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SPORTSMeet the Richmond Raiders

LOCALJ Early Wood: A Family Man

FLAVORScoop Du JourFight Your Hunger and World Hunger

Calendar of Events

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ARTS & ATTRACTIONSWhere are the Visual Arts?A Guide to Hanover’s Art Galleries

Meet the CoronadosAshland’s Renaissance Man... and Wife

BUSINESS WATCHProject Plant It!

Richmond Marble and Granite

AROUND THE HOUSESpice Up Your KitchenWith Vicki O’Neal

MarchApril 2013

Local Arts!Visit Hanover’s Galleries and Artists

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Meet Kelly Allenthe Raiders New Dance Team Coordinator

How long did you cheer for

the Redskins, and what did

you enjoy about the job?

I cheered for the Redskins for

seven years and was a captain

for four years. My favorite things

about cheering for the Redskins

were: one, being around forty-two

amazing, unique women where

lifelong friendships were made. Two,

cheering for the best fans in the

NFL. Three, having the best seats in

the house (right on the sidelines).

And four, touring around the world

to support, entertain, and spend time with our troops. It

taught me the value of dedication, discipline, teamwork

and to treasure precious moments.

The Redskins will be in Richmond for training

camp pretty soon. Are you looking forward to it?

I think the move will be awesome. There are tons of loyal

Redskins fans in Richmond, and they fight through hours

of game day traffic just to get to FedEx field. Bringing the

Redskins to Richmond will give local fans, who may not

normally travel to FedEx, the opportunity to still feel a

part of the Redskins Nation and take part in the training

season excitement.

What is your favorite thing about Richmond as

a place to live?

I came to Richmond to be with my husband, so that

would be my favorite part. Aside from that, Richmond has

a profound history.

Do you have another job, or is your focus

dance team coordinator?

I also work for the Federal Government as an IT Manage-

ment Analyst Consultant. Plus, I sing in a ten-piece band

called Kaleidoscope.

What’s your favorite thing about your job for

the Raiders?

I truly enjoy sharing my experience with them in hopes

of continuing the tradition of being one of the best

dance teams. The Lady Raiders have earned the title of

“best dance tem” in the league for three straight years.

Anything else you’d like us to know the Lady

Raiders?

The Lady Raiders are a hard-working group of women.

Some are students, some have full-time jobs, and some

ladies juggle both. The amazing thing about the ladies is

that they are still able to dedicate their time and effort to

the Raiders and the city of Richmond whether cheering

for our Raiders or making their presence known in the

community. n

BEHIND THE SCENES WITHTHE RICHMOND RAIDERS

Meet Antwun Williams, Wide ReceiverHow did you get into professional football?

My professional career started a month after walking across

the stage at Virginia State University. “Go Trojans!” I received a

call from the great Pete Constanza and Jeff Hoffman asking me

if I would like to be part of their arena football team in Albany,

the Albany Conquest. I gladly accepted the offer. That is where I

made my name by breaking every WR record they had.

What is the best thing about Richmond fans?

The best thing about our Richmond fans is that they are very

supportive. I have been on both the winning and losing ends,

and no matter what, they stand behind us. They also bring

excitement when we play. They are the ninth man on the field and that makes us play much harder so

we don’t let them down.

Are there any great things that have changed this year for the team?

Going back to the Arena Bowl will require the same hard work we put in last year with a few adjust-

ments so we are even better than before. We have a lot of great things this year. The biggest thing is

leadership. We have more experience across the board. After losing the big game, we all have a sour

taste, so that’s a drive on its own. In addition, there are a few new faces that will help fill any holes and

make us a more solid and dynamic team.

What is your favorite position to play, and why?

I love playing the Jack linebacker position with the freedom to roam sideline to sideline, make a few

tackles, intercept a few passes, and rattle the QB, but my passion is playing wide receiver. There is noth-

ing like running a perfect route, scoring the winning touchdown, doing a creative end zone dance, and

flipping a kid the football to see their face light up.

What is your favorite thing about the indoor football game vs. outdoor football?

My favorite thing about the indoor game is its fast pace. Anything can happen, and the game is never

over. As a WR there’s so much passing resulting in a basketball-like score. It gives the fans everything

they want to see. I once tied an AFL and AFZ record with seven TDs in one game. Being able to do that

was amazing.

