom
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18 September 2012
Old Time Revival in Guinea and Baptizing in the York RiverThis is a continuation of a series of articles about the childhood of Pauline Allen Alexander Elizabeth Stokesrsquo motherBy Elizabeth Allen Stokes
In black Guinea beginning with the fourth of July and extending through the entire month of August of every year during my Mamas day
was a time of great anticipation for all families The community spruced up its houses whitewashed the houses and barns and schoolhouse cemetery fences and gravesites weeding the flower beds cleaned and mucked out
the stables homes were cleaned out rugs air dried on lines windows washed horses curried the best of the linen silverware and dishes pulled out of the linen closets and cupboards and the precious
spare room in the house sported the comfiest of feather pillows and quilts made by the women of the family Children who had gone away to find more lucrative work in hospitals the garment industries the Philly Navy Yards the building of the Harlem Tunnel and the docksmdashothers became ministers doctors lawyers nurses government workers educators tailors seamstresses small business owners and even journalistsmdashcame back home for that weekmdashas well as other relatives from as far as Boston New Jersey New York Washington DC and Baltimore as far south as Atlanta and Memphis
and from Detroit and Chicago where the steel industries and factories had beckoned them All of this hard work culminated in Revival Week for First Baptist Church at Ordinary on Route 17mdashthe Greate Roadmdashand Morningstar Baptist Church in Bena Their revivalsmdashservices and prayers sermons and singing with guest preachersmdashwere held at different dates during the week but always
in August and ending the following Sunday with the baptizing always on the waterfront propertymdashYork Rivermdashof neighbor Floyd Stokes in an area called ldquoup on the hillrdquo Families were dressed in their best all week long and even the horsesrsquo coats shone with care their blinders decorated prettily as well as the buggies brass parts and leather parts oiled to perfection All week long neighbors and visiting relatives would visit each and eat and take foodstuffs home and drink and reminisce
The candidates for baptizingmdashmostly childrenmdashalong with their sponsors were dressed in long white
dressesmdashgirls and womenmdashwith white towels wrapped around their heads or long-sleeved white shirts and pantsmdashboys and men After being shielded and dressed in the nearby thicket of woods they were led down to the York River by the minister and into the water where prayers were said and the old spiritual sung Wade in the Water Families clasped hands cried and sang as their spirits and hearts soared with pride to see their loved ones given over to God
Every year since slavery this tradition has continued in the black communities all over the south as a reminder of their ancestors who could not always worship in the white churches and finally united to find places of united prayer for themselves and to baptize their own in the same local waters where they harvested their bounties The inlets and coves the marshes streams of the great Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac and York Rivers as well as the Rappahannock and the Piankitank and in the lower peninsula the Hampton and Poquoson Rivers just to mention the major ones After the services tables were set up with enormous platters of food of all description because the gardens had been harvested and ldquoDinner on the groundsrdquo was remembered and spoken yet againRecent Modern Day Baptizing Taylorrsquos Beach Reedville Shiloh Baptist Church Photos by Elizabeth Stokes
estokeschesapeakestylecom
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The Guinea Connection~Part VI
September 2012 19
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By Bud Disney
The Ricersquos HotelHughlettrsquos Tavern Foundation Members of Heathsville
sponsored an Art Show with the members displaying their talents with twenty plus contributors with a large number of items
The first annual Art Show was a success The variety of types and amazing creations of arts crafts photography was a welcome sight to visitors There were many visitors
Entires ranged from designer clothing quilts statuary stained glass paintings items from the Blacksmith Shop handmade clocks greeting cards hand crafts computer generated art jewelry wood furniture bowls boxes spinning and weaving
Members of the Ricersquos Hotel
Hughlettrsquos Tavern were as amazed as the visitors by the talented member artists of the Tavern
There were displays from the Tavern Lobby Parlor the Spinners and Weavers Studiomdashthe former Yellow Cat Roommdashthe Livery Stable the Woodworkers Guild and
Transportation buildingThe exhibits were colorful with the
creators nearby to share informationPerhaps using the old standby
by ldquoa picture is worth a thousand wordsrdquo is the best way to describe the event Envision items that you can see and touch along with the paintings and photos
The Show was organized by Beverly Sabelhouse and Bud Disney with many of the Tavern Members
participating and assisting the arrangement of course the ldquosetup and the take downldquo of the show
The success of this show will certainly lead to another This will present an opportunity to attendees to bring their friends to view all of these wonderful objects created by the Tavern members Watch for plans to offer Art Classes in the fall Bud Disney photo
Tavern Members Art Show
20 September 2012
By Ellen Dugan
If you are an English teacher and see the word ldquotardigraderdquo you might think therersquos a space missing in the middle or
that the person who wrote it was late in assigning marks on a report cardmdashhopefully As and Bs But if yoursquore into microorganisms and the space program you would smile and pause for a moment of respectful even awesome silence You would know that tardigrades also called waterbears or moss piglets are tiny
Rambo survival creatures worthy of their own reality TV show
These little guys have an impressive resume To begin with theyrsquove got lifersquos ups and downs figured out Too hot Too cold Too much radiation Not enough air or water No problem When the going gets tough tardigrades get tougher They just check out temporarily and wait for things to improve They have learned how to survive boiling heat freezing cold massive doses of radiation and even the vacuum of outer space
In scientific circles they are
generally considered to be the worldrsquos toughest animal Part of their success strategy is simply to lose weight They know how to go into a hibernation-like state that scientists call ldquocryptobiosisrdquo This is basically a deathlike condition But they donrsquot die Their metabolism lowers to the point of being undetectable and the water inside their body decreases to less than 1 We donrsquot know exactly how they do this And we donrsquot know how they feel about doing itmdashprobably less than happy about itmdashbut itrsquos one reason there is so much interest in them
Another is that they are comparatively easy to study because tardigrades are not too fussy about where they live Any place seems to be okay Theyrsquove been found on top of the Himalayas at the bottom of the sea under layers of solid ice in polar regions and throughout tropical forests around the equator Millions of them no doubt the smarter ones prefer lakes and ponds or dunes and beaches Thousands like to swim in a cup of marine or freshwater sediment
If you have a microscope you can see them by soaking a piece of moss in water Donrsquot worry about disturbing them These guys are flexible and as far as we know they
have no objection to being observed Because of their remarkable
durability and their lumbering microscopically ldquocuterdquo appearancemdashshort plump bodies and little legsmdashtardigrades have developed a somewhat unique fan club among the scientists who study them Often a degree of playfulnessmdashmissing in other studiesmdashcreeps into tardigrade literature things like ldquoCreature Survives Naked in Spacerdquo ldquoExtremophilerdquo or ldquoIndestructiblerdquo
No doubt this notoriety was prompted by a group of tardigrade super stars who took the top spot in Wired Sciencersquos Top 10 Things Launched into Space in 2008 when they participated in the TARDIS (Tardigrades in Space) program Part of their job as tardinauts or pioneer space travelers was simply to survive the experience Happily many of them did thus becoming the first animals to return alive after exposure to both space vacuum and solar radiation
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Chesapeake Style Magazine
September 2012 21
TeenEncouraging Young Artists Photographers Writers
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Rosebud Bed and Breakfast is nestled in Virginias Historic Northern Neck in Montross Easy access for day-trips to 12 local wineries Stratford Hall George Washingtons Birthplace Virginias Historic trianglemdashYorktown Jamestown and Williamsburgmdashas well as other local historic sites Located in town its a short distance to local restaurants shopping and more
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Middlesex High SchoolThe Special Ring
By Bridgette Self
So much dependsupon
That one specialring
Sparkling withdiamonds
Followed by the nakedband
Symbolizing a newbeginning
Fox FoxBy Chris Sheppard
Fox FoxSlyly sneaking in the nightUnder the fence to the chicken hutsEvery move you make is quietEvery sound you make is silentAs you approach the hutOnce inside you take a chicken one by oneAfter checking your list you leave in a flashInto the night without a trace
A Cheetahrsquos HuntBy Allie Reaves
There she goesIn a blink of an eye
Her paws tearingUp the ground beneath her
There she goesFaster than lightening
Her powerful legsNothing but a blur
There she goesFlying on the groundHer long lean body
Leaping through the air
There she goesDashing across the plains
Her soft breathingNever troubling her
There she goesShersquos got it
Her majestic agilityNever fails
Through the Eyes of an Innocent
By Allie Reaves
A thousand steps before me(As far as my eyes can see) and
Gigantic foot houses on the floor(Mine are normal)
Big fluffy seats swallowing me(But are comfy)
While watching TV bigger than my head(Always before bed)
Tucked in a mountain of animals(Never to be alone)
22 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
In the Northern Neck is a place where ldquonobody wants to go home theyrsquore having too much funrdquomdash and itrsquos called Leadbellyrsquos
Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant that is at Fairport Marina Tammy LaFollette who runs it says employees even come in on days off just to hang out
Tammy grew up visiting the Neck with her family which eventually moved here She left after high school but has returned several times most recently when her mother became ill in 2011 She resurrected the Marinarsquos
restaurant when she opened Leadbellyrsquos in August of that year
A commercial artist Tammy has done interior design and artwork created logos and advertising images and even taught gourd sculpture to kids with disabilities in Washington DC
Now once again shersquos cooking ldquoCooking is a form of creativityrdquo Tammy explained ldquoAnd coming up with creative names for new dishes is a challenge toordquo
The Fairport Marina is familiar territory to Tammy She not only cooked in the restaurant in the late 1990rsquos she also decorated it even painting murals on the bar as well as using driftwood and found objects and painting nautical images on them That was the period when Coastal Living Magazine named the Marinarsquos restaurant one of the top five ldquoSeafood Divesrdquo on the East Coast
ldquoMy goal is to earn that sort of recognition againrdquo Tammy said
The first hint of the fun at Leadbellyrsquos is the giant frog in sunglasses flashing V for Victory on the side of the building as you drive into the parking lot Enter the restaurant and yoursquoll see frogs everywhere painted frogs stuffed frogs sculptured
frogs frogs made of gourds ldquoFrogs are my religionrdquo Tammy
said smiling ldquoYou know Forever Relying on Godmdashwe need all the help we can get Thatrsquos why there are frogs everywhererdquo
And on the menu is a specialty of the house frog legs Folks keep coming back to Leadbellyrsquos for the frog legs The restaurant sells more than 30 pounds a week ldquoFolks say theyrsquore the best theyrsquove ever hadrdquo said Tammy
ldquoThey donrsquot really taste like chicken no matter what anybody saysrdquo Brooke Carrillo the bartender said ldquoThey taste more like sugar toads but with the texture of chickenrdquo
Some of the best fried green tomatoes to be found along the Chesapeake are also on the menu available as an appetizer and on sandwiches as well ldquoWe change our oil every dayrdquo Tammy said ldquoThatrsquos why theyrsquore always lusciousrdquo
There are different lunch and dinner specials daily ldquoWe always have both meat and fish specials for dinnersrdquo she said Another regular dish people return for is ldquoMy Maryrsquos Oystersrdquo cooked according to Leadbellyrsquos own recipe All the produce and seafood come from local purveyors helping maintain the
fresh taste of all Leadbellyrsquos dishes Along with sharing chefrsquos duties
Tammy also is redecorating the spaces in the restaurant ldquoAnd we always decorate for each holidaymdashwersquore very festive around hererdquo she said
Leadbellyrsquos also hosts private parties Theyrsquove served wedding rehearsal dinners and host a regular group each month that comes with its own disk jockey for a dance party
Every other Saturday Leadbellyrsquos offers live music The house band is called Throwinrsquo Wake
Tammy and her employees love the bright casual atmosphere of Leadbellyrsquos ldquoWersquore kind of like a hidden little secret where folks know they can leave all their troubles at the doorrdquo Tammy said Brooke added ldquoAll Tammyrsquos employees are happy and that makes everyone who comes in happyrdquo And Tammy finished off ldquoI tell my employees if you arenrsquot having fun working here you donrsquot need to be working hererdquo
Leadbellyrsquos has many regular customers ldquoWe see the same people week after week We appreciate our local customer base year round though we certainly enjoy our summer visitors who are vacationers and Marina customersrdquo Tammy said
One regular customer enjoying his soft crab sandwich summed up Leadbellyrsquos appeal ldquoI come in here almost every day because I enjoy the food and I enjoy the companyrdquo
Leadbellyrsquos is open year-round Summer hours are Monday-Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm Thursday-Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Winter hours starting early in November are Wednesday-Saturday for lunch and dinner Sunday lunch only Fairport Marina is at 252 Polly Cove Road Reedville Phone 804-453-5002 and ldquoLikerdquo Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant on FacebookLeft Tammyrsquos art on a freezer Tammy photos by Mari Bonomi
Style Spotlight~Leadbellyrsquos creates Virginiarsquos Caribbean fun
FREE Tasting at Roses Steak House in KilmarnockTuesday September 18 at 530 pm
September 2012 23
By RuthE Forrest BA CMT NCTMB
Wersquore not the first to experience stressful times and confusion in a changing
world In 1939 a 45-year-old retired Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy concerned about being recalled for duty at the dawning of WWII asked Edgar Cayce what could be done to facilitate peace His counsel was to ldquohelliplive as you prayrdquo In other words to live each moment as peaceful as humanly possible When we pray for peace but our actions are anything but peaceful we create heartache war and destruction
This timeless answer remains good advice today It is okay to feel discouraged or overwhelmed by what we see in current events How can we take our power back and make a difference What can we do to change things and improve our world
A good friend of mine no longer watches the news on TV or reads anything about war and fighting overseas She chooses instead to visualize the people in these areas of conflict as whole healthy happy and prosperous She is adding her positive energy to others of like mind thus multiplying the good vibrations Another friend always watches the news so she knows where to send her prayers and healing light The more we add our thoughts and actions to the possibility of peace the larger the consciousness of peace becomes We can all do this type of internal work as Mr Cayce counseled
The effects of our individual thoughts and actions often may not be apparent until generations later Henry D Thoreau was a quiet man who lived simply in Concord Mass Spending much of his time in deep thought he wrote books about civil disobedience peaceful protests and the beauty of nature His writings greatly influenced M Gandhi and ML King and contributed to their
world-changing actions Similarly we may never know the far-reaching long-lasting effects of our own thoughts words and gestures
You donrsquot have to be a Thoreau to inspire greatness The first step is to clean up your thoughts You may not be able to control all the thoughts that pop into your head but you donrsquot have to sit down to dinner with them The unpleasant situations we currently face didnrsquot start yesterdaymdasha long chain of angry fearful thoughts created them Instead of choosing a negative response that condemns the people and events that bring great suffering make a choice for the positive Irsquom not suggesting that we deny that bad things happen or avoid addressing issues that need attention Simply keep a positive and hopeful attitude looking for good things in your experience It doesnrsquot take a big sweeping time-consuming expensive change Each small action that we take during the course of a day helps to create our Eden Here are some suggestions to inspire more peaceful moments
Preventative Maintenance My personal motto Keeping yourself in a state of equilibrium ensures that your mindbodyspirit are strong enough to withstand the stresses of modern living Tools for healthy balance include restful sleep scheduled downtime proper nutrition lots of clean water and exercise that is fun
Soul Nourishment As important as feeding the body feed your soul daily with uplifting reading music or anything of your choosing as long as it is helpful and hopeful
Take control Protect your mind and emotions by consciously choosing what you read view listen to and the conversations you have Let go of toxic peopleideas
Legacy Decide on what kind of world you want to leave behind Take your legacy and work with itmdasha kind world a peaceful world Keeping that ideal in mind choose
your reactions based on that ideal when faced with a decision This takes work and attention but is easier with practice and life changing Deep peace pure green of the grass to you
Deep peace pure red of the flame to you Deep peace of the quiet earth to you Deep peace of the sleeping stones to youDeep peace of the running wave to youReach RuthE Spa 2 U 804-453-5367
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24 September 2012
By Ellen DuganEveryone knows that work expands
to fill the time available to do it But there is another law operating along these same linesmdashthe more room you have the more stuff you accumulate To check this out we asked ldquoWith the exception of clothes if we looked in your closet what would we findrdquo
Dawn Sanders-Ball who lives in Weems is a nurse in an acute rehab center in Yorktown She admits to being ldquoa document freakrdquo Therefore itrsquos no
surprise that her closet also houses file cabinets and boxes of papers
ldquoSchool records transcripts even PowerPoint presentationsrdquo says Dawn perhaps remembering her college days in northern Virginia Dawnrsquos nine year-old niece Dayla Reed who attends Lancaster Middle School and ldquolikes history the bestrdquo isnrsquot following in her auntrsquos filing
footsteps yet Dayla has a toy box where shersquos normally ldquopretty goodrdquo at keeping things picked
up but says that her things can be ldquoa little bit everywhere toordquo
Kilmarnock resident Ellen Strangeway used to ldquodo hair at Head Huntersrdquo but is now responsible for keeping her husband Jamesrsquos
books for Central Equipment Co If we looked in Ellenrsquos closet ldquoit would depend on the time of dayrdquo as to what we would find ldquoHot outside wersquod see Pettierdquo she says Pettie is her Jack Russell terrier ldquoHersquos not the one afraid of thunderstorms but he likes the cool ceramic tile on the floorrdquo says Ellen Pettiersquos sister Souch is the one who is afraid of thunder and lightning Wersquore not sure if Souch inherited this fear from her misnamed mother Inky (entirely white with a couple of small tan spots) or her haughty grandmother Lady Ellie who may have descended from royalty Ellen also has four horses but as far as we know theyrsquove never set foot inside her closet
If you like good barbecue Captain Ron Campbell in Topping is your man Hersquos been cooking ever since he can remember and probably even before then Although Ron has over 500 cookbooks he does everything by taste ldquoI use the books mostly for ideasrdquo he laughs He doesnrsquot keep them in his closet however ldquoReally therersquos nothing
but clothes in there with the exception of some guns I inheritedrdquo says Ron ldquoButrdquo he adds ldquoMy wife is another story She probably has 500 pairs of shoes in thererdquo We couldnrsquot check this out for accuracy so wersquoll take Ronrsquos word for it
Newlywed Denise Seber of Saluda met husband Steven through the Electricianrsquos Union Both are electricians and apparently Denise felt the sparks fly immediately ldquoI knew he was the one when I first saw himrdquo she smiles It was quite a jolt however to discover that Steven is well somewhat of a hoarder ldquoHe has about a bazillion t-shirtsrdquo says Denise who prefers that we not look inside her closet ldquoItrsquos full of junkrdquo she says ldquoSuitcases files 20 yearsrsquo worth of my husbandrsquos craprdquo But little by little Denise is making progress sneaking it out pool cues t-shirts etc ldquoItrsquos slow goingrdquo she says but worth it if she can make room for her shoes
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Leadbellys Restaurant is located at Fairport Marina
By Susan Grandpre
The Northern Neck is filled with opportunities to explore history taste local wines indulge in
a variety of water activities commune with nature shop and enjoy local restaurants With somewhat limited accommodations for visitors to the area the Rosebud Bed amp Breakfast is ideally located for guests looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer
While taking advantage of the many area activities the Rosebud B amp B located on Kings Highway in Montross offers comfortable and welcoming accommodations for visitors to the Northern Neck Rosebud BampB is family owned and operated and recently celebrated its one year anniversary Opened in August 2011 by Peggy Evans Garland and her husband the Rosebud B amp B has welcomed a host of visitors in its inaugural year
Peggy opened Rosebud B amp B for several reasons She knew that the area needed more accommodations for people wanting to explore the Northern Neck and she wanted to provide a place for those visitors to stay She felt that she had the perfect scenario to open a B amp B On the front portion of her property stood an old house that she and her family were not using She felt that turning this cozy old house into a bed and breakfast would be a great use for the old house and serve the community
After making the decision to create
the bed and breakfast Peggy began a renovation project transforming the old house into a lovely B amp B The renovation included hardwood flooring a new kitchen central air conditioning new windows fresh paint and much more Peggy enjoyed the renovation project and is proud of the beautiful end result
At the completion of the renovation the old house had turned into a beautiful and welcoming bed and breakfast The Rosebud Bed and Breakfast offers two guest rooms a common room a dining room and a kitchen The first of the guest rooms is the spacious Rose Room with a double bed The second guest room the Bud Room is a little smaller and has a queen size bed Both rooms offer ample closet and drawer space
In the common room guests find an inviting place to relax and watch TV The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for visitors to use as needed Guests are encouraged to linger over breakfast in the dining room where homemade muffins breads and breakfast casseroles are served In addition fresh fruit is offered along with juice coffee and tea Wifi can be used throughout the B amp B and the Rosebud welcomes pets
An additional benefit of staying there is the hostess Peggy Not only does she create a welcoming and comfortable place to stay but she also possesses a wealth of information about the region She has lived in Montross for 30 years and her husband is a native to the area
Peggyrsquos love for the Northern Neck and her desire to share its rich and unique history with others was another factor that motivated her to open Rosebud B amp B ldquoI wanted to meet different people interested in the Northern Neck and share information with themrdquo she says She remarks ldquoMany come to the Northern Neck to attend an event or see the historic sites Others use it as a central
meeting place while some have stayed at the B amp B as they bicycled from Chesapeake to Fredericksburgrdquo
Some of the local attractions that Peggy helps guide her guests to enjoy include any of the 12 wineries located along the nearby wine trail The area is home to the birthplace of two of our nationrsquos presidents George Washington and James Monroe Stratford Hall Plantation birthplace of civil war general Robert E Lee is located nearby and offers tours of the house and gardens
The climate in the Northern Neck is
mild and its proximity to the water invites many outdoor enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy activities ranging from sailing boating or water skiing on local rivers to exploring the quieter backwaters on kayak or canoes The local waterways also invite those who love to go fishing or crabbing Cyclists and hikers can enjoy the many scenic routes and trails and nature lovers can
bird watch or indulge in naturersquos many offerings for photography
Whatever draws a visitor to the Northern Neck guests who stay at the Rosebud Bed and Breakfast will be treated to a cozy and comfortable visit while being treated like family To make reservations call 804-761-4844 or email peggarlaaolcom More information about the Rosebud B amp B is available on Facebook and the website wwwrosebudbandbcom Marie Stone photos
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Style Spotlight~An Old House Transformed
26 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Country Cottage is known as The Sweetest Secret in the Northern Neck As many of
her customers have remarked itrsquos a surprise to step inside Country Cottage for the first time Itrsquos almost overwhelming to be faced with the number of options available at the store When Tim and Pam Sawyer first opened their shop in 1998 as a garden center they had no idea that their garden shop would grow into such beloved stop for locals and travelers alike
The yellow building is one of the first that yoursquoll encounter after crossing the bridge when entering the Main Street area of White Stone The color of the house which was originally white was inspired by a pretty yellow daffodil that Pam had been working on
Country Cottage started out as
a garden center and gift shop and has slowly grown through the years into what it is today In 2006 Pam acquired a local flower shop and had it moved into Country Cottage adding to the already large variety of items available When she made the decision to add fudge into her lineup in 2007 she had no idea that it would become such an enjoyed item
Her next addition actually came as a suggestion from her customers They commented that it would be nice to sit in the garden area and eat ice cream Pam listened adding Hersheyrsquos ice cream in 2008 Finally in 2010 Pam took a class about how to make chocolate and added a line of homemade and pre-made chocolates to the Country Cottage
Pam was born and raised in Newport News but has been living in Mathews for 21 years She met her husband Tim in high school and theyrsquove been together since they were 16 With 30 years of marriage under their belts Tim and Pam are a story of high school sweethearts gone right It was Tim who originally pointed out the store when Pam had to stop working due to health concerns and they worked together to make Country Cottage a reality
Their move to Mathews came when Pam gave in to Timrsquos desire
to live in the country coupled with a desire to move somewhere safer and quieter than Newport News for the sake of their children They have two sons who have helped over the years until they started their own careers one of whom is a CPA the other is a salesman Tim still stops by once a week to help Pam out with the store With her free time Pam enjoys spending time with her family and her
three grandchildren who live locallyPam loves what she does and
she is involved in every aspect of her business She makes 80 of the chocolates in her store and has special molds for each filling so it doesnrsquot matter which type of chocolate is on the outside you can tell which filling it contains just by looking at the shape Country Cottage offers 20 flavors of fudge including seasonal flavors and there is a running offer to buy a pound of fudge for $1299 and get half a pound free
Pam learned floral arrangement from her mother who made corsages
and bouquets for weddings and other events and she makes the flower arrangements herself Country Cottage is a ldquofull service florist whatever they need we dordquo Pam loves interacting with her customers and greets each one cheerfully when they come in the door She recounted a story about how one little girl remembered her store despite only seeing it once a year and said ldquoItrsquos
neat to be a part of someonersquos memoryrdquo
At Country Cottage they try to be as allergy friendly as possible and they thoroughly clean everything between servings They offer many sugar free items and several gluten free selections
When Pam recently discovered that she was unable to consume gluten it opened her eyes to how many products contain gluten One of her goals is to expand her line of gluten free products While she may not have the time now Pam has plans in store including an expanded gourmet line and more chocolates This is a local favorite and is sure to remain that way with Pamrsquos additions
Call Country Cottage 804-435-3812 email bowk4uverizonnet wwwcountrycottagewscom or by searching County Cottage on Facebook Kelsey Sipes photos
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By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
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28 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
Visit the Reedville Fishermens Museum where history of Northern Neck
Watermen comes aliveWalk our dock inspect our boats visit our museum galleries
Take home memories of your trip from our gift shopVisit the 1875 Walker House and learn how
Reedvilles early residents livedFor a complete listing of our activities and events
go to wwwrfmuseumorg504 Main Street Reedville Virginia
804-453-6529
Open 7 Days a Week
804-224-4121
117 Washington Avenue Colonial Beachwwwdensonsgrocerycom
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30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
22645 Kings Hwy Warsaw
804-761-2412Open 7 daysweek
wwwgarnersproducecom1549 Oldhams Road Warsaw
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The Wellness Place
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Now Offering Anger Management Grief amp Loss Group Mood Disorder Group Substance Abuse Groups Insurance amp Court Ordered
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Irvington United Methodist Church14th Annual Bazaar
October 6November 3 December 1
8 am to 3 pm~Cafe LunchOct Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup
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B H Baird Insurance Agency LocationsWarsaw 804-333-4013Burgess 804-453-4060
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Call us for all yourInsurance Needs
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Business Homeowners
Workers Comp Long Term Care
Reedville Fishermens Museum
Contact Committee Chairman Clif Ames RFM 804-453-6529
If you have a boat with clear title that you wish to donate to the museum please contact Clif Ames at 804-453-3506
wwwrfmuseumorg
Boats for Sale~List is subject to change
1971 Windjammer 17 foot fiberglass sailboat
w1997 Venture trailer Asking $1600
1985 Bayliner 18 foot Capri 21 liter Volvo IO
with trailer Asking $2000
1971 20 foot Highlander Sailboat and 1998 Venture Trailer Asking $2700
1985 Mistral Equipe Windsurfer Asking
$300 Not Shown
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condition Asking $2700
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stroke OB Asking $3500
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sailing skiff and trailer Asking $2500
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rigging and trailer Asking $1800
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12 September 2012
By Chelly Scala
Recently our family enjoyed a great fishing surprise Travis had been catching lots of small puppy drum
this season all of which were sub legal and had to be released That has always been one of my favorite fish to catch I have always wanted to catch one of the adult Red Drum but never had the opportunity
During a week in which Travis had enjoyed lots of catch and release Puppy Drum action with his sister Brittany a surprise fishing adventure would culminate the end of the week
One morning our family set out for a family fishing trip and decided to troll for Spanish mackerel It was a beautiful morning We
were marking fish on the depth finder but they didnrsquot look like mackerel
As we slowed our trolling speed to trip the planers and pull the lines in one of the rods bent over and the clicker drag began sounding like a big springtime post spawn striper event Steve was right next to the rod and picked it up saying ldquohope itrsquos not a skaterdquo
The fish began sounding and swimming fast under and around the boat Steve caught a glimpse as it came near the surface and said it was a Red Drum After more than 15 minutes fighting the fish with a sturdy trolling rod and reel
Steve was able to get the fish close enough to where we all could see it I grabbed the net Brittany picked up one camera and Travis grabbed the other When we got a good look at it it was obvious the huge fish would have to go as the size limit is 18-26 inches This red drum was huge and heavy We knew that we would have to carefully unhook this fish
As I tried to net the fish it was so big and heavy that the net began to tear and the handle was bending even while keeping the fish and net just below the surface of the water Steve carefully unhooked the fish and it quickly pushed through the net leaving a big hole and swam off Wow What a perfect family day We all took part in this wonderful experience of catching and releasing such a beautiful strong fish which will be there for others to catch another time
One of the family events that we look forward to every year is the three day Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show and the Virginia Deer Classic This year we attended on August 11 and in our opinion this event just gets better and better every year There are almost 300 vendors with outdoor gear trips food and of course the Virginia Deer Classic
The Virginia Deer Hunters Association (VDHA) sponsors this show along with other events to promote safe and ethical deer hunting The programs they promote or get involved in support
hunter ethics good landowner relationships hunter safety and a better understanding of quality deer management They work closely with state legislators and Virginiarsquos Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
One of my favorite programs which VDHA advocates and supports is the Hunterrsquos for the Hungry With this program hunters give something back as more than 390000 pounds of venison are donated annually to the needy throughout Virginia These noble efforts have had a major role in the Quality Deer Management Plan which was created due to the exploding Whitetail Deer population
Another effort which the VDHA is committed to is Annual Disabled Veteran Hunts Through this program approximately 75 VDHA volunteers and Virginia Game Department personnel work as instructors guides drivers and camp cooks to make a safe and enjoyable event for those who gave so much for our country
The VDHA sponsors youth hunts hunter education and wildlife education Other programs include scholarship funds geared toward white tail deer research studies
For more information about the VDHA visit wwwvirginiadeerhuntersorgTravis Scala photo
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Tidewater amp Timber~Fishing Surprise Outdoor Adventure
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September 2012 13
By Paula Shipman
I met Hillbilly Desire ($11289) who was previously named Tidewater TNT in 2011 at Colonial Downs Racetrack in New
Kent Va It was love at first sight for me She is strikingly beautiful and she is a big strong filly Desire is also a love me all over kind of horse She has no problem being loved on and she really enjoys it She frequently rests her head on her ownerrsquos shoulder
Desire is owned by Amanda Jackson of Burkeville Va Amandarsquos father Tim once told me that he was teasing Amanda and her mother Sharon that if they keep rubbing this horse they will rub off all of her hair
Hillbilly Desire was a private purchase She was also extremely difficult to break so much so that Amanda almost gave up Desire did
damage to the breaking cart several times They stuck with her though and she has turned out to be quite a racehorse
Desire was sixth in her first qualifier on September 16 2011 with Amanda driving but won her first pari-mutuel start at Colonial on September the 29 2011 and the win came effortlessly Her driver Jason Mac Dougall never popped the ear plugs on Desire nor did he even show her the whipmdashshe is just that good She continued to win her next two starts but on her fourth start the $47200Virginia Bred Final Two -Year- Old Filly Pace she finished third
Desire has had four starts this year with two being qualifiers at the newly re-opened Rosecroft Raceway in Maryland The two pari-mutuel starts were at Harrahrsquos Chester in Philadelphia Pa Unfortunately that is a long trip from Burkeville and Desire has been found to not travel well She did not fare so well racing there and the decision was made to only race her close to home Hillbilly Desire is out of a Dragon Again ($2343428) mare named Miss Tootsie Roll ($19947) formally named Keystone Monroe I got to meet and rub Dragon Again who is also enrolled in the Full Circle program at Hanover Shoe Farms this year Desire is sired by World
Champion Real Desire ($3159814) Desire loves to be turned out
in her paddock and when there is a change in her routine she can be a Nervous Nellie
Even with the highs and lows Amanda still loves to race her horses One of the lows being that she lost two beautiful foals twins as a matter of fact They were black with white socks and they both had a star Twins rarely survive
Desire has two half brothers out of Miss Tootsie Roll Tidewater
Teddy ($204339) and Tidewater Tomcat ($87838) I believe Desire will be as successful as her two brothers have been
I am excited about photographing Desire and watching her race in her three year old campaignLeft Hillbilly Desire at Colonial Downs in 2011 Paula Shipman photo RealDesire Hillbilly
Desirersquos sire with John Campbell in the bike photo by USTA United States Trotting AssociationStandardbred owners are taking advantage of a no cost no obligation USTA program that helps connect horses in need of a new home with their breeder former owners
trainers drivers caretakers or any other interested individual The program is called Full Circle Email fullcircleustrottingcom
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14 September 2012
By Elizabeth D Huegel
When Pat Gingell opened her first restaurant in Warsaw some 19 years
ago her goal was to provide unique confectionery delights for any occasion She made all sorts of candies and baked goods to commemorate any eventhellipgreen goodies for St Patrickrsquos Day pink and red for Valentinersquos Day as well as custom orders for birthdays secretaryrsquos day and so on The establishment was appropriately named For the Occasion to highlight the diversity of her sweet offerings
She also served sandwiches for those wanting something more substantial to eat Over time and on the suggestions of her customer For the Occasions grew into a full service restaurant Eventually she phased out the confectionery aspect primarily because cakes and candies donrsquot hold up too well in the heat of Virginia
summers She has recently decided however to offer the homemade sweets once again but will limit the availability to the winter months when the candies wonrsquot melt
In 2003 Pat and her partner Burnell Fallin opened the second restaurant in Callao and incorporated the business Burnell became a co-owner For the next two years he ran the Callao operation while she ran the Warsaw restaurant Eventually however they found maintaining two locations overwhelming and they elected to close the Warsaw operation
Because she was always busy in Warsaw Pat did not know any of the staff in Callao and they did not know her She knew them by name of course because she wrote their paychecks but she did not know them personally or even what they looked like
As the restaurant in Warsaw was winding down Pat occasionally had some free time on her hands so she often went over to the Callao facility just to eat and have someplace to go She was the original Undercover Boss without deliberately being undercover But when she realized no one there knew her she took advantage of the opportunity to see the operation incognito and from a customerrsquos point of view She was very pleased
with the entire staff the quality of the food and the compliments she overheard from other customers Eventually she revealed her identity but not for the first few visits
These days Pat and Burnell share
the business and divide the duties He is usually managing the restaurant in person while she works behind the scenes doing book work ordering supplies and comparison shopping
Pat recalled an early experience with gender stereotyping back when she owned the first restaurant and Burnell worked for her To her dismay one of her distributors always asked ldquoWherersquos the boss-manrdquo when he came to deliver supplies Each time she would slough it off offering one excuse or another One ill-fated day the vendor made the mistake of asking yet again for the ldquoboss-manrdquo With a terse tone Pat replied ldquoI am the boss man Burnell works for me
not the other way aroundrdquo Burnell nodded his head in agreement noting he had no idea how difficult it was for female business owners ldquoThey (the women) have to work much harder to gain the respect readily afforded
to male business ownersrdquo he noted Now as a co-owner he deals with the vendors
The restaurant business has changed considerably over the last 19 years The prices of food goods have gone up considerably yet they manage to keep their meals affordable For the Occasions is the typical Mom and Pop operation Patrsquos daughter Christine Uphold works in the dining room and her son
Christopher Uphold is one of the chefs They also have several other employees working for them It is a team effort no one really has a titlehellipthey all just pitch in to get it done
Recently Pat and Burnell have been working on renovations at the restaurant They laid a new carpet painted the walls placed tile in the entrance way and built a small bar near the front door ldquoWe are not going into a ldquobar-type businessrdquo she noted ldquobut we want people to have a place to sit if they only want a quick sandwich or they are waiting for a carry-out orderrdquo The place has a whole new look but the excellent food and reasonable pricing will always remain the same Pat and Burnell are proud of their reputation for serving great food at great prices Consistency in quality and quantity is their goal and they trust the customers will let them know if they fail at that endeavorPat and Burnell Elizabeth D Huegel photo and Marie Stone photo
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Style Spotlight~Quality Dining at a Fair Price
September 2012 15
By Bill Graves
A dear friend said this to me not too long ago She was lamenting on the difficulty she was having in making
ends meet Every year she was saying everything goes up The cable bill the phone bill the water bill the tax bill the food bill the insurance bill therersquos no end to it Then in a low soft voice she said except my income
Approaching her 80rsquos she had been saving money so she thought all the wrong ways In the retail world of 50 off buy-one-get-one no interest for 90 days limited time offer and on and on and on Letrsquos not forget the TV shopping networks too Who canrsquot pass up four flex-pays for only $3995 Well she didnrsquot pass them up She joins the ranks of more than half of Americans that havenrsquot saved enough money to retire comfortably Suzie Orman calls them the ldquobaby bummersrdquo
Suzie also said ldquoowning a home is a keystone of wealthhellipboth financial affluence and emotional securityrdquo
It is so important to start saving money when young so compound interest can do its thing Save without seeing is best By this I mean use automatic payroll deductions What you never see you wonrsquot miss Especially if you have an employer who offers some sort of matching funds in a 401k It is free money and a benefit you should try to maximize Seek out a certified financial advisor that will enhance your chances of someday retiring maybe early to a world of unlimited possibilities You know the old adage ldquopay yourself firstrdquo Unfortunately many of us havenrsquot
You wonrsquot go broke saving money this way Maybe one day yoursquoll be like one of those folks on the TV Commercial where they ask ldquohellipwhatrsquos your numberrdquo and yoursquoll be holding up $1877000 We know
Social Security is on thin ice and the younger you are the thinner the ice Ron Lewis said ldquoSince Social Security faces a larger gap between what it promises younger workers and what it can afford to pay them private savings will likely need to play a larger role in retirement planning for younger workersrdquo
So if you find yourself in similar circumstances as my friend on a fixed income and you are a homeowner you might want to read a couple recent articles about using home equity One is from the Wall Street Journal titled Retirees Turn to Savings Alternatives Home Equity It cites a Boston College Center for Retirement Research which indicates that taking out a reverse mortgage is a viable way to build retirement savings The other is from the Dallas Morning News which wrote ldquoThe age of the reverse mortgage is herehellipused for long-term planning rather than emergencieshellipreverse mortgages
are likely to become a major tool for the millions of Americans who have a lot more equity in their homes than in their retirement savingsrdquo Donrsquot go broke saving money And please donrsquot succumb to Charles Schulz philosophy ldquoIrsquom only going to dread one day at a timerdquoFor a Copy of National Council on Aging ndash Savvy Saving Seniors or for more about Reverse Mortgages call Bill Graves at 866-936-4141
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16 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
When she first stumbled upon It Works Elizabeth Huegel who goes by Liz was
accompanying a friend to a network gathering of Christian business women The woman who hosted the event demonstrated the Ultimate Body Applicator from It Works and lost about an inch around her waist in 45 minutes Liz was amazed and
more than a bit skeptical so she decided to try it herself She also lost several inches over the next three days from where she had applied the Ultimate Body Applicator When she realized how well it worked for her Liz decided to become an independent distributor for It Works which is her first foray into network marketing
While It Works sells a variety of beauty and skin
care and nutritional products its best known for the Ultimate Body Applicator wraps When it comes to the wraps the ldquolonger and more frequently you use it the better the results will berdquo says Liz She explained that the wraps are made of fabric and are infused with botanicals to help detoxify the body leading to noticeable tightening toning and firming where applied
Itrsquos important to drink lots of water during the first 72 hours after the
wraps are applied to help flush out the toxins They need to be worn for a minimum of 45 minutes but many
people wear them to sleep or out on the go without anyone ever knowing they have them on The wrap can be placed on the stomach neck back thighs or arms and the affects can last between two and six months
After the Ultimate Body Applicator Lizrsquos favorite It Works product is the ldquoGreensrdquo a powdered nutritional supplement that can be added to anything you drink and contains the nutritional equivalent of eight fruit and vegetable servings I can personally attest that it doesnrsquot taste bad in water though Liz prefers to drink hers in orange juice because it has a slight orange flavor Everything that It Works makes is natural and does not contain chemicals Liz makes a point of trying everything before she sells it stating ldquoI wonrsquot sell anything I donrsquot believe inrdquo She will travel anywhere within the Chesapeake Style distribution area to host a party
Liz has lived in the area since the 1970s when she moved here when she married her first husband and they moved to Virginia because he was originally from here She was in the Air Force before she switched to general government work in 1985 She earned her degree from St Leorsquos University in 1982 and worked as
an investigator for the Department of Defense for 20 years She was stationed in Hampton Roads and worked the Peninsula area until she retired in 2005 In 2005 Liz married Dave a talented carpenter she met while doing investigative work and they reside in the Urbanna area in a beautiful home A breast cancer survivor Liz is six years out of treatment Shersquos very involved in her church Apostles Lutheran of which shersquos been a member since 1992 and drives to Gloucester regularly to attend events
When shersquos not being an independent distributor for My It Works Liz is an avid and talented stained glass artist jewelry creator and writer In fact shersquos a fellow Chesapeake Style writer and sales representative and yoursquove probably read a few articles of hers One of her favorite hobbies is making stained glass something she started doing in the early 2000s
She often creates her own stained glass patterns and has a studio in the basement of her house right next to her husbandrsquos workshop Liz makes her own jewelry and her latest interest is something that fellow Chesapeake Style advertiser Libby Lipscomb Boyer of KittyKat Glass Designs taught her to make a kumihimo beaded necklace She and several church members are planning to make stained glass windows for their church
Liz isnrsquot the only talented one in her family one of her daughters makes stained glass pieces and they can both cross-stitch beautifully While she might not have as much free time as she could being retired she enjoys every minute of her busy day
Elizabeth can be reached by phone at 804-815-5077 and you can view her online It Works profile at lidabetmyitworkscom Kelsey Sipes photos
Style Spotlight~Taking a Chance Enjoying the Plunge
September 2012 17
By Jean M Duggan
VICAP (Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program) through Bay Aging wants to remind you about your Medicare needs this fall Each yearmdashfrom October 15
through December 7mdashMedicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to join or switch Medicare plans
As you are making decisions about your health and prescription drug coverage it is very important to remember to do the following
bull Review your current health and prescription plans Health and drug plan benefits and costs can change each year
bull Look at other plans in your area to see if one may be a better choice for you
bull If you want to keep your current plan you donrsquot need to do anything for your enrollment to continue
bull If you are going to make a change then you need to sign up as soon as possible as it will help avoid any inconvenience at your pharmacy in January
You can compare plans by calling
800-MEDICARE by going to wwwmedicaregov or by contacting Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program
VICAP also wants people to know that there is extra help available from the Social Security Administration to help pay for your premium and prescriptions To qualify for extra help you must have
bull Income limited to $1396 a month for an individual or $1891 a month for a married couple living together
bull Resources limited to $13070 for an individual or $26120 for a married couple living together Resources include such things as bank accounts stocks and bonds They do not count your house and car as resources
For assistance or to learn more about what is available for you please contact Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program at 804-758-2386 ext 44Jean M Duggan is Development Officer at Bay Aging
Chesapeake Style Magazine
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18 September 2012
Old Time Revival in Guinea and Baptizing in the York RiverThis is a continuation of a series of articles about the childhood of Pauline Allen Alexander Elizabeth Stokesrsquo motherBy Elizabeth Allen Stokes
In black Guinea beginning with the fourth of July and extending through the entire month of August of every year during my Mamas day
was a time of great anticipation for all families The community spruced up its houses whitewashed the houses and barns and schoolhouse cemetery fences and gravesites weeding the flower beds cleaned and mucked out
the stables homes were cleaned out rugs air dried on lines windows washed horses curried the best of the linen silverware and dishes pulled out of the linen closets and cupboards and the precious
spare room in the house sported the comfiest of feather pillows and quilts made by the women of the family Children who had gone away to find more lucrative work in hospitals the garment industries the Philly Navy Yards the building of the Harlem Tunnel and the docksmdashothers became ministers doctors lawyers nurses government workers educators tailors seamstresses small business owners and even journalistsmdashcame back home for that weekmdashas well as other relatives from as far as Boston New Jersey New York Washington DC and Baltimore as far south as Atlanta and Memphis
and from Detroit and Chicago where the steel industries and factories had beckoned them All of this hard work culminated in Revival Week for First Baptist Church at Ordinary on Route 17mdashthe Greate Roadmdashand Morningstar Baptist Church in Bena Their revivalsmdashservices and prayers sermons and singing with guest preachersmdashwere held at different dates during the week but always
in August and ending the following Sunday with the baptizing always on the waterfront propertymdashYork Rivermdashof neighbor Floyd Stokes in an area called ldquoup on the hillrdquo Families were dressed in their best all week long and even the horsesrsquo coats shone with care their blinders decorated prettily as well as the buggies brass parts and leather parts oiled to perfection All week long neighbors and visiting relatives would visit each and eat and take foodstuffs home and drink and reminisce
The candidates for baptizingmdashmostly childrenmdashalong with their sponsors were dressed in long white
dressesmdashgirls and womenmdashwith white towels wrapped around their heads or long-sleeved white shirts and pantsmdashboys and men After being shielded and dressed in the nearby thicket of woods they were led down to the York River by the minister and into the water where prayers were said and the old spiritual sung Wade in the Water Families clasped hands cried and sang as their spirits and hearts soared with pride to see their loved ones given over to God
Every year since slavery this tradition has continued in the black communities all over the south as a reminder of their ancestors who could not always worship in the white churches and finally united to find places of united prayer for themselves and to baptize their own in the same local waters where they harvested their bounties The inlets and coves the marshes streams of the great Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac and York Rivers as well as the Rappahannock and the Piankitank and in the lower peninsula the Hampton and Poquoson Rivers just to mention the major ones After the services tables were set up with enormous platters of food of all description because the gardens had been harvested and ldquoDinner on the groundsrdquo was remembered and spoken yet againRecent Modern Day Baptizing Taylorrsquos Beach Reedville Shiloh Baptist Church Photos by Elizabeth Stokes
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The Guinea Connection~Part VI
September 2012 19
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The Ricersquos HotelHughlettrsquos Tavern Foundation Members of Heathsville
sponsored an Art Show with the members displaying their talents with twenty plus contributors with a large number of items
The first annual Art Show was a success The variety of types and amazing creations of arts crafts photography was a welcome sight to visitors There were many visitors
Entires ranged from designer clothing quilts statuary stained glass paintings items from the Blacksmith Shop handmade clocks greeting cards hand crafts computer generated art jewelry wood furniture bowls boxes spinning and weaving
Members of the Ricersquos Hotel
Hughlettrsquos Tavern were as amazed as the visitors by the talented member artists of the Tavern
There were displays from the Tavern Lobby Parlor the Spinners and Weavers Studiomdashthe former Yellow Cat Roommdashthe Livery Stable the Woodworkers Guild and
Transportation buildingThe exhibits were colorful with the
creators nearby to share informationPerhaps using the old standby
by ldquoa picture is worth a thousand wordsrdquo is the best way to describe the event Envision items that you can see and touch along with the paintings and photos
The Show was organized by Beverly Sabelhouse and Bud Disney with many of the Tavern Members
participating and assisting the arrangement of course the ldquosetup and the take downldquo of the show
The success of this show will certainly lead to another This will present an opportunity to attendees to bring their friends to view all of these wonderful objects created by the Tavern members Watch for plans to offer Art Classes in the fall Bud Disney photo
Tavern Members Art Show
20 September 2012
By Ellen Dugan
If you are an English teacher and see the word ldquotardigraderdquo you might think therersquos a space missing in the middle or
that the person who wrote it was late in assigning marks on a report cardmdashhopefully As and Bs But if yoursquore into microorganisms and the space program you would smile and pause for a moment of respectful even awesome silence You would know that tardigrades also called waterbears or moss piglets are tiny
Rambo survival creatures worthy of their own reality TV show
These little guys have an impressive resume To begin with theyrsquove got lifersquos ups and downs figured out Too hot Too cold Too much radiation Not enough air or water No problem When the going gets tough tardigrades get tougher They just check out temporarily and wait for things to improve They have learned how to survive boiling heat freezing cold massive doses of radiation and even the vacuum of outer space
In scientific circles they are
generally considered to be the worldrsquos toughest animal Part of their success strategy is simply to lose weight They know how to go into a hibernation-like state that scientists call ldquocryptobiosisrdquo This is basically a deathlike condition But they donrsquot die Their metabolism lowers to the point of being undetectable and the water inside their body decreases to less than 1 We donrsquot know exactly how they do this And we donrsquot know how they feel about doing itmdashprobably less than happy about itmdashbut itrsquos one reason there is so much interest in them
Another is that they are comparatively easy to study because tardigrades are not too fussy about where they live Any place seems to be okay Theyrsquove been found on top of the Himalayas at the bottom of the sea under layers of solid ice in polar regions and throughout tropical forests around the equator Millions of them no doubt the smarter ones prefer lakes and ponds or dunes and beaches Thousands like to swim in a cup of marine or freshwater sediment
If you have a microscope you can see them by soaking a piece of moss in water Donrsquot worry about disturbing them These guys are flexible and as far as we know they
have no objection to being observed Because of their remarkable
durability and their lumbering microscopically ldquocuterdquo appearancemdashshort plump bodies and little legsmdashtardigrades have developed a somewhat unique fan club among the scientists who study them Often a degree of playfulnessmdashmissing in other studiesmdashcreeps into tardigrade literature things like ldquoCreature Survives Naked in Spacerdquo ldquoExtremophilerdquo or ldquoIndestructiblerdquo
No doubt this notoriety was prompted by a group of tardigrade super stars who took the top spot in Wired Sciencersquos Top 10 Things Launched into Space in 2008 when they participated in the TARDIS (Tardigrades in Space) program Part of their job as tardinauts or pioneer space travelers was simply to survive the experience Happily many of them did thus becoming the first animals to return alive after exposure to both space vacuum and solar radiation
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Chesapeake Style Magazine
September 2012 21
TeenEncouraging Young Artists Photographers Writers
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Rosebud Bed and Breakfast is nestled in Virginias Historic Northern Neck in Montross Easy access for day-trips to 12 local wineries Stratford Hall George Washingtons Birthplace Virginias Historic trianglemdashYorktown Jamestown and Williamsburgmdashas well as other local historic sites Located in town its a short distance to local restaurants shopping and more
Call 804-761-4844
for reservations15353 Kings Hwy
PO Box 905Montross Va 22520
Middlesex High SchoolThe Special Ring
By Bridgette Self
So much dependsupon
That one specialring
Sparkling withdiamonds
Followed by the nakedband
Symbolizing a newbeginning
Fox FoxBy Chris Sheppard
Fox FoxSlyly sneaking in the nightUnder the fence to the chicken hutsEvery move you make is quietEvery sound you make is silentAs you approach the hutOnce inside you take a chicken one by oneAfter checking your list you leave in a flashInto the night without a trace
A Cheetahrsquos HuntBy Allie Reaves
There she goesIn a blink of an eye
Her paws tearingUp the ground beneath her
There she goesFaster than lightening
Her powerful legsNothing but a blur
There she goesFlying on the groundHer long lean body
Leaping through the air
There she goesDashing across the plains
Her soft breathingNever troubling her
There she goesShersquos got it
Her majestic agilityNever fails
Through the Eyes of an Innocent
By Allie Reaves
A thousand steps before me(As far as my eyes can see) and
Gigantic foot houses on the floor(Mine are normal)
Big fluffy seats swallowing me(But are comfy)
While watching TV bigger than my head(Always before bed)
Tucked in a mountain of animals(Never to be alone)
22 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
In the Northern Neck is a place where ldquonobody wants to go home theyrsquore having too much funrdquomdash and itrsquos called Leadbellyrsquos
Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant that is at Fairport Marina Tammy LaFollette who runs it says employees even come in on days off just to hang out
Tammy grew up visiting the Neck with her family which eventually moved here She left after high school but has returned several times most recently when her mother became ill in 2011 She resurrected the Marinarsquos
