Hanover Lifestyle Magazine Jan/Feb 2019

Hanover January / February 2019

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CONTENTS JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2019

Things To Do 8 Calendar of Events

All Over Hanover 10 Lights... Camera... Ashland Theatre!

Seniors 12 Personalized Care In A Small Community Atmosphere

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Health

13 Comfortable Digital Dental Impressions 14 Exciting Trends In Medicine

Flavor 16 Tastebudz

Travel 20 The Luster Of Lovingston

Home 26 Jazz Up Your Kitchen

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Jennifer graduated from James Madison University in 1991 and received her J.D. from the District of Columbia School of Law in 1995, where she graduated with honors.

Jennifer moved back to Hanover County where she raised her children and now resides with her family. She enjoys volunteering in the community and currently serves in a leadership role on the Board of the Patrick Henry YMCA and as the President of the Rotary Club of Ashland. Professionally she is a Past-President of the Richmond Metropolitan Family Law Bar Association, a member of the Lewis F. Powell Jr. American Inn of Court, and the Hanover Bar Association. She is a frequent speaker on family law topics including protective orders, spousal support and trial advocacy.

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From the Editor Well, it’s official. The Ashland Theatre is, once again, up and running.

I think that’s fantastic. Look for Kari Smith’s excellent cover story in which she weaves memories from the past with hopes for the future for the beautiful theater.

Looking For That Perfect Pop of Color & Comfort?

Kari spent hours interviewing locals who remember the theater from days gone by. And now, new memories are just waiting to be made. Regardless of how amazing modern technology becomes, there’s something very special about going to the local movie house. Sure, you can always watch a movie on your smart phone, but just try and use that phone to make popcorn.

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The Coronado’s had a hand, back in 2015, in helping to promote the Ashland Theatre. Governor McAuliffe had invited artisans from across the state to create ornaments for the state’s holiday tree. The theme was “Locations Across the Commonwealth.”

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Also in this issue, discover the luster of Lovingston in our Small Town Virginia piece and learn how to jazz up your kitchen. We also update you on all the excitement going on out at Chickahominy Falls. You’ve got to get out there and see what they’re doing. There’s so much more in this issue. Let’s start turning some pages.

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Events Calendar

by Hanover Lifestyle staff

JANUARY 12-13

FEBRUARY 2

Join the Richmond Symphony and guest artist Orion Weiss on piano for a sensational evening of musical excellence and expertise.

Bring your sweetheart and enjoy an intimate evening of Winter Romance with Richmond’s own Emme St. James and Her Jazz Gentlemen.

Altria Masterworks: Beethoven Emperor & Mahler 5

Emme St. James and her Jazz Gentlemen

Jan. 12 – 8 p.m., Jan 13 – 3 p.m. / See website for ticket info / Carpenter Theatre @ Dominion Energy Center, 600 E. Grace St., 804-788-1212 / RichmondSymphony.com

8 p.m. / $15 (advance), $20 (at the door) / Tin Pan, 8992 Quioccasin Road /TinPanRVA.com

FEBRUARY 15

An Evening With Branford Marsalis From his early acclaim as a saxophonist bringing new energy and new audiences to jazz, Marsalis has refined and expanded his talents and his horizons as a musician, composer, bandleader, and educator.

7:30 p.m. / $45 – adults. See website for additional pricing information / The Modlin Center, Booker Hall of Music, 410 Westhampton Way (Univ. of Richmond), 804-289-8980 / Modlin.Richmond.edu/Events

FEBRUARY 23

Shiver In The River Shiver in the River is the Coolest Winter Festival in Virginia! The event will kick off with the Community Clean-up at 10 a.m. followed by the Shiver 5k Walk/Run at 12 p.m. and the James River Jump at 2 p.m. You and your family can participate in as much or as little as you want, and you can form teams challenging your family, friends and coworkers! The Winter Festival will be going on throughout the day with food trucks, beverages, live music, heated tents and a fun atmosphere!

JANUARY 23

Southeast Asian Connection with the Richmond Symphony The evening’s performance features Debussy’s Pagodes and La boite a joujoux with a traditional Balinese shadow play. This event is part of the Tucker-Boatwright Festival of Literature and the Arts.

7:30 p.m. / $36 – adults, see website for additional pricing information / The Modlin Center, Booker Hall of Music, 410 Westhampton Way (Univ. of Richmond), 804-289-8980 / Modlin.Richmond.edu/Events

FEBRUARY 3

An Evening with Kari Smith

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / see website for registration fees / Historic Tredegar, 500 Tredegar St. / ShiverInTheRiver.com

Hanover native Kari Smith is not just Richmond Navigator’s very own staff writer, she’s also a lovely, talented singer and songwriter who draws a crowd wherever she performs.

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Waitress – Live on Stage

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Early Elton LIVE At The Tin Pan Early Elton features Jeff Kazee of Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes (piano and vocals), Rich Pagano of The Fab Faux (drums and vocals) and John Conte of Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes (bass and vocals). The trio of respected artists delivers a historic recreation and interpretation of Elton John’s music 8 p.m. / $30 (advance), $35 (at the door) / Tin Pan, 8992 Quioccasin Road /TinPanRVA.com

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Inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s beloved film, Waitress tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker. Jenna dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage.

A baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness. But Jenna must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life.

See website for show times / From $43.50 / Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel St. / AltriaTheater.com

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by Publix It’s a six-day celebration of wine, spirits, cider and local artisan cuisine. Wine dinners, cooking workshops and seminars are held in a variety of venues. The event is capped off with the Walk-Around Grand Tastings on March 2 and 3. The Walk-Around an all-inclusive curated event offering attendees the opportunity to taste hundreds of wines, spirits, ciders, and specialty food. See the website for the full schedule of events.