What’s your favorite thing about Richmond?

My favorite thing about Richmond has to be the many ways of bringing the community and families

together with events. From parades to festivals, sporting events to just walking in the park, there is so

much to do. I enjoy anything I can do with my six-year-old son, Antonio. You might catch us watching

doughnuts being made at Krispy Kreme to satisfy our sweet tooth.

Last May, you scored the winning touchdown catch with only eight seconds to go

versus Louisiana. How did that feel?

After breaking the huddle, the only thing I could think of was a catch that I made at my last homecom-

ing game with zero seconds on the clock, sending the game into overtime. So, I thought, ‘Here we go

again.’ I saw an opening, and Antwon Young me threw the ball. Everything felt like slow motion. After

catching the pass, there was a burst of excitement. My teammates almost beat me up; they were so

thrilled. And the fans gave off the biggest loudest roar of excitement ever. It felt great not to let my

team and the fans down.

Do you have any pre-game rituals?

Well, I am considered the candy man, jokester, and prankster of the team. So before every game I

laugh, dance, and just act like ‘ole silly me. I do eat a bag of Sour Patch Kids before every game and at

halftime. I open up a box of Mike & Ikes, eat half the box, and give the rest to one of the kiddos in the

stands. That’s an every game thing. This year you can look for the skeleton coat. You have to make it to

pre-game to see what I mean by that! Follow Antwun on Twitter @A_will880.

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One of Jay Wood’s

earliest and fondest

memories is that of

working alongside his

father, J. Early Wood, in his golf cart

business. The elder Wood began

servicing (and eventually selling

and leasing) golf carts as a hobby,

from his home, in Western Hanover,

in 1969.

Jay Wood, a lifelong resident of

the county, who grew up near Over-

hill Lake, says he was three-years-

old when he began to help his dad

with the golf carts. Ultimately, the

hobby became a full-fledged busi-

ness, relocating, first to the Atlee

area, and now at the corner of Route

1 and Lewistown Road.

Despite the fact that J Early

Wood Golf Carts (11272 Washing-

ton Highway, 752-8355, www.colo-

nialgolfcarts.com) is now the area’s

premier source for all things golf

cart, from sales and leasing, to parts,

accessories, and service, Wood has

worked diligently to ensure that the

company retains a family-friendly

feel. As the proud father of three

daughters, aged eight, six, and four,

he says it gives him great pleasure

to have his two oldest girls working alongside him, just as he did with his

dad.

“We never lose sight of the fact that our name is on our building and on

every golf cart we sell,” he says. “We are big enough to do the job right, yet

small enough to care about every job.”

Indeed, J Early Wood Golf Carts is big enough to provide area-wide busi-

J Early WoodA Family Man

nesses and organizations with virtu-

ally any size fleet they may need,

whether it’s for a one-day event or

for ongoing use in their daily opera-

tions.

And, Wood says, there are

plenty of residential uses for the

carts. “We’ll often have someone

buy a cart to use on their estate or

farm. They’ll buy it for one purpose

and then discover many other ways

to use it.”

One Henrico County restaurant,

The Halligan Bar and Grill, in West

Broad Village, had Wood’s crew cus-

tomize a cart to resemble a fire truck.

The restaurant’s owner, Sean Greg-

ory, himself a firefighter, is using the

cart to deliver food orders within

the mixed-use, residential and retail

development in Short Pump.

Other business customers in-

clude Hanover County Parks and

Recreation, Henrico County Public

Schools, HHHunt Homes, and the

Town of Leesburg, Virginia.

“Many communities,” Wood

says, “are beginning to authorize the

use of golf carts within their town

limits.” He explains that the carts

have to be equipped with a horn,

lights, a rear-view mirror, and seatbelts for such use.

In addition to the corporate and consumer business, Wood often makes

his carts available at a much-reduced rate to local charities, including the Spe-

cial Olympics. “We try to give back to the community as much as possible,”

says Wood. “Our commitment to excellence and our commitment to the local

community are our two greatest assets.” n

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L O C A L


If you suffer from diabetes, you already

know the importance of seeing your

family doctor and your eye doctor regu-

larly to monitor your condition. But did

you know that, as a diabetic, you also may be

at higher risk for periodontal disease. Diabet-

ics tend to get more severe cases of gum dis-

ease, and at younger ages.