restaurant when she opened Leadbellyrsquos in August of that year
A commercial artist Tammy has done interior design and artwork created logos and advertising images and even taught gourd sculpture to kids with disabilities in Washington DC
Now once again shersquos cooking ldquoCooking is a form of creativityrdquo Tammy explained ldquoAnd coming up with creative names for new dishes is a challenge toordquo
The Fairport Marina is familiar territory to Tammy She not only cooked in the restaurant in the late 1990rsquos she also decorated it even painting murals on the bar as well as using driftwood and found objects and painting nautical images on them That was the period when Coastal Living Magazine named the Marinarsquos restaurant one of the top five ldquoSeafood Divesrdquo on the East Coast
ldquoMy goal is to earn that sort of recognition againrdquo Tammy said
The first hint of the fun at Leadbellyrsquos is the giant frog in sunglasses flashing V for Victory on the side of the building as you drive into the parking lot Enter the restaurant and yoursquoll see frogs everywhere painted frogs stuffed frogs sculptured
frogs frogs made of gourds ldquoFrogs are my religionrdquo Tammy
said smiling ldquoYou know Forever Relying on Godmdashwe need all the help we can get Thatrsquos why there are frogs everywhererdquo
And on the menu is a specialty of the house frog legs Folks keep coming back to Leadbellyrsquos for the frog legs The restaurant sells more than 30 pounds a week ldquoFolks say theyrsquore the best theyrsquove ever hadrdquo said Tammy
ldquoThey donrsquot really taste like chicken no matter what anybody saysrdquo Brooke Carrillo the bartender said ldquoThey taste more like sugar toads but with the texture of chickenrdquo
Some of the best fried green tomatoes to be found along the Chesapeake are also on the menu available as an appetizer and on sandwiches as well ldquoWe change our oil every dayrdquo Tammy said ldquoThatrsquos why theyrsquore always lusciousrdquo
There are different lunch and dinner specials daily ldquoWe always have both meat and fish specials for dinnersrdquo she said Another regular dish people return for is ldquoMy Maryrsquos Oystersrdquo cooked according to Leadbellyrsquos own recipe All the produce and seafood come from local purveyors helping maintain the
fresh taste of all Leadbellyrsquos dishes Along with sharing chefrsquos duties
Tammy also is redecorating the spaces in the restaurant ldquoAnd we always decorate for each holidaymdashwersquore very festive around hererdquo she said
Leadbellyrsquos also hosts private parties Theyrsquove served wedding rehearsal dinners and host a regular group each month that comes with its own disk jockey for a dance party
Every other Saturday Leadbellyrsquos offers live music The house band is called Throwinrsquo Wake
Tammy and her employees love the bright casual atmosphere of Leadbellyrsquos ldquoWersquore kind of like a hidden little secret where folks know they can leave all their troubles at the doorrdquo Tammy said Brooke added ldquoAll Tammyrsquos employees are happy and that makes everyone who comes in happyrdquo And Tammy finished off ldquoI tell my employees if you arenrsquot having fun working here you donrsquot need to be working hererdquo
Leadbellyrsquos has many regular customers ldquoWe see the same people week after week We appreciate our local customer base year round though we certainly enjoy our summer visitors who are vacationers and Marina customersrdquo Tammy said
One regular customer enjoying his soft crab sandwich summed up Leadbellyrsquos appeal ldquoI come in here almost every day because I enjoy the food and I enjoy the companyrdquo
Leadbellyrsquos is open year-round Summer hours are Monday-Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm Thursday-Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Winter hours starting early in November are Wednesday-Saturday for lunch and dinner Sunday lunch only Fairport Marina is at 252 Polly Cove Road Reedville Phone 804-453-5002 and ldquoLikerdquo Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant on FacebookLeft Tammyrsquos art on a freezer Tammy photos by Mari Bonomi
Style Spotlight~Leadbellyrsquos creates Virginiarsquos Caribbean fun
FREE Tasting at Roses Steak House in KilmarnockTuesday September 18 at 530 pm
September 2012 23
By RuthE Forrest BA CMT NCTMB
Wersquore not the first to experience stressful times and confusion in a changing
world In 1939 a 45-year-old retired Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy concerned about being recalled for duty at the dawning of WWII asked Edgar Cayce what could be done to facilitate peace His counsel was to ldquohelliplive as you prayrdquo In other words to live each moment as peaceful as humanly possible When we pray for peace but our actions are anything but peaceful we create heartache war and destruction
This timeless answer remains good advice today It is okay to feel discouraged or overwhelmed by what we see in current events How can we take our power back and make a difference What can we do to change things and improve our world
A good friend of mine no longer watches the news on TV or reads anything about war and fighting overseas She chooses instead to visualize the people in these areas of conflict as whole healthy happy and prosperous She is adding her positive energy to others of like mind thus multiplying the good vibrations Another friend always watches the news so she knows where to send her prayers and healing light The more we add our thoughts and actions to the possibility of peace the larger the consciousness of peace becomes We can all do this type of internal work as Mr Cayce counseled
The effects of our individual thoughts and actions often may not be apparent until generations later Henry D Thoreau was a quiet man who lived simply in Concord Mass Spending much of his time in deep thought he wrote books about civil disobedience peaceful protests and the beauty of nature His writings greatly influenced M Gandhi and ML King and contributed to their
world-changing actions Similarly we may never know the far-reaching long-lasting effects of our own thoughts words and gestures
You donrsquot have to be a Thoreau to inspire greatness The first step is to clean up your thoughts You may not be able to control all the thoughts that pop into your head but you donrsquot have to sit down to dinner with them The unpleasant situations we currently face didnrsquot start yesterdaymdasha long chain of angry fearful thoughts created them Instead of choosing a negative response that condemns the people and events that bring great suffering make a choice for the positive Irsquom not suggesting that we deny that bad things happen or avoid addressing issues that need attention Simply keep a positive and hopeful attitude looking for good things in your experience It doesnrsquot take a big sweeping time-consuming expensive change Each small action that we take during the course of a day helps to create our Eden Here are some suggestions to inspire more peaceful moments
Preventative Maintenance My personal motto Keeping yourself in a state of equilibrium ensures that your mindbodyspirit are strong enough to withstand the stresses of modern living Tools for healthy balance include restful sleep scheduled downtime proper nutrition lots of clean water and exercise that is fun
Soul Nourishment As important as feeding the body feed your soul daily with uplifting reading music or anything of your choosing as long as it is helpful and hopeful
Take control Protect your mind and emotions by consciously choosing what you read view listen to and the conversations you have Let go of toxic peopleideas
Legacy Decide on what kind of world you want to leave behind Take your legacy and work with itmdasha kind world a peaceful world Keeping that ideal in mind choose
your reactions based on that ideal when faced with a decision This takes work and attention but is easier with practice and life changing Deep peace pure green of the grass to you
Deep peace pure red of the flame to you Deep peace of the quiet earth to you Deep peace of the sleeping stones to youDeep peace of the running wave to youReach RuthE Spa 2 U 804-453-5367
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24 September 2012
By Ellen DuganEveryone knows that work expands
to fill the time available to do it But there is another law operating along these same linesmdashthe more room you have the more stuff you accumulate To check this out we asked ldquoWith the exception of clothes if we looked in your closet what would we findrdquo
Dawn Sanders-Ball who lives in Weems is a nurse in an acute rehab center in Yorktown She admits to being ldquoa document freakrdquo Therefore itrsquos no
surprise that her closet also houses file cabinets and boxes of papers
ldquoSchool records transcripts even PowerPoint presentationsrdquo says Dawn perhaps remembering her college days in northern Virginia Dawnrsquos nine year-old niece Dayla Reed who attends Lancaster Middle School and ldquolikes history the bestrdquo isnrsquot following in her auntrsquos filing
footsteps yet Dayla has a toy box where shersquos normally ldquopretty goodrdquo at keeping things picked
up but says that her things can be ldquoa little bit everywhere toordquo
Kilmarnock resident Ellen Strangeway used to ldquodo hair at Head Huntersrdquo but is now responsible for keeping her husband Jamesrsquos
books for Central Equipment Co If we looked in Ellenrsquos closet ldquoit would depend on the time of dayrdquo as to what we would find ldquoHot outside wersquod see Pettierdquo she says Pettie is her Jack Russell terrier ldquoHersquos not the one afraid of thunderstorms but he likes the cool ceramic tile on the floorrdquo says Ellen Pettiersquos sister Souch is the one who is afraid of thunder and lightning Wersquore not sure if Souch inherited this fear from her misnamed mother Inky (entirely white with a couple of small tan spots) or her haughty grandmother Lady Ellie who may have descended from royalty Ellen also has four horses but as far as we know theyrsquove never set foot inside her closet
If you like good barbecue Captain Ron Campbell in Topping is your man Hersquos been cooking ever since he can remember and probably even before then Although Ron has over 500 cookbooks he does everything by taste ldquoI use the books mostly for ideasrdquo he laughs He doesnrsquot keep them in his closet however ldquoReally therersquos nothing
but clothes in there with the exception of some guns I inheritedrdquo says Ron ldquoButrdquo he adds ldquoMy wife is another story She probably has 500 pairs of shoes in thererdquo We couldnrsquot check this out for accuracy so wersquoll take Ronrsquos word for it
Newlywed Denise Seber of Saluda met husband Steven through the Electricianrsquos Union Both are electricians and apparently Denise felt the sparks fly immediately ldquoI knew he was the one when I first saw himrdquo she smiles It was quite a jolt however to discover that Steven is well somewhat of a hoarder ldquoHe has about a bazillion t-shirtsrdquo says Denise who prefers that we not look inside her closet ldquoItrsquos full of junkrdquo she says ldquoSuitcases files 20 yearsrsquo worth of my husbandrsquos craprdquo But little by little Denise is making progress sneaking it out pool cues t-shirts etc ldquoItrsquos slow goingrdquo she says but worth it if she can make room for her shoes
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September 2012 25
Open Every Day for Lunch 11 amMonday - Saturday Dinner til 9 pm
804-453-5002 252 Polly Cove Road
Reedville Va
Dining on Cockrells Creek Cocktails Casual Dining
Seafood Specials ABC On amp Off
Leadbellys Restaurant is located at Fairport Marina
By Susan Grandpre
The Northern Neck is filled with opportunities to explore history taste local wines indulge in
a variety of water activities commune with nature shop and enjoy local restaurants With somewhat limited accommodations for visitors to the area the Rosebud Bed amp Breakfast is ideally located for guests looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer
While taking advantage of the many area activities the Rosebud B amp B located on Kings Highway in Montross offers comfortable and welcoming accommodations for visitors to the Northern Neck Rosebud BampB is family owned and operated and recently celebrated its one year anniversary Opened in August 2011 by Peggy Evans Garland and her husband the Rosebud B amp B has welcomed a host of visitors in its inaugural year
Peggy opened Rosebud B amp B for several reasons She knew that the area needed more accommodations for people wanting to explore the Northern Neck and she wanted to provide a place for those visitors to stay She felt that she had the perfect scenario to open a B amp B On the front portion of her property stood an old house that she and her family were not using She felt that turning this cozy old house into a bed and breakfast would be a great use for the old house and serve the community
After making the decision to create
the bed and breakfast Peggy began a renovation project transforming the old house into a lovely B amp B The renovation included hardwood flooring a new kitchen central air conditioning new windows fresh paint and much more Peggy enjoyed the renovation project and is proud of the beautiful end result
At the completion of the renovation the old house had turned into a beautiful and welcoming bed and breakfast The Rosebud Bed and Breakfast offers two guest rooms a common room a dining room and a kitchen The first of the guest rooms is the spacious Rose Room with a double bed The second guest room the Bud Room is a little smaller and has a queen size bed Both rooms offer ample closet and drawer space
In the common room guests find an inviting place to relax and watch TV The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for visitors to use as needed Guests are encouraged to linger over breakfast in the dining room where homemade muffins breads and breakfast casseroles are served In addition fresh fruit is offered along with juice coffee and tea Wifi can be used throughout the B amp B and the Rosebud welcomes pets
An additional benefit of staying there is the hostess Peggy Not only does she create a welcoming and comfortable place to stay but she also possesses a wealth of information about the region She has lived in Montross for 30 years and her husband is a native to the area
Peggyrsquos love for the Northern Neck and her desire to share its rich and unique history with others was another factor that motivated her to open Rosebud B amp B ldquoI wanted to meet different people interested in the Northern Neck and share information with themrdquo she says She remarks ldquoMany come to the Northern Neck to attend an event or see the historic sites Others use it as a central
meeting place while some have stayed at the B amp B as they bicycled from Chesapeake to Fredericksburgrdquo
Some of the local attractions that Peggy helps guide her guests to enjoy include any of the 12 wineries located along the nearby wine trail The area is home to the birthplace of two of our nationrsquos presidents George Washington and James Monroe Stratford Hall Plantation birthplace of civil war general Robert E Lee is located nearby and offers tours of the house and gardens
The climate in the Northern Neck is
mild and its proximity to the water invites many outdoor enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy activities ranging from sailing boating or water skiing on local rivers to exploring the quieter backwaters on kayak or canoes The local waterways also invite those who love to go fishing or crabbing Cyclists and hikers can enjoy the many scenic routes and trails and nature lovers can
bird watch or indulge in naturersquos many offerings for photography
Whatever draws a visitor to the Northern Neck guests who stay at the Rosebud Bed and Breakfast will be treated to a cozy and comfortable visit while being treated like family To make reservations call 804-761-4844 or email peggarlaaolcom More information about the Rosebud B amp B is available on Facebook and the website wwwrosebudbandbcom Marie Stone photos
sgrandprechesapeakestylecom
Style Spotlight~An Old House Transformed
26 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Country Cottage is known as The Sweetest Secret in the Northern Neck As many of
her customers have remarked itrsquos a surprise to step inside Country Cottage for the first time Itrsquos almost overwhelming to be faced with the number of options available at the store When Tim and Pam Sawyer first opened their shop in 1998 as a garden center they had no idea that their garden shop would grow into such beloved stop for locals and travelers alike
The yellow building is one of the first that yoursquoll encounter after crossing the bridge when entering the Main Street area of White Stone The color of the house which was originally white was inspired by a pretty yellow daffodil that Pam had been working on
Country Cottage started out as
a garden center and gift shop and has slowly grown through the years into what it is today In 2006 Pam acquired a local flower shop and had it moved into Country Cottage adding to the already large variety of items available When she made the decision to add fudge into her lineup in 2007 she had no idea that it would become such an enjoyed item
Her next addition actually came as a suggestion from her customers They commented that it would be nice to sit in the garden area and eat ice cream Pam listened adding Hersheyrsquos ice cream in 2008 Finally in 2010 Pam took a class about how to make chocolate and added a line of homemade and pre-made chocolates to the Country Cottage
Pam was born and raised in Newport News but has been living in Mathews for 21 years She met her husband Tim in high school and theyrsquove been together since they were 16 With 30 years of marriage under their belts Tim and Pam are a story of high school sweethearts gone right It was Tim who originally pointed out the store when Pam had to stop working due to health concerns and they worked together to make Country Cottage a reality
Their move to Mathews came when Pam gave in to Timrsquos desire
to live in the country coupled with a desire to move somewhere safer and quieter than Newport News for the sake of their children They have two sons who have helped over the years until they started their own careers one of whom is a CPA the other is a salesman Tim still stops by once a week to help Pam out with the store With her free time Pam enjoys spending time with her family and her
three grandchildren who live locallyPam loves what she does and
she is involved in every aspect of her business She makes 80 of the chocolates in her store and has special molds for each filling so it doesnrsquot matter which type of chocolate is on the outside you can tell which filling it contains just by looking at the shape Country Cottage offers 20 flavors of fudge including seasonal flavors and there is a running offer to buy a pound of fudge for $1299 and get half a pound free
Pam learned floral arrangement from her mother who made corsages
and bouquets for weddings and other events and she makes the flower arrangements herself Country Cottage is a ldquofull service florist whatever they need we dordquo Pam loves interacting with her customers and greets each one cheerfully when they come in the door She recounted a story about how one little girl remembered her store despite only seeing it once a year and said ldquoItrsquos
neat to be a part of someonersquos memoryrdquo
At Country Cottage they try to be as allergy friendly as possible and they thoroughly clean everything between servings They offer many sugar free items and several gluten free selections
When Pam recently discovered that she was unable to consume gluten it opened her eyes to how many products contain gluten One of her goals is to expand her line of gluten free products While she may not have the time now Pam has plans in store including an expanded gourmet line and more chocolates This is a local favorite and is sure to remain that way with Pamrsquos additions
Call Country Cottage 804-435-3812 email bowk4uverizonnet wwwcountrycottagewscom or by searching County Cottage on Facebook Kelsey Sipes photos
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
11 am - 230 pm amp 5 pm - 9 pm Saturday
800 am - 230 pm amp 5 pm - 9 pm Sunday Open All Day
800 am - 9 pmDown the street from Lancaster Court House Across from Mary Ball Washington Museum
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(804) 462-0080 wwwlancastertaverncom
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Style Spotlight~Just One Stop for Happiness
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804-453-6003Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 to 4
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September 2012 27
By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
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28 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
Visit the Reedville Fishermens Museum where history of Northern Neck
Watermen comes aliveWalk our dock inspect our boats visit our museum galleries
Take home memories of your trip from our gift shopVisit the 1875 Walker House and learn how
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go to wwwrfmuseumorg504 Main Street Reedville Virginia
804-453-6529
Open 7 Days a Week
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PLU-101
30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
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1971 Windjammer 17 foot fiberglass sailboat
w1997 Venture trailer Asking $1600
1985 Bayliner 18 foot Capri 21 liter Volvo IO
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$300 Not Shown
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September 2012 13
By Paula Shipman
I met Hillbilly Desire ($11289) who was previously named Tidewater TNT in 2011 at Colonial Downs Racetrack in New
Kent Va It was love at first sight for me She is strikingly beautiful and she is a big strong filly Desire is also a love me all over kind of horse She has no problem being loved on and she really enjoys it She frequently rests her head on her ownerrsquos shoulder
Desire is owned by Amanda Jackson of Burkeville Va Amandarsquos father Tim once told me that he was teasing Amanda and her mother Sharon that if they keep rubbing this horse they will rub off all of her hair
Hillbilly Desire was a private purchase She was also extremely difficult to break so much so that Amanda almost gave up Desire did
damage to the breaking cart several times They stuck with her though and she has turned out to be quite a racehorse
Desire was sixth in her first qualifier on September 16 2011 with Amanda driving but won her first pari-mutuel start at Colonial on September the 29 2011 and the win came effortlessly Her driver Jason Mac Dougall never popped the ear plugs on Desire nor did he even show her the whipmdashshe is just that good She continued to win her next two starts but on her fourth start the $47200Virginia Bred Final Two -Year- Old Filly Pace she finished third
Desire has had four starts this year with two being qualifiers at the newly re-opened Rosecroft Raceway in Maryland The two pari-mutuel starts were at Harrahrsquos Chester in Philadelphia Pa Unfortunately that is a long trip from Burkeville and Desire has been found to not travel well She did not fare so well racing there and the decision was made to only race her close to home Hillbilly Desire is out of a Dragon Again ($2343428) mare named Miss Tootsie Roll ($19947) formally named Keystone Monroe I got to meet and rub Dragon Again who is also enrolled in the Full Circle program at Hanover Shoe Farms this year Desire is sired by World
Champion Real Desire ($3159814) Desire loves to be turned out
in her paddock and when there is a change in her routine she can be a Nervous Nellie
Even with the highs and lows Amanda still loves to race her horses One of the lows being that she lost two beautiful foals twins as a matter of fact They were black with white socks and they both had a star Twins rarely survive
Desire has two half brothers out of Miss Tootsie Roll Tidewater
Teddy ($204339) and Tidewater Tomcat ($87838) I believe Desire will be as successful as her two brothers have been
I am excited about photographing Desire and watching her race in her three year old campaignLeft Hillbilly Desire at Colonial Downs in 2011 Paula Shipman photo RealDesire Hillbilly
Desirersquos sire with John Campbell in the bike photo by USTA United States Trotting AssociationStandardbred owners are taking advantage of a no cost no obligation USTA program that helps connect horses in need of a new home with their breeder former owners
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14 September 2012
By Elizabeth D Huegel
When Pat Gingell opened her first restaurant in Warsaw some 19 years
ago her goal was to provide unique confectionery delights for any occasion She made all sorts of candies and baked goods to commemorate any eventhellipgreen goodies for St Patrickrsquos Day pink and red for Valentinersquos Day as well as custom orders for birthdays secretaryrsquos day and so on The establishment was appropriately named For the Occasion to highlight the diversity of her sweet offerings
She also served sandwiches for those wanting something more substantial to eat Over time and on the suggestions of her customer For the Occasions grew into a full service restaurant Eventually she phased out the confectionery aspect primarily because cakes and candies donrsquot hold up too well in the heat of Virginia
summers She has recently decided however to offer the homemade sweets once again but will limit the availability to the winter months when the candies wonrsquot melt
In 2003 Pat and her partner Burnell Fallin opened the second restaurant in Callao and incorporated the business Burnell became a co-owner For the next two years he ran the Callao operation while she ran the Warsaw restaurant Eventually however they found maintaining two locations overwhelming and they elected to close the Warsaw operation
Because she was always busy in Warsaw Pat did not know any of the staff in Callao and they did not know her She knew them by name of course because she wrote their paychecks but she did not know them personally or even what they looked like
As the restaurant in Warsaw was winding down Pat occasionally had some free time on her hands so she often went over to the Callao facility just to eat and have someplace to go She was the original Undercover Boss without deliberately being undercover But when she realized no one there knew her she took advantage of the opportunity to see the operation incognito and from a customerrsquos point of view She was very pleased
with the entire staff the quality of the food and the compliments she overheard from other customers Eventually she revealed her identity but not for the first few visits
These days Pat and Burnell share
the business and divide the duties He is usually managing the restaurant in person while she works behind the scenes doing book work ordering supplies and comparison shopping
Pat recalled an early experience with gender stereotyping back when she owned the first restaurant and Burnell worked for her To her dismay one of her distributors always asked ldquoWherersquos the boss-manrdquo when he came to deliver supplies Each time she would slough it off offering one excuse or another One ill-fated day the vendor made the mistake of asking yet again for the ldquoboss-manrdquo With a terse tone Pat replied ldquoI am the boss man Burnell works for me
not the other way aroundrdquo Burnell nodded his head in agreement noting he had no idea how difficult it was for female business owners ldquoThey (the women) have to work much harder to gain the respect readily afforded
to male business ownersrdquo he noted Now as a co-owner he deals with the vendors
The restaurant business has changed considerably over the last 19 years The prices of food goods have gone up considerably yet they manage to keep their meals affordable For the Occasions is the typical Mom and Pop operation Patrsquos daughter Christine Uphold works in the dining room and her son
Christopher Uphold is one of the chefs They also have several other employees working for them It is a team effort no one really has a titlehellipthey all just pitch in to get it done
Recently Pat and Burnell have been working on renovations at the restaurant They laid a new carpet painted the walls placed tile in the entrance way and built a small bar near the front door ldquoWe are not going into a ldquobar-type businessrdquo she noted ldquobut we want people to have a place to sit if they only want a quick sandwich or they are waiting for a carry-out orderrdquo The place has a whole new look but the excellent food and reasonable pricing will always remain the same Pat and Burnell are proud of their reputation for serving great food at great prices Consistency in quality and quantity is their goal and they trust the customers will let them know if they fail at that endeavorPat and Burnell Elizabeth D Huegel photo and Marie Stone photo
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Style Spotlight~Quality Dining at a Fair Price
September 2012 15
By Bill Graves
A dear friend said this to me not too long ago She was lamenting on the difficulty she was having in making
ends meet Every year she was saying everything goes up The cable bill the phone bill the water bill the tax bill the food bill the insurance bill therersquos no end to it Then in a low soft voice she said except my income
Approaching her 80rsquos she had been saving money so she thought all the wrong ways In the retail world of 50 off buy-one-get-one no interest for 90 days limited time offer and on and on and on Letrsquos not forget the TV shopping networks too Who canrsquot pass up four flex-pays for only $3995 Well she didnrsquot pass them up She joins the ranks of more than half of Americans that havenrsquot saved enough money to retire comfortably Suzie Orman calls them the ldquobaby bummersrdquo
Suzie also said ldquoowning a home is a keystone of wealthhellipboth financial affluence and emotional securityrdquo
It is so important to start saving money when young so compound interest can do its thing Save without seeing is best By this I mean use automatic payroll deductions What you never see you wonrsquot miss Especially if you have an employer who offers some sort of matching funds in a 401k It is free money and a benefit you should try to maximize Seek out a certified financial advisor that will enhance your chances of someday retiring maybe early to a world of unlimited possibilities You know the old adage ldquopay yourself firstrdquo Unfortunately many of us havenrsquot
You wonrsquot go broke saving money this way Maybe one day yoursquoll be like one of those folks on the TV Commercial where they ask ldquohellipwhatrsquos your numberrdquo and yoursquoll be holding up $1877000 We know
Social Security is on thin ice and the younger you are the thinner the ice Ron Lewis said ldquoSince Social Security faces a larger gap between what it promises younger workers and what it can afford to pay them private savings will likely need to play a larger role in retirement planning for younger workersrdquo
So if you find yourself in similar circumstances as my friend on a fixed income and you are a homeowner you might want to read a couple recent articles about using home equity One is from the Wall Street Journal titled Retirees Turn to Savings Alternatives Home Equity It cites a Boston College Center for Retirement Research which indicates that taking out a reverse mortgage is a viable way to build retirement savings The other is from the Dallas Morning News which wrote ldquoThe age of the reverse mortgage is herehellipused for long-term planning rather than emergencieshellipreverse mortgages
are likely to become a major tool for the millions of Americans who have a lot more equity in their homes than in their retirement savingsrdquo Donrsquot go broke saving money And please donrsquot succumb to Charles Schulz philosophy ldquoIrsquom only going to dread one day at a timerdquoFor a Copy of National Council on Aging ndash Savvy Saving Seniors or for more about Reverse Mortgages call Bill Graves at 866-936-4141
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16 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
When she first stumbled upon It Works Elizabeth Huegel who goes by Liz was
accompanying a friend to a network gathering of Christian business women The woman who hosted the event demonstrated the Ultimate Body Applicator from It Works and lost about an inch around her waist in 45 minutes Liz was amazed and
more than a bit skeptical so she decided to try it herself She also lost several inches over the next three days from where she had applied the Ultimate Body Applicator When she realized how well it worked for her Liz decided to become an independent distributor for It Works which is her first foray into network marketing
While It Works sells a variety of beauty and skin
care and nutritional products its best known for the Ultimate Body Applicator wraps When it comes to the wraps the ldquolonger and more frequently you use it the better the results will berdquo says Liz She explained that the wraps are made of fabric and are infused with botanicals to help detoxify the body leading to noticeable tightening toning and firming where applied
Itrsquos important to drink lots of water during the first 72 hours after the
wraps are applied to help flush out the toxins They need to be worn for a minimum of 45 minutes but many
people wear them to sleep or out on the go without anyone ever knowing they have them on The wrap can be placed on the stomach neck back thighs or arms and the affects can last between two and six months
After the Ultimate Body Applicator Lizrsquos favorite It Works product is the ldquoGreensrdquo a powdered nutritional supplement that can be added to anything you drink and contains the nutritional equivalent of eight fruit and vegetable servings I can personally attest that it doesnrsquot taste bad in water though Liz prefers to drink hers in orange juice because it has a slight orange flavor Everything that It Works makes is natural and does not contain chemicals Liz makes a point of trying everything before she sells it stating ldquoI wonrsquot sell anything I donrsquot believe inrdquo She will travel anywhere within the Chesapeake Style distribution area to host a party
Liz has lived in the area since the 1970s when she moved here when she married her first husband and they moved to Virginia because he was originally from here She was in the Air Force before she switched to general government work in 1985 She earned her degree from St Leorsquos University in 1982 and worked as
an investigator for the Department of Defense for 20 years She was stationed in Hampton Roads and worked the Peninsula area until she retired in 2005 In 2005 Liz married Dave a talented carpenter she met while doing investigative work and they reside in the Urbanna area in a beautiful home A breast cancer survivor Liz is six years out of treatment Shersquos very involved in her church Apostles Lutheran of which shersquos been a member since 1992 and drives to Gloucester regularly to attend events
When shersquos not being an independent distributor for My It Works Liz is an avid and talented stained glass artist jewelry creator and writer In fact shersquos a fellow Chesapeake Style writer and sales representative and yoursquove probably read a few articles of hers One of her favorite hobbies is making stained glass something she started doing in the early 2000s
She often creates her own stained glass patterns and has a studio in the basement of her house right next to her husbandrsquos workshop Liz makes her own jewelry and her latest interest is something that fellow Chesapeake Style advertiser Libby Lipscomb Boyer of KittyKat Glass Designs taught her to make a kumihimo beaded necklace She and several church members are planning to make stained glass windows for their church
Liz isnrsquot the only talented one in her family one of her daughters makes stained glass pieces and they can both cross-stitch beautifully While she might not have as much free time as she could being retired she enjoys every minute of her busy day
Elizabeth can be reached by phone at 804-815-5077 and you can view her online It Works profile at lidabetmyitworkscom Kelsey Sipes photos
Style Spotlight~Taking a Chance Enjoying the Plunge
September 2012 17
By Jean M Duggan
VICAP (Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program) through Bay Aging wants to remind you about your Medicare needs this fall Each yearmdashfrom October 15
through December 7mdashMedicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to join or switch Medicare plans
As you are making decisions about your health and prescription drug coverage it is very important to remember to do the following
bull Review your current health and prescription plans Health and drug plan benefits and costs can change each year
bull Look at other plans in your area to see if one may be a better choice for you
bull If you want to keep your current plan you donrsquot need to do anything for your enrollment to continue
bull If you are going to make a change then you need to sign up as soon as possible as it will help avoid any inconvenience at your pharmacy in January
You can compare plans by calling
800-MEDICARE by going to wwwmedicaregov or by contacting Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program
VICAP also wants people to know that there is extra help available from the Social Security Administration to help pay for your premium and prescriptions To qualify for extra help you must have
bull Income limited to $1396 a month for an individual or $1891 a month for a married couple living together
bull Resources limited to $13070 for an individual or $26120 for a married couple living together Resources include such things as bank accounts stocks and bonds They do not count your house and car as resources
For assistance or to learn more about what is available for you please contact Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program at 804-758-2386 ext 44Jean M Duggan is Development Officer at Bay Aging
Chesapeake Style Magazine
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Commonwealth Assisted Living has 14 location throughout Virginia For more information contact us at 1-800-784-7288 or visit us online at wwwCommonwealthALcom
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18 September 2012
Old Time Revival in Guinea and Baptizing in the York RiverThis is a continuation of a series of articles about the childhood of Pauline Allen Alexander Elizabeth Stokesrsquo motherBy Elizabeth Allen Stokes
In black Guinea beginning with the fourth of July and extending through the entire month of August of every year during my Mamas day
was a time of great anticipation for all families The community spruced up its houses whitewashed the houses and barns and schoolhouse cemetery fences and gravesites weeding the flower beds cleaned and mucked out
the stables homes were cleaned out rugs air dried on lines windows washed horses curried the best of the linen silverware and dishes pulled out of the linen closets and cupboards and the precious
spare room in the house sported the comfiest of feather pillows and quilts made by the women of the family Children who had gone away to find more lucrative work in hospitals the garment industries the Philly Navy Yards the building of the Harlem Tunnel and the docksmdashothers became ministers doctors lawyers nurses government workers educators tailors seamstresses small business owners and even journalistsmdashcame back home for that weekmdashas well as other relatives from as far as Boston New Jersey New York Washington DC and Baltimore as far south as Atlanta and Memphis
and from Detroit and Chicago where the steel industries and factories had beckoned them All of this hard work culminated in Revival Week for First Baptist Church at Ordinary on Route 17mdashthe Greate Roadmdashand Morningstar Baptist Church in Bena Their revivalsmdashservices and prayers sermons and singing with guest preachersmdashwere held at different dates during the week but always
in August and ending the following Sunday with the baptizing always on the waterfront propertymdashYork Rivermdashof neighbor Floyd Stokes in an area called ldquoup on the hillrdquo Families were dressed in their best all week long and even the horsesrsquo coats shone with care their blinders decorated prettily as well as the buggies brass parts and leather parts oiled to perfection All week long neighbors and visiting relatives would visit each and eat and take foodstuffs home and drink and reminisce
The candidates for baptizingmdashmostly childrenmdashalong with their sponsors were dressed in long white
dressesmdashgirls and womenmdashwith white towels wrapped around their heads or long-sleeved white shirts and pantsmdashboys and men After being shielded and dressed in the nearby thicket of woods they were led down to the York River by the minister and into the water where prayers were said and the old spiritual sung Wade in the Water Families clasped hands cried and sang as their spirits and hearts soared with pride to see their loved ones given over to God
Every year since slavery this tradition has continued in the black communities all over the south as a reminder of their ancestors who could not always worship in the white churches and finally united to find places of united prayer for themselves and to baptize their own in the same local waters where they harvested their bounties The inlets and coves the marshes streams of the great Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac and York Rivers as well as the Rappahannock and the Piankitank and in the lower peninsula the Hampton and Poquoson Rivers just to mention the major ones After the services tables were set up with enormous platters of food of all description because the gardens had been harvested and ldquoDinner on the groundsrdquo was remembered and spoken yet againRecent Modern Day Baptizing Taylorrsquos Beach Reedville Shiloh Baptist Church Photos by Elizabeth Stokes
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The Guinea Connection~Part VI
September 2012 19
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By Bud Disney
The Ricersquos HotelHughlettrsquos Tavern Foundation Members of Heathsville
sponsored an Art Show with the members displaying their talents with twenty plus contributors with a large number of items
The first annual Art Show was a success The variety of types and amazing creations of arts crafts photography was a welcome sight to visitors There were many visitors
Entires ranged from designer clothing quilts statuary stained glass paintings items from the Blacksmith Shop handmade clocks greeting cards hand crafts computer generated art jewelry wood furniture bowls boxes spinning and weaving
Members of the Ricersquos Hotel
Hughlettrsquos Tavern were as amazed as the visitors by the talented member artists of the Tavern
There were displays from the Tavern Lobby Parlor the Spinners and Weavers Studiomdashthe former Yellow Cat Roommdashthe Livery Stable the Woodworkers Guild and
Transportation buildingThe exhibits were colorful with the
creators nearby to share informationPerhaps using the old standby
by ldquoa picture is worth a thousand wordsrdquo is the best way to describe the event Envision items that you can see and touch along with the paintings and photos
The Show was organized by Beverly Sabelhouse and Bud Disney with many of the Tavern Members
participating and assisting the arrangement of course the ldquosetup and the take downldquo of the show
The success of this show will certainly lead to another This will present an opportunity to attendees to bring their friends to view all of these wonderful objects created by the Tavern members Watch for plans to offer Art Classes in the fall Bud Disney photo
Tavern Members Art Show
20 September 2012
By Ellen Dugan
If you are an English teacher and see the word ldquotardigraderdquo you might think therersquos a space missing in the middle or
that the person who wrote it was late in assigning marks on a report cardmdashhopefully As and Bs But if yoursquore into microorganisms and the space program you would smile and pause for a moment of respectful even awesome silence You would know that tardigrades also called waterbears or moss piglets are tiny
Rambo survival creatures worthy of their own reality TV show
These little guys have an impressive resume To begin with theyrsquove got lifersquos ups and downs figured out Too hot Too cold Too much radiation Not enough air or water No problem When the going gets tough tardigrades get tougher They just check out temporarily and wait for things to improve They have learned how to survive boiling heat freezing cold massive doses of radiation and even the vacuum of outer space
In scientific circles they are
generally considered to be the worldrsquos toughest animal Part of their success strategy is simply to lose weight They know how to go into a hibernation-like state that scientists call ldquocryptobiosisrdquo This is basically a deathlike condition But they donrsquot die Their metabolism lowers to the point of being undetectable and the water inside their body decreases to less than 1 We donrsquot know exactly how they do this And we donrsquot know how they feel about doing itmdashprobably less than happy about itmdashbut itrsquos one reason there is so much interest in them
Another is that they are comparatively easy to study because tardigrades are not too fussy about where they live Any place seems to be okay Theyrsquove been found on top of the Himalayas at the bottom of the sea under layers of solid ice in polar regions and throughout tropical forests around the equator Millions of them no doubt the smarter ones prefer lakes and ponds or dunes and beaches Thousands like to swim in a cup of marine or freshwater sediment
If you have a microscope you can see them by soaking a piece of moss in water Donrsquot worry about disturbing them These guys are flexible and as far as we know they
have no objection to being observed Because of their remarkable
durability and their lumbering microscopically ldquocuterdquo appearancemdashshort plump bodies and little legsmdashtardigrades have developed a somewhat unique fan club among the scientists who study them Often a degree of playfulnessmdashmissing in other studiesmdashcreeps into tardigrade literature things like ldquoCreature Survives Naked in Spacerdquo ldquoExtremophilerdquo or ldquoIndestructiblerdquo
No doubt this notoriety was prompted by a group of tardigrade super stars who took the top spot in Wired Sciencersquos Top 10 Things Launched into Space in 2008 when they participated in the TARDIS (Tardigrades in Space) program Part of their job as tardinauts or pioneer space travelers was simply to survive the experience Happily many of them did thus becoming the first animals to return alive after exposure to both space vacuum and solar radiation
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Rosebud Bed and Breakfast is nestled in Virginias Historic Northern Neck in Montross Easy access for day-trips to 12 local wineries Stratford Hall George Washingtons Birthplace Virginias Historic trianglemdashYorktown Jamestown and Williamsburgmdashas well as other local historic sites Located in town its a short distance to local restaurants shopping and more
Call 804-761-4844
for reservations15353 Kings Hwy
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Middlesex High SchoolThe Special Ring
By Bridgette Self
So much dependsupon
That one specialring
Sparkling withdiamonds
Followed by the nakedband
Symbolizing a newbeginning
Fox FoxBy Chris Sheppard
Fox FoxSlyly sneaking in the nightUnder the fence to the chicken hutsEvery move you make is quietEvery sound you make is silentAs you approach the hutOnce inside you take a chicken one by oneAfter checking your list you leave in a flashInto the night without a trace
A Cheetahrsquos HuntBy Allie Reaves
There she goesIn a blink of an eye
Her paws tearingUp the ground beneath her
There she goesFaster than lightening
Her powerful legsNothing but a blur
There she goesFlying on the groundHer long lean body
Leaping through the air
There she goesDashing across the plains
Her soft breathingNever troubling her
There she goesShersquos got it
Her majestic agilityNever fails
Through the Eyes of an Innocent
By Allie Reaves
A thousand steps before me(As far as my eyes can see) and
Gigantic foot houses on the floor(Mine are normal)
Big fluffy seats swallowing me(But are comfy)
While watching TV bigger than my head(Always before bed)
Tucked in a mountain of animals(Never to be alone)
22 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
In the Northern Neck is a place where ldquonobody wants to go home theyrsquore having too much funrdquomdash and itrsquos called Leadbellyrsquos
Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant that is at Fairport Marina Tammy LaFollette who runs it says employees even come in on days off just to hang out
Tammy grew up visiting the Neck with her family which eventually moved here She left after high school but has returned several times most recently when her mother became ill in 2011 She resurrected the Marinarsquos
restaurant when she opened Leadbellyrsquos in August of that year
A commercial artist Tammy has done interior design and artwork created logos and advertising images and even taught gourd sculpture to kids with disabilities in Washington DC
Now once again shersquos cooking ldquoCooking is a form of creativityrdquo Tammy explained ldquoAnd coming up with creative names for new dishes is a challenge toordquo
The Fairport Marina is familiar territory to Tammy She not only cooked in the restaurant in the late 1990rsquos she also decorated it even painting murals on the bar as well as using driftwood and found objects and painting nautical images on them That was the period when Coastal Living Magazine named the Marinarsquos restaurant one of the top five ldquoSeafood Divesrdquo on the East Coast
ldquoMy goal is to earn that sort of recognition againrdquo Tammy said
The first hint of the fun at Leadbellyrsquos is the giant frog in sunglasses flashing V for Victory on the side of the building as you drive into the parking lot Enter the restaurant and yoursquoll see frogs everywhere painted frogs stuffed frogs sculptured
frogs frogs made of gourds ldquoFrogs are my religionrdquo Tammy
said smiling ldquoYou know Forever Relying on Godmdashwe need all the help we can get Thatrsquos why there are frogs everywhererdquo
And on the menu is a specialty of the house frog legs Folks keep coming back to Leadbellyrsquos for the frog legs The restaurant sells more than 30 pounds a week ldquoFolks say theyrsquore the best theyrsquove ever hadrdquo said Tammy
ldquoThey donrsquot really taste like chicken no matter what anybody saysrdquo Brooke Carrillo the bartender said ldquoThey taste more like sugar toads but with the texture of chickenrdquo
Some of the best fried green tomatoes to be found along the Chesapeake are also on the menu available as an appetizer and on sandwiches as well ldquoWe change our oil every dayrdquo Tammy said ldquoThatrsquos why theyrsquore always lusciousrdquo
There are different lunch and dinner specials daily ldquoWe always have both meat and fish specials for dinnersrdquo she said Another regular dish people return for is ldquoMy Maryrsquos Oystersrdquo cooked according to Leadbellyrsquos own recipe All the produce and seafood come from local purveyors helping maintain the
fresh taste of all Leadbellyrsquos dishes Along with sharing chefrsquos duties
Tammy also is redecorating the spaces in the restaurant ldquoAnd we always decorate for each holidaymdashwersquore very festive around hererdquo she said
Leadbellyrsquos also hosts private parties Theyrsquove served wedding rehearsal dinners and host a regular group each month that comes with its own disk jockey for a dance party
Every other Saturday Leadbellyrsquos offers live music The house band is called Throwinrsquo Wake
Tammy and her employees love the bright casual atmosphere of Leadbellyrsquos ldquoWersquore kind of like a hidden little secret where folks know they can leave all their troubles at the doorrdquo Tammy said Brooke added ldquoAll Tammyrsquos employees are happy and that makes everyone who comes in happyrdquo And Tammy finished off ldquoI tell my employees if you arenrsquot having fun working here you donrsquot need to be working hererdquo
Leadbellyrsquos has many regular customers ldquoWe see the same people week after week We appreciate our local customer base year round though we certainly enjoy our summer visitors who are vacationers and Marina customersrdquo Tammy said
One regular customer enjoying his soft crab sandwich summed up Leadbellyrsquos appeal ldquoI come in here almost every day because I enjoy the food and I enjoy the companyrdquo
Leadbellyrsquos is open year-round Summer hours are Monday-Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm Thursday-Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Winter hours starting early in November are Wednesday-Saturday for lunch and dinner Sunday lunch only Fairport Marina is at 252 Polly Cove Road Reedville Phone 804-453-5002 and ldquoLikerdquo Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant on FacebookLeft Tammyrsquos art on a freezer Tammy photos by Mari Bonomi
Style Spotlight~Leadbellyrsquos creates Virginiarsquos Caribbean fun
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September 2012 23
By RuthE Forrest BA CMT NCTMB
Wersquore not the first to experience stressful times and confusion in a changing
world In 1939 a 45-year-old retired Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy concerned about being recalled for duty at the dawning of WWII asked Edgar Cayce what could be done to facilitate peace His counsel was to ldquohelliplive as you prayrdquo In other words to live each moment as peaceful as humanly possible When we pray for peace but our actions are anything but peaceful we create heartache war and destruction
This timeless answer remains good advice today It is okay to feel discouraged or overwhelmed by what we see in current events How can we take our power back and make a difference What can we do to change things and improve our world
A good friend of mine no longer watches the news on TV or reads anything about war and fighting overseas She chooses instead to visualize the people in these areas of conflict as whole healthy happy and prosperous She is adding her positive energy to others of like mind thus multiplying the good vibrations Another friend always watches the news so she knows where to send her prayers and healing light The more we add our thoughts and actions to the possibility of peace the larger the consciousness of peace becomes We can all do this type of internal work as Mr Cayce counseled
The effects of our individual thoughts and actions often may not be apparent until generations later Henry D Thoreau was a quiet man who lived simply in Concord Mass Spending much of his time in deep thought he wrote books about civil disobedience peaceful protests and the beauty of nature His writings greatly influenced M Gandhi and ML King and contributed to their
world-changing actions Similarly we may never know the far-reaching long-lasting effects of our own thoughts words and gestures
You donrsquot have to be a Thoreau to inspire greatness The first step is to clean up your thoughts You may not be able to control all the thoughts that pop into your head but you donrsquot have to sit down to dinner with them The unpleasant situations we currently face didnrsquot start yesterdaymdasha long chain of angry fearful thoughts created them Instead of choosing a negative response that condemns the people and events that bring great suffering make a choice for the positive Irsquom not suggesting that we deny that bad things happen or avoid addressing issues that need attention Simply keep a positive and hopeful attitude looking for good things in your experience It doesnrsquot take a big sweeping time-consuming expensive change Each small action that we take during the course of a day helps to create our Eden Here are some suggestions to inspire more peaceful moments
Preventative Maintenance My personal motto Keeping yourself in a state of equilibrium ensures that your mindbodyspirit are strong enough to withstand the stresses of modern living Tools for healthy balance include restful sleep scheduled downtime proper nutrition lots of clean water and exercise that is fun
Soul Nourishment As important as feeding the body feed your soul daily with uplifting reading music or anything of your choosing as long as it is helpful and hopeful
Take control Protect your mind and emotions by consciously choosing what you read view listen to and the conversations you have Let go of toxic peopleideas
Legacy Decide on what kind of world you want to leave behind Take your legacy and work with itmdasha kind world a peaceful world Keeping that ideal in mind choose
your reactions based on that ideal when faced with a decision This takes work and attention but is easier with practice and life changing Deep peace pure green of the grass to you
Deep peace pure red of the flame to you Deep peace of the quiet earth to you Deep peace of the sleeping stones to youDeep peace of the running wave to youReach RuthE Spa 2 U 804-453-5367
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24 September 2012
By Ellen DuganEveryone knows that work expands
to fill the time available to do it But there is another law operating along these same linesmdashthe more room you have the more stuff you accumulate To check this out we asked ldquoWith the exception of clothes if we looked in your closet what would we findrdquo
Dawn Sanders-Ball who lives in Weems is a nurse in an acute rehab center in Yorktown She admits to being ldquoa document freakrdquo Therefore itrsquos no
surprise that her closet also houses file cabinets and boxes of papers
ldquoSchool records transcripts even PowerPoint presentationsrdquo says Dawn perhaps remembering her college days in northern Virginia Dawnrsquos nine year-old niece Dayla Reed who attends Lancaster Middle School and ldquolikes history the bestrdquo isnrsquot following in her auntrsquos filing
footsteps yet Dayla has a toy box where shersquos normally ldquopretty goodrdquo at keeping things picked
up but says that her things can be ldquoa little bit everywhere toordquo
Kilmarnock resident Ellen Strangeway used to ldquodo hair at Head Huntersrdquo but is now responsible for keeping her husband Jamesrsquos
books for Central Equipment Co If we looked in Ellenrsquos closet ldquoit would depend on the time of dayrdquo as to what we would find ldquoHot outside wersquod see Pettierdquo she says Pettie is her Jack Russell terrier ldquoHersquos not the one afraid of thunderstorms but he likes the cool ceramic tile on the floorrdquo says Ellen Pettiersquos sister Souch is the one who is afraid of thunder and lightning Wersquore not sure if Souch inherited this fear from her misnamed mother Inky (entirely white with a couple of small tan spots) or her haughty grandmother Lady Ellie who may have descended from royalty Ellen also has four horses but as far as we know theyrsquove never set foot inside her closet
If you like good barbecue Captain Ron Campbell in Topping is your man Hersquos been cooking ever since he can remember and probably even before then Although Ron has over 500 cookbooks he does everything by taste ldquoI use the books mostly for ideasrdquo he laughs He doesnrsquot keep them in his closet however ldquoReally therersquos nothing
but clothes in there with the exception of some guns I inheritedrdquo says Ron ldquoButrdquo he adds ldquoMy wife is another story She probably has 500 pairs of shoes in thererdquo We couldnrsquot check this out for accuracy so wersquoll take Ronrsquos word for it
Newlywed Denise Seber of Saluda met husband Steven through the Electricianrsquos Union Both are electricians and apparently Denise felt the sparks fly immediately ldquoI knew he was the one when I first saw himrdquo she smiles It was quite a jolt however to discover that Steven is well somewhat of a hoarder ldquoHe has about a bazillion t-shirtsrdquo says Denise who prefers that we not look inside her closet ldquoItrsquos full of junkrdquo she says ldquoSuitcases files 20 yearsrsquo worth of my husbandrsquos craprdquo But little by little Denise is making progress sneaking it out pool cues t-shirts etc ldquoItrsquos slow goingrdquo she says but worth it if she can make room for her shoes
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Leadbellys Restaurant is located at Fairport Marina
By Susan Grandpre
The Northern Neck is filled with opportunities to explore history taste local wines indulge in
a variety of water activities commune with nature shop and enjoy local restaurants With somewhat limited accommodations for visitors to the area the Rosebud Bed amp Breakfast is ideally located for guests looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer
While taking advantage of the many area activities the Rosebud B amp B located on Kings Highway in Montross offers comfortable and welcoming accommodations for visitors to the Northern Neck Rosebud BampB is family owned and operated and recently celebrated its one year anniversary Opened in August 2011 by Peggy Evans Garland and her husband the Rosebud B amp B has welcomed a host of visitors in its inaugural year
Peggy opened Rosebud B amp B for several reasons She knew that the area needed more accommodations for people wanting to explore the Northern Neck and she wanted to provide a place for those visitors to stay She felt that she had the perfect scenario to open a B amp B On the front portion of her property stood an old house that she and her family were not using She felt that turning this cozy old house into a bed and breakfast would be a great use for the old house and serve the community
After making the decision to create
the bed and breakfast Peggy began a renovation project transforming the old house into a lovely B amp B The renovation included hardwood flooring a new kitchen central air conditioning new windows fresh paint and much more Peggy enjoyed the renovation project and is proud of the beautiful end result
At the completion of the renovation the old house had turned into a beautiful and welcoming bed and breakfast The Rosebud Bed and Breakfast offers two guest rooms a common room a dining room and a kitchen The first of the guest rooms is the spacious Rose Room with a double bed The second guest room the Bud Room is a little smaller and has a queen size bed Both rooms offer ample closet and drawer space
In the common room guests find an inviting place to relax and watch TV The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for visitors to use as needed Guests are encouraged to linger over breakfast in the dining room where homemade muffins breads and breakfast casseroles are served In addition fresh fruit is offered along with juice coffee and tea Wifi can be used throughout the B amp B and the Rosebud welcomes pets
An additional benefit of staying there is the hostess Peggy Not only does she create a welcoming and comfortable place to stay but she also possesses a wealth of information about the region She has lived in Montross for 30 years and her husband is a native to the area
Peggyrsquos love for the Northern Neck and her desire to share its rich and unique history with others was another factor that motivated her to open Rosebud B amp B ldquoI wanted to meet different people interested in the Northern Neck and share information with themrdquo she says She remarks ldquoMany come to the Northern Neck to attend an event or see the historic sites Others use it as a central
meeting place while some have stayed at the B amp B as they bicycled from Chesapeake to Fredericksburgrdquo
Some of the local attractions that Peggy helps guide her guests to enjoy include any of the 12 wineries located along the nearby wine trail The area is home to the birthplace of two of our nationrsquos presidents George Washington and James Monroe Stratford Hall Plantation birthplace of civil war general Robert E Lee is located nearby and offers tours of the house and gardens
The climate in the Northern Neck is
mild and its proximity to the water invites many outdoor enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy activities ranging from sailing boating or water skiing on local rivers to exploring the quieter backwaters on kayak or canoes The local waterways also invite those who love to go fishing or crabbing Cyclists and hikers can enjoy the many scenic routes and trails and nature lovers can
bird watch or indulge in naturersquos many offerings for photography
Whatever draws a visitor to the Northern Neck guests who stay at the Rosebud Bed and Breakfast will be treated to a cozy and comfortable visit while being treated like family To make reservations call 804-761-4844 or email peggarlaaolcom More information about the Rosebud B amp B is available on Facebook and the website wwwrosebudbandbcom Marie Stone photos