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ALL OVER HANOVER

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by Kari Smith stations and specially trained volunteers on hand. The new theater is also fully ADA-accessible, with wheelchair ramps, handicapped-accessible bathrooms, as well as assisted-listening and closed-captioning devices.

The new theater will feature three VIP boxes with a total of 15 box seats, high-top tables in back, two dressing rooms, on-site offices, two concession stands serving adult beverages (full liquor license has been obtained), snacks by Ashland’s own Homemades by Suzanne, as well as candy and popcorn. For many long-term Ashland residents and theater patrons, the popcorn really stands out in their memories. The memories weren’t just of how good the popcorn was, or about David Borkey, who ran the snack bar, although many shared those. Katie King remembers mischievously throwing popcorn — an action which apparently was known to prompt Mattie Stone, former theater proprietor along with her husband Earl, to stop the movie and turn on the lights until order was restored! Patti Beasley also remembers the popcorn being thrown — but for her, it was thrown at her by her nowhusband Ronnie, who was too shy to talk to her back in those days.

Mary Mallory-Turner, the great niece of Earl and Mattie, also remembers hearing stories of her dad’s high school job — taking the reels from Ashland Theatre to the old Cab Theatre by bicycle.

But the olden days of reel-to-reel are over. They have been replaced by a top-of-theline 7.1 Sony surround sound system and Sony 4K digital projection system. And, the sounds of blockbuster films won’t be the only ones coming from the Ashland Theatre’s stage because they have partnered with The Broadberry Entertainment for exclusive bookings of live music talent.

Although the theater began with a December soft opening, featuring the Disney musical Mary Poppins Returns, it plans a grand opening in March, with the exact date to be determined.

Whether you remember the old days of taking in a movie and hitting High’s Ice Cream afterwards, or this will be your first experience at the Ashland Theatre with a visit afterward to Sweet Frog across the street, take the time to celebrate the town of Ashland’s jewel, the Ashland Theatre, and create a little piece of history for yourself.

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you’re planning to spend a Saturday night in Ashland, you may have dinner reservations with friends at the well-known Iron Horse Restaurant. Or you may be on a date night, taking in live music at the newly renovated Ashland Coffee and Tea, with plans for brews at Center of the Universe Brewing Company afterwards. But decades ago, the place to be was the Ashland Theatre. In fact, on weekend nights, the line for the 70-year-old theater wrapped around the corner by the old post office. These are memories fondly held by many long-term residents of Ashland, and after nearly two years of renovations, the doors of the Ashland Theatre are open once more.

“I moved to Ashland in 1963,” Melissa Hoar says. “Going to the Ashland Theatre was always a big deal and a big treat. Fifty cents paid for your ticket, a drink and popcorn, or Sugar Babies.”

Alan Saunders remembers, too. “My dad set our weekly allowance based on what the theater charged for a Saturday matinee, plus popcorn and a soda.” He doesn’t remember his allowance ever being more than thirty-five cents! Those days have long passed. But behind the scenes, a group of diligent believers in the theater has been tirelessly working to bring them back to life.

Reopening these doors has been no small feat for Ashland Theatre Foundation President and CEO Douglas Love and his team. In addition to receiving a $500,000 grant from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development that was matched by the town of Ashland, the Full Steam Ahead campaign brought together caring sponsors, foundations and donors to raise more than $1 million in additional support. Fundraising efforts continue, with the opportunity to make tax-deductible donations or to purchase brass nameplates for the theater’s almost 300 new, plush seats (ashlandtheatre.org/sponsora-seat/). The theater plans to be open five days a week (Wednesday through Sunday) and hopes to bring new economic development to the town — a projected potential of upwards of a million dollars yearly.

Their goal, Love says, is “to reinvent the classic American movie house experience through exceptional film, live performances and live music.”

The theater plans to do this in a number of ways, including “Ausome Afternoons” — creating a space for families with children on the autism spectrum to take in a movie with brighter lights, lower sound, getaway

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Personalized Care in a Small-Community Atmosphere “Will you take care of my mother?” That, says Kathie Hathcock, administrator at Hanover Manor, is the number one question asked by families who recognize that their aging parent has special needs that cannot be cared for at home and who seek a facility to provide such care. Hathcock, a nurse for over 40 years, has been at Hanover Manor, an assisted living community located at 809 Thompson Street in Ashland, since it opened its doors in 1992.

“When I look you in your eye and tell you that your mom or dad will be taken care of, you don’t have to worry. He or she will not only be cared for, they will become like members of our family.”

Hathcock describes Hanover Manor as a small facility (40-bed capacity) in a small town. And that’s exactly what makes it the first choice among many area residents.

It’s the small-community feel that creates such a close bond that the residents form with one another as well as with a caring, professional staff.

Hathcock gives much of the credit to that staff. “Some have been with us since day one,” she says. Most have been here for over ten years. Each member of our staff loves what they do and it shows.”

If you are looking for a community where your parent will not only be cared for but will feel welcomed, here are some things you might want to know about Hanover Manor.

The facility offers services based on the needs of each resident. In fact, prior to admission, Hathcock will not only take the prospective resident and his or her family on a tour of the community, but will also do a thorough assessment to determine the needs of the individual. “We don’t take a new resident simply because we have a bed to fill,” Hathcock says. “We ensure that we can fully give that resident the care he or she needs and deserves.”