The reason for this is that high glucose

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blood vessels, which can keep your gums

from getting the oxygen and nourishment

they need. Thicker walls also slow down

waste removal, which make it harder for your

gums to resist infection and disease.

What can you do to minimize the risk of

periodontal disease? First, make sure you

floss and brush enthusiastically. Controlling

your blood sugar level is important, too.

Frequent visits to your dental profession-

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gum disease. We can also thoroughly clean

your teeth to help get rid of bacteria and

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Your dentist can be a valuable partner in

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Help Fight Your Hunger

(And World Hunger)

Well, maybe you’ve already heard the good news. But, if

not, let me be the first to let you in on it. Lulu’s Cream-

ery (9523 Kings Charter Drive; 368-0734; www.lulu-

screamery.com) has a few new items on the menu, and they’re all

winners, for sure. Steve Carlton, who owns this delightful, little coffee

and ice cream shop, tells me he is now offering pulled barbecue pork

and chicken sandwiches, as well as a Memphis-style pulled chicken

sandwich. But, it’s not just any barbecue. Carlton has teamed up with

The Halligan Bar and Grill and is featuring their fare in his shop. For

those unfamiliar, The Halligan Bar and Grill, with locations in Shockoe

Bottom and West Broad Village, is a very unique, and quite popular,

fire-fighter themed restaurant.

I have an admission to make, when I wrote the article on Sweetly

Smitten (8324 Bell Creek Road; 496-1820; www.sweetlysmitten.com),

in our last issue, I had never actually been inside the place. Sure, I had

enjoyed their fantastic cupcakes (my wife has been a regular there

for some time), and I had spoken with one of the owners, Litsa Kotsis,

over the phone, but I honestly had no idea just how great this little

cupcake, coffee, and gelato shop really is. After the article came out,

I began to hear from others who had checked it out for themselves.

Everybody was raving about it. In fact, I hear they sold out of cup-

cakes that first weekend after the January/February issue of Hanover

Lifestyle hit the homes. So, I just had to see for myself.

This place is the real deal. Over the past month or so, I’ve been in

on several occasions and have met most of the family. This truly is a

family-run, and a family-friendly establishment. Litsa and her sister

Demi Emmanouil, own the business. But they get a lot of help and

support from the rest of the family. Their father, John Palantzas, is

often there to lend a hand. “He and our mother (Marianthe) are our

inspiration,” Demi says. “All of our work ethic comes from dad. With-

out them, we wouldn’t be here.”

Since 1990, three generations have contributed to the success

and growth of Mexico Restaurant, now with eight locations. Maria

Garcia says, “We will be featuring a new menu in April. New dishes

will include recipes that were found in an old family recipe book in

our hometown of Guadalajara.” As the weather warms up, you can

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Landmark Theater

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Intergalactic Bead& Jewelry Show

Richmond Raceway Complex

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Les MisérablesLandmark Theater

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Pajanimals Live: Pajama Party

Landmark Theater

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Pop Art and Beyond:Tom Wesselmann

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

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Dogwood RacesColonial Downs

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Orchids Galore and A Million Blooms

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

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Glow Run 5kRichmond Raceway Complex

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Southern Women’s Show

Richmond Raceway Complex

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The Willow Creek Band, from the

Richmond area, is known for its

tight vocal harmonies and rous-

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performs a variety of Bluegrass,

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Virginia Opera: The Marriage of Figaro

Various Venues

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on Cinco de Mayo, when they will have a festival to benefit the

Children’s Hospital of Richmond.

Several Hanover County restaurants are teaming up to help

out the less fortunate, again this year. March 30th is the date for

the Empty Bowls Dinner at the Montpelier Center for the Arts.

The annual event, which pulls together the restaurants along with

local artists, including students in Hanover County high school’s

Fine Arts program, is part of an international grassroots effort to

fight hunger.

All proceeds raised locally go to WHEAT (the Western

Hanover Emergency Action Team), an organization devoted to

helping neighbors in need in Western Hanover County by provid-

ing emotional, spiritual and physical support, says Carole Umbel,

president of WHEAT. “WHEAT provided support and/or assistance

to over 300 families in 2012,” she says.

Attendees at this year’s event can choose from soups that

have been donated by such community-minded area restaurants

as Homemades by Suzanne and The Ironhorse Restaurant in Ash-

land, as well as by Portofino’s in Montpelier.