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Style Spotlight~An Old House Transformed
26 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Country Cottage is known as The Sweetest Secret in the Northern Neck As many of
her customers have remarked itrsquos a surprise to step inside Country Cottage for the first time Itrsquos almost overwhelming to be faced with the number of options available at the store When Tim and Pam Sawyer first opened their shop in 1998 as a garden center they had no idea that their garden shop would grow into such beloved stop for locals and travelers alike
The yellow building is one of the first that yoursquoll encounter after crossing the bridge when entering the Main Street area of White Stone The color of the house which was originally white was inspired by a pretty yellow daffodil that Pam had been working on
Country Cottage started out as
a garden center and gift shop and has slowly grown through the years into what it is today In 2006 Pam acquired a local flower shop and had it moved into Country Cottage adding to the already large variety of items available When she made the decision to add fudge into her lineup in 2007 she had no idea that it would become such an enjoyed item
Her next addition actually came as a suggestion from her customers They commented that it would be nice to sit in the garden area and eat ice cream Pam listened adding Hersheyrsquos ice cream in 2008 Finally in 2010 Pam took a class about how to make chocolate and added a line of homemade and pre-made chocolates to the Country Cottage
Pam was born and raised in Newport News but has been living in Mathews for 21 years She met her husband Tim in high school and theyrsquove been together since they were 16 With 30 years of marriage under their belts Tim and Pam are a story of high school sweethearts gone right It was Tim who originally pointed out the store when Pam had to stop working due to health concerns and they worked together to make Country Cottage a reality
Their move to Mathews came when Pam gave in to Timrsquos desire
to live in the country coupled with a desire to move somewhere safer and quieter than Newport News for the sake of their children They have two sons who have helped over the years until they started their own careers one of whom is a CPA the other is a salesman Tim still stops by once a week to help Pam out with the store With her free time Pam enjoys spending time with her family and her
three grandchildren who live locallyPam loves what she does and
she is involved in every aspect of her business She makes 80 of the chocolates in her store and has special molds for each filling so it doesnrsquot matter which type of chocolate is on the outside you can tell which filling it contains just by looking at the shape Country Cottage offers 20 flavors of fudge including seasonal flavors and there is a running offer to buy a pound of fudge for $1299 and get half a pound free
Pam learned floral arrangement from her mother who made corsages
and bouquets for weddings and other events and she makes the flower arrangements herself Country Cottage is a ldquofull service florist whatever they need we dordquo Pam loves interacting with her customers and greets each one cheerfully when they come in the door She recounted a story about how one little girl remembered her store despite only seeing it once a year and said ldquoItrsquos
neat to be a part of someonersquos memoryrdquo
At Country Cottage they try to be as allergy friendly as possible and they thoroughly clean everything between servings They offer many sugar free items and several gluten free selections
When Pam recently discovered that she was unable to consume gluten it opened her eyes to how many products contain gluten One of her goals is to expand her line of gluten free products While she may not have the time now Pam has plans in store including an expanded gourmet line and more chocolates This is a local favorite and is sure to remain that way with Pamrsquos additions
Call Country Cottage 804-435-3812 email bowk4uverizonnet wwwcountrycottagewscom or by searching County Cottage on Facebook Kelsey Sipes photos
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September 2012 27
By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
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By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
Visit the Reedville Fishermens Museum where history of Northern Neck
Watermen comes aliveWalk our dock inspect our boats visit our museum galleries
Take home memories of your trip from our gift shopVisit the 1875 Walker House and learn how
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804-453-6529
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PLU-101
30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
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1971 Windjammer 17 foot fiberglass sailboat
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14 September 2012
By Elizabeth D Huegel
When Pat Gingell opened her first restaurant in Warsaw some 19 years
ago her goal was to provide unique confectionery delights for any occasion She made all sorts of candies and baked goods to commemorate any eventhellipgreen goodies for St Patrickrsquos Day pink and red for Valentinersquos Day as well as custom orders for birthdays secretaryrsquos day and so on The establishment was appropriately named For the Occasion to highlight the diversity of her sweet offerings
She also served sandwiches for those wanting something more substantial to eat Over time and on the suggestions of her customer For the Occasions grew into a full service restaurant Eventually she phased out the confectionery aspect primarily because cakes and candies donrsquot hold up too well in the heat of Virginia
summers She has recently decided however to offer the homemade sweets once again but will limit the availability to the winter months when the candies wonrsquot melt
In 2003 Pat and her partner Burnell Fallin opened the second restaurant in Callao and incorporated the business Burnell became a co-owner For the next two years he ran the Callao operation while she ran the Warsaw restaurant Eventually however they found maintaining two locations overwhelming and they elected to close the Warsaw operation
Because she was always busy in Warsaw Pat did not know any of the staff in Callao and they did not know her She knew them by name of course because she wrote their paychecks but she did not know them personally or even what they looked like
As the restaurant in Warsaw was winding down Pat occasionally had some free time on her hands so she often went over to the Callao facility just to eat and have someplace to go She was the original Undercover Boss without deliberately being undercover But when she realized no one there knew her she took advantage of the opportunity to see the operation incognito and from a customerrsquos point of view She was very pleased
with the entire staff the quality of the food and the compliments she overheard from other customers Eventually she revealed her identity but not for the first few visits
These days Pat and Burnell share
the business and divide the duties He is usually managing the restaurant in person while she works behind the scenes doing book work ordering supplies and comparison shopping
Pat recalled an early experience with gender stereotyping back when she owned the first restaurant and Burnell worked for her To her dismay one of her distributors always asked ldquoWherersquos the boss-manrdquo when he came to deliver supplies Each time she would slough it off offering one excuse or another One ill-fated day the vendor made the mistake of asking yet again for the ldquoboss-manrdquo With a terse tone Pat replied ldquoI am the boss man Burnell works for me
not the other way aroundrdquo Burnell nodded his head in agreement noting he had no idea how difficult it was for female business owners ldquoThey (the women) have to work much harder to gain the respect readily afforded
to male business ownersrdquo he noted Now as a co-owner he deals with the vendors
The restaurant business has changed considerably over the last 19 years The prices of food goods have gone up considerably yet they manage to keep their meals affordable For the Occasions is the typical Mom and Pop operation Patrsquos daughter Christine Uphold works in the dining room and her son
Christopher Uphold is one of the chefs They also have several other employees working for them It is a team effort no one really has a titlehellipthey all just pitch in to get it done
Recently Pat and Burnell have been working on renovations at the restaurant They laid a new carpet painted the walls placed tile in the entrance way and built a small bar near the front door ldquoWe are not going into a ldquobar-type businessrdquo she noted ldquobut we want people to have a place to sit if they only want a quick sandwich or they are waiting for a carry-out orderrdquo The place has a whole new look but the excellent food and reasonable pricing will always remain the same Pat and Burnell are proud of their reputation for serving great food at great prices Consistency in quality and quantity is their goal and they trust the customers will let them know if they fail at that endeavorPat and Burnell Elizabeth D Huegel photo and Marie Stone photo
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Style Spotlight~Quality Dining at a Fair Price
September 2012 15
By Bill Graves
A dear friend said this to me not too long ago She was lamenting on the difficulty she was having in making
ends meet Every year she was saying everything goes up The cable bill the phone bill the water bill the tax bill the food bill the insurance bill therersquos no end to it Then in a low soft voice she said except my income
Approaching her 80rsquos she had been saving money so she thought all the wrong ways In the retail world of 50 off buy-one-get-one no interest for 90 days limited time offer and on and on and on Letrsquos not forget the TV shopping networks too Who canrsquot pass up four flex-pays for only $3995 Well she didnrsquot pass them up She joins the ranks of more than half of Americans that havenrsquot saved enough money to retire comfortably Suzie Orman calls them the ldquobaby bummersrdquo
Suzie also said ldquoowning a home is a keystone of wealthhellipboth financial affluence and emotional securityrdquo
It is so important to start saving money when young so compound interest can do its thing Save without seeing is best By this I mean use automatic payroll deductions What you never see you wonrsquot miss Especially if you have an employer who offers some sort of matching funds in a 401k It is free money and a benefit you should try to maximize Seek out a certified financial advisor that will enhance your chances of someday retiring maybe early to a world of unlimited possibilities You know the old adage ldquopay yourself firstrdquo Unfortunately many of us havenrsquot
You wonrsquot go broke saving money this way Maybe one day yoursquoll be like one of those folks on the TV Commercial where they ask ldquohellipwhatrsquos your numberrdquo and yoursquoll be holding up $1877000 We know
Social Security is on thin ice and the younger you are the thinner the ice Ron Lewis said ldquoSince Social Security faces a larger gap between what it promises younger workers and what it can afford to pay them private savings will likely need to play a larger role in retirement planning for younger workersrdquo
So if you find yourself in similar circumstances as my friend on a fixed income and you are a homeowner you might want to read a couple recent articles about using home equity One is from the Wall Street Journal titled Retirees Turn to Savings Alternatives Home Equity It cites a Boston College Center for Retirement Research which indicates that taking out a reverse mortgage is a viable way to build retirement savings The other is from the Dallas Morning News which wrote ldquoThe age of the reverse mortgage is herehellipused for long-term planning rather than emergencieshellipreverse mortgages
are likely to become a major tool for the millions of Americans who have a lot more equity in their homes than in their retirement savingsrdquo Donrsquot go broke saving money And please donrsquot succumb to Charles Schulz philosophy ldquoIrsquom only going to dread one day at a timerdquoFor a Copy of National Council on Aging ndash Savvy Saving Seniors or for more about Reverse Mortgages call Bill Graves at 866-936-4141
I Went Broke Saving Money
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16 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
When she first stumbled upon It Works Elizabeth Huegel who goes by Liz was
accompanying a friend to a network gathering of Christian business women The woman who hosted the event demonstrated the Ultimate Body Applicator from It Works and lost about an inch around her waist in 45 minutes Liz was amazed and
more than a bit skeptical so she decided to try it herself She also lost several inches over the next three days from where she had applied the Ultimate Body Applicator When she realized how well it worked for her Liz decided to become an independent distributor for It Works which is her first foray into network marketing
While It Works sells a variety of beauty and skin
care and nutritional products its best known for the Ultimate Body Applicator wraps When it comes to the wraps the ldquolonger and more frequently you use it the better the results will berdquo says Liz She explained that the wraps are made of fabric and are infused with botanicals to help detoxify the body leading to noticeable tightening toning and firming where applied
Itrsquos important to drink lots of water during the first 72 hours after the
wraps are applied to help flush out the toxins They need to be worn for a minimum of 45 minutes but many
people wear them to sleep or out on the go without anyone ever knowing they have them on The wrap can be placed on the stomach neck back thighs or arms and the affects can last between two and six months
After the Ultimate Body Applicator Lizrsquos favorite It Works product is the ldquoGreensrdquo a powdered nutritional supplement that can be added to anything you drink and contains the nutritional equivalent of eight fruit and vegetable servings I can personally attest that it doesnrsquot taste bad in water though Liz prefers to drink hers in orange juice because it has a slight orange flavor Everything that It Works makes is natural and does not contain chemicals Liz makes a point of trying everything before she sells it stating ldquoI wonrsquot sell anything I donrsquot believe inrdquo She will travel anywhere within the Chesapeake Style distribution area to host a party
Liz has lived in the area since the 1970s when she moved here when she married her first husband and they moved to Virginia because he was originally from here She was in the Air Force before she switched to general government work in 1985 She earned her degree from St Leorsquos University in 1982 and worked as
an investigator for the Department of Defense for 20 years She was stationed in Hampton Roads and worked the Peninsula area until she retired in 2005 In 2005 Liz married Dave a talented carpenter she met while doing investigative work and they reside in the Urbanna area in a beautiful home A breast cancer survivor Liz is six years out of treatment Shersquos very involved in her church Apostles Lutheran of which shersquos been a member since 1992 and drives to Gloucester regularly to attend events
When shersquos not being an independent distributor for My It Works Liz is an avid and talented stained glass artist jewelry creator and writer In fact shersquos a fellow Chesapeake Style writer and sales representative and yoursquove probably read a few articles of hers One of her favorite hobbies is making stained glass something she started doing in the early 2000s
She often creates her own stained glass patterns and has a studio in the basement of her house right next to her husbandrsquos workshop Liz makes her own jewelry and her latest interest is something that fellow Chesapeake Style advertiser Libby Lipscomb Boyer of KittyKat Glass Designs taught her to make a kumihimo beaded necklace She and several church members are planning to make stained glass windows for their church
Liz isnrsquot the only talented one in her family one of her daughters makes stained glass pieces and they can both cross-stitch beautifully While she might not have as much free time as she could being retired she enjoys every minute of her busy day
Elizabeth can be reached by phone at 804-815-5077 and you can view her online It Works profile at lidabetmyitworkscom Kelsey Sipes photos
Style Spotlight~Taking a Chance Enjoying the Plunge
September 2012 17
By Jean M Duggan
VICAP (Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program) through Bay Aging wants to remind you about your Medicare needs this fall Each yearmdashfrom October 15
through December 7mdashMedicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to join or switch Medicare plans
As you are making decisions about your health and prescription drug coverage it is very important to remember to do the following
bull Review your current health and prescription plans Health and drug plan benefits and costs can change each year
bull Look at other plans in your area to see if one may be a better choice for you
bull If you want to keep your current plan you donrsquot need to do anything for your enrollment to continue
bull If you are going to make a change then you need to sign up as soon as possible as it will help avoid any inconvenience at your pharmacy in January
You can compare plans by calling
800-MEDICARE by going to wwwmedicaregov or by contacting Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program
VICAP also wants people to know that there is extra help available from the Social Security Administration to help pay for your premium and prescriptions To qualify for extra help you must have
bull Income limited to $1396 a month for an individual or $1891 a month for a married couple living together
bull Resources limited to $13070 for an individual or $26120 for a married couple living together Resources include such things as bank accounts stocks and bonds They do not count your house and car as resources
For assistance or to learn more about what is available for you please contact Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program at 804-758-2386 ext 44Jean M Duggan is Development Officer at Bay Aging
Chesapeake Style Magazine
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Commonwealth Assisted Living has 14 location throughout Virginia For more information contact us at 1-800-784-7288 or visit us online at wwwCommonwealthALcom
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18 September 2012
Old Time Revival in Guinea and Baptizing in the York RiverThis is a continuation of a series of articles about the childhood of Pauline Allen Alexander Elizabeth Stokesrsquo motherBy Elizabeth Allen Stokes
In black Guinea beginning with the fourth of July and extending through the entire month of August of every year during my Mamas day
was a time of great anticipation for all families The community spruced up its houses whitewashed the houses and barns and schoolhouse cemetery fences and gravesites weeding the flower beds cleaned and mucked out
the stables homes were cleaned out rugs air dried on lines windows washed horses curried the best of the linen silverware and dishes pulled out of the linen closets and cupboards and the precious
spare room in the house sported the comfiest of feather pillows and quilts made by the women of the family Children who had gone away to find more lucrative work in hospitals the garment industries the Philly Navy Yards the building of the Harlem Tunnel and the docksmdashothers became ministers doctors lawyers nurses government workers educators tailors seamstresses small business owners and even journalistsmdashcame back home for that weekmdashas well as other relatives from as far as Boston New Jersey New York Washington DC and Baltimore as far south as Atlanta and Memphis
and from Detroit and Chicago where the steel industries and factories had beckoned them All of this hard work culminated in Revival Week for First Baptist Church at Ordinary on Route 17mdashthe Greate Roadmdashand Morningstar Baptist Church in Bena Their revivalsmdashservices and prayers sermons and singing with guest preachersmdashwere held at different dates during the week but always
in August and ending the following Sunday with the baptizing always on the waterfront propertymdashYork Rivermdashof neighbor Floyd Stokes in an area called ldquoup on the hillrdquo Families were dressed in their best all week long and even the horsesrsquo coats shone with care their blinders decorated prettily as well as the buggies brass parts and leather parts oiled to perfection All week long neighbors and visiting relatives would visit each and eat and take foodstuffs home and drink and reminisce
The candidates for baptizingmdashmostly childrenmdashalong with their sponsors were dressed in long white
dressesmdashgirls and womenmdashwith white towels wrapped around their heads or long-sleeved white shirts and pantsmdashboys and men After being shielded and dressed in the nearby thicket of woods they were led down to the York River by the minister and into the water where prayers were said and the old spiritual sung Wade in the Water Families clasped hands cried and sang as their spirits and hearts soared with pride to see their loved ones given over to God
Every year since slavery this tradition has continued in the black communities all over the south as a reminder of their ancestors who could not always worship in the white churches and finally united to find places of united prayer for themselves and to baptize their own in the same local waters where they harvested their bounties The inlets and coves the marshes streams of the great Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac and York Rivers as well as the Rappahannock and the Piankitank and in the lower peninsula the Hampton and Poquoson Rivers just to mention the major ones After the services tables were set up with enormous platters of food of all description because the gardens had been harvested and ldquoDinner on the groundsrdquo was remembered and spoken yet againRecent Modern Day Baptizing Taylorrsquos Beach Reedville Shiloh Baptist Church Photos by Elizabeth Stokes
estokeschesapeakestylecom
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The Guinea Connection~Part VI
September 2012 19
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By Bud Disney
The Ricersquos HotelHughlettrsquos Tavern Foundation Members of Heathsville
sponsored an Art Show with the members displaying their talents with twenty plus contributors with a large number of items
The first annual Art Show was a success The variety of types and amazing creations of arts crafts photography was a welcome sight to visitors There were many visitors
Entires ranged from designer clothing quilts statuary stained glass paintings items from the Blacksmith Shop handmade clocks greeting cards hand crafts computer generated art jewelry wood furniture bowls boxes spinning and weaving
Members of the Ricersquos Hotel
Hughlettrsquos Tavern were as amazed as the visitors by the talented member artists of the Tavern
There were displays from the Tavern Lobby Parlor the Spinners and Weavers Studiomdashthe former Yellow Cat Roommdashthe Livery Stable the Woodworkers Guild and
Transportation buildingThe exhibits were colorful with the
creators nearby to share informationPerhaps using the old standby
by ldquoa picture is worth a thousand wordsrdquo is the best way to describe the event Envision items that you can see and touch along with the paintings and photos
The Show was organized by Beverly Sabelhouse and Bud Disney with many of the Tavern Members
participating and assisting the arrangement of course the ldquosetup and the take downldquo of the show
The success of this show will certainly lead to another This will present an opportunity to attendees to bring their friends to view all of these wonderful objects created by the Tavern members Watch for plans to offer Art Classes in the fall Bud Disney photo
Tavern Members Art Show
20 September 2012
By Ellen Dugan
If you are an English teacher and see the word ldquotardigraderdquo you might think therersquos a space missing in the middle or
that the person who wrote it was late in assigning marks on a report cardmdashhopefully As and Bs But if yoursquore into microorganisms and the space program you would smile and pause for a moment of respectful even awesome silence You would know that tardigrades also called waterbears or moss piglets are tiny
Rambo survival creatures worthy of their own reality TV show
These little guys have an impressive resume To begin with theyrsquove got lifersquos ups and downs figured out Too hot Too cold Too much radiation Not enough air or water No problem When the going gets tough tardigrades get tougher They just check out temporarily and wait for things to improve They have learned how to survive boiling heat freezing cold massive doses of radiation and even the vacuum of outer space
In scientific circles they are
generally considered to be the worldrsquos toughest animal Part of their success strategy is simply to lose weight They know how to go into a hibernation-like state that scientists call ldquocryptobiosisrdquo This is basically a deathlike condition But they donrsquot die Their metabolism lowers to the point of being undetectable and the water inside their body decreases to less than 1 We donrsquot know exactly how they do this And we donrsquot know how they feel about doing itmdashprobably less than happy about itmdashbut itrsquos one reason there is so much interest in them
Another is that they are comparatively easy to study because tardigrades are not too fussy about where they live Any place seems to be okay Theyrsquove been found on top of the Himalayas at the bottom of the sea under layers of solid ice in polar regions and throughout tropical forests around the equator Millions of them no doubt the smarter ones prefer lakes and ponds or dunes and beaches Thousands like to swim in a cup of marine or freshwater sediment
If you have a microscope you can see them by soaking a piece of moss in water Donrsquot worry about disturbing them These guys are flexible and as far as we know they
have no objection to being observed Because of their remarkable
durability and their lumbering microscopically ldquocuterdquo appearancemdashshort plump bodies and little legsmdashtardigrades have developed a somewhat unique fan club among the scientists who study them Often a degree of playfulnessmdashmissing in other studiesmdashcreeps into tardigrade literature things like ldquoCreature Survives Naked in Spacerdquo ldquoExtremophilerdquo or ldquoIndestructiblerdquo
No doubt this notoriety was prompted by a group of tardigrade super stars who took the top spot in Wired Sciencersquos Top 10 Things Launched into Space in 2008 when they participated in the TARDIS (Tardigrades in Space) program Part of their job as tardinauts or pioneer space travelers was simply to survive the experience Happily many of them did thus becoming the first animals to return alive after exposure to both space vacuum and solar radiation
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Rosebud Bed and Breakfast is nestled in Virginias Historic Northern Neck in Montross Easy access for day-trips to 12 local wineries Stratford Hall George Washingtons Birthplace Virginias Historic trianglemdashYorktown Jamestown and Williamsburgmdashas well as other local historic sites Located in town its a short distance to local restaurants shopping and more
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Middlesex High SchoolThe Special Ring
By Bridgette Self
So much dependsupon
That one specialring
Sparkling withdiamonds
Followed by the nakedband
Symbolizing a newbeginning
Fox FoxBy Chris Sheppard
Fox FoxSlyly sneaking in the nightUnder the fence to the chicken hutsEvery move you make is quietEvery sound you make is silentAs you approach the hutOnce inside you take a chicken one by oneAfter checking your list you leave in a flashInto the night without a trace
A Cheetahrsquos HuntBy Allie Reaves
There she goesIn a blink of an eye
Her paws tearingUp the ground beneath her
There she goesFaster than lightening
Her powerful legsNothing but a blur
There she goesFlying on the groundHer long lean body
Leaping through the air
There she goesDashing across the plains
Her soft breathingNever troubling her
There she goesShersquos got it
Her majestic agilityNever fails
Through the Eyes of an Innocent
By Allie Reaves
A thousand steps before me(As far as my eyes can see) and
Gigantic foot houses on the floor(Mine are normal)
Big fluffy seats swallowing me(But are comfy)
While watching TV bigger than my head(Always before bed)
Tucked in a mountain of animals(Never to be alone)
22 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
In the Northern Neck is a place where ldquonobody wants to go home theyrsquore having too much funrdquomdash and itrsquos called Leadbellyrsquos
Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant that is at Fairport Marina Tammy LaFollette who runs it says employees even come in on days off just to hang out
Tammy grew up visiting the Neck with her family which eventually moved here She left after high school but has returned several times most recently when her mother became ill in 2011 She resurrected the Marinarsquos
restaurant when she opened Leadbellyrsquos in August of that year
A commercial artist Tammy has done interior design and artwork created logos and advertising images and even taught gourd sculpture to kids with disabilities in Washington DC
Now once again shersquos cooking ldquoCooking is a form of creativityrdquo Tammy explained ldquoAnd coming up with creative names for new dishes is a challenge toordquo
The Fairport Marina is familiar territory to Tammy She not only cooked in the restaurant in the late 1990rsquos she also decorated it even painting murals on the bar as well as using driftwood and found objects and painting nautical images on them That was the period when Coastal Living Magazine named the Marinarsquos restaurant one of the top five ldquoSeafood Divesrdquo on the East Coast
ldquoMy goal is to earn that sort of recognition againrdquo Tammy said
The first hint of the fun at Leadbellyrsquos is the giant frog in sunglasses flashing V for Victory on the side of the building as you drive into the parking lot Enter the restaurant and yoursquoll see frogs everywhere painted frogs stuffed frogs sculptured
frogs frogs made of gourds ldquoFrogs are my religionrdquo Tammy
said smiling ldquoYou know Forever Relying on Godmdashwe need all the help we can get Thatrsquos why there are frogs everywhererdquo
And on the menu is a specialty of the house frog legs Folks keep coming back to Leadbellyrsquos for the frog legs The restaurant sells more than 30 pounds a week ldquoFolks say theyrsquore the best theyrsquove ever hadrdquo said Tammy
ldquoThey donrsquot really taste like chicken no matter what anybody saysrdquo Brooke Carrillo the bartender said ldquoThey taste more like sugar toads but with the texture of chickenrdquo
Some of the best fried green tomatoes to be found along the Chesapeake are also on the menu available as an appetizer and on sandwiches as well ldquoWe change our oil every dayrdquo Tammy said ldquoThatrsquos why theyrsquore always lusciousrdquo
There are different lunch and dinner specials daily ldquoWe always have both meat and fish specials for dinnersrdquo she said Another regular dish people return for is ldquoMy Maryrsquos Oystersrdquo cooked according to Leadbellyrsquos own recipe All the produce and seafood come from local purveyors helping maintain the
fresh taste of all Leadbellyrsquos dishes Along with sharing chefrsquos duties
Tammy also is redecorating the spaces in the restaurant ldquoAnd we always decorate for each holidaymdashwersquore very festive around hererdquo she said
Leadbellyrsquos also hosts private parties Theyrsquove served wedding rehearsal dinners and host a regular group each month that comes with its own disk jockey for a dance party
Every other Saturday Leadbellyrsquos offers live music The house band is called Throwinrsquo Wake
Tammy and her employees love the bright casual atmosphere of Leadbellyrsquos ldquoWersquore kind of like a hidden little secret where folks know they can leave all their troubles at the doorrdquo Tammy said Brooke added ldquoAll Tammyrsquos employees are happy and that makes everyone who comes in happyrdquo And Tammy finished off ldquoI tell my employees if you arenrsquot having fun working here you donrsquot need to be working hererdquo
Leadbellyrsquos has many regular customers ldquoWe see the same people week after week We appreciate our local customer base year round though we certainly enjoy our summer visitors who are vacationers and Marina customersrdquo Tammy said
One regular customer enjoying his soft crab sandwich summed up Leadbellyrsquos appeal ldquoI come in here almost every day because I enjoy the food and I enjoy the companyrdquo
Leadbellyrsquos is open year-round Summer hours are Monday-Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm Thursday-Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Winter hours starting early in November are Wednesday-Saturday for lunch and dinner Sunday lunch only Fairport Marina is at 252 Polly Cove Road Reedville Phone 804-453-5002 and ldquoLikerdquo Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant on FacebookLeft Tammyrsquos art on a freezer Tammy photos by Mari Bonomi
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September 2012 23
By RuthE Forrest BA CMT NCTMB
Wersquore not the first to experience stressful times and confusion in a changing
world In 1939 a 45-year-old retired Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy concerned about being recalled for duty at the dawning of WWII asked Edgar Cayce what could be done to facilitate peace His counsel was to ldquohelliplive as you prayrdquo In other words to live each moment as peaceful as humanly possible When we pray for peace but our actions are anything but peaceful we create heartache war and destruction
This timeless answer remains good advice today It is okay to feel discouraged or overwhelmed by what we see in current events How can we take our power back and make a difference What can we do to change things and improve our world
A good friend of mine no longer watches the news on TV or reads anything about war and fighting overseas She chooses instead to visualize the people in these areas of conflict as whole healthy happy and prosperous She is adding her positive energy to others of like mind thus multiplying the good vibrations Another friend always watches the news so she knows where to send her prayers and healing light The more we add our thoughts and actions to the possibility of peace the larger the consciousness of peace becomes We can all do this type of internal work as Mr Cayce counseled
The effects of our individual thoughts and actions often may not be apparent until generations later Henry D Thoreau was a quiet man who lived simply in Concord Mass Spending much of his time in deep thought he wrote books about civil disobedience peaceful protests and the beauty of nature His writings greatly influenced M Gandhi and ML King and contributed to their
world-changing actions Similarly we may never know the far-reaching long-lasting effects of our own thoughts words and gestures
You donrsquot have to be a Thoreau to inspire greatness The first step is to clean up your thoughts You may not be able to control all the thoughts that pop into your head but you donrsquot have to sit down to dinner with them The unpleasant situations we currently face didnrsquot start yesterdaymdasha long chain of angry fearful thoughts created them Instead of choosing a negative response that condemns the people and events that bring great suffering make a choice for the positive Irsquom not suggesting that we deny that bad things happen or avoid addressing issues that need attention Simply keep a positive and hopeful attitude looking for good things in your experience It doesnrsquot take a big sweeping time-consuming expensive change Each small action that we take during the course of a day helps to create our Eden Here are some suggestions to inspire more peaceful moments
Preventative Maintenance My personal motto Keeping yourself in a state of equilibrium ensures that your mindbodyspirit are strong enough to withstand the stresses of modern living Tools for healthy balance include restful sleep scheduled downtime proper nutrition lots of clean water and exercise that is fun
Soul Nourishment As important as feeding the body feed your soul daily with uplifting reading music or anything of your choosing as long as it is helpful and hopeful
Take control Protect your mind and emotions by consciously choosing what you read view listen to and the conversations you have Let go of toxic peopleideas
Legacy Decide on what kind of world you want to leave behind Take your legacy and work with itmdasha kind world a peaceful world Keeping that ideal in mind choose
your reactions based on that ideal when faced with a decision This takes work and attention but is easier with practice and life changing Deep peace pure green of the grass to you
Deep peace pure red of the flame to you Deep peace of the quiet earth to you Deep peace of the sleeping stones to youDeep peace of the running wave to youReach RuthE Spa 2 U 804-453-5367
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24 September 2012
By Ellen DuganEveryone knows that work expands
to fill the time available to do it But there is another law operating along these same linesmdashthe more room you have the more stuff you accumulate To check this out we asked ldquoWith the exception of clothes if we looked in your closet what would we findrdquo
Dawn Sanders-Ball who lives in Weems is a nurse in an acute rehab center in Yorktown She admits to being ldquoa document freakrdquo Therefore itrsquos no
surprise that her closet also houses file cabinets and boxes of papers
ldquoSchool records transcripts even PowerPoint presentationsrdquo says Dawn perhaps remembering her college days in northern Virginia Dawnrsquos nine year-old niece Dayla Reed who attends Lancaster Middle School and ldquolikes history the bestrdquo isnrsquot following in her auntrsquos filing
footsteps yet Dayla has a toy box where shersquos normally ldquopretty goodrdquo at keeping things picked
up but says that her things can be ldquoa little bit everywhere toordquo
Kilmarnock resident Ellen Strangeway used to ldquodo hair at Head Huntersrdquo but is now responsible for keeping her husband Jamesrsquos
books for Central Equipment Co If we looked in Ellenrsquos closet ldquoit would depend on the time of dayrdquo as to what we would find ldquoHot outside wersquod see Pettierdquo she says Pettie is her Jack Russell terrier ldquoHersquos not the one afraid of thunderstorms but he likes the cool ceramic tile on the floorrdquo says Ellen Pettiersquos sister Souch is the one who is afraid of thunder and lightning Wersquore not sure if Souch inherited this fear from her misnamed mother Inky (entirely white with a couple of small tan spots) or her haughty grandmother Lady Ellie who may have descended from royalty Ellen also has four horses but as far as we know theyrsquove never set foot inside her closet
If you like good barbecue Captain Ron Campbell in Topping is your man Hersquos been cooking ever since he can remember and probably even before then Although Ron has over 500 cookbooks he does everything by taste ldquoI use the books mostly for ideasrdquo he laughs He doesnrsquot keep them in his closet however ldquoReally therersquos nothing
but clothes in there with the exception of some guns I inheritedrdquo says Ron ldquoButrdquo he adds ldquoMy wife is another story She probably has 500 pairs of shoes in thererdquo We couldnrsquot check this out for accuracy so wersquoll take Ronrsquos word for it
Newlywed Denise Seber of Saluda met husband Steven through the Electricianrsquos Union Both are electricians and apparently Denise felt the sparks fly immediately ldquoI knew he was the one when I first saw himrdquo she smiles It was quite a jolt however to discover that Steven is well somewhat of a hoarder ldquoHe has about a bazillion t-shirtsrdquo says Denise who prefers that we not look inside her closet ldquoItrsquos full of junkrdquo she says ldquoSuitcases files 20 yearsrsquo worth of my husbandrsquos craprdquo But little by little Denise is making progress sneaking it out pool cues t-shirts etc ldquoItrsquos slow goingrdquo she says but worth it if she can make room for her shoes
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Leadbellys Restaurant is located at Fairport Marina
By Susan Grandpre
The Northern Neck is filled with opportunities to explore history taste local wines indulge in
a variety of water activities commune with nature shop and enjoy local restaurants With somewhat limited accommodations for visitors to the area the Rosebud Bed amp Breakfast is ideally located for guests looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer
While taking advantage of the many area activities the Rosebud B amp B located on Kings Highway in Montross offers comfortable and welcoming accommodations for visitors to the Northern Neck Rosebud BampB is family owned and operated and recently celebrated its one year anniversary Opened in August 2011 by Peggy Evans Garland and her husband the Rosebud B amp B has welcomed a host of visitors in its inaugural year
Peggy opened Rosebud B amp B for several reasons She knew that the area needed more accommodations for people wanting to explore the Northern Neck and she wanted to provide a place for those visitors to stay She felt that she had the perfect scenario to open a B amp B On the front portion of her property stood an old house that she and her family were not using She felt that turning this cozy old house into a bed and breakfast would be a great use for the old house and serve the community
After making the decision to create
the bed and breakfast Peggy began a renovation project transforming the old house into a lovely B amp B The renovation included hardwood flooring a new kitchen central air conditioning new windows fresh paint and much more Peggy enjoyed the renovation project and is proud of the beautiful end result
At the completion of the renovation the old house had turned into a beautiful and welcoming bed and breakfast The Rosebud Bed and Breakfast offers two guest rooms a common room a dining room and a kitchen The first of the guest rooms is the spacious Rose Room with a double bed The second guest room the Bud Room is a little smaller and has a queen size bed Both rooms offer ample closet and drawer space
In the common room guests find an inviting place to relax and watch TV The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for visitors to use as needed Guests are encouraged to linger over breakfast in the dining room where homemade muffins breads and breakfast casseroles are served In addition fresh fruit is offered along with juice coffee and tea Wifi can be used throughout the B amp B and the Rosebud welcomes pets
An additional benefit of staying there is the hostess Peggy Not only does she create a welcoming and comfortable place to stay but she also possesses a wealth of information about the region She has lived in Montross for 30 years and her husband is a native to the area
Peggyrsquos love for the Northern Neck and her desire to share its rich and unique history with others was another factor that motivated her to open Rosebud B amp B ldquoI wanted to meet different people interested in the Northern Neck and share information with themrdquo she says She remarks ldquoMany come to the Northern Neck to attend an event or see the historic sites Others use it as a central
meeting place while some have stayed at the B amp B as they bicycled from Chesapeake to Fredericksburgrdquo
Some of the local attractions that Peggy helps guide her guests to enjoy include any of the 12 wineries located along the nearby wine trail The area is home to the birthplace of two of our nationrsquos presidents George Washington and James Monroe Stratford Hall Plantation birthplace of civil war general Robert E Lee is located nearby and offers tours of the house and gardens
The climate in the Northern Neck is
mild and its proximity to the water invites many outdoor enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy activities ranging from sailing boating or water skiing on local rivers to exploring the quieter backwaters on kayak or canoes The local waterways also invite those who love to go fishing or crabbing Cyclists and hikers can enjoy the many scenic routes and trails and nature lovers can
bird watch or indulge in naturersquos many offerings for photography
Whatever draws a visitor to the Northern Neck guests who stay at the Rosebud Bed and Breakfast will be treated to a cozy and comfortable visit while being treated like family To make reservations call 804-761-4844 or email peggarlaaolcom More information about the Rosebud B amp B is available on Facebook and the website wwwrosebudbandbcom Marie Stone photos
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Style Spotlight~An Old House Transformed
26 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Country Cottage is known as The Sweetest Secret in the Northern Neck As many of
her customers have remarked itrsquos a surprise to step inside Country Cottage for the first time Itrsquos almost overwhelming to be faced with the number of options available at the store When Tim and Pam Sawyer first opened their shop in 1998 as a garden center they had no idea that their garden shop would grow into such beloved stop for locals and travelers alike
The yellow building is one of the first that yoursquoll encounter after crossing the bridge when entering the Main Street area of White Stone The color of the house which was originally white was inspired by a pretty yellow daffodil that Pam had been working on
Country Cottage started out as
a garden center and gift shop and has slowly grown through the years into what it is today In 2006 Pam acquired a local flower shop and had it moved into Country Cottage adding to the already large variety of items available When she made the decision to add fudge into her lineup in 2007 she had no idea that it would become such an enjoyed item
Her next addition actually came as a suggestion from her customers They commented that it would be nice to sit in the garden area and eat ice cream Pam listened adding Hersheyrsquos ice cream in 2008 Finally in 2010 Pam took a class about how to make chocolate and added a line of homemade and pre-made chocolates to the Country Cottage
Pam was born and raised in Newport News but has been living in Mathews for 21 years She met her husband Tim in high school and theyrsquove been together since they were 16 With 30 years of marriage under their belts Tim and Pam are a story of high school sweethearts gone right It was Tim who originally pointed out the store when Pam had to stop working due to health concerns and they worked together to make Country Cottage a reality
Their move to Mathews came when Pam gave in to Timrsquos desire
to live in the country coupled with a desire to move somewhere safer and quieter than Newport News for the sake of their children They have two sons who have helped over the years until they started their own careers one of whom is a CPA the other is a salesman Tim still stops by once a week to help Pam out with the store With her free time Pam enjoys spending time with her family and her
three grandchildren who live locallyPam loves what she does and
she is involved in every aspect of her business She makes 80 of the chocolates in her store and has special molds for each filling so it doesnrsquot matter which type of chocolate is on the outside you can tell which filling it contains just by looking at the shape Country Cottage offers 20 flavors of fudge including seasonal flavors and there is a running offer to buy a pound of fudge for $1299 and get half a pound free
Pam learned floral arrangement from her mother who made corsages
and bouquets for weddings and other events and she makes the flower arrangements herself Country Cottage is a ldquofull service florist whatever they need we dordquo Pam loves interacting with her customers and greets each one cheerfully when they come in the door She recounted a story about how one little girl remembered her store despite only seeing it once a year and said ldquoItrsquos
neat to be a part of someonersquos memoryrdquo
At Country Cottage they try to be as allergy friendly as possible and they thoroughly clean everything between servings They offer many sugar free items and several gluten free selections
When Pam recently discovered that she was unable to consume gluten it opened her eyes to how many products contain gluten One of her goals is to expand her line of gluten free products While she may not have the time now Pam has plans in store including an expanded gourmet line and more chocolates This is a local favorite and is sure to remain that way with Pamrsquos additions
Call Country Cottage 804-435-3812 email bowk4uverizonnet wwwcountrycottagewscom or by searching County Cottage on Facebook Kelsey Sipes photos
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September 2012 27
By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
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28 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
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30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
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September 2012 15
By Bill Graves
A dear friend said this to me not too long ago She was lamenting on the difficulty she was having in making
ends meet Every year she was saying everything goes up The cable bill the phone bill the water bill the tax bill the food bill the insurance bill therersquos no end to it Then in a low soft voice she said except my income
Approaching her 80rsquos she had been saving money so she thought all the wrong ways In the retail world of 50 off buy-one-get-one no interest for 90 days limited time offer and on and on and on Letrsquos not forget the TV shopping networks too Who canrsquot pass up four flex-pays for only $3995 Well she didnrsquot pass them up She joins the ranks of more than half of Americans that havenrsquot saved enough money to retire comfortably Suzie Orman calls them the ldquobaby bummersrdquo
Suzie also said ldquoowning a home is a keystone of wealthhellipboth financial affluence and emotional securityrdquo
It is so important to start saving money when young so compound interest can do its thing Save without seeing is best By this I mean use automatic payroll deductions What you never see you wonrsquot miss Especially if you have an employer who offers some sort of matching funds in a 401k It is free money and a benefit you should try to maximize Seek out a certified financial advisor that will enhance your chances of someday retiring maybe early to a world of unlimited possibilities You know the old adage ldquopay yourself firstrdquo Unfortunately many of us havenrsquot
You wonrsquot go broke saving money this way Maybe one day yoursquoll be like one of those folks on the TV Commercial where they ask ldquohellipwhatrsquos your numberrdquo and yoursquoll be holding up $1877000 We know
Social Security is on thin ice and the younger you are the thinner the ice Ron Lewis said ldquoSince Social Security faces a larger gap between what it promises younger workers and what it can afford to pay them private savings will likely need to play a larger role in retirement planning for younger workersrdquo
So if you find yourself in similar circumstances as my friend on a fixed income and you are a homeowner you might want to read a couple recent articles about using home equity One is from the Wall Street Journal titled Retirees Turn to Savings Alternatives Home Equity It cites a Boston College Center for Retirement Research which indicates that taking out a reverse mortgage is a viable way to build retirement savings The other is from the Dallas Morning News which wrote ldquoThe age of the reverse mortgage is herehellipused for long-term planning rather than emergencieshellipreverse mortgages
are likely to become a major tool for the millions of Americans who have a lot more equity in their homes than in their retirement savingsrdquo Donrsquot go broke saving money And please donrsquot succumb to Charles Schulz philosophy ldquoIrsquom only going to dread one day at a timerdquoFor a Copy of National Council on Aging ndash Savvy Saving Seniors or for more about Reverse Mortgages call Bill Graves at 866-936-4141
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16 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
When she first stumbled upon It Works Elizabeth Huegel who goes by Liz was
accompanying a friend to a network gathering of Christian business women The woman who hosted the event demonstrated the Ultimate Body Applicator from It Works and lost about an inch around her waist in 45 minutes Liz was amazed and
more than a bit skeptical so she decided to try it herself She also lost several inches over the next three days from where she had applied the Ultimate Body Applicator When she realized how well it worked for her Liz decided to become an independent distributor for It Works which is her first foray into network marketing
While It Works sells a variety of beauty and skin
care and nutritional products its best known for the Ultimate Body Applicator wraps When it comes to the wraps the ldquolonger and more frequently you use it the better the results will berdquo says Liz She explained that the wraps are made of fabric and are infused with botanicals to help detoxify the body leading to noticeable tightening toning and firming where applied
Itrsquos important to drink lots of water during the first 72 hours after the
wraps are applied to help flush out the toxins They need to be worn for a minimum of 45 minutes but many
people wear them to sleep or out on the go without anyone ever knowing they have them on The wrap can be placed on the stomach neck back thighs or arms and the affects can last between two and six months
After the Ultimate Body Applicator Lizrsquos favorite It Works product is the ldquoGreensrdquo a powdered nutritional supplement that can be added to anything you drink and contains the nutritional equivalent of eight fruit and vegetable servings I can personally attest that it doesnrsquot taste bad in water though Liz prefers to drink hers in orange juice because it has a slight orange flavor Everything that It Works makes is natural and does not contain chemicals Liz makes a point of trying everything before she sells it stating ldquoI wonrsquot sell anything I donrsquot believe inrdquo She will travel anywhere within the Chesapeake Style distribution area to host a party
Liz has lived in the area since the 1970s when she moved here when she married her first husband and they moved to Virginia because he was originally from here She was in the Air Force before she switched to general government work in 1985 She earned her degree from St Leorsquos University in 1982 and worked as
an investigator for the Department of Defense for 20 years She was stationed in Hampton Roads and worked the Peninsula area until she retired in 2005 In 2005 Liz married Dave a talented carpenter she met while doing investigative work and they reside in the Urbanna area in a beautiful home A breast cancer survivor Liz is six years out of treatment Shersquos very involved in her church Apostles Lutheran of which shersquos been a member since 1992 and drives to Gloucester regularly to attend events
When shersquos not being an independent distributor for My It Works Liz is an avid and talented stained glass artist jewelry creator and writer In fact shersquos a fellow Chesapeake Style writer and sales representative and yoursquove probably read a few articles of hers One of her favorite hobbies is making stained glass something she started doing in the early 2000s
She often creates her own stained glass patterns and has a studio in the basement of her house right next to her husbandrsquos workshop Liz makes her own jewelry and her latest interest is something that fellow Chesapeake Style advertiser Libby Lipscomb Boyer of KittyKat Glass Designs taught her to make a kumihimo beaded necklace She and several church members are planning to make stained glass windows for their church
Liz isnrsquot the only talented one in her family one of her daughters makes stained glass pieces and they can both cross-stitch beautifully While she might not have as much free time as she could being retired she enjoys every minute of her busy day
Elizabeth can be reached by phone at 804-815-5077 and you can view her online It Works profile at lidabetmyitworkscom Kelsey Sipes photos
Style Spotlight~Taking a Chance Enjoying the Plunge
September 2012 17
By Jean M Duggan
VICAP (Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program) through Bay Aging wants to remind you about your Medicare needs this fall Each yearmdashfrom October 15
through December 7mdashMedicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to join or switch Medicare plans
As you are making decisions about your health and prescription drug coverage it is very important to remember to do the following
bull Review your current health and prescription plans Health and drug plan benefits and costs can change each year
bull Look at other plans in your area to see if one may be a better choice for you
bull If you want to keep your current plan you donrsquot need to do anything for your enrollment to continue
bull If you are going to make a change then you need to sign up as soon as possible as it will help avoid any inconvenience at your pharmacy in January
You can compare plans by calling
800-MEDICARE by going to wwwmedicaregov or by contacting Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program
VICAP also wants people to know that there is extra help available from the Social Security Administration to help pay for your premium and prescriptions To qualify for extra help you must have
bull Income limited to $1396 a month for an individual or $1891 a month for a married couple living together
bull Resources limited to $13070 for an individual or $26120 for a married couple living together Resources include such things as bank accounts stocks and bonds They do not count your house and car as resources
For assistance or to learn more about what is available for you please contact Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program at 804-758-2386 ext 44Jean M Duggan is Development Officer at Bay Aging
Chesapeake Style Magazine
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18 September 2012
Old Time Revival in Guinea and Baptizing in the York RiverThis is a continuation of a series of articles about the childhood of Pauline Allen Alexander Elizabeth Stokesrsquo motherBy Elizabeth Allen Stokes
In black Guinea beginning with the fourth of July and extending through the entire month of August of every year during my Mamas day
was a time of great anticipation for all families The community spruced up its houses whitewashed the houses and barns and schoolhouse cemetery fences and gravesites weeding the flower beds cleaned and mucked out
the stables homes were cleaned out rugs air dried on lines windows washed horses curried the best of the linen silverware and dishes pulled out of the linen closets and cupboards and the precious
spare room in the house sported the comfiest of feather pillows and quilts made by the women of the family Children who had gone away to find more lucrative work in hospitals the garment industries the Philly Navy Yards the building of the Harlem Tunnel and the docksmdashothers became ministers doctors lawyers nurses government workers educators tailors seamstresses small business owners and even journalistsmdashcame back home for that weekmdashas well as other relatives from as far as Boston New Jersey New York Washington DC and Baltimore as far south as Atlanta and Memphis
and from Detroit and Chicago where the steel industries and factories had beckoned them All of this hard work culminated in Revival Week for First Baptist Church at Ordinary on Route 17mdashthe Greate Roadmdashand Morningstar Baptist Church in Bena Their revivalsmdashservices and prayers sermons and singing with guest preachersmdashwere held at different dates during the week but always
in August and ending the following Sunday with the baptizing always on the waterfront propertymdashYork Rivermdashof neighbor Floyd Stokes in an area called ldquoup on the hillrdquo Families were dressed in their best all week long and even the horsesrsquo coats shone with care their blinders decorated prettily as well as the buggies brass parts and leather parts oiled to perfection All week long neighbors and visiting relatives would visit each and eat and take foodstuffs home and drink and reminisce
The candidates for baptizingmdashmostly childrenmdashalong with their sponsors were dressed in long white
dressesmdashgirls and womenmdashwith white towels wrapped around their heads or long-sleeved white shirts and pantsmdashboys and men After being shielded and dressed in the nearby thicket of woods they were led down to the York River by the minister and into the water where prayers were said and the old spiritual sung Wade in the Water Families clasped hands cried and sang as their spirits and hearts soared with pride to see their loved ones given over to God
Every year since slavery this tradition has continued in the black communities all over the south as a reminder of their ancestors who could not always worship in the white churches and finally united to find places of united prayer for themselves and to baptize their own in the same local waters where they harvested their bounties The inlets and coves the marshes streams of the great Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac and York Rivers as well as the Rappahannock and the Piankitank and in the lower peninsula the Hampton and Poquoson Rivers just to mention the major ones After the services tables were set up with enormous platters of food of all description because the gardens had been harvested and ldquoDinner on the groundsrdquo was remembered and spoken yet againRecent Modern Day Baptizing Taylorrsquos Beach Reedville Shiloh Baptist Church Photos by Elizabeth Stokes
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The Guinea Connection~Part VI
September 2012 19
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By Bud Disney
The Ricersquos HotelHughlettrsquos Tavern Foundation Members of Heathsville
sponsored an Art Show with the members displaying their talents with twenty plus contributors with a large number of items
The first annual Art Show was a success The variety of types and amazing creations of arts crafts photography was a welcome sight to visitors There were many visitors
Entires ranged from designer clothing quilts statuary stained glass paintings items from the Blacksmith Shop handmade clocks greeting cards hand crafts computer generated art jewelry wood furniture bowls boxes spinning and weaving
Members of the Ricersquos Hotel
Hughlettrsquos Tavern were as amazed as the visitors by the talented member artists of the Tavern
There were displays from the Tavern Lobby Parlor the Spinners and Weavers Studiomdashthe former Yellow Cat Roommdashthe Livery Stable the Woodworkers Guild and
Transportation buildingThe exhibits were colorful with the
creators nearby to share informationPerhaps using the old standby
by ldquoa picture is worth a thousand wordsrdquo is the best way to describe the event Envision items that you can see and touch along with the paintings and photos
The Show was organized by Beverly Sabelhouse and Bud Disney with many of the Tavern Members
participating and assisting the arrangement of course the ldquosetup and the take downldquo of the show
The success of this show will certainly lead to another This will present an opportunity to attendees to bring their friends to view all of these wonderful objects created by the Tavern members Watch for plans to offer Art Classes in the fall Bud Disney photo
Tavern Members Art Show
20 September 2012
By Ellen Dugan
If you are an English teacher and see the word ldquotardigraderdquo you might think therersquos a space missing in the middle or
that the person who wrote it was late in assigning marks on a report cardmdashhopefully As and Bs But if yoursquore into microorganisms and the space program you would smile and pause for a moment of respectful even awesome silence You would know that tardigrades also called waterbears or moss piglets are tiny