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The ongoing wellness of each resident is paramount. There are nurses on duty 24/7 and the staff is fully trained to administer all required medications. Medical doctors visit regularly including a podiatrist.

Of course other needs are also cared for. Hanover Manor offers around-the-clock care, which includes all meals as well as housekeeping services and full maintenance services. As for activities, Hathcock says there is something going on from about nine in the morning ‘til dinner time each day including weekends. “Bingo is the biggest attraction,” she says, adding that there are several Bible studies as most area churches are very involved.

Hanover Manor also offers a dementia facility in its adjacent Alpha House. Hathcock offers some timely advice for any who are beginning to see indications signaling the onset of dementia in a parent.

“The sooner you can get them into a routine, the better. The longer one waits, the more agitation the parent is likely to feel.” She explains that as the dementia progresses, the individual becomes more apprehensive when you put them into a new environment where they’re seeing all new faces.

At Hanover Manor’s Alpha House, she says, the staff is trained to help maximize the comfort level of the residents.

Regardless of the degree of care that your parent requires, chances are that Hanover Manor can provide such care in a friendly, nurturing, smalltown atmosphere. One of the biggest assets that Hanover Manor has to offer is its administrator, herself. Hathcock says, “I’m very hands-on. I’m going to be involved in the day-to-day care of your mother or father. This is personal with me. My hearts in it.”

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Comfortable Digital Impressions

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Most likely you or someone you know has had impressions taken of your teeth at your dentist or orthodontist’s office. Traditionally these molds are made with a putty-like material that may have been messy or produced a gag response. Well, gag no more! Fortunately, the dental field has joined the digital times with digital intraoral scanners. These scanners are efficient, easy to use and allow for “goop” free impressions to be made of a patient’s teeth and gums.

Today, intraoral scanners are becoming the standard of care. Similar to digital 2D and 3D x-rays, digital intraoral scanners offer more accuracy than their traditional counterparts. From single tooth crowns and bridges to complete tooth replacements with dental implants, digital impressions have become integral to the restorative and treatment planning process.

As a periodontist, I’ve had the opportunity to use a digital intraoral scanner for my patients and I’ve found that the ease of use of the scanner system and the transfer of information to our in-house laboratory to be extremely valuable.

Digital impressions have been very useful in managing the planning of patient cases that involve more than one provider as the models can be easily shared between team members. The scanner has especially helped guide dental implant cases, ensuring patient satisfaction with the final treatment outcomes. The precision in which the scanner is able to capture a patient’s teeth and gums makes the delivery of a crown, bridge, or other intraoral device much more efficient. The fit and final outcome of tooth replacements are more accurate.

A digital impression is typically a comfortable experience. Taking only a matter of minutes, it does not require anesthesia and there is no radiation. It is essentially a high speed video of your mouth! The wands for the newest intraoral scanner models are small and do not require a patient to open very wide.

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Exciting Trends in Medicine Part 1: Your Cervical Health

by Melanie Rasnic ing to CDC guidelines, women should be screened starting at age 21, regardless of age of onset of sexual activity or other risk factors, by getting a Pap test which will look for precancerous cells. They should get screened every three years until age 30, at which age they can be screened every 5 years – unless precancerous cells were found, and then every 3 years is still the recommendation. If abnormal cells are noted, the provider will outline biopsy and treatment options which are appropriate for the situation.

Although it can be stressful to hear that your results came back as anything but completely normal, providers urge women not to panic. “It’s important Photo courtesy: CDC to remember, an abnormal Pap doesn’t mean cancer,” says Dr. Douglas Barnas, an ob-gyn with Bon Secours Health System. “Early ou may not find it listed on any traditional calendar, but recentdetection and treatment have contributed to a significant decrease ly the United States Congress designated January as Cervical in cervical cancers and related deaths.” When asked about new and Health Awareness Month. exciting research related to this topic, Dr. Barnas explains, “Without This was done in an effort to educate the public about the fourth question, it’s the vaccine. It’s really better than a cure; we highly recmost common cancer in women worldwide, to remind women to get ommend it.” The nonavalent vaccine, which contains nine strains, inregular gynecological screenings and to urge parents to vaccinate their cluding the two which cause 70 percent of cervical cancers, offers the children for HPV, starting at age 11 or 12. most protection. “Also, the age for vaccination has been expanded to HPV (human papillomavirus) is nearly always the cause of cervical up to 45 years of age, from a previous 26 years.” dysplasia, an abnormal cell growth that can proThis reflects the fact that dating habits have gress to cancer. But when detected early, it can changed over the years and people are changing be treated and monitored, even at times resolvsexual partners more frequently. Some providers ing on its own. There are over 200 strains of the are opting to do Pap tests beyond the CDC recvirus, most of which are not harmful, but about ommended age of 65 for this reason as well.

40 of those strains can be easily spread through If you are a parent and are considering the sexual contact with skin and mucous memDr. Barnas vaccine for your child but have questions, speak branes, and several of them are known to cause with your pediatrician or go to the CDC’s page genital warts and cervical dysplasia. The strains for reliable information on safety and efficacy: https://www.cdc.gov/ which cause warts are not the same as the cancerous ones, however a hpv/parents/vaccine.html. If you have questions about cervical canperson can carry multiple strains of the virus. One in four people in the cer screening guidelines and what applies to you or someone in your US are currently infected with HPV, and 14 million people, including family, check out https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/knowledge/providerteens, are infected each year. education/cervical/recommendations.htm for up-to-date helpful and About 13,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cerreliable information. If you have not been offered the vaccine and are vical cancer annually, resulting in approximately 4,200 deaths. The 45 years of age or younger, ask your ob-gyn if you are eligible to receive statistics are worse in developing countries due to lack of educait. Cheers to your continuing good health! tion, resources and availability of healthcare professionals. Accord-

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“Without question, it’s the vaccine. It’s really better than a cure; we highly recommend it.”