Charles Cannon, GM, at the Ironhorse says this is the fourth

year his restaurant has participated. “We try to support as many

local fundraisers as we can,” he says. The Ironhorse will be provid-

ing a white bean and roasted garlic soup.

Each bowl of soup will be complemented by a delicious, fresh-

from-the-oven roll courtesy of Williams Bakery in Mechanicsville.

Cathy Williams, co-owner of the popular Hanover establishment,

and vice-president of WHEAT says that she is involved in the

project because, “It is the responsibility of those who have to help

those who do not.”

Bowls for the soup are provided annually by local artists,

including students in the Patrick Henry High School’s Art Club and

the National Art Honor Society. Jen Stackpole, lead teacher spe-

cialist for Hanover’s Visual Art department, says, “We try to teach

students to care about their fellow man, and it’s important for

them to understand that “their fellow man” might sit next to them

in math class.” Local artists, David Camden and Nancy Cozart, will

also be donating bowls for the event.

Stackpole says the students also help in other ways, such

as by donating items for the dinner. “They also work the event

itself. They sell tickets, serve dinner, work in the kitchen, and

wash bowls for guests, so that they have a clean bowl to take

home after dinner.”

According to the official website for the international project

(www.emptybowls.com), “The empty bowls (that are taken home

by contributors) serve as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the

world.” n

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ArtStudio@301 (13297 Hanover Courthouse Road– Route 301) is

the newest addition to Hanover’s art scene. It opened in August 2012.

A phone call from the widow of Billy Kelley resulted in a dream come

true for Teressa Pearson, Minh Chau Truong, and Peggy Wadlington.

ArtStudio@301 offers art classes and exhibitions. Now through the

March 29 is the Love of the Arts Show. Ashland’s own Jeff Ford’s Exclu-

sive Photography Exhibition will open March 30th from 2 pm to 6 pm.

Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 11am to 4pm

Contact: Teressa Pearson, 537-5238 or 347-5488

One of the best kept secret in Hanover is the Flippo Gallery (lo-

cated on the 1st floor of Paces-Armistead Hall at Randolph Macon Col-

lege, www.rmc.edu/Academics). On display until April 5th, is Rosemary

Jesionowski. In her own words, Jesionowski’s work is “a continual in-

vestigation of place and how we identify ourselves through location”.

Arthur Hash and Susanna Starr will be on exhibit on Sunday, April 21st

to Friday, May 31st, with a reception on Sunday, April 21st, from 3 pm to

5 pm. Arthur Hash and Susanna Starr will exhibit works derivative of

the traditional practices of sculpture and metalsmithing.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm

Contact: Katie Shaw, 752-3018

The eastern side of Hanover is represented by Windemere Gallery

(6162 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, www.windemereart-

gallery.com). What started out as a gallery for Lee Artists Association

has now grown to multiple uses with various art classes, numerous ex-

hibitions and studio spaces. With plans to open another 1000 square

foot building this spring, Windemere will be the largest art space in

Hanover.

Hours: Monday to Saturday, Noon to 4pm

Contact: Louise Wickham, 836-5700

Rumor has it that we might be seeing more visual art venues in the

near future. Stay tuned and remember to support the arts! n

Gallery Flux (307B England Street, Ashland, www.galleryflux.

com) located in Ashland’s new Art and Culture district, is the recent

creation of business owner, Hugh Joyce. Fresh in its approach, the gal-

lery features moveable walls and modern clean space. Gestures, fea-

turing works of Eve Stockton, Susanne Arnold and Amy Harris opens

March 7th from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. Transitions: Paintings by Leonette

Adler, Kathleen Walsh, Carol Meese and Woodturning by Barbara Dill

opens on April 11, 2013 from 5:30 pm to 8 pm and runs until May 3.

Gallery Flux and the Virginia Art Chat will be presenting a brand new

lecture series throughout 2013 featuring Alex Nyerges, Director of

The Virginia Museum of Fine Art. On May 11th, Pam and Bill Royall will

speak about their collection of contemporary art.

Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, Saturday 11 to 4pm

Contact: Nissa Lipowicz, 752-3540, [email protected]

The Montpelier Center for Arts & Education (17205 Mountain

Road, Montpelier, www.montpeliercenter.com) covers the western

side of the county. With eight or more exhibits a year, the Center fea-

tures local, regional and national artists, Patrick Henry High School

Fine Art Students, and exhibits from the Virginia Museum of Fine

Arts. Captured Moments: the Work of Dennis Winston: Woodcuts and

Drawings will open March 1st, with a reception and gallery talk at 6

pm. Winston says, “The woodcut allows me to use direct, bold, black

and white imagery to create works that reflect both my social and aes-

thetic needs.” He captures the essence of his subjects and at the same

time makes the surface marks interesting to the eye. Barbara Ginsberg,

a collage artist and photographer, will open her show on April 7th from

2 pm to 4 pm and run through April 30th. She conjures up images from

dreams and memories and is drawn to the process of “image making”

through color, a line, a shape and the overall sensation they invoke.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 9 pm, Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm

Contact: Lois Shipley, 883-7378

Where are the Visual Arts?A G U I D E T O H A N O V E R ’ S A R T G A L L E R I E S

B y A n n C o m f o r t

TThe arts are active and growing in Hanover County! There

are now five art galleries in the county. With the many styles of

visual arts from photographs to oils to sculptures on display in

March and April, there is something for everyone. Check out

the visual arts in Hanover by visiting the galleries listed below.

A R T S

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(Above) Inside Gallery Flux, (Below Right) Den-

nis Winston’s “Sunday Morning Sisters”, at The

Montpelier Center for Arts & Education, (Below Left)

Rosemary Jesionowski’s “Mapping Nowhere: from

E to A”, mixed media at Flippo Gallery.


Caroline says that

that’s due in part

to the fact that

when Alvaro was

growing up in Bogota, Colombia,

the average life span for males was

in the thirties. And, in response to

that, Alvaro says, “She’s kept me

alive.”

He and Caroline, together,

share the story of their first meet-

ing in the early 1980s. It serves well

to illustrate Alvaro’s passion for life

and his determination to accom-

plish whatever the pursuit may be.

He was a hotel manager in Carta-

gena. She was living in New York,

but was in Colombia conducting a

tour for travel agents.

“I had just finished my night

shift [at the hotel] and was lying on

the beach when I saw her walk by,”

Alvaro recalls. “I just had to meet

her. So I followed her to find out

which hotel she was staying in.”

Eventually, after following her

up and down the beach, he discov-

ered she was staying in the hotel

where he worked. He made contact with her there and, well, the rest,

as they say, is history.

After they married in 1985, the couple lived in New York. Alvaro re-

established his jewelry repair busi-

ness, a trade he had learned from

observing goldsmiths at work in

Colombia. In 1989, the Corona-

dos moved to North Carolina; but,

because his jewelry clients were

mainly in New York, they traveled

frequently by train between the

two locations.

“Caroline would always tell me

to make sure she was awake when

the train went through that pretty

little town in Virginia,” Alvaro says.

“We didn’t even know the name of

the town, but one day [in 1995] we

decided to jump off when the train

stopped there.”

Again, the rest is history. Be-

cause of that impulsive hop from

the train, coupled with Alvaro’s

zest for life, he and Caroline now

call Ashland their home. Their in-

town apartment/studio is some-

what the center of their own ex-

citing universe. It’s filled with, first

of all, an obvious mutual love and

respect, a welcoming hospitable

spirit, a true passion for the arts, as

well as a pot of delicious Colombian coffee that seems to be brewing

day and night.

Combining his knowledge of jewelry repair with both his and

Meet the CoronadosA S H L A N D ’ S R E N A I S S A N C E M A N . . . A N D W I F E

B y S t e v e C o o k , P h o t o s b y C o r e y D a n i e l s

““Most of us live our lives day by day, he lives his moment by

moment. Every minute is precious.” Caroline Coronado is

describing her husband, Alvaro. From the few moments that I

have spent with the Ashland couple, I agree, partially. Indeed,

Alvaro Coronado does make every moment count. But he

doesn’t “live” his life. He attacks it . . . with voracity, such as

I’ve seen in few others.

A R T S

22 MARCH/APRIL 2013

Caroline’s vast artistic talents, the Coronados, today, create jewelry art, both decorative and

functional. Alvaro’s expertise in jewelry repair and restoration has led to another aspect of his

work that is garnering considerable attention, that of historic reproductions.