Rambo survival creatures worthy of their own reality TV show
These little guys have an impressive resume To begin with theyrsquove got lifersquos ups and downs figured out Too hot Too cold Too much radiation Not enough air or water No problem When the going gets tough tardigrades get tougher They just check out temporarily and wait for things to improve They have learned how to survive boiling heat freezing cold massive doses of radiation and even the vacuum of outer space
In scientific circles they are
generally considered to be the worldrsquos toughest animal Part of their success strategy is simply to lose weight They know how to go into a hibernation-like state that scientists call ldquocryptobiosisrdquo This is basically a deathlike condition But they donrsquot die Their metabolism lowers to the point of being undetectable and the water inside their body decreases to less than 1 We donrsquot know exactly how they do this And we donrsquot know how they feel about doing itmdashprobably less than happy about itmdashbut itrsquos one reason there is so much interest in them
Another is that they are comparatively easy to study because tardigrades are not too fussy about where they live Any place seems to be okay Theyrsquove been found on top of the Himalayas at the bottom of the sea under layers of solid ice in polar regions and throughout tropical forests around the equator Millions of them no doubt the smarter ones prefer lakes and ponds or dunes and beaches Thousands like to swim in a cup of marine or freshwater sediment
If you have a microscope you can see them by soaking a piece of moss in water Donrsquot worry about disturbing them These guys are flexible and as far as we know they
have no objection to being observed Because of their remarkable
durability and their lumbering microscopically ldquocuterdquo appearancemdashshort plump bodies and little legsmdashtardigrades have developed a somewhat unique fan club among the scientists who study them Often a degree of playfulnessmdashmissing in other studiesmdashcreeps into tardigrade literature things like ldquoCreature Survives Naked in Spacerdquo ldquoExtremophilerdquo or ldquoIndestructiblerdquo
No doubt this notoriety was prompted by a group of tardigrade super stars who took the top spot in Wired Sciencersquos Top 10 Things Launched into Space in 2008 when they participated in the TARDIS (Tardigrades in Space) program Part of their job as tardinauts or pioneer space travelers was simply to survive the experience Happily many of them did thus becoming the first animals to return alive after exposure to both space vacuum and solar radiation
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September 2012 21
TeenEncouraging Young Artists Photographers Writers
For Guidelines and Permission Forms go to wwwchesapeakestylecom click on Teen Style
Rosebud Bed and Breakfast is nestled in Virginias Historic Northern Neck in Montross Easy access for day-trips to 12 local wineries Stratford Hall George Washingtons Birthplace Virginias Historic trianglemdashYorktown Jamestown and Williamsburgmdashas well as other local historic sites Located in town its a short distance to local restaurants shopping and more
Call 804-761-4844
for reservations15353 Kings Hwy
PO Box 905Montross Va 22520
Middlesex High SchoolThe Special Ring
By Bridgette Self
So much dependsupon
That one specialring
Sparkling withdiamonds
Followed by the nakedband
Symbolizing a newbeginning
Fox FoxBy Chris Sheppard
Fox FoxSlyly sneaking in the nightUnder the fence to the chicken hutsEvery move you make is quietEvery sound you make is silentAs you approach the hutOnce inside you take a chicken one by oneAfter checking your list you leave in a flashInto the night without a trace
A Cheetahrsquos HuntBy Allie Reaves
There she goesIn a blink of an eye
Her paws tearingUp the ground beneath her
There she goesFaster than lightening
Her powerful legsNothing but a blur
There she goesFlying on the groundHer long lean body
Leaping through the air
There she goesDashing across the plains
Her soft breathingNever troubling her
There she goesShersquos got it
Her majestic agilityNever fails
Through the Eyes of an Innocent
By Allie Reaves
A thousand steps before me(As far as my eyes can see) and
Gigantic foot houses on the floor(Mine are normal)
Big fluffy seats swallowing me(But are comfy)
While watching TV bigger than my head(Always before bed)
Tucked in a mountain of animals(Never to be alone)
22 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
In the Northern Neck is a place where ldquonobody wants to go home theyrsquore having too much funrdquomdash and itrsquos called Leadbellyrsquos
Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant that is at Fairport Marina Tammy LaFollette who runs it says employees even come in on days off just to hang out
Tammy grew up visiting the Neck with her family which eventually moved here She left after high school but has returned several times most recently when her mother became ill in 2011 She resurrected the Marinarsquos
restaurant when she opened Leadbellyrsquos in August of that year
A commercial artist Tammy has done interior design and artwork created logos and advertising images and even taught gourd sculpture to kids with disabilities in Washington DC
Now once again shersquos cooking ldquoCooking is a form of creativityrdquo Tammy explained ldquoAnd coming up with creative names for new dishes is a challenge toordquo
The Fairport Marina is familiar territory to Tammy She not only cooked in the restaurant in the late 1990rsquos she also decorated it even painting murals on the bar as well as using driftwood and found objects and painting nautical images on them That was the period when Coastal Living Magazine named the Marinarsquos restaurant one of the top five ldquoSeafood Divesrdquo on the East Coast
ldquoMy goal is to earn that sort of recognition againrdquo Tammy said
The first hint of the fun at Leadbellyrsquos is the giant frog in sunglasses flashing V for Victory on the side of the building as you drive into the parking lot Enter the restaurant and yoursquoll see frogs everywhere painted frogs stuffed frogs sculptured
frogs frogs made of gourds ldquoFrogs are my religionrdquo Tammy
said smiling ldquoYou know Forever Relying on Godmdashwe need all the help we can get Thatrsquos why there are frogs everywhererdquo
And on the menu is a specialty of the house frog legs Folks keep coming back to Leadbellyrsquos for the frog legs The restaurant sells more than 30 pounds a week ldquoFolks say theyrsquore the best theyrsquove ever hadrdquo said Tammy
ldquoThey donrsquot really taste like chicken no matter what anybody saysrdquo Brooke Carrillo the bartender said ldquoThey taste more like sugar toads but with the texture of chickenrdquo
Some of the best fried green tomatoes to be found along the Chesapeake are also on the menu available as an appetizer and on sandwiches as well ldquoWe change our oil every dayrdquo Tammy said ldquoThatrsquos why theyrsquore always lusciousrdquo
There are different lunch and dinner specials daily ldquoWe always have both meat and fish specials for dinnersrdquo she said Another regular dish people return for is ldquoMy Maryrsquos Oystersrdquo cooked according to Leadbellyrsquos own recipe All the produce and seafood come from local purveyors helping maintain the
fresh taste of all Leadbellyrsquos dishes Along with sharing chefrsquos duties
Tammy also is redecorating the spaces in the restaurant ldquoAnd we always decorate for each holidaymdashwersquore very festive around hererdquo she said
Leadbellyrsquos also hosts private parties Theyrsquove served wedding rehearsal dinners and host a regular group each month that comes with its own disk jockey for a dance party
Every other Saturday Leadbellyrsquos offers live music The house band is called Throwinrsquo Wake
Tammy and her employees love the bright casual atmosphere of Leadbellyrsquos ldquoWersquore kind of like a hidden little secret where folks know they can leave all their troubles at the doorrdquo Tammy said Brooke added ldquoAll Tammyrsquos employees are happy and that makes everyone who comes in happyrdquo And Tammy finished off ldquoI tell my employees if you arenrsquot having fun working here you donrsquot need to be working hererdquo
Leadbellyrsquos has many regular customers ldquoWe see the same people week after week We appreciate our local customer base year round though we certainly enjoy our summer visitors who are vacationers and Marina customersrdquo Tammy said
One regular customer enjoying his soft crab sandwich summed up Leadbellyrsquos appeal ldquoI come in here almost every day because I enjoy the food and I enjoy the companyrdquo
Leadbellyrsquos is open year-round Summer hours are Monday-Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm Thursday-Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Winter hours starting early in November are Wednesday-Saturday for lunch and dinner Sunday lunch only Fairport Marina is at 252 Polly Cove Road Reedville Phone 804-453-5002 and ldquoLikerdquo Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant on FacebookLeft Tammyrsquos art on a freezer Tammy photos by Mari Bonomi
Style Spotlight~Leadbellyrsquos creates Virginiarsquos Caribbean fun
FREE Tasting at Roses Steak House in KilmarnockTuesday September 18 at 530 pm
September 2012 23
By RuthE Forrest BA CMT NCTMB
Wersquore not the first to experience stressful times and confusion in a changing
world In 1939 a 45-year-old retired Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy concerned about being recalled for duty at the dawning of WWII asked Edgar Cayce what could be done to facilitate peace His counsel was to ldquohelliplive as you prayrdquo In other words to live each moment as peaceful as humanly possible When we pray for peace but our actions are anything but peaceful we create heartache war and destruction
This timeless answer remains good advice today It is okay to feel discouraged or overwhelmed by what we see in current events How can we take our power back and make a difference What can we do to change things and improve our world
A good friend of mine no longer watches the news on TV or reads anything about war and fighting overseas She chooses instead to visualize the people in these areas of conflict as whole healthy happy and prosperous She is adding her positive energy to others of like mind thus multiplying the good vibrations Another friend always watches the news so she knows where to send her prayers and healing light The more we add our thoughts and actions to the possibility of peace the larger the consciousness of peace becomes We can all do this type of internal work as Mr Cayce counseled
The effects of our individual thoughts and actions often may not be apparent until generations later Henry D Thoreau was a quiet man who lived simply in Concord Mass Spending much of his time in deep thought he wrote books about civil disobedience peaceful protests and the beauty of nature His writings greatly influenced M Gandhi and ML King and contributed to their
world-changing actions Similarly we may never know the far-reaching long-lasting effects of our own thoughts words and gestures
You donrsquot have to be a Thoreau to inspire greatness The first step is to clean up your thoughts You may not be able to control all the thoughts that pop into your head but you donrsquot have to sit down to dinner with them The unpleasant situations we currently face didnrsquot start yesterdaymdasha long chain of angry fearful thoughts created them Instead of choosing a negative response that condemns the people and events that bring great suffering make a choice for the positive Irsquom not suggesting that we deny that bad things happen or avoid addressing issues that need attention Simply keep a positive and hopeful attitude looking for good things in your experience It doesnrsquot take a big sweeping time-consuming expensive change Each small action that we take during the course of a day helps to create our Eden Here are some suggestions to inspire more peaceful moments
Preventative Maintenance My personal motto Keeping yourself in a state of equilibrium ensures that your mindbodyspirit are strong enough to withstand the stresses of modern living Tools for healthy balance include restful sleep scheduled downtime proper nutrition lots of clean water and exercise that is fun
Soul Nourishment As important as feeding the body feed your soul daily with uplifting reading music or anything of your choosing as long as it is helpful and hopeful
Take control Protect your mind and emotions by consciously choosing what you read view listen to and the conversations you have Let go of toxic peopleideas
Legacy Decide on what kind of world you want to leave behind Take your legacy and work with itmdasha kind world a peaceful world Keeping that ideal in mind choose
your reactions based on that ideal when faced with a decision This takes work and attention but is easier with practice and life changing Deep peace pure green of the grass to you
Deep peace pure red of the flame to you Deep peace of the quiet earth to you Deep peace of the sleeping stones to youDeep peace of the running wave to youReach RuthE Spa 2 U 804-453-5367
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24 September 2012
By Ellen DuganEveryone knows that work expands
to fill the time available to do it But there is another law operating along these same linesmdashthe more room you have the more stuff you accumulate To check this out we asked ldquoWith the exception of clothes if we looked in your closet what would we findrdquo
Dawn Sanders-Ball who lives in Weems is a nurse in an acute rehab center in Yorktown She admits to being ldquoa document freakrdquo Therefore itrsquos no
surprise that her closet also houses file cabinets and boxes of papers
ldquoSchool records transcripts even PowerPoint presentationsrdquo says Dawn perhaps remembering her college days in northern Virginia Dawnrsquos nine year-old niece Dayla Reed who attends Lancaster Middle School and ldquolikes history the bestrdquo isnrsquot following in her auntrsquos filing
footsteps yet Dayla has a toy box where shersquos normally ldquopretty goodrdquo at keeping things picked
up but says that her things can be ldquoa little bit everywhere toordquo
Kilmarnock resident Ellen Strangeway used to ldquodo hair at Head Huntersrdquo but is now responsible for keeping her husband Jamesrsquos
books for Central Equipment Co If we looked in Ellenrsquos closet ldquoit would depend on the time of dayrdquo as to what we would find ldquoHot outside wersquod see Pettierdquo she says Pettie is her Jack Russell terrier ldquoHersquos not the one afraid of thunderstorms but he likes the cool ceramic tile on the floorrdquo says Ellen Pettiersquos sister Souch is the one who is afraid of thunder and lightning Wersquore not sure if Souch inherited this fear from her misnamed mother Inky (entirely white with a couple of small tan spots) or her haughty grandmother Lady Ellie who may have descended from royalty Ellen also has four horses but as far as we know theyrsquove never set foot inside her closet
If you like good barbecue Captain Ron Campbell in Topping is your man Hersquos been cooking ever since he can remember and probably even before then Although Ron has over 500 cookbooks he does everything by taste ldquoI use the books mostly for ideasrdquo he laughs He doesnrsquot keep them in his closet however ldquoReally therersquos nothing
but clothes in there with the exception of some guns I inheritedrdquo says Ron ldquoButrdquo he adds ldquoMy wife is another story She probably has 500 pairs of shoes in thererdquo We couldnrsquot check this out for accuracy so wersquoll take Ronrsquos word for it
Newlywed Denise Seber of Saluda met husband Steven through the Electricianrsquos Union Both are electricians and apparently Denise felt the sparks fly immediately ldquoI knew he was the one when I first saw himrdquo she smiles It was quite a jolt however to discover that Steven is well somewhat of a hoarder ldquoHe has about a bazillion t-shirtsrdquo says Denise who prefers that we not look inside her closet ldquoItrsquos full of junkrdquo she says ldquoSuitcases files 20 yearsrsquo worth of my husbandrsquos craprdquo But little by little Denise is making progress sneaking it out pool cues t-shirts etc ldquoItrsquos slow goingrdquo she says but worth it if she can make room for her shoes
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September 2012 25
Open Every Day for Lunch 11 amMonday - Saturday Dinner til 9 pm
804-453-5002 252 Polly Cove Road
Reedville Va
Dining on Cockrells Creek Cocktails Casual Dining
Seafood Specials ABC On amp Off
Leadbellys Restaurant is located at Fairport Marina
By Susan Grandpre
The Northern Neck is filled with opportunities to explore history taste local wines indulge in
a variety of water activities commune with nature shop and enjoy local restaurants With somewhat limited accommodations for visitors to the area the Rosebud Bed amp Breakfast is ideally located for guests looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer
While taking advantage of the many area activities the Rosebud B amp B located on Kings Highway in Montross offers comfortable and welcoming accommodations for visitors to the Northern Neck Rosebud BampB is family owned and operated and recently celebrated its one year anniversary Opened in August 2011 by Peggy Evans Garland and her husband the Rosebud B amp B has welcomed a host of visitors in its inaugural year
Peggy opened Rosebud B amp B for several reasons She knew that the area needed more accommodations for people wanting to explore the Northern Neck and she wanted to provide a place for those visitors to stay She felt that she had the perfect scenario to open a B amp B On the front portion of her property stood an old house that she and her family were not using She felt that turning this cozy old house into a bed and breakfast would be a great use for the old house and serve the community
After making the decision to create
the bed and breakfast Peggy began a renovation project transforming the old house into a lovely B amp B The renovation included hardwood flooring a new kitchen central air conditioning new windows fresh paint and much more Peggy enjoyed the renovation project and is proud of the beautiful end result
At the completion of the renovation the old house had turned into a beautiful and welcoming bed and breakfast The Rosebud Bed and Breakfast offers two guest rooms a common room a dining room and a kitchen The first of the guest rooms is the spacious Rose Room with a double bed The second guest room the Bud Room is a little smaller and has a queen size bed Both rooms offer ample closet and drawer space
In the common room guests find an inviting place to relax and watch TV The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for visitors to use as needed Guests are encouraged to linger over breakfast in the dining room where homemade muffins breads and breakfast casseroles are served In addition fresh fruit is offered along with juice coffee and tea Wifi can be used throughout the B amp B and the Rosebud welcomes pets
An additional benefit of staying there is the hostess Peggy Not only does she create a welcoming and comfortable place to stay but she also possesses a wealth of information about the region She has lived in Montross for 30 years and her husband is a native to the area
Peggyrsquos love for the Northern Neck and her desire to share its rich and unique history with others was another factor that motivated her to open Rosebud B amp B ldquoI wanted to meet different people interested in the Northern Neck and share information with themrdquo she says She remarks ldquoMany come to the Northern Neck to attend an event or see the historic sites Others use it as a central
meeting place while some have stayed at the B amp B as they bicycled from Chesapeake to Fredericksburgrdquo
Some of the local attractions that Peggy helps guide her guests to enjoy include any of the 12 wineries located along the nearby wine trail The area is home to the birthplace of two of our nationrsquos presidents George Washington and James Monroe Stratford Hall Plantation birthplace of civil war general Robert E Lee is located nearby and offers tours of the house and gardens
The climate in the Northern Neck is
mild and its proximity to the water invites many outdoor enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy activities ranging from sailing boating or water skiing on local rivers to exploring the quieter backwaters on kayak or canoes The local waterways also invite those who love to go fishing or crabbing Cyclists and hikers can enjoy the many scenic routes and trails and nature lovers can
bird watch or indulge in naturersquos many offerings for photography
Whatever draws a visitor to the Northern Neck guests who stay at the Rosebud Bed and Breakfast will be treated to a cozy and comfortable visit while being treated like family To make reservations call 804-761-4844 or email peggarlaaolcom More information about the Rosebud B amp B is available on Facebook and the website wwwrosebudbandbcom Marie Stone photos
sgrandprechesapeakestylecom
Style Spotlight~An Old House Transformed
26 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Country Cottage is known as The Sweetest Secret in the Northern Neck As many of
her customers have remarked itrsquos a surprise to step inside Country Cottage for the first time Itrsquos almost overwhelming to be faced with the number of options available at the store When Tim and Pam Sawyer first opened their shop in 1998 as a garden center they had no idea that their garden shop would grow into such beloved stop for locals and travelers alike
The yellow building is one of the first that yoursquoll encounter after crossing the bridge when entering the Main Street area of White Stone The color of the house which was originally white was inspired by a pretty yellow daffodil that Pam had been working on
Country Cottage started out as
a garden center and gift shop and has slowly grown through the years into what it is today In 2006 Pam acquired a local flower shop and had it moved into Country Cottage adding to the already large variety of items available When she made the decision to add fudge into her lineup in 2007 she had no idea that it would become such an enjoyed item
Her next addition actually came as a suggestion from her customers They commented that it would be nice to sit in the garden area and eat ice cream Pam listened adding Hersheyrsquos ice cream in 2008 Finally in 2010 Pam took a class about how to make chocolate and added a line of homemade and pre-made chocolates to the Country Cottage
Pam was born and raised in Newport News but has been living in Mathews for 21 years She met her husband Tim in high school and theyrsquove been together since they were 16 With 30 years of marriage under their belts Tim and Pam are a story of high school sweethearts gone right It was Tim who originally pointed out the store when Pam had to stop working due to health concerns and they worked together to make Country Cottage a reality
Their move to Mathews came when Pam gave in to Timrsquos desire
to live in the country coupled with a desire to move somewhere safer and quieter than Newport News for the sake of their children They have two sons who have helped over the years until they started their own careers one of whom is a CPA the other is a salesman Tim still stops by once a week to help Pam out with the store With her free time Pam enjoys spending time with her family and her
three grandchildren who live locallyPam loves what she does and
she is involved in every aspect of her business She makes 80 of the chocolates in her store and has special molds for each filling so it doesnrsquot matter which type of chocolate is on the outside you can tell which filling it contains just by looking at the shape Country Cottage offers 20 flavors of fudge including seasonal flavors and there is a running offer to buy a pound of fudge for $1299 and get half a pound free
Pam learned floral arrangement from her mother who made corsages
and bouquets for weddings and other events and she makes the flower arrangements herself Country Cottage is a ldquofull service florist whatever they need we dordquo Pam loves interacting with her customers and greets each one cheerfully when they come in the door She recounted a story about how one little girl remembered her store despite only seeing it once a year and said ldquoItrsquos
neat to be a part of someonersquos memoryrdquo
At Country Cottage they try to be as allergy friendly as possible and they thoroughly clean everything between servings They offer many sugar free items and several gluten free selections
When Pam recently discovered that she was unable to consume gluten it opened her eyes to how many products contain gluten One of her goals is to expand her line of gluten free products While she may not have the time now Pam has plans in store including an expanded gourmet line and more chocolates This is a local favorite and is sure to remain that way with Pamrsquos additions
Call Country Cottage 804-435-3812 email bowk4uverizonnet wwwcountrycottagewscom or by searching County Cottage on Facebook Kelsey Sipes photos
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11 am - 230 pm amp 5 pm - 9 pm Saturday
800 am - 230 pm amp 5 pm - 9 pm Sunday Open All Day
800 am - 9 pmDown the street from Lancaster Court House Across from Mary Ball Washington Museum
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804-453-6003Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 to 4
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September 2012 27
By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
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28 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
Visit the Reedville Fishermens Museum where history of Northern Neck
Watermen comes aliveWalk our dock inspect our boats visit our museum galleries
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PLU-101
30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
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16 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
When she first stumbled upon It Works Elizabeth Huegel who goes by Liz was
accompanying a friend to a network gathering of Christian business women The woman who hosted the event demonstrated the Ultimate Body Applicator from It Works and lost about an inch around her waist in 45 minutes Liz was amazed and
more than a bit skeptical so she decided to try it herself She also lost several inches over the next three days from where she had applied the Ultimate Body Applicator When she realized how well it worked for her Liz decided to become an independent distributor for It Works which is her first foray into network marketing
While It Works sells a variety of beauty and skin
care and nutritional products its best known for the Ultimate Body Applicator wraps When it comes to the wraps the ldquolonger and more frequently you use it the better the results will berdquo says Liz She explained that the wraps are made of fabric and are infused with botanicals to help detoxify the body leading to noticeable tightening toning and firming where applied
Itrsquos important to drink lots of water during the first 72 hours after the
wraps are applied to help flush out the toxins They need to be worn for a minimum of 45 minutes but many
people wear them to sleep or out on the go without anyone ever knowing they have them on The wrap can be placed on the stomach neck back thighs or arms and the affects can last between two and six months
After the Ultimate Body Applicator Lizrsquos favorite It Works product is the ldquoGreensrdquo a powdered nutritional supplement that can be added to anything you drink and contains the nutritional equivalent of eight fruit and vegetable servings I can personally attest that it doesnrsquot taste bad in water though Liz prefers to drink hers in orange juice because it has a slight orange flavor Everything that It Works makes is natural and does not contain chemicals Liz makes a point of trying everything before she sells it stating ldquoI wonrsquot sell anything I donrsquot believe inrdquo She will travel anywhere within the Chesapeake Style distribution area to host a party
Liz has lived in the area since the 1970s when she moved here when she married her first husband and they moved to Virginia because he was originally from here She was in the Air Force before she switched to general government work in 1985 She earned her degree from St Leorsquos University in 1982 and worked as
an investigator for the Department of Defense for 20 years She was stationed in Hampton Roads and worked the Peninsula area until she retired in 2005 In 2005 Liz married Dave a talented carpenter she met while doing investigative work and they reside in the Urbanna area in a beautiful home A breast cancer survivor Liz is six years out of treatment Shersquos very involved in her church Apostles Lutheran of which shersquos been a member since 1992 and drives to Gloucester regularly to attend events
When shersquos not being an independent distributor for My It Works Liz is an avid and talented stained glass artist jewelry creator and writer In fact shersquos a fellow Chesapeake Style writer and sales representative and yoursquove probably read a few articles of hers One of her favorite hobbies is making stained glass something she started doing in the early 2000s
She often creates her own stained glass patterns and has a studio in the basement of her house right next to her husbandrsquos workshop Liz makes her own jewelry and her latest interest is something that fellow Chesapeake Style advertiser Libby Lipscomb Boyer of KittyKat Glass Designs taught her to make a kumihimo beaded necklace She and several church members are planning to make stained glass windows for their church
Liz isnrsquot the only talented one in her family one of her daughters makes stained glass pieces and they can both cross-stitch beautifully While she might not have as much free time as she could being retired she enjoys every minute of her busy day
Elizabeth can be reached by phone at 804-815-5077 and you can view her online It Works profile at lidabetmyitworkscom Kelsey Sipes photos
Style Spotlight~Taking a Chance Enjoying the Plunge
September 2012 17
By Jean M Duggan
VICAP (Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program) through Bay Aging wants to remind you about your Medicare needs this fall Each yearmdashfrom October 15
through December 7mdashMedicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to join or switch Medicare plans
As you are making decisions about your health and prescription drug coverage it is very important to remember to do the following
bull Review your current health and prescription plans Health and drug plan benefits and costs can change each year
bull Look at other plans in your area to see if one may be a better choice for you
bull If you want to keep your current plan you donrsquot need to do anything for your enrollment to continue
bull If you are going to make a change then you need to sign up as soon as possible as it will help avoid any inconvenience at your pharmacy in January
You can compare plans by calling
800-MEDICARE by going to wwwmedicaregov or by contacting Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program
VICAP also wants people to know that there is extra help available from the Social Security Administration to help pay for your premium and prescriptions To qualify for extra help you must have
bull Income limited to $1396 a month for an individual or $1891 a month for a married couple living together
bull Resources limited to $13070 for an individual or $26120 for a married couple living together Resources include such things as bank accounts stocks and bonds They do not count your house and car as resources
For assistance or to learn more about what is available for you please contact Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program at 804-758-2386 ext 44Jean M Duggan is Development Officer at Bay Aging
Chesapeake Style Magazine
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18 September 2012
Old Time Revival in Guinea and Baptizing in the York RiverThis is a continuation of a series of articles about the childhood of Pauline Allen Alexander Elizabeth Stokesrsquo motherBy Elizabeth Allen Stokes
In black Guinea beginning with the fourth of July and extending through the entire month of August of every year during my Mamas day
was a time of great anticipation for all families The community spruced up its houses whitewashed the houses and barns and schoolhouse cemetery fences and gravesites weeding the flower beds cleaned and mucked out
the stables homes were cleaned out rugs air dried on lines windows washed horses curried the best of the linen silverware and dishes pulled out of the linen closets and cupboards and the precious
spare room in the house sported the comfiest of feather pillows and quilts made by the women of the family Children who had gone away to find more lucrative work in hospitals the garment industries the Philly Navy Yards the building of the Harlem Tunnel and the docksmdashothers became ministers doctors lawyers nurses government workers educators tailors seamstresses small business owners and even journalistsmdashcame back home for that weekmdashas well as other relatives from as far as Boston New Jersey New York Washington DC and Baltimore as far south as Atlanta and Memphis
and from Detroit and Chicago where the steel industries and factories had beckoned them All of this hard work culminated in Revival Week for First Baptist Church at Ordinary on Route 17mdashthe Greate Roadmdashand Morningstar Baptist Church in Bena Their revivalsmdashservices and prayers sermons and singing with guest preachersmdashwere held at different dates during the week but always
in August and ending the following Sunday with the baptizing always on the waterfront propertymdashYork Rivermdashof neighbor Floyd Stokes in an area called ldquoup on the hillrdquo Families were dressed in their best all week long and even the horsesrsquo coats shone with care their blinders decorated prettily as well as the buggies brass parts and leather parts oiled to perfection All week long neighbors and visiting relatives would visit each and eat and take foodstuffs home and drink and reminisce
The candidates for baptizingmdashmostly childrenmdashalong with their sponsors were dressed in long white
dressesmdashgirls and womenmdashwith white towels wrapped around their heads or long-sleeved white shirts and pantsmdashboys and men After being shielded and dressed in the nearby thicket of woods they were led down to the York River by the minister and into the water where prayers were said and the old spiritual sung Wade in the Water Families clasped hands cried and sang as their spirits and hearts soared with pride to see their loved ones given over to God
Every year since slavery this tradition has continued in the black communities all over the south as a reminder of their ancestors who could not always worship in the white churches and finally united to find places of united prayer for themselves and to baptize their own in the same local waters where they harvested their bounties The inlets and coves the marshes streams of the great Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac and York Rivers as well as the Rappahannock and the Piankitank and in the lower peninsula the Hampton and Poquoson Rivers just to mention the major ones After the services tables were set up with enormous platters of food of all description because the gardens had been harvested and ldquoDinner on the groundsrdquo was remembered and spoken yet againRecent Modern Day Baptizing Taylorrsquos Beach Reedville Shiloh Baptist Church Photos by Elizabeth Stokes
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The Guinea Connection~Part VI
September 2012 19
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By Bud Disney
The Ricersquos HotelHughlettrsquos Tavern Foundation Members of Heathsville
sponsored an Art Show with the members displaying their talents with twenty plus contributors with a large number of items
The first annual Art Show was a success The variety of types and amazing creations of arts crafts photography was a welcome sight to visitors There were many visitors
Entires ranged from designer clothing quilts statuary stained glass paintings items from the Blacksmith Shop handmade clocks greeting cards hand crafts computer generated art jewelry wood furniture bowls boxes spinning and weaving
Members of the Ricersquos Hotel
Hughlettrsquos Tavern were as amazed as the visitors by the talented member artists of the Tavern
There were displays from the Tavern Lobby Parlor the Spinners and Weavers Studiomdashthe former Yellow Cat Roommdashthe Livery Stable the Woodworkers Guild and
Transportation buildingThe exhibits were colorful with the
creators nearby to share informationPerhaps using the old standby
by ldquoa picture is worth a thousand wordsrdquo is the best way to describe the event Envision items that you can see and touch along with the paintings and photos
The Show was organized by Beverly Sabelhouse and Bud Disney with many of the Tavern Members
participating and assisting the arrangement of course the ldquosetup and the take downldquo of the show
The success of this show will certainly lead to another This will present an opportunity to attendees to bring their friends to view all of these wonderful objects created by the Tavern members Watch for plans to offer Art Classes in the fall Bud Disney photo
Tavern Members Art Show
20 September 2012
By Ellen Dugan
If you are an English teacher and see the word ldquotardigraderdquo you might think therersquos a space missing in the middle or
that the person who wrote it was late in assigning marks on a report cardmdashhopefully As and Bs But if yoursquore into microorganisms and the space program you would smile and pause for a moment of respectful even awesome silence You would know that tardigrades also called waterbears or moss piglets are tiny
Rambo survival creatures worthy of their own reality TV show
These little guys have an impressive resume To begin with theyrsquove got lifersquos ups and downs figured out Too hot Too cold Too much radiation Not enough air or water No problem When the going gets tough tardigrades get tougher They just check out temporarily and wait for things to improve They have learned how to survive boiling heat freezing cold massive doses of radiation and even the vacuum of outer space
In scientific circles they are
generally considered to be the worldrsquos toughest animal Part of their success strategy is simply to lose weight They know how to go into a hibernation-like state that scientists call ldquocryptobiosisrdquo This is basically a deathlike condition But they donrsquot die Their metabolism lowers to the point of being undetectable and the water inside their body decreases to less than 1 We donrsquot know exactly how they do this And we donrsquot know how they feel about doing itmdashprobably less than happy about itmdashbut itrsquos one reason there is so much interest in them
Another is that they are comparatively easy to study because tardigrades are not too fussy about where they live Any place seems to be okay Theyrsquove been found on top of the Himalayas at the bottom of the sea under layers of solid ice in polar regions and throughout tropical forests around the equator Millions of them no doubt the smarter ones prefer lakes and ponds or dunes and beaches Thousands like to swim in a cup of marine or freshwater sediment
If you have a microscope you can see them by soaking a piece of moss in water Donrsquot worry about disturbing them These guys are flexible and as far as we know they
have no objection to being observed Because of their remarkable
durability and their lumbering microscopically ldquocuterdquo appearancemdashshort plump bodies and little legsmdashtardigrades have developed a somewhat unique fan club among the scientists who study them Often a degree of playfulnessmdashmissing in other studiesmdashcreeps into tardigrade literature things like ldquoCreature Survives Naked in Spacerdquo ldquoExtremophilerdquo or ldquoIndestructiblerdquo
No doubt this notoriety was prompted by a group of tardigrade super stars who took the top spot in Wired Sciencersquos Top 10 Things Launched into Space in 2008 when they participated in the TARDIS (Tardigrades in Space) program Part of their job as tardinauts or pioneer space travelers was simply to survive the experience Happily many of them did thus becoming the first animals to return alive after exposure to both space vacuum and solar radiation
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Chesapeake Style Magazine
September 2012 21
TeenEncouraging Young Artists Photographers Writers
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Rosebud Bed and Breakfast is nestled in Virginias Historic Northern Neck in Montross Easy access for day-trips to 12 local wineries Stratford Hall George Washingtons Birthplace Virginias Historic trianglemdashYorktown Jamestown and Williamsburgmdashas well as other local historic sites Located in town its a short distance to local restaurants shopping and more
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Middlesex High SchoolThe Special Ring
By Bridgette Self
So much dependsupon
That one specialring
Sparkling withdiamonds
Followed by the nakedband
Symbolizing a newbeginning
Fox FoxBy Chris Sheppard
Fox FoxSlyly sneaking in the nightUnder the fence to the chicken hutsEvery move you make is quietEvery sound you make is silentAs you approach the hutOnce inside you take a chicken one by oneAfter checking your list you leave in a flashInto the night without a trace
A Cheetahrsquos HuntBy Allie Reaves
There she goesIn a blink of an eye
Her paws tearingUp the ground beneath her
There she goesFaster than lightening
Her powerful legsNothing but a blur
There she goesFlying on the groundHer long lean body
Leaping through the air
There she goesDashing across the plains
Her soft breathingNever troubling her
There she goesShersquos got it
Her majestic agilityNever fails
Through the Eyes of an Innocent
By Allie Reaves
A thousand steps before me(As far as my eyes can see) and
Gigantic foot houses on the floor(Mine are normal)
Big fluffy seats swallowing me(But are comfy)
While watching TV bigger than my head(Always before bed)
Tucked in a mountain of animals(Never to be alone)
22 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
In the Northern Neck is a place where ldquonobody wants to go home theyrsquore having too much funrdquomdash and itrsquos called Leadbellyrsquos
Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant that is at Fairport Marina Tammy LaFollette who runs it says employees even come in on days off just to hang out
Tammy grew up visiting the Neck with her family which eventually moved here She left after high school but has returned several times most recently when her mother became ill in 2011 She resurrected the Marinarsquos
restaurant when she opened Leadbellyrsquos in August of that year
A commercial artist Tammy has done interior design and artwork created logos and advertising images and even taught gourd sculpture to kids with disabilities in Washington DC
Now once again shersquos cooking ldquoCooking is a form of creativityrdquo Tammy explained ldquoAnd coming up with creative names for new dishes is a challenge toordquo
The Fairport Marina is familiar territory to Tammy She not only cooked in the restaurant in the late 1990rsquos she also decorated it even painting murals on the bar as well as using driftwood and found objects and painting nautical images on them That was the period when Coastal Living Magazine named the Marinarsquos restaurant one of the top five ldquoSeafood Divesrdquo on the East Coast
ldquoMy goal is to earn that sort of recognition againrdquo Tammy said
The first hint of the fun at Leadbellyrsquos is the giant frog in sunglasses flashing V for Victory on the side of the building as you drive into the parking lot Enter the restaurant and yoursquoll see frogs everywhere painted frogs stuffed frogs sculptured
frogs frogs made of gourds ldquoFrogs are my religionrdquo Tammy
said smiling ldquoYou know Forever Relying on Godmdashwe need all the help we can get Thatrsquos why there are frogs everywhererdquo
And on the menu is a specialty of the house frog legs Folks keep coming back to Leadbellyrsquos for the frog legs The restaurant sells more than 30 pounds a week ldquoFolks say theyrsquore the best theyrsquove ever hadrdquo said Tammy
ldquoThey donrsquot really taste like chicken no matter what anybody saysrdquo Brooke Carrillo the bartender said ldquoThey taste more like sugar toads but with the texture of chickenrdquo
Some of the best fried green tomatoes to be found along the Chesapeake are also on the menu available as an appetizer and on sandwiches as well ldquoWe change our oil every dayrdquo Tammy said ldquoThatrsquos why theyrsquore always lusciousrdquo
There are different lunch and dinner specials daily ldquoWe always have both meat and fish specials for dinnersrdquo she said Another regular dish people return for is ldquoMy Maryrsquos Oystersrdquo cooked according to Leadbellyrsquos own recipe All the produce and seafood come from local purveyors helping maintain the
fresh taste of all Leadbellyrsquos dishes Along with sharing chefrsquos duties
Tammy also is redecorating the spaces in the restaurant ldquoAnd we always decorate for each holidaymdashwersquore very festive around hererdquo she said
Leadbellyrsquos also hosts private parties Theyrsquove served wedding rehearsal dinners and host a regular group each month that comes with its own disk jockey for a dance party
Every other Saturday Leadbellyrsquos offers live music The house band is called Throwinrsquo Wake
Tammy and her employees love the bright casual atmosphere of Leadbellyrsquos ldquoWersquore kind of like a hidden little secret where folks know they can leave all their troubles at the doorrdquo Tammy said Brooke added ldquoAll Tammyrsquos employees are happy and that makes everyone who comes in happyrdquo And Tammy finished off ldquoI tell my employees if you arenrsquot having fun working here you donrsquot need to be working hererdquo
Leadbellyrsquos has many regular customers ldquoWe see the same people week after week We appreciate our local customer base year round though we certainly enjoy our summer visitors who are vacationers and Marina customersrdquo Tammy said
One regular customer enjoying his soft crab sandwich summed up Leadbellyrsquos appeal ldquoI come in here almost every day because I enjoy the food and I enjoy the companyrdquo
Leadbellyrsquos is open year-round Summer hours are Monday-Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm Thursday-Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Winter hours starting early in November are Wednesday-Saturday for lunch and dinner Sunday lunch only Fairport Marina is at 252 Polly Cove Road Reedville Phone 804-453-5002 and ldquoLikerdquo Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant on FacebookLeft Tammyrsquos art on a freezer Tammy photos by Mari Bonomi
Style Spotlight~Leadbellyrsquos creates Virginiarsquos Caribbean fun
FREE Tasting at Roses Steak House in KilmarnockTuesday September 18 at 530 pm
September 2012 23
By RuthE Forrest BA CMT NCTMB
Wersquore not the first to experience stressful times and confusion in a changing
world In 1939 a 45-year-old retired Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy concerned about being recalled for duty at the dawning of WWII asked Edgar Cayce what could be done to facilitate peace His counsel was to ldquohelliplive as you prayrdquo In other words to live each moment as peaceful as humanly possible When we pray for peace but our actions are anything but peaceful we create heartache war and destruction
This timeless answer remains good advice today It is okay to feel discouraged or overwhelmed by what we see in current events How can we take our power back and make a difference What can we do to change things and improve our world
A good friend of mine no longer watches the news on TV or reads anything about war and fighting overseas She chooses instead to visualize the people in these areas of conflict as whole healthy happy and prosperous She is adding her positive energy to others of like mind thus multiplying the good vibrations Another friend always watches the news so she knows where to send her prayers and healing light The more we add our thoughts and actions to the possibility of peace the larger the consciousness of peace becomes We can all do this type of internal work as Mr Cayce counseled
The effects of our individual thoughts and actions often may not be apparent until generations later Henry D Thoreau was a quiet man who lived simply in Concord Mass Spending much of his time in deep thought he wrote books about civil disobedience peaceful protests and the beauty of nature His writings greatly influenced M Gandhi and ML King and contributed to their
world-changing actions Similarly we may never know the far-reaching long-lasting effects of our own thoughts words and gestures
You donrsquot have to be a Thoreau to inspire greatness The first step is to clean up your thoughts You may not be able to control all the thoughts that pop into your head but you donrsquot have to sit down to dinner with them The unpleasant situations we currently face didnrsquot start yesterdaymdasha long chain of angry fearful thoughts created them Instead of choosing a negative response that condemns the people and events that bring great suffering make a choice for the positive Irsquom not suggesting that we deny that bad things happen or avoid addressing issues that need attention Simply keep a positive and hopeful attitude looking for good things in your experience It doesnrsquot take a big sweeping time-consuming expensive change Each small action that we take during the course of a day helps to create our Eden Here are some suggestions to inspire more peaceful moments
Preventative Maintenance My personal motto Keeping yourself in a state of equilibrium ensures that your mindbodyspirit are strong enough to withstand the stresses of modern living Tools for healthy balance include restful sleep scheduled downtime proper nutrition lots of clean water and exercise that is fun
Soul Nourishment As important as feeding the body feed your soul daily with uplifting reading music or anything of your choosing as long as it is helpful and hopeful
Take control Protect your mind and emotions by consciously choosing what you read view listen to and the conversations you have Let go of toxic peopleideas
Legacy Decide on what kind of world you want to leave behind Take your legacy and work with itmdasha kind world a peaceful world Keeping that ideal in mind choose
your reactions based on that ideal when faced with a decision This takes work and attention but is easier with practice and life changing Deep peace pure green of the grass to you
Deep peace pure red of the flame to you Deep peace of the quiet earth to you Deep peace of the sleeping stones to youDeep peace of the running wave to youReach RuthE Spa 2 U 804-453-5367
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24 September 2012
By Ellen DuganEveryone knows that work expands
to fill the time available to do it But there is another law operating along these same linesmdashthe more room you have the more stuff you accumulate To check this out we asked ldquoWith the exception of clothes if we looked in your closet what would we findrdquo
Dawn Sanders-Ball who lives in Weems is a nurse in an acute rehab center in Yorktown She admits to being ldquoa document freakrdquo Therefore itrsquos no
surprise that her closet also houses file cabinets and boxes of papers
ldquoSchool records transcripts even PowerPoint presentationsrdquo says Dawn perhaps remembering her college days in northern Virginia Dawnrsquos nine year-old niece Dayla Reed who attends Lancaster Middle School and ldquolikes history the bestrdquo isnrsquot following in her auntrsquos filing
footsteps yet Dayla has a toy box where shersquos normally ldquopretty goodrdquo at keeping things picked
up but says that her things can be ldquoa little bit everywhere toordquo
Kilmarnock resident Ellen Strangeway used to ldquodo hair at Head Huntersrdquo but is now responsible for keeping her husband Jamesrsquos
books for Central Equipment Co If we looked in Ellenrsquos closet ldquoit would depend on the time of dayrdquo as to what we would find ldquoHot outside wersquod see Pettierdquo she says Pettie is her Jack Russell terrier ldquoHersquos not the one afraid of thunderstorms but he likes the cool ceramic tile on the floorrdquo says Ellen Pettiersquos sister Souch is the one who is afraid of thunder and lightning Wersquore not sure if Souch inherited this fear from her misnamed mother Inky (entirely white with a couple of small tan spots) or her haughty grandmother Lady Ellie who may have descended from royalty Ellen also has four horses but as far as we know theyrsquove never set foot inside her closet
If you like good barbecue Captain Ron Campbell in Topping is your man Hersquos been cooking ever since he can remember and probably even before then Although Ron has over 500 cookbooks he does everything by taste ldquoI use the books mostly for ideasrdquo he laughs He doesnrsquot keep them in his closet however ldquoReally therersquos nothing
but clothes in there with the exception of some guns I inheritedrdquo says Ron ldquoButrdquo he adds ldquoMy wife is another story She probably has 500 pairs of shoes in thererdquo We couldnrsquot check this out for accuracy so wersquoll take Ronrsquos word for it
Newlywed Denise Seber of Saluda met husband Steven through the Electricianrsquos Union Both are electricians and apparently Denise felt the sparks fly immediately ldquoI knew he was the one when I first saw himrdquo she smiles It was quite a jolt however to discover that Steven is well somewhat of a hoarder ldquoHe has about a bazillion t-shirtsrdquo says Denise who prefers that we not look inside her closet ldquoItrsquos full of junkrdquo she says ldquoSuitcases files 20 yearsrsquo worth of my husbandrsquos craprdquo But little by little Denise is making progress sneaking it out pool cues t-shirts etc ldquoItrsquos slow goingrdquo she says but worth it if she can make room for her shoes
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Open Every Day for Lunch 11 amMonday - Saturday Dinner til 9 pm
804-453-5002 252 Polly Cove Road
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Leadbellys Restaurant is located at Fairport Marina
By Susan Grandpre
The Northern Neck is filled with opportunities to explore history taste local wines indulge in
a variety of water activities commune with nature shop and enjoy local restaurants With somewhat limited accommodations for visitors to the area the Rosebud Bed amp Breakfast is ideally located for guests looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer
While taking advantage of the many area activities the Rosebud B amp B located on Kings Highway in Montross offers comfortable and welcoming accommodations for visitors to the Northern Neck Rosebud BampB is family owned and operated and recently celebrated its one year anniversary Opened in August 2011 by Peggy Evans Garland and her husband the Rosebud B amp B has welcomed a host of visitors in its inaugural year
Peggy opened Rosebud B amp B for several reasons She knew that the area needed more accommodations for people wanting to explore the Northern Neck and she wanted to provide a place for those visitors to stay She felt that she had the perfect scenario to open a B amp B On the front portion of her property stood an old house that she and her family were not using She felt that turning this cozy old house into a bed and breakfast would be a great use for the old house and serve the community
After making the decision to create
the bed and breakfast Peggy began a renovation project transforming the old house into a lovely B amp B The renovation included hardwood flooring a new kitchen central air conditioning new windows fresh paint and much more Peggy enjoyed the renovation project and is proud of the beautiful end result
At the completion of the renovation the old house had turned into a beautiful and welcoming bed and breakfast The Rosebud Bed and Breakfast offers two guest rooms a common room a dining room and a kitchen The first of the guest rooms is the spacious Rose Room with a double bed The second guest room the Bud Room is a little smaller and has a queen size bed Both rooms offer ample closet and drawer space
In the common room guests find an inviting place to relax and watch TV The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for visitors to use as needed Guests are encouraged to linger over breakfast in the dining room where homemade muffins breads and breakfast casseroles are served In addition fresh fruit is offered along with juice coffee and tea Wifi can be used throughout the B amp B and the Rosebud welcomes pets
An additional benefit of staying there is the hostess Peggy Not only does she create a welcoming and comfortable place to stay but she also possesses a wealth of information about the region She has lived in Montross for 30 years and her husband is a native to the area
Peggyrsquos love for the Northern Neck and her desire to share its rich and unique history with others was another factor that motivated her to open Rosebud B amp B ldquoI wanted to meet different people interested in the Northern Neck and share information with themrdquo she says She remarks ldquoMany come to the Northern Neck to attend an event or see the historic sites Others use it as a central
meeting place while some have stayed at the B amp B as they bicycled from Chesapeake to Fredericksburgrdquo
Some of the local attractions that Peggy helps guide her guests to enjoy include any of the 12 wineries located along the nearby wine trail The area is home to the birthplace of two of our nationrsquos presidents George Washington and James Monroe Stratford Hall Plantation birthplace of civil war general Robert E Lee is located nearby and offers tours of the house and gardens
The climate in the Northern Neck is
mild and its proximity to the water invites many outdoor enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy activities ranging from sailing boating or water skiing on local rivers to exploring the quieter backwaters on kayak or canoes The local waterways also invite those who love to go fishing or crabbing Cyclists and hikers can enjoy the many scenic routes and trails and nature lovers can
bird watch or indulge in naturersquos many offerings for photography
Whatever draws a visitor to the Northern Neck guests who stay at the Rosebud Bed and Breakfast will be treated to a cozy and comfortable visit while being treated like family To make reservations call 804-761-4844 or email peggarlaaolcom More information about the Rosebud B amp B is available on Facebook and the website wwwrosebudbandbcom Marie Stone photos
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Style Spotlight~An Old House Transformed
26 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Country Cottage is known as The Sweetest Secret in the Northern Neck As many of
her customers have remarked itrsquos a surprise to step inside Country Cottage for the first time Itrsquos almost overwhelming to be faced with the number of options available at the store When Tim and Pam Sawyer first opened their shop in 1998 as a garden center they had no idea that their garden shop would grow into such beloved stop for locals and travelers alike
The yellow building is one of the first that yoursquoll encounter after crossing the bridge when entering the Main Street area of White Stone The color of the house which was originally white was inspired by a pretty yellow daffodil that Pam had been working on
Country Cottage started out as
a garden center and gift shop and has slowly grown through the years into what it is today In 2006 Pam acquired a local flower shop and had it moved into Country Cottage adding to the already large variety of items available When she made the decision to add fudge into her lineup in 2007 she had no idea that it would become such an enjoyed item
Her next addition actually came as a suggestion from her customers They commented that it would be nice to sit in the garden area and eat ice cream Pam listened adding Hersheyrsquos ice cream in 2008 Finally in 2010 Pam took a class about how to make chocolate and added a line of homemade and pre-made chocolates to the Country Cottage
Pam was born and raised in Newport News but has been living in Mathews for 21 years She met her husband Tim in high school and theyrsquove been together since they were 16 With 30 years of marriage under their belts Tim and Pam are a story of high school sweethearts gone right It was Tim who originally pointed out the store when Pam had to stop working due to health concerns and they worked together to make Country Cottage a reality
Their move to Mathews came when Pam gave in to Timrsquos desire
to live in the country coupled with a desire to move somewhere safer and quieter than Newport News for the sake of their children They have two sons who have helped over the years until they started their own careers one of whom is a CPA the other is a salesman Tim still stops by once a week to help Pam out with the store With her free time Pam enjoys spending time with her family and her
three grandchildren who live locallyPam loves what she does and
she is involved in every aspect of her business She makes 80 of the chocolates in her store and has special molds for each filling so it doesnrsquot matter which type of chocolate is on the outside you can tell which filling it contains just by looking at the shape Country Cottage offers 20 flavors of fudge including seasonal flavors and there is a running offer to buy a pound of fudge for $1299 and get half a pound free
Pam learned floral arrangement from her mother who made corsages
and bouquets for weddings and other events and she makes the flower arrangements herself Country Cottage is a ldquofull service florist whatever they need we dordquo Pam loves interacting with her customers and greets each one cheerfully when they come in the door She recounted a story about how one little girl remembered her store despite only seeing it once a year and said ldquoItrsquos
neat to be a part of someonersquos memoryrdquo
At Country Cottage they try to be as allergy friendly as possible and they thoroughly clean everything between servings They offer many sugar free items and several gluten free selections
When Pam recently discovered that she was unable to consume gluten it opened her eyes to how many products contain gluten One of her goals is to expand her line of gluten free products While she may not have the time now Pam has plans in store including an expanded gourmet line and more chocolates This is a local favorite and is sure to remain that way with Pamrsquos additions
Call Country Cottage 804-435-3812 email bowk4uverizonnet wwwcountrycottagewscom or by searching County Cottage on Facebook Kelsey Sipes photos
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800 am - 230 pm amp 5 pm - 9 pm Sunday Open All Day
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September 2012 27
By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
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ParticipantsVendors Needed
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28 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
Visit the Reedville Fishermens Museum where history of Northern Neck
Watermen comes aliveWalk our dock inspect our boats visit our museum galleries
Take home memories of your trip from our gift shopVisit the 1875 Walker House and learn how
Reedvilles early residents livedFor a complete listing of our activities and events
go to wwwrfmuseumorg504 Main Street Reedville Virginia
804-453-6529
Open 7 Days a Week
804-224-4121
117 Washington Avenue Colonial Beachwwwdensonsgrocerycom
WALLS BAKERY of Waldorf Pastries Delivered Fresh
Daily Specials Dinners for OneSandwiches Made To Order
ldquoPreparation of food is duty and love while the partaking is pleasure and communityrdquo ~Elizabeth Ehrlich~
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804 695-2999
Corner of Short Lane and Rt 17
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30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
22645 Kings Hwy Warsaw
804-761-2412Open 7 daysweek
wwwgarnersproducecom1549 Oldhams Road Warsaw
wwwwellnessplace1com
The Wellness Place
Call 804-472-3706
Now Offering Anger Management Grief amp Loss Group Mood Disorder Group Substance Abuse Groups Insurance amp Court Ordered
Referrals Accepted
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Irvington United Methodist Church14th Annual Bazaar
October 6November 3 December 1
8 am to 3 pm~Cafe LunchOct Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup