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Exciting Trends in Medicine Part 2: How Healthy is Your Heart? What You Need to Know.

by Melanie Rasnic

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s February approaches, many people’s thoughts turn to plans for Valentine’s Day; perhaps a romantic dinner, a weekend getaway or a thoughtful gift. As you ponder the eternal questions of the figurative heart – such as “What is love really? And how much should a dinner for two reasonably cost?” – don’t forget that February is also the month to show your physical heart some love! As part of an effort to raise awareness about heart disease, the number one killer of both men and women in the US, the American Heart Association, in cooperation with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has named February American Heart Month. Although clearly an ongoing concern, this month especially the healthcare community strives to remind the public to get educated on both the risk factors and the warning signs of heart disease. Here are a few common risk factors to consider:

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an evaluation by a cardiologist.

And although it isn’t the most pleasant dinner conversation, consider • Obesity – Over one in three adults and about one in six children in the asking about family history before issues arise. With one in four AmeriU.S. are obese. cans dying due to heart disease, the chances are good that someone in your family is at risk.

• High blood pressure – Millions of Americans have hypertension, and Often, cardiac surgeons won’t see a patient until preventative meaabout half of those do not have it under adequate control. Uncontrolled sures have failed, and they require a surgical procedure, but there is high blood pressure is one of the biggest known risks for heart disease exciting news on that front as well. According to Dr. Wehman, Memoand stroke. rial Regional Hospital is now offering transcatheter aortic valve replace• High cholesterol – Unhealthy eating habits, lack of physical activity, ment, or TAVR. This procedure, already available at St. Mary’s Hospital, obesity and smoking can lead to high levels of LDL, the undesirable type is a minimally invasive way to replace the aorof cholesterol. tic valve, which has traditionally been done through open heart surgery. This is especially • Smoking – Not only is smoking a major risk helpful if the patient is frail, elderly, or has had factor for heart disease, it is one of the leading open heart surgery already. causes of preventable death in the U.S. Another new offering is a combined apHowever, it is important to remember that proach towards treating atrial fibrillation, or someone can be the very picture of health and afib, which is one of the most common cardiac still have a predisposition towards heart disease. arrhythmias and, if left untreated, a major risk Dr. Brody Wehman, a cardiac surgeon with Bon factor for stroke. This new approach involves Dr. Brody Wehman Secours Health System, says “We see athletic, both the cardiologist/electrophysiologist and healthy-looking people all the time who have the cardiac surgeon, who are able to collaborate heart disease. The family history is key. Genetics has one of the stronat the time of admission. If necessary, they perform a procedure through gest roles.” Another key is to “pay attention to subtle symptoms of heart a small incision, and the patient is able to leave the hospital in just one disease, which may still require surgery to prevent a heart attack or to to two days. avoid progressing to heart failure,’’ he adds. “Catching it early is truly lifeFor more information on American Health Month and tips to reduce saving.” Some of the symptoms, whether subtle or more obvious, may your risk of heart disease, go to https://www.cdc.gov/features/heartmonth/ include shortness of breath, intermittent chest pain, and just generally index.html or https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/education-andfeeling weaker than usual. If you have any of these, you are urged to get awareness/heart-month. Cheers to your continued good heart health!

“We see athletic, healthylooking people all the time who have heart disease.

The family history is key.

Genetics has one of the strongest roles.”

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tastebudz with Steve Cook

If you’re always on the lookout for great dining ideas, we have some excellent recommendations, both within Hanover as well as farther afield.

A LONG-TIME HANOVER FAVORITE: For about three decades now, the folks at Gus Italian Café at 7358 Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville, have been delighting diners with what you might call the trifecta of dining out: 1- Delicious Food 2- Budget-friendly prices 3- Fun, friendly neighborhood hangout atmosphere Gus’ excels on all counts. Good food - Take their pizza, for instance.

They have their own secret recipe for homemade pizza sauce and dough at Gus’. They might not share the recipe, but they do share the food. Good prices — Gus’ has specials throughout the week. Wednesday is a great night to try the pizza. That’s when their large cheese pizza is just $8.99.

On Sunday, take advantage of this deal. You get $4 off any specialty pizza (excluding white pizza). And Thursday is steak night. Enjoy a rib eye steak sandwich for only $10.99.

Monday through Friday, you can take advantage of really great prices on food and drink during Happy Hour (3 to 6 p.m.). My favorite is the half-pound of spiced shrimp for only $5. Half a dozen of Gus’ Famous Buffalo Wings can be yours for only five bucks. Check their website for other great Happy Hour prices.

And check out Gus’ any time for a good time. Gus’ is truly the place where friends meet. Wanna meet me there?

Our good friend and Taste Bud, Kari Smith has been out and about. She sent along a personal recommendation out in the Mechanicsville area:

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IT’S MORE THAN GREEK TO ME: Moussakes galaktobouriko finikia? That’s Greek to me… and to everyone, actually! I found these words on the menu of an absolute gem of a Greek and Mediterranean restaurant, More than Greek, located on the corner of Atlee Road and Meadowbridge Road (8161 Atlee Road) in Mechanicsville. Since Denise Katz purchased it in August 2018, she has kept the recipes of the former owner, but she is using her own experience - both in business and growing up in the restaurant industry — to take this spot to the next level.