In addition to commissions from museums, he has created jewelry for historic reenac-

tors, as well as for costume designers in the film industry. One of his most recently completed

projects is his metalwork on a calumet (peace pipe), which is slated to be gifted to the chiefs

of the Tuscarora Indian nation.

And, says, Caroline, in response to today’s economy and the soaring prices of precious met-

als, the couple has turned to beaded design both floral and bridal. “The bridal pieces include

stunning beaded bouquets with individual wire stems incorporating beads from around the

world. Such pieces make use of copper, brass, and other less expensive base metals.”

“We can actually create any of these beaded custom art pieces incorporating the client’s

own family heirlooms in them,” says Caroline. “For example, if a bride wants to have us create

some beaded stems with great-grandmother’s pearls or buttons from mom’s own wedding

gown, we can weave those family pieces into our creations.”

Jewelry art is just one aspect of Alvaro Coronado’s passions, pursuits, and artistic expres-

sions. He’s an actor, a model, even a video editor. He plays the flamenco guitar and composes

music, as well.

Most recently, he has developed a new love . . . simulated flying. “I got interested in this

because I had a fear of flying and I wanted to overcome it,” he says.

But, as with virtually every project that he puts his mind to, this interest has grown from a

simple computer simulator to full-scale cockpit reproductions with computerized controls and

monitors, which he will soon be marketing.

Alvaro Coronado is anything but flamboyant in his persona. But he unquestionably is one

of the most positive, dynamic people I have ever met. “Nothing can defeat me,” he says, not

boastfully, but with an inner confidence in his abilities to pursue his passions and fulfill his

dreams

He credits his wife with his successes, and for helping him to embrace his life with an unbri-

dled zest. “She is like a rocket for me,” he says.

Modestly, Caroline says, “I prefer to think I reel him in. But if he thinks I’m the rocket that

launches his many endeavors, we’ll go with that.” n


Project Plant It!: Learning to Love Trees

For the seventh consecutive year, Dominion’s

Project Plant It! continues to blossom with

new ways to engage Richmond’s third-graders

in learning about trees and the environment.

Along the way, the program has earned the prestigious

Public Awareness of Trees Award from the Arbor Day

Foundation.

In January, teachers received a kit with lesson plans,

posters, stickers and other instructional tools. All of the

materials align with state learning standards for math,

science, language arts and social studies. A new lesson

plan for 2013 helps students understand energy sources

and uses.

The cornerstone of the program is the distribution of

a redbud tree seedling to each participating student on

Arbor Day. "This beautiful tree species is native to Vir-

ginia, and children will enjoy caring for it and watching it

grow," said Paulin Cheatham, spokesperson for Domin-

ion’s Project Plant It!

Since 2007, Project Plant It! has distributed more than

160,000 tree seedlings to students in seven states. Ac-

cording to the Virginia Department of Forestry, this

equates to 400 acres of new forest if all of the tree seed-

lings are planted and grow to maturity.

The website, www.projectplantit.com, features videos

and interactive games about trees. Project Plant It! is

provided by Dominion at no cost to schools. For more

information, visit the website or Facebook page. n

“The cornerstone of the program is the dis-

tribution of a redbud tree seedling to

each participating student on Arbor Day."

24 MARCH/APRIL 2013

W hen it comes to kitchen and bathroom renova-

tions, most consumers are primarily interested in

three things, says Ilker Karapinar, who owns and

operates Richmond Marble and Granite, along with his cousin,

Tolga Ece.

“First,” he says, “they want affordability. Everyone is think-

ing about the pennies, these days.”

Additionally, Karapinar says consumers want high quality

products and expert installation.

Karapinar and Ece, who emigrated from Istanbul, Turkey

in 2000, opened their Ashland-based company in 2006. Prior to

that, the two had operated a contracting business in Northern

Virginia, renovating kitchens and bathrooms.

Recognizing that they could better serve their customers if

they also provided fabrication services, they relocated to this

area and opened Richmond Marble and Granite. “We were at

the center here,” Karapinar says. “We could go north and south

on I-95 and east and west on I-64.” And, indeed, their busi-

ness has them hitting the highways frequently, as they beautify

the kitchens and the bathrooms for customers throughout the

state.

Karapinar, who has a degree in civil engineering from

Canakkale University, in Turkey (Ece is a mechanical engineer),

explains the affordability aspect of the business. “We buy large

quantities of granite,” he says. “When customers selects the

product they want, they only pay for the actual square footage

they need. For instance, if they only need one-and-a-half slabs,

that’s all they pay for.”