and Chicken Salad SandwichBakery Booth bull Specialty TablesSnowmen bull Angel bull Santa bull Bath bull Candle bull Nautical bull Hostess bull Childrenrsquos Book bull Gift Baskets bull Christmas amp Specialty Wreaths
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B H Baird Insurance Agency LocationsWarsaw 804-333-4013Burgess 804-453-4060
Tidewater Auto Insurance ClinicTappahannock 804-443-3800
Call us for all yourInsurance Needs
Life Auto
Bonds Health Marine
Business Homeowners
Workers Comp Long Term Care
Reedville Fishermens Museum
Contact Committee Chairman Clif Ames RFM 804-453-6529
If you have a boat with clear title that you wish to donate to the museum please contact Clif Ames at 804-453-3506
wwwrfmuseumorg
Boats for Sale~List is subject to change
1971 Windjammer 17 foot fiberglass sailboat
w1997 Venture trailer Asking $1600
1985 Bayliner 18 foot Capri 21 liter Volvo IO
with trailer Asking $2000
1971 20 foot Highlander Sailboat and 1998 Venture Trailer Asking $2700
1985 Mistral Equipe Windsurfer Asking
$300 Not Shown
1990 21 foot Sunbird fiberglass OB 200 HP Johnson good
condition Asking $2700
1982 22 foot Catalina sailboat with 8 HP Honda 4
stroke OB Asking $3500
WE ARE SEEKING DONATIONS
1934 Hartge built Chesapeake 20rsquo Sail boat
and trailer glass over wood Asking $4000
1960 Custom Chesapeake built 18 foot gaff rigged
sailing skiff and trailer Asking $2500
1981 18 foot Hobe Cat with full
rigging and trailer Asking $1800
1990 Galaxy 21 foot 175 Mercruiser IO with 2004 EZ Loader trailer Asking $4000
10 to 5 Monday thru SaturdayNoon to 4 Sunday
Ladies ApparelCasual Cruise
amp Special Occasion12 South Main Street Kilmarnock
804-435-2200
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838 Northumberland Hwy Callao Va 22435804-529-7770
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September 2012 17
By Jean M Duggan
VICAP (Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program) through Bay Aging wants to remind you about your Medicare needs this fall Each yearmdashfrom October 15
through December 7mdashMedicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to join or switch Medicare plans
As you are making decisions about your health and prescription drug coverage it is very important to remember to do the following
bull Review your current health and prescription plans Health and drug plan benefits and costs can change each year
bull Look at other plans in your area to see if one may be a better choice for you
bull If you want to keep your current plan you donrsquot need to do anything for your enrollment to continue
bull If you are going to make a change then you need to sign up as soon as possible as it will help avoid any inconvenience at your pharmacy in January
You can compare plans by calling
800-MEDICARE by going to wwwmedicaregov or by contacting Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program
VICAP also wants people to know that there is extra help available from the Social Security Administration to help pay for your premium and prescriptions To qualify for extra help you must have
bull Income limited to $1396 a month for an individual or $1891 a month for a married couple living together
bull Resources limited to $13070 for an individual or $26120 for a married couple living together Resources include such things as bank accounts stocks and bonds They do not count your house and car as resources
For assistance or to learn more about what is available for you please contact Bay Agingrsquos VICAP program at 804-758-2386 ext 44Jean M Duggan is Development Officer at Bay Aging
Chesapeake Style Magazine
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18 September 2012
Old Time Revival in Guinea and Baptizing in the York RiverThis is a continuation of a series of articles about the childhood of Pauline Allen Alexander Elizabeth Stokesrsquo motherBy Elizabeth Allen Stokes
In black Guinea beginning with the fourth of July and extending through the entire month of August of every year during my Mamas day
was a time of great anticipation for all families The community spruced up its houses whitewashed the houses and barns and schoolhouse cemetery fences and gravesites weeding the flower beds cleaned and mucked out
the stables homes were cleaned out rugs air dried on lines windows washed horses curried the best of the linen silverware and dishes pulled out of the linen closets and cupboards and the precious
spare room in the house sported the comfiest of feather pillows and quilts made by the women of the family Children who had gone away to find more lucrative work in hospitals the garment industries the Philly Navy Yards the building of the Harlem Tunnel and the docksmdashothers became ministers doctors lawyers nurses government workers educators tailors seamstresses small business owners and even journalistsmdashcame back home for that weekmdashas well as other relatives from as far as Boston New Jersey New York Washington DC and Baltimore as far south as Atlanta and Memphis
and from Detroit and Chicago where the steel industries and factories had beckoned them All of this hard work culminated in Revival Week for First Baptist Church at Ordinary on Route 17mdashthe Greate Roadmdashand Morningstar Baptist Church in Bena Their revivalsmdashservices and prayers sermons and singing with guest preachersmdashwere held at different dates during the week but always
in August and ending the following Sunday with the baptizing always on the waterfront propertymdashYork Rivermdashof neighbor Floyd Stokes in an area called ldquoup on the hillrdquo Families were dressed in their best all week long and even the horsesrsquo coats shone with care their blinders decorated prettily as well as the buggies brass parts and leather parts oiled to perfection All week long neighbors and visiting relatives would visit each and eat and take foodstuffs home and drink and reminisce
The candidates for baptizingmdashmostly childrenmdashalong with their sponsors were dressed in long white
dressesmdashgirls and womenmdashwith white towels wrapped around their heads or long-sleeved white shirts and pantsmdashboys and men After being shielded and dressed in the nearby thicket of woods they were led down to the York River by the minister and into the water where prayers were said and the old spiritual sung Wade in the Water Families clasped hands cried and sang as their spirits and hearts soared with pride to see their loved ones given over to God
Every year since slavery this tradition has continued in the black communities all over the south as a reminder of their ancestors who could not always worship in the white churches and finally united to find places of united prayer for themselves and to baptize their own in the same local waters where they harvested their bounties The inlets and coves the marshes streams of the great Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac and York Rivers as well as the Rappahannock and the Piankitank and in the lower peninsula the Hampton and Poquoson Rivers just to mention the major ones After the services tables were set up with enormous platters of food of all description because the gardens had been harvested and ldquoDinner on the groundsrdquo was remembered and spoken yet againRecent Modern Day Baptizing Taylorrsquos Beach Reedville Shiloh Baptist Church Photos by Elizabeth Stokes
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September 2012 19
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The Ricersquos HotelHughlettrsquos Tavern Foundation Members of Heathsville
sponsored an Art Show with the members displaying their talents with twenty plus contributors with a large number of items
The first annual Art Show was a success The variety of types and amazing creations of arts crafts photography was a welcome sight to visitors There were many visitors
Entires ranged from designer clothing quilts statuary stained glass paintings items from the Blacksmith Shop handmade clocks greeting cards hand crafts computer generated art jewelry wood furniture bowls boxes spinning and weaving
Members of the Ricersquos Hotel
Hughlettrsquos Tavern were as amazed as the visitors by the talented member artists of the Tavern
There were displays from the Tavern Lobby Parlor the Spinners and Weavers Studiomdashthe former Yellow Cat Roommdashthe Livery Stable the Woodworkers Guild and
Transportation buildingThe exhibits were colorful with the
creators nearby to share informationPerhaps using the old standby
by ldquoa picture is worth a thousand wordsrdquo is the best way to describe the event Envision items that you can see and touch along with the paintings and photos
The Show was organized by Beverly Sabelhouse and Bud Disney with many of the Tavern Members
participating and assisting the arrangement of course the ldquosetup and the take downldquo of the show
The success of this show will certainly lead to another This will present an opportunity to attendees to bring their friends to view all of these wonderful objects created by the Tavern members Watch for plans to offer Art Classes in the fall Bud Disney photo
Tavern Members Art Show
20 September 2012
By Ellen Dugan
If you are an English teacher and see the word ldquotardigraderdquo you might think therersquos a space missing in the middle or
that the person who wrote it was late in assigning marks on a report cardmdashhopefully As and Bs But if yoursquore into microorganisms and the space program you would smile and pause for a moment of respectful even awesome silence You would know that tardigrades also called waterbears or moss piglets are tiny
Rambo survival creatures worthy of their own reality TV show
These little guys have an impressive resume To begin with theyrsquove got lifersquos ups and downs figured out Too hot Too cold Too much radiation Not enough air or water No problem When the going gets tough tardigrades get tougher They just check out temporarily and wait for things to improve They have learned how to survive boiling heat freezing cold massive doses of radiation and even the vacuum of outer space
In scientific circles they are
generally considered to be the worldrsquos toughest animal Part of their success strategy is simply to lose weight They know how to go into a hibernation-like state that scientists call ldquocryptobiosisrdquo This is basically a deathlike condition But they donrsquot die Their metabolism lowers to the point of being undetectable and the water inside their body decreases to less than 1 We donrsquot know exactly how they do this And we donrsquot know how they feel about doing itmdashprobably less than happy about itmdashbut itrsquos one reason there is so much interest in them
Another is that they are comparatively easy to study because tardigrades are not too fussy about where they live Any place seems to be okay Theyrsquove been found on top of the Himalayas at the bottom of the sea under layers of solid ice in polar regions and throughout tropical forests around the equator Millions of them no doubt the smarter ones prefer lakes and ponds or dunes and beaches Thousands like to swim in a cup of marine or freshwater sediment
If you have a microscope you can see them by soaking a piece of moss in water Donrsquot worry about disturbing them These guys are flexible and as far as we know they
have no objection to being observed Because of their remarkable
durability and their lumbering microscopically ldquocuterdquo appearancemdashshort plump bodies and little legsmdashtardigrades have developed a somewhat unique fan club among the scientists who study them Often a degree of playfulnessmdashmissing in other studiesmdashcreeps into tardigrade literature things like ldquoCreature Survives Naked in Spacerdquo ldquoExtremophilerdquo or ldquoIndestructiblerdquo
No doubt this notoriety was prompted by a group of tardigrade super stars who took the top spot in Wired Sciencersquos Top 10 Things Launched into Space in 2008 when they participated in the TARDIS (Tardigrades in Space) program Part of their job as tardinauts or pioneer space travelers was simply to survive the experience Happily many of them did thus becoming the first animals to return alive after exposure to both space vacuum and solar radiation
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September 2012 21
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Rosebud Bed and Breakfast is nestled in Virginias Historic Northern Neck in Montross Easy access for day-trips to 12 local wineries Stratford Hall George Washingtons Birthplace Virginias Historic trianglemdashYorktown Jamestown and Williamsburgmdashas well as other local historic sites Located in town its a short distance to local restaurants shopping and more
Call 804-761-4844
for reservations15353 Kings Hwy
PO Box 905Montross Va 22520
Middlesex High SchoolThe Special Ring
By Bridgette Self
So much dependsupon
That one specialring
Sparkling withdiamonds
Followed by the nakedband
Symbolizing a newbeginning
Fox FoxBy Chris Sheppard
Fox FoxSlyly sneaking in the nightUnder the fence to the chicken hutsEvery move you make is quietEvery sound you make is silentAs you approach the hutOnce inside you take a chicken one by oneAfter checking your list you leave in a flashInto the night without a trace
A Cheetahrsquos HuntBy Allie Reaves
There she goesIn a blink of an eye
Her paws tearingUp the ground beneath her
There she goesFaster than lightening
Her powerful legsNothing but a blur
There she goesFlying on the groundHer long lean body
Leaping through the air
There she goesDashing across the plains
Her soft breathingNever troubling her
There she goesShersquos got it
Her majestic agilityNever fails
Through the Eyes of an Innocent
By Allie Reaves
A thousand steps before me(As far as my eyes can see) and
Gigantic foot houses on the floor(Mine are normal)
Big fluffy seats swallowing me(But are comfy)
While watching TV bigger than my head(Always before bed)
Tucked in a mountain of animals(Never to be alone)
22 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
In the Northern Neck is a place where ldquonobody wants to go home theyrsquore having too much funrdquomdash and itrsquos called Leadbellyrsquos
Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant that is at Fairport Marina Tammy LaFollette who runs it says employees even come in on days off just to hang out
Tammy grew up visiting the Neck with her family which eventually moved here She left after high school but has returned several times most recently when her mother became ill in 2011 She resurrected the Marinarsquos
restaurant when she opened Leadbellyrsquos in August of that year
A commercial artist Tammy has done interior design and artwork created logos and advertising images and even taught gourd sculpture to kids with disabilities in Washington DC
Now once again shersquos cooking ldquoCooking is a form of creativityrdquo Tammy explained ldquoAnd coming up with creative names for new dishes is a challenge toordquo
The Fairport Marina is familiar territory to Tammy She not only cooked in the restaurant in the late 1990rsquos she also decorated it even painting murals on the bar as well as using driftwood and found objects and painting nautical images on them That was the period when Coastal Living Magazine named the Marinarsquos restaurant one of the top five ldquoSeafood Divesrdquo on the East Coast
ldquoMy goal is to earn that sort of recognition againrdquo Tammy said
The first hint of the fun at Leadbellyrsquos is the giant frog in sunglasses flashing V for Victory on the side of the building as you drive into the parking lot Enter the restaurant and yoursquoll see frogs everywhere painted frogs stuffed frogs sculptured
frogs frogs made of gourds ldquoFrogs are my religionrdquo Tammy
said smiling ldquoYou know Forever Relying on Godmdashwe need all the help we can get Thatrsquos why there are frogs everywhererdquo
And on the menu is a specialty of the house frog legs Folks keep coming back to Leadbellyrsquos for the frog legs The restaurant sells more than 30 pounds a week ldquoFolks say theyrsquore the best theyrsquove ever hadrdquo said Tammy
ldquoThey donrsquot really taste like chicken no matter what anybody saysrdquo Brooke Carrillo the bartender said ldquoThey taste more like sugar toads but with the texture of chickenrdquo
Some of the best fried green tomatoes to be found along the Chesapeake are also on the menu available as an appetizer and on sandwiches as well ldquoWe change our oil every dayrdquo Tammy said ldquoThatrsquos why theyrsquore always lusciousrdquo
There are different lunch and dinner specials daily ldquoWe always have both meat and fish specials for dinnersrdquo she said Another regular dish people return for is ldquoMy Maryrsquos Oystersrdquo cooked according to Leadbellyrsquos own recipe All the produce and seafood come from local purveyors helping maintain the
fresh taste of all Leadbellyrsquos dishes Along with sharing chefrsquos duties
Tammy also is redecorating the spaces in the restaurant ldquoAnd we always decorate for each holidaymdashwersquore very festive around hererdquo she said
Leadbellyrsquos also hosts private parties Theyrsquove served wedding rehearsal dinners and host a regular group each month that comes with its own disk jockey for a dance party
Every other Saturday Leadbellyrsquos offers live music The house band is called Throwinrsquo Wake
Tammy and her employees love the bright casual atmosphere of Leadbellyrsquos ldquoWersquore kind of like a hidden little secret where folks know they can leave all their troubles at the doorrdquo Tammy said Brooke added ldquoAll Tammyrsquos employees are happy and that makes everyone who comes in happyrdquo And Tammy finished off ldquoI tell my employees if you arenrsquot having fun working here you donrsquot need to be working hererdquo
Leadbellyrsquos has many regular customers ldquoWe see the same people week after week We appreciate our local customer base year round though we certainly enjoy our summer visitors who are vacationers and Marina customersrdquo Tammy said
One regular customer enjoying his soft crab sandwich summed up Leadbellyrsquos appeal ldquoI come in here almost every day because I enjoy the food and I enjoy the companyrdquo
Leadbellyrsquos is open year-round Summer hours are Monday-Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm Thursday-Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Winter hours starting early in November are Wednesday-Saturday for lunch and dinner Sunday lunch only Fairport Marina is at 252 Polly Cove Road Reedville Phone 804-453-5002 and ldquoLikerdquo Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant on FacebookLeft Tammyrsquos art on a freezer Tammy photos by Mari Bonomi
Style Spotlight~Leadbellyrsquos creates Virginiarsquos Caribbean fun
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September 2012 23
By RuthE Forrest BA CMT NCTMB
Wersquore not the first to experience stressful times and confusion in a changing
world In 1939 a 45-year-old retired Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy concerned about being recalled for duty at the dawning of WWII asked Edgar Cayce what could be done to facilitate peace His counsel was to ldquohelliplive as you prayrdquo In other words to live each moment as peaceful as humanly possible When we pray for peace but our actions are anything but peaceful we create heartache war and destruction
This timeless answer remains good advice today It is okay to feel discouraged or overwhelmed by what we see in current events How can we take our power back and make a difference What can we do to change things and improve our world
A good friend of mine no longer watches the news on TV or reads anything about war and fighting overseas She chooses instead to visualize the people in these areas of conflict as whole healthy happy and prosperous She is adding her positive energy to others of like mind thus multiplying the good vibrations Another friend always watches the news so she knows where to send her prayers and healing light The more we add our thoughts and actions to the possibility of peace the larger the consciousness of peace becomes We can all do this type of internal work as Mr Cayce counseled
The effects of our individual thoughts and actions often may not be apparent until generations later Henry D Thoreau was a quiet man who lived simply in Concord Mass Spending much of his time in deep thought he wrote books about civil disobedience peaceful protests and the beauty of nature His writings greatly influenced M Gandhi and ML King and contributed to their
world-changing actions Similarly we may never know the far-reaching long-lasting effects of our own thoughts words and gestures
You donrsquot have to be a Thoreau to inspire greatness The first step is to clean up your thoughts You may not be able to control all the thoughts that pop into your head but you donrsquot have to sit down to dinner with them The unpleasant situations we currently face didnrsquot start yesterdaymdasha long chain of angry fearful thoughts created them Instead of choosing a negative response that condemns the people and events that bring great suffering make a choice for the positive Irsquom not suggesting that we deny that bad things happen or avoid addressing issues that need attention Simply keep a positive and hopeful attitude looking for good things in your experience It doesnrsquot take a big sweeping time-consuming expensive change Each small action that we take during the course of a day helps to create our Eden Here are some suggestions to inspire more peaceful moments
Preventative Maintenance My personal motto Keeping yourself in a state of equilibrium ensures that your mindbodyspirit are strong enough to withstand the stresses of modern living Tools for healthy balance include restful sleep scheduled downtime proper nutrition lots of clean water and exercise that is fun
Soul Nourishment As important as feeding the body feed your soul daily with uplifting reading music or anything of your choosing as long as it is helpful and hopeful
Take control Protect your mind and emotions by consciously choosing what you read view listen to and the conversations you have Let go of toxic peopleideas
Legacy Decide on what kind of world you want to leave behind Take your legacy and work with itmdasha kind world a peaceful world Keeping that ideal in mind choose
your reactions based on that ideal when faced with a decision This takes work and attention but is easier with practice and life changing Deep peace pure green of the grass to you
Deep peace pure red of the flame to you Deep peace of the quiet earth to you Deep peace of the sleeping stones to youDeep peace of the running wave to youReach RuthE Spa 2 U 804-453-5367
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24 September 2012
By Ellen DuganEveryone knows that work expands
to fill the time available to do it But there is another law operating along these same linesmdashthe more room you have the more stuff you accumulate To check this out we asked ldquoWith the exception of clothes if we looked in your closet what would we findrdquo
Dawn Sanders-Ball who lives in Weems is a nurse in an acute rehab center in Yorktown She admits to being ldquoa document freakrdquo Therefore itrsquos no
surprise that her closet also houses file cabinets and boxes of papers
ldquoSchool records transcripts even PowerPoint presentationsrdquo says Dawn perhaps remembering her college days in northern Virginia Dawnrsquos nine year-old niece Dayla Reed who attends Lancaster Middle School and ldquolikes history the bestrdquo isnrsquot following in her auntrsquos filing
footsteps yet Dayla has a toy box where shersquos normally ldquopretty goodrdquo at keeping things picked
up but says that her things can be ldquoa little bit everywhere toordquo
Kilmarnock resident Ellen Strangeway used to ldquodo hair at Head Huntersrdquo but is now responsible for keeping her husband Jamesrsquos
books for Central Equipment Co If we looked in Ellenrsquos closet ldquoit would depend on the time of dayrdquo as to what we would find ldquoHot outside wersquod see Pettierdquo she says Pettie is her Jack Russell terrier ldquoHersquos not the one afraid of thunderstorms but he likes the cool ceramic tile on the floorrdquo says Ellen Pettiersquos sister Souch is the one who is afraid of thunder and lightning Wersquore not sure if Souch inherited this fear from her misnamed mother Inky (entirely white with a couple of small tan spots) or her haughty grandmother Lady Ellie who may have descended from royalty Ellen also has four horses but as far as we know theyrsquove never set foot inside her closet
If you like good barbecue Captain Ron Campbell in Topping is your man Hersquos been cooking ever since he can remember and probably even before then Although Ron has over 500 cookbooks he does everything by taste ldquoI use the books mostly for ideasrdquo he laughs He doesnrsquot keep them in his closet however ldquoReally therersquos nothing
but clothes in there with the exception of some guns I inheritedrdquo says Ron ldquoButrdquo he adds ldquoMy wife is another story She probably has 500 pairs of shoes in thererdquo We couldnrsquot check this out for accuracy so wersquoll take Ronrsquos word for it
Newlywed Denise Seber of Saluda met husband Steven through the Electricianrsquos Union Both are electricians and apparently Denise felt the sparks fly immediately ldquoI knew he was the one when I first saw himrdquo she smiles It was quite a jolt however to discover that Steven is well somewhat of a hoarder ldquoHe has about a bazillion t-shirtsrdquo says Denise who prefers that we not look inside her closet ldquoItrsquos full of junkrdquo she says ldquoSuitcases files 20 yearsrsquo worth of my husbandrsquos craprdquo But little by little Denise is making progress sneaking it out pool cues t-shirts etc ldquoItrsquos slow goingrdquo she says but worth it if she can make room for her shoes
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Leadbellys Restaurant is located at Fairport Marina
By Susan Grandpre
The Northern Neck is filled with opportunities to explore history taste local wines indulge in
a variety of water activities commune with nature shop and enjoy local restaurants With somewhat limited accommodations for visitors to the area the Rosebud Bed amp Breakfast is ideally located for guests looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer
While taking advantage of the many area activities the Rosebud B amp B located on Kings Highway in Montross offers comfortable and welcoming accommodations for visitors to the Northern Neck Rosebud BampB is family owned and operated and recently celebrated its one year anniversary Opened in August 2011 by Peggy Evans Garland and her husband the Rosebud B amp B has welcomed a host of visitors in its inaugural year
Peggy opened Rosebud B amp B for several reasons She knew that the area needed more accommodations for people wanting to explore the Northern Neck and she wanted to provide a place for those visitors to stay She felt that she had the perfect scenario to open a B amp B On the front portion of her property stood an old house that she and her family were not using She felt that turning this cozy old house into a bed and breakfast would be a great use for the old house and serve the community
After making the decision to create
the bed and breakfast Peggy began a renovation project transforming the old house into a lovely B amp B The renovation included hardwood flooring a new kitchen central air conditioning new windows fresh paint and much more Peggy enjoyed the renovation project and is proud of the beautiful end result
At the completion of the renovation the old house had turned into a beautiful and welcoming bed and breakfast The Rosebud Bed and Breakfast offers two guest rooms a common room a dining room and a kitchen The first of the guest rooms is the spacious Rose Room with a double bed The second guest room the Bud Room is a little smaller and has a queen size bed Both rooms offer ample closet and drawer space
In the common room guests find an inviting place to relax and watch TV The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for visitors to use as needed Guests are encouraged to linger over breakfast in the dining room where homemade muffins breads and breakfast casseroles are served In addition fresh fruit is offered along with juice coffee and tea Wifi can be used throughout the B amp B and the Rosebud welcomes pets
An additional benefit of staying there is the hostess Peggy Not only does she create a welcoming and comfortable place to stay but she also possesses a wealth of information about the region She has lived in Montross for 30 years and her husband is a native to the area
Peggyrsquos love for the Northern Neck and her desire to share its rich and unique history with others was another factor that motivated her to open Rosebud B amp B ldquoI wanted to meet different people interested in the Northern Neck and share information with themrdquo she says She remarks ldquoMany come to the Northern Neck to attend an event or see the historic sites Others use it as a central
meeting place while some have stayed at the B amp B as they bicycled from Chesapeake to Fredericksburgrdquo
Some of the local attractions that Peggy helps guide her guests to enjoy include any of the 12 wineries located along the nearby wine trail The area is home to the birthplace of two of our nationrsquos presidents George Washington and James Monroe Stratford Hall Plantation birthplace of civil war general Robert E Lee is located nearby and offers tours of the house and gardens
The climate in the Northern Neck is
mild and its proximity to the water invites many outdoor enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy activities ranging from sailing boating or water skiing on local rivers to exploring the quieter backwaters on kayak or canoes The local waterways also invite those who love to go fishing or crabbing Cyclists and hikers can enjoy the many scenic routes and trails and nature lovers can
bird watch or indulge in naturersquos many offerings for photography
Whatever draws a visitor to the Northern Neck guests who stay at the Rosebud Bed and Breakfast will be treated to a cozy and comfortable visit while being treated like family To make reservations call 804-761-4844 or email peggarlaaolcom More information about the Rosebud B amp B is available on Facebook and the website wwwrosebudbandbcom Marie Stone photos
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Style Spotlight~An Old House Transformed
26 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Country Cottage is known as The Sweetest Secret in the Northern Neck As many of
her customers have remarked itrsquos a surprise to step inside Country Cottage for the first time Itrsquos almost overwhelming to be faced with the number of options available at the store When Tim and Pam Sawyer first opened their shop in 1998 as a garden center they had no idea that their garden shop would grow into such beloved stop for locals and travelers alike
The yellow building is one of the first that yoursquoll encounter after crossing the bridge when entering the Main Street area of White Stone The color of the house which was originally white was inspired by a pretty yellow daffodil that Pam had been working on
Country Cottage started out as
a garden center and gift shop and has slowly grown through the years into what it is today In 2006 Pam acquired a local flower shop and had it moved into Country Cottage adding to the already large variety of items available When she made the decision to add fudge into her lineup in 2007 she had no idea that it would become such an enjoyed item
Her next addition actually came as a suggestion from her customers They commented that it would be nice to sit in the garden area and eat ice cream Pam listened adding Hersheyrsquos ice cream in 2008 Finally in 2010 Pam took a class about how to make chocolate and added a line of homemade and pre-made chocolates to the Country Cottage
Pam was born and raised in Newport News but has been living in Mathews for 21 years She met her husband Tim in high school and theyrsquove been together since they were 16 With 30 years of marriage under their belts Tim and Pam are a story of high school sweethearts gone right It was Tim who originally pointed out the store when Pam had to stop working due to health concerns and they worked together to make Country Cottage a reality
Their move to Mathews came when Pam gave in to Timrsquos desire
to live in the country coupled with a desire to move somewhere safer and quieter than Newport News for the sake of their children They have two sons who have helped over the years until they started their own careers one of whom is a CPA the other is a salesman Tim still stops by once a week to help Pam out with the store With her free time Pam enjoys spending time with her family and her
three grandchildren who live locallyPam loves what she does and
she is involved in every aspect of her business She makes 80 of the chocolates in her store and has special molds for each filling so it doesnrsquot matter which type of chocolate is on the outside you can tell which filling it contains just by looking at the shape Country Cottage offers 20 flavors of fudge including seasonal flavors and there is a running offer to buy a pound of fudge for $1299 and get half a pound free
Pam learned floral arrangement from her mother who made corsages
and bouquets for weddings and other events and she makes the flower arrangements herself Country Cottage is a ldquofull service florist whatever they need we dordquo Pam loves interacting with her customers and greets each one cheerfully when they come in the door She recounted a story about how one little girl remembered her store despite only seeing it once a year and said ldquoItrsquos
neat to be a part of someonersquos memoryrdquo
At Country Cottage they try to be as allergy friendly as possible and they thoroughly clean everything between servings They offer many sugar free items and several gluten free selections
When Pam recently discovered that she was unable to consume gluten it opened her eyes to how many products contain gluten One of her goals is to expand her line of gluten free products While she may not have the time now Pam has plans in store including an expanded gourmet line and more chocolates This is a local favorite and is sure to remain that way with Pamrsquos additions
Call Country Cottage 804-435-3812 email bowk4uverizonnet wwwcountrycottagewscom or by searching County Cottage on Facebook Kelsey Sipes photos
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September 2012 27
By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
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By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
Visit the Reedville Fishermens Museum where history of Northern Neck
Watermen comes aliveWalk our dock inspect our boats visit our museum galleries
Take home memories of your trip from our gift shopVisit the 1875 Walker House and learn how
Reedvilles early residents livedFor a complete listing of our activities and events
go to wwwrfmuseumorg504 Main Street Reedville Virginia
804-453-6529
Open 7 Days a Week
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117 Washington Avenue Colonial Beachwwwdensonsgrocerycom
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PLU-101
30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
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B H Baird Insurance Agency LocationsWarsaw 804-333-4013Burgess 804-453-4060
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Reedville Fishermens Museum
Contact Committee Chairman Clif Ames RFM 804-453-6529
If you have a boat with clear title that you wish to donate to the museum please contact Clif Ames at 804-453-3506
wwwrfmuseumorg
Boats for Sale~List is subject to change
1971 Windjammer 17 foot fiberglass sailboat
w1997 Venture trailer Asking $1600
1985 Bayliner 18 foot Capri 21 liter Volvo IO
with trailer Asking $2000
1971 20 foot Highlander Sailboat and 1998 Venture Trailer Asking $2700
1985 Mistral Equipe Windsurfer Asking
$300 Not Shown
1990 21 foot Sunbird fiberglass OB 200 HP Johnson good
condition Asking $2700
1982 22 foot Catalina sailboat with 8 HP Honda 4
stroke OB Asking $3500
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1934 Hartge built Chesapeake 20rsquo Sail boat
and trailer glass over wood Asking $4000
1960 Custom Chesapeake built 18 foot gaff rigged
sailing skiff and trailer Asking $2500
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1990 Galaxy 21 foot 175 Mercruiser IO with 2004 EZ Loader trailer Asking $4000
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18 September 2012
Old Time Revival in Guinea and Baptizing in the York RiverThis is a continuation of a series of articles about the childhood of Pauline Allen Alexander Elizabeth Stokesrsquo motherBy Elizabeth Allen Stokes
In black Guinea beginning with the fourth of July and extending through the entire month of August of every year during my Mamas day
was a time of great anticipation for all families The community spruced up its houses whitewashed the houses and barns and schoolhouse cemetery fences and gravesites weeding the flower beds cleaned and mucked out
the stables homes were cleaned out rugs air dried on lines windows washed horses curried the best of the linen silverware and dishes pulled out of the linen closets and cupboards and the precious
spare room in the house sported the comfiest of feather pillows and quilts made by the women of the family Children who had gone away to find more lucrative work in hospitals the garment industries the Philly Navy Yards the building of the Harlem Tunnel and the docksmdashothers became ministers doctors lawyers nurses government workers educators tailors seamstresses small business owners and even journalistsmdashcame back home for that weekmdashas well as other relatives from as far as Boston New Jersey New York Washington DC and Baltimore as far south as Atlanta and Memphis
and from Detroit and Chicago where the steel industries and factories had beckoned them All of this hard work culminated in Revival Week for First Baptist Church at Ordinary on Route 17mdashthe Greate Roadmdashand Morningstar Baptist Church in Bena Their revivalsmdashservices and prayers sermons and singing with guest preachersmdashwere held at different dates during the week but always
in August and ending the following Sunday with the baptizing always on the waterfront propertymdashYork Rivermdashof neighbor Floyd Stokes in an area called ldquoup on the hillrdquo Families were dressed in their best all week long and even the horsesrsquo coats shone with care their blinders decorated prettily as well as the buggies brass parts and leather parts oiled to perfection All week long neighbors and visiting relatives would visit each and eat and take foodstuffs home and drink and reminisce
The candidates for baptizingmdashmostly childrenmdashalong with their sponsors were dressed in long white
dressesmdashgirls and womenmdashwith white towels wrapped around their heads or long-sleeved white shirts and pantsmdashboys and men After being shielded and dressed in the nearby thicket of woods they were led down to the York River by the minister and into the water where prayers were said and the old spiritual sung Wade in the Water Families clasped hands cried and sang as their spirits and hearts soared with pride to see their loved ones given over to God
Every year since slavery this tradition has continued in the black communities all over the south as a reminder of their ancestors who could not always worship in the white churches and finally united to find places of united prayer for themselves and to baptize their own in the same local waters where they harvested their bounties The inlets and coves the marshes streams of the great Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac and York Rivers as well as the Rappahannock and the Piankitank and in the lower peninsula the Hampton and Poquoson Rivers just to mention the major ones After the services tables were set up with enormous platters of food of all description because the gardens had been harvested and ldquoDinner on the groundsrdquo was remembered and spoken yet againRecent Modern Day Baptizing Taylorrsquos Beach Reedville Shiloh Baptist Church Photos by Elizabeth Stokes
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The Guinea Connection~Part VI
September 2012 19
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The Ricersquos HotelHughlettrsquos Tavern Foundation Members of Heathsville
sponsored an Art Show with the members displaying their talents with twenty plus contributors with a large number of items
The first annual Art Show was a success The variety of types and amazing creations of arts crafts photography was a welcome sight to visitors There were many visitors
Entires ranged from designer clothing quilts statuary stained glass paintings items from the Blacksmith Shop handmade clocks greeting cards hand crafts computer generated art jewelry wood furniture bowls boxes spinning and weaving
Members of the Ricersquos Hotel
Hughlettrsquos Tavern were as amazed as the visitors by the talented member artists of the Tavern
There were displays from the Tavern Lobby Parlor the Spinners and Weavers Studiomdashthe former Yellow Cat Roommdashthe Livery Stable the Woodworkers Guild and
Transportation buildingThe exhibits were colorful with the
creators nearby to share informationPerhaps using the old standby
by ldquoa picture is worth a thousand wordsrdquo is the best way to describe the event Envision items that you can see and touch along with the paintings and photos
The Show was organized by Beverly Sabelhouse and Bud Disney with many of the Tavern Members
participating and assisting the arrangement of course the ldquosetup and the take downldquo of the show
The success of this show will certainly lead to another This will present an opportunity to attendees to bring their friends to view all of these wonderful objects created by the Tavern members Watch for plans to offer Art Classes in the fall Bud Disney photo
Tavern Members Art Show
20 September 2012
By Ellen Dugan
If you are an English teacher and see the word ldquotardigraderdquo you might think therersquos a space missing in the middle or
that the person who wrote it was late in assigning marks on a report cardmdashhopefully As and Bs But if yoursquore into microorganisms and the space program you would smile and pause for a moment of respectful even awesome silence You would know that tardigrades also called waterbears or moss piglets are tiny
Rambo survival creatures worthy of their own reality TV show
These little guys have an impressive resume To begin with theyrsquove got lifersquos ups and downs figured out Too hot Too cold Too much radiation Not enough air or water No problem When the going gets tough tardigrades get tougher They just check out temporarily and wait for things to improve They have learned how to survive boiling heat freezing cold massive doses of radiation and even the vacuum of outer space
In scientific circles they are
generally considered to be the worldrsquos toughest animal Part of their success strategy is simply to lose weight They know how to go into a hibernation-like state that scientists call ldquocryptobiosisrdquo This is basically a deathlike condition But they donrsquot die Their metabolism lowers to the point of being undetectable and the water inside their body decreases to less than 1 We donrsquot know exactly how they do this And we donrsquot know how they feel about doing itmdashprobably less than happy about itmdashbut itrsquos one reason there is so much interest in them
Another is that they are comparatively easy to study because tardigrades are not too fussy about where they live Any place seems to be okay Theyrsquove been found on top of the Himalayas at the bottom of the sea under layers of solid ice in polar regions and throughout tropical forests around the equator Millions of them no doubt the smarter ones prefer lakes and ponds or dunes and beaches Thousands like to swim in a cup of marine or freshwater sediment
If you have a microscope you can see them by soaking a piece of moss in water Donrsquot worry about disturbing them These guys are flexible and as far as we know they
have no objection to being observed Because of their remarkable
durability and their lumbering microscopically ldquocuterdquo appearancemdashshort plump bodies and little legsmdashtardigrades have developed a somewhat unique fan club among the scientists who study them Often a degree of playfulnessmdashmissing in other studiesmdashcreeps into tardigrade literature things like ldquoCreature Survives Naked in Spacerdquo ldquoExtremophilerdquo or ldquoIndestructiblerdquo
No doubt this notoriety was prompted by a group of tardigrade super stars who took the top spot in Wired Sciencersquos Top 10 Things Launched into Space in 2008 when they participated in the TARDIS (Tardigrades in Space) program Part of their job as tardinauts or pioneer space travelers was simply to survive the experience Happily many of them did thus becoming the first animals to return alive after exposure to both space vacuum and solar radiation
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Chesapeake Style Magazine
September 2012 21
TeenEncouraging Young Artists Photographers Writers
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Rosebud Bed and Breakfast is nestled in Virginias Historic Northern Neck in Montross Easy access for day-trips to 12 local wineries Stratford Hall George Washingtons Birthplace Virginias Historic trianglemdashYorktown Jamestown and Williamsburgmdashas well as other local historic sites Located in town its a short distance to local restaurants shopping and more
Call 804-761-4844
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Middlesex High SchoolThe Special Ring
By Bridgette Self
So much dependsupon
That one specialring
Sparkling withdiamonds
Followed by the nakedband
Symbolizing a newbeginning
Fox FoxBy Chris Sheppard
Fox FoxSlyly sneaking in the nightUnder the fence to the chicken hutsEvery move you make is quietEvery sound you make is silentAs you approach the hutOnce inside you take a chicken one by oneAfter checking your list you leave in a flashInto the night without a trace
A Cheetahrsquos HuntBy Allie Reaves
There she goesIn a blink of an eye
Her paws tearingUp the ground beneath her
There she goesFaster than lightening
Her powerful legsNothing but a blur
There she goesFlying on the groundHer long lean body
Leaping through the air
There she goesDashing across the plains
Her soft breathingNever troubling her
There she goesShersquos got it
Her majestic agilityNever fails
Through the Eyes of an Innocent
By Allie Reaves
A thousand steps before me(As far as my eyes can see) and
Gigantic foot houses on the floor(Mine are normal)
Big fluffy seats swallowing me(But are comfy)
While watching TV bigger than my head(Always before bed)
Tucked in a mountain of animals(Never to be alone)
22 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
In the Northern Neck is a place where ldquonobody wants to go home theyrsquore having too much funrdquomdash and itrsquos called Leadbellyrsquos
Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant that is at Fairport Marina Tammy LaFollette who runs it says employees even come in on days off just to hang out
Tammy grew up visiting the Neck with her family which eventually moved here She left after high school but has returned several times most recently when her mother became ill in 2011 She resurrected the Marinarsquos
restaurant when she opened Leadbellyrsquos in August of that year
A commercial artist Tammy has done interior design and artwork created logos and advertising images and even taught gourd sculpture to kids with disabilities in Washington DC
Now once again shersquos cooking ldquoCooking is a form of creativityrdquo Tammy explained ldquoAnd coming up with creative names for new dishes is a challenge toordquo
The Fairport Marina is familiar territory to Tammy She not only cooked in the restaurant in the late 1990rsquos she also decorated it even painting murals on the bar as well as using driftwood and found objects and painting nautical images on them That was the period when Coastal Living Magazine named the Marinarsquos restaurant one of the top five ldquoSeafood Divesrdquo on the East Coast
ldquoMy goal is to earn that sort of recognition againrdquo Tammy said
The first hint of the fun at Leadbellyrsquos is the giant frog in sunglasses flashing V for Victory on the side of the building as you drive into the parking lot Enter the restaurant and yoursquoll see frogs everywhere painted frogs stuffed frogs sculptured
frogs frogs made of gourds ldquoFrogs are my religionrdquo Tammy
said smiling ldquoYou know Forever Relying on Godmdashwe need all the help we can get Thatrsquos why there are frogs everywhererdquo
And on the menu is a specialty of the house frog legs Folks keep coming back to Leadbellyrsquos for the frog legs The restaurant sells more than 30 pounds a week ldquoFolks say theyrsquore the best theyrsquove ever hadrdquo said Tammy
ldquoThey donrsquot really taste like chicken no matter what anybody saysrdquo Brooke Carrillo the bartender said ldquoThey taste more like sugar toads but with the texture of chickenrdquo
Some of the best fried green tomatoes to be found along the Chesapeake are also on the menu available as an appetizer and on sandwiches as well ldquoWe change our oil every dayrdquo Tammy said ldquoThatrsquos why theyrsquore always lusciousrdquo
There are different lunch and dinner specials daily ldquoWe always have both meat and fish specials for dinnersrdquo she said Another regular dish people return for is ldquoMy Maryrsquos Oystersrdquo cooked according to Leadbellyrsquos own recipe All the produce and seafood come from local purveyors helping maintain the
fresh taste of all Leadbellyrsquos dishes Along with sharing chefrsquos duties
Tammy also is redecorating the spaces in the restaurant ldquoAnd we always decorate for each holidaymdashwersquore very festive around hererdquo she said
Leadbellyrsquos also hosts private parties Theyrsquove served wedding rehearsal dinners and host a regular group each month that comes with its own disk jockey for a dance party
Every other Saturday Leadbellyrsquos offers live music The house band is called Throwinrsquo Wake
Tammy and her employees love the bright casual atmosphere of Leadbellyrsquos ldquoWersquore kind of like a hidden little secret where folks know they can leave all their troubles at the doorrdquo Tammy said Brooke added ldquoAll Tammyrsquos employees are happy and that makes everyone who comes in happyrdquo And Tammy finished off ldquoI tell my employees if you arenrsquot having fun working here you donrsquot need to be working hererdquo
Leadbellyrsquos has many regular customers ldquoWe see the same people week after week We appreciate our local customer base year round though we certainly enjoy our summer visitors who are vacationers and Marina customersrdquo Tammy said
One regular customer enjoying his soft crab sandwich summed up Leadbellyrsquos appeal ldquoI come in here almost every day because I enjoy the food and I enjoy the companyrdquo
Leadbellyrsquos is open year-round Summer hours are Monday-Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm Thursday-Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Winter hours starting early in November are Wednesday-Saturday for lunch and dinner Sunday lunch only Fairport Marina is at 252 Polly Cove Road Reedville Phone 804-453-5002 and ldquoLikerdquo Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant on FacebookLeft Tammyrsquos art on a freezer Tammy photos by Mari Bonomi
Style Spotlight~Leadbellyrsquos creates Virginiarsquos Caribbean fun
FREE Tasting at Roses Steak House in KilmarnockTuesday September 18 at 530 pm
September 2012 23
By RuthE Forrest BA CMT NCTMB
Wersquore not the first to experience stressful times and confusion in a changing
world In 1939 a 45-year-old retired Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy concerned about being recalled for duty at the dawning of WWII asked Edgar Cayce what could be done to facilitate peace His counsel was to ldquohelliplive as you prayrdquo In other words to live each moment as peaceful as humanly possible When we pray for peace but our actions are anything but peaceful we create heartache war and destruction
This timeless answer remains good advice today It is okay to feel discouraged or overwhelmed by what we see in current events How can we take our power back and make a difference What can we do to change things and improve our world
A good friend of mine no longer watches the news on TV or reads anything about war and fighting overseas She chooses instead to visualize the people in these areas of conflict as whole healthy happy and prosperous She is adding her positive energy to others of like mind thus multiplying the good vibrations Another friend always watches the news so she knows where to send her prayers and healing light The more we add our thoughts and actions to the possibility of peace the larger the consciousness of peace becomes We can all do this type of internal work as Mr Cayce counseled
The effects of our individual thoughts and actions often may not be apparent until generations later Henry D Thoreau was a quiet man who lived simply in Concord Mass Spending much of his time in deep thought he wrote books about civil disobedience peaceful protests and the beauty of nature His writings greatly influenced M Gandhi and ML King and contributed to their
world-changing actions Similarly we may never know the far-reaching long-lasting effects of our own thoughts words and gestures
You donrsquot have to be a Thoreau to inspire greatness The first step is to clean up your thoughts You may not be able to control all the thoughts that pop into your head but you donrsquot have to sit down to dinner with them The unpleasant situations we currently face didnrsquot start yesterdaymdasha long chain of angry fearful thoughts created them Instead of choosing a negative response that condemns the people and events that bring great suffering make a choice for the positive Irsquom not suggesting that we deny that bad things happen or avoid addressing issues that need attention Simply keep a positive and hopeful attitude looking for good things in your experience It doesnrsquot take a big sweeping time-consuming expensive change Each small action that we take during the course of a day helps to create our Eden Here are some suggestions to inspire more peaceful moments
Preventative Maintenance My personal motto Keeping yourself in a state of equilibrium ensures that your mindbodyspirit are strong enough to withstand the stresses of modern living Tools for healthy balance include restful sleep scheduled downtime proper nutrition lots of clean water and exercise that is fun
Soul Nourishment As important as feeding the body feed your soul daily with uplifting reading music or anything of your choosing as long as it is helpful and hopeful
Take control Protect your mind and emotions by consciously choosing what you read view listen to and the conversations you have Let go of toxic peopleideas
Legacy Decide on what kind of world you want to leave behind Take your legacy and work with itmdasha kind world a peaceful world Keeping that ideal in mind choose
your reactions based on that ideal when faced with a decision This takes work and attention but is easier with practice and life changing Deep peace pure green of the grass to you
Deep peace pure red of the flame to you Deep peace of the quiet earth to you Deep peace of the sleeping stones to youDeep peace of the running wave to youReach RuthE Spa 2 U 804-453-5367
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24 September 2012
By Ellen DuganEveryone knows that work expands
to fill the time available to do it But there is another law operating along these same linesmdashthe more room you have the more stuff you accumulate To check this out we asked ldquoWith the exception of clothes if we looked in your closet what would we findrdquo
Dawn Sanders-Ball who lives in Weems is a nurse in an acute rehab center in Yorktown She admits to being ldquoa document freakrdquo Therefore itrsquos no
surprise that her closet also houses file cabinets and boxes of papers
ldquoSchool records transcripts even PowerPoint presentationsrdquo says Dawn perhaps remembering her college days in northern Virginia Dawnrsquos nine year-old niece Dayla Reed who attends Lancaster Middle School and ldquolikes history the bestrdquo isnrsquot following in her auntrsquos filing
footsteps yet Dayla has a toy box where shersquos normally ldquopretty goodrdquo at keeping things picked
up but says that her things can be ldquoa little bit everywhere toordquo
Kilmarnock resident Ellen Strangeway used to ldquodo hair at Head Huntersrdquo but is now responsible for keeping her husband Jamesrsquos
books for Central Equipment Co If we looked in Ellenrsquos closet ldquoit would depend on the time of dayrdquo as to what we would find ldquoHot outside wersquod see Pettierdquo she says Pettie is her Jack Russell terrier ldquoHersquos not the one afraid of thunderstorms but he likes the cool ceramic tile on the floorrdquo says Ellen Pettiersquos sister Souch is the one who is afraid of thunder and lightning Wersquore not sure if Souch inherited this fear from her misnamed mother Inky (entirely white with a couple of small tan spots) or her haughty grandmother Lady Ellie who may have descended from royalty Ellen also has four horses but as far as we know theyrsquove never set foot inside her closet
If you like good barbecue Captain Ron Campbell in Topping is your man Hersquos been cooking ever since he can remember and probably even before then Although Ron has over 500 cookbooks he does everything by taste ldquoI use the books mostly for ideasrdquo he laughs He doesnrsquot keep them in his closet however ldquoReally therersquos nothing
but clothes in there with the exception of some guns I inheritedrdquo says Ron ldquoButrdquo he adds ldquoMy wife is another story She probably has 500 pairs of shoes in thererdquo We couldnrsquot check this out for accuracy so wersquoll take Ronrsquos word for it
Newlywed Denise Seber of Saluda met husband Steven through the Electricianrsquos Union Both are electricians and apparently Denise felt the sparks fly immediately ldquoI knew he was the one when I first saw himrdquo she smiles It was quite a jolt however to discover that Steven is well somewhat of a hoarder ldquoHe has about a bazillion t-shirtsrdquo says Denise who prefers that we not look inside her closet ldquoItrsquos full of junkrdquo she says ldquoSuitcases files 20 yearsrsquo worth of my husbandrsquos craprdquo But little by little Denise is making progress sneaking it out pool cues t-shirts etc ldquoItrsquos slow goingrdquo she says but worth it if she can make room for her shoes
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Open Every Day for Lunch 11 amMonday - Saturday Dinner til 9 pm
804-453-5002 252 Polly Cove Road
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Seafood Specials ABC On amp Off
Leadbellys Restaurant is located at Fairport Marina
By Susan Grandpre
The Northern Neck is filled with opportunities to explore history taste local wines indulge in
a variety of water activities commune with nature shop and enjoy local restaurants With somewhat limited accommodations for visitors to the area the Rosebud Bed amp Breakfast is ideally located for guests looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer
While taking advantage of the many area activities the Rosebud B amp B located on Kings Highway in Montross offers comfortable and welcoming accommodations for visitors to the Northern Neck Rosebud BampB is family owned and operated and recently celebrated its one year anniversary Opened in August 2011 by Peggy Evans Garland and her husband the Rosebud B amp B has welcomed a host of visitors in its inaugural year
Peggy opened Rosebud B amp B for several reasons She knew that the area needed more accommodations for people wanting to explore the Northern Neck and she wanted to provide a place for those visitors to stay She felt that she had the perfect scenario to open a B amp B On the front portion of her property stood an old house that she and her family were not using She felt that turning this cozy old house into a bed and breakfast would be a great use for the old house and serve the community
After making the decision to create
the bed and breakfast Peggy began a renovation project transforming the old house into a lovely B amp B The renovation included hardwood flooring a new kitchen central air conditioning new windows fresh paint and much more Peggy enjoyed the renovation project and is proud of the beautiful end result
At the completion of the renovation the old house had turned into a beautiful and welcoming bed and breakfast The Rosebud Bed and Breakfast offers two guest rooms a common room a dining room and a kitchen The first of the guest rooms is the spacious Rose Room with a double bed The second guest room the Bud Room is a little smaller and has a queen size bed Both rooms offer ample closet and drawer space
In the common room guests find an inviting place to relax and watch TV The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for visitors to use as needed Guests are encouraged to linger over breakfast in the dining room where homemade muffins breads and breakfast casseroles are served In addition fresh fruit is offered along with juice coffee and tea Wifi can be used throughout the B amp B and the Rosebud welcomes pets
An additional benefit of staying there is the hostess Peggy Not only does she create a welcoming and comfortable place to stay but she also possesses a wealth of information about the region She has lived in Montross for 30 years and her husband is a native to the area
Peggyrsquos love for the Northern Neck and her desire to share its rich and unique history with others was another factor that motivated her to open Rosebud B amp B ldquoI wanted to meet different people interested in the Northern Neck and share information with themrdquo she says She remarks ldquoMany come to the Northern Neck to attend an event or see the historic sites Others use it as a central
meeting place while some have stayed at the B amp B as they bicycled from Chesapeake to Fredericksburgrdquo
Some of the local attractions that Peggy helps guide her guests to enjoy include any of the 12 wineries located along the nearby wine trail The area is home to the birthplace of two of our nationrsquos presidents George Washington and James Monroe Stratford Hall Plantation birthplace of civil war general Robert E Lee is located nearby and offers tours of the house and gardens
The climate in the Northern Neck is
mild and its proximity to the water invites many outdoor enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy activities ranging from sailing boating or water skiing on local rivers to exploring the quieter backwaters on kayak or canoes The local waterways also invite those who love to go fishing or crabbing Cyclists and hikers can enjoy the many scenic routes and trails and nature lovers can
bird watch or indulge in naturersquos many offerings for photography
Whatever draws a visitor to the Northern Neck guests who stay at the Rosebud Bed and Breakfast will be treated to a cozy and comfortable visit while being treated like family To make reservations call 804-761-4844 or email peggarlaaolcom More information about the Rosebud B amp B is available on Facebook and the website wwwrosebudbandbcom Marie Stone photos
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Style Spotlight~An Old House Transformed
26 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Country Cottage is known as The Sweetest Secret in the Northern Neck As many of
her customers have remarked itrsquos a surprise to step inside Country Cottage for the first time Itrsquos almost overwhelming to be faced with the number of options available at the store When Tim and Pam Sawyer first opened their shop in 1998 as a garden center they had no idea that their garden shop would grow into such beloved stop for locals and travelers alike
The yellow building is one of the first that yoursquoll encounter after crossing the bridge when entering the Main Street area of White Stone The color of the house which was originally white was inspired by a pretty yellow daffodil that Pam had been working on
Country Cottage started out as
a garden center and gift shop and has slowly grown through the years into what it is today In 2006 Pam acquired a local flower shop and had it moved into Country Cottage adding to the already large variety of items available When she made the decision to add fudge into her lineup in 2007 she had no idea that it would become such an enjoyed item
Her next addition actually came as a suggestion from her customers They commented that it would be nice to sit in the garden area and eat ice cream Pam listened adding Hersheyrsquos ice cream in 2008 Finally in 2010 Pam took a class about how to make chocolate and added a line of homemade and pre-made chocolates to the Country Cottage