During my lunch visit, I was impressed at how the staff worked together and served their customers as if they were part of some big family that I instantly wanted to be a part of. A waitress walked around offering a tray of baklava for patrons to sample, and each time a customer entered, a manager greeted them warmly. This truly is a family affair — Denise’s youngest enjoys playing pastry chef when she’s not playing basketball, her middle child is on the wait staff — even her eldest who isn’t local is married into a large Greek family! Denise’s husband is also hands-on in the operation and maintenance of the restaurant.

For my lunch visit, I chose the Greek Pikilia for its variety — spanakopita, tiropita, hand-rolled dolmades, hummus, warm pita bread, tzatziki

sauce and more. The impressive portion of food for under $10 more than filled me, and I gladly took a to-go box — there’s no wasting food THAT good! Their recipes — including their hearty soups, salad dressings, tzatziki, hummus, and dolmades — are all homemade on site. Their array of beautiful — and equally tasty — desserts would make a perfect party tray, including their best-selling Greek classic baklava.

I was delighted to discover that plans are for “Greek to go” options to be made available this year. In addition, interior upgrades, specialty coffee drinks, and possibly a food truck lie ahead for the near future. Head over for a Pikilia of your own — or one of their best sellers, the lamb gyro — and they’ll make you part of the family, too!

A NEW ACT: I stopped by the all (kinda) new Ashland Coffee and Tea (ACT) recently.

I love what they’ve done to the place. In addition to some major renovations in the coffee shop area, the restaurant is now offering full table service for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They even have a new bar. The new owners are also diligently working to restore the place to its former glory as a true music venue for the town of Ashland. Check their website for the upcoming schedule (AshlandCoffeeAndTea.com).

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Fabulous At 50

by Constance Whitney

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everal years ago, I went to lunch with my mom. It was at one of those all-youcan-eat buffets in Las Vegas. A teenybopper hostess greeted us and said, “Two for the senior discount?” If a similar moment has happened to you, you know what I’m talking about – the world stopped spinning. While technically, yes, I had passed the big-50 milestone a month before that, it was the first time I heard those words in relation to myself. It was both monumental, and slightly cataclysmic! As I stood there in momentary shock, my mom laughed so hard I thought her teeth were going to slip out! Mom’s empathetic nature was not in high gear at that moment.

There persists, in our culture, stereotypical versions of age-based milestones. One must be kissed by 16 and get drunk at 21. Just as mandatory are the edicts that one must dread

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turning 40 and then enthusiastically embrace being fabulous at 50. The pressures to meet society’s mandates are fierce. And I am a stickler for meeting society’s expectations.

As a proud Baby Boomer, I quickly realized that 50 and fabulous is a mindset that only a generation as great as mine could have conceived. We defined mini-skirts and flower power. We literally wrote the book on hitchhiking through the galaxy, and we gave the world disco. Being fabulous is our hallmark – being 50 is simply a route marker.

Being fabulous is a choice. It’s an attitude, and one I’m proud to share with a group of equally as fabulous over 50ers. The youngsters of the world look at 50 and think old.

Those of us in the group look at 50 and say yippee! We act up in inappropriate ways when out for a night on the town. We embar-

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rass our grandkids with our antics and bore them with our stories of grandeur. We dance in the streets and laugh until our sides hurt.

We camp out at music festivals and go to NYC for no reason whatsoever other than just because. We work out at the gym because it keeps us active, and then we take that ability to be active and continue to blaze new trails.

In January, some of us in this fabulous group will be going to Belize to stay in a treehouse and zipline through the jungle canopy. In February, others of us are going to Iceland to walk on glaciers.

Living fabulous means that we work hard, and we play even harder. We laugh at boundaries, and we scoff at boxes that try to confine us. Our options are limited only by our imaginations, and our pursuit of happiness is limited by nothing.

Healthier, Happier Living in Chickahominy Falls

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f you seek a healthier, happier, Hanover lifestyle, take heart. It’s becoming more and more a reality every day. We’re talking about Chickahominy Falls, Cornerstone Homes exciting 55+ Agri-community that’s beginning to take shape out on Cedar Lane in the county.

We first told you about this unique (first of its kind in the United States, in fact) community nearly three years ago when Cornerstone Homes, the Richmond based homebuilder that focuses exclusively on active adult, age-targeted new home communities, announced their plans for Chickahominy Falls, a nearly 200-acre project located on the former Hargrove property.

For an update on just where things stand, we spoke with Kirsten Nease, Cornerstone’s director of marketing.

“We’re under construction,” Nease says. “The curbs and gutters are in and nine homes are under construction. We anticipate our first closings in May.” This is getting exciting.

As we’ve reported previously, this is not a run-of-the-mill community. This place is going to be a focal point for the county, especially for those who are serious about wanting a true farm-to-table lifestyle.

Throughout the fall, Woodside Farms harvested a variety of vegetables and flowers. This winter vegetables have been started in the “hoop house” on the property, which will allow them to nurture indoor through the winter. In the spring, a variety of plants will be transplanted to the fields outside.

Adjacent to the indoor growing area, is the bright red barn, a landmark at Chickahominy Falls. In one side of the barn, you’ll find the new Sales Center, which is scheduled to open in mid-January. But there’s much more to the barn than the sales area. On the other side of the barn, there is an event center. What kind of events?