Many suppliers would charge for the entire second slab, he

says, half of which, the consumer would never need. Not only

does this mean savings to the original con-

sumer, but Richmond Marble and Granite

offers substantial discounts in their rem-

nants section. “The smaller pieces can be

used for such things as a bathroom vanity or

for a granite table top,” Karapinar says.

At Richmond Marble and Granite, the

customer has the opportunity to select from

an inventory of more than a 1,000 different

granite slabs in some 150 styles and colors.

And because the granite is purchased by the

bundle (seven slabs from the same rock),

you are assured that your entire countertop

will match, even when additional slabs are

needed.

In addition to natural rock, the company

offers manufactured stone countertops as well, representing

such industry leaders as Zodiac, Cambria, and Caesarstone.

Within the past six months, Richmond Marble and Gran-

ite has responded to customer requests by providing kitchen

cabinets as well. And, to showcase their wares, they will be

opening an approximately 3,000 square-foot showroom by

mid-spring. Even now, there is a small showroom in place as

well as the capability for customers to order cabinets through

supplier catalogs.

The third component in Karapinar’s recipe to providing

exceptional customer satisfaction involves the workmanship.

That starts in Richmond Marble and Granite’s facilities. He

says the company offers precision cutting using the latest in

CNC plasma cutters. “We even offer digital templating of our

customer’s kitchen or bathroom,” Karapinar says.

Once the product is ready for installation, Richmond Mar-

ble and Granite utilizes only professionally trained experts

who are company employees, all of whom have several years

experience in countertop and cabinet installation.

Price, quality, and professional craftsmanship…those are

the things that Ilker Karapinar says are vital in assuring that

the customer is satisfied with the finished product. But while

affordability is an important element, he cautions consumers

not to make a decision based on price alone.

“If the countertop you desire is a little more costly, you

should get it, even if it means you have to wait a bit longer.” He

says he has seen homeowners come to regret their decisions

when based simply on price. The problems may arise because

the supplier failed to match two or more slabs of granite, or

because the countertops were unevenly cut by hand, or simply

because of poor workmanship on the part of the installers.

“Your natural stone countertop should add to the value of

your home,” Karapinar says. “It should not be a fast decision.

Go with the stone you like and can be comfortable living with

for many years to come.” n

RICHMOND MARBLE & GRANITE

B U S I N E S S


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Spice Up Your Kitchen

The kitchen is undoubtedly the hub of your home. Have you

noticed that it’s where people seem to congregate? It is a dynamic,

multipurpose, and vibrant space, in many homes buzzing with almost

constant activity. In every home, the kitchen supports a multitude of

functions outside its purely utilitarian purpose. The kitchen could be

called the heart and soul of your home.

In a kitchen where work and activities flow easily and naturally,

no one notices much about the layout or placement of components. In

contrast, if one key functional item such as the refrigerator is located

incorrectly in relationship to the rest, it can be a constant source of

aggravation and inconvenience. Because of its significance in daily life

and the complexity and expense of its components, the importance

of kitchen planning and design should not be underestimated. It is

possibly the most important home improvement project that can be

undertaken.

Make a PlanIn kitchen planning, past emphasis on the concept known as “the

work triangle” still applies in its essence. This can be thought of as an

imaginary triangle that connects the major functional elements in the

kitchen: the sink, the range, and the refrigerator. In larger, open kitch-

ens, however, a looser concept of space planning built around arrange-

ment of activity zones is applicable. This type of kitchen layout can

accommodate multiple tasks simultaneously, creating an atmosphere

of fun and lively interaction.

Kitchen floor plans usually start with the basic geometry of the gal-

ley, U-shape, L-shape, peninsula, or island, with variations depending

on the square footage available and the openness to adjacent spaces.

Regardless of the size, the kitchen layout should spatially support the

primary relationships and basic functions, and ideally be configured to

save time and shorten distances between tasks.

If you’d like to create a larger open kitchen and space is at a

premium, combining two spaces can add the additional square foot-

age needed. If you have a formal dining room, for instance, consider

carefully how often you actually use it and

whether that space might be better utilized

to enlarge the kitchen that you will enjoy

every day. Alternatively, if budget permits, an

addition may be the best option for creating a

larger, multi-use kitchen.