Pam was born and raised in Newport News but has been living in Mathews for 21 years She met her husband Tim in high school and theyrsquove been together since they were 16 With 30 years of marriage under their belts Tim and Pam are a story of high school sweethearts gone right It was Tim who originally pointed out the store when Pam had to stop working due to health concerns and they worked together to make Country Cottage a reality
Their move to Mathews came when Pam gave in to Timrsquos desire
to live in the country coupled with a desire to move somewhere safer and quieter than Newport News for the sake of their children They have two sons who have helped over the years until they started their own careers one of whom is a CPA the other is a salesman Tim still stops by once a week to help Pam out with the store With her free time Pam enjoys spending time with her family and her
three grandchildren who live locallyPam loves what she does and
she is involved in every aspect of her business She makes 80 of the chocolates in her store and has special molds for each filling so it doesnrsquot matter which type of chocolate is on the outside you can tell which filling it contains just by looking at the shape Country Cottage offers 20 flavors of fudge including seasonal flavors and there is a running offer to buy a pound of fudge for $1299 and get half a pound free
Pam learned floral arrangement from her mother who made corsages
and bouquets for weddings and other events and she makes the flower arrangements herself Country Cottage is a ldquofull service florist whatever they need we dordquo Pam loves interacting with her customers and greets each one cheerfully when they come in the door She recounted a story about how one little girl remembered her store despite only seeing it once a year and said ldquoItrsquos
neat to be a part of someonersquos memoryrdquo
At Country Cottage they try to be as allergy friendly as possible and they thoroughly clean everything between servings They offer many sugar free items and several gluten free selections
When Pam recently discovered that she was unable to consume gluten it opened her eyes to how many products contain gluten One of her goals is to expand her line of gluten free products While she may not have the time now Pam has plans in store including an expanded gourmet line and more chocolates This is a local favorite and is sure to remain that way with Pamrsquos additions
Call Country Cottage 804-435-3812 email bowk4uverizonnet wwwcountrycottagewscom or by searching County Cottage on Facebook Kelsey Sipes photos
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11 am - 230 pm amp 5 pm - 9 pm Saturday
800 am - 230 pm amp 5 pm - 9 pm Sunday Open All Day
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804-453-6003Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 to 4
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September 2012 27
By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
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28 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
Visit the Reedville Fishermens Museum where history of Northern Neck
Watermen comes aliveWalk our dock inspect our boats visit our museum galleries
Take home memories of your trip from our gift shopVisit the 1875 Walker House and learn how
Reedvilles early residents livedFor a complete listing of our activities and events
go to wwwrfmuseumorg504 Main Street Reedville Virginia
804-453-6529
Open 7 Days a Week
804-224-4121
117 Washington Avenue Colonial Beachwwwdensonsgrocerycom
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PLU-101
30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
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By Bud Disney
The Ricersquos HotelHughlettrsquos Tavern Foundation Members of Heathsville
sponsored an Art Show with the members displaying their talents with twenty plus contributors with a large number of items
The first annual Art Show was a success The variety of types and amazing creations of arts crafts photography was a welcome sight to visitors There were many visitors
Entires ranged from designer clothing quilts statuary stained glass paintings items from the Blacksmith Shop handmade clocks greeting cards hand crafts computer generated art jewelry wood furniture bowls boxes spinning and weaving
Members of the Ricersquos Hotel
Hughlettrsquos Tavern were as amazed as the visitors by the talented member artists of the Tavern
There were displays from the Tavern Lobby Parlor the Spinners and Weavers Studiomdashthe former Yellow Cat Roommdashthe Livery Stable the Woodworkers Guild and
Transportation buildingThe exhibits were colorful with the
creators nearby to share informationPerhaps using the old standby
by ldquoa picture is worth a thousand wordsrdquo is the best way to describe the event Envision items that you can see and touch along with the paintings and photos
The Show was organized by Beverly Sabelhouse and Bud Disney with many of the Tavern Members
participating and assisting the arrangement of course the ldquosetup and the take downldquo of the show
The success of this show will certainly lead to another This will present an opportunity to attendees to bring their friends to view all of these wonderful objects created by the Tavern members Watch for plans to offer Art Classes in the fall Bud Disney photo
Tavern Members Art Show
20 September 2012
By Ellen Dugan
If you are an English teacher and see the word ldquotardigraderdquo you might think therersquos a space missing in the middle or
that the person who wrote it was late in assigning marks on a report cardmdashhopefully As and Bs But if yoursquore into microorganisms and the space program you would smile and pause for a moment of respectful even awesome silence You would know that tardigrades also called waterbears or moss piglets are tiny
Rambo survival creatures worthy of their own reality TV show
These little guys have an impressive resume To begin with theyrsquove got lifersquos ups and downs figured out Too hot Too cold Too much radiation Not enough air or water No problem When the going gets tough tardigrades get tougher They just check out temporarily and wait for things to improve They have learned how to survive boiling heat freezing cold massive doses of radiation and even the vacuum of outer space
In scientific circles they are
generally considered to be the worldrsquos toughest animal Part of their success strategy is simply to lose weight They know how to go into a hibernation-like state that scientists call ldquocryptobiosisrdquo This is basically a deathlike condition But they donrsquot die Their metabolism lowers to the point of being undetectable and the water inside their body decreases to less than 1 We donrsquot know exactly how they do this And we donrsquot know how they feel about doing itmdashprobably less than happy about itmdashbut itrsquos one reason there is so much interest in them
Another is that they are comparatively easy to study because tardigrades are not too fussy about where they live Any place seems to be okay Theyrsquove been found on top of the Himalayas at the bottom of the sea under layers of solid ice in polar regions and throughout tropical forests around the equator Millions of them no doubt the smarter ones prefer lakes and ponds or dunes and beaches Thousands like to swim in a cup of marine or freshwater sediment
If you have a microscope you can see them by soaking a piece of moss in water Donrsquot worry about disturbing them These guys are flexible and as far as we know they
have no objection to being observed Because of their remarkable
durability and their lumbering microscopically ldquocuterdquo appearancemdashshort plump bodies and little legsmdashtardigrades have developed a somewhat unique fan club among the scientists who study them Often a degree of playfulnessmdashmissing in other studiesmdashcreeps into tardigrade literature things like ldquoCreature Survives Naked in Spacerdquo ldquoExtremophilerdquo or ldquoIndestructiblerdquo
No doubt this notoriety was prompted by a group of tardigrade super stars who took the top spot in Wired Sciencersquos Top 10 Things Launched into Space in 2008 when they participated in the TARDIS (Tardigrades in Space) program Part of their job as tardinauts or pioneer space travelers was simply to survive the experience Happily many of them did thus becoming the first animals to return alive after exposure to both space vacuum and solar radiation
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Rosebud Bed and Breakfast is nestled in Virginias Historic Northern Neck in Montross Easy access for day-trips to 12 local wineries Stratford Hall George Washingtons Birthplace Virginias Historic trianglemdashYorktown Jamestown and Williamsburgmdashas well as other local historic sites Located in town its a short distance to local restaurants shopping and more
Call 804-761-4844
for reservations15353 Kings Hwy
PO Box 905Montross Va 22520
Middlesex High SchoolThe Special Ring
By Bridgette Self
So much dependsupon
That one specialring
Sparkling withdiamonds
Followed by the nakedband
Symbolizing a newbeginning
Fox FoxBy Chris Sheppard
Fox FoxSlyly sneaking in the nightUnder the fence to the chicken hutsEvery move you make is quietEvery sound you make is silentAs you approach the hutOnce inside you take a chicken one by oneAfter checking your list you leave in a flashInto the night without a trace
A Cheetahrsquos HuntBy Allie Reaves
There she goesIn a blink of an eye
Her paws tearingUp the ground beneath her
There she goesFaster than lightening
Her powerful legsNothing but a blur
There she goesFlying on the groundHer long lean body
Leaping through the air
There she goesDashing across the plains
Her soft breathingNever troubling her
There she goesShersquos got it
Her majestic agilityNever fails
Through the Eyes of an Innocent
By Allie Reaves
A thousand steps before me(As far as my eyes can see) and
Gigantic foot houses on the floor(Mine are normal)
Big fluffy seats swallowing me(But are comfy)
While watching TV bigger than my head(Always before bed)
Tucked in a mountain of animals(Never to be alone)
22 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
In the Northern Neck is a place where ldquonobody wants to go home theyrsquore having too much funrdquomdash and itrsquos called Leadbellyrsquos
Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant that is at Fairport Marina Tammy LaFollette who runs it says employees even come in on days off just to hang out
Tammy grew up visiting the Neck with her family which eventually moved here She left after high school but has returned several times most recently when her mother became ill in 2011 She resurrected the Marinarsquos
restaurant when she opened Leadbellyrsquos in August of that year
A commercial artist Tammy has done interior design and artwork created logos and advertising images and even taught gourd sculpture to kids with disabilities in Washington DC
Now once again shersquos cooking ldquoCooking is a form of creativityrdquo Tammy explained ldquoAnd coming up with creative names for new dishes is a challenge toordquo
The Fairport Marina is familiar territory to Tammy She not only cooked in the restaurant in the late 1990rsquos she also decorated it even painting murals on the bar as well as using driftwood and found objects and painting nautical images on them That was the period when Coastal Living Magazine named the Marinarsquos restaurant one of the top five ldquoSeafood Divesrdquo on the East Coast
ldquoMy goal is to earn that sort of recognition againrdquo Tammy said
The first hint of the fun at Leadbellyrsquos is the giant frog in sunglasses flashing V for Victory on the side of the building as you drive into the parking lot Enter the restaurant and yoursquoll see frogs everywhere painted frogs stuffed frogs sculptured
frogs frogs made of gourds ldquoFrogs are my religionrdquo Tammy
said smiling ldquoYou know Forever Relying on Godmdashwe need all the help we can get Thatrsquos why there are frogs everywhererdquo
And on the menu is a specialty of the house frog legs Folks keep coming back to Leadbellyrsquos for the frog legs The restaurant sells more than 30 pounds a week ldquoFolks say theyrsquore the best theyrsquove ever hadrdquo said Tammy
ldquoThey donrsquot really taste like chicken no matter what anybody saysrdquo Brooke Carrillo the bartender said ldquoThey taste more like sugar toads but with the texture of chickenrdquo
Some of the best fried green tomatoes to be found along the Chesapeake are also on the menu available as an appetizer and on sandwiches as well ldquoWe change our oil every dayrdquo Tammy said ldquoThatrsquos why theyrsquore always lusciousrdquo
There are different lunch and dinner specials daily ldquoWe always have both meat and fish specials for dinnersrdquo she said Another regular dish people return for is ldquoMy Maryrsquos Oystersrdquo cooked according to Leadbellyrsquos own recipe All the produce and seafood come from local purveyors helping maintain the
fresh taste of all Leadbellyrsquos dishes Along with sharing chefrsquos duties
Tammy also is redecorating the spaces in the restaurant ldquoAnd we always decorate for each holidaymdashwersquore very festive around hererdquo she said
Leadbellyrsquos also hosts private parties Theyrsquove served wedding rehearsal dinners and host a regular group each month that comes with its own disk jockey for a dance party
Every other Saturday Leadbellyrsquos offers live music The house band is called Throwinrsquo Wake
Tammy and her employees love the bright casual atmosphere of Leadbellyrsquos ldquoWersquore kind of like a hidden little secret where folks know they can leave all their troubles at the doorrdquo Tammy said Brooke added ldquoAll Tammyrsquos employees are happy and that makes everyone who comes in happyrdquo And Tammy finished off ldquoI tell my employees if you arenrsquot having fun working here you donrsquot need to be working hererdquo
Leadbellyrsquos has many regular customers ldquoWe see the same people week after week We appreciate our local customer base year round though we certainly enjoy our summer visitors who are vacationers and Marina customersrdquo Tammy said
One regular customer enjoying his soft crab sandwich summed up Leadbellyrsquos appeal ldquoI come in here almost every day because I enjoy the food and I enjoy the companyrdquo
Leadbellyrsquos is open year-round Summer hours are Monday-Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm Thursday-Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Winter hours starting early in November are Wednesday-Saturday for lunch and dinner Sunday lunch only Fairport Marina is at 252 Polly Cove Road Reedville Phone 804-453-5002 and ldquoLikerdquo Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant on FacebookLeft Tammyrsquos art on a freezer Tammy photos by Mari Bonomi
Style Spotlight~Leadbellyrsquos creates Virginiarsquos Caribbean fun
FREE Tasting at Roses Steak House in KilmarnockTuesday September 18 at 530 pm
September 2012 23
By RuthE Forrest BA CMT NCTMB
Wersquore not the first to experience stressful times and confusion in a changing
world In 1939 a 45-year-old retired Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy concerned about being recalled for duty at the dawning of WWII asked Edgar Cayce what could be done to facilitate peace His counsel was to ldquohelliplive as you prayrdquo In other words to live each moment as peaceful as humanly possible When we pray for peace but our actions are anything but peaceful we create heartache war and destruction
This timeless answer remains good advice today It is okay to feel discouraged or overwhelmed by what we see in current events How can we take our power back and make a difference What can we do to change things and improve our world
A good friend of mine no longer watches the news on TV or reads anything about war and fighting overseas She chooses instead to visualize the people in these areas of conflict as whole healthy happy and prosperous She is adding her positive energy to others of like mind thus multiplying the good vibrations Another friend always watches the news so she knows where to send her prayers and healing light The more we add our thoughts and actions to the possibility of peace the larger the consciousness of peace becomes We can all do this type of internal work as Mr Cayce counseled
The effects of our individual thoughts and actions often may not be apparent until generations later Henry D Thoreau was a quiet man who lived simply in Concord Mass Spending much of his time in deep thought he wrote books about civil disobedience peaceful protests and the beauty of nature His writings greatly influenced M Gandhi and ML King and contributed to their
world-changing actions Similarly we may never know the far-reaching long-lasting effects of our own thoughts words and gestures
You donrsquot have to be a Thoreau to inspire greatness The first step is to clean up your thoughts You may not be able to control all the thoughts that pop into your head but you donrsquot have to sit down to dinner with them The unpleasant situations we currently face didnrsquot start yesterdaymdasha long chain of angry fearful thoughts created them Instead of choosing a negative response that condemns the people and events that bring great suffering make a choice for the positive Irsquom not suggesting that we deny that bad things happen or avoid addressing issues that need attention Simply keep a positive and hopeful attitude looking for good things in your experience It doesnrsquot take a big sweeping time-consuming expensive change Each small action that we take during the course of a day helps to create our Eden Here are some suggestions to inspire more peaceful moments
Preventative Maintenance My personal motto Keeping yourself in a state of equilibrium ensures that your mindbodyspirit are strong enough to withstand the stresses of modern living Tools for healthy balance include restful sleep scheduled downtime proper nutrition lots of clean water and exercise that is fun
Soul Nourishment As important as feeding the body feed your soul daily with uplifting reading music or anything of your choosing as long as it is helpful and hopeful
Take control Protect your mind and emotions by consciously choosing what you read view listen to and the conversations you have Let go of toxic peopleideas
Legacy Decide on what kind of world you want to leave behind Take your legacy and work with itmdasha kind world a peaceful world Keeping that ideal in mind choose
your reactions based on that ideal when faced with a decision This takes work and attention but is easier with practice and life changing Deep peace pure green of the grass to you
Deep peace pure red of the flame to you Deep peace of the quiet earth to you Deep peace of the sleeping stones to youDeep peace of the running wave to youReach RuthE Spa 2 U 804-453-5367
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24 September 2012
By Ellen DuganEveryone knows that work expands
to fill the time available to do it But there is another law operating along these same linesmdashthe more room you have the more stuff you accumulate To check this out we asked ldquoWith the exception of clothes if we looked in your closet what would we findrdquo
Dawn Sanders-Ball who lives in Weems is a nurse in an acute rehab center in Yorktown She admits to being ldquoa document freakrdquo Therefore itrsquos no
surprise that her closet also houses file cabinets and boxes of papers
ldquoSchool records transcripts even PowerPoint presentationsrdquo says Dawn perhaps remembering her college days in northern Virginia Dawnrsquos nine year-old niece Dayla Reed who attends Lancaster Middle School and ldquolikes history the bestrdquo isnrsquot following in her auntrsquos filing
footsteps yet Dayla has a toy box where shersquos normally ldquopretty goodrdquo at keeping things picked
up but says that her things can be ldquoa little bit everywhere toordquo
Kilmarnock resident Ellen Strangeway used to ldquodo hair at Head Huntersrdquo but is now responsible for keeping her husband Jamesrsquos
books for Central Equipment Co If we looked in Ellenrsquos closet ldquoit would depend on the time of dayrdquo as to what we would find ldquoHot outside wersquod see Pettierdquo she says Pettie is her Jack Russell terrier ldquoHersquos not the one afraid of thunderstorms but he likes the cool ceramic tile on the floorrdquo says Ellen Pettiersquos sister Souch is the one who is afraid of thunder and lightning Wersquore not sure if Souch inherited this fear from her misnamed mother Inky (entirely white with a couple of small tan spots) or her haughty grandmother Lady Ellie who may have descended from royalty Ellen also has four horses but as far as we know theyrsquove never set foot inside her closet
If you like good barbecue Captain Ron Campbell in Topping is your man Hersquos been cooking ever since he can remember and probably even before then Although Ron has over 500 cookbooks he does everything by taste ldquoI use the books mostly for ideasrdquo he laughs He doesnrsquot keep them in his closet however ldquoReally therersquos nothing
but clothes in there with the exception of some guns I inheritedrdquo says Ron ldquoButrdquo he adds ldquoMy wife is another story She probably has 500 pairs of shoes in thererdquo We couldnrsquot check this out for accuracy so wersquoll take Ronrsquos word for it
Newlywed Denise Seber of Saluda met husband Steven through the Electricianrsquos Union Both are electricians and apparently Denise felt the sparks fly immediately ldquoI knew he was the one when I first saw himrdquo she smiles It was quite a jolt however to discover that Steven is well somewhat of a hoarder ldquoHe has about a bazillion t-shirtsrdquo says Denise who prefers that we not look inside her closet ldquoItrsquos full of junkrdquo she says ldquoSuitcases files 20 yearsrsquo worth of my husbandrsquos craprdquo But little by little Denise is making progress sneaking it out pool cues t-shirts etc ldquoItrsquos slow goingrdquo she says but worth it if she can make room for her shoes
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Leadbellys Restaurant is located at Fairport Marina
By Susan Grandpre
The Northern Neck is filled with opportunities to explore history taste local wines indulge in
a variety of water activities commune with nature shop and enjoy local restaurants With somewhat limited accommodations for visitors to the area the Rosebud Bed amp Breakfast is ideally located for guests looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer
While taking advantage of the many area activities the Rosebud B amp B located on Kings Highway in Montross offers comfortable and welcoming accommodations for visitors to the Northern Neck Rosebud BampB is family owned and operated and recently celebrated its one year anniversary Opened in August 2011 by Peggy Evans Garland and her husband the Rosebud B amp B has welcomed a host of visitors in its inaugural year
Peggy opened Rosebud B amp B for several reasons She knew that the area needed more accommodations for people wanting to explore the Northern Neck and she wanted to provide a place for those visitors to stay She felt that she had the perfect scenario to open a B amp B On the front portion of her property stood an old house that she and her family were not using She felt that turning this cozy old house into a bed and breakfast would be a great use for the old house and serve the community
After making the decision to create
the bed and breakfast Peggy began a renovation project transforming the old house into a lovely B amp B The renovation included hardwood flooring a new kitchen central air conditioning new windows fresh paint and much more Peggy enjoyed the renovation project and is proud of the beautiful end result
At the completion of the renovation the old house had turned into a beautiful and welcoming bed and breakfast The Rosebud Bed and Breakfast offers two guest rooms a common room a dining room and a kitchen The first of the guest rooms is the spacious Rose Room with a double bed The second guest room the Bud Room is a little smaller and has a queen size bed Both rooms offer ample closet and drawer space
In the common room guests find an inviting place to relax and watch TV The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for visitors to use as needed Guests are encouraged to linger over breakfast in the dining room where homemade muffins breads and breakfast casseroles are served In addition fresh fruit is offered along with juice coffee and tea Wifi can be used throughout the B amp B and the Rosebud welcomes pets
An additional benefit of staying there is the hostess Peggy Not only does she create a welcoming and comfortable place to stay but she also possesses a wealth of information about the region She has lived in Montross for 30 years and her husband is a native to the area
Peggyrsquos love for the Northern Neck and her desire to share its rich and unique history with others was another factor that motivated her to open Rosebud B amp B ldquoI wanted to meet different people interested in the Northern Neck and share information with themrdquo she says She remarks ldquoMany come to the Northern Neck to attend an event or see the historic sites Others use it as a central
meeting place while some have stayed at the B amp B as they bicycled from Chesapeake to Fredericksburgrdquo
Some of the local attractions that Peggy helps guide her guests to enjoy include any of the 12 wineries located along the nearby wine trail The area is home to the birthplace of two of our nationrsquos presidents George Washington and James Monroe Stratford Hall Plantation birthplace of civil war general Robert E Lee is located nearby and offers tours of the house and gardens
The climate in the Northern Neck is
mild and its proximity to the water invites many outdoor enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy activities ranging from sailing boating or water skiing on local rivers to exploring the quieter backwaters on kayak or canoes The local waterways also invite those who love to go fishing or crabbing Cyclists and hikers can enjoy the many scenic routes and trails and nature lovers can
bird watch or indulge in naturersquos many offerings for photography
Whatever draws a visitor to the Northern Neck guests who stay at the Rosebud Bed and Breakfast will be treated to a cozy and comfortable visit while being treated like family To make reservations call 804-761-4844 or email peggarlaaolcom More information about the Rosebud B amp B is available on Facebook and the website wwwrosebudbandbcom Marie Stone photos
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Style Spotlight~An Old House Transformed
26 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Country Cottage is known as The Sweetest Secret in the Northern Neck As many of
her customers have remarked itrsquos a surprise to step inside Country Cottage for the first time Itrsquos almost overwhelming to be faced with the number of options available at the store When Tim and Pam Sawyer first opened their shop in 1998 as a garden center they had no idea that their garden shop would grow into such beloved stop for locals and travelers alike
The yellow building is one of the first that yoursquoll encounter after crossing the bridge when entering the Main Street area of White Stone The color of the house which was originally white was inspired by a pretty yellow daffodil that Pam had been working on
Country Cottage started out as
a garden center and gift shop and has slowly grown through the years into what it is today In 2006 Pam acquired a local flower shop and had it moved into Country Cottage adding to the already large variety of items available When she made the decision to add fudge into her lineup in 2007 she had no idea that it would become such an enjoyed item
Her next addition actually came as a suggestion from her customers They commented that it would be nice to sit in the garden area and eat ice cream Pam listened adding Hersheyrsquos ice cream in 2008 Finally in 2010 Pam took a class about how to make chocolate and added a line of homemade and pre-made chocolates to the Country Cottage
Pam was born and raised in Newport News but has been living in Mathews for 21 years She met her husband Tim in high school and theyrsquove been together since they were 16 With 30 years of marriage under their belts Tim and Pam are a story of high school sweethearts gone right It was Tim who originally pointed out the store when Pam had to stop working due to health concerns and they worked together to make Country Cottage a reality
Their move to Mathews came when Pam gave in to Timrsquos desire
to live in the country coupled with a desire to move somewhere safer and quieter than Newport News for the sake of their children They have two sons who have helped over the years until they started their own careers one of whom is a CPA the other is a salesman Tim still stops by once a week to help Pam out with the store With her free time Pam enjoys spending time with her family and her
three grandchildren who live locallyPam loves what she does and
she is involved in every aspect of her business She makes 80 of the chocolates in her store and has special molds for each filling so it doesnrsquot matter which type of chocolate is on the outside you can tell which filling it contains just by looking at the shape Country Cottage offers 20 flavors of fudge including seasonal flavors and there is a running offer to buy a pound of fudge for $1299 and get half a pound free
Pam learned floral arrangement from her mother who made corsages
and bouquets for weddings and other events and she makes the flower arrangements herself Country Cottage is a ldquofull service florist whatever they need we dordquo Pam loves interacting with her customers and greets each one cheerfully when they come in the door She recounted a story about how one little girl remembered her store despite only seeing it once a year and said ldquoItrsquos
neat to be a part of someonersquos memoryrdquo
At Country Cottage they try to be as allergy friendly as possible and they thoroughly clean everything between servings They offer many sugar free items and several gluten free selections
When Pam recently discovered that she was unable to consume gluten it opened her eyes to how many products contain gluten One of her goals is to expand her line of gluten free products While she may not have the time now Pam has plans in store including an expanded gourmet line and more chocolates This is a local favorite and is sure to remain that way with Pamrsquos additions
Call Country Cottage 804-435-3812 email bowk4uverizonnet wwwcountrycottagewscom or by searching County Cottage on Facebook Kelsey Sipes photos
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September 2012 27
By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
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28 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
Visit the Reedville Fishermens Museum where history of Northern Neck
Watermen comes aliveWalk our dock inspect our boats visit our museum galleries
Take home memories of your trip from our gift shopVisit the 1875 Walker House and learn how
Reedvilles early residents livedFor a complete listing of our activities and events
go to wwwrfmuseumorg504 Main Street Reedville Virginia
804-453-6529
Open 7 Days a Week
804-224-4121
117 Washington Avenue Colonial Beachwwwdensonsgrocerycom
WALLS BAKERY of Waldorf Pastries Delivered Fresh
Daily Specials Dinners for OneSandwiches Made To Order
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804-296-4350
PLU-101
30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
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Reedville Fishermens Museum
Contact Committee Chairman Clif Ames RFM 804-453-6529
If you have a boat with clear title that you wish to donate to the museum please contact Clif Ames at 804-453-3506
wwwrfmuseumorg
Boats for Sale~List is subject to change
1971 Windjammer 17 foot fiberglass sailboat
w1997 Venture trailer Asking $1600
1985 Bayliner 18 foot Capri 21 liter Volvo IO
with trailer Asking $2000
1971 20 foot Highlander Sailboat and 1998 Venture Trailer Asking $2700
1985 Mistral Equipe Windsurfer Asking
$300 Not Shown
1990 21 foot Sunbird fiberglass OB 200 HP Johnson good
condition Asking $2700
1982 22 foot Catalina sailboat with 8 HP Honda 4
stroke OB Asking $3500
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1934 Hartge built Chesapeake 20rsquo Sail boat
and trailer glass over wood Asking $4000
1960 Custom Chesapeake built 18 foot gaff rigged
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20 September 2012
By Ellen Dugan
If you are an English teacher and see the word ldquotardigraderdquo you might think therersquos a space missing in the middle or
that the person who wrote it was late in assigning marks on a report cardmdashhopefully As and Bs But if yoursquore into microorganisms and the space program you would smile and pause for a moment of respectful even awesome silence You would know that tardigrades also called waterbears or moss piglets are tiny
Rambo survival creatures worthy of their own reality TV show
These little guys have an impressive resume To begin with theyrsquove got lifersquos ups and downs figured out Too hot Too cold Too much radiation Not enough air or water No problem When the going gets tough tardigrades get tougher They just check out temporarily and wait for things to improve They have learned how to survive boiling heat freezing cold massive doses of radiation and even the vacuum of outer space
In scientific circles they are
generally considered to be the worldrsquos toughest animal Part of their success strategy is simply to lose weight They know how to go into a hibernation-like state that scientists call ldquocryptobiosisrdquo This is basically a deathlike condition But they donrsquot die Their metabolism lowers to the point of being undetectable and the water inside their body decreases to less than 1 We donrsquot know exactly how they do this And we donrsquot know how they feel about doing itmdashprobably less than happy about itmdashbut itrsquos one reason there is so much interest in them
Another is that they are comparatively easy to study because tardigrades are not too fussy about where they live Any place seems to be okay Theyrsquove been found on top of the Himalayas at the bottom of the sea under layers of solid ice in polar regions and throughout tropical forests around the equator Millions of them no doubt the smarter ones prefer lakes and ponds or dunes and beaches Thousands like to swim in a cup of marine or freshwater sediment
If you have a microscope you can see them by soaking a piece of moss in water Donrsquot worry about disturbing them These guys are flexible and as far as we know they
have no objection to being observed Because of their remarkable
durability and their lumbering microscopically ldquocuterdquo appearancemdashshort plump bodies and little legsmdashtardigrades have developed a somewhat unique fan club among the scientists who study them Often a degree of playfulnessmdashmissing in other studiesmdashcreeps into tardigrade literature things like ldquoCreature Survives Naked in Spacerdquo ldquoExtremophilerdquo or ldquoIndestructiblerdquo
No doubt this notoriety was prompted by a group of tardigrade super stars who took the top spot in Wired Sciencersquos Top 10 Things Launched into Space in 2008 when they participated in the TARDIS (Tardigrades in Space) program Part of their job as tardinauts or pioneer space travelers was simply to survive the experience Happily many of them did thus becoming the first animals to return alive after exposure to both space vacuum and solar radiation
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Chesapeake Style Magazine
September 2012 21
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Rosebud Bed and Breakfast is nestled in Virginias Historic Northern Neck in Montross Easy access for day-trips to 12 local wineries Stratford Hall George Washingtons Birthplace Virginias Historic trianglemdashYorktown Jamestown and Williamsburgmdashas well as other local historic sites Located in town its a short distance to local restaurants shopping and more
Call 804-761-4844
for reservations15353 Kings Hwy
PO Box 905Montross Va 22520
Middlesex High SchoolThe Special Ring
By Bridgette Self
So much dependsupon
That one specialring
Sparkling withdiamonds
Followed by the nakedband
Symbolizing a newbeginning
Fox FoxBy Chris Sheppard
Fox FoxSlyly sneaking in the nightUnder the fence to the chicken hutsEvery move you make is quietEvery sound you make is silentAs you approach the hutOnce inside you take a chicken one by oneAfter checking your list you leave in a flashInto the night without a trace
A Cheetahrsquos HuntBy Allie Reaves
There she goesIn a blink of an eye
Her paws tearingUp the ground beneath her
There she goesFaster than lightening
Her powerful legsNothing but a blur
There she goesFlying on the groundHer long lean body
Leaping through the air
There she goesDashing across the plains
Her soft breathingNever troubling her
There she goesShersquos got it
Her majestic agilityNever fails
Through the Eyes of an Innocent
By Allie Reaves
A thousand steps before me(As far as my eyes can see) and
Gigantic foot houses on the floor(Mine are normal)
Big fluffy seats swallowing me(But are comfy)
While watching TV bigger than my head(Always before bed)
Tucked in a mountain of animals(Never to be alone)
22 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
In the Northern Neck is a place where ldquonobody wants to go home theyrsquore having too much funrdquomdash and itrsquos called Leadbellyrsquos
Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant that is at Fairport Marina Tammy LaFollette who runs it says employees even come in on days off just to hang out
Tammy grew up visiting the Neck with her family which eventually moved here She left after high school but has returned several times most recently when her mother became ill in 2011 She resurrected the Marinarsquos
restaurant when she opened Leadbellyrsquos in August of that year
A commercial artist Tammy has done interior design and artwork created logos and advertising images and even taught gourd sculpture to kids with disabilities in Washington DC
Now once again shersquos cooking ldquoCooking is a form of creativityrdquo Tammy explained ldquoAnd coming up with creative names for new dishes is a challenge toordquo
The Fairport Marina is familiar territory to Tammy She not only cooked in the restaurant in the late 1990rsquos she also decorated it even painting murals on the bar as well as using driftwood and found objects and painting nautical images on them That was the period when Coastal Living Magazine named the Marinarsquos restaurant one of the top five ldquoSeafood Divesrdquo on the East Coast
ldquoMy goal is to earn that sort of recognition againrdquo Tammy said
The first hint of the fun at Leadbellyrsquos is the giant frog in sunglasses flashing V for Victory on the side of the building as you drive into the parking lot Enter the restaurant and yoursquoll see frogs everywhere painted frogs stuffed frogs sculptured
frogs frogs made of gourds ldquoFrogs are my religionrdquo Tammy
said smiling ldquoYou know Forever Relying on Godmdashwe need all the help we can get Thatrsquos why there are frogs everywhererdquo
And on the menu is a specialty of the house frog legs Folks keep coming back to Leadbellyrsquos for the frog legs The restaurant sells more than 30 pounds a week ldquoFolks say theyrsquore the best theyrsquove ever hadrdquo said Tammy
ldquoThey donrsquot really taste like chicken no matter what anybody saysrdquo Brooke Carrillo the bartender said ldquoThey taste more like sugar toads but with the texture of chickenrdquo
Some of the best fried green tomatoes to be found along the Chesapeake are also on the menu available as an appetizer and on sandwiches as well ldquoWe change our oil every dayrdquo Tammy said ldquoThatrsquos why theyrsquore always lusciousrdquo
There are different lunch and dinner specials daily ldquoWe always have both meat and fish specials for dinnersrdquo she said Another regular dish people return for is ldquoMy Maryrsquos Oystersrdquo cooked according to Leadbellyrsquos own recipe All the produce and seafood come from local purveyors helping maintain the
fresh taste of all Leadbellyrsquos dishes Along with sharing chefrsquos duties
Tammy also is redecorating the spaces in the restaurant ldquoAnd we always decorate for each holidaymdashwersquore very festive around hererdquo she said
Leadbellyrsquos also hosts private parties Theyrsquove served wedding rehearsal dinners and host a regular group each month that comes with its own disk jockey for a dance party
Every other Saturday Leadbellyrsquos offers live music The house band is called Throwinrsquo Wake
Tammy and her employees love the bright casual atmosphere of Leadbellyrsquos ldquoWersquore kind of like a hidden little secret where folks know they can leave all their troubles at the doorrdquo Tammy said Brooke added ldquoAll Tammyrsquos employees are happy and that makes everyone who comes in happyrdquo And Tammy finished off ldquoI tell my employees if you arenrsquot having fun working here you donrsquot need to be working hererdquo
Leadbellyrsquos has many regular customers ldquoWe see the same people week after week We appreciate our local customer base year round though we certainly enjoy our summer visitors who are vacationers and Marina customersrdquo Tammy said
One regular customer enjoying his soft crab sandwich summed up Leadbellyrsquos appeal ldquoI come in here almost every day because I enjoy the food and I enjoy the companyrdquo
Leadbellyrsquos is open year-round Summer hours are Monday-Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm Thursday-Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Winter hours starting early in November are Wednesday-Saturday for lunch and dinner Sunday lunch only Fairport Marina is at 252 Polly Cove Road Reedville Phone 804-453-5002 and ldquoLikerdquo Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant on FacebookLeft Tammyrsquos art on a freezer Tammy photos by Mari Bonomi
Style Spotlight~Leadbellyrsquos creates Virginiarsquos Caribbean fun
FREE Tasting at Roses Steak House in KilmarnockTuesday September 18 at 530 pm
September 2012 23
By RuthE Forrest BA CMT NCTMB
Wersquore not the first to experience stressful times and confusion in a changing
world In 1939 a 45-year-old retired Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy concerned about being recalled for duty at the dawning of WWII asked Edgar Cayce what could be done to facilitate peace His counsel was to ldquohelliplive as you prayrdquo In other words to live each moment as peaceful as humanly possible When we pray for peace but our actions are anything but peaceful we create heartache war and destruction
This timeless answer remains good advice today It is okay to feel discouraged or overwhelmed by what we see in current events How can we take our power back and make a difference What can we do to change things and improve our world
A good friend of mine no longer watches the news on TV or reads anything about war and fighting overseas She chooses instead to visualize the people in these areas of conflict as whole healthy happy and prosperous She is adding her positive energy to others of like mind thus multiplying the good vibrations Another friend always watches the news so she knows where to send her prayers and healing light The more we add our thoughts and actions to the possibility of peace the larger the consciousness of peace becomes We can all do this type of internal work as Mr Cayce counseled
The effects of our individual thoughts and actions often may not be apparent until generations later Henry D Thoreau was a quiet man who lived simply in Concord Mass Spending much of his time in deep thought he wrote books about civil disobedience peaceful protests and the beauty of nature His writings greatly influenced M Gandhi and ML King and contributed to their
world-changing actions Similarly we may never know the far-reaching long-lasting effects of our own thoughts words and gestures
You donrsquot have to be a Thoreau to inspire greatness The first step is to clean up your thoughts You may not be able to control all the thoughts that pop into your head but you donrsquot have to sit down to dinner with them The unpleasant situations we currently face didnrsquot start yesterdaymdasha long chain of angry fearful thoughts created them Instead of choosing a negative response that condemns the people and events that bring great suffering make a choice for the positive Irsquom not suggesting that we deny that bad things happen or avoid addressing issues that need attention Simply keep a positive and hopeful attitude looking for good things in your experience It doesnrsquot take a big sweeping time-consuming expensive change Each small action that we take during the course of a day helps to create our Eden Here are some suggestions to inspire more peaceful moments
Preventative Maintenance My personal motto Keeping yourself in a state of equilibrium ensures that your mindbodyspirit are strong enough to withstand the stresses of modern living Tools for healthy balance include restful sleep scheduled downtime proper nutrition lots of clean water and exercise that is fun
Soul Nourishment As important as feeding the body feed your soul daily with uplifting reading music or anything of your choosing as long as it is helpful and hopeful
Take control Protect your mind and emotions by consciously choosing what you read view listen to and the conversations you have Let go of toxic peopleideas
Legacy Decide on what kind of world you want to leave behind Take your legacy and work with itmdasha kind world a peaceful world Keeping that ideal in mind choose
your reactions based on that ideal when faced with a decision This takes work and attention but is easier with practice and life changing Deep peace pure green of the grass to you
Deep peace pure red of the flame to you Deep peace of the quiet earth to you Deep peace of the sleeping stones to youDeep peace of the running wave to youReach RuthE Spa 2 U 804-453-5367
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24 September 2012
By Ellen DuganEveryone knows that work expands
to fill the time available to do it But there is another law operating along these same linesmdashthe more room you have the more stuff you accumulate To check this out we asked ldquoWith the exception of clothes if we looked in your closet what would we findrdquo
Dawn Sanders-Ball who lives in Weems is a nurse in an acute rehab center in Yorktown She admits to being ldquoa document freakrdquo Therefore itrsquos no
surprise that her closet also houses file cabinets and boxes of papers
ldquoSchool records transcripts even PowerPoint presentationsrdquo says Dawn perhaps remembering her college days in northern Virginia Dawnrsquos nine year-old niece Dayla Reed who attends Lancaster Middle School and ldquolikes history the bestrdquo isnrsquot following in her auntrsquos filing
footsteps yet Dayla has a toy box where shersquos normally ldquopretty goodrdquo at keeping things picked
up but says that her things can be ldquoa little bit everywhere toordquo
Kilmarnock resident Ellen Strangeway used to ldquodo hair at Head Huntersrdquo but is now responsible for keeping her husband Jamesrsquos
books for Central Equipment Co If we looked in Ellenrsquos closet ldquoit would depend on the time of dayrdquo as to what we would find ldquoHot outside wersquod see Pettierdquo she says Pettie is her Jack Russell terrier ldquoHersquos not the one afraid of thunderstorms but he likes the cool ceramic tile on the floorrdquo says Ellen Pettiersquos sister Souch is the one who is afraid of thunder and lightning Wersquore not sure if Souch inherited this fear from her misnamed mother Inky (entirely white with a couple of small tan spots) or her haughty grandmother Lady Ellie who may have descended from royalty Ellen also has four horses but as far as we know theyrsquove never set foot inside her closet
If you like good barbecue Captain Ron Campbell in Topping is your man Hersquos been cooking ever since he can remember and probably even before then Although Ron has over 500 cookbooks he does everything by taste ldquoI use the books mostly for ideasrdquo he laughs He doesnrsquot keep them in his closet however ldquoReally therersquos nothing
but clothes in there with the exception of some guns I inheritedrdquo says Ron ldquoButrdquo he adds ldquoMy wife is another story She probably has 500 pairs of shoes in thererdquo We couldnrsquot check this out for accuracy so wersquoll take Ronrsquos word for it
Newlywed Denise Seber of Saluda met husband Steven through the Electricianrsquos Union Both are electricians and apparently Denise felt the sparks fly immediately ldquoI knew he was the one when I first saw himrdquo she smiles It was quite a jolt however to discover that Steven is well somewhat of a hoarder ldquoHe has about a bazillion t-shirtsrdquo says Denise who prefers that we not look inside her closet ldquoItrsquos full of junkrdquo she says ldquoSuitcases files 20 yearsrsquo worth of my husbandrsquos craprdquo But little by little Denise is making progress sneaking it out pool cues t-shirts etc ldquoItrsquos slow goingrdquo she says but worth it if she can make room for her shoes
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Open Every Day for Lunch 11 amMonday - Saturday Dinner til 9 pm
804-453-5002 252 Polly Cove Road
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Leadbellys Restaurant is located at Fairport Marina
By Susan Grandpre
The Northern Neck is filled with opportunities to explore history taste local wines indulge in
a variety of water activities commune with nature shop and enjoy local restaurants With somewhat limited accommodations for visitors to the area the Rosebud Bed amp Breakfast is ideally located for guests looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer
While taking advantage of the many area activities the Rosebud B amp B located on Kings Highway in Montross offers comfortable and welcoming accommodations for visitors to the Northern Neck Rosebud BampB is family owned and operated and recently celebrated its one year anniversary Opened in August 2011 by Peggy Evans Garland and her husband the Rosebud B amp B has welcomed a host of visitors in its inaugural year
Peggy opened Rosebud B amp B for several reasons She knew that the area needed more accommodations for people wanting to explore the Northern Neck and she wanted to provide a place for those visitors to stay She felt that she had the perfect scenario to open a B amp B On the front portion of her property stood an old house that she and her family were not using She felt that turning this cozy old house into a bed and breakfast would be a great use for the old house and serve the community
After making the decision to create
the bed and breakfast Peggy began a renovation project transforming the old house into a lovely B amp B The renovation included hardwood flooring a new kitchen central air conditioning new windows fresh paint and much more Peggy enjoyed the renovation project and is proud of the beautiful end result
At the completion of the renovation the old house had turned into a beautiful and welcoming bed and breakfast The Rosebud Bed and Breakfast offers two guest rooms a common room a dining room and a kitchen The first of the guest rooms is the spacious Rose Room with a double bed The second guest room the Bud Room is a little smaller and has a queen size bed Both rooms offer ample closet and drawer space
In the common room guests find an inviting place to relax and watch TV The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for visitors to use as needed Guests are encouraged to linger over breakfast in the dining room where homemade muffins breads and breakfast casseroles are served In addition fresh fruit is offered along with juice coffee and tea Wifi can be used throughout the B amp B and the Rosebud welcomes pets
An additional benefit of staying there is the hostess Peggy Not only does she create a welcoming and comfortable place to stay but she also possesses a wealth of information about the region She has lived in Montross for 30 years and her husband is a native to the area
Peggyrsquos love for the Northern Neck and her desire to share its rich and unique history with others was another factor that motivated her to open Rosebud B amp B ldquoI wanted to meet different people interested in the Northern Neck and share information with themrdquo she says She remarks ldquoMany come to the Northern Neck to attend an event or see the historic sites Others use it as a central
meeting place while some have stayed at the B amp B as they bicycled from Chesapeake to Fredericksburgrdquo
Some of the local attractions that Peggy helps guide her guests to enjoy include any of the 12 wineries located along the nearby wine trail The area is home to the birthplace of two of our nationrsquos presidents George Washington and James Monroe Stratford Hall Plantation birthplace of civil war general Robert E Lee is located nearby and offers tours of the house and gardens
The climate in the Northern Neck is
mild and its proximity to the water invites many outdoor enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy activities ranging from sailing boating or water skiing on local rivers to exploring the quieter backwaters on kayak or canoes The local waterways also invite those who love to go fishing or crabbing Cyclists and hikers can enjoy the many scenic routes and trails and nature lovers can
bird watch or indulge in naturersquos many offerings for photography
Whatever draws a visitor to the Northern Neck guests who stay at the Rosebud Bed and Breakfast will be treated to a cozy and comfortable visit while being treated like family To make reservations call 804-761-4844 or email peggarlaaolcom More information about the Rosebud B amp B is available on Facebook and the website wwwrosebudbandbcom Marie Stone photos
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Style Spotlight~An Old House Transformed
26 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Country Cottage is known as The Sweetest Secret in the Northern Neck As many of
her customers have remarked itrsquos a surprise to step inside Country Cottage for the first time Itrsquos almost overwhelming to be faced with the number of options available at the store When Tim and Pam Sawyer first opened their shop in 1998 as a garden center they had no idea that their garden shop would grow into such beloved stop for locals and travelers alike
The yellow building is one of the first that yoursquoll encounter after crossing the bridge when entering the Main Street area of White Stone The color of the house which was originally white was inspired by a pretty yellow daffodil that Pam had been working on
Country Cottage started out as
a garden center and gift shop and has slowly grown through the years into what it is today In 2006 Pam acquired a local flower shop and had it moved into Country Cottage adding to the already large variety of items available When she made the decision to add fudge into her lineup in 2007 she had no idea that it would become such an enjoyed item
Her next addition actually came as a suggestion from her customers They commented that it would be nice to sit in the garden area and eat ice cream Pam listened adding Hersheyrsquos ice cream in 2008 Finally in 2010 Pam took a class about how to make chocolate and added a line of homemade and pre-made chocolates to the Country Cottage
Pam was born and raised in Newport News but has been living in Mathews for 21 years She met her husband Tim in high school and theyrsquove been together since they were 16 With 30 years of marriage under their belts Tim and Pam are a story of high school sweethearts gone right It was Tim who originally pointed out the store when Pam had to stop working due to health concerns and they worked together to make Country Cottage a reality
Their move to Mathews came when Pam gave in to Timrsquos desire
to live in the country coupled with a desire to move somewhere safer and quieter than Newport News for the sake of their children They have two sons who have helped over the years until they started their own careers one of whom is a CPA the other is a salesman Tim still stops by once a week to help Pam out with the store With her free time Pam enjoys spending time with her family and her
three grandchildren who live locallyPam loves what she does and
she is involved in every aspect of her business She makes 80 of the chocolates in her store and has special molds for each filling so it doesnrsquot matter which type of chocolate is on the outside you can tell which filling it contains just by looking at the shape Country Cottage offers 20 flavors of fudge including seasonal flavors and there is a running offer to buy a pound of fudge for $1299 and get half a pound free
Pam learned floral arrangement from her mother who made corsages
and bouquets for weddings and other events and she makes the flower arrangements herself Country Cottage is a ldquofull service florist whatever they need we dordquo Pam loves interacting with her customers and greets each one cheerfully when they come in the door She recounted a story about how one little girl remembered her store despite only seeing it once a year and said ldquoItrsquos
neat to be a part of someonersquos memoryrdquo
At Country Cottage they try to be as allergy friendly as possible and they thoroughly clean everything between servings They offer many sugar free items and several gluten free selections
When Pam recently discovered that she was unable to consume gluten it opened her eyes to how many products contain gluten One of her goals is to expand her line of gluten free products While she may not have the time now Pam has plans in store including an expanded gourmet line and more chocolates This is a local favorite and is sure to remain that way with Pamrsquos additions
Call Country Cottage 804-435-3812 email bowk4uverizonnet wwwcountrycottagewscom or by searching County Cottage on Facebook Kelsey Sipes photos
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800 am - 230 pm amp 5 pm - 9 pm Sunday Open All Day
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September 2012 27
By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
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ParticipantsVendors Needed
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28 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
Visit the Reedville Fishermens Museum where history of Northern Neck
Watermen comes aliveWalk our dock inspect our boats visit our museum galleries
Take home memories of your trip from our gift shopVisit the 1875 Walker House and learn how
Reedvilles early residents livedFor a complete listing of our activities and events
go to wwwrfmuseumorg504 Main Street Reedville Virginia
804-453-6529
Open 7 Days a Week
804-224-4121
117 Washington Avenue Colonial Beachwwwdensonsgrocerycom
WALLS BAKERY of Waldorf Pastries Delivered Fresh
Daily Specials Dinners for OneSandwiches Made To Order
ldquoPreparation of food is duty and love while the partaking is pleasure and communityrdquo ~Elizabeth Ehrlich~
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804 695-2999
Corner of Short Lane and Rt 17
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30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
22645 Kings Hwy Warsaw
804-761-2412Open 7 daysweek
wwwgarnersproducecom1549 Oldhams Road Warsaw
wwwwellnessplace1com
The Wellness Place
Call 804-472-3706
Now Offering Anger Management Grief amp Loss Group Mood Disorder Group Substance Abuse Groups Insurance amp Court Ordered
Referrals Accepted
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Irvington United Methodist Church14th Annual Bazaar
October 6November 3 December 1
8 am to 3 pm~Cafe LunchOct Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup
and Chicken Salad SandwichBakery Booth bull Specialty TablesSnowmen bull Angel bull Santa bull Bath bull Candle bull Nautical bull Hostess bull Childrenrsquos Book bull Gift Baskets bull Christmas amp Specialty Wreaths
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B H Baird Insurance Agency LocationsWarsaw 804-333-4013Burgess 804-453-4060
Tidewater Auto Insurance ClinicTappahannock 804-443-3800
Call us for all yourInsurance Needs
Life Auto
Bonds Health Marine
Business Homeowners
Workers Comp Long Term Care
Reedville Fishermens Museum
Contact Committee Chairman Clif Ames RFM 804-453-6529
If you have a boat with clear title that you wish to donate to the museum please contact Clif Ames at 804-453-3506
wwwrfmuseumorg
Boats for Sale~List is subject to change
1971 Windjammer 17 foot fiberglass sailboat
w1997 Venture trailer Asking $1600
1985 Bayliner 18 foot Capri 21 liter Volvo IO
with trailer Asking $2000
1971 20 foot Highlander Sailboat and 1998 Venture Trailer Asking $2700
1985 Mistral Equipe Windsurfer Asking
$300 Not Shown
1990 21 foot Sunbird fiberglass OB 200 HP Johnson good
condition Asking $2700
1982 22 foot Catalina sailboat with 8 HP Honda 4
stroke OB Asking $3500
WE ARE SEEKING DONATIONS
1934 Hartge built Chesapeake 20rsquo Sail boat
and trailer glass over wood Asking $4000
1960 Custom Chesapeake built 18 foot gaff rigged
sailing skiff and trailer Asking $2500
1981 18 foot Hobe Cat with full
rigging and trailer Asking $1800
1990 Galaxy 21 foot 175 Mercruiser IO with 2004 EZ Loader trailer Asking $4000
10 to 5 Monday thru SaturdayNoon to 4 Sunday
Ladies ApparelCasual Cruise
amp Special Occasion12 South Main Street Kilmarnock
804-435-2200
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Made in America
838 Northumberland Hwy Callao Va 22435804-529-7770
24 South Main StreetKilmarnock Va 22482
804-436-9115wwwRivahInteriorscom
September 2012 21
TeenEncouraging Young Artists Photographers Writers
For Guidelines and Permission Forms go to wwwchesapeakestylecom click on Teen Style
Rosebud Bed and Breakfast is nestled in Virginias Historic Northern Neck in Montross Easy access for day-trips to 12 local wineries Stratford Hall George Washingtons Birthplace Virginias Historic trianglemdashYorktown Jamestown and Williamsburgmdashas well as other local historic sites Located in town its a short distance to local restaurants shopping and more
Call 804-761-4844
for reservations15353 Kings Hwy
PO Box 905Montross Va 22520
Middlesex High SchoolThe Special Ring
By Bridgette Self
So much dependsupon
That one specialring
Sparkling withdiamonds
Followed by the nakedband
Symbolizing a newbeginning
Fox FoxBy Chris Sheppard
Fox FoxSlyly sneaking in the nightUnder the fence to the chicken hutsEvery move you make is quietEvery sound you make is silentAs you approach the hutOnce inside you take a chicken one by oneAfter checking your list you leave in a flashInto the night without a trace
A Cheetahrsquos HuntBy Allie Reaves
There she goesIn a blink of an eye
Her paws tearingUp the ground beneath her
There she goesFaster than lightening
Her powerful legsNothing but a blur
There she goesFlying on the groundHer long lean body
Leaping through the air
There she goesDashing across the plains
Her soft breathingNever troubling her
There she goesShersquos got it
Her majestic agilityNever fails
Through the Eyes of an Innocent
By Allie Reaves
A thousand steps before me(As far as my eyes can see) and
Gigantic foot houses on the floor(Mine are normal)
Big fluffy seats swallowing me(But are comfy)
While watching TV bigger than my head(Always before bed)
Tucked in a mountain of animals(Never to be alone)
22 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
In the Northern Neck is a place where ldquonobody wants to go home theyrsquore having too much funrdquomdash and itrsquos called Leadbellyrsquos
Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant that is at Fairport Marina Tammy LaFollette who runs it says employees even come in on days off just to hang out
Tammy grew up visiting the Neck with her family which eventually moved here She left after high school but has returned several times most recently when her mother became ill in 2011 She resurrected the Marinarsquos
restaurant when she opened Leadbellyrsquos in August of that year
A commercial artist Tammy has done interior design and artwork created logos and advertising images and even taught gourd sculpture to kids with disabilities in Washington DC
Now once again shersquos cooking ldquoCooking is a form of creativityrdquo Tammy explained ldquoAnd coming up with creative names for new dishes is a challenge toordquo
The Fairport Marina is familiar territory to Tammy She not only cooked in the restaurant in the late 1990rsquos she also decorated it even painting murals on the bar as well as using driftwood and found objects and painting nautical images on them That was the period when Coastal Living Magazine named the Marinarsquos restaurant one of the top five ldquoSeafood Divesrdquo on the East Coast
ldquoMy goal is to earn that sort of recognition againrdquo Tammy said