“Community coffees, happy hours, chili cook-offs, and various other social and educational activities,” Nease says. There’ll be a huge professional kitchen, too, and once the residents start moving in, you’ll not only be able to interact with local chefs and, perhaps, take in a seminar or two, you’ll also be able to purchase prepared meals or meal kits to enjoy with your family at home.

Professional farm hands will be tending the gardens and through a CSA (community supported agriculture), residents will be able to purchase fresh produce in season. As Nease phrases it, “A healthier, happier lifestyle” is the main product that will flourish at Chickahominy Falls.

But since this is a residential community, perhaps we should tell you about the homes. Ultimately there will be eight distinct neighborhoods.

Both Cornerstone as well as Stylecraft, another local homebuilder with considerable experience in developing age-restricted and age-targeted

neighborhoods, will be building in Chickahominy Falls.

Cornerstone’s first neighborhood, Woodside Meadows, will consist of some 62 detached carriage homes, each on a private lot with private driveways and charming front porches. These distinctive homes will offer all of your everyday needs on one floor. Featuring spacious great rooms and kitchens for casual entertaining and large family gatherings, spa-inspired owner’s suites and thoughtfully designed storage spaces throughout the home. The Homowners’ Association will ensure that all exterior maintenance is cared for, including lawn mowing, gutter cleaning and snow removal. Both craftsman and farm-style homes are being built in the neighborhood, some with an upper bonus room and several with lower levels for additional space to customize to your needs. The lower level home sites will offer up to 3,000 square feet of living space.

Another 40 cottage-style, main level living homes are being built by Stylecraft in the Orchards, a neighborhood in which homeowners will purchase their home but be worry free of the home site, itself. The home sites will be owned and maintained by the Homeowners Association.

Stylecraft’s cottages feature open floor plan designs where everything you need is just around the corner and flows in perfect harmony. Finished upstairs lofts offer bonus flex space to customize to your needs.

All residents will enjoy the benefits of the varied events and activities. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to rent the event space in the barn for private functions. In 2020, a new clubhouse, similar in style to the barn, will be opened. The clubhouse complex will offer residents an indoor fitness center as well as an outdoor pool and large social spaces to gather with friends and neighbors.

If an agri-centric lifestyle sounds like your kind of living, it’s nice to know that it’s virtually in your own backyard. Nease tells me that individuals from around the county as well as from across the United States and even from Canada and Europe have gotten on the VIP list in order to stay abreast of all the excitement that is Chickahominy Falls. “We have one three buyers coming from the West Coast,” she says, adding that the Central Virginia area is proving to be quite attractive to this active adult demographic. She cites such factors as our proximity to excellent health care, major highways, as well as the beach and the mountains.

But then, you already know that. If you want to know more about Chickahominy Falls, then perhaps you should do what over 2,500 other active adults have already done and get on the VIP list (go to ChickahominyFalls.com) and be the first to find out what’s happening in Hanover’s new happier and healthier community.

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TRAVEL

Crabtree Falls in Nelson County

small town virginia:

The Luster of

Lovingston

by Kari Smith

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t is thought that once the word gets out about a hidden gem, it loses its luster. However, it would be downright selfish to not share my most recent small-town Virginia find. So, with the passing of my moment of hesitation, I give you Lovingston, Virginia. Although my latest trip to Lovingston was on perhaps one of the coldest, wettest days of 2018, the winter weather advisory could do nothing to dampen the warmth that I experienced with each of the wonderful, down-to-earth people whose paths I crossed.

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I discovered Lovingston while singing for a wedding event at Orchard House Bed & Breakfast. During that weekend, I crammed in a wedding performance, a cidery visit, a camping trip at a winery, antique shopping, a hike up Crabtree falls, and more. The vast options offered in Lovingston and the surrounding Nelson County area are easily varied enough for a day trip, a weekend — or as I discovered to be entirely possible, even a week.

A little history: Nelson County was formed in 1807, and named for Thomas Nelson, Jr., the third governor of Virginia. The county seat is Lovingston, which is technically a village, not a town, since Nelson County has no incorporated towns or cities. In the 1930s, Earl Hamner, Jr., chronicled his experiences growing up here during the Depression era. These writings were the basis of The Waltons TV series, and the Walton’s Mountain Museum still brings a steady flow of John Boy fans to the area. In 1969, Hurricane Camille caused devastating flooding to the county, but it has rebuilt in a huge way, including the Wintergreen Resort development, and extensive tourism growth caused by the growing numbers of wineries, breweries, and orchards in the area. “I think what has happened with Lovingston and Nelson County, in general, is that we have realized the value of tourism and being attractive to visitors,” Al Weed tells me. And he should know.

Al is the owner of Virginia’s oldest winery — Mountain Cove Vineyards (formerly known as La Abra Farm and Winery) in Lovingston and he has lived in the area since 1973. My first visit to Lovingston led me to Mountain Cove, when searching for an RV site in town. Although Mountain Cove hadn’t previously accommodated RV campers, my visit gave them the opportunity to try out the concept, a successful experience which led them to now offer that as an option. And a perfect one it is — windingroad views of rolling hills on the way in, bright stars in a sky untouched by city lights at night, and perfect rows of gorgeous grapevines.

Since November camping wasn’t a great option, I decided to stay at the Orchard House Bed & Breakfast for my return trip to Lovingston — this time as a guest of their beautiful property.