Create a Gourmet KitchenAchieving the look and feel of a gourmet

kitchen is not just about component choices

such as appliances; it also includes cabinet

style, finishes, lighting, and other details. For

the epicurean or perhaps for someone who

just loves cooking, outfitting a kitchen with a

few extra bells and whistles not only kicks the

aesthetics up a notch but can also improve

ease of use and convenience. A pot-filler

faucet at the range, for instance, eliminates a

trip to the sink with a heavy pot. You may be

interested in specialized work areas such as

a baking station with a pullout cutting board,

a lift-up mixer in the base cabinet, or other

customized task center.

Extras such as a wine/ beverage refrigera-

tor and perhaps a designer sink can take the

look to the next level, or a vegetable prep area

near the refrigerator can create a second-

ary work station. Consider upscale cooking

technology such as an induction cooktop or a

steam or convection oven. How about warm-

ing drawers or a built-in espresso machine?

Do customized storage and organizational

features, designed to accommodate every

possible gadget or device, strike your fancy?

I s your kitchen screaming for a makeover? Have you been dreaming of a redo,

waiting to renovate for the past few years and you’re now ready to get started?

There is no time like the present! Read on for some fresh ideas and a few trends

in kitchen design you might like to know about before you begin.

Beautiful iridescent glass tile creates an eye-

catching and interesting backsplash. Photo courtesy of Matt Gunn, CKD, and Classic Kitchens of

Virginia. www.classickitchensofva.com

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These options may add that special convenience and design touch

you’re looking for.

Restaurant-inspired and celebrity chef-style kitchens are a choice

for some serious cooks. These may include oversized appliances,

details, and finishes in keeping with those more typically found in a

commercial setting. Exposed shelving and pot racks, although seen in

many different types of kitchens, can add a bit of openness and charac-

ter while keeping items within easy reach.

Define the DesignA refreshing alternative to homogenous built-in cabinetry, furni-

ture-type components can infuse a kitchen with personality and charm.

If your taste is eclectic, for example, consider an antique or heirloom

hutch as a functional piece of kitchen furniture. A mixed-style kitchen

is sometimes referred to as “unfitted.” This type of design can produce

a unique and visually interesting setting while lending a warm and

homey feeling. A favorite piece may serve as design inspiration for the

entire space and satisfy the desire to craft a personalized statement.

Similarly, and as kitchens have expanded in size and complexity,

many are designed with mixed two-tone cabinet styles and finishes,

with contrasting features such as islands, upper and lower cabinets, or

a butler’s pantry. Consider borrowing European details including plate

racks, open storage, and freestanding pieces. For a more contemporary

aesthetic, incorporate a more streamlined design with simpler details,

less busy, cleaner lines, and subdued, natural colors and patterns.

Integral to every kitchen is the need to store everything under the

sun. Storage has become quite a specialty, with specific inserts for

drawers, customized pantry systems, pullouts, wine storage, etc. The

most important factor in configuring storage is to take advantage of all

available inches while keeping objects highly visible and within easy

reach. Many items are moving from the areas where they have been

typically stored and now can be found in surprising but practical loca-

tions. One example of this trend is locating spices in drawer bins. Some

specialized storage for items such as wine requires unusual conditions

such as light and temperature control.

Think It ThroughThe most significant considerations in designing your new kitchen

are creating convenience, functionality, longevity, and simplicity of

operation and maintenance. Setting, working within, and keeping

track of that pesky budget are key to controlling and guiding decisions.

Finishes and material selections, lighting design, and furniture choices

all play essential roles in creating the look and character of your new

space. Whatever style you choose, keep in mind that open floor plans

create the need to coordinate the look of the kitchen with furnishings

in adjacent spaces. The kitchen should also be in keeping with the

aesthetics of the rest of your home.

A new kitchen is a big investment, and it pays to do plenty of

research before committing. For construction and renovations, con-

sider professional design services and hire experienced, insured, and

licensed contractors. Make decisions up front and, if possible, have all

materials and appliances on site before work begins. n

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(Top) Big islands are big! Their designs can integrate multiple work stations and

provide a great place for seating, thus creating a lively and interactive space.

(Bottom) Granite countertops are still the gold standard for integrating natural

beauty, color, and pattern.

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