The first hint of the fun at Leadbellyrsquos is the giant frog in sunglasses flashing V for Victory on the side of the building as you drive into the parking lot Enter the restaurant and yoursquoll see frogs everywhere painted frogs stuffed frogs sculptured
frogs frogs made of gourds ldquoFrogs are my religionrdquo Tammy
said smiling ldquoYou know Forever Relying on Godmdashwe need all the help we can get Thatrsquos why there are frogs everywhererdquo
And on the menu is a specialty of the house frog legs Folks keep coming back to Leadbellyrsquos for the frog legs The restaurant sells more than 30 pounds a week ldquoFolks say theyrsquore the best theyrsquove ever hadrdquo said Tammy
ldquoThey donrsquot really taste like chicken no matter what anybody saysrdquo Brooke Carrillo the bartender said ldquoThey taste more like sugar toads but with the texture of chickenrdquo
Some of the best fried green tomatoes to be found along the Chesapeake are also on the menu available as an appetizer and on sandwiches as well ldquoWe change our oil every dayrdquo Tammy said ldquoThatrsquos why theyrsquore always lusciousrdquo
There are different lunch and dinner specials daily ldquoWe always have both meat and fish specials for dinnersrdquo she said Another regular dish people return for is ldquoMy Maryrsquos Oystersrdquo cooked according to Leadbellyrsquos own recipe All the produce and seafood come from local purveyors helping maintain the
fresh taste of all Leadbellyrsquos dishes Along with sharing chefrsquos duties
Tammy also is redecorating the spaces in the restaurant ldquoAnd we always decorate for each holidaymdashwersquore very festive around hererdquo she said
Leadbellyrsquos also hosts private parties Theyrsquove served wedding rehearsal dinners and host a regular group each month that comes with its own disk jockey for a dance party
Every other Saturday Leadbellyrsquos offers live music The house band is called Throwinrsquo Wake
Tammy and her employees love the bright casual atmosphere of Leadbellyrsquos ldquoWersquore kind of like a hidden little secret where folks know they can leave all their troubles at the doorrdquo Tammy said Brooke added ldquoAll Tammyrsquos employees are happy and that makes everyone who comes in happyrdquo And Tammy finished off ldquoI tell my employees if you arenrsquot having fun working here you donrsquot need to be working hererdquo
Leadbellyrsquos has many regular customers ldquoWe see the same people week after week We appreciate our local customer base year round though we certainly enjoy our summer visitors who are vacationers and Marina customersrdquo Tammy said
One regular customer enjoying his soft crab sandwich summed up Leadbellyrsquos appeal ldquoI come in here almost every day because I enjoy the food and I enjoy the companyrdquo
Leadbellyrsquos is open year-round Summer hours are Monday-Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm Thursday-Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Winter hours starting early in November are Wednesday-Saturday for lunch and dinner Sunday lunch only Fairport Marina is at 252 Polly Cove Road Reedville Phone 804-453-5002 and ldquoLikerdquo Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant on FacebookLeft Tammyrsquos art on a freezer Tammy photos by Mari Bonomi
Style Spotlight~Leadbellyrsquos creates Virginiarsquos Caribbean fun
FREE Tasting at Roses Steak House in KilmarnockTuesday September 18 at 530 pm
September 2012 23
By RuthE Forrest BA CMT NCTMB
Wersquore not the first to experience stressful times and confusion in a changing
world In 1939 a 45-year-old retired Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy concerned about being recalled for duty at the dawning of WWII asked Edgar Cayce what could be done to facilitate peace His counsel was to ldquohelliplive as you prayrdquo In other words to live each moment as peaceful as humanly possible When we pray for peace but our actions are anything but peaceful we create heartache war and destruction
This timeless answer remains good advice today It is okay to feel discouraged or overwhelmed by what we see in current events How can we take our power back and make a difference What can we do to change things and improve our world
A good friend of mine no longer watches the news on TV or reads anything about war and fighting overseas She chooses instead to visualize the people in these areas of conflict as whole healthy happy and prosperous She is adding her positive energy to others of like mind thus multiplying the good vibrations Another friend always watches the news so she knows where to send her prayers and healing light The more we add our thoughts and actions to the possibility of peace the larger the consciousness of peace becomes We can all do this type of internal work as Mr Cayce counseled
The effects of our individual thoughts and actions often may not be apparent until generations later Henry D Thoreau was a quiet man who lived simply in Concord Mass Spending much of his time in deep thought he wrote books about civil disobedience peaceful protests and the beauty of nature His writings greatly influenced M Gandhi and ML King and contributed to their
world-changing actions Similarly we may never know the far-reaching long-lasting effects of our own thoughts words and gestures
You donrsquot have to be a Thoreau to inspire greatness The first step is to clean up your thoughts You may not be able to control all the thoughts that pop into your head but you donrsquot have to sit down to dinner with them The unpleasant situations we currently face didnrsquot start yesterdaymdasha long chain of angry fearful thoughts created them Instead of choosing a negative response that condemns the people and events that bring great suffering make a choice for the positive Irsquom not suggesting that we deny that bad things happen or avoid addressing issues that need attention Simply keep a positive and hopeful attitude looking for good things in your experience It doesnrsquot take a big sweeping time-consuming expensive change Each small action that we take during the course of a day helps to create our Eden Here are some suggestions to inspire more peaceful moments
Preventative Maintenance My personal motto Keeping yourself in a state of equilibrium ensures that your mindbodyspirit are strong enough to withstand the stresses of modern living Tools for healthy balance include restful sleep scheduled downtime proper nutrition lots of clean water and exercise that is fun
Soul Nourishment As important as feeding the body feed your soul daily with uplifting reading music or anything of your choosing as long as it is helpful and hopeful
Take control Protect your mind and emotions by consciously choosing what you read view listen to and the conversations you have Let go of toxic peopleideas
Legacy Decide on what kind of world you want to leave behind Take your legacy and work with itmdasha kind world a peaceful world Keeping that ideal in mind choose
your reactions based on that ideal when faced with a decision This takes work and attention but is easier with practice and life changing Deep peace pure green of the grass to you
Deep peace pure red of the flame to you Deep peace of the quiet earth to you Deep peace of the sleeping stones to youDeep peace of the running wave to youReach RuthE Spa 2 U 804-453-5367
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24 September 2012
By Ellen DuganEveryone knows that work expands
to fill the time available to do it But there is another law operating along these same linesmdashthe more room you have the more stuff you accumulate To check this out we asked ldquoWith the exception of clothes if we looked in your closet what would we findrdquo
Dawn Sanders-Ball who lives in Weems is a nurse in an acute rehab center in Yorktown She admits to being ldquoa document freakrdquo Therefore itrsquos no
surprise that her closet also houses file cabinets and boxes of papers
ldquoSchool records transcripts even PowerPoint presentationsrdquo says Dawn perhaps remembering her college days in northern Virginia Dawnrsquos nine year-old niece Dayla Reed who attends Lancaster Middle School and ldquolikes history the bestrdquo isnrsquot following in her auntrsquos filing
footsteps yet Dayla has a toy box where shersquos normally ldquopretty goodrdquo at keeping things picked
up but says that her things can be ldquoa little bit everywhere toordquo
Kilmarnock resident Ellen Strangeway used to ldquodo hair at Head Huntersrdquo but is now responsible for keeping her husband Jamesrsquos
books for Central Equipment Co If we looked in Ellenrsquos closet ldquoit would depend on the time of dayrdquo as to what we would find ldquoHot outside wersquod see Pettierdquo she says Pettie is her Jack Russell terrier ldquoHersquos not the one afraid of thunderstorms but he likes the cool ceramic tile on the floorrdquo says Ellen Pettiersquos sister Souch is the one who is afraid of thunder and lightning Wersquore not sure if Souch inherited this fear from her misnamed mother Inky (entirely white with a couple of small tan spots) or her haughty grandmother Lady Ellie who may have descended from royalty Ellen also has four horses but as far as we know theyrsquove never set foot inside her closet
If you like good barbecue Captain Ron Campbell in Topping is your man Hersquos been cooking ever since he can remember and probably even before then Although Ron has over 500 cookbooks he does everything by taste ldquoI use the books mostly for ideasrdquo he laughs He doesnrsquot keep them in his closet however ldquoReally therersquos nothing
but clothes in there with the exception of some guns I inheritedrdquo says Ron ldquoButrdquo he adds ldquoMy wife is another story She probably has 500 pairs of shoes in thererdquo We couldnrsquot check this out for accuracy so wersquoll take Ronrsquos word for it
Newlywed Denise Seber of Saluda met husband Steven through the Electricianrsquos Union Both are electricians and apparently Denise felt the sparks fly immediately ldquoI knew he was the one when I first saw himrdquo she smiles It was quite a jolt however to discover that Steven is well somewhat of a hoarder ldquoHe has about a bazillion t-shirtsrdquo says Denise who prefers that we not look inside her closet ldquoItrsquos full of junkrdquo she says ldquoSuitcases files 20 yearsrsquo worth of my husbandrsquos craprdquo But little by little Denise is making progress sneaking it out pool cues t-shirts etc ldquoItrsquos slow goingrdquo she says but worth it if she can make room for her shoes
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Open Every Day for Lunch 11 amMonday - Saturday Dinner til 9 pm
804-453-5002 252 Polly Cove Road
Reedville Va
Dining on Cockrells Creek Cocktails Casual Dining
Seafood Specials ABC On amp Off
Leadbellys Restaurant is located at Fairport Marina
By Susan Grandpre
The Northern Neck is filled with opportunities to explore history taste local wines indulge in
a variety of water activities commune with nature shop and enjoy local restaurants With somewhat limited accommodations for visitors to the area the Rosebud Bed amp Breakfast is ideally located for guests looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer
While taking advantage of the many area activities the Rosebud B amp B located on Kings Highway in Montross offers comfortable and welcoming accommodations for visitors to the Northern Neck Rosebud BampB is family owned and operated and recently celebrated its one year anniversary Opened in August 2011 by Peggy Evans Garland and her husband the Rosebud B amp B has welcomed a host of visitors in its inaugural year
Peggy opened Rosebud B amp B for several reasons She knew that the area needed more accommodations for people wanting to explore the Northern Neck and she wanted to provide a place for those visitors to stay She felt that she had the perfect scenario to open a B amp B On the front portion of her property stood an old house that she and her family were not using She felt that turning this cozy old house into a bed and breakfast would be a great use for the old house and serve the community
After making the decision to create
the bed and breakfast Peggy began a renovation project transforming the old house into a lovely B amp B The renovation included hardwood flooring a new kitchen central air conditioning new windows fresh paint and much more Peggy enjoyed the renovation project and is proud of the beautiful end result
At the completion of the renovation the old house had turned into a beautiful and welcoming bed and breakfast The Rosebud Bed and Breakfast offers two guest rooms a common room a dining room and a kitchen The first of the guest rooms is the spacious Rose Room with a double bed The second guest room the Bud Room is a little smaller and has a queen size bed Both rooms offer ample closet and drawer space
In the common room guests find an inviting place to relax and watch TV The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for visitors to use as needed Guests are encouraged to linger over breakfast in the dining room where homemade muffins breads and breakfast casseroles are served In addition fresh fruit is offered along with juice coffee and tea Wifi can be used throughout the B amp B and the Rosebud welcomes pets
An additional benefit of staying there is the hostess Peggy Not only does she create a welcoming and comfortable place to stay but she also possesses a wealth of information about the region She has lived in Montross for 30 years and her husband is a native to the area
Peggyrsquos love for the Northern Neck and her desire to share its rich and unique history with others was another factor that motivated her to open Rosebud B amp B ldquoI wanted to meet different people interested in the Northern Neck and share information with themrdquo she says She remarks ldquoMany come to the Northern Neck to attend an event or see the historic sites Others use it as a central
meeting place while some have stayed at the B amp B as they bicycled from Chesapeake to Fredericksburgrdquo
Some of the local attractions that Peggy helps guide her guests to enjoy include any of the 12 wineries located along the nearby wine trail The area is home to the birthplace of two of our nationrsquos presidents George Washington and James Monroe Stratford Hall Plantation birthplace of civil war general Robert E Lee is located nearby and offers tours of the house and gardens
The climate in the Northern Neck is
mild and its proximity to the water invites many outdoor enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy activities ranging from sailing boating or water skiing on local rivers to exploring the quieter backwaters on kayak or canoes The local waterways also invite those who love to go fishing or crabbing Cyclists and hikers can enjoy the many scenic routes and trails and nature lovers can
bird watch or indulge in naturersquos many offerings for photography
Whatever draws a visitor to the Northern Neck guests who stay at the Rosebud Bed and Breakfast will be treated to a cozy and comfortable visit while being treated like family To make reservations call 804-761-4844 or email peggarlaaolcom More information about the Rosebud B amp B is available on Facebook and the website wwwrosebudbandbcom Marie Stone photos
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Style Spotlight~An Old House Transformed
26 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Country Cottage is known as The Sweetest Secret in the Northern Neck As many of
her customers have remarked itrsquos a surprise to step inside Country Cottage for the first time Itrsquos almost overwhelming to be faced with the number of options available at the store When Tim and Pam Sawyer first opened their shop in 1998 as a garden center they had no idea that their garden shop would grow into such beloved stop for locals and travelers alike
The yellow building is one of the first that yoursquoll encounter after crossing the bridge when entering the Main Street area of White Stone The color of the house which was originally white was inspired by a pretty yellow daffodil that Pam had been working on
Country Cottage started out as
a garden center and gift shop and has slowly grown through the years into what it is today In 2006 Pam acquired a local flower shop and had it moved into Country Cottage adding to the already large variety of items available When she made the decision to add fudge into her lineup in 2007 she had no idea that it would become such an enjoyed item
Her next addition actually came as a suggestion from her customers They commented that it would be nice to sit in the garden area and eat ice cream Pam listened adding Hersheyrsquos ice cream in 2008 Finally in 2010 Pam took a class about how to make chocolate and added a line of homemade and pre-made chocolates to the Country Cottage
Pam was born and raised in Newport News but has been living in Mathews for 21 years She met her husband Tim in high school and theyrsquove been together since they were 16 With 30 years of marriage under their belts Tim and Pam are a story of high school sweethearts gone right It was Tim who originally pointed out the store when Pam had to stop working due to health concerns and they worked together to make Country Cottage a reality
Their move to Mathews came when Pam gave in to Timrsquos desire
to live in the country coupled with a desire to move somewhere safer and quieter than Newport News for the sake of their children They have two sons who have helped over the years until they started their own careers one of whom is a CPA the other is a salesman Tim still stops by once a week to help Pam out with the store With her free time Pam enjoys spending time with her family and her
three grandchildren who live locallyPam loves what she does and
she is involved in every aspect of her business She makes 80 of the chocolates in her store and has special molds for each filling so it doesnrsquot matter which type of chocolate is on the outside you can tell which filling it contains just by looking at the shape Country Cottage offers 20 flavors of fudge including seasonal flavors and there is a running offer to buy a pound of fudge for $1299 and get half a pound free
Pam learned floral arrangement from her mother who made corsages
and bouquets for weddings and other events and she makes the flower arrangements herself Country Cottage is a ldquofull service florist whatever they need we dordquo Pam loves interacting with her customers and greets each one cheerfully when they come in the door She recounted a story about how one little girl remembered her store despite only seeing it once a year and said ldquoItrsquos
neat to be a part of someonersquos memoryrdquo
At Country Cottage they try to be as allergy friendly as possible and they thoroughly clean everything between servings They offer many sugar free items and several gluten free selections
When Pam recently discovered that she was unable to consume gluten it opened her eyes to how many products contain gluten One of her goals is to expand her line of gluten free products While she may not have the time now Pam has plans in store including an expanded gourmet line and more chocolates This is a local favorite and is sure to remain that way with Pamrsquos additions
Call Country Cottage 804-435-3812 email bowk4uverizonnet wwwcountrycottagewscom or by searching County Cottage on Facebook Kelsey Sipes photos
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
11 am - 230 pm amp 5 pm - 9 pm Saturday
800 am - 230 pm amp 5 pm - 9 pm Sunday Open All Day
800 am - 9 pmDown the street from Lancaster Court House Across from Mary Ball Washington Museum
8373 Mary Ball Road (Rte 3) Lancaster Va 22503
(804) 462-0080 wwwlancastertaverncom
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804-453-6003Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 to 4
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September 2012 27
By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
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28 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
Visit the Reedville Fishermens Museum where history of Northern Neck
Watermen comes aliveWalk our dock inspect our boats visit our museum galleries
Take home memories of your trip from our gift shopVisit the 1875 Walker House and learn how
Reedvilles early residents livedFor a complete listing of our activities and events
go to wwwrfmuseumorg504 Main Street Reedville Virginia
804-453-6529
Open 7 Days a Week
804-224-4121
117 Washington Avenue Colonial Beachwwwdensonsgrocerycom
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Corner of Short Lane and Rt 17
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Nautical Items Fishing Equipment Tools Books Knives Glassware and an Assortment of Unusual Oddities
Accepting limited consignment
804-296-4350
PLU-101
30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
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804-761-2412Open 7 daysweek
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Bonds Health Marine
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Reedville Fishermens Museum
Contact Committee Chairman Clif Ames RFM 804-453-6529
If you have a boat with clear title that you wish to donate to the museum please contact Clif Ames at 804-453-3506
wwwrfmuseumorg
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1971 Windjammer 17 foot fiberglass sailboat
w1997 Venture trailer Asking $1600
1985 Bayliner 18 foot Capri 21 liter Volvo IO
with trailer Asking $2000
1971 20 foot Highlander Sailboat and 1998 Venture Trailer Asking $2700
1985 Mistral Equipe Windsurfer Asking
$300 Not Shown
1990 21 foot Sunbird fiberglass OB 200 HP Johnson good
condition Asking $2700
1982 22 foot Catalina sailboat with 8 HP Honda 4
stroke OB Asking $3500
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1934 Hartge built Chesapeake 20rsquo Sail boat
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22 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
In the Northern Neck is a place where ldquonobody wants to go home theyrsquore having too much funrdquomdash and itrsquos called Leadbellyrsquos
Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant that is at Fairport Marina Tammy LaFollette who runs it says employees even come in on days off just to hang out
Tammy grew up visiting the Neck with her family which eventually moved here She left after high school but has returned several times most recently when her mother became ill in 2011 She resurrected the Marinarsquos
restaurant when she opened Leadbellyrsquos in August of that year
A commercial artist Tammy has done interior design and artwork created logos and advertising images and even taught gourd sculpture to kids with disabilities in Washington DC
Now once again shersquos cooking ldquoCooking is a form of creativityrdquo Tammy explained ldquoAnd coming up with creative names for new dishes is a challenge toordquo
The Fairport Marina is familiar territory to Tammy She not only cooked in the restaurant in the late 1990rsquos she also decorated it even painting murals on the bar as well as using driftwood and found objects and painting nautical images on them That was the period when Coastal Living Magazine named the Marinarsquos restaurant one of the top five ldquoSeafood Divesrdquo on the East Coast
ldquoMy goal is to earn that sort of recognition againrdquo Tammy said
The first hint of the fun at Leadbellyrsquos is the giant frog in sunglasses flashing V for Victory on the side of the building as you drive into the parking lot Enter the restaurant and yoursquoll see frogs everywhere painted frogs stuffed frogs sculptured
frogs frogs made of gourds ldquoFrogs are my religionrdquo Tammy
said smiling ldquoYou know Forever Relying on Godmdashwe need all the help we can get Thatrsquos why there are frogs everywhererdquo
And on the menu is a specialty of the house frog legs Folks keep coming back to Leadbellyrsquos for the frog legs The restaurant sells more than 30 pounds a week ldquoFolks say theyrsquore the best theyrsquove ever hadrdquo said Tammy
ldquoThey donrsquot really taste like chicken no matter what anybody saysrdquo Brooke Carrillo the bartender said ldquoThey taste more like sugar toads but with the texture of chickenrdquo
Some of the best fried green tomatoes to be found along the Chesapeake are also on the menu available as an appetizer and on sandwiches as well ldquoWe change our oil every dayrdquo Tammy said ldquoThatrsquos why theyrsquore always lusciousrdquo
There are different lunch and dinner specials daily ldquoWe always have both meat and fish specials for dinnersrdquo she said Another regular dish people return for is ldquoMy Maryrsquos Oystersrdquo cooked according to Leadbellyrsquos own recipe All the produce and seafood come from local purveyors helping maintain the
fresh taste of all Leadbellyrsquos dishes Along with sharing chefrsquos duties
Tammy also is redecorating the spaces in the restaurant ldquoAnd we always decorate for each holidaymdashwersquore very festive around hererdquo she said
Leadbellyrsquos also hosts private parties Theyrsquove served wedding rehearsal dinners and host a regular group each month that comes with its own disk jockey for a dance party
Every other Saturday Leadbellyrsquos offers live music The house band is called Throwinrsquo Wake
Tammy and her employees love the bright casual atmosphere of Leadbellyrsquos ldquoWersquore kind of like a hidden little secret where folks know they can leave all their troubles at the doorrdquo Tammy said Brooke added ldquoAll Tammyrsquos employees are happy and that makes everyone who comes in happyrdquo And Tammy finished off ldquoI tell my employees if you arenrsquot having fun working here you donrsquot need to be working hererdquo
Leadbellyrsquos has many regular customers ldquoWe see the same people week after week We appreciate our local customer base year round though we certainly enjoy our summer visitors who are vacationers and Marina customersrdquo Tammy said
One regular customer enjoying his soft crab sandwich summed up Leadbellyrsquos appeal ldquoI come in here almost every day because I enjoy the food and I enjoy the companyrdquo
Leadbellyrsquos is open year-round Summer hours are Monday-Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm Thursday-Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Winter hours starting early in November are Wednesday-Saturday for lunch and dinner Sunday lunch only Fairport Marina is at 252 Polly Cove Road Reedville Phone 804-453-5002 and ldquoLikerdquo Leadbellyrsquos Restaurant on FacebookLeft Tammyrsquos art on a freezer Tammy photos by Mari Bonomi
Style Spotlight~Leadbellyrsquos creates Virginiarsquos Caribbean fun
FREE Tasting at Roses Steak House in KilmarnockTuesday September 18 at 530 pm
September 2012 23
By RuthE Forrest BA CMT NCTMB
Wersquore not the first to experience stressful times and confusion in a changing
world In 1939 a 45-year-old retired Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy concerned about being recalled for duty at the dawning of WWII asked Edgar Cayce what could be done to facilitate peace His counsel was to ldquohelliplive as you prayrdquo In other words to live each moment as peaceful as humanly possible When we pray for peace but our actions are anything but peaceful we create heartache war and destruction
This timeless answer remains good advice today It is okay to feel discouraged or overwhelmed by what we see in current events How can we take our power back and make a difference What can we do to change things and improve our world
A good friend of mine no longer watches the news on TV or reads anything about war and fighting overseas She chooses instead to visualize the people in these areas of conflict as whole healthy happy and prosperous She is adding her positive energy to others of like mind thus multiplying the good vibrations Another friend always watches the news so she knows where to send her prayers and healing light The more we add our thoughts and actions to the possibility of peace the larger the consciousness of peace becomes We can all do this type of internal work as Mr Cayce counseled
The effects of our individual thoughts and actions often may not be apparent until generations later Henry D Thoreau was a quiet man who lived simply in Concord Mass Spending much of his time in deep thought he wrote books about civil disobedience peaceful protests and the beauty of nature His writings greatly influenced M Gandhi and ML King and contributed to their
world-changing actions Similarly we may never know the far-reaching long-lasting effects of our own thoughts words and gestures
You donrsquot have to be a Thoreau to inspire greatness The first step is to clean up your thoughts You may not be able to control all the thoughts that pop into your head but you donrsquot have to sit down to dinner with them The unpleasant situations we currently face didnrsquot start yesterdaymdasha long chain of angry fearful thoughts created them Instead of choosing a negative response that condemns the people and events that bring great suffering make a choice for the positive Irsquom not suggesting that we deny that bad things happen or avoid addressing issues that need attention Simply keep a positive and hopeful attitude looking for good things in your experience It doesnrsquot take a big sweeping time-consuming expensive change Each small action that we take during the course of a day helps to create our Eden Here are some suggestions to inspire more peaceful moments
Preventative Maintenance My personal motto Keeping yourself in a state of equilibrium ensures that your mindbodyspirit are strong enough to withstand the stresses of modern living Tools for healthy balance include restful sleep scheduled downtime proper nutrition lots of clean water and exercise that is fun
Soul Nourishment As important as feeding the body feed your soul daily with uplifting reading music or anything of your choosing as long as it is helpful and hopeful
Take control Protect your mind and emotions by consciously choosing what you read view listen to and the conversations you have Let go of toxic peopleideas
Legacy Decide on what kind of world you want to leave behind Take your legacy and work with itmdasha kind world a peaceful world Keeping that ideal in mind choose
your reactions based on that ideal when faced with a decision This takes work and attention but is easier with practice and life changing Deep peace pure green of the grass to you
Deep peace pure red of the flame to you Deep peace of the quiet earth to you Deep peace of the sleeping stones to youDeep peace of the running wave to youReach RuthE Spa 2 U 804-453-5367
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24 September 2012
By Ellen DuganEveryone knows that work expands
to fill the time available to do it But there is another law operating along these same linesmdashthe more room you have the more stuff you accumulate To check this out we asked ldquoWith the exception of clothes if we looked in your closet what would we findrdquo
Dawn Sanders-Ball who lives in Weems is a nurse in an acute rehab center in Yorktown She admits to being ldquoa document freakrdquo Therefore itrsquos no
surprise that her closet also houses file cabinets and boxes of papers
ldquoSchool records transcripts even PowerPoint presentationsrdquo says Dawn perhaps remembering her college days in northern Virginia Dawnrsquos nine year-old niece Dayla Reed who attends Lancaster Middle School and ldquolikes history the bestrdquo isnrsquot following in her auntrsquos filing
footsteps yet Dayla has a toy box where shersquos normally ldquopretty goodrdquo at keeping things picked
up but says that her things can be ldquoa little bit everywhere toordquo
Kilmarnock resident Ellen Strangeway used to ldquodo hair at Head Huntersrdquo but is now responsible for keeping her husband Jamesrsquos
books for Central Equipment Co If we looked in Ellenrsquos closet ldquoit would depend on the time of dayrdquo as to what we would find ldquoHot outside wersquod see Pettierdquo she says Pettie is her Jack Russell terrier ldquoHersquos not the one afraid of thunderstorms but he likes the cool ceramic tile on the floorrdquo says Ellen Pettiersquos sister Souch is the one who is afraid of thunder and lightning Wersquore not sure if Souch inherited this fear from her misnamed mother Inky (entirely white with a couple of small tan spots) or her haughty grandmother Lady Ellie who may have descended from royalty Ellen also has four horses but as far as we know theyrsquove never set foot inside her closet
If you like good barbecue Captain Ron Campbell in Topping is your man Hersquos been cooking ever since he can remember and probably even before then Although Ron has over 500 cookbooks he does everything by taste ldquoI use the books mostly for ideasrdquo he laughs He doesnrsquot keep them in his closet however ldquoReally therersquos nothing
but clothes in there with the exception of some guns I inheritedrdquo says Ron ldquoButrdquo he adds ldquoMy wife is another story She probably has 500 pairs of shoes in thererdquo We couldnrsquot check this out for accuracy so wersquoll take Ronrsquos word for it
Newlywed Denise Seber of Saluda met husband Steven through the Electricianrsquos Union Both are electricians and apparently Denise felt the sparks fly immediately ldquoI knew he was the one when I first saw himrdquo she smiles It was quite a jolt however to discover that Steven is well somewhat of a hoarder ldquoHe has about a bazillion t-shirtsrdquo says Denise who prefers that we not look inside her closet ldquoItrsquos full of junkrdquo she says ldquoSuitcases files 20 yearsrsquo worth of my husbandrsquos craprdquo But little by little Denise is making progress sneaking it out pool cues t-shirts etc ldquoItrsquos slow goingrdquo she says but worth it if she can make room for her shoes
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September 2012 25
Open Every Day for Lunch 11 amMonday - Saturday Dinner til 9 pm
804-453-5002 252 Polly Cove Road
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Dining on Cockrells Creek Cocktails Casual Dining
Seafood Specials ABC On amp Off
Leadbellys Restaurant is located at Fairport Marina
By Susan Grandpre
The Northern Neck is filled with opportunities to explore history taste local wines indulge in
a variety of water activities commune with nature shop and enjoy local restaurants With somewhat limited accommodations for visitors to the area the Rosebud Bed amp Breakfast is ideally located for guests looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer
While taking advantage of the many area activities the Rosebud B amp B located on Kings Highway in Montross offers comfortable and welcoming accommodations for visitors to the Northern Neck Rosebud BampB is family owned and operated and recently celebrated its one year anniversary Opened in August 2011 by Peggy Evans Garland and her husband the Rosebud B amp B has welcomed a host of visitors in its inaugural year
Peggy opened Rosebud B amp B for several reasons She knew that the area needed more accommodations for people wanting to explore the Northern Neck and she wanted to provide a place for those visitors to stay She felt that she had the perfect scenario to open a B amp B On the front portion of her property stood an old house that she and her family were not using She felt that turning this cozy old house into a bed and breakfast would be a great use for the old house and serve the community
After making the decision to create
the bed and breakfast Peggy began a renovation project transforming the old house into a lovely B amp B The renovation included hardwood flooring a new kitchen central air conditioning new windows fresh paint and much more Peggy enjoyed the renovation project and is proud of the beautiful end result
At the completion of the renovation the old house had turned into a beautiful and welcoming bed and breakfast The Rosebud Bed and Breakfast offers two guest rooms a common room a dining room and a kitchen The first of the guest rooms is the spacious Rose Room with a double bed The second guest room the Bud Room is a little smaller and has a queen size bed Both rooms offer ample closet and drawer space
In the common room guests find an inviting place to relax and watch TV The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for visitors to use as needed Guests are encouraged to linger over breakfast in the dining room where homemade muffins breads and breakfast casseroles are served In addition fresh fruit is offered along with juice coffee and tea Wifi can be used throughout the B amp B and the Rosebud welcomes pets
An additional benefit of staying there is the hostess Peggy Not only does she create a welcoming and comfortable place to stay but she also possesses a wealth of information about the region She has lived in Montross for 30 years and her husband is a native to the area
Peggyrsquos love for the Northern Neck and her desire to share its rich and unique history with others was another factor that motivated her to open Rosebud B amp B ldquoI wanted to meet different people interested in the Northern Neck and share information with themrdquo she says She remarks ldquoMany come to the Northern Neck to attend an event or see the historic sites Others use it as a central
meeting place while some have stayed at the B amp B as they bicycled from Chesapeake to Fredericksburgrdquo
Some of the local attractions that Peggy helps guide her guests to enjoy include any of the 12 wineries located along the nearby wine trail The area is home to the birthplace of two of our nationrsquos presidents George Washington and James Monroe Stratford Hall Plantation birthplace of civil war general Robert E Lee is located nearby and offers tours of the house and gardens
The climate in the Northern Neck is
mild and its proximity to the water invites many outdoor enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy activities ranging from sailing boating or water skiing on local rivers to exploring the quieter backwaters on kayak or canoes The local waterways also invite those who love to go fishing or crabbing Cyclists and hikers can enjoy the many scenic routes and trails and nature lovers can
bird watch or indulge in naturersquos many offerings for photography
Whatever draws a visitor to the Northern Neck guests who stay at the Rosebud Bed and Breakfast will be treated to a cozy and comfortable visit while being treated like family To make reservations call 804-761-4844 or email peggarlaaolcom More information about the Rosebud B amp B is available on Facebook and the website wwwrosebudbandbcom Marie Stone photos
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Style Spotlight~An Old House Transformed
26 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Country Cottage is known as The Sweetest Secret in the Northern Neck As many of
her customers have remarked itrsquos a surprise to step inside Country Cottage for the first time Itrsquos almost overwhelming to be faced with the number of options available at the store When Tim and Pam Sawyer first opened their shop in 1998 as a garden center they had no idea that their garden shop would grow into such beloved stop for locals and travelers alike
The yellow building is one of the first that yoursquoll encounter after crossing the bridge when entering the Main Street area of White Stone The color of the house which was originally white was inspired by a pretty yellow daffodil that Pam had been working on
Country Cottage started out as
a garden center and gift shop and has slowly grown through the years into what it is today In 2006 Pam acquired a local flower shop and had it moved into Country Cottage adding to the already large variety of items available When she made the decision to add fudge into her lineup in 2007 she had no idea that it would become such an enjoyed item
Her next addition actually came as a suggestion from her customers They commented that it would be nice to sit in the garden area and eat ice cream Pam listened adding Hersheyrsquos ice cream in 2008 Finally in 2010 Pam took a class about how to make chocolate and added a line of homemade and pre-made chocolates to the Country Cottage
Pam was born and raised in Newport News but has been living in Mathews for 21 years She met her husband Tim in high school and theyrsquove been together since they were 16 With 30 years of marriage under their belts Tim and Pam are a story of high school sweethearts gone right It was Tim who originally pointed out the store when Pam had to stop working due to health concerns and they worked together to make Country Cottage a reality
Their move to Mathews came when Pam gave in to Timrsquos desire
to live in the country coupled with a desire to move somewhere safer and quieter than Newport News for the sake of their children They have two sons who have helped over the years until they started their own careers one of whom is a CPA the other is a salesman Tim still stops by once a week to help Pam out with the store With her free time Pam enjoys spending time with her family and her
three grandchildren who live locallyPam loves what she does and
she is involved in every aspect of her business She makes 80 of the chocolates in her store and has special molds for each filling so it doesnrsquot matter which type of chocolate is on the outside you can tell which filling it contains just by looking at the shape Country Cottage offers 20 flavors of fudge including seasonal flavors and there is a running offer to buy a pound of fudge for $1299 and get half a pound free
Pam learned floral arrangement from her mother who made corsages
and bouquets for weddings and other events and she makes the flower arrangements herself Country Cottage is a ldquofull service florist whatever they need we dordquo Pam loves interacting with her customers and greets each one cheerfully when they come in the door She recounted a story about how one little girl remembered her store despite only seeing it once a year and said ldquoItrsquos
neat to be a part of someonersquos memoryrdquo
At Country Cottage they try to be as allergy friendly as possible and they thoroughly clean everything between servings They offer many sugar free items and several gluten free selections
When Pam recently discovered that she was unable to consume gluten it opened her eyes to how many products contain gluten One of her goals is to expand her line of gluten free products While she may not have the time now Pam has plans in store including an expanded gourmet line and more chocolates This is a local favorite and is sure to remain that way with Pamrsquos additions
Call Country Cottage 804-435-3812 email bowk4uverizonnet wwwcountrycottagewscom or by searching County Cottage on Facebook Kelsey Sipes photos
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
11 am - 230 pm amp 5 pm - 9 pm Saturday
800 am - 230 pm amp 5 pm - 9 pm Sunday Open All Day
800 am - 9 pmDown the street from Lancaster Court House Across from Mary Ball Washington Museum
8373 Mary Ball Road (Rte 3) Lancaster Va 22503
(804) 462-0080 wwwlancastertaverncom
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804-453-6003Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 to 4
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September 2012 27
By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
1235 Berry Farm Lane Oak Grove wwwwestmorelandberryfarmcom
Westmoreland Berry Farm amp Market
October Fall Food and Fun Festival
ParticipantsVendors Needed
or call (804) 224-9171Mon - Sat 9 - 5 Sunday 10 - 5
October 6First Annual Food Festival
Chili Cook-Off amp Cornhole Tournament
Saturday Oct 13 thru Sunday Oct 28Fall Festival
Weekend Only Events ~ 12 pm - 5 pm Craftvendor fair on Saturday Oct 20
If interested in being a participant or vendor contact Michelle at
mcorthonwestmorelandberryfarmandmarketcom
Tappahannock-Warsaw Women of the Moose
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28 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
Visit the Reedville Fishermens Museum where history of Northern Neck
Watermen comes aliveWalk our dock inspect our boats visit our museum galleries
Take home memories of your trip from our gift shopVisit the 1875 Walker House and learn how
Reedvilles early residents livedFor a complete listing of our activities and events
go to wwwrfmuseumorg504 Main Street Reedville Virginia
804-453-6529
Open 7 Days a Week
804-224-4121
117 Washington Avenue Colonial Beachwwwdensonsgrocerycom
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30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
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804-761-2412Open 7 daysweek
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B H Baird Insurance Agency LocationsWarsaw 804-333-4013Burgess 804-453-4060
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Reedville Fishermens Museum
Contact Committee Chairman Clif Ames RFM 804-453-6529
If you have a boat with clear title that you wish to donate to the museum please contact Clif Ames at 804-453-3506
wwwrfmuseumorg
Boats for Sale~List is subject to change
1971 Windjammer 17 foot fiberglass sailboat
w1997 Venture trailer Asking $1600
1985 Bayliner 18 foot Capri 21 liter Volvo IO
with trailer Asking $2000
1971 20 foot Highlander Sailboat and 1998 Venture Trailer Asking $2700
1985 Mistral Equipe Windsurfer Asking
$300 Not Shown
1990 21 foot Sunbird fiberglass OB 200 HP Johnson good
condition Asking $2700
1982 22 foot Catalina sailboat with 8 HP Honda 4
stroke OB Asking $3500
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1934 Hartge built Chesapeake 20rsquo Sail boat
and trailer glass over wood Asking $4000
1960 Custom Chesapeake built 18 foot gaff rigged
sailing skiff and trailer Asking $2500
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September 2012 23
By RuthE Forrest BA CMT NCTMB
Wersquore not the first to experience stressful times and confusion in a changing
world In 1939 a 45-year-old retired Lieutenant Commander of the US Navy concerned about being recalled for duty at the dawning of WWII asked Edgar Cayce what could be done to facilitate peace His counsel was to ldquohelliplive as you prayrdquo In other words to live each moment as peaceful as humanly possible When we pray for peace but our actions are anything but peaceful we create heartache war and destruction
This timeless answer remains good advice today It is okay to feel discouraged or overwhelmed by what we see in current events How can we take our power back and make a difference What can we do to change things and improve our world
A good friend of mine no longer watches the news on TV or reads anything about war and fighting overseas She chooses instead to visualize the people in these areas of conflict as whole healthy happy and prosperous She is adding her positive energy to others of like mind thus multiplying the good vibrations Another friend always watches the news so she knows where to send her prayers and healing light The more we add our thoughts and actions to the possibility of peace the larger the consciousness of peace becomes We can all do this type of internal work as Mr Cayce counseled
The effects of our individual thoughts and actions often may not be apparent until generations later Henry D Thoreau was a quiet man who lived simply in Concord Mass Spending much of his time in deep thought he wrote books about civil disobedience peaceful protests and the beauty of nature His writings greatly influenced M Gandhi and ML King and contributed to their
world-changing actions Similarly we may never know the far-reaching long-lasting effects of our own thoughts words and gestures
You donrsquot have to be a Thoreau to inspire greatness The first step is to clean up your thoughts You may not be able to control all the thoughts that pop into your head but you donrsquot have to sit down to dinner with them The unpleasant situations we currently face didnrsquot start yesterdaymdasha long chain of angry fearful thoughts created them Instead of choosing a negative response that condemns the people and events that bring great suffering make a choice for the positive Irsquom not suggesting that we deny that bad things happen or avoid addressing issues that need attention Simply keep a positive and hopeful attitude looking for good things in your experience It doesnrsquot take a big sweeping time-consuming expensive change Each small action that we take during the course of a day helps to create our Eden Here are some suggestions to inspire more peaceful moments
Preventative Maintenance My personal motto Keeping yourself in a state of equilibrium ensures that your mindbodyspirit are strong enough to withstand the stresses of modern living Tools for healthy balance include restful sleep scheduled downtime proper nutrition lots of clean water and exercise that is fun
Soul Nourishment As important as feeding the body feed your soul daily with uplifting reading music or anything of your choosing as long as it is helpful and hopeful
Take control Protect your mind and emotions by consciously choosing what you read view listen to and the conversations you have Let go of toxic peopleideas
Legacy Decide on what kind of world you want to leave behind Take your legacy and work with itmdasha kind world a peaceful world Keeping that ideal in mind choose
your reactions based on that ideal when faced with a decision This takes work and attention but is easier with practice and life changing Deep peace pure green of the grass to you
Deep peace pure red of the flame to you Deep peace of the quiet earth to you Deep peace of the sleeping stones to youDeep peace of the running wave to youReach RuthE Spa 2 U 804-453-5367
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24 September 2012
By Ellen DuganEveryone knows that work expands
to fill the time available to do it But there is another law operating along these same linesmdashthe more room you have the more stuff you accumulate To check this out we asked ldquoWith the exception of clothes if we looked in your closet what would we findrdquo
Dawn Sanders-Ball who lives in Weems is a nurse in an acute rehab center in Yorktown She admits to being ldquoa document freakrdquo Therefore itrsquos no
surprise that her closet also houses file cabinets and boxes of papers
ldquoSchool records transcripts even PowerPoint presentationsrdquo says Dawn perhaps remembering her college days in northern Virginia Dawnrsquos nine year-old niece Dayla Reed who attends Lancaster Middle School and ldquolikes history the bestrdquo isnrsquot following in her auntrsquos filing
footsteps yet Dayla has a toy box where shersquos normally ldquopretty goodrdquo at keeping things picked
up but says that her things can be ldquoa little bit everywhere toordquo
Kilmarnock resident Ellen Strangeway used to ldquodo hair at Head Huntersrdquo but is now responsible for keeping her husband Jamesrsquos
books for Central Equipment Co If we looked in Ellenrsquos closet ldquoit would depend on the time of dayrdquo as to what we would find ldquoHot outside wersquod see Pettierdquo she says Pettie is her Jack Russell terrier ldquoHersquos not the one afraid of thunderstorms but he likes the cool ceramic tile on the floorrdquo says Ellen Pettiersquos sister Souch is the one who is afraid of thunder and lightning Wersquore not sure if Souch inherited this fear from her misnamed mother Inky (entirely white with a couple of small tan spots) or her haughty grandmother Lady Ellie who may have descended from royalty Ellen also has four horses but as far as we know theyrsquove never set foot inside her closet
If you like good barbecue Captain Ron Campbell in Topping is your man Hersquos been cooking ever since he can remember and probably even before then Although Ron has over 500 cookbooks he does everything by taste ldquoI use the books mostly for ideasrdquo he laughs He doesnrsquot keep them in his closet however ldquoReally therersquos nothing
but clothes in there with the exception of some guns I inheritedrdquo says Ron ldquoButrdquo he adds ldquoMy wife is another story She probably has 500 pairs of shoes in thererdquo We couldnrsquot check this out for accuracy so wersquoll take Ronrsquos word for it
Newlywed Denise Seber of Saluda met husband Steven through the Electricianrsquos Union Both are electricians and apparently Denise felt the sparks fly immediately ldquoI knew he was the one when I first saw himrdquo she smiles It was quite a jolt however to discover that Steven is well somewhat of a hoarder ldquoHe has about a bazillion t-shirtsrdquo says Denise who prefers that we not look inside her closet ldquoItrsquos full of junkrdquo she says ldquoSuitcases files 20 yearsrsquo worth of my husbandrsquos craprdquo But little by little Denise is making progress sneaking it out pool cues t-shirts etc ldquoItrsquos slow goingrdquo she says but worth it if she can make room for her shoes
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September 2012 25
Open Every Day for Lunch 11 amMonday - Saturday Dinner til 9 pm
804-453-5002 252 Polly Cove Road
Reedville Va
Dining on Cockrells Creek Cocktails Casual Dining
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Leadbellys Restaurant is located at Fairport Marina
By Susan Grandpre
The Northern Neck is filled with opportunities to explore history taste local wines indulge in
a variety of water activities commune with nature shop and enjoy local restaurants With somewhat limited accommodations for visitors to the area the Rosebud Bed amp Breakfast is ideally located for guests looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer
While taking advantage of the many area activities the Rosebud B amp B located on Kings Highway in Montross offers comfortable and welcoming accommodations for visitors to the Northern Neck Rosebud BampB is family owned and operated and recently celebrated its one year anniversary Opened in August 2011 by Peggy Evans Garland and her husband the Rosebud B amp B has welcomed a host of visitors in its inaugural year
Peggy opened Rosebud B amp B for several reasons She knew that the area needed more accommodations for people wanting to explore the Northern Neck and she wanted to provide a place for those visitors to stay She felt that she had the perfect scenario to open a B amp B On the front portion of her property stood an old house that she and her family were not using She felt that turning this cozy old house into a bed and breakfast would be a great use for the old house and serve the community
After making the decision to create
the bed and breakfast Peggy began a renovation project transforming the old house into a lovely B amp B The renovation included hardwood flooring a new kitchen central air conditioning new windows fresh paint and much more Peggy enjoyed the renovation project and is proud of the beautiful end result
At the completion of the renovation the old house had turned into a beautiful and welcoming bed and breakfast The Rosebud Bed and Breakfast offers two guest rooms a common room a dining room and a kitchen The first of the guest rooms is the spacious Rose Room with a double bed The second guest room the Bud Room is a little smaller and has a queen size bed Both rooms offer ample closet and drawer space
In the common room guests find an inviting place to relax and watch TV The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for visitors to use as needed Guests are encouraged to linger over breakfast in the dining room where homemade muffins breads and breakfast casseroles are served In addition fresh fruit is offered along with juice coffee and tea Wifi can be used throughout the B amp B and the Rosebud welcomes pets
An additional benefit of staying there is the hostess Peggy Not only does she create a welcoming and comfortable place to stay but she also possesses a wealth of information about the region She has lived in Montross for 30 years and her husband is a native to the area
Peggyrsquos love for the Northern Neck and her desire to share its rich and unique history with others was another factor that motivated her to open Rosebud B amp B ldquoI wanted to meet different people interested in the Northern Neck and share information with themrdquo she says She remarks ldquoMany come to the Northern Neck to attend an event or see the historic sites Others use it as a central
meeting place while some have stayed at the B amp B as they bicycled from Chesapeake to Fredericksburgrdquo
Some of the local attractions that Peggy helps guide her guests to enjoy include any of the 12 wineries located along the nearby wine trail The area is home to the birthplace of two of our nationrsquos presidents George Washington and James Monroe Stratford Hall Plantation birthplace of civil war general Robert E Lee is located nearby and offers tours of the house and gardens
The climate in the Northern Neck is
mild and its proximity to the water invites many outdoor enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy activities ranging from sailing boating or water skiing on local rivers to exploring the quieter backwaters on kayak or canoes The local waterways also invite those who love to go fishing or crabbing Cyclists and hikers can enjoy the many scenic routes and trails and nature lovers can
bird watch or indulge in naturersquos many offerings for photography
Whatever draws a visitor to the Northern Neck guests who stay at the Rosebud Bed and Breakfast will be treated to a cozy and comfortable visit while being treated like family To make reservations call 804-761-4844 or email peggarlaaolcom More information about the Rosebud B amp B is available on Facebook and the website wwwrosebudbandbcom Marie Stone photos
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Style Spotlight~An Old House Transformed
26 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Country Cottage is known as The Sweetest Secret in the Northern Neck As many of
her customers have remarked itrsquos a surprise to step inside Country Cottage for the first time Itrsquos almost overwhelming to be faced with the number of options available at the store When Tim and Pam Sawyer first opened their shop in 1998 as a garden center they had no idea that their garden shop would grow into such beloved stop for locals and travelers alike
The yellow building is one of the first that yoursquoll encounter after crossing the bridge when entering the Main Street area of White Stone The color of the house which was originally white was inspired by a pretty yellow daffodil that Pam had been working on
Country Cottage started out as
a garden center and gift shop and has slowly grown through the years into what it is today In 2006 Pam acquired a local flower shop and had it moved into Country Cottage adding to the already large variety of items available When she made the decision to add fudge into her lineup in 2007 she had no idea that it would become such an enjoyed item
Her next addition actually came as a suggestion from her customers They commented that it would be nice to sit in the garden area and eat ice cream Pam listened adding Hersheyrsquos ice cream in 2008 Finally in 2010 Pam took a class about how to make chocolate and added a line of homemade and pre-made chocolates to the Country Cottage
Pam was born and raised in Newport News but has been living in Mathews for 21 years She met her husband Tim in high school and theyrsquove been together since they were 16 With 30 years of marriage under their belts Tim and Pam are a story of high school sweethearts gone right It was Tim who originally pointed out the store when Pam had to stop working due to health concerns and they worked together to make Country Cottage a reality
Their move to Mathews came when Pam gave in to Timrsquos desire
to live in the country coupled with a desire to move somewhere safer and quieter than Newport News for the sake of their children They have two sons who have helped over the years until they started their own careers one of whom is a CPA the other is a salesman Tim still stops by once a week to help Pam out with the store With her free time Pam enjoys spending time with her family and her
three grandchildren who live locallyPam loves what she does and
she is involved in every aspect of her business She makes 80 of the chocolates in her store and has special molds for each filling so it doesnrsquot matter which type of chocolate is on the outside you can tell which filling it contains just by looking at the shape Country Cottage offers 20 flavors of fudge including seasonal flavors and there is a running offer to buy a pound of fudge for $1299 and get half a pound free
Pam learned floral arrangement from her mother who made corsages
and bouquets for weddings and other events and she makes the flower arrangements herself Country Cottage is a ldquofull service florist whatever they need we dordquo Pam loves interacting with her customers and greets each one cheerfully when they come in the door She recounted a story about how one little girl remembered her store despite only seeing it once a year and said ldquoItrsquos
neat to be a part of someonersquos memoryrdquo
At Country Cottage they try to be as allergy friendly as possible and they thoroughly clean everything between servings They offer many sugar free items and several gluten free selections
When Pam recently discovered that she was unable to consume gluten it opened her eyes to how many products contain gluten One of her goals is to expand her line of gluten free products While she may not have the time now Pam has plans in store including an expanded gourmet line and more chocolates This is a local favorite and is sure to remain that way with Pamrsquos additions
Call Country Cottage 804-435-3812 email bowk4uverizonnet wwwcountrycottagewscom or by searching County Cottage on Facebook Kelsey Sipes photos
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
11 am - 230 pm amp 5 pm - 9 pm Saturday
800 am - 230 pm amp 5 pm - 9 pm Sunday Open All Day
800 am - 9 pmDown the street from Lancaster Court House Across from Mary Ball Washington Museum
8373 Mary Ball Road (Rte 3) Lancaster Va 22503
(804) 462-0080 wwwlancastertaverncom
Historical Lancaster Tavern Restaurant
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Style Spotlight~Just One Stop for Happiness
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804-453-6003Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 to 4
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September 2012 27
By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
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Westmoreland Berry Farm amp Market
October Fall Food and Fun Festival
ParticipantsVendors Needed
or call (804) 224-9171Mon - Sat 9 - 5 Sunday 10 - 5
October 6First Annual Food Festival
Chili Cook-Off amp Cornhole Tournament
Saturday Oct 13 thru Sunday Oct 28Fall Festival
Weekend Only Events ~ 12 pm - 5 pm Craftvendor fair on Saturday Oct 20
If interested in being a participant or vendor contact Michelle at
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Tappahannock-Warsaw Women of the Moose
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Big Print SaleJohn Barber amp Herb Jones
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Locally Owned and Operated Class A Licensed Contractor
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28 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
Visit the Reedville Fishermens Museum where history of Northern Neck
Watermen comes aliveWalk our dock inspect our boats visit our museum galleries
Take home memories of your trip from our gift shopVisit the 1875 Walker House and learn how
Reedvilles early residents livedFor a complete listing of our activities and events
go to wwwrfmuseumorg504 Main Street Reedville Virginia
804-453-6529
Open 7 Days a Week
804-224-4121
117 Washington Avenue Colonial Beachwwwdensonsgrocerycom
WALLS BAKERY of Waldorf Pastries Delivered Fresh
Daily Specials Dinners for OneSandwiches Made To Order
ldquoPreparation of food is duty and love while the partaking is pleasure and communityrdquo ~Elizabeth Ehrlich~
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Corner of Short Lane and Rt 17
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Nautical Items Fishing Equipment Tools Books Knives Glassware and an Assortment of Unusual Oddities
Accepting limited consignment
804-296-4350
PLU-101
30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
22645 Kings Hwy Warsaw
804-761-2412Open 7 daysweek
wwwgarnersproducecom1549 Oldhams Road Warsaw
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The Wellness Place
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Now Offering Anger Management Grief amp Loss Group Mood Disorder Group Substance Abuse Groups Insurance amp Court Ordered
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October 6November 3 December 1
8 am to 3 pm~Cafe LunchOct Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup
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September 2012 31
B H Baird Insurance Agency LocationsWarsaw 804-333-4013Burgess 804-453-4060
Tidewater Auto Insurance ClinicTappahannock 804-443-3800
Call us for all yourInsurance Needs
Life Auto
Bonds Health Marine
Business Homeowners
Workers Comp Long Term Care