Going to Orchard House is like going home, but better. Not only are you surrounded by the coziness of immaculate bed-and-breakfast accommodations, you are warmly welcomed by Deb and Mike Verplank, who left the corporate world in Pittsburgh and moved south in April 2016 to realize their dream of owning a B&B. “This lifestyle is so different from the northern corporate world,” Deb tells me. “From the beginning, this community has always been there

for us.” After being seated in the dining room by a window shadowed by a majestic 150-year-old silver maple, I was served a magnificent breakfast of granola and fruit-topped yogurt, homemade streusel, bacon, farm-fresh eggs, and Belgian waffles topped with baked local apples — all prepared by Mike. For someone who has only lived in the area a couple of years, Deb’s knowledge of the town’s history and passion for what Lovingston has to offer were apparent.

“Many of our guests come from Richmond or Charlottesville, but we also have guests from all over the country, and even international guests,” she tells me, citing Monticello and Walton’s Mountain Museum as popular local attractions. In fact, the Orchard House property was featured in an episode of The Waltons.

The Orchard House was built as a summer house in 1874 by Thomas Horsley, a judge

Photo: Christian Giannelli Photo: Christian Giannelli

Photo: Christian Giannelli

THIS IMAGE: Orchard House B&B owners Mike and Deb Verplank in their vineyard.

BOTTOM LEFT: Orchard House wines. BOTTOM RIGHT: The Dining Room at Orchard House B&B.

from Richmond, and in 1910, the farm house was added. The property features a total of nine gorgeously appointed rooms, a salt-water pool, a one-mile hiking trail, a fire pit, and a red modernized event barn. The beautiful scenery of the mountainside B&B has also made it a popular wedding venue, with a gazebo overlooking a one-acre vineyard, which supplies grapes to nearby wineries.

There are many great restaurants in the area, but based on its perfect lunch menu, I couldn’t resist visiting Basic Necessities, a cozy cottageturned-café with a wine and cheese shop in front. Every detail of this tiny wonder screams French countryside, and I was truly transported while there. It was opened in 1997 by Kay Pfaltz, who after spending more than a decade in France, realized that the “Basic Necessities” (selections of good bread, wine, cheese and

chocolate) were lacking in the area. She joined forces with fellow owners Sallie Justice and Rosie Gantt to bring what many call “a taste of Europe in the Blue Ridge Mountains.” From the fireplace to the exquisitely mismatched china and French Provençal linens, no detail is missed in this little jewel. They focus on nonGMO organic and local selections. “It’s a cross between Cheers and Mayberry here,” says Marie Kelly, who has been on staff for almost 18 years, while telling stories about the tight-knit bond the staff shares. It’s clear that this little family of forward-thinkers has rightly earned their many followers, from locals and coldweather Wintergreen visitors to traveling foodies and wine-lovers.

Brewery, winery, cidery, and distillery options are in no shortage in Nelson County.

Between the Route 29 corridor and Route 151

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Photo: Kari Smith

(Rockfish Valley Highway — aka Alcohol Alley), there are nine wineries, six breweries, three cideries and three distilleries. Since Blue Mountain Brewery was the first in Nelson County (opened by Taylor and Mandi Smack in 2007), it was worth visiting for dinner. All of their ales and lagers are brewed on site, and they also grow the hops used in their signature Full Nelson pale ale (my favorite of the hoppy choices) and other seasonal offerings, including my favorite, the Mountain Mule Coffee Stout. Their customer base, although close to Charlottesville colleges, is still comprised largely of tourists. “Besides our beer selection and unique small-batch IPAs, I believe the view from our location really sets us apart,” says manager Matt Regan, who has been with Blue Mountain for five years. In fact, of their 600 seats, 400 of them are outdoors, with seating, a stage and food trucks in high season. Their pizza is one of their best sellers, and it was obvious why — perfectly thin crust, flavorful ingredients, and huge portions.

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Photo: Home Remedies Mercantile Photo: Home Remedies Mercantile

THIS IMAGE: Owner Adrienne Ramsey behind the counter of her shop, Home Remedies Mercantile. BOTTOM RIGHT: Some of the many eco-friendly, healthy and organic items available at Home Remedies Mercantile. BOTTOM LEFT: At Blue Mountain Brewery, a barbecue sandwich paired with one of their signature beers makes a satisfying meal.

Bold Rock Cidery was a stop on both Lovingston trips. As a cider fan, I can’t resist a flight of Apple, Draft, Pear and Seasonal, but they kicked it up a notch with a charcuterie board that is a cut above your typical pub food. It was interesting and educational to tour the facility and watch from above the production line as the cider was bottled below.

Outdoor and hiking options in Nelson County are vast — and personally topped by my childhood favorite, Crabtree Falls. Options in Nellysford include the Montebello Nature Trail and the Rockfish Valley Loop Trail. Lovingston’s Fortune’s Cove Nature Preserve has a 5.3-mile hiking trail with viewpoints and a stream. In addition, 25 miles of the Appalachian Trail wind through Nelson County.

Before you leave town, stop at Home Remedies Mercantile, a treasure hidden in the middle of “downtown” Lovingston. Opened in March 2018

by Luke and Adrienne Ramsey, this quaint little shop offers eco-friendly

LOVINGSTON DIRECTORY

(distance from Lovingston shown in parenthesis)

Lovingston Tourism Info:

NelsonCounty-VA.gov/Departments/Tourism

LODGING

Photo: Basic Necessities

Orchard House Bed & Breakfast: 9749 Thomas Nelson Hwy., Lovingston; OrchardHouseBB.com

BREWERIES, CIDERIES & WINERIES

Blue Mountain Brewing (20 miles): 9519 Critzers Shop Road, Afton; BlueMountainBrewery.com