Reedville Fishermens Museum
Contact Committee Chairman Clif Ames RFM 804-453-6529
If you have a boat with clear title that you wish to donate to the museum please contact Clif Ames at 804-453-3506
wwwrfmuseumorg
Boats for Sale~List is subject to change
1971 Windjammer 17 foot fiberglass sailboat
w1997 Venture trailer Asking $1600
1985 Bayliner 18 foot Capri 21 liter Volvo IO
with trailer Asking $2000
1971 20 foot Highlander Sailboat and 1998 Venture Trailer Asking $2700
1985 Mistral Equipe Windsurfer Asking
$300 Not Shown
1990 21 foot Sunbird fiberglass OB 200 HP Johnson good
condition Asking $2700
1982 22 foot Catalina sailboat with 8 HP Honda 4
stroke OB Asking $3500
WE ARE SEEKING DONATIONS
1934 Hartge built Chesapeake 20rsquo Sail boat
and trailer glass over wood Asking $4000
1960 Custom Chesapeake built 18 foot gaff rigged
sailing skiff and trailer Asking $2500
1981 18 foot Hobe Cat with full
rigging and trailer Asking $1800
1990 Galaxy 21 foot 175 Mercruiser IO with 2004 EZ Loader trailer Asking $4000
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804-435-2200
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804-436-9115wwwRivahInteriorscom
24 September 2012
By Ellen DuganEveryone knows that work expands
to fill the time available to do it But there is another law operating along these same linesmdashthe more room you have the more stuff you accumulate To check this out we asked ldquoWith the exception of clothes if we looked in your closet what would we findrdquo
Dawn Sanders-Ball who lives in Weems is a nurse in an acute rehab center in Yorktown She admits to being ldquoa document freakrdquo Therefore itrsquos no
surprise that her closet also houses file cabinets and boxes of papers
ldquoSchool records transcripts even PowerPoint presentationsrdquo says Dawn perhaps remembering her college days in northern Virginia Dawnrsquos nine year-old niece Dayla Reed who attends Lancaster Middle School and ldquolikes history the bestrdquo isnrsquot following in her auntrsquos filing
footsteps yet Dayla has a toy box where shersquos normally ldquopretty goodrdquo at keeping things picked
up but says that her things can be ldquoa little bit everywhere toordquo
Kilmarnock resident Ellen Strangeway used to ldquodo hair at Head Huntersrdquo but is now responsible for keeping her husband Jamesrsquos
books for Central Equipment Co If we looked in Ellenrsquos closet ldquoit would depend on the time of dayrdquo as to what we would find ldquoHot outside wersquod see Pettierdquo she says Pettie is her Jack Russell terrier ldquoHersquos not the one afraid of thunderstorms but he likes the cool ceramic tile on the floorrdquo says Ellen Pettiersquos sister Souch is the one who is afraid of thunder and lightning Wersquore not sure if Souch inherited this fear from her misnamed mother Inky (entirely white with a couple of small tan spots) or her haughty grandmother Lady Ellie who may have descended from royalty Ellen also has four horses but as far as we know theyrsquove never set foot inside her closet
If you like good barbecue Captain Ron Campbell in Topping is your man Hersquos been cooking ever since he can remember and probably even before then Although Ron has over 500 cookbooks he does everything by taste ldquoI use the books mostly for ideasrdquo he laughs He doesnrsquot keep them in his closet however ldquoReally therersquos nothing
but clothes in there with the exception of some guns I inheritedrdquo says Ron ldquoButrdquo he adds ldquoMy wife is another story She probably has 500 pairs of shoes in thererdquo We couldnrsquot check this out for accuracy so wersquoll take Ronrsquos word for it
Newlywed Denise Seber of Saluda met husband Steven through the Electricianrsquos Union Both are electricians and apparently Denise felt the sparks fly immediately ldquoI knew he was the one when I first saw himrdquo she smiles It was quite a jolt however to discover that Steven is well somewhat of a hoarder ldquoHe has about a bazillion t-shirtsrdquo says Denise who prefers that we not look inside her closet ldquoItrsquos full of junkrdquo she says ldquoSuitcases files 20 yearsrsquo worth of my husbandrsquos craprdquo But little by little Denise is making progress sneaking it out pool cues t-shirts etc ldquoItrsquos slow goingrdquo she says but worth it if she can make room for her shoes
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September 2012 25
Open Every Day for Lunch 11 amMonday - Saturday Dinner til 9 pm
804-453-5002 252 Polly Cove Road
Reedville Va
Dining on Cockrells Creek Cocktails Casual Dining
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Leadbellys Restaurant is located at Fairport Marina
By Susan Grandpre
The Northern Neck is filled with opportunities to explore history taste local wines indulge in
a variety of water activities commune with nature shop and enjoy local restaurants With somewhat limited accommodations for visitors to the area the Rosebud Bed amp Breakfast is ideally located for guests looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer
While taking advantage of the many area activities the Rosebud B amp B located on Kings Highway in Montross offers comfortable and welcoming accommodations for visitors to the Northern Neck Rosebud BampB is family owned and operated and recently celebrated its one year anniversary Opened in August 2011 by Peggy Evans Garland and her husband the Rosebud B amp B has welcomed a host of visitors in its inaugural year
Peggy opened Rosebud B amp B for several reasons She knew that the area needed more accommodations for people wanting to explore the Northern Neck and she wanted to provide a place for those visitors to stay She felt that she had the perfect scenario to open a B amp B On the front portion of her property stood an old house that she and her family were not using She felt that turning this cozy old house into a bed and breakfast would be a great use for the old house and serve the community
After making the decision to create
the bed and breakfast Peggy began a renovation project transforming the old house into a lovely B amp B The renovation included hardwood flooring a new kitchen central air conditioning new windows fresh paint and much more Peggy enjoyed the renovation project and is proud of the beautiful end result
At the completion of the renovation the old house had turned into a beautiful and welcoming bed and breakfast The Rosebud Bed and Breakfast offers two guest rooms a common room a dining room and a kitchen The first of the guest rooms is the spacious Rose Room with a double bed The second guest room the Bud Room is a little smaller and has a queen size bed Both rooms offer ample closet and drawer space
In the common room guests find an inviting place to relax and watch TV The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for visitors to use as needed Guests are encouraged to linger over breakfast in the dining room where homemade muffins breads and breakfast casseroles are served In addition fresh fruit is offered along with juice coffee and tea Wifi can be used throughout the B amp B and the Rosebud welcomes pets
An additional benefit of staying there is the hostess Peggy Not only does she create a welcoming and comfortable place to stay but she also possesses a wealth of information about the region She has lived in Montross for 30 years and her husband is a native to the area
Peggyrsquos love for the Northern Neck and her desire to share its rich and unique history with others was another factor that motivated her to open Rosebud B amp B ldquoI wanted to meet different people interested in the Northern Neck and share information with themrdquo she says She remarks ldquoMany come to the Northern Neck to attend an event or see the historic sites Others use it as a central
meeting place while some have stayed at the B amp B as they bicycled from Chesapeake to Fredericksburgrdquo
Some of the local attractions that Peggy helps guide her guests to enjoy include any of the 12 wineries located along the nearby wine trail The area is home to the birthplace of two of our nationrsquos presidents George Washington and James Monroe Stratford Hall Plantation birthplace of civil war general Robert E Lee is located nearby and offers tours of the house and gardens
The climate in the Northern Neck is
mild and its proximity to the water invites many outdoor enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy activities ranging from sailing boating or water skiing on local rivers to exploring the quieter backwaters on kayak or canoes The local waterways also invite those who love to go fishing or crabbing Cyclists and hikers can enjoy the many scenic routes and trails and nature lovers can
bird watch or indulge in naturersquos many offerings for photography
Whatever draws a visitor to the Northern Neck guests who stay at the Rosebud Bed and Breakfast will be treated to a cozy and comfortable visit while being treated like family To make reservations call 804-761-4844 or email peggarlaaolcom More information about the Rosebud B amp B is available on Facebook and the website wwwrosebudbandbcom Marie Stone photos
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Style Spotlight~An Old House Transformed
26 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Country Cottage is known as The Sweetest Secret in the Northern Neck As many of
her customers have remarked itrsquos a surprise to step inside Country Cottage for the first time Itrsquos almost overwhelming to be faced with the number of options available at the store When Tim and Pam Sawyer first opened their shop in 1998 as a garden center they had no idea that their garden shop would grow into such beloved stop for locals and travelers alike
The yellow building is one of the first that yoursquoll encounter after crossing the bridge when entering the Main Street area of White Stone The color of the house which was originally white was inspired by a pretty yellow daffodil that Pam had been working on
Country Cottage started out as
a garden center and gift shop and has slowly grown through the years into what it is today In 2006 Pam acquired a local flower shop and had it moved into Country Cottage adding to the already large variety of items available When she made the decision to add fudge into her lineup in 2007 she had no idea that it would become such an enjoyed item
Her next addition actually came as a suggestion from her customers They commented that it would be nice to sit in the garden area and eat ice cream Pam listened adding Hersheyrsquos ice cream in 2008 Finally in 2010 Pam took a class about how to make chocolate and added a line of homemade and pre-made chocolates to the Country Cottage
Pam was born and raised in Newport News but has been living in Mathews for 21 years She met her husband Tim in high school and theyrsquove been together since they were 16 With 30 years of marriage under their belts Tim and Pam are a story of high school sweethearts gone right It was Tim who originally pointed out the store when Pam had to stop working due to health concerns and they worked together to make Country Cottage a reality
Their move to Mathews came when Pam gave in to Timrsquos desire
to live in the country coupled with a desire to move somewhere safer and quieter than Newport News for the sake of their children They have two sons who have helped over the years until they started their own careers one of whom is a CPA the other is a salesman Tim still stops by once a week to help Pam out with the store With her free time Pam enjoys spending time with her family and her
three grandchildren who live locallyPam loves what she does and
she is involved in every aspect of her business She makes 80 of the chocolates in her store and has special molds for each filling so it doesnrsquot matter which type of chocolate is on the outside you can tell which filling it contains just by looking at the shape Country Cottage offers 20 flavors of fudge including seasonal flavors and there is a running offer to buy a pound of fudge for $1299 and get half a pound free
Pam learned floral arrangement from her mother who made corsages
and bouquets for weddings and other events and she makes the flower arrangements herself Country Cottage is a ldquofull service florist whatever they need we dordquo Pam loves interacting with her customers and greets each one cheerfully when they come in the door She recounted a story about how one little girl remembered her store despite only seeing it once a year and said ldquoItrsquos
neat to be a part of someonersquos memoryrdquo
At Country Cottage they try to be as allergy friendly as possible and they thoroughly clean everything between servings They offer many sugar free items and several gluten free selections
When Pam recently discovered that she was unable to consume gluten it opened her eyes to how many products contain gluten One of her goals is to expand her line of gluten free products While she may not have the time now Pam has plans in store including an expanded gourmet line and more chocolates This is a local favorite and is sure to remain that way with Pamrsquos additions
Call Country Cottage 804-435-3812 email bowk4uverizonnet wwwcountrycottagewscom or by searching County Cottage on Facebook Kelsey Sipes photos
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
11 am - 230 pm amp 5 pm - 9 pm Saturday
800 am - 230 pm amp 5 pm - 9 pm Sunday Open All Day
800 am - 9 pmDown the street from Lancaster Court House Across from Mary Ball Washington Museum
8373 Mary Ball Road (Rte 3) Lancaster Va 22503
(804) 462-0080 wwwlancastertaverncom
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804-453-6003Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 to 4
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September 2012 27
By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
1235 Berry Farm Lane Oak Grove wwwwestmorelandberryfarmcom
Westmoreland Berry Farm amp Market
October Fall Food and Fun Festival
ParticipantsVendors Needed
or call (804) 224-9171Mon - Sat 9 - 5 Sunday 10 - 5
October 6First Annual Food Festival
Chili Cook-Off amp Cornhole Tournament
Saturday Oct 13 thru Sunday Oct 28Fall Festival
Weekend Only Events ~ 12 pm - 5 pm Craftvendor fair on Saturday Oct 20
If interested in being a participant or vendor contact Michelle at
mcorthonwestmorelandberryfarmandmarketcom
Tappahannock-Warsaw Women of the Moose
wwwcornercottageframeshopcom
Big Print SaleJohn Barber amp Herb Jones
30 to 50 offRestorations - FramesFine Art amp Photographs
Locally Owned and Operated Class A Licensed Contractor
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Our best-selling Therapeutic Tub The Encore has six independently adjustable deep-tissue massaging water jets an inline heater and 22 injected air jets for the gentle swirling
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28 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
Visit the Reedville Fishermens Museum where history of Northern Neck
Watermen comes aliveWalk our dock inspect our boats visit our museum galleries
Take home memories of your trip from our gift shopVisit the 1875 Walker House and learn how
Reedvilles early residents livedFor a complete listing of our activities and events
go to wwwrfmuseumorg504 Main Street Reedville Virginia
804-453-6529
Open 7 Days a Week
804-224-4121
117 Washington Avenue Colonial Beachwwwdensonsgrocerycom
WALLS BAKERY of Waldorf Pastries Delivered Fresh
Daily Specials Dinners for OneSandwiches Made To Order
ldquoPreparation of food is duty and love while the partaking is pleasure and communityrdquo ~Elizabeth Ehrlich~
Call to Join our Fresh Seafood Mailing List
Densons Grocery
September Weekly Featured Flavors
bull September 4th ~ Apple Daffybull September 11th ~ Peanut Butter Crunchbull September 18th ~ Maple Walnutbull September 25th ~ PUMPKIN CUSTARD NOW THRU OCTOBER Hand Made in Gloucester VA
Open TuesdayThru Sunday
804 695-2999
Corner of Short Lane and Rt 17
All Our Regular Flavors and More
Friday - Sunday 11 -45179 Mary Ball Rd Lively
Come to Calico Jacks and Find Cottage Furnishings Antiques
Nautical Items Fishing Equipment Tools Books Knives Glassware and an Assortment of Unusual Oddities
Accepting limited consignment
804-296-4350
PLU-101
30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
22645 Kings Hwy Warsaw
804-761-2412Open 7 daysweek
wwwgarnersproducecom1549 Oldhams Road Warsaw
wwwwellnessplace1com
The Wellness Place
Call 804-472-3706
Now Offering Anger Management Grief amp Loss Group Mood Disorder Group Substance Abuse Groups Insurance amp Court Ordered
Referrals Accepted
Mary H Sudduth LCSWClinical Counselingamp More
Irvington United Methodist Church14th Annual Bazaar
October 6November 3 December 1
8 am to 3 pm~Cafe LunchOct Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup
and Chicken Salad SandwichBakery Booth bull Specialty TablesSnowmen bull Angel bull Santa bull Bath bull Candle bull Nautical bull Hostess bull Childrenrsquos Book bull Gift Baskets bull Christmas amp Specialty Wreaths
Please Bring Food or Cash Donation for Animal Welfare League
September 2012 31
B H Baird Insurance Agency LocationsWarsaw 804-333-4013Burgess 804-453-4060
Tidewater Auto Insurance ClinicTappahannock 804-443-3800
Call us for all yourInsurance Needs
Life Auto
Bonds Health Marine
Business Homeowners
Workers Comp Long Term Care
Reedville Fishermens Museum
Contact Committee Chairman Clif Ames RFM 804-453-6529
If you have a boat with clear title that you wish to donate to the museum please contact Clif Ames at 804-453-3506
wwwrfmuseumorg
Boats for Sale~List is subject to change
1971 Windjammer 17 foot fiberglass sailboat
w1997 Venture trailer Asking $1600
1985 Bayliner 18 foot Capri 21 liter Volvo IO
with trailer Asking $2000
1971 20 foot Highlander Sailboat and 1998 Venture Trailer Asking $2700
1985 Mistral Equipe Windsurfer Asking
$300 Not Shown
1990 21 foot Sunbird fiberglass OB 200 HP Johnson good
condition Asking $2700
1982 22 foot Catalina sailboat with 8 HP Honda 4
stroke OB Asking $3500
WE ARE SEEKING DONATIONS
1934 Hartge built Chesapeake 20rsquo Sail boat
and trailer glass over wood Asking $4000
1960 Custom Chesapeake built 18 foot gaff rigged
sailing skiff and trailer Asking $2500
1981 18 foot Hobe Cat with full
rigging and trailer Asking $1800
1990 Galaxy 21 foot 175 Mercruiser IO with 2004 EZ Loader trailer Asking $4000
10 to 5 Monday thru SaturdayNoon to 4 Sunday
Ladies ApparelCasual Cruise
amp Special Occasion12 South Main Street Kilmarnock
804-435-2200
FallArrivals
Made in America
838 Northumberland Hwy Callao Va 22435804-529-7770
24 South Main StreetKilmarnock Va 22482
804-436-9115wwwRivahInteriorscom
September 2012 25
Open Every Day for Lunch 11 amMonday - Saturday Dinner til 9 pm
804-453-5002 252 Polly Cove Road
Reedville Va
Dining on Cockrells Creek Cocktails Casual Dining
Seafood Specials ABC On amp Off
Leadbellys Restaurant is located at Fairport Marina
By Susan Grandpre
The Northern Neck is filled with opportunities to explore history taste local wines indulge in
a variety of water activities commune with nature shop and enjoy local restaurants With somewhat limited accommodations for visitors to the area the Rosebud Bed amp Breakfast is ideally located for guests looking to enjoy all that the area has to offer
While taking advantage of the many area activities the Rosebud B amp B located on Kings Highway in Montross offers comfortable and welcoming accommodations for visitors to the Northern Neck Rosebud BampB is family owned and operated and recently celebrated its one year anniversary Opened in August 2011 by Peggy Evans Garland and her husband the Rosebud B amp B has welcomed a host of visitors in its inaugural year
Peggy opened Rosebud B amp B for several reasons She knew that the area needed more accommodations for people wanting to explore the Northern Neck and she wanted to provide a place for those visitors to stay She felt that she had the perfect scenario to open a B amp B On the front portion of her property stood an old house that she and her family were not using She felt that turning this cozy old house into a bed and breakfast would be a great use for the old house and serve the community
After making the decision to create
the bed and breakfast Peggy began a renovation project transforming the old house into a lovely B amp B The renovation included hardwood flooring a new kitchen central air conditioning new windows fresh paint and much more Peggy enjoyed the renovation project and is proud of the beautiful end result
At the completion of the renovation the old house had turned into a beautiful and welcoming bed and breakfast The Rosebud Bed and Breakfast offers two guest rooms a common room a dining room and a kitchen The first of the guest rooms is the spacious Rose Room with a double bed The second guest room the Bud Room is a little smaller and has a queen size bed Both rooms offer ample closet and drawer space
In the common room guests find an inviting place to relax and watch TV The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for visitors to use as needed Guests are encouraged to linger over breakfast in the dining room where homemade muffins breads and breakfast casseroles are served In addition fresh fruit is offered along with juice coffee and tea Wifi can be used throughout the B amp B and the Rosebud welcomes pets
An additional benefit of staying there is the hostess Peggy Not only does she create a welcoming and comfortable place to stay but she also possesses a wealth of information about the region She has lived in Montross for 30 years and her husband is a native to the area
Peggyrsquos love for the Northern Neck and her desire to share its rich and unique history with others was another factor that motivated her to open Rosebud B amp B ldquoI wanted to meet different people interested in the Northern Neck and share information with themrdquo she says She remarks ldquoMany come to the Northern Neck to attend an event or see the historic sites Others use it as a central
meeting place while some have stayed at the B amp B as they bicycled from Chesapeake to Fredericksburgrdquo
Some of the local attractions that Peggy helps guide her guests to enjoy include any of the 12 wineries located along the nearby wine trail The area is home to the birthplace of two of our nationrsquos presidents George Washington and James Monroe Stratford Hall Plantation birthplace of civil war general Robert E Lee is located nearby and offers tours of the house and gardens
The climate in the Northern Neck is
mild and its proximity to the water invites many outdoor enthusiasts to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy activities ranging from sailing boating or water skiing on local rivers to exploring the quieter backwaters on kayak or canoes The local waterways also invite those who love to go fishing or crabbing Cyclists and hikers can enjoy the many scenic routes and trails and nature lovers can
bird watch or indulge in naturersquos many offerings for photography
Whatever draws a visitor to the Northern Neck guests who stay at the Rosebud Bed and Breakfast will be treated to a cozy and comfortable visit while being treated like family To make reservations call 804-761-4844 or email peggarlaaolcom More information about the Rosebud B amp B is available on Facebook and the website wwwrosebudbandbcom Marie Stone photos
sgrandprechesapeakestylecom
Style Spotlight~An Old House Transformed
26 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Country Cottage is known as The Sweetest Secret in the Northern Neck As many of
her customers have remarked itrsquos a surprise to step inside Country Cottage for the first time Itrsquos almost overwhelming to be faced with the number of options available at the store When Tim and Pam Sawyer first opened their shop in 1998 as a garden center they had no idea that their garden shop would grow into such beloved stop for locals and travelers alike
The yellow building is one of the first that yoursquoll encounter after crossing the bridge when entering the Main Street area of White Stone The color of the house which was originally white was inspired by a pretty yellow daffodil that Pam had been working on
Country Cottage started out as
a garden center and gift shop and has slowly grown through the years into what it is today In 2006 Pam acquired a local flower shop and had it moved into Country Cottage adding to the already large variety of items available When she made the decision to add fudge into her lineup in 2007 she had no idea that it would become such an enjoyed item
Her next addition actually came as a suggestion from her customers They commented that it would be nice to sit in the garden area and eat ice cream Pam listened adding Hersheyrsquos ice cream in 2008 Finally in 2010 Pam took a class about how to make chocolate and added a line of homemade and pre-made chocolates to the Country Cottage
Pam was born and raised in Newport News but has been living in Mathews for 21 years She met her husband Tim in high school and theyrsquove been together since they were 16 With 30 years of marriage under their belts Tim and Pam are a story of high school sweethearts gone right It was Tim who originally pointed out the store when Pam had to stop working due to health concerns and they worked together to make Country Cottage a reality
Their move to Mathews came when Pam gave in to Timrsquos desire
to live in the country coupled with a desire to move somewhere safer and quieter than Newport News for the sake of their children They have two sons who have helped over the years until they started their own careers one of whom is a CPA the other is a salesman Tim still stops by once a week to help Pam out with the store With her free time Pam enjoys spending time with her family and her
three grandchildren who live locallyPam loves what she does and
she is involved in every aspect of her business She makes 80 of the chocolates in her store and has special molds for each filling so it doesnrsquot matter which type of chocolate is on the outside you can tell which filling it contains just by looking at the shape Country Cottage offers 20 flavors of fudge including seasonal flavors and there is a running offer to buy a pound of fudge for $1299 and get half a pound free
Pam learned floral arrangement from her mother who made corsages
and bouquets for weddings and other events and she makes the flower arrangements herself Country Cottage is a ldquofull service florist whatever they need we dordquo Pam loves interacting with her customers and greets each one cheerfully when they come in the door She recounted a story about how one little girl remembered her store despite only seeing it once a year and said ldquoItrsquos
neat to be a part of someonersquos memoryrdquo
At Country Cottage they try to be as allergy friendly as possible and they thoroughly clean everything between servings They offer many sugar free items and several gluten free selections
When Pam recently discovered that she was unable to consume gluten it opened her eyes to how many products contain gluten One of her goals is to expand her line of gluten free products While she may not have the time now Pam has plans in store including an expanded gourmet line and more chocolates This is a local favorite and is sure to remain that way with Pamrsquos additions
Call Country Cottage 804-435-3812 email bowk4uverizonnet wwwcountrycottagewscom or by searching County Cottage on Facebook Kelsey Sipes photos
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
11 am - 230 pm amp 5 pm - 9 pm Saturday
800 am - 230 pm amp 5 pm - 9 pm Sunday Open All Day
800 am - 9 pmDown the street from Lancaster Court House Across from Mary Ball Washington Museum
8373 Mary Ball Road (Rte 3) Lancaster Va 22503
(804) 462-0080 wwwlancastertaverncom
Historical Lancaster Tavern Restaurant
Bed amp Breakfast Call for Reservations
Style Spotlight~Just One Stop for Happiness
bull Supplies for Quilting
bull Punch Needle amp
bull Rug Hooking Classes
16658 Nrsquoumbld Hwy Reedville
804-453-6003Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 to 4
materialgirlnnwificomwwwmaterialgirlnncom
September 2012 27
By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
1235 Berry Farm Lane Oak Grove wwwwestmorelandberryfarmcom
Westmoreland Berry Farm amp Market
October Fall Food and Fun Festival
ParticipantsVendors Needed
or call (804) 224-9171Mon - Sat 9 - 5 Sunday 10 - 5
October 6First Annual Food Festival
Chili Cook-Off amp Cornhole Tournament
Saturday Oct 13 thru Sunday Oct 28Fall Festival
Weekend Only Events ~ 12 pm - 5 pm Craftvendor fair on Saturday Oct 20
If interested in being a participant or vendor contact Michelle at
mcorthonwestmorelandberryfarmandmarketcom
Tappahannock-Warsaw Women of the Moose
wwwcornercottageframeshopcom
Big Print SaleJohn Barber amp Herb Jones
30 to 50 offRestorations - FramesFine Art amp Photographs
Locally Owned and Operated Class A Licensed Contractor
(804) 472-3062 (804) 456-6501farmerkinsalehotmailcom
Our best-selling Therapeutic Tub The Encore has six independently adjustable deep-tissue massaging water jets an inline heater and 22 injected air jets for the gentle swirling
motion of air massage The 22 air jets are located around the seat and in the foot well the water jets are positioned for optimum therapeutic massage featuring two adjustable jets behind the calves two behind the lower back and two in the foot well You will end everyday asking for an Encore performance
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28 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
Visit the Reedville Fishermens Museum where history of Northern Neck
Watermen comes aliveWalk our dock inspect our boats visit our museum galleries
Take home memories of your trip from our gift shopVisit the 1875 Walker House and learn how
Reedvilles early residents livedFor a complete listing of our activities and events
go to wwwrfmuseumorg504 Main Street Reedville Virginia
804-453-6529
Open 7 Days a Week
804-224-4121
117 Washington Avenue Colonial Beachwwwdensonsgrocerycom
WALLS BAKERY of Waldorf Pastries Delivered Fresh
Daily Specials Dinners for OneSandwiches Made To Order
ldquoPreparation of food is duty and love while the partaking is pleasure and communityrdquo ~Elizabeth Ehrlich~
Call to Join our Fresh Seafood Mailing List
Densons Grocery
September Weekly Featured Flavors
bull September 4th ~ Apple Daffybull September 11th ~ Peanut Butter Crunchbull September 18th ~ Maple Walnutbull September 25th ~ PUMPKIN CUSTARD NOW THRU OCTOBER Hand Made in Gloucester VA
Open TuesdayThru Sunday
804 695-2999
Corner of Short Lane and Rt 17
All Our Regular Flavors and More
Friday - Sunday 11 -45179 Mary Ball Rd Lively
Come to Calico Jacks and Find Cottage Furnishings Antiques
Nautical Items Fishing Equipment Tools Books Knives Glassware and an Assortment of Unusual Oddities
Accepting limited consignment
804-296-4350
PLU-101
30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
22645 Kings Hwy Warsaw
804-761-2412Open 7 daysweek
wwwgarnersproducecom1549 Oldhams Road Warsaw
wwwwellnessplace1com
The Wellness Place
Call 804-472-3706
Now Offering Anger Management Grief amp Loss Group Mood Disorder Group Substance Abuse Groups Insurance amp Court Ordered
Referrals Accepted
Mary H Sudduth LCSWClinical Counselingamp More
Irvington United Methodist Church14th Annual Bazaar
October 6November 3 December 1
8 am to 3 pm~Cafe LunchOct Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup
and Chicken Salad SandwichBakery Booth bull Specialty TablesSnowmen bull Angel bull Santa bull Bath bull Candle bull Nautical bull Hostess bull Childrenrsquos Book bull Gift Baskets bull Christmas amp Specialty Wreaths
Please Bring Food or Cash Donation for Animal Welfare League
September 2012 31
B H Baird Insurance Agency LocationsWarsaw 804-333-4013Burgess 804-453-4060
Tidewater Auto Insurance ClinicTappahannock 804-443-3800
Call us for all yourInsurance Needs
Life Auto
Bonds Health Marine
Business Homeowners
Workers Comp Long Term Care
Reedville Fishermens Museum
Contact Committee Chairman Clif Ames RFM 804-453-6529
If you have a boat with clear title that you wish to donate to the museum please contact Clif Ames at 804-453-3506
wwwrfmuseumorg
Boats for Sale~List is subject to change
1971 Windjammer 17 foot fiberglass sailboat
w1997 Venture trailer Asking $1600
1985 Bayliner 18 foot Capri 21 liter Volvo IO
with trailer Asking $2000
1971 20 foot Highlander Sailboat and 1998 Venture Trailer Asking $2700
1985 Mistral Equipe Windsurfer Asking
$300 Not Shown
1990 21 foot Sunbird fiberglass OB 200 HP Johnson good
condition Asking $2700
1982 22 foot Catalina sailboat with 8 HP Honda 4
stroke OB Asking $3500
WE ARE SEEKING DONATIONS
1934 Hartge built Chesapeake 20rsquo Sail boat
and trailer glass over wood Asking $4000
1960 Custom Chesapeake built 18 foot gaff rigged
sailing skiff and trailer Asking $2500
1981 18 foot Hobe Cat with full
rigging and trailer Asking $1800
1990 Galaxy 21 foot 175 Mercruiser IO with 2004 EZ Loader trailer Asking $4000
10 to 5 Monday thru SaturdayNoon to 4 Sunday
Ladies ApparelCasual Cruise
amp Special Occasion12 South Main Street Kilmarnock
804-435-2200
FallArrivals
Made in America
838 Northumberland Hwy Callao Va 22435804-529-7770
24 South Main StreetKilmarnock Va 22482
804-436-9115wwwRivahInteriorscom
26 September 2012
By Kelsey Sipes
Country Cottage is known as The Sweetest Secret in the Northern Neck As many of
her customers have remarked itrsquos a surprise to step inside Country Cottage for the first time Itrsquos almost overwhelming to be faced with the number of options available at the store When Tim and Pam Sawyer first opened their shop in 1998 as a garden center they had no idea that their garden shop would grow into such beloved stop for locals and travelers alike
The yellow building is one of the first that yoursquoll encounter after crossing the bridge when entering the Main Street area of White Stone The color of the house which was originally white was inspired by a pretty yellow daffodil that Pam had been working on
Country Cottage started out as
a garden center and gift shop and has slowly grown through the years into what it is today In 2006 Pam acquired a local flower shop and had it moved into Country Cottage adding to the already large variety of items available When she made the decision to add fudge into her lineup in 2007 she had no idea that it would become such an enjoyed item
Her next addition actually came as a suggestion from her customers They commented that it would be nice to sit in the garden area and eat ice cream Pam listened adding Hersheyrsquos ice cream in 2008 Finally in 2010 Pam took a class about how to make chocolate and added a line of homemade and pre-made chocolates to the Country Cottage
Pam was born and raised in Newport News but has been living in Mathews for 21 years She met her husband Tim in high school and theyrsquove been together since they were 16 With 30 years of marriage under their belts Tim and Pam are a story of high school sweethearts gone right It was Tim who originally pointed out the store when Pam had to stop working due to health concerns and they worked together to make Country Cottage a reality
Their move to Mathews came when Pam gave in to Timrsquos desire
to live in the country coupled with a desire to move somewhere safer and quieter than Newport News for the sake of their children They have two sons who have helped over the years until they started their own careers one of whom is a CPA the other is a salesman Tim still stops by once a week to help Pam out with the store With her free time Pam enjoys spending time with her family and her
three grandchildren who live locallyPam loves what she does and
she is involved in every aspect of her business She makes 80 of the chocolates in her store and has special molds for each filling so it doesnrsquot matter which type of chocolate is on the outside you can tell which filling it contains just by looking at the shape Country Cottage offers 20 flavors of fudge including seasonal flavors and there is a running offer to buy a pound of fudge for $1299 and get half a pound free
Pam learned floral arrangement from her mother who made corsages
and bouquets for weddings and other events and she makes the flower arrangements herself Country Cottage is a ldquofull service florist whatever they need we dordquo Pam loves interacting with her customers and greets each one cheerfully when they come in the door She recounted a story about how one little girl remembered her store despite only seeing it once a year and said ldquoItrsquos
neat to be a part of someonersquos memoryrdquo
At Country Cottage they try to be as allergy friendly as possible and they thoroughly clean everything between servings They offer many sugar free items and several gluten free selections
When Pam recently discovered that she was unable to consume gluten it opened her eyes to how many products contain gluten One of her goals is to expand her line of gluten free products While she may not have the time now Pam has plans in store including an expanded gourmet line and more chocolates This is a local favorite and is sure to remain that way with Pamrsquos additions
Call Country Cottage 804-435-3812 email bowk4uverizonnet wwwcountrycottagewscom or by searching County Cottage on Facebook Kelsey Sipes photos
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
11 am - 230 pm amp 5 pm - 9 pm Saturday
800 am - 230 pm amp 5 pm - 9 pm Sunday Open All Day
800 am - 9 pmDown the street from Lancaster Court House Across from Mary Ball Washington Museum
8373 Mary Ball Road (Rte 3) Lancaster Va 22503
(804) 462-0080 wwwlancastertaverncom
Historical Lancaster Tavern Restaurant
Bed amp Breakfast Call for Reservations
Style Spotlight~Just One Stop for Happiness
bull Supplies for Quilting
bull Punch Needle amp
bull Rug Hooking Classes
16658 Nrsquoumbld Hwy Reedville
804-453-6003Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 to 4
materialgirlnnwificomwwwmaterialgirlnncom
September 2012 27
By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
1235 Berry Farm Lane Oak Grove wwwwestmorelandberryfarmcom
Westmoreland Berry Farm amp Market
October Fall Food and Fun Festival
ParticipantsVendors Needed
or call (804) 224-9171Mon - Sat 9 - 5 Sunday 10 - 5
October 6First Annual Food Festival
Chili Cook-Off amp Cornhole Tournament
Saturday Oct 13 thru Sunday Oct 28Fall Festival
Weekend Only Events ~ 12 pm - 5 pm Craftvendor fair on Saturday Oct 20
If interested in being a participant or vendor contact Michelle at
mcorthonwestmorelandberryfarmandmarketcom
Tappahannock-Warsaw Women of the Moose
wwwcornercottageframeshopcom
Big Print SaleJohn Barber amp Herb Jones
30 to 50 offRestorations - FramesFine Art amp Photographs
Locally Owned and Operated Class A Licensed Contractor
(804) 472-3062 (804) 456-6501farmerkinsalehotmailcom
Our best-selling Therapeutic Tub The Encore has six independently adjustable deep-tissue massaging water jets an inline heater and 22 injected air jets for the gentle swirling
motion of air massage The 22 air jets are located around the seat and in the foot well the water jets are positioned for optimum therapeutic massage featuring two adjustable jets behind the calves two behind the lower back and two in the foot well You will end everyday asking for an Encore performance
Call Now
for a
FREE Estimate
Unbeatable Prices
Made in America
Randys Walk-in Tubs Plus
Senior Citizen Discounts
Need your Bathroom Remodeled Call now
28 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
Visit the Reedville Fishermens Museum where history of Northern Neck
Watermen comes aliveWalk our dock inspect our boats visit our museum galleries
Take home memories of your trip from our gift shopVisit the 1875 Walker House and learn how
Reedvilles early residents livedFor a complete listing of our activities and events
go to wwwrfmuseumorg504 Main Street Reedville Virginia
804-453-6529
Open 7 Days a Week
804-224-4121
117 Washington Avenue Colonial Beachwwwdensonsgrocerycom
WALLS BAKERY of Waldorf Pastries Delivered Fresh
Daily Specials Dinners for OneSandwiches Made To Order
ldquoPreparation of food is duty and love while the partaking is pleasure and communityrdquo ~Elizabeth Ehrlich~
Call to Join our Fresh Seafood Mailing List
Densons Grocery
September Weekly Featured Flavors
bull September 4th ~ Apple Daffybull September 11th ~ Peanut Butter Crunchbull September 18th ~ Maple Walnutbull September 25th ~ PUMPKIN CUSTARD NOW THRU OCTOBER Hand Made in Gloucester VA
Open TuesdayThru Sunday
804 695-2999
Corner of Short Lane and Rt 17
All Our Regular Flavors and More
Friday - Sunday 11 -45179 Mary Ball Rd Lively
Come to Calico Jacks and Find Cottage Furnishings Antiques
Nautical Items Fishing Equipment Tools Books Knives Glassware and an Assortment of Unusual Oddities
Accepting limited consignment
804-296-4350
PLU-101
30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
22645 Kings Hwy Warsaw
804-761-2412Open 7 daysweek
wwwgarnersproducecom1549 Oldhams Road Warsaw
wwwwellnessplace1com
The Wellness Place
Call 804-472-3706
Now Offering Anger Management Grief amp Loss Group Mood Disorder Group Substance Abuse Groups Insurance amp Court Ordered
Referrals Accepted
Mary H Sudduth LCSWClinical Counselingamp More
Irvington United Methodist Church14th Annual Bazaar
October 6November 3 December 1
8 am to 3 pm~Cafe LunchOct Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup
and Chicken Salad SandwichBakery Booth bull Specialty TablesSnowmen bull Angel bull Santa bull Bath bull Candle bull Nautical bull Hostess bull Childrenrsquos Book bull Gift Baskets bull Christmas amp Specialty Wreaths
Please Bring Food or Cash Donation for Animal Welfare League
September 2012 31
B H Baird Insurance Agency LocationsWarsaw 804-333-4013Burgess 804-453-4060
Tidewater Auto Insurance ClinicTappahannock 804-443-3800
Call us for all yourInsurance Needs
Life Auto
Bonds Health Marine
Business Homeowners
Workers Comp Long Term Care
Reedville Fishermens Museum
Contact Committee Chairman Clif Ames RFM 804-453-6529
If you have a boat with clear title that you wish to donate to the museum please contact Clif Ames at 804-453-3506
wwwrfmuseumorg
Boats for Sale~List is subject to change
1971 Windjammer 17 foot fiberglass sailboat
w1997 Venture trailer Asking $1600
1985 Bayliner 18 foot Capri 21 liter Volvo IO
with trailer Asking $2000
1971 20 foot Highlander Sailboat and 1998 Venture Trailer Asking $2700
1985 Mistral Equipe Windsurfer Asking
$300 Not Shown
1990 21 foot Sunbird fiberglass OB 200 HP Johnson good
condition Asking $2700
1982 22 foot Catalina sailboat with 8 HP Honda 4
stroke OB Asking $3500
WE ARE SEEKING DONATIONS
1934 Hartge built Chesapeake 20rsquo Sail boat
and trailer glass over wood Asking $4000
1960 Custom Chesapeake built 18 foot gaff rigged
sailing skiff and trailer Asking $2500
1981 18 foot Hobe Cat with full
rigging and trailer Asking $1800
1990 Galaxy 21 foot 175 Mercruiser IO with 2004 EZ Loader trailer Asking $4000
10 to 5 Monday thru SaturdayNoon to 4 Sunday
Ladies ApparelCasual Cruise
amp Special Occasion12 South Main Street Kilmarnock
804-435-2200
FallArrivals
Made in America
838 Northumberland Hwy Callao Va 22435804-529-7770
24 South Main StreetKilmarnock Va 22482
804-436-9115wwwRivahInteriorscom
September 2012 27
By Nancy W Vickers
The Women of the Moose (WOTM) is a unit of Moose International which is located at Mooseheart
Illinois It brings together wives mothers sisters daughters et al to assist in charitable activities of the Moose fraternity Special support is given to Mooseheartmdashfor childrenmdashand Moosehavenmdashfor seniors WOTM members are called co-workers and they give freely of their time and donations to do fund raisers in order to support Mooseheart Moosehaven and many other charities
The WOTM award two scholarships each year to high school students and we support various school projects during the year We bought school supplies for the School Bus project which provides necessary items for needy
school children in Essex CountyWe proudly present checks to
Janet Fast publisher of Chesapeake Style whose magazine encourages young artistswriters in local schools and publishes their work We have interesting speakers who keep us abreast of many activities that are available in our community We support our local Fire and Police Departments who come and talk to us about educational measures and safety tips We recently gave financial support to The Essex County Museum
The WOTM even does turkey shootsmdashwe shoot at targets not turkeysmdashas money-making projects We cook delicious monthly dinners at the Lodge do benefit dances and raffles and enjoy karaoke DJs and great bands Bake sales and yard sales are very popular Chili cook-offs provide great entertainment and good food We support local
charities (eg American Cancer Society Easter Seals Make-A-Wish WRAR Angel Tree nursing homes radio station projects thrift shops fitness center-youth)
We throw three kidsrsquo parties each year for children and grandchildren of Moose members They get to decorate cookies cakes gingerbread houses choose a stuffed animal to take home play games get their faces painted bob for apples have their pictures taken on Santas lap hunt for Easter eggs Kids love our parties We have a Sunshine chairman who sends cards to co-workers When a member loses a spouse or a child we are there for them A number of members suffering from cancer have been given financial aid to help with medical expenses gasoline and more
Our organization follows strict Moose International guidelines to provide continual support for Mooseheart and Moosehaven
We are extremely proud of the work we do in order to extend a helping hand to those in need
The Lodge is a friendly place to socialize make new friends enjoy great dinners and best of all to help those who need a little help along the way If you are interested in applying for membership please call the Lodge on 804-443-1217
1235 Berry Farm Lane Oak Grove wwwwestmorelandberryfarmcom
Westmoreland Berry Farm amp Market
October Fall Food and Fun Festival
ParticipantsVendors Needed
or call (804) 224-9171Mon - Sat 9 - 5 Sunday 10 - 5
October 6First Annual Food Festival
Chili Cook-Off amp Cornhole Tournament
Saturday Oct 13 thru Sunday Oct 28Fall Festival
Weekend Only Events ~ 12 pm - 5 pm Craftvendor fair on Saturday Oct 20
If interested in being a participant or vendor contact Michelle at
mcorthonwestmorelandberryfarmandmarketcom
Tappahannock-Warsaw Women of the Moose
wwwcornercottageframeshopcom
Big Print SaleJohn Barber amp Herb Jones
30 to 50 offRestorations - FramesFine Art amp Photographs
Locally Owned and Operated Class A Licensed Contractor
(804) 472-3062 (804) 456-6501farmerkinsalehotmailcom
Our best-selling Therapeutic Tub The Encore has six independently adjustable deep-tissue massaging water jets an inline heater and 22 injected air jets for the gentle swirling
motion of air massage The 22 air jets are located around the seat and in the foot well the water jets are positioned for optimum therapeutic massage featuring two adjustable jets behind the calves two behind the lower back and two in the foot well You will end everyday asking for an Encore performance
Call Now
for a
FREE Estimate
Unbeatable Prices
Made in America
Randys Walk-in Tubs Plus
Senior Citizen Discounts
Need your Bathroom Remodeled Call now
28 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
Visit the Reedville Fishermens Museum where history of Northern Neck
Watermen comes aliveWalk our dock inspect our boats visit our museum galleries
Take home memories of your trip from our gift shopVisit the 1875 Walker House and learn how
Reedvilles early residents livedFor a complete listing of our activities and events
go to wwwrfmuseumorg504 Main Street Reedville Virginia
804-453-6529
Open 7 Days a Week
804-224-4121
117 Washington Avenue Colonial Beachwwwdensonsgrocerycom
WALLS BAKERY of Waldorf Pastries Delivered Fresh
Daily Specials Dinners for OneSandwiches Made To Order
ldquoPreparation of food is duty and love while the partaking is pleasure and communityrdquo ~Elizabeth Ehrlich~
Call to Join our Fresh Seafood Mailing List
Densons Grocery
September Weekly Featured Flavors
bull September 4th ~ Apple Daffybull September 11th ~ Peanut Butter Crunchbull September 18th ~ Maple Walnutbull September 25th ~ PUMPKIN CUSTARD NOW THRU OCTOBER Hand Made in Gloucester VA
Open TuesdayThru Sunday
804 695-2999
Corner of Short Lane and Rt 17
All Our Regular Flavors and More
Friday - Sunday 11 -45179 Mary Ball Rd Lively
Come to Calico Jacks and Find Cottage Furnishings Antiques
Nautical Items Fishing Equipment Tools Books Knives Glassware and an Assortment of Unusual Oddities
Accepting limited consignment
804-296-4350
PLU-101
30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
22645 Kings Hwy Warsaw
804-761-2412Open 7 daysweek
wwwgarnersproducecom1549 Oldhams Road Warsaw
wwwwellnessplace1com
The Wellness Place
Call 804-472-3706
Now Offering Anger Management Grief amp Loss Group Mood Disorder Group Substance Abuse Groups Insurance amp Court Ordered
Referrals Accepted
Mary H Sudduth LCSWClinical Counselingamp More
Irvington United Methodist Church14th Annual Bazaar
October 6November 3 December 1
8 am to 3 pm~Cafe LunchOct Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup
and Chicken Salad SandwichBakery Booth bull Specialty TablesSnowmen bull Angel bull Santa bull Bath bull Candle bull Nautical bull Hostess bull Childrenrsquos Book bull Gift Baskets bull Christmas amp Specialty Wreaths
Please Bring Food or Cash Donation for Animal Welfare League
September 2012 31
B H Baird Insurance Agency LocationsWarsaw 804-333-4013Burgess 804-453-4060
Tidewater Auto Insurance ClinicTappahannock 804-443-3800
Call us for all yourInsurance Needs
Life Auto
Bonds Health Marine
Business Homeowners
Workers Comp Long Term Care
Reedville Fishermens Museum
Contact Committee Chairman Clif Ames RFM 804-453-6529
If you have a boat with clear title that you wish to donate to the museum please contact Clif Ames at 804-453-3506
wwwrfmuseumorg
Boats for Sale~List is subject to change
1971 Windjammer 17 foot fiberglass sailboat
w1997 Venture trailer Asking $1600
1985 Bayliner 18 foot Capri 21 liter Volvo IO
with trailer Asking $2000
1971 20 foot Highlander Sailboat and 1998 Venture Trailer Asking $2700
1985 Mistral Equipe Windsurfer Asking
$300 Not Shown
1990 21 foot Sunbird fiberglass OB 200 HP Johnson good
condition Asking $2700
1982 22 foot Catalina sailboat with 8 HP Honda 4
stroke OB Asking $3500
WE ARE SEEKING DONATIONS
1934 Hartge built Chesapeake 20rsquo Sail boat
and trailer glass over wood Asking $4000
1960 Custom Chesapeake built 18 foot gaff rigged
sailing skiff and trailer Asking $2500
1981 18 foot Hobe Cat with full
rigging and trailer Asking $1800
1990 Galaxy 21 foot 175 Mercruiser IO with 2004 EZ Loader trailer Asking $4000
10 to 5 Monday thru SaturdayNoon to 4 Sunday
Ladies ApparelCasual Cruise
amp Special Occasion12 South Main Street Kilmarnock
804-435-2200
FallArrivals
Made in America
838 Northumberland Hwy Callao Va 22435804-529-7770
24 South Main StreetKilmarnock Va 22482
804-436-9115wwwRivahInteriorscom
28 September 2012
By Mari Bonomi
ldquoSmell thisrdquo Chris Denton urges opening a jug of ldquocompost teardquo the secret to Organic Green Lawn Carersquos ability to keep
lawns looking lush and green Chris who has a degree in turf
management and landscaping from Virginia Tech is a passionate advocate of using totally organic fertilizers His company uses no synthetic fertilizer products and was the very first lawn care company in the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck to use only organic-based fertilizer The business opened in 2001
ldquoWe help property owners get and keep a healthy lawn and make fescue grass survive better through drought and high temperaturesrdquo Chris said ldquoWe do this through
the type of products we use organic based ones Organic fertilizers seem to help lawns be more resistant to summer stress periods They promote uniform and constant growth not spurtsrdquo
A visiting customer said ldquoMy grass looked absolutely gorgeous for the wedding Organic Green Lawn Care took a wild lawn and turned it into something wonderful They killed all the weeds and grew my grassrdquo Chris shared pictures of healthy lawns like this customerrsquos all taken this July
Chris explained the advantage of compost tea is that it creates a dense turf ground cover which resists weeds cools the earth and contributes to a healthy environment No pollutants run off into the watershed In fact you could drink this ldquoteardquomdashit is so safe that it requires no EPA labeling Actually it smells rather like a vinegary barbeque sauce Unlike synthetic fertilizers made from petroleum products and synthetic nitrogen organic products are natural use bio-stimulants and leach less nitrogen into the watershed
ldquoEach year wersquove been in business wersquove used more natural products We use absolutely zero percent phosphorus to maintain lawns Irsquom really proud of our environmental preservation record as well as our green lawnsrdquo he said
ldquoIf you treat turf rightrdquo Chris said ldquoyou develop a healthy lawn that needs no irrigation to survive stress periods and remain alive Lawn renovation is not a one-shot deal itrsquos a process from seed to weed to beautyrdquo He points out that a healthy lawn will come back from summer heat with a little rain and cooler weather ldquoWe rely a lot on Mother Naturerdquo he added
Since there is as yet no organic weed control product available that works Organic Green Lawn Care uses chemical weed control sparingly on new lawns to get the weeds out while the dense turf develops ldquoDense turf keeps most weeds out naturally long-termrdquo he explained ldquowithout needing to use weed-killer productsrdquo
Organic Green Lawn Care was one of the first companies in the United States to commit to using micro-coated seeds These seeds have spores of beneficial natural soil fungi not present in newly seeded fresh-soil lawns ldquoinoculatedrdquo in them This grass grows a denser root
system much more quickly and in the long run requires less water less fertilizer and very little weed control
Chris has an interesting exhibit in the office In March 2012 he removed a patch of dense turf grown from seeds planted in late fall 2011 It had grown over an access cover He tossed the divot into a box by his office window In mid-July that same patch was still alive still showing green leavesmdashwithout soil and without having been watered The root system is so intricate that Chris stretched out these roots at least six inches
Fall is the best time to rejuvenate stressed fescue lawns and it is also the best time to start a new fescue lawn ldquoFescue lawns do not do well when planted in the springrdquo Chris said ldquoSummerrdquo lawns are Bermuda or zoysia grass but traditional lawns are fescue
Chris is part of the Virginia Turf Council which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation Research He never stops searching for more and better ways to keep lawns healthy organically
Organic Green Lawn Care is very cutting edge ldquoWe are always looking for what is new and environmentally safe to grow lawns that survive Too many people think lawn care is bad for the environment Wersquore different We strive to be stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and Watershed and provide service to the many folks who live on the water and also want to be stewards of the water This stuff works It protects the Bay and it protects your investment in your lawnrdquo Chris concluded
Organic Green Lawn Care is located in the Middlesex area and services Middle PeninsulaNorthern Neck The office number is 804-758-4585 Visit wwworganicgreenlawncomChris Showing Roots Mari Bonomi photo Reedville Lawn courtesy Chris Denton
Style Spotlight~This green tea makes lawns healthy
September 2012 29
By Barbara Sherman
Did you know that those sometimes pesky little stickers on fruits and vegetables at the
grocery mean more than just a way for the cashier to ring you up quickly
They are called PLU Codesmdashprice look-up The Produce Marketing Association maintains standardized listings of thousands of codes denoting each different variety andor size of fruits and vegetables Most PLU Codes are four digits beginning with the number ldquo3rdquo or ldquo4rdquo This indicates that it is probably ldquoconventionallyrdquo grown (See the August issue of Chesapeake Style) For instance a small lemon will be labeled ldquo4033rdquo
It is an Urban Legend that you can use the PLU codes to identify Genetically Modified food containing genes from other organismsmdashmore on GM food in an upcoming column
The forward thinking Produce Marketing Association reserved five digit codes beginning with an ldquo8rdquo in case retailers might want to distinguish between a GMO and a non-GMO for price or inventory purposes That hasnrsquot really caught on
since the farmers have successfully lobbied the USDA not to make GMO labeling mandatory Why Because surveys have shown that up to 70 of US consumers would avoid GMO food if it were easily identifiable
Guess what It is easy Since I prefer to buy organic I always check the code before putting an item in my basket Produce that is Organically grown will be labeled with a five digit code that starts with the number 9 If you remember that fact it will be easy to spot organic produce next time you go shopping An organically grown lemon will be labeled ldquo94033 rdquo
Itrsquos amazing how many times conventional products find their way into the bins labeled ldquoOrganicrdquo This way I am confident that I am purchasing healthy foodBarbara amp Frank Sherman own The Health Nut in Callao
Visit the Reedville Fishermens Museum where history of Northern Neck
Watermen comes aliveWalk our dock inspect our boats visit our museum galleries
Take home memories of your trip from our gift shopVisit the 1875 Walker House and learn how
Reedvilles early residents livedFor a complete listing of our activities and events
go to wwwrfmuseumorg504 Main Street Reedville Virginia
804-453-6529
Open 7 Days a Week
804-224-4121
117 Washington Avenue Colonial Beachwwwdensonsgrocerycom
WALLS BAKERY of Waldorf Pastries Delivered Fresh
Daily Specials Dinners for OneSandwiches Made To Order
ldquoPreparation of food is duty and love while the partaking is pleasure and communityrdquo ~Elizabeth Ehrlich~
Call to Join our Fresh Seafood Mailing List
Densons Grocery
September Weekly Featured Flavors
bull September 4th ~ Apple Daffybull September 11th ~ Peanut Butter Crunchbull September 18th ~ Maple Walnutbull September 25th ~ PUMPKIN CUSTARD NOW THRU OCTOBER Hand Made in Gloucester VA
Open TuesdayThru Sunday
804 695-2999
Corner of Short Lane and Rt 17
All Our Regular Flavors and More
Friday - Sunday 11 -45179 Mary Ball Rd Lively
Come to Calico Jacks and Find Cottage Furnishings Antiques
Nautical Items Fishing Equipment Tools Books Knives Glassware and an Assortment of Unusual Oddities
Accepting limited consignment
804-296-4350
PLU-101
30 September 2012
Is it really back to school time already I feel like summer just started and now we are looking at school again School starting it means changes around our home No more sleeping later in the morning or staying up later at night We have to keep a stricter time schedule This is when I pull my crock pot out to make life easier This recipe has become a family favorite and the
most viewed recipe on my blog One bite and you will understand why Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles2-4 chicken breasts1 Large can of cream of chicken soupSalt amp Pepper or seasoning you prefer1 teaspoon of celery seed1 cup of chicken brothEgg noodles (cooked added at the end)Place chicken in the crock pot Pour chicken broth over chicken pour cream of chicken soup over and add seasonings Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high Add egg noodles to boiling water and cook until done Shred cooked chicken while in the crock pot I usually do with two forks Add noodles and stir
What kid doesnrsquot like corn dogs Mine love them and I like that I control what goes in theseCorn Dogs 1 cup buttermilk2 eggs14 cup oil2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder
1 13 cups corn meal23 cup flour1 to 1-12 pounds hot dogs 12 cup flour for dustingOilPopsicle sticksIn a large bowl combine the buttermilk eggs oil sugar and salt Mix it very well Sprinkle in the baking powder corn meal and flour Stir it all up to make a slightly thick batter Take your hot dogs and dry them off on paper towels Dust the hot dogs with flour coating them completely The cornmeal batter wonrsquot stick to the hot dogs unless they are coated in flour Stick the Popsicle sticks into the hot dogs Set the hot dogs aside Heat the oil to 375deg Scoop some of your corn meal batter into a narrow jar or cup which is as tall as your hot dogs are long Fill the jar or cup about 34 of the way full Dip the hot dog into the batter and swirl to coat evenly Let excess batter drip off and then quickly place in hot oil Donrsquot crowd the fryer Turn to make sure all sides are cooked Drain on paper towels
Check out wwwservedupwithlovecom and see the recipe for corn dog muffins it only has four ingredients I hope you find something new and easy to feed your family Much love
Seafood Bisque Topped with Crispy OnionsLower your triglycerides and reduce inflammation with Omega-3 rich fish1 tablespoon of unsalted butter3 oz raw shrimp peeled deveined and chopped1 can (3-4 oz) salmonOne-half medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced2 cups of lowfat milk1 cup lowfat yogurtGarnish4-6 tablespoons of onion chopped4-6 whole shrimp peeled and deveined2 teaspoons of pure olive oilPreheat oven to 450 degrees In a medium saucepan heat the butter on medium heat and sautersquo the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes Add the shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes more Add the salmon and milk and bring to a simmer Cook for 12-15 minutes Toss the onions in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and spread them
in a single layer on a large baking sheet Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dark and crispy Transfer the soup to a blender and mix until smooth Strain through a fine sieve and pour back into the pan Stir in the yogurt and reheat Toss the shrimp with the other teaspoon of olive oil and bake for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Serve the soup with the crispy onions and whole shrimp on top Serves 4-6Peanut Butter Blossoms(Quick and easy but so-o-o- delicious)Buy a package of Betty Crockerrsquos Peanut Butter Cookie Mix Follow directions on the back You will need1 tablespoon of water3 tablespoons of vegetable oil1 eggMix well drop on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees When cookies are done place one Hershey kiss on each cookie Now comes the hard part donrsquot eat them allKitchen tested and photographed by Diana Wise
Served up with Love in Style
Cooking with Style by Betty B
22645 Kings Hwy Warsaw
804-761-2412Open 7 daysweek
wwwgarnersproducecom1549 Oldhams Road Warsaw
wwwwellnessplace1com
The Wellness Place
Call 804-472-3706
Now Offering Anger Management Grief amp Loss Group Mood Disorder Group Substance Abuse Groups Insurance amp Court Ordered
Referrals Accepted
Mary H Sudduth LCSWClinical Counselingamp More
Irvington United Methodist Church14th Annual Bazaar
October 6November 3 December 1
8 am to 3 pm~Cafe LunchOct Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup
and Chicken Salad SandwichBakery Booth bull Specialty TablesSnowmen bull Angel bull Santa bull Bath bull Candle bull Nautical bull Hostess bull Childrenrsquos Book bull Gift Baskets bull Christmas amp Specialty Wreaths
Please Bring Food or Cash Donation for Animal Welfare League
September 2012 31
B H Baird Insurance Agency LocationsWarsaw 804-333-4013Burgess 804-453-4060
Tidewater Auto Insurance ClinicTappahannock 804-443-3800
Call us for all yourInsurance Needs
Life Auto
Bonds Health Marine
Business Homeowners
Workers Comp Long Term Care
Reedville Fishermens Museum
Contact Committee Chairman Clif Ames RFM 804-453-6529
If you have a boat with clear title that you wish to donate to the museum please contact Clif Ames at 804-453-3506
wwwrfmuseumorg
Boats for Sale~List is subject to change
1971 Windjammer 17 foot fiberglass sailboat
w1997 Venture trailer Asking $1600
1985 Bayliner 18 foot Capri 21 liter Volvo IO
with trailer Asking $2000
1971 20 foot Highlander Sailboat and 1998 Venture Trailer Asking $2700
1985 Mistral Equipe Windsurfer Asking
$300 Not Shown
1990 21 foot Sunbird fiberglass OB 200 HP Johnson good
condition Asking $2700
1982 22 foot Catalina sailboat with 8 HP Honda 4
stroke OB Asking $3500
WE ARE SEEKING DONATIONS
1934 Hartge built Chesapeake 20rsquo Sail boat
and trailer glass over wood Asking $4000
1960 Custom Chesapeake built 18 foot gaff rigged
sailing skiff and trailer Asking $2500
1981 18 foot Hobe Cat with full
rigging and trailer Asking $1800
1990 Galaxy 21 foot 175 Mercruiser IO with 2004 EZ Loader trailer Asking $4000
10 to 5 Monday thru SaturdayNoon to 4 Sunday
Ladies ApparelCasual Cruise
amp Special Occasion12 South Main Street Kilmarnock
804-435-2200
FallArrivals
Made in America
838 Northumberland Hwy Callao Va 22435804-529-7770
24 South Main StreetKilmarnock Va 22482
804-436-9115wwwRivahInteriorscom