Bold Rock Cidery (17 miles): 1020 Rockfish Valley Hwy., Nellysford; BoldRock.com Mountain Cove Vineyards: 1362 Fortunes Cove Lane, Lovingston; MountainCoveVineyards.com For more info, please visit NelsonCounty.com/red-white-brews

DINING

Basic Necessities (16 miles): 2226 Rockfish Valley Hwy., Nellysford; BasicNecessities.us Cristina’s Mexican Café: 10761 Thomas Nelson Hwy., Lovingston Lovingston Café: 165 Front Street, Lovingston; LovingstonCafe. com Vito’s Pizza and Italian Grill: 8181 Thomas Nelson Hwy., Lovingston; VitosPizzaGrill.com

Photo: Kari Smith

SHOPPING

options for healthy eating and living. This former firehouse evokes feelings of an old country store, but with all the organic, non-GMO, glutenfree options that today’s savvy consumer is looking for. Their mantra — “keeping the old ways and skills alive” — is evidenced by the décor, a delightful mix of antique tools and detailed historical maps drawn by local Lovingston artist Mike Crabill depicting the original land patents and grants in Nelson County. They also offer a number of local craft brews and fresh-ground coffees, including Lovingston’s own Trager Brothers Coffee.

They are also hard at work on a new café, scheduled to open in early 2019.

Whether this reads as an exact itinerary for your Valentine’s getaway (you’re welcome!) or you choose your own adventure for a weekend trip, if you have half the feel-good that I did when heading back East on I-64, I know you’ll return again and again!

Photos: VisitFarmville.com

Blue Moon Antique Mall and Book Store: 8230 Nelson Hwy., Lovingston Ebb and Flow (7 miles): quaint cottage selling unique gifts, art, and antiques; 71 River Road, Faber 22938; EbbAndFlowCottage.com Home Remedies Mercantile: 121 Main Street, Lovingston; HomeRemediesMercantile.com Mike Crabill: Hand drawn Virginia county historical maps – CrabillMaps.com

OUTDOORS / HIKING

Crabtree Falls (24 miles): one of the tallest sets of waterfalls in the United States east of the Mississippi River; 11581 Crabtree Falls Highway, Montebello 24464; NelsonCounty-va.gov/Organization/ crabtree-falls Rockfish Valley Loop Trail (15 miles): Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford Fortune’s Cove Nature Preserve: Fortune’s Cove Lane, Lovingston RichmondNavigator.com

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JAZZ UP YOUR KITCHEN

by Maria Tucciarone

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itchen... just the word conjures up feelings of nostalgia, warmth and comfort. From Latin meaning “to cook,” the kitchen has been the heart of the home for thousands of years. It’s where we nourish ourselves, our families and our friends. It’s where flavors and aromas permeate our senses and remind us of our fa-

vorite foods – the smell of fresh brewed coffee, the sizzling sounds of bacon, the taste of warm chocolate chip cookies right out of the oven. Perhaps, you have your own culinary trigger? Mine is the aroma of Cuban Roast Pork smothered in savory, garlic sauce – a scent permanently etched in my olfactory memory. Yes, the kitchen is a gathering place. It’s where everyone congregates at a party. Because we spend so much time in the kitchen, its design can get lost in its functionality. The kitchen feeds your body, but it should feed your soul as well.

Here are some design tips to spruce up your kitchen.

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The Power of Paint: Although not a novel idea, a dab of paint can be a fast and easy way to jazz up your kitchen. Think bold, powerful colors to give your kitchen a punch! One fun option is to paint the walls and trim one color, perhaps a butter yellow, then paint the cabinets different Fiestaware colors, like turquoise, pink, salmon or mint. Or, for a more subdued, modern look, add instant coziness to an otherwise drab space with a warm metallic color, such as rose gold, bronze or pewter. A coat of paint can transform your kitchen without committing to major lifealtering renovations.

Let There Be Knobs: Don’t overlook subtle changes like cabinet knobs! While paint can add the punch, whimsical knobs can be a knockout! Check out retailers, such as Anthropologie, World Market, Amazon and Etsy, to find unique hardware.

Just Another Brick in the Wall: We talked paint, now let’s talk feature wall. If painting your entire kitchen seems too daunting a task, consider a feature wall. Who doesn’t love chalkboard paint? Just one chalkboard wall not only adds charm, but it’s also a great way to write notes, grocery lists and calendar reminders! For a more rustic feel, an accent wall of shiplap will take your kitchen wall up a notch without being too woody. Fear of commitment? Your feature wall can be a display of neutral-colored plates, a photo gallery or vintage signage, which can be found at thrift shops or yard sales.

Mug Shots: Another trendy design hack is open cabinetry. What can be easier than simply unscrewing and removing your present dated cabinets to reveal open shelving. And what better way to display your collection of coffee mugs? Open shelving makes putting dishes away a breeze, but beware, this design concept is more suited for those with an organized style. If the contents of open shelving are not neatly arranged, nested and of a similar palette, your kitchen can look cluttered.

Island Getaway: While not groundbreaking, an island or a chopping block adds rustic character to any kitchen. Islands provide functionality and additional storage space for appliances, mixing bowls and canisters to help declutter your counters.

Counter Argument: I know, counter space is precious but carve out a niche for a few plants and herbs. They can help to detract from the sterile appliances we need to display, like our toaster and coffee station. A terra cotta pot of rosemary, thyme and oregano is not only a useful culinary delight, but it creates a warm, homey touch to your kitchen!

While redecorating is a “wok” in progress, most of these tips require only a splash of paint, a hammer and nails. As a DIY project, most can be done in a weekend. It’s time to add a dash of spice to your kitchen.

Let’s get cooking!

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